As 2025 closes out, if you’re considering a year-end donation to one of our Pelican Valley ACC churches, our ACC staff is here to help.

1. Reminder that donations to the church for Required Minimum Distributions from Traditional or Roth IRAs should be sent directly from the donor’s IRA custodian, typically a financial advisor, to be exempt from taxes.
2. OLV accepts stock transfers through a qualified financial advisor.
3. Donation checks should be dated Dec. 31 or earlier to qualify for 2025.

Director of Operations Joel Myhre will be available at the temporary office (125 W. Lincoln Ave. Suite 3) from 8 a.m. to noon Monday Dec. 29 through Wednesday, Dec. 31. Joel is also available by phone at 218-736-2429, ext. 15, or email at joel@ffolvchurch.org

"The Miracles of Jesus" 2026 calendars have arrived. Pick up yours in the Our Lady of Victory Church office or in the gathering space at Our Lady of Victory Church. Calendars are also available to be picked up at St. Elizabeth and St. Leonard.

We will meet January 11 in Brenny Hall.

The OLV Church Decorator volunteer role will be open in January 2026. If you have creative skills and want to enhance our sanctuary for worship, consider using your talents to support our sacred seasons and help create a meaningful environment. Contact the OLV Parish  Office for more information.

We are pleased to announce that Our Lady of Victory has upgraded our hearing assistance capabilities with a new Williams AV Auracast™ system. This technology provides a clearer, more reliable listening experience—especially for those with hearing aids or mild-to-moderate hearing loss.

There are now three ways to listen:

1. Auracast™ Broadcast (Recommended) - Connect directly using Auracast-enabled hearing aids, earbuds, or a smartphone.
2. Loaner Receivers (Available in Back of Church near projection desk) - We provide two Williams AV receivers for those who prefer a simple, ready-to-use device.
3. WaveCAST App - Listen through your phone and earbuds by downloading the Williams AV WaveCAST app, and connect to the church guest wifi network, utilizing your phone and air buds.

Step-by-step instructions are available at https://bit.ly/olv1

If you have any questions or need help connecting, please speak with an usher. We are happy to assist.

In accordance with Bishop Patrick and the St. Cloud Diocese, the main church doors will now lock during school Mass. Doors will automatically lock at 9:07 a.m., so please plan to arrive on time. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Not receiving our weekly Pelican Valley ACC email? Please contact Emily Schmidt at 218-736-2429, or email her at emilys@ffolvchurch.org. Our weekly email newsletter contains information about upcoming church events and happenings, so you don’t want to miss it! In your email, just tell us to put you on our email list!

The Middle and High School Faith Formation team will be offering meals and fellowship for students prior to class on Wednesday evenings. However, we need your help! We would love to have our parish community help and sign up to provide meals for our middle and high school youth. We are still looking for volunteers to lead small group discussions, teach, lead rosary, help in the kitchen, and more! Please contact Emily Stawarski at 320-292-7939.

There will be a ten session Bible study on the Prophet Books of the Bible. The sessions will be split into two parts on Mondays, with a class at 1:30 and one at 7:00 at OLV. The first part will occur on Nov. 10,. 17, 24, Dec. 1, and 15. The second part will occur Jan 5 to Feb 2. Each session will contain about a 40-minute video and a small group discussions. The charge is $30.

Want to make a difference in the lives of local students? Help an OLV class start the year strong with a $200 sponsorship! Your generous donation comes with special perks and a meaningful opportunity to connect with the amazing students of Our Lady of Victory (OLV).

Interested in becoming a sponsor? Please contact Home and School President DJ Robbins at 812-525-5463 for more details.

Together, let’s make this school year unforgettable!

The St. Leonard Finance Committee is looking for two new members! If you have a passion for the church, looking to serve and learn about the church’s finances, this is a great opportunity. Experience in business or finance is helpful!

The finance committee meets the third Wednesday of the month 8 to 10 times per year.

If interested, contact Father Lucho.