Our Lady of Victory Parish
Welcome
We are delighted to welcome you to Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, a community dedicated to the loving care and guidance of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Mass Schedule
Whether you are a newcomer, visitor, or long-time parishioner, we warmly welcome you to join us for Mass. Feel free to attend any of our Masses and be sure to greet us when you do!
Mass Times
Our Lady of Victory
Tuesday - 12:05 PM
Wednesday - (see bulletin)
Thursday - 9:00 AM
Friday - 9:00 AM
Saturday - 4:30 PM
Sunday - 8:30 AM / 10:30 AM
St. Leonard
Wednesday - 6:30 PM
Sunday - 10:30 AM
St. Elizabeth
Sunday - 8:30 AM
Office Hours
Our Lady of Victory
Monday - Thursday:
8:00 AM - Noon; 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - Noon
St. Leonard
Wednesday:
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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New to the area or just visiting?
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Pastoral Column
A Message From Father Alan
Dear Members of the Pelican Valley ACC,
We are in the last week of Lent, and first of all we congratulate six children from St. Elizabeth who recently celebrated First Reconciliation: Max Kunz, Greta Green, Ariel Kolstad, Ariez Kolstad, Ellie Biederman, and Carlee Biederman.
We do have a few confession times listed before Easter, and please feel free to let Fr. Lucho or me know if you need a special appointment.
I encourage everyone to prepare for a wonderful Holy Week, beginning next weekend with Palm Sunday (regular schedule). Holy Thursday Masses will be at 7 PM at both St. Leonard and OLV. Good Friday: Noon at St. Elizabeth, 3 PM at OLV, and 7 PM (Spanish) at St. Leonard. Holy Saturday: 7:30 PM at OLV and 7:30 PM (Spanish) at St. Leonard. Easter Sunday: usual schedule, except there will be no Noon Spanish Mass.
God bless, Fr. Alan
Estimados miembros del ACC de Pelican Valley:
Nos encontramos en la última semana de Cuaresma y, ante todo, felicitamos a seis niños de St. Elizabeth que recientemente celebraron su Primera Reconciliación: Max Kunz, Greta Green, Ariel Kolstad, Ariez Kolstad, Ellie Biederman y Carlee Biederman.
Hemos programado algunos horarios para confesiones antes de la Pascua; por favor, no duden en avisarnos —al Padre Lucho o a mí— si necesitan concertar una cita especial.
Animo a todos a prepararse para vivir una maravillosa Semana Santa, la cual comenzará el próximo fin de semana con el Domingo de Ramos (en el horario habitual). Las Misas del Jueves Santo se celebrarán a las 7:00 p. m. tanto en St. Leonard como en OLV. Viernes Santo: 12:00 p. m. en St. Elizabeth, 3:00 p. m. en OLV y 7:00 p. m. (en español) en St. Leonard. Sábado Santo: 7:30 p. m. en OLV y 7:30 p. m. (en español) en St. Leonard. Domingo de Pascua: horario habitual, con la excepción de que no habrá Misa en español al mediodía.
Que Dios los bendiga, P. Alan
The Journey
Pelican Valley ACC Newsletter
February 2026 Edition
This edition of The Journey, Pelican Valley ACC newsletter shares faith-filled reflections, inspiring parish stories, and important updates from Our Lady of Victory, St. Elizabeth, and St. Leonard. Inside, you’ll find words from Fr. Alan, highlights from Bishop Patrick Neary’s visit and the celebration of the Immaculate Conception, and a meaningful Catholic Schools Week reflection. The newsletter also features stories of parishioners living out their faith through service and welcomes new members to our community. Upcoming events, ministry news, and mental health awareness updates are included as well. Take a few moments to read and be encouraged by the many ways God is at work among us.
Edición de Diciembre de 2025
En este edición de The Journey, el boletín informativo de Pelican Valley ACC, encontrará reflexiones llenas de fe, historias inspiradoras de la parroquia e información importante de Nuestra Señora de la Victoria, Santa Isabel y San Leonardo. En su interior, encontrará un mensaje del Padre Alan, los momentos destacados de la visita del Obispo Patrick Neary y la celebración de la Inmaculada Concepción, además de una significativa reflexión sobre la Semana de las Escuelas Católicas. El boletín también presenta historias de feligreses que viven su fe a través del servicio y da la bienvenida a los nuevos miembros de nuestra comunidad. También se incluyen próximos eventos, noticias de los ministerios e información sobre la concienciación en salud mental. Tómese unos minutos para leerlo y déjese inspirar por las muchas maneras en que Dios obra entre nosotros.
Upcoming Events
To discover more upcoming events, please check our bulletin.

Lenten Fish Fry
March 20
March 27
5:00-7:00 pm
Join Our Lady of Victory for their Annual Walleye Fish Fry! Enjoy a hearty meal featuring beer-battered walleye, your choice of potato, coleslaw, a dinner roll, and dessert. Dine-in, drive-thru, or take it to-go. $17 adults, $7 extra fish, $5 kids.

Men's Club Pancake Breakfast
March 22
8:30 am-1:00 pm
The 70th Annual St. Elizabeth Men’s Club Pancake, Sausage & Ham Breakfast will be held on Sunday, March 22, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Brenny Hall in Elizabeth. Enjoy a delicious breakfast and stop by the Christian Women Bake Sale. Free will offering. Everyone is welcome!

REVIVE Women's
Night Out
march 26
6:00-9:00 pm
Join us for an uplifting evening of faith, hope, and healing as Rhonda shares how tragedy and loss can draw us closer to Christ. Women are invited to reconnect, reflect on God’s purpose, and deepen their faith through His Church. Doors open at 5:45 p.m., social at 6:00 p.m., program from 6:30–8:00 p.m., and prayer hour from 8:00–9:00 p.m.

OLV School
Spring Gala
april 11
starts at 4:00 pm
Tickets are on sale for the upcoming OLV School Spring Gala! Dress to impress in black & white and get ready for a fantastic night of fun, fellowship, and fundraising in support of OLV School! Please contact the school office to purchase tickets. 218-736-6661.
Important News & Updates
Please feel free to reach out with any additional questions or concerns.
List of Services
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Remaining Lenten Fish Fries
Thank you to everyone who has joined us for our Fish Fries this Lenten season. The remaining Fish Fries will be held on March 20 and March 27. A heartfelt thank-you to all who have already volunteered. If you haven’t signed up yet, we encourage you to do so - we appreciate every helping hand! For more information or to volunteer, please contact chairperson Mike Jones at (907) 799-6923. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP.
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Lenten Confession Times
Throughout Lent we will have special provisions for additional confession times. These include: 3:00 to 4:00 each Saturday, also following Stations of the Cross (whenever they are led by a priest), as well as Tuesdays March 24 and 31 from 3:00 to 6:00. We will not be having a Sunday afternoon penance service this Lent.
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OCIA Catechumen and Candidates
As a Area Catholic Community we continue to pray for the following OCIA catechumen and candidates as they prepare to receive the sacraments of initiation at Easter:
Our Lady of Victory
Michelle Fyhrie (Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation), Cooper Ernst (Eucharist, Confirmation), Eden Johnson (Eucharist, Confirmation), Debra Jacobs-Byer (Eucharist, Confirmation), Abel Vazquez (Confirmation).
St. Elizabeth
Nicole Johnson (Eucharist, Confirmation)
St. Leonard
Alba Rosa Castellon (Confirmation), Angel Payan (Confirmation)
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Early Bulletin Deadlines for Easter
Due to the Easter holiday, bulletin announcements must be submitted early.
- March 29 (Palm Sunday): Due Tuesday, March 24
- April 5 (Easter Sunday): Due Monday, March 30
Note: These are the bulletin upload dates. Please submit announcements by midnight the day before the listed date.
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Mental Health Minute
Featured on the Pope's Prayer Network: We pray that mental health ministry becomes an integral ministry in the Church that is available in every Catholic parish and community. We pray for the elimination of the stigma and discrimination that people living with a mental illness encounter.
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Meals and Fellowship for Students
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.
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Sign up for our email newsletter
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!

Are you interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith?
The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) is the process by which unbaptized and baptized adults of other faiths are fully initiated into the Catholic Church.
Contact Fr. Alan for more information at:
or 218-736-2429 ext. 12

Inspired by Mary,
Nourished by Word and Sacrament,
Rejoicing in the Lord, and
Ignited by the Spirit
We are sent to love and serve, as we journey toward the Kingdom!






