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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Register with our Parish
New to the area or just visiting?
We would be thrilled to welcome you to our church community! Join us for a Mass to experience the warmth of our congregation and learn about our parish and activities. If interested, you can easily register through the link below. We look forward to getting to know you!

Pastoral Column
A Message From Father Alan
Dear Members of the Pelican Valley ACC,
We are back in Ordinary Time beginning with the extraordinary celebration this weekend of Fr. Tim Wenzel's sixtieth anniversary of ordination to the priesthood. He will preach at all of the OLV Masses. It is our joy to celebrate this milestone with Father Tim who is a former OLV pastor and still a friend to many of us in this area; plus he has family members in Fergus Falls.
His sister, Anne Bratton will share a reflection about Father Tim's priesthood. Let's use this weekend to pray for an increase of vocations to the priesthood, as well as for the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire many kinds of vocations to service and leadership in our Church.
Priesthood is essential....because we cannot be a Eucharistic Church without priests who can celebrate Mass....yet there are many other important vocations that can support our call to holiness and growth in faith. Faith filled parents who teach and pass on their faith practice and love for Jesus to their children are among those essential vocations.
Thanks to the young families that inspired me last Sunday at a picnic which included all kinds of outdoor fun for the children and visiting for the parents as well as praying the rosary together.
If you are traveling and visiting other places this summer let's see how many different parish bulletins we can collect at the ACC office by the end of the summer! Just drop off at any of our parish offices or bring to us on Sunday when you are back in town.
HAPPY SIXTIETH ANNIVERSARY FATHER TIM!
Blessings to all, Fr. Alan
Estimados miembros del ACC de Pelican Valley:
Regresamos al Tiempo Ordinario comenzando con la extraordinaria celebración de este fin de semana: el sexagésimo aniversario de ordenación sacerdotal del P. Tim Wenzel. Él predicará en todas las misas de OLV. Es una alegría para nosotros celebrar este hito con el Padre Tim, quien fue párroco de OLV y sigue siendo amigo de muchos de nosotros en esta zona; además, tiene familiares en Fergus Falls.
Su hermana, Anne Bratton, compartirá una reflexión sobre el sacerdocio del Padre Tim. Aprovechemos este fin de semana para orar por un aumento de las vocaciones al sacerdocio, así como para pedir que el Espíritu Santo continúe inspirando diversas vocaciones de servicio y liderazgo en nuestra Iglesia.
El sacerdocio es esencial... porque no podemos ser una Iglesia eucarística sin sacerdotes que puedan celebrar la Misa... sin embargo, existen muchas otras vocaciones importantes que pueden apoyar nuestro llamado a la santidad y al crecimiento en la fe. Los padres de familia llenos de fe, que enseñan y transmiten a sus hijos la práctica de la fe y el amor a Jesús, se cuentan entre esas vocaciones esenciales.
Gracias a las familias jóvenes que me inspiraron el domingo pasado durante un día de campo que incluyó todo tipo de actividades al aire libre para los niños, momentos de convivencia para los padres y el rezo conjunto del Rosario.
Si vas a viajar y visitar otros lugares este verano, ¡veamos cuántos boletines parroquiales diferentes podemos reunir en la oficina de la ACC para cuando termine la temporada! Puedes dejarlos en cualquiera de nuestras oficinas parroquiales o traérnoslos el domingo, cuando estés de vuelta.
¡FELIZ SEXAGÉSIMO ANIVERSARIO, PADRE TIM!
Bendiciones a todos, P. Alan
The Journey
Pelican Valley ACC Newsletter
June 2026 Edition
This issue of the Pelican Valley Area Catholic Community newsletter shares important updates and hopeful news as our parish family continues through the “All Things New” process in our diocese. Readers will learn about the formation of a new parish that brings together St. Elizabeth, St. Leonard, and Our Lady of Victory, along with what this means for our shared future while we continue operating in all three worship sites.
Inside, Fr. Alan reflects on this time of transition and collaboration, highlighting the work already happening across our communities in staffing, ministries, and pastoral life. The newsletter also introduces the upcoming ACC transition team that will help guide decisions around parish naming, governance, and the combining of finance and leadership structures, all while seeking wisdom and unity through prayer and the Holy Spirit.
In this issue:
- Update on the new parish formation within the diocese
- What the “All Things New” process means for our ACC community
- How collaboration is already taking shape across the three parishes
- Plans for an ACC transition team and future parish structure
- Fr. Alan’s pastoral message of encouragement and guidance for the months ahead
A timely and informative read for anyone wanting to understand where we are now—and where we are headed together as one community.
Edición de junio de 2026
Esta edición del boletín de la Comunidad Católica del Área Pelican Valley comparte actualizaciones importantes y noticias esperanzadoras mientras nuestra familia parroquial continúa con el proceso “All Things New” en nuestra diócesis. Los lectores conocerán la formación de una nueva parroquia que reúne a St. Elizabeth, St. Leonard y Our Lady of Victory, y lo que esto significa para nuestro futuro compartido mientras continuamos operando en los tres sitios de culto.
En su interior, el P. Alan reflexiona sobre este tiempo de transición y colaboración, destacando el trabajo que ya se está realizando en nuestras comunidades en cuanto a personal, ministerios y vida pastoral. El boletín también presenta al próximo equipo de transición de la ACC, que ayudará a guiar decisiones sobre el nombre de la parroquia, la gobernanza y la combinación de estructuras financieras y de liderazgo, todo mientras se busca sabiduría y unidad a través de la oración y el Espíritu Santo.
En esta edición:
- Actualización sobre la formación de la nueva parroquia en la diócesis
- Qué significa el proceso “All Things New” para nuestra comunidad ACC
- Cómo ya está tomando forma la colaboración entre las tres parroquias
- Planes para un equipo de transición de la ACC y la futura estructura parroquial
- Mensaje pastoral del P. Alan de ánimo y orientación para los próximos meses
Una lectura oportuna e informativa para quienes desean comprender dónde estamos ahora y hacia dónde nos dirigimos juntos como una sola comunidad.
Highlight
Upcoming Events
To discover more upcoming events, please check our bulletin.

Vocations Camp
August 3-5
Vocations Camp invites young men entering grades 7–12 to spend three days at Lake Osakis with Fr. Doug and seminarians, combining outdoor recreation, prayer, and the sacraments in a faith-filled retreat setting. Cost is $50 with scholarships available, and the registration deadline is July 13.
Questions? Please contact Julie Jacobs at Julie.Jacobs@svstcdio.org or call 320-251-5001.
Visit
stcdio.org/vocations to sign up.

Vacation Bible School
~ Save the Date ~
August 11-13
Vacation Bible School (VBS) is coming August 11–13! All children entering Preschool through 5th grade are welcome. Watch for more details coming soon!

St. Elizabeth
Pork Out 2026
~ Save the Date ~
Sunday, August 23
after mass
Join us for our annual Pork Out!
Enjoy pork, bingo, and raffle drawings.
Raffle sign-up available in the church entrance.
All are welcome!
Important News & Updates
Please feel free to reach out with any additional questions or concerns.
List of Services
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St. Otto's Cemetery Memorials
St. Otto’s Cemetery continues to seek your financial support for several important cemetery needs.
If you would like to make a special memorial donation or would like more information, please contact Mark Graff at 218-205-0528.
To donate, checks can be made to St. Otto’s Cemetery, and send to 207 N. Vine St., Fergus Falls, MN, 56537, or drop off the church office at 207 N. Vine St.
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ACC Council Members Needed at OLV
We are in need of 2 new council members at OLV.
Please consider serving and contact the church office for more information.
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Event Chairpersons Needed - St. Leonard
Needing chairpersons for the Pork in the Park Event during the Art in the Park event on July 25 and Roast Beef Dinner Oct 21. We have all the info from past years to use for the events. Please contact Julie Ann Holt at 218-731-4781.
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Mental Health Minute
The Catholic Company has a new book titled Anxiety: A Catholic Guide to Freedom from Worry and Fear. This is a book which explains how anxiety affects the brain, body, and soul, and offers ways to cope. Within it, there is a litany of scriptural passages to provide consolation, as follows:
When my situation seems hopeless, Lord Jesus, You say: "For God, all things are possible.
"When I feel that my life is irrelevant and insignificant, Lord Jesus, You say: "The last shall be first.
"When exhausted by tedium, tiresomeness, and stress, Lord Jesus, You say: "Come by yourselves to an out-of-the-way place and rest a little.
"When I feel like I belong to no one, Lord Jesus, You say: "Remain in me.
"When worry about the future paralyzes me, Lord Jesus, You say: "Let tomorrow take care of itself.
"When my life lacks any purpose or direction, Lord Jesus, You say: "Follow me."
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Liturgical Ministries Help Needed
Greeters, Ushers, Altar Servers & Eucharistic Ministers needed—especially Saturday 4:30 p.m. Contact Diane: 218‑205‑9002.
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Fall Festival Suggestions
Please be thinking ahead to the Fall Festival -
Are you a gardener?
Perhaps you could plant an extra row of veggies, squash or melon to donate for the Country Store.
Do you woodwork or have a hobby? Perhaps you could make something this summer to put on the Silent Auction.
Be creative! We still have leadership positions available.
Please contact Mary Widiger for more information (218) 770-2435.
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ACC Announcements
To promote an event or share news, please contact:
Emily Schmidt, Administrative Assistant
emilys@ffolvchurch.org
218-736-2429 ext. 10
- Email Update: Deadline: Friday at 10:00 a.m. (weekend edition)
- Bulletin, ACC Websites & OLV Facebook: Deadline: Tuesday at midnight (weekend edition)
- Gathering Space Monitors: Deadline: 2 days prior to when it should be on the monitors
Thank you for helping keep our ACC community informed.

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!





