Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 1:00 pm in the OLV Fellowship Hall. For questions contact Bonnie Hein at 218-770-3541.

Join Dr. David Mach, retired clinical psychiatrist, for a Community Speaker Series presentation on Wednesday, September 9, at 6:30 p.m. at St. Henry’s Catholic Church, Perham. Dr. Mach will share practical insights on maintaining mental wellness, finding hope and resilience, and the connection between faith, purpose, and mental health. Free community event—everyone is welcome!

Give blood and help save lives! The American Red Cross Blood Drive is September 9–11 at the YMCA of the Northern Sky in Fergus Falls. Schedule at RedCrossBlood.org or 1-800-RED-CROSS.

Thursday, September 10 at 5:30 p.m. in the OLV Fellowship Hall, with an optional Rosary at 5:00 p.m. Program: reports from the National Convention and State Workshop. All Catholic women age 18+ are welcome! Contact Bonnie Hein at 218-770-3541 or Analia Jansen at 915-929-0960.

We will meet Sunday, September 13 in Brenny Hall.

Join us for uplifting music, faith, and fellowship with Men of Note at OLV on Sunday, September 13, at 7:00 p.m. The concert is free and open to all. Refreshments will follow, with a free-will offering supporting The Salvation Army and OLV.

Get ready for a new year of Faith Formation! Registration for all grades is Wednesday, September 16, from 4:00–6:30 p.m. Classes begin Wednesday, September 30! We need volunteers, too! Interested in helping? Contact us by phone or email—see the front page of the bulletin for contact information. We’d love to have you join us!

Our Lady of Victory School is seeking a school cook to join our school community. The position involves preparing and serving meals for our students and staff and helping create a welcoming mealtime experience. If you or someone you know is interested, please contact the school office at 218-736-6661.

• Please continue signing up for volunteering at the Fall Festival. All positions need to be filled, and there's a position for each person!

• Donated items can be brought to the church office for the following: Children's Raffle, The Country Store and The Silent Auction.  There's no need to wrap the baskets in plastic for the Silent Auction, and please do not price items for the country store as the chairpersons will take care of both.

• Keep selling grand raffle tickets and think about what kind of cake or pie you'd like to donate - maybe one of each?

Thank you for your generosity!  — Mary Widiger - 2026 Chairperson

The Post-Pork Out Meeting will be held Sunday, September 20, after Mass in Brenny Hall. All chairpersons are asked to attend.

Looking for a way to get more involved at Our Lady of Victory? Come to our Ministry Fair in the Fellowship Hall the weekend of September 26–27! Discover the many ministries and opportunities available, meet ministry representatives, and find a way to share your time and talents. Everyone is welcome!

Women (18+) of the Pelican Valley ACC are invited to join the OLV Mothers’ Endow Prayer Group beginning September 15. Meetings are held Tuesdays, 9:30–11:30 a.m., following the school calendar, in the OLV St. Joseph Room or via Zoom. For details or materials, contact Heather Lindgren at olvmothersgroup@gmail.com.

Interested in supporting mental health awareness within our ACC? New members are welcome! Our next meeting is Monday, September 15, at 6:30 p.m. in OLV’s St. Joseph Room. For questions or to join, contact Deb Forstner at deb@ffolvchurch.org.

OLV needs a few more volunteers to help deliver hot meals to homebound individuals in our community. 

• Volunteers deliver Monday–Friday, 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m., for one week approximately six times per year. You may volunteer for 1–5 days as your schedule allows.
• Volunteers must be 18+, have a valid driver’s license and vehicle.
• Next delivery week: September 21–25.

To volunteer, contact Mary Widiger at 218-770-2435.

Needed for the Roast Beef Dinner on Oct. 21 at St. Leonard’s. Contact Julie Ann Holt at 218-731-4781 if you are interested.

Presidentes de la cena de rosbif en St. Leonard

Se necesitan responsables para la cena de carne asada del 21 de octubre en St. Leonard’s. Si le interesa, comuníquese con Julie Ann Holt al 218-731-4781.

When someone is enduring control, fear or subtle coercion in a relationship, it can be difficult to name what is happening, let alone figure out how to safely reach out for help. Knowing how to recognize the early warning signs and respond with immediate safety can make all the difference in a crisis. 

That is why this week we are sharing a free field guide: “Recognizing and Responding to Domestic Abuse.”  It can be downloaded at the following link: www.spiritualfirstaid.org/recognizing-and-responding-to-domestic-abuse

Never forget to bring your troubles to God in prayer, asking for His guidance and strength.

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” Philippians 4:6

Join families across the nation in praying the Rosary together through Relevant Radio’s Family Rosary Across America.

This live, interactive Rosary is broadcast every evening at 7:00 PM CT and is a wonderful way to gather your family in prayer. 

Learn more and pray along at: relevantradio.com/family-rosary-across-america