Welcome to Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church

Mass times:

Saturdays 4:30 p.m.

***NOTE NEW SUNDAY TIMES***

Sundays 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Message From Father Alan

We rejoice in the Confirmation of seventeen youth from our Pelican Valley ACC this Sunday, along with

students from St. Olaf in Elbow Lake and St. Charles in Herman.  Father Scott Pogatchnik, one of the diocesan vicars, will be the celebrant of the 2:00 Mass here at OLV.  The celebration of Confirmation really creates a Pentecost event for our parishes, knowing that it is the same Holy Spirit who comes to strengthen and guide our young people as the Spirit that came upon the apostles in tongues of fire that first Pentecost.  Thanks to the Holy Spirit, and thanks to all parents, sponsors and mentors, faith formation staff and catechists, priests, deacons, family members and friends that will continue to play an important role in the faith life of those being confirmed.   Come Holy Spirit and renew our families, our Church, and our community!

The last of this season’s ACC First Communion celebrations will be held at St. Leonard next weekend.  We thank all who have helped prepare these children to receive Jesus for the first time in the Holy Eucharist.  Everyone is encouraged to check information provided on the flyer this weekend about upcoming, special events for the Eucharistic Revival!     Blessings!  Fr. Alan

Nos regocijamos en la Confirmación de diecisiete jóvenes de nuestro CCA de Pelican Valley este domingo, junto con

estudiantes de St. Olaf en Elbow Lake y St. Charles en Herman.  El Padre Scott Pogatchnik, uno de los vicarios diocesanos, será el celebrante de la Misa de las 2:00 aquí en OLV.  La celebración de la Confirmación realmente crea un evento de Pentecostés para nuestras parroquias, sabiendo que es el mismo Espíritu Santo que viene a fortalecer y guiar a nuestros jóvenes como el Espíritu que vino sobre los apóstoles en lenguas de fuego ese primer Pentecostés.  Gracias al Espíritu Santo, y gracias a todos los padres, padrinos y mentores, personal de formación en la fe y catequistas, sacerdotes, diáconos, familiares y amigos que continuarán desempeñando un papel importante en la vida de fe de los confirmados.   ¡Ven Espíritu Santo y renueva nuestras familias, nuestra Iglesia y nuestra comunidad!

La última de las celebraciones de Primera Comunión de ACC de esta temporada se llevará a cabo en St. Leonard el próximo fin de semana.  Agradecemos a todos los que han ayudado a preparar a estos niños para recibir a Jesús por primera vez en la Sagrada Eucaristía.  ¡Se anima a todos a verificar la información proporcionada en el folleto este fin de semana sobre los próximos eventos especiales para el Avivamiento Eucarístico!     ¡Bendiciones!  P. Alan

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Pelican Valley Acc Job Openings

APRIL, 2024          

Executive Director of Program Operations, Stewardship, and Communications

The Pelican Valley Area Catholic Community (ACC), serving Fergus Falls, Pelican Rapids, and Elizabeth, seeks a Director of Parish Operations which serves as a professional administrator and strategic leader for the ACC and Our Lady of Victory (OLV) School. The director supports the Pastor with a primary focus on Parish Operations, Human Resources, Development, Finance, OLV School, Team Management and Communication. As a trusted partner with the Pastor, the Director provides leadership, strategic direction, and coordination for all parish and school activities including stewardship. This position plays a key role in growing the ACC and school, driving the organizational vision, and the positive financial performance of all. Requirements:  Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years of experience in business management/leadership, experience in non-profit organizations, experience in human resource practices, and the ability to work as a team with a service mindset. Salary commensurate with education and experience. For a copy of the full job description, visit our website at:  ffolvchurch.org. Resumes and letters of interest can be sent to Father Alan Wielinski, 207 North Vine St, Fergus Falls, MN. 56537 or fatheralan@ffolvchurch.org

Accounting Services

The Pelican Valley Area Catholic Community, (ACC) which includes Catholic parishes of Fergus Falls, Pelican Rapids, and Elizabeth, is seeking professional bookkeeping and accounting services. We are open to an individual or a business applying. This would include accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll for the ACC as well as OLV school, audit preparation, and financial reporting preparation. This person or business would be in direct communication with delegation of duties from the Director of Administration/Communications and ACC /Parish Stewardship. Please include qualifications, references, and a quote on costs and scope of services. Please submit to Father Alan Wielinski, 207 North Vine St, Fergus Falls, MN. 56537 or fatheralan@ffolvchurch.org

High School Faith Formation/Youth Ministry

Our Lady of Victory and St. Elizabeth Parishes are seeking leaders for youth ministry and high school faith formation/Confirmation.  We are open to hiring an individual, or individuals who would share in a team approach to this ministry, joining other leaders in faith formation and youth ministry in our Pelican Valley Area Catholic Community.  Youth ministry will have an emphasis on encouraging participation of our youth in “Young Life” (or “Wild Life” for middle school) and recruiting mentors to receive Young Life training.  It will also support participation in diocesan youth rallies and retreats.  Primary qualifications are knowledge of and love for our Catholic faith, a desire to witness a relationship with Christ, and love for our youth.   Please contact Father Alan (fatheralan@ffolvchurch.org) or Deb Forstner (deb@ffolvchurch.org)  to review job descriptions and apply.

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