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/12 PM (Spanish)
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:
3:00 PM - 6:00 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 Pelican Valley ACC,
This week the priests and deacons of our diocese will gather with Bishop Patrick in Alexandria from Sunday through Wednesday for our annual fall workshop. It is a time of fraternity, education, and prayer. We celebrate daily Mass, morning and evening prayer, and anointing of the sick for our elderly priests. In our prayer and time together, we will especially be focusing on All Things New, the diocesan planning that is currently in progress. Please join us this week in more intentionally praying for guidance for our planning committees, pastors and bishop in addressing the future needs of our diocese and parishes.
Here in our Pelican Valley Area Catholic Community we have begun interviews for a new administrative assistant. Peter Steinbach will be with us through October 10 and then soon heading to St. Cloud to engage in discernment for the seminary and priesthood. We thank Peter for the kind spirit he has brought to his work, our ACC staff and community as our assistant for about a year now. We have all appreciated the work he has done and his concern for everyone who comes to the office. We pray for this next step on his life journey and it will always be good to see him back with us for visits. If we have not hired a replacement by October 10 we will rely on temporary help until someone is hired.
God's blessings upon you!
Father Alan
Estimado ACC de Pelican Valley:
Esta semana, los sacerdotes y diáconos de nuestra diócesis se reunirán con el obispo Patrick en Alexandria de domingo a miércoles para nuestro taller anual de otoño. Es un tiempo de fraternidad, educación y oración. Celebramos la misa diaria, la oración de la mañana y de la tarde, y la unción de los enfermos por nuestros sacerdotes ancianos. En nuestra oración y tiempo juntos, nos centraremos especialmente en Todas las cosas nuevas, la planificación diocesana que actualmente está en progreso. Únase a nosotros esta semana para orar más intencionalmente por la guía de nuestros comités de planificación, pastores y obispo para abordar las necesidades futuras de nuestra diócesis y parroquias.
Aquí en nuestra comunidad católica del área de Pelican Valley hemos comenzado las entrevistas para un nuevo asistente administrativo. Peter Steinbach estará con nosotros hasta el 10 de octubre y luego pronto se dirigirá a St. Cloud para participar en el discernimiento para el seminario y el sacerdocio. Agradecemos a Peter por el buen espíritu que ha aportado a su trabajo, a nuestro personal de ACC y a la comunidad como nuestro asistente durante aproximadamente un año. Todos hemos apreciado su trabajo y su preocupación por todos los que vienen a la oficina. Oramos por este próximo paso en su camino de vida y siempre será un placer verlo de regreso con nosotros para las visitas. Si no hemos contratado a un reemplazo para el 10 de octubre, dependeremos de ayuda temporal hasta que se contrate a alguien.
¡Que Dios te bendiga!
Padre Alan
The Journey
Pelican Valley ACC Newsletter
September 2025 Issue
As summers ends, we prepare for upcoming Faith Formation classes and stewardship renewal, hoping for a brighter fire of God's love and His Holy Spirit. Pipe Leo's homily on the fire Gospel emphasizes the importance of charity in a world in need of peace. By burning with faith and love, we can ensure others know we are Christians.
Edición de Septiembre de 2025
Al terminar el verano, nos preparamos para las próximas clases de Formación en la Fe y la renovación de la administración, con la esperanza de un fuego más intenso del amor de Dios y de su Espíritu Santo. La homilía de Pipe Leo sobre el Evangelio del Fuego enfatiza la importancia de la caridad en un mundo necesitado de paz. Al arder de fe y amor, podemos asegurar que los demás sepan que somos cristianos.
Highlight
Congratulations to Jill Geary, winner of the Our Lady of Victory Fall Festival $5,000 grand prize! A total of 594 dinners were served this year. Thanks to everyone who helped make the Fall Festival a success. Click below to view the list of winners.
Upcoming Events
To discover more upcoming events, please check our bulletin.
OLV School Marathon
Oct. 10
9:00 - 11:00 AM
Our marathon for Catholic schools provides important financial support for Our Lady of Victory School, ensuring we provide a quality education for students. 100% of your donation will stay with our school. This allows us to use your donation where it is most beneficial to our students. Please click here to donate.

Roast Beef Dinner
Oct. 22
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Join us at St. Leonard Parish for our annual Roast Beef Dinner. Savor mouth-watering roast beef served with all the trimmings, including mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables, and a side of warm bread. Come and Share a Meal with Our Community.
Saints and Sweets
OCT. 31
5:30 - 6:00 PM
Please join us for a fun night of Saints and Sweets (Trunk or Treat). All ministry groups are welcome to bring a vehicle and participate in candy distribution. Individuals are welcome to participate and may dress up as their favorite saint. All kiddos welcome.

KoC Pancake Breakfast
Nov. 2
9:30 AM - Noon
The Knights are back at OLV to serve pancakes again! Join us after Sunday Mass to a full helping of eggs, sausage, and pancakes. Free will offering. All are invited.
Important News & Updates
Please feel free to reach out with any additional questions or concerns.
List of Services
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Stephen Ministry
Are you going through a rough time in your life right now? A Stephen Minister can help!
● A Stephen Minister receives 50 hours of training.
● Meetings are totally Confidential.
● A Stephen Minister will walk beside you with 1:1 visits. They listen support, and pray for and with you.
● God is Healer! Stephen Ministers are there to support you on your walk with Him.
● OLV has had Stephen Ministry since 1991.
If you want more info on receiving or becoming a Stephen Minister, please call:
Peggy Rezac → (218) 731-5528
Gail Welle → (218) 205-2565
Jennifer Dummer → (218) 770-1594
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OLV Bible Study
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.
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2025 Box of Joy Reminder
The deadline for turning in your Box of Joy is approaching. Cross Catholic Outreach asks for a $9 donation which is used to ship the Box of Joy gifts to the children and supports the overall mission work of the in-country priests, religious sisters, and Catholic laypeople who help Cross Catholic Outreach delivers the gifts to children in their communities. Your Donations can be sent directly to Cross Catholic outreach by doing an online donation from boxofjoy.org, by using the postage-paid envelope,or by giving a check to your local Box of Joy leader. Donations to support this mission are appreciated. Please make checks out to Cross Catholic Outreach. For more information please contact:
☞ Kathy Nordick, kathynordick@yahoo.com, 218-205-6509 (Fergus Falls)
☞ Bonnie Jennen, bonniejennen@gmail.com, 218-205-6730 (Pelican Rapids & Elizabeth)
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Farewell and Gods blessings on Peter
Peter Steinbach has been accepted into a residential program in St. Cloud for young men considering the seminary. He will be engaged in prayer, some initial vocational formation, while most likely also be working at a job in St. Cloud. We thank God for speaking to Peter’s heart and calling him forward to begin more serious consideration of a vocation to the priesthood; as an ACC we will be keeping him in our prayers. We are now advertising for a new administrative assistant and will rely on temporary help after Peter leaves us October 10. Thank you and God bless you Peter!
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Women's Revive Night (Oct. 23)
Please join us at OLV in the Fellowship Hall for Women's Revive Night themed "Grace for the Girl in the Mirror". A young lady who overcame the difficulties of being a mother at an early age, who distanced herself from God, found grace, learned forgiveness during a process of healing and transformation, through practicing self-love and letting go of guilt and shame.
We welcome Martiza Vasquez to the podium at Women's Revive.
This is a beautiful opportunity for women to connect with others, reflect on their own self doubts, practice forgiveness, and deepen their love for Christ. Click here to sign up.
💐 Come, be inspired—Revive
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Fall Bingo (Oct. 12)
St. Edwards Catholic Church is hosting their annual Fall Bingo event at 1 PM on October 12. $4 per card or $10 for 3 cards. There will be a free lunch, fellowship, and door prizes. All are welcome!
St. Edwards Catholic Church
201 Douglas Ave
Henning MN 56551
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!