Please drop off your Box of Joy at Our Lady of Victory Church by Sunday, November 8, if you would like it transported to the Millerville Drop Off Center by your Area Catholic Community Box of Joy Coordinator.

November 8 is the last day for boxes to be dropped off at OLV for transport. Any boxes dropped off after November 8 must be delivered personally to the Millerville Drop Off Center by November 14.

The Box of Joy Drop Off Center is located at the Millerville parish hall (12327 Cty Rd 60, Millerville). 

Drop-off dates and times are:

• Thursday, November 12, 1–3 p.m.
• Friday, November 13, 1–3 p.m.
• Saturday, November 14, noon–4 p.m.

(Other days/times at the Drop Off Center for large deliveries can be requested by appointment only by contacting Sheri Streasick at 320-805-0010. All Boxes of Joy must be delivered before November 15, with 24-hour notice. If you would like to volunteer to help at the Drop Off Center, please contact Sheri Streasick.)

Your local leaders:

• Kathy Nordick (Fergus Falls OLV) - 218-205-6509
• Bonnie Jennen (Pelican Rapids & Elizabeth) - 218-205-6730

St. Roberts Mission Circle will meet on Sunday, November 8, at 1:00 p.m. in the St. Joseph Room.

St. Theresa Circle Meeting Tuesday, November 10 at 1:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. For questions, call Bonnie Hein, 218-770-3541.

Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, November 10, at 6:30 p.m. at St. Leonard, in honor of the Feast of St. Leo the Great.

La misa se celebrará el martes 10 de noviembre a las 18:30 horas, en honor a la Fiesta de San León Magno.

There will be no Mass at St. Leonard on Wednesday, November 11, as we welcome Catholic preacher and singer Christian Valdez for a special visit at 6:30 p.m.

No habrá Misa en St. Leonard el miércoles 11 de noviembre, ya que recibiremos al predicador y cantante católico Christian Valdez para una visita especial a las 6:30 p. m.

Catholic Daughters Meeting Thursday, Nov. 12 at 5:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. The Rosary will be said at 5 p.m. The program is a presentation on the Beatification of Archbishop Fulton Sheen by Deb Forstner. All Catholic women 18 and older are welcome. For questions, contact Bonnie Hein, 218-770-3541 or Analia Jansen, 915-929-0960.

The Diocese of St. Cloud is beginning an exciting journey to strengthen our parishes, support families, and renew how we share and grow in our Catholic faith.

As part of this process, Our Lady of Victory will host a Vision & Input Gathering on Saturday, November 14, from 9:00 a.m. to Noon.

This gathering will be an opportunity to learn more about the upcoming changes, share ideas, and help shape the future as we move forward with our All Things New ACC coordination.

Anyone involved in Faith Formation in any capacity is especially encouraged to attend!

Register today, or watch for next week's flyer for additional information.

REGISTER HERE!

Your voice and participation are important!

Get your lefse orders in! Preorders are being accepted through November 15th. To place your order, contact Marla at 218-770-6985. Don't miss out on this delicious holiday favorite!

Join us Sunday, December 6, at 1:30 p.m. in the OLV Fellowship Hall for a presentation on grief, especially during the holiday season. Colette Barton, After-Care Coordinator for Glende-Nilson and Olson Funeral Homes, will lead this one-hour presentation. All are welcome! And Vikings fans, the game is scheduled for later that afternoon! Sponsored by the Parish Mental Health Awareness Team.

The Salvation Army Angel Tree is accepting donations for children newborn to 18 years. Please take a tag from the tree in the Gather Space and return unwrapped presents no later than December 6. Our parish is one of the largest contributors for this each year. Your generosity is greatly appreciated! Contact Mary Widiger from the Social Concerns Committee at 218-770-2435 with questions.

St. Leonard is looking for volunteers to help manage the church monitors. If you are interested in helping, please contact Father Alan or Dolcar Montenegro.

St. Leonard está buscando voluntarios para ayudar a gestionar los supervisores de la iglesia. Si está interesado en ayudar, comuníquese con el Padre Alan o Dolcar Montenegro.

As fall turns to winter and winter turns to spring, the Our Lady of Victory Lenten Fish Fries are just around the corner!

We are looking for a new chairperson to help lead this annual tradition. With the support of church staff and our reliable volunteers, the chairperson helps ensure everything runs smoothly and recruits new volunteers.

This is not only an important fundraiser for our church but also a highly anticipated annual community event!

Interested in becoming the Fish Fry Chairperson or helping in a leadership role? Contact Father Alan or Joel Myhre at 218-736-2429.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to our winter coat collection. All have been distributed to area thrift stores and locations for the needy.

—Social Concerns Committee

The Middle & High School Faith Formation team is looking for parents and parishioners to help provide a light meal for students before Wednesday evening classes.

Sign up for a day (or two), bring a meal, and share fellowship with our youth! CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP.

Volunteers are also needed to help with small groups, teaching, leading the rosary, kitchen help, and more.

Contact Alli Neuleib at 218-770-6545 or Emily Jennen at 320-292-7939 to volunteer.

When Elijah told God that he was “exhausted”, God did not tell him to get over it. He gave Elijah rest and gave him food and water. In our work and stewardship and doing good, we must remember that we are human. God has compassion when we are tired, He never gave us the command to keep going and pretend that we are okay when we’re not. Even with strong faith, we can still struggle to cope, mentally and physically. What can we do when our struggles leave us paralyzed? Take time to rest; cry; give yourself a break; let someone know that you are feeling “broken”; ask for help; allow someone to take care of you. God does not love us any less on the days we barely hold it together. Instead, He strengthens us in those days. 

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28

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