St. Roberts Mission Group will meet at 1:00 p.m. in the St. Joseph room on August 9.

OLV Church & Parish Office will be closed on Monday, August 10. 

There will be no Word & Communion that day as the city replaces the fire hydrant at Cavour Ave and Oak St, requiring a temporary water shutoff.

Potty-trained preschoolers through students entering 5th grade are invited to VBS at OLV, August 11–13, from 6:00–8:15 p.m. 

Registration is still open, and volunteers are needed. Contact Danielle Jensen at 218-517-0772.

Join the Knights of Columbus for a Pork Chop Appreciation Picnic on Tuesday, August 11, with dinner served at 6:30 p.m. at Athletic Park (one block north of the school).

This event is for Knights of Columbus members, their families, and men interested in learning more about the Knights. 

Bring your own plates, silverware, and a dish to share. Enjoy an evening of games, fellowship, and great food!

Tuesday, August 11 at 1:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. For questions regarding membership, call Bonnie Hein at 218-739-3718.

The Social Concerns Committee will start meeting again for the school year on Tuesday August 11, from 6-6:30 p.m. in the St. Joseph Room.  All are invited to attend and be the hands and feet of Christ!

The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary will be celebrated with Masses on the following dates:

• Friday, August 14 – Vigil Mass at St. Leonard at 6:30 p.m.
• Saturday, August 15 – Mass at St. Elizabeth at 9:00 a.m.

Please note: Mass at St. Leonard on Wednesday, August 12, is canceled.

Everyone is invited to the annual Rural Life Celebration on Sunday, August 16, at the Moenkedick Family Farm (38153–431st Street, Perham). 

Mass begins at 1:30 p.m., followed by the Rural Life Awards, a fundraiser for the diocesan Rural Life Fund, refreshments, fellowship, and family-friendly activities. All are welcome!

Please return your sold raffle tickets and sales proceeds to OLV as soon as possible! 

• All raffle tickets sold and returned on or before Sunday, August 23 will be eligible for the early bird drawing.
• The early bird ticket seller will receive $100. 

State law requires all unsold tickets to be returned to OLV as well. Please return all sold and unsold raffle tickets in time for the Fall Festival on Sunday, September 20.

Sunday, August 23

• No 10:30 a.m. Mass at Our Lady of Victory
• No 8:30 a.m. Mass at St. Elizabeth

Instead, everyone is invited to the 10:00 a.m. Outdoor Mass at St. Elizabeth for the annual Pork Out celebration.

• 10:00 a.m. – Outdoor Mass
• Following Mass – Dinner and bazaar

We hope you'll join us!

• Collection doors are marked, and donated items may be brought in at any time.
• Raffle prizes can be turned in anytime.
• REMINDER: Please turn in raffle prize money. Checks are preferred. Thank you!
• The Country Store is looking for handmade, sellable items such as embroidered towels, washcloths, dish towels, and baby items.

Thank you for your support in making the Pork Out a success! We look forward to seeing you for Pork Out 2026 on August 23, 2026!

Are you interested in learning more about the Catholic faith? OCIA (the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) is the process by which unbaptized and baptized adults of other faiths are fully initiated into the Catholic Church. 

This process is also for adults who are Catholic but have not yet received the Sacrament of Confirmation.

An informational meeting to learn more about OCIA will be held Monday, August 31 at 6:30 pm in the St. Joseph room at OLV. 

Please contact Jennifer Dummer at jennifer@ffolvchurch.org or 218-770-1594 with any questions.

Women of the Pelican Valley ACC (18+) are invited to join the 7th season of the OLV Mothers’ Endow Prayer Group beginning September 15.

This year’s study, Aquinas for Beginners (Part 2), explores the virtues and writings of St. Thomas Aquinas through prayer, discussion, and fellowship.

• Tuesdays, 9:30–11:30 a.m. (following the school calendar)
• OLV St. Joseph Room or via Zoom
• No homework or attendance requirements—come when you can! 

For more information or study materials, contact Heather Lindgren at olvmothersgroup@gmail.com.

The American Red Cross will host a Blood Drive at the Fergus Falls Community YMCA (1164 Friberg Ave):

• Sept. 9–10 — 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Sept. 11 — 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Every 2 seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood — your donation can help save lives.

Schedule an appointment at RedCrossBlood.org (enter Fergus Falls) or call 1‑800‑RED CROSS.

Give blood Sept. 1–20 for a chance to receive exclusive Red Cross x Hello Kitty merch, while supplies last!

Something no creature on earth can escape is aging, and if one lives long enough, there will be a decline in strength, both mentally and physically. For some this can be a very hard reality to accept, and we might turn to different ways to try to change it or cope with it. This could all have a negative effect on mental health. How can we deal with this without getting depressed about our aging bodies and minds?  Experts suggest to see the decline and expose yourselves to reality. Being grateful for years past can also show character and shows to God we appreciate what he already gave us. 

“Therefore do not lose heart, though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are be renewed day by day”  - 2 Corinthians 4:16

We are collecting clean Cool Whip containers and lids to use for Fall Festival leftovers.

Please label containers and place them in the kitchen at OLV. Thank you!

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