Our Lady of Victory Parish
Welcome
We are delighted to welcome you to Our Lady's 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
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
Office Hours:
8:00 AM - Noon; 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Mon-Thurs)
8:00 AM - Noon (Fri)
St. Leonard
Office Hours:
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM (Wed)
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The Journey
Pelican Valley Area Catholic Community Newsletter
May 2025 issue
We have journeyed once agian through Lent to Easter, reflecting on the Saving Events of our Faith. We congratulate the newly confirmed, the children who received their First Communion those who celebrated special Easter Sacraments and are fully initiated into the Church!
Pastoral Column
A Message From Father alan
Dear brothers and sisters,
We welcome Father Lucho back among us this weekend, back from Rome! I'm sure he will be full of joyful stories to share. It sounds like he has had a really fine trip. Well, you know what they say about summer after the Fourth of July...but that's just an attitude, right? Let's savor the summer with meditation time on the beauty of the earth, the wonders of creation, and hopefully good fishing, gardening, bicycling, and fulfilling summer vacation travels! Jesus himself is an advocate of rest and refreshment. For instance, on the Sabbath, He knew when it was time for Him to "get away from the crowds" a bit. Although, like us with whatever's pressing on us, he wasn't always so successful. We are in good company, but His example is at least to make the effort for both times of rest and above all, times of prayer to the Father. Special thanks to those who are helping with Kris's Food Crusade for Kids at OLV, those engaged with providing/selling goodies at St. Leonard and around the Pelican Rapids community, and those at St. Elizabeth who are hosting the “All Things New” planning meetings and providing the refreshments. May God bless all of you and your summer refreshment!
Father Alan
Queridos hermanos y hermanas,
Le damos la bienvenida al Padre Lucho de nuevo entre nosotros este fin de semana, ¡de regreso de Roma! Estoy seguro de que estará lleno de historias alegres para compartir. Parece que ha tenido un viaje realmente bueno. Bueno, ya sabes lo que dicen sobre el verano después del 4 de julio... pero eso es solo una actitud, ¿verdad? ¡Disfrutemos del verano con un tiempo de meditación sobre la belleza de la tierra, las maravillas de la creación y, con suerte, buena pesca, jardinería, ciclismo y viajes de vacaciones de verano gratificantes! Jesús mismo es un defensor del descanso y el refrigerio. Por ejemplo, en el sábado, sabía cuándo era el momento de "alejarse un poco de las multitudes". Aunque, como nosotros con lo que sea que nos presione, no siempre tuvo tanto éxito. Estamos en buena compañía, pero su ejemplo es al menos hacer el esfuerzo por los dos tiempos de descanso y, sobre todo, los tiempos de oración al Padre. Un agradecimiento especial a quienes colaboran con la Cruzada de Alimentos para Niños de Kris en OLV, a quienes se dedican a proporcionar y vender golosinas en St. Leonard y en la comunidad de Pelican Rapids, y a quienes en St. Elizabeth organizan las reuniones de planificación de "Todo Nuevo" y ofrecen los refrigerios. ¡Que Dios los bendiga a todos y a su refrigerio de verano!
Padre Alan
Important News & Updates
Please feel free to reach out with any additional questions or concerns.
List of Services
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USCCB president: Bishops stand with immigrants ‘in this challenging hour’
Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the U.S. military archdiocese, the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, issued a reflection ahead of the USCCB’s weeklong retreat in California, a triennial gathering that this year replaces the bishops’ usual spring plenary session.
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Kris' Food Crusade accepting donations
Kris' Food Crusade for Kids The social concerns committee is now accepting financial donations in the office for the children's summer food delivery program. We bring bags of groceries right to local children's homes who are in need during the summer. Your help is greatly appreciated! If interested, please call Char Zens at 218-770-9959.
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Father Lucho will visit the Pope
Dear ACC Pelican Valley Parishioners,
As some of you have already heard, Father Lucho has been blessed with the opportunity to visit Rome and the Vatican for the first time. He has safely arrived in Rome on June 16. During his time in Rome, he will participate in several celebrations with Pope Leo and will stay with the Crosiers, where Father Alan lived during his sabbatical. Please pray for a successful journey for Father Lucho and the mission of Pope Leo.
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Jubilee Year Celebration
For the 2025 Jubilee Year, OLV is planning a special Saturday of outdoor and indoor activities at beautiful Inspiration Point Camp in Vining, MN. This day (August 23rd) will be funded through generous donations that have been made to Faith Formation, so there is no cost to participants, and a school bus will be available to ride to camp from OLV and back (leaving at 8 AM and returning at 5:30 PM). A buffet lunch will be provided, and the weekend Mass will be celebrated at the Inspiration Point Chapel. Deadline to register is August 5th.
Please click here to complete the registration form.
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Father Lucho: a long-time student of Pope Leo XIVList Item 4
When Father Lucho Palomino was attending seminary school in Peru, he spent time learning canon law, playing tennis and having theological discussions at coffee shops with his professors. Little did he know then that one of those professors, Robert Prevost, would become Pope Leo XIV.
“He was a kind guy, a quiet and shy person,” said Father Lucho, who now serves as the parochial vicar for Our Lady of Victory, St. Elizabeth and St. Leonard churches. “At the same time he was wise, a good listener, with a gentle heart and compassion for everyone.”
Prevost served as a parochial vicar at Chulucanas, Peru, and then received his doctorate in canon law in Rome. He returned to Trujillo, Peru to teach seminary students in 1985. Lucho, who was raised in Peru, was in the seminary from 1987 to 1994.
Father Lucho recalls many experiences with Prevost, including attending a number of his classes, many focusing on canon law. He also had many experiences with Prevost visiting parishes in rural areas of Peru and working the fields of the seminary’s farm.
“I have a lot of experiences with him,” Father Lucho said. “We felt very comfortable with all the professors. They were like our fathers. I really liked my time in seminary.”
Father Lucho most recently connected with Prevost four years ago at a reunion in Peru, when he actually met the current and future pope on the same day. “(Bishop) Prevost talked about how the church can be closer to the people, like Pope Francis wanted,” Lucho said.
Father Alan said he’s also thrilled to have a pope with a connection to his church. “I’m thrilled to have our new pope being from the US, and then for us, it’s very significant that he also lived in Peru for so long,” he said.
Highlights
Father Lucho visits Pope Leo
New Carpet being installed in church
Upcoming Events
To discover more upcoming events, please check our bulletin.
Pork Out
Aug. 17
11:00 - 3:00 PM
Join us at St. Elizabeth for the annual Pork Out Festival. We will serve pork, play bingo, and hold a raffle drawing. Raffle tickets are $5 each and will be sold at the OLV Temporary Office starting June 8. All are invited.
Fall Festival
Sept. 21
11:00 - 2:00 pm
The OLV Fall Festival is an exciting place to take your family for great food, a cake walk, bingo, and fun children's games. There will also be a raffle drawing at the end with plenty of prizes, so be sure to get your tickets early by contacting the school.
Ash Wednesday Soup Supper
Feb. 16
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Faith Formation families will be serving a soup supper in the Fellowship Hall after the 5:30 p.m. Mass on Ash Wednesday at Our Lady of Victory Church. A variety of meatless soups and bread will be served. This is a fundraiser for Faith Formation programs. Free will offerings will be accepted.
The Pelican Valley Area Catholic Community
reaches out and is comprised of an ethnically diverse population, young and old, rich and poor…celebrating Eucharist, praying, witnessing, educating, and sharing our Catholic traditions and love for Jesus.
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!
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!