St. Roberts Mission Group will meet at 1:00 p.m. in the St. Joseph room on August 2 and August 9.

Children who are potty-trained preschoolers through those entering 5th grade are invited to join us for GALAXY VBS at OLV Church, August 11–13, from 6:00–8:15 PM!

Volunteers are needed to help make VBS a success. If you are interested in helping, please contact Danielle Jensen at 218-517-0772. 

Stop by and see Danielle in the gathering space after all three Masses this weekend to register your child and/or sign up to volunteer!

The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary will be celebrated with the Vigil Mass at St. Leonard on Friday, August 14, at 6:30 p.m. and Mass at St. Elizabeth on Saturday, August 15, at 9:00 a.m. Please note that Mass on Wednesday, August 12, is canceled.

We welcome Deb Forstner (formerly in OLV Elementary Faith Formation) as a part-time Pastoral Assistant.

In her new role, Deb will help us from time to time with funeral preparation, Word and Communion services and some sacramental preparation for families with special circumstances.

These are ministries Deb already has experience with and we welcome her now as Pastoral Assistant!

• Raffle tickets are available in the church entrance. Please pick up your tickets and any additional tickets you are able to deliver.
• Pork Out worksheets have been placed in parish mailboxes located in the church entrance.
• 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!

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!

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.

Greeters, ushers, altar servers & Eucharistic ministers needed—especially for Saturday 4:30 p.m. Mass. Contact Diane: 218-205-9002.

St. Leonard is seeking ushers, altar servers, lectors, and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion to serve at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday Mass. If you are interested in serving, please contact the parish office at 218-863-5161 or speak with Dolcar.

Needing chairpersons for the Roast Beef Dinner on October 21.  We have all the info from past years to use for the events. Please contact Julie Ann Holt at 218-731-4781.

What we can do for others around us matters. When our day does not go as planned, or it seems like we get road blocked in everything we try to do, it is important to try to stay calm. If our emotions take a hold, it can be very damaging to people around us, without us even trying to be rude. Just our negative energy is enough to set the same tone in someone else's mind, especially when our emotion comes out as anger. Turn to Jesus and trust in him to take care of the things that are out of our control, so that we don't stress ourselves, and become a negative influence. Reach out for help if you are unable to control your anger.

“Because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.” -- James 1:20

Biblically, the root of this practice is the notion of a “burnt offering”. In the Old Testament, things of value (usually sacrificed animals) would be burned and thereby offered to God. The smoke was a symbol of the sacrifice of praise ascending to God.

Catholics who light candles are making an offering to God of prayer and praise. The fire of the candle symbolizes ardent love.

The flickering light also seems to say, “Remember me, Lord, remember my prayer and those for whom I pray.”

Want a Mass said for someone? Recommended stipend is $10 or any offering of your choice.

See Emily Schmidt in the OLV Church office or contact her at emilys@ffolvchurch.org or 218-736-2429.

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

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