Our Fall Festival is this weekend. Thank you to everyone who baked, donated items, signed up to volunteer or sold raffle tickets. It takes everyone to make this event work. Enjoy the day and for those reading this ahead:

• Please bring children’s raffle prizes, silent auction baskets/items, and Country Store/Pantry items to the St. Joseph room or directly to their areas. (Please do not price items.)
• Cakes for the Cake Walk, non-refrigerated pies for dessert, and butter may be brought Saturday or Sunday morning to the St. Joseph Room/kitchen. Financial gifts are also welcome.
• All sold and unsold Grand Raffle tickets must be returned by Sunday, Sept. 20 per state requirements. Thank you for your generous support.

Questions? Contact Fall Festival Chairperson Mary Widiger at (218) 770-2435.

The Post-Pork Out Meeting will be held Sunday, September 20, after Mass in Brenny Hall. All chairpersons are asked to attend.

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.

Classes begin Monday, September 21 at 6:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall at OLV.

If you are interested please contact Jennifer Dummer at jennifer@ffolvchurch.org or 218-770-1594.

Join us for REVIVE, a series of inspiring faith-filled evenings for women featuring powerful speakers, personal testimonies, fellowship, and opportunities to grow closer to Christ.

On September 24, Denise Locnikar will share “From Chaos to Forgiveness,” and on October 22, Theresa Ukkelberg will present “Fearfully and Wonderfully Made: My Journey of Faith, Love and Staying.”

All women are invited to come, connect, and be renewed through these uplifting evenings of faith and community.

Looking for a way to get more involved at Our Lady of Victory? Come to our Ministry Fair in the Fellowship Hall the weekend of September 26–27! Discover the many ministries and opportunities available, meet ministry representatives, and find a way to share your time and talents. Everyone is welcome!

Our Lady of Victory School is seeking a school cook to join our school community. The position involves preparing and serving meals for our students and staff and helping create a welcoming mealtime experience. If you or someone you know is interested, please contact the school office at 218-736-6661.

Help bring Christ’s joy to children in developing countries through the Box of Joy program.

Boxes are filled with Christmas gifts such as toys, clothing, school supplies, a rosary, and The Story of Jesus.

It may seem early, but boxes need to be filled and turned in by early November for shipping. Our goal is to fill 1,000+ boxes across the Northwestern Deanery!

For more information or to get involved, contact your local Box of Joy leader or visit boxofjoy.org.

Pelican Valley Catholic ACC:

Kathy Nordick — 218-205-6509 (Fergus Falls OLV)

Bonnie Jennen — 218-205-6730 (Pelican Rapids & Elizabeth)

This fall and winter, join us for Lectio: Eucharist from the Augustine Institute.

Dr. Brant Pitre explores the biblical roots of the Mass, including the Lamb of God, the Bread of Life, and the Body and Blood of Christ.

Sessions are offered on Mondays at 1:30 p.m. with Theresa Thompson in the Fellowship Hall or 7:00 p.m. with Deacon Dean in the St. Joseph Room.

The sessions run Nov. 2–Dec. 14 and Jan. 11–25. The cost is $25. 

Please register by Oct. 9 using the sign-up sheet in the gathering area.

OLV’s Emergency Fund has been depleted, and we need your help to continue assisting those in our community with essential needs. 

To donate, use the green Special Collections envelope and check Emergency Fund, or write OLV Emergency Fund in the check memo.

Thank you for helping us continue this important ministry!

Needed for the Roast Beef Dinner on Oct. 21 at St. Leonard’s. Contact Julie Ann Holt at 218-731-4781 if you are interested.

Presidentes de la cena de rosbif en St. Leonard

Se necesitan responsables para la cena de carne asada del 21 de octubre en St. Leonard’s. Si le interesa, comuníquese con Julie Ann Holt al 218-731-4781.

Parenting can be very rewarding, like a beautiful and good harvest, but it can also leave us feeling exhausted. There are the constant responsibilities and caregiving, and then there are the social standards we are striving to meet. This all contributes to what researchers found to be parental stress.

The strain gets to be more than what we were designed to handle ourselves. This stress could also affect our mood, physical health, family dynamics, and child development. Managing stress requires realistic expectations, practical coping skills and supports for balance rather than burnout.

The Word of God says: “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” Galatians 6:9

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