Spiritual Growth Opportunities
Eucharistic Adoration
Being involved with this ministry will help you make prayer and spending time with our Lord a greater priority in your life. Consider being a regular adorer in our Blessed Sacrament Chapel. We try to have two people present for each hour of Adoration. Bibles and other prayer and meditation books are available to enhance your hour of Adoration. Often you will not need them as the hour of silent meditation goes very quickly. If you are not able to commit to a regular time, you are welcome to come to the Chapel at your leisure.
Living Stations of the Cross
Each Lenten season the Living Stations of the Cross bring the death and resurrection of Jesus “to life”. Members of the parish present a still-life portrayal of the stations of the cross. Dressed as people from the first century, this hour-long prayer is a visual reminder of the sacrifice and celebration that comes from Jesus’ dying and conquering death; even death on a cross. There is an opportunity to become part of the cast, music or participate by praying in the pews.
OLV Mother's Endow Prayer Group
No matter your age or state in life, God has created all women to “mother” in some way, so please consider joining us for lively discussion as we study our faith and minister to each other. We also pray for our church and school community with the “heart of a mother”. We welcome new members at any time, so feel free to drop in as able even if you can’t make it every week. We offer a Zoom option if that works best for you. Following the OLV school calendar, meetings are every Tuesday in the St Joseph Room 9 – 10:45 a.m. beginning September 28th. Come study and pray with us!
Leader: Heather Lindgren
Email: olvmothersgroup@gmail.com
Prayer Chain
Dedicated people pray privately each day for requests that are either phoned or emailed to the Prayer Line. All requests are kept confidential. Those on the Prayer Line receive prayer intentions and then pass them on to the person next in line. Contact persons are regularly listed in the Sunday bulletin.
Co-Leader: Alice Neuleib
Phone: 218-205-9007
Rosary Group
The parishioners of Our Lady of Victory have historically had a strong devotion to the Blessed Mother through praying the Rosary. This group meets Tuesday through Friday at 8:30 a.m. in the church to pray the Rosary. Lay Ministers are always needed to lead and participate in saying the Rosary.
Rosary Leaders
Lay Ministers in this ministry take turns leading the Rosary prior to Saturday 4:30 p.m. Mass or Sunday 9:30 a.m. Mass. The repetition in the Rosary is meant to lead one into restful and contemplative prayer related to each Mystery. The gentle repetition of the words helps us to enter the silence of our hearts, where Christ's spirit dwells.
St. Joseph's Men's Group
All men are welcome to join St. Joseph’s Men’s Group. The vision is “That each man may encounter, experience, and share God’s love and by God’s grace let no man leave unchanged”. Men are invited to join on the first, third, and fifth Saturdays of each month at 7:00 a.m. for Adoration followed by the Rosary. We then break for coffee, fellowship and a brief study of the weekend Mass readings in the Fellowship Hall. Meetings wrap up about 9:15 a.m., with intercessory prayer for the needs of the men.
Seven Sisters Group
The Seven Sisters Apostolate is a call to strengthen the Church by ensuring that a Holy Hour is prayed each day of the week for the sole intention of a specific priest or bishop—a “holy wasting” (cf. Mt. 26:10) or lavishing of prayer for his deeper conformity to Christ. Each member commits to a Holy Hour on a distinct day of the week, thus covering a complete week. The commitment is to the day assigned; the Seven Sister may pray at any time on that day. If unable to offer the hour for that day, a substitute should be called. The Holy Hour is best done in Adoration, but it can be done anywhere.
WinGS (Women in God's Spirit)
If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit Galatians 5:25 This is an opportunity for women of all ages to come together in a welcoming environment, to pray and support one another through the Blessed Mother with her Holy Rosary. We gather on the 1st and 3rd Monday mornings at 9:00 AM in a member’s home. Following the Rosary, the group will gather intercessory prayers and reflect on Daily Scripture. All are welcome and bring a friend!