OLVCS Updates

In the last 2 months, we have had almost 300 parishioners sign up for Hallow and pray over 17,000 prayers! On Thursday, January 22 from 7-8:30pm in the church our Hallow representative Jonathan Campbell will come to OLV to give a talk on The Transformative Power of Prayer. This will kick off our next Prayer Challenge, 14 Days of Prayer, beginning on January 26. If you have questions, please contact sclement@ourladyofvictory.com.

The book fair will run January 20-25th, and will held in the Social Hall of the OLV Activity Center due to the ongoing stage renovation project. Each elementary class will be brought to the fair during their normal library class time, and Middle School will go to the fair during religion class time throughout the week. Envelopes and order form will be sent home so you can list the books/items your child would like to purchase. Please see the attached book fair catalog!

The book fair will also be open to parents and families:

Saturday Jan. 24th from 6-7pm after Saturday Mass.

Sunday Jan. 25th - join us after the Catholic Schools Week Mass for donuts and books from 10:30-1:00pm!

An online link is also available: https://store.ignatiusbookfairs.com/. To purchase for our school's benefit, you need to make a login.

We need help with set up, packing up, and sales throughout the week.

Please sign up here.

Email Melanie Smith (melanie.yonushonis@gmail.com) with any questions.

Date: Saturday, February 28th, 2026.

Time: Doors open at 6:30PM, and the trivia fun kicks off at 7:30PM.

Location: OLVCS Gymnasium

Early Bird Tickets/Tables

**Discounted Rate When Purchased On Or Before February 15th**
Individual: $50
Table (seats 8): $350

Regular Tickets/Tables
**Purchased Between February 16th And 26th**
Individual: $60
Table (seats 8): $400

Need More Info?
Look for a special edition newsletter after the holidays!

We need help in the following areas:

• Pre-event planning and execution in a variety of roles
• Help on the night of the event
• Set up/clean up
• Check in table
• Scoring table

Email development@olvcs.org to volunteer.

Have an extra bottle of wine or a gift card in any amount (even a partially used one) at home? Send it in!

OLVCS Middle School Pro-Life Service Club will run each Thursday during the month of January after school until 4:00pm. The club will meet in the Spanish Room, and students can be picked up near the school's front main entrance. Fun activities are planned for all students in grades 6-8. Students are encouraged to attend when they can. Service hours are available. Snacks will be provided. Activities planned include:

• Creating Care Packages for New OLVCS Moms
• Diaper Drive for Gabriel Project with talk from Gabriel Project Organizer: Mrs. Allison
• Cards of encouragement for OLV new parents and those being baptized
• Make cards and spiritual bouquets for the homebound

Sign Up Here: OLVCS Middle School Pro-Life Service Club

Coming Important Dates

1. 01/25-01/31 Catholic Schools Week

a. 01/25: Catholic Schools Week Mass, Sunday @ 9:30am (refreshments & book fair following mass in Social Hall)

b. 01/26: 9:00am CSW Pep Rally - please drop your child/children off 8:30am-8:45am

c. 01/30: Preschool Mitten Drive Donations Due (Accepted the whole week.)

2. 02/17: Pancake Day! (Shrove Tuesday/Mardi Gras)

3. 02/18: Ash Wednesday

a. Students receive ashes from Deacon Dave in the baptistry.

b. Parents are welcome to join.

Registration is now open for the OLV Women's Conference (Saturday, February 7, 2026) and the parish-wide Spirit Night (Friday, February 6, 2026).

Saturday's women's conference will feature Fr. Paul O'Connor, SJ as the speaker. Registration is $30 for adults and $15 for college students. The event is 9:00 am - 4:00 pm and includes Mass, two talks, and opportunities for Confession, Adoration and prayer. Lunch and a light breakfast will be provided.

Friday evening's Spirit Night, which is open to both men and women, is free of charge, with donations being accepted at the door. The event is 6:30 - 9:00 pm and includes music, two talks, and opportunities for Confession and prayer. The featured speakers are Mike Ragon and Mary Beth Garvin, co-founders of Peter's Shadow Healing Ministry.

Both events take place at OLV.

Participants can register at https://olvwomen2026.paperform.co/ or by using the QR for the event.

Several changes have been made to the calendar for those children receiving First Reconciliation and First Communion this school year. New dates for Reconciliation are as follows:

Friday, April 24th, 2026 @ 10:00am: OLVCS students

Sunday, April 19th, 2026 @ 10:30am: CCD students in Dr. Zazzali’s class

Sunday, April 26th, 2026 @ 10:30am: CCD students in Miss Small’s/Dr. Puts’ class and anyone who missed the prior dates (OLVCS or CCD)

NOTE: Students who are receiving Reconciliation and Communion this year but who are not in 2nd grade should pick one of the CCD Sundays to receive First Reconciliation.

First Holy Communion will still be held on Saturday, May 2nd @ 10:00am (students arrive by 9:30am).

Rehearsal will be moved to Friday, May 1st @ 6:00-7:00pm.

CCD families will complete two extra, at-home assignments, one before First Reconciliation and one before First Communion. Details about the assignments will be emailed to CCD families several weeks ahead of First Reconciliation and First Communion (shortly before and after Easter).

CCD chalice painting will be moved to Sunday, March 1st during CCD class (previously Sunday, February 22nd). OLVCS students will still have Chalice Painting on Ash Wednesday, February 18th.

• Bring a friend!
  
• We have space available at all grade levels for enrollment.
• Be sure to spread the word about OLVCS!
• New families can learn about the application process at www.olvcatholicschool.org/admissions or call the school office at 814-238-1952 to schedule a tour or shadow day.