OUR LADY OF VICTORY CATHOLIC CHURCH

State College, PA

Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church

We are located in State College, Pennsylvania

WHO WE ARE

Our Lady of Victory is a Catholic Church in State College founded in 1917 with a current membership of over 2000 families. Compelled by the Gospel of Jesus Christ, we continue to serve State College and surrounding areas.  In addition to our solid membership base, we recognize that State College is a highly visited area in Centre County and so we welcome all who are visiting the area.  Please, come and worship with us! 

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to welcome all people both churched and unchurched into the Body of Christ where through word, Sacrament, and community they can explore a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and as a result honor the great commandment of Jesus to love God and neighbor.

To view a video of the Architecture of OLV, please click below:

COVID-19 PARISH NEWS

For the latest parish news related to COVID-19, please visit the COVID-19 Parish News page by clicking on the button below:

UPCOMING EVENTS

#IGIVECATHOLIC

Giving Tuesday, November 29.

Click on the link to learn about OLV and #IGiveCatholic.

Give early! Advanced giving runs November 14 through November 28. Envelopes are in the Church Gathering Space, or click on the link below.

SAINT JOSEPH SCHOLARSHIP

Apply NOW for the OLV Parish Scholarship for Saint Joseph’s Catholic Academy.  Thanks to the generous donation of our parish families, OLV is offering scholarships to NEW Saint Joseph’s students (all grade levels). To be eligible for the Scholarship, the student must be a member of a family registered at OLV, have completed the online SJCA new student application for enrollment in Fall 2023.  To learn more or receive scholarship application materials, contact Mr. Chris Kirkpatrick at chrisk@ourladyofvictory.com. The application deadline is Wednesday, May 17, 2023.  Please click on the Saint Joseph Scholarship Application link above.

MASS AND CONFESSION SCHEDULES

MESSAGE FROM THE PASTOR

Resources to Connect with the Church

YouTube: OLV State College

Ways to View Mass

FB:  @olvparishstatecollege

COVID-19 Directives

NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

Announcing Our New Parish Communication System

It is important during these times that we have a way to quickly and effectively communicate with our parishioners.  Please sign up for updates from Our Lady of Victory.  This is a new system so please sign up even if you think you are in our old system.  This will also allow us to update our records.  You can sign up by clicking on the button on the right or using the following link: https://ourladyofvictory10.flocknote.com/OLVParishioner

(Please note that we will use text messaging only when necessary).

Operations and Mass Updates

CHURCH OPERATIONS: 

CHURCH SERVICES:

CCD and YOUTH MINISTRY:   

directorccd@ourladyofvictory.com

HELP SUPPORT AND GIVE TO OLV

TO OUR OLV PARISH FAMILYplease consider making contributions in support of our Church especially during this difficult time due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  The church relies on Sunday collections to pay all bills, including teachers' salaries at school. If you do not feel comfortable attending Mass, please mail in your contributions or give online.  No amount is considered too small.  Any size gift is valued!       

There are various ways to give:  ONLINE, TEXT and MOBILE GIVING - Please visit the Online Giving & Development section of this website for more information. 

UPCOMING EVENTS

SUNDAY MASS

Change to Mass Broadcast:

The OLV 9:30am Sunday Mass will no longer be broadcast on ESPN Radio 1450AM or 103.7FM. 


Other options for watching or listening to a Catholic Mass are:

 

 

REFLECTIONS

Please navigate to the OLV YouTube section of the website or visit OLV's YouTube channel directly to view video reflections Please check back regularly for new videos posted. We invite you and your family to watch them at your convenience.  

CCD RELIGIOUS EDUCATION


First Reconciliation Parent & Student Meetings

 10/01 & 10/15 from 3:00pm-4:30pm 

in the Activity Center Social Hall.

CCD Eucharistic Procession

Fr. George Jakopac will be hosting a Eucharistic Procession for CCD students on 10/08 during CCD class time.  He will explain what it is and why the children are participating.  The procession serves as a reminder to all faithful Catholics of their spiritual journey toward eternal life with GodCCD students are to report to the church and sit with their class, NOT the school auditorium on 10/08.  Pick up will be in the auditorium when classes are over.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!


First Friday Eucharistic Devotions & Holy Hours

ALL SAINTS PARTY & 

RELIGIOUS CARVED PUMPKIN CONTEST

ALL parish families are invited to gather on Sunday, Oct. 29th from 6:00pm-8:00pm in the Activities Center Social Hall to celebrate All Saints Day!  Children are to come dressed up as their favorite saint.  Adults can too if they are inspired.If you need ideas, please click here: https://thenaturalcatholicmom.com/2019/10/26/quick-all-saints-day-costume-ideas/ OR https://catholicallyear.com/blog/20-easy-saint-costumes-made-of-t-shirts/


This is a POTLUCK partyEvery family should bring something.  Please use the Signup Genius to let us know your family is coming and sign up to bring a dish:

Religious Themed Carved Pumpkin Contest:

Children ages 6-18 are welcome to bring a religious themed carved pumpkin to be displayed and judged at the All Saints Party; 10/29.  No Jack-o-Lanterns allowed!  Prizes will be given out by age categories.

MESSY FAMILY UNIVERSITY

Messy Family University

OPEN TO ALL PARISHONERS ---The school of the family is here!  This course is designed to open parents up to God's vision for marriage and family, and teach them the habits to transform family life.  It is part marriage renewal, part parenting course, and part retreat.  

Save the Dates:  

Join us at St. Joseph's Catholic Academy for the Messy Family University on the dates/times above.

For more information, please contact Anna Rupprecht via email at:  arupprecht@sjcacademy.org  

Signups for the retreat will open soon!

Women of Grace with Johnette Benkovic Williams

Save the Dates:

Sign up for the Saturday, 02/17, Retreat here: https://flbagwvh.paperform.co

Johnette Benkovic Williams

https://www.womenofgrace.com/

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GETTING INVOLVED

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