Our Lady of Victory Campus
4414 Wilkens Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21229
P: (410) 242-0131
St. Joseph's Monastery Campus
3801 Old Frederick Road
Baltimore, MD 21229
P: (410) 566-0577
LITURGY
OLV Campus
4:00 PM: Father Paul B.
8:00 AM: Father Mike
10:30 AM: Father Paul B.
12:30 PM: Father Leo
SJM Campus
4:00 PM: Father Mike
8:30 AM: Father Paul B.
11:00 AM: Father Mike
UPCOMING EVENTS
All OLV and SJM High Schoolers are invited to a High School Hangout after the Friday Holy Hour on
Friday, June 5, 7:30-9:00 PM
Pickle Ball and Four Square, Snacks
The whole family is invited to the Holy Hour in the main church at 6:30 pm, followed by High School Hang Out at 7:30 pm. Feel free to bring a friend. Come to any or all parts.
Contact Becky Shumaker 443-309-6476 or beckyshumaker@gmail.com
OLV Youth Group will be attending SERVE Baltimore this summer.
Who: You! And other high schoolers from Baltimore.
What: Week of service, faith and fun
When: July 13-17, approx 8am- 3:30pm daily
Where: Start and end at OLV - days will be spent at various Catholic Charities sites and St Frances Academy.
Cost: We are working on donors and expect final cost to be less than $75 per person, additional financial support available if requested.(full cost is $130 per person)
Contact: Becky Shumaker 443-309-6476 or beckyshumaker@gmail.com by May 31 if interested in going. Limited Spots available.
Who: You! And other high schoolers from Baltimore.
What: Week of service, faith and fun
When: July 13-17, approx 8am- 3:30pm daily
Where: Start and end at OLV - days will be spent at various Catholic Charities sites and St Frances Academy.
Cost: We are working on donors and expect final cost to be less than $75 per person, additional financial support available if requested.(full cost is $130 per person)
Contact: Becky Shumaker 443-309-6476 or beckyshumaker@gmail.com by May 31 if interested in going. Limited Spots available.
IN THE NEWS
New Papal Encyclical – Pope Leo just released his first papal encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas. It is focused on safeguarding the human person in an age of AI. At this time of rapid technological change and growing questions about the relationship between humanity and emerging technologies, the Holy Father offers the Church and the world moral and spiritual guidance rooted in the Gospel and the Church's intellectual tradition.
- English: Encyclical Letter of His Holiness Leo XIV Magnifica Humanitas (15 May 2026)
- Spanish: Carta Encíclica de Su Santidad León XIV Magnifica Humanitas (15 de mayo de 2026)
- Archbishop Lori's Guest Commentary on this topic/Baltimore Sun: Archbishop Lori: The future isn't artificial — it's human | GUEST COMMENTARY also attached.
- Catholic Review coverage: https://catholicreview.org/magnifica-humanitas-pope-leos-ai-encyclical-warns-of-temptation-to-build-future-excluding-god/
OPPORTUNITIES FOR INVOLVEMENT
Grief Share sessions will begin on Thursday, September 10, 2026 from 10am - 12pm in Room 103 and will run through December 10, 2026.
Contact Maggie Barrick (mbarrick_21230@yahoo.com) for additional details.
Contact Maggie Barrick (mbarrick_21230@yahoo.com) for additional details.
BABY BOTTLE SHOWER
Mother's Day to Father's Day at OLV Campus
The Respect Life Committee will have a Baby Bottle Shower to benefit the pro-life efforts of Women's Center West. They provide free services such as pregnancy tests and sonograms. Please take a bottle and fill it with change, cash or checks made payable to Women's Center West and return to church by Father's Day weekend. Your financial contributions help provide life affirming solutions to those with unplanned pregnancies. Thank you, your support is greatly appreciated.
Mother's Day to Father's Day at OLV Campus
The Respect Life Committee will have a Baby Bottle Shower to benefit the pro-life efforts of Women's Center West. They provide free services such as pregnancy tests and sonograms. Please take a bottle and fill it with change, cash or checks made payable to Women's Center West and return to church by Father's Day weekend. Your financial contributions help provide life affirming solutions to those with unplanned pregnancies. Thank you, your support is greatly appreciated.
Holy Family Catholic Worker
2483 Frederick Avenue
Westside Shopping Center
Phone: (667) 205-1845
Email: holyfamilycatholicw@gmail.com
Inspired by Dorothy Day, this ministry serves as a resource hub and gathering space in the Westside Shopping Center in SW Baltimore. Aiming to build relationships, to accompany one another, and be a place where everyone feels seen, heard, and loved.
2483 Frederick Avenue
Westside Shopping Center
Phone: (667) 205-1845
Email: holyfamilycatholicw@gmail.com
Inspired by Dorothy Day, this ministry serves as a resource hub and gathering space in the Westside Shopping Center in SW Baltimore. Aiming to build relationships, to accompany one another, and be a place where everyone feels seen, heard, and loved.
Thank you to all who stepped up and put their faith into action by using their God-given gifts and talents to serve our parish and community!
IT IS NEVER TOO LATE TO FILL OUT AN INTEREST FORM!!
Contact Katie Jenkins (kjenkins@olvictory.org) if you have additional questions.
Thank you for your continued support of our parish food pantry.
OUR GREATEST NEEDS ARE:
Corn, Sardines, Soup, Canned Fruit, Taco Kits,
Salt & Pepper, Coffee, Tea, Dried Milk, Syrup,
Rice, Feminine Hygiene Products, Toilet Paper and Trash Bags.
As we move into the summer months, one of our greatest needs is:
SATURDAY MORNING VOLUNTEERS
We serve from 8:30–10:30 AM, we would love to have you serve with us.
Teens always welcome with an adult.
This is a beautiful way for families to serve together.
Drop off donations anytime the church is open in the Gathering Space.
If you have any questions, contact alicia.haler@olvictory.org.
Your time and generosity make a real difference. Thank you!
FOOD PANTRY
Fourth Saturday of every month, through October
10 a.m. to Noon
- In addition to monetary donations, we accept donations of clean, gently used clothing and shoes for distribution at Pantry; our neighbors especially appreciate casual, washable clothing (e.g., jeans, t-shirts, sweats).
- We also accept clean, usable housewares (e.g., dishes, cooking utensils, linens).
- Donations may be dropped off Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Center’s office, located behind the church off St. Benedict Street.
