QUID NOVI | March 19, 2026
INFORMATION & UPDATES
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Dear Friends and Families of Our Lady of Victory,
On this Solemnity of Saint Joseph, I am reminded of my personal affinity for the man who became the adopted father of our Lord. While Saint Joseph is a beautiful icon of masculinity and fatherhood who speaks to me as both a man and a father, he also holds a special place in my heart as an educator.
As Pope Francis wrote in Patris Corde, his apostolic letter marking the 150th anniversary of Saint Joseph’s proclamation as patron of the universal Church, Joseph “knew that his child was not his own but had merely been entrusted to his care.” On today’s feast day, I commend this beautiful letter to the entire OLV community, and especially to the fathers and future fathers who may be reading this note. The full text is available here and well worth your time:
Congratulations to our Sophomores for their delightful performance of The Mysterious Case of the Manx, and to Mrs. Ouyang and her incredible team of parent volunteers for bringing the production together in only eight weeks. Well done, everyone!
The arts are central at OLV, and I hope you will join us for what promises to be another beautiful celebration of the arts in our community tonight at the Evening of Fine Arts, which begins at 6:00 at OLV.
Finally, this will be my last Headmaster’s Note before Easter, with the arrival of Baby Girl Aust expected in the next few days. Kasey and I are grateful for your prayers. I am confident that Our Lady of Victory is in good hands in my absence, with both Mr. Reuter and Mrs. Cushnie handling various aspects of my responsibilities while I’m away. Please be assured of my continued prayers for Our Lady of Victory as we approach the Easter Triduum.
Our Lady of Victory, pray for us! Saint Joseph, patron of fathers, pray for us!
Peace in Christ,
Randy -
Congratulations to this week’s virtue award winner!
Justice: Brady Truckenbrod
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Hi everyone,
Next Friday, March 27th, OLV will be having a vocations day. Here are the activities prepared for the students:
All of the boys will be learning about the vocation to priesthood and touring Saint John Vianney Seminary with Fr Jason Wallace, and our seminarians from 10:30 a.m. through 2:30 p.m.
The junior and senior girls will learn about the vocation to contemplative religious life and tour the Abbey of St Walburga (leaving at 7:30 and returning by 3 p.m.).
The freshman and sophomore girls will hear about the vocation to Holy Matrimony with mothers from the OLV community from 10:30 a.m. through 2:30 p.m.
Drop off and pick up times are the same as a typical school day.
In Christ,
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Dear OLV Families,
We are all looking forward to welcoming our new Archbishop into our diocese next week! As many of you know, the Installation Mass of Archbishop Golka will take place on Wednesday, March 25th from 2:00–5:00 PM in Greeley. This is a special occasion for our Archdiocese, and we encourage our students and families to attend if they are able.
Tickets for the Mass can be found here: https://archden.org/installation-mass/
As this is a significant event in the life of our local Church, a few teachers will be present at the Mass to represent our school. If you and your families are attending and would like to sit with the community, you can email receptionist@ourladyofvictorydenver.com. Also, if our students are attending, we ask that they consider wearing their uniforms as representatives of our school community. All students attending the Installation Mass will be excused from classes.
We hope many of you will be able to take part in this beautiful celebration as we welcome Archbishop Golka.
In Christ,
Emma Barham
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On Wednesdays, when the weather permits (60°F or above), our school walks to a nearby park during lunch. As warm temperatures return, these park lunches will be mandatory for all students. For park lunch, students should plan to bring a lunch that does not require a microwave and a change of shoes if they would like.
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Dear OLV Families,
We have 4 remaining $20 Schoolbelles gift certificates for any families who would like one. This can be helpful especially to use if you have a rising junior or senior for the upcoming school year, to purchase a Chesterton Academy blazer. The gift certificate expires August 31st, 2026. It has a coupon code that you will enter when you checkout on the online store.
The Upperclassmen School Blazer: Juniors and Seniors are allowed and encouraged to purchase and wear the Chesterton blazer as part of their regular uniform. The blazer signifies the increased maturity, responsibility, and leadership now required of upperclassmen. Juniors and Seniors who have blazers will be requested to wear them at special events throughout the school year.
Please email receptionist@ourladyofvictorydenver.com to request a gift certificate, and it will be given to your student.
In Christ Our Hope,
Emma Barham
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Tickets for the OLV spring formal are officially on sale in the OLV front office! Tickets are $20 per person to help us cover the cost of food & drink. If you like, you can also purchase a mini bouquet or boutonniere (made by local florist Maggie Sweeney) for an additional $15. Details available at the front office.
As a reminder, the spring formal will be held on Saturday, April 18th at 7pm at the St. Agnes Center at Holy Name. All juniors & seniors are invited! Come enjoy signature mocktails, delicious desserts and wear your best dancing shoes. A photographer will be on hand to capture special moments and we will have a special gift for our seniors. Formal attire. We can't wait to celebrate with you!
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Dear Families,
We have cycled through offering a Mass for every family in the school, and we would like to open up our Mass intentions to the community now. You can email me (receptionist@ourladyofvictorydenver.com) with an intention (and if it's for a specific day or open to any day). We ask that families limit to 1 intention for the remainder of the year.
It is a joy getting to celebrate Mass as a community and praying together!
In Christ,
Emma Barham
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We will be elevating the liturgy for the Feast of the Annunciation (Wednesday, 3/25). One of the ways we will be doing this is by using Latin for the entrance antiphon, the offertory antiphon, and the communion antiphon. English translations will be provided as a handout as you walk into Mass. In addition, the Sanctus and Agnus Dei will be sung with different Gregorian chants. This will be the Missa de Angelis, also known as Mass VIII. If you would like to listen to these beautiful chants ahead of time, please follow the links below.
Sanctus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehK1juwbtS0
Agnus Dei: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jln3fAv8ZBU -
The Yearbook Design Contest has begun! This year’s theme is “Our Lady of Victory: The Battle of Lepanto.” Students are invited to submit an original cover design that reflects this theme.
Design guidelines:
Must be 8.5 x 11 (Either digital or hard copy)
No color restrictions
The official OLV logo must be included on the front (Logos will be given to all contestants. Please reach out to Ms. Wofford!)
Please stay within the chosen theme (creative freedom encouraged!)
Prizes will be awarded to our top three designers:
🥇 1st Place – 5 tickets
🥈 2nd Place – 3 tickets
🥉 3rd Place – 1 ticketAll submissions will be featured in the yearbook, even if they are not selected as the cover.
Submissions are due by Wednesday, April 1st.
We can’t wait to see your creativity on display!
Please reach out to Ms. Wofford at madelyn.wofford@ourladyofvictorydenver.com with any questions and for the school logo files.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Here’s the lineup of priests celebrating Mass the next week of school.
(3/20 - 3/27)
Friday, 3/20: No School, No Mass
Monday, 3/23: Fr. Javier O'Connor
Tuesday, 3/24: Fr. Adam Bradshaw
Wednesday, 3/25: Fr. Jason Wallace
Thursday, 3/26: Fr. Adam Bradshaw
Friday, 3/27: No Mass, Vocations Day -
Join us tonight (Thursday, March 19) from 6:00pm - 9:00pm for a showcase of the visual and performing arts talents of our OLV students! View student artwork, listen to the various OLV choirs perform, enjoy a sneak-peek scene from the upcoming senior Shakespeare play, and watch as our students show off their swing dancing skills. Light hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be served. Adults and older children welcome, but please consider leaving small children at home for this event!
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Next Friday 3/20 there is no school due to spring conferences. These conferences are optional for all families, and students are not required to attend the conferences.
The sign ups for these conferences has closed.
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Come join the OLV movie club for the last get-together of the year at the Hadro home on Tues, March 24th to watch Cinderella Man (2005), the true story of an Irish-American boxer during the Great Depression who overcame incredible odds to save his family. As always, we'll have popcorn & a lively discussion of this portrait of courage led by Grant Reinicke. Space is limited, so please RSVP to hadroelizabeth@gmail.com.
Note: As always, parents should make their own prudential judgment about the appropriateness of the film for their students. (See here for the IMDB Parent Guide to this month's selection). All movies are selected in conjunction with Grant Reinicke and approved by the Headmaster.
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As part of OLV's evening speaker series, the Common Sense Forum, we are delighted to present two incredible speakers this Easter season.
First, Chris Vander Woude will present a powerful testimony about the life of his father in his talk titled "A Man of Sacrifice: The Heroic Life of Tom Vander Woude" on Tuesday, April 14th at 6:30pm at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Littleton. OLV is co-hosting this event with the FIRE Foundation of Denver!
Second, Dr. Leonard Sax, a renowned clinical doctor, psychologist and best-selling author, will present "How to Raise Resilient Children: Evidence-Based Parenting" on Thursday, April 23rd at 6:30pm at St. Mark's Catholic Church in Highlands Ranch.
Come enjoy drinks, hors d'oeuvres, fellowship and an opportunity for Q&A. These not-to-be-missed events are open to the broader community - invite friends, neighbors and prospective families! Please RSVP for both events at www.ourladyofvictorydenver.com/rsvp.
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Tickets for the OLV spring formal will officially go on sale on March 1! Tickets are $20 per person to help us cover the cost of food & drink.
As a reminder, the spring formal will be held on Saturday, April 18th at 7pm at the St. Agnes Center at Holy Name. All juniors & seniors are invited! Come enjoy signature mocktails, delicious desserts and wear your best dancing shoes. A photographer will be on hand to take student portraits and we will have a special gift for our seniors. Formal attire. Come celebrate the close of the school year with your classmates!
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You are invited to join our Headmaster, Randy Aust, for an evening where you will taste the riches of the great books our students read every year. Each gathering offers a guided reflection on a classic text, along with a lively look at why it has endured, what a busy parent might profit from knowing, and how it can spark conversations that bring truth and wonder into your home. This night’s chosen text will be Homer’s Odyssey. No preparation needed; just bring your curiosity.
Bourbon, wine, and hors d'oeuvres will be served.
RSVP and learn more information here.
ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
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Grow the Kingdom Catholic Gym is having a fun celebration on Friday, March 20th from 8am-6pm.
The day will consist of:
4 free group training classes (830am, 1030am, 200pm, 430pm) Sign ups open March 1st!
Mass at 1205pm in the St. John Fisher Chapel
A blessing of the space
Member signing wall
Raffle items (GTK clothing, Deep Dive at Vita Nova, Rugged Rosaries, and more)
Largest membership discounts yet! 50% first 3 months when you sign up in building that day!
Ascension Physical Therapy will have a table out
MyFitFoods will have table out
Come check out the space and enjoy like-minded company throughout the whole day!
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The Chesterton Network just announced a wonderful summer camp program available to its families at the historic Abbey of Pontlevoy school. (Founded in 1034!)
Download the Summer Camp flier to learn all about this beautiful Summer program in France, and take the first step in joining the program by submitting this basic form.