QUID NOVI | March 5, 2026
INFORMATION & UPDATES
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Dear Friends and Families of Our Lady of Victory,
Is it just me, or is the second week of Lent always the most difficult one? The enthusiasm with which we embraced our Lenten disciplines little more than a week ago has now given way to the tedium of the minor sacrifices that we continue to make. I don’t crave steak often, but when I do, it always seems like it’s a Friday during Lent.
As a boy, I remember reading the stories of martyrs like Isaac Jogues and his companions and daydreaming about how I, too, would one day like to give my life for Christ in heroic fashion that would be remembered for hundreds of years after my death. Of course, I would come home from school and, like many teenagers, groan when my parents asked me to empty the dishwasher or take the garbage cans out to the curb.
The Church has long spoken about "white martyrdom,” the quiet offering of small sacrifices that shape our souls over time. Very few of us will ever be called to the dramatic witness of the great missionaries and martyrs. Far more often, we are asked to imitate Christ through patience and charity in the ordinary routines of life. The real test of our love is often found not in grand gestures but in the humble duties placed before us each day.
For our students, that might look like finishing a difficult assignment without complaint, choosing kindness when a classmate or teacher is irritating, or putting the phone away to be present to younger siblings. For parents, it may be the unseen sacrifices of time, energy, and sleep that come with raising children well. For all of us, Lent is an invitation to accept these small crosses willingly and to unite them with the sacrifice of Christ.
I pray that your prayer, fasting, and almsgiving have been easy, but if not, then let us rejoice together that Christ has given us these small crosses to bring us closer to Him.
Peace in Christ,
Randy -
Congratulations to this week’s virtue award winners!
Charity: Trudy Smeby
Hope: Clare Lessard
Prudence: Evie Burnett & Stephen Gideon
Justice: Margaret Pippin -
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
Office Administrator -
As many of you know, we recently went under contract to purchase the property of Mackintosh Academy in Littleton, CO. Our ability to successfully raise significant funds in the next 45 days to close on the property will require the active participation of everyone in our community.
Most immediately, we need to understand your ability and willingness to contribute to this important effort in the life of our school.
Please complete this brief survey today to indicate whether you plan to contribute, and at what level, within the next 45 days. This is not a formal pledge, but your candid response will help us plan wisely and advance the fundraising effort with both clarity and speed.
Thank you in advance for your consideration and support of our mission!
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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.
(3/6 - 3/13)
Friday, 3/6: Fr. David Hall
Monday, 3/9: Fr. Javier O'Connor
Tuesday, 3/10: Fr. Joe Hartmann
Wednesday, 3/11: Fr. Joe Hartmann
Thursday, 3/12: Fr. Adam Bradshaw
Friday, 3/13: Fr. Jason Wallace -
The OLV STEM Club will meet this Saturday, 3/7, from 9-11AM in the same classroom LCC as last time (Room 203). Breakfast burritos and all project materials provided! Open to all OLV students.
STEM club members: Please check your email for information on how to register as part of the OLV team for the upcoming Lockheed CyberQuest competition.
Please bring a laptop, as we'll be learning about computer systems in preparation for the Lockheed Cyber Quest: https://lmcyberquestacademy.com/
- Mr. Harden and Mr. Kolden
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The Sophomore Play is next week! After months of preparation, the sophomores are ready to present the delightfully amusing comedy, The Mysterious Case of the Manx. This year there are two different casts, and each of them will perform twice. If you are looking to see your child, be sure you pick a show with the right cast!
Show Times:
Thurs, 3/12 - Open Dress Rehearsal for Our Lady of Lourdes @ 10:30am (Only Advertised to Our Families) - Cast B
Thurs, 3/12 - Open Dress Rehearsal @ 7pm (Only Advertised to Our Families) - Cast A
Fri, 3/13 @ 7pm (Advertised to Public) - Cast A
Saturday @ 7pm (Advertised to Public) - Cast B
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Mark your calendars for an elegant evening on Thursday, March 19th from 6:00pm - 9:00pm showcasing 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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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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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!