Pelican Valley ACC
All are Welcome
Mass Schedule
Whether you are a newcomer, visitor, or long-time parishioner, we warmly welcome you to join us for Mass. Feel free to attend any of our Masses and be sure to greet us when you do!
Mass Times
Our Lady of Victory
Tuesday - 12:05 PM
Thudsday - 9:00 AM
Friday - 9:00 AM
Saturday - 4:30 PM
Sunday - 8:30 AM/10:30 AM
St. Leonard
Wednesday - 6:30 PM
Sunday - 10:30 AM/12 PM (Spanish)
St. Elizabeth
Sunday - 8:30 AM
Office Hours
Our Lady of Victory
Office Hours:
8:00 AM - Noon; 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Mon-Thurs)
8:00 AM - Noon (Fri)
St. Leonard
Office Hours:
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM (Wed)
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Important News & Updates
Please feel free to reach out with any additional questions or concerns.
List of Services
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Father Lucho: a long-time student of Pope Leo XIVList Item 4
When Father Lucho Palomino was attending seminary school in Peru, he spent time learning canon law, playing tennis and having theological discussions at coffee shops with his professors. Little did he know then that one of those professors, Robert Prevost, would become Pope Leo XIV.
“He was a kind guy, a quiet and shy person,” said Father Lucho, who now serves as the parochial vicar for Our Lady of Victory, St. Elizabeth and St. Leonard churches. “At the same time he was wise, a good listener, with a gentle heart and compassion for everyone.”
Prevost served as a parochial vicar at Chulucanas, Peru, and then received his doctorate in canon law in Rome. He returned to Trujillo, Peru to teach seminary students in 1985. Lucho, who was raised in Peru, was in the seminary from 1987 to 1994.
Father Lucho recalls many experiences with Prevost, including attending a number of his classes, many focusing on canon law. He also had many experiences with Prevost visiting parishes in rural areas of Peru and working the fields of the seminary’s farm.
“I have a lot of experiences with him,” Father Lucho said. “We felt very comfortable with all the professors. They were like our fathers. I really liked my time in seminary.”
Father Lucho most recently connected with Prevost four years ago at a reunion in Peru, when he actually met the current and future pope on the same day. “(Bishop) Prevost talked about how the church can be closer to the people, like Pope Francis wanted,” Lucho said.
Father Alan said he’s also thrilled to have a pope with a connection to his church. “I’m thrilled to have our new pope being from the US, and then for us, it’s very significant that he also lived in Peru for so long,” he said.
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OLV Church UpdateList Item 3
The carpet has been ordered and is on the way for the Our Lady of Victory church, gathering space. In addition to the carpet installation, work needs to be completed on the heating, air conditioning and ventilation system, church lighting, and the fire alarm system before masses can return to the church.
It is the hope that masses will return this summer. Masses will continue at the OLV gymnasium, with daily masses at St. Elizabeth.
For the office, the building committee is in the process of considering an architect.
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OLV School Update
As the 2024–2025 school year comes to a close, we give thanks for the many blessings we've experienced as a school community. This year, OLV School served 103 students in Kindergarten through sixth grade and 38 preschoolers. A
major challenge came in January, when a fire at the church on January 14 forced us to temporarily relocate. Just one week later, we resumed classes at The Naz, where we remained for ten weeks. Despite the disruption, our students continued to learn and grow, supported by a strong and faith-filled community. We are deeply grateful for the prayers, generosity, and encouragement from our parish and beyond.
Looking ahead to the 2025–2026 school year, we are excited
to welcome new staff members:
• Makayla Huus – Kindergarten Teacher
• Jill DeFries – School Cook
• Brandi Ochoa – Sixth Grade Teacher
Please keep them—and all of our students, families, and staff
—in your prayers as we prepare for the new school year.
Thank you for your continued support of Catholic education at
OLV!
The Journey
Pelican Valley Area Catholic Community Newsletter
May 2025 issue
We have journeyed once agian through Lent to Easter, reflecting on the Saving Events of our Faith. We congratulate the newly confirmed, the children who received their First Communion those who celebrated special Easter Sacraments and are fully initiated into the Church!
Welcome
A Message From Fr. Alan and Fr. Lucho
Dear brothers and sisters,
We celebrate The Ascension of the Lord this Sunday, and anticipate the sending of the Spirit with next weekend's celebration of Pentecost. These are both celebrations of the Church as "the Spirit-filled body of believers tasked with continuing Christ's mission on earth". It is true that Jesus has returned to the Father, but he has not left us as "orphans". We are given the Holy Spirit to animate and empower us to continue Christ's healing and reconciling work. All of this happens in beautiful ways in our Area Catholic Community: through our worship, fellowship, and outreach activities. Father Lucho and I both feel privileged to serve among you as priests. It is true that we are in another time of change and transition, as "All Things New Planning" in our diocese reminds us. While such things as schedules and numbers and buildings and all of these structural things may be in flux, our mission remains as our guiding light. The mission is simple: to bring and to be Jesus in our world! Let's really try to keep that focus and continue to discover many blessings in all that we are called to do together at this moment. Blessings of the Ascension!
Fr. Alan and Fr. Lucho
Queridos hermanos y hermanas,
Celebramos La Ascensión del Señor este domingo, y anticipamos el envío del Espíritu con la celebración del próximo fin de semana de Pentecostés. Estas son ambas celebraciones de la Iglesia como "el cuerpo lleno del Espíritu de creyentes encargados de continuar la misión de Cristo en la tierra". Es cierto que Jesús ha regresado al Padre, pero no nos ha dejado como "huérfanos". Se nos da el Espíritu Santo para animar y empoderarnos para continuar la obra de curación y reconciliación de Cristo. Todo esto sucede de maneras hermosas en nuestra Comunidad Católica del Área: a través de nuestra adoración, compañerismo y actividades de divulgación. El Padre Lucho y yo nos sentimos privilegiados de servir entre ustedes como sacerdotes. Es cierto que estamos en otro momento de cambio y transición, como nos recuerda "All Things New Planning" en nuestra diócesis. Si bien cosas como horarios, números y edificios y todas estas cosas estructurales pueden estar cambiando, nuestra misión sigue siendo nuestra luz guía. ¡La misión es simple: traer y ser Jesús en nuestro mundo! Intentemos realmente mantener ese enfoque y continuar descubriendo muchas bendiciones en todo lo que estamos llamados a hacer juntos en este momento. ¡Bendiciones de la Ascensión!
P. Alan y P. Lucho
Upcoming Events
To discover more upcoming events at our bulletin.
KoC Pancake Breakfrst
June 1
9:00 - Noon
The Knights of Columbus pancake breakfast will be held in Brenny Hall at St. Elizabeth. All proceeds will go to St. Elizabeth parish in thanksgiving for their generosity. All are invited.
Fall Festival
Sept. 21
11:00 - 2:00 pm
The OLV Fall Festival is an exciting place to take your family for great food, a cake walk, bingo, and fun children's games. There will also be a raffle drawing at the end with plenty of prizes, so be sure to get your tickets early by contacting the school.
Ash Wednesday Soup Supper
Feb. 16
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Faith Formation families will be serving a soup supper in the Fellowship Hall after the 5:30 p.m. Mass on Ash Wednesday at Our Lady of Victory Church. A variety of meatless soups and bread will be served. This is a fundraiser for Faith Formation programs. Free will offerings will be accepted.
The Pelican Valley Area Catholic Community
reaches out and is comprised of an ethnically diverse population, young and old, rich and poor…celebrating Eucharist, praying, witnessing, educating, and sharing our Catholic traditions and love for Jesus.
Register with our Parish
New to the area or just visiting?
We would be thrilled to welcome you to our church community! Join us for a Mass to experience the warmth of our congregation and learn about our parish and activities. If interested, you can easily register through the link below. We look forward to getting to know you!
Are you interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith?
The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) is the process by which unbaptized and baptized adults of other faiths are fully initiated into the Catholic Church.
Contact Fr. Alan for more information at:
or 218-736-2429 ext. 12