Pelican Valley ACC

All are Welcome

Welcome

In 2019, the Diocese of St. Cloud combined the three parishes of Church of Our Lady of Victory, St. Leonard Parish and St. Elizabeth’s Parish into an Area Catholic Community. As the Body of Christ, we come together and are known as the “Pelican Valley Area Catholic Community”


YOU are invited – All are Welcome!! Pelican Valley Area Catholic Community’s faith family looks forward to dining regularly with you at the Lord’s table. The Venerable Fulton Sheen shares his wisdom: “He seeks us before we dream of seeking him; he knocks before we invite him in; he loves us before we respond.”


Our Pastor, Father Alan Wielinski, recognizes each of our parishes has its own identity; however, together we work for the common good of our ACC through our mission.


Meet Our Priests

Father Alan Wielinski

Pastor

218-731-2429, ext. 12
218-770-3349

fatheralan@ffolvchurch.org

Father Lucho Palomino

Parochial Vicar

218-731-2939
fatherlucho@ffolvchurch.org

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

Wednesday  - (see bulletin)

Thursday - 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

Monday - Thursday: 

8:00 AM - Noon; 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Friday:

8:00 AM - Noon



St. Leonard

Wednesday:

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM


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Join Our Community

We look forward to seeing you at the banquet of the Lord.


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.

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Pastoral Column

A Message From Father Alan
Dear Pelican Valley ACC,

We are the Body of Christ, here in this time and place, our Pelican Valley Area Catholic Community...and beyond. It has been a beautiful thing to witness people reaching out and caring for one another this past week, especially for those feeling vulnerable or anxious in our community. People have transcended politics, religious differences and other obstacles just to be Christ and to care for others as Christ has taught us. My vacation plans were delayed just a couple days, but then things were going very well with such support for Fr. Lucho and the activities especially at St. Leonard, and so I was able to go and meet up with my mother and some relatives and friends and spend some enjoyable time with them. Next week I will be able to let you know how things go in St. Cloud with our All Things New presentation and discussion with diocesan representatives. In the meantime at OLV we prepare for the office/sacristy/reconciliation room open house and Catholic Schools celebration next weekend! Welcome Fr. Joe Korf at Our Lady of Victory this 17/18th weekend!

Blessings, Fr. Alan

Estimado ACC de Pelican Valley:

Somos el Cuerpo de Cristo, aquí en este tiempo y lugar, nuestra Comunidad Católica del Área de Pelican Valley... y más allá. Ha sido maravilloso presenciar cómo las personas se han apoyado y cuidado mutuamente durante la semana pasada, especialmente aquellas que se sentían vulnerables o ansiosas en nuestra comunidad. La gente ha trascendido la política, las diferencias religiosas y otros obstáculos para ser Cristo y cuidar de los demás como Él nos enseñó. Mis planes de vacaciones se retrasaron solo un par de días, pero luego todo marchó muy bien gracias al apoyo brindado al Padre Lucho y a las actividades, especialmente en San Leonardo, así que pude ir a reunirme con mi madre, algunos familiares y amigos y pasar un tiempo agradable con ellos. La próxima semana les informaré sobre cómo nos fue en St. Cloud con la presentación y el diálogo sobre el programa "Todas las Cosas Nuevas" con los representantes diocesanos. Mientras tanto, en Nuestra Señora de la Victoria, nos preparamos para la jornada de puertas abiertas de la oficina, la sacristía y la sala de reconciliación, y para la celebración de las Escuelas Católicas el próximo fin de semana. ¡Bienvenido, Padre Joe Korf, a Nuestra Señora de la Victoria este fin de semana del 17 y 18!

Bendiciones, Padre Alan

The Journey

Pelican Valley ACC Newsletter

December 2025 Issue

As we enter this holy season of Advent, our parishes are filled with moments of faith, generosity, and community.


Inside this issue, you’ll find inspiring reflections, updates from across our ACC, highlights from recent events, parishioner spotlights, school news, and a full schedule of Advent and Christmas liturgies. From outreach efforts and fellowship gatherings to the joyful preparations of our students, each page captures the grace at work within our parishes.


We invite you to take a few moments to read, reflect, and rejoice in the blessings shared throughout our community.


Wishing you a blessed Advent and a joyful Christmas season!

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Edición de Diciembre de 2025

Al comenzar este sagrado Adviento, nuestras parroquias se llenan de momentos de fe, generosidad y comunidad.


En este número, encontrarán reflexiones inspiradoras, actualizaciones de todo nuestro ACC, momentos destacados de eventos recientes, feligreses destacados, noticias escolares y un calendario completo de liturgias de Adviento y Navidad. Desde las iniciativas de alcance comunitario y las reuniones de confraternidad hasta los alegres preparativos de nuestros estudiantes, cada página captura la gracia que obra en nuestras parroquias.


Los invitamos a tomarse unos minutos para leer, reflexionar y regocijarse por las bendiciones que compartimos en nuestra comunidad.


¡Les deseamos un bendecido Adviento y una feliz Navidad!

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Congratulations to Jill Geary, winner of the Our Lady of Victory Fall Festival $5,000 grand prize! A total of 594 dinners were served this year. Thanks to everyone who helped make the Fall Festival a success. Click below to view the list of winners.

Raffle Winners

Upcoming Events

To discover more upcoming events, please check our bulletin.

Knights of Columbus

Pancake Breakfast

Jan. 18, 9:30 am-noon

The Knights of Columbus are back at OLV with another amazing Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, January 18 from 9:30 a.m.–Noon. Free-will offering. Bring your family, your friends, and your appetite—everyone is invited!

Giving Hearts Day

February 12

Giving Hearts Day is a 24-hour online giving event on Thursday, February 12, that brings our OLV community together to support Our Lady of Victory School.

Every gift—no matter the size—helps strengthen our school by supporting our students, teachers,

and programs.

Important News & Updates

Please feel free to reach out with any additional questions or concerns.

List of Services

Fergus Falls, MN

207 N. Vine St.,
Fergus Falls, MN, 56537

218-736-2429

contact@ffolvchurch.org


Weekend Masses:

Saturday 4:30 p.m.

Sunday 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.


Weekday Masses:

Tuesday 12:05 p.m.

Thursday 9 a.m.

Friday 9 a.m.


Reconciliation:

Saturday 3:30 p.m.


Pelican Rapids, MN

36 1st Ave NE,
Pelican Rapids, MN, 56572

218-863-5161

stleonard@loretel.net

Weekend Masses:

Sunday 10:30 a.m.
Sunday 12 p.m. (Español)


Weekday Masses:

Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.

Reconciliation:

By request



Elizabeth MN

706 W. Pleasant Ave.

Elizabeth, MN 56533

218-736-5230

carriewedll@yahoo.com


Weekend Masses:

Sunday 8:30 a.m.


Reconciliation:

By request



ACC Council members

Rhonda Peterson
John Schmidt
Dec. Dean Pawlowski
Andrew Heinrich
Judy Zenner
Diane Aschnewitz
 

ACC Council members

Rosaneli Barrogan 
Alejandra Mancilla 
Deacon Mario Mancilla
Jose Escobar
 

ACC Council members

Bill Riestenberg
Catherine Wilde
Mike Rengel 
Walter Paler
Carla Shermerhorn