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:


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.



We look forward to seeing you at the banquet of the Lord.
Blessings and Joy!


Become a Member
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

Annual events

Fish Fries – February and March, Our Lady of Victory

Ash Wednesday Soup Supper – February 18, Our Lady of Victory

Christian Men's Club Breakfast – April, St. Elizabeth

Spring Gala – May, Our Lady of Victory

Pork in the Park – June, St. Leonard

Pork Out - August 17, St. Elizabeth

Fall Festival – September 21, Our Lady of Victory

Roast Beef Dinner – October, St. Leonard

Marathon for Catholic Schools – October, Our Lady of Victory

Turkey Bingo - November 8, St. Elizabeth

Holiday Expo - November 22, St. Elizabeth

Feast of Guadalupe - December 12, St. Leonard

Faith Formation Bake Sale – December, Our Lady of Victory

Important News & Updates

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

List of Services

Highlight

Andrew Jennen, Alli Neuleib, and Deb Forstner from the Faith Formation staff thank all the wonderful volunteers that helped run the ACC Vacation Bible School this past week at Brenny Hall.  We hope all the kids left with the clear message that they can trust Jesus in this wild world!

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The Journey

Pelican Valley Area Catholic Community Newsletter

July 2025 issue

Father Lucho reflects on the time spent in seminary studying under Pope Leo (previously known as Padre Roberto) in Trujillo, Peru. He notes that, despite being born in Chicago, Pope Leo had a very humble start to his ministry, serving the communities in Trujillo and later Chiclayo as bishop. He directly helped the needs of the people and grew very close to the community in Peru.

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Pastoral Column

A Message From Father Alan
Dear brothers and sisters,

The PNRM is arriving with special speakers in our ACC next weekend. Who is that? The Parish Neighborhood Renewal Ministry embarks a missionary couple from Ecuador: Iris Prieto and Glahecer Baque as well as a 501 c3 Board overseeing a vision of serving the poor. Two Board members, either Sr. Pat Forster, OSF or Barbara Oemcke will be present at all of the Masses the week-end of August 30-31 asking for your support. The Mission Office believes that it is very important for Catholics to understand why these folks come to your parishes. It is not just another collection or request for funding for people you might not know. It is an opportunity to open our heart and our minds to the truly poor. We are all missioners. We ask you to please welcome them wholeheartedly on behalf of the diocese of St. Cloud to learn and grow in your faith in Christ through the experiences they share with you. This is a wonderful way that we are able to be in solidarity with our brothers and sisters who have so little yet give their lives to serving the Gospel. Thank you. 


Father Alan


Queridos hermanos y hermanas,

El PNRM llega con oradores especiales a nuestro ACC el próximo fin de semana. ¿Quiénes son? El Ministerio de Renovación Vecinal Parroquial (PNRM) presenta a una pareja misionera de Ecuador: Iris Prieto y Glahecer Baque, así como a una Junta Directiva 501 c3 que supervisa la visión de servir a los pobres. Dos miembros de la Junta, la Hna. Pat Forster, OSF, o Barbara Oemcke, estarán presentes en todas las misas del fin de semana del 30 y 31 de agosto, solicitando su apoyo. La Oficina de Misiones cree que es muy importante que los católicos entiendan por qué estas personas vienen a sus parroquias. No se trata de una simple colecta o solicitud de fondos para personas que quizás no conozcan. Es una oportunidad para abrir nuestro corazón y nuestra mente a los verdaderamente pobres. Todos somos misioneros. Les pedimos que les den una cordial bienvenida en nombre de la diócesis de St. Cloud para que aprendan y crezcan en su fe en Cristo a través de las experiencias que comparten con ustedes. Esta es una manera maravillosa de ser solidarios con nuestros hermanos y hermanas que, aun con tan poco, dedican su vida al servicio del Evangelio. Gracias.


Padre Alan

Upcoming Events

To discover more upcoming events, please check our bulletin.

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.

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Roast Beef Dinner

Oct. 15
6:00 - 8:00 PM

Join us at St. Leonard Parish for our annual Roast Beef Dinner. Savor mouth-watering roast beef served with all the trimmings, including mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables, and a side of warm bread. Come and Share a Meal with Our Community.

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.


DONATE VISIT SITE

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



DONATE VISIT SITE

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



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ACC Council members

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

ACC Council members

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Alejandra Mancilla 
Deacon Mario Mancilla
Jose Escobar
 

ACC Council members

Bill Riestenberg
Catherine Wilde
Mike Rengel 
Walter Paler
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