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,

THANKS to everyone at St. Leonard for the delicious roast beef dinner and silent auction this past week. It's always a hi-lite of the Fall! And thanks to Fr. Lucho for hosting Father Martin and Francisco for the synodal presentations last week also. The Hispanic community is well versed in this important way of being and becoming Church. On Monday night we had a great discussion on the "language" for Mass in our multicultural community. We will continue to reflect and discern on best practices, in light also of our diocesan planning process and what that brings to us. At St. Elizabeth this weekend we are presenting Logan Frigaard as a candidate who will be brought into the Church on the Feast of Christ the King (before Thanksgiving!)  I have been meeting with Logan and his fiancee, Lindsey Pettersen since early summer and they are also a part of the current OCIA sessions. We promise our prayers for Logan as he makes this next step on his faith journey and also to Logan and Lindsey as they prepare for Christian Marriage. Next Sunday, November 2, we will be celebrating ALL SOULS DAY, as we pray in a special way for all who have died from our parishes and communities this past year. On Saturday, November 1 the All Saints Mass will be at 9:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Victory.

All Saints Blessings!


Fr. Alan

Estimado ACC de Pelican Valley:

GRACIAS a todos en St. Leonard por la deliciosa cena de rosbif y la subasta silenciosa de la semana pasada. ¡Siempre es un momento destacado del otoño! Y gracias al Padre Lucho por recibir al Padre Martín y a Francisco para las presentaciones sinodales la semana pasada también. La comunidad hispana está bien versada en esta importante forma de ser y convertirse en Iglesia. El lunes por la noche tuvimos una gran discusión sobre el "lenguaje" para la Misa en nuestra comunidad multicultural. Continuaremos reflexionando y discerniendo sobre las mejores prácticas, a la luz también de nuestro proceso de planificación diocesana y lo que eso nos aporta. En St. Elizabeth este fin de semana estamos presentando a Logan Frigaard como candidato que será traído a la Iglesia en la Fiesta de Cristo Rey (¡antes del Día de Acción de Gracias!). Me he estado reuniendo con Logan y su prometida, Lindsey Pettersen, desde principios del verano y también son parte de las sesiones actuales de OCIA. ¡Prometemos nuestras oraciones por Logan mientras da este siguiente paso en su camino de fe y también por Logan y Lindsey mientras se preparan para el matrimonio cristiano. El próximo domingo 2 de noviembre celebraremos el DÍA DE LOS FIELDOS DIEADOS, mientras oramos de manera especial por todos los que han fallecido en nuestras parroquias y comunidades el año pasado. El sábado 1 de noviembre la Misa de Todos los Santos será a las 9:00 a.m. en Nuestra Señora de la Victoria.


Padre Alan

The Journey

Pelican Valley ACC Newsletter

September 2025 Issue

As summers ends, we prepare for upcoming Faith Formation classes and stewardship renewal, hoping for a brighter fire of God's love and His Holy Spirit. Pipe Leo's homily on the fire Gospel emphasizes the importance of charity in a world in need of peace. By burning with faith and love, we can ensure others know we are Christians.

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Edición de Septiembre de 2025

Al terminar el verano, nos preparamos para las próximas clases de Formación en la Fe y la renovación de la administración, con la esperanza de un fuego más intenso del amor de Dios y de su Espíritu Santo. La homilía de Pipe Leo sobre el Evangelio del Fuego enfatiza la importancia de la caridad en un mundo necesitado de paz. Al arder de fe y amor, podemos asegurar que los demás sepan que somos cristianos.

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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.

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Upcoming Events

To discover more upcoming events, please check our bulletin.

Revive Women's Night Out

Oct. 23
6:00 - 9:00 PM

Join us at OLV for the last event in 2025. Revive Women’s Night Out will be held on Thursday, October 23, 2025 featuring Maritza Vazquez as she shares her journey of life and her faith as a young wife and mom. Her topic "Grace for the Girl in the Mirror" is meant to give hope and inspiration to women of every age. Please scan the code provided in the bulletin to sign up.

Saints and Sweets

OCT. 31
5:30 - 6:00 PM

Please join us for a fun night of Saints and Sweets (Trunk or Treat). All ministry groups are welcome to bring a vehicle and participate in candy distribution. Individuals are welcome to participate and may dress up as their favorite saint. All kiddos welcome.

KoC Pancake Breakfast

Nov. 2
9:30 AM - Noon

The Knights are back at OLV to serve pancakes again! Join us after Sunday Mass to a full helping of eggs, sausage, and pancakes. Free will offering. All are invited.

BUNCO Evening of Fun

Nov. 2
6:30 PM

Join us for an evening of fun and friendly competition on Sunday, November 2 at 6:30 p.m. in the OLV Fellowship Hall, Fergus Falls. Cost is $10 per person and includes soft drinks and snacks. Everyone is welcome! Sponsored by Court St. Cabrini, Catholic Daughters of the Americas.

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



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Andrew Heinrich
Judy Zenner
Diane Aschnewitz
 

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Deacon Mario Mancilla
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