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

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 Members of the Pelican Valley ACC,

Thanks to all participants in the All Things New town-hall meetings this past week (including this Sunday) and to our All Things New committee for their commitment to this process. It is a listening process. It is a prayer and trust adventure. We anticipate that from what we have heard at these meetings and from the parameters and guidelines the diocese has given, we will be able to make perhaps several alternative proposals. Once we consider the good of our own ACC, then we will also see how it fits with the needs of the ACCs near us and the overall diocesan plan. So yes, there's work ahead of us, and the ultimate decisions will be made by Bishop Patrick. He is a good, prayerful listener; we pray for the same gift. Come, Holy Spirit!

The festivals are upon us with Pork in the Park this weekend already at St. Leonard (Saturday the 26th), the Porkout and 10:00 Outdoor Mass at St. Elizabeth on Sunday, August 17 (no 10:30 Mass at OLV on the 17th), and the raffle tickets are already out for the OLV Fall Festival on September 21. These festivals are all about fun, fellowship, and yes, they benefit us with some funds as well. Many Thanks for all your participation and the work of preparation for these special parish and ACC events. More summer blessings to everyone!


Father Alan


Estimados miembros de ACC de Pelican Valley:

Gracias a todos los participantes en las reuniones comunitarias de Todo Nuevo de la semana pasada (incluido este domingo) y a nuestro comité de Todo Nuevo por su compromiso con este proceso. Es un proceso de escucha. Es una aventura de oración y confianza. Anticipamos que, a partir de lo escuchado en estas reuniones y de los parámetros y directrices que ha proporcionado la diócesis, podremos presentar varias propuestas alternativas. Una vez que consideremos el bienestar de nuestro propio ACC, veremos también cómo se adapta a las necesidades de los ACC cercanos y al plan diocesano general. Así que sí, tenemos trabajo por delante, y las decisiones finales las tomará el obispo Patrick. Él es un buen oyente y orante; oramos por el mismo don. ¡Ven, Espíritu Santo! 

Ya estamos cerca de los festivales: este fin de semana ya tendremos Cerdo en el Parque en St. Leonard (sábado 26), el Cerdo al Aire Libre y la Misa al Aire Libre a las 10:00 a.m. en St. Elizabeth el domingo 17 de agosto (no habrá Misa a las 10:30 a.m. en OLV el 17), y ya están disponibles los boletos para la rifa del Festival de Otoño de OLV el 21 de septiembre. Estos festivales se centran en la diversión, la camaradería y, sí, también nos benefician con algunos fondos. Muchas gracias por su participación y el trabajo de preparación para estos eventos especiales de la parroquia y el ACC. ¡Les deseo a todos muchas bendiciones de verano!


Padre Alan

Upcoming Events

To discover more upcoming events, please check our bulletin.

Pork in the Park

July 26
11:00 - 2:00 PM

Join us at St. Leonard for a roast pork dinner in the park behind the church. We will serve roast pork on a bun, potato salad, and baked beans. Dinner is $12 and $6 for ages 11 and under. All are invited.

More Information

Pork Out

Aug. 17   
11:00 - 3:00 PM

Join us at St. Elizabeth for the annual Pork Out Festival. We will serve pork with all the trimmings. There's fun for the WHOLE FAMILY!

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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.

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.


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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



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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

Rosaneli Barrogan 
Alejandra Mancilla 
Deacon Mario Mancilla
Jose Escobar
 

ACC Council members

Bill Riestenberg
Catherine Wilde
Mike Rengel 
Walter Paler
Carla Shermerhorn