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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Hail Mary, Full of Grace...

Mother Mary, we entrust the Annunciation community to your tender, loving care. Through your intercession, we pray for the healing of all who suffer. May those who have died be brought to the glory of resurrection and new life in Christ, your Son. Amen.

Pastoral Column

A Message From Father Alan
Dear Pelican Valley ACC,

This weekend we celebrate the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross, and it is also the 70th birthday of Pope Leo IV. The cross of crucifixion becomes the Tree of Life. Jesus is raised on the Cross and then is raised from the dead to bring us eternal life. We remember and honor this central truth of our faith each time we make “the sign of the cross” in prayer.


September is Suicide Awareness month. Our newly formed Mental Health Awareness Team is helping to arrange a special Mass at Our Lady of Victory with the intentions of suicide prevention, remembrance, and healing on September 25 at 7p.m. Please check elsewhere in this bulletin and in the weeks to come for more information, and please help to spread the word to families and individuals who may have special interest in attending this mass. Throughout this month let us pray for all who died by suicide and for those who grieve their passing from this life.


Next weekend is the Fall Festival at Our Lady of Victory.  We look forward to welcoming guests from our ACC and the larger community and all of our friends. May God continue to bless everyone who has returned to school and all who will soon begin another year of faith formation!


In God’s love,


Father Alan

Estimado ACC de Pelican Valley:

Este fin de semana celebramos la Fiesta de la Exaltación de la Cruz, y también es el 70 cumpleaños del Papa León IV. La cruz de la crucifixión se convierte en el Árbol de la Vida. Jesús es resucitado en la cruz y luego resucita de entre los muertos para traernos la vida eterna. Recordamos y honramos esta verdad central de nuestra fe cada vez que hacemos "la señal de la cruz" en oración.


Septiembre es el mes de la Concientización sobre el Suicidio. Nuestro recién formado Equipo de Concientización sobre la Salud Mental está ayudando a organizar una Misa especial en Nuestra Señora de la Victoria con las intenciones de prevención del suicidio, conmemoración y sanación el 25 de septiembre a las 7 p.m. Por favor, consulte en otras partes de este boletín y en las próximas semanas para obtener más información, y por favor ayude a difundir la información a las familias y personas que puedan tener especial interés en asistir a esta misa. A lo largo de este mes, oremos por todos los que murieron por suicidio y por aquellos que lloran su partida de esta vida.


El próximo fin de semana es el Festival de Otoño en Nuestra Señora de la Victoria. Esperamos recibir con entusiasmo a los invitados de nuestro ACC, de la comunidad en general y de todos nuestros amigos. ¡Que Dios siga bendiciendo a todos los que han regresado a la escuela y a todos los que pronto comenzarán un nuevo año de formación en la fe!


Con el amor de Dios,


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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Important News & Updates

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List of Services

Upcoming Events

To discover more upcoming events, please check our bulletin.

Fall Festival

Sept. 21
11:00 AM - 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.

Roast Beef Dinner

Oct. 22
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.

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.

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