Father Alan Wielinski

Pastor

Father Lucho Palomino

Parochial Vicar

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

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.

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