Converting .MOD movie file for import into FCP

I have a DVD with .MOD movie files I am editing for a church. The files open in a PC with Windows Media Player, although I can not import them into After Effects in a PC, and they do not open in QuickTime Player.
I would like to edit these clips using Final Cut Studio in my macbook pro. Is there any way to convert these files to .mov???
Thanks for any input/suggestions.

.MOD files or VOB files?
http://www.squared5.com/svideo/mpeg-streamclip-mac.html
Export to an easy set up codec.

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