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Ministries
RCIA (Christian Initiation of Adults) Faith Sharing - "The Easter Group"
The Building and Finance Council serves in an advisory capacity to the Pastor. Members of the Council are appointed by the Pastor based on business, financial, and technical expertise and assist in the review and analysis of financial reports and budgets. The Council is of integral importance to the physical and financial operation of the parish. The Council meets on the first Monday of each month at 7:30 P.M.
The Giving Tree Project is one of the most joyous projects of the Christmas season. Each year a special tree is erected several weeks prior to December 25 and decorated with ornaments bearing the names and ages of children in the community who will benefit from the generosity of OLV parishioners. Gifts are collected from participating parishioners who purchase gifts based on the age and sex of the child whose name appears on each ornament. The gifts are distributed in time for Christmas celebration.
The mission of the members of the Health & Wellness team is to enhance the quality of health care services—providing food for the mind, soul and body.
Goals of the Team include:
Ø Promotion of fellowship, love and peace; Ø Increasing community awareness of health issues and related programs; Ø Education of parishioners regarding importance of health care; Ø Empowerment of parishioners to participate in available services; Ø Conducting health screenings; Ø Hosting health fairs and related activities; Ø Reduction of barriers to optimal health.
The Team meets on the second Thursday of each month at 7:00 P.M.
Ø Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist Ø Lectors Ø Altar Servers Ø Cantors Ø Youth Choir Ø Ushers/Greeters
Those serving in these capacities are integral participants in all masses. Anyone wishing to learn more about serving should speak to the Pastor.
Our Lady of the Valley’s kitchen provides food and companionship for the elderly and needy of the community every Saturday from 9 A.M. until 1 P.M.
Key areas of focus of this Committee are abortion and euthanasia. Additional topics of concern are capital punishment and contraception. The Committee’s mission is to educate and inform the Parishioners of Our Lady of the Valley as to the Church’s teachings regarding the sanctity of life from birth to natural death. The Right to Life Group meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:15 P.M.
The Rosary Society has a longstanding presence at Our Lady of the Valley and has made significant contributions to the parish community. Sponsored events throughout the years include the Communion Breakfast, fund raising activities, and spiritual enrichment trips to shrines.
The Rosary Society attends the 9 A.M. mass on the first Sunday of each month and meetings on the first Tuesday of the month at 7:00 P.M.
The Women’s Faith Sharing group serves as a forum for prayer and discussion of issues of importance to Catholic women. The group meets on the first Thursday of each month.
Our Lady of the Valley sponsors a social program for teens 9th to 12th grade which promotes Catholic values and morals and provides opportunities for Christian service and participation.
Tuesdays 7:00 P.M. – 9:30 P.M. Fridays 7:00 P.M. – 9:30 P.M. Sundays 11:45 A.M. – 1:30 P.M.
FAITH FORMATION PROGRAM OF OUR LADY OF THE VALLEY CHURCH
(Grades K-9): Sundays 10:15 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.
A staff of 10 teachers, 3 aides and 2 substitute teachers conducts the CCD program at Our Lady of the Valley. In 2003, 83 students were enrolled in classes. Seventeen children received the sacraments of Reconciliation and the Eucharist. Twenty students received the sacrament of Confirmation. Please contact the rectory for enrollment information.
ORDER OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA Program)
Adults interested in converting to Catholicism are most welcome at Our Lady of the Valley. In 2003, through the support and efforts of the RCIA program, three candidates received the sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist, Reconciliation and Confirmation. Five others were confirmed.
Please inquire at the rectory.
Faith sharing is an important aspect of religious life. The Easter Group is a weekly discussion forum for members of the Our Lady of the Valley community to meet and share faith related issues. The group meets weekly after the Sunday, 9 A.M. mass. |
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