From the Desk of Fr. McCullough

I have no idea if it’s true or not, as I am not a doctor, but I have heard it said before that when broken bones heal, they grow back stronger in the place where they broke. Even if it’s not true (and I’m sure the medical professionals in the parish will educate me on this), it can certainly provide helpful inspiration for the moments when we face adversity and are overwhelmed by life’s challenges. We fall, we pick ourselves up, and we take another run at it; it’s the American way. It also emphasizes an important point that comes up throughout the scriptures, and that is that God’s power is made perfect in weakness.

The Holy Father’s Prayer Intention for January

For educators We pray that educators may be credible witnesses, teaching fraternity rather than competition and helping the youngest and most vulnerable above all. Each [...]

Gospel Reflections by Deacon Tom

The Third Sunday in Ordinary Time He said to them, “Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Matthew 4:19 Our following [...]

The Mass Video Study

Join the video series study meant to encourage Eucharistic understanding and devotion among the faithful as part of the Eucharistic Revival Archbishop Dennis Schnurr invites [...]

Parishioner Signup for the Beacons Pathway Platform

Access to the Beacons of Light Pastoral Planning Pathway digital platform is now available to anyone, not just parish leaders. Create a free user account [...]

St. Vincent de Paul-Our Parish Conference

Our parish SVDP Conference is extremely appreciative of the wonderful support of our parish community. This support enabled SVDP to distribute Thanksgiving food boxes to [...]

Sandwich Making for St. Francis Seraph Ministries

For around twenty years, members of Sts. Peter and Paul (and now Our Lady of the Valley) parish have gotten together monthly to make sandwiches [...]

Questions/Ideas for Beacons Pathway Team

The Beacons of Light Pathway Team for the Queen of Apostles Family of Parishes (formerly known as S-4) is looking for questions and topics for [...]

That Man Is You! Spring Semester Begins January 28th

The end of one year and the beginning of another comes with celebrations, reflections, new goals, and the famous New Year’s resolutions. When it’s all [...]

Knights of St. John High School Scholarships

Applications for the Knights of St. John scholarships are now available. Any eighth grade student who is a member of Our Lady of the Valley [...]

Elementary Catholic Education Foundation (CEF) Tuition Assistance

Each year there is an application period for elementary students, grades K-8. The current deadline to apply is February 3, 2023. To apply, the family [...]

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