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Recent Events at St. Mary

2025

Altar Sodality Spring Dinner Meeting, April 22

The ladies’ spring dinner meeting was on Tuesday, April 22, in the parish hall.

Holy Week Liturgies

The following Holy Week liturgies were held.

• Mass of the Lord’s Supper
• Good Friday with Stations of the Cross
• Easter Vigil Mass
• Easter Sunday Mass

Lenten Stations of Cross

Stations of the Cross were offered every Wednesday during Lent, followed by Wednesday Mass

Lenten Fish Fries at the Parish Hall

Fish Fries were held on March 21, March 28, April 4, and April 11.

2024

Christmas

Masses for the Nativity of the Lord were held on Christmas Eve at 4:00 p.m. with Fr. Linus, and on Christmas morning at 10:00 a.m.

Children’s Christmas Play, Sunday, December 22, 9:00

Parish children performed their Christmas play before Mass on the Fourth Sunday of Advent.

Christmas Cookie Bake Sale Sunday, December 15

The annual bake sale sponsored by the Ladies Altar Sodality was held following Masses on December 7 and 8.

Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, Monday, December 9

Altar Sodality Christmas Dinner, Tuesday, December 3

The Altar Sodality held its annual Christmas dinner in the Parish Hall on Tuesday, December 3.

Church Picnic on Sunday, September 17, 11:00-5:00

St. Mary and St John United Church of Christ held the 23rd year of holding our autumn church picnic on Sunday, September 15.

Valmeyer’s 52nd Mid-Summer Classic, July 4-7

We Had a booth at the 52nd Mid-Summer Classic at Borsch Park in Old Valmeyer.

Confirmation, June 29, 1:00 p.m.

His Excellency Bishop Michael McGovern bestowed the sacrament of Confirmation on children of St. Mary parish on Saturday, June 29 at 1:00 p.m.

First Communion, May 5, 10 a.m.

Three children received First Communion from Fr. Linus at the 10:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, May 5.

Altar Sodality Spring Dinner Meeting, April 2

The ladies’ spring dinner meeting was on Tuesday, April 2.

Lenten Fish Fries were at the Parish Hall, Fridays in March

The best fish in Monroe County on Fridays in March from 4:00 p.m. to at least 7:00 p.m.

Holy Week Liturgies as follows

Palm Sunday: Sunday, March 24, 10:00 a.m.
Mass of the Lord’s Supper: Thursday, March 28, 7:00 p.m.
Good Friday with Stations of the Cross: Friday, March 29, 3:00 p.m.
Easter Vigil: Saturday, March 30, 7:00 p.m.
Easter Sunday: Sunday, March 31, 10:00 a.m.

Ash Wednesday Mass, February 14, 7:00 p.m.

Lenten penitential season began with one of our most heavily attended liturgical Masses of the year.

2023

Altar Sodality Christmas Dinner, December 5

The Altar Sodality held its annual Christmas dinner in the Parish Hall on Tuesday, December 5.

Our Autumn Church Picnic was held on Sunday, September 17

Celebrating our 22nd year, St. Mary and St John United Church of Christ held our autumn church picnic on Sunday, September 17.
Our spectacular church picnic featured a silent auction, a country store, bake sale, raffles, games, bingo,
and live music in addition to our famous fried chicken dinner under the tents.

Pampered Chef Fundraiser was held by the Altar Sodality in August

Pastor Fr. John Blessed the Cross for Our Church Roof, July 23

Parishioners came to the Gathering Area after Mass on Sunday, July 23, where Fr. John Kizhakedan blessed the tall cross that will be put outside on the roof of our church.

St. Mary’s Fish Fry Booth a Success as Valmeyer Won the 51st Mid-Summer Classic

Many thanks to the parishioners who volunteered to serve fish, chicken and home-made potato chips over the Fourth of July weekend. The booth was a great success, and our home team won the 51st Mid-Summer Classic baseball tournament. Congratulations, all!

First Holy Communion, Sunday, May 7, 9:00 AM

Children received the sacrament of their First Holy Communion at the 9:00 am Mass on Sunday, May 7.

Altar Sodality Spring Dinner, Tuesday, April 11, 6:00 PM

The ladies’ spring dinner meeting was held on Tuesday, April 11 at the Parish Center.

Holy Week Liturgies

The following Holy Week liturgies were held this Lent.

Stations of the Cross, Every Thursday during Lent, 6:30 PM

Stations of the Cross were led by our confirmand at 6:30 PM every Thursday during Lent.

First Reconciliation, Thursday March 30, 6:00 PM

Children received the sacrament of First Reconciliation at 6:00 pm on Thursday, March 30, prior to the 7:00 pm Mass.

Lenten Fish Fries at the Parish Hall, Fridays in March

One of the graces of Lent is our Lenten fish fries at St. Mary’ parish hall.

Ash Wednesday Mass, February 22, 7:00 PM

Ash Wednesday Mass was held on February 22.

Altar Sodality Meeting, Sunday, January 8, 10:00 am

The monthly Altar Sodality meeting was held on Sunday morning following Mass.

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, January 1

Vigil Mass was celebrated at 5:00 pm at Tipton on December 31.
Mass was celebrated at 9:00 am on January 1.

Altar Sodality Spring Dinner Meeting, April 5

The ladies’ spring dinner meeting was help on Tuesday, April 14 at The Acorns.

Lenten Fish Fries

Lenten Fish Fries were held March 18th, March 25th, April 1st, and April 8th.

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God

Father John celebrated Mass on New Year’s morning in honor of the solemnity of Mary, Mother of God.

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