St. Mary
Church of the Seven Dolors of the Blessed Virgin
Valmeyer, Illinois
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Recent Events at St. Mary2024Church Picnic on Sunday, September 17, 11:00-5:00St. Mary and St John United Church of Christ celebrated our 23rd year of holding our autumn church picnic on Sunday, September 15. Our spectacular 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. Valmeyer’s 52nd Mid-Summer Classic, July 4-7Had 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 2The ladies’ spring dinner meeting was on Tuesday, April 2. Lenten Fish Fries were at the Parish Hall, Fridays in MarchThe 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 followsPalm Sunday: Sunday, March 24, 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. 2023Altar Sodality Christmas Dinner, December 5The Altar Sodality held its annual Christmas dinner in the Parish Hall on Tuesday, December 5. Our Autumn Church Picnic was held on Sunday, September 17Celebrating our 22nd year, St. Mary and St John United Church of Christ held our autumn church picnic on Sunday, September 17. Pampered Chef Fundraiser was held by the Altar Sodality in AugustPastor Fr. John Blessed the Cross for Our Church Roof, July 23Parishioners 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 ClassicMany 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 AMChildren 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 PMThe ladies’ spring dinner meeting was held on Tuesday, April 11 at the Parish Center. Holy Week LiturgiesThe following Holy Week liturgies were held this Lent. Stations of the Cross, Every Thursday during Lent, 6:30 PMStations of the Cross were led by our confirmand at 6:30 PM every Thursday during Lent. First Reconciliation, Thursday March 30, 6:00 PMChildren 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 MarchOne of the graces of Lent is our Lenten fish fries at St. Mary’ parish hall. Ash Wednesday Mass, February 22, 7:00 PMAsh Wednesday Mass was held on February 22. Altar Sodality Meeting, Sunday, January 8, 10:00 amThe monthly Altar Sodality meeting was held on Sunday morning following Mass. Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, January 1Vigil Mass was celebrated at 5:00 pm at Tipton on December 31. Altar Sodality Spring Dinner Meeting, April 5The ladies’ spring dinner meeting was help on Tuesday, April 14 at The Acorns. Lenten Fish FriesLenten Fish Fries were held March 18th, March 25th, April 1st, and April 8th. Solemnity of Mary, Mother of GodFather John celebrated Mass on New Year’s morning in honor of the solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. HistoryClick here for 2019-2022 events |
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