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Church of the Seven Dolors of the Blessed Virgin
Valmeyer, Illinois
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Recent Events at St. Mary2023Our 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. 2022Christmas Masses, December 24-25Christmas Vigil Mass was celebrated, Saturday, December 24, at 5:00 pm Christmas Reconciliation at St Mary, Thursday, December 22Father John offered the sacrament of Reconciliation. Children’s Nativity Play on Sunday, December 18The children of of the parish performed the Nativity Play
at the conclusion of the 9:00 am Mass on the Fourth Sunday of Advent, December 18. Christmas Decorating, Tuesday, December 13We got into the Christmas spirit and had fun while decorating St. Mary church for Christmas. Christmas Cookie Bake Sale, Sunday, December 11The Christmas Cookie Bake Sale was held Sunday, December 11. Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, Thursday, December 8Father John celebrated this Mass which was a holy day of obligation. Altar Sodality Christmas Dinner, Tuesday, December 6, 6:00 pmThe Altar Sodality held its annual Christmas dinner in the Parish Hall on Tuesday, December 6. Father John Celebrated Thanksgiving Mass, Thursday, November 25Children’s Mass was held Sunday, November 20Altar Sodality Meeting, Sunday, November 6All ladies of the parish were cordially invited to the monthly Altar Sodality meeting on Sunday morning following Mass. All Souls Day Mass, Wednesday, November 2, St. Patrick, TiptonFather John celebrated All Souls Day Mass at St Patrick Church, Tipton, for all three sharing parishes. All Saints Day Mass, Tuesday, November 1This Mass enabled us to honor all the saints of the church and was a holy day of obligation. Church Picnic on Sunday, September 18Celebrating our 21st year, St. Mary and St John United Church of Christ held our autumn church picnic on Sunday, September 18. 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. Confirmation, May 6His Excellency Bishop Michael McGovern bestowed the sacrament of Confirmation on 10 children at St. Mary parish on Friday, May 6. The Altar Sodality hosted a reception afterward. First Communion, April 24Children received First Communion on Sunday, April 24. Holy Week LiturgiesThese Holy Week Liturgies were offered:
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 History |
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