Parish Life

Parish Life


Our Mission Statement

We, the members of Our Lady of the Valley, a Catholic community of believers in God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, are dedicated to make the Kingdom of God present to our people by:
  • Providing spiritual growth though worship, sacraments, education and service.
  • Providing fellowship activities and opportunities for sharing by encountering all to participate and give of the talents.
  • Strengthening each other by witnessing our faith through loving service and reaching out to the oppressed and those in need.
  • In planning and implementing of this activities, it emphasizes the joint participation of the people of God and the parish staff.


The heart of a parish is the Eucharist, but the parish family is the body that makes it a unique and vibrant community with an exciting parish life. Our parish offers a variety of ways to be part of that communal family in addition to the celebration of the sacraments. It is our prayer and hope that you will get involved.


Another way to participate in our parish life are the various parish ministries, including liturgical ministries, such as choir member, usher, lector, altar server, and Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist; social justice ministries, such as visiting the homebound, and other types of ministry, such as youth ministry, women's groups, bingo fundraiser, and the annual parish festival, to name just a few. God calls us to use our gifts and talents to glorify Him and make life better for other people. Please prayerfully consider these opportunities for getting involved in ministry. And if you have an idea for a new parish ministry, please contact us.

With so many ways to be part of parish life, you'll want to stay informed by regularly reading the weekly bulletin, just in case you've misplaced the one you received at Mass. You’ll also want to check the parish calendar for a list of events and mass schedules.

Our parish has a rich history in our town, being founded by people who trusted in the Lord and the Congregation of the Holy Spirit, and gathered together under the leadership of our bishop. Who we are today is based on who we were yesterday. Find out more about our spiritual forefathers as you read the history of our parish.

We hope you'll also enjoy viewing photos of our parish, including some of the many enjoyable events and programs we've had over the years.
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