Divine Mercy Service. Sun. April 8th 3:00-4:30pm OUR LADY OF THE VALLEY CATHOLIC CHURCH. The case for jesus small groups

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1 OUR LADY OF THE VALLEY CATHOLIC CHURCH APRIL 8, 2018 SUNDAY OF DIVINE MERCY th St. Windsor, CO ourladyofthevalley.net Mass times: Sat. 4pm, Sun. 8am & 10am Weekday Masses: Mon.-Fri. 9am Adoration: Mon. 9:30am-5:30pm Reconciliation: Thurs. 6-7pm, Sat. 3-4pm or by appointment Join us after all Masses this weekend for Recitation of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy and Veneration of the Divine Mercy Image. You may also sign up for the Divine Mercy Pilgrim Image at the Info Desk. Divine Mercy Service Sun. April 8th 3:00-4:30pm The case for jesus small groups Sign up this weekend after all Masses for one of these 4-week groups based on the book: Tuesdays 6:30-8pm starting April 10th Thursdays 6:30-8pm starting April 12th Fridays 9:30-11am staring April 13th This book will prove to be a most effective weapon...against the debunking and skeptical attitudes toward the Gospels that are so prevalent, not only in academe but also on the street, among young people who, sadly, are leaving the Churches in droves. Bishop Robert Barron, author of Catholicism. Contact Andrew at x106 or andrew@ourladyofthevalley.net for more information.

2 Thank You!!! In less than one week, our awesome parishioners have donated the funds to furnish our new Adoration Chapel. Thanks be to God and the amazing generosity of our people, the items below will enhance the beauty of our Chapel!! Stained Glass Windows, purchased, shipped, reframed, & installed: $23,000 Tabernacle, delivered and installed: $2,500 Chapel chairs: $2,400 Sanctuary Lamps: $2,000 Crucifix: $1,500 Door with stained glass insert: $1,000

3 OLV Healing Service Thurs. April 26th 6:30-8:30pm Jesus is still healing people today! Expect miracles!!! Led by Fr. Gregg, our Prayer Teams are ready to pray for you. The night includes music, instruction, testimonies, and individual prayer time. We have had many healings so far, including: back, hip, knee and elbow pain, bone spurs, limb mobility, emotional healing, migraines, and a deeper sense of God s presence and peace. Parishioner Photos for Church Directory Sat. April 14th-Sun.Apr.15th (in the classroom) Our online directory hasn t been updated in 2 years. We invite our new parishioners and also anyone who needs their photo updated. The online directory is password protected. There is no cost to have photos taken. However, prints or digital downloads will be available for purchase. Sat. April 14th 5:00-6:00pm No appointment Sun. April 15th 9:00-10:00am 11:00am-1:00pm Thank you to everyone who contributed to the Prolife Across America billboard. It will be placed on westbound Hwy 14 in Ft. Collins from April 23-October 7. Humanae Vitae Conference Celebrate the Church s teaching on married love. Sat. April 21st 9am-3pm St. Thomas More Church McCallin Hall 8035 S. Quebec Centennial, CO $15 fee includes lunch. Register at archden.org/humanae-vitae or call EMMAUS Small Group (Reflecting on the upcoming Sunday s readings) Thursdays 9:30-11am in the classroom Led by Fr. Boguslaw Please feel free to attend any session as they are not contingent on the previous session. Love to Stitch Tues. Apr. 10th 7pm Carpool from OLV at 6:30pm to Ellen Daily s home. New members are welcome!! Call Denise at for information. Baptisms at olv February-march 2018 Isaac Paul Quinnell Elliott James Sawyer Gemma Rose Thompson Kallen James Yin Congratulations new catholics Kate Auen, Scott Fenton, Amy Garcia, Deseree Marini, Kimberly Silva, Timothy Andress, Lisa Buxman, Timothy Hill, Maurice Davis, Patrick Mallory, Sandra McManus, Kirk Moses, Joyce Peterson, Lincoln Schultz

4 Super Sacrament Saturdays for First Holy Communion Students: April 14 and 21 from 8-9:15am Retreats for Confirmation students: Sat. Apr. 14th OR Sat. Apr. 21st from 9am-7:15pm Reminder Rice Bowls for Cross Catholic Outreach are due back to the Church by Sunday, April 15th. Thank you for your donations to orphan children!! First Holy Communion Mass Sunday, April 22nd 1:00pm Students please arrive at the Church at 12:15pm For all RE questions, please contact Lorri at x103 or Structural support for room dividers in classroom Office lighting installed Sunday, April 15th Practical Evangelization for Teens 4-5pm Middle School 5-5:30pm Dinner 5:30-6:30pm High School For all Youth Group questions, call or KofC High School Seniors Scholarship Essay Contest For All OLV High School Seniors. Contest rules and application forms are available at the Info Desk or in the OLV office. 1st Place Award $1,500 2nd Place Award $1,000 Entries are due Monday, April 16th By 4pm. OLV Youth Minister Position Bridget will be retiring this June so we are looking for a new Part Time Director of Youth Evangelization and Discipleship to lead our Youth Program! Averaging hours per week, we are looking for someone living a virtuous, joyful, and dynamic Catholic life and: Has experience and passion for leading and inspiring Middle School and High School students and their parents Is able to plan and lead 2 youth group events per week (on average) Has excellent communication skills with teens, parents, volunteers, and Parish Staff Is responsible, reliable, and energetic For questions or to submit your resume please contact: fr.gregg@ourladyofthevalley.net or ex. 101

5 PARISH STAFF Pastor Fr. Gregg Pedersen Ext. 101 Parochial Vicar Fr. Boguslaw Rebacz Ext. 104 Deacons Deacon John Rivera Ext.105 Deacon Harold Kimble Adult Evangelization & Discipleship Andrew Logan Ext. 106 Family Evangelization & Discipleship Lorri Bolduc Ext. 103 Baptism Prep & Marriage Prep Kim Sauer Ext. 109 Annulments Kendra Watkins Director of Youth Evangelization Bridget Hooley Ext. 107 Music Director Cathy Smith Business Manager Darcy Cangilla Ext. 102 Administrative Secretary Ella Kaiser Ext. 108 Director of Maintenance & IT Mike Myshatyn Ext. 110 Receptionist and Bulletin Editor Cynthia Scott Ext. 100 Your Pastoral Council Members Paula Brown Will Geiger Mary Kerstiens Kristen Luca Joe Mendoza Jamison Walsh Please contact these members with questions or comments regarding the parish. Contributions FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP Palm Sunday Offertory $ 21, Easter Sunday Offertory $ 32, Holy Thursday/Good Friday collection for the Holy Land $ 3, Pledges/Donations to Building Fund $ 13, We are now borrowing on our loan to pay construction expenses. Amount borrowed as of end of March. $ 43, MASS INTENTIONS Sun. Apr. 8 8am Mass (for OLV & St.Mary) 10am Mass ( Olga Palmiere) Mon. Apr. 9 9am Mass ( Watterson family) Tues. Apr.10 9am Mass Wed. Apr. 11 9am Mass ( Stephen Hawking) Thur. Apr. 12 9am Mass (Bethany Ocken) Fri. Apr. 13 Please Consider Donating Online Go to Click on donate today. Set up your automatic payment either via credit/debit card or direct withdrawal from your bank to ours. Any questions, please contact Darcy at or darcy@ourladyofthevalley.net. THANK YOU! 9am Mass (Elmer & Lucille Reule) Sat. Apr. 14 4pm Mass ( Daniel Jimenez) Sun. Apr. 15 8am Mass (for OLV & St.Mary) 10am Mass (Ruedean Severin & Adam Gural) Daily Readings for Mass Sun. Apr. 8: Acts 4:32-35 Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, Jn 5:1-6 Jn 20:19-31 Mon. Apr. 9: Is 7:10-14; 8:10 Ps 40:7-11 Heb 10:4-10 Lk 1:26-38 Tues. Apr. 10: Acts 4:32-37 Ps 93:1-2, 5 Jn 3:7-15 Wed. Apr. 11: Acts 5:17-26 Ps 34:2-9 Jn 3:16-21 Thur. Apr. 12: Acts 5:27-33 Ps 34:2, 9, Jn 3:31-36 Fri. Apr. 13: Acts 5:34-42 Ps 27:1, 4, Jn 6:1-15 Sat. Apr. 14: Acts 6:1-7 Ps 33:1-5, Jn 6:16-21 Sun. Apr. 15: Acts 3:13-15, Ps 4:2, 4, Jn 2:1-5 Lk 24:35-48

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