OUR LADY OF THE VALLEY CATHOLIC CHURCH NOVEMBER 25, 2018 OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE 1250 7th St. Windsor, CO 80550 Mass times: Sat. 4pm Sun. 8am, 10am, and 5pm Weekday Masses: Mon.-Fri. 9am https://ourladyofthevalley.net 970-686-5084 Reconciliation: Thur s. 6-7pm, Sat. 3-4pm or by appointment Holy Day of Obligation Masses Friday, December 7 6:30pm (also Fri. Dec. 7 5:30pm at St. Mary Ault) Saturday, December 8 8:00am & 10:00am Please note: The Saturday morning (8 &10am)Masses do not fulfill your Sunday obligation and the Saturday evening (4pm) Mass does not fulfill your Holy Day obligation.
First Saturday Devotion Saturday, December 1st 8:00am Confessions 9:00am Mass 9:45-10:30am Adoration and Meditation In Fatima, the Blessed Virgin Mary asked for conversion and to pray the Rosary. The purpose of this devotion is an Act of Reparation for sins. ADVENT VESPERS (Evening Prayer of the Church) On Advent Sundays 4:00-4:45pm The homilies during Advent Vespers will be on the Four Cardinal Virtues: Dec. 2 Prudence Dec. 9 Justice Dec. 16 Fortitude Dec. 23 Temperance Advent and Christmas Happy Advent Merry Christmas Schedule Fri. Dec. 7... Immaculate Conception (Holy Day) Vigil Mass at 6:30pm Sat. Dec. 8...Immaculate Conception (Holy Day) Masses at 8am and 10am Thurs. Dec. 13.Healing Service at 6:30pm Thurs. Dec. 20.Parish Penance Service at 6pm Mon. Dec. 24..Christmas Eve Masses at 4pm, 6pm, 8pm and 10pm Tues. Dec. 25...Christmas Day Mass at 10am Mon. Dec. 31...Mother of God (Holy Day) at 6:30pm Tues. Jan. 1...Mother of God (Holy Day) Masses at 9am and 6:30pm
For all RE questions, please contact Lorri at 970-686-5084 or lorri@ourladyofthevalley.net. Angelic Accents December 8th-9th The Angelic Accents Gift Shop from St. Peter's in Greeley will be selling items after the Sat. Mass and 8 and 10am Masses on Sun. Stop by and see all the beautiful items; they make great Christmas gifts! A portion of proceeds benefits OLV Youth Group. Christmas Decorating Help Needed If you are available to help decorate the Church for Christmas, please contact rally.spahn@bajabb.com. Thank you!! New Donation location For those who donate to the Food Pantry and Mary s Cradle you will now find the carts in the corner of the narthex. Please put your items inside the carts. Thank you!! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!! On behalf of all the seminarians at St. John Vianney and Redemptoris Mater in Denver, thank you for your generosity during the Appeal Weekend! The parish will receive totals from the Appeal Office in the weeks to come. We are very grateful for your past support and know that we are loved and cared for by Our Lady of the Valley! Middle School Wed. Nov. 28th 6:00-7:15pm Topic is Suffering High School Sun. Dec. 2nd Mass at 5pm Dinner at 6:15pm Meeting 7-8:30pm Topic is Suffering For all Youth Group questions contact liz@ourladyofthevalley.net. Introducing Shelly Rodgers Part-time Receptionist Shelly is originally from Omaha, Nebraska. She graduated from the University of Nebraska with a degree in Business Administration. Upon graduating from college, she worked for 14 years at Conagra Brands, where she met her husband Michael. They have been married for 15 years and have three children, and became parishioners at OLV after moving here 5 years ago. Shelly is active in the Moms Group and also started a new group called Middle Moms, for those mothers with kids in school during the day. Shelly works part-time as the receptionist on Thursdays and Fridays. OLV GIVING TREE 2019 The trees are up in the narthex! This is a wonderful chance to brighten the Christmas holidays for many in our community. Tags will be available this weekend and next weekend. Please sign out your tag at the tables. If you have a question we are there to help. Return the WRAPPED gift, with the tag firmly attached, by SUNDAY DECEMBER 9. You are NOT required to give every item listed on the tag. You may select one of these or something of your own choosing. If you are giving a gift card, please put it into a box and wrap the box. Cards given in an envelope easily become lost. If you have any questions, contact Nancy Jones at 970-674-0853 or packer1granny@yahoo.com.
Peanut Brittle Sales Nov. 24-25 and Dec. 1-2 The Knights of Columbus will be selling their famous peanut brittle in the Narthex after all Masses. Parish Feast Day Pancake Breakfast Sunday, December 9th After 8am and 10am Masses Knights of Columbus are hosting the breakfast. Grocery cards will be available for sale, and also any remaining peanut brittle. 33 Days to Morning Glory Tues. Nov. 27 6:30pm (6 weeks thru Tues. Jan. 1st) Contact Carolyn Brown at brownearth@outlook.com for information. Do something special for your family this Advent and consecrate your family on Jan. 1st to Jesus, through Mary, with 33 Days to Morning Glory Grief Support Group Wed. Dec. 12 9:30-11:00am Room 103 This group runs for 6 weeks and uses the Seasons of Hope format. If you plan to attend, please contact Patty Pike at 970-686-7779 so she can order workbooks. Shoes for the Holidays Nov.24-25 & Dec 1-2 Collection box is in the Narthex. Please help us collect any type or size of gently-used or new shoes and socks for those in need in Northern Colorado. Contact Doug Baldwin at 970-663-3684 or doug@dougbaldwininsurance.com with questions. Thank you!! Healing Service Thurs. Dec. 13th 6:30-8:30pm Come see why so many people come from all over Colorado to OLV's healing services. The Presence of God touches people in so many ways!! We have seen many emotional and physical healingsdeaf ears opened, tumors shrink and die, cartilage grows back, pain leaves, movement returns, and many other healings. Jesus is alive and is ready to meet you in whatever way you need. All ages are welcome. Retired & Infirm Priests Collection December 1-2 Our priests have cared for us. Now let s care for them. Your generous donation allows those who can assist parishes to continue their ministry. BEST Advent EVER (almost) Visit bestadventever.com/christmas18 to receive daily emails from Dynamic Catholic that will help you slow down and focus on what matters most during the busy holiday season. This will include inspirational videos from Allen Hunt and Matthew Kelly and real-life stories to encourage you in your faith journey. Men s Advent Retreat Sun. Dec. 16th 9:30am-5:00pm St. John Vianney Seminary Denver Hosted by Archdiocese of Denver Vocations Office. Ages 18+ Register at denverseminarians.org.
PARISH STAFF Pastor Fr. Gregg Pedersen Ext. 101 fr.gregg@ourladyofthevalley.net Parochial Vicar Fr. Boguslaw Rebacz Ext. 104 fr.boguslaw@ourladyofthevalley.net Deacons Deacon John Riviera Ext.105 john@ourladyofthevalley.net Deacon Harold Kimble harold@ourladyofthevalley.net Adult Evangelization & Discipleship Andrew Logan Ext. 106 andrew@ourladyofthevalley.net Family Evangelization & Discipleship Lorri Bolduc Ext. 103 lorri@ourladyofthevalley.net Director of Youth Evangelization Liz Luttrell Ext. 107 liz@ourladyofthevalley.net Baptism Prep & Marriage Prep Kim Sauer Ext. 109 kim@ourladyofthevalley.net Annulments Fr. Gregg Pedersen (or Kim Sauer Ext. 109) Ext. 101 fr.gregg@ourladyofthevalley.net Music Director Cathy Smith cathy@ourladyofthevalley.net Kidzone (Nursery) Director Jolene Wells Ext. 302 jolene@ourladyofthevalley.net Business Manager Darcy Cangilla Ext. 102 darcy@ourladyofthevalley.net Administrative Secretary Ella Kaiser Ext. 108 ella@ourladyofthevalley.net Director of Facilities & IT Mike Myshatyn Ext. 110 mike@ourladyofthevalley.net Receptionist and Bulletin Editor Cynthia Scott Ext. 100 office@ourladyofthevalley.net Your Pastoral Council Members Paula Brown 970-218-1141 Will Geiger 970-223-2033 Mary Kerstiens 970-674-3456 Kristen Luca 970-567-6662 Joe Mendoza 970-219-3668 Jamison Walsh 970-420-1001 Please contact these members with questions & comments. Sun. Nov. 25 Mon. Nov. 26 MASS INTENTIONS 8am Mass ( Sue Lickus) 10am Mass (for OLV & St. Mary) 5pm Mass 9am Mass (Jesse Self) Tues. Nov. 27 9am Mass (The Gorsage Family) Wed. Nov. 28 Thur. Nov. 29 Fri. Nov. 30 Sat. Dec. 1 Sun. Dec. 2 FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP Due to early holiday deadline for the bulletin, weekend stewardship numbers aren t available this week. Thank you very much for your generosity to the Parish!! Please Consider Donating Online Go to ourladyofthevalley.net. 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 970-686-5084 or darcy@ourladyofthevalley.net. 9am Mass (James & Jason Clausen) 9am Mass ( Jack Lindeman) 9am Mass ((Susie Nordeen) 4pm Mass ( George Kirlin) 8am Mass ( Maxine Contreraz-Clark) 10am Mass (for OLV & St. Mary) 5pm Mass DAILY READINGS FOR MASS Sun. Nov. 25: Dn 7:13-14 Ps 93:1-2, 5 Rv 1:5-8 Jn 18:33-37 Mon. Nov. 26: Rv 14:1-5 Ps 24:1-6 Lk 21:1-4 Tues. Nov. 27: Rv 14:14-19 Ps 96:10-13 Lk 21:5-11 Wed. Nov. 28: Rv 15:1-4 Ps 98:1-3, 7-9 Lk 21:12-19 Thur. Nov. 29:Rv 18:1-2, 21-23; 19:1-3 Ps 100:1-5 Lk 21:20-28 Fri. Nov. 30: Rom 10:9-18 Ps 19:2-5 Mt 4:18-22 Sat. Dec. 1: Rv 22:1-7 Ps 95:1-7 Lk 21:34-36 Sun. Dec. 2: Jer 33:14-16 Ps 25:4-5, 8-14 1 Thes 3:12-4:2 Lk 21:25-28, 34-36