Letter from Archbishop Schnurr Regarding Beacons of Light
Archbishop Dennis Schnurr has sent a letter explaining a bit more about Beacons of Light. Please take a few minutes to read this important letter. It will appear in the bulletin this coming weekend and can be found on Facebook as well.
Click here to read the full letter
To View Daily & Weekend Mass
PLEASE NOTE: We have a new link to live streaming mass: New link
Click HERE and a new window in your browser will open to the Our Lady of the Valley Facebook account.
- It is not necessary to have a personal Facebook page to view the daily live stream. If you are prompted to create a page or log in, simply click “Not Now”.
Once you reach the Facebook page:
- Scroll down past the header and page information to the heading “POSTS” to see the latest live screen video stream.
- Click on the large play arrow to begin the broadcast.
- If you are early to the stream, you might also need to hit ‘refresh’ on your browser to restart the broadcast.
Worship Aides
June 27 -July 3, 2021-Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Guidelines, Restrictions and Safety for attending Mass in person can be found HERE
PARISH PROTOCOLS FOR COVID-19 UPDATED
In a letter dated May 13, 2021, Archbishop Schnurr, in conjunction with all the Bishops in Ohio, has lifted the dispensation from Sunday worship. Beginning on June 6, 2021 (and June 5th Vigil Masses), all Catholics must attend Sunday Mass. Not attending Sunday Mass is a mortal sin and one must receive the sacrament of Reconciliation before receiving Holy Communion. The document states, “As has always been the case, those who have a serious reason are exempt from attending Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2181). This includes those who are ill, have significant health risk factors or care for someone who is immuno-compromised or ill, as well as those who have significant fear or anxiety of contracting the coronavirus in a large group of persons. Nevertheless, these persons should observe the Lord’s Day (CIC, can. 1247) and are encouraged to spend time in prayer on Sunday, meditating on the Lord’s passion, death and resurrection…” Mass will continue to be “Live Streamed” on Facebook.
Please Note: the lifting of these restrictions is predicated on a continued downward trend of Covid-19 cases. A significant outbreak in our community could lead to the re-instatement of these and/or other protocols. Please do your part in helping ensure that we remain safe and healthy.
Click HERE for more information on COVID-19 protocols
New Parish Name Information
The Decree of Merger and Closure letter from the Archdiocese of Cincinnati can be found here.
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Infant Baptism
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