In Valley City, Ohio
We are a people of faith, hope, and charity deepening our relationship with Jesus Christ through the celebration of the Eucharist, service, prayer, and study.
We welcome individuals and families to be an active part of this mission.
Christmas and New Year Schedule
We invite you to celebrate the Lord's Nativity with us and welcome in 2025. Masses are:
Christmas EVE: 4:00pm (with Children's Pageant); 6:00pm; and
10:00pm (with Choir)
Christmas DAY: 9:00am
New Year's EVE: 4:00pm
New Year's DAY: 9:00am
Mass Times
Saturday Vigil - 5:00pm
Sunday - 8:00am & 10:30am
WEEKDAY MASSES
Monday - 5:00pm
Wednesday & Friday - 8:30 am
CONFESSIONS
Saturday 4:00-4:45 pm or by appointment
Holy Days - 8:30 am & 7:00 pm
Federal Holidays - 9:00 am
Office Hours
Friday 9am-2:30pm
Sunday 9am-Noon
Closed Saturdays/Federal Holidays
ADORATION CHAPEL HOURS
Monday - Friday 7am-9pm
Saturday & Sunday 7am-7pm
Adult Faith Enrichment
Adult Faith Enrichment Sessions will continue this ADVENT with the following program:
Fr. Mark Toups: REJOICE! An Advent Pilgrimage into the Heart of Scripture.
No registration is required. Journals are available, organized around the Sunday readings, this year cycle C. They include the readings, daily reflections, space for journaling, and family resources. On TUESDAYS, at 12:30 or 6:30pm we will hear Fr. Toups commentary on each Sunday's readings and have time for discussion.
We hope you can join us this Advent at the afternoon or evening session, beginning December 3.
HO - HO - HO
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
St. Martin of Tours Parish
The event was a big success for our Youth
and a few Seniors too: See: Santa and Mrs. Weigel
Our thaks to Sarah Sidor and Company who provided the set up and photos.
Check out her website and availability for your event.
Events
- Dec 24 2024 2:00 pm - St. Martin Knitters
- Dec 27 2024 7:00 pm - Recovery in the Valley
- Dec 31 2024 2:00 pm - St. Martin Knitters
Support and Social Groups
Grief Share Support
Thursdays - 12:30-2:00pm - Parish Meeting Rooms
Grief Share is an opportunity for mutual support for anyone experiencing a significant change or loss in their life. It includes a series of DVD presentation; each of which stands on its own. Led by staff member Colene Conley.
Knitting Circle
Tuesdays - 2:30-4:30pm - Parish Meeting Rooms
Knitting and Crochetting for the fun of it and as volunteers making items for charitable, non-profit organizations. Call the parish office for info.
Recovery in the Valley
Fridays - 7:00pm - Parish School
A Twelve-Step Program. Parking across from the school.
Men's Fellowship
1st and 3rd Saturday - 8:00-9:00am - Parish Meeting Rooms
An opportunity for spiritual input, reflection on the readings, and intercessory prayer. All are welcome. See Mike Lanzer for more information.
Women's Fellowship
1st and 3rd Saturday - 8:00-9:00am - Parish Front Hall
Like the Men's Group above, this is a gathering of women from the parish or elsewhere. All are welcome to join together for spiritual input, reflection and prayer. See Judy Rundle for more information.
Men's Prayer Hour
Last Monday of each Month - 7:00-8:00pm - Adoration Chapel
Men of the parish gather to pray the rosary, intercessory prayer for those in need, and adoration. We pray for the intentions of people and families on our parish prayer list. Call the parish office or see Frank Sapara for more information.
2024-2025 PSR
Children who participated in June's PSR Week continue this September with a one-hour Family Presentation. A Presentation will be offered each month through April, 2025. Parents and PSR youth must attend 3 of the eight scheduled presentations. Here are the upcoming Fall presentations:
Monday, September 16 at 6:30pm - The Holy Eucharist
Deacon Bill will give a talk on the Eucharist, show a brief DVD explanation, and lead the participants in a time of prayer, adoration and benediction.
Monday, October 7 at 6:30pm - St. Mary and the Saints
Participants will hear about the importance of the models of our faith life. Being the Feast of the Holy Rosary that day, families will be led outdoors to pray the rosary around the pond and Fatima Shrine.
Sunday, November 10 and/or Monday, November 11 at 6:30pm - Parish Mission
Jon Leonetti, our Mission Speaker, will be with us Sunday the 10th and Monday the 11th. We encourage parishioners to attend both evenings. However, either evening fulfills the requirement for PSR families. Read about Jon at his website posted above at 'Save the Date'.
December, 2024 - Service Month
PSR Families will be invited to participate in a charitable service project to benefit fellow parishioners and/or our neighbors.
2024-2025 Sacramental Preparations
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15 - Before they made their first Confession receiving pardon and peace in the Sacrament of Penance, the Congregation prayed for the children in PSR Level 2. They will now focus on deepening their relationship with Jesus and their understanding of His gift of the Eucharist. Their First Holy Communion will be on Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 10:30am.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15 - 35 of our registered 38 Candidates for CONFIRMATION attended their first preparation session. We discussed what it means to be a Candidate chosen by God. Any Candidate wants people to know who they are and what they will do, and gather support. Our Candidates created a poster identifying 3 things about themself and 1 thing they hope to get involved with after Confirmation. Attached are their Posters for Confirmation listed by first name. Please pray that their relationship with the Lord is deepened and their full initiation in the Church will be completed. The Candidates who understand and are open to God's call will be presented to the bishop, anointed with oil, and sealed with the Gifts of the Spirit.
Eucharistic Revival
St. Martin Parish is pleased to offer Catholics a place to be with the Lord in prayer, praise, and adoration. The Adoration Chapel is open daily. Pope Francis and the bishops of the United States are calling Catholics to revive their faith and devotion for Jesus Christ present in the Eucharist, the Blessed Sacrament. Visit Him Today.
Saint of the Day
In the Catholic Church we have a multitude of witnesses who have gone before us livng the Christian Life. They have done heroic acts of love including, for some of them, offering their life believing in Jesus Christ.
Our parish patron, St. Martin of Tours, is remembered every November 11th. Click the link below to be inspired by the man or woman whom the Church holds up as a model of the Christian life for us today. You too are called to be a saint. May today's Saint, pray for us!
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Mass Attendance and Broadcasts
People of St. Martin and Visitors,
Below are sites to hear the Word and participate in worship when an illness restricts attendance at Mass.
Livestream: at Diocese of Cleveland Mass from St. John Cathedral at 8:00 AM Sundays and Noon M-F.
Television: Cox Communications cable on Channel 45 at 11:30 AM Sundays; without cable on WUAB Channel 43 at 10:00 AM Sundays.
Radio: at AM 1260 The Rock at 4 p.m. Saturdays and 10:30 a.m. Sundays.
Week's Scripture Readings
Weekly reading
Readings for the week of December 15, 2024
- Sunday: Zep 3:14-18a / Is 12:2-3, 4, 5-6 (6) / Phil 4:4-7 / Lk 3:10-18
- Monday: Nm 24:2-7, 15-17a / Ps 25:4-5ab, 6 and 7bc, 8-9 / Mt 21:23-27
- Tuesday: Gn 49:2, 8-10 / Ps 72:1-2, 3-4ab, 7-8, 17 / Mt 1:1-17
- Wednesday: Jer 23:5-8 / Ps 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19 / Mt 1:18-25
- Thursday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a / Ps 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17 / Lk 1:5-25
- Friday: Is 7:10-14 / Ps 24:1-2, 3-4ab, 5-6 / Lk 1:26-38
- Saturday: Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a / Ps 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21 / Lk 1:39-45
- Next Sunday: Mi 5:1-4a / Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19 (4) / Heb 10:5-10 / Lk 1:39-45
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St. Francis School and the Angel Scholarship
St. Martin of Tours parish supports Catholic Education. As a partner with St. Francis Xavier School in Medina, we encourage you to consider a Catholic Education for your child or grandchild. Read more about the tremendous opportunities SFX Grade School has to offer.
Pastors promote SFX School: Keeping the Faith in Northern Medina County
Have you heard of the Angel Scholarship Fund? The aim of this tax credit scholarship program is to award scholarships to students attending Catholic grade or high schools. For donations to the Angel Scholarship Fund, Ohioans can now receive 100% tax credit of up to $750 ($1500 if married filing jointly) from taxes owed to the State.
Pastors' support and your benefits: Angel Scholarship Fund for Northern Medina County
See more: St. Francis Xavier Catholic School
Read more: Angel Scholarship Fund
St Martin FOOD PANTRY
Following Jesus' call to serve as did St. Martin of Tours, our parishioners and volunteers continue to provide food and supplies through our Food Pantry. No appointment is necessary. Drive in; a volunteer will meet and assist you.
The FOOD PANTRY is OPEN
every 2nd and 4th Thursday
Noon - 1:00pm
1824 Station Road
If you can help us restock our pantry shelves, a FOOD PANTRY SHOPPING LIST is available in the church and office. Next time you are grocery shopping please pick up something from our shopping list. Drop off your donations in the parish office on weekdays or after Masses on the weekends.
May God bless you for what you do for them, you do to HIM!
Cemetery Columbaria Addition
The Garden of the Luminous Mysteries is available for inurnments. The niches were consecrated November 2, 2022, All Souls Day, to hold the cremated remains of Christian loved ones. Please contact the parish office for more information on funerals and burials in St. Martin Parish Cemetery.
The Luminous Mysteries: 1)The Baptism of the Lord; 2)The Wedding at Cana; 3)The Proclamation of the Kingdom; 4)The Transfiguration of the Lord; 5)The Institution of the Eucharist.
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Facility Rentals
Looking for space to rent for a family celebration, a group event, or a fundraiser. CLICK HERE or the link "Facility Rentals" in the header above. Our Rental Manager can assist you with scheduling your event.
Half Hall 64-104 Guests
Whole Hall 170-300 Guests
Single or Double Buffet Line
Masses When Traveling
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