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.
Advent and Christmas Schedules
ADVENT SEASON
Sunday, Dec. 3 - First Sunday of Advent - Regular Weekend Mass Schedule
Friday, Dec. 8 - Patriotic Rosary to the Patroness of the U.S. - 6:00pm
Friday, Dec. 8 - Masses for the Immaculate Conception - 8:30am or 7:00pm (obligatory)
Saturday, Dec. 9 - Choral Recital and Sing Along by local church choirs - 6:30pm in the church
Sunday, Dec. 10 - Second Sunday of Advent - Regular Weekend Mass Schedule
Friday, Dec. 15 - Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions) 6:00-6:45pm
Friday, Dec. 15 - Advent Evening Prayer with Adoration - 6:30pm in the church
Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 16 and 17 - Holiday Open House - Refreshments after all Mass
Sunday, Dec. 17 - Third Sunday of Advent - Regular Weekend Mass Schedule
Friday, Dec. 22 - Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions) 6:00-6:45pm
Friday, Dec. 22 - Stations of the Nativity with Adoration - 6:30pm
Sunday, Dec. 24 - Fourth Sunday of Advent - Mass at 9:00am ONLY (No 8:00 or 10:30)
CHRISTMAS SEASON
Sunday, Dec. 24 - Christmas Eve Masses - 4:00pm, 6:00pm, 10:00pm
Monday, Dec. 25 - Christmas Day Mass - 9:00am ONLY
Sunday, Dec. 31 - Feast of the Holy Family - Regular Weekend Mass Schedule
Monday, Jan. 1 - Feast of Mary, the Mother of God - Mass at 9:00am ONLY (Not obligatory)
Sunday, Jan. 7 - Feast of the Epiphany of our Lord - Regular Weekend Mass Schedule
Monday, Jan. 8 - Feast of the Baptism of our Lord - 9:00 am Mass ONLY (No 5:00)
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 10:30-11:30am
Closed Saturdays/Federal Holidays
ADORATION CHAPEL HOURS
Monday - Friday 7am-9pm
Saturday & Sunday 7am-7pm
Bible Study
Angel Productions TV Series THE CHOSEN, starring Jonathan Roumie
Season 3 begins on Tuesday, December 5 at 12:30pm and repeated at 6:30pm. There are eight episodes. No fees; no registration; group discussion follows each episode. Attend one or attend all. You are most welcome.
2023-2024 PSR Season
CLICK to download the PSR Calendar (2023-2024 Season)
Find the schedule for Sunday 9am In-person Sessions, At-home Sessions, Parent Meetings, Sunday Mass at 8:00 and 10:30, Sacramental Prep., etc.
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 some 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 Christian life for us today. You too are called to be a saint. May today's Saint, pray for us!
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Please pray this month for the parishioners, clergy, and lay ministers of our neighboring parishes who celebrate their patronal feast days:
December 3rd - Feast of St. Francis Xavier (Medina)
December 7th - Feast of St. Ambrose (Brunswick)
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
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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!
Support and Social Groups
Grief Share Support
Mondays - 2:00-3:30pm - 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.
Faith Enrichment for Adults
Know what Christ has revealed and the Catholic Church has faithfully taught.
Adult Faith Enrichment Sessions
TUESDAYS at 12:30pm and 6:30pm Our current Faith Enrichment Series is Angel Production's "THE CHOSEN". The same episode will be shown at both times on Tuesdays followed by a period of reflection.
Events
- Dec 11 2023 2:00 pm - Grief Share
- Dec 12 2023 12:30 pm - The CHOSEN
- Dec 13 2023 7:00 pm - Choir Practice
Week's Scripture Readings
Weekly reading
Readings for the week of December 3, 2023
- Sunday: Is 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7 / Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19 (4) / 1 Cor 1:3-9 / Mk 13:33-37
- Monday: Is 2:1-5 / Ps 122:1-2, 3-4b, 4cd-5, 6-7, 8-9 / Mt 8:5-11
- Tuesday: Is 11:1-10 / Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17 / Lk 10:21-24
- Wednesday: Is 25:6-10a / Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 / Mt 15:29-37
- Thursday: Is 26:1-6 / Ps 118:1 and 8-9, 19-21, 25-27a / Mt 7:21, 24-27
- Friday: Gn 3:9-15, 20 / Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4 / Eph 1:3-6, 11-12 / Lk 1:26-38
- Saturday: Is 30:19-21, 23-26 / Ps 147:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 / Mt 9:35—10:1, 5a, 6-8
- Next Sunday: Is 40:1-5, 9-11 / Ps 85:9-10, 11-12, 13-14 (8) / 2 Pt 3:8-14 / Mk 1:1-8
Cemetery Decorations and Consecration
Beginning November 1st, all grave decorations will be cleared from the cemetery. You have the opportunity to replace spring and summer decorations with autumn and winter seasonal decorations until March 31st.
The Garden of the Luminous Mysteries is available for inurnments. The 72 new niches were consecrated on November 2nd, All Souls Day, and can now 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.
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.
NATIONAL EUCHARISTIC REVIVAL PRAYER
Lord Jesus Christ, you give us your flesh and blood for the life of the world, and you desire that all people come to the Supper of the Sacrifice of the Lamb. Renew in your Church the truth, beauty, and goodness contained in the Most Blessed Eucharist.
Jesus living in the Eucharist, come and live in me.
Jesus healing in the Eucharist, come and heal me.
Jesus sacrificing yourself in the Eucharist, come & suffer in me
Jesus rising in the Eucharist, come and rise to new life in me.
Jesus loving in the Eucharist, come and love in me.
Lord Jesus Christ, through the paschal mystery of your death and resurrection made present in every Holy Mass, pour out your healing love on your Church and on our world. Grant that as we lift you up during this time of Eucharistic Revival, your Holy Spirit may draw all people to join us at this Banquet of Life. You live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, God forever and ever. Amen.
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St. Martin of Tours Parish
Mass Attendance and Broadcasts
People of St. Martin and Visitors,
Attending Mass to worship is obligatory on Sundays and Holy Days. Catholics who are ill, caring for an ill family member, or seriously concerned about covid-19 may view the Mass on days of obligation via the media.
Livestream: at Diocese of Cleveland Mass from St. John Cathedral at 8:00 AM Sundays and Noon M-F.
Television: with 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.
Masses When Traveling
Traveling out of town or looking for information on neighboring parishes, check out catholicmasstime.org or Click HERE for schedules by States and Cities.