Valley City, Ohio

We are a people of faith, hope, and charity deepening our relationship with Jesus Christ
through worship, service, and study. 

We welcome individuals and families to be an active part of this mission. 

Mass Times

WEEKEND MASSES
Saturday - 5:00 pm
Sunday - 8:00 am and 10:30 am

SUMMER MASSES (June - August)
Saturday - 5:00 pm
Sunday - 9:30 am

WEEKDAY MASSES
Monday - 5:00 pm (exc. holidays)
Wednesday & Fridays - 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

For Essential Business
(Masks are optional)

Monday-Thursday 9am-4:30pm
Friday 9am-2:30pm
Sunday 9am-Noon
Closed Saturdays/Federal Holidays

ADORATION CHAPEL HOURS
Monday - Friday 7am-9pm
Saturday & Sunday 7am-7pm

Summer Mass Schedule

Beginning
June 3rd and 4th
(the first weekend of June)
          through
August 26th and 27th
(the last weekend of August)
ONLY TWO WEEKEND MASSES: 
SATURDAYS at 5:00 PM and SUNDAYS at 9:30 AM.

Monday Cleaners Needed

Can you spare less than ONE HOUR on a Monday to help clean the church?   The hour is flexible.  If you can help, please indicate the task(s) you would like to do along with your name and contact information.  Many hands make light work and any of these tasks would be a good service project for Confirmation.  Thank you!

 
 

 

Chicken BBQ Fundraiser

  St. Martin Parish
2023 Chicken BBQ
July 16th
11:00am - 3:00pm

                           Take Out or Eat In
                                           (after 2:00 Take Out Only)

MENU:   1/2 BBQ Chicken, Macaroni Salad, Corn, St. Martin Cole Slaw, Bread & Butter, Pie, and Beverage 
                (Beer/Soda/Bottled Water sold separately)

ALL MEALS:  $15.00  --  Purchase a meal for yourself and as many as you need for your family.

ALSO:  50/50 Raffle, Silent Raffles, Baked Goods for Sale, All-Day Fishing and Interactive Games for all ages

CLICK to Place an Order TODAY
OR  Pick Up an Order Form by July 10 at
church 

Bible Study

TUESDAY - APRIL 18 at 12:30 pm AND 6:30 pm
We begin a study of the Book of Revelation

A Ten part series with DVD presentations entitled, Revelation: The Kingdom to Come with Jeff Cavins and Thomas Smith.  The series has a Study Set available: Click here to purchase a Study Set with online videos as well.  Purchase your own set at $29.95 and join us in the St. John Meeting Room off the parish hall.  No Reservations or Sign Up required.

The Book of Revelation

St Martin FOOD PANTRY

St. Martin's life was changed by an act of charity to a poor man.  Following Jesus' call to serve as did St. Martin, our parishioners and volunteers continue to provide food and supplies to the needy through our Food Pantry.  No appointment is necessary.  

The FOOD PANTRY is OPEN
every 2nd and 4th Thursday
Noon - 2:00pm 
1824 Station Road

       If you can help us restock our pantry shelves, you would be a blessing to  many who need food.  For your convenience click the following link for a recent FOOD PANTRY SHOPPING LIST.  

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!

The Catholic Faith. On Demand.

Know what Christ has revealed and the Catholic Church has faithfully taught.

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Offers hundreds of movies, video programs, audios and ebooks.  These opportunities are FREE and available 24/7 online or on your mobile app.  They have helped people (Catholics and non-Catholics) to know Christ and His Church better.  Register HERE:  https://stmartinvc.formed.org  Just enter our parish name and your email.  It's easy!  God bless.

Adult Faith Formation Sessions

TUESDAYS at 12:30pm and 6:30pm  See post above regarding the next series on the Book of Revelation beginning April 18th.  No need to register.  All are welcome.  

Support and Social Groups

Grief Share Support
WILL RESUME IN SEPTEMBER, 2023
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.  Group concludes with a trip to the Shrine of Our Lady of Sorrows.  NEXT GROUP begins JANUARY 9, 2023

Wholly Stability
Mondays - 4:15-5:15pm - Parish Meeting Rooms
An opportunity for low-impact stretching with chairs for increased body strength and stability.  Led by a certified instructor.  Fee is $5.00 per session.

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
4th 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.  See Frank Sapara for more information.

Events

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First Communion Day

Congratulations and Blessings on our 2023 First Communicants.  And our sincere thanks to their Catechists, Sandy and Rachel, and to their supportive parents.

Facility Rentals

Looking for space to rent for a family celebration, a group event, or a fundraiser.  Click the link "Facility Rentals" in the header above to contact our Rental Manager to assist you and schedule your event. 

Week's Scripture Readings

Weekly reading

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Synod 2021-2023

        In October 2021 Pope Francis called for a world-wide Synod.  The process of consultation will continue to May 2023.   The Diocese of Cleveland is participating.  For more information on the Synod and to submit an Individual Participation, click the link below to our Diocesan website.  

https://www.dioceseofcleveland.org/synod

St. Martin of Tours Parish

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.

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. 

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