LENTEN REGULATIONS
 

1. Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of fast and abstinence. The Fridays of Lent are  days  of abstinence in the United States.

2. The obligation of abstinence (refraining from eating meat) begins at the age of 14. The law of fasting (limiting oneself to one full meal and two lighter meals) obliges all between the ages of 18-59. No one should consider this obligation lightly.

3. Those individuals who have a medical condition in which fasting may be considered harmful are not obliged to fast, but should perform some other act of penance or charity.

4. Pastors and parents are to see to it that minors, though not bound by the law of fast and abstinence, are educated in the authentic sense of penance and encouraged to do acts of penance suitable to their age.

5. Notable during this Lenten season is that the Solemnity of Saint Joseph falls on a Friday. Because of this, there is not an obligation to abstain from meat on Friday, March 19, the Solemnity of Saint Joseph, according to the norm of canon 1251.

6. All members of the Christian Faithful are encouraged to do acts of penance and charity during the Lenten season beyond what is prescribed by the law.

7. As a general rule, a request for a dispensation from the obligation of abstinence on Fridays of Lent  will not be considered unless some serious reason is present. The attendance at social events, banquets, wedding rehearsals or receptions, or funeral wakes are not considered sufficient reason to request a dispensation.

Events for the coming Week
February 21, 2021

Sun., Feb 21       
CCD - 10:30-11:45 am - NB
Soup order pick-up - NB
Virtual Bible Study 11:00 am - 12:30 pm - R
Adoration - 4-5 pm - B

Mon., Feb 22     
Reconciliation - 6 pm - R

Tues., Feb 23     
RCIA - 7 pm - R

Wed. , Feb 24    
Reconciliation - 6 pm - R

Thurs., Feb 25   
Grief Share 7-8:30 pm - NB
Madonna Hall

Fri., Feb 26         
Stations of the Cross
2:00 pm - School - B 4 pm - B 7:00 pm - F
FISH FRY - SSPP School
FISH FRY - Our Lady of the Valley- R

Sat., Feb 27        
CCD - 9-10:30 am - B
Reconciliation - 12-1 pm - B
Reconciliation - 3-3:45 pm - NB

Sun., Feb 28       
CCD - 10:30-11:45 am - NB
Virtual Bible Study 11:00 am - 12:30 pm - R
Adoration - 4-5 pm – B














Get your delicious PEPPERONI ROLLS the weekend of Saturday and Sunday, March 6-7, after all Masses at all churches. Cost: $3/ each. All proceeds are for Our Lady of the Valley Parish. Because of Easter falling on the first weekend in April, we will not be having a sale that weekend.


FRANCISCAN SISTERS, FOR LENTEN RETREAT 2021

You are invited to our annual Lenten Retreat,  held virtually on Saturday, March 27. Our theme is Into Your Hands, Father, focusing on trust and abandonment to our Heavenly Father, seen in the life of Jesus and our own lives. The retreat will offer talks, testimonies, music, meditations, and optional small groups led by a sister. More about the Lenten Retreat and registration can be found on our webpage www.franciscansisterstor.org under Events. There is no fee to register but registration is required by Wednesday, March 24.


"LIGHT IS ON FOR YOU" CONFESSION TIME!
Wednesday, March 10
HOLY FAMILY 2:00-4:00 p.m. ST. CECILIA 6:00-7:00 p.m.
SAINTS PETER AND PAUL
6:00-9:00 p.m.



It's that time again: Basketball Season! After much consideration, we have decided to move forward with the ever-popular JJV Basketball tournament. But, things will look different.  Every  precaution  will  be  taken  to keep everyone safe. Masks and social distancing rules will be enforced. The tournament will be held April 6-11 and April 17-18. We are in the process of contacting sponsors and teams to get things rolling. This is where YOU come in. Do you own or know a local business that would like to be a sponsor? We typically reach over a hundred families in Western PA. We are also looking for someone to help with medals for the teams. Also, donations of water, Gatorade, pop, wrapped candy or chips, gift cards to local businesses such as Walmart or Giant Eagle would be greatly appreciated. The JJV Basketball Tournament is one Please contact Marty Samchuck at 724-683-4077 with suggested sponsors or any questions.of the largest fundraisers for our beloved school. It has been a difficult year. Please consider helping to make this a successful fundraiser by donating, if you are able.




Purchase Gift cards at www.shopwithscrip.com - School Code #4D4163AB74675.
Thank you




OUR LADY OF THE VALLEY STUDENTS
OLSH High School Honor Roll List - 2nd Quarter
OLSH High School
HIGHEST HONORS:

Haley  Doyle
Leah Duncan
Gabrielle Evans
John Evans
Andrew Gower
Franklin Grayson
Mia Grisafi
Austin Hansen
Catherine Hutsky
Richard "R.J." Ruckert
Mark Russell
Autumn Wheeler
HIGH HONORS:

Hunter Hapach Dawson Summers

HONORS

Alexander Russell
Anna Selavko
Kaylee Slavik







IMPORTANT NOTICE!
ALL CHECKS SHOULD NOW BE MADE OUT TO
OUR LADY OF THE VALLEY.
We know this will take some getting used to so be patient with us as we will be with you. Questions, please call the parish office at 724-775-4111.

Donations can be made to Saints Peter and Paul School via our school website at beavercatholic.com by clicking on the Donate tab in the top left corner and then clicking on the box "Donate to our School". Donations are tax deductible. Thank you in advance for  your generosity.

The St. Felix and Holy Family Holy Name Societies, along with representatives of St. Cecilia and Saints Peter and Paul, have been meeting to initiate the merger of the individual Holy Name Societies into one Holy Name Society for our new parish. Parish members interested in the Our Lady of the Valley Parish Holy Name Society are welcome and encouraged to attend our meetings. We meet on the second Sunday of the month and meetings rotate through each of the worship sites. Upcoming meetings will occur as follows:
February 14 - 10:30 am - St. Cecilia Church Hall, after the 9:15 am Mass
March 14 - 10:00 am - Holy Family Church basement after 9:00 am Mass
Aprii 11 - 11:00 am - Saints Peter and Paul in Keating Hall after the 10:00 am Mass
May 9 - 9:30 am - St. Felix Lower Hall before the 11:00 am Mass
Meetings can also be attended virtually via Zoom. If you are interested in attending virtually, please email John Buerkle, jbuerklejr@gmail.com, who will provide the Zoom invitation to you.
Other Holy Name Society Links that may be useful:
National Holy Name Society website - www.nahns.com 
National Holy Name Society Facebook Page -
facebook.com/HolyNameSociety
National Holy Name Blog -
http://holynamesociety.blogspot.com

 

The Bereavement Group will begin again on Thursday, February  25  in  Holy Family Madonna Hall in New Brighton. This group will meet for
6 weeks from 7:00-8:30 p.m. For additional information, please call Amy at 724-622-2426.

Pick-up your soup orders this weekend February 20-21 after each mass only at the Our Lady of the Valley Parish location in New Brighton. We are sorry for any inconveniences this may have caused. For questions, you can contact Adrienne McFee at 724-561-7506 or Virginia Locke at 724-622-4730.


COVID VACCINES AVAILABLE FOR BEAVER COUNTY
SENIORS According to a recent article in the Beaver County Times, Heritage Valley will be giving vaccines to those 65 and older who register on the website heritagevalley.org. Registration is supposed to open this week for two separate dates at CCBC and the Heritage Valley site in Robinson.
To read the article go to www.timesonline.com/ story/news/coronavirus/2021/01/19/beaver-county-seniors-receive-covid-vaccines/4213162001