As we leave tonight and begin our Lenten journey, let each of us commit ourselves to the invitation to “Come, Walk with Me.” In these next five weeks, let us seek opportunities to encounter Christ in a deeper more committed way.
As we prepare for our upcoming Passion Play, we find ourselves reflecting with gratitude on those who have helped bring this sacred story to life in years past. Your involvement as a 7th and 8th grader a few years ago or many, many years ago as a Passion Play participant at St. Valentine left a lasting mark, and it would be a true blessing to welcome you back on Good Friday, April 3rd as part of the “crowd”.
We warmly invite you to join us again—The Passion Play is not only a performance, but an opportunity for fellowship, reflection, and shared faith, and your presence would mean a great deal to us.
If you feel called to participate or would like more information, we would love to hear from you. Please email Bonnie Danic at bdanic@stvalentineschool.com
As many of you have heard, St. Valentine Catholic School will close permanently at the end of the current school year in June 2026. While this was an extremely painful step to take, it was necessary for the continued viability of the entire parish community. This move is completely separate from the Archdiocesan Restructuring Plan. The letter explaining this decision is linked here.
Many former students and families have expressed a desire to have a place online to share photos, memories and news with others in the St. Valentine Parish family. Several individuals have created a page on Facebook for this purpose. It is called the St. Valentine School Alumni and Family page. Please feel free to follow this page or encourage others to do so.
Heavenly Father,
as I stand at the threshold of this new year,
I come before You with a heart full of hope and trust.
Thank You for the gift of another year,
for the grace You have given me,
and for Your faithful presence in my life.
I place this new year into Your hands.
Guide my steps, protect my heart,
and help me grow closer to You each day.
Bless my family, my work, my relationships,
and all the intentions I carry in my heart.
Give me strength in trials,
wisdom in decisions,
and peace in uncertainty.
Lord, may this year be one of grace, renewal, and deeper faith.
I trust in Your providence and surrender all to Your will.
Through Christ our Lord.
Amen.