PRAY

Let us Pray

“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” — 1 Thes. 5:16-18

Prayer is the lifeline of the Christian. Jesus makes it very clear in the gospel of John, "I am the Vine and you are the branches. Apart from me, you can do nothing." Prayer looks different for everyone but in it's most simple expression, it is the lifting of one's heart and mind to God, both to listen and to speak. For Catholics, we view the Holy Mass as a prayer, we focus on the life of Jesus through the praying of the Rosary, we use Novenas and Chaplets to help us focus our attention on specific prayer requests. We pray directly to Jesus Christ and we lean on the powerful intercession of the Communion of Saints.

Eucharistic Adoration

One of the most distinctive marks of the Catholic faith is the Sacrament of the Eucharist. The teaching that Jesus offers himself to us in Holy Communion (his very body and blood, soul and divinity) in the disguise and humble state of bread and wine. Adoration is the practice of spending time with Jesus in prayer, usually in a quiet and peaceful adoration chapel.

Eucharistic Adoration Information

Adoration Update! We are Getting Closer!

We are pleased to share that we now have adoration (as of Feb. 21st) at these times:

Monday 9am-4pm in the Church, then 4pm-9pm in the Chapel
Tuesday 7am-11pm in the Chapel
Wednesday 8am-10pm in the Chapel
Thursday 6am-11pm in the Chapel
Friday 7am-12pm in the Chapel

We still need adorers to make our goal of perpetual adoration from Monday 9 am - Friday 5pm!

If you are wanting to commit to an hour, click here and select "Weekly Commitment" to see what slots are still needing an adorer! We need two adorers committed for each hour to have the Blessed Sacrament exposed.

If you want to receive messages when people need a sub for their hour, click here and select "Weekly Commitment" that says "Become a Sub"

For those who have signed up already:

Make sure to get a prox key so you can access the chapel at any time

Questions?
Contact the office office@ourladyofthevalley.net

Adoration Resources

Please contact the Parish Office at 970-686-5084 if you need to obtain a prox card. Also, the Church is open Monday-Friday after Mass from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for prayer and reflection.

Even during Exposition times, if you want to visit the Adoration Chapel after 4:30pm (or anytime the office is closed) you MUST have a prox card to open the door. Everyone is still welcome to use the Adoration Chapel, even when Exposition is not happening. Jesus is always present in the Tabernacle.

To get a Prox Card YOU must come to the office during business hours to receive your card and the training necessary. It only takes a few minutes.

Healing Services

Jesus is alive and is ready to help you in whatever way you need! Come and experience the presence of the Holy Spirit. The night includes Mass, music, prayer, and confessions. We have seen many physical healings including: deaf ears opened, tumors healed, pain stopped, mobility to joints restored, sleep issues healed, and many more, as well as many emotional healings. The service is calm and peaceful. All ages are welcome.

Healing Service Schedule

Please join us Thursday evenings for our next healing service and Mass at 6:00pm. Come enjoy time with the Lord!

Spring 2023 Healing service schedule:

April 20, 2023
May 18, 2023

Healing Service Resources

Most of us need some type of healing: either physical, emotional, spiritual, or relational (or we know someone who does). Jesus is the Healer. Come to the healing service for yourself or to pray for someone else. We have seen many healings over the years and God continues to pour out His Goodness upon us.

Questions

Connect with Kelsey - Email

Healing Team

Would you like to learn how to pray for healing and see God heal people? The OLV Healing Prayer Team is open to new members this year! You do not have to have any previous experience at all, but you do need to be an OLV parishioner over 18 and actively practicing your Catholic faith.

Contact
Linda Parker – Email

One-on-One Prayer with Prayer Team

Are you in need of prayer? We invite you to join us for a dedicated time of intercessory prayer. Life is full of major challenges and circumstances that require prayer; but no one needs to suffer alone or go through their trials without prayerful support.

Want Prayer?

Prayer team members are happy to pray with you for any reason. Whether you want prayer for yourself or others, we have seen the Lord heal physical, spiritual, and emotional conditions through one-on-one. Find them after each weekend Mass by the Sacred Heart statue in the sanctuary. You can also visit the Prayer Room on Thursdays from 5:30-6:00 p.m. when Religious Education is in session.

Contact

Connect with Kelsey - Email

Inner Healing Ministry

Jesus said, "First clean the inside of the cup and the outside will become clean." He is instructing us that true, lasting healing begins on the inside of a person's soul and spirit. We offer ministries that educate and equip you to address patterns of spiritual bondage, brokenness, and addiction. Don't wait. Jesus is calling all believers to a deep and lasting healing that comes from the Holy Spirit.

Unbound Ministry

Do you have patterns in your life that you seem unable to break?

Are you having trouble truly forgiving those who have hurt you?

Do you feel that experiences from the past are still effecting you?

Is there a habit, sin, or spiritual bondage that keeps you from the full enjoyment and happiness which comes from God?

Do you feel like something is “missing” in your spiritual life or that you are not as connected to God or others as you would like?

Connect with the Team

Questions

Connect with our Unbound Ministry Team - Email

Bible Reading Plan

For many Catholics, the Bible can be an intimidating book. It's big and doesn't seem to be easy to understand at first glance. But God's inspired Word doesn't need to remain a mystery. God wants you to know and understand the love story told in the Scriptures and when read with faith, the Holy Spirit will open your eyes to see and hear what God is speaking to you. Below are some helpful programs to connect you to the Word of God.

New Testament in 40 Days

If you begin on Ash Wed and finish on Holy Saturday, you can take 6 “free days” or catch-up days, 1 per week (Since it is 47 days from Ash Wed to Easter)

Click here for the Reading Plan

Luke & Acts in 40 Days

If you begin on Ash Wed and finish on Holy Saturday, you can take 6 “free days” or catch-up days, 1 per week (Since it is 47 days from Ash Wed to Easter)

Click here for the reading plan