"Blessed are they who mourn for they will be comforted"  - Matthew 5:4

We at Our Lady of the Valley Parish wish to extend our heartfelt condolences to you and your family in your time of loss. Making the plans and arrangements for the celebration of your loved one’s life can be an overwhelming task. We want you to know that we are here for you and that we are here to assist you in planning the funeral Mass for your loved one.

After the date and time of the funeral mass have been confirmed with us through your Funeral Director, a volunteer from our Bereavement Ministry will contact you to set up a planning meeting. At that meeting, the committee member will aid you in selecting prayers, readings and hymns and to help you plan for family members or friend participation in the Mass.

To help you prepare for the funeral planning meeting we have placed  a selection of recommended prayers and readings  from which you can choose at Preparing to Honor Your Loved One. There is also a worksheet available for you to print. You’ll select the Catholic hymns at the planning meeting.

Please know that you and your family are loved and are in our prayers. Please feel free to contact us or your Bereavement Ministry volunteer with any questions.
 
In Christ's Love,
Fr. Stan
And all the parishioners at Our Lady of the Valley Parish