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MINISTRIES

Volunteering in a ministry or organization provides a way to thank our awesome God, share our faith with others, and enhance our community.

“Love is shown more in deeds than in words.”

St. Ignatius of Loyola
Our local parishes offer many different opportunities for returning our gifts of time and talent to our Heavenly Father. We desire to be a family of families who serve God and our community.

MINISTRIES

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Altar Servers

Altar Servers help the congregation in their prayer and worship of God by assisting the priest at Mass. The care and attention altar servers show to their ministry add to the reverence and beauty of our liturgies. An Altar Server must at least be 10 years old and must be able to receive the Eucharist.
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Eucharistic Ministers

Eucharist allows us to participate more deeply in the Paschal Mystery -- the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ -- inviting us to conform our lives to Christ’s. Eucharistic Ministers give generously of themselves to serve all those who come to the table of God’s love.
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Lectors

It is through the Lector that the living Word of God becomes present in the midst of the community gathered for worship. By their reverence in proclaiming the Scriptures, they nourish us through God's living Word, who consoles and challenges us each time we dare to listen.
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Upon This Rock

Upon This Rock is our parishes' RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults). Through the exploration of the Biblical foundations of the Catholic Church, and through a period of instruction, prayer, and reflection, adults who inquire into the Catholic faith are provided a path to baptism.
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Children's Liturgy

Children at the Sunday 10:30 AM Mass at OLOV gather in their Liturgy Room to hear the Sunday readings and participate in understanding their meaning. Children who have received their First Communion are encouraged to remain and fully participate in the Mass.
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Fraternus (Men's Ministry)

Fraternus is a brotherhood of men who are committed and intentional about building genuine friendships with one another and living their faith together. They pursue authentic manliness through prayer and asceticism, and by strengthening virtues that are rooted in Christ.
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Ministry for the Poor

This ministry endeavors to live the Gospel message by serving Christ in the poor with love, respect, and joy. Members of the Ministry for the Poor embrace the Church's role in alleviating suffering from poverty, loneliness, hunger, homelessness, and hurt, regardless of faiths and backgrounds.
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Youth Ministry

Through Youth Ministry, the youth of our parish are called to love God, serve others, and be themselves. Our current program guides our young people in exploring the breadth and richness of the Catholic Faith through a series of videos and discussions, using our Creed as the guide.
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Eucharistic Adoration

Members of this ministry help to ensure that scheduled adorers are always present when Our Lord is exposed on the altar. Adorers promote prayer, love for, and adoration of Jesus, Who is truly and really present in the Most Blessed Sacrament, body, blood, soul and divinity.
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Hospitality Ministry

Christian hospitality draws people together, opens them to participation, and sets the tone for the liturgy. Our Ushers and Greeters are the faces that welcome parishioners and visitors to our parishes in the Roman Catholic Churches of Vernon as they enter the building.
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Music Ministry

Our parishes are blessed with many talented musicians and singers who share a deep love of God and each other, and find joy in expressing that love through liturgical music. The various choirs in RCCV spreads the Word of God through uplifting music experiences.
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ORGANIZATIONS

KC Council 12202 (OLOV)
KC Council 12202 (OLOV)
Council 12202 was chartered in April 15, 1988 with Bert Niehaus as Charter Grand Knight. Originally formed as Mother Teresa Council at Our Lady of the Valley Parish, it was later renamed to Saint Teresa Council on February 15, 2019, following the canonization of their patron. Members of this council volunteer with various charities that help the poor, the homeless, and the sick.
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CWL - St. James
CWL - St. James
The Catholic Women’s League of Canada was organized nationally on June 17, 1920 and granted federal incorporation on December 12, 1923. The League is officially recognized by the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) as a lay association of women.
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KC Council 4949 (St. James)
KC Council 4949 (St. James)
St. James Council 4949 received its charter on April 10, 1960, with Brother Hank Murray as its first Grand Knight. Members organize the annual necrology mass and Marian Hour. They are involved in the RCIA, prayer group, and Pro-Life Society. Members of this council also support many charities, as well as our seminarians, our high school graduates, and an orphanage in India.
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CWL - OLOV
CWL - OLOV
The Catholic Women’s League of Canada was organized nationally on June 17, 1920 and granted federal incorporation on December 12, 1923. The League is officially recognized by the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) as a lay association of women.
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