St. Valentine Church
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St. Anthony began as a missionary to Muslims but poor health resigned him to monastery work where he realized his great gift of preaching and biblical knowledge. Through his eloquent words many notorious sinners, heretics and careless people were brought to conversion. He was given the title, “Doctor of the Church” in 1946 by Pope Pius XII because of his orthodox preaching and teaching. He died of frail health when he was only thirty-six. Although pictured with lily (a symbol of purity) and Child Jesus, Anthony was known as the “Hammer of Heretics” for his fearless and strong opposition to oppression, clerical abuses and the laity’s half-hearted dedication to their faith.

A Prayer to Saint Antony
O Holy St. Anthony gentlest of Saints, your love for God and charity for His creatures, made you worthy, when on earth, to possess miraculous powers. Encouraged by this thought, I implore you to obtain for me (request).O gentle and loving St. Anthony, whose heart was ever full of human sympathy, whisper my petition into the ears of the sweet Infant Jesus, who loved to be folded in your arms. The gratitude of my heart will ever be yours. Amen.

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  • About Us
    • Our Location
    • Calendar
    • Mission Statement
    • Contact Us
    • Online Giving
    • Online Prayer Request
    • Parish History
    • The Pipe Organ at Saint Valentine
    • Forms >
      • Parishioner Registration/Update Form
      • Ministry Signup Form
      • RCIA Form
    • Social Media
  • Faith Formation
  • Sacraments
    • Baptism
    • Confirmation
  • News & Notes
  • Photo Album
    • Saints In Our Artwork >
      • Saint Valentine
      • January Saints
      • February Saints
      • March Saints >
        • Saint Casimir
        • Saint Patrick
        • Saint Joseph
      • April Saints >
        • Saint Stanislaus, Bishop and Martyr
        • Saint Bernadette Soubirious
        • Saint Adalbert of Prague (Saint Wojciech)
        • Saint Mark
        • Saint Catherine of Siena
      • May Saints >
        • Saint James, Son of Alphaeus
        • Saint Phillip
        • Saint Andrew Bobola
      • June Saints >
        • Saint Jadwica
        • Saint Anthony of Padua
        • Saint Methodius
        • Saint Aloysius Gonzaga
        • Saint Peter and Saint Paul
      • July Saints >
        • Saint Thomas the Apostle
        • Saint Maria Goretti
        • Saint Kateri Tekakwitha
        • Our Lady of Mount Caramel
        • Saint Kunegunda
        • Saint James the Apostle
        • Saint Anne, Mother of Mary
      • August Saints >
        • Saint John Vianney
        • Saint Dominic
        • Saint Jacenty
        • Saint Helena
        • Saint Pius X
        • Bartholomew the Apostle
        • Saint John the Baptist
      • September Saints
      • October Saints
      • November Saints
      • December Saints
    • Easter Candle
    • Triduum 2021
    • Blessing of Easter Food
    • Around the Church >
      • Front of the Church
      • Mosaics
      • Rose Window
      • Theological Virtues
      • Ambry and Holy Oils
    • Our Lady of Lourdes - February 11
    • Life of Mary in Our Stained Glass Windows
    • July 4, 2021 Cookout
  • Ministries
    • Ministry Signup Form
    • Athletic Club
    • Liturgical Ministries
    • Pastoral Council
    • Social Concerns
    • Altar Rosary Sodality
    • Religious Education
    • Prayer Group
    • Young Adult Ministry
    • Martha Ministry
  • Events
  • Family Festival
  • September 11th Memorial Page
  • Deanery 16
  • Synod 2023
  • Church Repairs
  • Youth and Faith Formation Calendar
  • Pancake Breakfast 2021
  • First Communion - September 12, 2021
  • Cookout August 29, 2021
  • Baptisms - September 12, 2021
  • Saint Clare of Assisi
  • Our Lady of Częstochowa
  • Saint Maximilian Kolbe
  • Saint John Paul II
  • Our Lady of Perpetual Help