St. Valentine Church
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The theological virtues of faith, hope and love come from 1 Corinthians 13:13.  The mysteries of the rosary are connected with each theological virtue and these symbols are found in our church.  In 2021 the Feast of the Annunciation, the first of the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary, was celebrated on March 25.  The sorrowful mysteries cover the events of Jesus during Holy Week, celebrated March 27-April  3 in 2021.  Finally the first Glorious mystery, the Resurrection, is celebrated at the Easter Vigil April 3, 2021 and Easter morning April 4, 2021.  Just like Jesus's life went from Joyful to Sorrowful to Glorious very quickly, so too do our lives and the lives of our families, friends and neighbors.  As we celebrate Holy Week and the Easter Season may we reflect on the life of Jesus, the mysteries of the Rosary on our own lives as we wait in joyful expectation of the Resurrection.

The theological virtue of Faith is associated with the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary where the savior of humanity has come into the world as a human. Jesus is God incarnate, fully God and fully Human. The theological virtue of faith is shown by the symbol of cross. The joyful mysteries, dealing with Jesus coming into the world and His early years, foreshadow the cross.

The theological virtue of Hope is associated with the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary. 
 In Hebrews 6:19, hope is called the “Anchor of the Soul”, hence this theological virtue is depicted with an anchor. Even in the midst of suffering, there is hope in the saving power of God.  Hope, as does an anchor, keeps us in place in the stormy seas of life.

The theological virtue of Love is associated with the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary because of the saving power of God whose love conquers death. The theological virtue of love is shown by the symbol of a heart, specifically one ablaze with love like the Sacred Heart of Jesus.


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  • About Us
    • Our Location
    • Weekend Mass Resources
    • Mission Statement
    • Contact Us
    • Online Giving
    • Planned 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
    • Religious Education >
      • Faith and Moral Formation
      • CCD Program
  • Events
    • Memorial Day
    • First Communion - 2025
  • Sacraments
  • 125th Anniversary
  • 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
    • 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
  • Ministries
    • Ministry Signup Form
    • Athletic Club
    • Fund-Raising Group
    • Liturgical Ministries
    • Pastoral Council
    • Social Concerns
    • Altar Rosary Sodality
    • Prayer Group
    • Young Adult Ministry
    • Martha Ministry
  • September 11th Memorial Page
  • Deanery 16
  • 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
  • In Memoriam
  • Eucharistic Ministry Schedule
  • Lent
  • Share The Good News
  • 125th Anniversary
    • Night of Celebration
  • The Holy Eucharist