Parish Organizations

Catholic Daughters of The Americas
This very active organization cordially invites all female members of the Parish to join them in their mission. Embracing the principle of faith working through love, they support a wide variety of causes to promote justice, equality, human rights and human dignity. Founded in 1903 by The Knights of Columbus, they are an independent international organization. The group at Our Lady of the Valley is constituted as Court, Queen of Peace 2359. In addition to their current charities, they support a seminarian. Each year at Christmas they join in the Giving Tree with gifts to Pio Decimo in Tucson, a Catholic charity that supports and helps people in need. Pio Decimo also helps with day care in the poorest section of Tucson. Support nationwide for Catholic Daughters programs helps other worthy charities. These include disaster relief; Apostleship of the Sea (Chaplain Training); Mother Teresa; Covenant House; SOAR (Support Our Aging Religious); scholarships for teachers of exceptional children; Fr. Peyton family rosaries and Tutwiler Clinic in Mississippi for the poor. Catholic Daughters meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday of the month in the Holy Family Center after the 8:00 am Mass. Annual dues are $20. New members are welcome.

Knights of Columbus
Founded in 1882 by Fr. Michael McGivney, the Knights of Columbus is a national Catholic men's fraternal and charitable organization, locally administered by Our Lady of the Valley Council No. 6842. All Catholic men are invited and encouraged to join this vital Church organization. The Knights promote the local parish, various charitable programs in the community, pro-life awareness activities and other significant events. Their dinners and breakfasts are notable occasions. Beyond the graces bestowed, another primary benefit of the Knights of Columbus is an exceptional life insurance program for its membership. The Knights meet at 7:00 pm on the 2nd Tuesday of the month in The Holy Family Center. Annual dues are $32

Legion of Mary

Padre Kino Fourth Degree Assembly No. 1918
The Fourth Degree Assembly is the formal and patriotic level of the Knights of Columbus. Applicants must be Third Degree members of the Knights. The Fourth Degree is the ceremonial order seen wearing fancy feathered chapeaus, capes and swords during various liturgical events, parades, posting the flag and participating in funerals. The Fourth Degree Assembly meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm in The Holy Family Center.

Salve Regina
This is an organization of wives, widows or immediate family members of the Knights of Columbus, who support the Knights in their social activities and bereavement services. Annual activities include a holiday luncheon, and an anniversary party in January celebrating the Knights anniversary as an organization. A Night Out with the Knights is a dinner party with entertainment. Annual dues are $15. The Salve Regina meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm, in conjunction with the Knights of Columbus meeting. New members who meet the requirements are welcome.

Italian Catholic Federation
Branch 425 of this national organization was established in 1999 at Our Lady of the Valley. The group seeks fellowship with other Catholics and their families, and aims to give assistance to the Parish and to needy causes. Some of the causes supported include vocations, the clergy, disaster relief and St. David's Monastery in St. David, Arizona. Membership is open to all Catholics. You need not be Italian to enjoy the full hearted fellowship and sunny disposition of the Italian spirit. Annual dues are $30. Meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:00 pm in The Holy Family Center. A hearty welcome awaits new members.

St. Vincent de Paul
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is an international Catholic organization of lay persons seeking to help those who are suffering in spirit of justice, compassion and charity through person-to-person involvement. Vincentians are called to serve the poor and suffering in teams of two, meeting them in their own environment, extending comfort, friendship, spiritual and physical support. Where resources permit, financial assistance is extended. Members strive to live Christ's Gospel by loving our neighbors and ministering among them. All who are called to spread Christ's love by helping those who are less fortunate are encouraged to become Vincentians. The only requirement is to be willing to participate and to be committed to work for the needy. The Society invites donations of clothing, household and other goods which can be provided to those in need or to be sold through the St. Vincent de Paul Resale Shop in the Parish Center. Your contributions of these goods and of cash enable the Society to continue its marvelous works of charity in our community. A special collection is taken at the Thanksgiving Mass, proceeds of which are given to the Society. All members of the Parish are welcome to join the Society. The re-sale shop is open on Wednesdays from 9:00 am to Noon and is open to the public.

St. Vincent De Paul Thrift Store
Your contributions of new and used items to sell will be appreciated. Hours of operation are Wednesdays 9:00 to Noon

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Basha's Thanks a Million
Bashas' customers link the group ID #27568 to your Thank You Card and a portion of every Thank You Card purchase is donated to Our Lady of the Valley Saint Vincent De Paul. You may give this number to the cashier the next time you shop and your card will be linked to our account.
Bashas' will donate one percent of the total sales linked to our group's ID number, up to a $2,500 donation. Active charities must earn a minimum of $2,500 in total sales to earn the 1% donation.

Women's Guild
This active group has as its goal the support of Our Lady of the Valley and to encourage spiritual growth and social contacts among the women of the Parish, all of whom are invited to become members. The Guild supports and helps to coordinate the work of the Women's “New to You” shop, the Quilters, and the Boutique gift shop. The Friends of the Homeless Ministry is supported by the Women's Guild through their generous monthly donation to provide the sandwiches to the poor. The Guild also awards up to four $1,000 scholarships each year to assist worthy young ladies of the Parish for their college education. The Guild has financed needed improvements in The Holy Family Center including commercial kitchen equipment, chairs decorations and paneling. They have also donated washers and dryers for families participating in the Habitat for Humanity program. The Women's Guild meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, beginning with a luncheon at noon which includes entertainment. The luncheon fee is $7.75. A business meeting follows the lunch. Attendance at the luncheon is optional and all are welcome to attend the meeting without cost. Annual dues are $3.00. New members are always needed and welcome. Check the bulletin for special crafting and quilting sessions.