St. James of the Valley Catholic Church

02/03/2024

02/03/2024

LONG HAIR
Traditionally, long hair was always a symbol of masculinity. All of history's great warriors had long hair, from the Greeks (who wrote odes to their heroes' hair) to the Nordic, from the American Indians (famous for their long shiny hair) to the Japanese. And the longer and beautiful the hair was, the more manly the warrior was considered. Vikings flaunted their braids and samurai wore their long hair as a symbol of their honor (they cut their braid when they lose honor).
When a warrior was captured, his mane was cut to humiliate him, to take away his beauty. That custom resumed in what is today military service. There when new soldiers begin their training the first thing they do is cut their hair to undermine their self-esteem, make them submissive and make them see who's boss.
The Romans were the ones who "invented" short hair so to speak, between the 1st and 5th centuries AD.. In battles they believed this gave them defensive advantages, since their opponents couldn't grab them by the hair. This also helped them to recognize each other in the battlefield.
Short hair on men is a relatively new "invention" that has nothing to do with aesthetics.
But today we often see men being humiliated, sometimes called "gay" for wearing long hair, not knowing that short hair is actually the "anti-masculine" and is a repressive social imposition, while long hair symbolizes freedom.

08/10/2022

• Paris, France 📷

11/29/2016

Let us entertain your children while you enjoy a special night out, peaceful holiday shopping or quiet time!

Please register to guarantee your spot.

When: Friday; December 2nd and Dec 9th
Time: 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Where: St. James Gymnasium

Cost: $25/child per night - includes crafts, snacks, games, movies ($50 family max per night)

Proceeds benefit Sister Community Jardines Scholarship Fund. Donations gladly accepted online https://stj1.weshareonline.org

For more information, or to register please contact Suzie Bartz
Phone (513) 704-5535
Email [email protected]
(2 zeroes after the z in Bartz)

02/17/2016

Dial "M" for Mercy hosted by St. James of the Valley February 15, 16 & 17 featuring Annie Mitchell and Matt Swaim of Sacred Heart Radio.

02/11/2016

Explore your faith. Everyone has a story.

02/10/2016

Please join us for the St. James Annual Fish Fry on march 11, 2016 from 5:30 -800 in the cafeteria. If you are interested in helping put please see the sigh up genius link below or contact Anne Madden at [email protected].
www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C094BA4AC29A57-stjames

St. James of the Valley is hosting the annual Fish Fry on March 11, 2016. We are in need of volunteers and hope you will consider helping out!!

01/05/2016

Just a peek at the new St. James of the Valley Chapel. You are welcome to join us for Mass on Monday, Tuesday Thursday at 8:00 a.m. or Eucharistic Adoration Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. "All are welcome in this place"

12/29/2015

Masses for the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God: December 31, 4:30 p.m. at Our Lady of the Rosary; January 1st, 10:00 a.m. at St. Matthias.

11/03/2015

10/21/2015

THANK YOU all for helping me and Caitlin orchestrate our allergy-friendly event last weekend. Together we raised $250 for food-allergy education and awareness. And, most importantly, we set a table where families who often can't eat outside their homes could come together and break bread in {safe} celebration.
To describe the evening as "heartwarming" would be the understatement of the century. In fact, we nurtured -- and grew -- the community we hold so dear. It was awesome. Thank you.
I've attached some pics for you to see. Enjoy.
God is good all the time.
All the time, God is good. 😀
Kelly