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Our Lady of the Valley Parish
27 Erie Ave. • Hornell, NY 14843
Phone: 607-324-5811 • Fax: 607-324-0116
Office Hours: M-T 8:30 am - 4:30 pm • Closed Friday
www.ourladycv.org • [email protected]
PASTORAL
STAFF
Father Peter Anglaaere, Pastor
Deacon Robert McCormick
Deacon Mark Clark
Audrey
Tilden
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Patty Peisher
Suzanne Piatt
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
Deborah Brinkhus
SACRAMENTAL Marianne Logan
PREPARATION
YOUTH MINISTRY
BUSINESS MANAGER
PARISH OFFICES
SOCIAL MINISTRY
David Prete
Donna Haraty
(607) 324-5811
(607) 324-5580
REGULAR MASS SCHEDULE
WEEKDAY MASSES
Mon., Wed.,
Thur. & Fri.
NO Mass Tue.
12:10 pm
St. Ann
WEEKEND MASSES
Saturday
Sunday
4:30 pm
St. Ann
7:00 am & 10:30 am St. Ann
Sunday
8:30 am
St. Mary
TELEVISED MASS FOR SHUT-INS
Sunday 1:00 pm (channel 99 - Hornell)
Sponsored by Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home and Peish TV
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
• By Appointment
•St. Ann’s Church
Saturday, 3:30 - 4:15 pm
BAPTISM
Contact Parish Office
WEDDINGS
Contact Parish Office 6 months in advance
Stewardship:
The Christian community, described in Acts, understood and practiced total stewardship. St. Paul reports that the believers did not
claim anything as their own, but held everything in common, and distributed to each whatever was needed.
...Sharon Heuckel’s, Stewardship by the Book
April 12, 2015
Second Sunday of Easter
Our Lady of the Valley Masses and Intentions
SATURDAY ~ April 11
4:30pm. - St. Ann - Marian Moretti by Susan
Month’s Mind - James F. Falzarano by Larry and Debbie Carroll
SUNDAY ~ April 12 ~ Second Sunday of Easter ~ Divine Mercy Sunday
7:00am. - St. Ann - Ignatius Trentanelli by Rizzuto and Trentanelli Family
Rose Moore by Marie Prior
8:30am. - St. Mary - Theresa Moore by Dick and JoAnn Cooney
10:30am. - St. Ann - Marian Moretti by Frank Moretti
Teresa Devlin by Mildred McAneney
3:00pm. - St. Ann - Divine Mercy Chaplet
MONDAY ~ April 13 ~ St. Martin I
12:10pm. - St. Ann - Anniversary - George Price by Mary Jane
Teresa Palmesano Andreano by George and Bonnie Sexsmith
TUESDAY ~ April 14
NO MASSES
WEDNESDAY ~ April 15
12:10pm. - St. Ann - Rosemary Joyce (McCollumn) Hortz by Lorraine and John Lee
In Honor of 100th. Birthday of Mary Fucci by Walter and Susan
THURSDAY ~ April 16
12:10pm. - St. Ann - William D. Reville
Mrs. Jean Mulhollen by Mike Cipolla and Family
FRIDAY ~ April 17
12:10pm. - St. Ann - Jane and Frank Rizzuto by Rizzuto and Trentanelli Family
John Hillman by Roseanne O’Connor
SATURDAY ~ April 18
4:30pm. - St. Ann - Month’s Mind - George Hoeffner by the Family
Dr. James and Carolyn Kelly by Dr. Argentieri
SUNDAY ~ April 19 ~ Third Sunday of Easter
7:00am. - St. Ann - Robert J. Dietrick by Jennifer Dewey
Mr. and Mrs. Cy Welch
8:30am. - St. Mary - Anna and Merrill McCormick by the Estate
10:30am. - St. Ann - Dora, Henry, Hank and Teets by Peggy and Family
John Dessena by Pat and Rex Wiggers
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THEOLOGY OF THE FEAST OF THE DIVINE MERCY (Part 1)
The establishment of the Feast of The Divine Mercy on the octave day of Easter fulfilled the purpose of the restoration of the liturgical year, allowing “the faithful through their faith, hope and love to share more deeply in the whole
mystery of Christ as it unfolds throughout the year” (Moto Proprio of Pope Paul VI, 1969, on the Liturgical Year and
Roman Calendar, quoting Vatican II on the Liturgy, 102). It ensures even greater prominence to the paschal mystery
of Christ, so that the faithful more effectively “lays hold of the mysteries of Christ and are filled with His saving grace”
(Ibid).
How does it achieve these purposes? In a number of ways: The Feast of Mercy has its roots deeply planted in the
Old and New Testament and in the early Church Tradition. It is a feast with three distinct dimensions, each emphasizing an aspect of the paschal mystery that needs to be brought out more clearly and appropriated by the faithful: merciful love, atonement, and covenant.
The Feast of Mercy is a Celebration and a Summation of God’s Merciful Love
The Feast of Mercy focuses on God’s mercy as an event! It focuses on God’s continuing action of mercy throughout salvation history as we see it recorded in the letter to the Romans, chapters 9, 10,11, culminating in His loving plan
to have mercy on all! (See Rom 11:32.) This Feast is a summation of the event to His mercy active in our lives now. It is
because of His mercy that we have forgiveness of sin and new life as children of God. This needs to be celebrated!
The Feast of Mercy is a Day of Atonement
The Feast of Mercy is the fulfillment of the Old Testament Day of Atonement (see Lv 16, Lv 23:26-32 and Sir 50).
It is a day of forgiveness of sins for those who approach the Eucharist and the Sacrament of Reconciliation. It is an annual celebration like the Day of Atonement - all sins and punishment are washed away in His infinite mercy. The focus
of this paschal event is on God’s mercy for us sinners and His free gift to those who turn to Him with trust.
Interestingly enough, the texts of the liturgy for that Sunday (Second Sunday of Easter) already focus on the forgiveness of sins and mercy. The gospel is of Jesus appearing in the upper room and bestowing the authority to forgive
sins (see Jn 20:19-5 1), and the other readings are about the blood and water and the proclamation of mercy (there was
no need to change the texts)!
The Feast of Mercy is the Covenant of Mercy
The octave day has its roots in the Old Testament and New Testament as the Day of Covenant. On the eighth day
after His birth, a male child was circumcised as a sign of the covenant and given His name (Gen 17:12-14; see also Lk
2:21 for the circumcision of Jesus).In the early church the newly baptized, newly born in Christ, wore white robes until
the Sunday in White (Dominica in Albis) the octave day of Easter, symbolizing their innocence. The Feast of Mercy
once again celebrates the white innocence we receive by the Covenant of Mercy.
St. Augustine calls these days “days of mercy and pardon” (# 156, Dominica in Albis) and the Sunday “the
compendium of the days of mercy.” And then, referring to the setting aside of the white robes, he warns, “Let not our
interior purity be lessened as we set aside its exterior symbols.” (#156, Dominica in Albis)
Like the covenant of Sinai we, too, prepare for the Feast by purification from our sins and by the sprinkling of
blood and proclaiming of the law (Ex 19:14-15; Ex 24:6-8) - but this time we are cleansed by the precious blood of the
Lord and the Proclamation of His mercy. On the octave day of Easter we, too, ratify the Covenant of Mercy, reaffirming
not only our Baptism, already renewed at the Easter vigil, but also the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Confirmation and
Eucharist.
The Feast of Mercy is the octave day of the Resurrection, which strikes the resonant chord of Easter, developing the meaning and richness of the paschal mystery and applying it in a new and deeper way. It resonates with all of
nature, sounding anew the grace of the resurrection, alleluia!
(To be continued next week).
By: Robert R. Allard (Director Apostles of Divine Mercy)
Parish Activities and Coming Events
Sunday:
Divine Mercy Chaplet - 3:00pm. in St. Ann Church
Religious Education - Classes resume today, April 12th., @9:15am.
The Quest Youth Group - Sunday, April 12th., 6:30-8:30pm. in the meeting room
Monday:
Rosary and Miraculous Medal Novena - 7:00pm. in McAuley Manor Chapel
McAuley Manor Mass - April 13th., 10:00am.
Friday:
Hornell Gardens Mass - April 24th., 1:00pm.
Our Lady of the Valley
Last Sunday’s Collection
April 5, 2015
Actual - $11,460
Year to Date Actual - $327,296
Year to Date Budget - $320,000
Holy Land Collection - $901
Easter Collection - $5,054
Bless you for your generosity
Scripture Readings
April 12, 2015 - Second Sunday of Easter
First Reading: Acts of the Apostles 4:32-35
Second Reading: 1st. Letter of St. John 5:1-6
Gospel: John 20:19-31
Catholic Ministries Appeal
Parish Goal - $52,371
Pledged $32,940
Donors - 277
Percentage of Goal - 62.9%
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It is important that all checks written out to the parish
be made out to “Our Lady of the Valley”.
Please Note: Bulletin articles are to be at our Parish Offices, 27 Erie Ave., Hornell by Monday, at noon.
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Our Lady of the Valley 40 Week Club
Sunday, April 5th. - Week #22
Drawn by: Kiara Wisniewski
$10 - Robert McLaughlin
$15 - Donna Dean-Helmer
$25 - Charles Flansburg
Congratulations to All!
Choir members are needed for the 10:30am. Mass
on Sundays at St. Ann Church. Our major function is to back
up the congregation and encourage singing. Just come up to
the choir loft by 10:15am. on Sundays.
CMA Donor - Mrs. Margaret Huerter
The Daughters of Erin chapter of the LAOH will
meet Monday, April 20th. at 7:00pm. at the Elks Club (use
back parking lot door).
New members are always welcome! The personal care items
collection continues.
Recent Deaths
Our Condolences are extended to the families of
Rachael Donavan
John Solinas
Matthew McCumiskey
Christine Curran McDaniel
Betty McCormick
who recently passed away. May the Lord bless them
and keep them. May the Lord let His face shine upon
them, and be gracious to them. Lord, look upon them kindly
and give them peace.
Altar Server Schedule
St. Ann
Saturday, April 18th. - 4:30pm. ~ Anna and Claire Weyand
Sunday, April 19th. - 7:00am. ~ Brendan Deebs
Sunday, April 19th. - 10:30am. ~ Hannah and Allison Watt
Wedding Jubilee Mass
The Most Reverend Salvatore Matano will preside at a Wedding Jubilee Mass to honor couples who have been married
25 years or more at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Rochester on
Sunday, May 17th., at 2:00pm. A reception will follow the
Mass to honor the attendees. You do not need to register in
order to attend. If you would like your name & anniversary
(25, 50 & above) to be included in the Catholic Courier Marriage Anniversaries June Edition please send an email, or a
letter with the following information: Names, Church/Town
where you were married, wedding date/year. Any anniversary over 25 years will be listed in the online Courier.
Email: [email protected]
Mail: Wedding Anniversaries
Catholic Courier
P.O. Box 24379
Rochester, NY 14624-0379
The Quest Youth Ministry has scheduled a group
trip to the Corning Museum of Glass on Sunday, April 26th.
We will leave Hornell around 12:30pm., guided tour at the
museum begins at 1:30pm. and ends 3:30pm.
Admission for all kids is FREE. We will eat dinner in Corning as a group afterwards. Arrive back in Hornell around
5:30pm. Please bring money for dinner. Drivers and chaperones will be needed. Please RSVP to Dave Prete by Wednesday, April 15th. if your child will be attending and/or if you
are able to drive or chaperone (must be CASE trained).
Card Party
April 23rd. at 7:00pm. at Sons of Italy
Doors open at 6:00pm.
Sponsored by Italian American Woman’s Club
The Quest Youth Ministry will be selling chicken and
pulled pork dinners from Triple J’s. Tickets are $10 each and
are available from any Quest Youth Ministry participant or
Dave Prete. Tickets also available at the OLV Office.
The dinners will be available for pickup at St. Ann’s Parking
Lot on Wednesday, June 17th., from 4-6pm. Proceeds will go
towards retreats and other Youth Ministry programming.
Thank you for your support.
Turning Point 7th. Annual STEPS Walk
Turning Point Hornell, a program of Catholic Charities, will
be holding its 7th. Annual STEPS Walk (Steps to End Poverty in Steuben) on Saturday, May 2nd. Registration begins
at 9:00am. and the walk begins at 10:00am.
Our goal for this year is $20,000. For more information, you
can go to CatholicCharitiesSteuben.org. If you’d like someone to come and talk to your group or organization, or if you
will volunteer to be a Team Captain, Walker or Sponsor,
please call or email Kacey Blaney to volunteer or to sponsor
a walker. 607-792-3777 or [email protected].
MEN! You’re invited to the 1st. Annual
Rochester Catholic Men’s Conference
“Put Out Into the Deep”
Saturday, May 16, 2015 * 8:00am.-5:00pm.
St. John Fisher College
Recharge your spiritual life & be touched by the Holy Spirit!
For more information and to register, go to:
www.ExultRochester.org
Prayer Corner
If you have a loved one or friend, of any faith, for whom
you would like the prayer support of the community call the
office at 324-5811. Please keep the following parishioners
and friends in your thoughts and prayers throughout your
week. Please remember to call the office to have your
friends and loved ones removed from the list when the need
is past.
Our Sick
Lynne Cardamone, Emmie DiNardo, Mary Frances Brown,
Andrea Burdick, Robert LaShure, Jean Hach, Ann Parlavecchio, Eileen Crosby, Betsy Buckley, Charlee Giglio, Angeline Shinebarger, Donald Griswold, John Stankus, Dorothy
Meehan, Mel Carney, George “Pete” Gath, Bill Willis, Bob
Brown, Marsha Brown, Stephanie Slocum, Brady Sanford,
Michael & Richard Trent, Norma Young, Susie Conklin,
Christine McDaniel, Anne Konopa, Maureen Cooney, Ruth
A. Kendall, Karen Young, Margaret DeSanto, Margaret
Cannon, Grace Eagan, Ray LaBarron, Mary Aini, Caleigh
Fodge, Regina Losecco Gurrola, Emil Seliga, Mary Kopp,
Ed Lors, Heather Liddle, Christine Leath, Dominic P.
Conlan, Cherie Hobson, Robert Mills, Joan Duffy, Sandy
Lander, Doris Ordway, Vicki Mastin, Stacy Pullen, Amy
Wiley, Ed Martin, Robert George, Mylie Pfitzenmaier,
Christine Rawady, Kevin Quinn, Cyndi Hornbeck, Eric
Johnson, Joyce Cleveland, Leo Wolfe, Mary Green, William McNelis, Bill Peck, Robert E. Conlan, Gary Hooper,
Trystan Weaver, Kevin Lawrence.
Our Men & Women Serving in the Military
Rachel Mullen, Seth Baker, Angela Neu, Michael Roberts, Patrick Duffey, Brandon Smith, John Washington,
Joe Hosing, Kyle Stewart, Carrie Prouty, Brandon Kimball,
Amanda Prouty, Sean Stillman, Nick Edwards, Zack Edwards, Jay Daniels, Matthew Randazzo, Ryan Phillips, Steven Miles, Cory Rose, Gregory Davis, Jacob O’Heron,
Joshua Howe, Devin Head, Joe Ordway, Michael Deebs,
Joe Hornbeck, Donald VanWinkle Jr., Daniel D’Apice,
Gregory Addison, Amie Moore, Robert Shepherd, Jr., A.J.
Murphy, Ryan O’Rourke, David Zapata, James McCormick, Brittney Caruso, Cameron Gallipau, Alan Rawleigh,
Nathan Donahue, Malach Weaver, Shannon Weaver, Terry
Leonard, Ricky Mahoney, Kerrigan Lisi, David Hunt, Jessica Fahl Snider, Brandon Snyder, Matt Zapata, John Kelley.
Why do Catholics Need Faith
“Faith is the realization of what is hoped for and evidence of
things not seen” (Hebrews 11:1). Christians know that Jesus
is our Savior and our lives are in his hands. We also know
that by virtue of his suffering, death, and Resurrection, we
have hope of sharing in his glory in Heaven. He said so.
It is through faith that all the other virtues flow. Through
faith we believe, “for with God nothing will be impossible” (Luke 1:37).
Chapel of Perpetual Adoration
Come to me, all you who are weary and
burdened, and I will give you rest.
...Matthew 11:28
Open Hours
Mondays at 2:00pm. & 11:00pm.
Tuesdays at 3:00pm. (for a while)
Thursdays at 3:00am.
Substitutes are welcomed. Please call:
Isabel Nobilski 324-1424 or Donna Kull 324-2884
Hornell Knights of Columbus 40 Cans for Lent
Wednesday, Feb. 18th. - Monday, April 13th.
This year’s goal is set at 1,500. All of the canned items will
be donated to Sister Susan and the SCRM. Drop the items
off at the Knights of Columbus, (the “back bar”).
The Year of Consecrated Life
Most of us are called to the vocation of marriage and family,
but some are called to live with Christ in a different relationship. For some of these chosen, this involves leaving aspects
of the world to put themselves at the service of others in the
Consecrated Life.
Caretakers of Christ’s Church. The role of someone, consecrated to God by vows of chastity, poverty and obedience,
is often as a caretaker of the soul. Whether it is teaching in
schools, providing aid to the sick and dying, caring for those
in need, or living a life dedicated to manual labor and prayer,
they bring Christ’s charity to the world.
Someone to pray for us. For the consecrated religious, praying can be a full time job. To better understand the needs of
God’s children and to learn the Father’s will, they often separate themselves in some manner from worldly cares. This
way, they can freely represent us on the front lines of the battle for salvation.
Real role models. “Be perfect as your heavenly Father is
perfect” (Matthew 5:48). Those living the consecrated life try
to live their baptismal promises more intensely and serve
with open hearts and willing spirits. When looking for role
models, we can look to these men and women striving to live
a holy life for God.
Sunday Gospel Reflections
April 12, 2015 - Second Sunday of Easter
John 20:19-31
Gospel Summary - Because they still did not understand all
that Jesus had told them, the disciples were huddled together,
frightened, in a room. The doors locked, notwithstanding,
Jesus entered the room and greeted the disciples with a sign
of peace. Some have interpreted this sign of peace as more
than the “all be well with you,” variety but more of the
“shalom” type which entails a perfect harmony with God. In
any case, the disciples received the Holy Spirit and came to
understand the peace Jesus intended. The authority and
power to forgive sins was also given to the Church at that
time. It happened that Thomas was not with the disciples
when Jesus appeared, but the following week, Jesus returned
and Thomas was present. He would only believe what he had
heard about Jesus’ appearance if he could touch the wounds
in Jesus’ body. Jesus invited Thomas to do so, but also told
him that the people who believed without seeing or touching
were truly blessed.
Reflection for Families - Our children often come to us
frightened about one thing or another. It is our job to calm
their fears and generally we do a pretty good job. But sometimes, our doubts or concerns are the same as theirs. When
this happens, we’re not always sure how to answer them. And
after reading today’s gospel, we may think that our faith is not
strong enough. But doubt does not necessarily mean a lack of
faith. Sometimes the best thing we can do is tell our children
that we wonder about the same things they do and then together think about how our faith helps us answer the concern.
Usually, these conversations revolve around a serious illness
or death in the family and what happens when we die. It’s not
“lack of faith” that causes us to not know. It is a lack of
knowledge because, it’s true, none of us knows exactly.
Bringing the Gospel into Your Family - Since this gospel
passage reminds us that the Church received the power to
forgive our sins, this might be a good time to talk about reconciliation as a family and how receiving forgiveness - from
one another or through the Sacrament of Reconciliation,
helps us heal and grow. If your family did not celebrate the
sacrament during Lent, this might be a good time to go to
Reconciliation as a family.
Discussion Starters
 I’m a lot like Thomas because…
 I was afraid, but felt the peace of Jesus when…
 The best part about forgiving - or being forgiven - is...