October 26, 2014
Served By:
Very Rev. Juancho G. DeLeon, V.F.
Administrator
Rev. John J. Donohue
In Residence
Mr. Joseph J. Malanga
Mr. Louis Rusignuolo
Deacons
Mrs. Donna Malyszko
Assistant Director of Music
Mrs. Josephine Sarno
Director of Religious Education
973-743-6122
e-mail: sarnojosephine @ ymail.com
MASSES
Weekend: Saturday at 5:30 P.M.,
Sunday at 8:00, 10:00 A.M. and 12:00 Noon.
Weekdays: Monday thru Saturday,
8 A.M. in Rectory Chapel.
Also 7 P.M. during Lent
Holy Days & Holidays:
as announced in bulletin.
LITURGY OF THE HOURS
Morning Prayer: 8:30 A.M.
on Saturday
Church of
ST. VALENTINE
125 NORTH SPRING STREET
BLOOMFIELD, NEW JERSEY 07003
RECONCILIATION (Confession)
Saturday at 1 PM.
Also by appointment.
PARISH OFFICE
973-743-0220
FAX 973-743-2041
www.stvalentinechurch.com
ARCHDIOCESE OF NEWARK
www.rcan.org
Mission Statement
We, the Parish Family of Saint Valentine, are a Roman Catholic Community within the local church of the Archdiocese of Newark. The
celebration of the Mass and the Sacraments is central to our identity as a parochial community which worships God in fellowship with family,
neighbors and friends. Sharing the Eucharist empowers us to be a sign of the Kingdom of God present among us, yet ever becoming more a
reality, as we follow Christ, proclaiming his Gospel and witnessing to his teaching. Through liturgical worship and the ministries of the Church,
we are enabled to love each other in our service of God. THEREFORE, we the Parish Community of Saint Valentine, are dedicated to serving
others within and outside ourselves, as we strive to deepen our own commitment to the Lord and to announce the Good News of salvation in
Christ.
ADULT CATECHUMENATE (RCIA) Marriage: Arrangements should be made
A faith-sharing group which supports and with a clergy one year in advance.
leads toward adult initiation. Call the
parish office for information.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM
Please contact the Religious Education Office
to enroll students and for further details.
SACRAMENT PREPARATION
Participation in sacrament preparation
programs is open only to registered CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD
parishioners. Regular worship at Sunday celebrated at the 10 AM Sunday Mass.
Mass is required.
After the opening prayer, the children
Baptism: Baptism is celebrated at Mass leave the assembly for their own
on designated Sundays, as noted in celebration and reflection on the Sunday
bulletin.. Parents should call the parish scripture. We invite and encourage all
office (973-743-0220) at least two months children to participate. Check bulletin
prior to scheduled dates in order to make calendar for schedule.
arrangements for required preparation.
1st Reconciliation, Eucharist & SOCIAL CONCERNS
Confirmation: Participation is based on The Social Concerns Ministry of St.
readiness and regular attendance in our Valentine’s Parish is compelled by
Religious Education Program. Parents Christ’s love and the Gospel message to
should contact the Religious Education compassionately respond to the identified
Office (973-743-6122) for further needs of our parish community. For info
call Deacon Joe 973-743-0220.
information.
MINISTRY TO THE SICK
Anointing: Bi-annual communal
celebration at Sunday Mass. At home, or
in emergencies, upon request.
Communion: For the elderly and homebound upon request.
MARIAN DEVOTIONS
Novena: In honor of Our Lady of the
Miraculous Medal at Mass on Saturday at
8:00 AM; Our Mother of Perpetual Help,
Wednesday at 7:30 PM in the chapel.
Rosary: Before the 8 AM daily Mass in
the chapel and First Wednesday of the
month (Sept.-June) at 7 PM in the church.
PARISH REGISTRATION
Please formalize your membership in our
parish community by registering at the
parish office. We invite all who worship
regularly to do so. Parishioners are
encouraged to use the Sunday collection
envelopes.
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MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
SATURDAY October 25
5:30 pm
Kristen Ann Pecoraro
(Grandmother)
SUNDAY
October 26 (30th Sunday Ordinary
Time)
8:00 am
Aurora Ramos (Family)
10:00 am
People of the Parish
12 nn
Gaetano Russo (Family)
MONDAY October 27
8:00 am
Savino Urciuoli (Nick & Jennie)
TUESDAY October 28
8:00 am
Bernice & Americo Sereno (Son)
WEDNESDAY October 29
8:00 am
Henry Nanke (Christine Przewoznik)
THURSDAY October 30
8:00 am
Eugene Dellare (Claire Graziano)
FRIDAY
October 31
8:00 am
Conchita & Jose Nebiar (Nebiar
Family)
SATURDAY November 1
8:00 am
Altar & Rosary Sodality
5:30 PM
Zygmunt Gabara (Family)
SUNDAY November 2 (Commemoration Of All
The FaithFul Departed) (All Souls’
Day)
8:00 am
All Souls
10:00 am All Souls
12nn
All Souls
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Sunday, October 26
Maintenance Fund
10:00 am Children’s Liturgy
11:00 am Catechetical Program 1-8
Monday, October 27
7:30 pm Spiritual Development
Tuesday, October 28
7:00 pm Rel. Ed. Confirmation
Rehearsal
Wednesday, October 29
7:30 pm Choir
Thursday, October 30
7:30 pm Bingo
8:00 pm Monthly 50/50 Drawing
Saturday, November 1
2:00 pm Women’s AA
5:30 pm Confirmation
Sunday, November 2
11:00 am Catechetical Program 1-8
WEEK OF OCTOBER 26, 2014
ALTAR BREAD & WINE
IN MEMORY OF:
EUGENE DELLARE
BY: CLAIRE GRAZIANO
SANCTUARY CANDLE WILL BURN
IN MEMORY OF: AL KING
BY: CATHY KING & FAMILY
October 19, 2014 Collection: $4799.78
Propagation of the Faith Collection: $1195.00
WEEKLY SUNDAY COLLECTION
AMOUNT NEEDED: $6300.00
SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR NEXT
SUNDAY: November 2, 2014: Wis 3:1-9; Ps
23:1-6; Rom 5:5-11.
What I receive from God is God’s gift to me.
What I return to God is my tithe.
May God reward your stewardship.
ALTAR & ROSARY SODALITY
The Altar & Rosary Sodality will
feature a guest speaker on
Wednesday, November 5, after the
Business meeting. All are invited
and asked to attend.
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A MESSAGE FROM
THE ADMINISTRATOR’S DESK
Dear Parishioners:
The entire month of November is dedicated to
the memory of those who have died. Our
Book of Remembrance is located in front of
the Shrine of the Blessed Virgin Mary. We
invite you to list all the names you wish to
remember in this very special month. Our
Book of Remembrance will remain in the
church until November 30, 2014.
We also invite you to enter the names of your
deceased loved ones on your ALL SOULS
ENVELOPE and place them in Sunday’s
Collection before November 2, 2014.
God bless,
Fr. Juancho
NEW CHRISTMAS CARD DRIVE
The Social Concerns
Committee will again be
collecting boxed religious
Christmas Cards for the
Prison Ministry of the
Archdiocese of Newark.
Spanish cards are also
needed. Each prisoner is
given one card to send to their family who
suffer along with them. Please help brighten
these families; Christmas. Deposit cards in
the marked container in the vestibule of the
church by November 30th. Thank you for
your continued support.
Whatever fear still assails us is either a
temptation of Satan or a remnant of the old
man, for in Christ there can be nothing but
supreme assurance and joy.
Martin Luther
CHURCH ENVELOPES
If you are using checks for your
donation, please do not combine
amounts on your check. All
collections are kept separately.
Sunday, 2nd Collection, Monthly
50/50 . This is for Accounting purposes. Thank
you for your help and support.
FOOD PANTRY
SOCIAL CONCERNS
COMMITTEE
Our Food Pantry is very low
on items. The Food Pantry is
in need of: canned soup, canned fruit, rice, Mac
and cheese, flour, sugar, peanut butter, jelly,
coffee, tea and canned meat. Items can be left in
the vestibule of the Church or at the Parish Office.
CELEBRATE
PRIESTHOOD SUNDAY
OCTOBER 26, 2014
Priesthood Sunday, October 26, 2014, is a
special day set aside to honor priesthood in the
United States. It is a day to reflect upon and
affirm the role of priesthood in the life of the
Church as a central one. An opportunity for
priests and their parishioners to build a
stronger working relationship. Together, they
can dialogue to take an honest look at the
challenges of the future and how they can
collaborate to meet those challenges as a
united force.
SHOPPING SPREE RAFFLES
Shopping Spree Raffles have been mailed. We
hope that you will consider purchasing these
tickets. The funds raised from the sales of
these raffle tickets will be used for the many
areas of our parish that need repairs and
maintenance. Checks should be made payable
to St. Valentine Church, the check should not
be combined with any other collection. You
are invited to attend the drawing on
November 22, 2014 at 7PM in the Church
Hall. Light refreshments will be served. For
more info call Joan Conroy 973-748-6460, or
Cathy King 973-429-7567 after 5PM.
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GET WELL SOON
Joseph Sewatsky, Andrea Papa, Grace
Amendola, Gay Guglielmo, Ernesto Gonzalez,
Vicki Reilly, Rozlyn Esposito, Alejandro Viray,
Carmella Storm, Bernice Hollenbaugh, David
Briant, Kaitlan Ford, Angela Loungo, Mike
Albano, Daniel Breslin, Bob Miller, Nancy
Mills, Mary Zelant, Ann Recker and Rev.
Robert Jacunski. If you want a name on our
Sick List, or you wish to remove someone’s
name, or if the person is deceased, please call
the Rectory. 973-743-0220.
MASSES AVAILABLE FOR 2015
The new Mass Book for 2015 is now
open. Donation is $10.00 for Weekend
and Weekday Masses. Sanctuary
Candles and Altar Bread and Wine are
also available, donation is $20.00 each.
Masses are scheduled during office
hours, 9am to 12noon, 1pm to 4pm
only. Please call the Parish Office at
973-743-0220 for more information.
PARISH REGISTRATION
AND CHANGE OF ADDRESS
If you are new in the parish or have moved to a
new address in the parish, or if you are
planning to move, please let the Parish Office
know. Please call 973-743-0220.
ALL SOULS ENVELOPES
If you did not receive envelopes in
the mail, special ALL SOULS
ENVELOPES are available at the
back of the church. Just fill out
the envelope with the names of
those to be prayed for and place it
in the collection basket before
November 2nd. We invite all those
who have lost a loved one this year
to participate in a special way.
There will be a 12Noon Mass in
Church on Sunday, November
2nd. All are invited to attend.
STEWARDSHIP REFLECTIONS
“ Whoever sacrifices to any god, save to the Lord
only, shall be utterly destroyed.” - EXODUS 22:20
Do you put other “gods” before God? Is your love
of money, power, status or some personal
possession greater than your love for God? If so,
you may want to pay attention to the scripture
reading because you are not going to like the
outcome. The good news - it’s not too late to put
God first in your life.