November 9, 2014
Served By:
Rev. Basil Lek
Pastor
Rev. John J. Donohue
In Residence
Mr. Joseph J. Malanga
Mr. Louis Rusignuolo
Deacons
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
E-mail: [email protected]
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 November 8
5:30 pm
Angela DiLella (Jean Frucci)
SUNDAY
November 9 (The Dedication Of The
Lateran Basilica)
8:00 am
Edward Mahasky (Wife)
10:00 am
Arthur D’Alessio (Wife)
12 nn
People of the Parish
MONDAY November 10
8:00 am
Stanley Paterson (Friends)
TUESDAY November 11
8:00 am
Frank Petrucci (Donna & Victor)
WEDNESDAY November 12
8:00 am
Vincent & Sophie Kaminski (Stella &
Witold)
THURSDAY November 13
8:00 am
Adam Krawiec (Family)
FRIDAY
November 14
8:00 am
Frank Cappiello, Sr. (Angelo &
Marie Faccone)
SATURDAY November 15
8:00 am
Alexander & Estelle Zak (Jean
Frucci)
5:30 PM
People of the Parish
SUNDAY November 16 (23rd Sunday Ordinary
Time)
8:00 am
Walter & Delores Vahala (Jean
Rogucki)
10:00 am Carol Mongiobi (Tina & Joe Bauer)
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John Obremski (Obremski Family)
November 2, 2014 Collection: $4967.71
All Saints Day Collection: $786.00
WEEKLY SUNDAY COLLECTION AMOUNT
NEEDED: $6300.00
SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR NEXT
SUNDAY: November 16, 2014: Prv 31:10-13, 1920, 30-31; Ps 128:1-5; 1 Thes 5:1-6; Mt 15:14-30
[14-15, 19-21].
What I receive from God is God’s gift to me.
What I return to God is my tithe.
May God reward your stewardship.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Sunday, November 9
Archdiocesan Assessment
10:00 am Children’s Liturgy
11:00 am Catechetical Program 1-8
Monday, November 10
7:00 pm Baptism Rehearsal
7:30 pm Social Concerns
Wednesday, November 12
7:30 pm Choir
Thursday, November 13
7:30 pm Bingo
Friday, November 14
8:00 pm Prayer Group
Saturday, November 15
Black & Indian/Catholic Relief
Services Collection
8:30 am Community Food Bank
Of New Jersey
2:00 pm Women’s AA
Sunday, November 16
Black & Indian/Catholic Relief
Services Collection
11:00 am Catechetical Program 1-8
12:00 nn Baptism
HOW TO REPORT ABUSE
The Archdiocese takes very seriously
any and all allegations of sexual
misconduct by members of the clergy,
Religious and lay staff of the
Archdiocese. We encourage anyone
with knowledge of an act of sexual
misconduct to inform us immediately so
that we may take appropriate action to
protect others and provide support to
victims of sexual abuse. Individuals
who wish to report an allegation of
sexual misconduct may do so by calling
the Archdiocese Office of Child and
Youth Protection at (201) 407-3256.
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WELCOME! WELCOME!
TO OUR NEW PASTOR
REV. BASIL LEK
WE WELCOME FR. BASIL, TO OUR
PARISH.
MAY GOD BLESS HIM
IN HIS NEW PARISH.
BINGO
Bingo is a great fundraiser
for our church and is one of
America’s favorite pass
times. If you are looking for
a fun evening, come on down
to our church hall on
Thursday evenings. Doors
open at 6pm with no
admission charge. First
games begin at 7:30pm. Prizes are based on
number of attendance. Won’t you help make the
prize greater? Come and join us.
SPONSOR CERTIFICATE
FOR BAPTISM & CONFIRMATION
If a Sponsor Certificate is needed from
St. Valentine Parish, please request the
certificate 2 weeks prior to when it is
needed by the Parish that the Baptism
or Confirmation is being held at. A
registered Parishioner of St. Valentine
Church is required for the certificate.
MONTHLY 50/50 WINNER
OCTOBER, 2014
The winner of the monthly 50/50 for October, 2014
was: Cecelia Polizzi, #375, for $547.50
Congratulations!!. Please call the Rectory at 973743-0220 to become a member of the 50/50.
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.
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.
A VETERANS DAY PRAYER
God of all nations, you are our Strength and Shield.
We give you thanks today for the devotion and
courage of all those who have offered military
service for this country. We ask today that you
would lift up by your Spirit those who are at war;
encourage and heal those in hospitals or mending
their wounds at home, guard those in any need or
trouble; hold safely in your hands all military
families and bring the returning troops to joyful
reunion and tranquil life at home. Give to us, your
people, grateful hearts and a united will to honor
these men and woman and hold them always in our
love and our prayers until your world is perfected in
peace and all wars cease. Rev. Dr. Phillips
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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.
WEEK OF NOVEMBER 9, 2014
ALTAR BREAD & WINE
IN MEMORY OF:
EDWARD MAHASKY
BY: WIFE
SANCTUARY CANDLE WILL BURN
IN MEMORY OF:
EDWARD MAHASKY
BY: WIFE
STEWARDSHIP REFLECTIONS
“For we are God’s fellow workers…”
1 CORINTHIANS 3:9.
We are called to help God build His
kingdom on earth. We are His eyes,
ears, hands and voice on Earth. By
giving of our “first fruits” of our
time, talent and treasure we help
fulfill God’s call. Are you doing all
you can to help? Do you spend time
in prayer every day? Do you
participate in one of the many
parish ministries? Do you give
generously in the offertory
collection each week?
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.
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.
ANNULMENT INFORMATION EVENING
An Annulment Information Evening is
scheduled for Tuesday, November 12, 2014,
7:30pm, St. Gabriel Church, 88 East Saddle
River Road, Saddle River, NJ. Please call the
Parish for directions, 201-327-5663. A staff
member of the Tribunal of the Archdiocese of
Newark will provide basic information about
annulments, the requirements for annulments
and how to begin the process of petitioning for
an annulment.