November 16, 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 15
5:30 pm
People of the Parish
SUNDAY
November 16 (Thirty-Third Sunday
Ordinary Time)
8:00 am
Walter & Delores Vahala (Jean
Rogucki)
10:00 am
Carol Mongiobi (Tina & Joe Bauer)
12 nn
John Obremski (Obremski Family)
MONDAY November 17
8:00 am
Lucy Rodriguez (Alicia Espiritu)
TUESDAY November 18
8:00 am
Barbara Ogilvie ( Lupe Martinez &
Jonathan Katras)
WEDNESDAY November 19
8:00 am
Lucita Rodriguez (Jean Frucci)
THURSDAY November 20
8:00 am
Victoria McGrath (Kathy & Jack
Rivetti)
FRIDAY
November 21
8:00 am
Frank Cappiello, Sr. (Michael
Faccone)
SATURDAY November 22
8:00 am
In Honor Of: Joan Imhof (Daughter)
5:30 PM
Frank & Susan Miglin (Family)
SUNDAY November 23 (Our Lord Jesus Christ,
King Of The Universe)
8:00 am
People of the Parish
10:00 am Edgar Roman (Ismaelito Family)
12nn
Henry Korzec (Family)
November 9, 2014 Collection: $4777.00
Archdiocesan Assessment Collection: $1382.00
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Sunday, November 16
Black & Indian/Catholic Relief
Service Collection
11:00 am Catechetical Program 1-8
Monday, November 17
7:30 pm Pastoral Council
Tuesday, November 18
7:30 pm Emmaus Retreat Meeting
Wednesday, November 19
7:30 pm Choir
Thursday, November 20
7:30 pm Bingo
Friday, November 21
8:00 pm Prayer Group
Saturday, November 22
2:00 pm Women’s AA
7:00 pm Holiday Drawing
Sunday, November 23
10:00 am Children’s Liturgy
11:00 am Catechetical Program 1-8
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.
WEEKLY SUNDAY COLLECTION AMOUNT
NEEDED: $6300.00
SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR NEXT
SUNDAY: November 23, 2014: Ez 34:11-12, 15-17;
Ps 23:1-3, 5-6; 1 Cor 15:20-26, 28; Mt 25:31-46.
What I receive from God is God’s gift to me.
What I return to God is my tithe.
May God reward your stewardship.
PARISH OFFICE CLOSED
The Parish Office will be closed on Thursday,
November 27th and Friday, November 28th. The
Office will re open on Monday, December 1st.
BINGO
There will be no Bingo on Thursday, November
27th. Bingo will resume on Thursday, December
4th.
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A MESSAGE FROM
THE PASTOR’S DESK
Dear Parishioners:
Thank you very much for all your
warm welcome and good wishes. I look
forward to getting to know each one of
you, and to coming to love and serve
you in our St Valentine’s family.
Please forgive me if I cannot remember
all your names. My brain capacity for
facial recognition is weak (some might
call it stupidity).
I am very impressed by the number of
volunteers who help out in various
ways. I thank you and encourage you in
your various ministries.
The Gospel this week tells us of the
talents that God has entrusted to each
one of us. As we cooperate with God
and use the gifts that He has given us,
his Holy Spirit magnifies, expands in us
and our capacity for loving, forgiving
and caring increases.
I look forward to growing with you in
the Love of God.
Yours in Christ,
Fr Basil
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.
THANKSGIVING DAY MASS
We invite you to join us on Thanksgiving Day
for the 9am Mass in Church. Share your
blessings with the less fortunate by bringing
non-perishable food items for the presentation
of the gifts. The entire congregation will be
invited to participate in the procession and
present their food offerings individually
during Mass. This food will be distributed to
the needy in our area. As you leave Mass, take
home a loaf of blessed bread and a prayer of
blessing which you can use at your own
Thanksgiving Day table.
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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 16, 2014
SANCTUARY CANDLE WILL BURN
IN HONOR OF:
JOAN IMHOF
BY: DAUGHTER - DEBORAH
STEWARDSHIP REFLECTIONS
“ Well done, good and faithful
servant; you have been faithful over a
little, I will set you over much…”
MATTHEW 25:21
God expects us to nurture and
develop the gifts He has given us
and then generously give back with
increase. He doesn’t want us to
waste or hoard the gifts He has
given us; He expects us to grow our
gifts, use them wisely and be
generous with them.
WORDS OF WELCOME
Welcome to worship and Christian fellowship. We
are all one in Christ Jesus! Take a moment to
greet the people sitting near you.
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.