Our Lady of the Valley Parish

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1 Our Lady of the Valley Parish 27 Erie Avenue Hornell, NY Phone: Fax: Office Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Closed Fri. ourladyofthevalley@dor.org Week of December 9, 2018 PARISH MISSION STATEMENT PASTORAL Our Lady of the Valley Parish is a community of believing Catholics empowered by the Holy Spirit to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ, expressed in prayer, realized in liturgy, and serviced by action. We are made in the image of God to promote charity, justice, peace and a deep faith to all, especially those most in need of God s Mercy. STAFF REGULAR MASS SCHEDULE WEEKDAY MASSES Mon.,Tues.. 12:10 pm Thur. & Fri. NO Mass Wed. WEEKEND MASSES Saturday 4:30 pm Sunday 7:00 am & 10:30 am Sunday 8:30 am Father Stan Kacprzak, Pastor Frstan@dor.org Father Peter Morello, Retired Deacon Robert McCormick robert.mccormick@dor.org Deacon Mark Clark PASTORAL ASSOCIATE Deborah Brinkhus Deborah.Brinkhus@dor.org BUSINESS MANAGER Donna Haraty Donna.Haraty@dor.org SEXTON (CEMETERY) John VanScoter John.VanScoter@dor.org SECRETARY St. Mary Evelyn Piatt Evelyn.Piatt@dor.org RELIGIOUS EDUCATION TELEVISED MASS FOR SHUT-INS Sunday 1:00 pm (channel Hornell) Sponsored by Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home and Peish TV SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION s Church Tuesday & Thursday, 11:30 am - 12 pm Saturday, 3:30-4:15 pm Or by appointment BAPTISM Contact Parish Office WEDDINGS Contact Parish Office 6 months in advance Patty Peisher ADULT FAITH FORMATION Deborah Brinkhus Deborah.Brinkhus@dor.org YOUTH MINISTRY David Prete David.Prete@dor.org PARISH OFFICES (607) PARISH EMERGENCY NUMBER This is to be used for Emergencies Only. SOCIAL MINISTRY (607) OUR LADY OF THE VALLEY PARISH COMMITTEES/COUNCILS - CHAIRPERSONS PASTORAL COUNCIL FINANCE COUNCIL LITURGY COMMITTEE CEMETERY COMMITTEE Kerry O Brien Peter Wall Bill Loree Vacant BEREAVEMENT COMMITTEE Beth Ann Jacobs BUILDING AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE Mark VanDurme Stewardship The Lord has done great things for us, we are filled with joy!

2 December 8 9th, nd Sunday in Advent Our Lady of the Valley Masses and Intentions SATURDAY ~ December 8th. ~ The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary 9:00am. - - Donald Gallese by Charlie and Linda McCormick Betty Ann Devereaut by Connie Shephard 4:30pm. - - Month s Mind Anne Watt by the family George McFarland by Shirley Hollister SUNDAY ~ December 9th. - 2nd. Sunday of Advent 7:00am. - - William Parks by Jim and Mary Dodge Josephine Nosky by Theresa Ambuski 8:30am. - St. Mary - Paul Stewart by Lolli and Family Birthday Anna Marie (Brown) Streeter by the Family 10:30am. - - Dominic and Anna Priolo & Eugene and Mary Catherine Ludden by the Family Joseph Cicero by William Sirianni MONDAY ~ December 10th. 12:10 pm. - - Anniversary Merrill McCormick by the Estate Grace Eagan by Connie Shephard TUESDAY ~ December 11th. ~ Saint Damasus I 12:10pm. - Anniversary Walter Argentieri Sr. by the Family Robert F. Hillman by William Sirianni WEDNESDAY ~ December 12th. ~ Our Lady of Guadalupe NO MASS THURSDAY ~ December 13th. ~ Saint Lucy 12:10pm. - - In honor of St. Lucy in Memory of Marian Moretti Eric Buisch by Ann and Larry Vetter FRIDAY ~ December 14th. ~ Saint John of the Cross 12:10pm. - - Josephine Nosky by Pat and Mike Cheesman Susan Ray by Gerald and Sonia Recktenwald SATURDAY ~ December 15th. 4:30pm. - - Tom Cronin by the Ladies of Columbus James Argentieri by the George Prete Family SUNDAY ~ December 16th. - 3rd. Sunday of Advent 7:00am. - - Birthday Nick Galbo by the Family Eric Buisch by Jim and Mary Dodge 8:30am. - St. Mary - James Ahearn by Louise and Family 10:30am. - - Deceased Members of the Frank Petrelli Family by the Walter Cleveland Family Frances Argentieri by the Family

3 The Pastor s Two Cents The Best Christmas gift Advent can often be a time of hustle and bustle. People rushing up and down the isles of department stores to buy Christmas gifts for those they care about. It can often be a struggle to find just the right gift for some people, especially those in our own family. I would like to suggest something which might be helpful. My suggestion comes from today s Gospel and a story I once read about the American journalist Terry Anderson who was taken hostage in Lebanon in He was imprisoned for almost seven years. At first, he was blindfolded most of the time and kept in chains. Although he had been raised as a Catholic, he had not been practicing his faith for many years. He was losing his capacity to think, so he asked for a bible. He was provided one and began to read. That bible was like a gift from heaven. He started at the beginning with the book of Genesis and just read and read. He had lots of time to think about his life. He realized that he had made many mistakes because of his arrogance. He had hurt his first wife and daughter. He wasn't sure that people liked him very much and he certainly didn't like himself. Later, in the first year of his captivity, he became aware that other hostages were living next door. One was a priest, Father Lawrence Jenco. Anderson asked the guards if he could see the priest. "I am a Catholic and want to make a confession," he said. His captors agreed and allowed Fr. Jenco to come to his room. Both men took off their blindfolds. It had been 25 years since he had made a confession. Fr. Jenco gently encouraged him. Anderson began telling the priest his sins. There was much to confess: a bad marriage, chasing other women, drinking... It was a tremendously emotional experience. When he had finished, both men were in tears. Fr. Jenco then laid his right hand upon Anderson's head and proclaimed, "In the name of a gentle, loving God, your sins are forgiven you." This was a turning point in Terry Anderson's life. His faith deepened. He had begun the process of turning around. Terry Anderson experienced a metanoia (from the Greek a transformative change of heart ) and was never the same again. John the Baptist came preaching a baptism of repentance meant to lead to metanoia. My suggestion is: instead of the hustle and bustle, take some time to read the bible, pray and reflect on your life. Take some time to seek God s forgiveness in the Sacrament of Reconciliation during this Season of Advent. Your metanoia will be a great gift for your family and friends (and also for you!). We are extending the times for Saturday Reconciliation during the season of Advent and also offer an opportunity for a Reconciliation on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:30 am until noon. Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths! Don t forget, The Lord is with you! Fr. Stan

4 Parish Activities and Coming Events Sunday: Christmas Cantata at 7pm in s Church. Dec. 15th: Tour of s Church at 11am. Our Lady of the Valley December 2, 2018 Actual-$ 8,452 Year to Date Actual- $ 180,672 Year to Date Budget- $ 184,000 Thank you for your generosity 40 Week Winners Week #3 November 18th, 2018 $10 - Donna Haraty $15 - Anne Oravec $25 - Maggie Ahearn Week #4 November 25th, 2018 $10 - Barbara Wallace $15 - Rich Head $25 - Katie Porcaro Congratulations to all! Interested in the history of our church? There will be a Church Tour, hosted by Mike Colomaio, at St. Ann s on Saturday, December 15th at 11:00am. Christmas Mass Schedule Christmas Eve Masses will be: 4:30pm at s 8:00pm at St. Mary s 10:00pm at s Christmas Day Masses will be: 7:00am at s 10:30am at s Merry Christmas from Our Lady of the Valley! Scripture Readings December 9th, nd Sunday in Advent First Reading: Baruch 5:1-9 Second Reading: St. Paul to the Philippians 1:4-6, 8-11 Gospel: Luke 3:1-6 CMA Donors Mrs. Suzanne Christensen Miss Patricia A. Conklin Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Fitzgerald Ms. Elizabeth Turner Goal: $57, Donors 53.08% of Goal Please join us in reaching our Parish Goal! Altar Server Schedule Saturday, December 15th. - 4:30pm. ~ Andrew Deebs and Tom Pieklo Sunday, December 16th. - 7:00am. ~ Ryan Washburn Sunday, December 16th. - 10:30am. ~ Allison Watt and Nicholas Gray

5 Volunteer Opportunities: Funeral Mass Servers We are looking for adult parishioners to act as altar servers at the funeral Masses at both St. Mary and s. Servers accompany the presider as he greets the family and receives the body in the entrance procession and assists the priest during the Mass. Training will be provided. For more information please contact Fr. Stan at the parish office. Bereavement Committee The members of this committee serve our parish by compassionately assisting families in the planning and celebration of the funeral Mass for deceased loved ones. The committee members assist by helping to select readings, intercessions and music. Training is provided through shadowing of more experienced committee members. If you would like to assist in this important ministry please contact Beth Ann Jacobs at Make the Most of Advent Prioritize Prayer. Spend 15 minutes daily with God. The best way to prepare and welcome the Savior at Christmas is to spend time with him. Set aside 15 minutes in your day for God and protect it. Perhaps read a chapter of scripture, pray a decade of the Rosary, or just be still in his presence. Questions of the week for the 2ndSunday in Advent Gospel: Luke 3:1-6 Adults: In what areas of your life do you need God s forgiveness right now? What Advent practice would assist you in expressing your repentance? Children: What do you want to ask God to forgive you for? What can you do during Advent to show you are sorry? SAVE THE DATE! The Rochester Catholic Women s Conference will be held at to The Aquinas Institute 1127 Dewey Ave., Rochester on Saturday, March 9, This year s theme, "Full of Grace" will invite us to reflect on Mary's role in the Church, in History, and in our personal lives. Our speakers are Karlo Broussard and Sr. Anne Catherine Burleigh, OP. Registration will be open soon. Check our website at Rochestercwc.org for updates or contact Deb Brinkhus at for more information. The 10:30 AM Mass on Sunday, January 20th will be sponsored by The Quest Youth Group. Youth in grades 7-12 are invited to participate with the collection, presentation of gifts, readings and intentions at this Mass. Please contact Dave Prete at (315) or via prete1818@yahoo.com if interested in participating. Following Mass, members of the QYG will host a pizza party in the Assembly Hall. All youth (grades 7-12) are welcome to attend! Prayer Corner As a parish we have been asked to pray for people who are sick, facing surgery, etc. We thank God for His healing goodness and ask that you please let us know when someone can be removed from the prayer list. Call the parish office at Our Sick Donald Griswold, Ruth A. Kendall, Mary Aini, Vicki Mastin, William McNelis, Patricia Jarrabet, Debbie Lynn Panter, Willie Bilancio, Bill Peck, Ray Lockwood, Louise Rogstad, Stan Banko, Sara Didas, Mike Hillman, Fran Grillo, Dave and Linda Dean, Ophelia Jersey, Dominic Conlan, Lucy Scrocco, Bob Mills, Gary Messinger, Jason Woodworth, Donna Roosa, Lynne Cardamone, Emmie DiNardo, Emma Loree, Andy Rochester, Bonnie Conroy, John and Mary Fortuna, George (Pete) Gath, Beth Yurkewecz, Audrey Tilden, Mary Lou Daniels, Frank Dori, Jonathan Baek, Darlene Dibble, Julie Case, Jan Traeg, Trystan Weaver, Ashley Zahradnick, Becky Dibble, Stacey Pullen, Alice Gaskin, Janine Zahradnick, Florence Mullins, Tom Witherell, Finley Burtch, Patricia Crane, Mike Griffiths, Cindy Stewart, Ginny Brooks, Doug George, Teeka Sherman, Virginia Smith, Nancy Fitzpatrick, Mary Ann Turley, Marie Patti, Nancy Emerson, David Lieberman, Mary Ann Fennelly, Duane Lajoie, Samuel Parlavecchio Jr, Mary Mulley Parlavecchio, Kevin Quinn, Mary Jo DiNardo, Pauline Foster, Dee Morgan, Sharon Davidson, Bertha Nickel, Lisa Gaskin. Our Men & Women Serving in the Military Kyle Stewart, Sean Stillman, Ryan Phillips, Steven Miles, Cory Rose, Jacob O Heron, Devin Head, Joe Hornbeck, Donald VanWinkle Jr., Gregory Addison, A.J. Murphy, Ryan O Rourke, James McCormick, Brittney Caruso, Cameron Gallipau, Alan Rawleigh, Nathan Donahue, Malachi Weaver, Shannon Weaver, Terry Leonard, Kerrigan Lisi, David Hunt, Jessica Fahl Snider, Matt Zapata, John Kelley, Pete Hornbeck, Robert Murray, Brittany Stoddard, Zachary Day, Michael Mikolajczyk, Ben Pollinger, Dustin Kinnaird, Sam Argentieri, Amie Moore, Scott Ray, James Ray, Matt Randazzo, Brendan Deebs.

6 The Quest Youth Group is looking for adult/ young adult volunteers to help out throughout the year. Please contact Dave Prete at or for details or to Express interest. Thank you! Chapel of Perpetual Adoration Open Hours Sunday at 1:00am. (once every 4 weeks) *2 openings Thursday at 1:00pm Tuesday at 6am (Dec. to May) Wednesday 3pm every other week Saturday at 11:00 pm (for a few months) Substitutes are welcomed. Please call: Isabel Nobilski or Donna Kull Thoughts from those who come to the Chapel of Adoration The twelve years that I have been coming to the chapel has increased my knowledge of our faith. When I walk in the doors, I feel peace. It has also allowed me to meet new friends that I feel very close to; I am very thankful for our beautiful chapel. First Penance/First Holy Communion Program First Penance Program This is an at-home parent-led program open to children 7 years old and older who have been baptized in the Catholic Church. It is expected that children who enroll in the First Penance program are also participating OLV s children s faith formation program or attending a Catholic School. Registration forms for the First Penance/First Holy Communion program are available at the entrances of both St. Mary and St. Ann s churches. Forms can be dropped off at the parish office or mailed in to Deb Brinkhus C/O Our Lady of the Valley Parish 27 Erie Ave. Hornell NY Parent meeting for First Penance - Tuesday, January 15that 6:30PM at s Church This meeting is intended for St. Mary and s parents who plan to have their children make First Penance during Lent 2019 followed by First holy Communion in May Books and material on First Penance will be distributed at that time. First Reconciliation Mini-retreat - Tuesday, March 5th at 6:30PM in the Assembly Hall at the Parish Center. First Penance with Fr. Stan Fr. Stan will offer three Saturday opportunities for First Penance. March 16th, March 23rd, March 30th - 2:30 to 3:00PM for s parishioners and by appointment with Fr. Stan for St. Mary s parishioners. First Holy Communion(FHC) Meetings- Parent Meeting April 2nd 6:30PM in s FHC Mini- Retreat May 7th 6:30PM Assembly Hall FHC ST. Ann s May 19th 10:30AM Mass FHC St. Mary June 2nd 8:30AM Mass For more information or if you have questions or concerns, please contact Deb Brinkhus at the parish office A Sunday Gospel Reflections December 9, th. Sunday in Ordinary Time Luke 3:1-6 Gospel Summary In today s Gospel, Luke places the beginning of John the Baptist s ministry within a historical context. He sets John s ministry in time by telling us who were the rulers and leaders in the region. We recognize many of the names Pontius Pilate, Herod, Annas, and Caiaphas. Into this time comes John, proclaiming a baptism of repentance and preparing the way of the Lord. Reflection for Parents Valleys, mountains, winding roads, and rough ways are all a part of the journey of life. As parents, our task is to teach our children how to apply faith in God and Christian values to help straighten out or make right what is wrong, and to help make smooth what is difficult or rough. Seeking forgiveness from one another and from God is one of the greatest ways we can do so. Take a few moments to ask God to place within you a forgiving heart so that you may teach your children to walk in the ways of forgiveness and love. Bringing the Good News Into Your Family As a family, recall the bumpiest, hilliest, most snowcovered, pothole-full, curviest, narrowest, and scariest roads you have ever driven on. Talk about things that create the bumps, hills, potholes, curves, and dangers on the road to Heaven. For example, anger creates a bump on the road to Heaven and little white lies create curves in the straight path to God. Then brainstorm things you can do this Advent to smooth and straighten the road to God, including forgiving one another and following God s Word. Discussion Starters If I could give one message about God to everyone I know, my message would be... Something that keeps getting in my way on the road to Heaven is...