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 October 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. 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 WEEKEND MASSES Saturday 4:30 pm Sunday 7:00 am & 10:30 am Sunday 8:30 am St. Mary TELEVISED MASS FOR SHUT-INS Sunday 1:00 pm (channel Hornell) Sponsored by Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home and Peish TV SECRETARY RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 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 SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION s Church Tuesday & Thursday, 11:30 am - 12 pm Saturday, 3:30-4:15 pm Or by appointment Evelyn Piatt Evelyn.Piatt@dor.org 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 Every member of the Church is called to evangelize, and the practice of authentic Christian stewardship inevitably leads to evangelization.

2 October 20 21st, 2018 Twenty Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time Our Lady of the Valley Masses and Intentions SATURDAY ~ October 20th. 4:30pm. - - Joseph and Antoinette Daniels by Children and Grandchildren Stanley Hill by s Church Cleaning Crew SUNDAY ~ October 21st. - 29th. Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:00am. - Francis Argentieri by Joe and Julie McHale Helen Winzer by Josephine Fitzgerald 8:30am. - St. Mary - Peggy Stewart by Mike Stewart 10:30am. - - Anniversary- Kevin P. Doran by his Family Christine Hylsop by Peter and Marlene Sirianni MONDAY ~ October 22nd. 12:10 pm. - - John Leo Clancy by the Hornell High School Matthew Colomaio by Pat and Laura Crain and Family TUESDAY ~ October 23rd. 12:10pm. - Jean Mauro by the family Stanley Hill by Tom and Julie McInerney WEDNESDAY ~ October 24th. NO MASS THURSDAY ~ October 25th. 12:10pm. - - Mary Agnes and Anthony Cavaletti by Karen, Peg, Peter, and Sadie Jack Corbett by the Buckpitt Family FRIDAY ~ October 26th. ~ Saints John Brebeuf and Isaac Jogues 12:10pm. - - Joseph Cicero by Susan Ritchie H. Joe Donlon by Jim and Helen Prior SATURDAY ~ October 27th. 4:30pm. - - Henry and Sam Burke by Helen Burke and Family Beatrice and Nicholas Congelli and Family by Dolores Kelley SUNDAY ~ October 28th. - 30th. Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:00am. - John and Leo Clancy by Joe and Kathy Flint and Family Grace Eagan by John and Rosalie Tobin 8:30am. - St. Mary - Mr. and Mrs. Merrill McCormick by the Estate Anniversary Stanley Ambuski by Theresa Ambuski 10:30am. - - Birthday Thelma Sirianni by Dick and Children Casie Ann Kramer by William, Margaret and Karen Lemen

3 The Pastor s Two Cents What is the glory we seek? In a reflection about today s Gospel, Fr. Ron Rolheiser wrote: We all nurse a secret dream of glory. We daydream that in some way we will stand out and be recognized. And so we fantasize about great achievements that will set us apart from others and make us famous. The daydreams vary but, inside them, always we are at the center the most admired person in the room, the one scoring the winning goal, the ballerina star, the actor picking up the Academy award, the author writing the best-seller, the intellectual winning the Nobel Prize, or even just the one in the circle who tells the best story. This isn t all bad or unhealthy What s less healthy in our daydreams is how we envision that glory In our fantasy, glory means having the power to actuate ourselves in ways that set us above others, even if that is for a good motive (However) as we see from the Gospels, real glory doesn t consist in out-muscling the bad, or anyone else. When Jesus was being crucified, he was offered precisely the challenge to prove that he was special by doing some spectacular gesture that would leave all of his detractors stunned and helpless: If you are the Son of God, prove it, come down off the cross! Save yourself! But, with a subtlety that s easy to miss, the Gospels teach a very different lesson: On the cross, Jesus proves that he is powerful beyond measure, not by doing some spectacular physical act that leaves everyone around him helpless to make any protest, but in a spectacular act of the heart wherein he forgives those who are mocking and killing him. Divine kingship is manifest in forgiveness, not in muscle. That is real glory, and that is the one thing of which we really should be envious, namely, the compassion and forgiveness that Jesus manifested in the face of jealousy, hatred, and murder. We also see this illustrated in today s Gospel. Jesus views glory differently than James and John; differently that we do! For Jesus Glory is achieved by rising above selfishness, bitterness, anger and revenge to compassion, forgiveness and love! The former notion of Glory might be referred to as vain glory, which we so often seek; while the later is the real glory which Jesus displays and calls James, John, his disciples and us to pursue. Fr. Rolheiser concludes, Our secret dream of glory is meant to mature so that eventually we will begin, more and more, to envision ourselves as standing out, not by talent, looks, muscles, and speed, but by the depth of our compassion and the quality of our forgiveness. And so a question we may want to consider this week is: If greatness means service and sacrifice, how can I be great today? Don t forget, The Lord is with you! Fr. Stan

4 Parish Activities and Coming Events Sunday: Confirmation Class in the Assembly Hall from 8:45-10:15am and Religious Ed from 9-10:15am. October 28th: Youth Group Vocations Meeting from 6-7:30pm in the Meeting Room. Our Lady of the Valley October 14, 2018 Actual-$ 8,587 Year to Date Actual- $ 124,194 Year to Date Budget- $ 128,000 Utilities- $ 1,741 Thank you for your generosity Preparation for the Sacraments First Reconciliation/Penance for the children will take place during the 2019 Lenten season. During Lent, we are encouraged by the Church to engage in three spiritual practices prayer, penance, and almsgiving. We are encouraged to celebrate the Sacrament of Penance during Lent. It is fitting therefore that our children celebrating this sacrament for the first time also do so during Lent. Registration/ Parent meeting will be January 15 th at 6:30PM in St Ann s Church for both St. Mary and St. Ann s families. First Eucharist for both St. Mary and St. Ann s will take place, as it has in the past, during the Easter season. The parent meeting will be April 2 nd - at 6:30 PM at s Church for both St. Mary and s families. The dates for First Penance and First Eucharist and the mini-retreats will be announced later in the year. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at the parish center office - Deb Brinkhus Scripture Readings October 21, th. Sunday in Ordinary Time First Reading: Isaiah 53:10-11 Second Reading: Letter to the Hebrews 4:14-16 Gospel: Mark 10:35-45 School Sisters of Notre Dame Celebrate 185 years of Faithful Service In 1833, Blessed Mother Theresa of Jesus Gerhardinger founded the School Sisters of Notre Dame to educate young women. Since then, the sisters have expanded her initial, provincial mission, to deepen communion with God and transform the world through education at all stages of life. Please join the sisters as they celebrate a special liturgy on October 28 at 1:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart Cathedral. Questions of the week for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary time Mark 10:35-45 Adults: How do I feel when I do something good and I am not acknowledged? Why? Children: Am I willing to help others even if nobody thanks me for it? Why? I would like to thank all who volunteered to help with this years Parish Picnic and all that just stepped up when we need more help and with clean up. And of course the Hibernates, once again, for setting up and taking down the tents, tables and chairs. It was the best turn out we have had so far. Looking forward to next year, Father Stan will be adding some games for the kids and new next year we are planning a corn hole tournament. And of course Bingo. Once again Thank You all. See you next year at St. Mary's. Patty and John Peisher Altar Server Schedule Saturday, October 27th. - 4:30pm. ~ Picco Brothers Sunday, October 28th. - 7:00am. ~ Eric Walsh and Ryan Washburn Sunday, October 28th. - 10:30am. ~ Allison Watt and Nicholas Gray

5 Memorial Mass List for Deceased Parishioners of 2018 The Memorial Mass will be Sunday November 4th, at the 10:30 Mass. On November 2nd we celebrate the feast of All Souls. As Catholics, we celebrate the entire month of November as a month for remembering all those who have gone before us. At the memorial mass a candle will be lit to honor the memory of each of the deceased parishioners listed below. These candles will continue to be lit at the celebration of Mass throughout the month. If there is anyone that you think may be missing from the list please call the Business office and let us know James Ahearn Robert Alger William Argay Richard Argentieri Michael Bantel Eric Buisch Evelyn Burd Salvatore Brundu Casey Cameron Mary Clancy Earl Coleman Matthew Colomaio John Congdon Rose Marie Conklin John Cullen Eileen Daniel John Dessena Angeline DiNardo Sgro Shannon Riley Donahue H. Joseph Donlon John Jack Emo Mary Ann Gath Marilee Geibel Catherine Geise Dominic Giglio James Douglas Gilbert Cheryl Hammond Roberta Harold Raymond Higgins Stanley Hill Robert Hillman Winifred Hornbeck James Burdette Hulse Kenneth Isaman Elizabeth Keegan Joseph Kelleher Casie Ann Kramer Ruth Kramer Kathi Lawton Joseph Lecceardone Robert Lewis Anthony Libordi Ignatius Mattie Linda McMordie Dorothy Meehan Bonnie Norton Antoinette Parlavecchio Michael Phillips Betty Polasik Jean Pollinger Susan Quackenbush Ray Mary Raish Donald Sheridan Sr. Martin Sheroshick Patricia Severin Paul Stewart Evelyn Todtenhagen Helen Winzer James Wood Robert Valentine Todd Vincent Merciful Father, hear our prayer and console us. As we renew our faith in Your Son, whom You raised from the dead, strengthen our hope that all our departed brothers and sisters will share in His resurrection, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

6 Chapel of Perpetual Adoration Open Hours Sunday at 1:00am. (once every 4 weeks) *2 openings Thursday at 1:00pm 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 I am so thankful for our Adoration and love in my hour in Chapel with Jesus and Mary. This is how to begin my week and it gives me a feeling of peace as my worries and problems seem to disappear. I hope I can continue to spend this holy hour with Jesus for the rest of my life. A Sunday Gospel Reflections October 21, th. Sunday in Ordinary Time Mark 10:35-45 Gospel Summary In today s Gospel, James and John, the sons of Zebedee, were concerned about who would sit at Jesus right and at Jesus left in the heavenly kingdom. They, like the other disciples, did not understand Jesus teaching that things are different in God s kingdom. The greatest ones are the least among us. They are those who humble themselves to be the servants of all. Reflection for Parents Take a few minutes today to offer prayers of gratitude for all the people who serve you and your family. Think of those who are easy to take for granted the letter carrier, the waiter or waitress at the restaurant, your assistant at work, the garbage collector, your spouse, and even your children. Say Thank you to these and others who serve you in any way in the week to come. When you are with your family, help them become more aware of all who serve them in quiet and faithful ways too. Teach them to say Thank you and encourage them to be grateful for the care and goodness these servants bring into your lives. Bringing the Gospel Into Your Family As a family, brainstorm a list of persons whom you could serve. Perhaps an elderly relative needs help with household or yard chores, or a neighbor is recovering from surgery and could use help with running errands. Maybe young parents could use a babysitter so that they can enjoy an evening out, or new neighbors could use a hand getting to know more about your neighborhood and the town in which you live. Choose acts of service to do together as a family. Make an action plan and follow through on your plan. Discussion Starters Someone who served me this past week is... who... Someone I served this past week is... by... Someone whom I think is a great person is... because... 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, James Piatt, Pauline Foster, Dee Morgan. 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, Brandon Snyder, Brendan Deebs. Wanted: Part time Housekeeper/ Cleaner A part time Housekeeper/Cleaner is needed for Our Lady of the Valley Parish Rectory and Business Office. Hours are flexible. Job will require basic housekeeping and laundry, as well as, care of flower beds. Experience is required. Send resume to: Donna Haraty Our Lady of the Valley 27 Erie Ave. Hornell, NY or donna.haraty@dor.org. Applications may be picked up at the Business Office located at 27 Erie Ave., Hornell.