OCTOBER 16, 2016 Church of ST. VALENTINE 125 NORTH SPRING STREET BLOOMFIELD, NEW JERSEY 07003 Served By: Rev. Basil Lek Pastor Cell: (201) 364-9808 Rev. John J. Donohue In Residen Mr. Joseph J. Malanga Deacon Mrs. Josephine Sarno Director of Religious Education 973-743-6122 sarnojos y ASSES Weekend: Saturday at 5:30 PM., Sunday at 8:00 AM., 10:00 AM. & 12:00PM. Weekdays: Monday thru Saturday, 8 AM. in Rectory Chapel. Also 7 PM. on Fridays during Lent Holy Days & Holidays: as announced in bulletin. LITURGY THE HOURS Morning Prayer: 8:30 AM. on Saturday RECONCILIA ION (Confession) Saturday at 1 PM. Also by appointment. PARISH Tel: (973) 743-0220 Fax: (973) 743-2041 E-mail: stvalentinechurch@yahoo.com www.stvalentinechurch.com ARCHDIOCESE OF NEWARK www. 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 celebrations of the mass and the other sacraments are central to our identity as a parochial community which worships God in communion with family, neighbors and friends. Celebrating the Eucharist unites us to be a sign of the Kingdom of God present among us, yet ever growing as a reality, as we follow Christ, proclaiming and witnessing to his Gospel in our lives. Through liturgical worship and the ministries of the Church, we love and serve 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 response to the Lord and to announce the Good News of salvation in Christ. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM Please contact the Religious Educa on Office to enroll students. For further information, Parents should contact the Religious Education Office: (973-743-6122). SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION The sacramental preparation programs are open only to registered parishioners. Regular worship at Sunday Mass is an obligation. FIRST RECONCILIATION, EUCHARIST & CONFIRMATION The Christian formation of children require regular attendance and disciple in Catechism classes and the growing knowledge of our faith and moral doctrine. CHILDREN S LITURGY OF THE WORD Celebrated at the 10 AM. Sunday Mass. After the opening prayer, the children leave the assembly for their own celebration and reflection on the Sunday scriptures. We invite and encourage all children to participate. Check bulletin calendar for schedule. ADULT CATECHUMENATE (RCIA) A faith formation program with various stages of adult Christian initiation. Call the parish office for information. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Baptism is celebrated at Mass on designated Sundays, as noted in bulletin.. Parents should call the parish office: (973) 743-0220 at least two months prior to scheduled dates in order to make arrangements for required preparation. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE The vocation of Marriage is God s call to a man and woman to love each other in a stable relationship. Arrangements should be made with the priest or deacon one year in advance. SOCIAL CONCERNS The St. Valentine s Social Concerns Ministry is compelled by Christ s love and the Gospel message to compassionately respond to the identified needs of our parish community. For info. call Deacon Joe: (973) 743-0220. SACRAMENT OF THE SICK The Sacrament of the Sick (otherwise known as the Holy Anointing) is for healing; both spiritual and physical. Please call Fr. Basil: (201) 364-9808 who wishes to visit all the homebound elderly or infirmed. MARIAN DEVOTIONS Novena: In honor of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal on Saturdays after the 8:00AM. Mass; Our Mother of Perpetual Help on Wednesdays at 7:30PM. in the chapel. Rosary: Before the 8AM. 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.
Page : Twenty-Ninth Sunday In Ordinary Time, October 16, 2016 MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK SATURDAY October 15 5:30 pm The People of the Parish SUNDAY October 16 (29 th Sunday Ordinary Time) 8:00 am Helen Stoecker 10:00 am Thomas McGovern 12:00 pm Etelberto Piza MONDAY October 17 8:00 Santo & Beatrice Perri TUESDAY October 18 8:00 am Maria Krawiec WEDNESDAY October 19 8:00 am Rev. Michael Fuino THURSDAY October 20 8:00 am Tania Krawiec FRIDAY October 21 8:00 am Leonard Lek SATURDAY October 22 8:00 am Rev. Michael Fuino 5:30 pm Al King SUNDAY October 23 (23 rd Sunday Ordinary Time) 8:00 am The People of the Parish 10:00 am Deceased Members of Fuino Family 12:00 pm Deceased Members of Athletic Club October 23, 2016: 30 th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Sir 35: 12-14, 16-18; Ps 34: 2-3, 17-18, 19, 23; 2 Tm 4: 6-8, 16-18; Lk 18: 9-14 October 9, 2016 Collection: $4145.00 Archdiocesan Assessment: $937.00 CALENDAR OF EVENT SUNDAY October 16 10:00 am Children s Liturgy 11:00 am Catechetical Program 1-8 TUESDAY October 18 7:30 pm Fund Raising/Special Events WEDNESDAY October 19 7:30 pm Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help THURSDAY October 20 7:30 pm Adult Choir FRIDAY October 21 8:00 pm Prayer Group SATURDAY October 22 1:00 pm Reconciliation 2:00 pm Women s A.A. 3:30 pm Treble Choir World Mission Sunday SUNDAY October 23 World Mission Sunday 11:00 am Catechetical Program 1-8 SAVE THE DATE: NOV 12, 2016 FUND RAISING TRIP TO: ATLANTIC CITY CAESAR S HOTEL & CASINO Donation: $30.00 MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR UPCOMING EVENTS: 11/30/16 THANKSGIVING 50/50 12/3/16 SHOPPING SPREE RAFFLE COME AND PARTICIPATE. YOU MIGHT BE THE LUCKY WINNER!
Page Three: Twenty-Ninth Sunday In Ordinary Time, October 16, 2016 Dear Parishioners: A MESSAGE FROM THE PASTOR S DESK In this Sunday s Gospel from Luke 18: 1-8, Jesus teaches us to pray always without becoming weary. How should we pray? He gives the example of a persistent widow who pesters a dishonest judge to render her a just decision against her adversary. Because of her persistence, the judge gives in to her demands. Jesus tells us that God will be swift in ensuring that justice is done for us. However, he asks, But when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth. He is talking about the end of time, at the final judgement, will he find us faithful to God, or have we all gone astray, each to his own selfish ways? While we are quick to demand justice from God against our adversary, have we acted justly by being faithful to the will of God, or have we put our trust in the very agents of Satan? The world has many false prophets who make empty promises. How do you know what comes from God, and what comes from the devil? By their fruits you will know them. A rotten tree cannot give you good fruit (Mt 7: 15-20). That s why Jesus teaches us to pray always without giving in to our tireness. St Paul also tells the Thessalonians to pray without ceasing (1Th 5: 17). But pray for what? Pray that we do not betray the vocation of God for each one of us to live the new life of being a Christian. God has called us to the discipleship of Christianity; to have faith in God which means to be faithful to God s teachings so that his Holy Spirit will bring to fulfillment in us, all the promises of God. Once we abandon God s ways, the Holy Spirit leaves us. But if we pray constantly to be faithful to God, His Spirit and our spirit bears united witness that we are children of God, co-heirs with Christ, sharing the suffering and the glory of Christ (Rm 8: 16-17). - Fr. Basil. FOOD PANTRY SOCIAL CONCERNS COMMITTEE We are collecting Food Donations for our Food Pantry, it is very low on items. We are in need of: Canned Soup, Canned Fruit, Cereals, Sugar, Coffee, Tea, Ham, Chicken, Turkey, Stuffing, Pasta Sauce, Mac & Cheese, Tuna, Cake Mix and Pudding. PLEASE, NO CANNED VEGETABLES. Items can be left in the Vestibule of the Church during Sunday Masses or at the Parish Rectory Office daily From 9am-4pm, or call the Parish Office: (973)-743-0220. REPORTING OF SEXUAL ABUSE 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 for 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.
Page Twenty-Ninth Sunday In Ordinary Time, October 16, 2016 ADVERTISER OF THE WEEK!!! THANKS TO OUR ADVERTISERS WHO SPONSOR THIS BULLETIN. WE WOULD LIKE TO HIGHLIGHT ONE OF OUR SPONSORS EACH WEEK WHO HAVE ADVERTIZED THEIR BUSINESSES IN OUR CHURCH BULLETIN ADVERTISER OF THE WEEK IS: AUTO CARE CENTER 342 BROAD ST. BLOOMFIELD, NJ 973-748-6159 WEEK OF OCTOBER 16, 2016 SANCTUARY CANDLE WILL BURN IN HONOR OF: RICHARD ROZEWSKI OFFERED BY: MOTHER PRAY FOR THE SICK Please pray for the sick, Arthur Drone, Ted Spieczynski, Dennis Hayes, Pauline Funaro, Cathy King, Walter Boyle, Lorraine Noack, Jean Frucci and Kitty Pecoraro. A REMINDER: Please call the Parish Office at 973-743-0220 if you would like to include a parishioner, relatives or friends or have a name removed from our Sick List. ALTAR & ROSARY SODALITY October is the Month of Mary. The Church prays the Holy Rosary to Mother Mary for the intercession of her Son, Jesus Christ. We invite you to join the Altar & Rosary Sodality in praying the Rosary, both men and women are welcome to join. Please come to our meetings held on the first Wednesday of every month in the Church Hall at 7:00 pm. Deacon Joe is our moderator and always starts with his great teaching of Mary, then we pray the Holy Rosary, and our meeting follows, ending with Night Prayer and fellowship. CHURCH ENVELOPES If you are using checks for your donations, please do not combine amounts into one check. It means that you are using up more checks to write separate checks. It is to keep accounts of all collections separate to prevent impropriety. Thank you for your generosity, understanding and support.
CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS St. Valentine Church #911190 125 North Spring Street Bloomfield, New Jersey 07003 PHONE 973-743-0220 CONTACT PERSON Joan Luisi EMAIL: joanbuster@excite.com SOFTWARE Microsoft Publisher 2007 Adobe Acrobat 9 Windows 7 TRANSMISSION TIME Wednesday 10:00 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT Cover + 3 text pages + this page = 5 SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION October 16, 2016 TRANSMISSION TIME SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS 1 insert