1. Healthcare

February 1, 2015
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: The Sacrament of the Sick is
for healing; both spiritual and physical. Fr
Basil wishes to visit all the homebound.
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 January 31
5:30 pm
People of the Parish
SUNDAY
February 1 (4th Sunday Ordinary
Time)
8:00 am
Mary Conzolo (Greg Piegaro)
10:00 am
Arthur D’Alessio (Family)
12 nn
Helen J. Muraski (Mary Ellen
Borowy)
MONDAY February 2
8:00 am
Edward Ratkiewicz (Stella & Witold)
TUESDAY February 3
8:00 am
Beatrice Perri (Angelo Spina &
Family)
WEDNESDAY February 4
8:00 am
Dolores T. Smith
THURSDAY February 5
8:00 am
Lillian Curran (Jeanne Rozewski)
FRIDAY
February 6
8:00 am
Robert Gallo (Daughter)
SATURDAY February 7
8:00 am
Altar & Rosary Sodality
5:30 PM
Salvatore Marvino (Family)
SUNDAY February 8 (5th Sunday Ordinary
Time)
8:00 am
People of the Parish
10:00 am
Henry Yannuzzi (John & Dolores)
12nn
Angelo Funaro (Wife)
January 25, 2015 Sunday Collection:$5,177.75
WEEKLY SUNDAY COLLECTION
AMOUNT NEEDED: $6300.00
SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR NEXT
SUNDAY: February 8, 2015: Jb 7:1-4, 6-7; PS
147:1-6; 1 Cor 9:16-19, 22-23; Mk 1:29-39.
You are given the opportunity to help in the
financial needs of the Church. May God give
you back a hundred fold for your generosity.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Sunday, Feburary 1
11:00 am Catechetical Program 1-8
Wednesday, February 4
7:00 pm Altar & Rosary Sodality/
Meeting follows
7:30 pm Choir
Thursday, February 5
8:00 pm Athletic Club
Friday, February 6
8:00 pm Prayer Group
Saturday, February 7
Archdiocesan Assessment
2:00 pm Women’s AA
Sunday, February 8
Archdiocesan Assessment
10:00 am Children’s Liturgy
11:00 am Catechetical Program 1-8
PRAYER GROUP
Come and join the Prayer Group for a
video Lesson on the Ineffable Mystery
of God.
It will take place in the Rectory Living
Room at 8PM, on February 6, 2016. All
are invited to attend.
MASSES AVAILABLE FOR
2015 Masses are available for
2015. 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.
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A MESSAGE FROM
THE PASTOR’S DESK
Dear Parishioners:
In this Sunday’s Gospel, the people in the
synagogue were astonished at Jesus because
He taught them with authority. He doesn’t
give a wishy-washy teaching from gossip,
hearsay or from opinions, but He tells them
the truth; He tells them the good news from
what He knows and experiences from a living
relationship with God the Father.
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.
STEWARDSHIP REFLECTIONS
“Brothers and sisters: I should like you
to be free of anxieties.”
1 CORINTHIANS 7:32.
We have no authority to change what Jesus
has revealed to us and give a different
teaching. This is a matter that is very serious.
In the world today, we have charlatans – a
dime a dozen – who presumptuously tell you
what they think Jesus would want you to do.
They dare to dumb down important teachings
that God has given us. We have no right to
change the teachings that God has given us
just because we don’t agree with them or
because they go against our selfish desires.
How much anxiety do we bring upon
ourselves by constantly worrying about
not having enough or attaining more
things? God won’t necessarily give you
everything you want, but He will
provide everything you need. Try this
use the word “pray” instead of the
word “worry” in the future.
Even the Pope, being a custodian of the
teachings of Jesus has no right to change these
teachings that affect faith and morals. As what
St Paul says that even if an angel gives you a
gospel contrary to what we preach to you, may
he be cursed (Galatians 1:8). If you get an
“angel” teaching you against the teachings of
Christ, it is probably a fallen angel – a demon.
Don’t listen to him or his agents.
WEEK OF FEBRUARY 1, 2015
The good news in this Sunday’s gospel is that
God is not indifferent to our suffering the
culture of death and the darkness surrounding
us. He has sent us His Son to lead us to deathshattering Life. Even the demons fear and
acknowledge the authority of Jesus. Let us
follow Him.
- Fr Basil.
ALTAR BREAD & WINE
IN HONOR OF: MARY KARNAS
BY: HELEN & AL NIEMIRA
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GET WELL LIST
A new list will be provided in the beginning of
February 2015. Please call the Parish Office if
you would like to have a name included on the
new list. 973-743-0220.
FOOD PANTRY
SOCIAL CONCERNS
COMMITTEE
We are once again collecting
for Our Food Pantry it is very
low on items. We are in need of: canned soup,
canned fruit, rice, Mac and cheese, cereal, sugar,
peanut butter, jelly, coffee, tea and canned meat.
Items can be left in the vestibule of the Church or
at the Parish Office or call 973-743-0220.
Please pray for those whose FUNERALS
Were celebrated recently:
Viola Kelly Chmielewski
January 26, 2015
Grant them eternal rest O Lord and let
perpetual light shine on them forever.
May they rest in peace.
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS
We are once again preparing the annual
tradition of honoring those couples in our
Archdiocese who will be celebrating five,
twenty-five and fifty years of Christian
marriage in the 2015. These anniversary
liturgies will be celebrated by Archbishop
John J. Myers in the Cathedral Basilica of the
Sacred Heart in Newark as follows:
April 19, 2015
3PM
May 3, 2015
3PM
50 Years (All
Counties) Due Date:
April 8
25 Years and 5
Years (All Counties)
Due Date: April 22.
Please call the Parish Office for more info.
973-743-0220.
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.
PARISH MEMBERSHIP
In order for the parish to keep accurate
records, please notify the parish office of
any changes in your address or phone
number. Also, when moving away, please
let us know. All adult Catholics should be
registered in a Parish. Young adults of
working age should register independently
of their parents. In order for us to testify to
your ability for sponsorship in Baptism,
Confirmation or witness to a Catholic
marriage, it is necessary to be a registered
member of this Parish. To register, just
stop by the parish office and fill out a
registration form, or call the parish office
for more information at 973-743-0220.