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The internet in the church went down so we were able unable to livestream the mass today. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Additional images on our news feed - www.stvalentinechurch.com/news-and-notes
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Saint Valentine parishioners Willie and Corrie volunteered at the National Shrine of Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, during the weekend of the Second Sunday of Easter. Willie and Corrie helped people attend mass and participate in a novena to the Divine Mercy.
See additional pictures at www.stvalentinechurch.com/news-and-notes/april-27th-2022
See additional pictures at www.stvalentinechurch.com/news-and-notes/april-27th-2022
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Saint Josaphat is the patron Saint of Ukraine. Relics are physical objects directly associated with our Lord or a canonized saint. Saint Valentine Church is a steward of the relic of Saint Josaphat Kuntsevych, O.S.B.M. He was a Polish–Lithuanian monk and archeparch of the Ruthenian Catholic Church. He was born in Ukraine and is the patron Saint of Ukraine.
The Archdiocese of Newark published a press release about our parish and the relic. See Jersey Catholic: https://jerseycatholic.org/parish-welcomes-all-to-pray-for-peace-before-relic-of-ukraines-patron-saint/ Bloomfield Patch: https://patch.com/new-jersey/bloomfield/relic-ukraine-s-patron-saint-display-bloomfield-church Those wishing to pray for peace can visit the relic from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Mondays through Fridays and between 11:45 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on Saturdays. The entrance to the rectory chapel is located on North Spring Street. https://www.google.com/maps/place/165-101+N+Spring+St,+Bloomfield,+NJ+07003/@40.8094513,-74.1867201,19z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x89c2556e8c479865:0x8286e6d7f861c929!8m2!3d40.8094504!4d-74.1861768 |
All prayer is vital for Catholics because it connects us to God and others. There are many ways to pray - sometimes we go to a special place to pray or ask someone to pray for us. Prayer in front of a relic contains aspects of both.
First, we go off to a special quiet place to pray to be close to pray to someone who is recognized as Holy. There is also a closer spiritual connection when we are physically near someone. A relic, Latin for "remains," is a physical remnant of a canonized saint, either part of their body or a personal effect.
Second, we ask this person in heaven, recognized as a Canonized Saint, to pray for a particular intention, precisely an intention close to their heart - their patronage. Saint Josaphat is the patron Saint of Ukraine, and the Church recognizes this person as someone to pray to for this specific intention.
We are all asked to pray on behalf of the people of Ukraine, no matter what form that takes. As a family in your homes, gathered at church on the weekends, privately in your room, before the relic or before Jesus in the Eucharist.
Saint Valentine was founded in 1899 as a parish to serve the religious needs of the Polish community in Bloomfield and the surrounding area. While the church community is now very diverse and inclusive, its building has many Polish Saints depicted in its artwork. All are welcome to come to Saint Valentine to also pray for the people of Poland who have been so generous and heroic in their support of Ukraine.
First, we go off to a special quiet place to pray to be close to pray to someone who is recognized as Holy. There is also a closer spiritual connection when we are physically near someone. A relic, Latin for "remains," is a physical remnant of a canonized saint, either part of their body or a personal effect.
Second, we ask this person in heaven, recognized as a Canonized Saint, to pray for a particular intention, precisely an intention close to their heart - their patronage. Saint Josaphat is the patron Saint of Ukraine, and the Church recognizes this person as someone to pray to for this specific intention.
We are all asked to pray on behalf of the people of Ukraine, no matter what form that takes. As a family in your homes, gathered at church on the weekends, privately in your room, before the relic or before Jesus in the Eucharist.
Saint Valentine was founded in 1899 as a parish to serve the religious needs of the Polish community in Bloomfield and the surrounding area. While the church community is now very diverse and inclusive, its building has many Polish Saints depicted in its artwork. All are welcome to come to Saint Valentine to also pray for the people of Poland who have been so generous and heroic in their support of Ukraine.
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Your contributions help to:
The parish will receive an additional $2000.00 rebate if the Archdiocese receives the goal amount by June 30, 2022. The parish is $6,139 away. Please consider honoring your pledge commitment early.
You can donate in the following ways:
Note that if you dropped a pledge envelope in the collection basket, it might take about two weeks before it gets processed.
Thank you.
- Proclaim the Gospel
- Care for the poor and vulnerable
- Pass on the faith
- and forming future priests and supporting retired priests.
The parish will receive an additional $2000.00 rebate if the Archdiocese receives the goal amount by June 30, 2022. The parish is $6,139 away. Please consider honoring your pledge commitment early.
You can donate in the following ways:
- via the envelopes in the pews
- via mail by the letter mailed to you by the Archdiocese
- online at https://support.rcan.org/a/donate
Note that if you dropped a pledge envelope in the collection basket, it might take about two weeks before it gets processed.
Thank you.
Saint Valentine is launching a new system to help keep everyone informed about your parish. You can sign up by filling out the information below or using the link https://stvalentinechurch.flocknote.com/everyone
See the FlockNote from 9/18/2021 that would be delivered directly to your inbox.
Please click the following link stvalentinechurch.flocknote.com/note/13556079
Please click the following link stvalentinechurch.flocknote.com/note/13556079
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MASSES
Please wear masks and observe distancing while in Church. Weekends: Saturday at 5:30 P.M. Sunday at 8:00 A.M., 10:00 A.M. and 12:00 P.M. Noon Weekdays: Monday thru Saturday at 12:00 P.M. Noon in the Rectory Chapel. Rosary before 12:00 P.M. Noon Weekday Masses. Holy Days & Holidays: As announced in the Bulletin. RECONCILIATION (Confession) Saturdays at 12:45 P.M. Also by appointment. ARCHDIOCESE OF NEWARK www.rcan.org |
Served By:
Rev. Fr. Nnaemeka Andrew Onyemaobi Administrator (973) 743-0220 Rev. Fr. Dennis Reiff Retired, In Residence, (Pastor Emeritus of Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church, Nutley, NJ.) Ms. Joan Luisi Parish Secretary Rectory: (973) 743-0220 Mr. Robert Bulkowski Parish Maintenance |
