Summer Sunday Masses Schedule
St Valentine Church will have Two Weekend Masses:
Saturday at 5:30pm & Sunday at 10am
Please wear masks and observe distancing while in Church. Regular Weekend Masses will resume after the Summer.
Fr Basil will be available for Confessions (Sacrament of Reconciliation) before or after the masses.
Weekday Masses Resume
Daily Mass is at 12pm from Monday through Saturday in the Chapel.
New Energies CCD Program at St Thomas the Apostle
For the New Semester 2020-2021, St Valentine Church and St Thomas the Apostle Church will begin the synergistic cooperation of our two parishes called New Energies.
In response to the Coronavirus crisis, St. Thomas the Apostle Church is currently offering virtual Summer CCD. All St. Valentine parishioners are invited to join the online learning to keep their children safe. Children will be able to logon whenever it is convenient for the family and watch a brief video and then complete each lesson in their workbook. Virtual classes are offered for children going into grade one in the fall and children going into grades 3-8 in the fall. You do not need to change parishes. You will still be parishioners of St. Valentine Church. Registration information can be found at stachurchbloomfield.com. Go to the Education tab on the left side of your screen and then to the Religious Education tab. Once you are on the Religious Education page you click either green button to register. You would select Summer CCD and proceed to register. Once we receive your registration, we will call you with login information. If you have any questions please call St. Thomas' Office of Religious Education at 973-338-7400. Thank you and stay well!
First Holy Communion
Congratulations to our First Holy Communion Candidates who received the Body of our Lord Jesus Christ on Sunday August 2nd at the 12noon Mass.
Confirmations
Our Confirmations will be held on Saturday Evening August 8th at the 5:30pm Mass. Bishop John Flesey will confirm the candidates. Please limit the numbers of your family and friends attending.
Five Things to Be Mindful of During the Return Process
Finally, we should recognize that this is a unique time and we need to continue to work together to make progress. There will be challenges and frustration. You may not be able to attend Mass at your parish the first few weeks it resumes. However, we believe these guidelines are a call to love our neighbors.
If we all work together, we can incrementally expand our options and increase our participation in the liturgy. However, if we look for ways to get around the regulations, we will likely contribute to the sickness and death of others, creating situations that force us to take steps back. Each of us is called to be faithful members of the Body of Christ as we implement the reopening of our churches. Thank you for all you have done and continue to do in our parish communities.
“Be strong and take heart, all who hope in the LORD.” Psalm 31:25
Message from the Pastor
Thank you for your kind donations for the Church. You may also mail-in your envelopes or push them through the mail slot of the Rectory front door.
The Rectory Office will be open Mondays thru Fridays from 9am to 2pm.
Thank you.
Yours-in-Christ,
Fr Basil Lek.
St Valentine Church will have Two Weekend Masses:
Saturday at 5:30pm & Sunday at 10am
Please wear masks and observe distancing while in Church. Regular Weekend Masses will resume after the Summer.
Fr Basil will be available for Confessions (Sacrament of Reconciliation) before or after the masses.
Weekday Masses Resume
Daily Mass is at 12pm from Monday through Saturday in the Chapel.
New Energies CCD Program at St Thomas the Apostle
For the New Semester 2020-2021, St Valentine Church and St Thomas the Apostle Church will begin the synergistic cooperation of our two parishes called New Energies.
In response to the Coronavirus crisis, St. Thomas the Apostle Church is currently offering virtual Summer CCD. All St. Valentine parishioners are invited to join the online learning to keep their children safe. Children will be able to logon whenever it is convenient for the family and watch a brief video and then complete each lesson in their workbook. Virtual classes are offered for children going into grade one in the fall and children going into grades 3-8 in the fall. You do not need to change parishes. You will still be parishioners of St. Valentine Church. Registration information can be found at stachurchbloomfield.com. Go to the Education tab on the left side of your screen and then to the Religious Education tab. Once you are on the Religious Education page you click either green button to register. You would select Summer CCD and proceed to register. Once we receive your registration, we will call you with login information. If you have any questions please call St. Thomas' Office of Religious Education at 973-338-7400. Thank you and stay well!
First Holy Communion
Congratulations to our First Holy Communion Candidates who received the Body of our Lord Jesus Christ on Sunday August 2nd at the 12noon Mass.
Confirmations
Our Confirmations will be held on Saturday Evening August 8th at the 5:30pm Mass. Bishop John Flesey will confirm the candidates. Please limit the numbers of your family and friends attending.
Five Things to Be Mindful of During the Return Process
- A general dispensation from the Sunday obligation will remain until further notice. The dispensation for the obligation to attend Mass will remain in effect. No one will be required to attend Mass when public celebrations resume. Hence, live stream Masses for parishioners at home will continue.
- Attendance will be limited. We know restrictions will remain on holding large gatherings, so we are working with parishes to determine the best way to ensure safety. Communications will come from the parish so parishioners will know how many people can attend any given Mass. It is likely that all parishioners may not be able to attend Mass regularly at first.
- Social Distancing will be practiced. Expect that your parish will have pews/rows that are taped off, and that households, even of one individual, will be asked to keep six feet of separation from each other. No one will be admitted without a mask. Parishioners should take their temperature before coming to Mass. Anyone with any symptoms of sickness must stay home.
- Liturgical changes will be in place. Similar to protocols established when churches were closing, extra precautions will be taken. Temporary adjustments will be made to how we celebrate Mass and receive Communion.
- There still will be a risk for anyone who attends a public Mass. Even with best health practices and strict social distancing, anyone who enters a public space should recognize there is a risk of contracting the coronavirus. Improved cleaning will occur at our churches, but no one should expect that they will be any safer from germs than in other public spaces.
Finally, we should recognize that this is a unique time and we need to continue to work together to make progress. There will be challenges and frustration. You may not be able to attend Mass at your parish the first few weeks it resumes. However, we believe these guidelines are a call to love our neighbors.
If we all work together, we can incrementally expand our options and increase our participation in the liturgy. However, if we look for ways to get around the regulations, we will likely contribute to the sickness and death of others, creating situations that force us to take steps back. Each of us is called to be faithful members of the Body of Christ as we implement the reopening of our churches. Thank you for all you have done and continue to do in our parish communities.
“Be strong and take heart, all who hope in the LORD.” Psalm 31:25
Message from the Pastor
Thank you for your kind donations for the Church. You may also mail-in your envelopes or push them through the mail slot of the Rectory front door.
The Rectory Office will be open Mondays thru Fridays from 9am to 2pm.
Thank you.
Yours-in-Christ,
Fr Basil Lek.
Address: 125 North Spring Street, Bloomfield, NJ 07003 Tel: 973-743-0220
E-mail: STVALENTINECHURCH@YAHOO.COM
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Served By:
Rev. Fr. Basil Lek Pastor Cell: (201) 364-9808 Rev. Fr. Dennis Reiff (Retired, In Residence, Pastor Emeritus of Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church, Nutley, NJ.) Mrs. Josephine Sarno Retired, Director of Religious Education e-mail: sarnojosephine@ymail.com Ms. Joan Luisi Parish Secretary Rectory: 973-743-0220 Mr. Robert Bulkowski Parish Custodian Mr. Gary M. Sabak Director of Music, Organist |
MASSES
Weekends: Saturday at 5:30 P.M. Sunday at 8:00, 10:00 A.M. and 12:00 Noon Weekdays: Monday thru Saturday at 12 P.M. in the Rectory Chapel. Rosary before 12 P.M. Weekday Masses. Holy Days & Holidays: As announced in the Bulletin. Novena to the Blessed Virgin Mary Right after the 12 PM Saturday Masses RECONCILIATION (Confession) After the Sunday Masses. Also by appointment. PARISH OFFICE Tel: 973-743-0220 Fax: 973-743-2041 e-mail: stvalentinechurch@yahoo.com ARCHDIOCESE OF NEWARK www.rcan.org |
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