Regular Sunday Masses Resume
St Valentine Church will go back to our regular schedule of Sunday Masses:
Saturdays at 5:30pm,
Sundays at 8am, 10am and 12pm.
Please wear mask and observe distancing while in Church. Cardinal Tobin has suspended the obligation to come to Sunday Mass.
Fr Basil will be available for Confessions (Sacrament of Reconciliation) before or after the masses.
Weekday Masses Resume
Weekday Masses will be at 12pm from Mondays through Saturdays in the Chapel.
Summer CCD Program
For the New Semester 2020-2021, St Valentine Church and St Thomas the Apostle Church will begin the synergy cooperation of our two parishes called New Energy.
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!
Congratulations to our Newly Ordained Priests
We welcome the 10 newly ordained priests of our Archdiocese. The new priests are: Diego Arce Aricapa, Kamil Jacek Belling, John Paul Ginty, Drazen Hosi, Edmond Philip Ilg, Jae H. Joo, Anthony Joseph Palombo, Preston Daniel Peredo Perez, Darren Matthew Santo Tomas and Nicholas Charles Sertich.
Ordination of Three Auxillary Bishops
Congratulations to our newly ordained Bishops: Elias R. Lorenzo, O.S.B., Michael A. Saporito and Gregory J. Studerus.
During Mass
1. Doors are to be propped or held open before and after Mass to prevent people from touching the door handles, knobs or push plates.
2. Staff, ushers or other volunteers should direct people to specifically marked pews. As previously indicated, attendance will be limited to ensure compliance with social distancing requirements.
3. Families are to maintain six-foot distancing between their households, even of one individual, throughout the celebration of Mass.
5. The procession at the Preparation of the Gifts is suspended. Collection baskets (or any other materials) are not to be passed from one family to another, nor shall ushers take up the collection from the congregation. Instead, fixed baskets are to be used for donations from the assembly and should be monitored by the ushers until the donations are collected and handled according to the proper protocols.
6. There must be no physical contact during the sign of peace. A simple gesture, such as a bow or nod, is recommended.
7. It is recommended that separate chalices be prepared for each concelebrating priest and/or deacon.
8. Priests or deacons who are in at-risk groups are permitted to refrain from distributing Holy Communion and may delegate distribution to other Communion ministers.
9. For the distribution of Communion, ushers or other volunteers who are masked and gloved will ensure six-foot distancing in the Communion line. Floor markings may be placed six feet apart in the aisles to facilitate proper social distancing in all directions during Communion.
10. Communion ministers must be masked and sanitize their hands immediately before and after distributing Communion. Ministers should avoid physical contact when placing the host in the communicant’s hands.
11. Holy Communion is only permitted in the hand. Distribution of Holy Communion from the chalice is prohibited to the assembly. For those who are gluten intolerant, special arrangements are to be made with the pastor.
12. Ushers or ministers of hospitality should assist in maintaining a single-file line during the distribution of Holy Communion in order for each Communion minister and communicant to maintain social distancing in all directions. Multiple Communion ministers may be used, provided one-way traffic patterns are observed.
13. When approaching the Communion minister, the communicant should make a slight bow of the head, receive the host in the hand, step to the side, lift his/her mask and consume the host.
14. Those who refrain from receiving communion still unite themselves with the sacrifice of Christ. Non-communicants are kindly asked to remain in their places rather than coming forward to request a blessing.
After Mass
1. Families and individuals should leave the church in an organized manner wearing masks and observing six feet of distance between other households. Ushers or ministers of hospitality may need to direct this process.
2. Ushers are not to hand out bulletins or other materials
3. Clergy and other ministers may only greet parishioners as they exit the church if they can maintain social distancing and avoid physical contact.
4. There are to be no receptions or social gatherings (e.g., coffee and doughnuts) following Mass.
5. It is desirable that pews and other high-traffic areas of the church be wiped down before the next service, with the removal of trash and other items from the pews.
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 patience and kind support of the parish. Bob Bulkowski (maintenance), Fr Dennis and myself have all been tested negative for the Coronavirus. Fr Dennis is slowly recovering from the damage caused by the virus; he is getting stronger and stronger.
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 Office is open Mondays thru Fridays from 9am to 2pm.
I will let you know when the First Holy Communion and Confirmation will take place this summer.
Courage, do not fear, the Lord is near!
Yours-in-Christ,
Fr Basil Lek.
St Valentine Church will go back to our regular schedule of Sunday Masses:
Saturdays at 5:30pm,
Sundays at 8am, 10am and 12pm.
Please wear mask and observe distancing while in Church. Cardinal Tobin has suspended the obligation to come to Sunday Mass.
Fr Basil will be available for Confessions (Sacrament of Reconciliation) before or after the masses.
Weekday Masses Resume
Weekday Masses will be at 12pm from Mondays through Saturdays in the Chapel.
Summer CCD Program
For the New Semester 2020-2021, St Valentine Church and St Thomas the Apostle Church will begin the synergy cooperation of our two parishes called New Energy.
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!
Congratulations to our Newly Ordained Priests
We welcome the 10 newly ordained priests of our Archdiocese. The new priests are: Diego Arce Aricapa, Kamil Jacek Belling, John Paul Ginty, Drazen Hosi, Edmond Philip Ilg, Jae H. Joo, Anthony Joseph Palombo, Preston Daniel Peredo Perez, Darren Matthew Santo Tomas and Nicholas Charles Sertich.
Ordination of Three Auxillary Bishops
Congratulations to our newly ordained Bishops: Elias R. Lorenzo, O.S.B., Michael A. Saporito and Gregory J. Studerus.
During Mass
1. Doors are to be propped or held open before and after Mass to prevent people from touching the door handles, knobs or push plates.
2. Staff, ushers or other volunteers should direct people to specifically marked pews. As previously indicated, attendance will be limited to ensure compliance with social distancing requirements.
3. Families are to maintain six-foot distancing between their households, even of one individual, throughout the celebration of Mass.
- Seating must be maintained with six feet of distance between members of one household and members of another.
- One or two pews should be left vacant in between rows such that six feet of distance can be maintained in all directions.
- All ministers, including music ministers and choir members, must maintain six-foot social distancing.
5. The procession at the Preparation of the Gifts is suspended. Collection baskets (or any other materials) are not to be passed from one family to another, nor shall ushers take up the collection from the congregation. Instead, fixed baskets are to be used for donations from the assembly and should be monitored by the ushers until the donations are collected and handled according to the proper protocols.
6. There must be no physical contact during the sign of peace. A simple gesture, such as a bow or nod, is recommended.
7. It is recommended that separate chalices be prepared for each concelebrating priest and/or deacon.
8. Priests or deacons who are in at-risk groups are permitted to refrain from distributing Holy Communion and may delegate distribution to other Communion ministers.
9. For the distribution of Communion, ushers or other volunteers who are masked and gloved will ensure six-foot distancing in the Communion line. Floor markings may be placed six feet apart in the aisles to facilitate proper social distancing in all directions during Communion.
10. Communion ministers must be masked and sanitize their hands immediately before and after distributing Communion. Ministers should avoid physical contact when placing the host in the communicant’s hands.
11. Holy Communion is only permitted in the hand. Distribution of Holy Communion from the chalice is prohibited to the assembly. For those who are gluten intolerant, special arrangements are to be made with the pastor.
12. Ushers or ministers of hospitality should assist in maintaining a single-file line during the distribution of Holy Communion in order for each Communion minister and communicant to maintain social distancing in all directions. Multiple Communion ministers may be used, provided one-way traffic patterns are observed.
13. When approaching the Communion minister, the communicant should make a slight bow of the head, receive the host in the hand, step to the side, lift his/her mask and consume the host.
14. Those who refrain from receiving communion still unite themselves with the sacrifice of Christ. Non-communicants are kindly asked to remain in their places rather than coming forward to request a blessing.
After Mass
1. Families and individuals should leave the church in an organized manner wearing masks and observing six feet of distance between other households. Ushers or ministers of hospitality may need to direct this process.
2. Ushers are not to hand out bulletins or other materials
3. Clergy and other ministers may only greet parishioners as they exit the church if they can maintain social distancing and avoid physical contact.
4. There are to be no receptions or social gatherings (e.g., coffee and doughnuts) following Mass.
5. It is desirable that pews and other high-traffic areas of the church be wiped down before the next service, with the removal of trash and other items from the pews.
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 patience and kind support of the parish. Bob Bulkowski (maintenance), Fr Dennis and myself have all been tested negative for the Coronavirus. Fr Dennis is slowly recovering from the damage caused by the virus; he is getting stronger and stronger.
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 Office is open Mondays thru Fridays from 9am to 2pm.
I will let you know when the First Holy Communion and Confirmation will take place this summer.
Courage, do not fear, the Lord is near!
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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