Welcome to St. Valentine Church's Website
We look forward to your coming back to Mass. In the mean time, download our New Bulletin, it is at the end of this page.
Sunday Mass Schedule
St Valentine Church will have Two Weekend Masses:
Saturdays at 5:30pm & Sundays at 10am
The total capacity in Church is 150 persons. Please wear masks and observe distancing while in Church. More Sunday Masses will be added as attendance increases. Right now, We have about 60 to 70 persons at each Sunday Mass.
Weekday Mass Schedule
Daily Mass is at 12pm in the Rectory Chapel from Mondays through Saturdays.
New Energies CCD Program at St Thomas the Apostle
St Valentine Church and St Thomas the Apostle Church will begin the synergistic cooperation of our two parishes called New Energies. Our Catechism Children will join St Thomas' Religious Education Program for classes.
Fall Religious Education Registration at St Thomas
The first class typically is between September 21st for Grades 3-8 and September 28th for Grades 1 and 2.
Instructions in PDF format or in Microsoft Word format
Open the instructions above for registration forms.
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 www.stachurchbloomfield.com/web/religious-education
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. 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
Congratulations to our Confirmandi who received the Sacrament of Confirmation from Bishop John Flesey on Saturday Evening August 8th at the 5:30pm Mass.
Message from the Pastor
Thank you for your kind donations for the Church. You may also mail-in your envelopes or bring them to the Rectory. According to the Archdiocesan directives, our Ushers are not allowed to go around to collect your donations at the Sunday Mass. Collection baskets are placed around the baptismal font. Also, Church Bulletins are found in the Racks on the wall of the Vestibule, when you enter the Church. They are not allowed to be distributed by hand.
The Rectory Office will be open Mondays thru Fridays from 9am to 2pm. Also, you can contact me: (201) 364-9808.
Thank you.
Yours-in-Christ,
Fr Basil Lek.
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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
We look forward to your coming back to Mass. In the mean time, download our New Bulletin, it is at the end of this page.
Sunday Mass Schedule
St Valentine Church will have Two Weekend Masses:
Saturdays at 5:30pm & Sundays at 10am
The total capacity in Church is 150 persons. Please wear masks and observe distancing while in Church. More Sunday Masses will be added as attendance increases. Right now, We have about 60 to 70 persons at each Sunday Mass.
Weekday Mass Schedule
Daily Mass is at 12pm in the Rectory Chapel from Mondays through Saturdays.
New Energies CCD Program at St Thomas the Apostle
St Valentine Church and St Thomas the Apostle Church will begin the synergistic cooperation of our two parishes called New Energies. Our Catechism Children will join St Thomas' Religious Education Program for classes.
Fall Religious Education Registration at St Thomas
The first class typically is between September 21st for Grades 3-8 and September 28th for Grades 1 and 2.
Instructions in PDF format or in Microsoft Word format
Open the instructions above for registration forms.
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 www.stachurchbloomfield.com/web/religious-education
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. 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
Congratulations to our Confirmandi who received the Sacrament of Confirmation from Bishop John Flesey on Saturday Evening August 8th at the 5:30pm Mass.
Message from the Pastor
Thank you for your kind donations for the Church. You may also mail-in your envelopes or bring them to the Rectory. According to the Archdiocesan directives, our Ushers are not allowed to go around to collect your donations at the Sunday Mass. Collection baskets are placed around the baptismal font. Also, Church Bulletins are found in the Racks on the wall of the Vestibule, when you enter the Church. They are not allowed to be distributed by hand.
The Rectory Office will be open Mondays thru Fridays from 9am to 2pm. Also, you can contact me: (201) 364-9808.
Thank you.
Yours-in-Christ,
Fr Basil Lek.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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
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.) Ms. Joan Luisi Parish Secretary Rectory: 973-743-0220 Mr. Robert Bulkowski Parish Maintenance Mr. Gary M. Sabak Director of Music, Organist |
MASSES
Weekends: Saturday at 5:30 P.M. Sunday at 10:00 A.M. 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. RECONCILIATION (Confession) Before or 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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