- Weekend Mass notes
- Pray for Peace and Where to go to Aid Ukraine
- Saint Casimir, Patron Saint of Poland, Pray for Us.
- Saint Josaphat, Patron Saint of Ukraine, Pray for Us (a relic of Saint Josaphat is currently in our rectory chapel).
- Feast of Saint Joseph - March 19th
- Solemnity of the Annunciation - March 25th
- Annual Appeal - 92.5% to our pledge goal
- School for Rent
- Pictures
- Ministry Head Meeting
- New Altar Rail
- Fish Fry
- Events
- Online Calendar
- Movie Night - The Chosen - Wednesdays in Lent at 7:00 PM
- Palm Cross Sale
- Stations of the Cross - Fridays in Lent at 7:00 PM
- Athletic Club Communion Breakfast - April 3
- Rosary and Adoration - Thursday, April 7 at 7:00 PM.
Weekend Mass Notes
Masses on Saturday at 5:30 PM and Sunday at 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, and 12:00 PM.
Livestream Sunday March 20, 2022 @ 10:00 PM
This weekend's readings -
The second collection is for Black and Indian Churches. Catholic Relief Service (http://crs.org/) is provided the funds to donate to support these churches
Online Giving for the first and second collections are available at https://secure.myvanco.com/L-YVYY/home.
Our bulletin is available on our website at http://www.stvalentinechurch.com/.
Lent 2022 Link - Livestreams of events are here if you missed them or want to listen and pray again at home.
Pray for Peace and Where to go to Aid Ukraine.
From https://www.rcan.org/where-give-help-ukraineWASHINGTON (CNS) -- Various Catholic agencies are collecting donations to aid with the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, as people flee to escape Russian bombing and shelling. Here are some places to donate. This list is not exhaustive.
The international Caritas confederation is collecting funds to help Caritas Ukraine. In the United States, that is through Catholic Relief Services: https://bit.ly/3LWtOKa. Internationally, you can donate through www.caritas.org.
The Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia also has a link: https://ukrarcheparchy.us/donate.
Two pontifical agencies also are taking donations for Ukraine: Catholic Near East Welfare Association, https://cnewa.org/campaigns/ukraine/, and Aid to the Church in Need, https://www.churchinneed.org/. Internationally, Aid to the Church can be reached at https://bit.ly/3vfqCn4.
The Knights of Columbus launched the Ukraine Solidarity Fund, and donations can be made at www.kofc.org/secure/en/donate/ukraine.html. On Feb. 25, the Knights of Columbus announced a commitment of $1 million for immediate distribution to support Ukrainian refugees and will match all funds raised to an additional $500,000. The relief funding will be used to provide shelter, food, medical supplies, clothing, and religious goods, as well as other humanitarian needs as identified, both directly in Ukraine and through refugee sites in Poland.
Donations can also be made to Jesuit Refugee Service at www.jrsusa.org to support the agency's work in Europe "to accompany, serve, and advocate for those forced to flee from war and conflict."
The Salesians also are accepting donations to help refugees: https://salesianmissions.org/lp/ukraine-emergency.
Saint Casimir, Patron Saint of Poland, Pray for Us. Saint Josaphat, Patron Saint of Ukraine, Pray for Us.
Saint Casimir (Kazimierz in Polish). His Feast Day is March 4. He is the patron saint of Poland and Lithuania. Read more at http://www.stvalentinechurch.com/saint-casimir.html.
Saint Casimir (Kazimierz in Polish). His Feast Day is March 4. He is the patron saint of Poland and Lithuania. Read more at http://www.stvalentinechurch.com/saint-casimir.html.
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.
Feast Day of Saint Joseph - March 19
St. Joseph is Jesus' earthly father and protector of the Holy Family. St Joseph is not recorded as saying a single word in the Gospel but obedient to God's voice.
In the Stained Glass Window from Saint Valentine Church, Joseph teaches Jesus the family trade of carpentry. The window was donated in memory of Frank and Julia Potemski.
Memorare to St. Joseph
Remember, O most chaste spouse of the Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who implored your help and sought your intercession were left unassisted.
Full of confidence in your power I fly unto you and beg your protection.
Despise not O Guardian of the Redeemer my humble supplication, but in your bounty, hear and answer me. Amen.
In the Stained Glass Window from Saint Valentine Church, Joseph teaches Jesus the family trade of carpentry. The window was donated in memory of Frank and Julia Potemski.
Memorare to St. Joseph
Remember, O most chaste spouse of the Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who implored your help and sought your intercession were left unassisted.
Full of confidence in your power I fly unto you and beg your protection.
Despise not O Guardian of the Redeemer my humble supplication, but in your bounty, hear and answer me. Amen.
Solemnity of the Annunciation - March 25
The angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the house of David, and the virgin’s name was Mary. And coming to her, he said, “Hail, favored one! The Lord is with you.”
“The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore the child to be born will be called holy, the Son of God.”
Mary said, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.”
(Luke 1:26-28,35,38)
“The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore the child to be born will be called holy, the Son of God.”
Mary said, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.”
(Luke 1:26-28,35,38)
Mark your calendars - nine months to Christmas.
Stained Glass Window from Saint Valentine Church. It was donated by the Gutkowski Family in memory of Alexander.
Annual Appeal
This year’s goal is $27,382. And 95 families have pledged $25,335 (92.5% of our goal) with $15,225.00 received as of March 18th. We need about $2,050.00 to reach our goal. Thank you!
Please use the envelopes in the pews or donate online at https://support.rcan.org/a/donate.
School for Rent
Contact the parish office at 973-743-0220 or email stval.schoolrental@gmail.com if interested or able to help on the School Rental Committee.
Photos
Ministry Head Meeting in the Rectory on March 14, 2022.
New handrailing has been installed for ease of access on the altar.
Fish Fry on March 13, 2022
All pictures are available at http://www.stvalentinechurch.com/news-and-notes/fish-fry-photos-march-13-2022 or on our social media accounts.
Events and Parish Online Calendar
There are many events at Saint Valentine, especially during Lent. Please use our online calendar to keep track of the latest events and updates. Thank you.
Palm Cross Sale begins April 2.
Communion Breakfast - Drop reservations with your name and contact information in the collection on March 20 and 27, or drop them off in the parish office by March 27.
