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Our Lady of the Valley Church
973-694-4585
Parish Office Hours Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 1:00 pm. - 5:00 p.m.
Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Sacraments of Baptism, Marriage & Personal Appointments
Please call the Parish Office
Schedule of Masses
Weekdays Monday - Saturday 7:30 a.m.
Weekends Saturday: 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 Noon
“The Church is Holy, not just because all are welcome. The Church is Holy, because all belong.”
Timothy M. Matovina University of Notre Dame
(paraphrased by Pope Francis at General Audience)
Remember Our Lady of the Valley Church in Your Will
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Rev. Peter VB. Wells, Pastor Ext. 7246 - [email protected]
Rev. Duberney Villamizar, Parochial Vicar Ext. 7204 - [email protected]
Deacon Vincent Cocilovo [email protected]
Sister Dorothy Dee, SSJ, Pastoral Associate Adult Formation/Ministry of Consolation Ext. 7245 - [email protected]
Judi Cocilovo, Director of Faith Formation / Youth
Ext. 7208 - [email protected]
Office of Faith Formation / Youth Ext. 7248 - [email protected]
Alyson Suchar, Parish Secretary Ext. 7200 - [email protected]
Barbara Mennella, Office Assistant Ext. 7203 - [email protected]
John Peragallo III, Director of Music Ministry
Irene Luberto, Parish Financial Administrator Ext. 7243 - [email protected]
TRUSTEES OF THE PARISH Marie Armenio
Mark Peischl [email protected]
Pastoral Advisory Board [email protected]
OUR PARISH IS SERVED BY
Monday, November 25 7:30am Dominick Benvenuto Eller Family
Tuesday, November 26 7:30am Lori Carlucci (Special Intention)
Miraculous Medal Novena to follow Mass on Tuesday
Wednesday, November 27 7:30am Philip F. Nuccetelli
Thursday, November 28 9:00am In Thanksgiving for all God’s Gifts & Bounty
Friday, November 29 7:30am Mary Girone Vitale Saturday, November 30 7:30am For the People 5:00pm Kuhta & Matash Families
Margaret Plunkett Kathy Rolendelli Albert Solimine
Sunday, December 1 8:00am Carmella E. Lewis Americo Malanga Ryan Anthony Pacelli Fredrick M. Triano
10:00am Emil Deak Kyle Egan Elizabeth Gilmartin Betty & Raymond Van Kerschaver
12:00pm Edwin Banta Jack Ferraro
WEEKLY MASS INTENTIONS
Weekend of November 30 - December 1:
Our Lady of the Valley 5:00pm Father Duberney 8:00am Father Wells 10:00am Father Duberney 12:00 Noon Father Duberney Holy Cross 5:00pm Father Wells 10:00am Father Wells
PRESIDER SCHEDULE
@olvwayne
Weekend of November 17
2019 2018 Donations: $7,590.00 $8,452.00 Candles/Poor $371.90 $323.45 WeShare: $2,679.00 $2,564.78 Total: $10,640.90 $11,340.23 Attendance: 874 921
As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one
another as good stewards of God’s varied grace.
(1 Peter 4:8-10)
ACT OF STEWARDSHIP
Diane Mollo Memorial Thanksgiving Food Box/Basket Drive
JUST A REMINDER: Food boxes/baskets for our Thanksgiving Drive should be delivered to Father Rugel Hall on Monday, November 25, between 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
THANKSGIVING FOOD BASKETS
If you or someone you know are in need of a food basket for Thanksgiving dinner, please call the parish secretary, Alyson, at 973-694-4585 x7200. All inquiries will be kept confidential.
THOSE IN NEED
On Thursday, November 28, Thanksgiving Day, the Eucharist will be celebrated at Our Lady of the Valley at 9:00 a.m.
On this national holiday, we give thanks to God for his countless gifts of love and his infinite goodness, and we pray that our hearts may be open “to have concern for every man, woman and child” (Collect). With the gifts God has given come a “responsibility and commitment” to advance the dignity of others (Preface), and to “share with them the good things of time and eternity (Prayer after Communion).
OUR LORD CHRIST THE KING - NOVEMBER 24, 2019
GIVE THANKS TO THE LORD
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This time of year, as we come together to celebrate Thanksgiving, please consider making a gift to the Bishop’s Annual Appeal as a way to give thanks for our many blessings. Each year, tens of thousands of people in profound need seek out the services of our Catholic Charities and, with the help for the Bishop’s Annual Appeal, they find an open door and a compassionate response. Please make a pledge to our Annual appeal today! For your convenience, you can make an online gift or pledge at www.2019appeal.org.
“FOR I WAS HUNGRY…”
PARISH’S SACRAMENTAL & PRAYER LIFE
“Is anyone among you suffering? They should pray…Is anyone among you sick? They should summon the presbyters of the church,
and they should pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord.”
(James 5:13,14)
Pray for the Sick: Roberta Aiello, Jeanette Beneat, Gregory
Bertoline, Theresa Bishop, Joseph Brucato Jr., Chris Camp, Louis Caprio, Maggie Corley,
Kathy Corrao, Robert Darpino, Frank Delmo, Flo Felano, Brandon Godbolt, Florence Gut,
Carole Ann Haberle, Marie Kelly, Barry Koerber, Edward LaBarre, Patricia Leonard, Pippin Llanes, Ronald Maggio, Bob Martens, Jeff Miller, Gloria Minnocci, Marie Moore,
Jenny Moskal, Donna Ottomanelli, Opal Panzella, Wendy Perez, Carl Potter, Michael
Perruzzi, Roger Rigolli, Norma Rivera, Antonino Ruggiero, Annetta Sadowski, Cathy
Sadowski, Jenna Sisto, Debbie Sleeman, Joseph Stanley, Paul Tafuri, Pat VanSteyn, Al &
Filomena Von Melon, Lorryn Wahler, Michael Waldinger, Shirley Williams, George Wilson
After his resurrection he told his disciples: "Go out and teach all nations, baptizing them
in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.”
(Rite of Baptism, Blessing of Water)
We congratulate and welcome those who were baptized last weekend:
Natalia Anne Piasecki
Matthew Lawrence Whalen
This week the Sanctuary Lamp which burns as a reminder of the Lord’s presence in the Blessed Sacrament and the bread and wine offered at the Altar, which become the Body and Blood of Christ, are given in memory of:
Bettina & Peter Perrupato
From their Loving Family
WEEKLY REMEMBRANCE
The loss a loved one at any time of our lives always leaves us with an empty feeling that we call grief. There is never an easy time to lose someone we love. During this time of the year when the rest of the world is festive, joyful, and filled with the Christmas spirit, those who mourn are often left alone, lonely, and sometimes depressed.
We invite you and your family to join with others who are mourning a loved one at our Mass of Remembrance at Our Lady of the Valley Church on Sunday, December 15, at 2:00 p.m.
At Mass we will include a roll call of the names of our loved ones buried from Our Lady of the Valley and Holy Cross this past year as well as the names of those requested.
If you would like to have your loved one’s name included in the roll call, please fill out the following form and drop it in the collection basket, or email Sister Dorothy directly at [email protected], or call 973-694-4585 x7245. If leaving a voicemail, please leave your name and speak slowly and clearly the spelling of your loved ones names. Names must be submitted by December 10.
“Come to me all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
Matthew 11:28
Name(s) of deceased:
Please PRINT clearly
MASS OF REMEMBRANCE
With snow in the forecast, we are now in ‘winter mode.’ A reminder that when schools in Wayne are closed or have a delayed opening due to weather and road conditions, the 7:30 a.m. Mass is canceled at Our Lady of the Valley Church.
INCLEMENT WEATHER & MORNING MASS
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Knights of Columbus Council #6354 present
“Pictures with Santa”
Sunday, December 1, 2019 After all Sunday Masses
in Father Rugel Hall
PICTURES WITH SANTA
December 21, 2019 at 7:30pm
2019 Christmas Concert featuring The Orchestra of St. Peter by the Sea under the direction of Reverend Alphonse Stephenson.
Tickets available after Mass.
SAVE-THE-DATE
Parish Registration is necessary for all individual persons and families who worship with us on Sundays and who intend to participate in the life of our parish with their time, talent and treasures. For more information, please contact the Parish Office or log onto our website. Registration is necessary for celebrating Marriage and Baptism here, as well as for the issuing of Sponsor Certificates.
PARISH REGISTRATION
Grades 1-8: TODAY - NOVEMBER 24
December 8, 15 8:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Monday, November 25 December 9, 16
7:00 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
Confirmation I: Sunday, December 1 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Confirmation II: Sunday, December 1 1:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Please have students arrive on time!
FAITH FORMATION NEWS
Gift Cards orders can be picked up at Holy Cross Church after Masses the weekend of December 14 - 15 or at the Parish Center after that date.
GIFT CARD FUNDRAISER PICK-UP
GIVING TREE
EXPECTANT PARENTS
The blessing of expectant parents will take place after all Masses the weekend of December 7-8. Please meet the priest or
deacon at the baptismal font following Mass for this special blessing.
The Pope’s Prayer Intention for December is The Future of the Very Young. That every country take the measures necessary to prioritize the future of the very young, especially those who are suffering.
THE POPE'S MONTHLY INTENTION
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Holy Spirit School, located at 330 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Pequannock is having their 12th Annual Christmas Tree Sale. The sale includes a variety of trees and wreaths. The sale will begin Saturday, November 30, and hours are Monday thru Thursdays 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Fridays 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Sundays 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. All proceeds benefit the students at Holy Spirit School. For more information or if you have any questions, please call the school office at 973-835-5680.
HOLY SPIRIT CHRISTMAS TREE SALE
Holy Spirit School, located at 330 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Pequannock is having their Annual Breakfast with Santa on Sunday, December 8, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Breakfast will include eggs, sausage, pancakes, french toast, rolls, fruit, juice, coffee and tea. There will be arts & crafts, a bouncy house, Christmas Boutique, raffles, Bake Sale and you can take pictures with Santa.
The cost is $12.00 for adults, $8.00 for seniors, $7.00 for children ages 6-12, $3.00 for children ages 3-5 and children under 3 are free. Call the school at 973-835-5680 for reservations or for more information or you can pay at the door.
HOLY SPIRIT BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
ST. JOSEPH’S MISSALS
The new St. Joseph Missal is available in the Parish Office at a cost of $3 each.
BEST ADVENT EVER!
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Spiritual Revolutions Sunday is the feast of Christ the King. So here is a story. In the western world there was once a king named Arthur. He was the one who invented the famous Round Table and had Lancelot as his knight and Guinevere as his wife.* Long before Arthur became a king—in fact when he was just an infant in the cradle—a strange thing happened. The nurse stepped out for a moment and quick as a wink Merlin the magician appeared. Then disappeared and took the little boy with him. This was not really a kidnapping, because Merlin was a kindly old magician. Alright it was a kidnapping, but it was for a fond purpose. This magician did not want this boy to grow up in a sumptuous court, spoiled, pampered and “royal.” Rulers can be miles above the tiny precious specks of beauty in life. So Merlin whisked young Arthur to a bedraggled castle of a third-rate Lord, Sir Ector. Ector’s castle was coarse and dirty but the people were ordinary and nice, and the nooks and crannies were perfect for a little boy to run around in and to hide in. All the servants and lords and ladies were his friends. Naturally. There was no jealousy about Arthur’s being heir to the throne because, thanks to Merlin, no one knew that he was. Even the boy did not know! He was now the foster-son of Sir Ector, and he was given the unpresumptuous name Wart (which in those days rhymed with Art, which is short for Arthur). Merlin, funny old character, decided to educate Wart in an odd, special way. Merlin’s idea was to transform him into various and sundry animals so that the Wart would find out first-hand the wonders packed into, say, the life of a hawk. Or of a fish. In fact, especially of a fish, because fishes go around in schools, and Wart the fish could go to class! Now, Jesus was not called Christ during his whole lifetime any more than Wart was called King. He was called “Jesus,” a name that in Hebrew was Joshua, which probably meant “God is salvation.” He was a normal Jewish boy, playing with toys, helping his dad, getting his hands dirty and watching birds fly. Like the Wart, Jesus identified with the lowliest, most ordinary people in the world. Granted, there was no Merlin to turn Jesus into a fish or a hawk, but there was someone better, the Holy Spirit. At the last, Pilate asked Jesus if he were a king. Jesus was a King, but not in any way a Pilate could understand. Smallness was his power. Christ the King. I almost forgot to tell you: I typed a wrong key when I began writing this reflection and hit a “d” instead of a “g” at the end of the word King. It came out “Christ the Kind”! Why should Christ the Kind, one of the people, have to suffer? Because he was one of us. Why do we have to suffer? Because that is the way of the world. And why didn’t Christ the King change the world and make things perfect? He did, but not in the way we had expected. He did it as Christ the Kind.
John Foley, SJ ________ *By the way, this story of Arthur is based on the first book (“The Sword in the Stone”) of the grand series of novels by T. H. White, The Once and Future King (New York: Penguin/Putnam Inc., 1965). I hope you will get to read it.
SPIRITUAL REFLECTION
