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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
630 Valley Road - Wayne - New Jersey - 07470 - www.olvwayne.org
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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
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
Pastoral Advisory Board [email protected]
OUR PARISH IS SERVED BY
Monday, April 15 7:30am For the People
Tuesday, April 16 7:30am Anthony Trapanese
(Special Intention)
Miraculous Medal Novena to follow Mass on Tuesday
Wednesday, April 17 7:30am John Hodor
Patrick Munsey
Thursday, April 18 7:30pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Friday, April 19 3:00pm Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion
Saturday, April 20 8:00pm Great Easter Vigil
Sunday, April 21 8:00am
Easter Sunday
10:00am
12:00pm
WEEKLY MASS INTENTIONS
ACT OF STEWARDSHIP
“It is a holy and wholesome thought
to pray for the dead.” (2 Maccabees 12:46)
One of the Spiritual Works of Mercy is “to pray for
the living and the dead.”
PALM SUNDAY OF THE LORD’S PASSION – APRIL 14, 2019
Weekend: Fifth Sunday of Lent
2019 2018
Attendance: 852 925
Donations: $9,975.50 $8,298.00
Candles/Poor $277.50 $467.58
WeShare: $2,679.00 $2,564.78
Total: $12,932.00 $11,330.36
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)
The Parish Office will be closing at 12:00 Noon on Holy Thursday, April 18, and will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday, April 19 and April 22. Normal office hours will resume on Tuesday, April 23.
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Come and join us for the LIVING STATIONS
presented by our high school youth on Good
Friday, April 19, at 12:00 Noon and 7:00 p.m.
All are welcome to join in this special
commemoration of the fourteen key events on the
day of Jesus’ crucifixion, the majority concerning
his final walk through the streets of Jerusalem,
carrying his cross.
“Because, by Your holy cross,
You have redeemed the world.”
LIVING STATIONS OF THE CROSS
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“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:
Jeanette Beneat, Gregory Bertoline, Joseph Brucato Jr., Chris Camp, Louis Caprio, Ralph Cicetti, Maggie Corley, Kathy Corrao,
Robert Darpino, Flo Felano, Stephen Hazuda, Marie Kelly, Barry Koerber, Edward LaBarre,
Grace Krause, Lynn Krause-Lambermont, Bob Martens, Jeff Miller, Gloria Minnocci,
Marie Moore, Jenny Moskal, Donna Ottomanelli, Wendy Perez, Carl Potter, Michael Perruzzi, Roger Rigolli, Norma Rivera, Anne Romeo,
Kristen Sedlacik, Jenna Sisto, Debbie Sleeman, Raymond Smith, Paul Tafuri, Pat VanSteyn,
PARISH’S SACRAMENTAL & PRAYER LIFE
This week the Sanctuary Lamp 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:
Asmah Haddad
From the Haddad Family
WEEKLY REMEMBRANCE
FAITH FORMATION
Confirmation I:
TODAY - April 14
9:30am - 11:30am
Confirmation II:
TODAY - April 14
1:15pm - 2:45pm
Grades 1-8:
Sunday - April 28
8:30am - 9:45am
10:30am - 11:45am
Grades 5-8:
Monday, April 29
7:00pm - 8:15pm
Indeed for your faithful, Lord, life is changed, not ended,
and when this early dwelling turns to dust, an eternal dwelling is made ready for them in heaven.
(Roman Missal, Preface I for the Dead)
Pray for the Dead:
Frank Sparacia
HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE
THE PASCHAL TRIDUUM
HOLY THURSDAY
April 18 7:30 p.m.
Mass of the Lord’s Supper, The Mandatum,
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
GOOD FRIDAY
April 19 3:00 p.m. (Sacred Music begins 2:30 p.m.)
Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion and Death,
Veneration of the Cross, Holy Communion
Living Stations of the Cross 12:00 noon and 7:00 p.m.
HOLY SATURDAY
April 20 8:00 p.m.
Mass of the Great Easter Vigil
Celebration of the Sacraments of Initiation
Blessing of Easter Food in Church at 11:00 a.m.
EASTER SUNDAY
April 21 Masses of the Resurrection
8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon
There will be additional Masses in Father Rugel Hall at
10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon
Holy Cross Church Easter Sunday, April 21 10:00 a.m.
Sacred Triduum 2019:
Holy Thursday: Mass of the Lord’s Supper 7:30 p.m. Fr. Wells and Fr. Duberney
Good Friday: Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion & Death 3:00 p.m. Fr. Wells and Fr. Duberney
Holy Saturday: Great Easter Vigil 8:00 p.m. Fr. Wells and Fr. Duberney
Easter Sunday: Day of Resurrection
Our Lady of the Valley 8:00 a.m. Fr. Wells 10:00 a.m. Msgr. John Carroll 10:00 a.m. (Hall) Fr. Wells 12:00 Noon Fr. Duberney 12:00 Noon (Hall) Fr. Michael Davitti, SX
Holy Cross 10:00 a.m. Fr. Duberney
PRESIDER SCHEDULE
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Our Lady of the Valley’s Parish Festival
May 14-19, 2019
We are fast approaching our Festival
Week! Just 5 more weeks till we open!
In order for this to be successful, WE NEED YOU!!
Please consider volunteering 1 or more nights at the
festival - it's a chance to meet other parishioners,
have a good time and a fun way to practice
stewardship for the church! As a thank you to our
volunteers, we will have nightly drawings for prizes
on each shift!!
Can't volunteer? Bring your family out and have a
great time - we have lots of great food coming your
way!
Our Super 50/50 is now over $10,000!! Already
sent your tickets in? Then you're in it to win it! If
you haven't sent them in, please return them as soon
as possible so we can watch our tally go higher and
higher! Remember, last year all our winners were
parishioners! This year it could by YOU!
PARISH FESTIVAL
Due to the overwhelming response of interest in the
“Biblical Walk with Mary” series, over the next few
weeks, we want to share some participant
testimonies that we received.
“Dianna and I have been parishioners of Our Lady of the
Valley for many years. During that time, we have always felt
the “separation” between the Gospels and Readings that were
spoken during Mass and the “real-life” stories behind the
principals of our Faith.
When Father Duberney discussed a Bible Study focusing on the
Blessed Mary we could not have imagined the journey that we
were about to undertake. The textbook and video materials
were in-depth and captivating, enabling all to focus on Mary. In
addition, we all have become one with the journal of our faith
the Bible. This program and any that follow should be
considered by all who wish to learn more about your Faith in an
21st century manner.
Thank you,
Jim and Dianna DeLuccia”
OUR EXPERIENCE WITH THE BIBLE STUDY
Our Youth Ministry would like to thank our parish
family for their generous support of the Antioch
collection which totaled $1,390. These funds will be
used to supplement the needs of the weekend.
ANTIOCH COLLECTION
The Faith Formation office is in need of catechists
for the upcoming 2019 - 2020 year. At this time our
need is especially for Grade 1 on Sundays for the
8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. sessions and Grades 5 and
6 Monday evenings from 7:00 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
If you are interested, please contact the Faith
Formation office at (973) 694-4585 extension 7208,
or via email at [email protected].
CATECHISTS NEEDED
If your child will be entering first grade in
September 2019, we invite you to contact the Faith
Formation Office so that you may register for our
upcoming classes beginning in September.
All registrations are done in person so please call our
office at 973-694-4585 extension x7248 to make an
appointment.
FAITH FORMATION - NEW STUDENTS
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
It's that time of year again for our children to be
receiving their First Holy Communion during our
weekend liturgies beginning Saturday, May 4, at
5:00 p.m.
We feel it is very special that our Masses over the
May 4 - 5 and May 11 - 12 weekends will have the
opportunity to celebrate First Holy Communion.
First Holy Communion will be celebrated on these
Saturdays at 5:00 p.m. and Sundays at 10:00 a.m.,
and 12:00 Noon, so it is truly a community
celebration!
We ask your support, prayers, and encouragement
for the children and your understanding that the first
several pews on each side will be reserved for the
children and their families over these two weekends.
As always, the first pew on
each side of the church will
still be reserved for those
who are elderly, or with
physical limitations.
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Adoration Chapel Theresa Ballard
Altar Servers Jennifer Daudelin
Baptism Preparation Sister Dorothy Dee, SSJ
Bereavement Ministry Sister Dorothy Dee, SSJ
Children’s Liturgy of the Word Clare Clark
Church ‘Cleaning Crew’ Linda Campiglia
Eucharistic Ministers Jim DeLuccia
Eva’s Kitchen Volunteers Chung Wallace
Faith Formation Judi Cocilovo
Festival Committee Matthew Cavallo
Finance Committee William Murphy
Funeral Ministry Kathryn Krause
Holy Name Society David Hall
Knights of Columbus Alex Hodor
Lectors Mark Peischl
Music John Peragallo
Pastoral Advisory Board James Meringer
Prayer Shawl Ministry Elaine Mingo
Queen of Peace Prayer Group Julia Rogacki
R.C.I.A. Sister Dorothy Dee, SSJ
Sacred Linens Judi Meo
Scripture Study Maureen Kolis
Scouts:
Boy: Dr. Henry Madalian
Cub: James Koppenal
Social Ministry Deacon Vincent Cocilovo
Ushers Joseph Campbell
Women’s Cornerstone Andrea Seminara
For further information and to be in contact with any of these ministries, please contact the Parish Office.
PARISH MINISTRIES & ORGANIZATIONS
Mary Help of Christians Academy will be holding a
Spring Open House on Thursday, May 2, at 6:30 p.m.
Presentations at 6:45 p.m.; last tour at 7:30 p.m.
SPRING OPEN HOUSE
Please join us at DePaul Catholic High School for
our Spring Open House on May 1 from 6:00 p.m. -
8:00 p.m. All are welcome! Our Open House
provides an excellent introduction for prospective
students and their parents. Please register for the
Spring Open House online. Questions? Contact the
Office of Admissions at 973-694-3702 ext. 410 or
DEPAUL OPEN HOUSE
ENCOUNTER OUR NEIGHBORS
We encounter Jesus this week in Jerusalem, a
community he knew well. We prayerfully enter our
own communities too, encountering those who are
hungry and thirsty, and those who need our help.
How does our Lenten journey motivate us to serve
those we meet in our daily lives? Visit
crsricebowl.org for more.
SOCIAL MINISTRY
Do you have a family member or friend who is gay
or lesbian? Would you like to have a better
understanding on the church’s teachings on this?
Would you like resources to learn more about this
topic? If you’ve answered “yes” to any of these
questions, or have additional questions about the
LGBT community and the Catholic Church, you are
invited to call Deacon Vince at 862-264-2134, or
feel free to speak with him directly after Mass. All
calls/inquiries will be strictly confidential.
Applications are available at the church entrance for
the Knights of Columbus Marrinan/McNiece
Scholarship. The Knights will be selecting two
worthy candidates for scholarships of $3,000 each.
Scholarship applications are due back by Friday,
May 31. All graduating high school seniors for
either Our Lady of the Valley or Holy Cross
churches who are registered parishioners and who
will be attending a college or university in the fall of
2019 are eligible.
MARRINAN/MCNIECE SCHOLARSHIP
The Knights of Columbus are sponsoring the 5th
Annual Golf Outing on Friday, June 21, at the
Preakness Valley Golf Course. Cost is $130 per
golfer and includes fees, cart, barbeque dinner and
other bonuses. Applications are available at the
church doors. Proceeds of the outing support the
Scholarship program.
FIFTH ANNUAL GOLF OUTING
The Easter mailing has been mailed. If you have not received this mailing, we do not have you noted as a registered parishioner. Please contact the office to register or go to our website at www.olvwayne.org and select “Parish Registration” on the home page.
EASTER MAILING
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SPIRITUAL REFLECTION
What Kind of King?
We are shown two kinds of king in the bible story for Sunday.
One kind has power, wealth, pride, and the forces of war. This king had room only for what he pretended was the
welfare of the people. Instead, he took only what he himself wanted. At the other end of the spectrum is a king or queen
who has empathetic care for each person, for the well-being of the populace.
I know that this idea could apply easily to the political condition of the United States today. But, this Sunday, let us look
at the biblical grounding of such an idea. I want to use TH White’s story of King Arthur (The Once and Future King).
There we are told that Arthur was slated to be the good kind of ruler, not the power monger.
As you may know, Merlin the magician, in White’s version, kidnapped Arthur the baby from his father’s great castle and
began to train him in a far away bedraggled court, in order to teach him about the small and modest beings of the world
around him.
The remainder of that story remains for another day, but it is interesting to note that nearly the same thing happened to
Jesus. Not that he was kidnapped, but that he was brought up in quite unpretentious circumstances, and that he loved the
small and beautiful parts of his dusty childhood.
Then, this Sunday, Jesus suddenly receives the pomp and glory of power! What happened? Has he changed into the bad
kind of king? Let us look.
The custom was for a royal person to ride on a colt, or as it is often translated, a donkey. This was not a sign of humility
but of kingly status! People would strew their cloaks on the roadway, along with the tall palm fronds they had picked, in
order to shield the King from the dirty road.
Jesus did not shy away from such honors; in fact, in the Processional Reading we hear that he caused them to happen! He
sent disciples to get the colt/donkey. Then he rode it into Jerusalem. People honored him with cloaks and palms as
Savior King.
Why did Jesus submit to such treatment?
Liturgy has an answer. Peter, who had vowed and sworn that he would never ever deny Jesus, goes ahead and denies him
three times. Jesus says out loud that Peter must be “counted among the wicked” (Luke 22:37, quoting Isaiah 53:8-12).
Then Jesus sweats blood in the garden, and at last gives himself over into the devil’s hands, saying in effect, “This is
your hour, the time for your darkness.” A mock trial follows and our King joins simple thieves in bloody death.
So there was no king at all. Had the throwing the Palms been a mistake?
Look again.
Leadership has, at its root, service. The real reason for kingship is not dominance, riches, honor or power. These give
siren calls to entrap the leader. Kingship and all leadership exist in order to secure the welfare of the kingdom and
especially the welfare of those who are in it.
Jesus comes to bring this kind of kingdom, one of service and humility, not of pride and competition. The way of the
cross is the greatest fulfillment of his kingship, as opposed to cheering and accolades.
Palm Sunday brings us the real thing.
John Foley, SJ