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Our Lady of the Valley Church 630 Valley Road - Wayne - New Jersey - 07470 - www.olvwayne.org

973-694-4585

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays 4:00-4:30pm

Sacraments of Baptism,

Marriage & Personal Appointments

Please call the Parish Office

Schedule of Masses Weekdays

Monday - Saturday 7:30am Weekends

Saturday: 5:00pm Sunday: 8:00am, 10:00am

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)

February 5, 2017

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Rev. Peter VB. Wells, Pastor 973-694-4585, Ext 7246

VonBreton@aol.com

Rev. Peter Filipkowski, Parochial Vicar 973-694-4585, Ext 7204

Deacon Vincent Cocilovo vcocilovo@olvwayne.org

Sister Dorothy Dee, SSJ, Pastoral Associate Adult Formation/Ministry of Consolation Ext. 7245 - SrDorothy@olvwayne.org

Elaine George, Parish Secretary Ext. 7200 - Secretary@olvwayne.org

Barbara Mennella Office Assistant Ext 7203-reception@olvwayne.org

Judi Cocilovo, Director of Faith Formation / Youth Ext. 7208 - jcocilovo@olvwayne.org

John Peragallo III, Director of Music Ministry John@peragallo.com

Irene Luberto, Parish Financial Administrator Ext. 7243 - finance@olvwayne.org

TRUSTEES OF THE PARISH Marie Armenio

mrarmenio@olvwayne.org

Mark Peischl mark.peischl@gmail.com

Michael Renaldo (Trustee Emeritus)

Weekend of February 11—12:

Our Lady of the Valley 5:00pm Father Peter 8:00am Father Wells 10:00am Father Peter 12:00 Noon Father Peter

Holy Cross 5:00pm Father Wells 10:00am Father Wells

Our Parish is Served By Weekly Mass Intentions

Presider Schedule

Weekend Collection

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time — February 5, 2017

The Sanctuary Lamp, which burns near the tabernacle, in church and is the reminder of our Lord’s presence in the Most Holy Eucharist, will burn in loving memory of:

Alice Morrissette

Also, the altar bread and wine, which will become the Holy Body and Precious Blood of our Lord, was given in memory of Alice Morrissette from her loving family.

Weekly Remembrance

Monday, February 6 7:30am Stephen Fava Rita Mastriano

Tuesday, February 7 7:30am Gavin Brady (Special Intention) Adam Koch Joseph Nocella

Miraculous Medal Novena to follow Mass on Tuesday

Wednesday, February 8 7:30am Rosa Cianflone Panduri

Thursday, February 9 7:30am Michael Turco (Special Intention)

Friday, February 10 7:30am For the People

Saturday, February 11 7:30am For the People

5:00pm Gaetano Balistrieri Bill Marrinan Ann Russo Mary Lou Swanton

Sunday, February 12 8:00am Helen Merkel

Cynthia Mosota

James Rapp

10:00am Rosemarie Baumann Marek Jacub Pluta Stephen Rinaldo Naiem Zohrri

12:00pm Ismael Miranda &

Jowel Figuero

Paul Liskay

Marie Sasso

Barbara Schneider

Weekend Collection: January 29, 2017

Attendance: 1,118 Weekend Collection: $8,493.01 Candles/Poor $421.80 Holy Day $30.00 Retired Religious $35.00 Parish Pay: $2,995.25 Total: $11,975.06

Thank you for your continued Generosity!

Mass Remembrance

If you are interested in scheduling a Mass Intention for your loved one, please contact Elaine in the parish office at 973-694-4585 ext.7200 or via email: secretary@olvwayne.org. Suggested donation $10.

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“Is anyone among you suffering? They should pray…Is anyone among you sick? They should summon the presby-ters 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:

Joseph Brucato Jr., Carol Brugaletta, Father Michael Burke, Louis Caprio, Ralph Cicetti, Robert Darpino,

Carole DeSimone, Flo Felano, Josephine Ganz, Sharon Hoffman, Marie Liffers, Mary Maksuta,

Gloria Minnocci, James Murray, Michael Renaldo, Kristen Sedlacik, Michael Waldinger

Indeed for your faithful, Lord,

Life is changed not ended, And when this earthly dwelling turns to dust,

An eternal dwelling is made ready for them in heaven.

Pray for the Dead:

Frank Armenio Father of Marie Armenio, Parish Trustee

Parish’s Sacramental and Prayer Life

Grades 1-8: Sunday, February 5, 26

8:30-9:45 and 10:30-11:45

Monday, February 6, 27 7:00-8:15pm

Confirmation I: Next Sunday, February 12

9:30am—11:30am

Confirmation II: Next Sunday, February 12

1:15pm—2:45pm

Faith Formation

Tax Donation Statement

If you would like a copy of your 2016 tax donation statement, please contact Barbara in the parish office at 973 694 4585 ext. 7203 or via email at

reception@olvwayne.org. When requesting your statement please include your full name, address and, if known, your envelope identification number.

Citizenship Outreach Campaign

The City of Paterson’s Office of the Mayor and Municipal Council will host a citizenship outreach campaign, “Paterson Multicultural U.S. Citizenship Campaign” to help city residents in their pathway to citizenship. The City of Paterson is partnering with Passaic County Community College, the NJ Alliance for Immigrant Justice; Make the Road NJ and the Garden State Legal Services in this campaign. The “Paterson Multicultural U.S. Citizenship Campaign” will be held at Passaic County Community College on the following dates and times:

Friday, February 10—6:00pm—10:00pm

Saturday, February 11—9:00am—4:00pm

Friday, February 17—6:00pm—10:00pm

Saturday, February 18—9:00am—4:00pm The citizenship campaign will provide free services by legal experts on immigration and volunteers, who will help fill out forms. A free study guide manual regarding the naturalization process and the N-400 Form, will be provided. Applicants are required to bring the following documents for the citizenship application process: pass-port, Green Card, two (2) photos, and Social Security Card. The City of Paterson is a proud member of Cities for Citizenship (C4C), a major national initiative aimed at increasing citizenship among eligible U.S. permanent residents, and will be joining major cities such as New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Miami among others for this campaign. Any interested non-for-profit organizations and volunteers are welcome to participate and assist in this initiative. Contacts: S. Patricia Cabrera, 973-321-1552; pcabrera@patersonnnj.gov Rachel Nguyen, 973-321-1366;rnguyen@patersonnj.gov Katty Morfa, Garden State Legal Services, 973-968-2228; gardenstatelegalservices@gmail.com

Attention all parents of 2nd grade children preparing for First Holy Communion: There is a parent meeting on Thursday, February 9, at 7:00pm in church. One parent/guardian must attend this meeting.

Parent Meeting—First Reconciliation

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Order of Christian Funerals

Considering Cremation?

While most Roman Catholics still prefer full-body burial, today some families and individuals may consider cremation as an alternative to traditional burial. Cremation is another way of preparing you and your loved one for remembrance and memorialization, which is an integral part of the grieving process. Like a traditional burial, choosing a permanent and dignified resting place for the human cremated remains of a departed loved one is equally important, especially for loved ones who will visit, pray and remember.

Burial Guidelines from the Vatican

New instruction from the Vatican restates the doctrinal and pastoral reasons for the Church’s burial preference for the remains of the faithful. The Church continues to prefer the practice of burying the bodies of the deceased because it shows a greater esteem towards the departed. Nevertheless, cremation is not prohibited unless it was chosen for reasons contrary to Christian faith. When cremation of the body has been chosen, the human cremated remains of the faithful must be laid to rest in a sacred place (i.e., a cemetery). This helps to ensure that due respect is shown to the faithful departed and that they are included in the prayers and remembrances of their family and the Roman Catholic community. Human cremated remains of the faithful departed should not be scattered, or kept in one’s home, nor should they be divided among family members.

Sacred, Safe, Eternal

A memorial at cemeteries provides families, friends and future generations a permanent place to remember and pay tribute to that special life. It also assures you and your family of the dignified and proper long-term care of loved ones in a safe, holy place. Additionally, detailed records offer family members assurance that future generations can identify and gain access to precious family relationships, histories, and your family tree.

Keeping an Urn at Home?

If you are holding the human cremated remains of a loved one at home, whether they departed recently or many years ago, consider bringing them to a cemetery. The dignified and permanent interment of human cremated remains in a holy place properly recognizes the Order of Christian Funerals. Accommodations can be made to place a loved one in a grave or niche or in an existing resting place.

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Knights of Columbus Activities

The Knights of Columbus have brought back a Lenten favorite!

Traditional Fish & Chips Dinner

Catered by “Tastefully British”

Menu: Fish & Chips, Cole Slaw, Drinks

Friday, March 10 4:00pm—8:00pm Father Rugel Hall

Cost: $12 per order Eat-In or Take-Out Available

Pre-Sales to take place after Masses the weekends of: February 18-19, February 25-26, and March 4–5.

For more information or tickets, please contact Jim DeLucc ia a t 201 -981-9918 or email jddd9251@gmail.com.

Expectant Parents

The blessing of expectant parents will take place after all Masses next weekend, February 11-12.

Please meet the priest or deacon at the baptismal font following Mass for this special blessing which occurs monthly.

Eva’s Kitchen

Our ministry is looking for volunteers. We are in need of cooks, servers or both! Our Lady of the Valley serves lunch to clients of Eva's Village in Paterson, three times a year during March, July, and September. For more information, please contact Chung Wallace via text at 973-865-0222 or email at chungyoonsuh@yahoo.com.

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Spiritual Reflection

Becoming Who We Are

In the Gospels of the last four Sundays we have been following the story of Jesus’ early career. He went to be baptized. Then he moved from Galilee to Capernaum, when he heard that John the Baptist had been killed. He chose his apostles there (they somehow knew he was the one they wanted to go with). Last Sunday we heard part of his “inaugural address,” the beatitudes. Now, this Sunday, Jesus begins to instruct the disciples about how to be his followers. In our Gospel, (Matthew5: 13-16)he says: be what you are. This is consoling advice. You get to be yourself! He gives images. If you are like salt, then don’t lose your flavor. If you are a lamp then don’t put a basket over yourself so no one can see your light. In sum, give taste and give light. But would the disciples have followed Jesus if they had known what it really meant to “be yourself”? The First Reading, (Isaiah 58: 7-10) says to share your bread with the hungry. Shelter the oppressed and the homeless. Clothe the naked. Do not turn away from your own. This is how you let your light shine in the darkness. This is how Jesus enlightened the world. He even went to death for it. So this is the meaning of “becoming yourself.” A big assignment. In our own day, “I just want to be me,” sounds selfish. “I get to do whatever I want whenever I want.” “Take care of number one.” “If it feels good, do it.” And so on. In the recent culture of the United States, one of the classic songs made popular by Frank Sinatra is “I Did It My Way,” co-written by Sinatra and Paul Anka.

I planned each charted course, each careful step, along the byway, and more, much more than this, I did it my way.

And so on. The main message is that “I” have succeeded in life because it is mine. No one dared to interfere with me. I did everything “my way.” There is a backdrop of fear in this, something about not being free to be myself, having to do everything according to someone else's design. The world and its population are very, very large and it is no surprise that mass production and mass advertising and mass purchasing give us the feeling that we are just cogs in a wheel: a giant, international, industrial wheel, worth very little in ourselves but contributing to the market as long as we do and buy what is dictated. So, “to do it my way” could be a statement about facing down the great machine and defying it outright. The scriptures assume the opposite. They suppose that every human being is created with a unrepeatable, deep, interior shape. Rather than having to fight to do my own will, I need to allow the Spirit of God to find a home within the space that is me. This Spirit does not invade me, it is the essence of loving, of respect, of forgiveness. It is God. You and I are built to be at one with this presence. Becoming myself means becoming what I was built to be: a home for the Spirit of Jesus and of God. God’s love becomes us. It will help us find ourselves as what we really are deep down: givers of food, helpers to the homeless, forgiving and loving members of society.

John Foley, SJ