Our Lady of the Valley Parish27 Erie Avenue • Hornell, NY 14843

Phone: 607-324-5811 • Fax: 607-324-0116Office Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 8:30 am - 4:30 pm • Closed Fri.

www.ourladycv.org • ourladyofthevalley@dor.org

Stewardship May we be such good stewards of God’s gifts to us that that we can never be accused of having “faith that does nothing in practice.”

PASTORAL Father Stan Kacprzak, Pastor Frstan@dor.org

STAFF Father Peter Morello, Retired Deacon Robert McCormick

robert.mccormick@dor.org Deacon Mark Clark

PASTORAL ASSOCIATE Deborah Brinkhus Deborah.Brinkhus@dor.org

BUSINESS MANAGER Donna Haraty Donna.Haraty@dor.org

SEXTON (CEMETERY) John VanScoter John.VanScoter@dor.org

SECRETARY Evelyn Piatt Evelyn.Piatt@dor.org

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Patty Peisher

ADULT FAITH FORMATION Deborah Brinkhus Deborah.Brinkhus@dor.org

YOUTH MINISTRY David Prete David.Prete@dor.org

PARISH OFFICES (607) 324-5811

PARISH EMERGENCY NUMBER 1-877-456-0220 This is to be used for Emergencies Only.

SOCIAL MINISTRY (607) 324-5580

OUR LADY OF THE VALLEY PARISH COMMITTEES/COUNCILS - CHAIRPERSONS

PASTORAL COUNCIL Kerry O’Brien

FINANCE COUNCIL Peter Wall

LITURGY COMMITTEE Bill Loree

CEMETERY COMMITTEE Vacant

BEREAVEMENT COMMITTEE Beth Ann Jacobs

BUILDING AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE Mark VanDurme

PARISH MISSION STATEMENTOur Lady of the Valley Parish is a community of believing Catholics empowered by the Holy Spirit to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ, expressed in prayer, realized in liturgy, and serviced by action. We are made in the image of God to promote charity, justice, peace and a deep faith to all, especially those most in need of God’s Mercy.

REGULAR MASS SCHEDULEWEEKDAY MASSESMon., Tues.. 12:10 pm St. AnnThur. & Fri.NO Mass Wed.

WEEKEND MASSESSaturday 4:30 pm St. AnnSunday 7:00 am & 10:30 am St. AnnSunday 8:30 am St. Mary

TELEVISED MASS FOR SHUT-INSSunday 1:00 pm (channel 1301 - Hornell)Sponsored by Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home and Peish TV

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

Week of September 16, 2018

St. Ann’s Church Tuesday & Thursday, 11:30 am - 12 pm Saturday, 3:30 - 4:15 pm Or by appointment

BAPTISM Contact Parish Office

WEDDINGS Contact Parish Office 6 months in advance

September 15—16th, 2018 Twenty Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Our Lady of the Valley Masses and Intentions SATURDAY ~ September 15th. ~ Our Lady of Sorrows

4:30pm. - St. Ann - Nuncio Dicosimo by Mary and Ray Pieklo Birthday- Don and Gladys Farley by Floyd and Betsey Farley SUNDAY ~ September 16th. - 24th. Sunday in Ordinary Time

7:00am. - St. Ann - Arlene Egle by Don Egle Lee O’Sullivan by Stan and Barb Banko and Family 8:30am. - St. Mary - Peggy Stewart by Her Children 10:30am. - St. Ann - Month Mind– Cheryl Hammond by the Family Feast of Beato Angelo by Descendants of Furci, Italy MONDAY ~ September 17th. ~ Saint Robert Bellarmine

12:10 pm. - St. Ann - John Anderson by Mrs. Henry Burke and Family Thelma Sirianni by Joe and Barb Rose TUESDAY ~ September 18th.

12:10pm. - St. Ann - John Hillman by the Family David Guercio by Joe and Sharyl Buckpitt WEDNESDAY ~ September 19th. ~Saint Januarius

NO MASS THURSDAY ~ September 20th. ~ Saint Andrew Kim Tae-gon 12:10pm. - St. Ann - Henry Peroginelli by Jerrie, Mari, Bett, and Kathy Stephen Hopkins by Mary and Ray Pieklo FRIDAY ~ September 21st. ~ Saint Matthew

12:10pm. - St. Ann - Fr. Vincent Collins by Dr. Mario Argentieri and Family John McKay by An Old Friend SATURDAY ~ September 22nd.

4:30pm. - St. Ann - Mr. and Mrs. William Kelleher by the Family Anniversary– Gerald Tingley by Carroll and Family SUNDAY ~ September 23rd. - 25th. Sunday in Ordinary Time

7:00am. - St. Ann - Margaruite Burger by ALA #440 Georgette Conroy by Ronald and Bonnie Conroy 8:30am. - St. Mary - Evelyn Todtenhagen by the Peisher Family 10:30am. - St. Ann - Anniversary- Mary Adams by Connie and Don Koehler Anniversary– Grace Moretti Eagan by Mary Teresa Purtell

This weekend a number of people of Italian heritage will be having a dinner in honor of Beato Angelo d’Furci (Blessed Angelo of Furci, Italy). A number of Italians who emigrated to this area are from the area where Blessed Angelo is revered. So I thought I would share some information about him with everyone.

FURCI Italy is a little town on a hill not far from the Adri-atic Sea. In this charming little town is where Blessed Ange-lo of Furci was born. Angelo’s parents Adalipto and Albazia were advanced in age and were childless. They prayed continually that through the inter-cession of St. Michael the Archangel that by God’s grace they may have a child. And so it happened in the year 1246 a child was born to them who was Baptized Angelo (according to the direction of St. Michael.) They raised Angelo diligently in the faith.

Two miles from Furci was located the Benedictine monastery at Cornaciano, where Blessed Angelo’s uncle was Abbot. It was here that Angelo received his education, where he also developed a deep devotion to the Holy Eucharist. Upon the death of his uncle Angelo left the monastery to return to his parents. When the blessed youth had been home for a year, his father fell fatally ill. He called his son to his bedside and told him about his birth and God’s intervention. The father also mentioned the fact that Angelo might wish to become an Augustinian. When a year had passed since his father’s death, Angelo gave what he had to the poor and said a moving farewell to his elderly mother and his relatives and friends. He urged them to have a heartfelt love for one another, and said that he would betake himself in the direction of Vasto, without knowing where he would end up, but trusting in the help of Saint Michael the Archangel and of the great Father, Saint Augustine. The first building he came upon after hours of walking was precisely the monastery of Saint Augustine. Angelo asked to join the Augustinians. He was admitted as a novice in 1266, at twenty years of age. He made his religious vows and then spent four years in the study of theology. After completing his theological studies, he was ordained a priest and was sent to Paris, where the most promising young men were assigned. Father Angelo, who was now about twenty-five, arrived in Paris in 1271. In Paris he met Blessed Giles of Rome, a renowned professor of the Order of Saint Augustine, who became his teacher. Giles was filled with admiration for the young friar. Father Angelo stayed in this city for five years, until 1276. With the degree of lector, he returned to Abruzzi in order to teach theology there. We do not know in which convent Angelo taught; it seems, however, that he remained in his province for about eight years. When Blessed Clement of Osimo was once again elected prior general of the Order in 1284, he came to Naples to preside at the provincial chapter in the monastery of Saint Augustine. The prior general, knowing the reputation of the learned and holy teacher, chose him to be first lector in the chair of theology at Saint Augustine’s in Naples. When the capitular fathers of the provincial chapter held between 1288 and 1291 were unanimous in elect-ing Father Angelo of Furci as prior provincial, the latter humbly refused, for he thought himself unworthy to govern. But Blessed Clement required him to accept. He obeyed and showed by his deeds that he was no less capable of successfully governing than of successfully teaching. When Angelo reached the age of 81 in 1327, he fell ill and had to cease from his labors. He died on 6 February 1327 in the monastery of Saint Augustine in Naples. A number of parishioners have a very deep connection with Furci and some were born there. They contin-ue to have a deep devotion to Blessed Angelo, whose statue can be found in the Blessed Sacrament chapel of St. Ann’s Church. Each year in September the statue is placed in the main body of the church and a celebra-tion takes place led by the Blessed Angelo of Furci Society.

Don’t forget, “The Lord is with you!” Fr. Stan

The Pastor’s Two Cents “Beato Angelo of Furci”

Parish Activities and Coming Events

Sunday: Beato Angelo Luncheon at the Main Place after 10:30 Mass. Sept. 23rd: Parish Picnic, following the 10:30 Mass, at St. Ann’s. Sept. 30th: The Gospel According to St. Therese– Adult Faith Class in the Meeting Room at 3:30pm. Oct. 1st:: The Gospel According to St. Therese– Adult Faith Class in Meeting Room at 1:15 pm.

Altar Server Schedule St. Ann

Saturday, September 22nd. - 4:30pm. ~ Picco Brothers Sunday, September 23rd. - 7:00am. ~ Breccan Donlon and Conor Smith

Sunday, September 23rd. - 10:30am. ~ Andrew and Gracie Deebs

August 26, 2018

Actual-$ 8,720

Year to Date Actual- $ 86,131 Year to Date Budget- $ 88,000

Utilities- $ 2,197

Thank you for your generosity

Scripture Readings

September 16, 2018 - 24th. Sunday in Ordinary Time First Reading: Isaiah 50:4c-9a Second Reading: Saint James 2:14-18 Gospel: Mark 8:27-35

Looking for a Faith Formation Coordinator

If you have questions, are interested, and would like more information about this position please contact the parish office (607-324-5811) and speak to Donna. Information is available.

Please join us for the Our Lady of the Valley Parish Picnic on September 23rd at St. Ann’s following the 10:30 Mass! Please bring a dish to pass. The Parish

will be providing Stern’s BBQ Chicken, ice tea, lemonade, coffee and bottled water.

There will be games and Bingo! If you would like chicken with your dinner,

please sign up so we know how many we will need to order! Sign up sheets are

in the front and back entrances of the church! There will be no take outs.

Its that time of year again! The kids are back in school, which means, it is time to get them registered for Religious Education! Registra-tion forms can be found in both the front and

back entrances of the church. Dear Parishioners, On behalf of our Sunday meals bread baking/meal group, we would like to thank you for your great generosity, at the sale of bread & cookies, that were baked and sold following masses August 25th & 26th.Through your support, you are helping our group learn cooking skills, build self esteem, devel-op friendships, and help others. The money raised ($332.00) will be used to bake bread for the Sunday Meals program and buy ingredients for the meals. This guest group, led by retired bakers , will prepare the meals for the program. Sincerely, Dottie Utz, Program Coordinator

CHOIR MEMBERS ARE NEEDED for the 10:30 AM Mass on Sundays at St. Ann's Church. Our major function is to back up the congrega-tion and encourage singing. Just come up to the choir loft by 10:15 AM The choir will resume on September 23rd.

Prayer Corner As a parish we have been asked to pray for people who are sick, facing surgery, etc. We thank God for His healing goodness and ask that you please let us know when some-one can be removed from the prayer list. Call the parish office at 324-5811.

Donald Griswold, Ruth A. Kendall, Mary Aini, Vicki Mastin, William McNelis, Patricia Jarrabet, Debbie Lynn Panter, Willie Bilancio, Bill Peck, Ray Lockwood, Louise Rogstad, Stan Banko, Sara Didas, Mike Hillman, Fran Grillo, Dave and Linda Dean, Ophelia Jersey, Dominic Conlan, Lucy Scrocco, Bob Mills, Gary Messinger, Jason Woodworth, Donna Roosa, Lynne Cardamone, Emmie DiNardo, Emma Loree, Andy Rochester, Bonnie Conroy, John and Mary Fortuna, George (Pete) Gath, Beth Yurkewecz, Audrey Tilden, Mary Lou Daniels, Frank Dori, Jonathan Baek, Darlene Dibble, Julie Case, Jan Traeg, Trystan Weaver, Ashley Zahradnick, Becky Dibble, Stacey Pullen, Alice Gaskin, Janine Zahradnick, Florence Mullins, Tom Witherell, Ginger Burtch and Finley, Patricia Crane, Mike Grif-fiths, Cindy Stewart, Ginny Brooks, Patty DiCosimo, Doug George, Teeka Sherman, Virginia Smith, Nancy Fitzpatrick, Darlene Brokaw Baird, Mary Ann Turley, Marie Patti, Nancy Emerson, George Boyce, David Lieberman, Mary Ann Fennelly.

Our Men & Women Serving in the Military Kyle Stewart, Sean Stillman, Ryan Phillips, Steven Miles, Cory Rose, Jacob O’Heron, Devin Head, Joe Hornbeck, Donald VanWinkle Jr., Gregory Addison, A.J. Murphy, Ryan O’Rourke, James McCormick, Brittney Caruso, Cameron Gallipau, Alan Rawleigh, Na-than Donahue, Malachi Weaver, Shannon Weaver, Terry Leonard, Kerrigan Lisi, David Hunt, Jessica Fahl Snider, Matt Zapata, John Kelley, Pete Hornbeck, Robert Mur-ray, Brittany Stoddard, Zachary Day, Michael Mikola-jczyk, Ben Pollinger, Dustin Kinnaird, Sam Argentieri, Amie Moore, Scott Ray, James Ray, Matt Randazzo, Brandon Snyder.

40 Week Winners Final draw at Party 8/26/2018

1st prize - Joanne Schiller 2nd prize - Joyce Klenchik 3rd prize - Joseph Hooper 4th prize - John Pieko 5th prize - Ann Potter 6th prize - Linda Fucci

Sing up by Nov., 4th for next year!

Sacrament Connection Without the help of Jesus, indeed the very gift of his life, we could not be free from our sins. Be-cause of this redeeming act, we are brought into a right relationship with God. However, it is our responsibility to continue in that relationship. By participating in the Sacrament of Reconcilia-tion, we strive to live in a way that is pleasing to God. In the sacrament, we acknowledge what we have done that is hurtful. We tell God that we are truly sorry for our actions and promise to try not to hurt ourselves or others again. Through the priest, God forgives us for our sins. Even though we try not to sin, we know we will fail from time to time. That is why we can re-ceive the Sacrament of Reconciliation repeated-ly. The Sacrament of Matrimony is celebrated when two baptized people are united in mar-riage. The man and woman joined in matrimony become a sign of Christ’s love for the Church and they form a new family, sometimes called the domestic Church. This new family is a place for practicing discipleship as family members often put other people’s needs before their own.

CALLING ALL MEN!

Catholic Men’s Conference 2018 A day of learning & reflection with the theme “The Eucharist” - Exult Rochester presents the

4th annual Diocese of Rochester Catholic Men’s Conference - Saturday, October 13th in Rochester beginning with 8:30AM Mass with Bishop Matano, motivating nationally known Catholic speakers, time for prayer, confession, and more! For information & registration see www.exultrochester.org. For car-pooling from

Hornell email Larry Jones @ Shurf-ine96@gmail.com. This one day always pro-vides motivational Grace and Inspiration in a

confusing world!

Sunday at 1:00am. (once every 4 weeks) *2 openings Wednesday at 2:00pm Thursday at 1:00pm

Substitutes are welcomed. Please call: Isabel Nobilski 324-1424 or Donna Kull 324-2884

Thoughts from those who come to the Chapel of Adoration

All I know is Jesus asked his closest friends to stay awake with him for one hour at the Garden of Gethsemane. Can any-one, including me, not try to be with our Lord for one hour?

It is important that all checks written out to the parish be made out to “Our Lady of the Valley”.

A Sunday Gospel Reflections September 16, 2018 – 24th. Sunday in Ordinary Time Mark 8:27-35 Gospel Summary In today’s Gospel reading, Jesus begins his journey to the Cross and Resurrection. The disciples are begin-ning to understand that Jesus is the Christ, but they cannot reconcile their understanding with Jesus’ own foretelling that he will suffer, be killed, and rise after three days. Peter rebukes Jesus. But Jesus makes it clear that all who follow him will lose their lives for his sake. Reflection for Parents As a parent you want what is best for your child. You make sacrifices to provide opportunities for your daughters and sons. Those sacrifices might include sacrificing a career in order to be home with your chil-dren or taking on an extra job to save for your child’s college tuition. Those sacrifices are everyday exam-ples of what it means to “deny [yourself], take up [your] cross, and follow me” (Mark 8:34). Today, take time to rest in God’s love. Remember those who made sacrifices so that you would have op-portunities in life. Pray about the sacrifices you are making or feel called to make out of love for God and others. Bringing the Good News Into Your Family At the dinner table throughout the coming week, ask family members to answer the question posed in to-day’s Gospel: “Who do you say that [Jesus is]?” Also invite family members to share the names of those who have helped them come to know Jesus. Discussion Starters People who think like God thinks… Someone I know who follows Jesus is… One way I can be a better followers of Jesus is…

What Now, God?? A mini-retreat about Discernment

For Young Adults (ages 18-40) of Our Lady of the Valley Parish

When: Sunday, October 7, 2018 12:00-5:00 pm Where: OLV Parish Bldg./SAS Assembly Hall Cost: Free (with lunch and refreshments provided) Special Guest Presenter/Facilitator: Stacey Sumereau-Jackson From struggling with an eating disorder to a Broadway touring career to discerning religious life on the Lifetime TV show The Sisterhood: Becoming Nuns, Stacey uses her life experiences to deliver a message of self-worth and hope. Please RSVP to Dave Prete by Sept.

30th at (607) 590-1958 or prete1818@yahoo.com

Questions of the week for the

23rd Sunday in Ordinary time Mark 8:27-35

Adults: Why should faith always lead to good works?

Children: What good work can I do to show my faith?