St. Valentine

POLISH FLAG DESECRATED AT ST. VALENTINES POLISH NATIONAL CATHOLIC CHURCH IN PHILADELPHIA

From the Pastor, Parish Life, Philadelphia, PNCC, St. Valentine /

I am sad to report that on November 4, 2020, sometime after dusk, the Polish Flag always proudly waving along with the American Flag in front of the rectory for many years, has been desecrated and the flagpole was broken. We are not sure if it was an act of vandalism or discrimination.

St. Valentine’s Polish Parish has been peacefully serving for over 100 years for Polish people and a huge international community in our neighborhood, in Bridesburg section of Philadelphia and beyond. This act of vandalism is concerning to us, especially now, during the pandemic, as we cooperate with the Philadelphia Share Food Program to feed 200+ Polish, Latino and American families every week. Our Church Hall is also used for the neighborhood as voting poll place, and our church building serves for believers seeking faith, hope and love.

We are highly concerned and disappointed because of this incident. Earlier, in July, fireworks were set off inside the church through an open window. Nobody was injured but it was a high fire risk.

Are we looking for justice? There is no need for law enforcement to be involved but we would like to appeal to our local authorities and local communities for peace. St. Valentine’s is going to be faithful to our mission statement and as the church we are going to tirelessly serve the people regardless of their beliefs, race or political differences. “We are not enemies, but friends.” (Abraham Lincoln, 1861)

We are asking our Polish American organizations, institutions and businesses, as well as people of good-will to help us to fund and install a security camera system around our church for the safety of our neighborhood, especially Polish citizens looking for help in our church, so that we can continue the charitable programs we provide to our community. May God bless America! May God bless Poland! May God bless all of us!

Rev. Mariusz Mularczyk and St. Valentine’s PNCC Parish Committee

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2020 All Saints Day and All Souls Day at St. Valentine’s

Events, From the Pastor, Parish Life, Philadelphia, Prayer, St. Valentine /

In your hands, O Lord,
we humbly entrust our brothers and sisters.
In this life you embraced them with your tender love;
deliver them now from every evil
and give them eternal rest.

The old order has passed away:
welcome them into paradise,
where there will be no sorrow, no weeping or pain,
but fullness of peace and joy
with your Son and the Holy Spirit
forever and ever. Amen.

Sunday, November 1, 2020              All Saints Day

  • 9:30 AM          Holy Mass for our beloved Departed (available online on YouTube and Facebook)
  • 2:00 PM          Holy Mass, Procession and Prayers for the Departed at St. Valentine’s PNCC Cemetery (Bensalem, PA)

Monday, November 2, 2020             All Souls Day

  • 7:00 PM          Holy Mass for our beloved Departed (available online on YouTube and Facebook)

Dear Parishioners and Friends,

On Monday, November 2nd, we celebrate the feast of All Souls. On the day after All Saints, the Church reminds us of those who have passed on. This feast is an opportunity for us to pray in unity for our relatives and friends and also for those who have no one to pray for them. 

As Catholics, we are obliged to attend Mass on All Saints Day, November 1.

Day after, November 2nd, All Souls Day is not a holy day in obligation, however, we are obliged to say a prayer for our departed relatives, and if possible, to visit their graveside.

Our departed family, friends and acquaintances will be remembered in the All Saints Day and the All Souls Day Masses.

I hope that you will let us include your deceased loved ones in these Masses at St. Valentine’s Church. Please download and use this form to list the loved ones you wish to be included in these Masses.

May God Bless You

Fr. Mariusz Mularczyk

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2020 St. Valentine’s Lottery

Events, From the Pastor, Parish Life, Philadelphia, St. Valentine /

St. Valentine’s Lottery – September 27, 2020 after 9:30 AM Mass. You can watch the event online on YouTube or Facebook.

Tickets are still available. Please call the Parish Office at (215) 535-4978. You can purchase tickets in person (2330 Margaret St, Philadelphia, PA 19137) even before or after Mass in the church.

Need not be present to win.

1st Prize – $250.00

2nd Prize – $150.00

3rd Prize – $100.00

and over 30 baskets

1

2 big bottles of wine, glass, opener

Sponsored by Marianne Woodland & Henry Jackowicz

2

Brandy and glass

Sponsored by Joyce Paluszkiewicz

3

A bag with snacks

Sponsored by Joyce Paluszkiewicz

4

School accessories

Sponsored by Trish & Bob Haeberle

5

3 bottles of wine, coffee, tea and a lot of candies

Sponsored by St. John Cantius Polish Language School

6

The bear and the book

Sponsored by Trish & Bob Haeberle

7

Polish sweets

Sponsored by St. John Cantius Parish

8

Woman’s wallet and $5.00 Wawa Gift Card

Sponsored by Kathy & Michael Hull

9

Woman’s wallet and $5.00 Wawa Gift Card

Sponsored by Kathy & Michael Hull

10

Picnic basket with 3 bottles of liquor.

Sponsored by St. John Paul II Parish

11

Spaghetti basket

Sponsored by Share Food Program

12

5 bottles of wine, glass, wine vacuum pump and opener.

Sponsored by JJTech Jakub Jasinski

13

Candles

Sponsored by Marianne Woodland & Henry Jackowicz

14

Bluetooth Karaoke microphone and speaker

Sponsored by Marianne Woodland & Henry Jackowicz

15

Holiday pillow and candles set.

Sponsored by Marianne Woodland & Henry Jackowicz

16

CCOVID 19 supplies basket

Sponsored by Marianne Woodland & Henry Jackowicz

17

Unicorn Playtime & backpack

Sponsored by Joyce Paluszkiewicz

18

Super Hero’s playset

Sponsored by Joyce Paluszkiewicz

19

Lotion Variety Pack

Sponsored by Trish & Bob Haeberle

20

Puzzles

Sponsored by Kathy & Michael Hull

21

Children’s Arts and Crafts

Sponsored by Kathy & Michael Hull

22

Foam Crafts

Sponsored by Kathy & Michael Hull

23

Spirits for the Holiday

Sponsored by Joyce Paluszkiewicz

24

Table Settings for 4 (dishes, silverware, table cover, napkins, cookbook, food chopper, nutcracker)

Sponsored by St. John Paul II Parish

25

Battleship Game

Sponsored by Trish & Bob Haeberle

26

Meat lover’s basket (pork, chicken breast, chicken quarters)

Sponsored by Share Food Program

27

Share Food Program gadgets (jacket, t-shirt, bag, face masks)

Sponsored by Share Food Program

28

Smoothie Maker

Sponsored by Mularczyk’s Family

29

Holy Mass offered at St. Valentine’s Church in any intention

Sponsored by Mularczyk’s Family

30

Everything Lavender

Sponsored by Joyce Paluszkiewicz

31

Crochet Owl

Sponsored by Mularczyk Family (hand made by Izabela)

32

Polish Sweets
Sponsored by POLMART The Best Polish Grocery Store in Philadelphia

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ALL MASSES FOM OUR CHURCH ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE

From the Pastor, Parish Life, Philadelphia, St. Valentine /

Although our Masses are available as multi-platform streaming, I always recommend YouTube as the best audio-video quality. Please click the SUBSCRIBE button and the BELL icon next to it to be notified when the live stream is active.   

You can also watch us on Facebook, and pretty soon listen to our Masses by phone via Zoom.

Please note that the best video and audio quality of our broadcast you can find only on YouTube, that is full HD 1080p. Facebook streaming is allowed only in the resolution 720p, which is 50% less quality than YouTube. Moreover the sound is very often not synchronized well with the video and you can see the annoying delay. Therefore we recommend YouTube for the best quality.
If you use some older/slow computer/tablet/smartphone the lower quality stream on Facebook will be your better option.

Remember, in case the broadcast is broken, just refresh your browser and wait a minute or two, or if it is not working, please go back to our channel and search for the new live video. We cannot control it. All streaming services and their servers are overloaded now due to COVID19. 

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RAFFLE BASKETS NEEDED

Events, From the Pastor, Parish Life, St. Valentine /

Please donate, as you do each year, the raffle baskets stuffed with goodies and whatever can be a good looking and valuable prize.

Because we don’t have our annual picnic this year, the lottery will take place in the church, right after 9:30 AM Mass on September 27, 2020. Each family, members and friends who are on our mailing list should receive already 20 tickets by mail. Please respond to my call in the letter and make the generous donations to St. Valentine’s Parish. If you need more tickets, they are available for sale.

There will be no separate tickets for baskets this year, but the same tickets you have received will be picked for monetary prizes and baskets as well. Please do not forget to send the smaller portion of your tickets back to the Parish Office and please do not wait to the last day. Remember, Post Office works much slower now and in case your tickets arrive late, they cannot be used during lottery.

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Frances F. Mularczyk passed away on June 10, 2020.

From the Pastor, Parish Life, St. Valentine /

Our parishioner, Frances F. Mularczyk passed away on June 10, 2020.

Loving wife of the late Joseph.  Beloved mother of Elaine Mularczyk and Loretta Brinkman (William).  Devoted Mom-Mom of Lisa, Dan, Becky, Gregory, Jenny, Alex; Mimi of Ana, Emily, Jack, Adelaide, Tyler, Siena, Lucas, and Charlee.  Sister of Josephine and the late Richard.

All services private at the family’s request. 

Donations in her memory to St. Valentine’s Polish National Catholic Church, 2330 Margaret St., Phila., PA 19137, would be appreciated.  

Eternal rest, grant unto her O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace. Amen. May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

Obituary

https://www.burnsfuneralhome.com/obituary/frances-mularczyk

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SHARE FOOD PROGRAM AT ST. VALENTINE’S

Events, From the Pastor, Parish Life, Philadelphia, PNCC, St. Valentine /

St. Valentine’s Parish participates now in the Share Food Program, nourishing program run by the City of Philadelphia to help people during pandemic COVID-19.

Each Wednesday we distribute few tons of fresh fruits and vegetables to our parishioners, people from our neighborhood and Polish people from all over.

Please spread the word and share the news on your social media.

Generally, it should be one box per household, but if you need more, or to get additional boxes for your friends, relatives or neighbors, please do not hesitate to ask. Everyone is eligible. No questions asked. 

Please practice all COVID-19 required rules. Face masks, gloves and 6 ft social distance are mandatory.

Also, volunteers are welcome, mostly at 8:30 AM to unload the delivery truck.

Distribution takes place at the door of our church hall on Melrose Street.

Distribution time: Wednesdays, 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon and Wednesdays, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM for those who cannot come in the morning. For the evening distribution please make a reservation by phone 215-535-4978 (leave a message) or email us at stvalentinespncc@gmail.com and tell us how many boxes you need to hold for you. Please don’t make reservations via Facebook.

There will be no other days and times available for picking up your order other than listed above.

Download a brochure

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A PRAYER IN OUR TIME OF THE CORONAVIRUS

From the Pastor, Philadelphia, St. Valentine /

O Jesus Christ, my Savior and healer, you traveled through towns and villages “curing every disease and illness.” At your command, the sick were made well. Come to our aid now, in the midst of the global spread of the coronavirus, that we may experience your healing love.

Heal those who are sick with the virus. May they regain their strength and health through quality medical care. Heal us from our fear, which prevents nations from working together and neighbors from helping one another.

Jesus Christ, healer of all, stay by our side in this time of uncertainty and sorrow. Be with those who have died from the virus. May they be at rest with you in your eternal peace.

Be with the families of those who are sick or have died. As they worry and grieve, defend them from illness and despair. May they know your peace.

Be with the doctors, nurses, researchers and all medical professionals who seek to heal and help, who put themselves at risk in the process. May they know your protection and peace.

Be with the leaders of all nations. Give them the foresight to act with charity and true concern for the well-being of the people they are meant to serve.

Give them the wisdom to invest in long-term solutions. May they know your peace, as they work together to achieve it on earth.

Whether we are home or abroad, surrounded by many people suffering from this illness or only a few, Jesus Christ, stay with us as we endure and mourn, persist and prepare. In place of our anxiety, give us your peace. Jesus Christ, heal us. Amen.

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HEALTH PRECAUTIONS AT CHURCH

From the Pastor, Parish Life, Philadelphia, St. Valentine /

  • The church will be open for Sunday Mass as long as the government authorities will limit public gatherings.
  • Please don’t sit together in groups in the pews, rather please keep yourself separated from each other.
  • Please keep distance from other parishioners when you receive the Holy Communion.
  • No handshaking, kissing and hugging as a peace sign during Mass. Instead, a wave, a peace sign ‘V’, a smile can be substituted.  
  • Greeting the clergy with a handshake at the doors after Mass will no longer take place. 
  • Coughing and sneezing into your elbow and arm instead of uncovered into the air around you will be appreciated by everyone and reduce the risk of infection.
  • Parishioners who are exhibiting flu-like symptoms should remain at home from Mass until they are fully recovered from their illness.
  • The clergy will continue to wash their hands before Mass as they always do. Additionally, they will use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer before and after distributing communion.
  • We will observe these precautions as long as necessary.

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