We are open in LIMITED capacity. Regular morning Mass and Weekend Schedule are back in place. However, we are limited to 150 people per Mass (25% capacity), as directed by the Bishop, due to COVID19. Sunday Mass will REMAIN LIVE on Facebook– Sunday at 10 AM- Father Chris
614 Route 517, Vernon, NJ Mailing Address: P.O. Box 785, McAfee, NJ 07428 Telephone: 973-827-3248 www.stfrancisvernon.org
Welcome to St. Francis de Sales Parish We extend a warm welcome to all who attend our Church. We hope you will find our parish community a place where your life of faith will be nourished. Your prayers, your presence, and your talent are most welcome. May God bless all of us. We Invite You to Celebrate
Eucharist: Saturday (Vigil): 5:00 PM Sunday 8:00 AM (& LIVE on Facebook)-10:00 AM 12:00 PM
Morning Mass: Monday through Friday 8:30 AM Saturday (Memorial Mass) 8:30 AM
Holy Days: 8:30AM, 12:00 PM, 7:30PM
Reconcilia on: Saturday 4:00 - 4:45 PM
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Served By: Rev. Chris Barkhausen, Pastor Deacon Dennis Gil ~ Pastor Emeritus Rev. John Boland
Mission Statement As a parish family of St. Francis de Sales Church, we are committed to stewardship as our way of life. We place God first in all things. Centered in the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist, we devote ourselves to proclaim the Gospel. We are dedicated to grow as a faith community to holiness through prayer, sacraments and service to all God’s people. St. Francis de Sales Church St. Francis Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
September 13, 2020
Forgive your neighbor’s injustice; then when you pray, your own sins will be forgiven. — Sirach 28:2
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12 - Saturday SATURDAY MEMORIAL MASS
8:30 AM Saturday Memorial Mass The 8:30AM Saturday Mass during the 5:00 PM Nancy Santos req by The Santos Family month of September will be offered for the 13 - Sunday souls of: Vincent Borst, Frank Curran, Gladys 8:00 AM Terry Ma hews req by Avery Family DeFazio, John Doonan, Catherine & Edward 10:00 AM Be anne Kwiatkowski req by Catania Family DeYoung, Steven Fava, Ben Kojota, William 12:00 PM William DeVizio, Sr. req by Deacon Dennis & Nussbaum, Kathleen Ryan Peterson, Walter Piechowski, Madeleine Gil Marion & Albert Sinforosa, Paul Smitko, Barbara Stengel, 14 - Monday Jeri Wagner, Jennifer Kirchmer Young , Kenneth Fisher 8:30 AM Barbara Kennedy req by Norah Hill 15 - Tuesday
8:30 AM Mary Romano req by Mary & Ed Falko 16- Wednesday 8:30 AM Linda Saso req by Paul Saso Eucharistic Ministers Lectors Altar Servers 17 - Thursday SAT., SEPT 19th , 2020 5PM 8:30 AM George M. Chintala, Sr. req by Maureen & E1 Ann Leavitt Janet Kubik None George Chintala, Jr. E3 Kelly Leavitt 18 - Friday 8:30 AM Virginia Boscia req by Deacon Dennis & SUN., SEPT 20TH, 2020 8AM Madeleine Gil E1 Kathy Zayatz John Schnackenberg None 19 - Saturday E3 Val DeBuck 8:30 AM Saturday Memorial Mass 5:00 PM Nancy Gubner req by Marie & Bob Snow 10AM 20 - Sunday E1 Barbara Reed Jim Berls None 8:00 AM Antoine e Pappas req by Isabel Lazo E3 Ken Mahouchick
10:00 AM Pauline Kolodich req by The Garrity Family 12PM 12:00 PM Alice Rourke req by Dennis & Trish Quinn E1 Joan Gengaro Jeannie Diemer None E3 Roger Gengaro THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE Prayers for the Sick and Dying 8/30 - Sun, 8AM-2PM: Blood Drive (BH) The Divine Mercy Chaplet is one of the best means of 9/02 - Weds, 1:00 PM: XYZ Mee ng, (BH) assisting the dying. Jesus revealed the power of this prayer to St. Faustina. The Lord gave many promises regarding St. Francis de Sales : SUMMER OFFICE HOURS recitation of the Divine Mercy Chaplet for the sick and/or The offices will be CLOSED on Fridays for the Summer. dying.
• Parish Office is not officially open, but we are checking in : There are parishioners who regularly pray the chaplet. We Mon - Thurs. 9:00 AM -3:00 PM have a prayer chain and are accepting prayer requests. • The Offices will re-open on Fridays, beginning on 9/11/20 If you are interested in joining the prayer chain, READINGS FOR THE WEEK please contact Bea Harrigan at (973) 827-0083. If you have a special prayer request, or prayers Monday: Nm 21:4b-9; Ps 78:1-2, 34-38; Phil 2:6-11; for a loved one who is sick and/or dying, you Jn 3:13-17 may call Bea Harrigan, Cheryl Avery at (973) 702 Tuesday: 1 Cor 12:12-14, 27-31a; Ps 100:1b-5; -1342, or Denise Drogo at (973) 875-6863. Jn 19:25-27 or Lk 2:33-35 Baptismal Prep Classes
Wednesday: 1 Cor 12:31 — 13:13; Ps 33:2-5, 12, 22; Next class is tentatively scheduled September 16, 2020 At 7:30 PM. Call Cathy in the office to sign up Lk 7:31-35 (973)827-3248 x 300. Thursday: 1 Cor 15:1-11; Ps 118:1b-2, 16ab-17, 28; Do you have a Sponsor/Godparent form that needs to be signed? Contact the Parish office. M-F Lk 7:36-50
Friday: 1 Cor 15:12-20; Ps 17:1bcd, 6-8b, 15;
Lk 8:1-3 Parish Membership: A Parishioner is one who belongs to our parish family. As such, he/she is registered and is committed through Saturday: 1 Cor 15:35-37, 42-49; Ps 56:10c-14; active participation in the life of the parish community by regularly
Lk 8:4-15 attending Mass, joining ministries, and financially supporting the parish. For Sponsor Certificates for Baptism and Confirmations, rec- Sunday: Is 55:6-9; Ps 145:2-3, 8-9, 17-18; ommendations, etc. please call the parish offices. The person re- Phil 1:20c-24, 27a; Mt 20:1-16a questing such must be registered and be an active member of our Parish community. We request that you register at our monthly welcome meetings so that we can better serve you.
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Please pray for those who are sick, especially: Weekday Mass Guidelines
Mike Annunziata Sr., Sco Bartle , • Weekday mass resumed on Monday Fr. Eugene Boland, Fr. Jack Boland, June 15th at 8:30am Sean Connell, Paul Contreri, • Weekday masses will be held in the main S. Chmara, Evie Dixon, Robert A. church. Drogo, Anne Fleming, Maureen • Masks must be worn at all times while in the Frazer, Louis Hebert, Richard Limoli, Lisa Merck, Nelson Church building. Ota, Janet Pagano, Janice Peak, Jimmy Pier, Candace • For the safety and protection of all, we ask Tidd, Chris ne Vozzella, Fr. Fred Walters, Patricia We er- that the bathrooms be used only in an lind emergency. • In order to maintain a safe social distance, PRAY - SHARE - SERVE - LOVE we ask that those attending daily mass use only the two center sections of pews. • Gluten-Free Communion Hosts Please fill in starting from the front and sit 6ft apart. There are blue tape markings indi- Are you or a family member allergic to gluten? To receive gluten-free Communion : cating 6ft distances to help with spacing. • Arrive 10-15 minutes before Mass and • Communion will be distributed as on Sun- speak to an usher. day, with communicants coming forward • You must receive communion from the priest. while maintaining 6ft spacing, lowering • When it is your turn to receive; remind the priest that you their mask when approaching the priest, require a gluten-free host. and returning their mask after receiving communion.
Private Prayer throughout the Day
MERCY • The chapel will be open for private prayer Dost thou wish to receive mercy? throughout the day from 9am-4pm Show mercy to thy neighbor. • —St. John Chrysostom The Blessed Sacrament will be reserved in the chapel throughout the day for visits and private prayer. • We ask that you do not enter the main STEWARDSHIP OF OUR TREASURE church or other parts of the complex.
Sunday Collection :August 30, 2020 Total $13,584. FAITH (This includes drop-offs, mail-ins, bank bill-pay and OSV Online giving Faith is the union of God with the soul. received for the period 8/26/20 thru 9/2/20
Same Sunday last year $11,977. —St. John of the Cross
For those that us online giving, the following are ONLINE GIVING OPTION upcoming collections: We are pleased to offer our parish website has a link to sign up for online giving. Simply go to Sept 13, 2020 The Beacon Catholic Newspaper www.stfrancisvernon.org, where you will find the link un- Sept 20, 2020 Diocesan Assessment der the home tab. Or if you prefer, go directly to the site. NEW LINK Diocesan Assessment Collection Aug 16 2020 $65. https://osvhub.com/st-francis-vernon/funds (This includes drop-offs, mail-ins, and OSV Online giving As always, we thank you for your support of our parish. received for the period 8/26/20 - 9/2/20) During this unprecedented time, your continued support of our
parish is critical. Diocesan Assessment Collection fiscal YTD: $2,147. What we have paid to Diocese fiscal YTD $ 0 If you prefer not to do online, your dona- tions may be mailed to the church. Diocesan Assessment for FY2020-2021 TBD St. Francis de Sales P.O. Box 785 We hope that you are able to support the Parish by McAfee, NJ 07428 mailing your donation or by donating online.
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St. Francis de Sales parish is seeking a parish business manager. This person is a professional administrator who will assist the Pastor with the stewardship of the physical, financial and personnel resources of the parish. This work includes, but is not limited to: data and records management, phone and email support, supplies and inventory management, communications work, managing use of church space by parish and outside groups, supporting church ministries and committees, and collaborating with volunteers to achieve the objectives of Saint Francis de Sales Parish. For more information please see our parish website under the “Our Parish” tab. Please submit cover letters and resumes to Fr. Chris Barkhausen at [email protected]
necessary. We will post on Facebook & in the bulle- tin, when we will be able to meet again in person. Please reach out if you are interested. Facilitator: Mike Randazzo 845-544-0995 Hal Avery 973-702-1342 St. Francis has many Ministries. Rich Santangelo 973-764-8165
Which one (s) are right for YOU? Altar Care: This ministry ‘s members takes the Linens Once we are allowed to fully re-open, our Ministries from the Altar and brings them home to launder & will need YOU! We’re going to showcase a few minis- iron them. Members take turns, usually 3 mos. at a tries each week to help you decide! time. It takes about 2-3 hours per week. Currently, it only has to be done every other week, as we are not HOST MINISTRY : provides hospitality to parishioners distributing the precious blood. We are seeking new and visitors to our liturgies by assisting at our monthly members. gathering after all the Masses as well as providing hos- Facilitator: Office 973-827-3248 x 324 pitality at other special parish events. “Bagel Sunday” is famous for bringing our community together to en- St. JOSEPH’S MINISTRY: assists with the care and mainte- joy one another’s company and meet new families nance of the church ground and buildings. Time required, is as we continue to grow. Time required: Volunteers what ever you can share to keep our facility beautiful and are asked to arrive thirty minutes before Mass and operational. Our stewardship involves the following areas. Adopt-a-garden, Parish Clean-up, Snow Shoveling, and stay to serve, clean and refresh the tables for the next General Planting. If you have special skills such as plumb- Mass. ing, electrical, painting, carpentry, etc.. Please contact Facilitator: Jeannie Lambrinides 973-476-3686 Joanne in the parish office for future special projects. Facilitator: Bo Reilly 973-827-0213 EMMAUS The Men’s Group: seeks to support men in their faith journey through fellowship, spirituality, and PRE-CANA CORE TEAM: Helps engaged couples prepare for service. Emmaus hosts weekly meetings, the annual the Sacrament of Marriage and their life together as a men's retreat, and various social events during the Catholic Family. The team comes together one day to year. plan and prepare the Pre-Cana Retreat. The Retreat is one day consisting of workshops, lectures and discussions on the Normally, Emmaus invites all men to join us 9AM-10:30 implications of the life-long commitment of the Sacrament AM. Saturday mornings for the Signposts Series of small of Marriage. Your willingness to share your experiences and - group discussion topics on Catholic living. Each top- stories of married life in a group setting. ic is independent, so no long term commitment is Facilitators: Debra & Steve Piccirillo 973-764-8442
September 13, 2020 Page Five FORGIVENESS Saint John Chrysostom (c. 344-407) September 13 Nearly ten years before, a son and father had “Speaking truth to power” may have become just parted ways when the business they shared went another cliché, but doing precisely that cost John “the bankrupt. The son blamed the father. They did not Golden Mouth” (Chrysostom) his diocese and, after exile and a forced march, his health and life. “Renowned for speak to each other again. eloquence, heroic in suffering” (Sacramentary), John’s Then the father became seriously ill. The scriptural insights still comfort and challenge. Mystical mother called the son and told him he had better come theologian, he bids Eastern Christians, whose principal soon. The son walked sheepishly into the hospital Divine Liturgy bears his name, to lift up their hearts to room. The father motioned his son to him and whis- “God ineffable, beyond comprehension, invisible, beyond pered: “Did you ever think you could do anything that understanding, existing forever, always the same.” Model would keep me from loving you?” pastor, he warns Roman Catholics in the Liturgy of the Resentment and anger are foul things, the first Hours not to neglect God-in-the-flesh: “Would you honor reading from Sirach tells us. Remember the last Christ’s body? Do not scorn his nakedness, honoring him things. Stop hating. Live by the commandments. As here in church with silken robes, while neglecting him St. Paul writes to the Romans, we are to live for the cold and naked outside. What use to burden Christ’s altar with golden chalices, while Christ himself starves to Lord and die for the Lord. death? What use dressing the altar with gold-woven Jesus’ parable in today’s Gospel reminds us of cloths, while denying the shivering Christ the clothes he God’s compassion. The immense sin of humanity has needs? Do not adorn the church while ignoring your been forgiven and stricken from the record. We are to needy brother: he is the most precious temple of forgive others in the same way. all!” (Saturday, Twenty-first Week in Ordinary Time). Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. —Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Religious Education TOTALLY VIRTUAL : Class Begin : Sept 22, 2020 Calendars will be sent via EMAIL. If you haven’t had a meeting with Petrina- Please contact her.
FIRST DAY OF IN-PERSON RELIGIOUS EDUCATION SMALL GROUP PARENT MEETINGS & Sept 22, 2020 TUESDAY - GROUP A 4:30 - 5:45 PM Book Distribution with Petrina Each Family will receive an Email from Sept 29, 2020 TUESDAY - GROUP B 4:30 - 5:45 PM Petrina that is grade specific, with a Oct. 3, 2020 SATURDAY 9:00 - 10:45AM link to sign up.
We are reaching out to All Parents will only have to attend one meeting, unless they have children in a Sacramental Parishioners to search your heart to consider - year (2nd, 8th, 9th, or 10th). You must attend all VOLUNTEERING TO ASSIST WITH that apply, as the information will vary by grade.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION. Meetings times are at varied times during the day
Our program depends on volunteers, and early evening. we need Teachers, Aides, Hall Moni- Sign up using the LINK in your Email. tors, Office Volunteers and Babysit- Tuesday: In-Person Families will be assigned ters. Can you devote 2 hours a week Group A or B, at the meeting. to pass on the love of Jesus and our faith to the children of the Parish? Third, Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Grades If you have not had a meeting with Petrina- Contact her. 973-827-3248 x 327
Ninth & Tenth Grades Open Registration 2020-2021 Sept 16th & 17th Little Angels Learning Center 10 month 1/2 day sessions Petrina Garrity 973-827-3248 x 327 Faith-based school readiness [email protected] M/W/F - 4 year olds T/TH - 3 year olds SPACE IS LIMITED [email protected]
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St. Francis Food Pantry is remaining open with SPIRITUAL ADOPTION Program limited volunteers to assist during this crisis. Spiritual Adoption Development update: The food pantry is in current need of : 40 Weeks - 9 months Canned Soup & Stews, Tuna, Peanut Butter, Grape Jelly, Mac & Cheese, This is the week when you should finally get Breakfast items: Cold Cereal, Oatmeal, & to meet the squirmy little bundle you've been Pancake syrup, Granola Bars, Toothpaste praying for the last 9 months! However, & Toiletries Of course we appreciate all food donations! often babies don't cooperate and arrive on
Donations may be dropped in front of the church doors. schedule. Your baby is now full-sized. Alt- There will be a grocery cart there to place your donations. hough newborn sizes can vary, the average Due to bears and wild life- only leave donations while the baby weighs 7 pounds, and measures 20 Shopping cart is out! Mon - Fri 9AM -4 PM inches long from the top of the head to the rump. USED CLEAN PLASIC SUPERMARKET BAGS ARE NEEDED
Thank you for sharing what God has given you! Prayer:
Jesus, Mary and Joseph I love you very much. The need is greater than ever! Thank you! I beg you to spare the life Of the unborn child that I have spiritually adopted who is
in danger of abortion. - Bishop Fulton J. Sheen HAPPY BIRTHDAY ! ! ! Thank you for praying everyday for a child’s life?
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St. Francis de Sales Parish 614 Route 517, Vernon, NJ Mailing Address: P.O. Box 785, McAfee, NJ 07428
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Sacrament of the Sick: Those who are sick, homebound, or in the hospital are a vital part of our parish family. Please call the parish office to arrange for the recep on of the Eucharist and Anoin ng of the Sick.
Sacrament of Bap sm: Parents must be registered members of the parish and a end a prepara on class before arranging for the bap sm of their child. Please call the parish office.
Sacrament of Marriage: Couples planning to marry at St. Francis de Sales should contact the pastor at least one year in advance and before making any other arrangements. You must be registered in the parish for at least six months prior to se ng a date. The couple is expected to worship with the community and commit themselves to the Marriage Prepara on program.
New Parishioners: Our parish invites everyone to par cipate fully in our spiritual and social life. To become a member of our community, we invite you to a welcome mee ng. Please call the parish office to find out the next mee ng date.
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