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 10:00 AM 12:00 PM Morning Mass: Monday through Friday 8:30 AM Saturday (Memorial Mass) 8:30 AM
Holy Days : 7:00 AM 8:30 AM 12:00 PM 7:30 PM Reconcilia on : Saturday 4:00 - 4:45 PM
Adora on :
First Friday 9:00AM - 12 Noon
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Served By: Rev. Brian P. Quinn, Pastor Deacon Dennis Gil
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
Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 9, 2017 “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28
Page Two July 09, 2017 SATURDAY MEMORIAL MASS 08 - Saturday The 8:30AM Saturday Mass during the 8:30 AM Saturday Memorial Mass month of July will be offered for the 5:00 PM Grace Odom req by Josephine Prisco souls of : Susan Bravenboer, Greg 09 - Sunday Bremer, John Brennan, George Costa, 8:00 AM Kathy Boehm req by Linda & Ma Stengel Frank Curran, Catherine & Edward 10:00 AM Ralph Viviano req by Maria Fausto DeYoung, Stephen Fava, Robert Martis, JoAnn San- 12:00 PM Michael Acce a req by Pam & Paul Contreri clementi, Beverly Schwab, Albert & Marion Sin- 10 - Monday forosa, Jennifer Kirchmer Young, Theodore Charles 8:30 AM Margaret Ma hews req by Ma hews Family Wiedenman 11 - Tuesday 8:30 AM Marguerite V. Labadessa req by Joanne & Ed
Connell To live in the hearts of others is never to die.
12 - Wednesday
8:30 AM Joseph James Mulligan req by Patricia Quinn PRAY - SHARE - SERVE - LOVE
13 -Thursday HOPE 8:30 AM Urban Tekip req by Friends at St. Francis Never deprive someone of hope - 14 - Friday it may be all they have. - Anonymous 8:30 AM George Streisel req by Nora Hill 15 - Saturday 8:30 AM Saturday Memorial Mass
5:00 PM Francis J. Garrity req by Eucharis c Ministers 16 - Sunday July 8-9, 2017 8:00 AM Alicia White req by The Quinn Family Eucharistic Ministers Lectors Altar Servers
10:00 AM Therese Weiss req by The McLeod Family SAT., 5PM July 15th, 2017 12:00 PM Ann Duell req by The Pecca Family E1 Steven DeBuck Bob Kusma Owen McGill E2 Bob Snow Marie Snow Ana Soto E3 Barbara Thomas C1 Deacon Joseph C2 Val DeBuck C3 Chuck McGill C4 Diane McNulty ST. FRANCIS GIFT SHOP Everyone loves a sale! During the month of July, SUN., 8AM July 16th, 2017 the Gift Shop will be having a RED STAR sale… 50% E1 Bob Kirchmer Denise Drogo Elizabeth Byra off items marked with a red star. E2 Claire Schmidt John Schnackenberg Ryan Carr Perhaps there’s something you’ve had your eye on. Come E3 Leila Kirchmer see if it’s been marked down. Don’t miss out on the deals. C1 Maureen Carr
Please note the Gift Shop will be closed for the C2 Sheila Reitter month of August. Pam can be reached through C3 Denis Tanguay the office if you should need something. C4 Janice Tanguay
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READINGS FOR THE WEEK E1 Cindy Ferrazano Caitlin Piccirillo Paul Brandt E2 Ed Ferrazano Britt Gaule Mike Kubik Monday: Gn 28:10-22a; Ps 91:1-4, 14-15ab; E3 Kevin Reed Mt 9:18-26 C1 Deacon Dennis Tuesday: Gn 32:23-33; Ps 17:1b, 2-3, 6-7ab, 8b, 15; C2 Serge Gonzalez Mt 9:32-38 C3 Chris Gaule Wednesday: Gn 41:55-57; 42:5-7a, 17-24a; C4 Barbara Reed
Ps 33:2-3, 10-11, 18-19; Mt 10:1-7 12PM Thursday: Gn 44:18-21, 23b-29; 45:1-5; Ps 105:16-21; E1 Gen Miller Jill Marchesani Faith Pisapia Mt 10:7-15 E2 Bob Springer Erin Daly Alexandra Pisapia Friday: Gn 46:1-7, 28-30; Ps 37:3-4, 18-19, 27-28, E3 Ed DeYoung 39-40; Mt 10:16-23 C1 Deacon Joseph Saturday: Gn 49:29-32; 50:15-26a; Ps 105:1-4, 6-7; C2 Natalie Callahan Mt 10:24-33 C3 Joe Kearns Sunday: Is 55:10-11; Ps 65:10-14; Rom 8:18-23; C4 Allie McLaughlin
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TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Please Pray for those who are sick, especially: Alexander, Melinda Borst, Lori Caffrey, Sean The premier poet of the English language, Geoffrey Connell, William Connington, Bill Delaney, Evie Chaucer, introduced one of his most beloved characters, the Dixon, Robert A. Drogo, Lisa Ernst, Ray Farinel- “Wife of Bath,” by this telling remark: “Husbands at church la, Sandy Fredricks, Maureen Flannery, Kim door she had five.” Four mes widowed, she was se ng off on Gaughan, Margaret Guiton, Bill Healey, Jo- a pilgrimage, notably without number five. The church door is anne Healey, Christopher Hoehl, John Kernusz, Joseph Kolibas, Anne Kolibas, Ryan Lambert, Hayden Marshall, a curious detail, poin ng to the fourteenth-century wedding Carol McDonald, James McDonald, Marianne Meehan, custom of marrying on the porch of the parish church. The goal Marie Mendez, Omar Mendez, Lisa Merck, Michael, Henry was to give maximum publicity to the consent of the groom Milkewicz, Nat, Jimmy Pier, Nadine Porter, Harold Rowan, and bride, and so consent was moved from the bride’s home Gary Sisco, Lisa Smith, Denis Tanguay, Norman Trass, Todd, to a public venue. The priest would stand in the doorway and Jeff Todd, Patricia Wetterlind, Brenna Whitson, Walter Win- begin by sprinkling the couple with holy water. He needed to kler, Emma Marie Wyman, “Skippy” Zaccaro, Nick Zayatz make sure they weren’t too closely related and give them some instruc on. He would direct the groom to pay the bride’s Gluten-Free Communion Hosts Are you or a family member allergic to gluten? family a dowry, and then announce the monetary amounts to
To receive gluten-free Communion the interested passersby. Only then would the guests enter the • Arrive 10-15 minutes before Mass and speak to an usher. church for the wedding Mass, during which the bride and • You must receive communion from the priest. groom would hold lighted candles. The gradual move from • When it is your turn to receive; remind the priest that you require a home to church and the shi from the bride’s father to the gluten-free host. priest’s authority helped to protect the freedom of brides who weren’t quite as confident as the Wife of Bath. Ministry makes a difference, not —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. only in those you serve; but in you! Join a Ministry today! My Dear Friends, St. Francis de Sales SUMMER OFFICE HOURS I want to once again say thank you for your The offices will be CLOSED on Fridays for the Summer continued support of your parish. This past year we • Parish Office is OPEN: Mon. - Thurs. have seen some important projects come to pass with 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM a few more yet to come. This work and continued • The Offices will re-open on Fridays, beginning on work could not have been done without your support Sept 8, 2017 of St. Francis de Sales and its mission. Through your generosity with our increased giving initiative we ONLINE GIVING OPTION have seen an increase to our weekly collection, which We are pleased to announce that our parish website has a link to is bridging some of the gap in our income verses our sign up. Go to www.stfrancisvernon.org, under the home tab expenses. you will find the link for online giving or you can go directly to the site. As always, we thank you for your support of our parish. I urge you as summer begins, along with https://osvonlinegiving.com/4244 vacations and long weekends, that you do not forget your parish. We are still here and still need your con-
STEWARDSHIP OF OUR TREASURE tinued support. If you use envelopes, please don’t for- The collection figures for the weekend of July 2nd are not in- get to drop them off even for the weeks you are not cluded, due to the Fourth of July holiday. The bulletin had to be here, or you could sign up for online giving and set submitted early. things up for weekly or monthly giving. You can get to our parish’s Online Giving site either from the par- Baptismal Preparation Classes will resume in September. ish webpage, scanning the QR code below or just en- Please call the parish office if you are interested in having tering this web address. your child baptized here at St. Francis. https://osvonlinegiving.com/4244
Do you have a Sponsor form that needs to be signed? We have a few exciting - See Father Brian after Mass. things planned for this summer, please keep an eye on the bulletin Be the first to know… for more details. Stay connected all week... Fr. Brian https://www.facebook.com/StFrancisVernon
Page Four July 09, 2017 THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE A STEWARDSHIP MOMENT 08 -Saturday 11 - 12 PM AA (SCB) One of the most well known and beloved passages in 09- Sunday 8 AM - 2 PM BLOOD DRIVE (BH) scripture is the gentle invitation of our Lord in today’s 10 - Monday 9 AM - 12 Noon VBS Gospel reading:
6:30 PM Circle of Friends “Come to me, all who labor and are bur-
11 - Tuesday 9 AM - 12 Noon VBS dened, and I will give you rest.” When 9:30 AM Rosary Makers & Prayer Shawl (103) we need physical rest, we sometimes take a vacation. But how do we find 12 - Wednesday 9 AM - 12 Noon VBS spiritual rest? How do we discover 13 - Thursday 9 AM - 12 Noon VBS Christ’s peace as we grapple with the 9:00 AM Vietnam Vets complex issues of life deep in our 6:30 PM Circle of Friends (109-110) hearts? Good stewards find their rest 7:00 PM Yoga in the Lord. Reflect this week on what
you do to welcome peace of Christ into your heart. 14 - Friday 9 AM - 12 Noon VBS 7 - 8 PM AA (SCB)
A HUMBLE KING 15 - Saturday 11 - 12 PM AA (SCB) Like a tonal center in music, the note to which we keep returning in today’s readings is humility. We wait in joyful expectation for the coming of our Lord as King. But what we are told to expect and rejoice over is a meek and humble king, riding on an ass. Not horses or chariots of the great and mighty, but a humble beast carries the Rul- er whose dominion stretches “from the River to the ends of the earth” (Zechariah 9:10). This King comes to banish the tools of the warrior and bring peace. No wonder that a weary world rejoices and gives thanks to God! Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.
Summer Evening Building Access Church entrance door will lock at 5:00 PM. If you have a Summer evening meeting requirement, please contact the office, several days in advance so adjustments may be made to the automatic locking system .
St. Francis de Sales Parish Parking Lot
St. Francis Main Parking Lot will be CLOSED for Resurfacing & Sealing. Monday July 17, 2017 - Friday July 21, 2017
DURING THIS TIME . . . • Please PARK in the rear of the building and come in through Church Social Hall for daily morning Mass or to visit the offices. • Handicap Parking is available at the lower rear parking lot. Enter and use the elevator.
Please call or email the office, if you have any questions. Phone: 973-827-3248 Email: [email protected]
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ADULT FAITH FORMATION Service Hour Requirements: FORMED 7 & 8 Grade (10 Hours per Year) H.S. (40 Hours in 2 years) Please remember - Service Hours do not count, until you have Your faith connection Online ! passed in the paperwork to Mrs. Weber. Service Opportunities are listed on the bulletin board outside Mrs. Weber’s office. PARISH CODE: RX7GDK www.FORMED.org
OPEN REGISTRATION Fall 2017 - 10 Month Program Confirmation Program Teachers Needed
We are in need of teachers for the 3 Year Olds: (2 day Mornings - Tues. & Thurs.) Confirmation Program on Sunday Nights 4 & 5 Year Olds: (3 Day Mornings - Mon, Weds, Fri.) Beginning September 10th –March 18th St. Francis Pre-School - Contact: Linda Stengel (13 classes total) [email protected] If you are interested please contact
“Little Angels” link on our Website: Melory in the Religious Ed. office www.stfrancisvernon.org 973-827-3248 ext. 328 or by email: [email protected] The Religious Educa on Program is look- ing for people of faith St. Francis’ that want to share that “Drive-In” OUTDOOR PATIO gi with others. MOVIE NIGHT We need teachers and teacher’s aides in many July 21st at 8:00 PM grades 1-8. We are also FEATURE: looking for volunteers to JOIN US FOR A NIGHT OF work with students in FAMILY FUN ! a small group se ng to Bring: help these students • Your Family and Friends catch up a er a lapse in • Lawn or Sports Chairs a ending our program or to help older children en- • Blankets ter the faith by receiving the Sacraments of Bap sm, • Snacks to share Reconcilia on and First Eucharist. We have excellent materials to help you bring the seeds of faith to oth- ers. All we need are people with a willingness to pre- We’ll provide the pare & share lessons with the youth of parish. Is God Popcorn & Water Bottles calling you to this beau ful ministry? Call Jane Kunzweiler 973-827-3248 ext. 327 Vacation Bible School (VBS) or email Jane@s rancisvernon.org “Jesus Under the Sea” Begins tomorrow, July 10th.
• Reminders: Teen Helpers need to be here 8:15 AM on Children’s Liturgy of the Word Monday, and 8:45 Tues - Friday. • Campers are to arrive 9:00 AM and pick-up is at Will return in September! 11:55AM . Campers should bring a small, dry, snack
The Little Kidsword and Kid’s Word in bag marked with their name each day .
pamphlets are available in the atrium through out Please Pray that all of our campers and helpers are the summer for the children to use during Mass. impacted in positive ways throughout the week.
Page Six July 09, 2017 ST. FRANCIS DE SALES FOOD PANTRY
Our supplies are getting low, the need for food Gracious God, increases over the So often you attempt to offer us a peaceful summer as children are awareness of your presence. home all day, instead of eating lunch at school. Tuna It is always there, but we do not slow down Fish, canned vegetables, mayonnaise, peanut butter, jelly, granola bars, etc. are in great demand. We appreciate all you can do. enough to become aware of it. Help us to slow down and appreciate this gift, TOILETTRIES: Bar soap, shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, tooth- and come to a deeper understanding of the brushes, razors, shaving cream, body wash, baby wipes, mouth- movement of your Spirit in our lives. wash , hand cream, hand soap, combs, etc. Any size - Thank you for your help! Help us recognize those moments when you rescued us, healed us, and reconciled us. Prayers for the Sick and Dying
Increase our trust in you, show us how to reach The Divine Mercy Chaplet is one of the best means of assisting beyond ourselves to minister to others, and give the dying. Jesus revealed the power of this prayer to St. Fausti- na. The Lord gave many promises regarding recitation of the us the wisdom to be better stewards and sacra- Divine Mercy Chaplet for the sick and or dying. ments of your presence each day. There are parishioners who regularly pray the chaplet. We are We pray this in Jesus’ name. currently forming a prayer chain and accepting prayer requests. Amen. If you are interested in joining the prayer chain, please contact Bea Harrigan at (973) 827-0083. If National Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Carmel you have a special prayer request for a loved one who is sick and dying, you may call Bea Harrigan, NEW EVENT- SUNDAY, JULY 16, 2017 11:30 AM Cheryl Avery at (973) 702-1342, or Denise Drogo at Solemn Commemoration of (973) 875-6863. Our Lady of Mt. Carmel 11:30 AM Mass at Our Lady of Mt. Carrnel Church LOOK on the back of the bulletin! • 90 Euclid Ave., Middletown, NY • Blessing/Enrollment in Brown Scapular We are able to provide the bulletin each week without cost to the parish because of the advertisers. • Father Paul Denault, O.Carm. Presider Please patronize our Advertisers! Followed by Procession to the grounds of the National Shrine Crowning of the Statue , Lunch in Pilgrim Hall FREE CLOTHING For men, women and children 2:00 PM Scriptural Rosary followed by Adoration & Benediction in the shrine. The Clԧhing Closet Offering free clothing to those in need. Lunch Prices: Adults $20.00, Children 12 & under $5.00 (Baked ziti, meatballs, sausage and peppers salad bread & dessert) Open: Thursday 10 AM - 1 PM 70 Carmelite Drive Middletown, NY 10940 Saturday 10 AM - 1 PM Phone: 845-343-1879 Carol Bezak , [email protected] Located at: 20 Schoolhouse Rd in Pine Island NY Contact us: [email protected] XYZ Club of St. Francis is on the GO! Check your Schedule and join in the fun! (18 years +)
Nov 13, 2017 (Mon.)
HUNTERDON HILLS PLAYHOUSE
A Festive Holiday Musical Revue for 2017 .
$82.00 pp. Price includes - Bus, Full Course Meal, Show, Desserts, Tips and Taxes. This show sells out fast!
Contact : Jo Prisco 973-222-9369 Make Checks payable to: XYZ. Mail to: P.O. Box 64, Glenwood, NJ 07418