St. Francis de Sales Church 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 7:30 PM ReconciliaƟon : Saturday 4:00 ‐ 4:45 PM AdoraƟon : First Friday 9:00AM ‐ 9:00PM Subsequent Fridays 9:00AM ‐ 12:00PM ___________________________________________________________________________________ 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. Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time September 4, 2016 Fill us at daybreak with your kindness, that we may shout for joy and gladness all our days. — Psalm 90:14 A New Saint ! On September 4, 2016, Blessed Mother Teresa becomes Saint Teresa of Calcutta. She was born Agnes Bojaxhiu in Alba- nia on Aug 26, 1910, and at age 18 went to Ireland to join the Sisters of Loreto following what she discerned to be a call to become a missionary. On Sept 10, 1946, Sister Teresa had an extraordinary conversion experience, what she later described as “the call within the call.” While traveling by train from Calcutta to the Loreto convent in Darjeeling she experienced interior visions that led her to the conviction that Christ was calling her to serve “ the poorest of the poor.” Mother Teresa died on Sept 5, 1997 with over 4000 sisters operating 610 missions in 123 countries and aided by more than one million co-workers. It has been said of her, “ She is the United Nations. She is peace in the world.”
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 7:30 PM
Reconcilia on : Saturday 4:00 ‐ 4:45 PM
Adora on :
First Friday 9:00AM ‐ 9:00PM Subsequent Fridays 9:00AM ‐ 12:00PM
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.
Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time September 4, 2016
Fill us at daybreak with your kindness, that we may shout for joy and gladness
all our days. — Psalm 90:14
A New Saint ! On September 4, 2016, Blessed Mother Teresa
becomes Saint Teresa of Calcutta.
She was born Agnes Bojaxhiu in Alba-nia on Aug 26, 1910, and at age 18 went to Ireland to join the Sisters of Loreto following what she discerned to be a call to become a missionary.
On Sept 10, 1946, Sister Teresa had an extraordinary conversion experience,
what she later described as “the call within the call.” While traveling by train from Calcutta to the Loreto convent in Darjeeling she experienced interior visions that led her to the conviction that Christ was calling her to serve “ the poorest of the poor.” Mother Teresa died on Sept 5, 1997 with over 4000 sisters operating 610 missions in 123 countries and aided by more than one million co-workers. It has been said of her, “ She is the United Nations. She is peace in the world.”
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03 ‐ Saturday 8:30 AM Saturday Memorial Mass 5:00 PM Kelly Hanson req by The Snoddy Family 04 ‐ Sunday 8:00 AM David Ponnwitz req by Deacon Dennis & Madeleine Gil 10:00 AM Mary Sidebo om & Dorothy Mihalovic & George Potosnak req by The Sidebo om Family 12:00 PM Lauraine Finck req by The Curcione Family
05 ‐ Monday Labor Day 8:30 AM Muriel Jackie Delaney req by George & Pam Patchell
06 ‐ Tuesday 8:30 AM Stella Kolakowski req by Joan Nye
07 ‐ Wednesday 8:30 AM Talia Phalon req by Terrence & Alana Ma hews
08 ‐Thursday 8:30 AM Richard Mahler req by Mr & Mrs George Chintala
09 ‐ Friday 8:30 AM Jackie & Bernie Burrell req by The Family
10‐ Saturday
8:30 AM Saturday Memorial Mass 5:00 PM Lauraine Finck req by Pam & Paul Contreri
11‐ Sunday 8:00 AM Ashely Cistaro req by Deacon Dennis & Madeleine Gil 10:00 AM Ellen Hollar req by The Curcione Family 12:00 AM Kathleen Mancino req by The O’Shea Family
SATURDAY MEMORIAL MASS The 8:30AM Saturday Mass during the month of September will be offered for the souls of : Catherine & Edward DeYoung, Stephen Fava, John Ka-
vanagh, Stella Kolakowski, Albert & Marion Sin-forosa, James Sullivan, Jennifer Kirchmer Young.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: 1 Cor 5:1-8; Ps 5:5-7, 12; Lk 6:6-11, or, for Labor Day, any readings from the Mass “For the Blessings of Human Labor,” nos. 907-911 Tuesday: 1 Cor 6:1-11; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Lk 6:12- 19 Wednesday: 1 Cor 7:25-31; Ps 45:11-12, 14-17; Lk 6:20-26
Thursday: Mi 5:1-4a or Rom 8:28-30; Ps 13:6; Mt 1:1-16, 18-23 [18-23]
Sept 10, 2016 Sat. 5:00PM B1 Chuck McGill Janet Kubik Elizabeth Byra B2 Frank McNulty Ami Byra Sam Lorentzen B3 Ann Leavitt C1 Kelly Leavitt C2 Laura Scovell C3 Bob Snow C4 Mike Molloy Sept 11, 2016 Sun. 8:00AM B1 Janice Tanguay Tom Geerlof Logan Rivera B2 Denis Tanguay Arleen Hill Isabella Rivera B3 Marion Geerlof C1 Val DeBuck C2 Cheryl Avery C3 Janice Gaughan C4 Paul Contreri 10:00 AM B1 Barbara Reed Jeannie Diemer Olivia O’Brien B2 Ken Mahouchick Laura Curcione Hana O’Brien B3 Jen Remington C1 Joan Stellingwerf C2 Bea Harrigan C3 Rick Braun C4 Kevin Reed XC Serge Gonzalez 12:00 Noon B1 Joan Gengaro Barbara Andreski Alexandra Pisapia B2 Natalie Callahan Isabel Lazo Faith Pisapia B3 Ed DeYoung C1 Deacon Dennis C2 Roger Gengaro C3 Maureen Carr C4 Gen Miller 6:30 PM B1 Allie McLaughlin Evan Amato C1 Celine Mazzella Jasmine Walker C2 Emily Hertlein
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Please Pray for those who are sick, especially: Anna Aikens, Alexander, Paul Antola Sr., Eddie Becker, Kathy Boehm, Melinda Borst, George Botsco, Brian Braun, Kevin Braun, Marilyn Burnham, Lilli-an Brunetti, Baby Solly Chait, Kris Chmara, Stanley Chmara, Meg Cleary, Sean Con-
nell, Janiece Contreri, Paul Contreri, John Crow, Kelly Cusack, Laure Di Domenico, Raymond Diemer, Baby Evie Dixon, Robert A. Drogo, George Duerr, Maureen Dunn, Lisa Merck Edwing, Lisa Ernst, Edward P. Farrell, Maureen Flannery, Peter Ganzer, Joe Garcia, Susan O’Connell Gelatko, Margaret Guiton, Bob Haley, Bill Hall, Barbara Harsche, Walter Harsche, Gerhard Hartung, Bill Healey, Joanne Healey, Jeanne Heinke, Maria Hermann, Greg Holowach, Andy Jacko, Gary Kolalowski, Anne Kolibas, Joseph Kolibas, Lorraine Kuhl, Joe Kunz, Ryan Lambert, Janet Macaluso, Carol McDonald, James Mc Donald, Maureen McDonald, Kim McGovern, Marianne Meehan, Marie Mendez, Brook Minondo, Michael, Devon Parrish, Ed Philippe, Nadine Porter, Bernice Re-gan, Harold Rowan, Dominique Scerbak, Judy Scheidel, Lisa Smith, Stephen Smith, Sara Snyder, Alison Walters Soderberg, Denis Tanguay, Sr., Adrienne Teel, Madeline Thall, Larry Tilli, Todd, Jeff Todd, Norman Trass, Alexander Truong, Brian Walters, Fr. Fred Wal-ters, Patricia Wetterlind, Brenna Whitson, Walter Winkler, Emma Marie Wyman
Stewardship offering for Aug 28, 2016 $ 10,524.00 Same Sunday Last Year $ 11,721.00
Thank you to our many envelope users last weekend. For our parishioners who contribute electronically, the next up-coming special collections are:
Sept 11, 2016 Beacon Catholic Newspaper Did you know the parish pays for the parishioners Beacons?
STEWARDSHIP OF OUR TREASURE
Baptismal Preparation Classes are offered on the 3rd Thursday of the month. Please call Cathy in the parish office to register. Upcoming Baptismal Prep Classes are: September 15, 2016 October 20, 2016 November 17, 2016 December 15, 2016
Do you have a Sponsor form that needs to be signed? - See Father Brian after Mass.
ONLINE GIVING OPTION
We are pleased to announce that our parish website has the ability to accept donations online. With online giving you can set up a monthly gift or just a one-time donation because you are traveling. The added benefit of course is that if you are using your credit card you can re-ceive points. To make a gift online go to www.stfrancisvernon.org, under the home tab you will find the link for online giving. As always, we thank you for your support of our parish.
SUMMER EVENING BUILDING ACCESS The Church entrance door will lock at 5:00 PM . If you have a Summer evening meeting re-quirement, please contact the office, several days in advance so adjustments may be made to the automatic locking system.
ADORATION BEGINS AGAIN ON FRIDAY, SEPT 9 TH
9:00 AM - 9:OO pm We will then return to schedule on the
bulletin cover.
LOOK on the back of the bulletin!
We are able to provide the bulletin each week without cost to the parish because of the advertis-ers. Please patronize our Advertiser’s business!
“YUCKFEST” Golf Outing
October 2, 2016
Details to follow
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THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE
03‐ Saturday 11 AM‐ 12PM AA (SCB) 04 ‐ Sunday Happy Labor Day Weekend 05 ‐ Monday Parish Office Closed 6:30 PM Circle of Friends
06 ‐ Tuesday 9:30 AM Rosary Makers / Prayer Shawl
08 ‐ Thursday 9:00AM Vietnam Vets 6:30PM Circle of Friends 7:00 PM Yoga
09 Friday 7‐8 PM AA (SCB)
10‐ Saturday 11 AM‐ 12PM AA (SCB) 50/50 Sales A er All Masses 11 ‐ Sunday Columbie es (SCB) 5:30 PM 1st Year (HS) Parent Mee ng 6:30 PM Mass & HS Program & 2nd Year Parent mee ng ‐follows Mass
Prayers for the Sick and Dying
The Divine Mercy Chaplet is one of the best means of assisting the dying. Jesus revealed the power of this prayer to St. Faustina. The Lord gave many promises regarding recitation of the Divine Mercy Chaplet for the sick and or dying. There are parishioners who regularly pray the chaplet. We are currently forming a prayer chain and accepting prayer requests. If you are interested in joining the prayer chain, please contact Bea Harrigan at (973) 827-0083. If you have a special prayer request for a loved one who is sick and dying, you may call Bea Harrigan, Cheryl Avery at (973) 702-1342, or Denise Drogo at (973) 875-6863.
FUNERAL SUPPORT MINISTRY: This ministry is to provide comfort and assistance to those attending funeral liturgies at St. Francis de Sales. Compassion and caring for those during a most difficult time. We ask that you arrive 1/2 hour before the funeral to greet the family and friends and assist in any way possible. Stay through the service and remain until the entou-rage has left for the cemetery. Members of this ministry will be notified by telephone when there is a funeral. Contact: Joanne Matthes (973) 827-3248 x 124 ROSARY MAKERS MINISTRY: Our Lady asked the children of Fatima to pray the rosary, therefore our ministry’s mission is to help spread the message of Mary’s request. Our rosary’s go to people all over the world, but are also used by our parish family. The rosaries are made by hand, but are fun and easy to do. It takes as much time as you’re willing to devote and just a little bit of patience in the beginning. It takes about 20 minutes to com-plete 1 rosary. The beauty is you can make them at your con-venience, where and when you want to make them.
Contact: Pat Pastore (973) 903-7971
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY : Our mission is to support the sick of our parish and community by producing warm and loving shawls to envelop those who need it the most along with our prayers. The Prayer Shawl Ministry meets on Tuesday morn-ings at 9:30AM, but arrangements can be made to make shawls on your own. We will provide the instructions, so that the sizing is consistent. They can be knit or crocheted.
Contact: Judy Kelly (973) 875-3962
St. Francis has many Ministries. Which one (s) are right for YOU?
We’re going to showcase a few ministries each week to help you decide! ( More information is in pamphlets in the atrium.)
XYZ Xtra Years of Zest: Offers our Parish seniors an oppor-tunity to celebrate life- prayerfully, socially and through for-mation of friendships with others. XYZ meets once a month for a few hours, usually the first Wednesday afternoon of each month. We encourage creative ideas and skills to help and serve others. Please help us keep the XYZ Club active and growing. Contact: Kathy Brady (973) 827-4526 RUTH’S MINISTRY : Is a fellowship of widows coming together to share their grief, their stories and provide strength for each other. Feeling isolated and lost during this time, we need the friendship of others going through the same thing. We gather in the Library every month on the second Thursday at 6:30PM. Kathy Dickson (973) 271-6999 or Dorothy M. (973) 209-6501
FOLLOW YOUR PATH
You have to do your own growing, no matter how tall your grandfather was.
—Abraham Lincoln
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Still accepting students for 3, 4 & 5 year olds 10 Month 1/2 day Sessions
Come and learn with us! Classes begin Sept. 6
We offer small class size and interactive curriculum based on NJ standards.
New Jersey State Certified
For registration and tuition information contact Linda Stengel at:
* Teaching Kindergarten readiness along with Christian values *
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
(RCIA) The RCIA journey invites those who are inquiring about the Catholic faith to “come and see.” You are most welcome to join the journey. The fall season of our parish RCIA program will begin on Wednesday even-ing, September 14, at 7:30pm.
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) provides an opportunity for those seeking to learn about the Catho-lic Church and its traditions to participate in small group gatherings which meet on alternate Wednesday evenings throughout the fall season. The RCIA experience offers a special opportunity to deepen relationship with God, and also welcomes those members of the Catholic community who are seeking to receive the Sacraments of Eucharist and/ or Confirmation to prepare for the reception of these Sacraments.
Join us for our first meeting on Wednesday, September 14 at 7:30PM in the Church Conference room. If you are con-sidering becoming Catholic, or would like to prepare for the Sacraments of full initiation into the Catholic faith, or would like a place to start in journeying back to God, please come and see what the RCIA experience can offer. We are also pleased to welcome new facilitators to our ministry, please consider your gift of faith as something to be shared joyfully and come join us. If you have any ques-tions, please call Laura at 973-875-1703.
Are you FAITHFILLED and want to SHARE your FAITH??
Still need Aides for Saturday Morning Religious Ed Classes 9am- 10:15am
Please contact Jane Kunzweiler 973-827-3248 x 127
MANDATORY Parent Meeting for Grades 1-8
Saturday September 17, 2016
9:00 AM Or 11:00 AM (Must attend to go to first class)
High School Program Summer is over and it’s time once again to start your
journey towards Confirmation!! Confirmation Prep
begins Sunday September 11th * 1st year candidates (9th grade) and a parent
Orientation meeting beginning at 5:30-6:15pm in the church social hall
* Mass for all candidates and families at 6:30pm
* Quick meeting for 2nd year candidates (10th grade) and a parent immediately following Mass in church
7:15-7:30pm * All candidates will go to their respective class
assignments and be dismissed at 8:45pm
* If you have not registered yet please contact the office ASAP to do so.
THE DIFFERENCE
It is labor indeed that puts the difference on everything.
—John Locke
School begins this Tuesday Sept 6th!
Reminder- Safety First.
Please remember to STOP at a safe distance while lights are flashing.
Be patient, they are carrying precious cargo!
Children’s Liturgy of the Word begins Sunday September 18th
during the 10:00 AM Mass
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FORMED is an exciting program that St. Francis de Sales has sub-scribed till next Fall. You will have access to the best CATHOLIC teaching videos, books and audio talks to deepen your relationship with Christ and his Church.
ALL IN ONE PLACE! Go to www.FORMED.org. Scroll to “ Does your Parish already have Formed?” and enter the Parish Code : RX7GDK and then sign in by creating your own login password. (Don’t forget to write it down)
Explore !
Did you know St. Francis has a
SENIOR CITIZEN Group?
The XYZ CLUB
Open to both Men and Women Meets First Wednesday of the Month Meeting Time: 1:00 PM Bring your Lunch, arrive- 12:00 PM Where: St. Francis Church Hall Light refreshments served Trips - Contact Jo Prisco 973-222-9369
*** Date Change for SEPTEMBER MEETING ***
September 14th !
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
September 4, 2016 - 23th Sunday in Ordinary Time.
“Everyone of you who does not renounce all his pos-
sessions cannot be my disciple” - Luke 12:33
When we first hear this statement, it seems Jesus is making an unrealistic demand upon us. How can we renounce all of our possessions? We need them to live. However, what we must renounce is the belief
that they belong to us. Everything we have belongs to God alone. All of our resources are entrusted to us not only for our own use, but also so that we can help others. Once we renounce the idea that we possess
or are entitled to anything, it is much easier to share the many gifts that God has given us. Then we truly
are His Disciples.
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!!
ANGELS IN HOLY SCRIPTURES
Now offered in an evening class!
WEDNESDAYS AT 7:00 PM SEPTEMBER 14TH - OCTOBER 19TH
(Downstairs in St. Charles Borromeo Room- SCB) To sign up...Please call Debbie Zweier
(973) 229-7996
Coming in January: A new course: THE APOCRYPHA : Early Christian Writings and
Gospels- not included in the Bible.
What is FORMED ? It’s for you!
Our Church’s Gift Shop will re-open after all masses, beginning next Weekend.
Saturday, Sept. 10-11th
Be sure to stop in and see our new merchandise!
Rosary Makers Needed!
Do you have time on your hands?
Our ministry meets on Tuesday
mornings, and we provide the supplies and will train you. Once you know what to do- you can make them anytime and anywhere! Watching TV during the day or evenings, or join us on Tuesday mornings, if you prefer company.
Please contact : Pat Pastore (973) 903-7971
Parish Tricky Tray Friday - NOVEMBER 4TH
Are you available to help? Contact Cathy in the Parish office: 973-827-3248 x 198 or by email: [email protected] or
