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

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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

614 Route 517, Vernon, NJ Mailing Address: P.O. Box 785, McAfee, NJ 07428

Telephone: 973-827-3248 www.stfrancisvernon.org

Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

July 26, 2020 All things work for good for those who love God.

— Romans 8:28a

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 are open in LIMITED capacity. Regular morning Mass and Weekend Schedule are back in place. However, we are limited to 100 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

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25 - Saturday 8:30 AM Saturday Memorial Mass 5:00 PM Charles Francis Stone, Jr. req by Mike Gubner 26 - Sunday 8:00 AM Al Monzo req by Anna Marie & Evan Duerr 10:00 AM Joan Stellingwerf req by Welcome Ministry 12:00 PM Mario DiNapoli req by Lagana/Rockwell Family

27 - Monday 8:30 AM Daniel Storey req by Maureen Moscato & Family 28 - Tuesday 8:30 AM Christopher Behrens req by McLeod Family 29 - Wednesday 8:30 AM Jeff Jenkins req by McLeod Family

30 - Thursday 8:30 AM Dorothy Connell req by Connell Family

31 - Friday 8:30 AM Diane Walker req by Ty-D-Up Cleaning & Hicks Family 01 - Saturday 8:30 AM Saturday Memorial Mass 5:00 PM Jack Reeth req by Marie & Bob Snow 02 - Sunday 8:00 AM Terry Ma hews req by The Mitchell Family 10:00 AM Jack Reeth 12:00 PM Joan Stellingwerf req by Liturgy Ministry

SATURDAY MEMORIAL MASS

The 8:30AM Saturday Mass during the month of August will be offered for the souls of: Vincent Argiro, Vincent Borst, Frank Curran, Gladys DeFazio, Edward & Catherine DeYoung,

Stephen Fava, Albert & Marion Sinforosa, Paul Smitko, Teddy Trewhella, Jennifer Kirchmer Young

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Jer 13:1-11; Dt 32:18-21; Mt 13:31-35

Tuesday: Jer 14:17-22; Ps 79:8, 9, 11, 13; Mt 13:36-43

Wednesday: Jer 15:10, 16-21; Ps 34:2-11; Jn 11:19-27 or Lk 10:38-42

Thursday: Jer 18:1-6; Ps 146:1b-6ab; Mt 13:47-53

Friday: Jer 26:1-9; Ps 69:5, 8-10, 14; Mt 13:54-58

Saturday: Jer 26:11-16, 24; Ps 69:15-16, 30-31, 33-34; Mt 14:1-12

Sunday: Is 55:1-3; Ps 145:8-9, 15-18; Rom 8:35, 37-39; Mt 14:13-21

Baptismal Prep Classes Next class is tentatively scheduled in the Fall.

Call Cathy in the office to sign up (973)827-3248 x 300.

Do you have a Sponsor/Godparent form that needs to be signed? Contact the Parish office. M-F

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 have a prayer chain and are 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, or prayers for a loved one who is sick and/or dying, you may call Bea Harrigan, Cheryl Avery at (973) 702-1342, or Denise Drogo at (973) 875-6863.

Eucharistic Ministers Lectors Altar Servers

Parish Membership: A Parishioner is one who belongs to our parish family. As such, he/she is registered and is committed through

active participation in the life of the parish community by regularly attending Mass, joining ministries, and financially supporting the

parish. For Sponsor Certificates for Baptism and Confirmations, rec-ommendations, etc. please call the parish offices. The person re-

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.

SAT., AUG 1ST, 2020 5PM E1 Bob Snow Marie Snow None E3 Frank McNulty SUN., AUG 2ND, 2020 8AM E1 Janice Tanguay John Schnackenberg None E3 Marc Kolonoski 10AM E1 Ken Mahouchick Jim Berls None E3 Ginger Wynne 12PM E1 Gen Miller Jeannie Diemer None E3 Heather Baez

CURRENTLY ALL EVENTS/MEETINGS ARE CANCELLED due to Coronavirus Shutdowns.

THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE

St. Francis de Sales : SUMMER OFFICE HOURS The offices will be CLOSED on Fridays for the Summer.

• Parish Office is not officially open, but we are check-ing in : Mon - Thurs. 9:00 AM -3:00 PM

• The Offices will re-open on Fridays, beginning on 9/11/20 Labor Day is Sept 7, 2020

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Gluten-Free Communion Hosts

Are you or a family member allergic to gluten? To receive gluten-free Communion :

• Arrive 10-15 minutes before Mass and speak to an usher. • You must receive communion from the priest. • When it is your turn to receive; remind the priest that you re-

quire a gluten-free host.

STEWARDSHIP OF OUR TREASURE

Be the first to know…Stay connected to St, Francis Parish all week…

Our Parish Website is: stfrancisvernon.org www.facebook.com/StfrancisVernon

Sunday Collection :July 12, 2020 Total $ 10,442.(This includes drop-offs, mail-ins, bank bill-pay and OSV Online giving received for the period 7/8/20 thru 7/14/20 Same Sunday last year $ 10,959. For those that us online giving, the following are upcoming collections: Aug 11, 2020 Missionary Cooperation Plan Diocesan Assessment Collection 6/21/20 $315.(This includes drop-offs, mail-ins, and OSV Online giving received for the period 7/8 -7/1420) Diocesan Assessment Collection fiscal YTD: $ 560. What we have paid to Diocese fiscal YTD $ 0 Diocesan Assessment for FY2020-2021 TBD We hope that you are able to support the Parish by mailing your donation or by donating online.

ONLINE GIVING OPTION

We are pleased to offer our parish website has a link to sign up for online giving. Simply go to www.stfrancisvernon.org, where you will find the link un-der the home tab. Or if you prefer, go directly to the site. https://osvonlinegiving.com/4244

As always, we thank you for your support of our parish.

During this unprecedented time, your continued support of our parish is critical.

If you prefer not to do online, your donations may be mailed to the church.

St. Francis de Sales P.O. Box 785 McAfee, NJ 07428

PRAY - SHARE - SERVE - LOVE

Please pray for those who are sick, especially: Mike Annunziata Sr., Sco Bartle , Fr. Eugene Boland, Fr. Jack Boland, Sean Connell, Paul Contreri, S. Chmara, Evie Dixon, John Doonan, Robert A. Drogo, Anne Fleming, Maureen Frazer, Arleen Hill, Richard & Maurine Limoli, Daniel Nevins, Nelson Ota, Janet Pagano, Janice Peak, Jimmy Pier, Candace Tidd, Chris ne Vozzella, Fr. Fred Walters, Patricia We erlind

A SHARE IN GOD’S KINGDOM Today concludes a three-week series of Gospel texts in which we have listened to a total of seven parables about the Kingdom. The believer is asked to consider the request that God made of Solomon in today’s first reading: “Ask something of me and I will give it to you” (1 Kings 3:5). Today’s parables about the treasure buried in the field and the pearl of great price should prompt us to answer, “A share in your kingdom, O God!” Today we discover that the kingdom of God is be-yond value, a priceless treasure. Unfortunately, our culture bombards us with things that it believes are priceless treas-ures—the bigger and better SUVs, anti-aging and anti-balding creams and salves, miracle diets, and so much more. Having a share in God’s kingdom and helping to bring about that king-dom are the greatest treasures that we can ever hope to gain. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

SAINT MARTHA (first century) July 29 Whether you find Martha Stewart admirable or annoying, she has the perfect patron saint. Luke describes Martha—saint, not Stewart—as “burdened with much serving” (Luke 10:40). About Mary, seat-ed, listening to Jesus, Martha complained, “Do you not care that my sister has left me by myself to do the serving?” Jesus’ response, “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and worried about many things . . . Mary has chosen the better part” (10:41, 42), sug-gests to some the superiority of the contemplative life, leaving the rest of us, supporting families, earn-ing livings, (helping others?), as second-class Chris-tians. But Luke introduces Martha and Mary immedi-ately after Jesus’ parable of the Good Samaritan, whom Jesus recommends as a model of practical compassion, concluding, “Go and do like-wise” (10:37). Go and do! Sit and listen! Discipleship is never either/or but both/and. Jesus ministered in prayerful silence and hospitable service. Monastic calendars add Martha’s sister, Mary, and brother, Lazarus, calling all three “hosts of the Lord,” recalling their welcome of Jesus to their home in Bethany, reminding us Whom we welcome whenever we ex-tend summertime hospitality! —Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

GO Go forth and set the world on fire.

—St. Ignatius of Loyola

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Religious Education . . . Did you know?

When: Tuesday, July 28th 10:00 AM LIVE on FACEBOOK

TOPIC: An intro to Virtue, allowing us to do the difficult good with ease. Today most people think of moral theology as the study of which acts are sinful and which are allowed, however this views the study from the viewpoint of the negative (i.e what’s not good). The study of morality, at it’s best, looks at our destiny to fulfil God’s plan for us, that is, to be with Him in heaven. Morality isn’t a rejection of the body, or the belief that we should fight against the body, but rather morality should facilitate a harmony between the Body and Soul. This is the purpose of morality. The goal of these talks will be to gain a new way of looking at morality and how it relates both

to your overall purpose in the world, and destiny for Heaven.

Presenter: Seminarian Stephen Delia

Sacrament of Confirmation: News from Paterson Diocese February 3, 2020

Bishop Serratelli has granted us permission to lower the age of receiving Confirmation starting in our 2020 -2021 school year to grade 8. Receiving Confirmation earlier will enable high school students to better participate in our parish community by serving as Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, and Youth ministry to name a few. As next school year will be the transition year, provisions will be made to have grades 8, 9 and 10 also con-firmed here at St. Francis de Sales. We trust this change will greatly benefit the young people of our parish. Please contact Petrina Garrity, if you would like to have your child return after a break in their Religious Education.

Parish Business Manager Listing

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 frchris@stfrancisvernon.org

LECTURE SERIES

Gracious God, So often you attempt to offer us a peaceful

awareness of your presence. It is always there, but we do not slow down

enough to become aware of it. Help us to slow down and appreciate this gift, and come to a deeper understanding of the

movement of your Spirit in our lives. Help us recognize those moments when you

rescued us, healed us, and reconciled us. Increase our trust in you, show us how to reach beyond ourselves to minister to others, and give

us the wisdom to be better stewards and sacraments of your presence each day.

We pray this in Jesus’ name. Amen.

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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

REGISTRATION FOR 2020-2021 If you have a new incoming student-

Please call the office. 973-827-3248 x 324

Space is limited first come, first served.

Please note: • Any unpaid balances must be paid first. • If your child is NEW to the Program: Please

include a copy of their Baptism certificate, unless baptized here.

• Please VERIFY all information, Phone & Email, best contacts etc.

• $25.00 minimum payment per child must be paid to hold their spot.

• Payment plans are available. Contact the business office.

• Children in Sacramental Year- requires an additional fee. It is listed on your form.

$50.00 First Communion (2nd Grade) $35.00 1st Year Confirmation (7th Grade) $70.00 8 & 9th (Eve of Reflection & Full day retreat) $50.00 Confirmation (10th Grade-overnight)

Please do not hesitate to call the office, we

check our messages and email from our homes. **Please return your Registrations Forms and Pay-

ments. You can mail them to: St. Francis de Sales P.O. Box 785, McAfee, NJ 07428 Or Registrations and payment may also be placed in our new Mailbox. ( To the left of the main Church en-trance.)

There are many opportunities, listed on the back of your registration form to Volunteer in our program,

which will provide a discount. Contact: Petrina Garrity petrina@stfrancisvernon.org

or call 973-827-3248 x 327 Please call the business office to pay by credit Card over the phone. 973-827-3248 x 325 or 324

Open Registration 2020-2021 Little Angels Learning Ctr

10 month 1/2 day sessions Faith-based school readiness

M/W/F - 4 year olds T/TH - 3 year olds

SPACE IS LIMITED littleangels@stfrancisvernon.org

We are reaching out to All Parishioners to search your

heart to consider - VOLUNTEERING TO ASSIST WITH

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION.

Our program depends on volunteers, we need Teachers, Aides, Hall Monitors, Office Vol-unteers and Babysitters. Can you devote 2 hours a week to pass on the love of Jesus and our faith to the children of the Parish?

CONFIRMATION There are two confirmation dates: Mr. and Mrs. Hill’s class is July 29th 7pm. Mrs. Gummere’s and Mrs. Bruce’s class is: August 12th at 7pm.

Petrina Garrity 973- 827-3248 x 327 petrina@stfrancisvernon.org

FIRST COMMUNION (CLASS OF 2019/2020: 2ND GRADERS)

First Holy Communion will be on Saturday, October 10th.

We do not know now, how many sessions: - due to COVID-19 restrictions. So hopefully, by September we will be able to

assign the time for Communion Mass(es).

Rehearsal for Communion all students will be Monday, Oct 5th and Thursday, Oct 8th at 4:30 PM

Please Mark these dates in your calendars.

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FAITH FORMATION

Moving In? Moving Out? Please contact the office, to register or correct our records.

Does St. Francis have your correct email?? We want to be able to get our most current information to you.

St. Francis Food Pantry is remaining open with limited volunteers to assist during this crisis.

The food pantry is in current need of : Canned Soup & Stews, Tuna, Peanut Butter, Grape Jelly, Mac & Cheese, Breakfast items: Cold Cereal, Oatmeal, &

Pancake syrup, Granola Bars, Toothpaste & Toiletries

Of course we appreciate all food donations!

Donations may be dropped in front of the church doors. There will be a grocery cart there to place your donations. Due to bears and wild life- only leave donations while the

Shopping cart is out! Mon - Fri 9AM -4 PM

USED CLEAN PLASIC SUPERMARKET BAGS ARE NEEDED

Thank you for sharing what God has given you!

The need is greater than ever! Thank

Bulletin Articles are due by 3PM Tuesday (12 Days Prior to publication). Submitted bulletin contents is subject to approval. Christmas & Easter are

even earlier due to the Printer’s schedule. Are you using cans with POP TOP TABS?? (Soda, Soups, Pet food)

The Columbiettes are collecting them for RONALD MC DONALD HOUSE (Central & Northern NJ).

Please save them at home, until we can meet again. Then the Columbiettes will take

care of the rest. Thank you for participating.!

Please Help !

Please make sure the exterior doors are actually fully closed when leaving the building. Over time, the doors are not always fully latching, when closing.

We need you to make sure, the building is actually secured. There are many meeting throughout the day and evenings. Please turn back and push the door, so that it is fully closed. Thank you!

Spiritual Adoption Development update:

29 Weeks /7 MOS. Pregnant: Your Baby's Development

Your little one is getting ready to meet

you! She's starting to gain weight more

quickly. During the last two and a half

months of your pregnancy, she'll continue

to put on more padding and will likely

double her current weight. Your baby-to-be is now over 14½ inches long

and weighs 2¾ pounds, and he or she is rapidly growing.

Prayer:

Jesus, Mary and Joseph I love you very much.

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

Won’t you please “spiritually adopt” one and share the love for life that God has given you?

Can you make time to pray everyday for a child’s life?

SPIRITUAL ADOPTION Program

Keep in touch with St. Francis de Sales 24/7 Join our Facebook pages.

PARISH page: www.facebook.com/StfrancisVernon

YOUTH MINISTRY page: www.facebook.com/St.Francis de

Sales Youth Ministry

Looks What’s New

. . . A Mailbox! We wanted a way for our parishioner to drop off items intended for the business office, paperwork,

forms, applications etc... for the office, especially for those who are concerned about contact. This locked mailbox has been installed to the left of the front door, under an overhang.

St. Francis de Sales Parish 614 Route 517, Vernon, NJ

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 785, McAfee, NJ 07428

Main Number .................................................. 973-827-3248 Fax .................................................................. 973-827-7534

Food Pantry ......................................................................... 143 Joanne Ma hes (Office Manager) ....................................... 324 Petrina Garrity (Religious Educa on Coordinator) ............. 327 Janet Kubik (Bookkeeper).................................................... 325 Deacon Dennis Gil (Building Supervisor) ............................. 348 Evelyn Ilaw (Music Coordinator) ......................................... 336 Linda Stengel (Li le Angels Learning Center) ...................... 147 Cathy Carney (Recep on) .................................................... 300

Web Page ............................. www.s rancisvernon.org Email .................................. office@s rancisvernon.org

Fr. Chris Barkhausen ……….. FrChris@s rancisvernon.org Joanne Ma hes ................... joanne@s rancisvernon.org Petrina Garrity…………..……...petrina@s rancisvernon.org Janet Kubik ............................ Janet@s rancisvernon.org Deacon Dennis Gil ............... dennis@s rancisvernon.org Evelyn Ilaw ........................... evelyn@s rancisvernon.org Linda Stengel ................ li leangels@s rancisvernon.org Cathy Carney ......................... cathy@s rancisvernon.org Linda Allen-Poole ……youthministry@s rancisvernon.org

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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