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

Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 9, 2020

Truth shall spring out of the earth, and justice shall look down from heaven.

— Psalm 85:12

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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08 - Saturday 8:30 AM Saturday Memorial Mass 5:00 PM Esmeralda Bau sta req by The Furrey Family 09 - Sunday 8:00 AM Paul Evicci req by Anna Marie & Evan Duerr 10:00 AM Ellen Lockwood req by Janet & Wayne Redyke 12:00 PM Sandra Kale req by Joanne & Ed Connell

10 - Monday 8:30 AM Mary McCarthy req by Larry McCarthy 11 - Tuesday 8:30 AM Fior Dalisa De Carmen Colon req by Kreczkowski Family 12- Wednesday 8:30 AM Marie Hazen req by DeFazio Family

13 - Thursday 8:30 AM Inten ons of Fr. Eugene Romano req by Larry McCarthy

14 - Friday 8:30 AM Terry Ma hews req by Capobianco Family 15 - Saturday 8:30 AM Saturday Memorial Mass 5:00 PM Marissa Jankow req by Rosemary & Lois 16 - Sunday 8:00 AM Lorraine Ciraco req by Carmel Grieco 10:00 AM Judith Niskach req by Donna Dill 12:00 PM Lucy Doran req by Ma & Linda Stengel

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 P.

Farrell, Edward & Catherine DeYoung, Stephen Fava, Rose Hipp, Frank J. Pron, Sr., Barry Simmons-Stuber, Albert & Marion Sinforosa, Paul Smitko, Teddy Trewhella, Jennifer Kirchmer Young

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: 2 Cor 9:6-10; Ps 112:1-2, 5-9; Jn 12:24-26

Tuesday: Ez 2:8 — 3:4; Ps 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131; Mt 18:1-5, 10, 12-14 Wednesday: Ez 9:1-7; 10:18-22; Ps 113:1-6; Mt 18:15-20

Thursday: Ez 12:1-12; Ps 78:56-59, 61-62: Mt 18:21 — 19:1 Friday: Ez 16:1-15, 60, 63 [59-63]; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd- 6; Mt 19:3-12

Saturday: Vigil: 1 Chr 15:3-4, 15-16; 16:1-2; Ps 132:6- 7, 9-10, 13-14; 1 Cor 15:54b-57; Lk 11:27-28 Day: Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Ps 45:10- 12, 16; 1 Cor 15:20-27; Lk 1:39-56

Sunday: Is 56:1, 6-7; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Rom 11:13-15, 29-32; Mt 15:21-28

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 15TH, 2020 5PM E1 Frank McNulty Bob Kusma None E3 Steven DeBuck SUN., AUG 16th, 2020 8AM E1 Kathy Zayatz Janet Tussey None E3 Janice Gaughan 10AM E1 Jen Remington Janet Kubik None E3 Ken Mahouchick 12PM E1 Anne Healy Jill Marchesani None E3 Maureen Carr

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 26, 2020 Total $ 9,712.(This includes drop-offs, mail-ins, bank bill-pay and OSV Online giving received for the period 7/22/20 thru 7/28/20 Same Sunday last year $ 9,545. For those that us online giving, the following are upcoming collections: Aug 11, 2020 Missionary Cooperation Plan Diocesan Assessment Collection 6/26/20 $190.(This includes drop-offs, mail-ins, and OSV Online giving received for the period 7/22-7/28/20) Diocesan Assessment Collection fiscal YTD: $1,226. 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. NEW LINK

https://osvhub.com/st-francis-vernon/funds

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, Louis Hebert, Richard & Maurine Limoli, Nelson Ota, Janet Pagano, Janice Peak, Jimmy Pier, Can-dace Tidd, Chris ne Vozzella, Fr. Fred Walters, Patricia We erlind

THE PRESENCE OF GOD

After the miracle of Jesus walking on water, the disciples exclaimed, “Truly, you are the Son of God” (Matthew 14:33). Most Christians will probably never experience such a dramatic miracle. Like Elijah, we await the manifestation of God in other moments. Perhaps the biggest challenge for the believer is to be constantly attuned to the possible presence of God in the everyday events of life. This is a stance that takes some people years to develop. Others seem to find the Lord easily in the simple things. As the week unfolds, let us look for the presence of God in the little things around us. Perhaps, like Elijah, we will be surprised at what we find. And, like the disciples, we can add our voice to the confession, “Truly you are the Son of God.” Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

SING Alas for those who never sing, but die with their

music within them. - Oliver Wendell Holmes SAINT TERESA BENEDICTA OF THE CROSS

(EDITH STEIN) (1891-1942) August 9

“Come,” Edith gently whispered, taking her sister Rosa’s hand, “let us go for our people!” These were Edith Stein’s last words as the Nazis, enraged at the Dutch bishops’ condemnation of their genocide, took into custody all Catholic converts from Judaism. Born Jewish, but non-practicing from her teens, Edith’s search for truth led to a doctorate in philoso-phy, a brilliant career as professor and author and, finally, to the Autobiography of Saint Teresa of Ávila, which she read in one sitting, then declared, “That is the Truth!” Baptized on January 1, 1922, observed then as the feast of Jesus’ initiation into the covenant of Abraham, confirmed on February 2, the feast of Jesus’ Presentation in the Temple, Edith entered the cloistered Carmelites in Cologne, transferring to a convent in Holland when she realized that, because of the Nazi persecution of the Jews, her presence could imperil the safety of the other nuns. She died in the gas chambers of Auschwitz as a daughter of Israel and of the Church. —Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

GOD’S IMAGE Nature has perfections in order to show that she is the image of God, and defects to show that she is

only God’s image. —Blaise Pascal

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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

Confirmandi - Aug 12, 2020

Confirmandi - July 29, 2020 : Ashley Angela Antonini, Joanne Teresa Baez, Katia Gianna Cabrera, Christopher Augusto Carrasco, Kevin James Coulther, Nicole Mary Krasicki, Christina Anne Lavorini, Alexander Michael McCann, Lucy Theresa McRae, Andrew David Miller, Thomas Michael O'Toole, Lindsay Anne Oroho, Robert Nicolas Rayfield, Zachary Vincent Redding, Wesley Gregory Sanders, Gabriel An-thony Scotto, Adriana Teresa Soto, Theodore Joseph Wilson

Evan Bernard Amato Danielle Theresa Bruce

Patrick Mark Cahill Julia Joyce Corsi

Jaeden Xavier Lebron Madison Loretta MacPherson

Patrick Adrian McCurry Ryan Louis McLachlan

Amelia Beatrice Meneses

Thomas Phillip O'Brien Matthew David Rogers Riley Marie Saltzman

Michael Thomas Showalter Matthew Michael Tavares

Emily Theresa Walker Riley Mary Wallace

Megan Cera Westdyke

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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

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 Volunteers 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?

FIRST COMMUNION CLASS OF 2019/2020: 2ND GRADERS, will be making their Fir st Holy Communion dur ing Masses in August 2020. Four children maximum at each Mass. (Sat. 5PM, Sundays at the 10AM, and 12 Noon Mass)

August 8th & 9th 5PM: SATURDAY

Trey Labita Anthony Curry Thomas Wright

Jonathan Perrotta

10AM SUNDAY Logan Bakay Harper Bakay

Blake Scognamiglio Mila Mutz

12 Noon Brynn Culler

Amelia Brunell Ava Clayton

Lyndsey Walker

August 15th & 16th 5PM: SATURDAY

Julia Meneses Colby Remington

Taylor Devery Charlie Monego

10AM SUNDAY Parker Scheyer Ayla Mancini

Tristan Talerico

12 Noon Matthew Fitzsimmons

Nicholas Buck Owen Smales Liam Lunger

August 22nd & 23rd 5PM: SATURDAY

10AM SUNDAY Cole Quaranta

Payton Quaranta Kylie Troche

. 12 Noon

Emma Post Kailey Terrill Emily Walsh

Michael Conover

August 29th & 30th 5:00 PM SATURDAY Christopher Shortman

10AM SUNDAY

12 NOON Jacob Ramos, Jr.

James Taylor

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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 you!

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.!

Spiritual Adoption Development update: 33 weeks - 8 months

This week your baby may be anywhere between 16 and 17 or more

inches in length and could grow up to another full inch this week

— especially if he's been on the shorter side. He weighs more than

4¼ pounds and is still gaining weight at a rate

of about half a pound a week. Weight gain can

range from a third more to a full doubling

before the big debut.

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?

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

FORMED Your faith connection Online !

PARISH CODE: RX7GDK www.FORMED.org

Seen everything on Netflix. . . .Check it out !

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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