St. Francis De Sales

CATHOLIC Church

135 East 96th Street ● New York, NY 10128

Phone (212) 289-0425 ● Fax (212) 996-2028

www.sfdsnyc.org

A PARISH OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF NEW YORK

Pastoral Staff:

MASS SCHEDULE

Sundays

9am, 11am, 12:30pm*, 6pm

Saturdays

5:00pm**

Weekdays

8:30am

*Misa en Español

**Vigil- Sunday Mass Celebrated

First Friday Devotions: after 8:30 am Mass

Weekend Associates

Msgr. Robert Stern

Rev. Anthony Ciorra

Rev. Philip J. Kelly, Pastor

Msgr. Neil Connolly

Rev. Richard Bauer, MM

Ms. Jayne Porcelli, Pastoral Associate, DRE

Sr. Lynne Jacoby, RSHM, Pastoral Associate

James Stayton, Music Director

Kathleen Calderon, Office Manager

William Ramos, Sacristan

Alberto Pena, Plant Manager

Sixteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time

July 17, 2016

Martha, you are anxious and worried about

many things. Mary has chosen the better part

(Luke 10:38-42).

Contact any staff or clergy

through our website or by

calling the church rectory

and leaving a message.

(212) 289-0425

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday,

9:00 am—8:00 pm

Tuesday & Friday -9:00am–

5:00pm

Weekdays: 8:00 am—4:00 pm

Weekends: 8:30 am—4:00 pm

Saturdays 4:30 pm—5:00 pm

and by Appointment

20/30’s Young Adults St. Francis Foodies (2nd Tues-

day of the Month 7:30PM)

RCIA-Sunday,11 Mon 7PM

Religious Education-Sunday

10AM Mon 4PM, Catholic

Sports, Gay Straight Catholic

Alliance (4th Wednesday of the

Month 7:00PM), Catholic Asian

Family and Friends Association

2nd Sunday At Noon Young

Couples , Social Media Team

Adult Choir, Hospitality Minis-

try, Eucharistic Ministry, Minis-

try of Lector, Altar Servers/

Acolytes, Coro Para Adultos en

Español

Facebook

St. Francis de Sales

Parish

WEBSITE

WWW.SFDSNYC.ORG

PARISH INFORMATION

OFFICE HOURS

CHURCH HOURS

CONFESSIONS

GROUPS & PROGRAMS

MINISTRIES

STAY IN TOUCH

Saturday July 16, 2016 5:00PM

Sunday, July 17, 2016 9:00AM For the Parish of St. Francis de

Sales

11:00AM Milan Lucas (L) For Health

12:30PM Por la parroquia de San Francisco

de Sales

6:00PM For the Parish of St. Francis de

Sales

Monday, July 18, 2016

8:30AM

Tuesday, July 19, 2016

8:30AM

Wednesday, July 20, 2016 8:30AM

Thursday, July 21, 2016

8:30AM

Friday, July 22, 2016 8:30AM

Sunday, July 17

Monday, July 18 8:30 Mass

Tuesday, July 19

8:30AM Mass

Wednesday, July 20 8:30AM Mass

2:30PM– Legion of Mary

6:30PM-AA

8:00pm-Game Night

Thursday, July 21

8:30am-Mass

Friday, July 22

8:30am-Mass

Saturday, July 23

5:00pm-Mass

MASS INTENTIONS CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK OF

JULY 17–JULY 23

SACRAMENTAL INFORMATION

BAPTISM We celebrate the baptism of infants & young children on the third Sunday of the

month during the 11:00AM mass. Baptism class is held the first Wednesday of the month.

Bautizos en Espanol son celebrados el tercer Domingo del mes a las 12:30PM. Come to

the office to talk to a staff person to register for baptism Please bring Birth Certificate

when you come in to register. Call us or visit our website for more information.

FIRST COMMUNION & RECONCILIATION AND CONFIRMATION

Two year preparation for First Holy Communion and Confirmation. Classes

meet on Sunday Mornings and Monday afternoons. All families invited to participate. ADULTS INTERESTED IN SACRAMENTS PLEASE CONTACT JAYNE PORCELLI

FOR MORE INFORMATION.

MARRIAGE Please call to make an appointment at least 6 months in advance of possible date.

SACRAMENT OF THE SICK- Please call and let us know if a family member is

sick and would like to be anointed.

Email Addresses

Fr. Kelly: fatherkelly@sfdsnyc.org

Jayne Porcelli: jayneporcelli@sfdsnyc.org

Kathleen Calderon: kathycalderon@sfdsnyc.org

Choose Mercy and Compassion What’s on YOUR Wish List?

Do you have a ‘wish list’ of things you

hope you can do or own or see during your life-

time? Well, our parish has a wish list…not for

things we’d like to own, but for things we need to

help us grow into a stronger more vibrant parish for

years to come.

Look back over the last few years and take

note of how much St Francis has grown…it’s

amazing isn’t it? New staff, new projects, educa-

tion opportunities, speakers, retreats, parish events-

all designed to help us grow together in faith.

As we look to our future, we see it bright

with promise. There is so much more we can do

together to help build up the kingdom of God here

in East Harlem/UES.

In order to do more, we need more staff.

We dream of someone to work particularly in

‘evangelization’ (reaching out to welcome our

neighbors into our home) and Stewardship. Some-

one who can help harness the energy and skills of

our younger and young adult members as well as

help us grow stronger financially.

A few weeks ago we told you exactly what

the price of the repair for the chair lift would be,

and you generously responded with that exact

amount.

We think if we tell you, again in the spirit

of transparency, what a salary costs for a profes-

sional lay minister you will surely understand why

we keep mentioning the need for sustainable sup-

port through Parish Pay.

Another thing on that wish list would be a

working kitchen downstairs, so when we have a

parish party we would actually have a stove to cre-

ate awesome banquets. Wouldn’t that be great?

Can YOU think of things we should add to

our parish wish list? A new kitchen and a new staff

member are pretty big ticket items wouldn’t you

agree? Would we all agree to take the time this

summer to prayerfully consider how your financial

support can directly help our parish grow into a

healthy future?

St Francis de Sales is OUR parish. Let us

work together for our future.

Please return your registration form and

deposit for our parish retreat

Saturday, Oct 1st

“Spirituality of Ministry”

With Sr. Donna Ciango, O.P.

Join the St. Francis Summer League

If you are interested in joining the softball team

for their Summer Season Please email Diana

Delgado for information at sports@sfdsnyc.org

It is so hard to know how to react to all the

violence that is everywhere in our world today. It’s

never very far away from us anymore. It is in mid-

town, around the corner and in our own neighbor-

hoods now. It seems like at any moment a random

encounter can become violent, a peaceful protest

can turn deadly.

What do we do? What do we say? How do

we act? How do we live out our faith as Catholic

Christians in these very scary moments?

Last weeks parable of the Good Samaritan

and all of our homilies reminded us of our basic

call as followers of Jesus to choose mercy and

compassion over violence whenever we are able.

No one says that’s an easy choice to make, but it is

the choice that will lead to peace and life. So, as

often as we can, let us encourage one another to

choose good.

Summer Help Needed!

Calling all friendly faces, Eucharistic Ministers, Lec-

tors, Acolytes and altar servers. We know summertime

is busy for you and it is hard to know what Mass you

will be at on any given weekend. We want to ask you,

when you DO come to St Francis for Sunday Mass,

please check in with Willie to see if your help is needed

in any ministry for that particular Mass. Thanks so

much.

Stewardship IS a Way of Life

“Where your heart is...there too is your treasure.”

Data Collection includes: Parishpay

Cash, envelopes, and Parishpay Enrollments July 10, $ 6,160.00 177

July 3 $ 4,186.13 175

June 26 $ 5372.43 175

June 19 $ 4788.34 173

June 12 $ 6,435.91 173

Weekday Collection

Total: 251.00

To sign up for parishpay please go to: www.parishpay.com

Su Boletin en Español

Welcome-Bienvenidos!

If you would like to become members of our parish, please

fill out the following information. You may place it in the

collection basket, mail it or bring it to the rectory. You may

also register online.

Date/Fecha:__________________________________

Telephone/Telefono:___________________________

Name/Nombre:_______________________________

Address/Direccion:____________________________

City/Cuidad:________________State/Estado:_______

Zip code/Codigo Postal: ________________

Email:______________________________________

( )New to the Parish/Nuevo en la Parroquia

( ) New Address/Nueva Direccion.

( ) I will use/Usare www.parishpay.com

( ) I would like to receive contribution envelopes/

Quisiera recibir sobres de la colecta.

Plataforma de Ofrenda Electrónica

A medida que nos acercamos a los meses de verano, cuan-

do muchas personas se van de vacaciones, estamos pidien-

do a cada uno de nosotros asumir la tarea de dar la bien-

venida a la gente en nuestra asamblea. Cuando usted llega a

la iglesia el Sábado o el domingo, mire a su alrededor para

alguien que podría recibir un saludo amistoso o un cálido

apretón de manos. Todos podemos hacer que alguien se

sienta como en su casa. Vamos a compartir nuestra alegría

y una hoja de la canciónes o misalito uno con el otro. Por

último, le hemos preguntado lo que piensa acerca de los y

quioscos electrónicos. Ustedes han sido generosos en com-

partir su sabiduría con nosotros. Aquí está la noticia:

ninguno de nosotros le gusta pagar comisiones al banco ...

Que sorpresa! Hemos encontrado que es bastante fácil para

inscribirse en (Parish pay) donaciones recurrentes, en su

teléfono mientras está todavía aquí en la iglesia con no-

sotros. Nos encantaría tomar su tiempo hoy para ensenarles

como inscribirse ... para poder obtener bastante personas

invertidos en esta línea de dar ANTES que las vacaciones

de verano esten aqui! Todo lo que usted necesita tener con

usted es el teléfono e información de su cuenta bancaria.

Vamos a ayudarle a inscribirse antes de salir de la iglesia!

CUIDA TU POSTURA

Nuestra postura es muchas veces un indicio de

nuestra hospitalidad y reverencia por el Señor. Ob-

serva las acciones de Abraham cuando saludó al Se-

ñor en presencia de tres hombres que aparecieron

cerca de su tienda. Corrió desde la entrada de la tien-

da a saludarlos. Se postró en tierra a su encuentro. Él

y Sara, su esposa, se apresuraron a preparar una co-

mida y llevarle alimento y agua a sus invitados.

En el relato del Evangelio, María, la amiga de

Jesús, se sentó a sus pies para escucharlo hablar.

¿Cómo le damos la bienvenida y reverenciamos

al Señor? ¿Qué demuestran nuestras acciones?

¿Recordamos la presencia del Señor en el Santísimo

Sacramento? ¿Cómo le damos la bienvenida al Señor

en las lecturas de las Escrituras? ¿Cómo reconoce-

mos su presencia en nuestros hermanos y hermanas,

tanto en la Misa como después?

Ya sea que nos arrodillemos, nos pongamos de

pie o nos sentemos ante la presencia del Señor, que

nuestro corazón y nuestra mente esté siempre en sin-

tonía con él. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

LA GLORIA DE LA MAÑANA

La gloria de la mañana que veo desde mi venta-

na me satisfice más que la metafísica de los libros. —Walt Whitman

REZA A DIARIO

Todo cristiano necesita media hora de oración al

día, excepto cuando está ocupado; en este caso, nece-

sita una hora. —San Francisco de Sales

Open Doors-Open Hearts…

Do you know someone who has questions about the

Catholic Church? Would you like to know more about

receiving Eucharist or Confirmation? Our doors are

open for your questions on Monday nights at 7pm. We

look forward to getting to know you better. Feel free to

come by, no obligation, bring a friend if you like!

July Mondays-July 11, 18, & 25

Pray For Our Sick and Departed

Sisters and Brothers:

Sick: Fr. Peter Smith, Daniel Lynch, Annalise

McKnight, Maria Bruno,

Deceased: Virginia De Margitay

(Please call the office to remove or add names to

this list.)

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATION

NOW OPEN FOR 2016-2017

Now is the time to RE register your children

for their faith formation classes in September. To re-

register simply fill out our handy on line form (this al-

lows us to update your contact information). We will

happily collect your registration fee. ($100 per child) To register for the FIRST time you may fill

out the registration form on our parish website: and

then call Jayne to make an appointment for a face to

face conversation about how to fully enter into the

life of this parish community and the faith for-

mation process. We need your special gifts here at St

Francis and we look forward to growing in faith

with you and your family.

Check out our website sfdsnyc.org

For great photos of parish life at

St. Francis

What’s in YOUR Wallet?

(Can you hear Samuel L Jackson’s voice? Or Jen-

nifer Gardiner’s? Imagine it’s God’s voice!!)

No really, we want to know! Do you still have

that fuzzy life saver in there? A bit of spare change? A

receipt from Starbucks? Your metro card! Your phone?

And how is any of that going to help when it’s time for

the collection at Mass? You know it’s really called

THE PRESENTATION OF THE GIFTS for a reason!!

This is the time when we offer our financial gift in sup-

port of the parish…and that fuzzy life saver just won’t

cut it! You can, however, use your smartphone right

now to sign up for Parish Pay and set up a recurring gift

to be sent to the parish each week. This way, even

when you’re away for the weekend visiting family and

friends, you still are an important part of that presenta-

tion-by your sustaining weekly gift to St Francis de

Sales.

God Be With You!

Our senior altar server Marc Valdez will be leaving

shortly for Arizona State University. He and his lovely

mom Caroline Cora are relocating to the southwest. We

will miss them terribly! Please take time in the next few

weeks to wish them well as we send them forth from

our community with God’s blessings.

Summer Thoughts

I am so grateful for my time away

I am looking forward to days of rest and play

I go on vacation even more peaceful

Knowing I am using Parish Pay….

(To continue my support of St Francis while I am

away!)

WATCH YOUR POSTURE Our posture is often a tip-off to our hospitality and rever-

ence for the Lord. Note the actions of Abraham as he greeted

the Lord in the presence of three men who appeared near his

tent. He ran from the entrance of the tent to greet them. He

bowed to the ground as he met them. He and Sarah, his wife,

hastened to prepare a meal and bring food and water to their

guests.

In the Gospel story, Jesus’ friend Mary sat at his feet in

order to listen to him speak.

How do we welcome and reverence the Lord? What do

our actions show? Do we remember the Lord’s presence in

the Blessed Sacrament? How do we welcome the Lord in the

scripture readings? How do we acknowledge his presence in

our brothers and sisters, both at Mass and afterwards?

Whether we kneel, stand, or sit in the Lord’s presence, may our hearts and minds always be attuned to him. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

PRAY DAILY

Each Christian needs half an hour of prayer each

day, except when we are busy; then we need an hour. —St. Francis de Sales

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CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS

007074: St. Francis De Sales

135 East 96th Street

New York, NY 10128

PHONE:

(212)-289-0425

CONTACT PERSON: Kathleen Calderon

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