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

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Served By:

Rev. Brian P. Quinn, Pastor Deacon Dennis Gil

Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time

August 21, 2016 Strengthen your drooping hands and your weak knees.

Make straight paths for your feet, that what is lame may not be disjointed but healed. — Hebrews 12:12-13

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

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.

DISCIPLINE

It is no accident that the words “disciple” and “discipline” are nearly identical. Their relationship in Chris-tian faith and life, however, has fallen somewhat out of fa-vor in the past generation, as certain prescribed Church rules and regulations have been reduced and relaxed. These rules were often referred to as “disciplines.” We are mistaken, however, to think that it no longer takes discipline to follow Christ. The Letter to the Hebrews assures us of that today. Our discipline is more like that of an athlete pursuing a vic-tory or a personal best, or a musician striving for a concert career or to master a new piece of music. This discipline comes from desire, not from regulations. It was the desire to do the will of God that led Jesus on the path to his cross. It is that same desire he encourages in us today: to strive to enter through the narrow gate, to find ourselves in the kingdom with a surprising assortment of people who are there not be-cause of mere observation of rules, but out of a genuine de-sire to recline at the table of the heavenly banquet. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

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20 ‐ Saturday 8:30 AM Saturday Memorial Mass 5:00 PM Thomas F. McGranahan req by Jim & Pat Berls 21 ‐ Sunday 8:00 AM Cole e Feehan Brooks req by The Carney’s 10:00 AM Carol Mill req by McLeod Family 12:00 PM John Curley req by Josephine Prisco

22 ‐ Monday 8:30 AM Michael Suchdolski req by Joe & Lynn Hayes  23 ‐ Tuesday 8:30 AM Stella Kolakowski req by Marie & Bob Snow

24 ‐ Wednesday          8:30 AM Frank Curran req by Richard & Denise Drogo

25 ‐Thursday          8:30 AM Marianne Brooks req by John Brooks & Family

26 ‐ Friday 8:30 AM Frank P. Farinella req The Carney Family

27 ‐ Saturday 8:30 AM Saturday Memorial Mass 5:00 PM Catherine Vanderbeek req by The Family 28 ‐ Sunday 8:00 AM Kelly Hanson req by Maryann & Bill Grib 10:00 AM Sr. Margaretanne Guiton req by Guiton Family 12:00 PM Kelly Hanson req by Pam & Paul Contreri

SATURDAY MEMORIAL MASS The 8:30AM Saturday Mass during the month of August will be offered for the souls of : Vincent Borst, Margaret Brill, Marianne Brooks, Kay Conroy,

Gladys DeFazio, Catherine & Edward DeYoung, Stephen Fava, John Kavanagh, Stella Kolakow-ski, Albert & Marion Sinforosa, John Joseph Sha-brack Jennifer Kirchmer Young.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: 2 Thes 1:1-5, 11-12; Ps 96:1-5; Mt 23:13-22

Tuesday: 2 Thes 2:1-3a, 14-17; Ps 96:10-13; Mt 23:23-26

Wednesday: Rv 21:9b-14; Ps 145:10-13, 17-18; Jn 1:45-51

Thursday: 1 Cor 1:1-9; Ps 145:2-7; Mt 24:42-51

Friday: 1 Cor 1:17-25; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 10-11; Mt 25:1-13

Saturday: 1 Cor 1:26-31; Ps 33:12-13, 18-21; Mt 25:14-30

Sunday: Sir 3:17-18, 20, 28-29; Ps 68:4-7, 10-11; Heb 12:18-19, 22-24a; Lk 14:1, 7-14

August 27-28, 2016

August 27, 2016 Sat. 5:00PM B1 Chuck McGill Diane Wyborski Victoria Brandt B2 Barbara Thomas Amita Romer Paul Brandt B3 Paul Contreri C1 Kelly Leavitt C2 Ann Leavitt C3 Steven DeBuck C4 Diane McNulty August 28, 2016 Sun. 8:00AM B1 Maureen Carr Maryellen Andersen Kaitlin Tompkins B2 Kathy Zayatz Tom Geerlof Ana Soto B3 Kathy Brady C1 Cheryl Avery C2 Marion Geerlof C3 Val DeBuck C4 Janice Gaughan 10:00AM B1 Joan Stellingwerf Erin Daly Olivia O’Brien B2 Barbara Reed Ami Byra Hana O’Brien B3 Kevin Reed C1 Janet Redyke C2 Cindy Ferrazano C3 Serge Gonzalez C4 Ed Ferrazano 12:00 Noon B1 Bob Springer Janet Kubik Faith Pisapia B2 Gen Miller Arleen Hill Alexandra Pisapia B3 Allie McLaughlin C1 John Oroho C2 Luann Lambert C3 Ed DeYoung C4 Joe Kearns

Mass Inten ons/ Mass Cards: At this point, only week day Masses are available for 2016. Once all weekdays for the year are taken, we will add a second inten on for Mass requests. The book for 2017 is not currently available. The suggested dona on for a Mass is $20.

DURING THE MONTHS OF JULY & AUGUST

There will be NO EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

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Please Pray for those who are sick, especially: Anna Aikens, Alexander, Paul Antola Sr., Eddie Becker, Kathy Boehm, Donald Borst, Melinda Borst, Shirley Borst, George Botsco, Brian Braun, Kevin Braun, Marilyn Burnham, Lillian Brunetti, Baby Solly Chait, Kris Chmara, Stanley Chmara, Meg

Cleary, Sean Connell, 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, 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, Mary Meyers, Brook Minondo Marlene Monforte, Michael, Devon Parrish, Ed Philippe, Nadine Porter, Bernice Regan, 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, Norman Trass, Alex-ander Truong, Brian Walters, Fr. Fred Walters, Patricia Wetterlind, Brenna Whitson, Walter Winkler, Emma Marie Wyman

Stewardship offering for Aug 14, 2016 $ 10,965.00 Same Sunday Last Year $ 9,773.00

Thank you to our 235 envelope users last weekend. For our parishioners who contribute electronically, the next up-coming special collections are:

Sept 11, 2016 Beacon Catholic Newspaper  

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.

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION

In recent decades, a en on has shi ed away from headgear as a symbol of a bishop’s authority to a more substan al symbol: the chair, called the cathe‐dra. The word comes from the La n word for a chair with armrests. It is exactly the reason why dining room sets were marketed in this country a few years ago with only one chair with armrests, the captain’s chair. In many rec‐tories of a certain vintage, you will see only one chair with arms at the dining table, a sign to the assis ng priests of their proper place in the constella on. For us, as with most Anglicans and some Lutherans, the cathe‐dra is a sign of the teaching authority of the bishop. We inherited the symbolism of the chair from Roman civil life in the fourth century. A church that houses a cathedra is called a cathedral, and the chair may be used only by the bishop of that diocese. Priests who preside at liturgy there must use a different presiden al chair. You may find the cathedra in its most tradi onal place at the head of the apse, or against a side wall as was favored in medieval mes, but increasingly bishops are loca ng the cathedra in the midst of the assembly of the faithful. In the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, visitors will find no barrier to their trying out the cathe‐dra, an expression of hospitality that helps the archbish‐op be mindful of those whom he serves. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

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.

The Gift Shop will be closed for the month of August and will reopen the weekend after Labor Day. Pam (201) 819-2239

Gift Shop News

TEMPTATION

The average number of times that people say “no” to temptation is

about once, weakly. —Anonymous

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THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE

20‐ Saturday 11 AM‐ 12PM AA (SCB) 21‐ Sunday 8 AM ‐ 2 PM BLOOD DRIVE (BH)

22 ‐ Monday 6:30 PM Circle of Friends

23 ‐ Tuesday 9:30 AM Rosary Makers / Prayer Shawl

25 ‐ Thursday 9:00AM Vietnam Vets 6:30PM Circle of Friends 7:00 PM Yoga

26‐ Friday Parish Office Closed 7‐8 PM AA (SCB)

27‐ Saturday 11 AM‐ 12PM AA (SCB) 50/50 Tricky Tray Sales ‐ A er all Masses 28 Sunday 2:00 PM VVA (SCB)

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.

St. Francis de Sales SUMMER OFFICE HOURS

The offices will be CLOSED on Fridays for the Summer

Office is open Mon ‐ Thurs. 8:30 ‐ 4pm (summer)

The offices will re‐open on Fridays, September 8, 2016

HOMEBOUND & NURSING HOME MINISTRY: visit individuals who are homebound or in local nursing homes and bring to them the Eucharist. In believing in the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist and desire to bring peace of Christ to those who are sick or incapacitated, we would be happy to have your join us. There is one annual meeting of the ministry members. We ask that you provide one or two nursing home visits a month to patients at Westwind Manor in Franklin, on Wednesdays or Sundays. Homebound visits are as the need arises, usually one a week or every other week. We visit in teams of two. Training is provided. We ask you to find a substitute from our ministry if you cannot make your scheduled visit. Contact: Pat Vitkosky

COMMUNICATIONS : This ministry purpose to assure mem-bers of our parish community are kept informed of news and events by providing timely and ongoing communications through various venues: Publishing our parish newsletter, “ The Garden” which is mailed to the home periodically. Assist in managing and updating the parish website. Obtaining appropri-ate publicity for parish events and activities though local media resources. Perhaps you have a talent for writing that you wish to share in fulfilling our ministry’s mission. You may wish to offer a few hours a month to write an occasional article, submit a message for bulletin, update bulletin boards. We communicate mostly by email. In many cases, work can be done at home or in the par-ish center.

Contact: Maureen Fraiser

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.)

ART & ENVIRONMENT: Committee decorates and maintains the sanctuary and atrium with appropriate seasonal displays. Members help set the tone for the special times of the year through careful attention to the arrangements and décor of the signs and symbols of celebration. Participants help with the planning, purchasing, decorating, maintaining and removal of displays. Offer as much time and assistance as your schedule allows. Contact: Lori Pecoraro MINISTRY OF St. JOSEPH: To assist with the care and maintenance of the church grounds and buildings. A time com-mitment of whatever you can share to keep our facility beautiful and operational. (Adopt-a-Garden, Painting, Parish Clean Ups, Snow Shoveling, Playground Maintenance, General Planting, Sweeping/Dust Mopping, Wet Mopping, & Windows.

Contact: Mike Hoffman

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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 September 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:

littleangels@stfrancisvernon.org

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??

Our Religious Education Program Needs You

Teachers and Aides Needed for Saturday Classes

Grades 2 & 5 Please contact Jane Kunzweiler 973-827-3248 x 127

SUMMER ANTIOCH OUR ANTIOCH GROUP WILL MEET ON THE FOLLOWING SUNDAY NIGHTS THIS SUMMER… AUG. 28

COME AND JOIN THE GROUP FOR FAITH FORMATION, FRIENDSHIP AND FUN! 7:00PM IN THE YOUTH ROOM.

Teacher & Aide Meeting Tuesday

August 30, 2016 7:00 PM

Parent Meeting for Grades 1-8 Saturday

September 17, 2016 9:00 AM Or 11:00 AM

REMINDERS

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What is FORMED ? It’s for you! FORMED is an exciting program that St. Francis de Sales has subscribed till next Fall. You will have access to the best CATHOLIC teaching videos, books and au-dio talks to deepen your relationship with Christ and his Church.

ALL IN ONE PLACE! Go to www.FORMED.org. Scroll to “ Does your Par-ish 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

Aug 21 , 2016 - 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time. “For behold, some are last who will be first and some are first who will be last.” LUKE 13:30

Our standards in our society are so different from God’s standards. We often rate or rank people by what they have, how powerful they are, or how successful they are. Jesus reminds us that God will not judge us by the same earthly standards.

St. Francis de Sales

SUMMER BLOOD DRIVE Sunday, August 21, 2016

8:00 AM - 2 PM Boland Hall

(614 Rte 517, Vernon, NJ)

Help a local student earn a college scholarship and donate blood this summer !

To schedule an appointment: www.tinyurls.com/stFrancisBloodDrivesVernon

WALK-INS WELCOME !

Please remember to eat, drink, & bring ID ! 16 yrs old must have NJBS Parent Consent Form signed.

1(800) 933-2566 www.nybloodcenter.org

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!!

ANGELS IN HOLY SCRIPTURES

Now offered in an evening class!

WEDNESDAYS AT 7:00 PM SEPTEMBER 14TH - OCTOBER 19TH

IN ROOM 209

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.

Dale Ahlquist, founder of the American Chesterton Society, masterfully presents the genius of Catholic convert and 20th century literary giant G.K. Chesterton. He shares how this “King of Satire” predicted many of the societal ills of our day and pointed out the remedies for them. Discover the wisdom of this literary critic, playwright, novelist, Catholic theologian, and apologist. Parishioner Comments Chesterton has a wealth of wisdom and humor! Monica - Wichita, KS With great humor, Dale Ahlqvist shares the wisdom of this great writer and defender of the Catholic Faith! Donna - College Station, TX