St. Francis de Sales Church MASS SCHEDULE NNEW Weekend Sunday Mass Schedule Effective June 3rd & 4th, 2017 Saturday Vigil 5:00 PM Sunday 7:30, 9:30, 11:30 AM Monday—Friday 8:30 AM Wednesday 8:30 Communion Service Saturday 8:30 AM (September through May) Holy Day Vigil 5:00 PM Holy Days 6:30 AM and 7:00 PM Confessions are Saturday at 4:30 PM and anytime by request.

“Do not wish to be anything but what you are, and try to be that perfectly.”

— St. Francis de Sales

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SScripture readings for: 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time

October 29th, 2017 Exodus 22:20-26

1 Thessalonians 1:5c–10 Matthew 22:34-40

Adult Choir Nancy Brown 610.358.3112 Adult Education/RCIA Sr. Betty Kirk 610.459.0554 RCIA Marion Bennett 610.459.0554 Altar Society Phil D'Orazio 610.459.0635 PREP/CCD Sr. Betty Kirk 610.459.0554 Church Environment Barbara Jones 610.566.4149

CYO Paula Bonsall 610.517.6136 Eucharistic Ministers Tracy Boyle 610.566.8453 Finance Committee Fr. Okon 610.459.2203 HOPE Cathy Hawes 610.627.0874 Ladies' Club Belle Miller 610.513.2920 Lectors Joanne Sunick 610.459.1996 Liturgy Committee Sr. Betty Kirk 610.459.0554

Pastoral Council Steve DeLozier 484.574.4425 Prayer Shawl Ministry Ann Fernandez 215.203.6697 Web Master Arlene Petragnani 610.558.0588 Welcome Committee R. DiFebo 610.459.8971 Women's Prayer Group Sr. Betty Kirk 610.459.0554 Social/Fellowship Donna Paciente 610.566-7761

RECTORY 6610.459.2203 35 New Road, Box 97, Lenni, PA 19052 Website—www.sfdslenni.org E-Mail-Office-sfdsrectory@aol.com Reverend Alan J. Okon, Pastor Deacon Paul A. Quinn Sr. Betty Kirk 6610.459.0554 Parish Services Director Mrs. Marie McGonigal 6610.459.2203 Administrative Assistant Tammy McDonald 6610.459.2203 Communications Secretary Art Kahn, Business Manager 6610.459.2203 CONVENT 6610.459.2501 28 New Road, Aston, PA 19014 Education Center 39 New Road, Aston, PA 19014

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OCTOBER 22nd, 2017 Twenty Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

SATURDAY October 21 8:30 AM All Victims of Natural Disasters 5:00 PM Winifred M. O’Connor SUNDAY October 22 7:30 AM Dec’d Members of the Falkowski Family 9:30 AM Maryanne Smyth 11:30 AM Anthony Reinhardt MONDAY October 23 8:30 AM Special Intention TUESDAY October 24 8:30 AM Rose Dietzler WEDNESDAY October 25 8:30 AM Communion Service THURSDAY October 26 8:30 AM Communion Service FRIDAY October 27 8:30 AM Vincent & Josephine Capuano SATURDAY October 28 8:30 AM Anne Miniszak 5:00 PM Fran Gessler SUNDAY October 29 7:30 AM Flora Robertson 9:30 AM Helen Warren 11:30 AM Sam & Steven Weikel

OCTOBER 22nd, 2017 If I were asked to identify an all-encompassing theme for 2017, as we find ourselves this weekend deep into its tenth month, one word springs to mind: violence. We’ve seen it in our streets, and on the screens of our many devices, large and small. On a graph, I could say that “road rage” be-tween individuals starts at the bottom. Then, rising quickly to street protests about political differences, and presidential decisions. Then come the so-called “hot button” issues like immigration, sexual prefer-ences, and racism. All of this not to omit the verbal assaults between the leaders of our country and those of other regimes. The graph of violence is more depressing than any we might see drawn up for the stock market. These matters tempt us to turn the news off in whatever form we receive it. Yet our instinct to know what’s new draws us back. We somehow recognize that an ostrich approach to reality is un-healthy. But where, we ask, can we turn for per-spective as well as peace? For Christian believers, the answer is the same as it has been for twenty-one centuries: turn to Jesus. Right away, should we say such a thing in certain quarters, the reaction is predictable. First there is the shout down of the cynics, the atheists and not a few agnostics. Not to omit the editors of secular publications. With a certain subtlety, they soften the base sentiment underneath but they let us know they strongly disagree. They would never ac-tually write: “Drop your sentimental tripe This kind of reaction has been going on since Jesus Himself was personally present announcing His new way of thinking and doing things. Such rejec-tion always seems to be the fate of people with a fresh idea. Or a different take on the prevailing wisdom. Inventive geniuses come to mind. As do certain philosophers and teachers of the arts and sciences. In the scenario Matthew presents this weekend, the “powers that were” (which remind us so much of the current “powers that be”) try their well-worn tactic of making Christ look defenseless, and a prey to naivety. But He turns the tables on them. Or should I write “He flips a coin on them?” It is crucial for us to remember when we think of Jesus that He is truly God in the flesh, “the one and only Lord”, as Isaiah writes. There is nothing beyond His power, for He can “subdue mountains and make kings run in His service.” Fortified by the Ho-ly Eucharist, our certain task is not to lose confi-dence in Christ, or let violence have the last word. We are a people of hope. “Hope is put-ting faith to work when doubting would be easier.” “ Reflection by, Rev. Leonard N. Peterson”

Parish Office hours Monday through Friday 8:30 am ~4:30pm, Evening and Saturday by Appointment. Mass Schedule: Saturday 8:30 AM, Vigil at 5:00pm, Sunday morning Masses at: 7:30, 9:30, 11:30.

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Remember Our Sick

Kathy Walsh, Sandy Duckett, Greg Miller Bruce McManus, Chelsea Miles, Belle Miller

Becky Benz, Josh Farrell, Joel Rivera

LLord Hear Our Prayer If you wish to have a family member added to our list to be remembered in prayers, for sickness or health con-

cerns, please call; Dee Mulranen DeeMari-nucci@gmail.com—610-3582772

e-mail the rectory @ sfdsrectory@aol.com

SFDS PREP/ CCD PRORAM

Thanksgiving Outreach Project The children enrolled in the St.

Francis de Sales Parish Religious Education Program will have a Canned Goods Drive for Thanksgiving beginning on Sunday, October 29, 2017 and concluding on Sunday,

November 12, 2017. They will be collecting Canned fruits/ Canned

Vegetables/ Soups/ Beans/ Gravy/ Beef Stew/ Spa-ghetti Sauce/ Pasta/ Elbow Macaroni/ Pork &

Beans/ Tuna Fish/ Cranberry Sauce/ Yams/ Boxes of Stove Top Stuffing/ Boxed Mac and Cheese. If

any parishioners would like to contribute to the Drive please place your items in the FWC by No-vember 12th. The food will be delivered to Saint Katherine Drexel Center in Chester on Monday,

November 13, 2017.

November 2, 2017 FEAST OF ALL SOULS

On Thursday, November 2, the Feast of the Holy Souls, a Mass will be offered at 7:00 PM for

Parishioners who died between November 2, 2016 and October 31, 2017. The names of the deceased

will be read and candles will be placed in the Sanctuary in their memory.

Please note that all members of the Parish are invited to attend this mass to remember and pray for their family members and friends who have

been called to eternal life.

Ladies Club Thank You! The Ladies’ Club would like to express their

appreciation to all who supported their recent Soup Sale. This year we offered 26 varieties, and a total of 238 quarts of soup were sold.

We earned approximately $1900 for our parish!!

Thank You again for your amazing support of our sale!

Sisters of St Francis Raffle The Sisters of St. Francis will conduct their 17th Annual Raffle at the masses tthis week-end of Oct. 21st & 22nd. All monies collected through this raffle will be used to help fund the care for Sisters who live at Assisi House. If you plan to purchase a Book of chances and pay by check please make out your check to the Sisters of St. Francis Foundation.

Join us for a Crab Cake Dinner to benefit the Franciscan Vol-unteers: No Risk, No Gain– a yearlong commitment young women and men make to share in the mission and charism of the Sisters of St. Francis. $25 Per Person, Nov. 12th, 2017. Call Terri Gamble at 610-558-6143, Register online.

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7:30 Mass with Fr. Francis P. Groarke ~ Celebrant ALL ARE WELCOME !!

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”2017” OCT.~NOV CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Wednesdays– Prayer Group 9:15am & 7:00pm Oct.1st– Parish Food Drive & Outreach Drive Oct. 22nd– Peanut Bu�er & Jelly Drive Ends Oct. 24th– Prayer Shawl Ministry 6:00pm FWC Oct. 26th- Outreach Ministry 7:00pm FWC ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Nov. 1st– Choir 7:00pm FWC Nov. 2nd– ALL SOULS MASS 7:00 pm Nov.6th- Ladies Club Mtg & Fashion 7:00pm Nov. 8th- Choir 7:00pm FWC Nov. 12th- Fall Social after Sunday Masses Nov. 14th– Prayer Shawl Ministry,6:00pmFWC Nov. 14th- Social Fellowship Mtg,7:00pmFWC Nov. 15th—Choir 7:00pm FWC Any changes will be posted in the bulle�n, as well as on our updated parish website, under HOME/Synod Update at www.sfdschurch.org, We also have a Facebook Page! For more informa�on visit our web-site.

SFDS Casserole & Food Drive The Mother Katherine Drexel Center

The MKD Center is in dire need of casseroles and nonperishable food items Please place any food, canned goods and nonperishable items in the Father Walsh Center and any Casserole in the freezers

in the Father Walsh Center. Thank you for your continued

generosity on behalf of the needy. There are casserole

trays available on the church windowsills.

Ladies’ Club FUN, FUN, AND FUN!!!

Our very own Terry Marsden will be doing a Fabulous Fashion Expo featuring the latest Fall & Winter Fash-

ions showcasing CABI Clothing Line ~ A company where women are helping women around the globe! All Ladies invited from Young to Young Plus~ Please join us in the FWC, under the church @ 7:30 pm. ,

Monday, November 6th 2017. and bring a friend or two! Ques�ons ~ Belle Miller: 610-513-2920

FREAKY FRIDAY WAS FUN!! So Much Fun was had by all at the

Freaky Friday Paint Night, hosted by the Social/Fellowship Committee on Friday the 13th of Oct. 2017 . Our next Paint

Night is scheduled for Dec 1st 2017. More info to come with Sign-up information!

TRADITIONAL PARISH OUTREACH Each year we collect donations for the purchase of

Food Gift Cards for those in our Parish who are in need of some extra help during the

Thanksgiving Holiday. We also collect turkeys. Turkeys are given to families in need– if there are extra they will be given to the Saint Katherine Drexel Center.

Turkeys may be placed in the freezers in the FWC Last date for turkey donation is FRIDAY,

NOVEMBER 17th, 2017. Donations for Food Gift Cards should be given to Sister Betty.

F i d S l

Social /Fellowship Social Sunday November 12th, 2017 A�er each Mass on Sunday morning Please contact Donna Paciente at 610-566-7761, if you are able to help out at the Socials.

A Franciscan Retreat for Busy Persons The Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia, November 6-9th 2017. Resseva�ons need to be made by 10/30/17 . Call Sr. Christopher Marie Wagner, OSF at 610-588-6789.

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RCIA The Catholic lifestyle, when authentically embraced, nurtures the individual, the lo-cal community and the whole human fami-ly. If you or someone you know is interest-ed in the Catholic Faith consider coming to

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SFDS Acme, Shop Rite & Giant Gift Cards

The Gift Card Program. Cards are available after the Vigil and Sunday Masses and at the Rectory during the week. If no one is selling cards, please stop in the Sac-risty and Mr. Bradley will help with your card request. This program will continue to support the needs of our parish. Thank you for your support.

God’s Altar needs more Ministers. Our Parish needs faithful parishioners to “feed the people” of God. Prayerfully consider becoming a Lector of the Word of

God or an Extraordinary Minister of the Body of Christ. If you are a single registered parishioner, faithfully prac�cing your

faith and/or, if you are married, your marriage is a sacramental marriage, consider serving at the Altar. Call the Rectory for more informa�on or contact Tracey Boyle– 610-566-8453

SFDS Gift Card Program is being expanded to include the following:

Boscov’s CVS Pharmacy Home Depot Kohl’s Olive Garden Target Walgreens

WAWA We hope to have the program up and running by November 1. We anticipate placing orders

on Monday’s so the cards will arrive on Wednesday. Any special orders will have to be prepaid before ordering. We will keep you up-

dated as things progress.

CYO NEWS Registra�on is now open for SFDS CYO basketball for girls and boys in Grades 5-8. Registra�on closes on Oct 26. Season starts on or about Nov. 1st. If your child is interested in playing, please contact Paula Bonsall at pkbonsall@aol.com and/or Jim Garvey at james.garvey@peco-energy.com

Bonner/Prendie 50th Year Class of 1967 Reunion “Together Again” Springfield Country Club, 400W. Sproul Rd, 7:30 PM—11:30 PM Open Barr 8-9pm Music by Jerry Blavat Ticket Sales will be closed by Oct 24th, 2017. Contact: johndolce@foxroach.com, 610-742-8839 or Sherry—610-453-6637 All Spouses, Partners, Friends Welcome!

SFDS Save Around Coupon Books The Coupon Books are now available in the

Rectory. The Coupon Savings Book pur-chase price is $25.00 and a por�on of that

purchase price will go to the Parish!! These Coupon Books make great gi�s!! Make checks payable to SFDS Church.

Thank you for your Kindness and Generosi-ty and for your con�nued support!

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Parish Office Hours

The Parish Office is open for business Mon-day through Friday 8:30AM to 4:30PM, sum-mer hours, Friday’s 8:30AM to 1:00PM. Weeknights and Saturdays are by appoint-ment only. Please refer elsewhere in the bulletin for holiday hours.

Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick and Holy Communion Please call the Parish Office at 610.459.2203 to schedule an appointment for the Anointing of the Sick. Every effort will be made to celebrate the Sacrament of the Sick within 48 hours of it being requested. Please call the Parish Office to request a visit from an Extra Ordinary Minister of Holy Communion to receive the Holy Eucharist on Sunday mornings.

Funeral Arrangements We are very sorry for the loss of your loved one. To make funeral arrangements, please first meet with your Funeral Director to discuss your wishes and their availability. The Funeral Director will contact our Parish Office to coordinate the date and time of the funeral. Once the funeral has been scheduled, Fr. Okon will call you to schedule a time to meet and plan the Liturgy.

Parish Registration Welcome to our family of St. Francis de Sales. We are happy to welcome new members in to our community. We invite you to be a vital part of our family and hope you will support your parish with your prayers, your presence and your talents. Please contact the Parish Office at 6610.459.2203 to make arrangements for registration. If you move out of our parish, or have changed your phone number, please contact the Parish Office so we can update our data base.

Sacrament of Baptism Congratulations on the birth of your child. The Sacrament of Baptism is normally administered after the 11:30 AM Mass on Sunday. Pre-Jordan class for the parents is required prior to the scheduling of the Baptism. Parents can attend the class before the baby is born. Pre-Jordan class is held on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM. Please contact the Parish Office at 610.459.2203 to register for the Pre-Jordan class. To schedule a Baptism, please have already obtained the certificates of eligibility and then contact the Parish Office at least two weeks in advance.

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Sacrament of Reconciliation The Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated each Saturday afternoon from 4:30 to 5:00, or by appointment.

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