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

Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

August 7, 2016 Our soul waits for the LORD, who is our help and our shield.

-- Psalm 33:20

OUR FATHER IN FAITH

The Letter to the Hebrews today sings a hymn of praise to Abraham and to his faith, upon which are found-ed the religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Abra-ham is called “father” in faith by more people on earth than anybody else, numerous as the sands of the seashore or the stars of the heavens. Hebrews tells us it was this foundational faith that led Abraham to obey God’s call when he heard it, though he was called to journey to a land he did not know and told he would father a mighty race through a marriage he thought was barren. But Abra-ham’s faith, the author of Hebrews tells us, was his reali-zation of what he hoped for, and the evidence of what he could not see. How often are we, in simple daily events of our own Christian vocation, called to an unfamiliar place or told we are to do something we do not believe we can? How fortunate we are to have Father Abraham as our guide and example! Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

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.

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06 ‐ Saturday 8:30 AM Saturday Memorial Mass 5:00 PM Antonia & Domenico Fusco req by The Family

07 ‐ Sunday 8:00 AM Ed Creedan req by Friends at St. Francis 10:00 AM Richard Bayles req by Bea & John Harrigan 12:00 PM Steven Gallagher req by The Grib Family

08 ‐ Monday 8:30 AM Stella Kolakowski req by Bea & John Harrigan  09 ‐ Tuesday 8:30 AM Talia Phalon req by Ann Davidson

10 ‐ Wednesday          8:30 AM Carmella Purciello req by Ed & Joanne Connell 11 ‐Thursday          8:30 AM Stella Kolakowski req by Gen Miller

12 ‐ Friday 8:30 AM John Kavanagh req by John & Kathy Niedzielski

13 ‐ Saturday 8:30 AM Saturday Memorial Mass 5:00 PM Lauraine Finck req by Bill & Joan Wolverton

14 ‐ Sunday 8:00 AM Cole e Brooks req by The Wherry Family 10:00 AM Dorothy Mihalovic req by Debbie Zweier 12:00 PM Ann Gaffney req by The O’Shea Family

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,

Galdys 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: Ez 1:2-5, 24-28c; Ps 148:1-2, 11-14; Mt 17:22-27

Tuesday: Ez 2:8 — 3:4; Ps 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131; Mt 18:1-5, 10, 12-14

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

Thursday: Ez 12:1-12; Ps 78:56-59, 61-62: Mt 18:21 — 19:1

Friday: Ez 16:1-15, 60, 63 or 16:59-63; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Mt 19:3-12

Saturday: Ez 18:1-10, 13b, 30-32; Ps 51:12-15, 18-19; Mt 19:13-15

Sunday: Jer 38:4-6, 8-10; Ps 40:2-4, 18; Heb 12:1 -4; Lk 12:49-53

August 13-14. 2016

August 13, 2016 Sat. 5:00PM B1 Paul Contreri Marie Snow Joanne Baez B2 Frank McNulty Ralph Conte Alexander McCann B3 Chuck McGill C1 Ann Conte C2 Steven DeBuck C3 Heather Baez C4 Bob Snow August 14, 2016 Sun. 8:00AM B1 Kathy Brady Brittany Gaule Ryan Carr B2 Cheryl Avery Janet Tussey Owen McGill B3 Marion Geerlof C1 Leila Kirchmer C2 Bob Kirchmer C3 Chris Gaule C4 Claire Schmidt 10:00 AM B1 Barbara Reed Katie Hertlein Ana Soto B2 Ken Mahouchick Arleen Hill Danielle Bruce B3 Carolyn Kelly C1 Kevin Reed C2 Janet Redyke C3 Joan Stellingwerf C4 Laura Scovell 12:00 Noon B1 Gen Miller Mike Randazzo Faith Pisapia B2 Matthew Randazzo Erin Daly Alexandra Pisapia B3 Joe Kearns C1 Maureen Carr C2 Cathy Randazzo C3 Bob Springer C4 Luann Lambert

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, John Crow, Kelly Cu-sack, Laure Di Domenico, Raymond Diemer, Baby Evie Dixon, Robert A. Drogo, George Duerr, Maureen Dunn, Lisa Merck Ed-wing, Lisa Ernst, Edward P. Farrell, Maureen Flannery, Peter Gan-zer, Joe Garcia, Margaret Guiton, Bob Haley, Bill Hall, Barbara Harsche, Gerhard Hartung, Bill Healey, Joanne Healey, Jeanne Heinke, Maria Hermann, Greg Holowach, Andy Jacko, Gary Ko-lalowski, 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, 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 July 31, 2016 $ 10,551.00 Same Sunday Last Year $ 12,855.00

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

Aug 14 , 2016 Missionary Cooperation Plan  

STEWARDSHIP OF OUR TREASURE

Baptismal Prep Class: Please call Cathy in the office to register for the class. September 15, 2016

New Parishioner Meeting– Please call the office- Summer Schedule. .

Call Parish office to schedule- Cathy (973) 827-3248 x198.

Confirmation or Godparent Sponsor forms need to be signed? - See Father Brian after Masses.

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

Last week’s “Treasure” noted that the official headgear of the pope, the tiara, has been set aside in favor of the miter. Although Pope Paul VI had a coronation in 1963 to begin his ministry as pope, he later gave his tiara away to the Catholics of the Unit-ed States as a stimulus to end poverty. He took care to say that he was not abolishing the tradition of coronation, but his successor, Pope John Paul I, de-cided to have an inauguration to begin his tragically short term. His successors have chosen inauguration as well. Pope John Paul II felt that a return to the coronation custom would be inappropriate since the Church was mourning the sudden death of a man already nicknamed “The Laughing Pope.”

So the end of coronations came about not because Paul VI gave the crown away. There are more than twenty tiaras on hand at the Vatican. One is used every year to crown the famous statue of St. Peter, whose sandaled foot has been eroded to a bright shine by the hands of millions of pilgrims. To-day, it is left to the individual pope to decide wheth-er he will begin his formal reign with a coronation or an inauguration. Pope Benedict chose an inaugura-tion, as did Pope Francis. —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.

BE NOT DECEIVED

Do not be disturbed by the clamor of this world, which passes like a shadow. Do not let the false delights of a deceptive world deceive you.

—St. Clare

The Gift Shop will be closed for the month of August and will reopen the weekend after Labor Day.

Gift Shop News

If needed call Pam (973) 875-9788

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THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE

06‐ Saturday 11 AM‐ 12PM AA (SCB

08 ‐ Monday 6:30 PM Circle of Friends

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

10‐ Wednesday 7:00 PM VSK (SCB)

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

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

13‐ Saturday 11 AM‐ 12PM AA (SCB) 14‐ Sunday 7:00 PM An och

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

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: provide hospitality at the Lord’s table.

Eucharistic Ministers share the Body and Blood of Jesus at weekend liturgies, communion services and at all special liturgies throughout the year. You will be called upon one or two scheduled Masses per month. In addition, we request that you attend one yearly meeting, participate in training sessions and serve at special liturgies throughout the year.

Contact: Joanne Matthes (973) 827-3248 x124

CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD: to enhance participation

of young children in liturgy by offering a special setting and interpretation of the Word of God. Children in Kindergarten through third grade are encouraged to share in the scripture experience which is designed es-pecially for their age group. One Sunday liturgy every four to six weeks. Scheduling is done several weeks in advance. There is ample time and flexibility to make your commitment a comfortable one. Our Diocese mandates that any adult who comes in contact with children of the parish must attend a “Protecting God’ s Children” Workshop, have a back-ground check and sign a code of conduct.

Contact: Laurie Nelson (973) 875-0887

LITURGY COMMITTEE: Assist the pastor in setting goals and

standards for the overall direction of liturgy throughout the year. They are responsible for the weekly coordination of themes and special relat-ed activities that take place during and after Mass. They plan seasonal celebrations and work with related ministries to assure that all our wor-ship is meaningful and life giving. The Committee meets on the second Tuesday of each month, as well as getting together for planning, organ-izing and assisting with Advent, Christmas, Lent, Holy Week, Easter, Communions and Confirmations. No special training is required to be-come a member of the Liturgy Committee, Your enthusiasm and willing-ness to share your faith is all that is needed.

Contact: Joanne Matthes (973) 827-3248 x 124 Joanne@stfrancisvernon.org

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!

HOST MINISTRY : To provide hospitality to parishioners and visitors to our liturgies by sponsoring a monthly gathering after all the Masses as well as providing hospitality at other special parish events. “Bagel Sunday” is famous for bringing all our community together to enjoy one another's company and to meet new families as we continue to grow. One weekend a month, usually the third weekend, the ministry volunteers are asked to arrive thirty minutes before the scheduled Mass and stay to clean and refresh the tables before the next Mass.

Contact: Jay Zaremba (845) 986-1827

HEALTH & WELLNESS: is to promote preventative health care, assist parishioners in finding resources that will best serve their needs and enhance health and well being by connecting spiritu-al wellness and physical health. Blood Pressure screenings once per month after Masses.

Contact: Sue Biagini (973) 209-2347

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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

What is FORMED ? It’s for you!

FORMED is an exciting new program that St. Francis de Sales has subscribed till next Fall. You will have access to the best CATHOLIC teaching videos, books and audio

talks to deepen your relationship with Christ and his Church.

ALL IN ONE PLACE!

Go to www.FORMED.org. Scroll to “ Does your Parish 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 !

Our Pre- School

OPEN REGISTRATION

Classes for 3, 4 & 5 year old 10 Month 1/2 day Sessions

Email: LittleAngels@stfrancisvernon.org or see the Little Angels link on the parish website.

ADULT FAITH FORMATION

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) journey

begins soon. If you are interested in learning more about the Catholic faith, or if you are a Catholic adult who wishes to prepare for the sacraments of Eucharist or Confirmation, or...if you are a Catholic adult who would like to refresh or enrich your knowledge of the

Catholic faith, you are invited to join us.

Please contact Laura Curcione at 973-875-1703

Are you FAITHFILLED and want to SHARE your FAITH??

Our Religious Education Program Needs You

Teachers and Aides Needed Tuesdays and Saturdays.

Especially for Grades 3,5, & 8 Please contact Jane K. 973-827-3248 x 127 stfrancisvernon.org

SUMMER ANTIOCH OUR ANTIOCH GROUP WILL MEET ON THE FOLLOWING SUNDAY NIGHTS THIS SUMMER… AUG. 14 AUG. 28

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

DID YOU KNOW?!

The pamphlets given to the children during Children’s Lit-urgy are available in the Atri-um on the windowsill each week, even if there is no Children’s Liturgy during Mass.

Please take one.

Please join us on Wednesday, Aug 17th 7:00 PM

This summer we have some exciting nights planned for our parish youth.

Anyone High School age is invited to join us for some fun. (Incoming Freshman - Seniors) 7 PM - 9 PM

Each night will be something different and exciting. Bring a friend- Have FUN with Youth Ministry!

Dr. Ray Guarendi shares his story of how logic led him home to the Catholic Church. He found out that, contrary to his Protestant misunderstandings, the Church is coherent and never contra-dicts herself. Dr. Ray explains how the answers to his objections to Catholi-cism were both Biblical and believed by the earliest Christians. Explore the logic that led him to the fullness of truth.

Parishioner Comments: Dr. Ray shows the logic of Catholicism with great clarity and humor! Joseph - East Peoria, IL

This may be the most convincing talk I've ever heard about the truths of the Catholic Faith! Emmi - Arcata, CA

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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

Upcoming Collection Weekend of August 14th

Sisters of Mary Immaculate of Nyeri

The community of the Sisters of Mary Immaculate is a women’s religious community that was founded in Kenya by Bishop Filipo Perlo and three founding members in 1918. In founding the congregation, Bishop Perlo, an Italian missionary, believed that an-yone who would become part of the new commu-nity would walk in the footsteps of Jesus Christ in car-ing for the poor, the most needy and those who were suffering. Today, more than 400 sisters actively serve in teach-ing, healthcare, pastoral, and a variety of social ministries in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Italy and in the United States. The sisters currently staff and provide administration for ten primary and three orphanages, three hospitals and five clinics in the region. The sisters also provide vocational train-ing through three skill-development centers. Thanks for helping us to continue with this mission through your support.

Dear Parishioners;

Once again this August I will be participating in the JDRF Ride to Cure Diabetes. Last years ride left such an impact on me, see-ing all of those people riding for the singular purpose of helping to fund a cure for Type-1 Diabetes. There will be envelopes available in the church lobby. Or You can also give online at:

http://www2.jdrf.org/goto/bpq04 Thank you, Fr. Brian

Aug 7, 2016 - 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

“For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be. “ LUKE 12:34 Jesus encourages us to build up our treasure in heaven. The world en-courages us to build up our treasure in real estate, investments, and mate-rial goods. How much time are you investing in building up a worldly treasure? How much time are you in-vesting in building up a heavenly treasure? To invest more time in the things of heaven, you must let go of some of the things of this world.

Check donations are made payable to: JDRF

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