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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

- 105 St. Francis de Sales

SScripture readings for: 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time

October 8th, 2017 Isaiah 5:1-7

Philippians 4:6–9 Matthew 21:33-43

Adult Choir Nancy Brown 610.358.3112 Adult Education/RCIA Sr. Betty Kirk 610.459.0554 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 [email protected] 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


OCTOBER 1st, 2017 Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

SATURDAY September 30 8:30 AM Communion Service 5:00 PM Richard Ricci SUNDAY October 1 7:30 AM Marie Hoey 9:30 AM Ann DePietro 11:30 AM Bill Doohan MONDAY October 2 8:30 AM Charles Burke TUESDAY October 3 8:30 AM Mary Klepeiss WEDNESDAY October 4 8:30 AM Communion Service THURSDAY October 5 8:30 AM Eugenia & Joseph Callahan FRIDAY October 6 8:30 AM Dec’d Members of the Falkowski Family SATURDAY October 7 8:30 AM Flora Robertson 5:00 PM Fran Gessler & Mark McMenamin SUNDAY October 8 7:30 AM Jenny Fantini 9:30 AM Bill Slawter 11:30 AM Joseph A. Kurpiewski, Jr

OCTOBER 1st, 2017 Do you like it when change happens? Depending on the subject at hand, most people do not. Exceptions there may be of course, in matters like a return to good health or a healthy tax reimbursement check. But documenta-tion exists that tells us that we mostly like things as they are, thank you very much. Resistance to change intensifies as we age. The list of our complaints grows longer and our protests grow louder and more often. It is very difficult for some people to accept that change can be a good thing. Of course, we all must be wary of change for its own sake. The greatest “Challenger of the Status Quo” the world has ever known is no less than the Founder of our Church: Jesus Christ. His human nature was born and raised on our little speck in the universe called “earth.” The Gospel section proclaimed to us this weekend presents Our Lord addressing the “movers and shakers” of His day and His attempt to move and shake them to-ward a new way of being and believing. That they resist-ed is evident as the story of Jesus’ ministry moves along, climaxing in His crucifixion. But do the chief priests and elders remind you of anyone? We have heard Jesus’ message in one form or another from our earliest days. We step back in admiration of the beautiful hymn from Philippians for what it touts about the way Jesus never backed down from His heavenly Father’s commission and the price He paid for so do-ing. But are we really able to align ourselves with His self-emptying? It can be done, you know. Even if the whole current of our society is flowing the opposite way, we can count on His grace to fortify our every effort to “swim” against it. That’s what our Baptism, Reconcilia-tion and Holy Eucharist are all about. Something to be aware of that has been with us since the beginnings of Christianity but has a new impact on us is the presence of the so-called “social media.” We no longer live in that “little house on the prairie.” Wirelessly and without our asking for it comes a barrage of assaults on what Jesus taught 24/7/365. It pays to counteract it with as much connection to the Bible as we can. Pulling the plug or shutting our connection down even for a few hours a day will give us relief and strengthen our re-sistance. Throw a rosary in the mix and you have an unbeatable combination for making the right kind of change. The wrong kind of change can be harmful. Consider the case of “Honest Jake.” Jake became well known in his home town because of his assistance to three generations of immigrant families. He owned a little variety store and would extend credit to the poor immigrants to help them get started in their new land. As Honest Jake neared his sixty-fifth birthday, a group of people he had helped de-cided to give him a party and a generous gift of money. Jake received the money gratefully and began to use it for his own makeover. He had his teeth capped. He bought a hairpiece. He invested in a diet and exercise program and lost a lot of weight. He purchased a whole new wardrobe. Then he boarded a plane and a few hours later Honest Abe hit the beach at Miami. He met a beautiful young woman, asked her for a date, and she accepted. But before they could go out on the date, a thunderstorm came up, and Honest Jake was struck by a lightning bolt and died instantly. In heaven, he said to God. “After all those years of hard work, I was just trying to enjoy myself a lit-tle. Why? Why me?” And God said to him, “Oh, is that you, Jake? I’m sorry. I didn’t recognize you.” “ 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.


Remember Our Sick

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

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 [email protected]—610-3582772

e-mail the rectory @ [email protected]

Freaky Friday Paint Night Fall Paint Party on Friday, October 13th. Paint a Pumpkin or Fall Sign, You choose

7:00pm—9:30pm, Doors Open at 6:30 Admission $20.00~ Pre-Pay

$25.00 at Door. Doors open @ 6:30pm BYOB & Tailgate food, Flyers on Church

windowsills. Register Now! “Adults” Sponsored by; Social/Fellowship Committee

Tickets in the Rectory~610-459-2203 Tammy McDonald ~ 610-818-8223

Home-Made SOUP SALE The ladies’ Club will sell home-made soups before and a�er Masses on the weekend of October 14 and 15 in the Father Walsh Center. We sell our soups in freezable containers– a

perfect solu�on when you need a fast, delicious and healthy meal. We are pleased to announce that soup prices will not increase (s�ll just $8 per quart). For every 10 quarts

purchased, choose an addi�onal quart free! Mark your calendars now so you will not miss this event! Home deliv-

ery-$2 per order. Call Pam Barry 484.880.8419 for details Fresh Homemade Soup!

ADULT FAITH FORMATION We hope you will join us for Father Connolly, O.S.F.S. two-part presenta�on on the Gospel of Ma�hew. Part 1 will be held in the Father Walsh Center at 12:45 on Sunday, Octo-ber 1, 2017. The Presenta�on is en�tled: The First Gospel: “Why is St. Mark’s Gospel So Significant?” Father will ad-dress ques�ons like: How did Mark choose what episodes

about Jesus to include to include or not include? What was Mark trying to accomplish with his narra�ve? What lessons and insights can we glean from more knowledge about the how’s and why’s? Just like us, St. Mark wasn’t an eyewit-

ness to Jesus’ deeds and word; he did not know Jesus personally.

Part 2 is scheduled for October 15, 2017 at 12:45 in Church. The SFDS Liturgy Commi�ee

Saturday, October 7th, 2017 A�er the 5:00 PM Mass All are Invited to a�end

Again this year Father Okon and the Social/Fellowship Commi�ee invite you to our Hospitality

Parish Picnic. ~~~

On the Front Pa�o, Rear Driveway and Father Walsh Center.

Awesome Food, Music, Beverages and Great Fun Planed for the evening!!

Please fill out & Return an RSVP Card RSVP cards available in Church Pews

and on the windowsills.

If you are interested in Volunteering your �me, talents, favorite dishes or baked goods Please Call:

Donna Paciente — 610-566-7761

Annual Blessing of Animals To celebrate the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi who had a

special love and respect for all of God’s creatures we will have a Blessing for Animals on Sunday, October 1,

2017 at 1:00 in the Upper Parking Lot.


”2017” OCTOBER CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Wednesdays– Prayer Group 9:15am & 7:00pm Oct. 1st– Fr. Connolly Presentation 12:45pm Oct. 1st– Peanut Bu�er & Jelly Drive Begins Oct. 2nd– Ladies Club Meeting 7:00pm. FWC Oct. 4th– Choir 7:15pm FWC Oct. 4th - Prayer Group 9:15 am & 7:00 pm RR Oct. 7th- PARISH PICNIC After 5:00 Mass Oct. 10th– Prayer Shawl Ministry 6:00pm FWC Oct. 10th- Social/Fellowship Mtg.7:00pm FWC Oct. 11th– Choir 7:15pm FWC Oct. 13th - Paint Party 7:00—9:30pm Café. Oct 14th & 15th- Soup Sale After Masses FWC Oct. 15th– Fr. Connolly Presentation 12:45 pm Oct. 18th– Choir 7:15pm FWC Oct. 21st– Breakfast Bag Collection 9:15 FWC Oct. 22nd– Peanut Bu�er & Jelly Drive Ends Oct. 24th– Prayer Shawl Ministry 6:00pm FWC Oct. 26th- Outreach Ministry 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

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SFDS PREP/ CCD PROGRAM

Prep News The children enrolled in the St. Francis de Sales Parish Religious Educa�on Program will have a

Peanut Bu�er + Jelly Drive beginning on Sunday Octo-ber1, 2017 and concluding on Sunday October 22,

2017. If any parishioners would like to contribute to the Drive, please place your items in the FWC by Octo-ber 22nd. The peanut bu�er and jelly will be taken to the Saint Katherine Drexel Center in Chester on Mon-

day, October 23rd. NOTE– There is an urgent need for Diapers and Baby wipes, if anyone is able to donate

them to MKD. Thank You & God Bless You.

There are casserole trays available on the church windowsills.

Rosary Rally on October 14th, 2017 To my friends at St. Francis de Sales! October 13th is the 100th Anniversary of Our Blessed Mother appearing at Fa�ma. I have been asked to be a Rally Captain in the 2017-100th Anniversary Public Rosary Crusade. I invite you to join me in a Public Square Rosary, sponsored by America Needs Fa�ma! This will be one of 20,000 crusades that will take place across the U.S.! This will happen at my home at 11:30 am on October 14th, 2017. The Saturday closest to the anniversary of Fa�ma. Dorothy Tait at 23 Man O War Drive, Media, PA. Please bring a chair and your Rosary, as we will be outside for the service. Please RSVP if you are plan to a�end. Dorothy Tait 484-444-0840 More informa�on on Flyer inserted in this weeks bulle�n.


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OUR JOURNEY Of HOPE Our SFDS Parish has a Cancer Care Ministry. This Minis-try was created to be a help to those dealing with can-cer. It is our desire to walk alongside of those with a

cancer diagnosis to bring them comfort, encouragement and spiritual support. Care Ministry please contact Lydia

Lill at 610-358-2627 or Sister Be�y

Sunday October 8, 2017 Consecra�on of Archdiocesan Youth & Young Adults

to the Immaculate Heart of Mary 6:30 pm Mass, Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul

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Special Thanks Thank you to the Eucharis�c Ministers who bring Jesus in the Sacrament of the Eucharist and in their loving service to the many people at the Nursing Homes in our Parish every Sun-

day. I just happened to speak to one of them today and learned that she had just go�en back from Fair Acres where she gave Communion and the gi� of her own presence to 33 residents from floors 5+6. It made me think of the necessity of this ministry. It speaks to the prayer of Jesus: “I have no hands now but yours.” As I le� this person I reflected on

Pope Francis’ visit to the U.S. in 2015, when he repeatedly asked the ques�on “What can you do?” I am thinking that this

is something that I could do….If you are reading this ar�cle perhaps you will be led to the same conclusion I came to!

A Parishioner

Twilight Retreat For Professional Young Women The Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia are sponsoring an evening of prayer on Sunday, Oct1, 2017, from 3pm to 6:30 pm. For young pro-fessional women (ages 18-35) to be held at Our Lady of Angels Con-

vent, 609 S. Convent Rd., Aston, PA. The theme is the life of St. Francis of Assisi and his spirituality. A light dinner will be provided. There is no fee for this event. Reserva�ons by Sept. 25th. With Christopher Marie Wagner, OSF, at (610) 588-6789 or [email protected]

Academy of NOTRE DAME The Academy of Notre Dame de Namur will offer it’s High

School Scholarship & Entrance Examina�on on Saturday, Oct 21 and Sunday, October 29th. Open House will be held on

Oct 1st, 10:30 am to 1:30 pm. Call: 610-971-0498

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 infor-ma�on or contact Tracey Boyle– 610-566-8453

Archdiocese of Philadelphia All are welcome to a�end our upcoming Holy Spir-

it Conference , October 14-15th, 2017. Clarion Hotel, Essington PA , call 215-315-7008

Sisters of St Francis Golf Tournament The Sisters of St. Francis will host their Annual Golf Tournament on Monday, October 2, 2017, at Penn Oaks, West Chester PA. Price is $250. Per golfer. Call Terri Gamble for more informa�on at (610) 558-6143 or go to; www.osfphila.org/Founda�on/Founda�onEvents


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.

Ceertificates of Eligibility Congratulations on being asked to be a sponsor at either a Baptism or a Confirmation. You have been asked to be a witness to, and role model of, your Catholic faith. A sponsor is a Roman Catholic who has received the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation, is an active registered member of his or her parish, at least 16 years of age, and if married is in a Sacramental Marriage. Please contact the Parish Office at 610.459.2203 to request a certificate.

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

Elementary Catholic School Education SFDS Parish supports our parishioners who have chosen an Elementary Catholic School for their children. SFDS Parish has open enrollment; enabling parents to select a regional or parish school that is of their choice. For parishioners who are present, active and contributing members, ffor a minimum of one year, SFDS Parish will pay a subsidy of $1000.00 per student.

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