Rev. Francisco J. Rodriguez – Pastor pastor@saintfrancisdesaleslodinj.org Rev. Mr. Preston Perez – Deacon Sr. Martine Pijanowski, CSSF –Pastoral Associate Sr. Lois Parente, CSSF-Business Manager businessmanager@saintfrancisdesaleslodinj.org Judith Santlofer – Director of Religious Education Karina Ramirez-Coordinator of Religious Education ccd@saintfrancisdesaleslodinj.org Rosa Maria de Leon– RCIA Director RCIASFS@saintfrancisdesaleslodinj.org Maria Camacho – Secretary secretary@saintfrancisdesaleslodinj.org Yesenia Marte – Secretary cemetery@saintfrancisdesaleslodinj.org Clarena Santamaria – Local Safe Environment Coordinator LSECSFS@saintfrancisdesaleslodinj.org Edgar Caraballo-Maintenance maintenance@saintfrancisdesaleslodinj.org Paul Weiner – Organist music@saintfrancisdesaleslodinj.org Francia Polanco – Director of Spanish Music Alex Duran – Music Assistant Manuela Khoury– Liturgical Decorator of Worship Spaces Judith Schroeder – Trustee Joseph Capozzi – Trustee 125 Union Street, Lodi, N.J. 07644 Rectory#: 973-779-4330 Fax #: 973-779-8842

Emergency#: 201-730-1497 https://saintfrancisdesaleslodinj.org/ francisdesales@hotmail.com MASS SCHEDULE

Sunday 10/20–7:30a.m.English ,

9:00a.m. Portuguese,10:30a.m. English

& 12p.m. Spanish

Monday 10/21 -7:30a.m.

Tuesday 10/22-7:30a.m.

Wednesday 10/23-7:30a.m.

Thursday 10/24-7:30 a.m. 7:00p.m. Portuguese,

8:00p.m. Spanish Friday 10/25-7:30a.m.

Saturday 10/26– All Masses Cancelled for the Archdiocesan Pilgrimage

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Saturday: 4:00p.m-5:00p.m. or by appointment

Sacrament of Baptism

Please call the rectory for Baptism Information

Sacrament of Marriage

Contact the Parish office 973-779-4330 at least one year in

advance for arrangements.

Sick & Home bound

To all who may have a sick relative at home, in rehab, hospital or nursing

home please notify the Parish office 973-779-4330 so we can arrange a time

to visit them.

Dear brothers and sisters,

What is prayer? It seems something so easy and simple; we just have to say some words and that is all. Well, Jesus today comes to us with one of the parables that teaches us how to pray. There are several parts to prayer and the one of this Sunday is insistence and perseverance. There are moments in our lives that we need to ask the Lord with insistence and perseverance in order to have what we need. In front of certain decisions in our life, we have no other options but to be at the feet of Jesus insistently asking for his help to discern what are we supposed to do or be. For example, my first months in the parish, now also but not as often, I found myself many times during the night praying with insistence to God to help me guide the parish. It was my first time taking care of a parish and being a pastor. I many times told the Lord that I have no clue how to do this job but that He who called me had to give me the Holy Spirit to know what to do to bring the parish closer to you. And God has been faithful. This aspect of prayer we sometimes forget because we want God to do it fast and in our schedule. So, we are invited to pray but ask for the important thing – the Holy Spirit.

As I said last week, Maria Camacho left us Thursday to take care of her family. Maria Elisa our need secretary will start Monday morning. I remind you that we are doing the special collection for our Building Fund to keep maintaining our buildings and do the work that is still necessary. The Pastoral Council has also requested that we help an orphanage in Haiti with a food drive – let us help as much as we can. And next week because of the pilgrim-age to Washington DC and after consultation with the Pastoral Council and anonymous approval, we are cancelling Saturday masses for October 26 only. Let us continue to be with Lord.

Saint Francis de Sales Pray for Us!

Queridos hermanos y hermanas:

¿Qué es la oración? Parece algo tan fácil y sencillo; solo tenemos que decir algunas palabras y eso es todo. Bueno, Jesús hoy viene a nosotros con una de las parábolas que nos enseña cómo orar. Hay varias partes en la oración y la de este domingo es la insistencia y la perseverancia. Hay momentos en nuestras vidas que necesitamos pedirle al Señor con insistencia y perseverancia para tener lo que necesitamos. Frente a ciertas decisiones en nuestra vida, no tenemos más opciones que estar a los pies de Jesús pidiéndole insistentemente su ayuda para discernir qué se supone que debemos hacer o ser. Por ejemplo, mis primeros meses en la parroquia, ahora también pero no con tanta frecuencia, me encontraba muchas veces durante la noche re-zando con insistencia en que Dios me ayudara a guiar la parroquia. Era la primera vez que cuidaba una parroquia y era pastor. Muchas veces le dije al Señor que no tengo idea de cómo hacer este trabajo, pero que El que me llamó tenía que darme el Espíritu Santo para saber qué hacer para acercar la parroquia a usted. Y Dios ha sido fiel. A veces olvidamos este aspecto de la oración porque queremos que Dios lo haga rápido y en nuestro horario. En-tonces, estamos invitados a orar, pero pedimos lo importante: el Espíritu Santo.

Como dije la semana pasada, María Camacho nos dejó el jueves para cuidar a su familia. María Elisa nuestra secretaria necesitada comenzará el lunes por la mañana. Les recuerdo que estamos haciendo una colección especial para nuestro Fondo de Construcción para mantener nuestros edificios y hacer el trabajo que aún es necesario. El Consejo Pastoral también ha solicitado que ayudemos a un orfanato en Haití con una campaña de alimentos. Permíta-nos ayudarlo tanto como podamos. Y la próxima semana debido a la peregrinación a Washington DC y después de consultar con el Consejo Pastoral y la aprobación anónima, cancelaremos las misas del sábado solo para el 26 de octubre. Sigamos estando con el Señor.

San Francisco de Sales ¡Ruega por nosotros!

Caros irmãos e irmãs

O que é oração? Parece algo tão fácil e simples; nós apenas temos que dizer algumas palavras e isso é tudo. Bem, hoje Jesus vem até nós com uma das parábolas que nos ensinam a orar. Existem várias partes da oração e a deste domingo é insistência e perseverança. Há momentos em nossas vidas que precisamos pedir ao Senhor com insistência e perseverança para ter o que precisamos. Diante de certas decisões em nossa vida, não temos outras opções a não ser ficar aos pés de Jesus pedindo insistentemente sua ajuda para discernir o que devemos fazer ou ser. Por exemplo, meus primeiros meses na paróquia, agora também, mas não com tanta frequência, eu me vi muitas vezes durante a noite orando com insistência a Deus para me ajudar a guiar a paróquia. Foi minha primeira vez cuidando de uma paróquia e sendo pastor. Eu já disse muitas vezes ao Senhor que não tenho idéia de como fazer esse trabalho, mas que aquele que me chamou tinha que me dar o Espírito Santo para saber o que fazer para aproximar a paróquia de você. E Deus tem sido fiel. Às vezes, esquecemos esse aspecto da oração porque queremos que Deus faça isso rapidamente e em nossa programação. Então, somos convidados a orar, mas pedimos o importante - o Espírito Santo.

Como eu disse na semana passada, Maria Camacho nos deixou na quinta-feira para cuidar de sua família. Maria Elisa, nossa secretária de necessidade, começará segunda-feira de manhã. Lembro que estamos fazendo uma coleção especial para o nosso Fundo de Construção para manter a manutenção de nossos edifícios e fazer o trabalho que ainda é necessário. O Conselho Pastoral também solicitou que ajudássemos um orfanato no Haiti a dirigir alimentos - vamos ajudar o máximo que pudermos. E na próxima semana, devido à peregrinação a Washington DC e após consulta ao Conselho Pastoral e aprovação anônima, cancelamos as missas de sábado apenas para 26 de outubro. Vamos continuar com o Senhor.

São Francisco de Sales ora por nós!

Fr. Francisco

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October 19-20 5:00p.m. Scott Guzzo Elizabeth Genaro, Sr.Martine, Jean Canta 7:30a.m. Carmen Pilger Charles Gibbons, Ron Marino, Dale Sipos 10:30a.m. Alicia Acerra Mitch Santlofer, Linda Stumper, Estella Carrilho, Judy Schroeder, Mary Scimeca October 26-27 5:00p.m.Lori Soribello Agatha Healy, Lucy Rieger, Elaine Murgolo 7:30a.m.Mary Ann Harris Ron Lombardi, Ray Petrisin, Chris Fredericks 10:30a.m.Mary Ellen Sabatino Vilma Maikisch, Jackie Zambrano, Estella Carrilho, Mary Scimeca, Mitch Santlofer November 2-3

5:00p.m. Sue Maikisch Peter Christiano, Jean Canta, Sister Martine 7:30a.m. Bruce Masopust Charles Gibbons, Ron Marino, Dale Sipos 10:30a.m. Nancy Cardone Linda Stumper, Dolores Putt, Judy Schroeder, Estella Carrilho, Vilma Maikisch

Octubre 19 Primera Lectura Sandra Lara

Segunda Lectura Luis Altamirano

Ministros de Eucaristia Luis Altamirano, Zoraida Gonzalez,

Jeannifer Vidal, Elizabeth de la Rosa,

Sonia Zhinin

Octubre 20

Primera Lectura Johana Lozado

Segunda Lectura Maria Jose Biong Bil

Ministros de Eucaristia Jesus Mendez, Jose Luis Ramirez,

Ambrosia Garcia, Maria Altamirano,

Andrea Verdugo

Octubre 26

Primera Lectura Carlos Castaneda

Segunda Lectura Julian Arango

Ministros de Eucaristia Carmen Rosa Astete, Rosa Quizhpi,

Maritza Alvarez, Nubia Cuesta,

Ana Mariano

Octubre 27

Primera Lectura Monica Pulido

Segunda Lectura Naira Bellinghieri

Ministros de Eucaristia Zoraida Gonzalez, Liliana Leon, Carlos Rivera,

Pilar Deley, Irma Villalobos

Weekly Readings

October 20 Ex 17:8-13/ 2 Tm 3:14-4:2/Lk 18:1-8October 27 Sir 35:12-14,16-18/ 2Tm 4:6-8,16-18/Lk 18:9-14

Rita Bozzelli, Serafin Fernandes, Ellen Gibbons, Bob Goodwin, Joyce Kasperski,

Irene Luczyk, David Pilger, Beverlye Sogluizzo, Rose Tavolaro, Mary Zabrano,

Eloisa Meric, Andy Mullins, Alfred Pelikan, Jacob Berard, Ann Tramuta,

Glenn Russo Sr.

Liturgical Ministers Mass Intentions

Ministros de la Eucaristia &

Lectores

SATURDAY,OCTOBER 19 Weekday Sts. John de Brebeuf and Isaac Jogues, Priests and Companions, Martyrs 8:00a.m.Beatrice & Dominick Lombardi & Family r/b Ron, Marge Lombardi & Family 5:00p.m.Teresa Genaro r/b Mother 7:00p.m.Teresa Romero r/b La Familia

SUNDAY,OCTOBER 20 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 a.m.Kevin Marra “1st Anniversary” r/b Marge & Dominic DiMaulo 9:00 a.m.Antonio Goncalo e Esposa r/b Florinda Fernandes e Netos Antonio Nobre r/b Pais, Irmaos e Filhos Rosa Alves e Justino Pires r/b Helena Pires Luiz Duarte e Pais r/b Sara e Mario Nunes 10:30a.m.Kyle Wash r/b His Mother & Brothers 12:00p.m.Nelson Torres r/b La Familia MONDAY, OCTOBER 21 Weekday 7:30a.m.Kevin Marra “1st Anniversary” r/b Elaine Murgolo

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22 St. John Paul II, Pope 7:30a.m.Michele Paci r/b Ron, Marge Lombardi & Family

WEDNESDAY,OCTOBER 23 St.John of Capistrano, Priest

7:30a.m. Michele Paci r/b Jean Tomlin

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24 St. Anthony Mary Claret, Bishop 7:30a.m.John Andes r/b Rose Mary Andes 7:00p.m.Manuel Oliveria, Pais e Irmao r/b Rosa Fernandes Manuel Cascalheiro e Irmaos r/b Esperanca e Joao Fernandes 8:00p.m.People of the Parish Living and Deceased FRIDAY,OCTOBER 25 Weekday 7:30a.m. Kevin Marra SATURDAY,OCTOBER 26 Weekday 8:00a.m.Joseph Marte r/b his wife Madeline 5:00p.m.Ed & Veronica Zalenski r/b their Children 7:00p.m. Mass cancelled on this day SUNDAY,OCTOBER 27 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 a.m.Ellen Bruno r/b Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Petrisin 9:00 a.m.Antonio Nobre r/b Pais, Irmaos e Filhos Joao Rocha, Esposa, Pais e Sogros r/b Os Filhos 10:30a.m.Grace Everett r/b Mr.& Mrs. Charles Maikisch 12:00p.m.Toribia Taveras de Polanco r/b Rossy Virgilito Polanco Taveras r/b Rossy Virgilio Polanco r/b Rossy Maria Yauri y Manuel Remache r/b Mauel y Pilar

The Bread and Wine this week are

In Memory of Anne Schnepel The Sanctuary Lamp will burn this week

In Memory of Anne Schnepel

&

For the deceased members of this Parish

Community, and for all the deceased whom we have

celebrated their Funeral Mass in St. Francis de Sales

Church.

EVENTS & PROGRAMS

Choir– Anyone who is interested in joining please see Paul after Mass.

RCIA initiated October 5. The classes are Saturdays, 3:30p.m. for Chil-

dren ages 14-17 & Adults 18+ at 4:50p.m. Please bring a Bible and notebook/

pencil. If you have not registered you can do so directly with Rosa Maria on

Saturdays at 3:30p.m. Registrations will continue until October 31,2019

Archdiocesan Pilgrimage – October 26,2019

We will be confirming attendance in the upcoming week, if you signed up for

the pilgrimage please expect a call from the rectory.

The Bus will depart St. Francis de Sales parking lot at 6:00a.m. October

26,2019. Please remember to have breakfast prior to departure and to bring

your own lunch. We will stop on our return to have dinner at your own ex-

pense.

Upcoming Events

-Casino Night November 2,2019 Tickets are available for purchase in the rec-

tory. For more information please call 973-779-7330

-Weekday Mass As of November 4,2019 all weekday 7:30a.m. Masses will be

celebrated in the Convent Chapel.

-St.John Vianney -On November 8 at 7p.m. & Saturday November 9 at 1 p.m.

& 7P.m. , Felician University Breslin Hall in Lodi will be host to Vianney, a rivet-

ing one-man drama performed by widely acclaimed actor Leonardo Defilip-

pis of Saint Luke Productions. We would like to invite St.Francis de Sales to join

us for this inspiring drama on the remarkable life of the Saint John Vianney,

the patron of all parish priests and model for all laity. Experience the gripping

story of Saint John Vianney, the humble priest who battled the devil to save

souls. Filled with all of the elements of professional theater, the production

runs 90 minutes and is suitable for ages 9+. Admission is $25 and $15 for ages 8

-14. For more information visit johnleaps.com

-Post Abortion Retreat: An "Entering Canaan" Men's "Day of Prayer & Healing" for

those men who are suffering as a result of losing a child to abortion will take place

Saturday, November 16, 2019 in Paterson, New Jersey. The day, hosted by The Francis-

can Friars of the Renewal, will consist of a witness, talks, video on healing, group, the

Sacraments of Reconciliation and the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. For further infor-

mation and confidential reservations please call: Lumina/Hope & Healing after abor-

tion: 1-877-586-4621, or email at Lumina@postabortionhelp.org

-Knights of Colmbus St. Michaels Council 2861 39 Spring St. Lodi invites you to

attend our 3rd Annual Fall all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner charity fundraiser

on Friday, November 15,2019 from 5pm-9pm.Tickets are $10 each and chil-

dren under the age of 12 eat for half price. Tickets will be sold at the door or

at St. Francis de Sales

Sharing God’s Blessings Archbishop’s Annual Appeal* Goal Amount

Updated 9/26/2019 $18,952.00

Donor Pledged $13,572.00

Pledges Received $10,571.47

Balance of Pledges $3,000.53

Balance of Goal $8,380.53

Weekly Offerings October 13,2019 Assessment

$3,793.00 $1,964.00

WEEKLY EVENTS

SUNDAY 10/20

*Building Fund Collection

*CCD Home Formation

*CCD Level 2 in the School

8:45a.m.

*Spanish Baptism at 1:30p.m.

MONDAY 10/21

*CCD Confirmation Level 2 in

the School at 7:00p.m.

* Circulo de Oracion 7:00p.m. in

the church

TUESDAY 10/22

*Fundraiser Committee Meeting

at 7:00p.m.

*Talleres de Oracion y Vida

7:30p.m. Lennon Hall

WEDNESDAY 10/23

THURSDAY 10/24

*Bonds of Marian Love 7:30p.m.

Mother Angela Commons

*Portuguese Mass at 7:00p.m.

*Spanish Mass at 8:00p.m.

FRIDAY 10/25

*Town Hall Gazeebo at 7:00p.m.

in Mother Angela Commons

SATURDAY 10/26

*ALL Masses are cancelled for

the Archdiocesan Pilgrimage

SUNDAY 10/27

*Building Fund Collection

*Haiti Rescue Appeal

* CCD at 8:45a.m. in the School

HOW TO REPORT ABUSE

The Archdiocese takes very seriously any and all allegations of the clergy, Religious

and lay staff of the Archdiocese. We encourage anyone with knowledge of an act of

sexual misconduct to inform us immediately so that we may take the appropriate

action to protect others and provide support to victims of sexual abuse. Individuals

who wish to report allegation of misconduct may do so by calling the Archdiocesan

Office of Child and Youth Protection at 201-407-3256.

COMO REPORTAR ABUSO

La Arquidiócesis toma muy en serio todas y cada una de las acusaciones del clero,

los religiosos y el personal laico de la Arquidiócesis. Animamos a cualquier persona

con conocimiento de un acto de mala conducta sexual a que nos informe de inme-

diato para que podamos tomar las medidas adecuadas para proteger a los demás y

brindar apoyo a las víctimas de abuso sexual. Las personas que deseen reportar

alegaciones de mala conducta pueden hacerlo llamando a la Oficina Arquidiocesa-

na de Protección de Niños y Jóvenes al 201-407-3256

MASS BOOK 2020 Mass intentions for the year 2020 are taken on a first-come-first-served basis with the following rules:

1. In order to provide equal opportunity for all to have Masses offered for their loved ones, each person will be limited to three (3) Masses on a Sunday or Saturday Vigil Mass.

2. Masses during the week will be limited to five (5).

3. Donation for an announced Mass is $10 due on the time of booking. Intentions with a Mass card are $15.

4. NO telephone reservations will be accepted.

5. NO reservations for the Mass Intentions for All Souls’ Day and Novena of All Souls, for Special Masses (Our Lady of Guadalupe, Our Lady of Fatima,Spiritual Bouquet etc..) will be accepted.

IMPORTANT: Only those who are at the Rectory will be allowed to reserve Masses. Lists for other people will not be accept-ed. Please help us cut down the waiting time by observing these rules.