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Welcome to St. Francis de Sales Parish We extend a warm welcome to all who attend our Church.

We hope you will find our parish community a place where your life of faith will be nourished. Your prayers, your presence, and your talent are most welcome. May God bless all of us.

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.

Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 8, 2018

I will rather boast most gladly of my weaknesses, in order that the power of Christ may dwell with me.

— 2 Corinthians 12:9

614 Route 517, Vernon, NJ Mailing Address: P.O. Box 785, McAfee, NJ 07428

Telephone: 973-827-3248 www.stfrancisvernon.org

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: 7:00AM 8:30AM 12:00 PM 7:30PM

Reconcilia on: Saturday 4:00 - 4:45 PM

Adora on :

First Friday 9:00AM - 12:00 Noon ___________________________________________________________________________________

Served By: Rev. Chris Barkhausen

Deacon Dennis Gil

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07 - Saturday 8:30 AM Saturday Memorial Mass 5:00 PM Carmela Rizzuto req by Marie & Bob Snow

08 - Sunday 8:00 AM Maureen & Kenneth McDonald req by Linda & Maureen (Daughters) 10:00 AM Robert Magee req by Mary Ernst 12:00 PM Bernice Regan req by Debbie Zweier

09 - Monday 8:30 AM People of the Parish

10 - Tuesday 8:30 AM Margaret Ma hews req by The Family

11 - Wednesday 8:30 AM Inten ons of Fr. Brian Quinn req by St. Francis Food Pantry

12 - Thursday 8:30 AM People of the Parish

13 - Friday 8:30 AM Urban Tekip req by Friends at St. Francis

14 - Saturday 8:30 AM Saturday Memorial Mass 5:00 PM George Streisel req by The Family

15 - Sunday 8:00 AM Patricia Smith req by The Hosbachs 10:00 AM Robert Magee req by The St. Francis Staff 12:00 PM Bernice Regan req by The St. Francis Choir

SATURDAY MEMORIAL MASS

The 8:30AM Saturday Mass during the month of July will be offered for the souls of : Frank Curran, Catherine & Edward DeYoung, Stephen Fava, Jenna Freed, Robert Magee, Beverly Schwab, Albert & Marion Sinforosa, Janice Ward, Jennifer Kirchmer Young

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Hos 2:16, 17b-18, 21-22; Ps 145:2-9; Mt 9:18-26

Tuesday: Hos 8:4-7, 11-13; Ps 115:3-10; Mt 9:32-38

Wednesday: Hos 10:1-3, 7-8, 12; Ps 105:2-7; Mt 10:1-7

Thursday: Hos 11:1-4, 8c-9; Ps 80:2ac, 3b, 15-16; Mt 10:7-15

Friday: Hos 14:2-10; Ps 51:3-4, 8-9, 12-14, 17; Mt 10:16-23

Saturday: Is 6:1-8; Ps 93:1-2, 5; Mt 10:24-33

Sunday: Am 7:12-15; Ps 85:9-14; Eph 1:3-14 [3-10]; Mk 6:7-13

Gluten-Free Communion Hosts Are you or a family member allergic to gluten?

To receive gluten-free Communion :

• Arrive 10-15 minutes before Mass and speak to an usher.

• You must receive communion from the priest.

• When it is your turn to receive; remind the priest that you require a gluten-free host.

Eucharistic Ministers Lectors Altar Servers SAT., 5PM July 14th, 2018 E1 Rick Braun Denise Drogo Elise Giroux E2 Frank McNulty Amita Romer Danielle Bruce E3 Ginger Wynne C1 Deacon Dennis C2 Marc Kolonoski C3 Bob Snow C4 Mike Molloy SUN., 8AM July 15th, 2018 E1 Paul Contreri Bob Kusma Maddie MacPherson E2 Claire Schmidt John Schnackenberg Ana Soto E3 Kathy Zayatz C1 Cheryl Avery C2 Denis Tanguay C3 Janice Gaughan C4 Janice Tanguay 10AM E1 Debbie Gonzalez Caitlin Piccirillo Mark Catania E2 Ed Ferrazano Frank Garrity Alex McCann E3 Cindy Ferrazano C1 Pam McCann C2 Chris Gaule C3 Keith Gaule C4 Serge Gonzalez 12PM E1 Roger Gengaro Jeannie Diemer Joshua Pisapia E2 Joan Gengaro Arleen Hill Alexandra Pisapia E3 Gen Miller C1 Dianne Fox C2 Bob Springer C3 Maureen Carr C4 Ann Conte

July 14-15, 2018

To live in the hearts of others is never to die.

Baptismal Prep Classes - Next class will be in September. Date to be determined. Call Cathy in the office to sign up.

Do you have a Sponsor/Godparent form that needs to

be signed? See Father after Mass.

Parish Membership: A Parishioner is one who belongs to our parish family. As such, he/she is registered and is com-mitted through active participation in the life of the parish community by regularly attending Mass, joining ministries, and financially supporting the parish. For Sponsor Certifi-cates for Baptism and Confirmations, recommendations, etc. please see Fr. Brian. The person requesting such must be registered and be an active member of our Parish community. We request that you register at our monthly welcome meetings so that we can better serve you.

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Please pray for those who are sick, especially:

Alexander, Chris Behrens, Kevin Braun, Barbara Burke, Lou Brandt, Susan Caccia-tore, Lori Caffrey, Van Chmara, Sean Connell, William Connington, Gene Dallahan, Bill Delaney, Barbara Delaney, Theresa De Stasio, Evie Dixon, Robert A. Drogo, Lisa Ernst, Jerry Franklin, Perry Franklin, Sandy Fredricks, Kim Gaughan, Greg Geary, Bob Haley, Glenn Hammett, Bill Healey, Jo-anne Healey, Richard Horn, Robert Horn, Jane Hulnik, Jane, John Kernusz, Joseph Kolibas, Anne Kolibas, Ryan Lambert, Hayden Marshall, Carol McDonald, James McDonald, Eleanor & Robert McLean, Marianne Meehan, Mark Martucci, Joseph Mastogiovanni, Marie Mendez, Omar Mendez, Lisa Merck, Michael, Henry Milkewicz, Kenneth Muller , Nat, Alan Newell, Jimmy Pier, Michael Regan, Harold Rowan, Steve Sabyan, Douglas Sammak, Gary Sisco, Gary F. Smith, Lisa Smith, Roberto Soto, Denis Tanguay, Norman Trass, Todd, Fr. Fred Wal-ters, Patricia Wetterlind, Brenna Whitson, Walter Winkler, Emma Marie Wyman, “Skippy” Zaccaro, Nick Zayatz

ONLINE GIVING OPTION

We are pleased to announce that our parish website has a link to sign up for online giving. Simply go to www.stfrancisvernon.org, where you will find the link under the home tab. Or if you prefer, go directly to the site. https://osvonlinegiving.com/4244 As always, we thank you for your support of our parish.

Summer is here, whether you’re in Paris, France or Paris, Illinois, online giving allows you to make donations, pay-ments, and pledges via your smart devices

or computer to your parish at home.

STEWARDSHIP OF OUR TREASURE

Gree ngs and peace be with you all. I’m Fr. Chris Barkhausen and I’m very happy to be here at St. Francis de Sales. I look forward to having the me and opportunity to meet all of you, however I hope this short bio helps begin the process of ge ng to know each other. I was born and raised in Roxbury, NJ and a ended Pope John XXIII High School in Sparta, NJ. I a ended St. An-drew’s College Seminary at Seton Hall University for my under graduate and St. Vincent Seminary in Latrobe, PA for my major seminary. I was ordained in 2014 and served for three years at St. Patrick’s in Chatham, NJ. This past year I was the chaplain and a theology teacher at DePaul Catholic high school in Wayne, NJ. In addi on to my pastoral assignments I also serve as the Diocesan Boy Scout Chaplain, as a member of the Voca ons Board, and the Priestly Spiritual Life Commi ee. I recognize the leaving of a pastor can be a difficult

me. We grow a ached to our priests as they minister to us and as we share our lives with them. The church has historically been compared with a ship and I believe that same simile can apply to individual parishes. Fr. Boland set the ship to sea almost 40 years ago and Fr. Brian con nued to chart the course toward our heaven-ly des na on. I look forward now to taking up the helm from Fr. Brian. No one however works alone, between the parish staff, many volunteers, and all of the parish-ioners; we all have a role in not only keeping the ship afloat but moving in the right direc on. While change can bring uneasiness, the most important elements of St. Francis de Sales remain the same. Christ is our North Star who leads our way and the Holy Spirit fills our sails and moves us toward our des na on: our heavenly homeland with God our loving Father. Please know of my prayers for all of you and I ask that you please keep me in your prayers as well as I begin my ministry here at St. Francis de Sales. God Bless! Fr. Chris St. Francis de Sales - Pray for us!

Sorry, there are no figures available. Due to the Fourth of July Holiday, this bulletin was sent to the printer, before the July 1

weekend collection. For our parishioners who contribute electronically, the next upcoming special collection is: July 8th Comm/Blk - Ind/Leper/Cath Univ Aug. 12th Missionary Cooperation Plan

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THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE 07 - Saturday 11-12 AA (SCB)

08 - Sunday Regular Sunday Mass Schedule

09 - Monday 8:15 AM Teen Volunteers for VBS 9:00 AM - Noon Campers VBS 6:30 PM Circle of Friends

10 - Tuesday 9:00 AM - Noon VBS 9:00 AM Circle of Friends (109 - 110) 9:30 AM Rosary Makers and Prayer Shawl (103) 6:30 PM Pain ng with Arlene

11 - Wednesday 9:00 AM - Noon VBS 1:00 PM XYZ Mee ng

12 - Thursday 9:00 AM - Noon VBS 9:00 AM Vietnam Vets 7:00 PM Yoga

13 - Friday 9:00 AM - Noon VBS 7 - 8 PM AA (SCB)

14 - Saturday 11-12 AA (SCB) 15 - Sunday Regular Sunday Mass Schedule

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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 have a prayer chain and are accepting prayer requests. If you are interested in joining the prayer chain, please con-tact Bea Harrigan at (973) 827-0083. If you have a special prayer request for a loved one who is sick and/or dying, you may call Bea Harrigan, Cheryl Avery at (973) 702-1342, or Denise Drogo at (973) 875-6863.

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION

Last week’s Treasure mentioned the “Nuns of the Battle-field,” religious sisters from several communities who served as nurses in the Civil War. Florence Nightingale had only instituted female nurses a decade before in the Crimean War, so the idea of women tending to wounded soldiers was extraordinary. The medical and sanitary con-ditions on the battlefields were appalling, and the sisters were nearly all teachers. Few had any medical training beyond what they had learned as youngsters in the fami-ly. Anti-Catholic prejudice was so deeply entrenched in America that sisters could not wear their habits in public. These sisters were the first, and people on both the Union and Confederate sides soon began to marvel at their brav-ery, efficiency, and respect for Protestant soldiers. More than six hundred sisters from twenty-one communities went to war, serving in wretched conditions. They were tough and single-minded, efficient and fearless. After the war, sisters could appear in public every-where in the reunited nation, and often received the praise and gratitude of grateful soldiers and family members on behalf of their sister nurses. An outdoor monument to the “Nuns of the Battlefield” stands in Washington at M Street and Rhode Island Avenue. The inscription reads: “They comforted the dying, nursed the wounded, carried hope to the imprisoned, gave in His name a drink of wa-ter to the thirsty.” —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

OBSTACLES The prophet Ezekiel, Saint Paul, and the Lord Jesus share something in common in today’s scrip-ture readings. They all experience obstacles to their ministry. Ezekiel is summoned to prophesy to the Israelites, who are “[h]ard of face and obs nate of heart” (Ezekiel 2:4). Saint Paul recounts how he has been given a “thorn in the flesh” (2 Corinthians 12:7). The Lord Jesus is unable to perform many signs in his na ve place. The Gospel tells us that “[he] was amazed at their lack of faith” (Mark 6:6). We too some mes encounter obstacles as we trav-el along the journey of faith. So o en we experi-ence weakness on this journey. Let the words of the Lord to Saint Paul encourage us today: “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made per-fect in weakness” (2 Corinthians 12:9). Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

Children’s Liturgy of the Word will not meet during the summer. It will return in September.

However, Kidsword and Little Kidsword are still available!

They are in a basket on the window in the atrium. Please feel free to take one.

Vernon Community BLOOD DRIVE

Give blood & be entered to win one of three NJ Dunkin

Donuts Coffee Mugs !

Where: St. Francis de Sales BOLAND HALL When: SUNDAY, JULY 22, 2018 Time: 8 AM - 2 PM

• Please remember to Eat, Drink & bring ID! • 16 year olds must bring signed NJBS Parental

Consent Form.

To schedule an appointment please visit: www.tinyurl.com/DonateBloodNJBS

Sponsored By:

Questions, Call: Deb Fisher 973-827-5305 Or Pat Faris 201-874-6567

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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

FORMED Your faith connection Online !

PARISH CODE: RX7GDK www.FORMED.org

Make time to explore your faith!

ADULT FAITH FORMATION

Service Hour Opportunities There is a Bulletin Board outside of the Religious Educa-tion Offices. Look for the details to sign up.

Service opportunities for 7th, 8th and High School

This week: JULY 9th - 13th 9:00 AM - 12 Noon

Registration is Closed Information for those Registered & Volunteering:

Monday :Teen Volunteers should arrive at 8:15 AM Teens should arrive 8:45 AM Tuesday - Friday.

• Campers should arrive at 9:00 AM • Pick up is at 11:55 AM • Please remember to put Sunscreen on your chil-

dren. They will be outside during the camp. • Snack will be provided.

Please pray that all our campers and helpers are impacted in a

positive way throughout this week.

Summer 2018 Antioch Schedule All High School Teens are welcome to join us

on Sunday Nights

Antioch meets from 7:30-8:45pm in the Youth Room

Next meeting is Sunday, July 29th

Dates throughout the summer: July 29; August - 12, 26

Join us for talks, games, snacks and fun… ALL ARE WELCOME!!

Religious Education Registration

Registra on closed on JUNE 30th.

Late Registra on is Sept 5th - Tuesday classes fill fast, no guarantee of class day at that me.

St. Francis de Sales Parish is seeking a coordinator of our Religious Educa on Program. Responsibili es include oversight of the Religious Educa on Program, in addi on to the sacramental programs for candidates receiving First Reconcilia on and First Communion, and VBS.

The coordinator will be responsible for scheduling, curriculum planning, teacher training and support. They would be expected to have good communica on skills with catechists, families, and children. Oversight of the weekly religious educa on classes and student service projects is a necessity. Classes take place Tuesday a ernoons and Saturday mornings.

The ideal candidate should be a prac cing Catholic, compassionate and caring, with a background in Religious Educa on/Theology and will have excellent interpersonal and organiza onal skills, computer proficiency, and prior work experience in faith forma on and liturgy.

Send resumes or inquiries to: Joanne@s rancisvernon.org

Employment Opportunity

Mission Week 2017 Sunday, July 15 - Thursday, July 19, 2018

If you are in High School or going into High School and are interested in spending a week giving back to our

neighbors… Join Us!

We are putting together a group of Teens and Adults to go out into “OUR” community to help out needy or elderly families,

doing yard work, visiting a nursing home, washing windows at a home of a disabled adult.

Starts Sunday July 15th at Noon Mass followed by Team Building. Then Mon - Thurs. (July 16-19th) begin each day

with 8:30 AM Mass, followed with Service Projects. Fin-ished each day at 3:30 PM. Bring a bagged lunch. It’s fun

and rewarding for all.

NEED ADULTS too (25+ to drive & supervise) Please contact:

Email: Melory@stfrancisvernon.org You can do part of the week, if not available for the whole week.

** Unless you are new to the program or parish, then call or drop into the office.

Be the first to know… Stay connected all week…

Our Parish Website is: stfrancisvernon.org

www.facebook.com/StfrancisVernon

St. Francis de Sales : SUMMER OFFICE HOURS The offices will be CLOSED on Fridays for the Summer.

• Parish Office is OPEN: Mon - Thurs. 8:30AM - 4:30 PM • The Offices will re-open on Fridays, beginning on Sept 7, 2018

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ST. FRANCIS FOOD PANTRY

SUMMER IS HERE! That means the children are home.

Our food pantry serves many families in our community in need of assis-tance. Your donations of food items - cereals, soups, tuna, PB & J , gran-ola bars, Spaghetti O’s, pasta sauces, granola or snack bars and toiletries (shampoos, soaps, toothpaste, deodor-ants, lotions etc.)

YOU REALLY MAKE A DIFFERENCE ! Thank you!

The Parish Gift Shop Open a er all Masses.

Stop by the Gi Shop!

We’re stocked with Summer Tote Bags, Water Bottles & Children’s Activities

CHRISTMAS IN JULY SALE,

beat the Holiday Rush!

You are invited for an evening of CANVAS PAINTING with LOCAL ARTIST ARLENE HIGGINSON. Bring your family, friends, make it a girls night or

a date! All Supplies provided. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Beginners and all ages welcome!

Where: St. Francis de Sales Room 109 - Parking: use

lower rear parking lot.

WHEN: 1st & 3rd

Tuesdays of the Month

Next Class:

July 10th

$30.00 pp, Bring your own snacks, non alc. beverages.

• 50 % off all Christmas statues and Red Star Items.

• 20% off all other items (over $5.00)

XYZ July Meeting

Due to the first Wednesday being the 4th of July holiday, the XYZ will not meet until July 11, 2018. Please do not arrive until 1:00PM. A reminder because Vacation Bible School is that morning. Speaker: Sheriff’s Dept. Topic: Active Shooter Civilian Response

EURCHARISTIC MINISTERS: provide hospitality

at the Lord’s table. Eucharistic Ministers share the Body and Blood of Jesus at weekend liturgies, com-munion services and at all special liturgies through-out the year. You will be called upon one or two scheduled Masses per month. In addition, we re-quest that you attend one yearly meeting, participa-tion in training sessions and serve at special liturgies throughout the year

Contact : Maureen Carr 973-702-0727 Heather Baez 201-953-3715

LECTORS: This ministry proclaims the Word of God at liturgies and special services. Through care-ful and expressive reading, Lectors engage and en-courage the assembly to actively listen to the mes-sage of the Word. Requirements: 90 minute Train-ing; one 90 minute workshop per year. Reading at one and sometimes two scheduled Masses per month. Contact : Frank Garrity (973) 903-5290