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. S

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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.

Second Sunday of Lent March 17, 2019

The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom should I fear? — Psalm 27:1

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 In addition during Lent 7:00 AM (Mon, Weds. & Fri.)

Holy Days: 7:00AM, 8:30AM, 12 PM, 7:30PM

Reconciliation During Lent: Monday 7:00 - 8:30 PM Saturday 4:00 - 4:45 PM

Stations of the Cross: Friday after the 8:30 AM Mass & 7:00 PM

Adoration :

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

Served By: Rev. Chris Barkhausen

Deacon Dennis Gil

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16 - Saturday 8:30 AM Saturday Memorial Mass 5:00 PM James Cosgrove req by The Family

17 - Sunday 8:00 AM Denis Tanguay req by The Drogo Family 10:00 AM Len DenBleyker req by Terrance Ma hews 12:00 PM David Moss req by Deacon Dennis & Madeleine Gil

18 - Monday 7:00 AM People of the Parish 8:30 AM Doris Meseck req by Alice & Tom Geary Family

19 - Tuesday 8:30 AM Nadine Porter req by The Carney Family

20 - Wednesday 7:00 AM Ronnie Boccher req by Jim & Arleen Hill 8:30 AM Rosemary Corbe req by Ed & Joanne Connell

21 - Thursday 8:30 AM Len DenBleyker req by The Family

22 - Friday 7:00 AM People of the Parish 8:30 AM People of the Parish

23 - Saturday 8:30 AM Saturday Memorial Mass 5:00 PM John Flynn req by The Lagana/Rockwell Family

24 - Sunday 8:00 AM Rose Mar s req by The Avery Family 10:00 AM Ryan Flynn req by Ed & Joanne Connell 12:00 PM Rose Mar s req by Carol Varesi & Doug Carosella 6:30 PM Jeff Vybihal req by Arleen & Jim Hill

SATURDAY MEMORIAL MASS

The 8:30AM Saturday Mass during the month of March will be offered for the souls of : Frank Curran, Howard Dearing, Catherine & Edward DeYoung, Edward P. Farrell, Stephen Fava, Albert & Marion Sinforosa, Jennifer Kirchmer Young

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Dn 9:4b-10; Ps 79:8, 9, 11, 13; Lk 6:36-38 Tuesday: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Lk 2:41-51a Wednesday: Jer 18:18-20; Ps 31:5-6, 14-16; Mt 20:17-28 Thursday: Jer 17:5-10; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 16:19-31 Friday: Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a; 17b-28a; Ps 105:16-21; Mt 21:33-43, 45-46 Saturday: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20; Ps 103:1-4, 9-12; Lk 15:1-3, 11-32 Sunday: Ex 3:1-8a, 13-15; Ps 103:1-4, 6-8, 11; 1 Cor 10:1-6, 10-12; Lk 13:1-9 Alternate readings (Year A): Ex 17:3-7; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Rom 5:1-2, 5-8; Jn 4:5-42 [5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42]

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.

PRAY - SHARE - SERVE - LOVE

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

SAT., 5PM March 23rd, 2019 E1 Bob Snow Arleen Hill Adie McGill E2 Cathy Randazzo Marie Snow Owen McGill E3 Frank McNulty C1 Rick Braun C2 Barbara Thomas C3 Ann Conte C4 Mike Molloy SUN., 8AM March 24th, 2019 E1 Val DeBuck Janet Tussey Ricky Healy E2 Janice Tanguay Hal Avery Elizabeth Byra E3 Janice Gaughan C1 Keith Gaule C2 Cheryl Avery C3 Sheila Reitter C4 Claire Schmidt 10AM E1 Janet Redyke Bob Kusma Maddie MacPherson E2 Carolyn Kelly Donna Gowdy Jason Cahill E3 Bea Harrigan C1 Deacon Dennis C2 Joan Stellingwerf C3 Jen Remington C4 Serge Gonzalez XC Barbara Reed 12PM E1 Anne Healy Dee McAree Faith Pisapia E2 John Oroho Frank Garrity Joshua Pisapia E3 Michele Oroho C1 Gen Miller C2 Roger Gengaro C3 Luann Lambert C4 Joan Gengaro 6:30PM E2 – Marc Kolonoski Sara Mazzella Chris Wynne

Eucharistic Ministers Lectors Altar Servers March 23-24 , 2019

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THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE

16- Saturday 9 :00 AM-10:45 AM Religious Ed. Classes 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM AA (SCB)

17 - Sunday Hospitality Weekend & Blood Pressure Screenings 11:00 AM Welcome Mee ng

18 - Monday 6:30 PM Circle of Friends (109-110) 7:00 PM Youth Music Ministry (YR) 7:00- 8:30 PM Reconcilia on

19 - Tuesday 9:00 AM Circle of Friends (109-110) 9:30 AM Rosary Makers & Prayer Shawl (103) 4:30 - 5:45 PM Religious Ed. Classes 7:00 PM “Into the Desert” (SCB)

20 - Wednesday 5:30 - 7:00 PM Military Families 7:30 PM Bible Study (210) 7:30 PM Bap smal Prep 7:30 PM RCIA (CCR) 8:00 PM Ecumenical Service @ Our Lady of Fa ma

21 - Thursday 9:00 AM Vietnam Vets 4:30 PM Peers at Play (YR) 7:00 PM Yoga 7:30 PM Choir 7:30 PM Boy Scouts (106-108)

22 - Friday 9:00 AM Sta ons of the Cross 7:00 PM Sta ons of the Cross

23 - Saturday 9 :00 AM-10:45 AM Religious Ed. Classes 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM AA (SCB)

24 - Sunday Regular Mass Schedule 6:30 PM Mass and HS Program

Please pray for those who are sick, especially: Mike Annunziata, Sr., Shirley Baldwin, Michael Balinski, Scott Bartlett, Jacob Bonebreak, Barbara Boniface, Chris Behrens, Rev. Eugene Boland, Brian

Braun, Kevin Braun, Carol Carmody, S. Chmara, Sean Connell, Joyce DeLeo, Jeanie Diemer, Evie Dixon, Robert A. Drogo, Sr. Mary Emmanuel, Mary Fahy, Bill Fredericks, Sandy Fredericks, Linda Geary, Jerry Granato, Barbara Greco, Bob Haley, Teresa Hayward, Rob Izbicki, Laurie, Janiece, Ray Kacyon, Anne Kolibas, Joseph Kolibas, Ryan Mahoney, Alberta Mahouchick, Hayden Marshall, Lisa Merck, Ken Meredith, Michael, FM, Kenneth Muller, Alan Newell, Janice Peak, Jimmy Pier, Kathleen Plaisance, Michael Regan, Dick & Marlene Reighter, Baby James Ryan Simpkins, Vito Siblano, Judith Starega, George Stew-art, Elaine Stroppel, Fr. Fred Walters, Patricia Wetterlind, Brenna Whitson, Bill Wolverton, Michael & Irene Ruth Yach-nik, Skippy Zaccaro .

STEWARDSHIP OF OUR TREASURE

Baptismal Prep Classes Next class will be on

Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at 7:30 PM. Call Cathy in the office to sign up

(973)827-3248 x 300.

Do you have a Sponsor/Godparent form that needs to be signed? See Father Chris after Mass.

CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD

Sunday during 10:00 AM Mass

Stewardship offering for Mar. 10, 2019 $ 9,128.00 Online Giving Mar. 03, 2019 $ 2,365.00 Total For Mar. 03, 2019 $ 11,493.00

Same Sunday Last Year $ 13,342.00 For our parishioners who contribute electronically, the next upcoming special collection is: March 17, 2019 Easter Flowers

Thank you to our envelope and online giving users.

Diocesan Assessment Collection Mar. 10, 2019 $ 707.00 (Envelopes $15.00 & Online Giving $ 692.00)

Diocesan Assessment (July 2018 - 2019) $75,397.00 Diocesan Assessment Collection fiscal YTD $20,631.00 St. Francis payments YTD $56,547.74

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION

By now, many may have failed in Lenten discipline to some measure or another: the daily doughnut is simply too alluring, or a furtive puff on a cigarette irresistible. There is meaning even in the failure, though, a kind of reminder that we cannot save ourselves. Part of the power of Lent is that we do it together, and although individuals decide on different ways to keep it, it is fundamentally the same journey. We fall, we get up, we keep moving. The desire to “give something up” for Lent is an age‑old im-pulse in the Christian heart. We get better at it over the years, and move more deeply into the meaning and mes-sage of acts of sacrifice; so there is no shame in stum-bling, as long as we are not discouraged by the failure and give up. We are clearing space in our lives, after all, and some of the things we desire to give up are worth rooting out completely anyway. What do we do with the space we have cleared out by our sacrifice? The Lenten question of giving up is balanced by the Easter question of our response to Christ’s embrace of us in love: “What are you taking on for Easter?” —James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

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 un-der 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.

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Parish Membership: A Parishioner is one who belongs to our parish family. As such, he/she is registered and is committed through active participation in the life of the parish community by regularly attending Mass, join-ing ministries, and financially supporting the parish. For Sponsor Certificates for Baptism and Confirmations, rec-ommendations, etc. please see Fr. Chris. 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.

WHAT IS “THE BEST LENT EVER”?

It's a free email program that will guide you on an incredible journey toward the-best-version-of-yourself. From Ash Wednesday to Easter, you’ll discover ways to transform your life in forty days. Go to the link below to join!

https://dynamiccatholic.com/best-lent-ever

An Adult Faith Formation Opportunity!

INTO THE DESERT A Lenten Study on Prayer

Follow Jesus into the desert this Lent and discover intimacy with God through prayer.

The “Into the Desert” series will feature; prayer, video and both large & small discussion groups. The series will cover a wide variety of topics, to experience the importance, meaning and purpose of Scared Scripture and Sacred Traditions.

When: Tuesdays Evenings @ 7:00 PM

Where: St. Francis- Church Social Hall

Join Father Chris in this new faith formation class during Lent.

LENT IS HERE… How will you enrich your life?

2019 Schedule of Ecumenical Lenten Services Wednesday Evenings at 8:00 PM

Date Host Church Preacher Mar. 20 Our Lady of Fatima RC Church Rev. Nicholas Fontana Mar. 27 Vernon United Methodist Church Rev. Chr is Barkhausen Apr. 03 Holy Counselor Lutheran Church Rev. Edgir Jean Apr. 10 Faith with Love Fellowship Rev. Christopher Bruesehoff Apr. 17 Glenwood Baptist Church Rev. Nicholas Fontana Apr. 18 Good Fr iday 12 Noon Glenwood Baptist Church Rev. Chris Barkhausen Apr. 21 Easter Sunday Sunr ise Service 6:30 AM VUMC Cemetery Field Rev. Christopher Bruesehoff

Welcome Home to Healing

All Catholic Churches in the diocese of Paterson will be open Monday Evenings

during Lent for Reconciliation

Mar. 11th - April 8th Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

www.WelcomeHomeToHealing.org

Please join us for Stations of the Cross

Each Friday morning during Lent following the 8:30 AM Mass

& Friday evening at 7:00 PM

STAND FIRM IN THE LORD

It is not hard to imagine, in this age of wars, evil groups bent on the destruction of humanity, and political follies, that the words of Saint Paul were so accurate, even for his time. It seems that the world never changes. Paul says, “Many . . . conduct themselves as enemies of the cross of Christ. Their end is their destruction . . . Their minds are occupied with earthly things” (Philippians 3:18, 19). The result is the destruc-tion of innocent people and of the Earth itself. But Paul says to the Philippians, “our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we also await a savior, the Lord Jesus Christ” (3:20). He will “change our lowly body to con-form with his glorified body” (3:21). Note that he says “body” rather than “bodies.” He is talking about the whole community of believers, who, following the exam-ple of Jesus and of Paul, will come into the glory of God. So “stand firm in the Lord” (4:1). Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

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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 Remember to check the service board located outside of the Religious Education office for Service Oppor-tunities for 7th, 8th and High School Students.

7-8th Grades: 10 hours per year. Check the bulletin board.

9-10th Grades Confirmation: 40 hours over 2 year pro-

gram. Check the service table on Sunday nights, as well as the bulletin board during the week

We have many opportunities for Adult Faith Formation….

• Did you know we have CDs in the Atrium on multiple topics. You can listen and learn while commuting to work, driving to pick up your children… Cost: $4.00 each.

• Bible Study groups meet at many different days and times… Why not join a group!

• Day to Day Scripture readings, and Advent daily reflections and Novena books are available at the Gift Shop.

Prayers for the Sick and Dying

The Divine Mercy Chaplet is one of the best means of as-sisting 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 contact Bea Harrigan at (973) 827-0083. If you have a special prayer request, or prayers for a loved one who is sick and/or dying, you may call Bea Har-rigan, Cheryl Avery at (973) 702-1342, or Denise Drogo at (973) 875-6863.

Emmaus (Men’s Group) Emmaus invites all men to join us

“SIGNPOSTS” Saturday Mornings 9AM - 10:30AM

A series of small group discussion topics on Catholic Living. Each topic is independent, so no long term commitment is necessary. Come when you like and come as you are!

Questions: Mike Randazzo (248) 495-0995

Seeking a deeper prayer life? Come meet with us at St. Francis de Sales Church in the Daily Chapel for reflection and then into the library for discussion. Wednesday, March 20th at 11:30 AM , and learn from the Carmelite Saints and what is

“Carmelite Spirituality in the Terisian Tradition”.

Detail: John Schnackenberg (973) 764-6424 Email: johns125@ptd.net

Religious Education Families

Stations & Simple Supper Family Night

Friday, March 29, 2019

Session One - 5:00 PM Grades 1, 2, 3 with Grade 7 helpers Session Two - 7:00 PM Grades 4, 5, 6 with Grade 8 helpers

**This qualifies as

Family Faith Formation

Activity.

Mark your Calendars !

Saturday, April 6, 2019 9:00AM - 11:00 AM Tuesday, April 9, 2019 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Classes for Fall 2019

Calling all 7th, 8th and High School Students in Need of Service Hours

Donations of Pasta, Bread, and Crock Pots of Meatless Soups are needed for the Stations and Simple Supper on March 29th. Please contact Petrina Garrity to sign up to donate or Volunteer

Petrina@stfrancisvernon.org (973)827-3248 x 327

Vacation Bible School will be

July 8th - 12th, 2019 Monday - Friday

Registration will be available

beginning at Rel. Ed Registration on April 6th & April 9th.

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Be the first to know… Stay connected all week…

Our Parish Website is: stfrancisvernon.org Be the first to know of weather closings!

www.facebook.com/StfrancisVernon

St. Francis Food Pantry We gratefully accept all donations of non-perishable goods. Soups, stews, cereal, tuna, beans, vegetables, peanut butter and jelly, pasta sauces, personal toiletries, etc.. Donations may be dropped in the Church Social Hall.

Thank you for your continued support !

St. Francis de Sales GIFT SHOP

Parish Lenten Project OPERATION RICE BOWL

The proceeds provide training and materials that enable families to escape poverty and become self sufficient. The BOWL reminds us of the plight of the poor around the world. Many people live on half a bowl of simple food, such as rice, daily. By participating in Operation Rice Bowl, you and your family will become good stewards, and work to help

the poor liberate themselves from involuntary poverty.

PLEASE TAKE A BOWL

Save & fill it with your change and

return it on or before Holy Thursday.

St. Paul Inside the Walls The Center for Catholic Evangeliza on

for the Diocese of Paterson

Catholicism from Scratch Join us for a course in Basic Catholicism for those who need a brush-up, those who missed it the first me around, or those who never heard it before. Our next session will be Saturday, May 4th, from 10am to noon. For informa on and to register visit insidethewalls.org/catholicism-from-scratch

Being a Man for Others: An Evening of Recollec on for Men with Msgr. Geno Sylva

This lent why not join men from throughout the diocese for food, fellowship and prayer with our dynamic speaker, Mon-signor Geno Sylva. Msgr. Sylva, founder of St. Paul Inside the Walls, will inspire par cipants to grow closer to God and serve others. Join us Friday, March 22nd from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM. For informa on and to register visit insidethewalls.org/man4others

205 Madison Avenue, Madison, NJ 07940 • insidethewalls.org

Confirmation is April 6th, 2019

We have meaningful gifts available for Confirmands

& Sponsors.

Open after all Masses

First Holy Communion May 11, 2019

Come see the beautiful & unique First Holy

Communion items at the Gift Shop.

IRELAND St. Patrick is credited to having rid Ireland of Snakes . No rep le is found there nor could a serpent sur-vive; for although serpents have o en been brought from Britain, as soon as the ship approaches land they are affected by the scent of the air and quickly perish. -Venerable Bede

Oasis 2019- Day of Prayer for Women When: April 6, 2019 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Where: The Religious Teachers Filippini - Villa Walsh

455 Western Ave, Morristown, NJ (973) 538-2886 x 136

Sr. Elaine Email: srelaine@villawalsh.org Cost: $15.00

Come and spend a day of Spiritual reflection and renewal with women from all across NJ and NY. The day includes: Two Multimedia conferences, Mass, Reconciliation, and Rosary. Bring your own lunch. Beverages will be available throughout the day. In the auditorium which is handicapped accessible.