August 28, 2016 - St. Francis de Sales Church

St. Francis de Sales Church
MASS SCHEDULE
Sundays (September ~ June)
Saturday Vigil 5:00 PM
7:00, 8:30, 10:00, and 11:30 AM
Summer Weekend Mass Schedule
June 18th thru and including Labor
Day:
Saturday 5:00 PM
Sunday 7:00, 9:00, 11:00 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
Refer and Reflect
OUR WEEKLY OFFERING
RECTORY
610.459.2203
35 New Road, Box 97, Lenni, PA 19052
Website—www.sfdschurch.org
[email protected]
AUGUST 21st, 2016
Sunday Collection = $4907.00
E-Giving = $2101.00
Total Sunday = $7008.00
Reverend Alan J. Okon, Pastor
Deacon Paul A. Quinn
Sr. Betty Kirk
Parish Services Director
Parish Improvement = $604.00
610.459.0554
Thank You for your kindness and
Mrs. Marie McGonigal
610.459.2203
Administrative Assistant
Tammy McDonald
610.459.2203
Communications Secretary
Scripture readings for:
23nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Art Kahn, Business Manager
Wisdom 9:13-18b
Philemon 9-10, 12-17
Luke 14:25-33
CONVENT
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SCHOOL
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39 New Road, Aston, PA 19014
Directory of Parish Organizations
Adult Choir
Adult Education/RCIA
Altar Society
PREP/CCD
Church Environment
CYO
Eucharistic Ministers
Finance Committee
Home & School Assn.
HOPE
Ladies' Club
Lectors
Liturgy Committee
Pastoral Council
Web Master
Welcome Committee
Women's Prayer Group
Nancy Brown
Sr. Betty Kirk
Marion Bennett
Phil D'Orazio
Sr. Betty Kirk
Barbara Jones
Paula Bonsall
Tracy Boyle
Fr. Okon
Adrienne DelVacchio
Cathy Hawes
Belle Miller
Joanne Sunick
Sr. Betty Kirk
Steve DeLozier
Arlene Petragnani
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AUGUST 28th, 2016
TWENTY SECOND SUNDAY IN
ORDINARY TIME
SATURDAY
5:00 PM
AUGUST 27
Peter Wargo
SUNDAY
7:00 AM
9:00 AM
11:00 AM
AUGUST 28
Steven Weikel
Sam Weikel
Roy Acker
MONDAY
8:30 AM
August 29
Mary Toner
TUESDAY
8:30 AM
August 30
John Candidi
WEDNESDAY
8:30 AM
August 31
Communion Service
THURSDAY
8:30 AM
September 1
O’Connor & McGowan
Families
FRIDAY
8:30 AM
September 2
Mary Bradley
SATURDAY
5:00 PM
September 3
Peter Wargo
SUNDAY
7:00 AM
9:00 AM
11:00 AM
September 4
Steven Weikel
Sam Weikell
Hilde DiMeglio
Summer Weekend Mass Schedule
June 18 & 19th, thru and including Labor Day:
Saturday 5:00 PM.
Sunday 7:00, 9:00, 11:00 AM.
Our Offices will be closed on Monday September 5th, re-opening Tuesday morning.
AUGUST 28th, 2016
The shiny black limos pull up to the curb, where the spotlight
focuses on the car while flashbulbs pop as the occupants
emerge. It could be Oscar night USA, or Tony night, Emmy evening, or the night of the NFL draft. The country and the world
watch the goings on. Some viewers, I’m sure, insert themselves
into the scene, as they dream of their possible futures as stars.
There were no big cars around, or spotlights shining down for
the arrival of the Man of the Hour that long ago day when Jesus
of Nazareth showed up for dinner. He would have nixed any
showy elements for the occasion anyway. He was not like that at
all. Nevertheless, a crowd had arrived for the event, as crowds
always do when a celebrity shows up. From a distance, we also
watch, these many centuries later. St. Luke puts us there at the
unnamed Pharisee’s house. We are fascinated by whatever
things Jesus does, because our faith tells us He is our supreme
Rabbi, our God. We already feel a bit squeamish, because in His
very humility and gestures reflective of it, He dismisses much of
what we post-modern Americans hold as the marks of greatness
as mere trivia.
This evening He is all about humility. We can only guess that
the other guests at table were the movers and shakers of their
day, and they won’t like what Jesus has to say. But He will say it
anyway, for He has no fear of what other people think. He tells
them how to act at the next banquet they attend, and even
where to sit. He then adds a list of invitees to any banquet they
should intend to host.
What is this elusive virtue humility all about? To begin with, it
has nothing to do with self deprecation. Rather, it is all about
truth, and the belief that we all spring from the “humus” or “dirt”
of the earth. And no matter how we decorate our bodies or inflate our importance, we all end up in a casket. Everything we are
is a gift of a God who loved us into existence because He believes
we were worth it. With the co-operation of our parents came our
genesis and our genes. We are destined for eternal life when God
decides our time on earth has run out.
So we admit our need to live dependently on Him as His adopted sons and daughters. We should never take ourselves too
seriously in the process. We are also to have a consistent attitude
of thanksgiving to the God who loves us so much as to give us the
Mass and His personal presence in our little lives. Of course, there
always seems to be people who think differently from Jesus. The
following is a case in point.
The Los Angeles Times published a story of a commercial airline flight cancellation which resulted in a long line of travelers
trying to get booked on another flight. One man in the line grew
increasingly impatient with the slow-moving line. Suddenly he
pushed his way to the front and angrily demanded a first class
ticket on the next available flight. “I’m sorry,” said the ticket
agent, “but I’ll have to first take care of the people who were
ahead of you in line”
The irate man then pounded his fist on the ticket counter,
saying, “Do you have any idea who I am?” Whereupon, the tick-
et agent picked up the public address microphone and
said, “Attention please! There is a gentleman at the ticket
counter of American Airlines who does not know who he
is. If there is anyone in the airport who can identify him,
please come to the counter.” Hearing this, the man retreated, and the people waiting in line burst into applause.
Remember Our Sick
If you wish to have a family member added to our list to
be remembered in prayers, please e-mail the rectory @
[email protected]
Reflection by, Rev. Leonard N. Peterson
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ST. FRANCIS DESALES
Parish Bar-B-Que
Saturday, Sept 24th, 2016
Hospitality Sunday
After Every Mass,
7 am, 9 am, & 11 am.
This Sunday
August 28th, 2016
Father Walsh Center
Come and mingle with Father Okon and your fellow
parishioners. Light refreshments are served.
All are welcome to join us.
** If you would like to volunteer to help with the
Parish Bar-B-Que Please call the Rectory Office
and leave your name and phone #. We will need
volunteers to help set-up, serve and clean-up.
The more the merrier, the Social/Fellowship
Committee would love to work with you that
evening. ** or call Donna, 610-566-7761
Father Okon and the Social/Fellowship Committee,
invite you to the Hospitality Bar-B-Que!
Saturday, Sept. 24th
After the 5 o’clock Mass
On the front Patio Area & Father Walsh Center
No need to bring anything!
But if you would like to bring an
Appetizer, Munchie or Dessert
RSVP by; Sept 15
Fill in RSVP form and drop in collection basket.
Hope to see you there!!!
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Youth and Young Adult
Ice Cream Social
Synod Committee Updates
Your Synod Committees have been hard at work the
past several weeks meeting and planning on and for
future events, activities and improvements to parish
life. We are delighted that so many parishioners have
participated in these meetings and welcome you to
attend any of the upcoming meetings listed below:
Youth and Young Adult Committee
Sunday, September 11th, 2016
Immediately following CCD in the
School Cafeteria
All Youth & Young Adults Welcome!
Registration for the CCD, LITTLE
PEOPLE Classes is taking place
now! If you are interested in
registering your child /children,
ages 3/4, in our Sunday CCD
Class or our Kindergarten Class
call Sister Betty Kirk at
610-459-0554.
Social and Fellowship Committee
Outreach Committee
Sept 6th at 7pm
Sept 13th at 7pm
Aug 23rd at 7pm
Mass Attendance Committee
Sept 20th at 7pm
We continue to ask for your prayers as we move
through the process. All meetings are scheduled in the
Father Walsh Center. Any changes will be posted in the
bulletin, as well as the parish website, under HOME/
Synod Update at www.sdfschurch.org.
For more information on Parish events and
committees check out our updated website at:
www.sfdschurch.org
We also have a Facebook Page!
“They’ve Got The Whole World In
their Hands”
Outreach Ministry of SFDS
Invites the entire Parish to participate
Phillies Game Day
BOGO Buy one get one for SFDS!!!!
Citizens Bank Park
Breakfast Bag Collection
September 18th, 1:00 Game Time
Clear plastic, sealable gallon bags
Miniature cold cereal box or oatmeal packet
Tea bag or instant coffee packet
100% juice box
Fruit ( box of raisins or fruit cup)
One of the following: cereal bar/granola bar/
cheese crackers
Homemade cards for the shut-ins or seniors
Bring to the Fr. Walsh Center by Oct 2nd
Fill the bags October 8th at 9:15
Cathy Hawes—610-627-0874
Phillies ~ vs ~ Marlins
Section 416, rows 2,3,4.
Tickets—$26.00 Tickets must be purchased no later than Sept 1st. Checks
can be made out to St Francis and can
be dropped off in the collection baskets
or the rectory. Contact Kathleen Parsons if you have any questions at 610459-1642
Sponsored by SFDS Social/Fellowship
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Youth & Young Adults
Renovation of the Sacristies
Renovation of our Sacristies continue to proceed forward
without any unexpected problems. The demolition work
has been completed; the electrician completed his initial
work for the new wiring & outlets; insulation has been added to the exterior walls; and dry wall has been installed.
New Altar and Ambo
I have contacted Bishop McIntyre’s Office to invite him to
visit SFDS to bless our new altar and ambo. I am happy to
announce that Bishop McIntyre has agreed to visit our
parish on Sunday, October 30th to celebrate the 10:00am
Mass, at which he will bless our new altar and ambo. All
are invited to join in this joyous celebration. The new altar
and ambo is scheduled to be completed and installed in
mid-September. Fr. Okon
Help Wanted
One of the goals of the recently concluded Parish Synod is to encourage greater participation
at Mass. Men and women volunteers are wanted-age 16 or older– to act as
Ushers during Sunday Masses. If you are interested please contact :
John Kolicius - 610-357-3352
Ice Cream Social—Sunday, Sept. 11th immediately following CCD and the 11:30 Mass in the School Cafeteria.
Youth Night— Sunday, October 2, 2016, 6:30—8:30pm
Games, Pizza and lots of Fun!
The youth and Young Adult Committee is looking for
volunteers to participate on, or lead youth activities in
the coming months. If you are interested, please contact Kathleen Parsons @ [email protected]
St Robert’s All Class Reunion, Saturday, October 22, 2016.
Tours of the school begin at 2;30: Mass at 4:00 with St James’
Blue & Gray Voices signing. A Beef & Beer will follow at 6:00
pm. At the Mirenda Center, Neumann University. Ticket Info;
www.Strobertsallclass.com or call 610-761-1518
A Friend loveth
at all times
Proverbs 17:17
Traditionally celebrated
on the first Sunday of
August, but why not
celebrate it everyday!
[email protected]
Jack McKeown—[email protected]
610-358-1453
“ Friends
Lifelines
Helping Friends”
Boscov’s Shopping Passes are here.
SFDS Social/Fellowship Committee & volunteers are
participating in selling the $5.00 Shopping Pass.
Boscov’s Shopping Day
Tuesday, October 18th, 2016
9am—11pm
All shopping Pass proceeds benefit our Parish.
The more we sell ~ The more we benefit!
Passes are available in the Rectory
Call Tammy McDonald for information on passes
& volunteering to help us sell the passes.
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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
610.459.2203 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 PreJordan 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.
Certificates 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.
Parish Office Hours
The Parish Office is open for business Monday through Thursday 8:30AM to 4:30PM,
Friday’s 8:30AM to 1:00PM. Weeknights and
Saturdays are by appointment 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.
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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.
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