SAINT FRANCIS DE SALES
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SAINT FRANCIS DE SALES
SAINT FRANCIS DE SALES PASTORAL STAFF Rev. Thomas V. Doyle, Pastor Rev. John S. Wtulich Rev. Patrick Longalong Deacon Vincent LaGamba Deacon Armand D’Accordo Mr. Robert Ruggiero, Religious Education Mr. Christopher Scharbach—Principal Mr. Jonathan D’Amico – Music Ministry PARISH OFFICE 129-16 Rockaway Beach Blvd. Belle Harbor, NY 11694 MISSION STATEMENT St. Francis de Sales, a parish steeped in tradition, rich in natural beauty and bountifully blessed with a community devoted in love to serve God and our neighbor. We seek to live actively the Word of God through the example of our patron saint, a life devoted to energetic, generous and constant fidelity to the will of God. Empowered by the Holy Spirit we will grow in our faith through continuous education, formation, communication, and out-reach, while passing these values on to our future generations. We endeavor to be a most vibrant community of faith which will effectively utilize the talents, resources, and treasures of our parish for the good of all God’s people. WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE Monday to Friday: 6:30am and 9:00am Saturday: 8:00am; 9:00am and 5:30pm (Vigil) SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE 7:30am; 9:00am; 10:30am, Noon, 5:30pm and 7:00pm (Polish) HOLY DAY SCHEDULE Vigil of Holy Day at 7:30pm Holy Day at 6:30am; 9:00am and Noon CONFESSION/SACRAMENT OF PENANCE Saturdays from 4:00pm to 5:00pm Seasonal Penance Services during Advent and Lent CARE OF THE SICK If there is an elderly, sick or infirm parishioner who wishes to receive Holy Communion or the Anointing of the Sick, please call the Parish Office. ANOINTING OF THE SICK Communal Celebrations of the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick will take place in the Fall and in the Spring. OFFICE HOURS Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm Evening—by appointment Saturday—by appointment Sunday—No Office hours BAPTISM Parents are asked to contact the Parish Office to schedule an appointment with a priest or deacon to complete the Baptismal Registration Form. Parents are required to attend a Baptismal Instruction at 7:00pm on the First Thursday of the month. Baptisms are celebrated on the Second Sunday of the month at 2:00 pm. MARRIAGE Preparations for the Sacrament of Marriage are very important and take time. Couples planning to be married at Saint Francis De Sales are asked to contact the Parish Office no less than eight months prior to the wedding date. Please do not schedule the catering hall prior to making arrangements at the parish. Couples are required to attend the Pre-Cana Program of the Parish at least six months prior to the wedding. PARISH WEBSITE: Stfrancisdesalesparish.org PARISH TELEPHONE NUMBERS Parish Office/Rectory Parish Office/Rectory Fax Parish Email [email protected] Parish Religious Education Office Saint Francis De Sales School Saint Francis De Sales School Fax 718-634-6464 718-634-0716 718-634-6464 718-634-2775 718-634-6673 ST. FRANCIS DE SALES PARISH Mission Sunday, October 19, 2014 Masses for the week of 10-19-26, 2014 Sunday 7:30 AM For the People of the Parish 10:30 AM Bridget, John and Margaret Fitzpatrick 12:00 PM Peggy Murphy Monday 6:30 AM Patrick Keena Jr. 9:00 AM John McCullagh Tuesday 6:30 AM John Finneran 9:00 AM Thomas Lyons Wednesday 6:30 AM Nancy Grogan 9:00 AM Deacon Ace Proce Thursday 6:30 AM Linda Hearn 9:00 AM Eileen McCullagh Friday 6:30 AM Matthew Jackson 9:00 AM Ardian Horgan Saturday 8:00 AM Mike McGuinness, John Kearns and Eddie Gallagher 9:00 AM Michael, Bridget, Owen and Fr. Paul Murphy 5:30 PM Katherine McNelis and The Jones Family Sunday 7:30 AM For the People of the Parish 10:30 AM Thomas and Kevin Coleman 12:00 PM Mr. and Mrs. Richard Cassone BREAD AND WINE: to be offered at the Masses for this week is donated in memory of The McCullagh and Slevin Families. 500 Club Weekly: Congratulations! Winners are: $100 #154 Patrick G. Henaghan 50 #133 Stacey Tubridy 25 #282 Kathleen Daly ALTAR SERVER SCHEDULE – The October through December schedule is ready if you haven’t received a copy you can get one at the rectory. If you haven’t already contacted Lorraine Agoglia with your preferences and contact information you can email her at [email protected] SEA BREEZE TRIPS Thursday, November 13th – 911 Memorial – Tour of Museum and Show – Price $101 (40Min) and $112 (U/40) Thursday, November 20th – South Pacific – Westchester Broadway Theatre – Lunch and Show – Price $85.00 Monday, March 16th – Andy Cooney Concert at Westbury – Show and Dinner at Swan Club – Price $89.00 For more information call: Mary Ellen at 718-634-6307 or Kate Hanratty at 718-634-1941. St. John’s Preparatory School – announces the Peter F. Vallone Scholarship Examination on Saturday, November 15th. Applications on website: www.stjohnsprepschool.org or call the Admissions Office at 718721-7200, ext. 699 ST. FRANCIS DE SALES PARISH Mission Sunday, October 19, 2014 FROM THE DESK OF FATHER DOYLE Dear Parishioners: Thanks for asking! People often ask me “Father how are you feeling?” I can honestly say that my time at the International Catholic Stewardship Conference in Orlando that I am feeling fine. Physical health issues can be taken care of with medication and rest. Psychological, emotional and spiritual issues require stepping back, re-examining and prayerfully discerning new directions. We all have issues that we have to deal with. God offers us wisdom, knowledge, and discernment-gifts from the Holy Spirit that when used properly, can ease the stress and strain that come when life deals you a set of cards that you’re not quite sure how to play. Parish ministry has its own set of issues to deal with. There are the practical every day issues of whose doing what, where they are doing it, and who is responsible. Helping everyone to work and play well together whether on the playground, in the classroom or at church related functions. Someone inevitably say well, “Father Doyle said this….” The more demanding pastoral responsibilities have to deal with the real life and death issues. Family life is radically different today than it was when I was ordained 30 years ago. The practice of the faith, the role of the family, the personal and communal values that are held on too, all come into play when mom or dad get sick and spiritual issues need to be defined and classified. We all need to interrogate our spiritual, mental, emotional, sexual and spiritual lives. The Lord Jesus calls us to Holiness. Grace doesn’t just fall from the sky. Grace is a gift from God that enables, empower, and energizes the mind, body and soul. Another contributing factor that we all wrestle with is when our personal philosophy or belief system collides with the big picture. Political and ideological conflicts often confuse the mind, heart and soul. We all want to be patriotic but at times our personal beliefs conflict with decisions that are made in Washington, Albany, or City Hall. The Pope or Bishops express a theological opinion or proclaim a teaching that we don’t understand. Conflicts over political and religious beliefs are as old as the bible. Again my choice or your choice or the choice of those in authority often cause confusion, doubt or distress. We all have peaks and valleys in our faith journey. At times we feel on top of the world because everything makes sense. Life is good. There are other times when we slip down the mountain clinging desperately to our faith, our traditions, and our values. A line from the musical “Fiddler on the Roof” expresses the dilemma – “Without our traditions our lives would be as shaky as a fiddler on the roof.” As we say good-bye to the warmth of summer and prepare ourselves for the coldness of winter, let us trust in God’s abiding presence. Let us take time to pray for the grace, strength and courage that we need to meet the ordinary as well as extraordinary challenges that life brings. Let us pray for balance when we slide down the slippery slope of life. Let us pray for patience and perseverance trusting that everything will work out in God’s time. And finally let us smile and laugh at ourselves when we take things too seriously. God has a plan for each and every one of us. God will not let us down. Much peace! Rev. Fr. Thomas V. Doyle MISSION SUNDAY Modeling our Holy Father, Pope Francis, we are called most especially on this weekend to keep the poor and those most in need close in mind and heart. Like our chief missionary, we are asked especially to be mindful of our obligation to build the Church and serve the poor to the very ends of the earth. It is what the Church exists to do. The Society of the Propagation of the Faith is the Holy Father’s chief outreach to more than 1,150 mission dioceses across the globe that depend on annual financial help and the prayers of all of us. These mission churches provide a spiritual home for the poorest and most vulnerable, sanctifying them with the Sacraments, as they offer them the Lord’s hope and peace. WHEN WE GIVE, WE SHARE THE LIGHT OF FAITH 2014 ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL – UPDATE AS OF 10/6/2014 GOAL $121,579.00 PLEDGES 302 out of 2,063 households (14.64%) AMOUNT PLEDGED $ 99,485.00 (81.83%) AMOUNT RECEIVED $ 92,999.17 (76.49%) AMOUNT NEEDED $ 22,094.00 (18.17%) There are many people in need that are counting on our support for this annual Appeal. Your sacrifice is used for those in our Diocese who are most in need. May your faith and generosity bring light to those in darkness. Please remember that all contributions over our assigned goal are returned to Saint Francis de Sales. DID YOU KNOW? Each year every parish in the Diocese of Brooklyn is given an assessment based on a percentage of their annual income as a form of Diocesan commitment to help support the many needs of the diocesan church. The assessment runs from September 1, 2012 to August 31, 2013. The assessment for Saint Francis De Sales Parish for the present fiscal year is $83,500.00. Parish funds taken the weekly collection are used to meet this financial obligation of the parish to the diocese. Your continued generosity is most appreciated helping us to meet this and other financial obligations. INFANT BAPTISM PREPARATION Saint Francis De Sales Parish considers it a privilege to continue Jesus’ welcome to the little children. We welcome parents who wish to present their children for Baptism. In doing so, we are aware that we pledge to help parents as they raise their children in the faith of Jesus Christ. The entire process is begun by the parents contacting the Rectory (1-718-634-6464) to complete the Baptism Registration form prior to the Baptism Instruction and Baptism date. A Birth Certificate must be presented at the time completing the registration form. In choosing Godparents (Sponsors), parents might be interested in knowing that the Church asks the Godparents/Sponsors be: 1. At least 16 years of age; 2. Baptized and Confirmed in the Catholic Church; 3. Living and upright Catholic life, if married, married in Catholic Church. 4. Not a parent of the child. 9:00 AM MASS - CHILDREN FOLK GROUP – Looking for new members. Children in 4th grade and up are eligible. Rehearsals are held in Church on Mondays at 3:30 pm until 5:00 PM. The group sings at the 9:00 AM Mass on Sundays. We are also seeking someone who plays guitar and would be interested in joining us. FAITH FORMATION INFORMATION FOR 2014 - 2015 Missing Sacraments If your child has not been baptized or has not received First Holy Communion and is beyond the age of 7 years old, please contact Robert Ruggerio at the rectory 718-634-6464. Even if your child is presently enrolled in the religious education program, kindly bring it to the administrations attention. ALL SOULS ENVELOPES – Envelopes are available in church for special remembrance on All Souls Day, November 2, 2014 and throughout the month of November. You are invited to write the name of your dearly departed and place them in the box in front of the church. All those mentioned in this special way will be remembered at all the Mass celebrated at St. Francis de Sale Church during the month of November.