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SAINT FRANCIS DE SALES
129-16 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
Belle Harbor, NY 11694
PASTORAL STAFF
Rev. John J. Bracken, Administrator
Rev. John S. Wtulich, Associate
Rev. Patrick Longalong, Associate
Deacon Vincent LaGamba
Deacon Armand D’Accordo
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Mr. Robert Ruggiero
PARISH TRUSTEES
Mr. William Lavin
Mr. Desmond McGowan
PARISH FINANCE
Mr. Martin Keating
Mr. William Lavin
Mr. Terence Quinlan
Mr. Desmond McGowan
MUSIC MINISTRY
Mr. Jonathan D’Amico – Music Director
ST. FRANCIS DE SALES ACADEMY
Mr. Christopher Scharbach—Principal
Mrs. Rori Martello – Assistant Principal
PASTORAL COMMITTEE
Mr. Jamie Agoglia
Mr. Gregory Bender
Mrs. Dorothy Brenna
Mrs. Patricia Collins
Mrs. Yvette Conroy
Mrs. Kristin Franchock
Mrs. Patricia Gibson
Mrs. Danielle Kelly
Mr. Martin McManus
Mrs. Joanna Ostrander
Mrs. Christine Strehle
ST. FRANCIS DE SALES CONVENT
Sister Patricia Chelius, CSJ
Sister Paul Marita, CSJ
Sister Patricia Walsh, CSJ
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: 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
718-634-6464
Parish Office/Rectory Fax
718-634-0716
Parish Email
[email protected]
Parish Religious Education Office
718-634-6464
Saint Francis De Sales School
718-634-2775
Saint Francis De Sales School Fax
718-634-6673
ST. FRANCIS DE SALES PARISH
Sunday, February 1, 2015
Masses for the week of 2-1- to 8, 2015
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:30 AM For the People of the
Parish
9:00 AM Mary Shea Kane
10:30 AM Four Chaplains Mass
12:00 PM Terrence Flynn
5:30 PM For the Purgatorial Society
Monday
6:30 AM Robert Chapey
9:00 AM William Moerler, Hauck and
Moerler Families
Tuesday
6:30 AM Patrick Joseph Keena Sr.
9:00 AM Jim Martinez
Wednesday
6:30 AM Mary Massaria
9:00 AM William Moerler, Mary and
Jerry Raimo
Thursday
6:30 AM Elizabeth McMahon
9:00 AM Mary A. Bryne (A)
Friday
6:30 AM The Maloney Shea and
Kane Family
9:00 AM Anthony and Anna Wolanin
and Family
Saturday
9:00 AM The McGiver and
Brannigan Families
5:30 PM Rose Burgio
Sunday
7:30 AM For the People of the
Parish
9:00 AM Regina Somerville
10:30 AM Joseph and Ruth Clark
12:00 PM The Falvey, Boyle and
Creegan Families
BREAD AND WINE: to be offered at the
Masses for this week is donated in memory of
Ronald Belpanno.
FOUR CHAPLAINS
The Dorchester Chaplains, Rabbi George
Fox, Rev. Alexander Goode, Rev. Clark Poling
and Fr. John Washington, were four United
States Army chaplains who gave their lives to
save other civilians and military personnel as
the USAT Dorchester sank on February 3, 1943
during World War II. They helped other
soldiers board lifeboats and gave up their own
life jackets when the supply ran out. The
chaplains joined arms, and said prayers, and
sang hymns as they went down with the ship.
Today, February 1st our parish once again
welcomes the American Legion and their guest
as we remember the heroic sacrifice of these
four brave men, at 10:30 AM Mass in our
parish.
REST IN PEACE
In our charity, please remember the
parishioners who have died recently.
May their souls and the souls of all the
faithful departed through the mercy of
Christ rest in peace. Amen
James P. Geraghty Jr. and Phil Maguire
SICK AND HOMEBOUND
Kindly remember in your prayers the
members of our Parish Family who are
ill.
Michael Glynn, Thomas McLeod,
Michael Weinstein, Jeanne Briody,
Baby Sean Patrick Timony,
Nancy Hanson, Theresa Kalman,
Sheila Cassidy.
ST. FRANCIS DE SALES PARISH
Sunday, February 1, 2015
WORLD DAY OF CONSECRATED LIFE
Next weekend our parish will celebrate
the World Day of Consecrated Life at all
Masses. Please pray for all those who
have made commitments in the
consecrated life especially our own
Sisters of St. Joseph. Be sure to thank
them for their continued commitment to
our parish. They are a blessing. May
they continue to be inspired by Jesus
Christ and respond generously to God’s
gift of their
PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS
God our Father, we thank you for
calling men and women to serve on
your Son’s Kingdom as priests,
deacons and consecrated persons.
Send your Holy Spirit to help others
respond generously and courageously
to your call. May our community of
St. Francis de Sales support vocations
of sacrifical love in the youth and
young adults. Through our Lord
Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns
with you on the unity of the Holy
Spirit, one God, forever and ever.
Amen
VOCATIONS – ARE YOU BEING
CALLED?
How are you letting God be present to
you, and how is God present to others
through you? The Church needs
dedicated lay and ordained ministers to
help make God present to the people.
Please pray about it and, if you’d like
more information about serving the
Church in this way, contact the Vocation
Office of the Diocese of Brooklyn at 1718-827-2454
CANDELMAS DAY
Candelmas day is a traditional festival that
commemorates the ritual of purification of Mary
40 days after the birth of Jesus. We remember
the Presentation of the child in the Temple who
is revealed as the Christ, the revealing light to
the nations.
It has traditionally marked the midpoint of
winter, halfway between the shortest day of the
year and spring equinox. It is on this day when
all the candles, which are to be used during the
coming year, are blessed. Thus the name
Candle-Mass.
FEAST OF ST. BLAISE
FEBRUARY 3D
“Through the intercession of St. Blaise, Bishop
and Martyr, May God deliver you from every
disease of the throat and every other illness: In
the name of the Father, and of the Son and the
Holy Spirit”.
On Tuesday, of this week we will celebrate the
Feast of St. Blaise. The traditional blessing of
the throats will take place at Mass that morning
and again at 3:00 PM. Students in the SFDS
Academy will receive the blessing during school
hours.
ARMED FORCES
Please keep in your prayers the members of our
parish, who are serving in the Armed Forces.
Lt. Cmdr. Gerard Casey
Sea Breeze Golden Age – will have their meeting and bingo on Wednesday, February 4th at 12:30 pm the
small hall. All Senior members of the parish are invited to join us. Please bring food for the needy. For
further information call 718-474-1280.
SEA BREEZE GOLDEN AGE TRIPS - Monday to Friday, May 11-15 to the Outer Banks in North
Carolina – 4 nights – 4 breakfasts - 3 dinners, various sightseeing trips in a deluxe bus. Trip Cost $815 –
Insurance $65 Dep. & Ins. due Feb 4th and balance due March 18th. June 18th – West Side Story at
Westchester Broadway Theatre lunch and show – Price $85 – Dep. $20 with reservation balance due
April 15th. For information call: Mary Ellen at 718-634-6307 and Kate Hanratty 718-634-1941. .
Ladies AOH DIV 25
They are sponsoring a Communion Breakfast honoring the Feast Day of St. Brigid of Ireland on
Sunday, Feb. 8th at St. Camillus. There will an 11:30 AM Mass and breakfast afterwards in
Springman Hall – open to everyone. Admission $15 per person, $ 7 for children and $35 for family.
Payable at the door. Reservations suggested. Contact information and reservations by Feb. 4th.
Bridget Rush-Henandez at 718-318-3425 and Virginia Minardi at 917-680-1918.
Winners for the week are:
500 Club Weekly: Congratulations!
Winners are:
$100 #062 Mr. and Mrs. Frank Harvey
50 #182 Pat and Tom McVeigh
25 #033 Kate Magee
SCHOOL NEWS: Cell Phone Recycling
The Sr. Maura Clark National Junior Honor Society of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Academy
is collecting cell phones & smart phones to help raise awareness for the new electronic recycling
law that goes into effect for New York City. We are accepting cell phones & smart phones of all
types, including I Phones, Samsung Galaxy, and more! Our National Junior Honor Society has
partnered with GRC Wireless (www.grcwireless.com), a national leader in cell phone buyback &
recycling. Please bring your old phones to the school office. Thank you very much for supporting
this important Cell Phone & Smart phone Recycling Program. Thank you for helping us recycle
responsibly.
School of Evangelization - Faith Formation
INFORMATION
Upcoming Sacraments
FIRST PENANCE & HOLY EUCHARIST SACRAMENTS
First Penance - Saturday, February 28th 11:00 A.M. for Classes 2A & 2-1
2:00 P.M. for Classes 2B & 2-2
First Holy Eucharist - Saturday, May 9th 11:00 A.M. for Classes 2A & 2-1
2:00 P.M. for Classes 2B & 2-2
SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION
Confirmation will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 25th at 1:00 P.M. and 4:00 P.M.
Our Confirmation Classes will be divided into alphabetical order. Parents/Guardians will receive notice
on Sunday, January 25th at the retreat. His Excellency, Most Reverend Octavio Cisneros will be
presiding.
Application and Sponsorship Form for the Sacrament of Confirmation have been issued to eligible
students in Grade 8 in both the Parish and Academy. The deadline for returning the application is
January 30th 2015 either to the Parish or Academy Office.
Important Upcoming Dates - Mid-Winter Recess (No Classes) Monday, February 16th to
Thursday, February 19th. Classes resume the week of February 23rd.
For further information you may contact the Parish Office 718-634-6464.
COMPLETE TRUST IN GOD
by SAINT FRANCIS DE SALES
DO NOT LOOK FORWARD TO THE CHANGES AND CHANCES OF THIS LIFE
WITH FEAR, RATHER, LOOK TO THEM WITH FULL CONFIDENT THAT, AS THEY
ARISE, GOD TO WHO YOYU BELONG WILL IN HIS LOVE ENABLE YOU TO PROFIT
BY THEM. HE GUIDED YOU THUS FAR IN LIFE. DO NOT BUT HOLD FAST TO HIS
DEAR HAND, AND HE WILL LEAD YOU SAFELY THROUGH ALL TRIALS.
WHENEVER YOU CANNOT STAND, HE WILL CARRY YOU LOVINGLY IN HIS ARMS.
DO NOT LOOK FORWARD TO WHAT MAY HAPPEN TOMORROW THE SAME
ETERNAL FATHER WHO TAKES CARE OF YOU TODAY WILL TAKE CARE OF YOU
TOMORROW, AND EVERY DAY OF YOUR LIFE. EITHER HE WILL SHIELD YOU
FROM SUFFERING OR HE WILL GIVE YOU UNFAILING STRENGTH TO BEAR IT.
BE AT PEACE THEN, AND PUT ASIDE ALL USELESS THOUGHTS, ALL VAIN
DREADS AND ALL ANXIOUS IMAGINATIONS,
AMEN.
ST. FRANCIS DE SALES, PRAY FOR US.
Saint Francis de Sales Parish is a "Welcome Home Community".
Don't let anything separate you from the love of God.
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COMMUNITY SPORTS…
ROCKAWAY LITTLE LEAGUE – Registration is open for the 2015 baseball and softball
seasons. The Early Bird registration discount ends on January 31st. Go to
www.rockawaylittleleagueny.com for more information or to register. Call Marty
Andresen (917-226-9156) if you need to register in person.
FEED THE HUNGRY
There will be FEED THE HUNGRY bins in the vestibules on the 129th and 130th entrances of
the Church. This will be an ongoing, non-perishable food collection to provide local food
pantries with much needed supplies. Items of particular need include dry milk, tuna, hot and
cold cereal, pasta, tomato sauce, rice, beans, PB&J, soups, canned fruits and vegetables.
Please no glass donations. Thank you in advance for your support.