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The 7th Sunday of Easter
“OUR WORSHIP PAGE”
First Reading: Acts 7:55-60
Stephen was filled with the Holy Spirit, and described seeing Jesus standing at God's right
hand. Then he was dragged away and stoned
to death before many witnesses who did not
believe his words. Before dying he cried, "Lord,
do no hold this sin against them."
Second Reading: Revelation 22:12-14,
16-17, 20
John hears a voice saying, "Remember I am
coming soon!" This messenger for Jesus says
that he will come to reward those who are deserving. Those who hear the call of the Spirit
are encouraged to answer by accepting Jesus.
Gospel: John 17:20-26
Jesus prays for all the people who will believe
in him through the words of his disciples. His
prayer is that the world will live in unity, with
Jesus living in us as he lives in God. Although
we have not known God, we know Jesus was
sent by God because of his love for us. He
prays that this love will live on in all people.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Sun Acts 7:55-60; Rv 22:12-14, 16-17, 20; Jn 17:20-26
Monday Acts 19:1-8; Jn 16:29-33
Tuesday Acts 20:17-27; Jn 17:1-11a
Wednesday Acts 20:28-38; Jn 17:11b-19
Thursday Acts 22:30, 23:6-11; Jn 17:20-26
Friday Acts 25:13b-21; Jn 21:15-19
Saturday Acts 1:15-17, 20-26; Jn 15:9-17
Memorials for the Week
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The Bread and The Wine used during the Masses will be
offered in Memory of Dec Members of the Brennan, Dwyer,
D’Ulisse & Healy Family from Mary, Laura, Paula & Family
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The Sanctuary Lamp and Mass Altar Candles used during
the Masses will burn in Memory of Agnes Kelly from
Her Husband and Family
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Masses for the Week:
Saturday, May 7th First Saturday
5:30 Joan Gibbs “Happy Mother’s Day” from Her Family
Sunday, May 8th – 7th Sunday of Easter- Mothers Day
7:30 Harold and Florence Held from the Held Family
9:30 Doris Nolan & Genevieve Busby “Mothers Day
In Heaven” from Ben and Maryann
11:30 Agnes Kelly “Happy Mother’s Day” from Her
Loving Family
1:00 Virginia Lozada from the Lozada Family
Monday, May 9th Easter Weekday
7:30 Maria Manniello from Maria, Tony & Family
Tuesday, May 10th St. Damien de Veuster
7:30 Mary Curran from Patrick & Landon Kearney
Wednesday, May 11th Easter Weekday
7:30 Ada & Felice Ballarin from the Lavalle Family
Thursday, May 12th Sts. Nereus & Achilleus,
St. Pancras
7:30 Lorraine Spinuzzi from The Slattery Family
Friday, May 13th Our Lady of Fatima
7:30 Kevin Nolan from Ray and Carole Dembski
Saturday, May 14th St. Matthias
8:00 Carmen Martinez from Charles & Joanne Appel
5:30 Mary Mancini from Maryann & Joe Rella
Sunday, May 15th – Pentecost Sunday
7:30 Mary Driscoll from the Cryan & Driscoll Families
9:30 Alvarez Family Members from Josie
11:30 Michael G. Giannotto from Pam
1:00 Elizabeth Marinde and Jose Chaudio Carmona
from the Carmona Family
A Mother’s Day Prayer for You!
I said a Mother’s Day prayer for you
to thank the Lord above
for blessing me with a lifetime
of your tenderhearted love.
I thanked God for the caring
you’ve shown me through the years,
for the closeness we’ve enjoyed
in time of laughter and of tears.
And so, I thank you from the heart
for all you’ve done for me
and I bless the Lord for giving me
the best mother there could ever be!
May 8th through May 14th, 2016
“OUR STEWARDSHIP PAGE”
“Stewardship of Time and Treasure”
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Monday, May 9th
Pastoral Council 7:00PM
Tuesday, May 10th
 Youth Choir 6:30PM
 Hispanic Choir 7:30PM
Fall Activity Committee Meeting 7:30PM
 AA 8:00PM (L.C.)
Wednesday, May 11th
 Bible Study Group 7:00PM(P.C.)
Youth Group Senior High 7:30PM
Cub Scout Pack 4 Parent meeting 7:30PM
 Neocatechumenate Community 7:30PM
Thursday, May 12th
Hispanic Prayer Group 7:00PM
 Adult Choir 7:00PM
Charismatic Shepherds Flock 7:30PM(P.C.)
Children’s Liturgy Preparation 7:30PM (P.C.)
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Friday, May 13th
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Saturday, May 14th
First Communion’s at 10:00 and 12:30
 Confessions 4:00 to 5:00
 Worship Group 4:30PM
Catholic Daughters Bake Sale after the Mass
Neocatechumenate Community 7:30P7-11PM
Hispanic Pentecost Vigil
Sunday, May 15th Pentecost
 K of C Paper Drive
 Catholic Daughters Bake Sale after Mass
 Children’s Liturgy Mass 9:30AM
 Communion Breakfast 10:30AM
 Celebration of Baptism in English at 3:00PM
Calendar Meeting May 27th
Our Yearly Calendar meeting
will be held on Friday, May 27th at 7:00PM
in the Parish Center. Please either e-mail me at
([email protected])
or drop off your
Completed typed yearly Calendar
as soon as possible!
Contributions collected from our
Masses on April 30th and May 1st
$6,950.00
Thank You for your continued generosity
2016 Sharing God’s Blessings
Our Annual Appeal has begun
Our goal is $45,175.00
Amount Pledged to date: $11,125.00
Number of Donors to Date: 45
We cannot thank you enough for all of your
support! Every Gift Makes a
Difference in someone’s life!
“OUR 125th ANNIVERSARY”
“125th Anniversary”
St. Francis of Assisi Church
Stain Glass Hanger
125th Anniversary roundels
(size 2 ½ x 2 ½)
with the image of St. Francis of Assisi
Church
are on sale at the Parish Center for $10
each.
Please call 201-641-6464 or stop by to
pick
up a keepsake roundel while supplies last.
Special Anniversary Mass and Concert
Saturday, May 28, 2016
at 5:30 pm Rev. Joseph C. Doyle, Celebrant
Immediately following
Music Ministry “Voice Concert”
Closing Mass
Saturday, July 23, 2016 at 5:30 pm
The Celebrant will be,
Msgr. C. Anthony Ziccardi
Parishioner Personal Histories
This month you will read about
Colleen and Phil Wohlrab
Longtime parishioners of our Church.
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The 7th Sunday of Easter
“SPIRITUALITY”
Catholic Daughters “Bake Sale”
A variety of scrumptious,
Mouth-watering Desserts will be
available at the Annual Bake Sale
sponsored by the
Catholic Daughters.
The bake sale will take place after all masses
next weekend, May 14th-15th.
These goodies go quickly, so get there early, and
enjoy a tasty treat for you and the family.
Proceeds will be used to support various
Charities and projects.
SISTERS IN SPIRIT! Women’s Group
Who are we and what is Our Mission? We are
women who want to grow: spiritually in our
faith; closer to God; in fellowship with
one another.
We meet the 3rd Thursday of every month
7:30pm till 9:30pm. St. Francis Lower Church.
Bring a Friend!
Everyone is Welcome!
Our next gathering will be
on Thursday, May 19th.
This will be a Rosary Activity in the Church.
Babysitting is available!
Reserve a spot for your youngster in advance!
For more info, contact Celeste at 201-641-6464,
[email protected]. Follow us on
Facebook @ Sisters in SpiritSt. Francis Ridgefield Park.
Pilgrimage to the Holy Land
“The dates for the 11-Day Pilgrimage to the
Holy are July 27 – August 6, 2016 at a tour cost
of $4,000 per person. A deposit of $500 will
reserve a spot on the pilgrimage for you. For
information and Reservation Forms, please contact Sally at 201-641-6464.”
Charismatic Shepherd’s Flock
The Shepherd’s Flock Charismatic
Prayer Group
invites you to come and join us on
Thursday Evenings at 8:00PM
at the Parish Center. SING - PRAISE – PRAY!
Experience Jesus in a new way guided by
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the Holy Spirit who resides in each of us!
“OUR FAMILY PAGE”
“WE ARE LIVING STONES”
Thank you to those who so generously gave to our
Living Stones Campaign. We cannot thank you enough
for all your Generosity. If you have not done so, please
pray, and consider making a pledge
Our Goal is: $453,693.00
Amount Pledged To Date: $418,763.00
Number of families who have donated: 149
Amount still needed to reach our goal:
$34,930.00
To date the Parish has received back 3
payments totaling: $55,950.75
THERE IS STILL TIME TO PLEDGE
From this day forward:
Couples contemplating marriage should make
arrangements with one of the priests at the Parish
Center one-year in advance to insure
adequate preparation for this Sacrament.
Baptized in the Name of the
Father, Son and Holy Spirit
Baptisms take place the third Sunday of Each
month at 3:00. Please call the Parish Center
for Paperwork and availability of the date.
“The June Baptism Schedule”
June 10th - Baptism Prep Class at 7:00PM
June 19th- Celebration of Baptism 3:00PM
“The July Baptism Schedule”
July 6th - Baptism Prep Class at 7:00PM
July 17th- Celebration of Baptism 3:00PM
Fear not, for I am with you:
Please pray for those who passed away.
The Lord will protect and
Keep you always!
The Family of St. Francis has many Parishioners
who are in need of Prayers, Especially: Isaiah
McLean, Michael Cardenas Sr, Vincent Dante,
Ann Hartmann, Jeannie Francisco, Michael
Cardenes Sr., Michael Mc Grath, Briana Lopez,
Baby Martin Torres, Adrian Teal and Baby Ceci.
If you have a family member who is seriously ill
and would like their name on our prayer list, please
call the Parish Center. The names will be first
May 8th through May 14th, 2016
announced at Masses for two weekends and then
placed in the bulletin.
“FAITH FORMATION
CORNER”
Our students have been diligently learning about
their faith, and many have been preparing to
receive the Sacrament of First Holy Communion.
Let us keep those students in our prayers, so that
they may continue to grow in
Christ’s great love.
Looking ahead to next year, we are
always in need of teachers, substitutes and
teacher aides.
There are only 25 classes in our academic year
won’t you consider helping us out? The rewards
will surely be great as you touch the lives of the
young people in our parish! As an added incentive,
the family fee is waived for all program teachers.
Teacher orientation is available if you’ve never
taught before, and the teacher guides are easy to
follow. Any questions can be directed to
Celeste Farrell, Director of Religious Education,
At 201-641-6464 or [email protected]
“YOUTH ZONE”
*Wednesday, May 11th ‐ SENIOR HIGH meeting at 7:30 PM in the lower church. *Wednesday, May 18th ‐ Open Mic Night and Senior Farewell at 7:30 PM in the lower church. This will be our last YG meeting for the school year. “ HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY”
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Gracious God,
We thank you for adopting us into your
family through the miracle of
your grace, and for calling us to be
brothers and sisters to each other.
Today, loving God, we pray for our Mothers:
 who care for us when we are
sick
 who comfort us when we are upset
 who love us unconditionally
 whose love and care we often took for
granted.
Today we also pray for:
 those who are grieving the loss
of their mother,
 those who have experienced the
wonder of an adopted mother's love
 the families separated by war or
conflict.
 Grandmothers and Great Grandmothers
Who are very special to us.
Lord, give them special blessings.
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Keep us united with you and with each other,
so that we can be and become all that
we are meant to be. Amen.
“IN AND OUT OF TOWN”
Dance, Cardio & Pilates Classes
Parishioner willing to run a group Exercise Program here at St. Francis on Friday evenings at 7
pm-9pm in the lower church. No charge, just fun
and exercise. Interested individuals should call
Maritza at 201-449-6699.
Our Monthly Bus trip to Atlantic City’s
Golden Nugget Will be on Friday, May 20,
2016. For reservations please call Rosemary
(201) 641-9517.The bus will leave from the Civic
Center, 159 Park Street, Ridgefield Park at 9:00AM.
The cost is $35.00 with a voucher return.
Poppy Sale after all the Masses
American Legion Post 40 Poppy Sale will be after all
the Masses on May 21st and 22nd.
The proceeds will go toward helping
Veterans in need.
reservations please call Ed (201) 440-4170. The bus
will leave from the Civic Center, 159 Park Street,
Ridgefield Park at 9:00AM. The cost is $35.00 with
a voucher return.
“Noticias de la Comunidad hispana”
MAYO: MES DE MARÍA, MADRE DE LA IGLESIA
DE SAN BERNARDO ACERCA DE LA VIRGEN MARÍA
“Si se levanta la tempestad de las tentaciones,
si caes en el escollo de las tristezas,
eleva tus ojos a la Estrella de la Mar:
invoca a María!
Si te golpean las olas de la soberbia,
de la maledicencia, de la envidia,
mira a la estrella,
invoca a María!
Si la còlera, la avaricia,
la sensualidad de tus sentidos
quieren hundir la barca de tu espíritu,
que tus ojos vayan a esa estrella:
invoca a María!
VFW Auxiliary Post 277
Undergarment Campaign!
VFW Post 277 Ridgefield Park is collecting new undergarments for homeless Veteran’s in Bergen
County. There is an overwhelming need for Medium and Large Boxer Briefs, T-Shirts are also needed. Please drop off your donation at the Knights of
Columbus or in the St. Francis Church Vestibule.
There will be boxes placed in the vestibule for you
to put them in. This will run Through May 30th
K of C NEWS!
The E. G. Alberque, Sr. Knights of Columbus, Council
#2229, will be sponsoring a "Baby Bottle Boomerang".
The week end of May 28 and 29 and the week end
of June 4 and 5 there will be baby bottles given out
for you to take home to help support the efforts of
NEW HOPE, INC. This is a non profit 501 (c) (3) outreach to help first-time single moms who have chosen
life for their babies. Once bottles are filled with your
donation, please return them on the week end of June
11 and 12. To learn more about New Hope, go to their
Web Site www.newhopeprc.org.
On June 12 the K of C will be having Sunday breakfast
after the 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM Masses at
the Council lower hall. Details will follow.
Our Monthly Bus trip to Atlantic City’s
Resorts Will be on Friday, June 3, 2016. For
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Si ante el recuerdo de tus muchos pecados
te sientes ir hacia el abismo
del desaliento o de la desesperación,
lànzale una mirada a la estrella,
e invoca a la Madre de Dios!
En medio de tus peligros,
de tus angustias, de tus dudas,
piensa en María, invoca a María!
El pensar en ella y el invocarla,
sean dos cosas que no se aparten nunca
ni de tu corazón ni de tus labios.
Y para estar más seguro de su protecciòn
no te olvides de imitar sus ejemplos.
Siguièndola no te pierdes en el camino!
Imploràndola no te desesperaràs!
Pensando en Ella no te descarriaràs!
Si Ella te tiene de la mano no te puedes hundir.
Bajo su manto nada hay que temer.
May 8th through May 14th, 2016
Bajo su guìa no habrà cansancio,
y con su favor llegaràs felizmente
al Puerto de la Patria Celestial! Amèn
A JESÚS POR MEDIO DE MARÍA
8 de mayo del 2016
SAN JUAN 17,20-26
VII Domingo De Pascua
En aquel tiempo, Jesús, levantando los ojos al cielo, oró, diciendo:
«Padre santo, no sólo por ellos ruego, sino también por los que crean en mí por la palabra de ellos, para que todos sean uno, como
tú, Padre, en mí, y yo en ti, que ellos también lo sean en nosotros,
para que el mundo crea que tú me has enviado. También les di a
ellos la gloria que me diste, para que sean uno, como nosotros somos uno; yo en ellos, y tú en mí, para que sean completamente uno,
de modo que el mundo sepa que tú me has enviado y los has amado
como me has amado a mí. Padre, éste es mi deseo: que los que me
confiaste estén conmigo donde yo estoy y contemplen mi gloria, la
que me diste, porque me amabas, antes de la fundación del mundo.
Padre justo, si el mundo no te ha conocido, yo te he conocido, y éstos
han conocido que tú me enviaste. Les he dado a conocer y les daré a
conocer tu nombre, para que el amor que me tenías esté con ellos,
como también yo estoy en ellos.»
Comentario al Evangelio
Jesús ora por la unidad de todos los que, a lo largo de la historia,
creerán en Él gracias a la palabra de los discípulos". Una unidad
igual a la del Padre y el Hijo, para que el mundo crea que Él es el
enviado del Padre. La unidad es la expresión y prueba más
evidente del amor.
Esta unidad sólo es posible si los miembros de la comunidad se
aman al punto de entregarse a los demás sin límite; no es
sobre dar "cosas", sino sobre darse uno mismo, entregar nuestra persona.
Esta unidad de la comunidad ha de ser visible, ya que Jesús la
presenta como testimonio ante el mundo de la veracidad de su
misión. El mundo creerá en Dios si lo experimenta en el amor
de sus discípulos.
Jesús hizo presente al Padre en la tierra con su testimonio su
vida. Ahora la comunidad debe hacerlo en su testimonio de
unidad y amor.
INTENCIÓN PARA LA MISA DE ESTE DOMINGO 8 DE
MAYO
Por Virgina Lozada, a petición de la Familia Lozada
Para ello, Jesús nos concedió el don de la filiación (ser con Él
hijos del Padre) al comunicarnos su propio Espíritu, por eso la
comunidad está unida no como resultado de su propio esfuerzo,
como una meta, o por la perfecta organización de la misma,
sino gracias única y exclusivamente un don de Dios. La comunidad no garantiza esa unidad; sólo puede alcanzarla y dar
testimonio de ella si permanece unida a Jesús. Él debe ser su
centro, su guía, su fundamento y su alimento.
Como comunidad estamos siempre en camino hacia la unidad.
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