Reverend John D. Hand
Pastor
Monsignor Vincent Walsh
Spanish Ministry
Reverend Dominic Tran
Vietnamese Ministry
Reverend George Strausser
In Residence
Reverend Benjamin Nwanonenyi
In Residence
Deacon John Ellis
Saint Francis de Sales Parish
~ United by the Most Blessed Sacrament ~
proclaims the Gospel of Jesus Christ
in an urban setting,
to diverse members,
who form a Catholic community
of believers of all ages.
Our worship together
overflows into a life of
service, justice, and peace.
Permanent Deacon
+ 19 OCTOBER 2014 +
T W E N T Y—N I N T H S U N D A Y I n O R D I N A R Y T I M E
Mass Schedule:
Saturday Vigil: 5 PM
Sundays: 7 AM, 8:30 AM (Vietnamese), 10:15 AM
12 Noon ( Spanish)
Weekdays (Monday-Friday): 7 AM; Saturdays: 9 AM
Confessions:
Saturday 3:45-4:30 PM
Rectory Office Hours
Weekdays: 9 AM - 4 PM Monday– Thursday until 7:00PM
Friday 9 AM– 3PM
Saturday: 10 AM– 3 PM
Sunday Morning: 9 AM—12 PM
To help us assist you, please call and make an appointment.
Convent
Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
912 South 47th Street + (215) 727-3929
Sister M. Rita Mazzotta, IHM, Superior
Parish School
917 South 47th Street + (215) 387-1749
Sister Mary McNulty, IHM, Principal
IHM Center for Literacy
929 South Farragut Street + (215) 382-0292
Sister M. Janice Owen, IHM, Site Coordinator
Parish Staff
Sister Alice Marie Daly, IHM,
Director of Religious Education
Mrs. Barbara McGee, Business Manager
Mrs. Karen Genzano Hand, Administrative Assistant
Mrs. Katie Keil, Liturgy Coordinator; Adoration
Mr. Bruce Shultz, Organist, Mrs. Isabel Boston, Choir Director
Mr. Wesley Parrot, Liturgical Musician
Mr. Louis Becht, Liturgical Musician
4625 Springfield Avenue + Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 222-5819 + Fax: (215) 222-5821 + www.saintfrancisdesales.net
October 19, 2014
Saturday,
St. Luke
5:00 PM
October 18
Sharon Gleason
Sunday,
October 19
Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time;
World Mission Sunday
7:00 AM
John Cooney
8:30 AM
Vietnamese Mass
10:15AM
Edwina Surquia
12 NOON
Spanish Mass
Monday,
October 20
St. Paul of the Cross
7:00 AM
John Cooney
Tuesday,
7:00 AM
October 21
Harry Warren
Wednesday, October 22
Blessed John Paul II
7:00 AM
Priest Intention
EVERYTHING BELONGS TO GOD
The first reading from the prophet Isaiah concerns the Persian King Cyrus, called the Lord’s “anointed.” Cyrus deserves
this title because he ended the Babylonian captivity of the Jews.
However, Isaiah reminds us that it was God who gave Cyrus his
power. He may be a great king, but “I am the LORD and there is
no other,” says God (Isaiah 45:5).
Today’s Gospel is also concerned with worldly power. In the
passage from Matthew, the Pharisees try to trick Jesus into
speaking against the emperor. His famous answer is the perfect
reply. Like the kings of old, Caesar can be given the respect due
his position, but everything belongs to God.
In the second reading, Paul gives thanks for all who are
faithful to Jesus Christ and his gospel. He, too, reminds us that
our call and the power to be faithful come from God.
Life is here at St. Francis de Sales.
I wish you all a peaceful week!
Father Hand
Thursday,
October 23
St. John of Capistrano
7:00 AM
Priest Intention
Friday,
October 24
St. Anthony Mary Claret
7:00 AM
John Cooney
Saturday,
October 25
Blessed Virgin Mary
9:00 AM
Edwina Surquia
5:00 PM
People of the Parish
Sunday,
October 26
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:00 AM
Frances Springer
8:30 AM
Vietnamese Mass
10:15AM
Dec’d Members of Ganley Family
12 NOON
Spanish Mass
INFANT of PRAGUE
DEVOTIONS & EVENING PRAYER
On the last Monday of every month, our parish
family will gather to pray the devotional chaplet to the Infant of Prague along with Evening
Prayer. Please join us to pray Monday,
October 27 @ 7PM in the Upper Church.
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TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — The LORD said to Cyrus, his anointed, “I am
the LORD, there is no other” (Isaiah 45:1, 4-6).
Psalm — Give the Lord glory and honor (Psalm 96).
Second Reading — Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy to the church
of the Thessalonians: We thank God always for all of you (1
Thessalonians 1:1-5b).
Gospel — Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is
God’s (Matthew 22:15-21).
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
Eph 2:1-10; Ps 100:1b-5; Lk 12:13-21
Tuesday:
Eph 2:12-22; Ps 85:9ab-14; Lk 12:35-38
Wednesday:
Eph 3:2-12; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Lk 12:39-48
Thursday:
Eph 3:14-21; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 11-12, 18-19;
Lk 12:49-53
Friday: Eph 4:1-6; Ps 24:1-4ab, 5-6; Lk 12:54-59
Saturday:
Eph 4:7-16; Ps 122:1-5; Lk 13:1-9
Sunday:
Ex 22:20-26; Ps 18:2-4, 47, 51;
1 Thes 1:5c-10; Mt 22:34-40
TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
The Sacrament of Baptism will be
celebrated monthly on the Second
Sunday of each month at 12 NOON.
A preparation class for parents
will be held on the second Monday
of the month at 6:30 PM.
The next celebration of the Sacrament of Baptism will take place on Sunday, November
2, 2014 at 11:30 AM in the Upper Church. The next
preparation class for parents and godparents will be
held on Monday, November 3, 2014 in the Rectory
Conference Room at 6:30 PM. Each child may have
two sponsors (“godparents”), a male and a female, who
are practicing Catholics. Catholics who are not registered members of our parish must obtain a “Letter of
Eligibility” from the parish in which they are registered
and practice. Along with one Catholic “godparent”, a
child may have a “Christian witness” (a person baptized
in a non-Catholic denomination). For more information
or to register for your child/ren’s Baptism, please contact the Rectory at (215) 222-5819.
PARISH REGISTRATION
AND MEMBERSHIP
Welcome! All who worship with us are invited to participate in the spiritual and social life of our parish family.
Please remember, that the reception of the sacraments of
Baptism, First Eucharist, First Penance, Confirmation,
and Matrimony, and eligibility letters to act as a sponsor
for Baptism or Confirmation require you to be an active
member of the Parish Family.
Our Pastor registers new parishioners in the Rectory by
appointment after the 10:15 AM Mass. Please call the
Rectory at (215) 222-5819 to schedule an appointment.
ELIGIBILITY CERTIFICATES (SPONSORS AT
BAPTISM AND CONFIRMATION)
Any parishioner registered for at least three months
who requires a certificate of eligibility to act as a sponsor at Baptism or Confirmation should please call the
Rectory at (215) 222-5819 to make an appointment to
meet with Father Hand. Father will meet with those
wishing to be a sponsor on Sundays after the 10:15 AM
Mass.
October is RESPECT LIFE MONTH.
Please pray for the unborn and
those who defend her.
Home Visitation & Blessing
Please contact the Rectory if you wish to have Father
Hand visit you and bless your home.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
SFDS: Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
(24 hours a day, 7 days a week) takes place in the Our
Lady of Perpetual Help Chapel located in the back of
the Upper Church. Swipe key required for access. Call
the Rectory for more information.
Sacrament of Penance (Confessions)
Saturday from 3:45-4:30 PM in Church; any time by
appointment.
Sacrament of the Sick (with Anointing)
The Sacrament of the Sick (with Anointing) is celebrated within Mass on the First Saturday of the month during the 9 AM morning Mass. The next celebration of
the Sacrament of the Sick will take place on November
1, 2014.
RESPECT LIFE THOUGHT
“The unborn child, who is alive
and is a member of the human family,
cannot defend himself or herself.
Good laws defend the defenseless.”
Cardinal Justin Rigali and Bishop William E. Lori
Statement Regarding Church Teaching on Abortion
September 9, 2008
World Meeting of Families is coming
to Philadelphia in September 2015 !
Learn about the World Meeting of
Families, how to prepare your parish,
get involved, or get your copy of the
official Catechesis on our new website
WorldMeeƟng2015.org
You can also “Light a Candle” with
your Intentions or sign up for our
newsletter.
Like us on Facebook at
“World Meeting of Families 2015”
&
Follow us on Twitter @WMF2015
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Saint Francis de Sales Parish
PARISH CENSUS /
BLOCK COLLECTION
Every household has received in the mail a census information card. All households are requested to
complete the census form and return it, along with
your Block collection gift. Please list only the names
of people living with you (include your college children). It is very important that we have an accurate
record of our parishioners. In the past year, we have
had many parishioners make requests (high school,
school families, godparents, etc.), however, they were
never formerly registered in the parish. So please,
help us by completing the census form.
The Block collection is one of the most important
collections of the year besides Christmas and Easter.
We respectfully ask every wage earner to contribute $150.00 to this collection. This certainly is not
possible for everyone (seniors, unemployed/underemployed). Some will give less and some will be able
to contribute more. God knows what your means will
permit. Prayerfully and honestly reflect on God’s
goodness to you and give back to God in the measure
that He has blessed you.
MASS OF REMEMBRANCE
During the month of November,
the Church encourages us to pray
for all of our deceased loved ones
who have died. On November 15
at 11 AM we will celebrate a special Mass for all of our parishioners who have died, particularly during the last year. If you have experienced the
loss of a family member after October 31, 2013 and
would like them to be remembered in a special way in this
liturgy, please contact Katie Keil at (215) 474-9417 or
email her at [email protected] with the name of the deceased by October 11.
Saturday, October 25th 6 PM—10 PM
Pig Roast
Tickets are $30.00 per Person and can be purchased
AFTER ALL MASSES! Live Music and Great Food.
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125th Anniversary History Committee
SFDS HISTORY MYSTERIES - LOST LAKE
Have you ever wondered what was
on this spot before the church was
built? According to the SFDS 1940
Jubilee volume, “The site of the present parish buildings, originally was
part of the ground belonging to the
‘Old Cherry Tree’ Hotel, then located on 47th Street and Baltimore Avenue. The site of the school was at that time a small
lake three to five feet deep and about fifty feet wide
by about one hundred and fifty feet long.” The Old
Cherry Tree Hotel was so named for a large cherry
tree, said to be four feet in diameter, that stood out
front on Baltimore Avenue. The church acquired
only the back piece of property, so the Inn continued
to stand until about 1915. Decades later, the name
was adopted by another local venue – a folk music
tavern on Baltimore Ave – today, an Ethiopian establishment called Gojo’s.
And the lake? We don’t know much about it:
it doesn’t appear on maps, but there is a dip shown
that could have come from a water-collecting trough
behind the street embankment, or a small spring.
Sources say that there were so many of these, as the
street system was built, that the Water Board instituted a Ponds Department to force people to fill them in
for public health. The neighborhood certainly was
moist, and the Inn probably had a well. Farmland on
the other side of Baltimore Ave – stretching from 42nd
to 52nd Streets -- belonged to the Twaddell Family,
who made their fortune in gunpowder. The Twaddell
mansion, located near 46th street, had a spring house,
available to the public, as a source for fresh water.
Which takes us to the Biblical story of how
Jesus told the Samarian woman at the well, that
“Everyone who drinks of this water will be thirsty
again, but those who drink of the water that I will give
them will never be thirsty”. (John: 4, 13-14). Our local history takes us from a drinking water source near
a spot where long ago travelers found respite, to the
“living water” of a beautiful church that soothes the
soul! If you have SFDS history to share come to
the next 125th Anniversary Meeting on Monday, November 3rd at 7:00 PM in the Auditorium.
United by the Most Blessed Sacrament
Happening This Week
Saint Francis de Sales Parish
Weekend of October 5, 2014
COLLECTION INFORMATION
Weekend of October 5, 2014
Weekend of October 6, 2013
Difference
$ 3,317.48
$ 3,364.00
- $ 46.52
YTD thru October 5, 2014
YTD thru October 6, 2013
♦
Following 10:15 AM Mass: Divine
Mercy Chaplet in UC
MONDAY—
RECTORY OPEN FROM 9 AM UNTIL 7 PM
♦ 7 AM: Daily Mass in UC
♦
$ 48,797.43
$ 57,451.25
Difference
- $ 8,653.82
Envelopes Mailed
Total Envelopes Used This Week
SUNDAY—
RECTORY OPEN FROM 9 AM
UNTIL 12 NOON
♦ 8:30 AM: PREP in LS
♦ 9:45 AM: Rosary for Peace in UC
7: PM: Parish Pastoral Council Meeting in AUD
TUESDAY—
RECTORY OPEN FROM 9 AM UNTIL 7 PM
♦ 7 AM: Daily Mass in UC
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NEXT SUNDAY BULLETIN
DEADLINE
MONDAY, OCTOBER 20 @ 12 NOON
WEDNESDAY —
RECTORY OPEN FROM 9 AM UNTIL 7 PM
♦ 7 AM: Daily Mass in UC
♦
7:15 PM: Queen of Peace Legion of Mary in CL
♦
7 PM: Boy Scouts/Troop 152 in AUD
THURSDAY—
RECTORY OPEN FROM 9 AM UNTIL 7 PM
♦ 7 AM: Mass in UC
♦
Kitchen Campaign
Amount RaisedIncluding De Sales Night
(As of October 5, 2014)
$25,374
Capital Campaign
Amount Collected
(As of October 5, 2014)
$1,894,690.24
We appreciate your faithfulness in
fulfilling your pledges!
The project to contact anyone with an
outstanding pledge balance has begun.
We appreciate your courtesy and
willingness to acknowledge your debt.
7 PM : RCIA in CL
FRIDAY—
RECTORY OPEN FROM 9 AM UNTIL 3 PM
♦ 7 AM: Daily Mass in UC
SATURDAY—
RECTORY OPEN FROM 10 AM UNTIL 3 PM
♦ 9 AM: Daily Mass in UC
♦ Following 9 AM Mass: Miraculous Medal Novena in UC
♦ 9 AM: Eagle Scout Project in AUD
♦ 6 PM : Oktoberfest in AUD
SUNDAY—
RECTORY OPEN FROM 9 AM UNTIL 12 NOON
♦ 8:30 AM: PREP in LS
♦ 9:45 AM: Rosary for Peace in UC
♦
Following 10:15 AM Mass: Divine Mercy Chaplet in UC
FACILITIES CODES:
LC=Lower Church; UC=Upper Church; CR=Choir
Room; AUD=School Auditorium; G=Gym; RY=Rectory Yard;
CL=Church Library in LC; RCR=Rectory Conference Room;
LS=Little School; RAC=Religious of the Assumption Convent;
BIS=Bishop McShea Meeting Room
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Please join in praying the
World Meeting of Families Prayer
COUNTDOWN TO THANKSGIVING
On Monday, November 24th
we expect to distribute 175+
“THANKSGIVING BOXES”
containing a full Thanksgiving
dinner for those from our parish
and neighborhood most in need.
We invite you to join this effort with the food drive by
bringing a non-perishable food items, or a donation
May your grace and love
to Church and placing them in the boxes found at the
help our families
Church doors on the WEEKENDS of NOVEMBER
in every part of the world
1st - NOVEMBER 22nd. They will be carried up
be united to one another
with our gifts during our Sunday Masses.
We welcome your monetary donations (please
in fidelity to the Gospel.
place in the collection basket and mark
“THANKSGIVING DRIVE” ) to help defray postage
May the example of the Holy Family,
expenses and also to buy perishable items such as
with the aid of your Holy Spirit,
bread and pies. If you will be available to help with
guide all families, especially those most this project in any way, please call The Rectory at 215
troubled, to be homes of communion and -222-5819. We welcome your help and thank you for
prayer and to always seek your truth
your continued support of this parish outreach.
If there is any one that you know that is in
and live in your love.
need of a THANKSGIVING DINNER, please have
them call the rectory to place their name on the list and
Through Christ our Lord. Amen
we will be happy to try to assist all the families that
are in need this Thanksgiving season. Again, thank
Jesus, Mary and Joseph, pray for us!
you for your prayers and support.
God and Father of us all, I
n Jesus, your Son and our Savior,
you have made us
your sons and daughters
in the family of the Church.
Parish Religious Education Program
( PREP)
ANNOUNCED MASSES
CORRECTION !!!
Last weeks bulletin stated the
PREP class would be doing a
clothing drive. This has now been
changed to a toiletry drive. Please
see any PREP teacher or Sister Alice for the details. The Saint Francis de Sales 2014 Mass Book for
Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated. announced Masses still has some availability.
Masses require a $10 donation and can be obtained at
the Rectory during office hours.
RESPECT LIFE THOUGHT
We salute all fathers in the congregation for giving
the gift of life and for your special role in
raising up daughters and sons of God.
May you be richly blessed...
For your convenience,
the Rectory is now open on
Monday - Thursday evenings until 7:00 PM
& Friday until 3PM.
Founded 1890
If you or a member of the family would like a Communion to the Sick visit, please call Father Hand at the
Rectory to make arrangements for a visit.
The following sick have asked for our prayers:
Dorothy Abromaitis, Martha Adams, Marcel
Aguillard, Mary Cox Avery, Anna Batts, Edwina
Amoroso, Evelyn Bauer, Charles Bevard, Susan
McHale Brockel, Anne Brown, James Brown,
J’Son Burckhalter, Edward Coccagna, Thomas Cody, Eulogious Charles, Bonnie Curran, William Curran, Bill
Delaney, Walt Dickenson , John Dowling, Darnnell Ebron, Candice
Ellis, James Gorman, Barbara Frazier, Annette Hanson, John Hall,
Jacqueline Hill, Sheila Kendall, Shahidah Kendall, Celio Flores,
Claudia Gainey, Rita Genzano, Anna Maria Gibson, David Grinnell,
Audra Gustafson, Marian Hinton, Colleen Jenson, Edward Jones,
Estella Jones, Doris King, Mashanda Kuderka, Vincent Marsh, Sabian
Matthews, Mary McCann, Steve McCarter, Donald McGee, Frank
McGee, William McMonigle, Jennifer Morse, Lawrence Nugent,
Kevin Pickard, Marve Prowisor, Margaret Rhoads, Larry Riley, Lauren Rutherford, Henry Sondej, Dorothy Shannon, Thomas Shannon,
Joseph Shurella, James Sirmons, Elisa Stuart-Wilkins, Mrs. Tran, Earl
& Marie Vaughan, Wayne Welsh, Charlotte Williams, Justine
Wright, Rick Young.
Our Sick List is cleared every four weeks.
Please contact the Rectory to add a name.
LIGHT A CANDLE
Five candles continually burn in the Adoration Chapel.
For a donation of $5 a week, one of these candles can burn for
your intentions. To donate a candle, place your donation in an
envelope with your name and your intention(s) and drop it in
the collection basket or at the Rectory
This week candles burn in the
Perpetual Adoration Chapel for:
Betty Allen
Celine Bourke
Anita Brothers
Perpetual Adorers
We give thanks to God for favors
already received by Adorers through
Perpetual Adoration:
“Spending time with Jesus has made me realize that each day
is a gift. I share the joy of His Resurrection!”
I know that my time with Him
makes it possible each day!”
CANDLES FOR DECEASED
All parishioners are invited to light a
candle for a deceased loved one
which will burn in Church during the
month of November. For one week
($10 each) or for the entire month of
November ($35) in honor of All
Souls Day on November 2. The name of the deceased will
be placed on the candle. Please drop an envelope with the
payment in the collection basket with the name(s) of your
loved ones or bring to the Rectory before Friday, October
31st.
WHAT IS PERPETUAL ADORATION?
Through Perpetual Adoration in the
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Chapel
located in the back of the Upper
Church (in the former baptistery/
library) at Saint Francis de Sales, Jesus
in the Blessed Sacrament is available
24 hours a day, 7 days a week to receive our personal visits and prayer.
To participate, you commit yourself to come at
the same time each week for one hour so that Jesus is never left alone. As a safety feature, each
adorer is issued a swipe key to access our secure
Chapel.
To sign up for your hour with the Lord, call Katie
Keil at (215) 474-9417 or contact the Rectory.
IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR ADORERS:
Due to maintenance on our computer systems,
you may experience a problem with your Adoration Key. If your key to the Adoration Chapel
does not work, please contact Katie Keil at (215)
474-9417 or [email protected].
Our prayers are with the families of
those who are mourning the recent
loss of a loved one.
This week we especially remember:
Shane Michael Haley
Eternal rest grant unto them,
O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine on them.
Please pray for the safe return of
our friends and family
that serve in the
United States Military:
Alexander Belfi,
Ronald Brown, Jr.,
Cathy Charles, Joseph DeRosa,
Christopher Grossman,
Kizzie Refile,
John Rovinski, Jr.,
To add a name or update our list,
please contact the Rectory.
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