THE BRIDGE With open arms for all! THE THIRTY THIRD SUNDAY SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - PARISH STAFF Fr. Jim Scullion, OFM, Pastor Michele Beck, Music Theresa Cassata, OFS, FFF Fr. Kevin Daly, OFM Fr. John Frambes, OFM Sr. Patricia Klemm, OSF Sr. Patricia McNiff, OSF Jo Anne Reeder, Worship NOVEMBER 16, 2014 “(The Master) entrusted his possessions to them.” - PARISH DEACONS Robert Cunningham Richard Titmas George Walker, OFS Parish Office (609) 494-8813 Mon. - Fri. 9 AM to 3 PM (Closed for lunch 12 - 1 PM) Family Faith Formation (609) 494-8813 ext. 153 Community Center (609) 494-8861 Counseling Services (609) 494-1554 Read our bulletin online at www.stfrancisparishlbi.org Daily gospel reflections can be found on facebook at: www.facebook.com/stfrancisparishlbi Follow Follow usus onon Twitter: Twitter: @StFrancisLBI @StFrancisLBI St. Francis of Assisi Parish is a Franciscan Faith Community of Holy Name Province in the Diocese of Trenton. Find out more about Holy Name Province online at www.hpn.org Embrace Our Way of Life THE FRANCISCAN FRIARS OF HOLY NAME PROVINCE Franciscan Vocation Ministry Br. Basil Valente, OFM, 129 West 31st Street, 2nd Fl. New York, NY 10001-3403 1-800-677-7788 www.BeAFranciscan.org FRANCISCAN SISTERS OF ALLEGANY, NY Vocation Office [email protected] FRANCISCAN SISTERS OF PHILADELPHIA, PA Vocation Office [email protected] Allegany Art The Franciscan Sisters of Allegany, NY We are “entrusted” with God’s “possessions” — love, mercy, kindness, service. God expects us to use these possessions to increase the presence of God’s Kingdom in the world. GOSPEL CHALLENGE: “How have I used God’s possessions today?” St. Francis of Assisi, 4700 Long Beach Blvd., Brant Beach, NJ DATE MASS INTENTIONS (L) Living +Deceased Saturday, 9:00 AM +Anne Armstrong, ofs November 15 3:30 - 4:30 PM Reconciliation 5:00 PM +Eugene Patten +Patricia Forsythe +Sandra Menkevich Sunday, 7:30 AM +Alfred J. Rutkowski, ofs November 16 8:45 AM +Pauline Colavita +Anmarie Honan +Ralph Hagen 10:00 AM +Marc Perugini +Frank Panzone 11:15 AM +H. Paul Cook Monday, 9:00 AM +Ellen G. Wells November 17 Tuesday, 9:00 AM +Jim Mancini November 18 +Elizabeth Connelly Wednesday, 9:00 AM +Dolores Bates November 19 +Peter Doorly +Marion Roy, ofs +Kathryn Fiore Thursday, 9:00 AM +Margaret Taryla November 20 +Margaret & Dennis McFadden Friday, 9:00 AM +Paulette Sinopoli November 21 Saturday, 9:00 AM +Lillian C. Wirth November 22 3:30 - 4:30 PM Reconciliation READINGS EVENTS 3 Jn. 5-8; 8:30 AM Men’s Spirituality, Room 212 Lk. 18:1-8 Prv. 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31; 1 Thes. 5:1-6; Mt. 25:14-30 Prv. 31:10-13, 19-20, 10:00 AM RCIA Rite of Acceptance 30-31; 1 Thes. 5:1-6; Mt. 25:14-30 Sir. 26:1-3, 15-18, 24; Mt. 25:31-40 Rev. 3:1-6, 14-22; Lk. 19:1-10 Rev. 4:1-11; Lk. 19:11-28 Rev. 5:1-10; Lk. 19:41-44 Rev. 10:8-11; Lk. 19:45-48 Rev. 11:4-12; Lk. 20:27-40 7:00 PM Confirmation Prep. Mentor’s Meeting 9:30 AM St. Anthony Devotion 7:00 PM RCIA, Room 212 6:30 PM Family Path Meeting 7:30 PM Adoration of Blessed Sacrament 7:00 PM Scripture Study, Sr. Lounge Mass Schedule through November 22/23 Parish Information Emergency Information: Available on our answering St. Francis of Assisi, Brant Beach 9:00 AM Daily Mass Reconciliation: 3:30 - 4:30 PM Saturday, 5:00 PM; Sunday, 7:30, 8:45, 10:00, 11:15 AM machine (609) 494-8861 and on WJRZ 100.1 FM; 98.5 FM; The Breeze 107.1 FM; WOBM 92.7 FM; wobm.com; and 1057thehawk.com and stfranciscenterlbi.org. St. Thomas of Villanova, Surf City Evacuation Information: In the event of a hurricane, St. Clare, Loveladies CLOSED St. Thomas Aquinas, Beach Haven CLOSED severe weather, or extreme high tides, please do not call the Parish Office for assistance and note that none of the parish buildings (churches, community center, residences or maintenance facilities) has been designated as an evacuation site. Evacuate as soon as you can, following the direction of local officials. CLOSED Thanksgiving Mass Schedule St. Francis of Assisi, Brant Beach Sunday, November 23 - 2:00 PM Spanish Liturgy Thursday, November 27 - 9:00 AM Special Daily Mass Page 1 - November 16, 2014 Parish Information A Letter From The Pastoral Staff... Parish Registration: The Parish Office is located on the second floor of St. Francis Community Center, 4700 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach Twp., NJ. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The office is closed for lunch from 12:00 to 1:00 PM. Please notify the Parish Office as soon as possible if you are moving. Baptism: The sacrament is celebrated three times a month at St. Francis Parish. Group Baptisms are the 2nd Saturday at 10:00 AM and the last Sunday at 12:45 PM each month at St. Francis Church in Brant Beach. Baptisms during Mass are celebrated on the 3rd Sunday of each month at the last Mass in each Church. Call the Parish Office for availability and requirements: at (609) 494-8813 ext. 154 or 155. Faith Formation and Education: For children ages six through high school. Please call Theresa Cassata, ofs at (609) 494-8813 ext. 153 for more information. Marriage: In accordance with the Common Policy of the five Dioceses of New Jersey, arrangements must be made ONE YEAR in advance. Couples are required to attend Marriage Preparation classes. Weddings are performed on Friday or Saturday. Weddings are NOT performed on Sundays, the beach, Memorial Day, Fourth of July or Labor Day weekends. Pastoral Visitations: Please notify the Parish Office if you or any of your loved ones are ill, homebound, in SOMC, nursing homes or rehabilitation centers. Good guilt, bad guilt Parish Collections Second Collection Today: Friars & Sisters Stipends Did you know that the salaries for the Friars and Sisters are paid for through your donations? Thank you for your generosity. How can guilt be good? When we have done something bad or hurtful, we ought to feel guilty because we are guilty. Our guilty feelings mean that we recognize what we have done. Next comes repentance and making amends. We hope we have learned a lesson and have changed our behavior. Guilt like this is actually a gift, part of the flow of God’s grace. Even mistakes can bring us closer to God. I think of this as the bright side of sin. There is another kind of guilt that needs grace and healing, but not actual repentance. People sometimes feel guilty about something for which they are not responsible. These people are wounded. They use the word guilt because it is hard to express what they feel. They know that something is not right. They may feel ashamed or unclean or in some way diminished as a person. This could be the experience of someone who has been abused or of someone who has been involved in a situation that had unintended and unforeseen negative consequences. Even when there was no possible way of knowing an outcome, the words “I should have” are often spoken by people burdened like this. How do we deal with this second “guilt”? Time helps, of course. More helpful is speaking with someone who is well grounded and can offer a realistic perspective, the big picture. A counselor might be appropriate. I also think that, even when no sin is involved, the sacramental forum (going to confession) can help. Reconciliation/Penance is a medicinal sacrament. It is about healing the wounds of a sinner, but I think that it can also help to heal other wounds. Part of the word spoken by the priest is “May God give you… peace.” That is what we want: to be at peace with God, with each other and within ourselves. Saint Francis used to like the greeting, “The Lord give you peace.” Good words. John Frambes, ofm Last Week’s 2nd Collection Gift of Warmth Collected: $5,534 This Week We Need: Budgeted: $19,000 Last Week’s Collection Budgeted: $18,500 Collected: $19,101.40 St. Francis Parish now offers Online Giving! Approved by the Diocese of Trenton. Parishioners who prefer to donate through automatic draft, Online Giving is a secure and personalized way to give to the parish. Sign up by visiting our parish website at: www.stfrancisparishlbi.org. Be aware that it is not necessary to check the box for an additional gift to offset fees. Our fee structure using this service is the typical 2.5% discount charged to credit card usage and is not a set fee of three dollars. Most of the formats seen on the software screens are standardized and not subject to our modifications. The JPIC Corner: Justice, Peace, and the Integrity of Creation FAIR TRADE or FREE TRADE Fair Trade is a just and sustainable economic system… “just” in that it is honest and moral… “sustainable” in that it is nourishing and continuous, to help people lift themselves financially out of poverty. Fair Trade organizations work directly with the makers of the products to remove the middleman (keeping the price down) and to pass more of the price back to the makers. The makers of the products gain respect by being paid fair wages and by using “green” criterion. This system of commerce endeavors to insure greater equality and to build relationships in the global trading organizations. It is long term efficiency and uplifting! Free Trade is an unrestricted system between countries based on short term efficiency of reducing wages, costs, environmental standards and safety…the downward spiral. Which system best honors JPIC (Justice, Peace, and the Integrity of Creation)? Which system do you support? Page 2 - November 16, 2014 Franciscan Spiritual Center presents: Spiritual Direction We now have three certified Spiritual Directors and three Interns offering free Spiritual Direction in our parish. For an appointment please call: Maryann Barrek, ofs, (609) 492-7502 Barbara Horwath, ofs, (609) 384-6188 Pat Simmons, ofs, (609) 661-1361 Anne Bock, ofs, Intern, (609) 492-3015 Sharon DeSipio, ofs, Intern, (609) 492-4690 Kathy Egan, PhD, Retired Chaplain, (215) 694-4651 Men’s Spirituality The Men’s Spirituality group meets on the third Saturday of each month from 8:30 to 10:00 AM in Room 212. We discuss a broad variety of topics and share our views on how we can see the hand of God at work in all things. All are welcome. Next scheduled meeting: November 15, Room 212 Scripture Study This group meets every two weeks to learn, discuss and reflect on passages of the Sacred Scriptures. The group is led by Tom Troyano and meets from 7:00 to 8:30 PM in the Center. No prior experience of Scripture study is required. Next scheduled meeting November 20, Sr. Lounge RCIA - Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults “What Does It Mean To Be Catholic?” “What Is Catholicism?” a 2,000 year old living tradition?...a mystery? ...a relationship?...a way of life?...a world view? We invite those who are Catholic, those who want to have your questions answered, those who want to learn more about the Catholic Faith, those who are preparing to celebrate the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist, and those who are seeking to continue to find God in the everyday goodness of life to join with us as we continue to journey in faith with God and one another. The RCIA is a process that enables us to reflect on our identity and our mission as people of God. Classes meet on Tuesday from 7:00 to 8:00 PM in Rm. 212 unless otherwise noted. Next scheduled meeting: November 18. “Happy New Year” (Liturgy Advent/Christmas Season) Presented by: JoAnne Reeder All are welcome! November 25 - No Class An Invitation to Contemplative Living This program calls out to those who desire to live more contemplatively in the world, to grow in union with God and others, and to become more aware, intentional and free. God liberates us and heals us through the practice of contemplative prayer. Monthly sessions on the practice of contemplative prayer are scheduled. This group meets from 9:45 AM to 12:00 PM in the Center. Next scheduled meeting: December 13, Sr. Lounge Presenter: Sharon DeSipio, ofs, “Dreams.” Woman’s Spirituality The Women’s Spirituality Group provides an opportunity for women to gather and share with other women how they experience God in their lives in the here and now. They meet from September through November and January through June on the second Wednesday from 6:45 to 8:00 PM in the Center. No December meeting. Next scheduled meeting: January 14, Room 212 In Memoriam In Loving Memory of Kevin Walsh The Presider’s Eucharistic Bread Vessels for St. Thomas Aquinas, St. Thomas Villanova and St. Francis of Assisi Churches have been donated by Linda Walsh & Family Diocese of Trenton Vocation Office (609) 406-7449 - [email protected] Is God Calling You? Vocational discernment groups meet to assist young men who are discerning the possibility that God may be calling them to a life of priestly ministry. These groups are designed to explore a priestly vocation with other like-minded men through prayer and sharing vocation stories and experiences. The group meetings aren’t meant to convince anyone that the priesthood is their vocation. They are designed to assist you in discovering if the priesthood is your true vocation and build your relationship with Christ along the way. If you are a faithful, single, Roman Catholic man, between the ages of 18 and 40, and are asking yourself whether God is calling you to be a priest, you are cordially invited to attend this month’s discernment meeting on November 23rd, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at Saint Charles Borromeo Parish, 2226 Riverton Road, Cinnaminson, NJ. Join Very Rev. Peter James Alindogan and Rev. Chris Picollo, as they share their experiences of the priesthood, followed by prayer and conclude with conversation and a meal. Please register with the Diocese of Trenton Vocation Office at [email protected] or by calling (609) 406-7449. Join us at this exciting time as you discover and respond to His invitation! Page 3 - November 16, 2014 Family Faith Formation Theresa Cassata, ofs, Coordinator of FFF (Ext. 153) Ellen Halvorsen, Elementary Coordinator (Ext. 150) Marion Pierri, Confirmation Coordinator (Ext. 177) Volunteers Needed: Catechist needed for Grade 2, Tuesday 5:30-6:45 PM. Aide needed for Grade 6, Tuesday 5:30-6:45 PM. Substitute Catechists & Aides, Tuesday 5:30-6:45 PM and Wednesday 4:30-5:45 PM. Elementary Wednesday, November 19 - Family Path Meeting 6:30-7:30 PM. Thursday, November 20 - Parents of Reconciliation Children Talk with Fr. Jim. Preparation materials will be distributed. No classes November 25 & 26. Scripture Modules No classes November 25 & 26. Confirmation Preparation Candidates Monday, November 17 - Mentor Meeting - All Candidates, 7:00-8:30 PM, Brant Beach Church. Parents please stay for first 15 minutes. Monday, November 24 - Workshop #2 - 7:00 PM, Brant Beach Church - Preregistration required. Monthly Meetings: St. Francis Center unless otherwise noted. Book Club Tuesday, November 25, 1:00 PM, Room 212 Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline Catholics Separated & Divorced Friday, December 5, 7:00 PM, Sr. Lounge Order of the Franciscans Secular ofs Sunday, December 7, 1:00 PM, Brant Beach Church Christmas Luncheon in Church Hall Survivors of Suicide Thursday, December 11, 7:30 PM, Room 212 Knights of Columbus Council #3826 2nd Tuesday of the month, 7:30 PM St. Mary’s Church, Msgr. Reinbold Hall - Barnegat Family Promise of Southern Ocean County Volunteers Needed Prepare a meal, spend some time with the families, stay overnight, or help set up or take down rooms at Maris Stella. We will be hosting families: November 30 – December 5, Sunday evening thru Friday AM. Please contact Connie Higgins, 361-2158 for overnights; Pat Juliano, 978-2746 for meals; or Carole Infante, 978-0645 for more information or visit: familypromise.squarespace.com. VOLUNTEER NEEDED Person qualified to take BLOOD PRESSURE every other Monday morning at the Senior Center in Manahawkin. Please contact Sr. Pat at (609) 494-8861 ext. 108. HELP WANTED Human Concerns is in need of Volunteers Help fill refrigerators and freezers several mornings a week. This task involves some heavy lifting. Help pick up grocery items from local supermarket once per week. This task involves heavy lifting and a pick up truck or SUV/mini van type vehicle. Please contact Volunteer Services at (609) 494-8861 ext. 118. On Call Substitute Teacher $70 per day. Please contact Katie Opauski at (609) 494-8861, ext. 114 or [email protected]. Applications also available online at stfranciscenterlbi.org and at the front desk. St. Francis Center is an EOE/AA Employer Cultural Competency Statement The St. Francis Center recognizes a culturally diverse community and makes a commitment to the principles of multiculturalism as a means of understanding, accepting, valuing, and supporting cultural diversity. The term Multicultural is applied broadly to include issues of minority or marginalized status as it relates to race, ethnicity, culture, socioeconomic status, use of English as a second language, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, spirituality, and the elderly. The St. Francis Center proposes to develop programs and practices that assist staff, board members, and volunteers to recognize, accept, and affirm differences and similarities among people provide services that are supportive and inclusive of all members of the community. Page 4 - November 16, 2014 SPECIAL EVENTS 2015 Special Events Super “Plunge” Sunday February 1, 2015 Christmas Craft Show Saturday, November 22 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM & Sunday, November 23 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM St. Francis Community Center Gym This Craft Show should be your first stop for holiday shopping. Enjoy many delightful new crafts as well as old favorites. Breakfast and Lunch will be catered by Order of the Franciscans Secular. 4th Annual March Madness Free Throw March 7, 2015 Fish & Chip Dinner March 27, 2015 St. Francis Counseling Service (609) 494-1554 - www.stfranciscenterlbi.org Chance Auction on Saturday, November 22 Admission: $2 Sr. Kate’s Crocheted Hand Towels will be available at the Christmas Craft Show Become a Volunteer! St. Francis Counseling Service is looking for volunteers for our Confidential Sexual Violence Advocate training program beginning January 5th from 6:00 to 9:00 PM every Monday for 12 weeks at Toms River H.S. South. If you or someone you know is interested in giving your time to support survivors of sexual violence in Ocean County, please call (609) 494-1554 or email: Erin Borysewicz, Outreach Coordinator, [email protected]. Applications can be found online at: www.stfranciscenterlbi.org. Educational Services American Red Cross Blood Drive (609) 494-8861 ext. 185 www.stfranciscenterlbi.org/educational-support Southern Regional High School 600 North Main St., Manahawkin, NJ Wednesday, December 10 1:00 - 6:00 PM St. Francis of Assisi Church Hall The need for blood is constant. Your contribution is very important to maintain a healthy and plentiful blood supply. When you donate through the Red Cross you help save lives by giving of yourself in just about an hour. You may never meet the person who receives your blood, but you will feel good knowing you helped change a life. Appointments are not required but suggested and can be made at: http://www.redcrossblood.org (Keyword LBI St. Francis) or by calling (609) 494-8861 ext. 118. Walk-ins are welcome. NJ High School Diploma Preparation Classes Monday & Wednesday, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (9/10 Bldg.) ESL Classes Monday & Wednesday, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (9/10 Bldg.) St. Francis Community Center 4700 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach Township ESL Classes Tuesday & Thursday, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, (2nd Floor) (Free LIMITED transportation will be provided) All classes are FREE to the community. Additional Classes are located throughout Ocean County. Please call for more information at (609) 494-8861 ext. 185 or www.stfranciscenterlbi.org/educational-support to locate a class near you. Page 5 - November 16, 2014 Senior Services For information call ext. 108 or 109. Daily Reassurance Calls Do you know of a senior who is isolated? Senior Services makes daily reassurance calls to seniors who have no one to check on them. Please call the Center and ask for extension 108 to request that we call them. Caregiver Support Group Second Tuesday of every month, 10:00 - 11:30 AM Ocean County Southern Services Center 179 S. Main Street, Manahawkin, NJ. Meals on Wheels Volunteer Substitute Drivers needed for all routes! Call Sherry today to sign up at (609) 494-8861, ext. 109. Walking Program Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:00 - 8:45 AM in the Gym. Ladies’ Exercise Class Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:30 to 10:30 AM Room 99 - All are welcome to attend. Volunteer Attorney Tuesdays, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM By appointment only for those who qualify. Cards: Senior Lounge Call if you have questions or wish to register. Canasta: Monday, 12:30 - 4:00 PM Mah Jongg: Tuesday & Friday, 12:30 - 4:00 PM Pinochle: Wednesday, 12:30 - 4:00 PM Party Bridge: Thursday, 12:30 - 4:00 PM Recreation & Aquatics For information please call ext. 105. Visit the Fall/Winter Brochure online at www.stfranciscenterlbi.org or pick up a Brochure at the Center lobby. 2nd Grade Youth Basketball - Ages 7 & 8. December 5 through February 13; 4:00 to 5:00 PM (Friday’s). Private Basketball Lessons with Dick Manzo Appointments made through the Recreation Department at (609) 494-8861 ext. 105. Private Baseball Lessons with Tom Natoli SRHS Boys Varsity Baseball Head Coach Appointments made through the Recreation Department at (609) 494-8861 ext. 105. Personal Training with Joe Perrine APFA Certified Personal Trainer Develop and implement an individualized approach to exercise and health. Workouts may include muscular strength, muscular endurance, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility and body composition. Other components such as speed, power, balance, etc. may also be addressed. Appointments made through the Recreation Department at (609) 494-8861 ext. 105. Birthday Parties St. Francis Aquatic Center is a great place to hold a birthday party! For more information please contact the pool desk at (609) 494-8861 ext. 187. Medicare Part D If you are satisfied with your current Medicare Advantage or Part D plan, it is still wise to check if there are plans in your area that offer better health and/or drug coverage at a more affordable price. Medicare’s open enrollment period of Medicare Part D comes only once a year. This year Open Enrollment is October 15 - December 7. If you are 65 and over, this is the time to make changes to your Medicare supplemental drug plan coverage. If you enroll in a plan during Fall Open Enrollment, your coverage starts January 1. Call Senior Services if you would like an appointment with a State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) Counselor to discuss your options at: (609) 494-8861 ext. 109 or (609) 978-6220. Volunteers Needed to Assist with Filing Taxes 2014 Tax Season FREE Income Tax preparation is available to anyone who needs help filing Federal and New Jersey taxes, with special attention to seniors. Additional volunteers are needed to work in the program and to help in the preparation of electronically filed tax returns. Volunteers must attend approximately 3 days of training during December and 5 days during January, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM and to be available at least one half day weekly from February 2 to April 15, 2015. This is an AARP program in cooperation with the IRS and the NJ Division of Taxation. If interested or need more info, please call: • • • Lacey to Little Egg Harbor & LBI, (609) 294-0730; Brick, Pt. Pleasant Beach & Borough, Jackson, (732) 928-8025; Manchester, Whiting, Lakewood, Lakehurst & Toms River area, (732) 793-1806. Page 6 - November 16, 2014 Family Support Services Human Concerns and the Food Pantry are closed on Thursdays. Children’s Services Human Concerns new hours are: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. St. Francis Preschool is an accredited program from the National Association for the Education of Young Children. NAEYC-Accredited programs must meet NAEYC’s 10 standards for high-quality early childhood education. For more information about NAEYC standards visit: www.rightchoiceforkids.org. The Food Pantry currently needs: Canned Vegetables, Cereal, Soup, Laundry Detergent, Soap, Any Size Diapers, & Baby Wipes CHILD CARE & PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS Open Enrollment! Full Day, Work Day or Extended Day Toddlers: Ages 14 months to 2 1/2 Preschoolers: Ages 2 1/2 to 5 Parenting and Anger Management Groups St. Francis Community Center. Locations throughout Ocean County. To register, please call (609) 494-8861 ext. 194. Funded by the Department of Human Services. Auto Ownership Program Please consider donating your old car (in fair to good condition) to St. Francis’ auto ownership program. We are in need of donated cars to assist clients to make the transition from welfare to work. For more information on a tax-deductible donation please call: Auto Ownership Program Coordinator (609) 494-8861 ext. 190. Thanksgiving Project In 2013, Human Concerns provided approximately 300 families with a Thanksgiving Holiday meal. We are currently planning for our annual Thanksgiving project. Please continue collecting Campbell's Soup Can Labels Did you know that in addition to collecting labels from cans and boxes you can also register your ShopRite card online? Any Labels for Education product purchases that you make, we will automatically receive 1 point for each product. Only residents of New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut or Massachusetts are eligible to participate. To register your ShopRite card(s) go to www.elabelsforeducation.com. The following information is needed: Saint Francis Preschool, Beach Haven, New Jersey, 08008. Please share this information with a friend. More than one school can be registered on a card. This will help us in purchasing equipment and materials for Children’s Services. Collection containers are located in the lobby of St. Francis Center and Children’s Services hallway. For an updated list of products please visit: www.labelsforeducation.com or pick up a copy in the front lobby of the Center. Thank you for your continued support! When cutting your labels please only cut the UPC and the points value. See the pictures below: The following items are needed: Frozen Turkeys, Yams, Instant Potatoes, Stuffing Mix, Gravy, Cranberry Sauce and Canned Vegetables (Corn & Green Beans). Please drop off all donations at our Human Concerns office on or before Monday, November 17th. Thank you for your continual support! As of March 2014 we have collected 3662 points! Shop Rite in Manahawkin will collect Turkeys purchased at their store for St. Francis Human Concerns. Blissful Babies Family Support Services would like to introduce: St. Francis Gift of Warmth Project Our focus is to keep the children in our community warm throughout the winter. We are able to do this through your generous donations of new warm clothing and bedding. Please take a tag off a tree in the Brant Beach Church, Community Center lobby, Mud City Crab House & The Old Causeway in Manahawkin, Farias on LBI or Murphy’s Market in Beach Haven and help us attain our goal of serving the children of 275 families within our community. If you would like to sponsor a family please call (609) 494-8861 ext. 106. Please return your gift no later than December 12 as distribution is on December 17th and 18th. "Blissful Babies" a 5 week group session that provides guidance on the communication of touch with parent and baby. This process will be modeled by instructors who have completed Part 1 in their training with Infant Massage USA. Training will provide parents with specific, proven infant massage techniques to promote: bonding and attachment, healthy sleeping, relaxation for baby and parent and reduce symptoms associated with colic and gas. Please call to register for our next available group or inquire about future group schedules at (609) 494-8861 ext. 197. Page 7 - November 16, 2014 St. Francis Travel Call Nancy at Home Town Travel (609) 597-5100 Email: [email protected] Cruises Celebrity Eclipse Trans Atlantic Cruise April 20 - May 7, 2015 This spectacular package includes airfare from and back to Newark, overnight at the Embassy Suites in Ft. Lauderdale, 16 night transatlantic cruise along with port and government taxes. In between some relaxing sea days, you will have an overnight in Bermuda and visit Ponta Delgada in the Azores, Lisbon in Portugal, Bilbao in Spain, Le Harve in France with an opportunity to visit Normandy and disembark in Southampton. There are only 4 cabins available. Please contact Nancy at Home Town Travel for rates. This trip must be booked by November 22. Emerald Waterways River Cruise Prague to Budapest September 23, 2015 (More information coming soon.) COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD Donovan Catholic PTA Harvest Gift Auction (732) 349-8801 Friday, November 21 Toms River Hotel Gift Preview 5:30 PM - Dinner 6:30 PM RAFFLE - Donation $100 to win $5,000/Only 100 tickets being sold $40 per person Raffle tickets available at Donovan Catholic Main Office (732) 349-8801 ext. 2401 For Gift Auction tickets contact Flo Costello (732) 244-3926 It’s A Wonderful Life Friday & Saturday – December 5 & 6, 7:30 PM Sunday - December 7 – 2:00 PM Gepp Gymnasium, 711 Hooper Ave., Toms River Tickets: Adults -$12.00 Student/Seniors - $10.00 Alumni Reception - Friday, December 5 (Intermission in Guidance) Call box office at 732-349-8801, ext. 2403 for both events. All Saints Regional Catholic School 400 Doc Cramer Blvd., Manahawkin, NJ, 08050 (609) 597-3800 or visit www.asrcs.org. St. Francis is a sending Parish to ASRCS 3rd Annual Wine Tasting & Auction Sightseeing Trips Sordevolo’s Passion Play September 13 - 22, 2015 Itinerary: two nights Rome, two nights Assisi, one night Padua, two nights Biella and one night Milan. See the play and the Last Supper. Visit the church/museum where the Shroud of Turin is vaulted. (You will see a replica and video but you will not see the original.) A $100 per person (fully refundable once price is confirmed) deposit is required. For information on any of the above trips, please call Nancy at Home Town Travel (609) 597-5100. Weekly Meetings Always open to everyone! Al Anon St. Francis Center Beginners Meeting, Thursday, 7:00-7:30 PM Open Discussion, Thursday, 7:30-8:30 PM Al-Anon is a fellowship of family members and friends of alcohol/drug abusers, who share their experience, strength and hope with one another. Alcoholics Anonymous SOMC, Sunday, 7:30 PM Lights Off, Sunday, 9:00-10:30 AM St. Francis Center, Room 116 St. Thomas of Villanova, Surf City Monday through Friday, 12:30 PM Friday (men), 8:00 PM For Saturday Meetings: Call the AA Hotline (609) 494-5130 Friday, November 21, 7:00 PM St. Mary’s of the Pines Parish Center, Manahawkin 50/50, chance, silent & live auction items! Tickets are $30 per person (ages 21 and up only). Any tickets purchased after Monday, November 17, will be $35 per person. Please contact ASRC at (609) 597-3800 or visit our website at www.asrcs.org. Cocktail fare will be provided by Sweet Jenny’s and Mud City Crab House, dessert by Café de Ville at Sur La Plage. Proceeds will be used towards expanding our network capabilities to assist students in the use of iPads, tablets and Chrome Books. Ugly Christmas Sweater 5K and 1 mile Jolly Run Saturday December 20 ASRCS, 400 Doc Cramer Blvd., Manahawkin 1 Mile Kids Jolly Run begins at 8:30 AM; 5K Run begins 9:00 AM Come to an event where it’s COOL to ROCK your UGLY sweater and a chance to win the title of THE UGLIEST SWEATER! Awards, hot cocoa, carolers and fun! Please visit www.uglychristmassweater5k.com for all the details and registration information. Please contact us for more information (609) 597-3800 or visit our website at www.asrcs.org. Maris Stella Retreat & Conference Center 7201 Long Beach Blvd., Harvey Cedars, NJ 08008 Advent Retreat Day: “Why Did Jesus Come? An Introduction to Franciscan Incarnational Theology and Why It Matters!” Saturday, December 13, 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM Presenter: Sr. Pat Klemm, osf Registration due: December 1 Cost: $50 includes lunch. Non-Refundable, Non-Transferable Deposit: $15. Franciscan Incarnational Theology focuses on the three principles of the goodness of God, the primacy of Christ and the dignity of the human person. For more information call Sr. Pat: (609) 494-2917 or email: [email protected] St. Mary’s Perpetual Adoration—Volunteers Needed St. Mary’s Perpetual Adoration Chapel is located behind the church in Barnegat. Volunteers are assigned to cover the Chapel 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. These adorers offer one hour a week, however everyone is welcome to visit with the Lord at any time. New adorers are always welcomed, as each hour must have an assigned adorer. Contact Joann Kaczala, (609) 698-6168. Page 8 - November 16, 2014
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