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THE
BRIDGE
THE SOLEMNITY OF CHRIST
CHRIST THE KING
- 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
With open
arms for all!
NOVEMBER 23, 2014
“ ...whatever you did for one of the
least of mine, you did for me.”
- 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
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www.stfrancisparishlbi.org
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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
Our God is a God who loves us unconditionally
with all our faults and weaknesses. In turn,
God calls us to love even his “least” with an
unconditional love.
GOSPEL CHALLENGE:
“ Who is the least that I am called to love?”
St. Francis of Assisi, 4700 Long Beach Blvd., Brant Beach, NJ
DATE
MASS INTENTIONS
(L) Living +Deceased
Saturday,
9:00 AM +Lillian C. Wirth
November 22 3:30 - 4:30 PM Reconciliation
5:00 PM +John & Eleanor Kopera
+Renee Roselli
+Phillip Cabaron
Sunday,
7:30 AM +Mary English
November 23 8:45 AM +Therese & Ed Hughes
(L)+Stein & Kempski Families
+Leo Rees
10:00 AM +Frances Narkiewicz
+Joseph Andelora
11:15 AM +Roberta Baldante
+Marcella Randazzo
2:00 PM Spanish Liturgy - Thanksgiving
Monday,
November 24
Tuesday,
November 25
Wednesday,
November 26
Thursday,
November 27
Friday,
November 28
READINGS
Rev. 11:4-12;
Lk. 20:27-40
Ez. 34:11-12, 15-17;
1 Cor. 15:20-26, 28;
Mt. 25:31-46
Ez. 34:11-12, 15-17;
1 Cor. 15:20-26, 28;
Mt. 25:31-46
9:00 AM +Linda Pawlikowski
+Anthony Lissi
9:00 AM +Tammy Fadool
Rv. 14:1-3, 4b-5;
Lk. 21:1-4
Rv. 14:14-19;
Lk. 21:5-11
9:00 AM +Mary English
Rv. 15:1-4;
Lk. 21:12-19
9:00 AM Thanksgiving Special Eucharist Dn. 6:12-28;
+Mary English
Lk. 21:20-28
9:00 AM +Frances Narkiewicz
Rv. 20:1-4, 11-21:2;
+Raymond Kilgallen
Lk. 21:29-33
+Virgil Joseph
+Christopher W. Joseph
Saturday,
9:00 AM +Anne Armstrong, ofs
Sir. 44:1, 10-15;
November 29 3:30 - 4:30 PM Reconciliation
Mk. 10:17-21
Parish Information
Emergency Information: Available on our answering 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.
Evacuation Information: In the event of a hurricane, 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.
Mass Schedule Nov. 29/30 thru March 21/22
St. Francis of Assisi, Brant Beach
9:00 AM Daily Mass
Reconciliation: 3:30 - 4:30 PM
Saturday, 5:00 PM; Sunday, 8:45, 10:00, 11:15 AM
St. Thomas of Villanova, Surf City
CLOSED
St. Thomas Aquinas, Beach Haven
CLOSED
St. Clare, Loveladies
CLOSED
EVENTS
7:00 PM Confirmation Prep., Workshop #2
9:30 AM St. Anthony Devotion
1:00 PM Book Club, Room 212
7:30 PM Adoration of Blessed Sacrament
Parish & Center CLOSED
Parish & Center CLOSED
Christmas Eve Mass Schedule CHANGE
To all our parishioners and visitors who attend
Christmas Eve Mass here on Long Beach Island.
The Mass schedule has changed this year and the new
schedule is:
Christmas Eve Mass
Wednesday, December 24 - 4:00 PM and 6:30 PM
in the Brant Beach Church and 4:15 PM in the Surf City
Church.
Christmas Day Mass
Thursday, December 25 remains the same at 10:00 AM
in our Brant Beach church.
We hope this information will be helpful when you
make your holiday plans.
The St. Francis Parish and Center will be CLOSED:
Thursday, November 27 &
Friday, November 28
in observance of Thanksgiving.
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Parish Information
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.
Parish Collections
Second Collection Today:
A Letter From The Pastor’s Desk...
The normal practice here at St. Francis Parish has been
to cancel the 7:30 AM mass during the winter months.
Some parishioners have asked me to review this policy
and I have done this after consulting with the Parish
Council and the Parish Staff. We all agreed that we
should continue this practice. This practice is not so
that the friar-priests can sleep late. John and I are up at
5:00 AM anyway, Kevin...not so much.
I believe this practice says something important about
who we are as a parish and the importance of full and
active participation in the Liturgy. The Mass always has
to be a communal experience, it is never just between “me
and God.” So we need people to have that communal
experience and to share and support each others faith and
burdens as you do so well. Music is not an “ornament”
but an integral part of the liturgy and to make a “joyful
song” to the Lord we need people.
Attendance at all the masses goes down during the
winter months so dropping the 7:30 AM mass helps us to
have enough worshipers for a true communal experience.
So my decision is to continue this practice. There will be
no 7:30 AM mass beginning with the 1st Sunday of
Advent (November 30th).
As always, please feel free to see me if you have any
questions.
Jim Scullion, ofm
Campaign for Human Development
We join Catholics throughout the country in sharing our
resources with the poor and needy in the United States: the
inner cities, rural areas, and Appalachia. Thank you for your
generosity.
Last Week’s 2nd Collection
Friars & Sisters Stipends
Collected: $5,790
This Week We Need:
Budgeted: $16,000
Last Week’s Collection
Budgeted: $18,000
Collected: $15,205.32
All Saints Collection - November 1
Collected: $849
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
Today, the Solemnity of Christ the King, is the last Sunday of
the Liturgical Year. Today is like a New Year’s Eve of Faith. It
is a time to reflect on the closing of this Faith Year and, perhaps
assess how we have lived our faith life within the framework of
JPIC – Justice, Peace, Integrity of Creation. The following are
challenges and directions on Catholic Social Teaching from
reflections of the U. S. Catholic bishops.
• Life and Dignity of the Human Person
• Call to Family, Community and Participation
• Rights and Responsibilities
• Option for the Poor and Vulnerable
• The Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers
• Solidarity
• Care for God’s Creation
In consideration of the above, how would you gauge your faith
life this past year? What might be your New Year’s (JPIC) Faith
Resolution?
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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
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 December 4, Sr. Lounge
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.”
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: December 20, Room 212
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
CDS’s on St. Francis of Assisi and the Franciscan
movement by Bill Short, OFM are available to borrow.
They contain 25 minute talks
for listening in your car,
exercising or just while sitting at home.
Please contact Sr. Pat Klemm at
(609) 494-8813 ext. 161 or [email protected].
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.
There will be no class November 25.
Next scheduled meeting: December 2.
“Sacraments of Healing (Why do good people suffer?)”
Presented by: Fr. Kevin Daly, ofm
All are welcome!
2014 Christmas Flower Remembrances
The pastures of the wilderness overflow,
the hills gird themselves with joy,
the meadows clothe themselves with flocks,
the valleys deck themselves with grain,
they shout and sing together for joy.
Psalm 65:12-13
The Art & Environment Team of St. Francis of Assisi Parish is most
grateful to the many parishioners and friends who have so generously
supported our Christmas Flower Fund over the years. Your gifts and
prayers help our worship community reflect the wonder and joy we
feel as we celebrate the glorious mystery of Christ’s incarnation and
birth during this Holy season of Christmas.
Our Christmas Flower Fund Drive begins this weekend and ends on
December 15th. You may memorialize or honor a family member or
friend by making a donation toward the Christmas and Advent flowers,
decorations, and art & environment items used in the Brant Beach and
Surf City churches. The names of those memorialized or honored will
be published during the Christmas Season.
Donations for Christmas Poinsettias, candles, and other
Art & Environment components may be made in any amount.
DONATIONS TOWARD THE PURCHSE OF OTHER
ITEMS TO BE MEMORIALIZED;
$50.00 or more - Wreaths, Garland, & Large Poinsettia
$100.00 or more - Christmas Trees for the church
To make a donation, please use the Christmas flower envelopes that
were mailed to your home. Additional envelopes are located at the
doors of the church or you may use a plain envelope.
PLEASE CLEARY PRINT your name, phone number, and the name
of the person you wish memorialized or honored. Your phone number
is important in case we have questions about the spelling of names,
etc .
The envelope can be placed in the collection basket, mailed, or
dropped off at the Center. Questions? Please call the Worship Office
(609) 494-8813, ext. 164. Thank you and God bless you.
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Family Faith Formation
Monthly Meetings:
Theresa Cassata, ofs, Coordinator of FFF (Ext. 153)
Ellen Halvorsen, Elementary Coordinator (Ext. 150)
Marion Pierri, Confirmation Coordinator (Ext. 177)
St. Francis Center unless otherwise noted.
Volunteers Needed:
Catechist needed for Grade 2, Tuesday 5:30-6:45 PM.
Aide needed for Grade 6, Tuesday 4:30-5:45 PM.
Substitute Catechists & Aides, Tuesday 5:30-6:45 PM and
Wednesday 4:30-5:45 PM.
Elementary
No classes November 25 & 26. Happy Thanksgiving.
Classes resume December 2 & 3.
Thursday, December 4, 7:00 PM - Parents of First Eucharist
Children - Talk with Fr. Jim. Preparation materials will be
distributed - St. Francis Center Lunch Room.
Scripture Modules
No classes November 25 & 26. Happy Thanksgiving.
Classes resume December 2 & 3.
Confirmation Preparation Candidates
Monday, November 24, 7:00 PM - Workshop #2
Brant Beach Church - Preregistration required.
Monday, December 1, 7:00 PM - Pastor’s Focus Session.
Candidates only - Brant Beach Church.
Youth Ministry Meeting
Friday, December 12
6:30 - 7:30 PM; Sr. Lounge
If you need additional information please
contact Briana at: [email protected].
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!
Book Club
Tuesday, November 25, 1:00 PM, Rm. 212
Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline
There will be no meeting in December.
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, Rm 212
Knights of Columbus Council #3826
2nd Tuesday of the month, 7:30 PM
St. Mary’s Church, Msgr. Reinbold Hall - Barnegat
HELP WANTED
Administrative Assistant
40 hour week covering Ocean County sites, 3 nights a week.
Provide clerical support to Director of Educational Services.
Educational background, grant writing, budget monitoring.
Bi-lingual a plus.
For more information please contact Nancy Chiorazzi at
(609) 494-8861, ext. 141 or [email protected].
Substitute Aquatics Aerobics Instructor - Part Time
Call Mike Thompson at (609) 494-8861, ext. 105.
Substitute Teacher - On Call
$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.
Volunteers - Human Concerns
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.
St. Francis Center is an EOE/AA Employer
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SPECIAL EVENTS
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.
Chance Auction on Saturday, November 22.
A Special Chance Auction has been added
for 2 Handcrafted wooden Hobby Horses!
Admission: $2
Sr. Kate’s
Crocheted Hand Towels
will be available at the
Christmas Craft Show
2015 Special Events
Super “Plunge” Sunday
February 1, 2015
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
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.
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Senior Services
Recreation & Aquatics
For information call ext. 108 or 109.
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.
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
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.
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.
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:
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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.
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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.
Blissful Babies
Family Support Services would like to introduce:
"Blissful Babies"
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:
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
Thank you for your continual support! As of March 2014 we have
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.
collected 3662 points!
Please call to register for our next available group or inquire
Declaración de Capacidad Cultural
about future group schedules at (609) 494-8861 ext. 197.
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.
El Centro St. Francis reconoce una comunidad culturalmente
diversa y hace un compromiso con los principios de
multiculturismo como un medio para entender, aceptar, valorar
y apoyar la diversidad cultural. El término Multcultural se
aplica ampliamente para incluir asuntos de minorías o estado de
marginalización con respecto a raza, etnicidad, cultura, estado
socioeconómico, uso del inglés como segundo idioma, género,
orientación sexual, discapacidad, religión, espiritualidad y
vejez. El Centro St. Francis propone desarrollar programas y
prácticas que ayuden al personal, miembros de la junta directiva
y voluntarios a reconocer, aceptar y afirmar las diferencias y
similitudes entre la gente asi como proveer servicios que
apoyen e incluyan a todos los miembros de la comunidad.
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.
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St. Francis Travel
COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD
Call Nancy at Home Town Travel (609) 597-5100
Email: [email protected]
Donovan Catholic
Cruises
Celebrity Eclipse Trans Atlantic Cruise
April 20 - May 7, 2015
(732) 349-8801
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.
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 Maris Stella Retreat & Conference Center
sea days, you will have an overnight in Bermuda and visit Ponta
7201 Long Beach Blvd., Harvey Cedars, NJ 08008
Delgada in the Azores, Lisbon in Portugal, Bilbao in Spain, Le Harve
in France with an opportunity to visit Normandy and disembark in
Advent Retreat Day:
Southampton.
“Why Did Jesus Come?
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.)
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.
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]
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
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.
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.
Alcoholics Anonymous
SOMC, Sunday, 7:30 PM
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
Cell Phone Drop Off
Please help
St. Francis Parish Center
by dropping off your old Cell Phones
in the lobby at St. Francis Center.
Please NO accessories, chargers, etc.
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