SAINT FRANCIS DE SALES
PASTORAL STAFF
Rev. Thomas V. Doyle, Pastor
Rev. John S. Wtulich
Rev. Patrick Longalong
Deacon Vincent LaGamba
Deacon Armand D’Accordo
Mr. Robert Ruggiero, Religious Education
Mr. Christopher Scharbach—Principal
Mr. Jonathan D’Amico – Music Ministry
PARISH OFFICE
129-16 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
Belle Harbor, NY 11694
MISSION STATEMENT
St. Francis de Sales, a parish steeped in tradition, rich in natural beauty and bountifully blessed with a
community devoted in love to serve God and our neighbor. We seek to live actively the Word of God
through the example of our patron saint, a life devoted to energetic, generous and constant fidelity to the
will of God. Empowered by the Holy Spirit we will grow in our faith through continuous education,
formation, communication, and out-reach, while passing these values on to our future generations. We
endeavor to be a most vibrant community of faith which will effectively utilize the talents, resources, and
treasures of our parish for the good of all God’s people.
WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE
Monday to Friday: 6:30am and 9:00am
Saturday: 9:00am and 5:30pm (Vigil)
SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE
7:30am; 9:00am; 10:30am, Noon, 5:30pm
and 7:00pm (Polish)
HOLY DAY SCHEDULE
Vigil of Holy Day at 7:30pm
Holy Day at 6:30am; 9:00am and Noon
CONFESSION/SACRAMENT OF PENANCE
Saturdays from 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Seasonal Penance Services during Advent and
Lent
CARE OF THE SICK
If there is an elderly, sick or infirm parishioner who
wishes to receive Holy Communion or the
Anointing of the Sick, please call the Parish Office.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK
Communal Celebrations of the Sacrament of the
Anointing of the Sick will take place in the Fall and
in the Spring.
OFFICE HOURS
Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm
Evening—by appointment
Saturday—by appointment
Sunday—No Office hours
BAPTISM
Parents are asked to contact the Parish Office to
schedule an appointment with a priest or deacon
to complete the Baptismal Registration Form.
Parents are required to attend a Baptismal
Instruction at 7:00pm on the First Thursday of the
month. Baptisms are celebrated on the Second
Sunday of the month at 2:00 pm.
MARRIAGE
Preparations for the Sacrament of Marriage are
very important and take time. Couples planning to
be married at Saint Francis De Sales are asked to
contact the Parish Office no less than eight
months prior to the wedding date. Please do not
schedule the catering hall prior to making
arrangements at the parish. Couples are required
to attend the Pre-Cana Program of the Parish at
least six months prior to the wedding.
PARISH WEBSITE:
Stfrancisdesalesparish.org
PARISH TELEPHONE NUMBERS
Parish Office/Rectory
Parish Office/Rectory Fax
Parish Email
[email protected]
Parish Religious Education Office
Saint Francis De Sales School
Saint Francis De Sales School Fax
718-634-6464
718-634-0716
718-634-6464
718-634-2775
718-634-6673
ST. FRANCIS DE SALES PARISH
BAPTISM OF THE LORD
Sunday, January 11, 2015
Masses for the week of 11-18, 2015
BAPTISM OF THE LORD
Sunday
7:30 AM Mr. and Mrs. James
Tagliaferro
9:00 AM Michael Andrews
10:30 AM James Flanagan
12:00 PM Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Alessi
5:30 PM For the People of the
Parish
BREAD AND WINE: to be offered at the Masses
for this week is donated in memory of The
Tagliaferro Family.
Monday
6:30 AM James Murray
9:00 AM Robert Chapey
MARK YOUR CALENDARS: March for
Life – Washington D.C. – January 22, 2015 –
The bus will depart immediately following the
6:30 AM Mass. $35.00 for adults and no
charge for children under 15. We plan to be
home by 10:00 PM. If you are not able to
attend but would like to participate with a
contribution toward the cost of the bus please
make checks payable to St. Francis de Sales
(and indicate Bus to Washington) and please
pray for all on that day. For more info call
Rita Hayden at 718-570-7908.
Tuesday
6:30 AM Dr. John and Mary Stathis
9:00 AM Mr. and Mrs. Chester
Kazalski
Wednesday
6:30 AM John P. Sweeny and
Baby Elizabeth Sweeny
9:00 AM Patrick Lynch
Thursday
6:30 AM Deceased Members of
Keena, Keiley and Burton
Families
9:00 AM The Clarkin and Dowd
Families
Friday
6:30 AM Nancy Johnston
9:00 AM John Burgio
Saturday
9:00 AM John Schilling
5:30 PM Harold Doyle
Sunday
7:30 AM
10:30 AM
12:00 PM
5:30 PM
Kathleen Kilgallen
Mary Tomassetti
Joseph J. Burns
For the People of the
Parish
MASSES FOR SATURDAY HAVE BEEN
CHANGED… AS NOTED FOR 2015 MASS
INTENTIONS… WE WILL ONLY HAVE A 9:00
AM MORNING MASS ON SATURDAYS
STARTING NOW IN 2015….
SEA BREEZE GOLDEN AGE CLUB – WILL
MEET ON Wednesday, Jan. 21st at 12:00 PM in
the small hall.
500 Club Weekly: Congratulations!
Winners are:
$100 #180 John and Gene Flynn
50 #146 Veronica Heyer
25 #466 Kevin and Maureen
Maroney
A CELEBRATION OF GRATITUDE
On Sunday, January 18th we will gather
as a parish to celebrate with gratitude
the ministry of our pastor Father Doyle
as he begins his new ministry on
January 31st as Pastor of Good Shepherd
in Marine Park, Brooklyn. Father Doyle
will celebrate the Noon Mass followed by
a Celebration of gratitude in the School
GYM. – all are invited to attend.
FEED THE HUNGRY BINS
There will be FEED THE HUNGRY bins in the
vestibules on the 129th and 130th entrances of
the Church began Dec. 7th. This will be an
ongoing, non-perishable food collection to
provide local food pantries with much needed
supplies. Items of particular need include dry
milk, tuna, hot and cold cereal, pasta, tomato
sauce, rice, beans, PB&J, soups, canned fruits
and vegetables. Please no glass donations.
Thank you in advance for your support.
MASSES FOR 2015 ARE STILL
AVAILABLE ALSO BREAD AND WINE
FOR 2015 ARE AVAILABLE.. You
may come to the rectory for Masses
and also Bread Wine.. Thank you for
your support to our parish..
ST. FRANCIS DE SALES PARISH
BAPTISM OF THE LORD
Sunday, January 11, 2015
FROM THE DESK OF FATHER DOYLE
Dear Parishioners:
In second grade I learned from the Baltimore Catechism that baptism is “an
outward sign instituted by Christ to give grace.” In the gospel today, the Church reminds
us that Jesus himself was baptized. It is natural to ask the question, “Why? Was this a
real baptism? He didn’t have original sin, did he? And did he invent (institute) his own
baptism?”
One the limitations of the catechism definition is that they do not tell us as much
as they seem to. And, of course, when you come to think about it, how could the rich
and profound mysteries of God’s loving presence in the world be wrapped up in neat,
precise, one-line definitions.
Let us reverse the process we started. Instead of using the definition of Baptism
as a way to understand the Baptism of Jesus, let us begin with Jesus, and then think of
ourselves. What was he really doing the day when he came to John the Baptist by the
river Jordan? He was arranging to meet his Father. He wanted to give a public
expression of his desire to do his Father’s work. When he was a child, he was brought
to the Temple and offered to God by his devout parents. Now, he was ready to renew
his vows, to declare as a mature man that he was ready to work for his Father. And his
offer was accepted. He was given an extraordinary sign of his Father’s approval. But the
main point is this – at Baptism, Jesus met his Father. With the fullness of mind and the
totality of his heart, he said – “Father, here I am, ready to do your work.” And with this,
he begins his three year long life of preaching, teaching and healing.
Most of us were brought to God’s temple to be baptized when we were infants.
There was a real meeting with God when we were baptized. On our part, there was no
realization of what was happening. Just the same, a loving Father claimed us as sons
and daughters, touched us with his love, and gave signs to our parents to nurture us in
the atmosphere of his love. If baptism is not understood to be a public meeting with a
loving Father, then baptism is badly misunderstood. The Christian community which
encourages the baptism of children needs to know this, to believe it, to experience it
and value it. In every baptism, God our Father is present. He never fails to show up for
the meeting with his love.
Baptism (and Mass and Penance and Holy Communion) are public occasions
where we meet our God. The meeting with Jesus and his Father are central. Jesus
wishes to lead us to the Father every time we receive a Sacrament. Let us pray for a
deeper understanding of this mystery.
Much peace!
Rev. Fr. Thomas V. Doyle
Pastor
WELCOME TO OUR
CHILDREN BAPTIZED IN THE YEAR 2014
MAY GOD BLESS THEM AND KEEP THEM SAFE
Luke Anthony Gannon
Erin Grace Henry
Analise Ray Sheridan
Kate Veronica Dennis
Adriana Malabanan Lucchese
Lottie Elizabeth Courtney
Eva Mae Welsh
Robert Michael Rafferty
Daniel Charles D’Agostino
Isabella Castro
Aidan Thomas Conlon
Luke Thomas Libassi
Juliet Victoria Costa
Anthony Joseph Evangelista
Susanne Grace Gallagher
Brooke Faith Intrabartolo
Shane Connor Fisher
Rosaleen George
Brynn Kathleen Burns
Liam John Fahn
Ryan Allan Straley
Peter Francis Brady
Drew Ryan Frontera
Roxy Barbara Anaya
James Anthony Moriarty
John Joseph Henley IV
Charlotte Haggerty
Matthew Roderick O’Connor
Catherine Amelia Baker
Charlie Hudson Fenlon
Jennifer Joan Wiederhold
Finn Francis DiBartolomeo
Valentino Pompeo III
Malin Clare Dunbar
Jaxson Ryder Vaculeac
Kristen Marie Brenna
Chester James O’Leary
Louis Michael Montella III
Cassie Lynn Corvi
Owen Michael Hayden
Fiona River Healy
Ella Rose Fuchs
Christopher Jack Friedman
Brendan Patrick Darcy
Dina Marie Willert
Donovan Brady
Amelia Bukowski
Sean Patrick McCann
William Michael Murphy
Victoria Mimi Saleta
Jonathan Michael Mandala
Maisie Veronica Adaszewski
John Thomas Comer
Declan Lawrence O’Sullivan
John Joseph McClendon
Olivia Lee Hayden
John Michael Bottiglier
Liam Michael Courtney
Merci Monroe Silva
Nicholas Paul Tomassetti
Dylan Michael LaPrice
Scarlett Jude Connolly
School of Evangelization - Faith Formation
INFORMATION
Upcoming Sacramental Dates
Application and Sponsorship Form for the Sacrament of Confirmation are being issued to eligible
students in Grade 8 in both the Parish and Academy. The deadline for returning the application is January
30th 2015 either to the Parish or Academy Office. The date and time for the Celebration of Confirmation
will be announced once we receive notice from the Bishop’s Office.
Important Upcoming Dates
Proximate Preparation Retreat for Candidates & Parents
of First Holy Communion
Note: Holy Mass concludes the Proximate Prep Retreat
Martin Luther King Day
No Classes
Proximate Preparation Retreat for Candidates & Parents
of Confirmation in both the Parish and Academy
programs are required to attend.
Note: Holy Mass concludes the Proximate Prep Retreat
Sunday, January 11th
9:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. in Academy
Hall and Gym
12 P.M. in Church
Monday, January 19th
Sunday, January 25th
9:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. in Academy
Hall and Gym
12:00 P.M. in Church
Masses for the week of January 11 - 18. 2015
Sunday
7:30 AM
Mr. and Mrs. James Tagliaferro
9:00 AM
Michael Andrews
10:30 AM
James Flanagan
12:00 PM
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Alessi
Monday
6:30 AM
9:00 AM
Tuesday
6:30 AM
9:00 AM
Wednesday
6:30 AM
9:00 AM
Thursday
6:30 AM
9:00 AM
Friday
6:30 AM
9:00 AM
Saturday
9:00 AM
5:30 PM
Sunday
7:30 AM
James Murray
Robert Chapey
Dr. John and Mary Stathis
Mr. and Mrs. Chester Kazalski
John P. Sweeny !!! And Baby Elizabeth Sweeny
Patrick Lynch
Deceased Members of keena, Keiley and Burton Families
The Clarkin and Dowd Families
Nancy Johnston
John Burgio
John Schilling
Harold Doyle
Kathleen Kilgallen
10:30 AM
Mary Tomassetti
12:00 PM
Joseph J. Burns