THE
BRIDGE
THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD
LORD
- PARISH STAFF Fr. Jim Scullion, OFM, Pastor
Michele Beck, Music
Theresa Cassata, OFS, FFF
Deacon Robert Cunningham
Fr. Kevin Daly, OFM
Fr. John Frambes, OFM
Sr. Patricia Klemm, OSF
Sr. Patricia McNiff, OSF
Jo Anne Reeder, Worship
Deacon Richard Titmas
Deacon 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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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
Franciscan Sisters of Allegany, NY
Vocation Office
[email protected]
Franciscan Sisters of Philadelphia, PA
Vocation Office
[email protected]
St. Francis is a sending Parish to ASRCS
All Saints Regional Catholic School
400 Doc Cramer Blvd., Manahawkin, NJ, 08050
(609) 597-3800 or visit: www.asrcs.org
With open
arms for all!
JANUARY 11, 2015
The Baptism
of the Lord
St. Francis of Assisi, 4700 Long Beach Blvd., Brant Beach, NJ
DATE
Saturday,
January 10
Sunday,
January 11
Monday,
January 12
Tuesday,
January 13
Wednesday,
January 14
Thursday,
January 15
Friday,
January 16
Saturday,
January 17
MASS INTENTIONS
(L) Living +Deceased
9:00 AM +Joan Chenard
3:30 - 4:30 PM Reconciliation
5:00 PM Teen Ministry
+Judith F. Ellis-Snyder
+Joan Mitchell
+Linda Garofalo
8:45 AM +Doris Gallagher
+Teresa Cassin
+Theodore Trust
10:00 AM +James T. & Eileen Karr
+Lynda L. Hansen
11:15 AM +Alice J. Cisek
+Frank X. Scott
2:00 PM Spanish Liturgy - Tres Reyes
9:00 AM +Louise Panczner
9:00 AM +Louise Panczner
9:00 AM +Norman Davis
9:00 AM +Patrick Whelan
9:00 AM +Paul H. Wirth
+Joan Mitchell
9:00 AM +Martha Mathews
3:30 - 4:30 PM Reconciliation
READINGS
EVENTS
1 Jn. 5:14-21;
Jn. 3:22-30
Is. 42:1-4, 6-7;
Acts 10:34-38;
Mk. 1:7-11
9:45 AM Contemplative Living, Sr. Lounge
Is. 42:1-4, 6-7;
Acts 10:34-38;
Mk. 1:7-11
2:00 PM Tres Reyes & Una Fiesta
Heb. 1:1-6;
Mk. 1:14-20
Heb. 2:5-12;
Mk. 1:21-28
Heb. 2:14-18;
Mk. 1:29-39
Heb. 3:7-14;
Mk. 1:40-45
1 Cor. 4:9-13;
Mt. 10:16-22
Heb. 4:12-16;
Mk. 2:13-17
4:30 PM Workshop - Confirmation Candidates
7:00 PM Sacrament of Reconciliation
9:30 AM St. Anthony Devotion
7:00 PM RCIA, Room 212
6:45 PM Women’s Spirituality, Room 212
7:30 PM Adoration of Blessed Sacrament
8:30 AM Men’s Spirituality, Room 212
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.
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
The St. Francis Parish and Center
will be CLOSED on
Monday, January 19th
in observance of Martin Luther King Day.
GOSPEL CHALLENGE:
“You are my beloved Son; with you I am well
pleased.”
My Baptism calls me to be Christ for others
and become an instrument of healing in the
world so that God may “be well pleased.”
How can I answer this call?
Mass Schedule through 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
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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:
Interfaith Health & Support Services
St. Francis is a founding member of Interfaith Health & Support
Services, a coalition of area congregations. Volunteers provide
free services: respite care, medical transportation and shopping
for the frail elderly & isolated in our community. This
collection is our annual contribution to this valuable service.
Last Week’s 2nd Collection
Utilities
Collected: $4,032.00
This Week We Need:
Budgeted: $15,000.00
Last Week’s Collection
Budgeted: $16,500.00
Collected: $12,544.63
A Letter From The Pastoral Staff...
Today we celebrate the Baptism of Jesus. From a
liturgical point of view we are beginning the Ordinary Time
in the Liturgical Season. It is the beginning for us and that
is exactly what is happening in Jesus’ public life, he is
beginning his public ministry of healing and preaching the
Kingdom of God. One of the phrases I learned when I was
studying the Bible back in 1975 (talks about the way back
meter) was that Jesus is “on the Road” to Jerusalem and also
to his death and Resurrection. He intended to make this
journey knowing quite well the consequences of his
decision. We are challenged to make a decision to be
Christians - Catholics. That means we must journey with
Jesus on the Road of trials and frustrations as he did. I
would like to believe that as faithful followers we might be
exempt from trials and difficulties but I am afraid that is not
always our lot in life. My Dad was a very prayerful person
(much more than I) and when my Mother was terminally ill
he prayed for her recovery. Salvation was what was given
to her but not in the form of my Father’s prayer. One
translation of Salvation is “to come home”; in my Mother’s
case coming home was going to God. She received her
salvation rewarded for her faith and good deeds.
Our second reading from Acts focuses on Cornelius, a
Roman centurion who was baptized along with all his
household and family. The phrase I am fond of in the
reading is: ”God shows no Partiality”. In Acts of the
Apostles all are welcome and for us all are welcome!
On January 16th the Friars will remember the feast day
of St. Berard, one of Francis’ original members of the newly
gathering order. He and his 5 companions who were sent by
Francis to preach to non-believers salvation to all people.
So off they travelled to Morocco to journey with Jesus and
preach the gospel. The king or sultan of the region first
wanted to kill them for being unbelievers. But instead the
sultan decided to simply expel them from Morocco. Berard
and his companions returned again preaching the word of
God. The sultan offered them every kind of material reward
if they would themselves convert to their faith. They did
not and refused the sultan’s offer. St. Berard and his 5
companions became the first of many Friars-Franciscan
Martyrs in 1220.
Fr. Kevin Daly, ofm
December 24/25 Christmas Collection
Collected: $90,020.00
2nd Collection
St. Francis Parish Ministries: Music
Collected: $8,146.00
December 27/28 Collection
Budgeted: $15,500.00
Collected: $12,257.64
2nd Collection
Friars and Sisters Stipends
Collected: $5,201.00
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.
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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) 214-3835
Sharon DeSipio, ofs, Intern, (609) 492-4690
Kathy Egan, Intern, (215) 694-4651
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: January 10, Sr. Lounge
Presenter: Fr. Jim Scullion, ofm.
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 Room 212
unless otherwise noted.
Next scheduled meeting: January 13.
“Prayer/Spiritual Direction”
Presented by: Sr. Pat Klemm, osf
All are welcome!
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.
Next scheduled meeting: January 14, Room 212
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: January 17, Room 212
The JPIC Corner:
Justice, Peace, and the Integrity of Creation
“I, the Lord, have called for the victory of justice...to
bring out prisoners from confinement and from the
dungeons those who live in darkness.” Isaiah 42:6-7
Our brothers and sisters who live in the darkness of fear
and oppression because they do not have legal standing
need to be brought into the light of acceptance for the
dignity that is theirs as children of our loving God. Even
if we need to pursue legal action, it must always be done
with respect and care. As Christian people, we must look
at our actions as a nation and be sure that they are in
keeping with our moral principles.
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 January 21, Sr. Lounge
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].
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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:
Substitute Catechists & Aides, Tuesday 5:30-6:45 PM and
Wednesday 4:30-5:45 PM.
Confirmation Candidates
Monday, January 12 - St. Francis Church, Brant Beach
Final Workshop - 4:30 PM, Students in the Church
Pot Luck Dinner - 6:00 PM, Students, Families in the Hall
Sacrament of Reconciliation - 7:00 PM, Students, Families in
the Church
Book Club
Tuesday, January 27, 1:00 PM, Room 212
Same Kind of Different as Me by Ron Hall
Survivors of Suicide
Thursday, February 12, 7:30 PM, Room 212
Order of the Franciscans Secular ofs
Saturday, February 21, 9:30 AM, Surf City Church
Day of Recollection
Knights of Columbus Council #3826
2nd Tuesday of the month, 7:30 PM
St. Mary’s Church, Msgr. Reinbold Hall - Barnegat
Family Path Meeting
Wednesday January 14 - 6:30-7:30 PM. Parents and children.
Children should bring their text books. Touching Safety Lesson
the first 10 minutes of class.
Make a Tax Deductible Gift
Make a Gift to St. Francis Church
or LBICC, Inc.
Family Promise of Southern Ocean County
(Helping homeless families with children)
Thank you to all the volunteers who have helped with
caring for the families. We appreciate your help and
concern for the families who struggle with the reality of
being homeless. We welcome all who would like to help
either by preparing a meal, helping make beds, play
games with the children or just visiting with the families.
We also need 2 adults to stay overnight each night. We
have the beds – please bring your sheets or sleeping bags!
Our next dates at Maris Stella Conference and Retreat
Center in Harvey Cedars will be:
Sunday, January 25 to Sunday, February 1
Sunday, February 22 to Sunday, March 1
Meals
Pat Juliano
(609) 978-2746
Evening volunteers
from 6:00-8:00 PM
Chris Nachman
(609) 494-7385
Overnight volunteers
Connie Higgins
(609) 361-2158
Questions or information about Family Promise
Carole Infante, ofs (609) 978-0645
Thank you and God bless you all.
If you are planning your will and/or estate
and would like to make a gift to St. Francis Church
or LBICC, Inc., please contact
Connie Becraft, Executive Director at
[email protected]
or (609) 494-8861 ext. 162 for more information.
HELP WANTED
Substitute Aquatics Aerobics Instructor - Part Time
Call Mike Thompson at (609) 494-8861 ext. 105.
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
Men’s Cornerstone Retreat
Happy New Year!
What’s your New Year’s Resolution?
If you’re already thinking about what you want to change in
2015, and trying to be the better-version-of-yourself is
on your list, you are cordially invited to attend the
11th Annual Super Plunge Sunday
February 1 - 1:00 PM
(Pre-Registration Required Before Plunging)
Download Registration or Sponsor Forms at
stfranciscenterlbi.org. Registration forms are also
available at the Center’s front desk or pool desk.
All proceeds to benefit St. Francis Community Center and
Southern Regional High School Swim Teams.
Saturday, January 31 - 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM;
T-shirt/wristband pick-up and late registration
Sunday, February 1 - 10:00 to 12:00 PM;
T-shirt/wristband pick-up and late registration
1:00 PM – Plunge time – 48th Street beach
1:05 PM – Post Plunge Warm-up (St. Francis Gym)
Free refreshments.
Prizes awarded for oldest & youngest plunger,
best costume, most funds raised and more!
Labyrinth Walk
Monday, February 2, 9:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday, February 3, 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
St. Francis of Assisi Church Hall
The Labyrinth is a path of prayer, a walking meditation
that can become a mirror of the soul. It is a spiritual act
of pilgrimage, a metaphor of life’s journey. Choose a
day and treat yourself to some quiet time.
A finger Labyrinth is available for those
who are unable to walk the Labyrinth.
2015 Special Events
4th Annual
March Madness Free Throw
March 7, 2015
Men’s Cornerstone Retreat
Friday, March 13, 6:00 - 10:00 PM
Saturday, March 14, 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
St. Thomas Church, Surf City
Even if you have previously attended, this could be the year
for you to take a break and relax from your busy schedule to
refresh your spirit, restore your soul and reconnect to what
really matters in your life. Come experience the fellowship
and camaraderie of a Lenten retreat and re-energize your faith.
Brochures at the doors of the Church.
Please contact Jim Mazzerina
For more information at
(609) 618-7683
Declaración de Capacidad Cultural
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.
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.
Fish & Chip Dinner
March 27, 2015
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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
Aquatics:
January 10-February 21:
Water Tots (Ages 1-4)
Beginners (Ages 4 & Up)
Intermediate (Ages 6 & Up)
Competitive Swim (Ages 8 & Up)
Private Swim Lessons:
$25 per half hour
Semi-Private Swim Lessons:
$20 per person per half hour
Daily Guest Fees:
$10 per person
Book of 5 Passes: $45
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.
Private Baseball Lessons with Tom Natoli
Educational Services
(609) 494-8861 ext. 185
www.stfranciscenterlbi.org/educational-support
Southern Regional High School
600 North Main St., Manahawkin, NJ
NJ High School Diploma Preparation Classes
Monday & Wednesday, 6:00 - 9:00 PM (9/10 Bldg.)
ESL Classes
Monday & Wednesday, 6:00 - 9:00 PM (9/10 Bldg.)
Tuesday & Thursday, 6:00 - 9:00 PM
SRHS Boys Varsity Baseball Head Coach
Appointments made through the Recreation Department
at (609) 494-8861 ext. 105.
Pickleball is Here!
Tuesdays & Thursdays
12:15-3:00 PM
in the Gymnasium
$5 Fee
(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.
Birthday Parties
Are you looking for a place to
hold a birthday party?
St. Francis offers pool parties at
reasonable rates.
For information or to book a party call the
Aquatic Center at ext. 187.
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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
Please continue collecting
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.
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:
Give Kids a Smile
Every February dentists throughout N.J. offer free dental
care for children ages 12 and younger who do not have
access to dental care.
Friday, February 6
• Free screenings, fillings, extractions and restorative
treatment.
• Fluoride treatments and sealants to protect permanent
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teeth.
Orthodontic evaluations and referrals for braces.
Request an appointment at any participating location.
120+ locations statewide. List of locations with phone
numbers are available on the website: www.njda.org.
Last year, dentists treated more than 2,800 children.
For more information please visit Give Kids a Smile page
on the NJ Dental Association’s website: www.njda.org,
or call (732) 821-9400 or email: [email protected].
Thank you for your continual support! As of March 2014 we have
collected 3662 points!
Blissful Babies - Family Support
"Blissful Babies"
Tuesday’s, starting January 20; 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Class runs 5 weeks.
Stafford Branch of the Ocean County Library,
129 Rt. 9, Manahawkin.
This class 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 Family Support to register or inquire about future
classes at (609) 494-8861 ext. 197.
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St. Francis Travel
COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD
Call Nancy at Home Town Travel (609) 597-5100
Email: [email protected]
All Saints Regional Catholic School
Cruises
Celebrity Eclipse Trans Atlantic Cruise
April 20 - May 7, 2015
Document night, April 7, 6:00 - 8:00 PM, Sr. Lounge
Emerald Waterways River Cruise
Prague to Budapest
September 23, 2015
400 Doc Cramer Blvd., Manahawkin, NJ, 08050
(609) 597-3800 or visit www.asrcs.org
St. Francis is a sending Parish to ASRCS
INVEST IN YOUR CHILD’S FUTURE
Faith based and quality programs through eighth grade.
OPEN HOUSE
Tuesday, January 27
(snow date Tuesday, February 3)
There will be two sessions:
morning session is from 9:30-11:00 AM
evening session will run from 6:30–8:00 PM
Parents will have the opportunity to visit classrooms, tour the
facility and learn about the school’s philosophy, curriculum and
the many special programs offered.
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.
FREE Income Tax Preparation
Sponsored by AARP
February 2 through April 15
.
Monday, 9:00 - 2:00 PM, Walk In &
Thursday, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Walk In
St. Mary’s of the Pines Parish Center
100 Bishops Lane, (off McKinley Blvd.) Manahawkin
Wednesday, 1:00 - 5:00 PM, Appointments Only (609) 994-3671
Perry’s Lake Club House
4 Princeton Ave., Manahawkin
Homebound clients or information call (609) 294-0730
You must arrive at least one hour before closing time to assure
there is sufficient time to complete your taxes. Thank you for your
cooperation.
St. Mary’s Perpetual Adoration—Volunteers Needed
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
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.
CONTACT of Ocean & Monmouth Counties
Telephone Crisis Intervention & Suicide Prevention 24-hr. a day
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.contactocean.org
The next (15-week) training class for telephone volunteers for
CONTACT (24-hour crisis intervention hotline) will begin on
Tuesday, January 13 from 6:30-9:30 PM in the Brick Township
area. CONTACT, a free and confidential service, has been
assisting with the needs of individuals throughout the community
since 1975 by providing a safe place for callers to talk about their
problems with anonymity. Information and referral are provided
when requested.
For additional training information, please call the CONTACT
office at (732) 240-6104.
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