1. religion and spirituality
2. christianity
3. catholicism

THE
BRIDGE
With open
arms for all!
SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY
ORDINARY TIME
- 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
JANUARY 18,
18, 2015
“What are you looking for?”
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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Allegany Art
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
Franciscan Sisters of Allegany, NY
Gospel Challenge
The disciples of John follow Jesus and Jesus asks
them why. They did not know what following him
would cost.
Why do I follow Jesus?
What am I looking for?
St. Francis of Assisi, 4700 Long Beach Blvd., Brant Beach, NJ
DATE
Saturday,
January 17
Sunday,
January 18
Monday,
January 19
Tuesday,
January 20
Wednesday,
January 21
Thursday,
January 22
Friday,
January 23
Saturday,
January 24
MASS INTENTIONS
(L) Living +Deceased
9:00 AM +Martha Mathews
3:30 - 4:30 PM Reconciliation
5:00 PM +Pauline Traina
+Margaret Mary Weaver
+Mark & Daniel Rossi
8:45 AM +James J. Flanagan
+David Icenhower
+Angelina Siwy
10:00 AM +Alice J. Cisek
11:15 AM +Saverio & Anna Cerminaro
+Antonio Cresti
+Max Schmid
9:00 AM +Nancy Venturo
9:00 AM +Marie Clare
9:00 AM +John Glinka
+Alice “MiMi” McMahon
9:00 AM +Mae Kempski
9:00 AM +Theodore Trust
9:00 AM +William “Skip” Tuck
3:30 - 4:30 PM Reconciliation
READINGS
EVENTS
Heb. 4:12-16;
8:30 AM Men’s Spirituality, Rm. 212
Mk. 2:13-17
1 Sm. 3:3b-10, 19;
1 Cor. 6:13c-15a, 17-20;
Jn. 1:35-42
1 Sm. 3:3b-10, 19;
1 Cor. 6:13c-15a, 17-20;
Jn. 1:35-42
Heb. 5:1-10;
Mk. 2:18-22
Heb. 6:10-20;
Mk. 2:23-28
Heb. 7:1-3, 15-17;
Mk. 3:1-6
Heb. 7:25-8:6;
Mk. 3:7-12
Heb. 8:6-13;
Mk. 3:20-21
Heb. 9:2-3, 11-14;
Mk. 3:20-21
Parish & Center CLOSED
9:30 AM St. Anthony Devotion
7:00 PM RCIA, Rm. 212
7:00 PM Scripture Study, Sr. Lounge
7:30 PM Adoration of Blessed Sacrament
Mass Schedule through March 21/22
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.
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
January 22nd
Day of Prayer
for Legal Protection
of Unborn Children
The St. Francis Parish and Center
will be CLOSED on
Monday, January 19th
in observance of
Martin Luther King Day.
Week of Prayer for
Christian Unity
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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:
Friar's Infirmary
The Friars who serve you all belong to the Franciscan Province
of the Holy Name. The elderly men in our community receive
excellent care at Holy Name Friary in Ringwood, NJ. This
collection helps cover the costs of caring for those men who
cared so much during their lives of active ministry. Thank you
for your generosity
Last Week’s 2nd Collection
Interfaith Health & Support Services
Collected: $5,248.00
A Letter From The Pastoral Staff...
This week-end we are celebrating the anniversary of
the death of the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. It is
also the beginning of the week of prayer for Christian
Unity. These two remembrances fit well together and can
also be connected to our readings this Sunday. The
Lord’s call to Samuel and Jesus’ call to Andrew and Peter
remind us of our own Baptismal invitation to follow
Christ. “Here I am Lord” is more than the refrain of a
familiar hymn. It is a response that indicates our
availability to go where we are needed when we hear the
Lord’s call. We have a wonderful example in Dr. King
who was willing to stand up to the powers that be in a
non-violent response to the oppression of people of color.
We join with all Christian people in honoring him as a
faithful disciple who was truly martyred for his beliefs.
Our faith does not always call us to follow an easy
path – we have many holy women and men who have
given their lives in service to people in need and whose
lives have been taken because they stood up for what was
just for their people. We may never be called upon to put
our lives on the line as they did, but we are certainly
called to work together for justice for all.
I believe that if we can look at all people as our sisters
and brothers, we will not be able to act in ways that deny
others their human dignity. We can unite with all people
of faith in working for just solutions to the issues of the
day – war, immigration, discrimination, hunger, poverty,
or economic inequality.
The vocational call that is often based on these
readings is really a call to all, not just to the few who may
discern a life of Church ministry. “Speak, Lord, your
servant is listening” is a prayer we need to pray when we
are looking for ways to be effective Christians in today’s
world.
Sister Pat Klemm, osf
This Week We Need:
Budgeted: $15,000.00
Last Week’s Collection
Budgeted: $15,000.00
Collected: $18,514.61
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.
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
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Franciscan Spiritual Center
presents:
Spiritual Direction
Are you interested in a deeper relationship with God? Do you
experience a desire to pray always? Are you searching for a better
understanding of the actions of God’s grace in your life?
Spiritual Direction is not about problem solving. It is neither
counseling nor therapy. It is about enhancing one’s prayer life.
Directors help people recognize and respond to God’s will in their life
experiences. One Director summed up the process this way, “All I do
is listen. People already have a spiritual life; they are not starting
here. Often they need relief from the pressure that they are not doing
the right thing. I help them see the goodness in where they are on
their journey, not where they think they’re supposed to be.” God is
the real spiritual director.
The Diocese of Trenton has several training programs called an
internship. These are two or three year programs focusing on
deepening one’s own spiritual life and on learning the dynamics of
Spiritual Direction. Upon completion of the program a person
receives a Certificate from the Diocese.
Our parish has three certified Spiritual Directors and three interns.
During the internship period individuals give spiritual direction and
submit reports of the sessions for supervision.
There is no charge for Spiritual Direction. If you think this might
be a way for you to recognize God’s actions in your life 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) 204-3835,
Sharon DeSipio, ofs, Intern, (609) 492-4690,
Kathy Egan, Intern, (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: January 17, Room 212
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 20.
“Sacraments of Vocation”
Presented by: Deacon Bob Cunningham
All are welcome!
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].
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
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: February 11, Room 212
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: February 14, Sr. Lounge
Presenter: Fr. John, ofm.
The JPIC Corner:
Justice, Peace, and the Integrity of Creation
“The Church forcefully maintains [the] link between life
ethics and social ethics, fully aware that a society lacks
solid foundations when, on the one hand, it asserts values
such as the dignity of the person, justice and peace, but
then, on the other hand, radically acts to the contrary by
allowing or tolerating a variety of ways in which human
life is devalued and violated, especially where it is weak
or marginalized.”
Pope Benedict XVI Caritas in Veritate (15).
As Pope Benedict stated, we have to have a consistent
ethic of life issues. As we approach the January 22nd
March for Life in DC, let us pray that we as Catholic
people can be united on all the issues that affect the lives
of those who are weak or marginalized.
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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.
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
Family Promise of Southern Ocean County
Knights of Columbus Council #3826
2nd Tuesday of the month, 7:30 PM
St. Mary’s Church, Msgr. Reinbold Hall - Barnegat
(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
Overnight volunteers
from 6:00-8:00 PM
Connie Higgins
Chris Nachman
(609) 361-2158
(609) 494-7385
Questions or information about Family Promise
Carole Infante, ofs (609) 978-0645
Thank you and God bless you all.
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 and provide services that are supportive and
inclusive of all members of the community.
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
are not 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 January 25th, from 4:00 to
6:00 PM at Saint Joseph Parish, 685 Hooper Ave., Toms River,
New Jersey. Join Rev. Scott Schaffer, as he shares his
experiences of the priesthood, followed by prayer and
concluding with a great meal and conversation.
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!
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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!
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
HELP WANTED
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.
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
2015 Special Events
4th Annual
March Madness Free Throw
March 7, 2015
Fish & Chip Dinner
March 27, 2015
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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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
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
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
Book of 10 passes: $80
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
SRHS Boys Varsity Baseball Head Coach
Appointments made through the Recreation Department
at (609) 494-8861 ext. 105.
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.
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
(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.
Pickleball is Here!
Tuesdays & Thursdays
12:15-3:00 PM
in the Gymnasium
$5 Fee
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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.
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.
Make a Tax Deductible Gift
Make a Gift to St. Francis Church
or LBICC, Inc.
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.
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:
Thank you for your continual support! As of March 2014 we have
collected 3662 points!
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 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.
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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].
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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
Document night, April 7, 6:00 - 8:00 PM, Sr. Lounge
711 Hooper Ave., Toms River, NJ 08753
Attention 7th and 8th Graders!
LOOKING for a POSITIVE HIGH SCHOOL EXPERIENCE with
GREAT TEACHERS, COACHES, and STUDENTS? Visit Ocean
County’s ONLY Catholic High School during
Winter Open House
Sunday, January 25, 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Attention 8th Graders! Freshman Registration
Emerald Waterways River Cruise
Prague to Budapest
September 23, 2015
Freshman registration for class of 2019, will take place on
Saturday, February 7, 9:00 - 11:30 AM
Call the Admissions Office at (732) 349-8801 x 2426
for more information or go to www.donovancatholic.org.
Donovan Catholic - It Makes a Difference
All Saints Regional Catholic School
Sightseeing Trips
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
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.
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.
FREE Income Tax Preparation
Sponsored by AARP
February 2 through April 15
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
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.
Maris Stella Retreat & Conference Center
7201 Long Beach Blvd., Harvey Cedars, NJ 08008
Retreat Day for Men and Women Religious
Saturday, February 21, 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM - Lunch included
Snow date: Saturday, April 18
“Consecrated Life: The Mysticism of Encounter”
Presenter: Diane Collesano, SC
In honor of the Year of Consecrated Life, this retreat day is a gift to all
religious. There is no cost to attend.
Limited Overnight accommodations are available at a reasonable cost.
Registration is required. Registration due: February 5.
Lenten Weekly Holy Hour: “An Hour with God”
Wednesday, February 18, 25, March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1.
3:30 - 4:30 PM, Maris Stella Chapel
Holy hour will provide an opportunity for Exposition of the Blessed
Sacrament and personal prayer in silence. No registration needed.
For more information call Sr. Pat (609) 494-2917
or email: [email protected]
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