ST. FRANCIS DE SALES CATHOLIC ACADEMY

SAINT FRANCIS DE SALES 129-16 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

Belle Harbor, NY 11694

PASTORAL STAFF PARISH TRUSTEES PASTORAL COMMITTEE Rev. John J. Bracken, Administrator Mr. William Lavin Mr. Jamie Agoglia Rev. John S. Wtulich, Associate Mr. Desmond McGowan Mr. Gregory Bender Rev. Patrick Longalong, Associate Mrs. Dorothy Brenna Deacon Vincent LaGamba PARISH FINANCE Mrs. Patricia Collins Deacon Armand D’Accordo Mr. Martin Keating Mrs. Yvette Conroy Mrs. Dorothy Brenna, Parish Secretary Mr. William Lavin

Mrs. Kristin Franchock RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Mr. Terence Quinlan Mrs. Patricia Gibson Mr. Robert Ruggiero Mr. Desmond McGowan Mrs. Danielle Kelly Mr. Martin McManus MUSIC MINISTRY Mrs. Joanna Ostrander Mr. Jonathan D’Amico – Music Director Mrs. Christine Strehle ST. FRANCIS DE SALES CONVENT

Sister Patricia Chelius, CSJ ST. FRANCIS DE SALES ACADEMY Sister Paul Marita, CSJ Mr. Christopher Scharbach—Principal Sister Patricia Walsh, CSJ Mrs. Rori Martello – Assistant Principal Ms. Phyllis Lograno, School Secretary

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 718-634-6464 Parish Office/Rectory Fax 718-634-0716 Parish Email sfdsparish@aol.com Parish Religious Education Office 718-634-6464 Saint Francis De Sales School 718-634-2775 Saint Francis De Sales School Fax 718-634-6673

ST. FRANCIS DE SALES PARISH Sunday, February 8, 2015

Masses for the week of Feb. 8-15, 2015 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 AM For the People of the Parish 9:00 AM Regina Somerville 10:30 AM Joseph and Ruth Clark 12:00 PM The Falvey, Boyle and Creegan Families Monday 6:30 AM The Smythe and Comerford Families 9:00 AM Richard and John Tobin Jr. Tuesday 6:30 AM Dolores B. Doheny 9:00 AM Bridget Nee Wednesday 6:30 AM Judith Marie Keena 9:00 AM Mary and William Chelius Thursday 6:30 AM Kevin Kearney 9:00 AM George H. Grunig Friday 6:30 AM Kelly Ann Regan (A) 9:00 AM Marie and Joseph O'Grady Saturday 9:00 AM Baby William J. Polanco 5:30 PM Nellie Dinan (28A) Sunday 7:30 AM Mr. and Mrs. James Santoro 7:30 AM Richard O'Connor 9:00 AM Mary and Ben Lenihan 10:30 AM Mary Tomassetti 12:00 PM Angelo Stabile

BREAD AND WINE: to be offered at the Masses for this week is donated in memory of The Farrell and Sharkey Families. CONGRATULATIONS: St. Francis de Sales welcomes our new parishioner who was baptized on Saturday, January 31st… Welcome, Logan Michael Sica

REST IN PEACE In our charity, please remember the parishioners who have died recently. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of Christ rest in peace. Amen James P. Geraghty Jr., Phil Maguire and Michael (Mush) Gerard Reidy and Eileen McLoughin..

SICK AND HOMEBOUND Kindly remember in your prayers the members of our Parish Family who are ill. Michael Glynn, Thomas McLeod, Michael Weinstein, Jeanne Briody, Nancy Hanson, Theresa Kalman, Sheila Cassidy, John Kimball, John Carlucci, Kathryn Declan Darcy. Winners for the week are: 500 Club Weekly: Congratulations! Winners are: $100 #246 Tom and Dorothy Jackman 50 #065 Ava Goldberg 25 #222 Brian and Nancy Duggan

ST. FRANCIS DE SALES PARISH Sunday, February 8, 2015

WORLD DAY OF CONSECRATED LIFE

Today, our parish will celebrate the World Day of Consecrated Life at all Masses. Please pray for all those who have made commitments in the consecrated life especially our own Sisters of St. Joseph. Be sure to thank them for their continued commitment to our parish. They are a blessing. May they continue to be inspired by Jesus Christ and respond generously to God’s gift of their vocation.

PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS God our Father, we thank you for calling men and women to serve on your Son’s Kingdom as priests, deacons and consecrated persons. Send your Holy Spirit to help others respond generously and courageously to your call. May our community of St. Francis de Sales support vocations of sacrifical love in the youth and young adults. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you on the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen VOCATIONS – ARE YOU BEING CALLED? How are you letting God be present to you, and how is God present to others through you? The Church needs dedicated lay and ordained ministers to help make God present to the people. Please pray about it and, if you’d like more information about serving the Church in this way, contact the Vocation Office of the Diocese of Brooklyn at 1-718-827-2454

SEA BREEZE GOLDEN AGE TRIPS - Monday to Friday, May 11-15 to the Outer Banks in North Carolina – 4 nights – 4 breakfasts - 3 dinners, various sightseeing trips in a deluxe bus. Trip Cost $815 – Insurance $65 Dep. & Ins. due Feb 4th and balance due March 18th. June 18th – West Side Story at Westchester Broadway Theatre lunch and show – Price $85 – Dep. $20 with reservation balance due April 15th. For information call: Mary Ellen at 718-634-6307 and Kate Hanratty 718-634-1941. .

Ladies AOH DIV 25

They are sponsoring a

Communion Breakfast honoring the Feast Day of St. Brigid of Ireland today, Sunday, Feb. 8th at St. Camillus. There will be an 11:30 AM Mass and breakfast afterwards in Springman Hall – open to everyone. Admission $15 per person, $ 7 for children and $35 for family. Payable at the door. Reservations suggested. Contact information and reservations by Feb. 4th. Bridget Rush-Henandez at 718-318-3425 and Virginia Minardi at 917-680-1918.

ARMED FORCES

Please keep in your prayers the members of our parish, who are serving in the Armed Forces.

Lt. Cmdr. Gerard Casey

St. Francis de Sales Parish Catholic Academy – NEWS: Dear St. Francis de Sales Parish Community, Here at St. Francis de Sales Parish Catholic Academy Catholic Schools Week begins this weekend. We have an exciting week of celebration to our commitment to and the importance of Catholic education. Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith, Knowledge, and Service is the theme for Catholic Schools Week 2015, the annual celebration of the high quality, faith-based education the nations Catholic schools provide. Children are taught faith – not just the basis of Christianity, but how to have a relationship with God. Academies, which in Catholic schools are held to very high standards, helping each child reach his or her potential. Service, the giving of one’s time and effort to help others, is taught both as an expression of faith and good citizenship. St. Francis de Sales Catholic Academy has created an educational community where students, teachers, and parents grow together in wisdom and love. Working together, we have created an environment that is safe, secure and dedicated to the happiness and well being of each person in the community. We are most grateful to the continuous support of St. Francis de Sales Parish Community. Have a Happy Catholic Schools Week! Sincerely, in Christ, Christopher Scharbach Principal

SCHOOL NEWS: Cell Phone Recycling

The Sr. Maura Clark National Junior Honor Society of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Academy is collecting cell phones & smart phones to help raise awareness for the new electronic recycling law that goes into effect for New York City. We are accepting cell phones & smart phones of all types, including I Phones, Samsung Galaxy, and more! Our National Junior Honor Society has partnered with GRC Wireless (www.grcwireless.com), a national leader in cell phone buyback & recycling. Please bring your old phones to the school office. Thank you very much for supporting this important Cell Phone & Smart phone Recycling Program. Thank you for helping us recycle responsibly.

School of Evangelization - Faith Formation

INFORMATION Upcoming Sacraments FIRST PENANCE & HOLY EUCHARIST SACRAMENTS First Penance - Saturday, February 28th 11:00 A.M. for Classes 2A & 2-1 2:00 P.M. for Classes 2B & 2-2 First Holy Eucharist - Saturday, May 9th 11:00 A.M. for Classes 2A & 2-1 2:00 P.M. for Classes 2B & 2-2 SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION Confirmation will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 25th at 1:00 P.M. and 4:00 P.M. Our Confirmation Classes will be divided into alphabetical order. His Excellency, Most Reverend Octavio Cisneros will be presiding. Application and Sponsorship Form for the Sacrament of Confirmation have been 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. Important Upcoming Dates - Mid-Winter Recess (No Classes) Monday, February 16th to Thursday, February 19th. Classes resume the week of February 23rd.

For further information you may contact the Parish Office 718-634-6464.

DIRECTION OF INTENTION

by SAINT FRANCIS DE SALES

MY GOD, I GIVE YOU THIS DAY. I OFFER YOU ALL THE GOOD THAT I SHALL DO AND PROMISE TO ACCEPT, FOR THE LOVE OF YOU, ALL OF THE DIFFICULTY THAT I SHALL MEET. HELP ME TO CONDUCT MYSELF THIS DAY IN A MANNER PLEASING TO YOU.

AMEN.

St. Francis de Sales, pray for us.

Saint Francis de Sales Parish is a "Welcome Home Community". Don't let anything separate you from the love of God.

I CALL YOU FRIENDS This is my commandment:

love one another as I love you.

No one has greater love than this,

to lay down one's life for one's friends.

You are my friends if you do what I command you.

I no longer call you slaves,

because a slave does not know what his master is doing.

I have called you friends,

because I have told you everything I have heard from my Father.

This I command you:

love one another.

John 15:12-15, 17

FEED THE HUNGRY There will be FEED THE HUNGRY bins in the vestibules on the 129th and 130th entrances of the Church. 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.

MARIAN HEALING MINISTRY – Ministry of Fr. Dennis Kelleher CSsR will have a Healing Mass at St. Anastasia’s Church located at 45-44 245th Street in Douglaston, NY on Tuesday, February 10th. The celebrant will be Fr. Augustine Fernando, assisted by Deacons Joseph Mercolino, John Dennehy and Michael Vicinanza with music by Tony Owen. For more information contact St. Anastasia’s rectory at 718-631-4454.