MASSES FOR THE WEEK SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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1 SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME MASSES FOR THE WEEK SUNDAY, July 24 - Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Readings: Gn 18:20-32 Col 2:12-14 Lk 11:1-13 8:00 A.M. Felicia Briffa 9:30 A.M. The Papp Family 11:00 A.M. For the People of St. Francis of Assisi 12:30 P.M Maria Filiberti Guido & Mary Console Antonio DiPompo Pasquale Delia Calogero Restivo Filomena Antonelli Carmela Piraneo Filomena Fosco MONDAY, July 25 - Saint James, Apostle Readings: 2 Cor 4:7-15 Mt 20: :00 A.M. Marie Salamone TUESDAY, July 26 - Saints Joachim & Anne, Parents of Readings: Jer 14:17-22 Mt 13:36-43 the Blessed Virgin Mary 9:00 A.M. Joseph Salamone WEDNESDAY, July 27 - Weekday Readings: Jer 15:10, Mt 13: :00 A.M. Jennie Oliveto THURSDAY, July 28 - Weekday Readings: Jer 18:1-6 Mt 13: :00 A.M. Victor Salamone FRIDAY, July 29 - Saint Martha Readings: Jer 26:1-9 Jn 11: :00 A.M. Pietro Zuliani SATURDAY, July 30 - Weekday Readings: Jer 26:11-16, 24 Mt 14:1-12 9:00 A.M. Purgatorial Society Guiseppina Bombara Marian Gallagher Lucia Borgia Sylvester Guerriero Albert Lanzara Marian Celio Edo Bracali 5:00 P.M. For the People of St. Francis of Assisi SUNDAY, July 31 - Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Readings: Eccl 1:2, 2:21-23 Col 3:1-5, 9-11 Lk 12: :00 A.M. Matthew & Mary Cecco 9:30 A.M. Delia Volpe 11:00 A.M. Michael Wildes 12:30 P.M Maria Filiberti Antonio DiPompo Carmela Piraneo Niki, Camillo & Maria DelGreco Filomena Fosco Filomena Antonelli CCD Classes Resume on September 18, 2016 REGISTRATION NEVER CLOSES If you have a child in public school, you can register by calling the rectory (718) Diocesan guidelines require two years of instructions prior to the reception of a Sacrament. Are you being called to share your faith? Love working with children? Think about volunteering as a catechist/ teacher in our CCD program! If interested, contact our new Director of Faith Formation, Kristina Blair, by phone or by DRE@sfaschool.org. Are you interested in being Baptized or complete your initiation by the reception of the Sacraments of Eucharist and/or Confirmation? Please call the Rectory for information about the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults.

2 St. Francis of Assisi Parish Weekly Offering Fr. Victor s New Church Project The weekend of August 6 th and 7 th, the second collection will be for Fr. Victor s new church building. He will preach at all the masses that weekend asking for our support in helping him build a new church. His parishioners have paid 50% of the cost so far. Nigeria economy, like the economy in so many places including the United States is not doing well and has slowed down this project. Any support we can give to Fr. Victor will be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Thank you for your continued generosity of giving each week. Your weekly offering helps us pay our monthly bills. Please remember if you miss a week for any reason, try to make up for it the following week or when you return. The Collection/Donation for the weekend: July 16/17 Collection $ Replenish Parish Reserves $ School parents must use church envelopes. SUMMER WEEKLY COLLECTIONS As the nice weather provides us with weekend opportunities to get away, please do not forget your weekly envelopes. Summer will be upon us and I am asking if you are planning to be away, please consider submitting your summer envelopes before you leave. It is essential because those monies are important to help us pay our summer bills and keep our budget balanced. As you know our fiscal year ends August 31, 2016, so it is important we have a balanced budget. Thank you very much for your continued sacrifices in supporting our parish. We could not pay our monthly bills without your generosity. I appreciate your cooperation in this matter. Have a peaceful, prayerful, enjoyable and safe summer!

3 AIR CONDITIONING The warm weather is upon us and thank God our Church is air conditioned. However, it is very difficult to please everyone. Some say the Church is nice and cool, others it s too cold, and some say it s a little warm. If you are sensitive to the cold, may I suggest that you bring a sweater or sit on the schoolyard side of the Church. It tends to be a little warmer on that side because of the sun shining through the windows. Thanks. ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL The theme of this year s Annual Catholic Appeal is Share the Joy of the Gospel. Anyone who wishes to make a donation may take an appeal form which is available at the back of church. Those who were not able to pledge to the Generations of Faith Campaign, but can make a donation to the appeal, it would be greatly appreciated. Our goal for the appeal is $39,189. Thus far $25, has been pledged and $18, has been received. This support comes from 105 donors. I thank you for your generosity. Summer Rectory Office Hours have begun and will end Monday, September 5 th Regular office hours will resume Tuesday, September 6 th SUMMER RECTORY OFFICE HOURS: Monday Thursday: Friday : Saturday: Sunday: Holidays: 9:00 am to 12 noon * 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm 9:00 am to 12 noon * 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm (NO EVENING HOURS) 9:00 am to 2:00 pm CLOSED CLOSED

4 Remember in your prayers all those in our parish who are sick, that they may find health and comfort: James Nunez, Vincent Wytak, Carol Ross, Rolondo Larrondo, Jeffrey Hyans, Jessica St. Preux, Al Ciani, Alesha Moses, Elizabeth Quartuccia, Kathleen Newton, Samantha Fabrizi, Nancy McCaffrey, Christopher Wojtalik, Marie Guerriero, Theresa Pacheco, William Goss, Luke Pacheco, Vincenza Papa, Jim Schneggenburger, Anthony Criscuolo, Ann Anselmi, Alice Franklin, Saverio Giordano, John Ross, Terri Kornalewski, Samantha O Sullivan, Marilyn Miller, Domenica Brandon, Lenny Franklin, John Carmody, Jennie Bizocco, Rosario Duran, Patricia Hili, Edena Iorfida, Mary DeGloria, Charles Formosa, Millie Peri, Vivian Papa, Joel Steinmann, Carlos Arevalo, Dr. Arthur N. Gualtieri, Anna Governali, Antonio Postiglione, Annette Conway, Mario Tamburello, Victoria Garratt Memorials for the Week of July 24, 2016 ALTAR BREAD For this week is donated in loving memory of Lucia Borgia Requested by John & Sandra Sucich ALTAR CANDLES Are dedicated to Albert Lanzara This was requested by John & Sandra Sucich Also remember in your prayers all the deceased of the Parish. Please remember to continue to pray for vocations to the priesthood, religious life, diaconate, and married life. 85 th Anniversary Book of Prayer Intentions Remember our book of prayer intentions will remain throughout our anniversary year in front of the statue of St. Francis of Assisi. Please feel free to write your prayer intentions in it. These intentions will be remembered every Sunday throughout the anniversary year in the prayer of the faithful. FOCUS: Our heavenly Father lovingly watches over us and provides for what we most truly need. Jesus taught throughout his life and ministry that God the Father watches over us and provides for what we most need. We must try to trust and rely upon God a little more each day and ask him for the deepest desires of our heart. For whoever seeks, finds; and whoever knocks has the door opened.

5 SUMMER PRAYER May our loving God watch over you and keep alive in your heart all that you have learned this year. Amen. Keep your mind on God. Remember to pray often and to celebrate your faith, at home with your family, and at Mass with your faith family. Amen. Keep your faith in God. Let all the joys of summer remind you of God s goodness. Never forget that God is always with you, no matter what. Amen. May the God of all creation, who comes to us in Jesus, and lives among us in the Holy Spirit, keep you safe, happy, and holy this summer and always. Amen. When going on vacation and you need to know the nearest Catholic Church, will assist you. Enjoy the summer! SFA Blood Drive will be Sunday, September 11th PARKING IN THE SCHOOL YARD When parking in the school yard, please DO NOT park in front of the garbage dumpsters. Those areas are not proper places to park. Thank you for your cooperation. Please Consider Remembering St. Francis of Assisi Parish in your Will.

6 SUMMER DRESS We are all aware of the warm days of summer that are upon us. We are very fortunate that our church is air-conditioned. Please dress appropriately when coming to Mass. Thank you. Society of St. Vincent de Paul Gives Back For each car, truck or van, running or not, St. Vincent de Paul will give back to St. Francis of Assisi $50/100 per vehicle. Maybe you don t have a vehicle, but a family member, friend or neighbor has an old or neglected vehicle in their driveway that they would like to dispose of. Call the Society of St. Vincent de Paul at (718) Marian Pilgrimage to Washington, D.C. On Sat. Oct 29, 2016 Bishop DiMarzio is leading the Diocese in the Marian Pilgrimage to Washington DC. The day will begin at 6:00 AM to leave the parish for a bus ride arriving at the Shrine in Washington, D.C. by 11:00 AM. The day will include a multilingual Rosary service at 12 Noon, celebration of the Sacrament of Confession, and a Concelebrated Mass to begin at 3:00 PM. Departure from the Shrine will be by 5:00 PM. The cost for this day trip is $52.00 per person. If you are interested, please call Susan at the rectory as soon as possible in order for us to order a bus for the day. Capacity of the bus is 50 people. Any questions, please feel free to call the rectory. CRAFT TABLE DONATIONS Greetings Fellow Crocheters, Knitters and Crafters, It's that time of year, our Annual Festival will be on Saturday, September 24th, 2016 and I could use your help. Your kind donations have raised needed funds for our Church and School. Blankets and children's items, sweaters, hats, scarves are a huge request along with shawls, tissue box covers and kitchen décor. * PLEASE DROP OFF YOUR DONATIONS MARKED FESTIVAL AT THE RECTORY *

7 ALTAR SERVER SCHEDULE JULY 2016 Sat. July 23 rd 5pm Samantha Dee, Abigail Vorlicek Sun. July 24 th 8am Luke Curatallo 9:30am Richard Fabrizi, Julian Visca 11am Gabriella Soldo, Frankie Marzella 12:30pm no servers available 2pm Wedding-Julian Visca, Isabella Ronacher ========================================= Sat. July 30 th 5pm Samantha Dee, Emma McCloskey Sun. July 31 st 8am Fiona Hosey 9:30am Christopher DeViccaro, Rocco Marchesona, Kayley Burns 11am Jeremy Burgos, Frankie Marzella, Richard Fabrizi 12:30pm no servers available

8 CALENDAR OF EVENTS July 24 - July 30 Sunday, July 24 2nd Collection Air Conditioning Monday, July 25 Tuesday, July 26 6:30 P.M. AA - Rectory Basement Wednesday, July 27 Thursday, July 28 Friday, July 29 THIS WEEK NEXT WEEK July 31 - August 6 Sunday, July 31 1:30 P.M. Baptisms - Church Monday, August 1 Tuesday, August 2 6:30 P.M. AA - Rectory Basement Wednesday, August 3 Thursday, August 4 Friday, August 5 Saturday, August 6 Saturday, July 30 Our Parish Calendar will be published weekly. Please submit changes or updates to chsecy@sfaschool.org Thank you for keeping our Parish up to date!

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