NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME AUGUST 9, 2015

SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, 2015 5:30 P.M. Marie & Edward Kulak

Jerome CampoRegina SullivanAlbert AssidioJohn Herald

SUNDAY, AUGUST 9, 2015 7:30 A.M. Wanda Nyhuis10:00 A.M. Benjamin Raz, Jr.12:00 P.M. William Sharkey

Intentions of Tom Karwacki - BirthdayMONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2015 8:00 A.M. John FontanaTUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2015 8:00 A.M. George J. Martino, MDTHURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2015 8:00 A.M. Michael “Jack” McGowanFRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2015 8:00 A.M. Lucille PickensSATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2015 9:00 A.M. Eleanor Leppin

Luz Maria Maseda 5:30 P.M. Marie & Edward Kulak

Deacon Charlie TengaAugustus DePaolaHenry Wieszun

SUNDAY, AUGUST 16, 2015 7:30 A.M. Margaret & Carl Hivish

Intentions of Msgr. Re Rocco - Birthday10:00 A.M. Mary Luciani

Catherine Longo12:00 P.M. Dorothy Orofino

Intentions of Florence & Ed Mazurezyk

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERSSICK: Flora Assidio Mary Carton Jacob Hicks Nina Margossian Margherita Davis Chip Franklin Ron Gajdzis Ron Tadesco Ann Langley Baby Michael Soojian Baby Juliet Sinisi Jean Foy Baby Ryder Sasso Margaret Puzio Carmela Fusco Frances De Maria Dorothea King Tommy Serino Gabe Bellantoni Evelyn O’Connell Tony Mazza Charles Thielitz Rosemary Liebman Antoinette Sbrocco John Nazzaretto Keith Huntley Mary E. MorandoDECEASED: Marion McLean

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CHURCH MEMORIALSChurch Altar Candle in memory of Deborah (Tallman) Vanderbly requested by Family.

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ:

“I am the bread that came down from heaven…”

John 6:42-51“Jesus is the only one who can reveal God to others

because he has seen him and knows him” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 151).

The event in the First Reading in the Elijah narratives takes place soon after Elijah has overcome the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel. Furious at Elijah, King Ahab and his wife Jezebel are determined to kill him. Fleeing to the desert, Elijah becomes despondent and dejected, asking God for death. The prophetic vocation is fraught with opposition, re-jection, and persecution, and Elijah has had enough for one lifetime. But God has other plans.

Resting under a broom tree, Elijah twice experiences an angel waking him and ordering him to eat. Elijah eats and drinks from the hearth cake and water miraculously provided. Nourished and refreshed, Elijah is again energized, walking forty days and nights to encounter the Lord at Horeb, or Mount Sinai.

Like Moses, Elijah journeys through the desert to en-counter the Lord and to be reenergized for service to God and others. Like Moses and the people on their desert journey, God does not give up on Elijah, but nourishes and sustains him. Christians affirm that God nourishes us on our life’s jour-ney through Christ, the living bread that came down from heaven.

The Gospel continues Jesus’ argument with an unbe-lieving crowd after his declaration in being the bread that came down from heaven. The crowd, in murmuring reminis-cent of the lack of faith in God during the Exodus desert expe-rience, responds that they know Jesus’ parentage, so how can he claim heavenly origins.

Jesus continues to instruct them by affirming that to know him is to know the Father. Since he is the “bread of life,” whoever believes in him will have eternal life. The desert manna that came down from heaven did not provide eternal life. Rather, Jesus the “living bread that came down from heaven,” is true bread that provides eternal life to all who believe and partake, “whoever eats this bread will live for-ever.”

Jesus, our true source of nourishment, goes on to specify that the bread he will give us is his “flesh for the life of the world.” Partaking of Jesus, the “bread of life,” calls all who partake to give of themselves for the life of the world. We are nourished by Jesus so that we can nourish others both physically and spiritually. Jesus came to model how to be sources of nourishment that the Father has given us in Christ.

St. Francis 54th Annual CarnivalThank You!

Thank you to all of the members of our parish com-munity who worked countless hours to make our 54th Annual Carnival a smashing success. A major parish event like a car-nival does not happen by itself. Many people need to donate countless hours to make it a reality.

A gigantic “Thank You” to Dale Ostrander and his Carnival Crew for the unbelievable amount of time they put into constructing the Carnival. The Carnival Crew put in very long days constructing our Carnival City. After keeping the

Carnival working each night, they stayed late to clean up and then woke up early the next morning to start all over again.

“Thank You” to Frank Caropreso and Ray Telep who managed the internal operations. “Thank You” to Kathy Reap and Cathy Beshaw who handled the unenviable task of assign-ing the workers to the different booths and coordinating the 50/50 ticket sellers. “Thank You” to Maryann Marren for scheduling the Confirmation candidates to work in different booths. “Thank You” to our Knights of Columbus for selling ride tickets.

A big “Thank You” to Cathy Telep, Ed Veronelli, Josie Dymowski, Diane Drew, and Olympia Luciani who guided the dependable kitchen workers. “Thank You” to Pat Demarest for coordinating our pizza operation. “Thank You” to Carol Funcheon and Jolene Colsant for organizing the Ladies Guild workers in the Food Booth. A shout out “Thank You” to Ron Morano, the voice of the Carnival who served as emcee. Also, a great big “Thank You” to the Wanaque Police and the Wanaque First Aid Squad who worked so hard to en-sure the safety of all the Carnival attendees.

Also, a big “Thanks” to Jane Wright and Melissa Rivera who organize and coordinate many behind the scenes activities in the Rectory. And, one last “Thank You” to anyone who had anything to do with the carnival.

Once again, I am proud to be a part of this amazing faith community. Now on to next year for more pizza, zep-pole, cheese steaks and hamburgers at our 55th Annual Carni-val!

Carnival Big Top Donation BoxesFundraising Total as of August 3: $420 Don’t forget about our Carnival Big Top Donation

Drive. At a parishioner’s suggestion, the big donation box is now in the Narthex. A smaller donation box is on the table near the side entrance to the Church. As the parishioner com-mented, “If everyone puts just one dollar in the box each week we will reach our goal in no time.” We average around 500 people at Mass each weekend. The parishioner is spot on. If everyone puts just one dollar in a donation box each week we will bring in around $500 each weekend or $2,000 each month so we will reach our goal of $15,000 in a few months (Of course, fives, tens, twenties, fifties, and hundreds gladly ac-cepted).

Macy’sShop for a Cause Fundraiser

Saturday, August 29, 2015Since 2006, Macy’s Shop for a Cause Event has part-

nered with non-profit organizations nationwide to raise more than $47 million for their ongoing charitable efforts. This is our chance to be part of this monumental event on Saturday, August 29th, 2015.

Shop for a Cause gives you the opportunity to give back to the Parish. Purchase a $5 Shopping Pass for exclusive savings in every Macy’s store on Saturday, August 29th, rang-ing from 10% to 25% to 30%. The Parish keeps 100% of the proceeds from the sale of the cards. Plus, you can enter to win a $500 Macy’s Gift Card.

Shop for a Cause Shopping Passes are available for sale after every weekend Mass and at the Rectory. Find the magic of giving back, as Macy’s celebrates a national day of support for community organizations.

Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

August 15, 2015This Saturday, August 15th, marks the Solemnity of

the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, not a holy day of obligation this year because it falls on a Saturday. One Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, August 15th, at 9:00 a.m. in the morning in the Church. Please join us for Mass to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary and to ask for her intercession so that we might remain faithful followers of her Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ.

Missionary Cooperation Plan CollectionAugust 15-16

Next weekend we will welcome Rev. Alphonsus Dakora from the Archdiocese of Tamale in Ghana who will speak with us about the evangelization taking place in his rural archdiocese. The archdiocese has an ambitious plan to open three new parishes to help grow the faith in the region. Please be generous in the Second Collection next weekend for our participation in the Missionary Cooperation Plan coordinated by The Society for the Propagation of the Faith.

Sincerely in Christ,Fr. David PickensPastor

AUGUST BIBLE STUDY“Puzzling Bible Passages” with Fr. James Platania

Fr. Platania, Scripture Scholar, will discuss puzzling Bible passages. What Bible passages have you never quite understood – from the Old or New Testament?Please submit your puzzling Bible passages by placing them in the box provided in the Narthex. Now is your chance to solve the puzzle.The scheduled dates are Tuesday, August 11th – The Book of Revelations, Chapters 17 – 22; Friday, August 21st and Wednesday, August 26th. Discussions will be held in the Chapel.

World Apostolate of Fatima, Our Lady's Blue Army Shrine

Thursday, August 13th World Apostolate of Fatima, Our Lady's Blue Army Shrine, 674 Mountain View Road, Washington, NJ. Experience the 150 acre scenic beauty and serenity of our outdoor Shrine. Celebrate the Anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima. 10:30 Confessions; 12:00 Outdoor Rosary Procession; 12:30 pm Speaker: Rev, Michael Venditti; 1:00 Holy Mass Celebrant: Most Rev. Frank Caggiano; 3:00 Divine Mercy Chaplet. Visit the Holy House USA with largest piece of tree upon which Our Lady stood, altar from Tuy, stone from Loreto. Visit the Angel Tabernacle carved according to the description of the Angel of Portugal by the Fatima seers. www.bluearmy.com   908-689-1700

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWSRegistration for Religious Education classes for September, 2015 is now in progress.Attention: Religious Education parents…Registration forms for the 2015-2016 school year have been distributed to all

families presently registered in the program. Please return forms as soon as possible.New Registrations…Children who are new to the parish or who are entering First Grade in the public schools in September should also register at this time. Registration forms at the rectory or by calling the CCD office 973-835-1946.First Holy Communion program requires two years of religious education classes starting with the first grade.

ST. FRANCIS RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEEDS YOUR HELP!

As our St. Francis community grows with many new families, we are in need of CCD teachers, substitutes and aides, etc. Please give some consideration to volunteering for the upcoming school year, starting in September. We are always willing to assist and train anyone who would be willing to serve as a teacher, etc.Our CCD Program succeeds because of the fine and generous efforts of so many. We need you all!! If interested, call Mrs. Marren at 973-835-1946.

Do you have trash to sell or are you looking for a treasure?

The Ladies Guild is holding a Junk- in-the-Trunk sale on September 12th (Rain Date, 9/19) 9AM to 3PM. Food and a 50-50 raffle are planned. Exhibitor space is 16 x 17 (2 parking spaces) and will accommodate one car and one table. Cost is $25.00. If anyone has items they would like to donate (no clothing or furniture please) or to reserve a space contact Diane at 973-839-1416 / ladydi240@yahoo.com or Claire at 973-835-9344 for further details.

CELEBRATION OF MARRIAGE RETREATSEPTEMBER 18 – 20

Marianist Family Retreat Center117 Yale Avenue. Cape May Point, NJ 08212

This weekend is intended for couples married at least 10 years. It honors and celebrates the commitment of marriage. We strike a deliberate balance among participation/reflection, liturgy, free time, fun activities and plenty of “couple time” for walks on the nearby beaches.

Cost: $260 per couple (incl. all meals, room, program, etc.)

Sign up online at www.capemaymarianists.org or call 609-884-3829 for more information.

ASSUMPTION COLLEGE FOR SISTERS 200A Morris Avenue, Denville, NJ 07834

www.acs350.org Fall 2015: August 26 – December 18 Theology and Philosophy Courses

Th 101 Sacred Scripture I 3 credits Wednesdays 12:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Sister Theresa Kelly, FMA This course traces the self-disclosure of God in the Scriptures shared by the Jewish and Christian communities through an examination of selected books from the Old Testament. It presents an overview of the background, formation, methods of interpretation and message of the various types of Old Testament writings. Through this study, students will encounter the God whose love is revealed in word and deed and who calls forth the response of faith and personal commitment. Th 202 Sacramental Theology 3 credits Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Sister Theresa Kelly, FMA This course is an in-depth study of the scriptural, theological, and historical dimensions of the seven sacraments, including the rite and celebration of each sacrament. It draws upon patristic, medieval, and modern theologians to uncover the fundamental principles of sacramental theology. The nature of sacramental symbol and sacramental grace are examined in the context of a Trinitarian, Christological, and ecclesial framework. Particular attention is paid to the renewed understanding of the role sacraments play in our ongoing spiritual growth.Th 204 Spiritual Theology 3 credits Tuesdays 10:30a.m.-11:45 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.-1:45 p.m. Sister Theresa Kelly, FMA A study of the spiritual life, this course is a biblical and theological presentation of the activity of the Holy Spirit in the life of the person striving for holiness. The course explores such topics as: the universal call to holiness, the role of the Spirit in the life of believers, grace, virtue, the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit and the journey of conversion. It also provides a survey of the various spiritual traditions of the past and present that enrich the life of the Church.

LAKELAND NURSING HOME SCHEDULESUNDAY, AUGUST 16, 2015

Jolene Colsant & John Minnett

LECTORSSATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2015 5:30 P.M. Martha BisaccioSUNDAY, AUGUST 16, 2015 7:30 A.M. Bill Boswell10:00 A.M. Urbe Dela Victoria12 NOON Harriet Pairo

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERSSATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2015 5:30 P.M. Frank & Sandy PolglazeSUNDAY, AUGUST 16, 2015 7:30 A.M. Open10:00 A.M. Tom & Olympia Luciani12 NOON John Arendas & Barbara Garruto