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St. Francis de Sales Church
MASS SCHEDULE Sundays (September ~ June) Saturday Vigil 5:00 PM 7:00, 8:30, 10:00, and 11:30 AM Summer Weekend Mass Schedule Memorial Day thru and including La-bor Day: Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 7:00, 9:00, 11:00 AM Monday—Friday 8:30 AM Wednesday 8:30 Communion Service Saturday 8:30 AM (September through May) Holy Day Vigil 5:00 PM Holy Days 6:30 AM and 7:00 PM Confessions are Saturday at 4:30 PM and anytime by request.
“Do not wish to be anything but what you are,
and try to be that perfectly.”
— St. Francis de Sales
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Scripture readings for: Sunday Of Divine Mercy
APRIL 23rd, 2017
Acts of the Apostles 2:42-43a 1 Peter 1:3-9
John 20:29
Adult Choir Nancy Brown 610.358.3112 Adult Education/RCIA Sr. Betty Kirk 610.459.0554 Marion Bennett 610.459.0554 Altar Society Phil D'Orazio 610.459.0635 PREP/CCD Sr. Betty Kirk 610.459.0554 Church Environment Barbara Jones 610.566.4149 CYO Paula Bonsall 610.517.6136 Eucharistic Ministers Tracy Boyle 610.566.8453 Finance Committee Fr. Okon 610.459.2203 HOPE Cathy Hawes 610.627.0874 Ladies' Club Belle Miller 610.513.2920 Lectors Joanne Sunick 610.459.1996 Liturgy Committee Sr. Betty Kirk 610.459.0554 Pastoral Council Steve DeLozier 484.574.4425 Web Master Arlene Petragnani 610.558.0588 Welcome Committee R. DiFebo 610.459.8971 Women's Prayer Group Sr. Betty Kirk 610.459.0554 Social/Fellowship Donna Paciente 610.566-7761
Refer and Reflect
Directory of Parish Organizations
RECTORY 610.459.2203 35 New Road, Box 97, Lenni, PA 19052 Website—www.sfdschurch.org [email protected] Reverend Alan J. Okon, Pastor Deacon Paul A. Quinn Sr. Betty Kirk 610.459.0554 Parish Services Director Mrs. Marie McGonigal 610.459.2203 Administrative Assistant Tammy McDonald 610.459.2203 Communications Secretary Art Kahn, Business Manager 610.459.2203 CONVENT 610.459.2501 28 New Road, Aston, PA 19014 Education Center 39 New Road, Aston, PA 19014
OUR WEEKLY OFFERING
April 8th, 2017
Thank You for your generosity!
Due to the Easter Holiday the
Offering totals will be printed in
the next up-coming bulletin.
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APRIL 16th, 2017 EASTER SUNDAY
of The Resurrection of The LORD
SATURDAY April 15 8:30 AM No Mass 9:00 AM Morning Prayer 7:30 PM Living & Dec’d Members of SFDS SUNDAY April 16 EASTER SUNDAY 7:00 AM Living & Dec’d Members 8:30 AM of SFDS 10:00AM Living & Dec’d Members 11:30 AM of SFDS MONDAY April 17 8:30 AM No Mass TUESDAY April 18 8:30 AM Sam & Alice Weikel WEDNESDAY April 19 8:30 AM Communion Service THURSDAY April 20 8:30 AM Angela DeGregorio FRIDAY April 21 8:30 AM Robert Salvatore Jr. SATURDAY April 22 8:30 AM Rosemary & Mark Flood 5:00 PM Joseph Barron SUNDAY April 23 7:00 AM Living & Dec’d Mem. 8:30 AM of SFDS 10:00AM Living & Dec’d Mem. 11:30 AM of SFDS
April 16th, 2017 EASTER SUNDAY On this happy day, the Mass for Easter has two very noticeable additions. First comes “Alleluia”, a word we have not heard for over 40 days since Ash Wednesday. The word is derived from the Hebrew “Hallelu Jah”, which means “Praise ye, Ya.” “Ya” is a shortened form of “Yahweh.” one of the oldest names for God. The Alleluia is back today announc-ing the Gospel, and it has added significance as we praise the risen Lord and sing of His triumph. The second addition is the annual renewal of our baptismal vows. Instead of the vicarious way they were made for most of us by our godparents at our baptism as infants, the Church invites us today to make them ourselves. Last night all the new mem-bers of our Church made them at the great Easter Vigil. The promises form a “Q and A” version of our creed. If we pay attention, we also hear ourselves making an implied resolution. One more significant by far than any we might make at New Year’s. But this resolution is really about joining a revo-lution. One not made with drums and clashing cym-bals, or in the shattering of plate glass windows. Rather it is a quiet kind. Any violence involved is internal, wherein we resolve with an all out effort to rid ourselves of the vices that threaten our friendship with the Christ. That includes that little everyday pettiness that finds us delighting in gos-sip; or shading the truth so that our cocktail con-versation invites attention. Or those subtle or obvi-ous character attacks on others that we forget for a time are our brothers and sisters. Easter will only strengthen our resolve if we take those resolutions seriously. But what a surge of power we will feel in our souls when we remember that we have a Companion on our pathway to eter-nity! He is no less than this risen Son of God, cruci-fied but risen from the grave never to die again! For that our hearts cry out when our shy liturgical voices may hesitate. That is no less than “Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!” For a little Latin lesson to add to our Hebrew one already in our Easter basket, permit me to in-troduce “Felix Pascha”, or “Happy Easter!” Latin or English, I wish you and your families a most blessed and happy Easter. “This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it!”
“ Reflection by, Rev. Leonard N. Peterson”
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Remember Our Sick
Belle Miller, Dorothy Tait, Kathy Walsh
Bruce McManus, Chelsea Miles
Charlotte Murta, Josh Farrell, Wanda Weikel
Kathy Caliendo, Lynn Cummings
~~
If you wish to have a family member added to our list
to be remembered in prayers, for sickness or health
concerns, please call; Dee Mulranen DeeMari-
[email protected]—610-3582772
e-mail the rectory @ [email protected]
Lord Hear Our Prayer
WALK FOR HOPE
MAY 20th, 2017
RAIN or SHINE 3:00pm-4:30pm Walk
5:00PM Celebration of Mass
Spaghetti Dinner to follow
Walk the Rails to Trails to benefit
our SFDS Ministries of HOPE,
Journey of HOPE and our new
Hope for the Future Fund, for
Catholic School Education of Par-
ish children in PK through College.
Fun and Exciting
Parish Event! $30.00 Reg. Fee for Walkers
$100.00 Business Banner Sponsorship, Table
Space and Advertising Opportunities available
***
To Be a Part of the organizing Committee
email ~ Tammy McDonald At the Parish
Rectory [email protected] or contact
Cathy Hawes at (610) 627-0874. ***
Walker Pledge Forms can be found on church
windowsills or in the Parish Rectory.
REGISTER NOW
WALK FOR “HOPE” Meeting
You are Invited to attend a Special Meeting for the
” Walk for HOPE”, on Tuesday, April 25th at 7:00pm in
the FWC. We will discuss all plans for the WALK and
address Business Sponsorships. We would like as many
volunteers to sign up as possible for
the following;
Pre-Walk, Set-Up, Dinner, Clean-Up,
If you are able, join the team of HOPE!
SAVE THE DATE
St Francis de Sales Wine and Cheese Social
Following the5:00 Mass
Sunday April 22nd, 2017
You are invited to come and enjoy the company of
your fellow parishioners on this evening. Children are
welcome, drinks will be provided for them and also
coffee and tea for adults.
If anyone would like to donate a bottle of wine for this so-
cial please contact Donna Paciente, (610) 566-7761
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”2017” APRIL CALENDAR OF EVENTS April 8th &9th—One Can One Meal Collection April 9th.—PALM SUNDAY—No Prep Classes April 10th.– Girl Scouts Mtg. 7:15pmCafeteria April 11th. WALK of HOPE Mtg. 7:00pm FWC April 12th.– Choir 7:00pm. FWC April 12th.– Prayer Group 9:00am &7pm RR
See Mass Schedule/Prayer Schedule for times during Holy Week (Page 3)
April 13th.– HOLY THURSDAY April14th.- GOOD FRIDAY April 15th.—HOLY SATURDAY April 16th.— EASTER SUNDAY April 18th– Social/Fellowship Mtg.7:00pm FWC April 18th.—CYO Mtg. 7:00pm RR April 19th.— Choir 7:00pm FWC April 22nd. Wine & Cheese Social, After Mass April 24th.– Girl Scouts 7:15 FWC April 25th.– WALK of HOPE Mtg. 7:00pmFWC April26th.—Choir 7:00pm FWC April 26th.– Prayer Group 9:00am & 7pm RR April 27th.– First Holy Communion Practice 7:00pm April 28th.—Basket Bonanza 7:00 pm. FH Any changes will be posted in the bulletin, as well as on our updated parish website, under HOME/Synod Update at www.sfdschurch.org, We also have a Facebook Page! For more information visit our website.
Office Hours
The SFDS Rectory offices will be closed from
Good Friday, April 14th, 2017 through
Easter Monday, April 17th, 2017.
We will re-open the office on Tuesday April
18th, 2017. We wish everyone a very
Blessed and Happy Easter!
Invitation to All The Ladies Club is having their Second Speaker
Evening! “Fresh Beginnings thru Better Communi-
cation.” A more in-depth study on communication
with our families. Deeper intimacy comes with bet-
ter communication.
Please Join Us MONDAY, MAY 1st, at 7:30 pm
in the Father Walsh Center.
Featured Speaker is our own Bill Hawes, Phycologist
and Communicator Extraordinaire, he will share is
vast experience with us on communicating. Light
refreshments will be served afterwards. ALL IN-
VITED TO ATTEND.
Dear Parishioners,
Today is The day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and
be glad! This is a day filled with great joy because we
celebrate the resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ.
Christ’s victory over sin and death is the source of all joy,
peace and hope in our lives.
There are times, in our lives that we may not fully real-
ize or experience the joy of the Lord. Yet we are remind-
ed by St Paul in his letter to the Romans ( Romans 8:31-
39) that nothing, not even death itself, can separate us
from the love of God. As we gather with family and
friends to celebrate Easter, I pray that this great season
will be filled peace and joy, and the joy of Resurrection
brings hope to our hearts, may you feel the presence of
Our Risen Lord and King, enfolding you forever in the
peace His love can bring.
May God continue to bless our families and our Parish.
Sincerely in Christ,
Father Alan Okon
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2017 SFDS Acme, Shop Rite & Giant Gift Cards
The Gift Card Program. Cards are available after the Vigil and Sunday Masses and at the Rectory during the week. If no one is selling cards, please stop in the Sac-risty and Mr. Bradley will help with your card re-quest. This program will continue to support the needs of our parish.
Thank you for your support.
Altar Servers Needed
Would you like to be more involved in the mass? Have you ever wanted to be an altar server?
Did you once serve and would like to return to
it? This is your chance. When your child is
ready, this ministry is open to students in
grade 5 and above, and all adults. We are al-
ways in need of new altar servers. If you
would like to be an alter server, please contact
Donna Mucha at 610-358-5966 or
Training will be provided.
Lifelines
Crisis Pregnancy Hotline
610.626.4006
Pro-Life Union of Dela-
ware County
610.789.LIFE
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A Baby’s Breath
484.580.6436
24hr hotline
484.571.5540
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Mother’s Home
610.583.HOME
www.mothershome.org
Delaware County
Pregnancy Center
www.dcpchester.org
Rachel’s Vineyard
Ministries
1.877.HOPE4ME
(Post-abortion healing)
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RCIA
The Catholic lifestyle, when authentically embraced,
nurtures the individual, the local community and the
whole human family. If you or someone you know is
interested in the Catholic Faith consider coming to
the Parish RCIA Program. If interested please call,
Sister Betty at (610)459-0554
Little Sisters of the Poor
Hosting Lunch/Dinner at TECA
Fundraiser
Mangia! Join us at a yummy fundraiser at TECA
for the Little Sisters of the Poor! 20% of your bill
will benefit the needy elderly Residents at Holy
Family Home. Event will be held on Wednesday,
April 26, 11:30 a.m.—10 p.m. Call the restaurant at
484-420-4010 and make reservations under “Little
Sisters of the Poor Day.” TECA is located at 191 S.
Newtown Rd. in Newtown Square.
Cash bar only available that night. Thank you for
your prayers and support!
Little Sisters of the Poor Holy Family Home
Wedding Anniversary Mass
Are you celebrating a special anniversary this
year? The annual Archdiocesan Wedding
Anniversary Mass will take place on Satur-
day, May 6tg, 2017, at the Cathedral Basilica
of SS. Peter and Paul at 5:15 pm Vigil Mass
with Archbishop Charles Chaput presiding.
Honor Flight June 10th, 2017
Seeking Veterans Washington D.C.
For a day of Honor Andrew Schiavello
Calling all Veterans for a day of honor,
Report to Duty! This Honor Flight trip scheduled for
June 10th, 2017, departing from St Kevin’s in Spring-
field, PA. Transportation, breakfast, lunch and din-
ner will be provided as memorabilia, a Hero’s Wel-
come home and a USO style show. Please Contact
Cathy
at 610-613-3865, [email protected].
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Parish Office Hours
The Parish Office is open for business Mon-
day through Friday 8:30AM to 4:30PM, sum-
mer hours, Friday’s 8:30AM to 1:00PM.
Weeknights and Saturdays are by appoint-
ment only. Please refer elsewhere in the
bulletin for holiday hours.
Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick
and Holy Communion
Please call the Parish Office at 610.459.2203 to
schedule an appointment for the Anointing of
the Sick. Every effort will be made to celebrate
the Sacrament of the Sick within 48 hours of it
being requested. Please call the Parish Office
to request a visit from an Extra Ordinary
Minister of Holy Communion to receive the Holy
Eucharist on Sunday mornings.
Funeral Arrangements
We are very sorry for the loss of your loved one.
To make funeral arrangements, please first
meet with your Funeral Director to discuss your
wishes and their availability. The Funeral
Director will contact our Parish Office to
coordinate the date and time of the funeral.
Once the funeral has been scheduled, Fr. Okon
will call you to schedule a time to meet and plan
the Liturgy.
Parish Registration Welcome to our family of St. Francis de Sales. We are
happy to welcome new members in to our community.
We invite you to be a vital part of our family and hope
you will support your parish with your prayers, your
presence and your talents. Please contact the Parish
Office at 610.459.2203 to make arrangements for
registration. If you move out of our parish, or have
changed your phone number, please contact the
Parish Office so we can update our data base.
Sacrament of Baptism Congratulations on the birth of your child. The
Sacrament of Baptism is normally administered after
the 11:30 AM Mass on Sunday. Pre-Jordan class for
the parents is required prior to the scheduling of the
Baptism. Parents can attend the class before the
baby is born. Pre-Jordan class is held on the second
Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM. Please contact
the Parish Office at 610.459.2203 to register for the
Pre-Jordan class. To schedule a Baptism, please
have already obtained the certificates of eligibility
and then contact the Parish Office at least two weeks
in advance.
Certificates of Eligibility Congratulations on being asked to be a sponsor at
either a Baptism or a Confirmation. You have been
asked to be a witness to, and role model of, your
Catholic faith. A sponsor is a Roman Catholic who
has received the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist
and Confirmation, is an active registered member of
his or her parish, at least 16 years of age, and if
married is in a Sacramental Marriage. Please contact
the Parish Office at 610.459.2203 to request a
certificate.
Sacrament of Reconciliation
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is
celebrated each Saturday afternoon from
4:30 to 5:00, or by appointment.
Elementary Catholic School Education
SFDS Parish supports our parishioners who
have chosen an Elementary Catholic School
for their children. SFDS Parish has open
enrollment; enabling parents to select a
regional or parish school that is of their
choice. SFDS Parish will pay a subsidy of
$1,000 per student for parishioners who are
present, active and contributing members
for a minimum of one year.
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