St. Francis de Sales Parish

Sat. Dec 22 (Vigil) & Sunday, Dec 23 Fourth Sunday of Advent is our regular Sunday Schedule 5pm, 8AM, 10AM & 12PM. MONDAY: CHRISTMAS EVE DEC. 24th ( No Morning Mass) 4:00 PM- Children's Choir, 7:00 PM Youth Choir, 12 Midnight: Adult Choir TUESDAY: CHRISTMAS DAY, Dec. 25th: 10 AM & 12 Noon (NO 8 AM) WEDNESDAY

The Most Reverend Frank J. Rodimer, the Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Paterson, died in the Lord on Thursday, December 6, 2018. Bishop Rodimer, Ordained a priest in 1951 and Ordained the Sixth Bishop of Paterson on February 28, 1978, faithfully served in priestly ministry for sixty-seven years. The Reception of the Body will be on Friday, December 14, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. Viewing will continue to 7:00 p.m. at the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist 381 Grand Street Paterson, New Jersey 07505 973-345-4070/78 Vespers will be begin at 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, December 15, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. in Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery in Paterson. Please keep +Bishop Rodimer, all his family, all his former parishioners, the Priests of Paterson and his many friends in your prayers, especially at the Eucharist.

Celebrate the Season! Come join us for our Annual Parish Christmas gathering. Music and friends, great food, and company in Boland Hall. Sign ups for your POT LUCK donations are in the Church Social Hall after masses. Or call the office before Dec 12th. This is an Adult Only event.- Please register so we can set up properly. If you would like to help- call the office!

You are invited to join the Children's Christmas Choir if you are in grades 3-8. The rehearsal are on Mondays at 4:15 Pm - 6:00 PM. Children rehearse each Monday afternoon through Advent. 4:15 PM - 6:00 PM One Mass per weekend during Advent/Christmas Family Advent Day: Sunday Nov. 9th 1:00 PM Children will need to arrive 45 minutes prior to Mass to rehearse. Any Questions, please contact: Debra Piccirillo, Children's Choir Director debrapicc@gmail.com

Adult Faith Formation Opportunity! Join Father Chris as be host a FORMED series on The Holy Eucharist. Classes will be 4 consecutive Tuesdays at 7:30 PM. Each session will be approx. 1 1/2 hours. TUESDAYS: NOV 27th, Dec. 4th, Dec. 11th, and Dec 18th all at 7:30 PM Please RSVP to Joanne@stfrancisvernon.org

Any one interested in having their child baptized, must attend a prep class. Please call Cathy in the Parish Office to sign up. At least one parent needs to attend, and babies are welcome too! The class is held once per month. Cathy@stfrancisvernon.org (973) 827-3248 x 300 In order to schedule the baptism, you must be registered parishioners and have taken the Baptismal Preparation class.

The holidays are coming, please be generous to those in need. While out shopping pick up a few of the basic to stock the pantry: Peanut Butter, Jelly, Tuna, canned Veggies and Soups! Thank you! In addition- Thank you for your generosity!