St. Francis de Sales Parish

Dear Parishioners, Once again, I am planning on doing a JDRF Ride to Cure Diabetes. I have chosen a different location, Saratoga, NY which has me excited but somewhat worried. I’m told that Upstate New York has creative hills at times. So, this year is going to be a different challenge for me. The funny thing though, is we are told during our training and rides, it is never about the miles it is about the smiles. I know it’s cheesy, but it’s true. The money raised during this ride, goes to support the JDRF’s mission both of helping to fund a cure for type-1 diabetes, but also their continued commitment for those with this chronic condition. I encourage you to consider supporting my ride again this year. As I am grateful for the work the JDRF has already done for myself and those others with type-1. There is no obligation to support this ride, but if you choose to support this ride you can either take an envelope found in the lobby or go to this web address. http://www2.jdrf.org/goto/frbrian In advance, I thank you and as do many others for your support of this wonderful organization. Fr. Brian http://www2jdrf.org/goto/frbrian

Our Rel. Ed Program is looking for teachers. We need teachers on Tuesdays for Grades 6, 7 & 8 and on Saturdays grade 7. These middle school years are so important. Please search you heart and contact Jane Kunzweiler if you will be able to Teach. Tuesday Classes are 4:30 -5:45pm and Saturday Class Time is 9:00 - 10:15 AM Jane Kunzweiler 973-827-3248 x 327 jane@stfrancisvernon.org

Come and join us - there's a lot to be done.. and it all starts now to make it happen on Friday, Nov 3rd. Bring a friend and find out how you can help! Many hands make light work!

10 Month 1/2 day session program. Faith-based Early Education Phone: 973-827-3248 Fax # 973-827-7534 Email: LittleAngels@stfrancisvernon.org Little Angels Learning Center is a unique early education program focused on the individual needs of the child that fosters developmental growth.

St. Francis has a Men’s Softball Team….. We’re looking for more players , men 16 years plus are eligible. Please contact: Rich Sorce 862-268-1378. Field Locations: Vernon Flats: Fields Vernon Crossing, Vernon, NJ 07462 Lafayette: Federated Church - 180 Rte 15, Lafayette NJ 07848 Northwest Christian School - 92 County Rd 519, Newton, NJ 07860 Everyone is invited to come and root the TEAM on!!