We invite you to view our Holy Week Schedule and join us on our Facebook page for Live Streamed liturgies from St. Francis de Sales.

In order to provide for the safety and well-being of our parishioners and staff, at this time Bishop Serratelli has directed that all church buildings and chapels be closed until further notice, this includes for private prayer. Government health officials have indicated that the next two weeks will usher in a virulent spread of the COVID-19 virus. Therefore for the safety of all, Church buildings cannot to be open for any period of time during the day or night. I know this is difficult for many, especially as we draw closer to Holy Week, however we are never distant from Christ, even if we must for a time, be distant from our church building. We will continue to Live Stream mass on our parish Facebook page on Sundays at 10am. Our dedicated staff continue to seek to help in any way we can so please don't hesitate to call or email us. Remember to stay home, stay healthy, and stay holy! God Bless! -Fr. Chris

Go to our facebook page at 10:00 AM Sundays to see Father Chris celebrate Mass from our St. Francis Chapel. You must have a Facebook account to see it. Look us up and follow our page. https://www.facebook.com/StFrancisVernon/ At 10 AM click the live link.

Dear Friends, At this time due to the continued desire to be prudent and safe regarding the spread of the COVID-19 virus, effective Friday March 20, 2020 the parish office will be closed until further notice. Our parish staff stand ready and willing to help parishioners as best as we can during this difficult time and will therefore be checking emails and voicemails regularly. Please don’t hesitate to reach out as needed. Please know of our prayers for you all during this time. In Christ, Fr. Chris

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In Person Registration for Religious Education 2020-2021 School year will be scheduled as soon as State mandates allow us to gather. Thank you for your patience.

Please join us for Stations of the Cross which will be conducted each Friday morning during Lent following the 8:30 AM Mass and again on Friday Evening at 7:00 PM. This year the Friday Evening Sessions will be sponsored by the following Ministries. Feb 28- LECTORS; Mar. 6-GIFT SHOP & R.C.I.A; Mar. 13th- EMMAUS & BIBLE STUDY/PRE-CANA;Mar. 20th- RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (**2 Sessions 5PM & 7PM includes Pasta/Soup afterwards) Mar. 27th- ROSARY MAKERS & EUCHASTISTIC MINISTERS; April 3rd- COLUMBIETTES & CHOIR

2020 Ecumenical Lenten Services Wednesday Evenings at 7:00 PM Date Host Church Preacher March 4 Faith with Love Fellowship Church Rev. Christopher Barkhausen March 11 St. Francis de Sales R.C. Church Rev. Nicholas Fontana March 18 Our Lady of Fatima R.C. Church Rev. Nicholas Fontana March 25 Holy Counselor Lutheran Church Rev. Julio Barrios April 1 Vernon United Methodist Church Rev. Christopher Bruesehoff April 8 Faith with Love Fellowship Church Rev. Connie Squire April 10 Good Friday 12 Noon Holy Counselor Lutheran Church Rev. Christopher Barkhausen April 12 Easter Sunday- Sunrise Service 6:30 AM VUMC Cemetery Field Rev. Christopher Bruesehoff

Bishop Serratelli has granted us permission to lower the age of receiving Confirmation starting in our 2020 -2021 school year to grade 8. Receiving Confirmation earlier will enable high school students to better participate in our parish community by serving as Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, and Youth ministry to name a few. As next school year will be the transition year, provisions will be made to have grades 8, 9 and 10 also confirmed here at St. Francis de Sales. We trust this change will greatly benefit the young people of our parish.

St. Francis Youth Ministry is OPEN TO ALL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS! Come and bring a friend! Meeting Dates are: March 15th & 29th, April 5th & 19th, May 3rd & 17th, June 14th & 28th Questions: Contact Linda Allen-Poole youthministry@stfrancisvernon.org 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

Contact the office to sign up to Spiritually Adopt a child and pray for an unborn child for the next 9 months. There will be posts in the bulletin along the journey.

The Columbiettes are collecting POP TOP TABS for Ronald McDonald House. We will place a container in the Church Social Hall for all you have collected. Bring them in a baggie and drop them in the container. The Columbiettes will get them to Ronald McDonald House. This will be an on-going project.

YOUTH MINISTRY IS OPEN TO ALL 9TH - 12TH GRADERS Games, Prizes, a Show, & Living Faith through Youth Ministry! Jesus says: " If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink. He who believes in Me, as the Scriptures said, "From his innermost being will flow rivers of living water." Email- Linda at YouthMinistry@stfrancisvernon.org your request to Join our Facebook page: "St.Francis de Sales Youth Ministry" Next Meeting: NOVEMBER 24th 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Are you a High School Student? ( Incoming Freshman included.) We are looking for Singers, Guitarist, Flute or Violin players. Please contact Evelyn (Parish Music Director) 973-827-3248 x 336 evelyn@stfrancisvernon.org We plan to rehearse on some Monday evenings and play at the Sunday 6:30 PM Masses, which follow the Rel .Ed. HS Program.

In honor of the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, our bishop has written a Pastoral Letter to help us better understand and appreciate the great gift and mystery of the Eucharist.

Please come and see us for all your religious gift needs. SHOP Early for all your Christmas Gifts! The gift shop also has our Tricky Tray 50/50 Tickets for Sale. OPEN AFTER ALL MASSES !

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We are still in need of Religious Education teachers for Grades 6, 7, & 8, on Tuesdays 4:30 - 5:45PM & 7th grade on Saturday mornings 9:00 - 10:15 AM Please contact the parish office office@stfrancisvernon.org 973-827-3248 x 300