Early -Mother’s Day Tea on Sunday May 5, 2019. Time 1:00 PM in Boland Hall. This event is Sponsored by : The Columbiette’s & St. Francis de Sales Parish, benefiting the Expectant Mothers at Birth Haven In Newton. We are asking for donations for the mothers-to be. If you are attending , please bring the donation/Gifts with you. Otherwise, there are baskets in the Church Social Hall . Mother’s Wish List: Twin Size Sheets, Mattress covers, comforters, Pajamas & robes (all sizes), ladies slippers (all sizes), Toiletries: Body wash & Lotion, soap, shampoo, conditioner, shaving cream, bath towels, laundry baskets, pillows, Gift Cards, ( Walmart, Babies R Us, ShopRite, Marshalls, Kohl’s) Birth Haven Home is also in need of: Liquid Hand Soap, Cleaning Supplies- Lysol/Clorox wipes, Windex, Swiffer liquid & wet pads, paper towels, kitchen garbage bags. Please join us.

You are invited to a NEW Adult Faith Formation Opportunity! 6 Weeks Tuesday Evenings 7:00 PM with Fr. Chris or Wednesday Mornings 9:30 AM with Cheryl A. This 33 day journey begins this week April 30th/May 1st. Father or Cheryl will guide you through the 33 days of "spiritual readings and prayerful ponderings." This program will inspire and empower anyone to draw closer to Jesus through Mary, because she brings us most intimately into that encounter with Jesus. Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC has written; "Because the act of consecrating oneself to Jesus through Mary marks the beginning of a gloriously new day, a new dawn, a brand new morning in one's spiritual journey. It's a fresh start, and it changes everything." It highlights the teachings of St. Louis de Montefort, St. Maximilian Kolbe, Saint Teresa of Calcutta & St. John Paul II. "The Association of Marian Helpers is dedicated to knowing and proclaiming the mercy of God, and the key ally, the key person to help us, is Mary Immaculate." Consecration Mass is Friday May 31st at 7:00 PM With the Final Class on June 4th/5th

2019 Schedule of Ecumenical Lenten Services Wednesday Evenings at 8:00 PM Date Host Church Preacher Mar. 13 St. Francis de Sales RC Church Rev. Connie Squire Mar. 20 Our Lady of Fatima RC Church Rev. Nicholas Fontana Mar. 27 Vernon United Methodist Church Rev. Chris Barkhausen Apr. 03 Holy Counselor Lutheran Church Rev. Edgir Jean Apr. 10 Faith with Love Fellowship Rev. Christopher Bruesehoff Apr. 17 Glenwood Baptist Church Rev. Nicholas Fontana Apr. 18 Good Friday 12 Noon Glenwood Baptist Church Rev. Chris Barkhausen Apr. 21 Easter Sunday Sunrise Service 6:30 AM VUMC Cemetery Field Rev. Christopher Bruesehoff

Registration for Religious Education is now OPEN : Monday - Friday 9 AM - 3 PM. You may call in with a credit card if that is more convenient. Any students new to the program, we will need a copy of their Baptismal Certificate. Registration for Vacation Bible School may be made at the same time, with a separate check. We have not determined any other evening registration date at this time.

St. Francis de Sales will have First Holy Communion is Saturday, May 11, 2019. Mass is at 10:00 AM

Registration for Vacation Bible School is now OPEN. Please come into the office- Monday - Friday 9 AM -3 PM For you planning needs..Vacation Bible School dates are July 8th - 12th, 2019. 8:30 AM - Noon, Monday thru Friday. This year's theme is ROAR! First Child is $30., 2 Children: $55., 3 or more Children: $65.00 max. The Registration Form may be down loaded from our Website - GO to Religious Education Section- the form is listed on the right side.

Thank you for your continued support of our Parish Food Pantry. You donations are vital to the community we serve. 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, Stews and Soups! Thank you! You really do make a difference!

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Please come and see us for all your religious gift needs. The gift shop has 50/50 Raffle Tickets for our upcoming Tricky Tray on Nov 2nd. OPEN AFTER ALL MASSES !

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