ALERT- Antioch ( Friday January 18 - Sunday, January 20th) Due to the impending snow event developing for this coming weekend please be advised that we will be monitoring the situation and will notify you of any changes to the Antioch retreat. As of right now, Thursday, we will be proceeding a condensed version- ending Saturday at 7:00 Pm (Weather Permitting) Sunday's portion of the retreat is totally cancelled. We will keep you posted as decisions are being made.  Please check your emails and look on the parish Facebook page for any updates. We apologize in advance for any inconveniences or confusion, we’re doing our best with the forecast as it stands and as it changes. (Please note: This alert was emailed to all candidates & volunteers. IF YOU DID Not receive an email and think you should have- please contact Cathy in the office or send her an email to be added to the alert- regarding: Antioch Weekend. Cathy@stfrancisvernon.org Thank you. Food Donations - Should still be brought in Thursday Jan 17th 5-7PM

New Date to Be Announced -7:00 PM In support of the Right-to-Life March on January 18th, St. Francis was going to have a Holy Hour on Sunday, Jan 20th at 7:00 PM. THIS DATE IS NOW CANCELLED DUE TO THE IMPENDING WEATHER FORECAST. PLEASE STAY IN CONTACT FOR NEW RE-SCHEDULED DATE Please join us as we pray for the protection of human life from conception until natural death. Our Holy Hour will include Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, praying the Rosary, Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction. Consider this your personal invitation to celebrate the Gift of Life that God has given to us. Please check the bulletin or our website for the re-scheduled date.

Help is needed in the following Areas: Openers: Guest arrive each weeknight at 5PM. Volunteers are needed to unlock the suite and keep our guest company until the overnight host arrives at 8PM. You are welcome to have dinner with our guests. Dinners: Need meals for 14 nights to serve guest ( we'll know for how many closer to their arrival date.) Meals are delivered hot to the suite between 5:30 & 6 PM. Overnight Hosts: Need adult volunteers to stay overnight. You arrive by 8PM and can leave the following morning at 7:00 AM, at which time a van arrives to take our guests to Newton. Friday & Saturday, the host arrive by 8:00 PM and stay until 9AM. We provide comfortable air mattresses and yes, you can sleep.While you are there, time is spent chatting with our guests, maybe watching TV or playing with the children before their bedtime. Weekend Host: Need adults volunteers during the weekends to cover 3 -3 1/2 hour time slots to keep our guest company during the day. We encourage you to bring your children as we often have children staying with us and they love company! High School Students: Opportunity to earn service hours, ( Must be accompanied by a parent.) Sign -Ups in the Church Social Hall after all Masses the weekends of Jan 19-20th and Jan 26-27th. Facilitator: Nancy Altomare

Join local artist, Arlene Higginson, here at St. Francis in Room 109-110 in the Family Life Center for a fun evening of Canvas painting. All Supplies are provided. Please call and reserve your spot. Arlene: 201-230-8770 or email her at Arlene@ptd.net. The cost is $30.00 per person, the canvas is completed in one session. Open to the Public, Beginners and all ages are welcome! Please park in the lower rear parking lot.

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.

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 !