We are aware of the fact that we are currently experiencing on again off again issues with one of our phone lines. If you call the church and get a busy signal, please call back when you are able. Technicians will be dispatched at some point to fix the issue.

Are you a graduating Senior? You and your family are invited to attend a Special Mass in YOUR honor. It will be followed by coffee and cake in Boland Hall. Please RSVP with the name of your High School to Melory Weber (973) 827-3248 x 328 melory@stfrancisvernon.org Please note: Graduating seniors from other parishes and all High Schools are also invited and welcome to attend; just let us know!

STOP into the Parish Office Monday - Friday, through June 30th. Registrations closes on that day- Unless you are new to the program/parish. Tuesdays fill up fast- first come, first served. Late registration is Sept 5th.-we cannot guarantee the date you request will be available at that time. All intending to send their children to Rel. Ed. 2018/2019 need to come in to register. 1. Verify information ( Please provide: it if this is the children's first time in our program- Baptismal Certificate is needed, if they were baptized somewhere other than St. Francis). 2. Choose which day your child will attend First - Eighth Grade may choose either Tuesdays 4:30 - 5:45 PM or Saturday Mornings 9:00 - 10:15 AM All High School Students (9th & 10th) meet on Sunday Evenings. Beginning with 6:30 pm Mass followed by Class Dismissal is 8:45 PM . 3. Payment Processing. Please note- Sacramental Fees (2nd, 9th & 10th) need to be paid with a separate Check.) Payment Plan is an option with a $25.00 payment per child at Registration. Please see Joanne, with any special circumstances.

Join us on Tuesday Evenings for an evening of Canvas Painting. Bring your family or friends make it a girls night or a date! ( 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month. at 6:30 PM in Room 109). $30.00 per person All painting supplies provided. (A portion of the proceeds goes to St. Francis.) Beginners Welcome, all ages! Call to reserve your spot Arlene Higginson Call (201) 230-8770 or email: Arlene@ptd.net Due to the forecast/ schedule conflict, the class on March 20th has been cancelled. Please call Arlene if interested in the Spring Irises. 201-230-8770.

Spring Classic at Ballyowen - Gather a Foursome together! Relax. Enjoy, make it a great day and support your Parish at the same time. Play on Beautiful Ballyowen Golf Course. Shot Gun start at 8:00 AM includes luncheon, open bar. Prizes too! $160.00 per person. Questions: Contact Joanne Matthes joanne@stfrancisvernon.org 973-827-3248 x 324 Ballyowen Golf Course: 137 Wheatsworth Rd, Hamburg, NJ 07419

Come join us as we immerse ourselves in the richness of our Catholic Faith with Symbolon, a program comprised of beautiful and engaging state-of-the-art video presentations filmed in different locations including Rome, the Holy Land and Calcutta. Come and learn your Catholic Family Stories and Traditions too! Beginning April 10 Tuesdays 9:30-11:00AM or 7:30-9:00PM Questions: Cheryl Avery 973-670-8550

Camp is open to students Age 4 Pre-K through Grade 6 with activities targeted to each age level! Our fun and faith-filled Vacation Bible School is sure to please all that attend! We offer Music, Stories, Outdoor games, Arts & Crafts and lots of fun and laughter. Each family gets a music CD and every child will receive a VBS T-Shirt during the week of camp. ADULTS - WE NEED YOU! If you can help out this week or in the prep the week before- please call the parish office. 973-827-3248 x 300

Looking for just the right gift? Shop at our Parish Gift Shop. CONFIRMATION, FIRST HOLY COMMUNIOIN, BAPTISM GIFTS!