491/St. Francis de Sales Parish ©2020

St. Francis de Sales Catholic Community March 22, 2020

Parish Established 1902

109 Main Street, Phoenicia, NY 12464 Rectory: 845-688-5617 • Fax: 845-688-5630

www.stfrancisdesalesphoenicia.com Email: sfdchurch@hvc.rr.com

Rev. Raphael Iannone, O.F.M., Cap, Priest in Attendance rjiannone@juno.com

Rev. Thomas P. Kiely, Parish Administrator 845-679-7696

Rev. Christopher Berean, Parish Administrator 845-217-3333

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MASS SCHEDULE Saturday: 5:00 pm Sunday: 10:00 am

Daily: 8:00 am (Mon–Thurs) Holy Day of Obligation

Eve: 5:00 pm Holy Day: 9:00 am & 7:00 pm

PARISH COUNCIL Meets at the rectory at 7:00 pm every

six weeks. Check the bulletin for exact dates. ALL ARE WELCOME!

Pres. Pat Ruane: 688-5357 Parish Council Secretary: Joline Streiff

Fr. Raphael Iannone, O.F.M., Cap.: 688-5617

PARISH COUNCIL LEADERS Bldg & Grounds: Burr Hubbell……. ............... 750-3203 Cemetery Mgr: Mark Wilsey ........................... 688-5500 Communication: Pam Hammond ..................... 688-2642 Director of Music: Dennis Yerry… ................. 853-3394 Emerg. Relief Committee: Ed Ullmann ........... 688-5874 Religious Education Program: Gerry Nilsen ... 687-9769 Finance: Mike Ruane ....................................... 688-5357 Liturgy: Contact Father Raphael ...................... 688-5617 Parish Hall: Laurie Brown .............................. 657-9652 Community & Adult Faith Formation: Bill Colagrande ................................................. 688-2013 Martha & Mary Ministry: Marge Tiso ............. 688-5898 Bulletin Team: Pamela Hammond, Judy Pavone, Marge Tiso, Cathy Felton. Parish Webmaster: Linda Senft

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT St. Francis de Sales Church is a Christ-centered Catholic community of joyful stewards sharing our faith journey through worship and service. We cherish our Catholic Tradition, work to model and proclaim the teaching of Jesus Christ, and offer comfort and peace to all. Our doors and our hearts are open to everyone.

HOLY SACRAMENTS Sacrament of Baptism

By appointment. Prior instruction required. Sacrament of Matrimony

By appointment 6 months before wedding Sacrament of Reconciliation

Saturdays 4:30 pm to 5:00 pm (and by appointment) Anointing of the Sick and

Communion to the Homebound Call the Rectory to make arrangements

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM

Religious Education and Adult Faith Formation schedules are posted in our bulletins and on the parish website.

OUR LADY OF LA SALETTE SODALITY

Meets after Mass 1st Sunday of the month (March – November) President: Pam Hammond – Vice-President: Patti Payette

Secretary: Elizabeth Quinn – Treasurer: Irene Jordan

ABOUT OUR PARISH Archbishop Michael A. Corrigan entrusted the care of the newly formed parish of St. Francis de Sales to the Missionary Fathers of La Salette in 1902. Rev. M. Julien Ginet, M.S., architect, builder and first pastor dedicated the church on Sunday, August 21, 1904. The Missionary Fathers returned pastoral care of St. Francis de Sales Parish to the Archdiocese of New York in 2003. See our website for additional parish information.

“The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I lack…he restores my soul.” – Psalm 23:1-3

March 22, 2020 Fourth Sunday of Lent

“I came into this world for judgment, so that those who do not see might see, and those who do see might become blind.” – John 9:39

Week of March 21st – March 22nd Sat 3/21 5:00p Due to cancellation of Sun 3/22 10:00a Masses by the Archdiocese, Mon 3/23 8:00a Mass Intentions will be Tues 3/24 8:00a rescheduled. We will Wed 3/25 8:00a notify you of the new dates. Thur 3/26 8:00a Thank you

Please return past weekly envelops when Masses resume. We count on your contributions to pay

our parish bills. We would be deeply grateful for your prayers and generosity. Thank you

Weekend of March 28th and March 29th Sat 3/28 5:00p Mass Intentions will be rescheduled Sun 3/29 10:00a Please pray for our deceased loved ones

Readings for the Week of March 23 (Year A) Monday: Is 65:17-21; Jn 4:43-54 Tuesday: Ez 47:1-9, 12; Jn 5:1-16 Wednesday: Is 7:10-14; 8:10; Lk 1:26-38 Thursday: Ex 32:7-14; Jn 5:31-47 Friday: Wis 2:1a, 12-22; Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30 Saturday: Jer 11:18-20; Jn 7:40-53 Sunday: Ez 37:12-14; Jn 11:1-45

Scripture Reflection Jesus frees us from spiritual blindness and sin

Do you recognize the light of God's truth and power in your life? God wants to remove every obstacle that might hinder us from recognizing the light of his truth and wisdom for our lives. Saul, the first king of Israel, failed to recognize God's light and power to save him from his enemies. God replaced Saul with David, the youngest of Jesse's eight sons (1 Samuel 16). God saw something in David which Jesse and his other sons did not recognize - a man after God's own heart who delighted in doing what was pleasing to the Lord (1 Samuel 13:14). David was a man of courage and vision who defeated his enemies and united his people. His strength and success came not from himself but from God who anointed him with the power and wisdom of his own Spirit.

What can keep us from the light of God's truth, wisdom, and strength for our lives? Sin blinds us and causes us to stumble and fall - unable to rise on our own or to walk in the freedom of God's love and truth. Sin clouds the mind in moral confusion, and it grows in darkness and resists the light of God's truth. Only God's light can uncover the darkness of sin and free us to walk in the path of holiness and peace with God. “Jesus, in your name the blind see, the lame walk, and the dead are raised to life. Come into our lives and heal the wounds of our broken hearts. Give us eyes of faith to see your glory and hearts of courage to bring you glory in all we say and do.” Copyright (c) 2020 Servants of the Word, www.dailyscripture.net, Don Schwager

PARISH ACTIVITIES

Because of the coronavirus risk especially among the older population and people with underlying health conditions, all unessential parish activities, meetings, and events occurring in March will be rescheduled. Religious Education classes have also been cancelled by the Archdiocese through April 20. Please check the parish website for updates about our Masses and the rescheduling of parish events and activities. stfrancisdesalesphoenicia.com

A MESSAGE FROM FATHER RAPHAEL In this confusing time with the onset of the corona virus, we are certainly frightened and fearful of its' effects. It is a time when we must remember our elderly in our prayers. Because of their many medical complications they are at risk. It is a time we need to pray that biologists and research scientists will be successful in developing a vaccine and this crisis will pass. We cannot forget that our God is watching over us and will continue to answer our prayers as we pray for a successful outcome. Don't lose hope because God loves us!

“The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I lack…he restores my soul.” – Psalm 23:1-3

SPECIAL OCCASIONS & CELEBRATIONS March Birthdays: Liz Quinn (3/4), Spencer, and Pat Heinz (3/9), Angie Valentino (3/18), Pat Ruane (3/30) and Marissa Basalone (3/31). Happy Birthday! May God continue to pour his love and warmth on you wherever you go and in all walks of life. Happy Birthday!

Russell Abbrecht, Luisa Armani, Laureen Aversa, Jerry Baltz, Cheryl Bender, Rick Bicanovsky, Sheila Madera-Brown, Ellen Burmeister, Ryan Callahan, Helen Cammardella, Liam Casey, Bill Caton, Ben Cole, Ed Dannen, Lillian DiPasqua, Betty Djerf, Iris D’Agostino,

Jean Druffner, Honey Fecci, Dave Franze, Ernest Fudge, Sr., Lois Giambrone, Dorothy Gorman, Trish Graig-Tiso, Brandon Grasso, Chris Hall, Victoria Hall, Catherine Hand, Rosemarie and Erwin Hildenhagen, Laurie Hoy, Jenny Jarrette, Don Kearney, Justin Kolb, Josephine Klonfas, Kathy Kretschmer, Amada Lumbaca, Helen Morelli, Gerri Nilsen, Janet Oakes, Florence Palmer, Claire Paultre, Judy Pavone, Robert Pavone, Nicholas Percoco, Fr. Raphael, Franca Ravetier, Joel Rivera, John Rossett, Mary Ellen Rury, Jon Rowe, Catherine Ryan, Christie Ryan, Michael Ryder, Zoila Santa, Martha Santicola, Ronald Santicola, Anne Shea, Bert Shafer, Gladys Gilbert Spiegler; Marie Stutman, John Sylak, Fr. Phil Tran, Sonja Turner, Jaime Umhey, Sharon Umhey, Angie Valentino, Stephanie Vesely, Bob Walsh, Ellen Watson, Catherine Whitelaw, Greg Zaff. Please also pray for our men and women in military service.

SPIRITUAL BOUQUETS

In Memory of Jerry Bender by his Loving Daughters

Thank God for the blessings He has bestowed on our parish and may we continue to grow in faith and love. – The Gormley Family

In Loving Memory of Barbara Caton. By son, William

In Loving Memory of my dear husband, Tony, and beloved son, Anthony. – Angie Valentino & Family

Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin

with us. The Morelli Family

In Loving Memory of Jack and Virginia Fleming and John Fleming, Jr. by Veronica & Jon Rowe

In Loving Memory of my beloved wife, Harriet, our mom & brother Frank, by Frank Rauchut, John, Veronica & Joseph

In Loving Memory of my dear husband Romeo and my beloved son, Joseph by Saveria “Honey” Fecci

In Loving Memory… James P. Hefferan and daughter Maureen Hefferan Swezey, by Iris

D’Agostino and Family.

In Loving Memory of Lawrence Monachelli and Eleanor Monachelli. – Mike & Eileen O’Connor

Stephen, Your brothers and your mother and father miss you always. – The Chesire Family

In Loving Memory of Vic Cammardella by

Helen & Family “The measure of love is to love without measure.”

– St. Francis de Sales In Loving Memory of

our Parents, Marian & Howard and Grandparents, Callaghan and Umhey, and all our Loved Ones. -The Howard Umhey Family

In Loving Memory of my beloved wife, Josie, our parents, and our siblings. – Dick Morra

In Loving Memory of our beloved parents, John & Frances Rauchut, Alfred & Veronica Grace and our deceased brothers and sisters.

Carmelo & Barbara Two Together

Forever

In Loving Memory of Patricia and Terry Buchanan by the Wolfrom Family

In Loving Memory of our beloved parents, Lillian and Henry Miller and Mildred and William DiPasqua, and our deceased brothers.

Pray to the Infant Jesus of Prague. In Memory of George and Mary Wallace, George L. & William T. Wallace, Bruce A. Wallace and Eric Kohlroser. – The Wallace Family

In Loving Memory of our parents, Jack & Sue Tiso and Anthony & Florence Persichilli by Charles, Joe, Margie, Pam & Susan

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