St. Francis de Sales Church MASS SCHEDULE Sunday Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil 5:00 PM Sunday 7:30, 9:30, 11:30 AM Monday—Friday 8:30 AM Wednesday 8:30 Communion Service Saturday 8:30 AM (September through May) Holy Day Vigil 5:00 PM Holy Days 6:30 AM and 7:00 PM Confessions are Saturday at 4:30 PM and anytime by request.

“Do not wish to be anything but what you are, and try to be

that perfectly.”— St. Francis de Sales

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SScripture readings for:

July 1st, 2018

Wisdom 1:13-15 2 Corinthians 8:7,9,13-15

Mark 5:21-43

Adult Choir Nancy Brown 610.358.3112 Adult Education/RCIA Sr. Betty Kirk 610.459.0554 RCIA Marion Bennett 610.459.0554 Altar Society Phil D'Orazio 610.459.0635 PREP/CCD Sr. Betty Kirk 610.459.0554 Church Environment Barbara Jones 610.566.4149

CYO Paula Bonsall 610.517.6136 Eucharistic Ministers Tracy Boyle 610.566.8453 Finance Committee Fr. Okon 610.459.2203 HOPE Cathy Hawes 610.627.0874 Ladies' Club Belle Miller 610.513.2920 Lectors Joanne Sunick 610.459.1996 Liturgy Committee Sr. Betty Kirk 610.459.0554

Pastoral Council Steve DeLozier 484.574.4425 Prayer Shawl Ministry Ann Fernandez 215.203.6697 Web Master Arlene Petragnani 610.558.0588 Welcome Committee R. DiFebo 610.459.8971 Women's Prayer Group Sr. Betty Kirk 610.459.0554 Social/Fellowship Donna Paciente 610.566-7761

RECTORY 6610.459.2203 35 New Road, Box 97, Lenni, PA 19052 Website—www.sfdslenni.org E-Mail-Office-sfdsrectory@aol.com Reverend Alan J. Okon, Pastor Deacon Paul A. Quinn Sr. Betty Kirk 6610.459.0554 Parish Services Director Mrs. Marie McGonigal 6610.459.2203 Administrative Assistant Tammy McDonald 6610.459.2203 Communications Secretary Art Kahn, Business Manager 6610.459.2203 CONVENT 6610.459.2501 28 New Road, Aston, PA 19014 Education Center 39 New Road, Aston, PA 19014

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JUNE 24th, 2018 The Nativity of Saint John The Baptist

SATURDAY June 23 5:00 PM Cecilia Staats SUNDAY June 24 7:30 AM Marie Cavalier (17th Anniversary) 9:30 AM Angela DeGregorio 11:30 AM William J. Lennon MONDAY June 25 8:30 AM Sandy Duckett TUESDAY June 26 8:30 AM Laura jemionek WEDNESDAY June 27 8:30 AM Communion Service THURSDAY June 28 8:30 AM Deceased Members of Perzchowski Family FRIDAY June 29 8:30 AM Steven Weikel (2nd Anniversary) SATURDAY June 30 5:00 PM Joseph Barron, Jr. SUNDAY July 1 7:30 AM Donald McBride 9:30 AM Helen Warren 11:30AM Deceased Members of The McKeown—Nolan Family

June 24th, 2018 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time An old joke, ever ready for new audiences about a proud Jewish mother describing her twins to a friend she comes upon while pushing the double wide stroller. Responding to her friend’s compliment about the boys, she says “Thanks so much. You know, Josh there will be the doctor and Jake will be the lawyer.” Talk about predetermina�on! Today’s First Reading from Isaiah finds the mature prophet proudly declaring the fact that he was given his special role while s�ll in the womb! We also read the same about St. John the Bap�st. For not only does his very exist-ence display God’s miraculous power ac�ng in Elizabeth long a�er her child-bearing years, but also in the conferring of a name and a life’s mission. John the Bap�st does indeed grow into the man who stands at the end of the long line of prophets of the Old Testament. But he also is at the start of the New Testament when he announces the arrival of the long-awaited Messi-ah. On that fateful day he will point to the adult Jesus walk-ing on the Jordan riverbank and shout to the crowd gath-ered, “Behold the Lamb of God!” Six chapters later, Luke will record Jesus saying of John that, “Of all those born of women none is greater than John the Bap�st, but that he who is least in the Kingdom of God is greater than John.” (7:28) A great compliment indeed, but tempered by a comparison that I believe John himself would welcome! Meanwhile we can ponder this man John as we celebrate today his birthday, no�ng that the Church does this for only two other persons: Christ Himself and Our Blessed Moth-er. I admire John for what has always been so outstanding in his life: his humility. A�er all, the man had crowds of people following him and hanging on his every word. (Dare I say he an�cipated people the likes of Bishop Sheen, Billy Graham and even Joel Osteen?) All that could have inflated John’s ego beyond help. But listen to him declare “There is one among you whose sandal strap I am unworthy to loos-en.” Not a shabby a�tude of mind and heart for any of us to have. This feast, coming precisely six months before Christ-mas, divides the calendar year. St. Augus�ne once seized upon that fact and stated that this feast, so close to the summer sols�ce, makes it possible for us to say that “a�er John’s birth, the days slowly grow shorter, but a�er Christ’s birth they grow longer.” More importantly, I think John’s lifestyle divides the pho-nies from the faithful. He is the true blue man of God, someone we can all strive to be, man and woman. So much talk these days about the need for transparency, among individuals and groups, including the Church. But talk is not needed as much as ac�on. St. John the Bap�st could well be at the front of the line of saints that show us how it’s done. Humility is truth. Transparency is truth exposed. Some�mes humility comes at us whether we like it or not. When George H. Bush was president, he was doing his public rela�ons “thing” by visi�ng a nursing home. He came upon a wizened old man hobbling down the corridor. Presi-dent Bush took the man by the hand and said, “Sir, do you know who I am? The man replied, “No, but if you ask one of the nurses, she’ll tell you.” “ Reflection by, Rev. Leonard N. Peterson”

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LET THE CHILDREN COME TO ME LET THEM COME, SAYS THE LORD.

Saint Francis de Sales Religious Education Program is open for Registration for Three and Four Year Olds for the Pre-K Program.

We also have a K program for Five Year Olds. In addition to these Programs we have clas-

ses for grades 1 through 8. If you are a mem-ber of SFDS Parish are interested in speak-ing about enrollment for any of the classes

mentioned please call Sister Betty at 610-459-0554.

We would like to have registration completed by

June 30th, 2018

PREP/CCD Classes begin in September 2018.

2018 Tombola Winners Our Saint Francis de Sales Ladies’ Club June Tombola winners were

drawn at our Parish Picnic, the following are the lucky winners!

Winners 1. Rocky Run 1/3 Year Membership—Mr. & Mrs. James Kain

2. Golf Outing at Ingleside Golf Club— Bonnie Soscia 3. Apple I Pad mini 128GB— Carol D’Angelo

4. 24” Mongoose Trail Bike—Edith Wood 5. 4 Tickets-Chester County Balloon Fest— Karen Rosen 6. Original Artwork”Deep in the Woods” - Joe Ellen Amos

7. $100.00 Cash Prize — Mary Graham– Media 8. $100.00 Gift Cert. to Ryan’s Deli– Vincent Martin

9. $100.00 Cash Prize— Helen Marie Kolcius 10. $50 Amc Movie Gift Cert & $50 Cash—Connie Banninger

Thank you, to all of you that purchased tombola tickets and helped to support the Ladies Clubs efforts to raise money for our Parish. We appreciate your continued support and are so very blessed

to be a part of our wonderful Parish. May God Bless you and enjoy your summer!

WELCOME

Saint Francis de Sales Parish welcomes Sister Catharine O’Donnell to our Parish and to our

Convent. She is known by all as Sister Kate. Sister is the East Coast Coordinator of the Franciscan Jus�ce,

Peace and Integrity for Crea�on Commi�ee. She is also the Coordinator of the various Service Departments at Our Lady of Angels Convent. She is a former Elemen-tary School Teacher, a Cer�fied Health Care Chaplin

and was Vice President of Mission for Mercy Life. Sister is very happy to join our Franciscan Community

at SFDS Convent and we are happy to have her with us. Sister Kate and the five of us, who live with her, are

most grateful to have a Convent to call home, where we can live our religious life while we are serving in

various ministries in the Aston area. Be assured of our prayers for Father Okon and all of the

Parishioners who have provided a home in Lenni for the Sisters of St. Francis for over 124 years!

Holy Family Regional Catholic School: Academic Excellence Rooted in Faith On June 13th, Holy Family Regional Catholic School sent forth its sixth class of graduates. Nine of these young people are to be commend-

ed for earning 17 scholarships to area high schools, totaling $236,000. Among the students are; Ryan Brooks, Elle Herberger, Abigail Loyson, Jasmyne McCarthy, Barbara Nather, Meghan Peters, Emma Rego�, Regina Smith, Abigail Steigerwalt and Grace Stewart.

We are very proud of these students, who show that with hard work and dedica�on, the sky is the limit!

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Remember Our Sick

Marilyn Kane, Greg Miller Bruce McManus, Chelsea Miles,

Dorothy Tait, Belle Miller Josh Farrell, Joel Rivera

Dimietri Sfa Kianakis, Bill Sunick Hear Our Prayer

If you wish to have a family member added to our list to be remembered in prayers, for sickness or health

concerns, please e-mail the rectory @ sfdsrectory@aol.com

PREP Our Parish Religious Education Program

which will begin again on September 18, 2018 is in need of the following Vol-unteers. If you able to respond to any of these needs please call Sister Betty at 610-459-0554. A Teacher for 2 Sun-

days a month is needed in Grade PK = 3 and 4 year old children. High School

Students are needed to assist Teachers in the lower grades and Adults are

needed to assist in grades 1,2 and 5. Thank you for any consideration you

can give to these requests.

Summer Office Hours The Office will close at 1:00 PM on Friday Afternoons Beginning June 1st and includ-

ing August 31, 2018 Have A Blessed Summer Season

“2018” JUNE—JULY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Wednesdays– Prayer Group 9:15am & 7:00pm Wednesdays- Choir at 7:00pm in FWC

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ June 11th– Ladies Club Covered Dish

June12th– Prayer Shawl Mtg FWC 6:00 pm June17th—Happy Fathers Day

June 26th– Prayer Shawl Mtg. FWC 6:00 pm July 10th– Social/Fellowship Mtg 7:00pm FWC July 15th– Socials after 9:30 & 11:30am, Mass *changes will be posted in the bulle�n, as well as on our updated parish

website, under HOME/Synod Update at www.sfdslenni.org, We also

have a Facebook Page! For more informa�on visit our website.

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SFDS Mass Book Opening The new 2019 Mass Book is now

opened for Mass Intentions for 2019 Stop in the Rectory Office.

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The Gift Card Program. Cards are available after the Vigil and Sunday Masses and at the Rectory during the week. If no one is selling cards, please stop in the Sac-risty and Mr. Bradley will help with your card request. This program will continue to support the needs of our parish. Thank you for your support.

SFDS CYO SFDS CYO fall volleyball registration is now open and will continue through the summer until July 15th. Girls in grades 5th through 8th are eligible to play. Season starts in August with practice.

Games start after labor Day until end of October/beginning of November.

If your child is interested, please contact Paula Bonsall at pkbonsall@aol.com and /or Jim Garvey,

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Fees will be collected at the beginning of the sea-son and are not required on initial registration.

Approximate cost is no more than $50.00.

God’s Altar needs more Ministers.

Our Parish needs faithful parishioners to “feed the peo-ple” of God. Prayerfully consider becoming a Lector of

the Word of God or an Extraordinary Minister of the Body of Christ. If you are a single registered parishioner, faithfully prac�cing your faith and/or, if you are married, your marriage is a sacramental marriage, consider serv-ing at the Altar. Call the Rectory for more informa�on

or contact Tracey Boyle– 610-566-8453

God’s Altar needs more Ministers.Our Parish needs faithful parishioners to “feed the peo-ple” of God. Prayerfully consider becoming a Lector of

the Word of God or an Extraordinary Minister of the Body of Christ. If you are a single registered parishioner, faithfully prac�cing your faith and/or, if you are married,your marriage is a sacramental marriage, consider serv-ing at the Altar. Call the Rectory for more informa�on

or contact Tracey Boyle– 610-566-8453

SCRIP CARDS SFDS Gift Card Program now has the following on Hand: At

This Time All Cards are $25.00

Boscov’s , CVS Pharmacy, Kohl’s, Olive Garden, Target, Walgreens, Walmart, WAWA

We anticipate placing orders on Monday’s so the cards will arrive on Wednesday. Any special orders will have to be pre-paid before ordering. They are available after 5pm and 7:30

am Mass also in the Sacristy on Sundays Available in the Rectory Office daily.

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Parish Office Hours

The Parish Office is open for business Mon-day through Friday 8:30AM to 4:30PM, sum-mer hours, Friday’s 8:30AM to 1:00PM. Weeknights and Saturdays are by appoint-ment only. PPlease refer elsewhere in the bulletin for holiday hours.

Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick and Holy Communion Please call the Parish Office at 610.459.2203 to schedule an appointment for the Anointing of the Sick. Every effort will be made to celebrate the Sacrament of the Sick within 48 hours of it being requested. Please call the Parish Office to request a visit from an Extra Ordinary Minister of Holy Communion to receive the Holy Eucharist on Sunday mornings.

Funeral Arrangements We are very sorry for the loss of your loved one. To make funeral arrangements, please first meet with your Funeral Director to discuss your wishes and their availability. The Funeral Director will contact our Parish Office to coordinate the date and time of the funeral. Once the funeral has been scheduled, Fr. Okon will call you to schedule a time to meet and plan the Liturgy.

Parish Registration Welcome to our family of St. Francis de Sales. We are happy to welcome new members in to our community. We invite you to be a vital part of our family and hope you will support your parish with your prayers, your presence and your talents. Please contact the Parish Office at 6610.459.2203 to make arrangements for registration. If you move out of our parish, or have changed your phone number, please contact the Parish Office so we can update our data base.

Sacrament of Baptism Congratulations on the birth of your child. The Sacrament of Baptism is normally administered after the 11:30 AM Mass on Sunday. Pre-Jordan class for the parents is required prior to the scheduling of the Baptism. Parents can attend the class before the baby is born. Pre-Jordan class is held on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM. Please contact the Parish Office at 610.459.2203 to register for the Pre-Jordan class. To schedule a Baptism, please have already obtained the certificates of eligibility and then contact the Parish Office at least two weeks in advance.

Ceertificates of Eligibility Congratulations on being asked to be a sponsor at either a Baptism or a Confirmation. You have been asked to be a witness to, and role model of, your Catholic faith. A sponsor is a Roman Catholic who has received the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation, is an active registered member of his or her parish, at least 16 years of age, and if married is in a Sacramental Marriage. Please contact the Parish Office at 610.459.2203 to request a certificate.

Sacrament of Reconciliation The Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated each Saturday afternoon from 4:30 to 5:00, or by appointment.

Elementary Catholic School Education SFDS Parish supports our parishioners who have chosen an Elementary Catholic School for their children. SFDS Parish has open enrollment; enabling parents to select a regional or parish school that is of their choice. For parishioners who are present, active and contributing members, ffor a minimum of one year, SFDS Parish will pay a subsidy of $1000.00 per student.

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