St. Francis De Sales CATHOLIC Church

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1 St. Francis De Sales CATHOLIC Church 135 East 96th Street New York, NY Phone (212) Fax (212) A PARISH OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF NEW YORK Pastoral Staff: Rev. Philip J. Kelly, Pastor Rev. Richard Bauer, MM Rev. Robert Jeffers, In Residence Sonny Ungco, Deacon Ms. Jayne Porcelli, Pastoral Associate, DRE, Adult Faith Formation Mary Walle, Pastoral Associate, Ministry to Millennials; Peace & Justice Sr. Lynne Jacoby, RSHM, Pastoral Associate James Stayton, Music Director Kathleen Calderon, Office Manager William Ramos, Sacristan Alberto Pena, Plant Manager Second Sunday in Ordinary Time January 15, 2017 Weekend Associates Msgr. Robert Stern Rev. Anthony Ciorra MASS SCHEDULE Sundays 9am, 11am, 12:30pm*, 5pm Saturdays 5:00pm** Weekdays 8:30am *Misa en Español **Vigil- Sunday Mass Celebrated First Friday Devotions: after 8:30 am Mass ( Church Office Closed on Monday January 16, 2017 in observance of Martin Luther King Day) John the Baptist testifies: The one who comes after me, on whom the Spirit comes down and remains, is the Son of God (John 1:29-34).

2 PARISH INFORMATION Contact any staff or clergy through our website or by calling the church rectory and leaving a message. (212) OFFICE HOURS Monday &Wednesday 9:00 am 8:00 pm Tuesday Thursday & Friday - 9:00am 5:00pm CHURCH HOURS MASS INTENTIONS Saturday Jan :00PM For the Parish of St. Francis de Sales Sunday, Jan 15, :00AM 11:00AM - For the Parish of St. Francis de Sales 12:30PM Por la parroquia de San Francisco de Sales 5:00PM For the Parish of St. Francis de Sales CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK OF JAN 15 JAN 21 Sunday, Jan 15 Monday, Jan 16 8:30 Mass Church Office Closed (Martin Luther King Day) Tuesday, Jan 17 Mass Wednesday, Jan 18 Mass 2:30PM Legion of Mary 6:30PM-AA Weekdays: 8:00 am 4:00 pm Weekends: 8:30 am 4:00 pm CONFESSIONS Saturdays 4:30 pm 5:00 pm and by Appointment GROUPS & PROGRAMS 20/30 s Young Adults RCIA-Sunday,11 Mon 7PM Religious Education-Sunday 10AM Mon 4PM, Catholic Sports, Gay Straight Catholic Alliance (4th Wednesday of the Month 7:00PM), Catholic Asian Family and Friends Association 2nd Sunday At Noon, Social Media Team MINISTRIES Adult Choir, Hospitality Ministry, Eucharistic Ministry, Ministry of Lector, Altar Servers/ Acolytes, Coro Para Adultos en Español STAY IN TOUCH Facebook St. Francis de Sales Parish #SFDS_NYC WEBSITE Monday, Jan 16, 2017 Tuesday, Jan 17, 2017 Wednesday, Jan 18, Thursday, Jan 19, 2017 Friday, Jan 20, 2017 Thursday, Jan 19 8:30am-Mass 10:00am Prayer-Lectio Divina 7-Liturgy Commitee Friday, Jan 20 8:30am-Mass Saturday, Jan 21 5:00pm-Mass SACRAMENTAL INFORMATION BAPTISM We celebrate the baptism of infants & young children on the third Sunday of the month during the 11:00AM mass. Baptism class is held the first Wednesday of the month. Bautizos en Espanol son celebrados el tercer Domingo del mes a las 12:30PM. Come to the office to talk to a staff person to register for baptism Please bring Birth Certificate when you come in to register. Call us or visit our website for more information. FIRST COMMUNION & RECONCILIATION AND CONFIRMATION Two year preparation for First Holy Communion and Confirmation. Classes meet on Sunday Mornings and Monday afternoons. All families invited to participate. ADULTS INTERESTED IN SACRAMENTS PLEASE CONTACT JAYNE PORCELLI FOR MORE INFORMATION. MARRIAGE Please call to make an appointment at least 6 months in advance of possible date. SACRAMENT OF THE SICK- Please call and let us know if a family member is sick and would like to be anointed. Addresses Fr. Kelly: fatherkelly@sfdsnyc.org Jayne Porcelli: jayneporcelli@sfdsnyc.org Kathleen Calderon: kathycalderon@sfdsnyc.org Mary Walle: maryewalle@sfdsnyc.org

3 Coming to Mass every Sunday, Longing for more... Come join us for an evening (or three) of reflection on God s love and to understand God s plan for us. The three-day Revive mission will be held on January 23, 24th and 25th (Mon. Tues. Wed. ) at Our Lady of Good Counsel, 230 East 90th St.. Please visit for more information and to register. This Parish mission is a collaborative endeavor on the part of our parish cluster (Making All Things New) and we look forward to joining in these evenings of prayer with our neighboring churches. Tues. Jan 24 th is the Feast of St Francis de Sales and the plan is for our musicians to add their gift of prayer through music Feast Day Pot Luck Jan 28 after the 5pm Mass we will once again celebrate our parish feast day with a wonderful POT LUCK FESTIVAL!! This promises to be a fantastic evening of food and community-tickets are going fast.they are on sale at Masses and in the office for $1.00. Each family coming is asked to bring a dish to share. We would like to suggest that with your dish you bring a list of the ingredients so we can be attentive to food allergies that people may be concerned with. If you don t like to cook but want to contribute we will certainly need beverages.so feel free to contribute that way!! We look forward to sharing a super night with you. Small Christian Communities This coming Lent you will be invited to consider joining a small Christian community within our parish a group that will pray and reflect together on how the Gospel calls us to live our Catholic lives more authentically. There will be several options for groups at different times during the week. We hope that you will find one that fits your schedule and sign up. In this way we will all grow more deeply in our faith on our journey to Easter. LGBTQ Our monthly meeting will be held on Wed evening Jan 25 at 7pm in the parish house. Come join us for faith, fellowship, food and fun. Social Justice Ministry & Resources How does our Catholic faith inform the ways we act in the world? What does social justice mean to us as Catholics? Sunday the 15th is the first open meeting of the Social Justice Committee. Interested but can t make it Mary to jump in with questions, comments, ideas at maryewalle@sfdsnyc.org.). Looking to learn or put your faith into action immediately? me to connect with more resources and discuss how to keep learning and taking action at maryewalle@gmail.com 20/30s Ministry This weekend we saw the return of Krunk with Kelly! - Saturday 1/14 after the 5pm. There s lots more coming up. Check out the flyer at the back of the church or me for a copy. Next on the calendar is February Game Night - 2/1 at 8pm in the Parish Hall - followed by Trivia Night on Monday February 13th. Have an idea for the ministry? Want to connect? Mary at maryewalle@sfdsnyc.org.). Follow St. Francis on Twitter & Instagram! St. Francis is now on Twitter and (in addition to the Facebook page) - follow to keep up with everything going on at the Parish and see what's in Fr. Kelly, Jayne, and Mary's minds. Our Rite of Welcome This morning we officially welcome Ms. Jennifer Shepherd as she continues her journey of faith with us. Jenny has been inquiring for the past few months and will be coming into full communion with the Catholic church this Easter. Today is our opportunity to pray with her and bless her on her way. Please extend your good wishes to her after the 11:00 Mass. Religious Ed January Sunday Classes are Jan 22 and Jan 29. Next Family Retreat Day is Sat Feb 4 th.

4 Stewardship IS a Way of Life Where your heart is...there too is your treasure. Data Collection (January) includes: Data Collection (December) includes: Cash, envelopes, weekday Collection Dec 31/Jan 1- $ 3, December 4- $ 3, January 8- $ 5, December 11- $2, December 18- $ 4, December 24/25 (Christmas)-18, Parish pay enrollment: (201) Parish pay enrollment (201) Parish Pay Total $9, Parish Pay Total- $ 10, Totals: Totals: $ 17, $ 39, To sign up for parishpay please go to: Next Second Collection Peter s Pence (February 5, Su Boletin en Español Gracias! Al comenzar un Año Nuevo, les doy las gracias a todos y cada uno de ustedes por su gran generosidad al compartir su tiempo, talento y tesoro con nosotros para crear comunidad aquí en el este de la calle 96. La Navidad aquí vio una maravillosa expresión de fe y alegría, gracias en gran parte al ustedes compartir sus dones. Nuestra colecta de Navidad fue más de $17,000.00! Las colecciones de Navidad y Semana Santa son una parte importante de nuestro presupuesto operativo. Muchos de ustedes se han inscrito en Parish Pay y quiero agradecerles por tomar esta decisión de apoyar a nuestra parroquia, incluso cuando no pueden estar aquí. La donación electrónica ha hecho mucho para ayudar a estabilizar nuestras finanzas. Vivimos en una ciudad y una sociedad "en movimiento". Su compromiso con Parish Pay es verdaderamente una práctica espiritual de aser consciente manteniendo la relación entre nuestra comunidad parroquial y usted mismo como algo primario. Por favor, sepan lo agradecido que estamos por su compromiso con la parroquia, incluso cuando usted no puede estar aquí. No importa la forma en que usted da por favor sepan que estamos agradecidos que usted da de sí mismo a través del intercambio de su tiempo, talento y tesoro. Tenemos la bendición de estar juntos en el ministerio ayudando a formar el Cuerpo de Cristo en nuestro pequeño rincón del este de la calle 96. Como nuestro patrón Francisco de Sales quería decir: "Podemos vivir Jesús "durante todo el año con gozo y gratitud. Ministerio de Justicia Social Cómo nos informa nuestra fe católica las formas en que actuamos en el mundo? Qué significa para nosotros la justicia social como católicos? Si esas preguntas resuenan, permanezcan atentos para nuestra próxima reunión inaugural del Ministerio de Justicia Social en Enero. Envía un correo electrónico a Mary con preguntas y comentarios, ideas a maryewalle@sfdsnyc.org. Retiro Español Estamos felices de anunciar que estamos en las etapas de planificación de un Retiro Cuaresmal para nuestra comunidad de habla hispana. Por favor, permanezca atento para la fecha y la hora.

5 RCIA Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults If you have a question about the Catholic faith, how to prepare for sacraments as an adult, or why we do what we do as Catholics, feel free to join us on Monday evenings in the parish house at 7pm. We are always happy to welcome new folks into our conversation. Lectio Divina We continue with our new hour of prayer on Thursday mornings at 10:00 am. Please feel free to join us if your schedule permits. The Emmaus Ministry For Grieving Parents One-day retreats offered twice at St. Joseph s Seminary: (201 Seminary Ave., Yonkers, NY 10704) Saturday, February 11, 2017 & Saturday, February 25, 2017 One-day retreat offered at the Church of the Magdalene (525 Bedford Road, Pocantico Hills, Tarrytown, New York 10591) Saturday, April 1, 2017 Cost: $25.00 per person, $40.00 per couple Scholarships are available To register online: or contact Sue DiSisto, Coordinator, Parenting and Family Life Education at susan.sisisto@archny.org or (646) SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: Martin Luther King Jr. Day Tuesday: St. Anthony Wednesday: Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins Thursday: Julian Calendar Theophany (Epiphany) Friday: St. Fabian; St. Sebastian Saturday: St. Agnes St. Francis de Sales Book Club The Seven Storey Mountain by Thomas Merton A modern-day Confessions of Saint Augustine, The Seven Storey Mountain is one of the most influential religious works of the twentieth century. 8pm, Monday, January 30 St. Francis de Sales Church Rectory Light Refreshments will be served Please RSVP and questions to sfdsbookclub@gmail.com Fordham Now Offering On Line Faith Formation Classes!! For FREE, (for a limited time only) interested? For more info- Little Rock Scripture Study We welcome you to come join us for our next Bible Study session on Jan 30 at 6:30 in the parish house. Spanish Language We are happy to announce we are in the planning stages of A Lenten Retreat for our Spanish Speaking community. Please stay tuned for date and time. Martin Luther King Holiday The church Office will be closed on Monday, January 16, 2017 Pray For Our Sick and Departed Sisters and Brothers: Sick: Fr. Peter Smith, Daniel Lynch, Annalise McKnight, John Keck, Patricia Laney, Tom Chestaro, Katie Cummings, Jen Knauf Josephine Porcelli, Jose Torres, Laura Schramm Deceased: Miguelina Medina, Maria Bruno, Vincent Fico, Vladimir Brezina (Please call the office to remove or add names to this list.)

6 ---COVER SHEET CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS : St. Francis De Sales 135 East 96th Street New York, NY PHONE: (212) CONTACT PERSON: Kathleen Calderon SOFTWARE: Publisher 2010 PRINTER: Brother Laser Printer NUMBER OF PAGES SENT: 1 THROUGH 4 SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION: TRANSMISSION TIME: 2:30PM SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Please call Bulletin For Jan 15, 2017.