THE BRIDGE THE TWENTY EIGHTH SUNDAY SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - PARISH STAFF Fr. Jim Scullion, OFM, Pastor Michele Beck, Music Theresa Cassata, OFS, FFF Fr. Kevin Daly, OFM Fr. John Frambes, OFM Sr. Patricia Klemm, OSF Sr. Patricia McNiff, OSF Jo Anne Reeder, Worship - PARISH DEACONS Robert Cunningham Richard Titmas George Walker, OFS Parish Office (609) 494-8813 Mon. - Fri. 9 AM to 3 PM (Closed for lunch 12 - 1 PM) With open arms for all! OCTOBER 12, 2014 ! r e b m e m e R We 42nd Annual L.B.I. Commemorative Family Faith Formation (609) 494-8813 ext. 153 18 Mile Run Community Center (609) 494-8861 We remember those who lost their lives in terrorist attacks: Counseling Services (609) 494-1554 Read our bulletin online at www.stfrancisparishlbi.org Daily gospel reflections can be found on facebook at: www.facebook.com/stfrancisparishlbi Follow Follow usus onon Twitter: Twitter: @StFrancisLBI @StFrancisLBI 1972 Olympics Munich, Germany September 11, 2001 United States of America St. Francis of Assisi Parish is a Franciscan Faith Community of Holy Name Province in the Diocese of Trenton. Find out more about Holy Name Province online at www.hpn.org Embrace Our Way of Life THE FRANCISCAN FRIARS OF HOLY NAME PROVINCE Franciscan Vocation Ministry Fr. Brian Smail, OFM, 129 West 31st Street, 2nd Fl. New York, NY 10001-3403 1-800-677-7788 www.BeAFranciscan.org FRANCISCAN SISTERS OF ALLEGANY, NY Vocation Office jostreva@yahoo.com FRANCISCAN SISTERS OF PHILADELPHIA, PA Vocation Office vocations@osfphila.org In cooperation with the LBI Jewish Community Center St. Francis of Assisi, 4700 Long Beach Blvd., Brant Beach, NJ DATE Saturday, October 11 Sunday, October 12 Monday, October 13 Tuesday, October 14 Wednesday, October 15 Thursday, October 16 Friday, October 17 Saturday, October 18 MASS INTENTIONS (L) Living +Deceased 9:00 AM +Madeline Mancini 3:30 - 4:30 PM Reconciliation 5:00 PM Teen Ministry +Madeline Mancini +Olga Rogowski +Elizabeth Barbato 7:30 AM +Patricia Kunz 8:45 AM +Margaret Sinopoli +John Gibbons 9:00 AM +Dominick Scavo +Phyllis Drumgoole 9:00 AM +Jeremiah Lannin 9:00 AM +James Mc Fadden +Colin Devlin 9:00 AM +Elizabeth Todorov (L)Suzanne Hammill 9:00 AM +Gary E. Ryerson 9:00 AM +Anne Armstrong, ofs 3:30 - 4:30 PM Reconciliation READINGS EVENTS Gal. 3:22-29; Lk. 11:27-28 Is. 25:6-10a; Phil. 4:12-14, 19-20; Mt. 22:1-14 5:00 PM Spaghetti Dinner/Car Raffle, Gym Is. 25:6-10a; Phil. 4:12-14, 19-20; Mt. 22:1-14 Gal. 4:22-24, 26-27, 31 - 5:1; 7:00 PM Confirmation Workshop #1 Lk. 11:29-32 Gal. 5:1-6; 9:30 AM St. Anthony Devotions Lk. 11:37-41 7:00 PM RCIA, Rm. 212 7:00 PM Cornerstone Planning, Sr. Lounge Gal. 5:18-25; 7:30 PM Adoration of Blessed Sacrament Lk. 11:42-46 Eph. 1:1-10; Lk. 11:47-54 Eph. 1:11-14; Lk. 12:1-7 2 Tm. 4:10-17b; 8:30 AM MenвЂ™s Spirituality, Room 212 Lk. 10:1-9 Parish Information Emergency Information: Available on our answering machine (609) 494-8861 and on WJRZ 100.1 FM; 98.5 FM; The Breeze 107.1 FM; WOBM 92.7 FM; wobm.com; and 1057thehawk.com and stfranciscenterlbi.org. Evacuation Information: In the event of a hurricane, severe weather, or extreme high tides, please do not call the Parish Office for assistance and note that none of the parish buildings (churches, community center, residences or maintenance facilities) has been designated as an evacuation site. Evacuate as soon as you can, following the direction of local officials. Mass Schedule Change- Oct. 18/19-Nov. 22/23 St. Francis of Assisi, Brant Beach 9:00 AM Daily Mass Reconciliation: 3:30 - 4:30 PM Saturday, 5:00 PM; Sunday, 7:30, 8:45, 10:00, 11:15 AM St. Thomas of Villanova, Surf City CLOSED St. Thomas Aquinas, Beach Haven CLOSED St. Clare, Loveladies CLOSED St. Thomas Villanova Church 13th & Long Beach Blvd., Surf City, NJ DATE MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, October 11 Sunday, October 12 (L) Living +Deceased 5:00 PM +Mary Wakeham +Thomas Baranowski +Joe Whitesell 8:45 AM +Paula Traina 10:00 AM +James Schiro +Dianne R. Hoeppel St. Thomas Aquinas Church 2nd & Atlantic Ave., Beach Haven, NJ DATE MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, October 11 Sunday, October 12 (L) Living +Deceased 5:00 PM +Eva Kopera 8:45 AM +Dorothy Tupik GOSPEL CHALLENGE: вЂњ...the feast is ready...вЂќ Jesus likens the kingdom of God to a wedding feast and all, good and bad, are invited. How we respond to the invitation is up to us. How does my life reflect my response? Page 1 - October 12, 2014 Parish Information A Letter From The Pastoral Staff... Parish Registration: The Parish Office is located on the second floor of St. Francis Community Center, 4700 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach Twp., NJ. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The office is closed for lunch from 12:00 to 1:00 PM. Please notify the Parish Office as soon as possible if you are moving. Baptism: The sacrament is celebrated three times a month at St. Francis Parish. Group Baptisms are the 2nd Saturday at 10:00 AM and the last Sunday at 12:45 PM each month at St. Francis Church in Brant Beach. Baptisms during Mass are celebrated on the 3rd Sunday of each month at the last Mass in each Church. Call the Parish Office for availability and requirements: at (609) 494-8813 ext. 154 or 155. Faith Formation and Education: For children ages six through high school. Please call Theresa Cassata, ofs at (609) 494-8813 ext. 153 for more information. Marriage: In accordance with the Common Policy of the five Dioceses of New Jersey, arrangements must be made ONE YEAR in advance. Couples are required to attend Marriage Preparation classes. Weddings are performed on Friday or Saturday. Weddings are NOT performed on Sundays, the beach, Memorial Day, Fourth of July or Labor Day weekends. Pastoral Visitations: Please notify the Parish Office if you or any of your loved ones are ill, homebound, in SOMC, nursing homes or rehabilitation centers. Religious life today is very different from what it was when I entered the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany in 1963. The Church was in the midst of Vatican II but religious women were still wearing traditional habits that were symbols of our separation from the rest of вЂњthe worldвЂќ. We were assigned to different places вЂњfilling slotsвЂќ as needs arose in traditional ministries. Today we do a wider variety of ministries in response to the needs of the times, dress in contemporary clothing, and often do not live in traditional convent buildings. I believe that the changes that have taken place enable us to be more in touch with those to whom and with whom we minister. Our numbers have diminished and our median age has risen! Women entering religious congregations today are not the teen-agers that we were, frequently choosing religious life as a вЂњsecond careerвЂќ. Religious life may be defined by a public commitment to respond to the Gospel call with the assistance of the vows of poverty, chastity and obedience. Consecrated religious usually make a lifestyle choice to do this by living in some form of community with others who share the charism of their founder. We all are called to live the Gospel by virtue of our Baptism, whether we decide to do so as single, married or consecrated persons. Being part of a religious community does not imply a greater degree of holiness than that of any other person, nor in these times do we see the ministries of the Church being done exclusively by religious. One of the perks if you will of diminishing numbers in religious communities is that many of the ministries done by the sisters in the past are now being done by qualified, committed lay people who have assumed their proper place in the Church. My Congregation celebrates the jubilees of their members based on the day of their reception, which for me was July 2, 1964. I celebrated my jubilee at our Motherhouse in Allegany in May and in June with my family. I would like to celebrate with you, my parish family on Saturday, October 18th. We will gather in St. Francis Church at 2:00 PM for a prayer service followed by light refreshments in the Center. Being with you for the past ten years has brought me much joy and I look forward to celebrating with you next Saturday! Sister Pat Klemm, osf Parish Collections Second Collection Today: St. Francis Children Services St. Francis Community Center Children's Services is fully accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Quality, year round programming is our commitment to the community. We appreciate your continued support. Last WeekвЂ™s 2nd Collection Church Buildings & Grounds Maintenance Collected: $6,313 This Week We Need: Budgeted: $23,000 Last WeekвЂ™s Collection Budgeted: $28,000 Collected: $23,396 St. Francis Parish now offers Online Giving! Approved by the Diocese of Trenton. Parishioners who prefer to donate through automatic draft, Online Giving is a secure and personalized way to give to the parish. Sign up by visiting our parish website at: www.stfrancisparishlbi.org. Be aware that it is not necessary to check the box for an additional gift to offset fees. Our fee structure using this service is the typical 2.5% discount charged to credit card usage and is not a set fee of three dollars. Most of the formats seen on the software Save the Date! Please join with us to prayerfully celebrate the 50th jubilee of Sr. Pat Klemm, osf as a Franciscan Sister of Allegany! Saturday, October 18th 2:00 PM St. Francis of Assisi Church screens are standardized and not subject to our modifications. Page 2 - October 12, 2014 Franciscan Spiritual Center presents: Spiritual Direction Are you interested in a deeper relationship with God? Do you experience a desire to pray always? Are you searching for a better understanding of the actions of GodвЂ™s grace in your life? Spiritual Direction is not about problem solving. It is neither counseling nor therapy. It is about enhancing oneвЂ™s prayer life. Directors help people recognize and respond to GodвЂ™s will in their life experiences. One Director summed up the process this way, вЂњAll I do is listen. People already have a spiritual life; they are not starting here. Often they need relief from the pressure that they are not doing the right thing. I help them see the goodness in where they are on their journey, not where they think theyвЂ™re supposed to be.вЂќ God is the real spiritual director. The Diocese of Trenton has several training programs called an internship. These are two or three year programs focusing on deepening oneвЂ™s own spiritual life and on learning the dynamics of Spiritual Direction. Upon completion of the program a person receives a Certificate from the Diocese. Our parish has three certified Spiritual Directors and two interns. During the internship period individuals give spiritual direction and submit reports of the sessions for supervision. There is no charge for Spiritual Direction. If you think this might be a way for you to recognize GodвЂ™s actions in your life please call: Maryann Barrek, ofs, (609) 492-7502, Barbara Horwath, ofs, (609) 384-6188, or or Pat Simmons, ofs, (609) 661-1361. Anne Bock, ofs, Intern, (609) 492-3015 or Sharon DeSipio, ofs, Intern, (609) 492-4690. An Invitation to Contemplative Living This program calls out to those who desire to live more contemplatively in the world, to grow in union with God and others, and to become more aware, intentional and free. God liberates us and heals us through the practice of contemplative prayer. Monthly sessions on the practice of contemplative prayer are scheduled. This group meets from 9:45 AM to 12:00 PM in the Sr. Lounge. There will be NO MEETING IN OCTOBER. MenвЂ™s Spirituality The MenвЂ™s Spirituality group meets on the third Saturday of each month from 8:30 to 10:00 AM in Room 212. We discuss a broad variety of topics and share our views on how we can see the hand of God at work in all things. All are welcome. Next scheduled meeting: October 18, Room 212 RCIA - Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults вЂњWhat Does It Mean To Be Catholic?вЂќ вЂњWhat Is Catholicism?вЂќ a 2,000 year old living tradition?...a mystery? ...a relationship?...a way of life?...a world view? We invite those who are Catholic, those who want to have your questions answered, those who want to learn more about the Catholic Faith, those who are preparing to celebrate the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist, and those who are seeking to continue to find God in the everyday goodness of life to join with us as we continue to journey in faith with God and one another. The RCIA is a process that enables us to reflect on our identity and our mission as people of God. Classes meet on Tuesday from 7:00 to 8:00 PM in Rm. 212 unless otherwise noted. Next scheduled meeting: October 14. вЂњSacraments of Initiation: BaptismвЂќ presented by Sr. Pat McNiff, osf All are welcome! St. Francis Music Ministry "Serve the LORD with gladness; come before His presence with singing." Psalm 100:2 CHOIR SEASON IS HERE! Mark your calendars: CHOIR REHEARSAL: Thursdays St. Francis, Brant Beach Church 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Children's Choir (grades 1-5) Spirit Singers (grades 6-8) 5:30 PM - 6:45 PM Teen Choir (grades 9-12+) 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM Adult Choir New members are always welcome, just show up at rehearsal. If you have any questions, please contact Michele Beck: 494-8813 ext.159 or mbeck@stfrancislbi.org. Scripture Study This group meets every two weeks to learn, discuss and reflect on passages of the Sacred Scriptures. The group is led by Tom Troyano and meets from 7:00 to 8:30 PM in the Center. No prior experience of Scripture study is required. Next scheduled meeting: October 23, Sr. Lounge WomanвЂ™s Spirituality The WomenвЂ™s Spirituality Group provides an opportunity for women to gather and share with other women how they experience God in their lives in the here and now. They meet from September through November and January through June on the second Wednesday from 6:45 to 8:00 PM in the Center. Next scheduled meeting: November 12, Room 212 Contemplative Living Retreat вЂњFranciscan SpiritualityвЂќ Saturday, November 8th 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Surf City Church Presented by: Sr. Pat Klemm, osf (Please bring a brown bag lunch that day) All are welcome! Page 3 - October 12, 2014 Family Faith Formation Monthly Meetings: Theresa Cassata, ofs, Coordinator of FFF (Ext. 153) Ellen Halvorsen, Elementary Coordinator (Ext. 150) Marion Pierri, Confirmation Coordinator (Ext. 177) St. Francis Center unless otherwise noted. Thank you to all those who have been praying for us and our mission. We have a number of people who have committed to volunteering in the Family Faith Formation Program this coming year. We still have a few more openings, so please contact us if you can help. Elementary Aide needed for Grade 2, Tuesday 5:30-6:45 PM. Substitute Catechists & Aides for Tuesday 5:30-6:45 PM and Wednesday 4:30-5:45 PM. Scripture Modules Aide needed for Grade 6, Wednesday 4:30-5:45 PM. Confirmation Preparation Candidates Monday, October 13 - Workshop #1 - 7:00 PM, Brant Beach Church - Pre-Registration required. Monday, October 20 - Mentor Meeting - 7:00-8:30 PM, Brant Beach Church - All Candidates with books. Monday, October 27 - Workshop #2 - 7:00 PM, Brant Beach Church - Pre-registration required. Eucharistic Minister Schedules Fall & Winter Eucharistic Minister Schedules may now be picked up from the file box by the sacristy door. Thank you all for your dedication! Fall Liturgical Minister Spirituality Gathering Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Ushers, Altar Servers, Singers and Musicians, Sacristans, Funeral & Wedding Ministers All Are Welcome! All liturgical ministers are invited to attend a Minister Spirituality Gathering on Saturday, October 25, 10:00 AM - 12:15 PM Brant Beach Church A Prayer Service will be followed by a presentation by Fr. John Frambes, ofm This will be a special opportunity for all who serve their brothers and sisters to renew and refresh their spiritual lives. Lector Workbooks will be available at this gathering. No need to RSVP. Questions? Please contact JoAnne Reeder at (609) 494-8861, ext.164. Book Club Tuesday, October 28, 1:00 PM, Room 212 Identical by Scott Turow Order of the Franciscans Secular ofs Sunday, November 2, 1:00 PM, Brant Beach Church Profession Mass, Luncheon to follow in Church Hall Catholics Separated & Divorced Friday, November 7, 7:00 PM, Sr. Lounge Survivors of Suicide Thursday, November 13, 7:30 PM, Room 212 Knights of Columbus Council #3826 2nd Tuesday of the month, 7:30 PM St. MaryвЂ™s Church, Msgr. Reinbold Hall - Barnegat Diocese of Trenton Vocation Office (609) 406-7449 - vocations@dioceseoftrenton.org Is God Calling You? Vocational discernment groups meet to assist young men who are discerning the possibility that God may be calling them to a life of priestly ministry. These groups are designed to explore a priestly vocation with other like-minded men through prayer and sharing vocation stories and experiences. The group meetings are not meant to convince anyone that the priesthood is their vocation. They are designed to assist you in discovering if the priesthood is your true vocation and build your relationship with Christ along the way. If you are a faithful, single Roman Catholic man, between the ages of 18 and 40, and are asking yourself whether God is calling you to be a priest, you are cordially invited to attend this monthвЂ™s discernment meeting on October 26th, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at Saint Gregory the Great Parish, 4620 Nottingham Way, Hamilton Square, New Jersey. Join Rev. Michael McClane and Rev. Tom Vala, as they share their experiences of the priesthood, followed by prayer and concluding with a great meal and conversation. Please register with the Diocese of Trenton Vocation Office at vocations@dioceseoftrenton.org or by calling (609) 406-7449. Join us at this exciting time as you discover and respond to His invitation! The JPIC Corner: Justice, Peace, and the Integrity of Creation Natural law forms the foundation of Catholic teaching on justice issues and the Church teaches that its moral conclusions are based on human reason. A statement by Pope Benedict XVI about the environment serves as an example: "Everyone can see today that humanity could destroy the foundation of its own existence, its earth, and therefore we can't simply do whatever we want with this earth that has been entrusted to us, what seems to us in a given moment useful or promising, but we have to respect the inner laws of creation, of this earth, we have to learn these laws and obey them if we want to survive. Existence itself, our earth, speaks to us, and we have to learn to listen." Pope Benedict was imploring all people, religious and not, to recognize what is reasonable and possible. Page 4 - October 12, 2014 SPECIAL EVENTS Spaghetti Dinner Saturday, October 11 5:00 - 8:00 PM St. Francis Community Center Gym $15 per Adult / $8 per Child Come out for this annual delicious spaghetti dinner! Bring the whole family and enjoy a delicious meal without the mess! The raffling of the cars will take place at 7:00 PM. Tickets are available at the Front Desk of the Center. All are welcome! NEEDED Home Baked Cakes, Brownies, Pies, etc. If you are planning on bringing some baked goods, please call or email Lori Dudek at (609) 494-8861 ext. 118 or l.dudek@stfrancislbi.org. Thank You! 2014 Car Raffle 2 Honda Civic LX $18,990 each WomenвЂ™s Cornerstone Retreat Planning Meeting Schedule Tuesday, October 14 7:00-8:30 PM, Sr. Lounge If you've never had the experience of the Women's Cornerstone Retreat, this could be the year for you to take time and "HOPE" Friday, November 14 through Saturday, November 15 Maris Stella Retreat House Harvey Cedars, NJ (Handicap accessible) Brochures at the doors of the Churches. Please contact Barb Hans with questions or for more information at (609) 665-5187. Pancake Breakfast 2 Honda Accord LX $22,755 each Sunday, November 9 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM 1 Honda CR-V LX $25,025 St. Francis Community Center Gym Adult: $8 / Child: $5 (under 12) All you can eat Pancake and Sausage Breakfast. Tickets available to purchase at the Front Desk of the Community Center. All are welcome! 1 Ford F150 XL Super Cab Truck $30,995 Only 3,000 Books Available Six Chances to win in each book. Tickets sold in booklets only. Books cost $100. Bearer is entitled to win all six vehicles. Each book may carry more than one name. Joint ownership is possible at the discretion of the bearer. Winner need not be present. No substitution of prize or cash in lieu of prize. Proceeds benefit St. Francis of Assisi Parish. 42nd Annual Long Beach Island Commemorative 18-Mile Run Sunday, October 12 Race Starts at 10:30 AM Holgate, NJ Entry Fees: $55 per runner For an application, stop by the Front Desk of the Community Center or call (609) 494-8861. Register online at: RaceForum.com/LBI. Race is dedicated to the 11 Israeli athletes slain by terrorists at the 1972 Munich Olympics and the thousands who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. Registration: Saturday, October 11, 2:00 - 7:00 PM; and race day, Sunday, October 12, 7:00 - 9:30 AM sharp. Sponsored by the Ministers of Hospitality to benefit St. Francis Community Center. Christmas Craft Show Saturday, November 22 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM & Sunday, November 23 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM St. Francis Community Center Gym This Craft Show should be your first stop for holiday shopping. Enjoy many delightful new crafts as well as old favorites. Breakfast and Lunch will be catered by Order of the Franciscans Secular. Chance Auction on Saturday, November 22 Admission: $2 Interested in being a vendor? Call (609) 494-8861 for more information. Page 5 - October 12, 2014 Senior Services For information call ext. 108 or 109. Struggling with Medicare Part B payments? You or a loved one may qualify for assistance. The Medicare Savings Program can help by providing Medicare Part B savings. CALL SENIOR SERVICES FOR MORE INFORMATION. Caregiver Support Group Second Tuesday of every month, 10:00 - 11:30 AM Ocean County Southern Services Center 179 S. Main Street, Manahawkin, NJ. Meals on Wheels Volunteer Substitute Drivers needed for all routes! Call Sherry today to sign up at (609) 494-8861, ext. 109. Walking Program Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:00 - 8:45 AM in the Gym. LadiesвЂ™ Exercise Class Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:30 to 10:30 AM Room 99 - All are welcome to attend. Volunteer Attorney Tuesdays, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM By appointment only for those who qualify. Cards: Senior Lounge Call if you have questions or wish to register. Canasta: Monday, 12:30 - 4:00 PM Mah Jongg: Tuesday & Friday, 12:30 - 4:00 PM Pinochle: Wednesday, 12:30 - 4:00 PM Party Bridge: Thursday, 12:30 - 4:00 PM Recreation & Aquatics For information please call ext. 105. Visit the Fall/Winter Brochure online at www.stfranciscenterlbi.org or pick up a Brochure at the Center lobby. Tot & Tyke Basketball - Tuesday - Friday, October 14 - 17 Dick ManzoвЂ™s Fall Basketball Clinic - Monday - Thursday, October 20 - 23 Recreation League Registration: October 15 or October 22, 6:00 - 8:00 PM (One parent or legal guardian MUST ATTEND the orientation in order to register your child.) Lifeguard Training - Wednesday - Sunday, October 15 - 19 CPR/AED Training for the Professional Lifeguard - Friday, October 17 CPR Challenge (by appointment only), $40 per challenge First Aid Challenge (by appointment only), $40 per challenge All-In-One Fitness Class - Tuesday & Thursday, October 28 - December 11 Birthday Parties St. Francis Aquatic Center is a great place to hold a birthday party! Daily Reassurance Calls Do you know of a senior who is isolated? Senior Services makes daily reassurance calls to seniors who have no one to check on them. Please call the Center and ask for extension 108 to request that we call them. For more information please contact the pool desk at (609) 494-8861 ext. 187. Educational Services (609) 494-8861 ext. 185 www.stfranciscenterlbi.org/educational-support Southern Regional High School Weekly Meetings Always open to everyone! Al Anon St. Francis Center Beginners Meeting, Thursday, 7:00-7:30 PM Open Discussion, Thursday, 7:30-8:30 PM Al-Anon is a fellowship of family members and friends of alcohol/drug abusers, who share their experience, strength and hope with one another. Alcoholics Anonymous SOMC, Sunday, 7:30 PM St. Thomas of Villanova, Surf City Monday through Friday, 12:30 PM Friday (men), 8:00 PM For Saturday Meetings: Call the AA Hotline (609) 494-5130 600 North Main St., Manahawkin, NJ NJ High School Diploma Preparation Classes Monday & Wednesday, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (9/10 Bldg.) ESL Classes Monday & Wednesday, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (9/10 Bldg.) St. Francis Community Center 4700 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach Township ESL Classes Tuesday & Thursday, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, (2nd Floor) (Free LIMITED transportation will be provided) All classes are FREE to the community. Additional Classes are located throughout Ocean County. Please call for more information at (609) 494-8861 ext. 185 or www.stfranciscenterlbi.org/educational-support to locate a class near you. Page 6 - October 12, 2014 Family Support Services Human Concerns and the Food Pantry are closed on Thursdays. Human Concerns new hours are: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. ChildrenвЂ™s Services St. Francis Preschool is an accredited program from the National Association for the Education of Young Children. NAEYC-Accredited programs must meet NAEYCвЂ™s 10 standards for high-quality early childhood education. For more information about NAEYC standards visit: www.rightchoiceforkids.org. The Food Pantry currently needs: Canned Vegetables, Rice, Soup, Laundry Detergent, Any Size Diapers, & Baby Wipes CHILD CARE & PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS Open Enrollment! Full Day, Work Day or Extended Day Toddlers: Ages 14 months to 2 1/2 Preschoolers: Ages 2 1/2 to 5 Parenting and Anger Management Groups St. Francis Community Center. Locations throughout Ocean County. To register, please call (609) 494-8861 ext. 194. Funded by the Department of Human Services. Campbell's Soup Can Labels Auto Ownership Program Please consider donating your old car (in fair to good condition) to St. FrancisвЂ™ auto ownership program. We are in need of donated cars to assist clients to make the transition from welfare to work. For more information on a tax-deductible donation please call: Auto Ownership Program Coordinator (609) 494-8861 ext. 190. Help Wanted Human Concerns is in need of Volunteers Help fill refrigerators and freezers several mornings a week. This task involves some heavy lifting. Help pick up grocery items from local supermarket once per week. This task involves heavy lifting and a pick up truck or SUV/mini van type vehicle. Please contact Volunteer Services at (609) 494-8861 ext. 118 Thanksgiving Project In 2013, Human Concerns provided approximately 300 families with a Thanksgiving Holiday meal. We are currently planning for our annual Thanksgiving project. The following items are needed: Frozen Turkeys, Yams, Instant Potatoes, Stuffing Mix, Gravy, Cranberry Sauce and Canned Vegetables (Corn & Green Beans). Please drop off all donations at our Human Concerns office on or before Monday, November 17th. Shop Rite in Manahawkin will collect Turkeys purchased at their store for St. Francis Human Concerns. Thank you! Your generosity allows us to support our community members through this project. St. Francis Counseling Service (609) 494-1554 - www.stfranciscenterlbi.org Become a Volunteer! We are now taking applications for the Sexual Abuse and Assault Training Program. The training will begin on January 5, 2015 and will be held at Toms River High School South Media Center. If interested, please contact: Erin Borysewicz, Outreach Coordinator, e.borysewicz@stfrancislbi.org. Applications can be found online at: www.stfranciscenterlbi.org. Please continue collecting Did you know that in addition to collecting labels from cans and boxes you can also register your ShopRite card online? Any Labels for Education product purchases that you make, we will automatically receive 1 point for each product. Only residents of New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut or Massachusetts are eligible to participate. To register your ShopRite card(s) go to www.elabelsforeducation.com. The following information is needed: Saint Francis Preschool, Beach Haven, New Jersey, 08008. Please share this information with a friend. More than one school can be registered on a card. This will help us in purchasing equipment and materials for ChildrenвЂ™s Services. Collection containers are located in the lobby of St. Francis Center and ChildrenвЂ™s Services hallway. For an updated list of products please visit: www.labelsforeducation.com or pick up a copy in the front lobby of the Center. Thank you for your continued support! When cutting your labels please only cut the UPC and the points value. See the pictures below: Thank you for your continual support! As of March 2014 we have collected 3662 points! KidStuff Coupon Books $25 Great NewsвЂ¦ChildrenвЂ™s Services is selling the KidsStuff Coupon books again this year! The valuable, family-friendly KidStuff Coupon Books are available through our school! KidStuff Coupon Books are only sold through schools and our school earns 50% or more profit on each book we sell! Use just a few coupons and save more than the $25 cost of the bookвЂ¦ Remember to keep the book in your car! You will enjoy fabulous savings from: A & P, Acme, Bed Bath & Beyond, DickвЂ™s Sporting Goods, McDonalds, Michaels, Jiffy Lube, Lakewood Blueclaws Baseball, Sears, Ulta Beauty and much more! Family and friends will love saving with KidStuff. The books are great for gifts too! Payment is due at the time of purchase. Please make checks payable to St. Francis Center. If you have any questions, please contact Katie at (609) 494-8861, ext. 114 or kpauski@stfrancislbi.org. Purchase a copy today!! Page 7 - October 12, 2014 St. Francis Travel COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD Call Nancy at Home Town Travel (609) 597-5100 Email: hometowntravel@comcast.net All Saints Regional Catholic School Cruises Christmas Markets Cruise December 6 - 16, 2014 Christmas time cruise on the Danube aboard the AmaPrima. Various dates and itineraries. All subject to availability. Double rates, including air start at $4,500 per person. Celebrity Eclipse Trans Atlantic Cruise April 20 - May 7, 2015 This spectacular package includes airfare from and back to Newark, overnight at the Embassy Suites in Ft. Lauderdale, 16 night transatlantic cruise along with port and government taxes. In between some relaxing sea days, you will have an overnight in Bermuda and visit Ponta Delgada in the Azores, Lisbon in Portugal, Bilbao in Spain, Le Harve in France with an opportunity to visit Normandy and disembark in Southampton. This special rate for a balcony cabin is only $3,200 per person. There are only 4 cabins available. Emerald Waterways River Cruise Prague to Budapest September 23, 2015 Sightseeing Trips SordevoloвЂ™s Passion Play September 13 - 22, 2015 Itinerary: two nights Rome, two nights Assisi, one night Padua, two nights Biella and one night Milan. See the play and the Last Supper. Visit the church/museum where the Shroud of Turin is vaulted. (You will see a replica and video but you will not see the original.) A $100 per person (fully refundable once price is confirmed) deposit is required. For information on any of the above trips, please call Nancy at Home Town Travel (609) 597-5100. 400 Doc Cramer Blvd., Manahawkin, NJ, 08050 (609) 597-3800 or visit www.asrcs.org. St. Francis is a sending Parish to ASRCS INVEST IN YOUR CHILDвЂ™S FUTURE Faith based and quality programs through eighth grade. Now accepting applications for enrollment for 2014/2015. Clothing Drive Saturday, October 18, 1:00 - 5:00 PM & Sunday, October 19, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM All Saints Front Parking Lot Donated items will be redistributed to those in need and may include: gently used clothing, linens, curtains, shoes, handbags, suitcases and stuffed animals. Simply place your donated items in a bag, bring it to our drop-off location and our students will remove the bag(s) from your car and place it into the donation truck. For more information call (609) 597-3800 or visit www.asrcs.org. Long Beach Island Health Department (609) 492-1212 www.lbihealth.com Flu Shots Thursday, October 23, 4:00 - 6:00 PM Jewish Community Center of Long Beach Island 2411 Long Beach Blvd., Spray Beach Seasonal, High Dose (65+) & Intradermal Flu shots are Free if enrolled in NON-HMO Medicare Part B. All others $20. Free Flu Vaccination for First Responders (Police, Fire, EMS - paid & volunteer). Please be sure to show identification indicating your first responder status. Minors вЂњ5вЂќ & older need to be accompanied by their parent or guardian. Interfaith Health & Support Services of Southern Ocean County Fashion Show Saturday, October 25, 12:00 - 4:00 PM Sea Oaks Country Club $30 includes show & luncheon This non-profit organization comprised of different faith and service agencies in Southern Ocean County provides free volunteer services to the elderly and their caregivers. Call Interfaith at (609) 978-3839 for tickets. A gift auction will be held during the luncheon. Family Promise of Southern Ocean County Volunteers Needed HELP WANTED Nutrition Coordinator/Cook Position Part time for our Pre-School Program, Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM, $12 per hr. Cooking, menu planning, ordering, recordkeeping, inventory and dish washing. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. without limitations. Math required. Prepare a meal, spend some time with the families, stay overnight, or help set up or take down rooms at Maris Stella. Weeks we will be hosting families: October 26 вЂ“ November 2, Sunday thru Sunday AM and November 30 вЂ“December 5, Sunday evening thru Friday AM. Please contact our team members if you have some time and could help us! Connie Higgins, 361-2158 for overnights; Pat Juliano, 978-2746 for meals; or Carole Infante, 978-0645 for more information or visit www.familypromise.squarespace.com. Maris Stella Retreat & Conference Center On Call Substitute Teacher $70 per day. 7201 Long Beach Blvd., Harvey Cedars, NJ 08008 Please contact Katie Opauski at (609) 494-8861, ext. 114 or kopauski@stfrancislbi.org. Applications also available online at stfranciscenterlbi.org and at the front desk. Saturday, November 22, 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM Explore the difference between memoir and autobiography, examine the work of fiction writers and learn from those who teach memoir through their writings. Limited to 15 participants and overnight accommodations are available at an additional cost. Presenter: Dr. Pamela Poe Registration due: November 5 For more information call Sr. Pat: (609) 494-2917 or email: pdotzauer@comcast.net St. Francis Center is an EOE/AA Employer вЂњGratitude: The Healing Art of Memoir-WritingвЂќ Page 8 - October 12, 2014