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THE
BRIDGE
With open
arms for all!
THE COMMEMORATION OF ALL THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED
DEPARTED
- 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
NOVEMBER 2, 2014
2014
“I will not reject anyone
who comes to me...”
- 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)
Family Faith Formation
(609) 494-8813 ext. 153
Community Center
(609) 494-8861
Counseling Services
(609) 494-1554
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www.stfrancisparishlbi.org
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Allegany Art
The Franciscan Sisters of Allegany, NY
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
Jesus promises eternal life to all who believe
in him without exception.
GOSPEL CHALLENGE:
“How does this promise affect how I live
and relate to others?”
St. Francis of Assisi, 4700 Long Beach Blvd., Brant Beach, NJ
DATE
MASS INTENTIONS
(L) Living +Deceased
9:00 AM All Saints Special Eucharist
+Amelia Lesko
+Stipicevic Family
3:30 - 4:30 PM Reconciliation
5:00 PM +Emma Ferraro
+Ann Kattwinkel
Sunday,
Commemorate All Faithful Departed
November 2 7:30 AM +Ron Riker, Jr.
8:45 AM +Stein & Kempski Families
10:00 AM +Ann Kattwinkel
+Victor Karl
+James L. Sullivan
11:15 AM +Rose & Carl Toriello
+Zina Toriello
+Heather Vennewald
Monday,
9:00 AM +Dolores Moeller
November 3 6:00 PM Deceased of the Parish
Tuesday,
9:00 AM +Joseph & Dolores Moeller
November 4
Wednesday, 9:00 AM +Sam & Catharina Stipicevic
November 5
Thursday,
9:00 AM +Charles Gilfillan
November 6
Friday,
9:00 AM +Margaret Cook
November 7
+Bertha & Andrew Marshall
+Daniel B. Johnson
Saturday,
9:00 AM +John Connelly
November 8 3:30 - 4:30 PM Reconciliation
Saturday,
November 1
READINGS
Rv. 7:2-4, 9-14;
1 Jn. 3:1-3;
Mt. 5:1-12a
Wis. 3:1-9;
Rom. 5:5-11;
Jn. 6:37-40
Wis. 3:1-9;
Rom. 5:5-11;
Jn. 6:37-40
Order of Franciscan Secular, OFS
1:00 PM Profession Mass followed by
Luncheon
Phil. 2:1-4;
Lk. 14:12-14
Phil. 2:5-11;
Lk. 14:15-24
Wis. 3:1-9;
Jn. 6:37-40
Phil. 3:3-8a;
Lk. 15:1-10
Phil. 3:17-4:1;
Lk. 16:1-8
Phil. 4:10-15;
Lk. 16:9-15
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.
The St. Francis Parish and Center will be CLOSED:
Tuesday, November 4
in observance of InIn-Service Day
Daylight Savings Time Ends
Sunday, November 2
At 2:00 AM EST
Turn Your Clocks BACK One Hour
EVENTS
Parish & Center CLOSED
9:30 AM St. Anthony Devotion
7:30 PM Adoration of Blessed Sacrament
7:00 PM Scripture Study, Sr. Lounge
7:00 PM Separated & Divorced, Sr. Lounge
10:00 AM Contemplative Living Retreat,
“Franciscan Spirituality”, Surf City Church
Mass Schedule—All Saints & All Souls Day
St. Francis of Assisi, Brant Beach
All Saints:
No Vigil for All Saints this year
Saturday, November 1 - 9:00 AM Special Daily Eucharist
All Souls:
Mass for the Deceased of the Parish
Monday, November 3 - 6:00 PM
Christmas Eve Mass Schedule CHANGE
To all our parishioners and visitors who attend
Christmas Eve Mass here on Long Beach Island.
The Mass schedule has changed this year and the new
schedule is:
Christmas Eve Mass
Wednesday, December 24 - 4:00 PM and 6:30 PM
in the Brant Beach Church and 4:15 PM in the Surf City
Church.
Christmas Day Mass
Thursday, December 25 remains the same at 10:00 AM
in our Brant Beach church.
We hope this information will be helpful when you
make your holiday plans.
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Parish Information
A Letter From The Pastor’s Desk...
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.
Today we celebrate the Feast of All Souls and yesterday
(Saturday) we celebrated the feast of All Saints. The feast of
All Saints proclaims who we are through our baptism: "the
saints or the holy ones of God" (Philippians 1:1). Today's feast
of All Souls proclaims who we will be: "the souls of the just in
the hand of God" (Wisdom 3:1).
When Saint Paul calls us the "saints or the holy ones of
God" he is giving us both our identity and our vocation: "you
who have been sanctified in Christ Jesus...called to be holy"
(1 Corinthians 1:2). Our vocation is to live holy lives, that is
to follow in the footsteps of Jesus and to engage our world and
to welcome all people. A holy life strives to love not just a
neighbor but also an enemy. A "saint of God" is called to be the
voice, the advocate of the voiceless in our society: the leper, the
poor and the immigrant. This is our identity as a parish. We
live out our holiness and show forth our light both in the church
and in the St. Francis Center where we feed the hungry and give
drink to the thirsty (Matthew 25:31-46).
Today's feast of All Souls proclaims who we will be, that is
the "souls of the just in the hands of God." My mother died a
year ago this month and I have been in mourning this past year
as I remember with both tears and joy my mother's holiness. In
this time of mourning I share something personal and in
common with many of you. I have found comfort and strength
in the words of the book of Wisdom, particularly as it was read
at my mother's funeral mass: "The souls of the righteous are in
the hand of God, and no torment shall touch them. They
seemed, in the view of the foolish, to be dead...But they are in
peace" (Wisdom 3:1, 3). As my mother lifted up each one of
her ten children so God has lifted up into his hands my mother
and all of our deceased parishioners. We remember all of those
parishioners who have died during this past year at a special
mass Monday, November 3rd at 6:00 PM. Please come and
laugh and cry and pray with us and hear God tell us once again
that they are in the hands of God.
Jim Scullion, ofm
Parish Collections
All Saints Envelope - November 1, 2014
Second Collection Today:
Parish & Center Administration Expenses
This collection will help with the expenses for personnel costs,
employee benefits & liability insurance for the parish & center.
Thank you for your continued support.
Last Week’s 2nd Collection
Friars Education Support
Collected: $5,052
This Week We Need:
Budgeted: $18,500
Last Week’s Collection
Budgeted: $19,000
Collected: $18,872.61
Mass Schedule through November 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
Celebration for the Recently Deceased
Members of the Parish
Monday, November 3, 6:00 PM
St. Francis Church - Brant Beach
The parish community will gather for a celebration for
deceased parishioners at 6:00 PM on November 3rd.
Family members and friends of those who have died
during the past year are invited along with parishioners
and visitors to gather with us to remember our loved ones.
If you wish, please bring a photo of your loved one which
will be brought to the sanctuary during our Mass. The
photos will then be placed in a memorial shrine in the
church during the month of November. Please put a name
and phone number on the back of the photo.
Any snapshot or photo that you may wish to bring will be
welcomed. You will be able to pick up the photo at the
end of the month in the sacristy after any weekday or
weekend mass.
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Franciscan Spiritual Center
presents:
Spiritual Direction
We now have three certified Spiritual Directors and two Interns
offering free Spiritual Direction in our parish. For an
appointment please call:
Maryann Barrek, ofs, (609) 492-7502,
Barbara Horwath, ofs, (609) 384-6188,
Pat Simmons, ofs, (609) 661-1361.
Anne Bock, ofs, Intern, (609) 492-3015,
Sharon DeSipio, ofs, Intern, (609) 492-4690.
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 November 6, Sr. Lounge
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.
Next scheduled meeting: Retreat, November 8, Surf City
Church, “Franciscan Spirituality”. All are Welcome!
Woman’s Spirituality
The Women’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
Men’s Spirituality
The Men’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: November 15, Room 212
CDS’s on St. Francis of Assisi and the Franciscan
movement by Bill Short, OFM are available to borrow.
They contain 25 minute talks
for listening in your car,
exercising or just while sitting at home.
Please contact Sr. Pat Klemm at
(609) 494-8813 ext. 161 or pklemm@stfrancislbi.org.
RCIA - Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
“What Does It Mean To Be Catholic?”
“What Is Catholicism?”
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.
There will no class November 4.
Next scheduled meeting: November 11.
“Works of Mercy: What and Why?”
All are welcome!
Celiac Disease and Holy Eucharist
If you have Celiac disease and wish to receive Holy
Eucharist, we now have low gluten hosts in the Brant
Beach, Surf City, and Beach Haven churches. Please
bring your own pyx [host container] to mass.
If you forget your pyx, please tell the priest. We have
some extras in the safe.
Please see the priest before mass and he will provide you
with a low gluten host. Complete directions are posted in
the vesting sacristy.
Contemplative Living Retreat
“Franciscan Spirituality”
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.
Beverages will be provided by the
Allegany Franciscan Associates.
All are welcome!
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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.
Volunteers Needed:
Catechist needed for Grade 2, Tuesday 5:30-6:45 PM.
Aide needed for Grade 6, Tuesday 5:30-6:45 PM.
Substitute Catechists & Aides, Tuesday 5:30-6:45 PM and
Wednesday 4:30-5:45 PM.
Elementary
No classes November 4 & 5.
Wednesday, November 19 - Family Path Meeting, 6:30-7:30 PM.
Thursday, November 20 - Parents of Reconciliation Children
Talk with Fr. Jim. Preparation materials will be distributed.
No classes November 25 & 26.
Scripture Modules
No classes November 4 & 5.
No classes November 25 & 26.
Confirmation Preparation Candidates
Saturday, November 8 - Confirmation Retreat "Array of Hope"
Preregistration required.
Monday, November 10 - Workshop #1 - 7:00 PM, Brant Beach
Church - Preregistration required.
Monday, November 17 - Mentor Meeting, All Candidates,
7:00-8:30 PM, Brant Beach Church. Parents please stay for
first 15 minutes.
Monday, November 24 - Workshop #2 - 7:00 PM, Brant Beach
Church - Preregistration required.
Family Promise
of Southern Ocean County
Volunteers Needed
Prepare a meal, spend some time with the families, stay
overnight, or help set up or take down rooms at Maris Stella.
We will be hosting families: November 30 – December 5,
Sunday evening thru Friday AM.
Please contact Connie Higgins, 361-2158 for overnights;
Pat Juliano, 978-2746 for meals; or Carole Infante, 978-0645
for more information or visit: familypromise.squarespace.com.
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, Rm 212
Book Club
Tuesday, November 25, 1:00 PM, Rm. 212
Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline
Knights of Columbus Council #3826
2nd Tuesday of the month, 7:30 PM
St. Mary’s Church, Msgr. Reinbold Hall - Barnegat
O Lord, be present with these men and
women who serve our country. Comfort
their spirits with your divine presence and
grant them strength, wisdom and grace.
SSgt. Stephen Ballinger
Maj. Michael Berk
PFC Thomas J. Bonder
Lt. Col. Michael Brophy
Pvt. Matthew Cacace
Capt. Andrew Cairns
Sean Michael Campoli, USN
Capt. Jeffrey Casler
Capt. Robert Cunningham
Gen. Martin E. Dempsey
Capt. Rebecca Doaks
Lt. David Elsenbeck
Capt. Michael J. Elsenbeck, MD
Airman Patrick Esmerado
A1C Matt Fitzpatrick
Lt. Cmdr. Bob Gerstemeier
PFC Matthew Gurten
PFC Anthony Hardado
Lt. Cpl. Forrest Hendricks
Sgt. Matthew Hill
Lt. Cameron Hockman
Lance Cpl. Devin Hughes
Tech Sgt. Bradley Iseminger
PO Anthony Juliano
Maj. Michael Kloepper
Capt. Kristen Koenig, MD
Capt. Timothy Koenig
Pvt. Emily Jane Konzelmann
Sgt. Amanda A. Kuchta
Cpl. Travis Lastfogel
SSgt. Stephen Leddy
Spc. Jose Paul Lopes
2nd Lt. Christopher Martinelli
Lt. Cmdr. Daniel Martins
Sgt. Anthony Mauro
1st Lt. Stephen McNamara
Capt. Brendan Murphy
Capt. Catherine Murphy
Lt. John S. Ondik
Sgt. Kristopher Pickarts
Lt. Col. Kyle N. Remick
LTC Brett Robistow
Capt. Morgan R. Samuels
PFC Kyle Stewart
Sgt. Robert Taylor
1st Lt. Shereen Thomas
Lt. Col. Thomas Walsh
Cpl. Alex Werner
Spc. Brandan K. White
1st Lt. Daniel White
SSG Reid Wilbraham
Lt. Mark Woodard
The JPIC Corner:
Justice, Peace, and the Integrity of Creation
Since “Sandy” there has been a shift in the American
consciousness about Global Warming. It is time to take
action regarding global warming through Socially
Responsible Investing (SRI). SRI aligns your investments
with your values and helped end Apartheid in South Africa.
One place to begin is with the oil, gas and coal industries and
the fossil fuel divestment movement. It does not matter how
little you have in investments, as it is like democracy where
every vote…every dollar counts. For more information visit:
greenamerica.org/fossilfree/.
Make a Tax Deductible Gift
Make a Gift to St. Francis Church
or LBICC, Inc.
If you are planning your will and/or estate
and would like to make a gift to St. Francis Church
or LBICC, Inc., please contact
Connie Becraft, Executive Director at
cbecraft@stfrancislbi.org
or (609) 494-8861 ext. 162 for more information.
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SPECIAL EVENTS
American Red Cross
Blood Drive
Pancake Breakfast
Wednesday, December 10
Sunday, November 9
8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
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!
Sponsored by the Ministers of Hospitality to benefit
St. Francis Community Center.
1:00 - 6:00 PM
St. Francis of Assisi Church Hall
The need for blood is constant. Your contribution is
very important to maintain a healthy and plentiful
blood supply. When you donate through the Red Cross
you help save lives by giving of yourself in just about
an hour. You may never meet the person who receives
your blood, but you will feel good knowing you helped
change a life.
Appointments are not required but suggested and can
be made at: http://www.redcrossblood.org (Keyword
LBI St. Francis) or by calling (609) 494-8861 ext. 118.
Walk-ins are welcome.
Women’s Cornerstone Retreat
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.
Special Events
Super “Plunge” Sunday
February 1
$5,000 Travel Voucher
(Tickets go on sale in February)
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
3rd Annual March Madness Free Throw
March 7
Fish & Chip Dinner
March 27
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
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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.
Ladies’ 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
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.
Educational Seminars:
Medicare Changes for 2015
Enrollment Period: Now - December 7, 2014
The Office of Senior Services will sponsor the following
Free Medicare Part D Education Seminar
addressing the 2015 changes
Thursday, November 13, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Ocean County Southern Service Center
179 So. Main St., Rts. 9 & 72, Manahawkin.
The seminar is free and open to the public. Please call the Ocean
County Office of Senior Services at 1-800-668-4899 or
732-929-2091 to register. Registration is required!
St. Francis Counseling Service
(609) 494-1554 - www.stfranciscenterlbi.org
Become a Volunteer!
St. Francis Counseling Service is looking for volunteers for our
Confidential Sexual Violence Advocate training program beginning
January 5th from 6:00 to 9:00 PM every Monday for 12 weeks at
Toms River H.S. South.
If you or someone you know is interested in giving your time to
support survivors of sexual violence in Ocean County, please call
(609) 494-154 or email: Erin Borysewicz, Outreach Coordinator,
e.borysewicz@stfrancislbi.org. Applications can be found online at:
www.stfranciscenterlbi.org.
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.
Basketball Co-Ed Recreation League:
Mandatory Co-Ed League Evaluations:
Grades: 7 and 8:
Wednesday, November 19; 6:30 - 7:30 PM
2nd Grade Youth Basketball:
December 5 - February 13; Fridays, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Baseball 101 with Tom Natoli
(Ages 8 and Up)
SRHS Boys Varsity Baseball Head Coach
Session II: November 3, 5 & 6: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Private Baseball Lessons with Tom Natoli
SRHS Boys Varsity Baseball Head Coach
Three lesson package, 30 minutes each day at $100.
These lessons are for players of all ages and ability levels.
Appointments made through the Recreation Department
at (609) 494-8861 ext. 105.
HELP WANTED
Comptroller
St. Francis Parish and Center, (LBICC, Inc. a non-profit 501C3)
social service agency is seeking a Comptroller for our office in
southern Ocean County. Excellent salary and benefit package.
Qualifications: CPA is required with experience in non-profit
accounting/finance. Familiar with Roman Catholic tradition.
Knowledge of best practices in fiscal management. Prior
experience managing people. Qualified candidates send resume:
St. Francis Center, 4700 Long Beach Blvd, Long Beach Township,
NJ 08008-3458, attention: Human Resources Director or
rtonnesen@stfrancislbi.org.
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.
Interpreter - American Sign Language (ASL)
$31 per hour, 2 evenings a week, Mondays and Wednesdays,
6:00-8:30 PM interpreting an Adult High School Education/GED
class for a deaf student. The class is located in the Southern
Regional High School, Manahawkin, NJ. Call Nancy Chiorazzi
at (609) 494-8861 ext. 141 or email resume to
nchiorazzi@stfrancislbi.org.
On Call Substitute Teacher
$70 per day.
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.
St. Francis Center is an EOE/AA Employer
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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.
The Food Pantry currently needs:
Canned Vegetables, Rice, Soup,
Laundry Detergent,
Any Size Diapers, & Baby Wipes
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.
Auto Ownership Program
Please consider donating your old car (in fair to good condition)
to St. Francis’ 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.
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.
Children’s Services
St. Francis Preschool is an accredited program from the
National Association for the Education of Young Children.
NAEYC-Accredited programs must meet NAEYC’s 10 standards
for high-quality early childhood education. For more information
about NAEYC standards visit: www.rightchoiceforkids.org.
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
Please continue collecting
Campbell's Soup Can Labels
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
Children’s Services.
Collection containers are located in the lobby of St. Francis Center
and Children’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!
Educational Services
(609) 494-8861 ext. 185
www.stfranciscenterlbi.org/educational-support
St. Francis Gift of Warmth Project 2014
Starting on November 3rd
Our focus is to keep the children in our community warm throughout
the winter. We are able to do this through your generous donations
of new warm clothing and bedding. Please take a tag off a tree in
the Church or Community Center lobby and help us attain our goal
of serving the children of 275 families within our community.
If you would like to sponsor a family
please call (609) 494-8861 ext. 106.
Blissful Babies
Family Support Services would like to introduce "Blissful Babies"
a 5 week group session that provides guidance on the
communication of touch with parent and baby. This process will be
modeled by instructors who have completed Part 1 in their training
with Infant Massage USA. Training will provide parents with
specific, proven infant massage techniques to promote: bonding and
attachment, healthy sleeping, relaxation for baby and parent and
reduce symptoms associated with colic and gas.
Please call to register for our next available group or inquire about
future group schedules at (609) 494-8861 ext. 197.
Southern Regional High School
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.
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St. Francis Travel
COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD
Call Nancy at Home Town Travel (609) 597-5100
Email: hometowntravel@comcast.net
Maris Stella Retreat & Conference Center
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.
To get these rates, your trip must be booked by November 15th.
Emerald Waterways River Cruise
Prague to Budapest
September 23, 2015
Sightseeing Trips
Sordevolo’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.
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
Lights Off, Sunday, 9:00-10:30 AM
St. Francis Center, Room 116
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
7201 Long Beach Blvd., Harvey Cedars, NJ 08008
“Gratitude: The Healing Art of Memoir-Writing”
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
Advent Retreat Day:
“Why Did Jesus Come?
An Introduction to Franciscan Incarnational Theology
and Why It Matters!”
Saturday, December 13, 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Presenter: Sr. Pat Klemm, osf
Registration due: December 1
Cost: $50 includes lunch.
Non-Refundable, Non-Transferable Deposit: $15.
Franciscan Incarnational Theology focuses on the three principles of
the goodness of God, the primacy of Christ and the dignity of the
human person.
For more information call Sr. Pat: (609) 494-2917
or email: pdotzauer@comcast.net
Volunteers Needed
to Assist with Filing Taxes 2014 Tax Season
FREE Income Tax preparation is available to anyone who needs help
filing Federal and New Jersey taxes, with special attention to seniors.
Additional volunteers are needed to work in the program and to help
in the preparation of electronically filed tax returns. Volunteers must
attend approximately 3 days of training during December and 5 days
during January, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM and to be available at
least one half day weekly from February 2 to April 15, 2015.
This is an AARP program in cooperation with the IRS and the NJ
Division of Taxation. If interested or need more info, please call:
• Lacey to Little Egg Harbor & LBI, (609) 294-0730;
• Brick, Pt. Pleasant Beach & Borough, Jackson, (732) 928-8025;
• Manchester, Whiting, Lakewood, Lakehurst & Toms River area,
(732) 793-1806.
Cultural Competency Statement
The St. Francis Center recognizes a culturally diverse
community and makes a commitment to the principles of
multiculturalism as a means of understanding, accepting,
valuing, and supporting cultural diversity. The term
Multicultural is applied broadly to include issues of minority
or marginalized status as it relates to race, ethnicity, culture,
socioeconomic status, use of English as a second language,
gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, spirituality,
and the elderly. The St. Francis Center proposes to develop
programs and practices that assist staff, board members, and
volunteers to recognize, accept, and affirm differences and
similarities among people and provide services that are
supportive and inclusive of all members of the community.
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