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THE
BRIDGE
With open
arms for all!
SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT
- PARISH STAFF Fr. Jim Scullion, OFM, Pastor
Michele Beck, Music
Theresa Cassata, OFS, FFF
Deacon Robert Cunningham
Fr. Kevin Daly, OFM
Fr. John Frambes, OFM
Sr. Patricia Klemm, OSF
Sr. Patricia McNiff, OSF
Jo Anne Reeder, Worship
Deacon Richard Titmas
Deacon George Walker, OFS
MARCH 1, 2015
The Darkness
Of
Fear
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
Read our bulletin online at
www.stfrancisparishlbi.org
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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
Franciscan Sisters of Allegany, NY
Vocation Office
jostreva@yahoo.com
Franciscan Sisters of Philadelphia, PA
Vocation Office
vocations@osfphila.org
St. Francis is a sending Parish to ASRCS
All Saints Regional Catholic School
400 Doc Cramer Blvd., Manahawkin, NJ, 08050
(609) 597-3800 or visit: www.asrcs.org
Out of darkness
the Light of Christ
will shine!
St. Francis of Assisi, 4700 Long Beach Blvd., Brant Beach, NJ
DATE
Saturday,
February 28
MASS INTENTIONS
READINGS
EVENTS
(L) Living +Deceased
9:00 AM +Ann Kattwinkel
3:30 - 4:30 PM Reconciliation
5:00 PM +Rocco Sallette
+Linda Bazner Kardos
+Peter Rossi, Jr.
8:45 AM +Martha Conway
10:00 AM +Charles J. Balbach
11:15 AM +Neno Venturo
Dt. 26:16-19;
Mt. 5:43-48
Gn. 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18;
Rom. 8:31b-34;
Mk. 9:2-10
Sunday,
Gn. 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18; Order of Franciscan Secular, ofs
March 1
Rom. 8:31b-34;
9:30 AM “Come & See”, Sr. Lounge
Mk. 9:2-10
1:00 PM BB Church, Social, Spiritual Life,
Ongoing Formation, Business Meeting
Monday,
9:00 AM +James T. Guardino, Sr.
Dn. 9:4b-10;
March 2
Lk. 6:36-38
Tuesday,
9:00 AM +Alfonso Passaro
Is. 1:10, 16-20;
9:30 AM St. Anthony Devotion
March 3
Mt. 23:1-12
7:00 PM RCIA, Room 212
Wednesday, 9:00 AM +Frank & Frances Boberek Jer. 18:18-20;
7:00 PM Scripture Study, Sr. Lounge
March 4
Mt. 20:17-28
7:30 PM Adoration of Blessed Sacrament
Thursday,
9:00 AM +Sr. Claire Andre, osc
Jer. 17:5-10;
March 5
Lk. 16:19-31
Friday,
9:00 AM +de Weever Family
Gn. 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28; 6:00 PM Soup, Church Hall
March 6
+Margaret Marchione
Mt. 21:33-43, 45-46
7:00 PM Stations of the Cross
+Phil Palermo
Saturday,
9:00 AM +Russell Stein
Mi. 7:14-15, 18-20;
March 7
3:30 - 4:30 PM Reconciliation
Lk. 15:1-3, 11-32
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.
GOSPEL CHALLENGE:
Fear can keep us from doing what we know
God is asking of us.
Can we, like Abraham,
trust in God’s love and care?
Do we, like Peter, want to stay in our “good
place” rather than answer the call to journey
with Jesus toward our own unknown future?
Daylight Savings Time Begins
Sunday, March 8, 2015
at 2:00 AM EST
Turn Your Clocks AHEAD One Hour
Soup and Stations—Fridays
February 20 - March 20
St. Francis of Assisi, Brant Beach
Soup - 6:00 PM
Stations of the Cross - 7:00 PM
All are invited to attend our annual Lenten Soup and Stations
on Fridays through March 20. Please join us for a free meal
consisting of a delicious variety of meatless homemade soups
served with bread and butter beginning at 6:00 PM in the
Brant Beach Church Hall. At 7:00 PM we will move into the
church to journey along the Way of the Cross. Each week we
will listen to readings, sing hymns, and ponder a reflection on
three of the Stations of the Cross on Jesus’ way to Calvary.
All are cordially invited to share one or all of these evenings
with us. Please feel free to bring along a friend or neighbor!
Please feel free to bring a favorite
homemade meatless soup in a crock pot for all to share.
Mass Schedule through March 21/22
St. Francis of Assisi, Brant Beach
9:00 AM Daily Mass
Reconciliation: 3:30 - 4:30 PM
Saturday, 5:00 PM; Sunday, 8:45, 10:00, 11:15 AM
St. Thomas of Villanova, Surf City
CLOSED
St. Thomas Aquinas, Beach Haven
CLOSED
St. Clare, Loveladies
CLOSED
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Parish Information
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.
A Letter From The Pastoral Staff...
“Transfigure us, O Lord, transfigure us, O Lord.
Break the chains that bind us; speak your healing word,
And where you lead we’ll follow. Transfigure us, O Lord.”
-Transfigure Us, O Lord (Bob Hurd)
In our Gospel, Peter, James and John were witnesses to
the transfiguration of Jesus on the mountain. Today, the
transfiguration continues in all of us as we grow in our faith
through prayer, fasting and works of love. Just as Jesus died
for us, we too must die to self. It is our mission to move
out of the mode of selfishness and toward the goal of
selflessness.
Lent is the perfect opportunity to ask ourselves if we hear
the needs of others before our own. Are we generous with
our time and talents? Do we find good in others and let
them know before we jump to criticize and look for the
negative? Do we love and accept everyone, regardless of
whether they are ‘different’ from who we are?
Jesus gave us very clear instructions. He said, “A new
command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved
you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will
know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”
Parish Collections
May we use this season to grow closer and deeper in love
with our God who loves us and wants us to share in eternal
glory. May we dedicate our lives in service to God by
serving one another.
Second Collection Today:
“Transfigure us, O Lord, transfigure us, O Lord.”
Franciscan Missionary Union
The Franciscan Missionary Union helps missions throughout
the world. Thank you for your support.
Michele Beck
Music Ministry Director
Last Week’s 2nd Collection
Black & Native American Missions
Collected: $2,572
This Week We Need:
Budgeted: $10,000
The JPIC Corner:
Justice, Peace, and the Integrity of Creation
Last Week’s Collection
Budgeted: $11,000
Collected: $9,704.60
Ash Wednesday’s Collection
Collected $4,030
Embrace Our Way of Life
THE FRANCISCAN FRIARS OF HOLY NAME
PROVINCE
Franciscan Vocation Ministry
Br. Basil Valente, OFM
129 West 31st Street, 2nd Fl., New York, NY 10001-3403
The Global Catholic Climate Movement
During Lent there will be a
global rolling fast
for climate justice.
March 16 is the date for U.S. participation.
You are invited to make that
a day of prayer and fasting
as a response to our present climate crisis.
“The need to resolve the structural causes of poverty
cannot be delayed.” Pope Francis, JOY IN THE GOSPEL.
During Lent we are called, as was Abraham, to sacrifice, to
give up, not only things, but also our secret attitudes and
prejudices toward the structures that keep people poor.
To what extent can we own our societal role in attacking the
structural causes of inequality as suggested by Pope Francis in
the following:
1. The market needs to be regulated to ensure that the 100%
benefit from our economy.
2. Safety net projects, such as unemployment benefits and
SNAP should be only temporary solutions for the greater
good of fair compensation for hard work and fair tax rates.
3. Each of us is called to change this system of inequality.
Are we willing to listen to the needs of those around us and to
risk changing our current system of inequality through prayer,
service, charity, and advocacy?
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Franciscan Spiritual Center
presents:
Spiritual Direction
We now have three certified Spiritual Directors and three
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) 204-3835
Sharon DeSipio, ofs, Intern, (609) 492-4690
Kathy Egan, Intern, (215) 694-4651
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 March 4, Sr. Lounge
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: March 11, Room 212
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 Center.
Next scheduled meeting: Wednesday, March 18, Brant
Beach Church. Presenter: Sr. Marcy Springer, ssj. Day long
retreat. All are welcome. Bring your lunch. Beverages will
be provided. “The Perfect Wintry Mix … Centering Prayer …
Lexio Devina … Examen.” These three forms of prayer
promise to deepen your awareness of God's abiding presence
and love during these final weeks of Lent.
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: March 21, Room 212
Is God calling you
to walk in the footsteps of
Saint Francis of Assisi?
Come and See
how Secular Franciscans live joyfully
in the world and celebrate God’s creation.
Sunday, March 1, 9:30 - 11:00 AM
St. Francis Community Center Sr. Lounge
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 Room 212
unless otherwise noted.
Next meeting: March 3, Brant Beach Church
“Lectionary - The Heart of the Bible”
Presenter: Fr. Jim Scullion, ofm
All are welcome!
NO CLASS on Tuesday, March 10.
Easter Flowers and Decorations
Fund Drive
We are having our annual Easter Flower Memorial Fund Drive which
allows us to decorate the Brant Beach, Beach Haven and Surf City
churches from Palm Sunday through the Holy Season of Easter. The
Art & Environment Team would like to thank you for your continued
generosity and support which allows us to prepare the worship area in a
manner that reflects our great joy and gratitude as we affirm our belief
in the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the promise of eternal life.
You may choose to memorialize or honor a loved-one, family member,
friend or special occasion by making a donation toward the Easter
flowers, decorations or Art & Environment. The names of those
memorialized or honored along with the donor names will be
published in a special booklet and available in all the churches during
the Easter season. The memorials will also be published on the
St. Francis Parish website.
Donations for Easter Flowers & Plants
May Be Made In Any Amount.
Donations toward the purchase of other items to be memorialized:
$100 Cherry Blossoms and large Easter Wreaths for the
church sanctuary.
$75
Flowers for Sanctuary Urns for Easter & Holy Thursday
$50
Large Hydrangea
$35
Hydrangea, Ferns, & Candle Rings
To make a donation, please use the Easter Flower envelopes that were
mailed to your home. Additional envelopes are available at the doors
of the church or you may use a plain envelope with the following
information:
PLEASE PRINT CLEARY your name, the name of the person being
memorialized or honored, and a contact phone number. The envelope
can be placed in the collection basket, mailed, or dropped off at the
Center by March 23.
Thank you for your support and generosity.
Qustions? Please call JoAnne Reeder at: 494-8813 ext. 164.
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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:
Substitute Catechists & Aides, Tuesday 5:30-6:45 PM and
Wednesday 4:30-5:45 PM.
Elementary Jesus & Life in Christ Modules
Life in Christ C – Children preparing for First
Reconciliation
Monday, March 9, 6:30 -7:30 PM - FRIAR
GATHERING for children & parents
Scripture Modules
Scripture A – Prayer Experience Opportunities
Friday’s, March 6 & 13 - Lenten Soup & Stations
Scripture B – Prayer Experience Opportunities
Friday’s, March 6 & 13 - Lenten Soup & Stations
Family Path – All Modules
Wednesday, March 11, 6:30-7:30 PM – For children
& parents
Elementary – Students bring books - Chapters 15-20
Completed
Scripture A – Students bring books, Bibles, and
Saint Search report Segment 3 Completed
Christmas Flower Donations
Dear parishioners and friends of St. Francis of Assisi.
Your kind and generous spirits made possible the beautiful
decorations, plants, and trees that added so much to our celebration
of the holy Christmas season. We pray for the loved ones remembered
here and for all the departed who are at rest in God’s loving arms.
May God’s blessings be with you.
Christmas Trees for the Church
Donor:
In Memory of:
Mr. & Mrs. William E. Martin Patricia Forsythe, the Rev. Canon
Gilbert Martin, Elizabeth F. Martin,
James W. Forsythe, Sr.
Mrs. Frances Mears
Wreaths, Garland, and Large Pointsettias
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Monaco
Mr. & Mrs. Fausto Dorantes
Willard F. Weikel
Colavitas - Mike, Maureen
Mr. & Mrs. Hodgson
Mrs. Constance Siuta
Mrs. Mary Fasulo
Andres Tapia.C.
Helen M. Weikel
Gloria Garlick
Max Schmid
Ted Siuta
Alex Fasulo
Christmas Poinsettias
Mr. Walter Rachunok
Mr. & Mrs. John P. Grundy
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Pickard
Mr. & Mrs. Roger Bailey
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Ackerson
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Gallicchio
Mr. & Mrs. William Tibbitt
Mr. & Mrs. John Turner
Mr. & Mrs. Larry Hathaway
Mr. & Mrs. Franklin Seiffert
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Varisano
Cassetta family
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Buterick
Patrick Callahan
Edward A. Skettini
Mary & Bill Williams
Turners & Guinan families
Douglas & Rita Southall
Mr. & Mrs. R. Varisano
Cassetta & Sodora families
Peter Buterick
Continued in next column
Order of the Franciscans Secular ofs
Sunday, March 1, 9:30 AM, Sr. Lounge, “Come & See”;
1:00 PM, Brant Beach Church, Social, Spiritual Life, Ongoing
Formation, Business Meeting
Survivors of Suicide
Thursday, March 12, 7:30 PM, Room 212
Book Club
Tuesday, March 31, 1:00 PM, Room 212
Still Life with Bread Crumbs by Anna Quindlen
Knights of Columbus Council #3826
2nd Tuesday of the month, 7:30 PM
St. Mary’s Church, Msgr. Reinbold Hall - Barnegat
Lectors & Eucharistic Ministers
Sign-ups & Schedules for Spring
LECTOR
Completed Lector Schedules will be emailed and hard copies
will be placed in wall folders for those without email on
Saturday, February 28.
EUCHARISTIC MINISTER
EM sign-ups will be in wall files by BB sacristy starting
Saturday, February 28.
Please return your sign-ups to front desk or to Parish Office
marked “EM’s – Worship Department” by Monday, March 9.
Completed EM schedules will be in Wall folders by BB sacristy
starting Saturday, March 21.
If you have an email address that I do not have on file, please send it
to me at jreeder@stfrancislbi.com to receive important Eucharistic
minister information. Please save this notice so you have a copy of
the dates. Thank you!
Christmas Flower Donations—continued
Christmas Poinsettias (cont’d.)
Mrs. Helen Lally
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Ellsworth
Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Vallebuona
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Rosone
Mr. & Mrs. Donald Bochicchio
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Mondacci
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Flynn
Tom & Connie Laverty
Mrs. Jessica Hoffman
Shelley Wyatt
William Kaiser
Dennis Riveron
Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Kulinski
Mrs. Dorothy Lepore
Marylou Croall
Michael & Barbara Fizulich
David Sodano
Lorraine Stack
Mr. Richard Sinopoli
Mr. & Mrs. Sean P. Kinnevy
Mrs. Lois Gannon
Mr. & Mrs. Ed Seith
Mrs. Mary Lou Griggs
Mrs. Fran Bossard
Paul Lally
Ellsworth/Fischer family
Our Moms & Dads
Helen Avia, Sophia Avia Rosone
Dan & Clara Bochicchio
Paul Minniti
Flynn & Clark families
Tom & Anne Laverty, Rowen &
Mary Bright
Dennis Sopchak
George Lepore
Croall & Huether families
Mark Joseph Fizulich
Joseph G. Sodano
Robert Stack
Margaret Sinopoli
Mary King Duffy
Virginia Howedel
Martin Gormley
Ralph “Ed” Griggs
Cerbone & Bossard families
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SPECIAL EVENTS
Fish & Chip Dinner
Thistle of Kearny returns!
Women’s Cornerstone Retreat
November 13 & 14, 2015
Planning Meeting
All Cornerstone Sisters are invited to attend
Sunday, March 8 - 11:00 AM - 12:45 PM, Sr. Lounge
Tuesday, April 14 - 7:00 - 8:45 PM, Sr. Lounge
Sunday, May 17 - 11:00 AM - 12:45 PM, Room 105
Saturday, June 6 - 10:00 AM -12:00 PM, Brant Beach
Church Hall (following the daily 9:00 AM Mass)
Tuesday, July 14 - 7:00 - 8:45 PM, Sr. Lounge
Tuesday, August 18 - 7:00 - 8:45 PM, Sr. Lounge
Email Lauren Finelli at lgf_finelli@hotmail.com for more info.
Friday, March 27
4:30 to 7:00 PM
$16 adults / $8 child
St. Francis Community Center Gym
Dine In or Take Out
Take out dinners begins at 4:30 PM.
Dine in begins at 5:00 PM.
Includes: Fish or Chicken Dinner,
Beverage and Dessert
Tickets will be available at the Front Desk of the
Community Center on Monday, March 2 and a limited
amount of tickets will be available the day of the event.
There will be a 50/50 drawing.
Proceeds to benefit St. Francis of Assisi Parish
Men’s Cornerstone Retreat
Here’s what people are saying
about Cornerstone:
“A great boost”
“Affirming and inspiring”
“I needed a jump start and received much more.”
Register Today!
Friday, March 13, 6:00 - 10:00 PM
Saturday, March 14, 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
St. Thomas Church, Surf City
Brochures with registration details at the doors of the Church.
Please contact Jim Mazzerina
with questions or for more information at
(609) 618-7683
Men’s Cornerstone
“Re-Energize Your Faith”
Donations of Baked Goods are needed.
Please email or call Lori Dudek at:
l.dudek@stfrancislbi.org or
(609) 494-8861 ext. 118.
HELP WANTED
Maintenance Director/Facilities Manager
Full time position. Salary based on experience ($50,000-$60,000)
plus benefits. Minimum 3 years of experience with plumbing,
electric, carpentry, HVAC systems. The ability to upkeep 9 buildings,
the ability to manage staff adequately, plan budgets, long and short
range facilities planning, computer skills. A valid New Jersey driver’s
license. Please send resume to rtonnesen@stfrancislbi.org.
Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) Therapist - Part Time
Must have a New Jersey LCSW or LPC license with minimum of 4
years experience. In-home therapy throughout Ocean County, some
case work included. Must have valid NJ Drivers License. Please fax
your resume to (609) 494-1882 or email ltomaro@stfrancislbi.org.
Case Management - Part Time
Must be bi-lingual (Spanish/English) BSW or related field. In-home
throughout Ocean County. Must have valid NJ Drivers License.
Please fax your resume to (609) 494-1882 or email
ltomaro@stfrancislbi.org.
Substitute Aquatics Aerobics Instructor - Part Time
Call Mike Thompson at (609) 494-8861 ext. 105.
Labyrinth Walk
Volunteers - Human Concerns
• Help fill refrigerators and freezers several mornings a week. This
task involves some heavy lifting.
Monday, March 16, 9:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday, March 17, 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
St. Francis of Assisi Church Hall
The Labyrinth is a path of prayer, a walking meditation
that can become a mirror of the soul. It is a spiritual act
of pilgrimage, a metaphor of life’s journey. Choose a
day and treat yourself to some quiet time.
A finger Labyrinth is available for those
who are unable to walk the Labyrinth.
• 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.
• Assist in weighing donated food on Monday mornings. Must be
able to lift 50 lbs.
• Volunteer to substitute when pick ups are needed at local food
stores and drop off in Food Pantry. Stores we currently pick up
from include: Target, Super Fresh, Murphy's Market, BJ's and
Wawa in Ship Bottom. Large car or truck needed.
Please contact Volunteer Services at (609) 494-8861 ext. 118.
St. Francis Center is an EOE/AA Employer
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Senior Services
Recreation & Aquatics
For information call ext. 108 or 109.
For info. please call ext. 105. Visit the Spring Brochure
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.
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.
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
Educational Services
(609) 494-8861 ext. 185
www.stfranciscenterlbi.org/educational-support
Southern Regional High School
600 North Main St., Manahawkin, NJ
NJ High School Diploma Preparation Classes
Monday & Wednesday, 6:00 - 9:00 PM (9/10 Bldg.)
ESL Classes
Monday & Wednesday, 6:00 - 9:00 PM (9/10 Bldg.)
Tuesday & Thursday, 6:00 - 9:00 PM
(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.
Pickleball is Here!
Tuesdays & Thursdays
12:15-3:00 PM
in the Gymnasium
$5 Fee
online at www.stfranciscenterlbi.org
or pick up a Brochure at the Center lobby.
Spring Session I
Classes start: March 3
Aquatic Classes:
• Water Tots (ages: 1-3)
• Beginner Swim (ages: 4)
• Beginner Level 1 (ages: 5 & up)
• Beginner Level 2 (ages: 5 & up)
• Intermediate (ages: 6 & up)
• Competitive Swim (ages: 8 & up)
• Spring Swim Clinic:
Transitional (ages 5-10)
Advanced (ages 11 & up)
• Lifeguard Training
• CPR/AED Training for the Professional Rescuer
• Aquatic Aerobics
• Deep Water Aerobics
• Arthritis Water Exercise
Recreation Classes:
• Gentle Yoga (beginner level)
• All Level Yoga
• Dick Manzo’s Spring Basketball Clinic
• Tot & Tyke Basketball
• Pickelball
• Basic Boating Safety Course - NJ Certified
4th Annual March Madness
Free Throw Contest
Saturday, March 7; 9:00 AM
Community Center Gym
Fee: $3.00
Grade Groups:
K (modified baskets),
1st & 2nd grade (modified baskets),
3rd & 4th grades (modified distance),
5th & 6th grades, 7th & 8th grades and open to high school and
adults (broken down into male and female categories).
Registration forms are available at the Front Desk of the Center
or online at: www.stfranciscenterlbi.org. For more info. please
call the Recreation Department at ext. 105.
Travel Gift Certificate Raffle
Prize Value $5,000 - Only 1,000 Tickets Sold
$25.00 per ticket
Drawing: May 15, 2015, 11:00 AM
St. Francis Community Center
Winner need not be present.
Tickets are available to purchase at the Front Desk of the
Community Center and mail order flyers can be found at:
www.stfranciscenterlbi.org
May be redeemed at Home Town Travel, Manahawkin
(609) 597-5100.
ID # 265-1-7526
RL-15-02
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Family Support Services
Children’s Services
Human Concerns and the Food Pantry
are closed on Thursdays.
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.
Human Concerns new hours are: Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday and Friday, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
The Food Pantry currently needs:
Macaroni & Cheese, Pasta Sauce,
Cereal, Soap, Any Size Diapers
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. 195.
Therapeutic Foster Care Parents Needed
Jennifer Milne, Connections Coordinator
(732) 349-3535 ext. 702
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!
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
Bebés Dichosos, programa de masaje
Los lunes de 10:30 - 11:30 AM
Empezando el 9 de marzo
hasta el 6 de abril
En St. Francis Community Center
Éste curso es GRATIS y es dirigido para padres con bebés
entre 6 semanas de edad y bebés quienes todavía no gatean.
Este curso proveerá a padres con técnicas específicas y
probadas de masaje infantil para promover el apego y
comunicación entre padres e hijos. Técnicas serán modeladas
por entrenadores profesionales en camino a recibir su
certificación para instructor de masaje infantil.
Aprende como el masaje infantil podría promover relajación
para padres y sus bebes, estimular la circulación, aminorar las
incomodidades producidas por cólicos, gases y estreñimiento,
ayudar a bebes dormir mejor, y enriquecer el apego y el vínculo
entre padres e hijos.
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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
Home Town Travel is preparing
2015-2016 Group Trips.
Destinations will include:
Alaska, Iceland, Ireland, Canadian Rockies,
US National Parks and two cruises.
Contact Home Town Travel for more info.
Cruises
Lenten Weekly Holy Hour
“An Hour with God”
Wednesdays, March 4, 11, 18, 25 & April 1
3:30 - 4:30 PM, Maris Stella Chapel
Holy hour will provide an opportunity for Exposition of the Blessed
Sacrament and personal prayer in silence.
No registration needed.
For more information call Sr. Pat (609) 494-2917
or email: pdotzauer@comcast.net
St. Mary’s of the Pines Parish Center
World Day of Prayer
Celebrity Eclipse Trans Atlantic Cruise
April 20 - May 7, 2015
March 6, 1:00 PM at St. Mary’s of the Pines Church in Manahawkin
Document night, April 7, 6:00 - 8:00 PM, Sr. Lounge
Organizational Meeting Monday, April 6, 6:30 PM
at St. Mary’s of the Pines Parish Center
Membership is open to men and women at any skill level. The League
is dedicated to having fun while playing golf. It gives you the
opportunity to meet and to develop new friendships with other golfers.
Annual dues remain at $25.00 for members and $5.00 extra for new
members. Contact Jack Mc Entee at (609) 978-1628 with questions.
Emerald Waterways River Cruise
Prague to Budapest
September 23, 2015
St. Mary’s Weekly Golfers League – 2015
Ancient Order of Hibernians
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.
Fr. Duffy Division 2, Ocean County
Our 19th Annual Irish Heritage Dinner Dance
Honoring William (Bill) White, A Hibernian Brother for 40 years!
Friday, March 13
Doors Open at 6:00 PM - Dinner at 7:00 PM
St. Mary’s of the Pines Parish Center, 1 Bishop Way, Manahawkin.
Music by DJ Mike of Jersey Shore DJ’s & The Connelly Clan Pipers.
Corned Beef, Cabbage & all the fixings! Catered by Sweet Jenny’s.
$35 donation. BYOB. No tickets at the door. Please contact
Bob Goodwin, (609) 978-0635; Gary Montgomery, (609) 971-6112;
Tom Richards, (609) 978-1019; or Joe Serembus, (609) 978-7140.
All Saints Regional Catholic School
400 Doc Cramer Blvd., Manahawkin, NJ, 08050
(609) 597-3800 or visit www.asrcs.org
St. Francis is a sending Parish to ASRCS
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
Annual Spring Gift Auction
Saturday, March 21
St. Mary’s of the Pines Parish Center
Doors Open at 5:30 PM
Admission: $10 - Includes one sheet of tickets, coffee/tea & dessert. A
Visa Gift Card Raffle with 3 Prizes of a $750, $500 & $250 Visa Gift
Card; The Birthday Game with a $500 Cash Prize; a 50/50 Raffle; a
Lottery Tree & much more are part of this exciting event! Over 200
Amazing Gift Baskets to be won! Don’t miss out on the FUN!
FREE Income Tax Preparation
Sponsored by AARP
Now through April 15
Walk In:
Monday & Thursday, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
St. Mary’s of the Pines Parish Center
100 Bishops Lane, (off McKinley Blvd.) Manahawkin
Appointments Only:
Wednesday, 1:00 - 5:00 PM, (609) 994-3671
Perry’s Lake Club House, 4 Princeton Ave., Manahawkin
Homebound clients or information call (609) 294-0730.
You must arrive at least one hour before closing time to assure there is
sufficient time to complete your taxes. Thank you for your cooperation.
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