March 6, 2016

THE
BRIDGE
FOURTH 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
Briana Ott, Youth Minister
Jo Anne Reeder, Worship
Deacon 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
Read our bulletin online at
www.stfrancisparishlbi.org
Daily gospel reflections can
be found on facebook at:
www.facebook.com/stfrancisparishlbi
Follow us on Twitter: @StFrancisLBI
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
With open
arms for all!
MARCH 6, 2016
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Vocation Office
vocations@fsallegany.org
Franciscan Sisters of Philadelphia, PA
Vocation Office
vocations@osfphila.org
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All Saints Regional Catholic School
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St. Francis of Assisi, 4700 Long Beach Blvd., Brant Beach, NJ
DATE
Saturday,
March 5
Sunday,
March 6
Monday,
March 7
MASS INTENTIONS
(L) Living +Deceased
9:00 AM +Ann Kattwinkel
+Russell G. Stein
3:30 - 4:30 PM Reconciliation
5:00 PM +de Weener Family
+John Pallante
+John J. Daly
8:45 AM +Rick Glascock
+Russell G. Stein
+Michael Adams
10:00 AM +Julie Vargo
11:15 AM +Pat Offerman
+Stanley Dudek
9:00 AM +James Whitford
+Patrick R. Collum
+Phil Palermo
Tuesday,
March 8
Wednesday,
March 9
9:00 AM +Bill Kunz
Thursday,
March 10
Friday,
March 11
Saturday,
March 12
9:00 AM +Thomas Lally
9:00 AM +James W. Forsythe, Sr.
9:00 AM +Bill Kunz
9:00 AM +Marie Cucinotta
3:30 - 4:30 PM Reconciliation
READINGS
Hos. 6:1-6;
Lk. 18:9-14
Is. 65:17-21;
Jn. 4:43-54
Ez. 47:1-9, 12;
Jn. 5:1-16
Is. 49:8-15;
Jn. 5:17-30
Ex. 32:7-14;
Jn. 5:31-47
Wis. 2:1a, 12-22;
Jn. 7:1-2, 10, 25-30
Jer. 11:18-20;
Jn. 7:40-53
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 through March 12/13, 2016
St. Francis of Assisi, Brant Beach
9:00 AM Daily Mass
Reconciliation: Saturday, 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
GOSPEL CHALLENGE:
The older brother is challenged to put aside
selfishness and be like the father, showing love and
forgiveness.
What can I do to be like the father in the Gospel?
Men’s Cornerstone Retreat, Maris Stella
2 Chr. 36:14-16, 19-23;
Eph. 2:4-10;
Jn. 3:14-21
2 Chr. 36:14-16, 19-23;
Eph. 2:4-10;
Jn. 3:14-21
Parish Information
EVENTS
Order of Franciscan Secular, ofs
9:30 AM Information Day, Sr. Lounge
12:30 PM Fraternity Meeting, Church Hall
9:30 AM Living the Word, Room 105
9:45 AM Labyrinth Walk, Church Hall
6:30 PM Friar Gathering for Students
Celebrating First Reconciliation
9:30 AM St. Anthony Devotion
9:45 AM Labyrinth Walk, Church Hall
6:45 PM Women’s Spirituality, Room 212
7:00 PM Adoration Prayer Exp. (Gr. 7)
7:30 PM Adoration of Blessed Sacrament
7:30 PM Survivors of Suicide, Room 212
6:00 PM Soup, Church Hall
7:00 PM Stations of the Cross
9:45 AM Contemplative Living, Sr. Lounge
Soup and Stations 2016
“The Journey”
Please join us for Soup and Stations of the Cross on Fridays
during Lent in the Brant Beach Church.
This year, Soup and Stations began on Friday, February 12 with
delicious homemade, meatless soups served with bread and
butter at 6:00 PM in the Brant Beach Church Hall followed by
Stations of the Cross at 7:00 PM in the church. If you are not
able to join us for soup, please feel free to come at 7:00 PM for
Stations of the Cross.
All are welcome to share a meal with us as we continue on our
spiritual journey to Calvary each week. Through prayer,
hymns, scripture, reflection and meditation, we will reflect on
two or three of the Stations of the Cross each Friday as we
remember the suffering and death of Jesus Christ. We also
reflect on the suffering that continues to the present day for
those who follow in the footsteps of Jesus.
If you plan on coming, why not invite a friend….all are most
welcome!
Soup & Station Dates: March 11
Donations of non-perishable food items for the St. Francis Food
Pantry are always appreciated.
Please feel free to bring a favorite
homemade meatless soup in a crock pot for all to share.
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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.
Parish Collections
Second Collection Today:
Catholic Relief Services
Catholic Relief Services helps people, Catholic and
non-Catholic, throughout the U.S. and the world especially
in times of crisis. Please be generous.
Last Week’s 2nd Collection
St. Francis Center
Collected: $5,613
A Letter From The Pastor...
"A person who thinks only about building walls, wherever
they may be, and not building bridges, is not Christian. This
is not in the Gospel." These words of Pope Francis during an
inflight news conference returning from Mexico led to the
instant headline: “Pope suggests Trump is not Christian” and
Donald Trump’s instant reaction: “For a religious leader to
question a person’s faith is disgraceful.” The next day,
however, Trump admitted: "I think he said something much
softer than was originally reported by the media." The wider
context is always important: neither politician nor religious
leader likes to have their words taken out of context. The Pope
went on to say that he was "not going to get involved" in giving
advice about voting. He was, however, raising moral and
religious issues that he had raised before from the Gospel.
Pope Francis has used this language of “building bridges”
before. In a homily from 2014 he stated: “Christians must
build bridges of dialogue, not walls of resentment.”
Throughout his papacy he has been a prophetic voice for the
poor, immigrants, and outcasts. In his trip to Mexico he
criticized not only the “rich and corrupt elite” but also the
Mexican bishops: “Do not lose time or energy in secondary
things, in gossip or intrigue, in conceited schemes of careerism,
in empty plans for superiority. Do not allow yourselves to be
dragged into gossip and slander.” These words of Pope Francis
are no more harsh than the words the Israelite prophet Jeremiah
addressed to the ruling elite, king and priests, of Jerusalem:
“Do not put your trust in these deceptive words: ‘The temple of
the Lord! Only if you thoroughly reform your ways and your
deeds; if each of you deals justly with your neighbor; if you no
longer oppress the alien, the orphan, and the widow...only then
will I let you continue to dwell in this place” (Jeremiah 7:4-7).
In the Gospel Jesus echoes these words of Jeremiah when he
tells us how we will be judged as Christians: “For I was hungry
and you gave me food, thirsty and you gave me drink, a
stranger and you welcomed me...whatever you did for one of
these least brothers or sisters of mine, you did for me”
(Matthew 25:35-40). These words of Jesus challenge us as
Christians whether we are Republicans or Democrats, liberals
or conservatives.
Jim Scullion, ofm
This Week We Need:
Budgeted: $15,000
Last Week’s Collection
Budgeted: $15,000
Collected: $16,559.42
The JPIC Corner:
Justice, Peace, and the Integrity of Creation
If the simple fact of being human moves people to care for the
environment of which they are a part, Christians in their turn
“realize that their responsibility within creation, and their duty
towards nature and the Creator, are an essential part of their
faith.” It is good for humanity and the world at large when we
believers better recognize the ecological commitments which
stem from our convictions.
From “Laudato Si” Pope Francis quoting from John Paul II’s
Message for the 1990 World Day of Peace.
Ministers of Hospitality/Ushers Needed!!
We are in great need of ushers in the
Beach Haven and Surf City Churches
for the coming spring & summers seasons.
We especially need men, women, and teens who have
been confirmed for the 7:30 AM and 11:15 AM Masses.
If you are able to help with this important ministry,
please contact our Coordinator of ushers,
Richie Casler, at Caslerlbirm@aol.com
Daylight Savings Time Begins
Sunday, March 13
At 2:00 AM EST
Turn Your Clocks AHEAD One Hour.
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Easter Flowers and Decorations Fund Drive
Franciscan Spiritual Center
presents:
“Be exalted, O God, above the heavens;
Let your glory be over all the earth.”
Psalm 108:5
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) 204-3835
Kathy Egan, Intern, (215) 694-4651
Living the Word
Reflect with others on the Sunday readings as a way to
prepare for our Liturgy each week. Mondays at 9:30 AM in
the Center. All are welcome, come whenever you can. This is
not a Scripture class, no experience is necessary!
Next scheduled meeting: March 7, Room 105
Women’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 9, 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: March 12, Sr. Lounge
A DVD on contemplative living by James Finley, Ph.D.
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 16, Sr. Lounge
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 CLEARLY 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 14.
Thank you for your support and generosity.
Questions? Please call JoAnne Reeder at the center - 494-8813
ext. 164
Men’s Spirituality
The Men’s Spirituality group meets on the third Saturday of
each month from 8:30 to 10:00 AM in the Center. 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 19, Room 212
Peace Prayer Project
Remember to pray the
Peace Prayer of St. Francis
every Wednesday at noon!
Pray for Peace
Celiac Disease and Holy Eucharist
If you have Celiac disease and wish to receive Holy Eucharist,
we now have low gluten hosts in all the 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.
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Family Faith Formation
Monthly Meetings:
Theresa
Theresa Cassata,
Cassata, ofs,
ofs,Coordinator
Coordinatorof
ofFFF
FFF (Ext. 153)
Ellen
(Ext. 150)
150)
Ellen Halvorsen,
Halvorsen, Elementary
Elementary Coordinator
Coordinator (Ext.
Marion
Marion Pierri,
Pierri, Confirmation
Confirmation Coordinator
Coordinator (Ext.
(Ext. 177)
177)
Brianna Ott, Youth Minister (Ext. 179)
St. Francis Center unless otherwise noted.
Volunteer Applications are being accepted for anyone interested in
helping young children grow in their faith. No experience needed,
just know that the Holy Spirit and our Faith Formation Team will
help you along.
Help is needed in the following areas:
Classes Grades 1-5 - Tuesday, 5:30-6:45 PM and
Wednesdays 4:30-5:45 PM.
VOLUNTEER FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
We have a few families with children who would benefit from a
program designed for children with Special Needs. We are looking
for a volunteer to answer this call.
If you are interested, please call Theresa at (609) 494-8861 ext. 153
or email tcassata@stfrancislbi.org.
March 7 (Monday) - Friar Gathering for Students
celebrating First Reconciliation, 6:30-7:30 PM - Students &
Parents - Brant Beach Church.
March 9 (Wednesday) Scripture B (Grade 7) Adoration
Prayer Experience, 7:00 PM Brant Beach. Please contact Marion
to make an appointment.
March 11 (Friday) Soup & Stations, 6:00/7:00 PM - Join us as
we gather for a simple meal at 6:00 PM and then at 7:00 PM for
song, reflection, and prayer in Brant Beach.
Stations 13,14
March 12 (Saturday) Mass with Teen Ministry, 5:00 PM
Brant Beach.
March 14 (Monday) First Reconciliation Celebration,
Students and families should arrive at 6:30 PM in the Brant
Beach Church Hall. Students bring your posters! Celebration
at 7:00 PM in the Brant Beach Church. Reception to follow.
Youth Ministry
Volunteers Needed
Youth ministry is currently looking for
volunteers to be part of our core team.
Please contact Briana Ott at
bott@stfrancislbi.org
or call (609) 494-8861 ext. 179
for more information.
Annulment Information Session
March 15, 7:30-9:30 PM
St. Aloysius, Jackson
For many people, the process of marriage annulment is
very mysterious, often accompanied by considerable
misinformation. In order to dispel misconceptions, the
diocese sponsors Annulment Information Sessions
annually in parishes within each county of the diocese.
For more information, call (609) 406-7434 or email:
rmoore@dioceseoftrenton.org.
Order of the Franciscans Secular ofs
Sunday, March 6, 9:30 AM, Sr. Lounge
SFO Information Day
Sunday, March 6, 12:30 PM, Brant Beach Church Hall
Fraternity Meeting.
Survivors of Suicide
Thursday, March 10, 7:30 PM, Room 212
Book Club
Tuesday, March 29, 1:00 PM, Room 212
The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins
Knights of Columbus Council #3826
2nd Tuesday of the month, 7:30 PM
St. Mary’s Church, Msgr. Reinbold Hall - Barnegat
RCIA - Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
All of life is a journey and we all journey together into
eternity. The RCIA is a process that reflects on this
journey in the light of the gospel and our relationship
with God, others, and self.
Are you interested in journeying with us?
All are welcome...baptized and non-baptized...believer and non
believer.
Please call Fr. Jim or Sr. Pat M. at the parish office if you are
interested.
NO Class March 8
Next class: 7:00 PM, March 15, Room 212
Easter Tridiuum
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
Maj. Maureen Davis-Berk
PFC Thomas J. Bonder
Pvt. Matthew Cacace
Capt. Andrew Cairns
Sean Michael Campoli, USN
Capt. Jeffrey Casler
Capt. Robert Cunningham
Gen. Martin E. Dempsey
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
Capt. Ryan Hughes
Tech Sgt. Bradley Iseminger
PO Anthony Juliano
Lt. Col. Michael Kloepper
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
Ensign Michael Rossi, Jr. USCG
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
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SPECIAL EVENTS
Family Health & Safety Fair
Friday, April 15
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Labyrinth Walk
Monday, March 7, 9:45 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday, March 8, 9:45 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.
St. Francis Community Center Gym
Free Continental Breakfast and many free health screenings
are offered. Call Senior Services at the Center for a list of
screenings.
Sponsored by: St. Francis Center, Long Beach Island Health
Department & Southern Ocean Medical Center.
SAVE THE DATES
All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast
Sunday, April 24
Tickets available to purchase on March 28
A finger Labyrinth is available for those
who are unable to walk the Labyrinth.
Spring Card & Game Party/Luncheon
Tuesday, May 10
Tickets available to purchase on March 28
Fish & Chip Dinner
Thistle of Kearny returns!
Friday, March 18
4:30 to 7:00 PM
$16 adults / $8 child
St. Francis Community Center Gym
Dine In or Take Out
Take out dinners begin at 4:30 PM.
Dine in begins at 5:00 PM.
Includes: Fish or Chicken Dinner,
Beverage and Dessert
Tickets are on sale at the Front Desk of the Community Center,
or a limited amount of tickets will be available the day of the
event.
HELP WANTED
In-Home Therapist
Family Support is accepting applications and resumes for a part-time
In-Home Therapist. Must have a LCSW or LPC and experience
working with families. Please send your resume to:
ltomaro@stfrancislbi.org.
Children Services:
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•
•
1 full time year round Preschool Teacher (P-3 Certified a
must);
2 part-time year round Teacher’s Aide; and
1 full time Teacher’s Aide.
There will be a 50/50 drawing.
Proceeds to benefit St. Francis of Assisi Parish
First Aid, CPR Certified, Bi-lingual a plus. Experience in a
Preschool Setting. Please send resume to rtonnesen@stfrancislbi.org
or fill out application at the front desk.
Donations of Baked Goods are needed.
Please email or call Lori Dudek at:
l.dudek@stfrancislbi.org or
(609) 494-8861 ext. 118.
St. Francis Center is an EOE/AA Employer
Community Center Donations
Volunteer Week Celebration Day
Friday, April 15
9:30 - 11:30 AM
St. Francis Community Center
This breakfast celebrates all the volunteers that
contribute so much to St. Francis Parish and Center.
Come and meet your fellow volunteers and enjoy a
delicious breakfast!
St. Francis Center/LBICC is a nonprofit 501(c)(3)
organization. Donations are tax-deductible. Our federal tax
ID number is 22-2003458. We have provided supportive
services to the community for over 40 years and with your
help we will continue to do so. Our online donations are
processed by PayPal so it’s fast, easy and secure. We are
only able to process donations from NJ residents.
Thank You cards for your donation are available at the Front
Desk of the Community Center and at the Parish Office.
Thank you for your continued generosity!
Also visit the Gym for the Family Health and Safety
Fair for free health screenings and much more!
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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, 12:00 - 4:00 PM
Mah Jongg: Tuesday & Friday, 12:00 - 4:00 PM
Pinochle: Wednesday, 12:00 - 4:00 PM
Party Bridge: Thursday, 12:00 - 4:00 PM
Educational Services
(609) 494-8861 ext. 185
www.stfranciscenterlbi.org/educational-support
Adult Basic Skills Consortium
Winter/Spring 2016
Southern Regional High School
600 North Main St., Manahawkin, NJ
NJ High School Diploma Preparation Free Classes
Building 9/10 - Room 7-1
Monday & Wednesday, 6:00 - 9:00 PM
online at www.stfranciscenterlbi.org or pick up a
Brochure at the Center lobby.
5th Annual March Madness
Free Throw Contest
Saturday, March 5 - 9:00 AM
St. Francis Community Center Gym
Fee: $3.00
Grade Groups:
• K (modified distance & baskets),
• 1st & 2nd grade (modified distance & baskets),
• 3rd & 4th grades (modified distance),
• 5th & 6th grades,
• 7th & 8th grades,
• high school and adults (broken down into male and female
categories) and
• Ladies 18 and older.
Registration is required. For more information call the
Recreation Department at ext. 105.
Private Swim Lessons:
$25 (per half-hour)
Semi-Private Swim Lessons:
$20 per person (per half-hour)
Appointments for lessons must be made through the
Aquatic Center Reception Desk at ext. 187.
Session I Aquatics
Begins March 5
Water Tots (Ages 1-3)
4-Year Old Beginner Swim (Age 4)
Beginner Level 1 (Ages 5 & Up)
Beginner Level 2 (Ages 5 & Up)
Intermediate (Ages 6 & Up)
Competitive Swim (Ages 8 & Up)
Begins March 7
Swim Clinic (Ages 5-10)
Aquatic Aerobics*
Deep Water Aerobics*
Arthritis Water Exercise*
*Drop-In Fee: $13 (space permitting)
See Spring Brochure for details
Dick Manzo’s Spring Basketball Clinic - Ages 8-13
Mon. thru Thurs., March 7-10, 4:00-6:00 PM
Tot & Tyke Basketball - Mon. thru Thurs., March 14-17
Ages 4 & 5, 4:00-4:45 PM - Ages 6 & 7, 5:00-5:45 PM
English Second Language Classes (ESL)
Building 9/10 - Room 2-1
Monday & Wednesday, 6:00 - 9:00 PM
(LIMITED transportation will be provided)
Additional classes are available in Northern Ocean County.
All classes are FREE to the community. For more information
please call (609) 494-8861 ext. 185. Classes are provided by
the Ocean County Consortium through a grant from the Dept.
of Labor & Workforce Development. (Classes are subject to
change).
All Level Yoga - Mon., 5:00-6:15 PM, March 14-April 18
Gentle Yoga (Beginner Level) - Wed., 8:00-8:45 AM,
March 16-April 20
Pickleball is Here!
Monday, Wednesday, & Friday
12:15-3:00 PM
in the Gymnasium
$5 Drop-in or $30 for a book of 10 passes
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Family Support Services
Children’s Services
Food Pantry Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, & Friday, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM;
Tuesday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and
Thursday, 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
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 13 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.
The Food Pantry currently needs:
Pasta Sauce, Soup, Mac & Cheese, Cereal,
Diapers - Sizes 4, 5 & 6, Baby Wipes
Parenting and Anger Management Groups
St. Francis Community Center and locations throughout Ocean County.
To register, please call (609) 494-8861 ext. 197. 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 1098-C tax-deductible donation, please call:
Auto Ownership Program Coordinator, (609) 494-8861 ext. 195.
Blissful Babies - Family Support
"Blissful Babies"
Infant Massage Series
St. Francis Community Center
$50 for a 5 Week Series
Please call to register or for more information
(609) 494-8861 ext. 197
For infants 6 weeks old - pre-crawlers
Guidance on the communication of touch with parent and baby
will be demonstrated by Certified Infant Massage Instructors.
Join us for an hour a week for a deep bonding experience
between you and your baby. In addition, class will help
promote healthy sleeping, assist with elimination concerns
and reduce colic/gas.
“The class helped with the colic and started us on a nightly
ritual of massage which both of us love. I highly recommend
taking the class” - Infant Massage Graduate. “It was a great
social activity for the two of us and supports nurturing touch
between caregiver and baby” - Infant Massage Graduate.
www.facebook.com/blissfulbabiesnj
Counseling Services by appointment (609) 494-1554
Journey Through Grief
This program is designed to help men and women, of all ages,
work through the normal stages of grief with education and
group support. The program stresses that grief is a journey, a
natural and normal reaction to a significant loss in our lives.
Education and support can ease our way on this journey. The
group is open to all members of the community regardless of
religious affiliation. Registration is required. There is NO FEE
for this program.
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!
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, 9:15-10:15 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
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St. Francis Travel
New location: 4 miles south of our Manahawkin
location: 128 Bartlett Ave., Bartlett Commons,
Rt. 9 South, West Creek, NJ 08092
Call Nancy at Home Town Travel (609) 597-5100
Email: hometowntravel@comcast.net
Cruises
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a breakfast prior to boarding the ship. Visit St. Maarten and St. Thomas
in addition to two full days in Bermuda. Special package includes one
way flight from Newark Liberty to San Juan, transfer to the hotel, one
night at the Embassy Suites in San Juan, Manager’s cocktail party,
full cooked to order breakfast, transfer to the ship, choice of
accommodations, port and government taxes and an unlimited beverage
package. The ship will return to Cape Liberty, NJ. Balcony $1,949.00,
outside $1,395.00, inside $1,195.00* A valid passport is required and
insurance is suggested.
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Enjoy three full days in King’s Wharf on the beautiful island of
Bermuda. Lounge on the beautiful pink sand beaches, swim with the
dolphins or just enjoy the fabulous British hospitality. Special package
includes accommodations in a balcony cabin, port and government
taxes, $150.00 per person onboard credit, unlimited beverage package.
A valid passport and insurance is suggested. $1,650.00 per person
based on double occupancy. *inside cabin does not qualify for the
unlimited beverage package.
Information Night: Wednesday, March 30, 6:00 PM, Sr. Lounge
Sightseeing Trips
New England Fall Foliage
October 10-17
Begin your tour in historic Boston visiting the Old North Church where
Paul Revere began his famous midnight ride. On to Faneuil Hall for a
quick stop. Continue with the route of Paul Revere from Lexington to
Concord. Head south for a stop at Plymouth Rock before a two night
stay in Hyannis, John F. Kennedy’s Summer White House. Ferry to
Martha’s Vineyard. On to Rhode Island and Connecticut enjoying the
beautiful Fall Foliage. Head into the beautiful Berkshire Mountains
where Norman Rockwell spent the last 25 years of his life. Visit the
Norman Rockwell Museum and admire the collection of Saturday
Evening Post covers. Visit Plymouth Notch, the birthplace of our 30th
president, Calvin Coolidge and continue on to Woodstock, Vermont,
described as “the prettiest small town in America”. Journey to the
White Mountains of New Hampshire to your resort in North Conway
where you will enjoy dinner. Next travel past Maine’s lakes to Portland
on the rocky Atlantic coast. Visit the waterfront and continue on to
Kennebunkport with free time to explore this quaint small town. Enjoy
a farewell Maine lobster dinner. Package includes: round trip transfer
to airport, round trip airfare, tour with nights (1) Boston, (2) Hyannis,
(1) Mystic, (1) Stratton, (1) North Conway, (1) Kennebunkport,
breakfast daily, three dinners and insurance. Price is $1,999.00 per
person. Singles and triples on request. Limited availability.
Deposits must be made by March 10.
COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD
Maris Stella Retreat & Conference Center
7201 Long Beach Blvd., Harvey Cedars, NJ 08008
Lenten Weekly Holy Hour for World Peace
Maris Stella Chapel
Wednesday, March 9, 16, 23, 3:00 - 4:00 PM
Holy hour will provide an opportunity for Exposition of the Blessed
Sacrament and silent prayer for world peace. No registration needed.
For more information: call Sr. Pat - (609) 494-2917.
A Simple Lenten Retreat - Honoring the 40th Anniversary
of Elizabeth Ann Seton’s Canonization
Maris Stella Retreat Center
Wednesday, March 16 - 12 Noon - 4:00 PM
Retreat will offer the viewing of the film “A Time for Miracles”,
sharing, prayer and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. Cost: Free
will offering - bring brown bag lunch - drinks provided. Registration is
required by: March 5. Call Sr. Pat at (609) 494-2917 or
(609) 494-1182 or email pdotzauer@comcast.net.
Ancient Order of Hiberian
Fr. Duffy Division #2
20th Irish Heritage Dinner Dance
Saturday, March 12
St. Mary’s of the Pines Parish Center
1 Bishop Way, Manahawkin
Doors open at 6:00 PM - Dinner at 7:00 PM
$35 donation - BYOB
NO TICKETS SOLD AT THE DOOR
Southern Ocean Medical Center
Member of the Meridian Health Family
Volunteers Needed
Commitment: Four (4) Hours Per Week
Volunteer Opportunities:
1. Information Desk: Main Entrance & Emergency Entrance
2. Emergency Room: Room Preparation & Patient Transport
3. Transport: Taking Admitting & Discharged Patients by Wheelchair
4. Customer Relations: Visiting & Assisting Patients
5. Gift Shop: Salesperson & Gift Wrapping
6. Clerical: Office Work—Various Departments
7. Patient Comfort: Assisting Patients with Small Tasks
8. Surgical Department: Comforting Patients & Assisting Staff
9. Courier: Delivering Mail
Qualifications Required:
1. A Caring Heart
2. The Desire to Give Back to the Community
3. A Kind Smile - Big Plus
For more information or to schedule a visit, please call or email:
Janet Bennett, Supervisor of Volunteer Services, (609) 978-3833 or
jbennett@meridianhealth.com.
FREE Income Tax Prepared - Sponsored by AARP/IRS
Now through April 14
Monday, 9:00 - 2:00 PM, Walk In &
Thursday, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Walk In (except March 24)
St. Mary’s of the Pines Parish Center
100 Bishops Lane, (off McKinley Blvd.) Manahawkin
Wednesday, 1:00 - 5:00 PM, Appointments Only (609) 994-3671
Perry’s Lake Club House
4 Princeton Ave., Manahawkin
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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