Saint Frances de Chantal Parish in New York

PARISH PICNIC
Please join us at the annual parish picnic scheduled for June 21st , held on the church parking lot. It will begin at 3:00 PM. Food and refreshment will be sold.

YEAR FOR PRIESTS
Pope Benedict XVI declared a Year for Priest in an effort to foster within priests a yearning for “spiritual perfection”. During this Jubilee Year, the Pope will also proclaim St. John Vianney to be patron saint of all the world’s priests. This year marks the 150th anniversary of the death of this 19th century saint who represents a “true example of a priest at the service of the flock of Christ,” said the Holy Father.

THE BISHOP’S APPEL
We are kindly asking you to make a donation to the Catholic Appeal. This year’s goal is to collect $ 29 thousand. Please take the envelopes home. There are around 400 active families in the parish, if each family donates $ 50 we would succeed in our goal.

NOTICE
We are receiving many returned weekly offering envelopes. Please contact the parish rectory (718-436-6407) to correct or update all your mailing and membership information.

ATLANTIC CITY
Next Bus Trip to Showboat Casino, Tuesday July 21, 2009 costs $35.00 per person. ($30.00 Slot Coupon). Call Terry at (718) 853-3377 to reserve seating. Bus departure 9:15 AM. Please be in front of St. Frances De Chantal church by 9:00 AM. Thank you for supporting our Parish.