April 12 - St. Joseph Parish

ST. JOSEPH PARISH / PARROQUIA SAN JOSE
371 East Main Street
Middletown, Delaware
2nd Sunday
of Easter
April 12, 2015
Saint Joseph Church
PARISH MISSION STATEMENT
We, the faithful of St. Joseph Parish,
willingly accept our baptismal call
to gather and worship as a community,
to proclaim the Word of God,
and to serve in the image of Jesus Christ.
MISIÓN DE LA PARROQUIA
Nosotros, los fieles de la Parroquia de San José,
aceptamos de buena voluntad
nuestro llamado bautismal
a reunirnos y adorar como comunidad,
a proclamar la Palabra de Dios,
y a servir en la imagen de Jesucristo.
OUR CHURCHES & SACRAMENT SCHEDULE
St. Joseph Church:
East Main Street, Middletown, DE
Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:00 PM
Sunday Masses:
7:30, 9:30, 11:30 AM
Misa Dominical:
2:00 PM (Español)
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Masses:
8:30 AM
Reconciliation: Saturday at 4:00 PM
St. Rose of Lima Mission:
Lock St, Chesapeake City, MD
Sunday Masses:
8:00, 9:30 AM
Wednesday Mass:
9:00 AM
Reconciliation: Sunday at 9:00 AM
St. Francis Xavier Shrine:
Church Road, Warwick, MD
As announced
COUNCIL EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
Finance Council: John Sanders (410-275-1428)
Pastoral Council: Amy Brenner (302-299-3076)
Saint Rose of Lima Church
PASTORAL OFFICE STAFF
Rev. David F. Kelley, Pastor
Rev. John A. Grasing, Associate Pastor
Tim Enright, Deacon
Fred Wendt, Deacon
Bob Altmiller, Facilities’ Manager
Nathan Costa, Coordinator of Liturgical Music
Jackie Delaporte, Special Assistant, Sacristan
Diana Gotthold, Formation Office Assistant
Rosemary Hadland, Coordinator of Music Ministry
Odile Jacob, Organist
Mary Kirk, Formation for Children
Richard McAloon, Business Manager
Pat Sparks, Parish Secretary
Antonia “Tonie” Vandenberg, Ministerio Hispano
Mark Winterbottom, Formation for Youth
GENERAL INFORMATION
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.stjosephmiddletown.com
Pastoral Center / Centro Pastoral:
371 E. Main Street
Middletown, DE 19709
(entrance on Cleaver Farm Road)
302-378-5800, 302-378-5808 (FAX)
(toll-free from Maryland: 888-433-1874)
Ministerio Hispano: 302-378-5805, Ext. 104
Office Hours / Horario de la Oficina:
Monday – Thursday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Christ the Teacher Regional Catholic School
2451 Frazer Road
Newark, DE 19702
302-838-8850
www.christtheteacher.org
Sr. LaVerne King, RSM – Principal
Dear Friends,
Each Year at this time members of the Diocese of Wilmington are asked to participate in the Annual Catholic
Appeal. By supporting the Appeal, we demonstrate our unity in Christ as we reach out in faith to love one
another in Jesus’ name. It is a meaningful way of expressing our gratitude to God for His many blessings and
ful illing our stewardship responsibility.
There are a number of priorities facing our diocesan Church that no parish alone can address. Some require the
strength and resolve of the entire Catholic community working and sacri icing together as One Body. That is
why every parish participates in the Appeal, so that we – through our collective efforts – can continue to build
the Father’s Kingdom by advancing the work of the Church.
While we cannot always be the one to comfort the grieving, feed the hungry, teach the young and minister to
those in need, we can – through our generosity – ensure that our diocesan Church is strong, vibrant, and able to
answer the call of those who look to us for help.
Next weekend is Commitment Weekend for the 2015 Annual Catholic Appeal. The campaign theme, “He Reveals
Himself in the Breaking of the Bread”, is taken from the Gospel of St. Luke to be read next week, the Third
Sunday of Easter. The act of breaking bread or sharing a meal is a simple daily routine which brings a sense of
togetherness to a family or to a community. As Catholics we are called to bear witness to our faith and open our
minds and hearts to bring those less fortunate closer to God’s table.
I ask that you come to Mass next weekend prepared to support the Annual Catholic Appeal. I further ask that
you re lect upon God’s blessings in your life and I urge you to reach out to others by giving as generously as
your means allow.
May God bless you for your goodness,
Father David
Queridos Amigos,
Cada añ o, en este tiempo, los miembros de la Dió cesis de Wilmington se les pide que participen en la Campañ a
Cató lica Anual. Mediante el apoyo a la apelació n, demostramos nuestra unidad en Cristo como nos acercamos
con fe a amarnos unos a otros en el nombre de Jesú s. Es una manera significativa de expresar nuestra gratitud a
Dios por sus muchas bendiciones y el cumplimiento de nuestra responsabilidad mayordomı́a.
Hay una serie de prioridades que enfrenta nuestra Iglesia diocesana que ninguna parroquia solo puede abordar.
Algunos requieren la fuerza y la voluntad de toda la comunidad cató lica de trabajar y sacrificar juntos como un
solo cuerpo. Es por eso que cada parroquia participa en la apelació n, por lo que - a travé s de nuestros esfuerzos
colectivos - se puede seguir construyendo el Reino del Padre por el avance de la obra de la Iglesia.
Si bien no siempre podemos ser el que consuela a los afligidos, alimentar a los hambrientos, a enseñ ar a los
jó venes y ministrar a los necesitados, podemos - a travé s de nuestra generosidad - aseguramos de que nuestra
Iglesia diocesana es fuerte, vibrante y capaz de responder a la llamada de los que acuden a nosotros en busca de
ayuda.
Pró ximo fin de semana es de fin de semana Compromiso para la Campañ a Cató lica Anual 2015. El tema de la
campañ a, "El se revela en la fracció n del pan", está tomado del Evangelio de San Lucas para ser leı́do de la
pró xima semana, el tercer domingo de Pascua. El acto de partir el pan o compartir una comida es una rutina
diaria simple que trae un sentido de unidad a una familia oa una comunidad. Como cató licos estamos llamados a
dar testimonio de nuestra fe y abrir nuestras mentes y corazones para que los menos afortunados má s cerca de
la mesa de Dios.
Les pido que venga a Misa el pró ximo fin de semana dispuesto a apoyar la Campañ a Cató lica Anual. Les pido
tambié n que reflexionar sobre las bendiciones de Dios en su vida y le insto a llegar a los demá s dando tan
generosamente como sus medios lo permitan.
Que Dios los bendiga por su bondad,
Padre David
LITURGY NOTES
With the conclusion of the Paschal Triduum the
Church embarks on a fifty day celebration of Easter
that culminates with the feast of Pentecost. During this
time we are called to reflect on the power of Christ’s
resurrection as it is made real in our own lives through
the Easter sacraments. The Church, through Her
liturgy, guides us in our reflections. Our attention to
the readings and ritual prayers each Sunday provide
the framework for this period which is known as the
period of mystagogy or post-baptismal catechesis and
reflection. The primary symbols of Easter (the
assembly, light, oil, water, Word, food/drink) figure
prominently during this time. May the Holy Spirit
guide each of us—and all of us as a community of
believers—and bring us to a deeper understanding of
the new life offered us.
The Rhythm of the Easter Season
The Octave: The first eight days of the Easter Season
(from Easter Sunday to the Sunday following,
inclusive) we celebrate the Octave of Easter. These
eight days are celebrated as one great Sunday. Today
marks the conclusion of the Octave of Easter.
Days Nine to Forty Nine: The first reading of Mass
continues to be taken, not from the Hebrew Scriptures
(Old Testament) but from the Acts of the Apostles.
This second volume by Luke begins with the
Ascension and unfolds the life of the early Church.
This provides much material for the neophytes to
ponder as they become accustomed to their “new life
in Christ.”
To all who assisted with the liturgies of the Sacred
Triduum and Easter Sunday I would like to extend
my sincere gratitude. By sharing your time and
talent as liturgical ministers you truly helped our
parish pray well these holy days and nights. I am
very much aware of the demands and sacrifices and
the arranging (and rearranging of schedules) you so
joyfully undertake for our parish.
A special note of gratitude to those who are
responsible for the Art and Environment that is
necessary for our liturgies. In many ways you folks
are the unseen—and often unsung—heroes of
liturgy. From sewing at home to ordering, watering
and upkeep of the flowers (and everything in
between), those who are responsible for our
liturgical environment put in many hours, setting the
right tone for worship. Most certainly along the
same line, I realize the countless hours all of our
musicians put in to prepare for these most festive
days; and how all of those hours came to fruition as
you helped us make a truly joyful sound raised to
God in praise.
I would be remiss if I did not also extend my most
sincere appreciation to your family members who
sacrificed as well by your absence at home.
I know that each of you ministers because you love
the Church and your parish. Thank you for being an
example to us all.
Fr. Grasing
Day Fifty: The Feast of Pentecost closes the Easter
Season by celebrating the coming of the Holy Spirit
upon the first disciples. At the same time we celebrate
the coming of the Spirit into our lives, first on the day
of our baptism, and then over and over again
throughout our lives compelling us to witness to our
faith.
Rejoice O Mother Church!
MUSIC MINISTRY
If you are interested in joining any area of music
ministry please contact Rosemary Hadland, 302-3785800, ext. 105, or [email protected].
MASS AT ST. FRANCIS XAVIER SHRINE
OLD BOHEMIA
Mass will be celebrated at St. Francis Xavier in
Warwick, Maryland next Sunday, April 19 at 4:00 PM.
If you have not had the opportunity to visit this historic
church, consider joining us for this liturgy. You’ll be
glad you did!
The Word in Our Lives:
Readings for April 19, 2015
Third Sunday of Easter
La Palabra en Nuestra Vidas:
19 de Abril de 2015
III Domingo de Pascua
First Reading: Acts 3:13-15, 17-19
Peter said to the people: “The God of Abraham,
the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, the God of our
fathers, has glorified his servant Jesus, whom you handed
over and denied in Pilate’s presence when he had decided
to release him. You denied the Holy and Righteous One
and asked that a murderer be released to you. The author
of life you put to death, but God raised him from the dead;
of this we are witnesses. Now I know, brothers, that you
acted out of ignorance, just as your leaders did; but God
has thus brought to fulfillment what he had announced
beforehand through the mouth of all the prophets, that his
Christ would suffer. Repent, therefore, and be converted,
that your sins may be wiped away.”
Primera Lectura: Hechos 3:13-15, 17-19
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 4:2, 4, 7-8, 9
Segunda Lectura: 1 Juan 2:1-5a
Second Reading: 1 John 2:1-5a
My children, I am writing this to you so that you may not
commit sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an Advocate
with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous one. He is
expiation for our sins, and not for our sins only but for
those of the whole world. The way we may be sure that
we know him is to keep his commandments. Those who
say, “I know him,” but do not keep his commandments
are liars, and the truth is not in them. But whoever keeps
his word, the love of God is truly perfected in him.
Gospel: Luke 24:35-48
The two disciples recounted what had taken place on the
way, and how Jesus was made known to them in the
breaking of bread.
While they were still speaking about this, he stood in their
midst and said to them, “Peace be with you.”
But they were startled and terrified and thought that they
were seeing a ghost. Then he said to them, “Why are you
troubled? And why do questions arise in your hearts?
Look at my hands and my feet, that it is I myself. Touch
me and see, because a ghost does not have flesh and
bones as you can see I have.” And as he said this, he
showed them his hands and his feet. While they were still
incredulous for joy and were amazed, he asked them,
“Have you anything here to eat?” They gave him a piece
of baked fish; he took it and ate it in front of them.
He said to them, “These are my words that I spoke to you
while I was still with you, that everything written about
me in the law of Moses and in the prophets and psalms
must be fulfilled.” Then he opened their minds to
understand the Scriptures. And he said to them,
“Thus it is written that the Christ would suffer and rise
from the dead on the third day and that repentance, for the
forgiveness of sins, would be preached in his name
to all the nations, beginning from Jerusalem. You are
witnesses of these things.”
En aquellos días, Pedro tomó la palabra y dijo: “El Dios de
Abraham, de Isaac y de Jacob, el Dios de nuestros padres,
ha glorificado a su siervo Jesús, a quien ustedes entregaron
a Pilato, y a quien rechazaron en su presencia, cuando él ya
había decidido ponerlo en libertad. Rechazaron al santo, al
justo, y pidieron el indulto de un asesino; han dado muerte
al autor de la vida, pero Dios lo resucitó de entre los
muertos y de ello nosotros somos testigos. Ahora bien,
hermanos, yo sé que ustedes han obrado por ignorancia, de
la misma manera que sus jefes; pero Dios cumplió así lo
que había predicho por boca de los profetas: que su Mesías
tenía que padecer. Por lo tanto, arrepiéntanse y
conviértanse, para que se les perdonen sus pecados”.
Hijitos míos: Les escribo esto para que no pequen. Pero, si
alguien peca, tenemos como intercesor ante el Padre, a
Jesucristo, el justo. Porque él se ofreció como víctima de
expiación por nuestros pecados, y no sólo por los nuestros,
sino por los del mundo entero. En esto tenemos una prueba
de que conocemos a Dios, en que cumplimos sus
mandamientos. El que dice: “Yo lo conozco”, pero no
cumple sus mandamientos, es un mentiroso y la verdad no
está en él. Pero en aquel que cumple su palabra, el amor de
Dios ha llegado a su plenitud, y precisamente en esto
conocemos que estamos unidos a él.
Evangelio: Lucas 24:35-48
Cuando los dos discípulos regresaron de Emaús y llegaron
al sitio donde estaban reunidos los apóstoles, les contaron lo
que les había pasado en el camino y cómo habían
reconocido a Jesús al partir el pan. Mientras hablaban de
esas cosas, se presentó Jesús en medio de ellos y les dijo:
“La paz esté con ustedes”. Ellos, desconcertados y llenos de
temor, creían ver un fantasma. Pero él les dijo: “No teman;
soy yo. ¿Por qué se espantan? ¿Por qué surgen dudas en su
interior? Miren mis manos y mis pies. Soy yo en persona.
Tóquenme y convénzanse: un fantasma no tiene ni carne ni
huesos, como ven que tengo yo”.
Y les mostró las manos y los pies. Pero como ellos no
acababan de creer de pura alegría y seguían atónitos, les
dijo: “¿Tienen aquí algo de comer?” Le ofrecieron un trozo
de pescado asado; él lo tomó y se puso a comer delante de
ellos. Después les dijo: “Lo que ha sucedido es aquello de
que les hablaba yo, cuando aún estaba con ustedes: que
tenía que cumplirse todo lo que estaba escrito de mí en la
ley de Moisés, en los profetas y en los salmos”.
Entonces les abrió el entendimiento para que
comprendieran las Escrituras y les dijo: “Está escrito que el
Mesías tenía que padecer y había de resucitar de entre los
muertos al tercer día, y que en su nombre se había de
predicar a todas las naciones, comenzando por Jerusalén, la
necesidad de volverse a Dios para el perdón de los pecados.
Ustedes son testigos de esto”.
Presider’s Intentions
This week, our presiders will offer Masses for these
intentions:
Monday, April 13
St. Martin I
8:30 AM (SJ)
Albert Sokola
Tuesday, April 14
8:30 AM (SJ)
Evelyn Diego
Wednesday, April 15
9:00 AM (SR)
Ralph Kelly
Thursday, April 16
8:30 AM (SJ)
Dorothy Fry
Friday, April 17
8:30 AM (SJ)
Bill Williams
Saturday, April 18
5:00 PM (SJ)
Edward Cieszynski, Sr.
Sunday, April 19
7:30 AM (SJ)
9:30 AM (SJ)
11:30 AM (SJ)
2:00 PM (SJ)
8:00 AM (SR)
9:30 AM (SR)
4:00 PM (SFX)
Third Sunday of Easter
Our Parishioners
Elizabeth Kelly
Louis Berger
Rose Lewis
Margaret Mary O’Neill
Julian Valbuena
MARTHA’S GUILD
Team 2 will clean on Thursday, April 16, 2015
Loretta Williams, Captain
Pat McTiernan
Anthony Davies
Maria Wendt
Shirley Stafford
Peggy Calvani
Ellie Collins
Anne Thompson
Karen Headley
George Vergel
Marlene & Jim Jacono
For more information or to volunteer, please call
Loretta Williams, 302-378-8635.
Stewardship
The collection from March 29 was $17,286 and last
week we received $15,714 toward our weekly offertory
goal of $15,865. This brings our year-to-date total to
$631,019 received toward our goal of $634,600. The
Easter collection was $17,448 and the Rice Bowl
collection was $1,967.52. Thank you for accepting the
responsibility of faithful stewardship.
John Sanders, President, Finance Council
2015 Annual Catholic Appeal –
“He Reveals Himself in the Breaking of the Bread”
The 2015 Annual Catholic Appeal will be conducted in
parishes throughout the diocese next weekend. Once a
year, our Bishop asks each of us to make a commitment
to support the work of diocesan programs and
ministries that provide services that no one parish can
offer on its own. Your gift helps bring Christ to those
who seek His presence - the poor, the sick, the
distressed, our children and our elderly.
Our parish target is $97,000. Your financial support
also provides funding for our parish since 100% of
monies collected above our target will be returned for
our own ministerial needs.
Please give prayerful consideration to your resources as
well as the thousands of individuals and families who
receive needed assistance through ministries supported
by the Annual Catholic Appeal. Decide ahead of time
the contribution you wish to make this year and come
to church next weekend prepared to offer your support.
To learn more about the Annual Catholic Appeal, visit
www.cdow.org and click “Giving” then “Annual
Catholic Appeal”.
Town & Country Salon
for sponsoring an ad
at our Annual Golf Outing.
Please be sure to visit our parish website and check out
other sponsors of our golf tournament and those
businesses who advertise in our bulletin. Your support
of these sponsors is one way to say thank you for their
generosity.
PAT’S PIZZA
Pat’s Pizza Family Restaurant, located at 311 N.
Broad Street in Middletown, will donate 10% of all
receipts we return to them. Please place your saved
receipts in the collection basket or drop them off at the
parish office. We are blessed that our local businesses
continue to support our parish. Please thank them for
their generosity when you visit Pat’s.
This week we received a check from Pat’s Pizza in the
amount $340 for receipts we collected. Thank you
Pat’s Pizza! Please keep the receipts coming!
Social Concerns
MINISTRY TO THOSE IN NEED
Through your generosity on March 29 we received
$318.40, and on April 5 we received $331.30 from
the Poor Box at St. Joseph. On March 29 we
received $20.71 and on April 5, $21.00 from the
Poor Box at St. Rose of Lima. Thank you for
continuing to assist those in need.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
The CCEA Community Wellness Director has
moved out of the area. This is a part-time Volunteer
Position which is a critical position for one of our
many ministries. Hours are 9-noon Tuesday and
Wednesday plus meeting attendance and planning as
required. We are looking for a nursing or social
service professional. If you are interested please call
443 553 4049 or email [email protected] for
more information on the position. A volunteer
application is available on-line at http://
www.formstack.com/forms/?1335736QZWKk2ecVO
OUR DAILY BREAD
Free meals are served every 1st and 3rd Monday at
Dale United Methodist Church, 143 E. Lake Street in
Middletown. For more information please call 302734-2720 or www.ourdailybreadmot.org.
Our Daily Bread would like to thank the Knights of
Columbus for hosting a pancake breakfast to support
Our Daily Bread.
Parish Life
WELCOME
The people of St. Joseph Parish welcome into our
family Astry Yulisa Texis who was baptized last
weekend and Alex Reyes Francisco Perez, Wyatt
Andrew Brown, Eleanor Janey Brown, Landen J.
Beaston and Gemma Mae Vendovern who will be
baptized this weekend. Congratulations to you, your
parents & godparents. God bless you as you begin your
faith journey.
NEW TO THE PARISH
The following people have registered in our parish
recently:
the Dugan family of Townsend;
the Trabaudo family of Smyrna; and
the O’Connor family of Bear.
We pray that you will become closer to God through
your participation in our Faith Community. We look
forward to getting to know you. Welcome!
PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE ILL
We remember in prayer all those who are ill, especially
Elza Kolbay, Christine Laphan, Vera Gortowski,
Jennie Sytnik, Mary Kramer, Brian Conley, Anne
Thomas, Frances Larson, Margaret Walters, Marguerite
King, Sue Osborne, Karen McKenna, Antoinette Gelfo,
Lea Castelli, Bruce Wendt, Penny Reuss, Ellen
Roberts, Baby Lucy Garilalbi, Larry Reyes, and Peggy
Robinson.
MAY THE ANGELS LEAD THEM
INTO PARADISE
Please remember in your prayers Elizabeth Corrigan,
father of Michael Corrigan; Daniel Sleva, nephew of
Susan Suglia; and our deceased parishioners, loved
ones, and benefactors.
Grant them eternal rest, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon them.
WELCOME NEOPHYTES
OUR NEW PARISH WEBSITE
IS COMING SOON!
We are launching our new parish website soon. The
address will remain www.stjosephmiddletown.com but
the website will be fresh and easier to navigate. Watch
this space for the date of the launch and make sure you
check it out!
We as a parish are delighted to welcome
four new members into our faith and into
our parish. They entered the Church
through the sacraments of initiation at
the Easter Vigil. We welcome Lovell
Comduah, Kerri Vasquez, Zane Moss,
and Joy Dugan, who journeyed through
the RCIA process and continue their
journey with our community.
YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS
Youth Fellowship offers young people an opportunity
to meet a whole new family and openly discuss faith
and philosophy, participate in exciting group activities,
and learn new ways to enjoy and live life to the fullest.
There are also many opportunities for young people to
plan their own events and activities to share their
creativity. All are welcome to join us for Sunday
meetings, which take place from 7:00 to 8:45 PM in the
parish center. Upcoming meetings are April 12 & 26,
May 3, 17 & 31.
GOLFERS WANTED
7th ANNUAL
GOLF OUTING
Please join us on Friday, May
15, 2015 at Back Creek Golf
Club
beginning
with
registration at 11:30 and a
Shotgun Start at 1:00 PM.
Lunch and Dinner are provided and thousands of $$$
worth of prizes will be awarded. Everyone goes home
with something!
Also, how great is this … every player receives a
FREE certificate for a future round of golf including
cart … just for playing!
Please tell all your golfing family & friends.
This is the best golf outing in the MOT area!
Registration forms are available at both churches, in
the Parish Center, and on the Website at:
http://stjosephmiddletown.com
CARNIVAL NEWS
Please mark your calendars for St. Joseph Parish’s
Annual Carnival which will be held Tuesday, July 14
thru Saturday, July 18.
We invite all parishioners who would like to help
make this year’s Carnival our best yet to join us on
Thursday, April 16, at 7:00 PM in Room 3. Please
call Dominic Marra, 302-378-1568, with any
questions you may have.
Christian Formation
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
All of the forms necessary for Religious Education
registration for 2015-2016 summer and fall sessions are
now available on the parish website. The updated
Religious Education Registration forms for grades 1st
through 8th and the registration form for the
sacraments of Reconciliation & First Eucharist can be
filled out online. If your child has completed grade
level one and is enrolling in grade level two you must
complete a separate form to register for the
sacramental preparation of Reconciliation and
Eucharist. This is a separate process from Religious
Education class registration and has a separate schedule
and fee.
Registrations and your preferred method of payment
are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. New
this year: a copy of the Diocesan “Form A: Annual
Consent and Release” must be filled out and submitted
for each student at the time of registration. Please note
that we have seven different sessions: four sessions that
follow a three hour time frame, two sessions that
follow a two and a half hour time frame, and one
session that follows a ninety minute time frame. As in
the past, confirmation of session selection will be
communicated via email. Registrations being paid with
a credit card may be faxed to the parish office; all
others must be mailed or brought in.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS
Special thanks go out to those parents, catechists, and
staff members that worked to make our two recent
First Eucharist Retreats so meaningful to our students
-Susan Morrotti, Michelle Rabinovitch, Vincent
Denney, Theresa Denney, Anthony Denney, Terri
Sommer, Mary Anderson, Victoria Gotthold, Diana
Gotthold, Melanie Silva, Kathleen Majewski, Valerie
Pietlock, Cruz Sanchez, Denise Sanchez, Fr. Kelley,
and Dave Marchlik.
A reminder to parents that we have rehearsals
scheduled for First Eucharist on Thursday evening,
April 23rd and Friday evening, April 24th. Please call
the Religious Education office at 303.378.5800, ext.
107 if you have any questions.
CHARISMATIC PRAYER MEETING
The next prayer meeting will be on Wednesday,
April 15 at 7:00PM in Room 6. We will gather to
sing and pray and praise the Lord. There will be a
brief teaching on one of the Charismatic gifts. If you
have any questions, please call John or Cookie
Ruane, 302-378-2217.
CHRIST THE TEACHER SCHOOL
Christ the Teacher Catholic School is accepting
students for the 2015-16 school year. If you want more
information regarding our school, contact Sister
LaVerne ([email protected] or 302-8388850 ext. 129) for an appointment to tour the school.
RCIA
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
program is designed to help Inquirers on their faith
journey. If you or someone you know has expressed an
interest in joining the Catholic Church, please contact
Deacon Tim Enright, 302-378-5800, ext. 119, 302-3767362, or [email protected].
WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY
We welcome you to join us for Bible Study on
Wednesday mornings at 10:30 AM in the parish center
when we break open the Scriptures for the coming
Sunday. We encourage people to share how the
readings touch their lives or to sit quietly and listen as
others reflect on them. Facilitated by Deacon Fred
Wendt and others, the conversation is easy and
informative. Come when and as often as you’d like. If
you have questions please call Deacon Fred, 302-3785800, ext. 119.
We hear this week that Thomas was able to both
declare his doubt as well as his willingness to explore
the truth. Take this Sunday’s readings and Bring It
Home this week by talking about your own doubts and
your search for a deeper, more grown up faith.
VOCATIONS REFLECTION
Every sacramental act is an encounter with the Divine
Mercy! Pray for our priests and deacons who minister
through those encounters; ask God to bless our Diocese
with more of them! And if you think God might be
calling you to the priesthood or to the diaconate, call or
write Father David Kelley, Diocesan Director of
Priestly and Religious Vocations (302-573-3113;
[email protected]). Be sure to visit our website:
www.CalledByTheLord.com!
BIBLE STUDY & PRAYER GROUP
Dennis and Jan Faust host a Bible Study and Prayer
group on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month in their
home. Please call 302-584-8703 for directions.
A second group, hosted by Ed & Mary Sumner, meets
on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month to discuss the
readings for the following Sunday. Please call 302-449
-2387 for directions.
All are welcome!
KEEPING OUR CHILDREN SAFE
Our diocese has codes of conduct adults must follow to
create safe environments and protect children. Reading
and following the code in all situations creates a
culture of protection and keeps our children safer
(www.cdow.org scroll to For the Sake of God’s
Children link; scroll to Section One; Volunteer
Covenant) Questions call: Coordinator for Safe
Environments 302-295-0668.
MANTENER A NUESTROS NIÑOS SEGUROS
Nuestra diócesis tiene códigos de conducta que
nuestros adultos deben seguir para crear entornos
seguros y proteger a los niños. Leyendo y siguiendo el
código en todas las situaciones crea una cultura de
protección y mantiene a nuestros hijos más seguros
(www.cdow.org desplazarse a por el bien de enlace de
los Niños de Dios; desplácese a la Sección Primera;
Voluntario Pacto) Preguntas llaman: Coordinador para
Ambientes Seguros 302 -295-0668.
HELP SAVE TRANSPORTATION STIPENDS
FOR CATHOLIC SCHOOL FAMILIES
Each year, parents who send their children to Catholic
schools in Delaware save the State an estimated $150
million while supporting Delaware's public schools
with their taxes. Catholic school parents pay the same
taxes that neighboring public school parents pay,
without the benefit. In return, the State gives these
families a minimal stipend to reimburse them for a
small percentage of their annual transportation costs.
For the second consecutive year, Governor Jack
Markell is trying to unfairly eliminate this modest
stipend. Last year, the Delaware General Assembly
Joint Finance Committee, at the urging of Catholic
school families and supporters, restored funding for the
stipend in the FY 2015 budget.
Once again, we need your help to tell members of the
Joint Finance Committee that families who sacrifice to
send their children to Catholic schools deserve to keep
their transportation reimbursement stipend. Even if you
sent an email to your representative in the past, we are
asking you to do it again. Go to www.cdow.org, click
on the school bus photo and follow the easy steps to let
your voice be heard.
COME AND SEEK
Do you think you may have a calling to the
priesthood? Come And Seek on April 22nd in
Wilmington.
Are you being called to the Priesthood? You’re
invited to socialize, talk, and hang-out with priests,
and men like yourself, who think the Lord may be
calling them to be a priest. On April 22nd, CAS will
meet at Vianney House at St. John the Beloved
Parish, 907 Milltown Road, Wilmington, DE at 6:30
p.m. Contact Fr. Chris Coffiey at (302) 239-7100 ext.
24.
CHRIST IS HERE
Christ departed from our sight that we might
return to our heart, and there find him. For he
departed, and behold, he is here.
--St. Augustine
This Week in Our Parish
Monday, April 13
9:30 AM—English as a Second Language in Rm. 6
12:00 PM—Staff Meeting in Rm. 3
12:45 PM—55+ Group Meeting in Parish Hall
7:00 PM—RCIA Meeting in Rm. 2
7:00 PM—Finance Council in Rm. 3
7:00 PM—Liturgy Committee in Rm. 6
8:00 PM—Friends of Bill W in Rms. 5 & 7
Tuesday, April 14
10:00 AM—Prayer Shawl Gathering in Rm. 2
7:00 PM—Pastoral Council in Rm. 3
7:00 PM—Cub Scouts in Parish Center
Wednesday, April 15
9:30 AM—English as a Second Language in Rm. 6
10:30 AM—Bible Study in Rms. 5 and 7
6:00 PM—Cantor Rehearsal in St. Joseph Church
6:30 PM—Girl Scout Troop 167 in Rm. 2
6:30 PM—CADC Classes in Rms. 5 & 7
7:00 PM—Parish Choir in St. Joseph Church
7:00 PM—Charismatic Prayer in Rm. 6
7:00 PM—Boy Scout Leaders in Rm. 3
Thursday, April 16
6:00 PM—Troop 350 Junior Meeting in Rm. 2
6:30 PM—Contemporary Choir in St. Joseph Church
7:00 PM—Boy Scouts in Parish Hall
7:00 PM—Carnival Meeting in Rm. 3
8:00 PM—Friends of Bill W in Rms. 5 & 7
Friday, April 17
6:00 PM—Confirmation Candidate Retreat
in Parish Complex
Saturday, April 18
4:00 PM—Confessions in St. Joseph Church
5:00 PM—Mass in St. Joseph Church
A CHEERFUL GIVER
A cheerful giver does not count the cost of what
he gives. His heart is set on pleasing and
cheering the one to whom the gift is given.
--St. Julian
TRANSFORMACIÓN
Sólo el amor que se hace don puede transformar
nuestro planeta.
--Papa san Juan XXIII
Sunday, April 19
9:30 AM—Children’s Liturgy of the Word
11:00 AM—Baptisms in St. Rose Church
2:00 PM—Misa en Español in St. Joseph Church
MARRIAGE MOMENTS
A Trip Down Memory Lane #11. First Fight. This
might not be a happy memory, but hopefully you are
not still fighting over the same issue. Focus on one
disagreement that you have resolved satisfactorily.
May it give you insight for the future.
PARENTING POINTERS
Teach your child a virtue today, but do it without
talking. Let your actions speak. Consider charity, joy,
peace, patience, kindness, or generosity.
AROUND THE DIOCESE
GOOD NEWS
Listen to Catholic Forum every Sunday morning at
10:05 a.m. on WDEL now on 101.7 FM, 1150 AM and
www.wdel.com. Next Sunday, April 19th Karen
Edmisten, author of “Deathbed Conversions: Finding
Faith at the Finish Line” will discuss her book. For
photos, information regarding upcoming guests and
more, “Like” Catholic Forum on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/catholicforum.
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER
Are we like Thomas and doubt the power of God in our
marriage? Learn the tools to put God in your
Sacrament of Marriage. The next Worldwide Marriage
Encounter Weekend is April 24-26 in Rehoboth Beach,
DE. For more information, visit our website at
www.wwme-delmar.org or to register for the weekend,
please call Dave and Cyndi Germack @ 302-220-9833.
PARISH DRIVE FOR THE POOR & NEEDY
The St. Margaret of Scotland spring 2015 Parish Drive
for the Poor & Needy will be held Saturday & Sunday,
April 25-26 at St. Margaret of Scotland Church on
Frazer Rd. at Rt. 40 in Glasgow.
Items accepted include in good condition only, gently
used clothing, furniture, house wares, small appliances,
toys, blankets, sheets, etc., which will be donated to
Catholic Charities Catholic Thrift Shop. In addition,
non-perishable food and personal care items will be
accepted for our Emergency Food Closet. Donations
will be accepted Saturday from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
and Sunday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Volunteers
will be there to help load the items onto the truck, and
tax receipts will be available. For more information,
please call 302-834-0225.
2015 MARRIAGE
RETROUVAILLE WEEKENDS
Are you experiencing stress or trouble in your
marriage? The Retrouvaille Marriage Weekend
Program offers tools needed to rediscover a loving
marriage relationship. Thousands of couples headed
for cold, unloving relationships or divorce have
successfully overcome their marriage problems by
attending the program.
The 2015 Retrouvaille weekend programs will be
held April 17-19 / or August 7-9 at Malvern Retreat
House in Malvern, PA. For information on the
program
please
visit
the
website
www.HelpOurMarriage.com or to register for the
weekend please call 1-800-470-2230. All calls are
confidential.
TONY FRANCIA MEMORIAL
GOLF TOURNAMENT
St. Margaret’s annual Tony Francia Memorial Golf
Tournament will be held June 11, 2015 at Cavaliers
Country Club in Newark. The cost is $125 per golfer
and the proceeds will be donated to our campaign to
build a social hall. We had 89 golfers play last year;
our goal this year is 100 golfers. Come on out for a
fun day on the links and help support the campaign
for our social hall!
For more information, please contact Mike Deshaies
([email protected])
or Mike Ryan ([email protected]).
JOB OPORTUNITY
FULL TIME COMMUNITY
INTERVENTIONIST
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Wilmington
seeks a Full Time Community Interventionist for
Kent and Sussex Counties to provide positive
behavior interventions; training, support and group
work to the children, youth and their families. Valid
driver’s license and insurable driving record
required. Provides client transportation. Flexibility
to meet program demands with evening hours.
Bachelor’s degree in human service field with a
minimum of 2 years experience working with
children. Experience working with children who
have intellectual and/or developmental disabilities,
Spanish speaking a plus. For more information or to
apply, see our posting on www.CareerBuilder.com
EOE M/F/D/V.