ST. JOSEPH PARISH / PARROQUIA SAN JOSE 371 East Main Street Middletown, Delaware 4th Sunday of Easter April 26, 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 We Welcome These Children Who Will Receive Jesus in the Eucharist for the First Time Kyra Alleman Grady Malcolm Anderson Constantine Arellano William Baker Liam Bell Cara Danielle Bosco Mackenzie Cathryn Boyle Grace Bujnowski Sophia Presley Burrus Kaylee Camputaro John Walter Chakwin Ava Chesia Madison Ann Christiano Leah Clemens George Allen Cook, III Eva Marie Correa Alecia Cox Beau Cox Gabriela Criswell Cameron Sean Crowe Denali Sol Cubillo David Del Grande Matthew Del Grande Aiden Nicholas Dietrich Katie Donovan Dean Elentrio Erica Faedtke Amia Celeste Perez Frago Chase Frey Nicholas Fuski Michael Tyler Gaines Meka Elizabeth Galbraith Kevin Adam Gierej Rhyanah Amari Givler Gabrielle Lindsey Gomes Carson Green Riley Greene Flannery Grimm Lauren B. Haines Dominick Haggerty Austin Hamm Hayley Haxton Avery Grace Hayden Haley Eva Hibbard Charlotte Kathleen Hildick Addison Teresa Hurst Giuliana Ioannoni Marcello Ioannoni Shauna Judd Brianna Haley Kalb Ian Joseph Keane Paige Kelleher Nicholas Kempista Brooke Kenney Luke Ketzner Olivia Grace Krisniski Delaney LaFazia Rogelio Lara-Silva Kellan Leahy Stanley Christian Marchlik Destiny Martinez Samantha Martinez Katherine Rosemarie Mays Gabriella Mazzio Kane E. McDermott Bryce Miick Kaely Shea Miick Colin Theodore Miller Caitlin Moore Erinn Grace Muller Elizabeth Musa Logan Peters Brandon Pietlock Gabriel Rabinovitch Jenna Rindone Marissa Rindone Violet E. Robb Madison Grace Robino Mimi Roddick Isabella Roncagliolo Marisa Louise Roscetti Michael Luciano Roscetti Emma Irene Rossi Kayla Marie Ruof Natalie Grace Savage Ella Schlee Austin Craig Schurman Nicole Seal Emma Noelle Sipes Craig Smith Kaylee Stenvik Eli Tai Ryan T. Tattersall Dillon Jacob Thomas James Allan Thompson Kyle Tollefsen Logan Rocco Toman Emily Trzonkowski Marco Ulizio Genesis Urbano Jacob Wagner Sara Anne Watson Olivia Wheat Sarah Elizabeth Williams Addison Victoria Witham ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL In today’s Gospel Jesus tells us, “I am the good shepherd. A good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” Everyone is welcome to the flock of Jesus. As followers of Christ, we too must act faithfully to reach out to others. As Christ committed his life to being the “one shepherd”, we too must commit ourselves to providing service to all. Thank you to everyone who made a pledge to the diocesan Annual Catholic Appeal last weekend; we have made good progress toward reaching our target. If you have not yet participated, please consider doing so. Your gift will make a real difference in the lives of thousands of individuals and families who reside within our twelve-county diocese. Pledge cards will still be available in the pews next week and can be placed in the offertory basket. Thank you for generosity and support. To learn more about the Annual Catholic Appeal, visit www.cdow.org and click “Giving” then “Annual Catholic Appeal”. May God bless you for your goodness, Father David CAMPAÑA CATÓLICA ANUAL En el evangelio de hoy Jesús nos dice: "Yo soy el buen pastor. El buen pastor da su vida por las ovejas." Todos son bienvenidos a la manada de Jesús. Como seguidores de Cristo, también nosotros debemos actuar fielmente por el bien de otros. Como Cristo dedicó su vida a ser el "un solo pastor", también nosotros debemos comprometernos a proporcionar servicios a todos. Gracias a todos los que han hecho una promesa de contribución a la llamda anual de la Iglesia católica diocesana, el pasado fin de semana, hemos hecho grandes progresos para alcanzar nuestro objetivo. Si aún no ha participado, por favor, consideren la posibilidad de hacerlo. El regalo será una diferencia real en las vidas de miles de personas y familias, que residen en nuestros doce condados de diócesis. La carta de promesa, todavía estará disponible en los bancos la semana que viene y se puede colocar en el ofertorio. Gracias a la generosidad y apoyo. Para obtener más información acerca de la apelación Anual Católica, visite www.cdow.org y haga clic en "dar" y luego "Apelación Anual Católica". Que Dios los bendiga por su bondad, Padre David LITURGY NOTES The Easter season continues with alleluias permeating the liturgy and our lives. During these days we continue to delve into the story of the early Christian community as Luke’s second volume, Acts of the Apostles, is proclaimed as the first reading at Sunday Eucharist. And in the gospel this weekend we hear once again from the evangelist John. The Fourth Sunday of Easter is known by many as “Good Shepherd Sunday.” This year we hear Jesus telling his disciples—and us-- that He is the good shepherd who “lays down his life for his sheep.” There is no change in the schedule for St. Rose or for Confessions and the Saturday evening liturgy (4:00 and 5:00pm respectively). This weekend we celebrate First Eucharist with our children, their parents, families and friends. What joy to be present to these children as they take this important step. We are reminded that it is not just their parents and guardians who form these children. We all take part in their faith development. For many of us that is done by setting a good example of Christian living for them. May God continue to infuse these children with joy. And may we always be for them the examples they need. Having welcomed them to the Lord’s Table may we encourage them to process with us week after week to the altar seeking God’s heavenly nourishment. May God abundantly bless those celebrating the First Eucharist and may their families grow always closer to Christ and to one another. As summer approaches you can almost feel the anticipation of the weeks ahead. After what seemed for many a long and dreary February/March the weather has turned warm and many are once again planning time off and the opportunity to step back and relax. Parishes at the beach are gearing up for the multitudes, adjusting schedules and adding Sunday Masses to accommodate the visitors. At the same time parishes not in vacation destinations so often make no adjustments; it’s business as usual. Once again this summer our parish will alter its Mass schedule for the summer months. As with many parishes in New Castle County, many of our parishioners are able to take time for vacation and recreation. The summer months take a toll in terms of numbers in attendance and that, in turn, affects the overall celebration of liturgy. Beginning on Sunday, May 24, liturgies at St. Joseph Church will be celebrated at 8:30am and 10:30am. This schedule, beginning on Memorial Day weekend will continue through Sunday of Labor Day weekend (September 6). Presider’s Intentions This week, our presiders will offer Masses for these intentions: Monday, April 27 8:30 AM (SJ) Mary E. Swider Tuesday, April 28 8:30 AM (SJ) St. Peter Chanel & St. Louis Grignion de Montfort Bill Williams, Sr. Wednesday, April 29 St. Catherine of Siena 9:00 AM (SR) George Shestock Thursday, April 30 8:30 AM (SJ) Bill Williams Friday, May 1 8:30 AM (SJ) St. Joseph the Worker Bill Williams Saturday, May 2 5:00 PM (SJ) Bill Williams Sunday, May 3 7:30 AM (SJ) 9:30 AM (SJ) 11:30 AM (SJ) 2:00 PM (SJ) 8:00 AM (SR) 9:30 AM (SR) St. Pius V Fifth Sunday of Easter Frank Collins Our Parishioners Irene Rutkoske Fernando Angeletti Marie Therese Jumain The Word in Our Lives: Readings for May 3, 2015 Fifth Sunday of Easter First Reading: Acts 9:26-31 When Saul arrived in Jerusalem he tried to join the disciples, but they were all afraid of him, not believing that he was a disciple. Then Barnabas took charge of him and brought him to the apostles, and he reported to them how he had seen the Lord, and that he had spoken to him, and how in Damascus he had spoken out boldly in the name of Jesus. He moved about freely with them in Jerusalem, and spoke out boldly in the name of the Lord. He also spoke and debated with the Hellenists, but they tried to kill him. And when the brothers learned of this, they took him down to Caesarea and sent him on his way to Tarsus. The church throughout all Judea, Galilee, and Samaria was at peace. It was being built up and walked in the fear of the Lord, and with the consolation of the Holy Spirit it grew in numbers. Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 22:26-27, 28, 30, 31-32 Second Reading: 1 John 3:18-24 Children, let us love not in word or speech but in deed and truth. Now this is how we shall know that we belong to the truth and reassure our hearts before him in whatever our hearts condemn, for God is greater than our hearts and knows everything. Beloved, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence in God and receive from him whatever we ask, because we keep his commandments and do what pleases him. And his commandment is this: we should believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and love one another just as he commanded us. Those who keep his commandments remain in him, and he in them, and the way we know that he remains in us is from the Spirit he gave us. Gospel: John 15:1-8 Jesus said to his disciples: “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vine grower. He takes away every branch in me that does not bear fruit, and every one that does he prunes so that it bears more fruit. You are already pruned because of the word that I spoke to you. Remain in me, as I remain in you. Just as a branch cannot bear fruit on its own unless it remains on the vine, so neither can you unless you remain in me. I am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever remains in me and I in him will bear much fruit, because without me you can do nothing. Anyone who does not remain in me will be thrown out like a branch and wither; people will gather them and throw them into a fire and they will be burned. If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask for whatever you want and it will be done for you. By this is my Father glorified, that you bear much fruit and become my disciples.” La Palabra en Nuestra Vidas: 3 de de 2015 IV Domingo de Pascua Primera Lectura: Hechos 9:26-31 Cuando Pablo regresó a Jerusalén, trató de unirse a los discípulos, pero todos le tenían miedo, porque no creían que se hubiera convertido en discípulo. Entonces, Bernabé lo presentó a los apóstoles y les refirió cómo Saulo había visto al Señor en el camino, cómo el Señor le había hablado y cómo él había predicado, en Damasco, con valentía, en el nombre de Jesús. Desde entonces, vivió con ellos en Jerusalén, iba y venía, predicando abiertamente en el nombre del Señor, hablaba y discutía con los judíos de habla griega y éstos intentaban matarlo. Al enterarse de esto, los hermanos condujeron a Pablo a Cesarea y lo despacharon a Tarso. En aquellos días, las comunidades cristianas gozaban de paz en toda Judea, Galilea y Samaria, con lo cual se iban consolidando, progresaban en la fidelidad a Dios y se multiplicaban, animadas por el Espíritu Santo. Segunda Lectura: 1 Juan 3:18-24 Hijos míos: No amemos solamente de palabra, amemos de verdad y con las obras. En esto conoceremos que somos de la verdad y delante de Dios tranquilizaremos nuestra conciencia de cualquier cosa que ella nos reprochare, porque Dios es más grande que nuestra conciencia y todo lo conoce. Si nuestra conciencia no nos remuerde, entonces, hermanos míos, nuestra confianza en Dios es total. Puesto que cumplimos los mandamientos de Dios y hacemos lo que le agrada, ciertamente obtendremos de él todo lo que le pidamos. Ahora bien, éste es su mandamiento: que creamos en la persona de Jesucristo, su Hijo, y nos amemos los unos a los otros, conforme al precepto que nos dio. Quien cumple sus mandamientos permanece en Dios y Dios en él. En esto conocemos, por el Espíritu que él nos ha dado, que él permanece en nosotros. Evangelio: Juan 15:1-8 En aquel tiempo, Jesús dijo a sus discípulos: “Yo soy la verdadera vid y mi Padre es el viñador. Al sarmiento que no da fruto en mí, él lo arranca, y al que da fruto lo poda para que dé más fruto. Ustedes ya están purificados por las palabras que les he dicho. Permanezcan en mí y yo en ustedes. Como el sarmiento no puede dar fruto por sí mismo, si no permanece en la vid, así tampoco ustedes, si no permanecen en mí. Yo soy la vid, ustedes los sarmientos; el que permanece en mí y yo en él, ése da fruto abundante, porque sin mí nada pueden hacer. Al que no permanece en mí se le echa fuera, como al sarmiento, y se seca; luego lo recogen, lo arrojan al fuego y arde. Si permanecen en mí y mis palabras permanecen en ustedes, pidan lo que quieran y se les concederá. La gloria de mi Padre consiste en que den mucho fruto y se manifiesten así como discípulos míos”. Stewardship Wednesday of this week marked the annual observation of Earth Day. As Jesus was the perfect steward, watching carefully over all who have been entrusted to Him by the Father and then sending them all out into the world in service, may we similarly protect and wisely use the earthly resources entrusted to us and do our part to ensure we maintain and/or better yet, improve their condition for our children and generations to come. The collection from last weekend was $14,124 toward our weekly offertory goal of $15,865. This brings our year-to-date total to $662,813 received toward our goal of $666,330. Thank you for accepting the responsibility of faithful stewardship. MARTHA’S GUILD Team 4 will clean on Thursday, April 30, 2015 Loretta Williams, Captain Madeline Toner Ella Garvine Doris Dill Shirley Stafford Peggy Calvani Anthony Davies George Vergel Kathleen Majewski Nancy Terranova Ann Thompson Kathy Ursitti For more information or to volunteer, please call Loretta Williams, 302-378-8635. John Sanders, President, Finance Council Esquina de Administración El miércoles de esta semana se marcó la celebración anual del Día de la Tierra. Como Jesús fue el mayordomo perfecto, observando a todos los que han sido confiados por el Padre para continuara en servicio, y puede igualmente proteger y utilizar sabiamente los recursos terrenales que nos han sido confiadas y hacer nuestra parte para mantienen y mejorar sus condiciones para nuestros hijos y las generaciones del futoro. John Sanders , Presidente del Consejo de Finanzas DEBT REDUCTION COLLECTION Next week is our monthly collection for debt reduction. The parish staff recognizes that we live in uncertain economic times and we must all be careful with our budgets. The staff also acknowledges the sacrifices you make and knows that your continued financial support is an act of faith. The staff thanks you for continually making our parish a priority in your giving. Glasgow Medical Center SAVE YOUR RECEIPTS! 401 East Main Street Middletown, DE 19709 (302)376-1300 for sponsoring an ad in our Parish Bulletin Please be sure to visit our parish website and check out 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. Roma Pizza has graciously agreed to donate 10% of all sales receipts turned in. So save those receipts and turn them into the Parish Office or place them in the offertory basket. Show your appreciation and dine at Roma Pizza and support our parish. Social Concerns MINISTRY TO THOSE IN NEED Through your generosity last weekend we received $248.85 from the Poor Box at St. Joseph and $12.00 from the Poor Box at St. Rose of Lima. Thank you for continuing to assist those in need. ROSE SALE Birthright of Delaware will hold its Annual Rose Sale at our parish. Please support Birthright’s pregnancy services by purchasing roses after Masses on Mother’s Day weekend, May 9th & 10th. Roses cost $2/one, $5/three, $18/ twelve and $35/twenty five. Your help will truly make a difference! Thank you. CLOTHING DRIVE A new group of seasonal workers is coming to Winbak Horse Farm. We are asking one more time for donations of clean, usable light clothing. They can’t bring that much with them, so any clothing such as t-shirts, jeans, socks, etc. will be greatly appreciated. Their sizes would be medium to large ,no bigger than that. If you can help please bring any donation to the parish office. As the clothing comes in Tonie Vandenberg will distribute, it. The seasonal workers will be arriving the beginning of May. CCEA The CCEA food pantry is almost bare. Please consider letting your friends and acquaintances know about the need. We had 10 families come for food in one day. Many of these families are grandparents who are caring for children. We are in desperate need of canned fruit, cereal (both hot and cold), crackers, Ramen noodles, canned meals (spaghetti, ravioli, chili, etc.), condiments (mustard, mayo, ketchup), jelly, canned meats (tuna, Spam, chicken, ham) soups (we don't even have one can). Next week is our monthly canned goods collection to replenish the shelves at the food pantry. Canned goods may be brought to either St. Joseph or St. Rose church. Please pass the word! Thank you for considering your needy neighbors! Please check the following for updates: Website www.ccea4u.com. Follow us in Facebook www.facebook.com/CCEA4U. Parish Life NEW TO THE PARISH The following people have registered in our parish recently: Mr. & Mrs. Andres Rodriguez of Willow Grove; and Richard & Kerri Pelletier of Townsend. 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 Shannon Faust, Tony Swecz, Elza Kolbay, Christine Laphan, Vera Gortowski, Jennie Sytnik, Mary Kramer, Brian Conley, Anne Thomas, 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 Rev. Oscar Frundt, and all our deceased parishioners, loved ones, and benefactors. Grant them eternal rest, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. BAPTISM PREP Please call the parish office to begin the process to baptize your child in St. Joseph Parish. Our next classes are August 1 & 15. Contact Pat Sparks at 302378-5800. OUR NEW PARISH WEBSITE Our new parish website was launched on Monday, April 20, 2015. Check it out at www.stjosephmiddletown.com. GOLFERS WANTED YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS Youth Fellowship offers young people an opportunity to meet and openly discuss faith matters, 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 8:30 PM in the parish center. Upcoming meetings are April 26, May 3, 17 & 31. 7th ANNUAL GOLF OUTING Friday ▪ May 15, 2015 ▪ Back Creek Golf Club ▪ 11:30 Registration 1:00 p.m. Shotgun Start Lunch and Dinner are provided Thousands of $$$ worth of prizes will be awarded Everyone goes home with something! Examples of prizes include: -Rounds of FREE golf with cart to following clubs: • Rehoboth Beach Y&CC • Tavistock Country Club • Deerfield Golf Club • Odessa National Golf Club Back Creek Golf Club -4 Mega Passes to St. Joseph Carnival -St. Joseph PREP Session for the family -Four Grand Stand Tickets to NASCAR Race -$100 gift certificate from Mid County Lanes. -Gift cards from The Chesapeake Inn + others -Private Wine Tasting for 20 @ Total Wine & More -Overnight Stay @ UofD Conference Center in Lewes -Four passes + first pitch at a Blue Rocks game -One month Membership to Village Gym YOUTH WORK CAMP JUNE 12-20, 2015 Registration for the youth summer work camp is open to all young people, ages 13 through 18. Work camp will take place on the parish campuses this year, and the projects will center around parish improvements and upkeep. To sponsor the work camp program with your financial support, or if you are interested in registering for Work Camp, please contact the Youth Minister, Mark Winterbottom, at (302) 378-5800, Ext. 106. Also… each player also receives a FREE certificate for a future round of golf including cart! 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, May 14 , 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. CHARISMATIC PRAYER MEETING The next prayer meeting will be on Wednesday, April 29 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. MARRIAGE MOMENTS Favor your beloved. Call to mind a recent favor your spouse has done for you. Think of a treat you can offer your beloved today. PARENTING POINTERS "A good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep." (John 10:11) A good parent is like a good shepherd. We spend our time, money, and worries on our children. In essence, we lay down our lives for their good. Remember that you as a parent also have The Good Shepherd who cares for you in the same way. 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. This week, Jesus identifies Himself as the Good Shepherd, promising concern and protection for those who remain in his flock. Bring It Home by gathering family and asking one another how you might share in the Lord’s concern and protection for each other’s. At the end of the discussion, pray “Angel of God, my guardian dear, to whom His love commits me here. Ever this day be at my side to light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen.” VOCATIONS REFLECTION Referring to Jesus, today’s responsorial psalm declares that “the stone rejected by the builders has become the cornerstone.” Religious women and men take vows of poverty, chastity and obedience – values often rejected by the dominant culture. Their lives and ministry have been magnificently used by God in the building up of the Body of Christ. Is God calling you to join them? 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 Knowledgeable and caring adults who are committed to protecting children can also protect our Church. Learn how to report child abuse. (www.cdow.org scroll to For the Sake of God’s Children link; scroll to section Four Resources) DE hotline 1-800-292-9582; MD hotline: 1-800-492-0618. Questions call: Coordinator for Safe Environments 302-295-0668. MANTENER A NUESTROS NIÑOS SEGUROS Con conocimientos y cuidado los adultos que se han comprometido a proteger a los niños también puede proteger nuestra Iglesia. Aprender a denunciar el abuso de los niños. (www.cdow.org ir a por el bien de los hijos de Dios; desplácese a la sección cuatro recursos) de línea telefónica 1-800-292-9582; MD hotline: 1-800 -492-0618. Preguntas llamada: Coordinador en entornos 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. This Week in Our Parish Monday, April 27 9:30 AM—English as a Second Language in Rm. 6 6:00 PM—PREP Textbook Review Committee in Rm . 3 7:00 PM—Golf Outing Meeting in Rm. 1 8:00 PM—Friends of Bill W in Rms. 5 & 7 Tuesday, April 28 6:30 PM—Columbiettes Meeting in St. Rose Hall 7:00 PM—Cub Scouts in Parish Center Wednesday, April 29 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—SVdP Conference Meeting in Rm. 1 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 Thursday, April 30 6:30 PM—Contemporary Choir in St. Joseph Church 7:00 PM— Boy Scouts in Parish Hall 8:00 PM—Friends of Bill W in Rms. 5 & 7 Friday, May 1 3:00 PM—Set-up in Parish Hall & St. Joseph Church Saturday, May 2 9:00 AM—State Columbiettes Convention 10:30 AM—Baptism PREP in Rm. 2 4:00 PM—Confessions in St. Joseph Church 5:00 PM—Mass in St. Joseph Church Sunday, May 3 9:30 AM—Children’s Liturgy of the Word 12:45 PM—Confirmation Session in St. Joseph Hall 1:00 PM—Baptisms in Spanish in St. Joseph Church 2:00 PM—Misa en Español in St. Joseph Church 7:00 PM—Youth Ministry Fellowship COVER SHEET CHURCH NAME: 457500: St Joseph Parish 371 E Main Street, Middletown DE 19709 PHONE: 302-378-5800 CONTACT PERSON: Pat Sparks SOFTWARE: Microsoft Publisher 2010 Adobe Acrobat X Pro Windows 7 Professional PRINTER: HP LaserJet CP1525 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT: 1 through 11 SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION: April 26, 2015 TIME SENT: Tuesday, 1:15 PM SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:
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