ST. JOSEPH PARISH / PARROQUIA SAN JOSE
371 East Main Street
Middletown, Delaware
The Seventh Sunday
in Ordinary Time
February 19, 2017
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.
Saint Rose of Lima Church
PASTORAL OFFICE STAFF
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.
Very Rev. David F. Kelley, VC., Pastor
Rev. Timothy Brady, O.de.M., Associate Pastor
Tim Enright, Deacon
Bob Altmiller, Facilities Manager
Vidette Benn, Parish Secretary
Lauren Cataldi, Organist
Jackie Delaporte, Special Assistant, Sacristan
Diana Gotthold, Formation Office
Rosemary Hadland, Coordinator of Music Ministry
Mary Kirk, Director of Religious Education
Richard McAloon, Business Manager
Antonia “Tonie” Vandenberg, Ministerio Hispano
Mark Winterbottom, Confirmation Coordinator
OUR CHURCHES & SACRAMENT SCHEDULE
GENERAL INFORMATION
St. Joseph Church:
371 East Main Street, Middletown, DE, 19709
Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:00 PM
Sunday Masses: 7:30, 9:30, 11:30 AM
Misa Dominical: 2:00 PM (Español)
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:30 AM
Reconciliation: Saturday at 4:00 PM
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.stjosephmiddletown.com
St. Rose of Lima Mission:
301 Lock St, Chesapeake City, MD, 21915
Sunday Masses: 8:00, 9:30 AM
Tuesday Mass: 8:30 AM
Reconciliation: Sunday at 9:00 AM
St. Francis Xavier Shrine:
Church Road, Warwick, MD, 21912
As announced
COUNCIL EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
Finance Council: John Sanders (410-275-1428)
Pastoral Council: Tom Kohl (302-376-7940)
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
Liturgy Notes
RECEPTION OF COMMUNION
AT ST. JOSEPH CHURCH
This year past year the Parish Liturgy Committee has been reviewing and updating the procedures for the various
liturgical ministries for Sunday masses at St. Joseph Church (eg. lectors, ushers, etc.). As part of those discussions, the
flow pattern of those coming forward to receive the Body and Blood of Christ was examined. As a result, we believe
that a shift in the flow pattern for the reception of Holy Communion will benefit our celebration of the Eucharist.
Below is a diagram that indicates the changes in the flow of the pattern that we will begin next weekend, February 25th
and 26th. Basically as the arrows indicate, we will be using three aisles for approaching the altar to receive the Body
and Blood of Christ and four aisles to return to our seats in the pews. Thus we will no longer have people processing up
and back in the same aisle. We ask that you follow the direction of the ushers next weekend as you come forward to
receive Holy Communion; and we appreciate your understanding and cooperation concerning this change.
Ash Wednesday is on March 1 ushering in the
season of Lent. In preparation for the celebration of
our Ash Wednesday liturgies parishioners once again
are invited to return blessed palm. This palm will be
burned and the ashes used for our liturgies on Ash
Wednesday. Receptacles will be available in both
churches and the parish office until Sunday,
February 26. Palm must be returned by this date. To
assist us in preparing to burn the palm, please remove
any staples, paperclips or rubber bands.
Ash Wednesday Liturgies are scheduled as indicated
below:
8:30 AM Mass in St. Joseph Church
Noon Liturgy of the Word & Distribution of Ashes
in St. Joseph Church
7:00 PM Mass in St. Joseph Church
7:00 PM Mass in St. Rose of Lima Church
LENTEN FAST AND ABSTINENCE
Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are
obligatory days of fasting and abstinence for
Catholics. In addition, Fridays during Lent
are obligatory days of abstinence. When
fasting, a person is permitted to eat one full
meal on the specific day. Two smaller meals
may also be taken, but not equal to a full
meal. The rules of fasting are obligatory
only from age 18 until age 59. The
requirement to abstain from meat is binding
upon those 14 and older.
The Word in Our Lives:
Readings for February 26, 2017
8th Sunday in Ordinary Time
First Reading: Isaiah 49:14-15
Zion said, "The LORD has forsaken me; my LORD has forgotten me." Can a mother forget her infant, be
without tenderness for the child of her womb? Even should she forget, I will never forget you.
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 62:2-3, 6-7, 8-9
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5
Brothers and sisters:
Thus should one regard us: as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. Now it is of course
required of stewards that they be found trustworthy. It does not concern me in the least that I be judged by
you or any human tribunal; I do not even pass judgment on myself; I am not conscious of anything against
me, but I do not thereby stand acquitted; the one who judges me is the Lord. Therefore do not make any
judgment before the appointed time, until the Lord comes, for he will bring to light what is hidden in darkness
and will manifest the motives of our hearts, and then everyone will receive praise from God.
Gospel: Matthew 6:24-34
Jesus said to his disciples:
"No one can serve two masters. He will either hate one and love the other, or be devoted to one and despise
the other. You cannot serve God and mammon. "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you
will eat or drink, or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food and the body more than
clothing? Look at the birds in the sky; they do not sow or reap, they gather nothing into barns, yet your
heavenly Father feeds them. Are not you more important than they? Can any of you by worrying add a single
moment to your life-span? Why are you anxious about clothes? Learn from the way the wild flowers grow.
They do not work or spin. But I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was clothed like one of
them. If God so clothes the grass of the field, which grows today and is thrown into the oven tomorrow, will
he not much more provide for you, O you of little faith? So do not worry and say, 'What are we to eat?' or
'What are we to drink?'or 'What are we to wear?' All these things the pagans seek. Your heavenly Father
knows that you need them all. But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things
will be given you besides. Do not worry about tomorrow; tomorrow will take care of itself. Sufficient for a
day is its own evil."
La Palabra en Nuestra Vidas:
26 De Febrero De 2017
VIII Domingo Ordinario
Primera Lectura: Isaías 49, 14-15
Sión había dicho: 'El Señor me ha abandonado, el Señor me tiene en el olvido'. ¿Puede acaso una madre
olvidarse de su creatura hasta dejar de enternecerse por el hijo de sus entrañas? Aunque hubiera una madre
que se olvidara, yo nunca me olvidaré de ti", dice el Señor todopoderoso.
Salmo Responsorial: Salmo 61, 2-3. 6-7. 8-9ab
Segunda Lectura: 1 Corintios 4, 1-5
Hermanos: Procuren que todos nos consideren como servidores de Cristo y administradores de los misterios
de Dios. Ahora bien, lo que se busca en un administrador es que sea fiel. Por eso, lo que menos me preocupa
es que me juzguen ustedes o un tribunal humano; pues ni siquiera yo me juzgo a mí mismo. Es cierto que mi
conciencia no me reprocha nada, pero no por eso he sido declarado inocente. El Señor es quien habrá de
juzgarme. Por lo tanto, no juzguen antes de tiempo; esperen a que venga el Señor. Entonces él sacará a la luz
lo que está oculto en las tinieblas, pondrá al descubierto las intenciones del corazón y dará a cada uno la
alabanza que merezca.
Evangelio: Mateo 6, 24-34
En aquel tiempo, Jesús dijo a sus discípulos: "Nadie puede servir a dos amos, porque odiará a uno y amará al
otro, o bien obedecerá al primero y no le hará caso al segundo. En resumen, no pueden ustedes servir a Dios
y al dinero.
Por eso les digo que no se preocupen por su vida, pensando qué comerán o con qué se vestirán. ¿Acaso no
vale más la vida que el alimento, y el cuerpo más que el vestido? Miren las aves del cielo, que ni siembran,
ni cosechan, ni guardan en graneros y, sin embargo, el Padre celestial las alimenta. ¿Acaso no valen ustedes
más que ellas? ¿Quién de ustedes, a fuerza de preocuparse, puede prolongar su vida siquiera un momento?
¿Y por qué se preocupan del vestido? Miren cómo crecen los lirios del campo, que no trabajan ni hilan. Pues
bien, yo les aseguro que ni Salomón, en el esplendor de su gloria, se vestía como uno de ellos. Y si Dios
viste así a la hierba del campo, que hoy florece y mañana es echada al horno, ¿no hará mucho más por
ustedes, hombres de poca fe?
No se inquieten, pues, pensando: ¿Qué comeremos o qué beberemos o con qué nos vestiremos? Los que no
conocen a Dios se desviven por todas estas cosas; pero el Padre celestial ya sabe que ustedes tienen
necesidad de ellas. Por consiguiente, busquen primero el Reino de Dios y su justicia, y todas estas cosas se
les darán por añadidura. No se preocupen por el día de mañana, porque el día de mañana traerá ya sus
propias preocupaciones. A cada día le bastan sus propios problemas".
Stewardship
The offertory collection for last week was $14,161
toward our weekly offertory goal of $16,300. This
brings our year-to-date total to $522,638 received
toward our year-to-date goal of $537,900. The
collection for Black & Indian & Home Missions was
$1,392.35. Thank you for accepting the responsibility
of faithful stewardship.
John Sanders, President, Finance Council
Presider’s Intentions
This week, our presiders will offer Masses for these
intentions:
Monday, February 20
*PARISH OFFICE CLOSED
8:30 AM (SJ) Betty Whitlock
Tuesday, February 21
8:30 AM (SR) Peter Carlson
Team 2 will clean on Thursday, February 23, 2017
Loretta Williams, Captain
Pat McTiernan
Anthony Davies
Shirley Stafford
Peggy Calvani
Ellie Collins
Karen Headley
Ed Fitzgerald
Kathy Ursitti
Arlene Lyons
Susan Hogan
Joe Ruff
Ella Garvine
Joanne Russell
Marlene & Jim Jacono
For more information or to volunteer, please call
Loretta Williams, 302-378-8635.
PAT’S PIZZA
Pat’s Pizza Family Restaurant, located at 311 N. Broad
Street in Middletown, will donate a portion 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 received a check last week for $108.59 from Pat’s
for receipts turn in. Please continue to return Pat’s
receipts to us.
We are blessed that our local businesses continue to
support our parish. Please thank them for their
generosity when you visit Pat’s.
REDNER’S RECEIPTS
The CCEA does collect Redner’s receipts. Receipts
can be put in the collection basket or dropped off at the
office. Thank you for your generosity, it is appreciated.
St. Peter Damian
Wednesday, February 22
8:30 AM (SJ)
The Chair of St. Peter
the Apostle
Betty Whitlock
Thursday, February 23
8:30 AM (SJ) Claudette Latsko
St. Polycarp
Friday, February 24
8:30 AM (SJ) Claudette Latsko
Saturday, February 25
5:00 PM (SJ) Rafael Vara
Sunday, February 26 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:30 AM (SJ) Betty Whitlock
9:30 AM (SJ) Vincent Battipaglia
11:30 AM (SJ) Donald Fartner
2:00 PM (SJ)
8:00 AM (SR) Josef Southall
9:30 AM (SR) Richard M. O’Neill
2016 CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS
We are sending out 2016 Contribution Statements.
Please contact the parish office (302-378-5800, ext.
100, [email protected]) to request
yours—we need your name, address, telephone
number, and envelope number when you contact us.
Statements are not prepared unless requested.
Chuck Montgomery Insurance Agency
Inc.-State Farm
for advertising in our parish bulletin.
Please be sure to visit our parish website and check out
those businesses who advertise in our bulletin. Your
support of these sponsors is one way to say thank you
for their generosity.
Parish Life
PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE ILL
We remember in prayer all those who are ill, especially
Kathy Lichman, Irene Shestock, MaiAhn Chmiel, Tom
McGrath, Christine Cavaliere, Vincent Cipollone,
Mary Maycen, Brandon Austin, Krystina Paulson, Matt
Malus, Terrie Dunn, Madeleine Toner, John Wirth,
Peggy Robinson, Joseph Nelson, Joan Huhn, Connie
Beardsley, Don Lushis, Shelly DiPietrapaul, Jackie
Provost, Alvin Atallian, Catrina Copley, Bill Leutner
and Tess Dooley.
We also remember in prayer their caregivers and all
others in need of our prayers.
MAY THE ANGELS LEAD THEM
INTO PARADISE
Please remember in your prayers our deceased
parishioners, loved ones, and benefactors.
Grant them eternal rest, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon them.
ARE YOU LOOKING TO GET INVOLVED IN
OUR PARISH COMMUNITY?
The Parish & Family Life Committee is expanding
and is seeking new members eager to be
involved! The purpose of this committee is to strive
for the promotion of Christian community and an
environment of mutual support, assistance and growth
in living the Christian life in our time and culture. So,
what does that mean exactly? Come help us define
it. Join us Saturday, March 11 at 10:30am in the
Parish Hall Room 5. Contact Erin Marchlik at 302378-2138 with any questions. Thank you for
considering joining this ministry. Erin Marchlik,
Kevin Corcoran, Joe Nelson, and Tom Kane
This Week in Our Parish
Monday, February 20
*Parish Offices closed
8:30 AM—Mass at St. Joseph Church
8:00 PM—Friends of Bill W in Rms. 5 & 7
Tuesday, February 21
8:30 AM—Mass at St. Rose Church
6:00 PM—Cub Scouts Meeting in Rms. 2, 4-7 &
Parish Hall
6:30 PM—Columbiettes General Meeting
in St. Rose Hall
Wednesday, February 22
8:30 AM—Mass at St. Joseph Church
9:30 AM—ESL in Rms. 3 & 6
9:30 AM—Bible Study in Rooms 5 & 7
6:00 PM—Cantor Rehearsal in St. Joseph Church
6:30 PM—Contemporary Ensemble Rehearsal
in St. Joseph Church
6:30 PM—St, Vincent de Paul Society
in Conference Room
7:00 PM—Charismatic Prayer in Rm 2
7:00 PM—Parish Choir Rehearsal
in St. Joseph Church
Thursday, February 23
8:30 AM—Mass at St. Joseph Church
6:00 PM—Boy Scouts in Parish Hall
8:00 PM—Friends of Bill W in Rooms 5 & 7
Friday, February 24
8:30 AM—Mass at St. Joseph Church
Saturday, February 25
4:00 PM—Confessions in St. Joseph Parish
4:30 PM—Cub Scouts Blue & Gold Dinner
5:00 PM—Mass at St. Joseph Church
Sunday, February 26
8:45 AM—PREP Session 6 in Parish Complex
11:30 AM—RCIA in Church Conference Room
11:45 AM—PREP Session 7 in Parish Complex
12:30 PM—RCIA in Parish Hall
2:00 PM— Mass at St. Joseph (Spanish)
PARISH OFFICES CLOSED
The Parish offices will be closed on Monday, February
20 in observance of President’s Day.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Stations of the Cross will be prayed at 7:00 pm on the
Fridays of Lent at St. Joseph Church and 8:00 am on
Tuesdays at St. Rose Church., beginning March 3.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS!
Registration forms for Religious Education and the
sacraments of Reconciliation & First Eucharist and
Confirmation will be available on the parish
website, www.stjosephmiddletown.com on March
1st. Religious Education registrations are accepted
from registered parishioners on a first-come, firstserved basis, from March 1, 2017 until September 1,
2017. No registrations will be accepted after
September 1, 2017, except from families that are
relocating to our parish, moving from their existing
religious education program to our program.
In order to ensure both the accuracy of our
records and the safety of our students, we will be
unable to process any registration that does not
include all required information, payment, and/
or documentation.
We also offer a Special Needs Religious Education
program. Contact the Religious Education Office at
302.378.5800, ext. 107 for further information.
If your child has completed grade one, either in our
Religious Education program or in Catholic school,
and is enrolling in grade 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.
NOTICIAS DE EDUCACIÓN RELIGIOSA!
Los formularios de inscripción para la Educación
Religiosa y los sacramentos de Reconciliación y
Primera Eucaristía y Confirmación estarán
disponibles en el sitio web de la parroquia,
www.stjosephmiddletown.com, el 1 de marzo. Los
registros de educación religiosa son aceptados de los
feligreses registrados por orden de llegada, desde el
1 de marzo de 2017 hasta el 1 de septiembre de
2017. No se aceptarán inscripciones después del 1 de
septiembre de 2017, excepto de las familias que se
trasladan a nuestra parroquia , Pasando de su actual
programa de educación religiosa a nuestro programa.
Con el fin de asegurar la exactitud de nuestros
registros y la seguridad de nuestros estudiantes, no
podremos procesar ningún registro que no incluya
toda la información requerida, pago y / o
documentación.
También ofrecemos un programa de Educación
Religiosa de Necesidades Especiales. Comuníquese
con la Oficina de Educación Religiosa al
302.378.5800, ext.107 o con Antonia ext. 104 para
más información.
Si su hijo ha completado el primer grado, ya sea en
nuestro programa de educación religiosa o en la
escuela católica, y se inscribe en el grado dos, debe
completar un formulario separado para inscribirse en
la preparación sacramental de la Reconciliación y la
Eucaristía. Este es un proceso separado del registro
de clases de Educación Religiosa y tiene un horario y
cuota por separado.
SEASONS OF HOPE
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
If you are in need of consolation after losing a loved
one, this Christ-centered faith sharing group is for
you. The Bereavement Support Group Season 3 is
being held from March 8 through April 12, meeting
every Wednesday for six weeks. Our prayer,
scripture, faith sharing and fellowship will begin at
7:00pm in the Parish Center. Please contact Fr. Tim
Brady at 302-378-5800 for more details.
Registration is required.
PARENTING POINTERS
"I establish my covenant with you." (Genesis 9:11)
God's covenant with Noah was a solemn promise. Talk
with your child today about what it means to make a
promise. Is it ever OK to break a promise?
MARRIAGE MOMENTS
A good marriage is not recognized by the absence of
conflict, but the presence of peacemaking. One sign of
a healthy marital relationship is the desire of a
husband and wife to seek unity when there are
disagreements and differences.
CHRIST THE TEACHER SCHOOLS NEWS
CTT is looking for a Head Track coach and a Head
Softball coach.
Spring sports registration is open. The sports available
are boys baseball grades 7-8, girls softball grades 6-8,
and boys and girls track for grades 3-8. The teams are
filled on a first come first serve basis. You can find the
registration forms at
https://docs.google.com/a/christtheteacher.org/forms/d/
e/1FAIpQLSeJ3F2REOYkOwacvEm23wVB8nKQGa
m3WREops-UaSSOeBSf0g/viewform?
formkey=dG5zNEp1V1ZiZzFhNUhOOUlUWlZYdkE
6MQ
Social Concerns
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
302-463-6255
DEDICATED TO THE SERVICE OF THOSE IN
NEED IN THE MOT AREA
MINISTRY TO THOSE IN NEED
Through your generosity, last week we received
$180.30 from the Poor Box at St. Joseph and $21.25
from the Poor Box at St. Rose of Lima.
OUR DAILY BREAD
Join us for a FREE meal:
Our Daily Bread is serving dinner from 6:00 to 7:30
pm every Tuesday and lunch is served Monday,
Wednesday and Friday.
Our Daily Bread is located at 214 North Broad Street
(behind the Academy Building)
Telephone: 302-285-9540
email: [email protected]
website: ourdailybread.com
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FISH FRY
Every Lent, the Knights of
Columbus provide an opportunity
for those interested to enjoy a
meatless meal without the hassle
of preparing it yourself. Our menu
includes: Fried Haddock or Baked
Seasoned Tilapia paired with macaroni & cheese,
stewed tomatoes, cole slaw, roasted potatoes, and
dinner rolls. Desserts are made available by the Old
Bohemia Columbiettes. Dinner is served from
5:30pm to 7:15pm on March 3 in St. Rose Hall and
March 10, 17, 24, 31 in St. Joseph Parish Hall. The
cost for the meal is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and
children; 10 & under eat for free. For more
information, visit www.kofc6543.org.
CCEA NEWS
CCEA UPCOMING EVENTS
SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER
The Chesapeake City Ecumenical
Association will hold a Pancake
Supper on Tuesday, February 28, at
5:00 PM in St. Rose of Lima Hall in
Chesapeake
City,
Maryland.
Everyone is invited to this event. A
free will offering will be take up;
proceeds will benefit the many programs of the CCEA.
CCEA LENTEN SERVICES
The Chesapeake City Ecumenical Association is
holding Lenten Services preceded by a Soup and
Bread Supper on Wednesdays during Lent. Soup and
Bread will be served at 6:30 PM and the service is at
7:30 PM. Attendees are asked to bring items to help
supply the Generation Station Out of School Program
meals.
March 1
Ebenezer AME Church
Route 310, Woodstock Farm Lane
South Chesapeake City
Collecting: 100% Juice
March 8th
Bethel AME Church
201 Second Street
Corner Pine & Second Street
South Chesapeake City
Collecting: Sides: Potatoes, Noodles & Rice
March 15
St. Basil Ukrainian Catholic Church
231 Basil Avenue
South Chesapeake City
Speaker: Deacon Tim Enright
Collecting: Canned Meats
GOOD NEWS
Listen to Catholic Forum every Sunday morning at
10:05 a.m. on WDEL 101.7 FM, 1150 AM and
www.wdel.com. Next Sunday, February 26th, Ms.
Mary Body, Director of Religious Education for Saint
Mary of the Assumption Parish, will share tips on how
to make Lent more meaningful for families. For
photos, information regarding upcoming guests,
podcasts and more, “Like” Catholic Forum on
Facebook
at
www.facebook.com/catholicforum.
Listen to past episodes of Catholic Forum online at
cdow.org/communications or search “Catholic Forum”
on iTunes or iHeartRadio podcasts.
Christian Formation
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 Sumner & Ellen Losse,
meets on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month to
discuss the readings for the following Sunday. Please
call Ed @ 302-449-2387 or Ellen at 302-449-5532 for
directions.
All are welcome!
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER
"So be perfect, just as your heavenly Father is
perfect." Encourage the Holy Spirit to perfect your
marriage by taking part in a WorldWide Marriage
Encounter weekend on March 24-26, 2017 in
Rehoboth Beach, DE. For more information, visit our
website at www.wwme-delmar.org or to register for
the weekend, please call Tony & Linda Massino @
302-220-9833.
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, or
[email protected]. or Fr. Tim Brady at
ext. 102 or [email protected]
CHARISMATIC PRAYER MEETINGS
Come and see what a Charismatic prayer meeting is all
about. The next meeting will be on Wednesday, at
7:00PM, in the parish complex. There is usually a brief
teaching on one of the charismatic gifts or aspect of
faith, followed by singing and praising the Lord. If
you have any questions, call Linda Wills @ 302-4491498 or Cookie Ruane @ 302-378-2217.
WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY
Please join us for Bible Study on Wednesday mornings
at 9:30 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. The
conversation is easy and informative. Come when and
as often as you’d like. If you have questions please call
302-378-5800.
VOCATIONS REFLECTION
In today’s gospel reading, Jesus says to his disciples
“Should anyone press you into service for one mile, go
for two miles. Give to the one who asks of you.” What
if the One pressing you into service is God? Could He
be asking you to serve His people as a priest, a deacon,
or a religious sister or brother? If you think that might
be the case, feel welcome to contact Father Norm
Carroll, Diocesan Director of Priestly and Religious
Vocations (302-573-3113, [email protected]).
Don’t forget to visit our website: www.cdow.org/
vocations!
ROSARY AT BROADMEADOW
The Rosary is prayed each Wednesday at 11:00 AM at
Broadmeadow Nursing Home. Any parishioner is
welcome to attend and participate. We are also in need
of people to lead the rosary. If you are able to help
please call Helen Gaden at 302-376-0711.
In the Gospel of Matthew we
find Jesus calling us to go
beyond the laws of the Old
Testament and into a greater
understanding of these laws. We all have heard the
phrase turn the other cheek, and for many of us we
have repeated this spreading Christ message to others.
But how many of us can say we have lived this and in
those moments of anger or frustration have been able
to truly turn the other cheek? This week contemplate
what it truly means to turn the other cheek and to love
your enemy. How can you apply this teaching in a
practical manner? Brainstorm some ideas because
while the theory is simple the application is difficult.
Around the Diocese
CATECHETICAL DAY
DIOCESE OF WILMINGTON
Attention all catechists: Please join Bishop W.
Francis Malooly at St. Thomas More Academy on
March 11, 2017 for Catechetical Day. John Collins,
William H. Sadlier’s National Speaking Consultant, is
the keynote speaker for the event. For more
information on the day please call the Diocesan Office
of Religious Education at 302-573-3130 or to register
please visit www.cdow.org/catecheticalday.
COOKS FOR A CAUSE
Please join the Little Sisters of the Poor on Sunday,
March 12th, from 3:00 pm-8:00 pm for their annual
Cooks for a Cause at Feby's Fishery, 3701 Lancaster
Pike, Wilmington. Bring family and friends and enjoy
a fabulous meal. A percentage of the evening's
proceeds will be donated to help the Little Sisters care
for the needy elderly in our community. Local parish
priests will serve as special "wait staff" throughout the
evening. The event also includes a 50/50 raffle and
silent auction items.
Reservations preferred: call 302-998-9501. For further
information visit
www.littlesistersofthepoordelaware.org or call Debbie
at 302-368-5886.
STOCK THE PANTRY
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
Catholic Charities again asks you to “Stock the Pantry”
by contributing nonperishable food goods in order for
the agency to meet the continued high demand for food
assistance. The food drive will continue through the
month of March 2017. Catholic Charities is expanding
its current food assistance program to its Thrift Center
in northeast Wilmington, so the agency is looking for
assistance to help stock this new location.
Donors can drop off food, personal hygiene items,
cleaning supplies, and grocery store gift cards at all
Catholic Charities locations during regular business
hours.
To find out more about Catholic Charities food
assistance program, or for the closest location to you,
call the main office at 302-655-9624, or visit Catholic
Charities website at www.cdow.org/charities.
2017 PILGRIMAGE
Registration for the 2017 Pilgrimage Love Without
Measure is now open! We are in the eighth year and
we hope to gather one thousand youth, young adults,
and families this year. The date is April 8, 2017 and
registration closes on April 2, 2017. Our guest
presenter/musician is Cooper Ray. Please visit the
Pilgrimage webpage: http://www.cdowcym.org/events/
detail/pilgrimage-2017-love-without-measure,
for more details on the event and to register. There is
also a registration for Pastors who would like to assist
with Reconciliation and/or closing Mass.
Job Opportunities
PART-TIME GENERAL MAINTENANCE
The Diocese of Wilmington/Catholic Charities is
seeking a Part-time General Maintenance worker to
maintain the buildings, grounds and vehicles in Kent
and Sussex Counties in Delaware and Somerset
County, Maryland. Catholic Charities directs and
coordinates the charitable and social services programs
of the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington. Flexible work
schedule of 21 hours per week.
SECRETARY I/RECEPTIONIST
The Diocese of Wilmington Catholic Charities’ is
seeking a Secretary I/Receptionist to work in the
Georgetown office of Catholic Charities. Catholic
Charities directs and coordinates the charitable and
social service programs of the Catholic Diocese of
Wilmington throughout Delaware and the Eastern
Shore of Maryland. Work schedule is generally 35
hours per week, Monday through Friday.
FULLTIME DIRECT SERVICE SPECIALIST
The Diocese of Wilmington/Catholic Charities is
seeking a Fulltime Direct Service Specialist for Bayard
House, a community based maternity home for teenage
girls and women within the city of Wilmington. This is
a fulltime 37.5 hours per week position.
The Diocese offers an excellent benefit package for
full time employees which includes health/dental
insurance, 403 (b), LTD, FSA, voluntary group life,
accident, cancer and hospital confinement insurance,
vacation, sick/personal days and holidays.
Free
parking. For more information or to apply, see our
posting on www.CareerBuilder.com.
Visit our
website at www.cdow.org