ST. JOSEPH PARISH / PARROQUIA SAN JOSE
371 East Main Street
Middletown, Delaware
The Fifth Sunday of
Lent
April 2, 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
Presider’s Intentions
This week, our presiders will offer Masses for these
intentions:
Monday, April 3
8:30 AM (SJ) Elsie Conly
LENTEN PENANCE SERVICE
Communal Penance celebrations are customary in
most parish communities as an opportunity to gather
and pray with one another and celebrate the
Sacrament of Reconciliation. Our custom is to gather
with the faithful from our parish as well as
parishioners from St. Margaret of Scotland and St.
Elizabeth Ann Seton. These three parishes take turns
hosting the celebration. The combined Lenten
Penance celebration will take place this Sunday,
April 2nd, at 7:00 PM in St. Margaret of Scotland
Church, in Newark, Delaware.
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.
VIA CRUCIS
Las estaciones de la Cruz serán oradas a las 7:00 pm
los Viernes de Cuaresma en la Iglesia San José a las
8:00 am los Martes en la Iglesia Santa Rosa.
HANDICAPPED PARKING PROJECT
AND PARKING LOT AND ROAD REPAIRS
After a long delay, we have recently received the
necessary permit to install handicapped parking
spaces directly across from the entrance doors to St.
Joseph Church. Work has begun on this “Sustaining
Hope for the Future” project and we ask that you take
special care if you are driving on the circular drive in
front of the church until this work is completed. We
will also shortly begin the capital campaign project to
repair the parking lots and roads on the St. Joseph
campus. We thank you for your patience as these
improvements are underway and for your continued
support of our capital campaign, “Sustaining Hope for
the Future.”
Tuesday, April 4
St. Isidore of Seville
8:30 AM (SR) Mary O’Brien
10:00 AM (BM)
Wednesday, April 5
St. Vincent Ferrer
8:30 AM (SJ) Claudette Latsko
Thursday, April 6
8:30 AM (SJ) Walter Rasich
Friday, April 7
8:30 AM (SJ)
St. John Baptist de la Salle
John Lamb
Saturday, April 8
5:00 PM (SJ) Claudette Latsko
Sunday, April 9
7:30 AM (SJ)
9:30 AM (SJ)
11:30 AM (SJ)
2:00 PM (SJ)
8:00 AM (SR)
9:30 AM (SR)
Palm Sunday of the
Passion of Our Lord
Tony Guiffee
Walter Rasich
Claudette Latsko
Helen Wojcik
Veronica Takash
Our Parishioners
MASS AT BROADMEADOW NURSING HOME
There will be a Mass at Broadmeadow Nursing Home
on Tuesday, April 4 at 10:00 a.m. Parishioners are
invited. Any questions call George Latsko, 302-3765779.
*Please note time change!
Team 4 will clean on Thursday, April 6, 2017
Loretta Williams, Captain
Madeleine Toner
Ella Garvine
Doris Dill
Shirley Stafford
Peggy Calvani
Anthony Davies
Kathleen Majewski
Nancy Terranova
Arlene Lyons
Kathy Ursitti
Ed & Rose Holley
Maureen Wellik
Joe Ruff
Susan Hogan
Kathy Wisniewski
Loan Moquin
For more information or to volunteer, please call
Loretta Williams, 302-378-8635.
The Word in Our Lives:
Readings for April 9, 2017
Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
Gospel at the Procession: Matthew 21:1-11 When Jesus and the disciples drew near Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent
two disciples, saying to them, "Go into the village opposite you, and immediately you will find an ass
tethered, and a colt with her. Untie them and bring them here to me. And if anyone should say anything to
you, reply, 'The master has need of them.' Then he will send them at once." This happened so that what had
been spoken through the prophet might be fulfilled: Say to daughter Zion, B
" ehold, your king comes to you,
meek and riding on an ass, and on a colt, the foal of a beast of burden." The disciples went and did as Jesus
had ordered them. They brought the ass and the colt and laid their cloaks over them, and he sat upon them.
The very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and strewed
them on the road. The crowds preceding him and those following kept crying out and saying: "Hosanna to the
Son of David; blessed is the he who comes in the name of the Lord; hosanna in the highest." And when he
entered Jerusalem the whole city was shaken and asked, "Who is this?" And the crowds replied, "This is Jesus
the prophet, from Nazareth in Galilee."
First Reading: Isaiah 50:4-7
The Lord GOD has given me a well-trained tongue, that I might know how to speak to the weary a word that
will rouse them. Morning after morning he opens my ear that I may hear; and I have not rebelled, have not
turned back. I gave my back to those who beat me, my cheeks to those who plucked my beard; my face I did
not shield from buffets and spitting. The Lord GOD is my help, therefore I am not disgraced; I have set my
face like flint, knowing that I shall not be put to shame.
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, 23-24
Second Reading: Philippians 2:6-11
Christ Jesus, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God something to be grasped.
Rather, he emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, coming in human likeness; and found human in
appearance, he humbled himself, becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. Because of
this, God greatly exalted him and bestowed on him the name which is above every name, that at the name of
Jesus every knee should bend, of those in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess
that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Gospel: Matthew 26:14—27:66
La Palabra en Nuestra Vidas:
9 De Abril De 2017
Domingo de Ramos
Procesión de las Palmas: Mateo 21 1-11
Cuando se aproximaban ya a Jerusalén, al llegar a Betfagé, junto al monte de los Olivos, envió Jesús a dos de
sus discípulos, diciéndoles: "Vayan al pueblo que ven allí enfrente; al entrar, encontrarán amarrada una burra
y un burrito con ella; desátenlos y tráiganmelos. Si alguien les pregunta algo, díganle que el Señor los necesita
y enseguida los devolverá". Esto sucedió para que se cumplieran las palabras del profeta: Díganle a la hija de
Sión: He aquí que tu rey viene a ti, apacible y montado en un burro, en un burrito, hijo de animal de yugo.
Fueron, pues, los discípulos e hicieron lo que Jesús les había encargado y trajeron consigo la burra y el
burrito. Luego pusieron sobre ellos sus mantos y Jesús se sentó encima. La gente, muy numerosa, extendía sus
mantos por el camino; algunos cortaban ramas de los árboles y las tendían a su paso. Los que iban delante de
él y los que lo seguían gritaban: "¡Hosanna! ¡Viva el Hijo de David! ¡Bendito el que viene en nombre del
Señor! ¡Hosanna en el cielo!" Al entrar Jesús en Jerusalén, toda la ciudad se conmovió. Unos decían: "¿Quién
es éste?" Y la gente respondía: "Éste es el profeta Jesús, de Nazaret de Galilea".
Primera Lectura: Isaías 21, 1-11
Cuando se aproximaban ya a Jerusalén, al llegar a Betfagé, junto al monte de los Olivos, envió Jesús a dos de
sus discípulos, diciéndoles: "Vayan al pueblo que ven allí enfrente; al entrar, encontrarán amarrada una burra
y un burrito con ella; desátenlos y tráiganmelos. Si alguien les pregunta algo, díganle que el Señor los necesita
y enseguida los devolverá".
Esto sucedió para que se cumplieran las palabras del profeta: Díganle a la hija de Sión: He aquí que tu rey
viene a ti, apacible y montado en un burro, en un burrito, hijo de animal de yugo.
Fueron, pues, los discípulos e hicieron lo que Jesús les había encargado y trajeron consigo la burra y el
burrito. Luego pusieron sobre ellos sus mantos y Jesús se sentó encima. La gente, muy numerosa, extendía sus
mantos por el camino; algunos cortaban ramas de los árboles y las tendían a su paso. Los que iban delante de
él y los que lo seguían gritaban: "¡Hosanna! ¡Viva el Hijo de David! ¡Bendito el que viene en nombre del
Señor! ¡Hosanna en el cielo!"
Al entrar Jesús en Jerusalén, toda la ciudad se conmovió. Unos decían: "¿Quién es éste?" Y la gente
respondía: "Éste es el profeta Jesús, de Nazaret de Galilea".
Salmo Responsorial: Salmo 21, 8-9. 17-18a. 19-20. 23-24
Segunda Lectura: Filipenses 2, 6-11
Cristo, siendo Dios, no consideró que debía aferrarse a las prerrogativas de su condición divina, sino que, por
el contrario, se anonadó a sí mismo, tomando la condición de siervo, y se hizo semejante a los hombres. Así,
hecho uno de ellos, se humilló a sí mismo y por obediencia aceptó incluso la muerte, y una muerte de cruz.
Por eso Dios lo exaltó sobre todas las cosas y le otorgó el nombre que está sobre todo nombre, para que, al
nombre de Jesús, todos doblen la rodilla en el cielo, en la tierra y en los abismos, y todos reconozcan
públicamente que Jesucristo es el Señor, para gloria de Dios Padre.
Evangelio: Mateo 26, 14–27, 66
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
AND BENEDICTION
Please join us this Friday, April 7 for Adoration of the
Blessed Sacrament beginning at the close of the 8:30
AM daily Mass, and concluding with Benediction at
12:00 noon. We encourage you to consider taking this
opportunity to spend some quiet time with the Lord. As
we need to ensure that at least one person is present
with the Blessed Sacrament at all times from 8:30 AM
through noon, we invite you to sign-up for a specific
time block. Sign-up sheets are available in the church
gathering space on the tables beneath the bulletin
boards.
ADORACIÓN AL SANTÍSIMO SACRAMENTO
Y BENDICIÓN
Este viernes el 7 de abril tendremos Adoración del
Santísimo Sacramento al final de la misa de la 8:30 am
y concluyendo con la Bendición a las 12:00 de la tarde.
Le animamos a que considere tomar esta oportunidad
para pasar un rato tranquilo con el Señor. Como
tenemos que asegurarnos de que al menos una persona
está presente con el Santísimo Sacramento en todo
momento desde las 8:30 am hasta el mediodía, le
invitamos a inscribirse para un bloque de tiempo
específico. Hojas Suscríbete están disponibles en el
espacio de reunión de la iglesia en las mesas debajo de
los tablones de anuncios.
RICE BOWL COLLECTION
40 years ago, Catholics in the United States wanted to
respond to famine in Africa. Could we feed the
hungry through Lenten prayers, fasting and
almsgiving? The answer was yes—and it came in the
form of a small cardboard box. 40 years later, CRS
Rice Bowl is your way to help our brothers and
sisters in need each Lent.
25 percent of your donations go to hunger and
poverty alleviation efforts in your own community.
For more information please contact http://
www.crsricebowl.org
The Rice Bowls and Rice Bowl envelopes will be
collected next weekend, Palm Sunday, April 8 & 9. Stewardship
The offertory collection for last week was $15,073
toward our weekly offertory goal of $16,300. This
brings our year-to-date total to $617,828 received
toward our year-to-date goal of $635,700. Thank you
for accepting the responsibility of faithful stewardship.
John Sanders, President, Finance Council
DEBT REDUCTION COLLECTION
This 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.
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.
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 are blessed that our local businesses continue to
support our parish. Please thank them for their
generosity when you visit Pat’s.
Daniels & Hutchison
Funeral Home
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.
HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE—2017
PROGRAMA DE SEMANA SANTA—2017
PARROQUIA SAN JOSÉ
REGIONAL PENANCE SERVICE
SUNDAY, APRIL 2 AT 7:00 PM
ST. MARGARET OF SCOTLAND CHURCH,
NEWARK, DELAWARE
DOMINGO DE RAMOS
9 DE ABRIL - 2:00 PM
(Misa (bendición y distribución de ramos)
PALM SUNDAY OF THE LORD’S PASSION,
APRIL 8-9
BLESSING OF PALM AT THE 5:00 PM LITURGY
DISTRIBUTION OF PALM AT ALL LITURGIES
5:00 PM SATURDAY MASS
IN ST. JOSEPH CHURCH
7:30, 9:30 AND 11:30 AM MASS
IN ST. JOSEPH CHURCH
2:00 PM IN ST. JOSEPH CHURCH
MASS IS SPANISH
7:30 AND 9:30 AM MASS IN ST. ROSE OF LIMA
CHURCH
13 DE ABRIL - 7:00 PM
Misa de la Cena del Señor (servicio en ingles)
8:00 a 10:00 PM Traslación del Santísimo Sacramento
( salon de la de la Iglesia)
CHRISM MASS -MONDAY, APRIL 10 AT 7:00 PM
HOLY CROSS CHURCH
DOVER, DELAWARE
BISHOP MALOOLY, PRESIDER
HOLY THURSDAY, APRIL 13 AT 7:00 PM
IN ST. JOSEPH CHURCH
EVENING MASS OF THE LORD’S SUPPER
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
CONCLUDING WITH 9:30 PM NIGHT PRAYER
GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 14
9:00 AM IN ST. ROSE OF LIMA CHURCH
LAUDS (MORNING PRAYER)
1:30 PM—STATIONS OF THE CROSS IN SPANISH
IN ST. JOSEPH CHURCH
3:00 PM IN ST. JOSEPH CHURCH
SOLEMN LITURGY BEGINS IN ENGLISH & SPANISH
BI-LINGUAL VENERATION OF THE CROSS AND
RECEPTION OF HOLY COMMUNION
HOLY SATURDAY, APRIL 15
9:00 AM IN ST. ROSE OF LIMA CHURCH
LAUDS (MORNING PRAYER)
8:00 PM IN ST. JOSEPH CHURCH
EASTER VIGIL
EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 16
7:30, 9:30 AND 11:30 AM - EASTER MASS
2:00 PM - MASS IN SPANISH-IN ST. JOSEPH
CHURCH
7:30, 9:30 AND 11:30 AM - EASTER MASS
IN ST. ROSE OF LIMA CHURCH
14 DE ABRIL - 1:30 PM
Via Crucis detras de la iglesia
3:00 PM - Adoración de la
Santa Cruz y Comunión
15 DE ABRIL - 8:00 PM
Vigilia Pascual (servicio en Ingles)
DOMINGO DE PASCUA - 16 DE ABRIL
7:30- 9:30, 11:30 AM
(Misas de Pascua sevicios en Igles)
DOMINGO DE PASCUA - 16 DE ABRIL
MISA EN ESPANOL a las 2:00pm
Parish Life
PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE ILL
We remember in prayer all those who are ill, especially
Trudy Copley, Paul Henderson, John Peel, Keith
Delaney, Margaret Cassling, Karen Gabrielsen, Mary
Benn, Ed Bisone, Kathy Lichman, Irene Shestock,
MaiAhn Chmiel, Tom McGrath, Christine Cavaliere,
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.
This Week in Our Parish
Monday, April 3
8:30 AM—Mass at St. Joseph Church
9:30 AM—ESL Classes in Rms. 3 & 6
7:00 PM—Liturgy Committee in Rm. 2
7:00 PM—Cub Scouts Monthly Comm. Mtg. Rm. 6
7:00 PM—Friends of Bill W in Rms. 5 & 7
Tuesday, April 4
8:00 AM—Stations of the Cross at St. Rose
8:30 AM—Mass at St. Rose Church
10:00 AM—Mass at Broadmeadow Nursing Home
6:00 PM—Cub Scouts Meeting in Parish Complex
Wednesday, April 5
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—Girl Scouts Troop 167/540 in Rm. 3
7:00 PM—Charismatic Prayer Meeting in Rm. 2
7:00 PM—Knights of Columbus in Parish Hall
7:00 PM—Parish Choir Rehearsal in St Joseph Church
Thursday, April 6
8:30 AM—Mass at St. Joseph Church
6:00 PM—Boy Scouts in Parish Hall
6:30 PM—Girl Scouts Troop 350 in Rm. 2
8:00 PM—Friends of Bill W in Rooms 5 & 7
MOMENTOS DE MARTRIMONIO
La investigación indica que el promedio en que
una persona escucha son de 17 segundos antes de
interrumpir. A veces uno de los cónyuges puede
hablar más que el otro. A veces uno casi no habla en
absoluto. Preste atención a sus palabras de esta
próxima semana. Y Tratar de escuchar uno al otro.
MARRIAGE MOMENTS
Research indicates that the average person listens for
17 seconds before interrupting. Sometimes one spouse
may be more long winded than the other. Sometimes
one hardly speaks at all. Pay attention to your words
this next week. Try to meet in the middle.
PUNTEROS DE CRIANZA
La risa puede ser curativa. ¿Su familia tiene alguna
historia sobre las debilidades familiares que se repiten
en las reuniones familiares? No importa que sea
embarazoso; Se convierte en mitología familiar.
PARENTING POINTERS
Laughter can be healing. Does your family have any
stories about family foibles that get repeated at family
gatherings? It doesn't matter that it's embarrassing; it
becomes family mythology.
Friday, April 7
8:30 AM—Mass at St. Joseph Church
9:00 AM—Adoration and Benediction
in St. Joseph Church
7:00 PM - Stations of the Cross at St. Joseph Parish
Saturday, April 8
8:30 AM—Mass at St. Joseph Church
4:00 PM—Confessions in St. Joseph Parish
5:00 PM—Mass at St. Joseph Church
Sunday, April 9
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)
4:00 PM—Triduum Rehearsal
Social Concerns
Our First Eucharist Retreat was held this past
Saturday. 90 students that are preparing to receive their
First Eucharist attended four different workshops
including a movie on the parts of Mass, a tour of the
Church, highlighting the many things we see at Mass,
the Last Supper, which included a reenactment of
Jesus washing the feet of His Apostles, and a
workshop that explored the different breads we use in
our lives, concluding with baking bread. Many
volunteers shared their Saturday morning with the
students. Special thanks to Susan Morrotti, Theresa
and Anthony Denney, Jan Faust, Sophia Bonfigli,
Leslie and Will Stapleford, Terri Sommer, Laura
Castillo, Victoria and Diana Gotthold, and Fr. Kelley.
55+ GROUP
The 55 plus group will meet Monday, April 10th at 12
noon in the parish hall. Our speaker, from the Fire
School in Dover, will speak about Carbon Monoxide
and smoke detectors. If you have any questions, call
Noel Carey at 302-378-0788.
ELKTON COMMUNITY KITCHEN
Our next date to serve at the Elkton Community
Kitchen is Good Friday, April 14. We are planning a
menu of homemade vegetarian soups, tuna & egg
salad sandwiches, tossed salad, fresh fruit, chips, &
dessert. We are in need of volunteers for the month of
April. Please let Linda Ziegler know if you are able to
give about 3 hours on April 14 or are able to donate
for the menu. You may respond to 908-216-4224 or
[email protected]. We thank all our volunteers
for your support of this ministry which is feeding so
many.
OUR DAILY BREAD
Our Daily Bread has added another
day to the times they feed low
income
families,
individuals,
children, the elderly and those in
need in the MOT communities with
nutritious meals in a safe
environment. They now serve
Lunch, Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 12:00 pm to
1:00 pm and Dinner Tuesday & Thursday from 6:00
pm to 7:30 pm. If you have any questions email:
[email protected] or call 302-285-9540.
MINISTRY TO THOSE IN NEED
Through your generosity last week we received the
following from the Poor Box at St. Joseph: $378.95
and $158 from the Poor Box at St. Rose of Lima.
Thank you for continuing to assist those in need. ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
302-463-6255
DEDICATED TO THE SERVICE OF THOSE IN
NEED IN THE MOT AREA
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.
April 5
United Methodist Charge (Trinity)
3rd and Bohemia Street
South Chesapeake City
Collecting: Canned Vegetables
April 12
St. Peter’s Anglican Church
1069 Frenchtown Rd.
Elkton, MD
Good Friday Service -April 14 12:00 noon
St. Augustine Episcopal Church
Route 310 & Mitton Road, South Chesapeake City
CHESAPEAKE CITY ECUMENICAL
ASSOCIATION PRESENTS
CHESAPEAKE CITY GOES HOLLYWOOD!
Come Celebrate with Your Community Stars! A
Night filled with Live Music, provided by Local
Favorite “Day Tripper”. This Annual Gala will take
place Saturday, April 22, 5:00pm-9:00pm at St.
Joseph’s Parish Hall, 371 East Main St.,
Middletown, DE 19709. There will be a Silent
Auction and Raffles. Purchase tickets online @
ccea4u.com or call 443-553-4049. Tickets are also
available at the parish office. The cost is $45/person.
After April 8, the cost will be $50/person. Ticket
sales end April 12. The Gala is a major fundraiser for
the CCEA and your support is important to those less
fortunate.
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!
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.
VOCATIONS REFLECTION
In today’s gospel, Jesus raises Lazarus to new life.
Through their ministry and the way they live their
lives, God calls priests, deacons, religious sisters and
religious brothers to join in His work of breathing new
life into the Church. Is He calling you to participate in
this incredible undertaking? If you think so, call or
write Father Norm Carroll, Diocesan Director of
Priestly and Religious Vocations (302-573-3113;
[email protected]). Be sure to visit our website:
www.cdow.org/vocations!
BOOKS & LENTEN CDS
There are two new books in the Kiosk at St. Joseph:
Mother Teresa of Calcutta by Leo Maasburg &
Everything You Wanted to Know About Heaven by
Peter Kreeft.
And a CD Freedom Through
Forgiveness. With over 15 years of experience, Ken
Yasinski has quickly become one of Canada’s most
sought after Catholic speakers. Through clever
examples and insightful stories, Ken reveals how
each of us can obtain freedom from the burden of our
sins through the forgiveness that is readily available
in the Sacrament of Confession.
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. ROSARY AT BROADMEADOW
The Rosary is prayed each Wednesday at 10:00 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.
POWER OF PRAYER
Prayer is powerful…...do you have someone or
something for which you would like prayers? You may
phone the Parish Office or email your prayer requests
to Kathy Dolde at [email protected] and they will
pass them on to members of our Prayer Chain.
Parishioners are also welcome to join our prayer group.
All it involves is getting an email and praying for the
person or petition. If you are interested, please contact
Kathy.
Around the Diocese 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, April 9th, tune in to
hear the Saint Elizabeth High School Drama Class
present the Passion of Christ for Palm Sunday. 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.
ST. FRANCIS HOSPITAL FUNDRAISER
The Junior Board of St. Francis Hospital, Inc. Spring
Party/Fashion Show, Wednesday, April 26, 2017, at the
DuPont Country Club. Entertainment by Mario Rocco,
boutique shopping from our Pollyanna Gift Shop and
fashions from Chico’s in Greenville. The Luncheon &
Fashion Show begin at 12:00 pm The Cash Bar &
Boutiques open at 11:00 am. Reservations are $50 per
person. Profits go toward purchase of a new hospital
ambulance. For more information call ReginaAbbott, at
(302) 463-5211.
SAINT ANTHONY’S CHURCH
Good Christians, come with hearts contrite. St.
Anthony’s welcomes you tonight! These opening
words of the Via Crucis welcome all to worship at this
57-year Lenten tradition. The Via Crucis is open to the
public, and is presented Ash Wednesday and every
Friday night in Lent from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at St.
Anthony of Padua Church, 9th & DuPont Streets,
Wilmington, DE, 19805. A cast of 125 youth from age
3 to college age students reenact the last days of Jesus
and his crucifixion on Good Friday in the style of the
medieval Miracle Play.
AQUINAS ACADEMY
According to the American bishops, Catholic schools
should be “ available, accessible, and affordable to all
Catholic parents and their children." Aquinas Academy
is a private, Catholic school in Bear serving grades K12. We award financial assistance to offset tuition costs
to families who otherwise could not afford to attend a
Catholic school. We offer a family-like community,
small class sizes, excellent academic and sports
programs. Contact us for more information or visit our
web site. Aquinas Academy 2370 Red Lion Rd. Bear,
DE 302-838-9601 www.aquinasacademy.net
CATHOLIC CHARITIES HONORS PETE AND
SUSAN BOOKER AT ANNUAL TRIBUTE
DINNER
Julian H. “Pete” and Susan Booker of The SmartDrive
Foundation will receive the Msgr. Thomas J. Reese
Award at Catholic Charities Annual Tribute Dinner on
Wednesday, April 5, 2017. The Most Reverend W.
Francis Malooly, D.D., Bishop of the Diocese of
Wilmington, will present the awards at the dinner to
be held at the Chase Center on the Riverfront. To learn
more about the Annual Tribute Dinner and our
honorees, or to support the Tribute Dinner through
sponsorships or ticket purchases, visit the Catholic
Charities website at www.cdow.org/charities. You
may also call Catholic Charities at 302-655-9624.
TURKEY DINNER FUNDRAISER
Our Daily Bread is having a Turkey Dinner Fundraiser
on Saturday, April 8th at 5:00 pm & 6:00 pm at 214
North Broad Street, Middletown, DE. Tickets are $15
for Adults and $5 for children 10 & under. There will
be a 50/50 raffle at each time. There will be live
music. If you have any questions or wish to reserve
seating email: [email protected] or call
302-285-9540. Payment is due at the door. Walk-ins
welcome if there is seating available.
MSGR. REBMAN AND THE ST. JOSEPH ON
THE BRANDYWINE ADULT FAITH
FORMATION COMMITTEE MAY BOOK CLUB
Learn about 10 Influential Popes. Originally presented
as a series of BBC radio broadcasts, Eamon Duffy’s
Ten Popes Who Shook the World is an engaging and
enlightening look at ten popes who have had a
significant impact on both the secular and spiritual
world. Join us in the Parish Family Center immediately
following the 12:05 Mass on Monday, May 1, from
12:45 to 2 p.m. You are welcome to bring a brown bag
lunch.
To register, contact Ann Hapka at
610.388.1362 or [email protected]. To learn
more about the book and for directions to the parish,
visit our website: stjosephonthebrandywine.org.