ST. JOSEPH PARISH / PARROQUIA SAN JOSE
371 East Main Street
Middletown, Delaware
Solemnity of Mary,
The Holy Mother
Of God
January 1, 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
THANK YOU
Thank you to all who did so much to make our Christmas celebrations so prayerful, spiritually uplifting, and
joyful. We appreciate the leadership of our musicians in helping us to raise our voices in praise and worship
of the Word made flesh: the contemporary ensemble, the choir, cantors and the instrumentalists. We are
grateful to our ushers, lectors, extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion, altar servers and sacristans, who
minister so well together to make liturgy every weekend an opportunity to encounter our Lord in Word and
Sacrament. Finally, thanks to our Martha’s Guild who take such care in providing an environment that
invites us to raise our hearts and voices in prayer as we celebrate the sacred mysteries of our salvation
throughout the year. We offer each and every one of you our gratitude for your generosity of service to all of
us who worship at St. Joseph and St. Rose Churches.
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
AND BENEDICTION
Please join us this Friday, January 6 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.
Presider’s Intentions
This week, our presiders will offer Masses for these
intentions:
Monday, January 2
St. Basil the Great
& Gregory Nazianzen
8:30 AM (SJ)
Patricia Watts Mitchell
Tuesday, January 3
8:30 AM (SR)
The Most Holy
Name of Jesus
Doris Josephine Morris
Wednesday, January 4
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
8:30 AM (SJ)
Anne Aaron
Thursday, January 5
St. John Neumann
8:30 AM (SJ)
Parmenio Arias
Friday, January 6
8:30 AM (SJ)
St. André Bessette
Linda Smith
Saturday, January 7
5:00 PM (SJ)
Francis Shetzler
ADORACIÓN AL SANTÍSIMO SACRAMENTO
Y BENDICIÓN
Este viernes el 6 de Enero 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.
Sunday, January 8
7:30 AM (SJ)
9:30 AM (SJ)
11:30 AM (SJ)
2:00 PM (SJ)
8:00 AM (SR)
9:30 AM (SR)
The Epiphany of the Lord
Anne Aaron
Gina Delledonne
Ana Baker
Our Parishioners
Christina Hayes
*Mass intentions are now being accepted for July,
August & September.
MASS AT BROADMEADOW NURSING HOME
There will be a Mass at Broadmeadow Nursing Home
on Tuesday, January 3 at 11:00 a.m. Parishioners are
invited. Any questions call George Latsko, 302-3765779.
The Word in Our Lives:
Readings for January 8, 2017
The Epiphany of the Lord
First Reading: Isaiah 60:1-6
Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem! Your light has come, the glory of the Lord shines upon you. See, darkness
covers the earth, and thick clouds cover the peoples; but upon you the LORD shines, and over you appears his
glory. Nations shall walk by your light, and kings by your shining radiance. Raise your eyes and look about;
they all gather and come to you: your sons come from afar, and your daughters in the arms of their nurses.
Then you shall be radiant at what you see, your heart shall throb and overflow, for the riches of the sea shall
be emptied out before you, the wealth of nations shall be brought to you. Caravans of camels shall fill you,
dromedaries from Midian and Ephah; all from Sheba shall come bearing gold and frankincense, and
proclaiming the praises of the LORD.
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13
Second Reading: Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6
Brothers and sisters: You have heard of the stewardship of God's grace that was given to me for your benefit,
namely, that the mystery was made known to me by revelation. It was not made known to people in other
generations as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit: that the Gentiles are
coheirs, members of the same body, and copartners in the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel.
Gospel: Matthew 2:1-12
When Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, in the days of King Herod, behold, magi from the east arrived in
Jerusalem, saying, "Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star at its rising and have come to do
him homage." When King Herod heard this, he was greatly troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. Assembling
all the chief priests and the scribes of the people, He inquired of them where the Christ was to be born. They
said to him, "In Bethlehem of Judea, for thus it has been written through the prophet: And you, Bethlehem,
land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; since from you shall come a ruler, who is to
shepherd my people Israel." Then Herod called the magi secretly and ascertained from them the time of the
star's appearance. He sent them to Bethlehem and said, "Go and search diligently for the child. When you
have found him, bring me word, that I too may go and do him homage." After their audience with the king
they set out. And behold, the star that they had seen at its rising preceded them, until it came and stopped over
the place where the child was. They were overjoyed at seeing the star, and on entering the house they saw the
child with Mary his mother. They prostrated themselves and did him homage. Then they opened their
treasures and offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. And having been warned in a dream not to
return to Herod, they departed for their country by another way.
La Palabra en Nuestra Vidas:
8 De Enero De 2017
Epifanía Del Señor
Primera Lectura: Isaías 60, 1-6
Levántate y resplandece, Jerusalén, porque ha llegado tu luz y la gloria del Señor alborea sobre ti. Mira: las
tinieblas cubren la tierra y espesa niebla envuelve a los pueblos; pero sobre ti resplandece el Señor y en ti se
manifiesta su gloria. Caminarán los pueblos a tu luz y los reyes, al resplandor de tu aurora.
Levanta los ojos y mira alrededor: todos se reúnen y vienen a ti; tus hijos llegan de lejos, a tus hijas las traen
en brazos. Entonces verás esto radiante de alegría; tu corazón se alegrará, y se ensanchará, cuando se
vuelquen sobre ti los tesoros del mar y te traigan las riquezas de los pueblos. Te inundará una multitud de
camellos y dromedarios, procedentes de Madián y de Efá. Vendrán todos los de Sabá trayendo incienso y oro
y proclamando las alabanzas del Señor.
Salmo Responsorial: Salmo 72, 1-2. 7-8. 10-11. 12-13
Segunda Lectura: Efesios 3, 2-3a. 5-6
Hermanos: Han oído hablar de la distribución de la gracia de Dios, que se me ha confiado en favor de
ustedes. Por revelación se me dio a conocer este misterio, que no había sido manifestado a los hombres en
otros tiempos, pero que ha sido revelado ahora por el Espíritu a sus santos apóstoles y profetas: es decir, que
por el Evangelio, también los paganos son coherederos de la misma herencia, miembros del mismo cuerpo y
partícipes de la misma promesa en Jesucristo.
Evangelio: Mateo 2, 1-12
Jesús nació en Belén de Judá, en tiempos del rey Herodes. Unos magos de oriente llegaron entonces a
Jerusalén y preguntaron: "¿Dónde está el rey de los judíos que acaba de nacer? Porque vimos surgir su
estrella y hemos venido a adorarlo".
Al enterarse de esto, el rey Herodes se sobresaltó y toda Jerusalén con él. Convocó entonces a los sumos
sacerdotes y a los escribas del pueblo y les preguntó dónde tenía que nacer el Mesías. Ellos le contestaron:
"En Belén de Judá, porque así lo ha escrito el profeta: Y tú, Belén, tierra de Judá, no eres en manera alguna
la menor entre las ciudades ilustres de Judá, pues de ti saldrá un jefe, que será el pastor de mi pueblo, Israel".
Entonces Herodes llamó en secreto a los magos, para que le precisaran el tiempo en que se les había
aparecido la estrella y los mandó a Belén, diciéndoles: "Vayan a averiguar cuidadosamente qué hay de ese
niño y, cuando lo encuentren, avísenme para que yo también vaya a adorarlo".
Después de oír al rey, los magos se pusieron en camino, y de pronto la estrella que habían visto surgir,
comenzó a guiarlos, hasta que se detuvo encima de donde estaba el niño. Al ver de nuevo la estrella, se
llenaron de inmensa alegría. Entraron en la casa y vieron al niño con María, su madre, y postrándose, lo
adoraron. Después, abriendo sus cofres, le ofrecieron regalos: oro, incienso y mirra. Advertidos durante el
sueño de que no volvieran a Herodes, regresaron a su tierra por otro camino.
Stewardship
Happy New Year! It has been another wonderful year
for our parish and in looking back on 2016, we are
thankful for our blessings and for the sharing of time,
talent, and treasure. So many have volunteered and
contributed in countless ways, and continue to give of
themselves to further Christ’s redemptive work. We
look forward to the year ahead and may 2017 bring
much happiness, health, wealth, and good fortune to
all.
Due to early bulletin deadlines the offertory figures
were not available and will be in next week’s bulletin.
John Sanders, President, Finance Council
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.
ELECTION OF PARISH TRUSTEES
FOR
ST. JOSEPH AND ST. ROSE CHURCHES
Each year on the first weekend following New
Year’s Day, each parish in the Diocese of
Wilmington is required to elect two lay trustees to
satisfy the legal requirements for parish
corporations in the state of Delaware and
Maryland. This election will take place on
Saturday evening, January 7th, immediately
following the 5:00 PM mass in the meeting room
at St. Joseph Church and on Sunday morning,
January 8th, immediately following the 8:00 AM
mass in the sacristy at St. Rose Church. All
parishioners over the age of 18 are invited to
participate.
THANK YOU
We would like to thank Mumford & Miller
Concrete, Inc. and Knights of Columbus, Old
Bohemia Council #6543 for their generosity in
covering the cost of our annual parish calendar. The
beautiful calendars will be available at both
churches. Thank you again for your generosity.
Team 3 will clean on Thursday, January 5, 2017
Joan Huhn, Captain
Kathy Wisniewski
Eleanor Knorr
Marie Kreck
Shirley Stafford
Peggy Calvani
Anthony Davies
Audrey Taylor
Kathleen Majewski
Donald Strong
Loan Moquin
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 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.
Paul R. Christian, DMD
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.
Esquina de Administración
¡Feliz Año Nuevo! Este ha sido otro año maravilloso
de nuestra parroquia y al mirar hacia atrás en el 2016,
estamos agradecidos por nuestras bendiciones y por el
hecho de compartir tiempo, talento y tesoro. Muchos se
han ofrecido y han contribuido de muchas maneras, y
continuar a dar de sí mismos para seguir la obra
redentora de Cristo. Esperamos que el próximo
año 2017 traiga mucha felicidad, salud, riqueza y
buena suerte a todos.
John Sanders, President, Finance Council
Parish Life
PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE ILL
We remember in prayer all those who are ill, especially
MaiAhn Chmiel, Tom McGrath, Christine Cavaliere,
Vincent Cipollone, Vincent Montorrosso, Mary
Maycen, Brandon Austin, Krystina Paulson, Ronny
Tokash, Matt Malus, Terrie Dunn, Madeleine Toner,
John Wirth, John Viars, 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.
MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY NEEDED
Each week at each mass, 6 Ministers of Hospitality
(Ushers) are needed to support and serve the members
of the congregation. We are currently looking for
additional Ushers at all masses with a focus on the
Saturday 5:00pm and the Sunday 11:30am masses. If
you are 18 years of age or older, friendly, interested in
becoming a Minister of Hospitality (Usher), and
would like additional information please contact Phil
Czerniak via the Parish Office. On the job training will
be provided. Thank you!
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS TO THE SICK
St. Rose is in need of Extraordinary Ministers to the
Sick. The applicant must already be certified as a
Liturgical Extraordinary Minister in our Parish.
Call or email Kathy Dolde 410-885-2240 or
[email protected] if you can help with this
rewarding ministry.
A NOTE FROM THE CEMETERY COMMITTEE
It’s that time of year again when we remember our
beloved family and friends who have gone before us
by placing wreaths, plants and greens on their graves.
We would ask you to please follow our rules and
regulations as to what can and can’t be placed on the
graves. As a reminder: No glass containers, lights,
wire pins or digging holes in the sod to hold
containers, potted plants or vases. They constitute a
potential safety hazard to cemetery visitors and
workers. Also, no crosses are to be hammered into the
ground. Not only do they weaken the headstone
foundations but they are very difficult to remove once
the ground freezes. Please do not leave anything that
has sentimental value on a headstone as the cemetery
staff is not responsible for items that are discarded.
Thank you for your cooperation. Any questions about
St. Francis Xavier/Old Bohemia, please contact Marla
Dill-Palmer at 302-378-5410. Any questions about St.
Rose of Lima, please contact Bette Luzetsky at 410885-5403.
Please join us on
Sunday, January 8, 2017
The Epiphany of the Lord
at 4:30 p.m. in
Saint Joseph Church
as members of the Music Ministry present
Our Christmas Story
Celebrating of the Season
of our Savior’s Birth
Looking for a way to get more involved in your
parish? 5th through 8th grade students are invited
and encouraged to participate in an important
ministry in the parish, serving as altar servers at our
Masses at St. Joseph Church or at St. Rose of Lima
Church. Training will be provided. If your son or
daughter would like to serve their parish as an altar
server, please call Mary Kirk at 302.378.5800, ext.
107 by January 8th, 2017.
55+ GROUP
Interested in your family's church history or where
and how such records are stored? Your questions will
be answered at the 55+ Group's meeting on January 9,
2017 when the Diocesan Archivist, Susan Kirk Ryan
will make a presentation. Come join us. If you have
any questions call Noel Carey at 302-378-0788.
This Week in Our Parish
Monday, January 2
*Parish Office Closed
8:30 AM—Mass at St. Joseph Church
8:00 PM—Friends of Bill W in Rms. 5 & 7
Tuesday, January 3
8:30 AM—Mass at Rose Church
11:00 AM—Mass at Broadmeadow
7:00 PM—Cub Scouts in Parish Complex
Wednesday, January 4
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 Troup 167/540 in Rm. 3
7:00 PM—Charismatic Prayer in Rm. 2
7:00 PM—Parish Choir Rehearsal
in St. Joseph Church
7:00 PM—Knights of Columbus in Parish Hall
7:00 PM—Seasons of Hope in Rms. 5 & 7
Thursday, January 5
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
7:00 PM—Liturgy Committee in Rm. 3
8:00 PM—Friends of Bill W in Rooms 5 & 7
Friday, January 6
8:30 AM—Mass at St. Joseph Church
9:00 AM—Adoration and Benediction
in St. Joseph Church
Saturday, January 7
3:30 PM—First Eucharist Parent & Child Gathering
In Parish Complex
5:00 PM—Mass at St. Joseph Church
Sunday, January 8
8:45 AM—PREP Session 5 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)
2:00 PM—Confirmation Formation
SAVE THE DATE
PARISH CARNIVAL 2017
Don't miss our parish Carnival!
July 18th thru July 22nd, 2017
Social Concerns
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
302-463-6255
DEDICATED TO THE SERVICE OF THOSE IN
NEED IN THE MOT AREA
CANNED GOODS COLLECTION
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. Your donations
are taken to the Chesapeake City Ecumenical
Association for distribution.
CCEA NEWS
CCEA Food Pantry Donation Needs:
Condiments only are needed at this time: mayonnaise,
ketchup, mustards, and sandwich spreads.
We also ask that you consider donations to the
Heaven’s Helper Ministry. Through Heaven’s Helper
we distribute clothing, household goods and more.
The following items are needed at this time:
Bath towels, Blankets (all sizes), Men’s wear
particularly warm socks, gloves, hats, sweaters &
sweatshirts, girl’s clothing sizes 6 to 14 (all types of
clothing needed).
Donations can be left at any of the Chesapeake City
Churches during their operating hours or at the CCEA
Complex, 227 Basil Ave, South Chesapeake City, MD
21915 on Tuesday or Wednesday from 9-noon.
Anything that you can donate is gratefully accepted.
Watch our website, http://ccea4u.com/food_pantry/
food_pantry.htm and Facebook page for weekly food
needs.
MARRIAGE MOMENTS
(New Years) Traditionally people make resolutions to
improve themselves at the beginning of the year. In
marriage, since you are united in love, what improves
one spouse also improves the other. What marriage
building practice do you want to start or continue
during 2017?
PARENTING POINTERS
According to tradition, 3 kings came to honor the baby
Jesus and we call this feast the Epiphany (the
recognition of Jesus as God by the larger world).
Consider giving something gold, sweet smelling, or
soothing (myrrh) to your child as a sign of God's
presence within him or her.
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION
TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE
"Octave" comes from the Latin word for "eight," and
since eight is one step beyond seven, the number of
days in a week, it has long been seen as a symbol of
perfection, completion, and new beginnings. Early
Christians called Sunday the "eighth day," since it
was the day after the Sabbath and a day of resurrected
life, the Lord's Day. By the seventh century, people
regarded the eight days after Easter Sunday as one
great day, an octave, one glorious feast when people
were forbidden to fast or kneel. In the seventh
century, Pentecost acquired an Octave, too. Christmas
didn't claim the honor of a continuous feast, but it did
get an Octave Day. January 1 is the oldest Marian
feast, the Octave of Christmas. It was originally a
feast of the motherhood of Mary, although for
centuries until 1969 it was called the Feast of the
Circumcision. Our reformed calendar follows the
earlier tradition of celebrating Mary as Mother of
God.
En Nicaragua y otras naciones latinoamericanas se
celebra el final de un año con la "quema del año viejo".
Construyen grandes muñecos con ropa vieja, pólvora y
papel que se encienden a medianoche entre los dos
años. Celebrar el comienzo de un año nuevo tiene una
larga trayectoria en la historia humana. Hace unos 4000
años el pueblo de Babilonia ya festejaba la llegada de
un nuevo año con grandes fiestas de primavera. Los
judíos, al igual que otros pueblos agrícolas, también
celebraban su año nuevo durante la primavera, el
primer día de Nisán (a principios de abril).
Fue Julio César quien nos dio la fecha del primero de
enero como el inicio de nuestro calendario. En 1582 el
Papa Gregorio XIII reformó el calendario para darnos
el que actualmente está en uso. No obstante, los
cristianos continuaron celebrando el año nuevo en
primavera para evitar los excesos del "hombre viejo".
Hace 400 años la Iglesia comenzó a celebrar el día
primero de enero buscando cristianizarlo lo mejor
posible. Por eso en el calendario litúrgico este día es
dedicado a María, Madre de Dios.
--James Field, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.
--Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM,
Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.
A Winter’s Reminder—
· · Before venturing out, it is always prudent to call
the parish office to check our open or closed status.
You may also consult our parish website.
· · Personal Safety (yours and others on the road) is
our main concern.
One does not put one’s self in a state of serious sin
by missing Mass on a day when travel to/from
church would be hazardous and put one’s self or
others in danger.
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.
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 the Sumner’s @ 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]
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
The AFF Committee needs your help and your input to
accomplish our Mission. Join the people of God here
at St. Joseph Church and St. Rose Church in bringing
the gift that is Jesus Christ to the Adult Faith
Community here in themes that are practical and
relevant to all of us. As adults, most of us have no
formal faith formation after high school and adult faith
formation is at least as important as learning about our
profession/job or our role as a parent, or a spouse. If
you are interested in joining us or learning more about
what we do and who we are please contact: Fr. Kelley
or Mary Kirk at 302-378-5800 or John Ruane at 302378-2217.
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.
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.
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.
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER
“And Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in
her heart.” Sometimes we need to reflect on how to let
God live with us in our marriages. Explore how by
attending a WorldWide Marriage Encounter weekend
on March 24-26, 2017 in Rehoboth Beach, DE. For
more information, visit our website at www.wwmedelmar.org or to register for the weekend, please call
Tony & Linda Massino @ 302-220-9833.
VOCATIONS REFLECTION
Parents: we don’t know much about the hidden life of
Jesus as He grew up under the loving care of Joseph
and Mary. What we do know is that both Joseph and
Mary trusted firmly in God’s promises. Do you have a
daughter or son that God might be calling to priesthood
or religious life? If so, how are you modeling trust in
God for them? Watching a child discern and respond
to any kind of vocation is always an act of faith. If you
think your daughter or son might have a religious
vocation and would like to speak about it, please 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!
Happy New Year! This Sunday
we bring in the New Year and
celebrate the Blessed Mother
Mary. As you contemplate your
New Years resolutions I would challenge you to make
the declaration this year to, like Mary, say yes to God.
When reflecting on Mary I am always drawn back to
the fact that despite the issues it may have caused her,
she still said yes to God. Contemplate how you have
said yes to God and in what way is God calling you to
continue to say yes to Him. We all have different gifts
and talents to offer so consider utilizing these in
support of the Church and its mission.
Around the Diocese
ON-LINE GRAVE LOCATOR FOR
CATHEDRAL, ALL SAINTS, AND GATE OF
HEAVEN CEMETERIES
This time of year families visit our cemeteries to place
Christmas arrangements on their deceased love ones’
final resting places. If anyone has trouble locating a
family member buried at our diocesan cemeteries,
search the App Store for “Wilmington Catholic
Cemeteries” A free App will be available for
downloading that will enable the user to search our
burial data base and find G.P.S. navigation to a
particular location. In addition, family members have
the option of placing on–line memories of their
deceased loved ones. This service is provided free of
charge. When visiting the cemetery be sure that you
are aware of your surroundings. Always hide any
valuables out of sight and be sure to lock your car and
take your keys. If you have any questions please call
(302) 656 – 3323.
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, January 8th, tune in to
hear an interview with Sister Crista Rowe and Ms.
Jennifer Callahan from Ministry of Caring. 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
catholicforumradio.libsyn.com or search “Catholic
Forum Radio” on iTunes or iHeartRadio podcasts
LADIES NIGHT OUT
Brother Vincent Columbiettes invite you to enjoy a
“Ladies Night Out”, Sunday January 15th…6:00-9:00
P.M. At St. Polycarp Parish Hall, Ransom Lane &
South Street. Smyrna, Delaware. Join us for a fun
filled night of: Wine, Lite Italian Fare, Music,
Entertainment,
Door
prizes
and
much
more… Tickets: $20.00. Contact: Jill Mercer (302) 653-3936 - (518) 795-7579.
AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS
Please join us on January 8, 2017, at 4 PM for a
performance of Amahl and the Night Visitors by Gian
Carlo Menotti at the Church of Saint Anthony of
Padua, 901 N DuPont Street, Wilmington, DE 19805,
302-421-3700. Adult donation is $10.00. All children
are admitted free.
WHAT DOES MODERN ARCHAEOLOGY
TEACH US ABOUT BIBLE HISTORY?
Please join the parishioners of St. Joseph on the
Brandywine parish to learn what recent archaeological
discoveries tell us about the historicity of the Bible.
We’ll meet in the parish Family Center for a light
lunch immediately following the 10:30 a.m. Mass on
Sunday, January 22. Tom Vresics, a religion teacher at
the Salesianum School, will lead the 90-minute
program “Dig In! Seven Archaeological Discoveries
Uncovering the True Nature of the Bible.” Although
walk-ins are welcome, we appreciate advance
registration no later than Wednesday, January 18,
particularly if you would like to join us for lunch. The
program will begin at noon. To register, contact Ann
Hapka at 610.388.1362 or [email protected].
Learn more about this program and our speaker at the
parish website: stjosephonthebrandywine.org .
PILGRIMAGE TO SOUTH DAKOTA
ROSE BUD INDIAN RESERVATION AND
ST. FRANCIS MISSION
The Diocese of Wilmington’s Native American
Ministry, along with Journey with the Bear, St. Kateri
circle, and Collette Travel is hosting our second
pilgrimage in the USA to South Dakota, Rose Bud
Indian Reservation and St. Francis Mission on July 713, 2017. The Creator has provided us with such
wonderful lands to discover and learn of our Native
brothers and sister. Please sign up by December 30,
2016 to receive a $50.00 discount per person. For
more information please contact Sharon Ward, 302545-3383 call or text.
RETROUVAILLE MARRIAGE PROGRAM
Do you feel alone? Are you frustrated or angry with
each other? Do you argue or have you just stopped
talking to each other? Does talking about it only make
it worse? Retrouvaille helps couples through difficult
times in their marriages. The Retrouvaille Program is
endorsed by the Diocese of Wilmington. This program
has helped 10’s of 1000’s of couples experiencing
difficulties in their marriage. For confidential
information about or to register for the February 10-12,
2017 program, call 1-800-966-7981 or visit the web
site at www.HelpOurMarriage.com