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ST. JOSEPH PARISH / PARROQUIA SAN JOSE
371 East Main Street
Middletown, Delaware
4th Sunday
of Easter
April 26, 2015
Saint Joseph Church
PARISH MISSION STATEMENT
We, the faithful of St. Joseph Parish,
willingly accept our baptismal call
to gather and worship as a community,
to proclaim the Word of God,
and to serve in the image of Jesus Christ.
MISIÓN DE LA PARROQUIA
Nosotros, los fieles de la Parroquia de San José,
aceptamos de buena voluntad
nuestro llamado bautismal
a reunirnos y adorar como comunidad,
a proclamar la Palabra de Dios,
y a servir en la imagen de Jesucristo.
OUR CHURCHES & SACRAMENT SCHEDULE
St. Joseph Church:
East Main Street, Middletown, DE
Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:00 PM
Sunday Masses:
7:30, 9:30, 11:30 AM
Misa Dominical:
2:00 PM (Español)
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Masses:
8:30 AM
Reconciliation: Saturday at 4:00 PM
St. Rose of Lima Mission:
Lock St, Chesapeake City, MD
Sunday Masses:
8:00, 9:30 AM
Wednesday Mass:
9:00 AM
Reconciliation: Sunday at 9:00 AM
St. Francis Xavier Shrine:
Church Road, Warwick, MD
As announced
COUNCIL EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
Finance Council: John Sanders (410-275-1428)
Pastoral Council: Amy Brenner (302-299-3076)
Saint Rose of Lima Church
PASTORAL OFFICE STAFF
Rev. David F. Kelley, Pastor
Rev. John A. Grasing, Associate Pastor
Tim Enright, Deacon
Fred Wendt, Deacon
Bob Altmiller, Facilities’ Manager
Nathan Costa, Coordinator of Liturgical Music
Jackie Delaporte, Special Assistant, Sacristan
Diana Gotthold, Formation Office Assistant
Rosemary Hadland, Coordinator of Music Ministry
Odile Jacob, Organist
Mary Kirk, Formation for Children
Richard McAloon, Business Manager
Pat Sparks, Parish Secretary
Antonia “Tonie” Vandenberg, Ministerio Hispano
Mark Winterbottom, Formation for Youth
GENERAL INFORMATION
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.stjosephmiddletown.com
Pastoral Center / Centro Pastoral:
371 E. Main Street
Middletown, DE 19709
(entrance on Cleaver Farm Road)
302-378-5800, 302-378-5808 (FAX)
(toll-free from Maryland: 888-433-1874)
Ministerio Hispano: 302-378-5805, Ext. 104
Office Hours / Horario de la Oficina:
Monday – Thursday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Christ the Teacher Regional Catholic School
2451 Frazer Road
Newark, DE 19702
302-838-8850
www.christtheteacher.org
Sr. LaVerne King, RSM – Principal
We Welcome These Children
Who Will Receive Jesus in the Eucharist for the First Time
Kyra Alleman
Grady Malcolm Anderson
Constantine Arellano
William Baker
Liam Bell
Cara Danielle Bosco
Mackenzie Cathryn Boyle
Grace Bujnowski
Sophia Presley Burrus
Kaylee Camputaro
John Walter Chakwin
Ava Chesia
Madison Ann Christiano
Leah Clemens
George Allen Cook, III
Eva Marie Correa
Alecia Cox
Beau Cox
Gabriela Criswell
Cameron Sean Crowe
Denali Sol Cubillo
David Del Grande
Matthew Del Grande
Aiden Nicholas Dietrich
Katie Donovan
Dean Elentrio
Erica Faedtke
Amia Celeste Perez Frago
Chase Frey
Nicholas Fuski
Michael Tyler Gaines
Meka Elizabeth Galbraith
Kevin Adam Gierej
Rhyanah Amari Givler
Gabrielle Lindsey Gomes
Carson Green
Riley Greene
Flannery Grimm
Lauren B. Haines
Dominick Haggerty
Austin Hamm
Hayley Haxton
Avery Grace Hayden
Haley Eva Hibbard
Charlotte Kathleen Hildick
Addison Teresa Hurst
Giuliana Ioannoni
Marcello Ioannoni
Shauna Judd
Brianna Haley Kalb
Ian Joseph Keane
Paige Kelleher
Nicholas Kempista
Brooke Kenney
Luke Ketzner
Olivia Grace Krisniski
Delaney LaFazia
Rogelio Lara-Silva
Kellan Leahy
Stanley Christian Marchlik
Destiny Martinez
Samantha Martinez
Katherine Rosemarie Mays
Gabriella Mazzio
Kane E. McDermott
Bryce Miick
Kaely Shea Miick
Colin Theodore Miller
Caitlin Moore
Erinn Grace Muller
Elizabeth Musa
Logan Peters
Brandon Pietlock
Gabriel Rabinovitch
Jenna Rindone
Marissa Rindone
Violet E. Robb
Madison Grace Robino
Mimi Roddick
Isabella Roncagliolo
Marisa Louise Roscetti
Michael Luciano Roscetti
Emma Irene Rossi
Kayla Marie Ruof
Natalie Grace Savage
Ella Schlee
Austin Craig Schurman
Nicole Seal
Emma Noelle Sipes
Craig Smith
Kaylee Stenvik
Eli Tai
Ryan T. Tattersall
Dillon Jacob Thomas
James Allan Thompson
Kyle Tollefsen
Logan Rocco Toman
Emily Trzonkowski
Marco Ulizio
Genesis Urbano
Jacob Wagner
Sara Anne Watson
Olivia Wheat
Sarah Elizabeth Williams
Addison Victoria Witham
ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL
In today’s Gospel Jesus tells us, “I am the good shepherd. A good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.”
Everyone is welcome to the flock of Jesus. As followers of Christ, we too must act faithfully to reach out to
others. As Christ committed his life to being the “one shepherd”, we too must commit ourselves to providing
service to all.
Thank you to everyone who made a pledge to the diocesan Annual Catholic Appeal last weekend; we have
made good progress toward reaching our target. If you have not yet participated, please consider doing so.
Your gift will make a real difference in the lives of thousands of individuals and families who reside within
our twelve-county diocese. Pledge cards will still be available in the pews next week and can be placed in the
offertory basket. Thank you for generosity and support.
To learn more about the Annual Catholic Appeal, visit www.cdow.org and click “Giving” then “Annual
Catholic Appeal”.
May God bless you for your goodness,
Father David
CAMPAÑA CATÓLICA ANUAL
En el evangelio de hoy Jesús nos dice: "Yo soy el buen pastor. El buen pastor da su vida por las ovejas."
Todos son bienvenidos a la manada de Jesús. Como seguidores de Cristo, también nosotros debemos actuar
fielmente por el bien de otros. Como Cristo dedicó su vida a ser el "un solo pastor", también nosotros
debemos comprometernos a proporcionar servicios a todos.
Gracias a todos los que han hecho una promesa de contribución a la llamda anual de la Iglesia católica
diocesana, el pasado fin de semana, hemos hecho grandes progresos para alcanzar nuestro objetivo. Si aún no
ha participado, por favor, consideren la posibilidad de hacerlo. El regalo será una diferencia real en las vidas
de miles de personas y familias, que residen en nuestros doce condados de diócesis. La carta de promesa,
todavía estará disponible en los bancos la semana que viene y se puede colocar en el ofertorio. Gracias a la
generosidad y apoyo.
Para obtener más información acerca de la apelación Anual Católica, visite www.cdow.org y haga clic en
"dar" y luego "Apelación Anual Católica".
Que Dios los bendiga por su bondad,
Padre David
LITURGY NOTES
The Easter season continues with alleluias
permeating the liturgy and our lives. During these days
we continue to delve into the story of the early
Christian community as Luke’s second volume, Acts
of the Apostles, is proclaimed as the first reading at
Sunday Eucharist. And in the gospel this weekend we
hear once again from the evangelist John. The Fourth
Sunday of Easter is known by many as “Good
Shepherd Sunday.” This year we hear Jesus telling his
disciples—and us-- that He is the good shepherd who
“lays down his life for his sheep.”
There is no change in the schedule for St. Rose or for
Confessions and the Saturday evening liturgy (4:00 and
5:00pm respectively).
This weekend we celebrate First Eucharist with our
children, their parents, families and friends. What joy
to be present to these children as they take this
important step. We are reminded that it is not just their
parents and guardians who form these children. We all
take part in their faith development. For many of us
that is done by setting a good example of Christian
living for them. May God continue to infuse these
children with joy. And may we always be for them the
examples they need. Having welcomed them to the
Lord’s Table may we encourage them to process with
us week after week to the altar seeking God’s heavenly
nourishment.
May God abundantly bless those celebrating
the First Eucharist and
may their families grow always closer
to Christ and to one another.
As summer approaches you can almost feel the
anticipation of the weeks ahead. After what seemed for
many a long and dreary February/March the weather
has turned warm and many are once again planning
time off and the opportunity to step back and relax.
Parishes at the beach are gearing up for the multitudes,
adjusting schedules and adding Sunday Masses to
accommodate the visitors. At the same time parishes
not in vacation destinations so often make no
adjustments; it’s business as usual.
Once again this summer our parish will alter its Mass
schedule for the summer months. As with many
parishes in New Castle County, many of our
parishioners are able to take time for vacation and
recreation. The summer months take a toll in terms of
numbers in attendance and that, in turn, affects the
overall celebration of liturgy. Beginning on Sunday,
May 24, liturgies at St. Joseph Church will be
celebrated at 8:30am and 10:30am. This schedule,
beginning on Memorial Day weekend will continue
through Sunday of Labor Day weekend (September 6).
Presider’s Intentions
This week, our presiders will offer Masses for these
intentions:
Monday, April 27
8:30 AM (SJ)
Mary E. Swider
Tuesday, April 28
8:30 AM (SJ)
St. Peter Chanel
& St. Louis Grignion de Montfort
Bill Williams, Sr.
Wednesday, April 29
St. Catherine of Siena
9:00 AM (SR)
George Shestock
Thursday, April 30
8:30 AM (SJ)
Bill Williams
Friday, May 1
8:30 AM (SJ)
St. Joseph the Worker
Bill Williams
Saturday, May 2
5:00 PM (SJ)
Bill Williams
Sunday, May 3
7:30 AM (SJ)
9:30 AM (SJ)
11:30 AM (SJ)
2:00 PM (SJ)
8:00 AM (SR)
9:30 AM (SR)
St. Pius V
Fifth Sunday of Easter
Frank Collins
Our Parishioners
Irene Rutkoske
Fernando Angeletti
Marie Therese Jumain
The Word in Our Lives:
Readings for May 3, 2015
Fifth Sunday of Easter
First Reading: Acts 9:26-31
When Saul arrived in Jerusalem he tried to join the
disciples, but they were all afraid of him, not believing
that he was a disciple. Then Barnabas took charge of him
and brought him to the apostles, and he reported to them
how he had seen the Lord, and that he had spoken to
him, and how in Damascus he had spoken out boldly in
the name of Jesus. He moved about freely with them in
Jerusalem, and spoke out boldly in the name of the Lord.
He also spoke and debated with the Hellenists, but they
tried to kill him. And when the brothers learned of this,
they took him down to Caesarea and sent him on his way
to Tarsus.
The church throughout all Judea, Galilee, and Samaria
was at peace. It was being built up and walked in the fear
of the Lord, and with the consolation of the Holy Spirit it
grew in numbers.
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 22:26-27, 28, 30, 31-32
Second Reading: 1 John 3:18-24
Children, let us love not in word or speech but in deed
and truth. Now this is how we shall know that we belong
to the truth and reassure our hearts before him
in whatever our hearts condemn, for God is greater than
our hearts and knows everything. Beloved, if our hearts
do not condemn us, we have confidence in God
and receive from him whatever we ask, because we keep
his commandments and do what pleases him. And his
commandment is this: we should believe in the name of
his Son, Jesus Christ, and love one another just as he
commanded us. Those who keep his commandments
remain in him, and he in them, and the way we know
that he remains in us is from the Spirit he gave us.
Gospel: John 15:1-8
Jesus said to his disciples: “I am the true vine, and my
Father is the vine grower. He takes away every branch in
me that does not bear fruit, and every one that does he
prunes so that it bears more fruit. You are already pruned
because of the word that I spoke to you. Remain in me,
as I remain in you. Just as a branch cannot bear fruit on
its own unless it remains on the vine, so neither can you
unless you remain in me. I am the vine, you are the
branches. Whoever remains in me and I in him will bear
much fruit, because without me you can do nothing.
Anyone who does not remain in me will be thrown out
like a branch and wither; people will gather them and
throw them into a fire and they will be burned. If you
remain in me and my words remain in you, ask for
whatever you want and it will be done for you. By this is
my Father glorified, that you bear much fruit and
become my disciples.”
La Palabra en Nuestra Vidas:
3 de de 2015
IV Domingo de Pascua
Primera Lectura: Hechos 9:26-31
Cuando Pablo regresó a Jerusalén, trató de unirse a los
discípulos, pero todos le tenían miedo, porque no creían
que se hubiera convertido en discípulo. Entonces,
Bernabé lo presentó a los apóstoles y les refirió cómo
Saulo había visto al Señor en el camino, cómo el Señor
le había hablado y cómo él había predicado, en
Damasco, con valentía, en el nombre de Jesús. Desde
entonces, vivió con ellos en Jerusalén, iba y venía,
predicando abiertamente en el nombre del Señor, hablaba
y discutía con los judíos de habla griega y éstos
intentaban matarlo. Al enterarse de esto, los hermanos
condujeron a Pablo a Cesarea y lo despacharon a Tarso.
En aquellos días, las comunidades cristianas gozaban de
paz en toda Judea, Galilea y Samaria, con lo cual se iban
consolidando, progresaban en la fidelidad a Dios y se
multiplicaban, animadas por el Espíritu Santo.
Segunda Lectura: 1 Juan 3:18-24
Hijos míos: No amemos solamente de palabra, amemos
de verdad y con las obras. En esto conoceremos que
somos de la verdad y delante de Dios tranquilizaremos
nuestra conciencia de cualquier cosa que ella nos
reprochare, porque Dios es más grande que nuestra
conciencia y todo lo conoce. Si nuestra conciencia no
nos remuerde, entonces, hermanos míos, nuestra
confianza en Dios es total. Puesto que cumplimos los
mandamientos de Dios y hacemos lo que le agrada,
ciertamente obtendremos de él todo lo que le pidamos.
Ahora bien, éste es su mandamiento: que creamos en la
persona de Jesucristo, su Hijo, y nos amemos los unos a
los otros, conforme al precepto que nos dio. Quien
cumple sus mandamientos permanece en Dios y Dios en
él. En esto conocemos, por el Espíritu que él nos ha
dado, que él permanece en nosotros.
Evangelio: Juan 15:1-8
En aquel tiempo, Jesús dijo a sus discípulos: “Yo soy la
verdadera vid y mi Padre es el viñador. Al sarmiento que
no da fruto en mí, él lo arranca, y al que da fruto lo poda
para que dé más fruto. Ustedes ya están purificados por
las palabras que les he dicho. Permanezcan en mí y yo en
ustedes. Como el sarmiento no puede dar fruto por sí
mismo, si no permanece en la vid, así tampoco ustedes,
si no permanecen en mí. Yo soy la vid, ustedes los
sarmientos; el que permanece en mí y yo en él, ése da
fruto abundante, porque sin mí nada pueden hacer. Al
que no permanece en mí se le echa fuera, como al
sarmiento, y se seca; luego lo recogen, lo arrojan al
fuego y arde. Si permanecen en mí y mis palabras
permanecen en ustedes, pidan lo que quieran y se les
concederá. La gloria de mi Padre consiste en que den
mucho fruto y se manifiesten así como discípulos míos”.
Stewardship
Wednesday of this week marked the annual
observation of Earth Day. As Jesus was the perfect
steward, watching carefully over all who have been
entrusted to Him by the Father and then sending them
all out into the world in service, may we similarly
protect and wisely use the earthly resources entrusted
to us and do our part to ensure we maintain and/or
better yet, improve their condition for our children and
generations to come.
The collection from last weekend was $14,124 toward
our weekly offertory goal of $15,865. This brings our
year-to-date total to $662,813 received toward our goal
of $666,330. Thank you for accepting the responsibility
of faithful stewardship.
MARTHA’S GUILD
Team 4 will clean on Thursday, April 30, 2015
Loretta Williams, Captain
Madeline Toner
Ella Garvine
Doris Dill
Shirley Stafford
Peggy Calvani
Anthony Davies
George Vergel
Kathleen Majewski
Nancy Terranova
Ann Thompson
Kathy Ursitti
For more information or to volunteer, please call
Loretta Williams, 302-378-8635.
John Sanders, President, Finance Council
Esquina de Administración
El miércoles de esta semana se marcó la celebración
anual del Día de la Tierra. Como Jesús fue el mayordomo perfecto, observando a todos los que han sido
confiados por el Padre para continuara en servicio, y
puede igualmente proteger y utilizar sabiamente los
recursos terrenales que nos han sido confiadas y
hacer nuestra parte para mantienen y mejorar sus
condiciones para nuestros hijos y las generaciones
del futoro.
John Sanders , Presidente del Consejo de Finanzas
DEBT REDUCTION COLLECTION
Next week is our monthly collection for debt reduction.
The parish staff recognizes that we live in uncertain
economic times and we must all be careful with our
budgets. The staff also acknowledges the sacrifices you
make and knows that your continued financial support
is an act of faith. The staff thanks you for continually
making our parish a priority in your giving.
Glasgow Medical Center
SAVE YOUR RECEIPTS!
401 East Main Street
Middletown, DE 19709
(302)376-1300
for sponsoring an ad
in our Parish Bulletin
Please be sure to visit our parish website and check out
sponsors of our golf tournament and those businesses
who advertise in our bulletin. Your support of these
sponsors is one way to say thank you for their
generosity.
Roma Pizza has graciously agreed to donate 10% of
all sales receipts turned in. So save those receipts and
turn them into the Parish Office or place them in the
offertory basket. Show your appreciation and dine at
Roma Pizza and support our parish.
Social Concerns
MINISTRY TO THOSE IN NEED
Through your generosity last weekend we received
$248.85 from the Poor Box at St. Joseph and $12.00
from the Poor Box at St. Rose of Lima. Thank you
for continuing to assist those in need.
ROSE SALE
Birthright of Delaware will hold its
Annual Rose Sale at our parish. Please
support Birthright’s pregnancy services
by purchasing roses after Masses on
Mother’s Day weekend, May 9th &
10th. Roses cost $2/one, $5/three, $18/
twelve and $35/twenty five. Your help will truly
make a difference! Thank you.
CLOTHING DRIVE
A new group of seasonal workers is coming to
Winbak Horse Farm. We are asking one more time
for donations of clean, usable light clothing. They
can’t bring that much with them, so any clothing
such as t-shirts, jeans, socks, etc. will be greatly
appreciated. Their sizes would be medium to
large ,no bigger than that. If you can help please
bring any donation to the parish office. As the
clothing comes in Tonie Vandenberg will distribute,
it. The seasonal workers will be arriving the
beginning of May.
CCEA
The CCEA food pantry is almost bare. Please
consider letting your friends and acquaintances know
about the need. We had 10 families come for food in
one day. Many of these families are grandparents
who are caring for children.
We are in desperate need of canned fruit, cereal
(both hot and cold), crackers, Ramen noodles,
canned meals (spaghetti, ravioli, chili, etc.),
condiments (mustard, mayo, ketchup), jelly, canned
meats (tuna, Spam, chicken, ham) soups (we don't
even have one can).
Next week is our monthly canned goods collection
to replenish the shelves at the food pantry.
Canned goods may be brought to either St.
Joseph or St. Rose church. Please pass the word!
Thank you for considering your needy neighbors!
Please check the following for updates: Website
www.ccea4u.com. Follow us in Facebook
www.facebook.com/CCEA4U.
Parish Life
NEW TO THE PARISH
The following people have registered in our parish
recently:
Mr. & Mrs. Andres Rodriguez of Willow Grove;
and
Richard & Kerri Pelletier of Townsend.
We pray that you will become closer to God through
your participation in our Faith Community. We look
forward to getting to know you. Welcome!
PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE ILL
We remember in prayer all those who are ill, especially
Shannon Faust, Tony Swecz, Elza Kolbay, Christine
Laphan, Vera Gortowski, Jennie Sytnik, Mary Kramer,
Brian Conley, Anne Thomas, Margaret Walters,
Marguerite King, Sue Osborne, Karen McKenna,
Antoinette Gelfo, Lea Castelli, Bruce Wendt, Penny
Reuss, Ellen Roberts, Baby Lucy Garilalbi, Larry
Reyes, and Peggy Robinson.
MAY THE ANGELS LEAD THEM
INTO PARADISE
Please remember in your prayers Rev. Oscar Frundt,
and all our deceased parishioners, loved ones, and
benefactors.
Grant them eternal rest, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon them.
BAPTISM PREP
Please call the parish office to begin the process to
baptize your child in St. Joseph Parish. Our next
classes are August 1 & 15. Contact Pat Sparks at 302378-5800.
OUR NEW PARISH WEBSITE
Our new parish website was launched on Monday,
April 20, 2015.
Check it out at www.stjosephmiddletown.com.
GOLFERS WANTED
YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS
Youth Fellowship offers young people an opportunity
to meet and openly discuss faith matters, participate in
exciting group activities, and learn new ways to enjoy
and live life to the fullest. There are also many
opportunities for young people to plan their own events
and activities to share their creativity. All are welcome
to join us for Sunday meetings, which take place from
7:00 to 8:30 PM in the parish center. Upcoming
meetings are April 26, May 3, 17 & 31.
7th ANNUAL GOLF OUTING
Friday ▪ May 15, 2015 ▪ Back Creek Golf Club ▪ 11:30
Registration
1:00 p.m. Shotgun Start
Lunch and Dinner are provided
Thousands of $$$ worth of prizes will be awarded
Everyone goes home with something!
Examples of prizes include:
-Rounds of FREE golf with cart to following clubs:
• Rehoboth Beach Y&CC
• Tavistock Country Club
• Deerfield Golf Club
• Odessa National Golf Club
Back Creek Golf Club
-4 Mega Passes to St. Joseph Carnival
-St. Joseph PREP Session for the family
-Four Grand Stand Tickets to NASCAR Race
-$100 gift certificate from Mid County Lanes.
-Gift cards from The Chesapeake Inn + others
-Private Wine Tasting for 20 @ Total Wine & More
-Overnight Stay @ UofD Conference Center in Lewes
-Four passes + first pitch at a Blue Rocks game
-One month Membership to Village Gym
YOUTH WORK CAMP
JUNE 12-20, 2015
Registration for the youth summer work camp is
open to all young people, ages 13 through 18. Work
camp will take place on the parish campuses this
year, and the projects will center around parish
improvements and upkeep. To sponsor the work
camp program with your financial support, or if you
are interested in registering for Work Camp, please
contact the Youth Minister, Mark Winterbottom, at
(302) 378-5800, Ext. 106.
Also… each player also receives a FREE certificate
for a future round of golf including cart!
Please tell all your golfing family & friends.
This is the best golf outing in the MOT area!
Registration forms are available at both churches,
In the Parish Center, and on the Website at:
http://stjosephmiddletown.com
CARNIVAL NEWS
Please mark your calendars for St. Joseph Parish’s
Annual Carnival which will be held Tuesday, July 14
thru Saturday, July 18.
We invite all parishioners who would like to help
make this year’s Carnival our best yet to join us on
Thursday, May 14 , at 7:00 PM in Room 3. Please
call Dominic Marra, 302-378-1568, with any
questions you may have.
Christian Formation
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
All of the forms necessary for Religious Education
registration for 2015-2016 summer and fall sessions are
now available on the parish website. The updated
Religious Education Registration forms for grades 1st
through 8th and the registration form for the
sacraments of Reconciliation & First Eucharist can be
filled out online. If your child has completed grade
level one and is enrolling in grade level two you must
complete a separate form to register for the
sacramental preparation of Reconciliation and
Eucharist. This is a separate process from Religious
Education class registration and has a separate schedule
and fee.
Registrations and your preferred method of payment
are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. New
this year: a copy of the Diocesan “Form A: Annual
Consent and Release” must be filled out and submitted
for each student at the time of registration. Please note
that we have seven different sessions: four sessions that
follow a three hour time frame, two sessions that
follow a two and a half hour time frame, and one
session that follows a ninety minute time frame. As in
the past, confirmation of session selection will be
communicated via email. Registrations being paid with
a credit card may be faxed to the parish office; all
others must be mailed or brought in.
CHARISMATIC PRAYER MEETING
The next prayer meeting will be on Wednesday,
April 29 at 7:00PM in Room 6. We will gather to
sing and pray and praise the Lord. There will be a
brief teaching on one of the Charismatic gifts. If you
have any questions, please call John or Cookie
Ruane, 302-378-2217.
MARRIAGE MOMENTS
Favor your beloved. Call to mind a recent favor your
spouse has done for you. Think of a treat you can offer
your beloved today.
PARENTING POINTERS
"A good shepherd lays down his life for the
sheep." (John 10:11) A good parent is like a good
shepherd. We spend our time, money, and worries on
our children. In essence, we lay down our lives for
their good. Remember that you as a parent also have
The Good Shepherd who cares for you in the same
way.
CHRIST THE TEACHER SCHOOL
Christ the Teacher Catholic School is accepting
students for the 2015-16 school year. If you want more
information regarding our school, contact Sister
LaVerne ([email protected] or 302-8388850 ext. 129) for an appointment to tour the school.
RCIA
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
program is designed to help Inquirers on their faith
journey. If you or someone you know has expressed an
interest in joining the Catholic Church, please contact
Deacon Tim Enright, 302-378-5800, ext. 119, 302-3767362, or [email protected].
WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY
We welcome you to join us for Bible Study on
Wednesday mornings at 10:30 AM in the parish center
when we break open the Scriptures for the coming
Sunday. We encourage people to share how the
readings touch their lives or to sit quietly and listen as
others reflect on them. Facilitated by Deacon Fred
Wendt and others, the conversation is easy and
informative. Come when and as often as you’d like. If
you have questions please call Deacon Fred, 302-3785800, ext. 119.
This week, Jesus identifies Himself as the Good
Shepherd, promising concern and protection for those
who remain in his flock. Bring It Home by gathering
family and asking one another how you might share in
the Lord’s concern and protection for each other’s. At
the end of the discussion, pray “Angel of God, my
guardian dear, to whom His love commits me here.
Ever this day be at my side to light and guard, to rule
and guide. Amen.”
VOCATIONS REFLECTION
Referring to Jesus, today’s responsorial psalm declares
that “the stone rejected by the builders has become the
cornerstone.” Religious women and men take vows of
poverty, chastity and obedience – values often rejected
by the dominant culture. Their lives and ministry have
been magnificently used by God in the building up of
the Body of Christ. Is God calling you to join them?
Call or write Father David Kelley, Diocesan Director
of Priestly and Religious Vocations (302-573-3113;
[email protected]). Be sure to visit our website:
www.CalledByTheLord.com!
BIBLE STUDY & PRAYER GROUP
Dennis and Jan Faust host a Bible Study and Prayer
group on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month in their
home. Please call 302-584-8703 for directions.
A second group, hosted by Ed & Mary Sumner, meets
on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month to discuss the
readings for the following Sunday. Please call 302-449
-2387 for directions.
All are welcome!
KEEPING OUR CHILDREN SAFE
Knowledgeable and caring adults who are committed
to protecting children can also protect our Church.
Learn how to report child abuse. (www.cdow.org scroll
to For the Sake of God’s Children link; scroll to section
Four Resources) DE hotline 1-800-292-9582; MD
hotline: 1-800-492-0618. Questions call: Coordinator
for Safe Environments 302-295-0668.
MANTENER A NUESTROS NIÑOS SEGUROS
Con conocimientos y cuidado los adultos que se han
comprometido a proteger a los niños también puede
proteger nuestra Iglesia. Aprender a denunciar el abuso
de los niños. (www.cdow.org ir a por el bien de los
hijos de Dios; desplácese a la sección cuatro recursos)
de línea telefónica 1-800-292-9582; MD hotline: 1-800
-492-0618. Preguntas llamada: Coordinador en
entornos seguros 302-295-0668.
HELP SAVE TRANSPORTATION STIPENDS
FOR CATHOLIC SCHOOL FAMILIES
Each year, parents who send their children to Catholic
schools in Delaware save the State an estimated $150
million while supporting Delaware's public schools
with their taxes. Catholic school parents pay the same
taxes that neighboring public school parents pay,
without the benefit. In return, the State gives these
families a minimal stipend to reimburse them for a
small percentage of their annual transportation costs.
For the second consecutive year, Governor Jack
Markell is trying to unfairly eliminate this modest
stipend. Last year, the Delaware General Assembly
Joint Finance Committee, at the urging of Catholic
school families and supporters, restored funding for the
stipend in the FY 2015 budget.
Once again, we need your help to tell members of the
Joint Finance Committee that families who sacrifice to
send their children to Catholic schools deserve to keep
their transportation reimbursement stipend. Even if you
sent an email to your representative in the past, we are
asking you to do it again. Go to www.cdow.org, click
on the school bus photo and follow the easy steps to let
your voice be heard.
This Week in Our Parish
Monday, April 27
9:30 AM—English as a Second Language in Rm. 6
6:00 PM—PREP Textbook Review Committee
in Rm . 3
7:00 PM—Golf Outing Meeting in Rm. 1
8:00 PM—Friends of Bill W in Rms. 5 & 7
Tuesday, April 28
6:30 PM—Columbiettes Meeting in St. Rose Hall
7:00 PM—Cub Scouts in Parish Center
Wednesday, April 29
9:30 AM—English as a Second Language in Rm. 6
10:30 AM—Bible Study in Rms. 5 and 7
6:00 PM—Cantor Rehearsal in St. Joseph Church
6:30 PM—SVdP Conference Meeting in Rm. 1
6:30 PM—CADC Classes in Rms. 5 & 7
7:00 PM—Parish Choir in St. Joseph Church
7:00 PM—Charismatic Prayer in Rm. 6
Thursday, April 30
6:30 PM—Contemporary Choir in St. Joseph Church
7:00 PM— Boy Scouts in Parish Hall
8:00 PM—Friends of Bill W in Rms. 5 & 7
Friday, May 1
3:00 PM—Set-up in Parish Hall & St. Joseph Church
Saturday, May 2
9:00 AM—State Columbiettes Convention
10:30 AM—Baptism PREP in Rm. 2
4:00 PM—Confessions in St. Joseph Church
5:00 PM—Mass in St. Joseph Church
Sunday, May 3
9:30 AM—Children’s Liturgy of the Word
12:45 PM—Confirmation Session in St. Joseph Hall
1:00 PM—Baptisms in Spanish in St. Joseph Church
2:00 PM—Misa en Español in St. Joseph Church
7:00 PM—Youth Ministry Fellowship
COVER SHEET
CHURCH NAME:
457500: St Joseph Parish
371 E Main Street, Middletown DE 19709
PHONE:
302-378-5800
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