ST. JOSEPH PARISH / PARROQUIA SAN JOSE

ST. JOSEPH PARISH / PARROQUIA SAN JOSE
371 East Main Street
Middletown, Delaware
Nineteenth Sunday
in Ordinary Time
August 7, 2016
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:
8:30, 10:30 AM
Misa Dominical:
1:00 PM (Español)
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 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
Tuesday Mass: 8:30 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: Dave Marchlik (302-378-2138)
Saint Rose of Lima Church
PASTORAL OFFICE STAFF
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
Odile Jacob, Organist
Mary Kirk, Director of Religious Education
Richard McAloon, Business Manager
Antonia “Tonie” Vandenberg, Ministerio Hispano
Mark Winterbottom, Confirmation Coordinator
GENERAL INFORMATION
E-mail: vbenn@stjosephmiddletown.com
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
Liturgy Notes
Presider’s Intentions
This week, our presiders will offer Masses for these
intentions:
Monday, August 8
St. Dominic
8:30 AM(SJ)
Elsie & John Conly
Tuesday, August 9
8:30 AM (SR)
THE CATHEDRAL OF ST. PETER
The Cathedral of Saint Peter is celebrating its 200th
anniversary this year. This beautiful and historic church
is in need of our help. The weekend of August 20 & 21,
a special collection for the maintenance and
preservation of the Cathedral of Saint Peter will be
taken up in all parishes in our diocese. Please be as
generous as you can. For more information, including a
letter from Bishop Malooly, a message from the
Cathedral’s Administrator and a video tour of the
Cathedral, go to www.cdow.org.
OUR FATHER IN FAITH
The Letter to the Hebrews today sings a hymn of praise
to Abraham and to his faith, upon which are founded
the religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
Abraham is called "father" in faith by more people on
earth than anybody else, numerous as the sands of the
seashore or the stars of the heavens. Hebrews tells us it
was this foundational faith that led Abraham to obey
God's call when he heard it, though he was called to
journey to a land he did not know and told he would
father a mighty race through a marriage he thought was
barren. But Abraham's faith, the author of Hebrews
tells us, was his realization of what he hoped for, and
the evidence of what he could not see. How often are
we, in simple daily events of our own Christian
vocation, called to an unfamiliar place or told we are to
do something we do not believe we can? How fortunate
we are to have Father Abraham as our guide and
example!
Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.
St. Teresa Benedicta
Mary Ann Piener
Wednesday, August 10
8:30 AM (SJ)
Marge Wicks
St. Lawrence
Thursday, August 11
8:30 AM (SJ)
Kay Thomas
St. Clare
Friday, August 12
8:30 AM (SJ)
St. Jane Frances de Chantal
Stephanie Donofrio
Saturday, August 13
5:00 PM (SJ)
Donald Bromm
Sunday, August 14
8:30 AM (SJ)
10:30 AM (SJ)
1:00 PM (SJ)
8:00 AM (SR)
9:30 AM (SR)
20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Delbert J. Hinkle
James Pagano
Thomas J. Aaron
Catherine Webb
NUESTRO PADRE EN LA FE
La Carta a los Hebreos hoy canta un himno de alabanza
a Abraham y a su fe, sobre la cual se fundan la religión
judía, la cristiana y la mahometana. Abraham es
llamado "padre" de la fe por más personas en el mundo
que cualquier otro; numerosas como la arena de la
playa o las estrellas del cielo. La Carta a los Hebreos
nos dice que esta fe firme lo impulsó a obedecer el
llamado de Dios cuando lo envió a buscar una tierra
desconocida y le dijo que sería padre de una raza
poderosa, aunque consideraba su matrimonio
infecundo. Pero la fe de Abraham, nos dice el autor de
la Carta a los Hebreos, le permitía poseer lo que
esperaba y conocer lo que no podía ver. ¿Cuántas veces
nos vemos en simples sucesos cotidianos de nuestra
vocación cristiana llamados a un sitio desconocido o
enviados a hacer algo que no creemos poder hacer?
¡Qué afortunados somos por tener a nuestro padre
Abraham como nuestro guía y ejemplo!
Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.
The Word in Our Lives:
Readings for August 14, 2016
20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
First Reading: Jeremiah 38:4-6, 8-10
In those days, the princes said to the king:
“Jeremiah ought to be put to death; he is demoralizing the soldiers who are left in this city, and all the people,
by speaking such things to them; he is not interested in the welfare of our people, but in their ruin.” King
Zedekiah answered: “He is in your power”; for the king could do nothing with them. And so they took
Jeremiah and threw him into the cistern of Prince Malchiah, which was in the quarters of the guard, letting
him down with ropes. There was no water in the cistern, only mud, and Jeremiah sank into the mud.
Ebed-melech, a court official, went there from the palace and said to him: “My lord king, these men have
been at fault in all they have done to the prophet Jeremiah, casting him into the cistern. He will die of famine
on the spot, for there is no more food in the city.” Then the king ordered Ebed-melech the Cushite to take
three men along with him, and draw the prophet Jeremiah out of the cistern before he should die.
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 40:2, 3, 4, 18
Second Reading: Hebrews 12:1-4
Brothers and sisters:
Since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us rid ourselves of every burden and sin that
clings to us and persevere in running the race that lies before us while keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, the
leader and perfecter of faith. For the sake of the joy that lay before him he endured the cross, despising its
shame, and has taken his seat at the right of the throne of God. Consider how he endured such opposition
from sinners, in order that you may not grow weary and lose heart. In your struggle against sin you have not
yet resisted to the point of shedding blood.
Gospel: Luke 12:49-53
Jesus said to his disciples:
“I have come to set the earth on fire, and how I wish it were already blazing! There is a baptism with which I
must be baptized, and how great is my anguish until it is accomplished! Do you think that I have come to
establish peace on the earth? No, I tell you, but rather division. From now on a household of five will be
divided, three against two and two against three; a father will be divided against his son and a son against his
father, a mother against her daughter and a daughter against her mother, a mother-in-law against her daughter
-in-law and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law.”
La Palabra en Nuestra Vidas:
14 De Agosto De 2016
XX Domingo Ordinario
Primera Lectura: Jeremías 38, 4-6. 8-10
Durante el sitio de Jerusalén, los jefes que tenían prisionero a Jeremías dijeron al rey: "Hay que matar a este
hombre, porque las cosas que dice desmoralizan a los guerreros que quedan en esta ciudad y a todo el
pueblo. Es evidente que no busca el bienestar del pueblo, sino su perdición".
Respondió el rey Sedecías: "Lo tienen ya en sus manos y el rey no puede nada contra ustedes". Entonces
ellos tomaron a Jeremías y, descolgándolo con cuerdas, lo echaron en el pozo del príncipe Melquías, situado
en el patio de la prisión. En el pozo no había agua, sino lodo, y Jeremías quedó hundido en el lodo.
Ebed-Mélek, el etíope, oficial de palacio, fue a ver al rey y le dijo: "Señor, está mal hecho lo que estos
hombres hicieron con Jeremías, arrojándolo al pozo, donde va a morir de hambre".
Entonces el rey ordenó a Ebed-Mélek: "Toma treinta hombres contigo y saca del pozo a Jeremías, antes de
que muera".
Segunda Lectura: Hebreos 12, 1-4
Hermanos:
Rodeados, como estamos, por la multitud de antepasados nuestros, que dieron prueba de su fe, dejemos todo
lo que nos estorba; librémonos del pecado que nos ata, para correr con perseverancia la carrera que tenemos
por delante, fija la mirada en Jesús, autor y consumador de nuestra fe. Él, en vista del gozo que se le
proponía, aceptó la cruz, sin temer su ignominia, y por eso está sentado a la derecha del trono de Dios.
Mediten, pues, en el ejemplo de aquel que quiso sufrir tanta oposición de parte de los pecadores, y no se
cansen ni pierdan el ánimo, porque todavía no han llegado a derramar su sangre en la lucha contra el pecado.
Evangelio: Lucas 12, 49-53
En aquel tiempo, Jesús dijo a sus discípulos: "He venido a traer fuego a la tierra, ¡y cuánto desearía que ya
estuviera ardiendo! Tengo que recibir un bautismo, ¡y cómo me angustio mientras llega!
¿Piensan acaso que he venido a traer paz a la tierra? De ningún modo. No he venido a traer la paz, sino la
división. De aquí en adelante, de cinco que haya en una familia, estarán divididos tres contra dos y dos
contra tres. Estará dividido el padre contra el hijo, el hijo contra el padre, la madre contra la hija y la hija
contra la madre, la suegra contra la nuera y la nuera contra la suegra".
Stewardship
The offertory collection for the last week’s collection
was $15,241 toward our weekly offertory goal of
$16,300. This brings our year-to-date total to $74,022
received toward our year-to-date goal of $81,500.
Thank you for accepting the responsibility of faithful
stewardship.
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.
John Sanders, President, Finance Council
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
sponsors of our golf outing and those businesses who
advertise in our bulletin. Your support of these
sponsors is one way to say thank you for their
generosity.
BULLETIN INFORMATION
All activities on the parish calendar will appear in the
Sunday bulletin under “This Week in our Parish” the
weekend before they take place. Should the event
require additional publicity, it is the responsibility of
each organization to provide bulletin information.
All bulletin notices are due in the parish office by
Noon on the Monday prior to publication.
Announcements will run for no more than two weeks
as space allows. All announcements are subject to
editing. Full-page inserts are to be approved and
scheduled through the parish office at least one month
in advance. Once scheduled, inserts must be submitted
to the parish office as an MSWord document two
weeks prior to publication.
All bulletin information should be sent as an e-mail
attachment to vbenn@stjosephmiddletown.com.
Please contact the office for alternate ways to submit
information if you cannot submit them as indicated
above. (Information sent in the body of an email does
not “cut and paste” as well.)
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
DEBT REDUCTION COLLECTION
This weekend 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.
Team 2 will clean on Thursday, August 11, 2016
Loretta Williams, Captain
Pat McTiernan
Anthony Davies
Shirley Stafford
Dolores Lopez
Peggy Calvani
Ellie Collins
Anne Thompson
Karen Headley
Marlene & Jim Jacono
For more information or to volunteer, please call
Loretta Williams, 302-378-8635.
Parish Life
WELCOME
The people of St. Joseph Parish welcome into our
family Kendall Lynn Hope who will be baptized this
weekend. Congratulations to you, your parents &
godparents. God bless you as you begin your faith
journey.
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
Terrie Dunn, Veronica “Ronny” Tokash, Claudette
Latsko, Shelly DiPietrapaul, Margaret Walters, Charlie
Watson, Phyllis Ciranni, Catherine Slater, Peggy
Robinson, Lucy Vega, Mary Ann Maycen, Robert
Knox, Kathleen Lichman, Rae Svecz, Joseph Nelson,
Ann Thompson, Betty Schroeder, David Hausheer,
Deborah Eades, Joan Huhn, Keegan Miller, Brandon
Austin, Madeleine Toner, Bill Robins, Lea Castelli,
Cindy Adams, Ellen Roberts, John DeVechio and
Marnie O’Grady.
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.
EUCHARISTIC MINISTER NEEDED
FOR BROADMEADOW
We are still in need of one Eucharistic
Minister
to
take
communion
to
Broadmeadow residents on the 1st Sunday
of each month. Help, including training,
will be provided. If you are interested in
this valuable ministry please e-mail
Claudette Latsko at clatsko3@g-mail.com
or call 302-376-5779
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.
SEASONS OF HOPE
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
If you are in need of consolation after losing a loved
one, this Christ-centered faith sharing group is for
you. The Bereavement Support Group will begin
Season 1 on Wednesday, October 12th through
November 16th , meeting every Wednesday for six
weeks. Our prayer, scripture, faith sharing and
fellowship will begin at 7:00pm in the Parish Center.
Please contact Fr. Tim Brady at 302-378-5800 for
more details. Registration is required.
2016 PRIZE WINNER
$300.00
Mary Santo*
This prize winner was inadvertently left off the
list in last week’s bulletin.
VOCATIONS REFLECTION
Today’s second reading reminds us that “by faith
Abraham obeyed when he was called.” Sometime we
have an inkling that God might be calling us to
something, but we’re either afraid or we’ve already
decided that we want something else. In the end,
though, how can we really find satisfaction or
fulfillment unless we’re doing what God created us to
do? Are you being called to priesthood or religious
life? If you think so, be not afraid – let’s try to listen
more clearly for God’s gentle voice. Call or write
Father Norm Carroll, Diocesan Director of Priestly
and
Religious
Vocations
(302-573-3113,
vocations@cdow.org). And be sure to visit our
website: www.cdow.org/vocations!
BEREAVEMENT FACILITATORS NEEDED
We are in need of more facilitators to join our
Seasons of Hope team to facilitate our weekly
sessions beginning October, 2016. No Experience is
necessary. If you have a compassionate heart,
willing to listen and can make the commitment, we
want to hear from you. Bereavement is a rewarding
ministry and a great act of mercy towards those who
are mourning. For information, please contact Father
Timothy Brady or Dee Headley at 302-378-5800.
This Week in Our Parish
Monday, August 8
8:30 AM—Mass at St. Joseph Church
8:00 PM—Friends of Bill W in Rms. 5 & 7
Tuesday, August 9
8:30 AM—Mass at St. Rose Church
Wednesday, August 10
8:30 AM—Mass at St. Joseph Church
9:30 AM—Bible Study in Rms. 5 & 7
6:00 PM—Cantor Rehearsal in St. Joseph Church
6:30 PM—Contemporary Ensemble Rehearsal
in St. Joseph Church
7:00 PM—Parish Choir Rehearsal
in St. Joseph Church
7:00 PM—Charismatic Prayer Meeting in Rm. 2
Thursday, August 11
8:30 AM—Mass at St. Joseph Church
8:00 PM—Friends of Bill W in Rms. 5 & 7
Friday, August 12
8:30 AM—Mass at St. Joseph Church
Saturday, August 13
10:00 AM —Boy Scout Court of Honor in Parish
Hall
11:30 AM—Hispanic Ministry in St. Joseph
Church
4:00 PM—Confessions in St. Joseph Church
5:00 PM—Mass at St. Joseph Church
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATION
Religious Education registration forms and schedules
are available on the parish website. Registrations and
your preferred method of payment are accepted on a
first-come, first-served basis until August 31, 2016. A
copy of the Diocesan “Form A” must be filled out
annually and submitted for each student at the time of
registration. Also, please note that this year 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. Confirmation of
session selection will be communicated via e-mail. We
also offer a Special Needs Religious Education
program. Please contact the Religious Education office
at 302.378.5800, ext. 107 for further information. 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. St.
Joseph Parish has one of the largest Religious
Education programs in our diocese.
Sunday, August 14
1:00 PM—Misa en Español in St. Joseph Church
We are blessed with many, many catechists who are
willing to share their faith with our children. As our
program grows, we are always in need of volunteers
and gratefully welcome any parent that is willing to
share their time and talent. Please contact Mary Kirk in
the Religious Education office, 302.378.5800, ext. 107
or via email at mkirk@stjosephmiddletown.com if you
are interested in learning more about this ministry.
PLEASE NOTE
Children must be with an adult when they leave the
worship place during mass. Our ushers have been
instructed to send children back to their parents. This
is for the safety of your children.
In the Gospel this week, Jesus
reminds us to be watchful, and to
remember the reward awaiting
us. We can be watchful by living
in a moral and obedient way.
Bring It Home by asking each
family member, “If Jesus came to
the door today, would you (and
He) be pleased with your actions
and choices?” What can you do
this week to be a watchful Christian witness? Pray
more, seek or give forgiveness, or do something kind
and loving?
“COME AND SEE”
John 1: 35-39
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults team (RCIA),
here at St. Joseph Parish cordially invites you to
attend our “get acquainted” meeting with the Catholic
Faith. This is an informal gathering and is a great way
for those who have been considering becoming
Catholic to get information.
Is the Catholic Faith for you?
Has a family member or friend continually asked you
about our faith?
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 kdolde@gmail.com 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.
“COME AND SEE”
Date: Sept. 6, 2016 7:00pm at the Parish Center
Refreshments will be provided
Bring a friend ~ All are welcome
R.S.V.Ps Are Welcomed
(302)378-5800 Fr. Tim Brady
tbrady@stjosephmiddletown.com or
Deacon Tim Enright
tenright@stjosephmiddletown.com
PROBLEMS WITH GLUTEN?
For quite some time, the Church has been concerned
about those who have Celiac Sprue disease and other
medical conditions that make it impossible for them to
receive the host because of the gluten content. The
Holy Father gave permission for the use of low-gluten
hosts, but there was nowhere to obtain them in this
country until recently. A convent of Benedictine
Sisters in this country has begun production. Since
permission is granted on an individual basis by the
bishop, we would be glad to request this permission for
anyone who has need. If you have a medical condition
that makes it impossible for you to receive the regular
host and would be able to receive one that is only .01%
gluten (this is the minimal amount necessary for the
host to be considered valid for the celebration of the
Eucharist), please contact Fr. Kelley or Fr. Brady and
they will make the necessary arrangements.
PARENTING POINTERS
"The weather this summer has been confusing at best.
Whether it's been wetter or dryer, hotter or colder, in
your part of this vast world, take advantage of
whatever weather you have. Do silly things like walk
in the rain, make mud pies, build sand castles, bundle
up in blankets... Unusual experiences are memories
that stick.
MARRIAGE MOMENTS
Natural or national disasters can bring out the best in
humanity as we rally to help those in need. A marriage
crisis can also prompt a couple to sacrifice for each
other or honestly deal with a recurring problem. Don't
wait for a disaster, however, to test your love.
Prevention is better
Social Concerns
Christian Formation
MINISTRY TO THOSE IN NEED
Through your generosity, we received $347.55 from
the Poor Box at St. Joseph last weekend. We received
$120.00 from the Poor Box at St. Rose of Lima last
weekend.
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.
All are welcome!
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
302-463-6255
DEDICATED TO THE SERVICE OF THOSE IN
NEED IN THE MOT AREA
ELKTON COMMUNITY KITCHEN
Our next date to serve at the Elkton Community
Kitchen is Friday, August 12. We are planning a menu
of sandwiches (ham, chicken, tuna and egg salad);
vegetable cups of carrots, celery and tomatoes; fruit
and dessert. We are in need of volunteers for the
month of August. Please let Wilma Fitzner know if
you are able to give about three hours on August 12 or
are able to donate for the menu. You may respond to
410 275-1156 or wilmafitzner@gmail.com. We thank
all our volunteers for your support of this ministry
which is feeding so many.
CHESAPEAKE CITY
ECUMENICAL ASSOCIATION
A NOTE FROM CCEA
The CCEA pantry had 16 families Wednesday morning
come to pick up food and clothing. Some were there
before the doors even opened. That many people in one
day had an impact on our stock. The CCEA provides
very generous food boxes with perishable,
nonperishable food and personal care items.
The CCEA is blessed with a dedicated food pantry
staff. These dedicated individual not only donate their
time and talent but also their treasure. If they see an
item that is out of stock, they will bring in that item the
next day they volunteer. Many of the food pantry and
clothing area staff members volunteer multiple days a
week. The CCEA could not function without our
volunteers. Please keep them in your prayers.
Please go to CCEA website at ccea4u.com for a
complete list of items most needed at this time. Food
can be dropped off at any of the CCEA Churches,
Chesapeake City Town Hall, Chesapeake City Post
Office, CCEA Complex at 227 Basil Avenue on
Tuesday and Wednesday from 9:00AM to noon. Food
items are collected the first weekend of the month at
St. Joseph Church and St. Rose of Lima Church.
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
tenright@stjosephmiddletown.com.
We are in need of committed individuals to conduct the
RCIA classes. Training will be provided. If you feel
you can make this worthwhile commitment or for more
information, please contact Fr. Tim Brady at ext. 102
or tbrady@stjosephmiddletown.com
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 note that bible study resumes Wednesday,
August 10th. Please join us 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.
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.
Around the Diocese
JESUS HOUSE
Day of Reflection, Storytelling: Women of the Bible
and the Women of Paul’s Ministry, on August 9,
9:30am – 3:30pm, at the Jesus House Prayer and
Renewal Center, 2501 Milltown Rd, Wilmington, DE
19808, 302-995-6858. Please join us as the Women of
the Bible come to life. Cost is $40 which includes
lunch. . Please visit our website (jesushousecenter.org)
or call our office for more information or to register.
On Monday, September 12th, Jesus House Prayer and
Renewal Center will have its 14th Annual Golf Outing
at Chisel Creek Golf Club. All golfers are encouraged
to participate! The cost for the golf fee and cart, a
delicious lunch and dinner, drinks, beer, snacks and
prizes is $135. (After August 30th, the cost is $150.)
Go to jesushousecenter.org to sign up or send your
check, made out to Jesus House, to: Jesus House,
2501
Milltown
Road,
Wilmington,
DE
19808. Individual and Company Hole Sponsorships
are also available. For more information, call Joe
Burgos 610-766-1529.
INTERNATIONAL FOOD FESTIVAL
St. John/Holy Angels’ Parish will host their 6th annual
International Food Festival in Fremont Hall at Holy
Angels, 82 Possum Park Road, Newark, DE 19711,
Sunday, August 28, from 11am to 4pm. Entry tickets
are $10 and entitle you to 10 tickets valued at $1.00
each. A wide variety of cultural tasting opportunities
from various countries will be available to purchase
using these tickets. Additional tickets will be available
to purchase at the event. Check out our website and
Facebook page for more information. www.stjohnholyangels.com. Or, for more information contact
apress@holyangels.net or (302) 731-2219.
GIVE IT UP FOR GULU
5K AND 1 MILE DOGGIE DASH
Pope Francis urges us to care for the poor….
Please join us in giving hope to the children in Gulu,
Uganda! The Fourth Annual 5K event benefitting St.
Catherine of Siena Nursery School. On September
24th in Rockford Park, Wilmington at 9:00 am.
Fun for all, competitors, families and friendly dogs
too!
Visit www.giveitupforgulu.com for more details.
MALVERN HOUSE RETREATS
Malvern Retreat House is introducing two new 24hour retreats for men and women who would like to
try a shorter weekend event.
For Men: A retreat for busy men ages 40 and younger
will be held Friday, August 26 to Saturday, August 27.
Retreat Directors Msgr. Joseph Marino and Bill
Donaghy will focus on helping men renew their faith
in God's presence. For more information or to register,
please visit malvernretreat.com or call 610-644-0400.
For Women: Women of all ages are welcome to
attend a retreat Friday, September 30 to Saturday,
October 1 in the beautiful McShain-Horstmann Family
Life Center. The retreat will focus on the theme of
Celebrating the Gift of Catholic Womanhood and will
feature presentations by Pat Gohn, popular Catholic
author of the book Blessed, Beautiful & Bodacious.
Register before July 31st for an early bird rate of $125,
including meals. For more information or to register,
please visit malvernretreat.com or call 610-644-0400.
About Malvern Retreat House
Owned and operated by Catholic lay leadership since
1912, Malvern is the oldest and largest Catholic retreat
house in the country - hosting 20,000 people annually
at 250 retreats on 125 acres in beautiful Chester
County, Pennsylvania. We invite you to come to
Malvern to reflect, refresh and rejoice in your faith. To
find an evening, weekday or weekend spiritual retreat
that's right for you, call 610-644-0400 or visit us
online at malvernretreat.com.
SAVE THE DATE
Holy Spirit Parish and the Shrine of Our Lady Queen
of Peace will host the Catholic Diocese of
Wilmington's Annual Marian Pilgrimage on Saturday
October 1 from 9AM to 5PM. Scheduled guest
speaker: Dr. Anthony Esolen, Professor of English at
Providence College, contributor to Magnificat
magazine, author of Defending Marriage, and
translator of Dante's Divine Comedy. Families and
children welcome. Details to Follow.