Holy Family Catholic Church

Holy Family Catholic Church
“Cherish the Past, Celebrate the Present, Create a bright Future”
15 Gender Road, Newark, DE 19713 • (302) 368-4665
Very Rev. Mark Kelleher
Pastor
mkelleher@holyfamilynewark.org
Rev. Michael J. Cook
Associate Pastor
mcook@holyfamilynewark.org
Rev. A. William Rajayan
Priest in Residence
awms@live.com
Mr. Joseph Certesio, Sr.
Deacon
jcertesio@holyfamilynewark.org
Mrs. Mare Draper
Director of Religious Education
mdraper@holyfamilynewark.org
Mrs. Judith Stives
Business Manager
jstives@holyfamilynewark.org
Mr. Richard E. Mitchell, III
Director of Worship Arts
rmitchell@holyfamilynewark.org
Our Mission Statement
Holy Family parish is a welcoming community of faith rooted in the Roman Catholic Tradition.
As members of the Body of Christ, we are a multi-cultural and multi-generational parish called to
share our gifts and talents. Our experience of worship in Word and Sacrament compels us to witness to
all people through catechesis, service and evangelization.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Church Office
Fax Number
Web Page: www.holyfamilynewark.org
368-4665
368-4667
Office Hours
Monday through Thursday: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM &
5:30 PM to 8:00 PM; Friday: 9:00 AM to Noon
Saturday: 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM; Sunday: 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Religious Education Office
Fax Number
368-8976
368-5184
Religious Education Office Hours
Monday through Thursday: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM to Noon
Youth Ministry Office
368-8976 ext. 138
Parish Outreach Office
861-0143
Office Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Wednesday, Friday - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
ST. VINCENT DEPAUL SOCIETY
368-4785
FINANCE COUNCIL
Executive Officer: John Lynch
738-9071
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday Evening: 5:00 PM
Sunday Masses: 8:00, 10:00 AM & 12:00 PM
Nursery: During Sunday 10:00 AM Mass
Daily Mass: Monday through Saturday 9:00 AM
SACRAMENTS
Baptism: outside of the Lenten Season. Baptisms are scheduled
with the Church Office and normally occur during the Sunday
Liturgy or on the 2nd & 3rd Sunday of the month at 1:30 PM.
Baptismal Program for Parents: Generally bi-monthly on the
3rd Monday of the month, at 7:00 PM.
To register call 368-4665.
Matrimony: Consult parish priest at least one year in
advance and before any plans or decisions are made.
Reconciliation: Saturday 3:30 PM or by appointment.
SICK AND HOMEBOUND
If you are sick or homebound and would like to receive
Eucharist at home on a regular basis, please call the
Church Office at 368-4665.
CHRIST THE TEACHER CATHOLIC SCHOOL OFFICE:
Our Regional Catholic School
Sr. LaVerne King, R.S.M., Principal
Address: 2451 Frazer Road, Newark, DE 19702
For more information call the school office at 838-8850
Web Page: www.cttcs.org
August 28, 2016 - Twenty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
FROM OUR PASTOR: FATHER MARK KELLEHER
ATTENTION: ALL GOLFERS AND NON-GOLFERS
Holy Family Catholic Church - 6 th Annual Golf Tournament
September 19, 2016 (Monday) - Newark Country Club
We would love for you to sign up to play golf if you are a golfer. If not, please consider being a “family
sponsor.” Forms explaining this are available in the Church Office. This Fund Raiser supports Holy
Family Church Outreach, Knights of Columbus Charities and our Youth Ministry.
All Players - Breakfast & Lunch Included
Awards:
Longest drive (men and ladies)
Straightest drive
Closest to the Pin on Par 3,
1st and 2nd Team Men Winners,
Mixed Team Winners
Ladies Team Winners
____
____
____
____
____
____
A Golf Day
In Memory
of
Fran
McManus
$2,000.00 Gold Sponsor
$1,500.00 Silver Sponsor
$1,500.00 Golf Ball Sponsor
$1,000.00 Breakfast/Lunch Sponsor
$ 800.00 Beverage Sponsor
$ 150.00 Company Sponsor
I can’t attend, but I would like to contribute $_____
in support of Holy Family’s fundraising effort.
(Brochures are available in the Gathering Space with information & sponsorship form)
Special
Event
Pastor Mark Kelleher of Holy Family Church will
challenge all golfers for the closest Pin on Par 3.
Fee Includes:
Green fee, cart, gifts, breakfast, lunch, beer, soda on the course. Team mulligan, a chance to
win $5,000.00 putting contest, a chance to win $10,000.00, Two free mulligan’s for each team and an option to
Purchase two more
Note: Save $50.00 for Foursome
Save $10.00 for Single
Payment must be received by September 12th in order to take advantage of this discount.
Question: Contact:
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Rick Johnstone -
richardajohnstone@gmail.com - 302-738-9079
Bill Black
-
wjbjr01@verizon.net - 302-502-5768
Joe McCann
-
joemccann8@comcast.net - 302-584-1603
Holy Family
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parish@holyfamilynewark.org - 302-368-4665
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND YOUTH MINISTRY
Mare Draper, DRE
mdraper@holyfamilynewark.org or by phone: 368-8976
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Operation Backpack is in Full
Swing! This year we will be
sending our school items to
Uganda for the SoZo Children’s
Organization. Every little bit
helps! Drop off sites are in the
Parish office and RE Center.
Registration for Religious Education
programs 2016-2017 is open and
available on-line! Many of our
programs are new with the addition of
a new TWEENS Youth Group (5/6th
graders), Alternative On-line RE
Classes – just to name a few! We have
something for everyone!
Interested in sponsoring a child or
family this year for one of our
Religious ED programs? You can
make a difference in the life of our
children!
Contact our office for
additional information and needs! You may be the
reason why a family continues their faith journey at
Holy Family! Thank you!!
Are you thinking about teaching or are you a
teaching major? Are you a mom or dad who can
assist in a classroom during RE? Are you retired
and available to share your faith with young people?
We have just the place for you in RE! Call the RE
Office to setup a time to talk to us! We look forward
to hearing from you! 302-368-8976
Mark your Calendars! The Historical Tour of the
Eastern Shore Doors will be October 12, 2016. A
charter bus will take us on our journey as we visit
some of the oldest churches of the Eastern Shore. We
will leave Holy Family at 7am and return approximately 6pm. Bring a bag lunch and we will provide
the snacks and water. Cost: $50 (Price includes
transportation and approximate amount for dinner in
Easton, MD) Seating is limited to 50 people. Registration is open on-line through the month of July at
www.holyfamilynewark.org/adultformation.php
.
Uncomfortable using on-line registration? No problem!
Contact Rita at 368.8976 or rgarland@holyfamilynewark.org after August 1st !
YOUTH MINISTRY
Confirmation2016
Our next session will not be until September 18th .
Don’t forget your service hours! Keep an eye out for
an email that will be going out to all families regarding
the Confirmation App that has been purchased for all
Confirmation students. So cool and soo Catholic!!!
Perfect for all the questions you may have about our
faith! If you have not received the link to the App,
please contact Mare at
mdraper@holyfamilynewark.org! In the meantime,
enjoy your summer break!!
HIGHSCHOOL SERVICE AND
LEADERSHIP: Please see website for
details and additional information!
Service Opportunities for Summer 2016 have come to
an end! The Fall 2016 Service Hours are in the process
of finalization and will be posted on our webpage by
August 1st. Stay Tuned…In the meantime, check out
the Food Bank of Delaware’s website or
www.volunteerdelaware.org for additional
opportunities. Excellent volunteer jobs for teens and
adults! REMEMEBER: ask for a letter verifying your
hours when working for an outside agency!
Adult Formation
New! A Relaxing Women’s Retreat for ladies 21101 years of age on September 23-24th! Yes, a
getaway for you and your girlfriends, mom, aunt,
etc.-- where you can spend some quality time with
each other in a great, relaxing atmosphere! Stay
overnight or come for the day – either way you will
find it is just what you needed . Where? Jesus
House Renewal Center. Cost: $150 (overnight),
$75 (day) Includes: All accommodations, Dinner,
Breakfast, Lunch, and snacks are included.
Reservations will open on-line and in the parish
office. For more information, please email Mare
Draper at mdraper@holyfamilynewark.org. or
check out our webpage at
www.holyfamilynewark.org/adultformation.
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Parish News and Happenings
PRAYERS FOR THE SICK:
Denise Robinson
Robert Litzinger
Mary Ann Bulatewicz
Tim Ziegler
Mike
John Romer
Helen Gorski
Millie Nash
Frances & Leo Kulaszewski
Theresa Neff
Katie Ziegler
Xavier Rohrer
Dianna - Franny P. -Judi H.
Betty McCloskey
Chris Pruitt
Maureen McCloskey
Rob
Drew K
Thomas Boyle
Ava Ponzo
Gerald T. Stafford, Jr.
Sally Downes
Joyce West
Jill Martone
Frank M.
Joyce Hamilton
Loretta McCullough
Tom S. Butch Cicconi
Sister Ann McAlpin
Anne Neri
Donna Thomas
Maryellen Schwenk
Andrea DeRosa
Arianne Shuma
Karen Berman
Richard Baxter
Judy Hughes
Mary Wilson
Charlotte Reynolds
Thelma & Robert Morris
Rachael Tolliver-Bey and
Baby Timmy
Robert McClain
Patrick Resendiz
Joann Criste
Nancy L. Lawrence
Jayden Hutchison
Janice
Frances Hamill
Nicholas Curran
Victor Lusardi
Mary Ann Spencer
Marlene Kreutz
Ed Richards
Joan Archangelo
Cherie Galliani
SILENT PRAYER:
Our parish has a group of
people who will earnestly pray
for any needs you have. This is
done anonymously via a
telephone prayer chain. If you
have a special need for which
you are in need of prayer call:
894-0726, 737-1333 or 7314297 and we will pray for you.
Scripture Courses
presented by
Father Michael Cook
Scripture course this Fall will be
a little different. I will take on
the Old Testament Prophets.
There will be 2 different courses:
one in the fall, and one in the
winter. As usual, these classes
will meet on Thursday evenings
from 6:30 to 8:00 pm.
Fall: The Early Prophets: Elijah/Elisha, Amos,
Hosea and Isaiah. The dates and topics are:
September 15 - Introduction to the Prophecy and
Prophets
October 6 - Elijah and Elisha, Northern Prophets
October 20 - Amos, Hosea, Micah
November 3 - Isaiah
November 17 - Jeremiah/Lamentations
Winter: The Latter Prophets: Baruch, Daniel, Ezekiel,
and the Minor Prophets:
February 2 - Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Baruch
February 16 - Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi
March 9 - Ezekiel, Obadiah
March 30 - Joel, Daniel and Jonah
April 6 - If needed)
All are welcome. If you plan on attending the 1st
session in the fall, please register with the Religious Ed
or Parish Office so I can prepare enough materials for
all. I hope you will enjoy this year’s course.
Father Michael Cook
Weekly Offertory
Please buy SCRIP
SCRIP SALES
Scrip Sales for week of 8/14/2016 - $4,840.00
Net sales for week = $ 203.98
Total Net Sales for Year = $1,331.19
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Weekly Budget :
$ 13,587.00
(Amount of $ needed to run the parish on a weekly basis)
Actual Offertory for 8/21/2016
$9,041.00
Shortfall for the week
- $4,546.00
Budget Goal Year-to-Date:
$ 108,696.00
Actual Offertory Year-to-Date:
Shortfall (Deficit) Year-to-Date:
$ 96,467.00
$ 12,229.00
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday, August 27
Robert J. Lawson
Hillary Erin Smith
Sunday, August 28
8:00 am
Intentions of Parishioners
10:00 am
John & Elsie Schurgard
12:00 pm
Beverly Welcher
Monday August 29
9:00 am
Joseph R. Petrilli, Sr.
Tuesday, August 30
9:00 am
Joseph Palermo
Wednesday, August 31
9:00 am
Patrick McCarron
Thursday, September 1
9:00 am
Carol Blakely
Friday, September 2
9:00 am
Thomas McGuckin
Saturday, September 3
9:00 am
Theodore C. Eppig, Jr.
5:00 pm
Bridget (Beady) Hennigan
Sunday, September 4
8:00 am Patty & Steve Cook - 40th Wedding Anniversary
10:00 am
Intentions of Parishioners
12:00 pm
Robert Melchiores
9:00 am
5:00 pm
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Sunday, August 28 - K of C Golf Outing Info - GS
1:30 pm - Just Do It Mtg. - PHCR1
Monday, August 29
Tuesday, August 30
6:00 pm - Catechist training - AER
Wednesday, August 31
Thursday, September 1
9:00 am - Prayer Shawl Mtg. - PHCR1
7:00 pm - SVDP Society Meeting - PHCR1
Friday, September 2
9:45 am - Eucharistic Adoration - HFC
Saturday, September 3, -K of C Golf Outing Info - GS
7:45 am - First Saturday Devotions - HFC
3:30 pm - Reconciliation - HFC
Sunday, September 4 - K of C Golf Outing Info - GS
1:30 pm - Just Do It Mtg. - HFC
Weekly Schedule Room Key
To help with Next Week’s Readings:
September 4, 2016 - 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
First Reading: Wisdom 9:13-18b
Second Reading: Philemon 9-10,12-17
Gospel: Luke 14:25-33
We welcome those recently
baptized into our Catholic
Faith:
AER—Adult Education Room
HFH—Holy Family Parish Hall
REC - Religious ED Center
HFC—Holy Family Church
PHCR1 - Parish House Room 1
FIRST SATURDAY – September 3!
The Blue Army of Our Lady cordially invites all parishioners to join
them for First Saturday Devotions in
the Church, beginning at 7:45 a.m.
Devotions are followed by regularly
scheduled mass at 9:00 a.m.
Oscar Benjamin Center
Grandson of John and Robin DiGiovannantonio
Robert Patrick Martin
Son of Arthur and Robin Martin
K of C - Cardinal Gibbons: The next assembly
meeting for the K of C, 4th Degree, Cardinal Gibbons Assembly #150 will be Monday, Sept. 19th at
7:00 pm in the Church Hall. In October we will resume meeting on the First Monday of the Month.
The Holy Family Women's
Group will have our first
meeting of the year on
Wednesday September 7th
at 6:30pm. Please join us
for fellowship and learn about our plans for the
year. If you have questions or need a ride, please
call Vicky 379-6527.
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Parish News and Diocesan News
Saint Michael - Knights of Columbus Council 4548
Sept 10 10:00
Sept 12 7:00
Sept 17 9:00
National Day of Remembrance For Aborted Children (Cathedral Cemetery)
Business Meeting
Nun Run (Jeanne Jugan Residence)
Recent activities for St. Michael's Council:
Prepared dinner for families staying at the Ronald McDonald House
Organized an afternoon of Bingo for the veterans staying at the VA Hospital in Elsmere
Raising funds to support Special Olympics and DFRC(citizen's with intellectual disabilities) through our annual Tootsie Roll Drive
Our Council collects pop top tabs including those from pet food cans to benefit The Ronald McDonald House in
Wilmington. Please drop off all tabs in the Outreach Food bin,
MEMBERSHIP IN THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS is open to men 18 years of age or older who are practical (that is, practicing)
Catholics in union with the Holy See. This means that an applicant accepts the teaching authority of the Catholic Church on matters of
faith and morals, aspires to live in accord with the precepts of the Catholic Church .and is in good standing with the Catholic
Church. Please contact Bill Black, (Grand Knight), 302-502-5768 or Joel Watson (Membership Director) 215-520-0811.
The program for the diocesan Respect Life Day on
Saturday, September 17, at St. Helena’s Church
is complete.
The speakers will be two veteran leaders in the Pro-Life
Movement (both of whom have spent time in jail for their
faithfulness.) We welcome Fr. Paul Schenck, Director of ProLife Activities, Diocese of Harrisburg, for the first time, and
we welcome back Fr. John McFadden of the Archdiocese of
Philadelphia and Helpers of God’s Precious Infants.
Registration will begin at 2:30. At 3:00 p.m., Father Schenck
will speak on the Dignity of the Person from Conception to
Natural Death. At 4:00 p.m. Fr. McFadden will speak on his
work with post-abortion recovery.
At 5:00 p.m. Mass will be celebrated at St. Helena’s with Fr.
Schenck as homilist.
At 6:00 p.m. in Masci Hall there will be an Italian Dinner, a
fundraiser for Rachel’s Vineyard and 40 Days for Life. $20
for adults, $10 children over 12 -- maximum $60 for families
with children. Fr. Schenck will tell his fascinating life story
(he is a convert from Judaism) after dinner.
To register, contact Pat Radell at patradell@reagan.com, or
302-723-9254.
Present this coupon at Tony’s Bistro and Raymond
will donate 20% of the total bill to
Holy Family Church
Tony’s Bistro - 29 Chestnut Hill Plaza
Newark, DE 19703
Total Amount of Bill $ ______________
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Job Opportunity:
Holy Family Home, a Catholic long-term care facility
run by the Little Sisters of the Poor in Philadelphia, is
looking for a full-time experienced Maintenance Director with strong supervisory skills and related certification. Please email resume to phhumanresources@littlesistersoftheporr.org.
Sept 12, 2016 14th 11 am to dinner at 6 pm. Annual
Golf Outing – Chisel Creek. Jesus House Prayer
and Renewal Center is hosting their annual golf day
at Chisel Creek Golf Course, 13 Chisel Creek Drive,
Landenberg, PA. 19350. Join us for a great day of
golf, lunch, dinner, snacks, sodas and beer, great people, great prizes! Please visit our website
(jesushousecenter.org) or call our office (302) 9956859 for more information or to register
You are invited to attend a free Native American Retreat
Day titled “Come Aside Awhile and Rest on Holy
Ground: A Retreat with Black Elk” on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at 309 Green Street, Bear, Delaware from 9
a.m. to 4 p.m. Mass will be held at 5 p.m. at nearby Saint
Elizabeth Ann Seton Church. Come and enjoy nature,
and reflections of your own spirit. Register by September
14 with Sharon Ward, Sharon wsward2@verizon.net,
phone 302-545-3383 or Gail Rando gailvets2@gmail.com phone 352-445-2350. Sponsored by
Diocese of Wilmington Native American Ministry.