ST. JOSEPH PARISH / PARROQUIA SAN JOSE

ST. JOSEPH PARISH / PARROQUIA SAN JOSE
371 East Main Street
Middletown, Delaware
The Ascension
of the Lord
May 17, 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
FAREWELLTOFATHERGRASING
ThisTuesdaywebidfarewelltoFatherGrasingwhocompletesnineyearsofministryhereatSt.Joseph
Parish as Associate Pastor. We are grateful that he so generously shared his gifts and talents with our
community-hisdeeploveandrespectforthechurch’sliturgy,hisdedicationtothepastoralcareofsouls-
especially those grieving the loss of a loved one, his care in crafting and delivering enlightening and
challenginghomilies,andhisconcernforthefaithformationofallourmembers,youngandold,toname
butafew.Wewillmisshishumor,hisinsight,hisopenness,hiscreativity,hisgenerosityofspirit,andhis
laughter.WecongratulateFatherGrasingonhisappointmenttoSacredHeartParisheventhoughtheir
gain is our loss and we wish him well in his new role as Administrator there. We will pray that God’s
blessingsbealwaysuponhiminhispriesthood!
Andso…
WELCOMETOFATHERTIMBRADY
WeofferawarmwelcometoFatherTimBradythisTuesdayasournewAssociatePastor!FatherBrady
wasbornandraisedinPhiladelphia,PA.HeattendedCatholicgradeschoolandhighschool;heholdsa
BAinaccountingandaMDivandMSinEducation.Aftergraduatingfromcollegein1988,FatherBrady
was employed for four years asa professionalaccountant.In1992he enteredthe Order of the Blessed
VirginMaryofMercyandwasordainedapriestforthatorderinMayof2003.Wearegratefultohave
FatherBradyjoinatSt.Joseph’sandlookforwardtoministeringwithhimasourcommunitycontinuesto
grow in numberandindedication to theKingdom of God.We’resure thatyouall will welcome Father
Brady with the same warmth and supportiveness as you have welcomed all the priests who have been
blessedtoservehereatSt.Joseph’sParish.
ADIÓSALPADREGrasing
Este martes nos despedimos de Padre Grasing que completa nueve años de ministerio aquí en la
ParroquiadeSanJosécomoPastorAsociado.Estamosagradecidosdequeélcompartiógenerosamente
susdonesytalentosconnuestracomunidadsuprofundoamoryrespetoporlaliturgiadelaIglesia,su
dedicaciónalapastoraldelosDifuntosespecialmenteaquellosendueloporlapérdidadeunserquerido,
sucuidadoenlaelaboraciónylaentregadehomilíasesclarecedorasydesa iantes,ysupreocupaciónpor
laformaciónenlafedetodosnuestrosmiembros,jóvenesyviejos,pornombrarsóloalgunos.Echaremos
de menos su humor, su visión, su apertura, su creatividad, su generosidad de espíritu, y su risa.
FelicitamosPadreGrasingporsunombramientoalaParroquiadelSagradoCorazónapesardequesu
gananciaesnuestrapérdidaynosotrosledeseamoslomejorensunuevopapelcomoadministradorallí.
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BIENVENIDOSALPADRETIMBRADY
Ofrecemos una cá lida bienvenida al Padre Tim Brady este martes debido a nuestro nuevo pastor
asociado! Padre Brady nació y se crió en Filadel ia, PA. Asistió a la escuela primaria cató lica y la
escuelasecundaria;TieneunalicenciaturaencontabilidadyunaMaestrı́aenDivinidadyMaestrı́aen
Educació n. Despué s de graduarse de la universidad en 1988, el padre Brady fue empleado durante
cuatro añ os como contador profesional. En 1992 ingresó en la Orden de la Merced y fue ordenado
sacerdoteporeseorden,enMayode2003.EstamosagradecidosdetenerpadreBradyseunenenSan
José yesperamosqueelministerioconé lcomonuestracomunidadcontinú acrecerennú meroyenla
dedicació nal Reino de Dios. Estamos seguros de que todos ustedes le dará n la bienvenida a Padre
Brady con la misma calidez y el apoyo que usted ha acogido a todos los sacerdotes que han sido
bendecidosparaserviraquı́enlaparroquiadeSanJosé .
LITURGY NOTES
In the reading from Acts of the Apostles today we
once again meet the “two men dressed in dazzling
white” as they question the disciples on the Mount of
the Ascension: “Why are you staring up in the sky?”
This question is much more than a simple inquiry; it
challenges those early disciples to stop standing
around looking about; it is time to get to work! The
gospel of Mark tells us the response of the disciples,
the Good News was preached everywhere.
Each of us hears the question of those in dazzling
garments and each must answer in our own way. But
answer we must. The life of a disciple of Christ is one
of mission, ministry, preaching, healing, teaching. The
power of the Holy Spirit is with us and leads and
guides us in mission.
Tuesday is the day I have long anticipated and at the
same time long feared. I will be moving on from St.
Joseph Parish that day to take up residence with the
community of Sacred Heart Parish in Chestertown,
MD. It is with a heavy heart that I leave you. I
conclude my time here with a sense that there is more
to be done but also the sense of peace that much has
been accomplished.
Comings and goings are part of the rhythm of life and I
leave here ready to embrace the new challenges that
await at Sacred Heart Parish and its mission, St. John
in Rock Hall. My time here has been rewarding,
enlightening, and an opportunity for growth personally
and professionally. I am indebted to all of you for
being such good teachers and examples of Christian
living. Your sense of parish and your stewardship of
God’s grace is profoundly apparent. Your desire to
pray well the liturgy of the Church is inspiring and will
remain as one of my fondest memories. And your
goodness to each other and to me is beyond what
words of appreciation can properly express.
Please know that I will keep you in my prayers and ask
that you occasionally remember me to God as well. I
am sure you will welcome Fr. Brady with open arms
and be for him the nurturing, nourishing community
you have been for me.
With thanks to God I also thank you and say farewell.
May God continue to bless and keep you and may your
living the Good News bring others to the love of Christ
that is so firmly planted in your hearts.
Fr. Grasing
PLEASE MAKE NOTE
Change to Mass Schedule for Summer
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 next Sunday,
May 24, liturgies at St. Joseph Church will be
celebrated at 8:30am and 10:30am. The mass in
Spanish will be celebrated at 1:00PM. This schedule,
beginning on Memorial Day weekend will continue
through Sunday of Labor Day weekend (September 6).
There is no change in the schedule for St. Rose or
for Confessions and the Saturday evening liturgy (4:00
and 5:00pm respectively).
Presider’s Intentions
This week, our presiders will offer Masses for these
intentions:
Monday, May 18
St. John I
8:30 AM (SJ)
Elsie Conly
Tuesday, May 19
8:30 AM (SJ)
Bill Williams, Sr.
Wednesday, May 20
9:00 AM (SR)
St. Bernardine of Siena
Charles O’Connor
Thursday, May 21
St. Christopher Magallanes
& Companions
Carol McNeil
8:30 AM (SJ)
Friday, May 22
8:30 AM (SJ)
St. Rita of Cascia
Bill Williams
Saturday, May 23
5:00 PM (SJ)
Felix Rutkoske, III
Sunday, May 24
8:30 AM (SJ)
10:30 AM (SJ)
1:00 PM (SJ)
8:00 AM (SR)
9:30 AM (SR)
Pentecost Sunday
Bill Williams, Sr.
Carol A. McNeil
Jane Fabrizi
Our Parishioners
We are scheduling masses in November.
The Word in Our Lives:
Readings for May 24, 2015
Pentecost Sunday
First Reading: Acts 2:1-11
When the time for Pentecost was fulfilled, they were all in
one place together. And suddenly there came from the sky
a noise like a strong driving wind, and it filled the entire
house in which they were. Then there appeared to them
tongues as of fire, which parted and came to rest on each one
of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit
and began to speak in different tongues, as the Spirit enabled
them to proclaim.
Now there were devout Jews from every nation under heaven
staying in Jerusalem. At this sound, they gathered in a large
crowd, but they were confused because each one heard them
speaking in his own language. They were astounded, and in
amazement they asked, “Are not all these people who are
speaking Galileans? Then how does each of us hear them in
his native language? We are Parthians, Medes, and Elamites,
inhabitants of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus
and Asia, Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the districts of
Libya near Cyrene, as well as travelers from Rome, both
Jews and converts to Judaism, Cretans and Arabs, yet we
hear them speaking in our own tongues of the mighty acts of
God.”
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 104:1, 24, 29-30, 31, 34
Second Reading: 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13
Brothers and sisters: No one can say, “Jesus is Lord,”
except by the Holy Spirit. There are different kinds of
spiritual gifts but the same Spirit; there are different
forms of service but the same Lord; there are different
workings but the same God who produces all of them
in everyone. To each individual the manifestation of
the Spirit is given for some benefit.
As a body is one though it has many parts, and all the
parts of the body, though many, are one body, so also
Christ.
For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body,
whether Jews or Greeks, slaves or free persons, and we
were all given to drink of one Spirit.
Gospel: Mark 16:15-20
Jesus said to his disciples: “Go into the whole world and
proclaim the gospel to every creature. Whoever believes
and is baptized will be saved; whoever does not believe
will be condemned. These signs will accompany those who
believe: in my name they will drive out demons, they will
speak new languages. They will pick up serpents with their
hands, and if they drink any deadly thing, it will not harm
them. They will lay hands on the sick, and they will
recover.”
So then the Lord Jesus, after he spoke to them, was taken
up into heaven and took his seat at the right hand of God.
But they went forth and preached everywhere, while the
Lord worked with them and confirmed the word through
accompanying signs.
La Palabra en Nuestra Vidas:
24 de Mayo de 2015
Domingo de Pentecostés
Primera Lectura: Hechos 2:1-11
El día de Pentecostés, todos los discípulos estaban reunidos
en un mismo lugar. De repente se oyó un gran ruido que
venía del cielo, como cuando sopla un viento fuerte, que
resonó por toda la casa donde se encontraban. Entonces
aparecieron lenguas de fuego, que se distribuyeron y se
posaron sobre ellos; se llenaron todos del Espíritu Santo y
empezaron a hablar en otros idiomas, según el Espíritu los
inducía a expresarse.
En esos días había en Jerusalén judíos devotos, venidos de
todas partes del mundo. Al oír el ruido, acudieron en masa y
quedaron desconcertados, porque cada uno los oía hablar en
su propio idioma. Atónitos y llenos de admiración,
preguntaban: “¿No son galileos, todos estos que están
hablando? ¿Cómo, pues, los oímos hablar en nuestra lengua
nativa? Entre nosotros hay medos, partos y elamitas; otros
vivimos en Mesopotamia, Judea, Capadocia, en el Ponto y en
Asia, en Frigia y en Panfilia, en Egipto o en la zona de Libia
que limita con Cirene. Algunos somos visitantes, venidos de
Roma, judíos y prosélitos; también hay cretenses y árabes. Y
sin embargo, cada quien los oye hablar de las maravillas de
Dios en su propia lengua”.
Segunda Lectura: 1 Cor 12, 3b-7. 12-13
Hermanos: Nadie puede llamar a Jesús “Señor”, si no
es bajo la acción del Espíritu Santo.
Hay diferentes dones, pero el Espíritu es el mismo. Hay
diferentes servicios, pero el Señor es el mismo. Hay
diferentes actividades, pero Dios, que hace todo en
todos, es el mismo. En cada uno se manifiesta el
Espíritu para el bien común.
Porque así como el cuerpo es uno y tiene muchos
miembros y todos ellos, a pesar de ser muchos, forman
un solo cuerpo, así también es Cristo. Porque todos
nosotros, seamos judíos o no judíos, esclavos o libres,
hemos sido bautizados en un mismo Espíritu para
formar un solo cuerpo, y a todos se nos ha dado a beber
del mismo Espíritu.
Evangelio: Marcos 16:15-20
En mi primer libro, querido Teófilo, escribí acerca de todo
lo que Jesús hizo y enseñó, hasta el día en que ascendió al
cielo, después de dar sus instrucciones, por medio del
Espíritu Santo, a los apóstoles que había elegido. A ellos
se les apareció después de la pasión, les dio numerosas
pruebas de que estaba vivo y durante cuarenta días se dejó
ver por ellos y les habló del Reino de Dios. Un día,
estando con ellos a la mesa, les mandó: “No se alejen de
Jerusalén. Aguarden aquí a que se cumpla la promesa de
mi Padre, de la que ya les he hablado: Juan bautizó con
agua; dentro de pocos días ustedes serán bautizados con el
Espíritu Santo”. Los ahí reunidos le preguntaban: “Señor,
¿ahora sí vas a restablecer la soberanía de Israel?” Jesús
les contestó: “A ustedes no les toca conocer el tiempo y la
hora que el Padre ha determinado con su autoridad; pero
cuando el Espíritu Santo descienda sobre ustedes, los
llenará de fortaleza y serán mis testigos en Jerusalén, en
toda Judea, en Samaria y hasta los últimos rincones de la
tierra”.
Dicho esto, se fue elevando a la vista de ellos, hasta que
una nube lo ocultó a sus ojos. Mientras miraban fijamente
al cielo, viéndolo alejarse, se les presentaron dos hombres
vestidos de blanco, que les dijeron: “Galileos, ¿qué hacen
allí parados, mirando al cielo? Ese mismo Jesús que los ha
dejado para subir al cielo, volverá como lo han visto
alejarse”.
Stewardship
It is with bittersweet emotion that we bid farewell this
week to our good shepherd and friend, Fr. Grasing.
While we wish him much good fortune in his new
endeavors and assignment, we are certainly going to
miss his presence at our parish. Fr. Grasing’s
leadership in finance council was one centered on
consistent and gentle reminders of what it means to be
a good steward. He would often joke that “I’m not the
numbers guy” however we all knew this was his
modest way of keeping the most important stewardship
message front & center at all times, and that is the
caring of souls in our parish and community. At the end
of the day, the impact that our stewardship efforts have
on people is what counts. That has been an inspiration
to me personally and an over-arching theme of this
column since starting it years ago… Awareness and
Impact. Where do our resources go and MOST
importantly, how does it change the lives of others? Fr.
Grasing has always kept an unrelenting laser focus on
stewardship qualities, including the importance of
being responsible, accountable, grateful, and sharing.
Through sharing, sacrifice, and thanksgiving, we not
only do well for others, we flourish as a parish and
bring ourselves happiness and satisfaction that are
beyond anything we ourselves could ask for or
imagine. On behalf of finance council, we thank Fr.
Grasing for all of his goodness, contributions, and
influence he has had on us.
The collection from last weekend was $15,684 toward
our weekly offertory goal of $15,865. This brings our
year-to-date total to $710,678 received toward our goal
of $713,925. Thank you for accepting the responsibility
of faithful stewardship.
John Sanders, President, Finance Council
Esquina de Administración
MARTHA’S GUILD
Team 3 will clean on Thursday, May 21, 2015
Joan Huhn, Captain
Kathy Wisniewski
Eleanor Knorr
Marie Kreck
Shirley Stafford
Peggy Calvani
Anthony Davies
Audrey Taylor
Eileen Edelin
Kathleen Majewski
Donald Strong
George Vergel
For more information or to volunteer, please call
Loretta Williams, 302-378-8635.
Es con gran emoción que nos despedimos esta semana
de nuestro buen pastor y amigo, el Padre Grasing.
Mientras le deseamos mucha suerte en su
nueva asignación, ciertamente vamos a extrañar su
presencia en nuestra parroquia. El liderazgo de Padre
Grasing en el consejo financiero fue uno centrado en
los recordatorios constantes y suaves de lo que
significa ser un buen administrador. Bromear que "yo
no soy el hombre de números", sin embargo todos
sabíamos que esto era su modesta forma de mantener
el mensaje de mayordomía más importante en todo
momento, y que es el cuidado de las almas en nuestra
parroquia y comunidad. Al final del día, el impacto
que nuestros esfuerzos de custodia tienen es lo que
cuenta. Ha sido una inspiración para mí personal y
el tema de esta columna. ¿A dónde van nuestros
recursos y lo más importante, ¿Cómo cambia la vida
de los demás? Padre Grasing siempre ha mantenido
un enfoque implacable en las cualidades de custodia,
incluyendo la importancia de ser responsable,
consecuente, agradecido, y siempre compartir. A
través del intercambio, sacrificio y acción de gracias,
que no sólo hacemos bien a los demás,
florecemos como una parroquia y para nosotros
mismos la felicidad y la satisfacción de que estamos
más allá de lo que nosotros mismos podríamos pedir o
imaginar. En nombre del consejo de finanzas,
agradecemos al Padre Grasing por todo su bondad,
contribuciones, y la influencia que ha tenido sobre
nosotros.
John Sanders, Presidente del Consejo de Finanzas
2015 ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL
He Reveals Himself in the Breaking of the Bread
Annual Catholic Appeal participants who pledged
through the In-Pew Commitment Weekend process can
expect to receive their first payment reminder on or
about June 1. Additional pledge reminders will
continue through December. Please mail all payments
in the self-addressed, return envelope provided with
your pledge reminder. Do not make payments to the
parish office or through the Offertory collection.
PAT’S PIZZA
Pat’s Pizza Family Restaurant, located at 311 N. Broad
Street in Middletown, will donate 10% 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.
SECOND COLLECTION THIS WEEKEND
Today, we will hold a special collection for the
Diocesan Priests’ Retirement Fund. Your donation
will be used to support the many fine priests who
have dedicated their lives to service of the faithful of
Delaware and Maryland’s Eastern Shore. You can
meet four of our retired priests; Fr. Raymond
Forester, Msgr. Daniel McGlynn, Fr. Leonard
Kempski and Fr. Edward Stork, and learn about their
ministry on a short video posted on the diocesan
website, cdow.org. Please be as generous as possible.
R. T. Foard Funeral Home
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.
Social Concerns
MINISTRY TO THOSE IN NEED
Through your generosity last weekend we received
$183.80 from the Poor Box at St. Joseph and $42.00
from the Poor Box at St. Rose of Lima. Thank you
for continuing to assist those in need.
CCEA
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
The CCEA Community Wellness Director has moved
out of the area. This is a part-time Volunteer Position
which is a critical position for one of our many
ministries. Hours are 9-noon Tuesday and Wednesday
plus meeting attendance and planning as required. We
are looking for a nursing or social service professional.
If you are interested please call 443 553 4049 or email
[email protected] for more information on the
position. A volunteer application is available on-line
http://www.formstack.com/forms/?1335736QZWKk2ecVO
The Town of Chesapeake City Officials and AHA
Instructors are offering CPR/AED classes to
community members. May 26 @ 6:00pm @ TOWN
HALL, 108 Bohemia Ave. Registration required limited to 20 participants per class, open to all ages.
Cost $5 per person for card processing fee. For
registration and information contact David A. Pardee
Sr. @ 443-907-9240.
Parish Life
NEW TO THE PARISH
The following people have registered in our parish
recently:
the Pierce family of Fairview Farm;
the Nunez family of Townsend;
the Arcidiacono family of Willow Grove Mill;
the Buscemi family of Jockey Hollow;
Esther Nyongpua Dohnji of Middletown
the Mushinski family of Estates at St. Annes;
the Meyers family of Townsend;
the Wolf family of Townsend;
the Gonzalez family of Bear;
the Ferrell family of Middletown;
the Martinez family of Townsend;
Mr. & Mrs. Martin Brett of Estates at St. Annes;
the Romero family of Townsend;
the Sosa family of Middletown; and
the Galloway family of Tartan Court.
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!
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 May 17 & 31.
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.
PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE ILL
We remember in prayer all those who are ill, especially
Edward Pyne, Shannon Faust, Tony Swecz, Christine
Laphan, Vera Gortowski, Jennie Sytnik, Anne Thomas,
Margaret Wicks, 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 Robert Spears,
brother of Jean Pedicone; our deceased parishioners,
loved ones, and benefactors.
Grant them eternal rest, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon them.
CARNIVAL NEWS
Carnival Volunteer NEWS 2015
Great news: we are all set-up Carnival Volunteer
Recruitment online. You can review your personal
and/or your family calendar in the comfort of your
home to see when you can volunteer! We begin signups for Volunteers after all Masses on May 17, 2015.
We're using VolunteerSpot to organize the
volunteers for our St. Joseph Carnival 2015!
Here's how it works in 3 easy steps:
Click this link to go to our invitation page on
VolunteerSpot - http://vols.pt/QGD9pB
Enter your email address: (You will NOT need to
register an account on VolunteerSpot
Sign up! Choose your spots - VolunteerSpot will
send you an automated confirmation and
reminders. Easy!
Note: VolunteerSpot does not share your email
address with anyone. If you prefer not to use
your email address, please contact me and I
can sign you up manually – Terry Fresconi –
[email protected]
Thank you everyone for all your volunteering!!
CARNIVAL KITCHEN WISH LIST 2015
As in years past, we are seeking donations to help
defray the cost of supplies for the indoor dining room
and outdoor food court. Donations can be placed in
the collection in an envelope marked “Carnival
Kitchen”. Please indicate which item you would like
to cover. Call Kevin Corcoran, 302-378-3475, or
Mark Winterbottom, 302-985-3678, with any
questions. Items include:
Coffee urns (2)
Chafing dishes (2)
Fryer
Cutting boards (4)
Cups (4 cases)
Napkins (3 cases)
Carry-out Trays (4 cases)
Sterno Fuel Cups (7 cases)
Aluminum Pans (6 cases)
Foil Wrap (8 boxes)
Frying Oil
Cleaning Supplies
Condiments
Powdered Drinks
Table Settings
Plastic Storage Containers
Serving Utensils
6 cases paper plates for funnel cakes
5 cases napkins for funnel cakes
$75 each
$35 each
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$90
$90
$40 per case
$37 per case
$32 per case
$25 per box
$34 per box
$250
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$ 10 per case
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.
In addition, if your business would like to make a
donation of a product or services or perhaps sports
game tickets to be one of our nightly giveaways,
please let us know.
MARRIAGE MOMENTS
"This I command you: love one another." (John 15:17)
Love is such a squishy emotion. During good times it
comes easily. When do you find it hard to love your
beloved? Talk it through. Love anyway.
PARENTING POINTERS
As we remember Jesus ascending into heaven, perhaps
you and your child could "lift up" in prayer the
memory of deceased relatives who have gone to be
with God. Even though we don't know where
"heaven" is, children can watch a balloon or kite
ascend toward the heavens - and pray.
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].
While in the presence of the Lord, the disciples
experienced many signs and wonders,
including the Ascension of the Lord
which we commemorate this weekend.
Bring It Home by making a point of
seeking the signs and wonders that
surround you each day this week. The disciples, who
often doubted, were told, “These signs will accompany
those who believe.” If you believe, does it become
easier to discover the signs of the work of the Lord
present in your life?
VOCATIONS REFLECTION
Forty days after His resurrection, Jesus ascended to the
right hand of the Father, strengthening our hope of
being with God for eternity. Priests and religious bear
witness to that hope through vows and promises of
consecration. Is God calling you to live your life that
way? If you think so, 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!
This Week in Our Parish
Monday, May 18
9:30 AM—English as a Second Language in Rm. 6
8:00 PM—Friends of Bill W in Rms. 5 & 7
Tuesday, May 19
7:00 PM—Cub Scouts in Parish Center
Wednesday, May 20
9:30 AM—English as a Second Language in Rm. 6
10:30 AM—Bible Study in Rms. 5 & 7
6:30 PM—Girl Scout Troop 167 in Rm. 2
6:30 PM—CADC Classes in Rms. 5 & 7
7:00 PM—Parish Choir in St. Joseph Church
7:00 PM—Boy Scout Leaders in Rm. 3
Thursday, May 21
6:00 PM—Troop 350 Junior Meeting in Rm. 2
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 22
Saturday, May 23
4:00 PM—Confessions in St. Joseph Church
5:00 PM—Mass in St. Joseph Church
Sunday, May 24
1:00 PM—Misa en Español in St. Joseph Church
THE SHIP OF THE CHURCH
The Church is like a great ship being pounded by the
waves of life's different stresses. Our duty is not to
abandon ship, but to keep her on her course.
--St. Boniface
LA BARCA DE LA IGLESIA
La Iglesia es como una gran barca combatida por las
olas de los vendavales de la vida. Nuestro deber es no
abandonarla sino mantenerla en su curso.
--San Bonifacio
PARISH OFFICE CLOSED
The Parish Offices will be closed on Monday, May 25
in observance of Memorial Day.
AROUND THE DIOCESE
GOOD NEWS
Listen to Catholic Forum every Sunday morning at
10:05 a.m. on WDEL now found on 101.7 FM,
1150 AM and www.wdel.com. Next Sunday, May
24th, learn how to raise happy, healthy and holy
teenagers when author and expert, Dr. Bob McCarty
is the guest. For photos, information regarding
upcoming guests and more, “Like” Catholic Forum
on Facebook at www.facebook.com/catholicforum.
YOUR FAITH HAS MADE YOU WELL
Wednesday, May 20th
9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Nationally known author, speaker and retreat leader,
Barbara Hosbach (Paulist Press) returns to Jesus House
in May 2015 to discuss her new book, Your Faith Has
Made You Well, and to lead us through the New
Testament in a Scriptural pursuit of insight into the
healing events of Jesus.
Join us for this enlightening and Spirit filled day of
discovery! The cost is$35.00 in advance ~ $40.00 at
the door. Price includes continental breakfast and lunch
To register: call our office at 302-995-6859 or visit us
at jesushousecenter.org. Jesus House Prayer and
Renewal Center, 2501 Milltown Road, Wilmington.
STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL
Mary Mother of Peace Church, Millsboro, De. is
having their annual Strawberry Festival on Saturday,
May 23. The festival runs from 8 AM to 2 PM. There
will be strawberry shortcake, assorted foods, craft
tables, vendors and lots of fun for everyone. Raffle
tickets will also be on sale for a first prize of $1,000, a
second prize of a weekend in Ocean City, Maryland
and the third prize will be a Family Cooler valued at
$250. If you would like to participate in the festival,
you may rent an outside space, call Bonnie on 302-280
-5795 for more information or to reserve a space.
MASS WITH BISHOP MALOOLY
You are invited to the Annual Diocesan “Celebrate
Life Day Mass,” a celebration for persons with special
needs and their families/friends/caregivers. This event
will be held at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Bear,
DE on Saturday, May 30, 2015. The day includes a
gathering at 11:30 am, Mass at 12:00 noon, and a light
lunch following Mass. We ask that if you are able to
attend, please bring 2 or more cans of food for the
parish food closet. To register, please email Linda
Jackson at [email protected] or call her in the Office
for Religious Education at (302) 573-3130. Please
respond no later than May 16th.
MINISTRY OF CARING BUS TRIP
TO NIAGARA FALLS
Join us, Monday, June 22 – Friday, June 26th for a fun,
5-day bus trip to Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada with a
visit to Toronto. Proceeds help fund Ministry programs
to help poor and homeless people in the Wilmington
area. The cost is $650 per person, double occupancy
$185 additional for single occupancy.
For brochure or reservations, contact: Annie Halverson
at [email protected] or (302) 6525523. *$250 deposit required with reservation
2015 MARRIAGE RETROUVAILLE
Are you experiencing stress or trouble in your
marriage?
The Retrouvaille Marriage Weekend
Program offers tools needed to rediscover a loving
marriage relationship. Thousands of couples headed for
cold, unloving relationships or divorce have
successfully overcome their marriage problems by
attending the program.
The 2015 Retrouvaille
weekend program will be held August 7-9 at Malvern
Retreat House in Malvern, PA.
For information on the program please visit the website
www.HelpOurMarriage.com or to register for the
weekend please call 1-800-470-2230. All calls are
confidential.
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER
Today is Ascension Sunday and we are reminded that
Jesus is on his throne. Do we allow him to reign over
our lives? One of the ways we show this is by living in
humility, gentleness and love in a bond of peace. Do
we reflect this in our marriage relationship? Allow
Jesus to be Lord of your marriage relationship. The
next Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend is
scheduled for November 6-8 in Rehoboth Beach, DE.
For more information, visit our website at www.wwme
-delmar.org or to register for the weekend, please call
Dave and Cyndi Germack @ 302-220-9833.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
TRUCK DRIVER
The Diocese of Wilmington Catholic Charities’ Thrift
Store which provides quality pre-owned clothing,
furniture and miscellaneous household items to the
community at a minimal cost is seeking a full time
Truck Driver. Excellent benefit package including
health/dental insurance, prescription plan, 403 (b),
LTD, FSA, voluntary group life, accident, cancer and
hospital confinement insurance and generous time off
policy. For more information or to apply, see postings
on www.CareerBuilder.com EOE
COVER SHEET
CHURCH NAME:
457500: St Joseph Parish
371 E Main Street, Middletown DE 19709
PHONE:
302-378-5800
CONTACT PERSON:
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