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September 13, 2015 Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Liturgy Schedule Saturday:…………………....5:30pm English 7:00pm Spanish Sunday:……...8am, 9:30 am, & 11am English 12:30 pm in Spanish Daily: …………….As published in bulletin Mass in the Extraordinary Form… Fourth Sunday of the month at 5pm For information 910-891-1972 Sacraments Baptism: Preparation prior to baptism is required. Parents should contact the Parish Office for details. Confirmation: Please contact the Faith Formation Office for more information. Reconciliation: 4:00–4:45 pm Saturdays or by appointment. Weddings: Contact the Pastor as soon as possible to set the wedding date and begin marriage preparation; preferably at least 3 months before your wedding. Anointing of the Sick: Please call the Parish Office to make arrangements. R.C.I.A.–Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults: Saturday: 9:00-10:00 am; RCIA Room, 1st Floor, Tileston Center Education The Saint Mary School: Grades Pre-K–8. The oldest Catholic School in North Carolina now celebrating 146 years of education. Accredited by SACS-CASI. Faith Formation: K–High School (Communion-Confirmation) Sunday: 11:00 am—Noon September to May Basilica Shrine of Saint Mary: 412 Ann Street Wilmington, North Carolina 28401 Tel. 910-762-5491 Fax 910-762-9664 www.thestmaryparish.org Monday–Friday: 9am–4pm The St. Mary School Office: 217 South Fourth Street Wilmington, North Carolina 28401 Tel. 910-762-5491 ext. 140 Fax 910-772-8034 www.thestmaryschool.org Monday–Friday: 8am–3pm Pastor, Very Reverend Robert J. Kus…………………………………………… ext. 111 RCIA/Social Ministries, Sister Isaac Koenig, S.U……………………………… ext. 135 Director of Religious Education, Mr. John Walsh……………………………… ext. 114 Director of Youth Ministry, Ms. Amy Preusser ……………………………….. ext. 117 Director of Hispanic Ministries, Ms. Norma Rivera……………………………. ext. 122 Business Manager, Ms. Sharon Marren…………………………………………. ext. 158 Wedding and Missions Coordinator, Ms. Simone Payne……………………….. ext. 129 Development Director, Ms. JoAnn Daley………………………………………. ext. 110 Parish Secretary, Ms. Simone Amato…………………………………………. ext. 113 Bulletin Editor, Ms. Sandy O'Leary……………………… [email protected] Campus Director, Mr. Phil Davis……………………………………………….. ext. 115 Organist/Director of Music, Ms. Sara Bryant…………………………………… ext. 118 St. Mary Parish Bookstore………………………………………………………. ext. 159 The Upper Room 1871 Event Coordinator, Mrs. Victoria Hudson………..910-538-9885 St. Mary School Principal, Ms. Joyce Price…………………………………….. ext. 153 St. Mary School Administrative Assistant, Ms. Susan Linn……………………. ext. 140 CEPI De Santa María: Spanish Adult School, Tileston Gym Annex 2nd Floor 910-619-0898 910-762-5491, ext. 138 St. Mary Adult School: Art and ESL. Call office for times and dates. Children, Youth & Young Adults Nursery: 6 months–5 years Sunday: 9:30 Mass. St. Mary School Lower Building Grupo de Jóvenes Adultos: Friday: 7:00 pm. Hispanic Ministry room, 1st Floor Tileston Center Social Outreach St. Mary/Tileston Outreach: Monday–Thursday 8:30-11:30am St. Mary Health Center: (Dental and Medical) Tileston Gym Annex - Lower Floor Walk-ins Welcome For Appointment, call: 763-8163 stmaryhealthcenter.org 2 Basilica Shrine of Saint Mary – September 12 and September 13, 2015 Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Liturgies and Paraliturgies Including Mass Intentions Pastor’s Corner My Dear Friends, Congratulations to all who celebrated their Confirmation at the Basilica Shrine of St. Mary on Friday! I hope that the graces you received will stimulate you to live your Catholic Christian faith with greater strength and fidelity. Recently Pope Francis told the world that during the Jubilee Year of Mercy, all Catholic priests would be able to forgive women who have had an abortion. This is not “news” for priests of the Diocese of Raleigh, for we have had that right for at least the last 25 years. Saturday, September 12 5:30 pm Mass — † Vernon Furnia Offered by Mary Louise Plumadore 7:00 pm Mass — Parishioners of the Basilica Shrine of St. Mary Sunday, September 13 8:00 am Mass — † Sofia Flyn Offered by Graciela and Ronnie Bost 9:30 am Mass — † Annie McGue Offered by Peggy Clark 11:00 am Mass — † Lena and John Cocozziello Offered by Joan Cocozziello 12:30 pm Mass — Parishioners of our Sister Parish in Honduras Monday, September 14 7:30 am Mass — † Carmen M. Vera Offered by Jose Vera Tuesday, September 15 7:30 am Mass — † Carlos Del Rosario Offered by Arnel Del Rosario Wednesday, September 16 7:30 am Communion Service Thursday, September 17 7:30 am Mass — † JoAnn Zimmerman Offered by Sister Alice Mooney By now, all registered parishioners should have received a letter from me about our Tileston Center elevator project. This is the tail end of our “Serving God By Serving Others” capital campaign. As you know, at St. Mary we have a strict policy of “cash-on-the-barrelhead.” If we don’t have money, we don’t purchase things. Fortunately, we are almost to our needed goal for our elevator project, but we need your help. All of the money we raise now is strictly for our parish, not for the diocese. And all funds we raise are for the capital campaign, not for our columbarium project, which is a totally independent and self-supporting project. We must work fast so that workers can begin digging the foundation in December. Then, they will be able to build the elevator shaft in May, June, and July of 2016 while school is out for the summer. If don’t have the money, we would have to wait another full year. So, I ask you to please be as generous as you can for this big and muchneeded project. Be assured that I will do my part financially as well! Thanks in advance! My fourth collection of homilies – Flowers in the Wind 4: More Story-Based Homilies for Cycle A - is now available on Amazon.com or in our St. Mary Bookstore. Sincerely yours in Christ, Father Bob Friday, September 18 8:30 am Mass — † John Crowley, Jr. Offered by Michael and Christine Hackeling Saturday, September 19 5:30 pm Mass — † Sam Hand Offered by Gordon and Donna Armiger 7:00 pm Mass — Parishioners of the Basilica Shrine of St. Mary Sunday, September 20 8:00 am Mass — † Eleanor Ruggiero Offered by Michael and April Ramaglia 9:30 am Mass — † Mary Welsh Offered by Peggy Clark 11:00 am Mass — † Joseph Razzano Offered by The Razzano Family 12:30 pm Mass — Members of the St. Mary Faith Formation and Youth Groups Readings for the Week of September 13 Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday: Nm 21:4b-9; Ps 78:1bc-2, 34-38; Phil 2:6-11; Jn 3:1317 1 Tm 3:1-13; Ps 101:1b-3ab, 5-6; Jn 19:25-27 or Lk 2:33-35 1 Tm 3:14-16; Ps 111:1-6; Lk 7:31-35 1 Tm 4:12-16; Ps 111:7-10; Lk 7:36-50 1 Tm 6:2c-12; Ps 49:6-10, 17-20; Lk 8:1-3 1 Tm 6:13-16; Ps 100:1b-5; Lk 8:4-15 Wis 2:12, 17-20; Ps 54:3-8; Jas 3:16 -- 4:3; Mk 9:30-37 Weekend Mass Schedule at a Glance Saturday Mass in English – 5:30 pm Saturday Mass in Spanish – 7:00 pm Sunday Mass in English – 8:00 am, 9:30 am and 11:00 am Sunday Mass in Spanish – 12:30 pm To schedule a Mass Intention, to donate the Altar Flowers, or for information on Baptism, please call the Parish Office at 762-5491. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co Parish Office Hours: Monday—Friday 9:00 am—4:00 pm Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Basilica Shrine of Saint Mary – September 12 and September 13, 2015 Please Pray for Our Sick To add or remove a name—[email protected] Dee Albert Vivian Albritton Michael Allred Marco Antonio Eleanor Armstrong Anya Atkens Bea Bacon Phillip Bayham Kathy Bodnar Sean Brady Alesandra Brigantti Judith Brockelman Philip Brockelman Mary Jane Buckingham Roland H. Campbell Veronica J. Campbell Joanne Catanzaro Martha Crilly Thomas Crossland Tony Currin Lucille DeLuca Robert DePasquale Darnell DeVane Kitty Diab Nancy DiBlasi Richelle Dombroski Mike Gallagher Julie Garcia Rita Giordano Walter Hickey William W. Hickman, Jr. Doug Hill Mike Hubbell Nicole Hyden Gilbert Jacob Mike and Helyn Jewell Elizabeth Keiholz Kelli Keiholz Sabrina Kelley Evelyn Kubes Rosa LoConte Jay Linkfield Sr. Marion McGillicuddy Michael McQuery Alison Maccherone Dennis Malone Donald Mankin Christopher Manley Charles Meyers Howard Militscher Ed Mood Marge Mullis Ann Neglia Ashley Newton Jeff Niday Karen Nilson Judy Norcross Gertrude Ondreako Kenneth Orchuk Barbara Perino Barbara Rainis Jerry Razzano David Reck Ciro Rivera Robert Russo Josephine Senechal Robert Senechal John Skaf Pam Stafford Regina Stewart Carl Tilenni Stephen Tyde William Wadman Libby Watts Jeffrey Weeks Sheila Weeks Brien Weissenborn William West Ruth White Chester Wiggins Pam Winsky Joanne Wright CENTERING PRAYER—An hour of contemplating prayer and the Centering practice. Wednesdays from 1:00—2:00 pm. Contact: Joan Regan at 3832804 or centeringprayer.com. THE LITURGY OF THE HOURS—will be said Monday - Thursday at 7:05 am. Everyone is invited, books are available as is instruction. ST. MARY AAMEN CHAPTER—Chapter meetings are held Fourth Sunday of each month at 4:00 pm in the Tileston Center. BLESSED SACRAMENT—Every Thursday after the 7:30 a.m. Mass for one hour. CAMILLUS MINISTRY—Ministry Co-Coordinators, Sue Reilly ([email protected]) and Eileen Mankin ([email protected]) EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS AND LECTORS—Please contact Stephanie Watts if you are interested in serving as a Lector or Eucharistic Minster: 7997623 or [email protected]. THE NEWCOMER WELCOME AND HOSPITALITY MINISTRY—needs your assistance to help our new members become part of our parish family. YOUNG FAMILES AND COUPLES GROUP—meets last Sunday of each month after 9:30 Mass for light breakfast, discussion and crafts for the kids. Contact: Erin Buller—910-821-0123 or [email protected] or thestmaryparish.org/newcomer. CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS COURT 1036—Meets the Second Sunday of the month at 3:00 pm in the St. Mary School Cafeteria. Contact: JoAnne Shadroui, Regent—910-452-6351. FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION—Following Mass until 1:00 pm ST. MARY NURSERY—Volunteers are needed to help staff our Sunday nursery during the 9:30 am mass. Contact: [email protected]. MUSIC MINISTRIES—Contact: Sara Bryant at 762-5491 ext. 118, or [email protected]. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 1074— Wilmington Council 1074 meets in the basement of the Tileston Center. Contact: [email protected] or kofc1074.org. ST. MARY ALTAR GUILD – Meets once a month at different restaurants around the area. Contact: Nancy Dasbach—(910) 264-9480. THE UPPER ROOM 1861—Victoria Hudson, Event Coordinator 910.538.9885, [email protected], upperroomnc.com 3 The Week Ahead In Our Parish Sunday, September 13 • Nursery—Available at the 9:30 am Mass in the St. Mary School Lower Building • Adult Confirmation Class—9:30—10:30 in the Youth Room • English as a Second Language —10:45 am in Room T325 • Discipleship Youth Bible Study—11:00 am in the RCIA room in the Tileston Center • Faith Formation Classes—11:00 in the Tileston Center and St. Mary School Buildings. • RICA in Spanish—11:00 am in Room T303 • Practica de la Banda Latina de Domingo—11:00 am in room T318 • Catholic Daughters meeting—3:00 pm in the St. Mary School Cafeteria Monday, September 14 • Contemporary Choir Rehearsal—7:00 pm in the Basilica • Grupo De Alcohólicos Anónimos—8:00 – 9:30 pm en el gimnasio Tuesday, September 15 • Prayer Shawl Ministry—10:00 am in the Tileston Center • DRE Youth Ministry Meeting—10:00 am in the RCIA Room • Practica de la Banda Latina de Domingo—7:00 pm in Room T318 Wednesday, September 16 • Centering Prayer—1:00—2:00 pm • Women’s Contemplative Prayer—1:30 pm in Room T325 • Youth Ministry—6:00 pm Thursday, September 17 • Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament—following morning Mass in the Basilica • Divine Mercy Chaplet – 12:30 pm in the Chapel • Renaissance Choir Rehearsal—7:30 pm—9:00 pm in the Music Office Friday, September 18 • Hispanic Young Adult Group (El grupo de jóvenes adultos)7:00 pm in the Tileston Center • Grupo De Alcohólicos Anónimos - 8:00 – 9:30 pm en el gimnasio • Hispanic Prayer Group—8:00 pm Saturday, September 19 • RCIA—9:00 (Begins October 3rd) • Gospel Choir Rehearsal—10:30 am in the Basilica • Andrea Sanzhez Gomez and German Santiago Bautiste Wedding—11:00 am in the Basilica • Hispanic Community Wedding Ceremony with Reception to follow—1:00 pm in the Basilica • Reconciliation—4:00 pm in the Basilica • Hispanic Children’s Ministry—5:00 pm • Hispanic Prayer Group Vigil—8:00 pm Sunday, September 20—Catechetical Sunday • Nursery—Available at the 9:30 am Mass in the St. Mary School Lower Building • Adult Confirmation Class—9:30—10:30 in the Youth Room • English as a Second Language —10:45 am in Room T325 • Discipleship Youth Bible Study—11:00 am in the RCIA room in the Tileston Center • Faith Formation Classes—11:00 in the Tileston Center and St. Mary School Buildings. • RICA in Spanish—11:00 am in Room T303 • Practica de la Banda Latina de Domingo—11:00 am in room T318 Please check with individual ministries for time/date changes or see the up-to-date parish calendar on the website: thestmaryparish.org 4 Basilica Shrine of Saint Mary – September 12 and September 13, 2015 Parish Happenings St. Mary Parish Bookstore—Located in the Tileston Center Saturday - 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Sunday - 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Tuesday - Thursday - 10:00 am - 3:00 pm 762-5491 (ext. 159) or [email protected] Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Columbarium and Memorial Garden There are still niches available in the 1st or 2nd Phase of the garden for the inurnment of ashes. If your plan includes burial or inurnment elsewhere, you can still be a part of the Basilica Shrine of St. Mary Memorial Garden by purchasing a memorial plaque or making a taxdeductible donation to the project. For more information, please call JoAnn Daley at 910-762-5491, x110 or email [email protected]. The Camillus ministry needs volunteers to bring communion to our brothers and sisters in private homes or nursing homes who are unable to attend Mass. Please contact Susan Reilly, 508-2322, or [email protected]. Orientation takes 15 minutes, and you can serve weekly at a private home for an hour or so, or alternate with others less frequently at residential facilities. Thank you! Lectors are needed for all masses If interested in joining this ministry, please contact Stephanie Watts at: 799-7623 or [email protected]. Mark Your Calendars Saturday, November 14th ~ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm 5th Annual Quarter Auction to benefit the St. Mary/Tileston Outreach Always a sell-out so SAVE THE DATE!!! Rosary Group Do you have 20 to 30 minutes once a week to join us in asking our Blessed Mother and her mother, St. Ann, for their intercessory prayers for a safe and fruitful visit of our Holy Father to the United States? Do you have your own personal intentions that you would like to lift up in prayer? Please join us on Tuesdays at 12 noon here at the Basilica Shrine of St. Mary. We will continue for nine consecutive weeks leading up to Pope Francis' historic first trip as the Pope to the United States, to pray the Rosary. Prayer cards will be available. St. Mary Altar Guild September 20th Please come and join us at the Basilica at the 9:30 am Mass for communion after which we will have a Brunch at Cape Fear Country Club at 11:00 am. Contact Nancy Dasbach with any questions It's A New CDA Year! Catholic Daughters of the Americas (CDA) is one of the oldest and largest organizations of Catholic women in the Americas, and Wilmington Court #1036 is the second oldest chapter in North Carolina. “A Stitch….A Prayer….The Touch of God” Members of this ministry knit and crochet special shawls and blankets that receive a pastoral blessing. These hand-made items are made available to anyone experiencing a physical or emotional crisis. Recipients realize that they are not alone but are wrapped in the love and power of God. Our members enjoy each other's company, share faith and love of God while supporting local and national charities and addressing the needs of our community. We complete a small service project at each meeting. They will meet monthly beginning on Tuesday, September 15 at 10:00am in the Tileston Center. Some members do their knitting and crocheting at regular meetings and others prefer to work exclusively from home. Meetings are held at 3 p.m. on the second Sunday of the month in the St. Mary School cafeteria. Our first meeting of the 2015-16 year is scheduled for September 13. All Catholic women 18 years and older are warmly invited to attend. This ministry is open to anyone with willing hands. You don’t have to be a member of Basilica Shrine of Saint Mary. You don’t even have to know how to knit or crochet! We will show you how. Call Noreen at 798-0055 for more information on this wonderful ministry. If you know of anyone who needs the warmth and comfort of a prayer shawl, call Noreen and she will make arrangements to get one to you. SISTER ISAAC’S FALL YARD SALE Located in the Basement of the Tileston Building Come take a look at our treasures! Sunday, September 13, 2014 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm each day All proceeds benefit the St. Mary Tileston Social Outreach ~ Stewardship of Treasure ~ July 26, 2015 Envelopes Mailed 1634 Envelopes Returned: 390 Offertory Budget Education 07/26/2015 $ 15,766.20 $ 18,600.00 $ 120.00 07/01/2015 to $ 70,629.84 $ 74,400.00 $ 3,181.37 COMING SOON CATHOLIC ESTATE AND PERSONAL PLANNING SEMINAR Overwhelmed by the many ways to plan your estate? On Thursday, September 24th at Noon the Basilica Shrine of St. Mary will offer an information only seminar on ways to better understand the sometimes complex process of estate planning. Topics include: • Legal Steps Required in Personal Planning • Wills & Trusts • Power of Attorney • Vehicles for Charitable Planning and Giving • Using Appreciated Assets (stocks) to make pledge payments • How not to leave your IRA to the IRS To RSVP please call JoAnn Daley at 910-762-5491, Ext. 110 by to reserve a seat. Space is limited. 5 Basilica Shrine of Saint Mary – September 12 and September 13, 2015 St. Mary Fall Festival Saturday, October 17, 2015 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM The St. Mary Fall Festival brings together the parish's more than 1800 families for a day of fun, food, entertainment and celebration. Ann Street between 4th & 5th is closed to traffic. In addition to the craft vendors, food & many, many children's activities line the streets along with booths from the St. Mary Bookstore, Knights of Columbus, Tileston Outreach and many other parish ministries. A stage in front of the Tileston building has continuous entertainment throughout the day. Tours are available of the beautiful Basilica Shrine of St. Mary. There is truly something for everyone! The only thing missing is YOU! We hope you'll join in the fun! Sign up to volunteer, represent a ministry you're involved with, rent a booth to display and sell your own arts & crafts, or just come and have some fun! RESERVE A MINISTRY BOOTH The festival is a great time to meet fellow parishioners and share volunteer opportunities and information about the many ministries within our parish. If you are the coordinator or direct point of contact for a parish ministry, contact JoAnn Daley at ext. 110. All reservations should be submitted before September 30. Fr. Bob’s New Homily Book is Available Fr. Bob’s latest book of homilies – Flowers in the Wind 4: Story-Based Homilies for Cycle A – is now available on Amazon.com and in the St. Mary Bookstore & Gift Shop. Mission Corner Little Boys of El Portillo In this photo we see some little boys of the remote mountain town of El Portillo. This town of our sister parish recently got electricity for the first time. Of all the towns of our sister parish, this is the most “Catholic” of all. In fact, it’s 100% Catholic. Around the Area English as a Second Language Offered by Cape Fear Community College Available for adults in the community at St. Mary. Morning Multilevel class with Jamie…...M-TH 9:30am-12:30pm Evening Multilevel class with Jenny.,,,..TU and TH 6:30-9:30pm The classroom is above the St. Mary Health Center. For more information, please contact Cindy at 910-362-7184. Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Catholic Book Club Please join us for a Catholic Book Club! We will meet one evening a month from September through May (with no meeting over the Christmas holiday). As a group, we will select a variety of faith-based books to enjoy throughout the year, covering a wide variety of topics that fit the interests of the group. Each group member will host one meeting at their home and will jumpstart the discussion of the book they have chosen to lead. Please join us for this great opportunity to deepen our faith and knowledge as well as meet new friends! If you are interested, please contact [email protected] (or 919 720-2794). Claire Burkhart at Inviting all women to a morning of reflection and refreshment. The Columbiettes of St. Mark Parish are sponsoring our first Women’s retreat, reflecting on the charisms of St. Therese, St. Joan of Arc, and St. Mary. Our chaplain, Fr. Michael, will lead the retreat. When: October, 3, 2015: Mass at 9:00 am, light refreshments after Reflections from 10:00 am-noon Where: St. Mark Church and Parish Hall All women are welcome! To RSVP, contact Joel Peters at [email protected], or call 910-200-5982. In September, Pope Francis will visit Washington, DC, New York City and Philadelphia and celebrate Mass in each city There have been no official announcements regarding plans for attendance of these Masses by the laity, with the exception of the 4 pm Mass on Sept. 27 in Philadelphia. Although no tickets needed for this Mass, approximately 2+ million people are expected in Philadelphia. Jumbotrons will be located throughout the city center for viewing of the Mass. Auto traffic will be restricted within a 3-5 mile radius from Friday through Sunday, and no one will be allowed to occupy the area overnight to reserve a space. See more at: dioceseofraleigh.org Wedding Anniversary Mass 2015 Bishop Michael F. Burbidge invites all couples celebrating 25, 50 or more years of marriage to honor their vocation of marriage. The Wedding Anniversary Mass will take place on Sunday, October 18 at 2 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Pinehurst. Please register through your parish office beginning in September through Friday, October 9. Carolina Catholic chats with a convert For our September show, Carolina Catholic had the great privilege of chatting with Dr. Elizabeth Loparits, the vocal and instrumental accompanist at UNCW’s Department of Music. An accomplished pianist from Hungary, Elizabeth shares her story of her family’s and country’s struggle under Communist rule where all forms of religious worship were suppressed. Born and baptized a Catholic, Elizabeth would sneak into churches where she felt at peace and at home. Searching for many years, she finally “came home” to the Catholic faith at St. Therese Catholic Church where she attended RCIA, and at the Easter Vigil 2015, she received the Eucharist for the first time. Elizabeth was confirmed by Bishop Burbidge this past May. Elizabeth’s beautiful story of her journey of conversion and faith can be heard on our three stations here in Wilmington, 93.1 FM, 91.7 FM, and 103.1 FM on Sundays, September 13th at 6 p.m. You can also hear this show on our website at www.wilmingtoncatholicradio.com by clicking on the Carolina Catholic tab. SPIRITUAL DIRECTION WORKSHOPS AVAILABLE Mary Pat Barth, MS, MPS, Trained Spiritual Director is available to individuals and groups who desire to deepen their faith and discover God more fully in their lives and experiences. 769-5654 or 777-9507 [email protected] Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Basilica Shrine of Saint Mary – September 12 and September 13, 2015 Wilmington Knights of Columbus Council 1074 is sponsoring a charity golf tournament to benefit the Special Olympics and the Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity. The tournament will be held on Monday September 21st at the Pine Valley Country Club. The cost is $85 per player. The Knights are seeking sponsors and men and women players. You may register at www.kofc1074.org or contact Golf Chairman Lou Mattes at 910-200-8928 or [email protected]. There will be prizes for men and ladies, silent auctions, a delicious meal following the round, a chance to win a brand new car lease or a vacation for a hole in one. Evening Discussion with the Bishop on LAUDATO SI’ On Care for Our Common Home Pope Francis’ recent encyclical letter has generated interest around the world. Join the Most Reverend Michael F. Burbidge, Bishop of Raleigh, along with an esteemed guest panel for an evening’s discussion on the spiritual, moral, scientific and social aspects of Laudato Si’ on Thursday, September 17, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in the Friends and Family Hall at St. Thomas More Parish in Chapel Hill, NC. Following an introduction by Bishop Burbidge and the panelists there will be a question and answer segment. To register contact [email protected] Office of Faith Formation and Youth Ministries John Walsh, Directory of Religious Education— (ext. 114) [email protected] Amy Preusser, Director of Youth Ministry— (ext. 117) [email protected] From John Walsh: Adult Confirmation Adult Confirmation classes continue on Sunday mornings from 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. in the youth room of the main Tileston Center. Please contact John Walsh for further information. 2015 – 2016 Faith Formation We are offering classes from Kindergarten through high school, as well as adult faith formation opportunities. All faith formation classes meet Sunday mornings from 11:00 a.m. – noon beginning TODAY. Grade K-5 meet in the lower school and middle school/high school grades meet in the main Tileston Center. Please do not send your child to first day of class without registering through the faith formation/youth ministry office. From Amy Preusser: New discipleship young adult bible study! This course is being offered for all high school-aged youth who have been Confirmed and are interested in studying Sacred Scripture. Registration is required. Please contact Amy Preusser for more information or with any questions. Classes start TODAY from 11:00—12:00 located in the RCIA room. Join us for coffee, donuts, and discussion. Meetings will run through May. Faith Formation Parent meeting for all faith formation parents with a child in grades 612, on Sunday, November 8th at 11:00 am in the Upper Room. This meeting will be covering all of the upcoming events in Faith Formation and Youth Ministry. I will also be reviewing our Confirmation preparation procedures and requirements and giving an overview of the new Discipleship program for post-Confirmation youth. 6 Sister Isaac—Office of Social Ministry Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Our readings today remind us that our faith journey does involve the Cross. However, Jesus assures us that if we just follow Him, He will make sure that it will all be alright if we stay close to Him. With the celebration of Labor Day behind us we are ready to begin another year of hard work to bring comfort to those in need. During the past weeks you have read about the various ways we might live out our faith in working for justice and peace. In the coming months you’ll also hear about out seasonal projects…Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner meals ; “Yesterday’s Children – preparing boxes of hygiene articles” and the Giving Tree. In a Church setting there are many programs to help us put a face on our faith. The first weekend of October will be the start of this year’s RCIA Process. We gather together each Saturday morning, from 9-10 to reflect on how best we might follow Jesus more closely. By examining our Church’s teachings and learning the meaning of the Sacramental Life we share our faith journeys and gather strength and courage to walk the walk as a committed Catholic Christian. If you are interested in being a part of this group, please contact Sr. Isaac at 762-5491 x 135 for more information and details. Why not encourage those close to you who do not have a Church home to make that call? As you know, Pope Francis has recently published a very important document for all people. Called Laudato Si’ (translated “Praise Him” – the opening words of his message), Francis encourages each one of us to become more caring of our “common home”. For six sessions in the Fall, we will offer the opportunity to anyone who desires to read the document in depth to come and share your observations and insights on any of the six chapters of the encyclical. In the past we have gathered on Wednesday at noon time for about an hour. Just to give a flavor of Francis’ message here are two quotes from it…”Things have a Price and can be for Sale; but PEOPLE have a DIGNITY that is PRICELESS “and “to live Charitably means not looking out for OUR OWN INTERESTS but carrying the burdens of the weakest and poorest among us.” How’s that for a 21st Century way of carrying the Cross? What thought comes to you when you bless yourself upon entering the Basilica? Special Need for the Week: Our semi-annual YARD SALE is this weekend after and during that week our doors will be open for donations. ST MARY MINISTRY - ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE The St. Mary ministry, ESL or English as a Second Language, serves adults of any nationality who wish to learn our English language. The program enables students to understand, speak, write, and read English at different levels, under the direction of trained volunteer instructors. The ministry runs from October to June, 10:45 am to 12:15 pm on Sundays. For information, please contact Sister Marion (910-251-3606) or Dé Corbett at 910-232-2745. Volunteer instructors are welcome. Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Basilica Shrine of Saint Mary – September 12 and September 13, 2015 Liturgical Ministers’ Schedule Weekend of September 19—September 20 Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time For Masses in English ~ Schedule does not show substitutions ~ Kataleya Saliano Jisell Toscano-Nolazco José Toscano-Nolazco Gabriela Toscano-Nolazco Zoey González In Memory Celso Estrada July 28, 1945 – August 30, 2015 Gustavo Salazar-Mejía March 23, 1983 – Sepember 2, 2015 Georgette Majeski November 28, 1951 – September 2, 2015 Sr. Margaret Anne Meyers, a Medical Missionary of Mary, spoke at all Masses on the weekend of September 5-6, 2015 as part of our annual mission appeal. Sr. Margaret Ann is a physician who has worked many years in various nations of Africa. Her brother, Dr. Al Meyer of our parish is pictured with her. Congratulations go to St. Mary parishioner Lt. Chris Spivey who has just been named Chief of Police for the Carolina Beach Police Department. He was sworn in on September 9, 2015. Chris began working for the CBPD in July of 2000. Over the past 15 years, he has been a Corporal, Detective, Sergeant, and became a Lieutenant in 2013. Chris and his wife Katherine have been members of St. Mary parish since 2009. Sunday 11:00 am J. Chandler L. Collette R. Corriston H. Lowery S. Mauney D. Snell D. Thompson J. Lucido L. Newton O. Niles S. Parker C. Walsh J. Walsh T. Young J. Duffy M. Fredrichs L. Johnson A. Preusser M. Reis L. Vacek M. Warzal D. Altman T. Cordon J. Francis P. Thompson R. Young A. Zukar J. Zukar R. Cicchetti F. Walker G. Moser E. Grace H. Latham L. Miller J. Schmidt C. Hite J. Lowery P. Lowery Z. Shafer B. Folan J.P. Cantonwine S. Cantonwine S. Martin S. Martin T. Shibley K. Fischer G. Genes M. Robinson T. Barton P. Lachance F. Bindewald F. Bindewald B. Herdemian H. Lange M. Flores J. Siler F. Bua F. Grant R. Keegan R. Jenski T. Longo A. DeVega H. Bielawa B. Ozment D. Keefe C. Mongelli T. Patton R. Lowney L. Franks J. Patton L. Dezio S. Frelke L. Johnson F. Romeo E. Burke N. Cahill M.Fedarko J. Prantil J. Newton P. Carey E. Molina F. DeMeza Eucharistic Ministers Sunday 9:30 am Lectors Presentation in the Church Sunday 8:00 am Ushers Baptisms Saturday 5:30 pm Altar Servers Celebrations September 5—9 Jerome and Marguerite Higgins celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a special community blessing at the Basilica Shrine of St. Mary on August 6, 2015. 7 Confirmation Candidate List - 2015 Flannery Michael Hutko Laura Rita Angeles-Romero Gretchen Armstrong Ashlyn Agnes Joseph Elida Azucena-Manzanarez Karen Juarez Kerrigan Julia Bahner Sophia Margaret Laraia Morgan Grace Cecelia Barrett Giovani Francis Leone Alex George Bautista-Hernandez Lauren Gabriel Locorriere Cristopher Christopher BautistaSarr Lopez Hernandez Danielle Joan Mark Abigail Cleopatra Beadore Nora Elizabeth Mark Jonathan Nicholas Bennett Bryce Joseph Mason Aaron Augustine Britton Savannah Stella Maris Meek Brandon Michael Brown Esperanza Mary MendezErik Nicholas Brown Altamarino John Paul Joseph Cantonwine Luis Peter Mendoza Joseph Christopher Cenatiempo Ingri John Mendoza-Garcia Christopher Colligan Alexander Michael Nicoletti Benita Valera Cortes Maibe Ortiz-Lopez William Sebastian Coverdale Jose Gabriel Palomeque Countiño Brianna Cecilia Cunliffe Juan Parada-Mendez Grant Dennis Daley Alexander Michael Pierce Ann Del Rosario Mari-Katherine Mary Poole Alexander Thomas DeVido Heriberto Ramirez-Esparza Elizabeth Catherine DeVido Liliana Ramirez-Vega Thomas Anthony Esposito Bryce Lawrence Rhodes Angela Selena Catherine FloresKaren Ricker Dominguez Rosa Guadalupe Rios-Sanchez Benjamin Anthony Freeman Connor Joseph Riso Daniela Yvette Garcia-Garcia Jose Valentin Rodriguez-Vanegas Cristian Cajetan Garnica-Cortez Elizabeth Roesel Esteban Gomez Otilio Daniel Ruiz-Ordaz Christopher Gonzalez Erika Solis-Morales Patrick John Grundy Fiona Dymphna Stack Gabriela Gutierrez-De La Concha Amber Marie Thoryk Jason Hager Laura Vazquez-Mendoza Ashley Joan Hanson Coleman Peter Williams Carmela Guadalupe HernandezGloria Guadalupe ZarateJarquin Dominguez Andrew Simon Hickman 8 Basilica Shrine of Saint Mary – September 12 and September 13, 2015 Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time From the Principal Joyce M. Price "Let your light so shine..." Matthew 5:16 St. Mary Athletics Booster Club: Thank you to all the parents who signed up to be members of the St. Mary Athletic Booster Club. You will have a great time helping us with events and thinking of things we can do for all our students here at St. Mary Catholic School. You will be notified when we will be holding our first general Booster meeting later this month. I hope you will attend and give your positive input. Please remember that you are entitled to two free admission passes to any two home games this school year! Please wear your "Booster Blue" t-shirt to the games so everyone can see that you support our program. Sign-up Genius: We have five home volleyball games this season. I have created a Sign-up Genius so parents can sign up to help at one of our "home" volleyball games. The games begin at 4:15 pm and end, at the latest, 5:30 pm. Please sign up and help so parents of the volleyball players can watch their daughters play. If you have any questions feel free to contact Mr. Viollis at [email protected] The Sign-up Genius link is: http:// www.signupgenius.com/go/60b054baaac2ea46-falcons/ Schedules: All fall sports practices and games are posted on the school homepage under athletic calendar. Make plans to come out and support our kids. Game times are subject to change. Save the Date: The Athletic Boosters are holding their second annual Panera Bread Social on Tuesday, October 6, 2015, at the Mayfaire location, from 4:00 - 8:00 pm. Last year we had a great turnout and it was lots of fun for families to sit together, enjoy a meal, and catch up. Please save the date, tell your neighbors, and bring some friends to this fundraiser social. In the near future, we will be handing out flyers that must be returned on the night of the event when you order your meal. Take some extra flyers for your friends. See you there! Volleyball Home Contests: At each home volleyball game we are planning to invite a class (PreK and Kindergarten, First, Second, Third...and so on) to come and cheer on our Lady Falcons. All of our young Falcons will be given a free bag of popcorn. Parents are encouraged to come with their children and enjoy the game. Pep Squad: We are hoping to organize a Junior Pep Squad. The squad will be given a special spot in the bleachers where they can cheer their lungs out. If any parent would like to volunteer and help with this fun activity, please contact Mr. Viollis. I so enjoyed being with our K-8 school family at our first school Mass last Friday. It is my favorite time of the week. The first liturgy was planned by Mr. McFarlane and our senior class of 8th graders. During the first full week of school our students have met with all of their teachers including those of elective courses and specials. The assistants in the lower school are now all in place, ready to support the students in the classrooms. I have continued interviews to fill the positions of assistants for After School and lunch program, as well as physical education teacher. League play has begun for our girls' volleyball team. We wish them the best as they represent St. Mary School during this new season. This team is coached by Mrs. Paula Smith. I am excited and proud to announce that some of our Suzuki violinists along with Dr. Spencer will be playing at the opening of the new CFCC Arts Center in October. Hopefully this venue will provide additional field trip opportunities for our students to walk to during the school year. Thank you to all of our families for the smooth arrivals and departures during our first full weeks of school. The prayer and pledge was led over the speaker system throughout the school buildings beginning with the 8th grade class and then by a different class each day. Please visit our updated Facebook page and share our posts! Please follow us on Twitter and retweet our tweets! Friday, September 4th St Mary "Flying Falcons" Cross Country team had their first meet of the season. It was so exciting and great to watch. Our young team performed like champions. Each of our relay teams ran hard and supported each other as they were at different spots on the course. Our coaches did a great job getting our athletes ready for this event. Many of our parents and friends were there to cheer our kids on. When it was all over we all gathered under a tree for some memorable pictures. We are all so proud of our outstanding runners. Thank you for all our fans who were there to cheer our kids on! See you at the next race. I for one can't wait! Fly straight and fast FALCONS!!
