Basilica Shrine of Saint Mary: The St. Mary School Office:

January 31, 2016
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 Amato…………………….. 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, Ms. 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
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Basilica Shrine of Saint Mary – January 30 and January 31, 2016
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Liturgies and Paraliturgies
Including Mass Intentions
Pastor’s Corner
My Dear Friends,
This week, we celebrate Catholic Schools
Week in the United States.
During this week, we honor all those who teach in our Catholic Schools
and, of course, the students who attend these schools. We are very
proud of the faculty and students of St. Mary Catholic School. Since its
founding in the 19th Century, St. Mary Catholic School has been
producing students very well prepared to go on to excel in high school,
colleges, and universities. In addition to a solid academic base,
however, students in Catholic schools also receive a firm foundation in
basic values. During Catholic Schools Week, our School has many
special events planned.
This week you’ll also notice that the Good Shepherd is back and filling
up his sheepfold with new sheep! Each sheep represents one of the
young people who has celebrated their First Reconciliation at the
Basilica Shrine of St. Mary.
Saturday, January 30
5:30 pm Mass — † Mary Kokorda
Offered by Art and Patricia Patrignelli
7:00 pm Mass — Parishioners of the Basilica Shrine of St. Mary
Sunday, January 31
8:00 am Mass — † Margaret Prior Terry
Offered by Pat and Mark Varno
9:30 am Mass — † David Chaffins
Offered by The Oehling Family
11:00 am Mass — † Deaceased Members of the Russo and
Sabatino Families
12:30 pm Mass — Parishioners of our Sister Parish in Honduras
Monday, February 1
7:30 am Mass — † Gene Doyle
Offered by Frances and Frank Bindewald
Tuesday, February 2
7:30 am Mass — † Ann Leadem
Offered by Arlene Fishburn
Wednesday, February 3
7:30 am Communion Service
Thursday, February 4
7:30 am Mass — † Gene Doyle
Offered by Pete and Joyce Spano
Friday, February 5
8:30 am Mass — † Lorraine Ligammari
Offered by Les and Pat Christensen
Saturday, February 6
5:30 pm Mass — † Mary Kokorda
Offered by Art and Patricia Patrignelli
7:00 pm Mass — Parishioners of the Basilica Shrine of St. Mary
Congratulations go to Fr. Steve Carlson and Fr. Doug Reed who have
each been named as Chaplain to His Holiness with the title, Monsignor.
Fr. Steve, former pastor of St. Mark in Wilmington, is now Pastor of St.
Patrick in Fayetteville, and Fr. Doug is Pastor of St. Michael the
Archangel in Cary.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
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Sunday, February 7
8:00 am Mass — † The Wolff Family
Offered by Frank and Jeanne Bua
9:30 am Mass — † Gene Martin
Offered by Sr. Isaac Koenig
11:00 am Mass — † Carl Cozzette
Offered by Kathy and Jim Morrow
12:30 pm Mass — Parishioners of the Basilica Shrine of St. Mary
Father Bob
~ Stewardship of Treasure ~
December 13, 2015
Envelopes Mailed 1634
Envelopes Returned:
402
Offertory
Budget
Education
12/13/2015
$ 22,546.43 $ 22,500.00
$
115.00
07/01/2015 to $ 447,813.52 $ 434,500.00
$
18,904.23
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.
Readings for the Week of January 31
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
2 Sm 15:13-14, 30; 16:5-13; Ps 3:2-7; Mk 5:1-20
Mal 3:1-4; Ps 24:7-10; Heb 2:14-18;
Lk 2:22-40 [22-32]
2 Sm 24:2, 9-17; Ps 32:1-2, 5-7; Mk 6:1-6
1 Kgs 2:1-4, 10-12; 1 Chr 29:10-12; Mk 6:7-13
Sir 47:2-11; Ps 18:31, 47, 50, 51; Mk 6:14-29
1 Kgs 3:4-13; Ps 119:9-14; Mk 6:30-34
Is 6:1-2a, 3-8; Ps 138:1-5, 7-8;
1 Cor 15:1-11 [3-8, 11]; Lk 5:1-11
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Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Basilica Shrine of Saint Mary – January 30 and January 31, 2016
Please Pray for Our Sick
All names were removed on January 1.
If you would like a name added or removed please email:
[email protected]
Gary Barton
Alexandra Brigantti
Crystal Cameron
Jeremy Cook
Michael DeStasio
Brenda Grainger
Junior Grainger
Mark Groves
Walter Hickey
Doug Hill
Judy Hill
Nicole Hyden
Bruce Jarvis
Sr. Marion McGillicuddy
George Mailloux
Alison Maccherone
Patty Morris
Wendy Morris
Warren Murphy
Lael Neal
Judy Norcross
Kim Pierce
Mary Razzano
Vincent Rotolo
Sue Smith
Tom Stevenson
Regina Stewart
Centering Prayer—An hour of contemplating prayer and the Centering practice. Wednesdays from 1:00—2:00 pm. Contact: Joan Regan at 383-2804 or
centeringprayer.com.
The Liturgy of the Hours—Monday - Thursday at 7:05 am. Everyone is invited
and 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.
Adoration—Thursday after the 7:30 am Mass for one hour. Starting January
7th—Thursday from 5:00 pm—8:00 pm and Friday after 8:30 am Mass until
1:00 pm. Contact Mary Friedrichs at 409-2579.
Camillus Ministry —Brings communion to those who are unable to attend
Mass. Ministry Co-Coordinators Barbara Russo ([email protected]);
Tim Pflaum ([email protected]) or Eileen Mankin ([email protected])
Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors—Contact Stephanie Watts at 799-7623 or
[email protected].
The Newcomer Welcome and Hospitality Ministry—needs your assistance to
help our new members become part of our parish family.
Young Families 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.
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—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
National Catholic Schools Week 2016 will be
held January 31 - February 6. The theme is
“Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith,
Knowledge and Service.”
St. Mary Catholic School will be open for tours
on Sunday, January 31st and Wednesday, February 3rd from 10:00 am—2:00 pm.
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The Week Ahead In Our Parish
Parish Office Hours
Monday through Friday 9:00 am—4:00 pm
Sunday, January 31
• Catholic Schools Week Begins—Open House from 10:00 am—
2:00 pm
• NO Nursery—Available at the 9:30 am Mass in the St. Mary
School Lower Building
• 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
• NO Faith Formation Classes—11:00 in the Tileston Center and
St. Mary School
• RICA in Spanish—11:00 am in Room T303
• Practica de la Banda Latina de Domingo—11:00 am in room
T318
Monday, February 1
• Baptism Preparation Class—9:00 am and 7:00 pm in the Youth
Room in the Tileston Center
• First Reconciliation—7:00 pm in the Basilica
• Choir Rehearsal—7:00 pm in the Basilica
• Grupo De Alcohólicos Anónimos—8:00 – 9:30 pm en el
gimnasio
Tuesday, February 2
• First Reconciliation—7:00 pm in the Basilica
• Practica de la Banda Latina de Domingo—7:00 pm in Room
T318
Wednesday, February 3
• St. Mary School—Open House from 10:00 am—2:00 pm
• Centering Prayer—1:00—2:00 pm
• Women’s Contemplative Prayer—1:30 pm in Room T325
• Youth Ministry—6:00 pm
Thursday, February 4
• Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament—following morning Mass
for an hour and from 5:00 pm—8:00 pm in the Basilica
• Divine Mercy Chaplet – 12:30 pm in the Chapel
• Baptism Preparation Class (Hispanic) - 6:30 pm in Room T316
• St. Mary School Donor Appreciation Reception—6:30 pm in The
Upper Room (Invitation only)
• Renaissance Choir Rehearsal—7:30 pm—9:00 pm in the Music
Office
Friday, February 5
• Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament—following morning Mass
until 1:00 pm
• 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—7:30 pm
Saturday, February 6
• RCIA—9:00 am in the Tileston Center
• Gospel Choir Rehearsal—10:30 am in the Basilica
• Diocesan Youth Board Meeting—11:00 am
• Reconciliation—4:00 pm in the Basilica
• Hispanic Children’s Ministry—5:00 pm
Sunday, February 7
• Share Sunday—All Masses
• Nursery—Available at the 9:30 am Mass in the St. Mary School
Lower Building
• 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
• NO Faith Formation Classes—11:00 in the Tileston Center and
St. Mary School
• 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
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Basilica Shrine of Saint Mary – January 30 and January 31, 2016
Parish Happenings
St. Mary Parish Bookstore—Located in the Tileston Center
Tuesday - Friday - 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Saturday - 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Sunday - 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
762-5491 (ext. 159) or [email protected]
“A Stitch….A Prayer….The Touch of God”
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Meets monthly on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month in the
Tileston Center.
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.
St. Mary's Young Families Group
The St. Mary's Young Families group meets the last Sunday of each
month in the school library on the 2nd floor of the Tileston Center
directly across from the Upper Room. Our target audience is any family with at least one child 0-5 (your older children are also welcome, of
course). We have even had people join us before their first is born.
Whoever you are, you are welcome to join us!
Columbarium and Memorial Garden
We are pleased to report that since our introductory meeting in June,
55 families have reserved niches in the Basilica Shrine of St. Mary
Columbarium and Memorial Garden.
As stated in the presentation meetings, we need a minimum of 120
niches sold to begin construction of the gardens.
During this holiday season, please give prayerful consideration to
becoming a part of this historic project.
If you have not had an opportunity to view the plan or if you would
like more information, please contact JoAnn Daley at 910-762-5491,
x110 or email [email protected].
Adoration
The Basilica Shrine of St. Mary will now have Adoration on Thursday
evenings from 5:00 pm till 8 pm and
Fridays after Mass until 1:00 pm.
This is a wonderful opportunity to come and be with the Lord in this
year of Mercy. To be apart of this ministry contact Mary Friedrichs at
409-2579
St. Mary School Yearbook
We have a new (color!) yearbook company this year and a Publications class in the middle school which lets the kids take part in putting
together our yearbook. We are very excited about creating a very special yearbook this year. Ad space is available. Please email [email protected] or call the school office for information.
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Invitation to Apply to St. Mary Catholic School
Have you ever considered sending your child
to St. Mary School, but thought it might be too
expensive? We can help you find a way. The
State of North Carolina passed legislature this
year to fund the Opportunity Scholarship Program for School Choice. That means that you
can receive a grant of up to $4200 for the
school year to help pay tuition. That’s over
70% of our Catholic tuition and fees at this
time!
Our superintendent has encouraged us to let you know that there is
still money available from this program for the remainder of the
school year, so we encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to place your child in our faith-based academic program that well
prepares our graduates for high school and college success.
There is a sheet of information in the entry of the Basilica which invites you to contact the school office for further information.
Rediscover Catholicism
Have you started reading your free copy of Matthew Kelly’s book
Rediscover Catholicism yet? (If you did not receive a copy and would
like one, please contact the office.)
In Chapter five, he asks us to consider how we are responding to our
innate calling to holiness.
“In every age, there are a small number of men and women who are
prepared to turn their backs on popular culture and personal gain to
embrace heroically the life Jesus outlines in the Gospels. These people
fashion Catholicism in to a lifestyle, they listen attentively to the voice
of God in their lives, and they passionately pursue their personal adventure of salvation. As a result, they capture the attention and the
imaginations of everyone who crosses their path. Paradoxically, the
modern world tends to pity these people, because it believes they are
missing out on something. Never feel sorry for them. These men and
women are the happiest people who ever lived.” (64)
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Nursery and Faith Formation Schedule
Catholic Schools Week Begins on Sunday, January 31st. There
will be no Faith Formation and the Nursery will not be open
that day. You are invited to take a tour of St. Mary Catholic
School from 10:00 am—2:00 pm.
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Basilica Shrine of Saint Mary – January 30 and January 31, 2016
One Cup of Tea
Tickets are now available for our
third annual “One Cup of Tea” fundraiser on Saturday March 12, 2016.
Proceeds benefit the healthcare
needs of our sister parish in rural
Honduras. This year’s tea is inspired
by “Downton Abbey,” and is sure to
be a fabulous afternoon. There will be live music, entertainment, raffles, a silent auction, fine teas and finger foods, and a keepsake gift for
each attendee. The event has sold out both years, so be sure to order
your ticket soon!
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Ash Wednesday Mass Schedule (February 10, 2016)
8:30 am Mass with distribution of ashes—English
12:10 pm Mass with distribution of ashes—English
5:30 pm Mass with distribution of ashes—English
7:00 pm Mass with distribution of ashes—Spanish
Fr. Bob’s New Journal is Available
Fr. Bob’s latest book - Serving God By Serving
Others: Journal of a Parish Priest - 2011 – is
now available on Amazon.com and in the St.
Mary Bookstore & Gift Shop.
March 12, 2016—The Upper Room 1871
2:00—4:00 pm – doors open at 1:30
If you are unable to attend, but would like to support the cause, please
consider purchasing a ticket that can be donated for media coverage of
the event in order to further promote both the cause and the event!
Visit saludhondu.org for more information and to purchase tickets.
LOOKIN’ FOR A LITTLE LUCK O’ THE
IRISH?
The Ancient Order of Hibernians of Wilmington
will be selling raffle tickets for a 7 day/6 night
vacation for FOUR to Ireland beginning the
weekend of January 16/17. This trip includes
round-trip airfare to Shannon, a rental vehicle, B
& B lodging and 4 days of golf OR for nongolfers, $250 per person (a total of $1000). You must travel between
September and May following the drawing and trip is not redeemable
for cash. Drawing will be held March 12, 2016, at the Hibernian
luncheon following the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Tickets are $100
each and only 150 tickets will be sold. The net proceeds will benefit
AOH charities and the Catholic Schools in Wilmington. Last year we
were able to give each school a donation toward their tuition assistance programs. If by March 8, 2016, a threshold of 100 tickets sold
has not been reached, the drawing will revert to a 50/50. Final date
for tickets sales is March 10. If interested, get your ticket early. Last
year we sold out about 10 days before the drawing, so don't be disappointed!! Questions? / Ticket Orders Contact: Chris Smith: 910-9319555 or Jim O'Reilly: 910-399-6053
Checks for $100 made payable to AOH, Div. 1 can be mailed to:
Rich Coyle
1004 Plumleaf Ct.
Leland, NC 28451
Please include your phone number on your check
Your Second to Last Chapter Is Available!
Paul Wilkes, noted American Catholic author and
member of the Basilica Shrine of St. Mary, has
published a very inspirational book, Your Second
to Last Chapter. It is an incredible gem for all of
us who are in our so-called “retirement years” yet
are up for new and exciting challenges.
As Paul says, “Your Second to Last Chapter is a
time when you are at the peak of your powers —
wise in years, brimming with experience, ready to
take on fresh new challenges. Wilkes shows how
to match your passion and abilities with human
needs in new ways that will use your talents to fullest and provide you
the deepest personal satisfaction possible.”
This book is available on Amazon.com and in the St. Mary Parish
Bookstore & Gift Shop.
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]
Sunday, January 31
No Faith Formation or Nursery
Dates for First Reconciliation:
February 1st, 2nd, 8th and 9th—7:00 pm in the Basilica. If you have
not chosen a date, please contact John Walsh as soon as possible.
Soup and Stations of the Cross
Soup and bread dinners will be served from 6:15 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. in
the school cafeteria, followed by Stations of the Cross at 7:00 p.m. in
the Basilica Shrine of St. Mary.
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February 12—Soup and Stations of the Cross hosted by Social
Ministry
February 19—Soup and Stations of the Cross hosted by the Gospel Choir and AAMEN
February 26—Soup and Stations of the Cross hosted by the Catholic Daughters
March 4—Soup and Stations of the Cross hosted by the Knights
of Columbus
March 11—Soup and Stations of the Cross hosted by the RCIA,
RCIC and Confirmation Youth
March 18—Soup and Stations of the Cross hosted by the St.
Mary Hispanic Ministries – Stations of the Cross will be read in
Spanish.
Around the Area
Worldwide Marriage Encounter
The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekends are February 5-7,
2016 in Asheville, NC and April 29-May 1, 2016 in Chapel Hill, NC.
For more information visit our website at: NCMarriageDiscovery.org
or contact us at [email protected] or 704-3152144.
St. Mark Grief Support Ministry
A new 6-week session began on January 25th at 1:00 pm at St. Mark
Catholic Chruch. Contact Lori Tufts at 319-7426.
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Basilica Shrine of Saint Mary – January 30 and January 31, 2016
Year of Mercy
Our Holy Father, Pope Francis, has announced the Church throughout
the world will observe an Extraordinary Jubilee Holy Year of Mercy.
The Corporal Works of Mercy are found in the teachings of Jesus and
give us a model for how we should treat all others, as if they were
Christ in disguise.
For the next seven weeks, we will highlight a Corporal Work of Mercy. After each work of mercy there will be suggestions and words of
advice for living them out in our daily lives. Visit the Sick: Those
who are sick are often forgotten or avoided. In spite of their illness,
these individuals still have much to offer to those who take the time to
visit and comfort them.
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Give blood
Spend time volunteering at a nursing home – Get creative and
make use of your talents (e.g. sing, read, paint, call Bingo, etc.)!
Take time on a Saturday to stop and visit with an elderly neighbor.
Offer to assist caregivers of chronically sick family members on
a one-time or periodic basis. Give caregivers time off from their
caregiving responsibilities so they can rest, complete personal
chores, or enjoy a relaxing break.
Next time you make a meal that can be easily frozen, make a
double batch and give it to a family in your parish who has a sick
loved one.
See more at: usccb.org
Carolina Catholic—February Show
In our first show, we chat with Bishop Michael F. Burbidge, Msgr.
David Brockman, Diocesan Communications Director Billy Atwell,
and others who attended the Rally and the March for Life; the Love
my Life Rally attracted over 1,300 youth from our diocese, and the
March for Life was attended by thousands of youth from across the
country who join the 100,000+ marchers who come to DC annually to
stand up for life and peacefully protest the Supreme Court's decision,
Roe v. Wade.
In our second show, we speak to Salud Hondu for the third year about
its work in Reitoca, its upcoming fundraiser on March 12th (the Third
Annual One Cup of Tea, an afternoon tea inspired by Downtown Abbey in the historic Upper Room 1871), and a ministry called, The
Shoe that Grows, which provides adjustable, quality sandals that can
grow over the years.
These shows will air on Wilmington Catholic Radio on stations 91.7
FM, 93.1 FM, and 103.1 FM. Our first show from the Rally and the
March for Life will air Saturday, January 30th and February 6th at 11
a.m. and Sunday, January 31st and February 7th at 6 p.m. The Salud
Hondu show will air February 13th and February 20th at 11 a.m. and
Sunday, February 14th and February 21st at 6 p.m. This show can
also be heard on our website at www.wilmingtoncatholicradio.com.
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.
English as a second language
Meets in the Tileston Center, on Sundays, from 10:30 am to 12:15 pm,
from October to June. For information, please contact Sister Marion
(910-251-3606) or Dé Corbett at 910-232-2745. Volunteer instructors
are welcome.
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Knights of Columbus Council 1074
Thank you to all who participated in the
Knights of Columbus 1074 “Keep Christ in
Christmas” poster contest. We received
many wonderful posters. It was very hard to
choose only three winners because in our
eyes, you all are winners for taking the time
to remind everyone the true, spiritual meaning of Christmas. Congratulations to our
winners, Ethan TenBrink, Zoe Bos and Caroline Horne.
Sister Isaac—Office of Social Ministry
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time—January 31, 2016
On this last weekend in January we listen to God's message from Paul's
letter to the Corinthians. It is a selection that is frequently selected for a
wedding ceremony...love is patient, kind etc. If we strive to live this
message each day our lives would be filled with more peace and joy. It
challenges us to respect the differences that are all around us and not to
judge. Even Jesus was judged!
Here at the Outreach we see no let up in serving our brothers and sisters.
We are trying hard to size and organize the large amount of clothing that
has been delivered to our doors, so we are asking our donors to either
hold on to summer wear, or donate it to another organization. We can
always use warm clothing, blankets and coats - at least for the next
several weeks.
During Catholic School Week our children are bringing in soap for
washing dishes, and other types of detergents and cleaning agents such
as paper-toweling and dish cloths. This is such a help to families since
they need to spend their small amount of funds on food.
It doesn't seem possible, but Lent is just a few weeks away. With 2016
being the Year of Mercy it seems appropriate to reflect on the Corporal
and Spiritual Works of Mercy. This is another way of living out Paul's
message to us today. A good number of religious/spiritual writers have
come out with material for the Year of Mercy, and we have selected a
pamphlet on the Spiritual and Corporal Works of Mercy written by Bill
Huebsch. For the season of Lent we are offering each week two
sessions for those of you who would like to reflect on the works of
Mercy with other members of our community. They will be one-hour in
length on Wednesdays from 12:15-1:15 and on Fridays from 5:15pm6:15 p.m. If you would like to participate in the discussions please
contact the Social Ministry Office so you can receive a copy of the
booklet. (762-5491 x135)
Jesus had some difficulty with people being upset with Him because of
His openness to others not like them. Where do we stand when faced
with people and ideas that don't fit into my categories?
Special Need for the Week:
Backpacks and Suitcases
RCIA
This week we are not meeting, but we have good material
to reflect on the Sacraments from Father Bob's session
and our book, This Is Our Faith. Next week we prepare for the Holy
Season of Lent and the Rite of Election and Sending.
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Basilica Shrine of Saint Mary – January 30 and January 31, 2016
Celebrations
January 22—24
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Liturgical Ministers’ Schedule
Weekend of February 6 and February 7
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
For Masses in English
~ Schedule does not show substitutions ~
In Memory
Eucharistic
Ministers
Helene Andreini
May 29, 1947 – January 17, 2016
Baptism
Presentation in the Church
Ushers
Joshua Javier Ordaz-Santos
Marisol García
Christián Ramón Barrientos-Roja
Altar
Lectors
Servers
Avery Violet McCormick
Gisselle Arrequín
celebrated her
Quinceañera at the
Basilica Shrine of
St. Mary on
January 23, 2016.
She is a member of
the parish.
Saturday
5:30 pm
Sunday
8:00 am
Sunday
9:30 am
Sunday
11:00 am
D. Bryant
J. Chandler
M. Chandler
R. Corriston
K. Hartung
H. Lowery
K. Tosoni
J. Cappellino
M. Gittings
R. Keegan
L. Newton
O. Niles
Y. Sims
A. Winkeler
C. Burkhart
L. Dezio
J. Duffy
C. Herdemian
R. Mercorella
A. Preusser
L. Vacek
J. Adams
D. Linkfield
J. Maurer
T. Sosinski
S. Squires
P. Thompson
R. Young
A. Arcaro
M. Arcaro
E. Grace
G. Moser
C. Coco
S. Fernando
R. Bangert
T. Smith
M. Craddock
J. Lowery
P. Lowery
J.P. Cantonwine
S. Cantonwine
S. Zagler
S. Burkhart
S. Coco
S. Dettore
E. Caldropoli
S. Caldropoli
R. Laraia
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
Lenten Reconciliation Services
All Saints, Hampstead—Tuesday, February 16, 2016
7:00 pm
Basilica Shrine of St. Mary—Thursday, February 18, 2016
10:30 am
St. Mark, Wednesday, February 24, 2016
7:00 pm
Sacred Heart, Whiteville—Wednesday, February 24, 2016
7:00 pm
Sacred Heart, Southport—Thursday, February 25, 2016
7:00 pm
St. Stanislaus, Castle Hayne—Tuesday, March 01, 2016
7:00 pm
Immaculate Conception, Wednesday, March 02, 2016
7:00 pm
St. Brendan the Navigator, Shallotte—Tuesday, March 08, 2016 11:00 am
St. Joseph, Burgaw—Tuesday, March 08, 2016
7:00 pm
St. Therese, Wrightsville Beach—Tuesday, March 08, 2016
7:00 pm
Our Lady of the Snows, Elizabethtown—Wednesday, March 09, 2016 7:00 pm
Mission Corner
Arnulfo Unpacks New Lab Equipment in Reitoca
In this photo, we see Arnulfo putting away new laboratory equipment
for Clínica Santa María in Reitoca, FM, Honduras.
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Basilica Shrine of Saint Mary – January 30 and January 31, 2016
From the Principal
Joyce M. Price
"Let your light so shine..." Matthew 5:16
It looks like we escaped the worst of the storms as our
roads were dry last Friday morning. If you didn't receive my Alert Call on Thursday evening, please let Mrs. Linn know
as you may have changed a phone number since the beginning of
school. When you update your information in RenWeb, it doesn't update the Blackboard Alert as they are two different companies.
Registration - It is time to re-register your child or register any siblings. As I mentioned last week, we have few spaces in some of the
grade levels. Open registration will begin on February 2nd.
Opportunity Scholarships - This money is available from the State of
N.C. for Kindergarten or 1st grade, even if you've been in our PreK or
K. It is also available to students coming in from public schools. If you
have questions about the guidelines, please call our office.
FACTS Grant and Aid - If you need some assistance and qualify, there
are other avenues for help. Please don't walk away from a Catholic
education for your child before you explore these opportunities.
Open Houses for St. Mary Catholic School Sunday, January 31st, 10:00—2:00
Wednesday, February 3rd, 10:00—2:00
Please tell your friends about us!
Sports - Last Friday I recognized our girls' and boys' basketball teams.
They have represented our school so well on the road this week with
wins over schools that have much greater enrollments than that of our
school. More importantly, they represent us well with excellent sportsmanship. Thank you to Mr. Kennedy (girls' coach) and Mr. Frelke
(boys' coach) for all the time and effort that give to help our students
be their best.
Knights of Columbus Poster Contest I also recognized the 33 students who created posters with the theme of
"Keeping Jesus in Christmas". The winners were announced this morning. Congratulations to Caroline Horne (7th), Zoe Bos (5th), and Ethan
TenBrink (1st). They will receive certificates and a cash prize.
Catholic Schools Week January 31st-February 5th
You will find the calendar of events for CSW on our website. I look
forward to seeing you all at the breakfasts, and the H.S.A. Meeting.
St. Mary School will be a site for Girls on the run (GOTR) this spring
for girls in the 3rd-5th grade. Your parent volunteer coaches will be
Sara Burroughs and Bethann Morrison.
Practices will be Tuesday and Thursday from 3:15-4:30
Practice will begin the week of February 29th.
Registration will open February 1st.
For more information about GOTR, ease visit: www.nckidsrun.org/
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
St. Mary Athletics
BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS: Playoffs will begin on Tuesday, February 2. An announcement will be made on our Facebook page next
week regarding our opponents and the times of the games.
SIGNUP GENIUS HELP FOR PLAYOFFS: We have over 100
parents who are Athletic Booster members. Please go to our SignUp
Genius basketball volunteer site and sign up to help during playoffs.
You can sign up for one game (1 hour) or as many as you would like.
Please come, help our Boosters host the semi-finals and finals on February 4 and 8, and make the events run smoothly for all participating.
Any questions, contact Mr. Viollis.
ATHLETIC BOOSTER MEETING AND GOLF OUTING
MEETING: The Booster board will be holding their general monthly
meeting for all members at the beginning of February. Following the
general meeting, Tom Kennedy, Chairman of this year's Golf Classic
will be holding the first volunteer meeting for the event. If you can
help, please come to this important meeting and talk to Tom. If you
have any questions, please contact Tony Viollis or Tom Kennedy.
SPIRIT WEAR: Our annual Spirit Pep Rally is coming soon. If you
would like to purchase a t-shirt, hoodie, or knit beanie, we have some
left from our first order. If you are interested, contact Tony Viollis, and
he will help you with your purchase.
SPRING SPORTS: As of now, we will be having a Boys Tennis
Team. If you are in grades 6-8 and are interested in playing tennis this
spring, please notify Mr. Viollis or Mrs. Moore. Plans for an Intramural Volleyball and Coed Golf Program will be introduced following the
new gym floor installation.
PURCHASING A PIECE OF HISTORY: In February, the beautiful,
old, historic gym floor which has been used for a countless number
events, and has been played on by an untold number of athletes, will
be dismantled to make way for a new state-of-the-art floor. Those who
have been a part of the history may like to have a piece of the floor to
keep as a memory. If you are interested, please contact Mrs. JoAnn
Daley.
Yearbook
We have a new (color!) yearbook company this year and a Publications class in
the middle school which lets the kids
take part in putting together our yearbook. We are very excited about creating a very special yearbook this year.
Great photographs make a great yearbook. Please email your pictures
to [email protected].
Buying ad space in the yearbook is a GREAT way to: Advertise your
business and support the St. Mary School yearbook and keep costs
down! Follow these simple steps:
Choose an ad size:
• business card size- $35
• quarter page- $50
• half page- $70
• full page- $125
We will create your ad page for you. Simply send us a business card or
the business information. Your payment may be dropped at the school
office in an envelope marked “Yearbook” by March 1st.
Email Mrs. Pafford with any questions at:
[email protected]
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