ST. JOSEPH PARISH / PARROQUIA SAN JOSE
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ST. JOSEPH PARISH / PARROQUIA SAN JOSE
ST. JOSEPH PARISH / PARROQUIA SAN JOSE 371 East Main Street Middletown, Delaware Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 7, 2016 Saint Joseph Church PARISH MISSION STATEMENT We, the faithful of St. Joseph Parish, willingly accept our baptismal call to gather and worship as a community, to proclaim the Word of God, and to serve in the image of Jesus Christ. MISIÓN DE LA PARROQUIA Nosotros, los fieles de la Parroquia de San José, aceptamos de buena voluntad nuestro llamado bautismal a reunirnos y adorar como comunidad, a proclamar la Palabra de Dios, y a servir en la imagen de Jesucristo. OUR CHURCHES & SACRAMENT SCHEDULE St. Joseph Church: East Main Street, Middletown, DE Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:00 PM Sunday Masses: 8:30, 10:30 AM Misa Dominical: 1:00 PM (Español) Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:30 AM Reconciliation: Saturday at 4:00 PM St. Rose of Lima Mission: Lock St, Chesapeake City, MD Sunday Masses: 8:00, 9:30 AM Tuesday Mass: 8:30 AM Reconciliation: Sunday at 9:00 AM St. Francis Xavier Shrine: Church Road, Warwick, MD As announced COUNCIL EXECUTIVE OFFICERS Finance Council: John Sanders (410-275-1428) Pastoral Council: Dave Marchlik (302-378-2138) Saint Rose of Lima Church PASTORAL OFFICE STAFF Very Rev. David F. Kelley, VC., Pastor Rev. Timothy Brady, O.de.M., Associate Pastor Tim Enright, Deacon Bob Altmiller, Facilities Manager Vidette Benn, Parish Secretary Lauren Cataldi, Organist Jackie Delaporte, Special Assistant, Sacristan Diana Gotthold, Formation Office Rosemary Hadland, Coordinator of Music Ministry Odile Jacob, Organist Mary Kirk, Director of Religious Education Richard McAloon, Business Manager Antonia “Tonie” Vandenberg, Ministerio Hispano Mark Winterbottom, Confirmation Coordinator GENERAL INFORMATION E-mail: [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 Liturgy Notes Presider’s Intentions This week, our presiders will offer Masses for these intentions: Monday, August 8 St. Dominic 8:30 AM(SJ) Elsie & John Conly Tuesday, August 9 8:30 AM (SR) THE CATHEDRAL OF ST. PETER The Cathedral of Saint Peter is celebrating its 200th anniversary this year. This beautiful and historic church is in need of our help. The weekend of August 20 & 21, a special collection for the maintenance and preservation of the Cathedral of Saint Peter will be taken up in all parishes in our diocese. Please be as generous as you can. For more information, including a letter from Bishop Malooly, a message from the Cathedral’s Administrator and a video tour of the Cathedral, go to www.cdow.org. OUR FATHER IN FAITH The Letter to the Hebrews today sings a hymn of praise to Abraham and to his faith, upon which are founded the religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Abraham is called "father" in faith by more people on earth than anybody else, numerous as the sands of the seashore or the stars of the heavens. Hebrews tells us it was this foundational faith that led Abraham to obey God's call when he heard it, though he was called to journey to a land he did not know and told he would father a mighty race through a marriage he thought was barren. But Abraham's faith, the author of Hebrews tells us, was his realization of what he hoped for, and the evidence of what he could not see. How often are we, in simple daily events of our own Christian vocation, called to an unfamiliar place or told we are to do something we do not believe we can? How fortunate we are to have Father Abraham as our guide and example! Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co. St. Teresa Benedicta Mary Ann Piener Wednesday, August 10 8:30 AM (SJ) Marge Wicks St. Lawrence Thursday, August 11 8:30 AM (SJ) Kay Thomas St. Clare Friday, August 12 8:30 AM (SJ) St. Jane Frances de Chantal Stephanie Donofrio Saturday, August 13 5:00 PM (SJ) Donald Bromm Sunday, August 14 8:30 AM (SJ) 10:30 AM (SJ) 1:00 PM (SJ) 8:00 AM (SR) 9:30 AM (SR) 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time Delbert J. Hinkle James Pagano Thomas J. Aaron Catherine Webb NUESTRO PADRE EN LA FE La Carta a los Hebreos hoy canta un himno de alabanza a Abraham y a su fe, sobre la cual se fundan la religión judía, la cristiana y la mahometana. Abraham es llamado "padre" de la fe por más personas en el mundo que cualquier otro; numerosas como la arena de la playa o las estrellas del cielo. La Carta a los Hebreos nos dice que esta fe firme lo impulsó a obedecer el llamado de Dios cuando lo envió a buscar una tierra desconocida y le dijo que sería padre de una raza poderosa, aunque consideraba su matrimonio infecundo. Pero la fe de Abraham, nos dice el autor de la Carta a los Hebreos, le permitía poseer lo que esperaba y conocer lo que no podía ver. ¿Cuántas veces nos vemos en simples sucesos cotidianos de nuestra vocación cristiana llamados a un sitio desconocido o enviados a hacer algo que no creemos poder hacer? ¡Qué afortunados somos por tener a nuestro padre Abraham como nuestro guía y ejemplo! Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co. The Word in Our Lives: Readings for August 14, 2016 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time First Reading: Jeremiah 38:4-6, 8-10 In those days, the princes said to the king: “Jeremiah ought to be put to death; he is demoralizing the soldiers who are left in this city, and all the people, by speaking such things to them; he is not interested in the welfare of our people, but in their ruin.” King Zedekiah answered: “He is in your power”; for the king could do nothing with them. And so they took Jeremiah and threw him into the cistern of Prince Malchiah, which was in the quarters of the guard, letting him down with ropes. There was no water in the cistern, only mud, and Jeremiah sank into the mud. Ebed-melech, a court official, went there from the palace and said to him: “My lord king, these men have been at fault in all they have done to the prophet Jeremiah, casting him into the cistern. He will die of famine on the spot, for there is no more food in the city.” Then the king ordered Ebed-melech the Cushite to take three men along with him, and draw the prophet Jeremiah out of the cistern before he should die. Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 40:2, 3, 4, 18 Second Reading: Hebrews 12:1-4 Brothers and sisters: Since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us rid ourselves of every burden and sin that clings to us and persevere in running the race that lies before us while keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, the leader and perfecter of faith. For the sake of the joy that lay before him he endured the cross, despising its shame, and has taken his seat at the right of the throne of God. Consider how he endured such opposition from sinners, in order that you may not grow weary and lose heart. In your struggle against sin you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding blood. Gospel: Luke 12:49-53 Jesus said to his disciples: “I have come to set the earth on fire, and how I wish it were already blazing! There is a baptism with which I must be baptized, and how great is my anguish until it is accomplished! Do you think that I have come to establish peace on the earth? No, I tell you, but rather division. From now on a household of five will be divided, three against two and two against three; a father will be divided against his son and a son against his father, a mother against her daughter and a daughter against her mother, a mother-in-law against her daughter -in-law and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law.” La Palabra en Nuestra Vidas: 14 De Agosto De 2016 XX Domingo Ordinario Primera Lectura: Jeremías 38, 4-6. 8-10 Durante el sitio de Jerusalén, los jefes que tenían prisionero a Jeremías dijeron al rey: "Hay que matar a este hombre, porque las cosas que dice desmoralizan a los guerreros que quedan en esta ciudad y a todo el pueblo. Es evidente que no busca el bienestar del pueblo, sino su perdición". Respondió el rey Sedecías: "Lo tienen ya en sus manos y el rey no puede nada contra ustedes". Entonces ellos tomaron a Jeremías y, descolgándolo con cuerdas, lo echaron en el pozo del príncipe Melquías, situado en el patio de la prisión. En el pozo no había agua, sino lodo, y Jeremías quedó hundido en el lodo. Ebed-Mélek, el etíope, oficial de palacio, fue a ver al rey y le dijo: "Señor, está mal hecho lo que estos hombres hicieron con Jeremías, arrojándolo al pozo, donde va a morir de hambre". Entonces el rey ordenó a Ebed-Mélek: "Toma treinta hombres contigo y saca del pozo a Jeremías, antes de que muera". Segunda Lectura: Hebreos 12, 1-4 Hermanos: Rodeados, como estamos, por la multitud de antepasados nuestros, que dieron prueba de su fe, dejemos todo lo que nos estorba; librémonos del pecado que nos ata, para correr con perseverancia la carrera que tenemos por delante, fija la mirada en Jesús, autor y consumador de nuestra fe. Él, en vista del gozo que se le proponía, aceptó la cruz, sin temer su ignominia, y por eso está sentado a la derecha del trono de Dios. Mediten, pues, en el ejemplo de aquel que quiso sufrir tanta oposición de parte de los pecadores, y no se cansen ni pierdan el ánimo, porque todavía no han llegado a derramar su sangre en la lucha contra el pecado. Evangelio: Lucas 12, 49-53 En aquel tiempo, Jesús dijo a sus discípulos: "He venido a traer fuego a la tierra, ¡y cuánto desearía que ya estuviera ardiendo! Tengo que recibir un bautismo, ¡y cómo me angustio mientras llega! ¿Piensan acaso que he venido a traer paz a la tierra? De ningún modo. No he venido a traer la paz, sino la división. De aquí en adelante, de cinco que haya en una familia, estarán divididos tres contra dos y dos contra tres. Estará dividido el padre contra el hijo, el hijo contra el padre, la madre contra la hija y la hija contra la madre, la suegra contra la nuera y la nuera contra la suegra". Stewardship The offertory collection for the last week’s collection was $15,241 toward our weekly offertory goal of $16,300. This brings our year-to-date total to $74,022 received toward our year-to-date goal of $81,500. Thank you for accepting the responsibility of faithful stewardship. PAT’S PIZZA Pat’s Pizza Family Restaurant, located at 311 N. Broad Street in Middletown, will donate a portion of all receipts we return to them. Please place your saved receipts in the collection basket or drop them off at the parish office. We are blessed that our local businesses continue to support our parish. Please thank them for their generosity when you visit Pat’s. John Sanders, President, Finance Council REDNER’S RECEIPTS The CCEA does collect Redner’s receipts. Receipts can be put in the collection basket or dropped off at the office. Thank you for your generosity, it is appreciated. Paul R. Christian, DMD for advertising in our parish bulletin. Please be sure to visit our parish website and check out sponsors of our golf outing and those businesses who advertise in our bulletin. Your support of these sponsors is one way to say thank you for their generosity. BULLETIN INFORMATION All activities on the parish calendar will appear in the Sunday bulletin under “This Week in our Parish” the weekend before they take place. Should the event require additional publicity, it is the responsibility of each organization to provide bulletin information. All bulletin notices are due in the parish office by Noon on the Monday prior to publication. Announcements will run for no more than two weeks as space allows. All announcements are subject to editing. Full-page inserts are to be approved and scheduled through the parish office at least one month in advance. Once scheduled, inserts must be submitted to the parish office as an MSWord document two weeks prior to publication. All bulletin information should be sent as an e-mail attachment to [email protected]. Please contact the office for alternate ways to submit information if you cannot submit them as indicated above. (Information sent in the body of an email does not “cut and paste” as well.) Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. DEBT REDUCTION COLLECTION This weekend is our monthly collection for debt reduction. The parish staff recognizes that we live in uncertain economic times and we must all be careful with our budgets. The staff also acknowledges the sacrifices you make and knows that your continued financial support is an act of faith. The staff thanks you for continually making our parish a priority in your giving. Team 2 will clean on Thursday, August 11, 2016 Loretta Williams, Captain Pat McTiernan Anthony Davies Shirley Stafford Dolores Lopez Peggy Calvani Ellie Collins Anne Thompson Karen Headley Marlene & Jim Jacono For more information or to volunteer, please call Loretta Williams, 302-378-8635. Parish Life WELCOME The people of St. Joseph Parish welcome into our family Kendall Lynn Hope who will be baptized this weekend. Congratulations to you, your parents & godparents. God bless you as you begin your faith journey. We pray that you will become closer to God through your participation in our Faith Community. We look forward to getting to know you. Welcome! PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE ILL We remember in prayer all those who are ill, especially Terrie Dunn, Veronica “Ronny” Tokash, Claudette Latsko, Shelly DiPietrapaul, Margaret Walters, Charlie Watson, Phyllis Ciranni, Catherine Slater, Peggy Robinson, Lucy Vega, Mary Ann Maycen, Robert Knox, Kathleen Lichman, Rae Svecz, Joseph Nelson, Ann Thompson, Betty Schroeder, David Hausheer, Deborah Eades, Joan Huhn, Keegan Miller, Brandon Austin, Madeleine Toner, Bill Robins, Lea Castelli, Cindy Adams, Ellen Roberts, John DeVechio and Marnie O’Grady. We also remember in prayer their caregivers and all others in need of our prayers. MAY THE ANGELS LEAD THEM INTO PARADISE Please remember in your prayers our deceased parishioners, loved ones, and benefactors. Grant them eternal rest, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. EUCHARISTIC MINISTER NEEDED FOR BROADMEADOW We are still in need of one Eucharistic Minister to take communion to Broadmeadow residents on the 1st Sunday of each month. Help, including training, will be provided. If you are interested in this valuable ministry please e-mail Claudette Latsko at [email protected] or call 302-376-5779 ROSARY AT BROADMEADOW The Rosary is prayed each Wednesday at 11:00 AM at Broadmeadow Nursing Home. Any parishioner is welcome to attend and participate. We are also in need of people to lead the rosary. If you are able to help please call Helen Gaden at 302-376-0711. SEASONS OF HOPE BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP If you are in need of consolation after losing a loved one, this Christ-centered faith sharing group is for you. The Bereavement Support Group will begin Season 1 on Wednesday, October 12th through November 16th , meeting every Wednesday for six weeks. Our prayer, scripture, faith sharing and fellowship will begin at 7:00pm in the Parish Center. Please contact Fr. Tim Brady at 302-378-5800 for more details. Registration is required. 2016 PRIZE WINNER $300.00 Mary Santo* This prize winner was inadvertently left off the list in last week’s bulletin. VOCATIONS REFLECTION Today’s second reading reminds us that “by faith Abraham obeyed when he was called.” Sometime we have an inkling that God might be calling us to something, but we’re either afraid or we’ve already decided that we want something else. In the end, though, how can we really find satisfaction or fulfillment unless we’re doing what God created us to do? Are you being called to priesthood or religious life? If you think so, be not afraid – let’s try to listen more clearly for God’s gentle voice. Call or write Father Norm Carroll, Diocesan Director of Priestly and Religious Vocations (302-573-3113, [email protected]). And be sure to visit our website: www.cdow.org/vocations! BEREAVEMENT FACILITATORS NEEDED We are in need of more facilitators to join our Seasons of Hope team to facilitate our weekly sessions beginning October, 2016. No Experience is necessary. If you have a compassionate heart, willing to listen and can make the commitment, we want to hear from you. Bereavement is a rewarding ministry and a great act of mercy towards those who are mourning. For information, please contact Father Timothy Brady or Dee Headley at 302-378-5800. This Week in Our Parish Monday, August 8 8:30 AM—Mass at St. Joseph Church 8:00 PM—Friends of Bill W in Rms. 5 & 7 Tuesday, August 9 8:30 AM—Mass at St. Rose Church Wednesday, August 10 8:30 AM—Mass at St. Joseph Church 9:30 AM—Bible Study in Rms. 5 & 7 6:00 PM—Cantor Rehearsal in St. Joseph Church 6:30 PM—Contemporary Ensemble Rehearsal in St. Joseph Church 7:00 PM—Parish Choir Rehearsal in St. Joseph Church 7:00 PM—Charismatic Prayer Meeting in Rm. 2 Thursday, August 11 8:30 AM—Mass at St. Joseph Church 8:00 PM—Friends of Bill W in Rms. 5 & 7 Friday, August 12 8:30 AM—Mass at St. Joseph Church Saturday, August 13 10:00 AM —Boy Scout Court of Honor in Parish Hall 11:30 AM—Hispanic Ministry in St. Joseph Church 4:00 PM—Confessions in St. Joseph Church 5:00 PM—Mass at St. Joseph Church RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATION Religious Education registration forms and schedules are available on the parish website. Registrations and your preferred method of payment are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until August 31, 2016. A copy of the Diocesan “Form A” must be filled out annually and submitted for each student at the time of registration. Also, please note that this year we have seven different sessions- four sessions that follow a three hour time frame, two sessions that follow a two and a half hour time frame, and one session that follows a ninety minute time frame. Confirmation of session selection will be communicated via e-mail. We also offer a Special Needs Religious Education program. Please contact the Religious Education office at 302.378.5800, ext. 107 for further information. If your child has completed grade level one and is enrolling in grade level two you must complete a separate form to register for the sacramental preparation of Reconciliation and Eucharist. This is a separate process from Religious Education class registration and has a separate schedule and fee. St. Joseph Parish has one of the largest Religious Education programs in our diocese. Sunday, August 14 1:00 PM—Misa en Español in St. Joseph Church We are blessed with many, many catechists who are willing to share their faith with our children. As our program grows, we are always in need of volunteers and gratefully welcome any parent that is willing to share their time and talent. Please contact Mary Kirk in the Religious Education office, 302.378.5800, ext. 107 or via email at [email protected] if you are interested in learning more about this ministry. PLEASE NOTE Children must be with an adult when they leave the worship place during mass. Our ushers have been instructed to send children back to their parents. This is for the safety of your children. In the Gospel this week, Jesus reminds us to be watchful, and to remember the reward awaiting us. We can be watchful by living in a moral and obedient way. Bring It Home by asking each family member, “If Jesus came to the door today, would you (and He) be pleased with your actions and choices?” What can you do this week to be a watchful Christian witness? Pray more, seek or give forgiveness, or do something kind and loving? “COME AND SEE” John 1: 35-39 The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults team (RCIA), here at St. Joseph Parish cordially invites you to attend our “get acquainted” meeting with the Catholic Faith. This is an informal gathering and is a great way for those who have been considering becoming Catholic to get information. Is the Catholic Faith for you? Has a family member or friend continually asked you about our faith? POWER OF PRAYER Prayer is powerful…...do you have someone or something for which you would like prayers? You may phone the Parish Office or email your prayer requests to Kathy Dolde at [email protected] and they will pass them on to members of our Prayer Chain. Parishioners are also welcome to join our prayer group. All it involves is getting an email and praying for the person or petition. If you are interested, please contact Kathy. “COME AND SEE” Date: Sept. 6, 2016 7:00pm at the Parish Center Refreshments will be provided Bring a friend ~ All are welcome R.S.V.Ps Are Welcomed (302)378-5800 Fr. Tim Brady [email protected] or Deacon Tim Enright [email protected] PROBLEMS WITH GLUTEN? For quite some time, the Church has been concerned about those who have Celiac Sprue disease and other medical conditions that make it impossible for them to receive the host because of the gluten content. The Holy Father gave permission for the use of low-gluten hosts, but there was nowhere to obtain them in this country until recently. A convent of Benedictine Sisters in this country has begun production. Since permission is granted on an individual basis by the bishop, we would be glad to request this permission for anyone who has need. If you have a medical condition that makes it impossible for you to receive the regular host and would be able to receive one that is only .01% gluten (this is the minimal amount necessary for the host to be considered valid for the celebration of the Eucharist), please contact Fr. Kelley or Fr. Brady and they will make the necessary arrangements. PARENTING POINTERS "The weather this summer has been confusing at best. Whether it's been wetter or dryer, hotter or colder, in your part of this vast world, take advantage of whatever weather you have. Do silly things like walk in the rain, make mud pies, build sand castles, bundle up in blankets... Unusual experiences are memories that stick. MARRIAGE MOMENTS Natural or national disasters can bring out the best in humanity as we rally to help those in need. A marriage crisis can also prompt a couple to sacrifice for each other or honestly deal with a recurring problem. Don't wait for a disaster, however, to test your love. Prevention is better Social Concerns Christian Formation MINISTRY TO THOSE IN NEED Through your generosity, we received $347.55 from the Poor Box at St. Joseph last weekend. We received $120.00 from the Poor Box at St. Rose of Lima last weekend. BIBLE STUDY & PRAYER GROUP Dennis and Jan Faust host a Bible Study and Prayer group on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month in their home. Please call 302-584-8703 for directions. All are welcome! ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY 302-463-6255 DEDICATED TO THE SERVICE OF THOSE IN NEED IN THE MOT AREA ELKTON COMMUNITY KITCHEN Our next date to serve at the Elkton Community Kitchen is Friday, August 12. We are planning a menu of sandwiches (ham, chicken, tuna and egg salad); vegetable cups of carrots, celery and tomatoes; fruit and dessert. We are in need of volunteers for the month of August. Please let Wilma Fitzner know if you are able to give about three hours on August 12 or are able to donate for the menu. You may respond to 410 275-1156 or [email protected]. We thank all our volunteers for your support of this ministry which is feeding so many. CHESAPEAKE CITY ECUMENICAL ASSOCIATION A NOTE FROM CCEA The CCEA pantry had 16 families Wednesday morning come to pick up food and clothing. Some were there before the doors even opened. That many people in one day had an impact on our stock. The CCEA provides very generous food boxes with perishable, nonperishable food and personal care items. The CCEA is blessed with a dedicated food pantry staff. These dedicated individual not only donate their time and talent but also their treasure. If they see an item that is out of stock, they will bring in that item the next day they volunteer. Many of the food pantry and clothing area staff members volunteer multiple days a week. The CCEA could not function without our volunteers. Please keep them in your prayers. Please go to CCEA website at ccea4u.com for a complete list of items most needed at this time. Food can be dropped off at any of the CCEA Churches, Chesapeake City Town Hall, Chesapeake City Post Office, CCEA Complex at 227 Basil Avenue on Tuesday and Wednesday from 9:00AM to noon. Food items are collected the first weekend of the month at St. Joseph Church and St. Rose of Lima Church. RCIA The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) program is designed to help Inquirers on their faith journey. If you or someone you know has expressed an interest in joining the Catholic Church, please contact Deacon Tim Enright, 302-378-5800, ext. 119, or [email protected]. We are in need of committed individuals to conduct the RCIA classes. Training will be provided. If you feel you can make this worthwhile commitment or for more information, please contact Fr. Tim Brady at ext. 102 or [email protected] ADULT FAITH FORMATION The AFF Committee needs your help and your input to accomplish our Mission. Join the people of God here at St. Joseph Church and St. Rose Church in bringing the gift that is Jesus Christ to the Adult Faith Community here in themes that are practical and relevant to all of us. As adults, most of us have no formal faith formation after high school and adult faith formation is at least as important as learning about our profession/job or our role as a parent, or a spouse. If you are interested in joining us or learning more about what we do and who we are please contact: Fr. Kelley or Mary Kirk at 302-378-5800 or John Ruane at 302378-2217. WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY Please note that bible study resumes Wednesday, August 10th. Please join us at 9:30 AM in the parish center when we break open the Scriptures for the coming Sunday. We encourage people to share how the readings touch their lives or to sit quietly and listen as others reflect on them. The conversation is easy and informative. Come when and as often as you’d like. If you have questions please call 302-378-5800. CHARISMATIC PRAYER MEETINGS Come and see what a Charismatic prayer meeting is all about. The next meeting will be on Wednesday, at 7:00PM, in the parish complex. There is usually a brief teaching on one of the charismatic gifts or aspect of faith, followed by singing and praising the Lord. If you have any questions, call Linda Wills @ 302-4491498 or Cookie Ruane @ 302-378-2217. Around the Diocese JESUS HOUSE Day of Reflection, Storytelling: Women of the Bible and the Women of Paul’s Ministry, on August 9, 9:30am – 3:30pm, at the Jesus House Prayer and Renewal Center, 2501 Milltown Rd, Wilmington, DE 19808, 302-995-6858. Please join us as the Women of the Bible come to life. Cost is $40 which includes lunch. . Please visit our website (jesushousecenter.org) or call our office for more information or to register. On Monday, September 12th, Jesus House Prayer and Renewal Center will have its 14th Annual Golf Outing at Chisel Creek Golf Club. All golfers are encouraged to participate! The cost for the golf fee and cart, a delicious lunch and dinner, drinks, beer, snacks and prizes is $135. (After August 30th, the cost is $150.) Go to jesushousecenter.org to sign up or send your check, made out to Jesus House, to: Jesus House, 2501 Milltown Road, Wilmington, DE 19808. Individual and Company Hole Sponsorships are also available. For more information, call Joe Burgos 610-766-1529. INTERNATIONAL FOOD FESTIVAL St. John/Holy Angels’ Parish will host their 6th annual International Food Festival in Fremont Hall at Holy Angels, 82 Possum Park Road, Newark, DE 19711, Sunday, August 28, from 11am to 4pm. Entry tickets are $10 and entitle you to 10 tickets valued at $1.00 each. A wide variety of cultural tasting opportunities from various countries will be available to purchase using these tickets. Additional tickets will be available to purchase at the event. Check out our website and Facebook page for more information. www.stjohnholyangels.com. Or, for more information contact [email protected] or (302) 731-2219. GIVE IT UP FOR GULU 5K AND 1 MILE DOGGIE DASH Pope Francis urges us to care for the poor…. Please join us in giving hope to the children in Gulu, Uganda! The Fourth Annual 5K event benefitting St. Catherine of Siena Nursery School. On September 24th in Rockford Park, Wilmington at 9:00 am. Fun for all, competitors, families and friendly dogs too! Visit www.giveitupforgulu.com for more details. MALVERN HOUSE RETREATS Malvern Retreat House is introducing two new 24hour retreats for men and women who would like to try a shorter weekend event. For Men: A retreat for busy men ages 40 and younger will be held Friday, August 26 to Saturday, August 27. Retreat Directors Msgr. Joseph Marino and Bill Donaghy will focus on helping men renew their faith in God's presence. For more information or to register, please visit malvernretreat.com or call 610-644-0400. For Women: Women of all ages are welcome to attend a retreat Friday, September 30 to Saturday, October 1 in the beautiful McShain-Horstmann Family Life Center. The retreat will focus on the theme of Celebrating the Gift of Catholic Womanhood and will feature presentations by Pat Gohn, popular Catholic author of the book Blessed, Beautiful & Bodacious. Register before July 31st for an early bird rate of $125, including meals. For more information or to register, please visit malvernretreat.com or call 610-644-0400. About Malvern Retreat House Owned and operated by Catholic lay leadership since 1912, Malvern is the oldest and largest Catholic retreat house in the country - hosting 20,000 people annually at 250 retreats on 125 acres in beautiful Chester County, Pennsylvania. We invite you to come to Malvern to reflect, refresh and rejoice in your faith. To find an evening, weekday or weekend spiritual retreat that's right for you, call 610-644-0400 or visit us online at malvernretreat.com. SAVE THE DATE Holy Spirit Parish and the Shrine of Our Lady Queen of Peace will host the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington's Annual Marian Pilgrimage on Saturday October 1 from 9AM to 5PM. Scheduled guest speaker: Dr. Anthony Esolen, Professor of English at Providence College, contributor to Magnificat magazine, author of Defending Marriage, and translator of Dante's Divine Comedy. Families and children welcome. Details to Follow.