Holy Family Catholic Church

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1 Holy Family Catholic Church Cherish the Past, Celebrate the Present, Create a bright Future 15 Gender Road, Newark, DE (302) Very Rev. Mark Kelleher Pastor mkelleher@holyfamilynewark.org Rev. Michael J. Cook Associate Pastor mcook@holyfamilynewark.org Rev. A. William Rajayan Priest in Residence awms@live.com Mr. Joseph Certesio, Sr. Deacon jcertesio@holyfamilynewark.org Mrs. Mare Draper Director of Religious Education mdraper@holyfamilynewark.org Mrs. Judith Stives Business Manager jstives@holyfamilynewark.org Mr. Richard E. Mitchell, III Director of Worship Arts rmitchell@holyfamilynewark.org Our Mission Statement Holy Family parish is a welcoming community of faith rooted in the Roman Catholic Tradition. As members of the Body of Christ, we are a multi-cultural and multi-generational parish called to share our gifts and talents. Our experience of worship in Word and Sacrament compels us to witness to all people through catechesis, service and evangelization. GENERAL INFORMATION Church Office Fax Number Web Page: Office Hours Monday through Thursday: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM & 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM; Friday: 9:00 AM to Noon Saturday: 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM; Sunday: 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM Religious Education Office Fax Number Religious Education Office Hours Monday through Thursday: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM to Noon Youth Ministry Office ext. 138 Parish Outreach Office Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM Wednesday, Friday - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM ST. VINCENT DEPAUL SOCIETY FINANCE COUNCIL Executive Officer: John Lynch MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Evening: 5:00 PM Sunday Masses: 8:00, 10:00 AM & 12:00 PM Daily Mass: Monday through Saturday 9:00 AM SACRAMENTS Baptism: outside of the Lenten Season. Baptisms are scheduled with the Church Office and normally occur during the Sunday Liturgy or on the 2nd & 3rd Sunday of the month at 1:30 PM. Baptismal Program for Parents: Generally bi-monthly on the 3rd Monday of the month, at 7:00 PM. To register call Matrimony: Consult parish priest or deacon at least one year in advance and before any plans or decisions are made. Reconciliation: Saturday 3:30 PM or by appointment. SICK AND HOMEBOUND If you are sick or homebound and would like to receive Eucharist at home on a regular basis, please call the Church Office at CHRIST THE TEACHER CATHOLIC SCHOOL OFFICE: Our Regional Catholic School Sr. LaVerne King, R.S.M., Principal Address: 2451 Frazer Road, Newark, DE For more information call the school office at Web Page: April 9, 2017 Palm Sunday

2 FROM OUR PASTOR: FATHER MARK KELLEHER HOLY FAMILY S OFFICE SCHEDULE FOR HOLY WEEK Office will be closing at Noon on Holy Thursday Office closed on Good Friday Office closing at Noon on Holy Saturday Office closed on: Easter Sunday And Easter Monday Holy Family Celebrates Sacred Triduum Holy Thursday April 13 th Mass of the Lord s Supper 7:00 p.m. Good Friday April 14 th Celebration of the Lord s Passion 3:00 p.m. Outreach Office will be closed Holy Thursday thru Easter Monday Holy Saturday April 15 th Solemn Vigil of Easter 7:30 p.m. Special Easter Mass Schedule 3 Year-old Preschool Openings - Christ the Teacher Our Preschool 3 year-old program has availability for in the afternoon class (11:55-2:55 p.m.) which meets on Tuesday and Thursdays. Cost is $1825. Children must be three as of 8/31/2017. Contact Mrs. Rose Short at x126 or rshort@christtheteacher.org to enroll your child! Easter Sunday April 16 th 7:15, 9:00, 10:45 a.m. 12:30 p.m. *Our Regular Weekend Mass Schedule Will Resume April 22 nd and 23 rd * 308-Holy Family Page 2 This is something beautiful to continue after Lent On Fridays, immediately following Mass, Holy Family Church has exposition of the Blessed Sacrament where we sing the Chaplet of Divine Mercy around 9:40 am. This is a beautiful way to worship the Lord. Why not give it a try! You will feel the love of Christ.

3 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND YOUTH MINISTRY Mare Draper, DRE or by phone: RELIGIOUS EDUCATION SACRAMENTAL PREP THANK YOU, PARENTS, GRANDPARENTS, AUNTS, UNCLES, and FRIENDS who worked with our children and young people this year through study, transportation, baking goodies, and/or donations. You are true examples of faithfulness and love! THANK YOU, CATECHISTS, ASSISTANTS, AIDES, and VOLUNTEERS who have generously gave their time and many talents to make our program what it is today! Your support and faithfulness is truly a gift from God!!! See you May 1st at the End of Year Celebration: 6-7:30pm! Registration for Fall coming soon! GIFT: Our final meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 12th from 6-8pm in the Parish Hall. Final Service Presentations will be held with a finale group activity! Looking forward to seeing everyone who participated this year. It is our hope and expectation that all families enrolled will attend as Fall info will be discussed! SACRAMENTAL PREP Confirmation 2017 Our next session is TODAY, Sunday, April 9th immediately following the 12 Noon Mass. Everyone will meet in the Parish Hall until 3pm. This is for Candidates only. Please remember your sponsor information and outstanding paperwork. Please make sure you complete Module 5 and 6 by the time you attend the Session! First Eucharist 2017 First Eucharist Practice will be held on Tuesday April 25th from 6:15-7:30pm in the Church for children and parents. YOUTH MINISTRY *FINAL TWEENs FOR THE SEASON! Our next gathering will be Thursday, APRIL 27 FROM 5:30-8PM AT LAUNCH Trampoline Park! Cost: $20 per person. Space is limited: Signup online at This is for students in 5/6 grade. Friends are welcome!! th Easter Mission Work: Open to all 7-9th graders: Delaware Prevention Coalition Mission Impossible! Tuesday, April 18th 8:45-5pm, Wednesday, April 19: 8:45am through Thursday, April 20 at 12 noon. Easter Break can be a game changer for you! Awesome service opportunity that will not only benefits your service requirements, but also the community we live in! Register Online Today! Cost: $25 per person to cover cost of supplies and food! This is an overnight event! Older teens and chaperones needed. Please contact the YM Office if interested. All-Points Bulletin: VBS Set Design is collecting toilet paper and paper towel cardboard rolls and tin 1lb/2lb coffee tins! Please start saving these items. We are collecting them starting May 1 st!! Thank you! MARK YOUR CALENDARS! VBS Maker Fun Factory Registration is coming soon -- AND will be available ON-LINE for all participants and volunteers! Date of VBS: June 19-23rd from 8:30am until 12:30pm. Nursery will be available this year as well! Participants: Nursery through5th grade Volunteers: 6th grade through Adult. Stay tuned for more details! ADULT FORMATION TOUR OF THE BASILICA OF THE NATIONAL SHRINE WILL BE POSTPONED UNTIL OCTOBER, MORE DETAILS WILL FOLLOW. See more Adult Information on Page Four Page Three 308-Holy Family

4 Parish News and Happenings SILENT PRAYER: Our parish has a group of people who will earnestly pray for any needs you have. This is done anonymously via a telephone prayer chain. If you have a special need for which you are in need of prayer call: , or before 7:30 p.m. and we will pray for you. Adult Formation continued from Page 3 THIS JUST IN!!! Tour of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Shrine in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Join us on Wednesday, May 10 th from 8:30am until 8pm as we spend the day learning more about our beautiful saint and her ministry. Bring a brown bag lunch that will be eaten on the grounds of the shrine. You don t want to miss this one! Cost: $50 per person to cover cost of transportation and dinner in Havre de Grace, Maryland. Sure to be a spectacular day! Seating is limited so register today at or Confirmation /postcard will be sent week of April 30. Weekly Offertory Weekly Budget : $ 13, (Amount of $ needed to run the parish on a weekly basis) Actual Offertory for 3/12/2017 $14, Shortfall for the week $ - Budget Goal Year-to-Date: $ 543, Actual Offertory Year-to-Date: $ 512, Shortfall (Deficit) Year-to-Date: $ 30, SCRIP SALES Scrip Sales for week of 3/26/ $4, Net sales for week = $ Total Net Sales for Year = $7, PRAYERS FOR THE SICK: Denise Robinson Mary Ann Bulatewicz Tim Ziegler Katie Ziegler Ellen Ziegler Danny Ziegler Mike John Romer Helen Gorski Millie Nash Frances Kulaszewski Theresa Neff Xavier Rohrer Dianna - Franny P. -Judi H. Chris Pruitt Maureen McCloskey Tom Boyle Ava Ponzo Gerald T. Stafford, Jr. Sally Downes Joyce West Jill Martone Joyce Hamilton Loretta McCullough Butch Cicconi Steve Purvis Snapper Jablonski Catherine Perillo Louis Bud Schaub Robert Cichocki Marian Santos Bryan Horner Mary Elizabeth Bulatewicz Cecil Theresa Wilson Sister Ann McAlpin Jack Douglass Anne Neri Donna Thomas Maryellen Schwenk Thelma Morris Rachael Tolliver-Bey and Baby Timmy Robert McClain Patrick Resendiz Joann Criste Nancy L. Lawrence Jayden Hutchison Frances Hamill Nicholas Curran Mary Ann Spencer Ed Richards Joan Archangelo Cherie Galliani George Dougherty Jennie Musacchio Stephen Swarter Madelena Gootee Mike Mandeo Minerva Aponte Elias Anna Paul Miriam Brown Karen Berman Paulette W. Denise Jane Paulson John Bevenour Craig Buckman Bernice Wright John Hafycz Andrew Please pray for the soul of Anne R. Meginniss May her soul and all of the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace. PARISH MALVERN MENS RETREAT WEEKEND IS April 28, 29 & 30, 2017 MEETING JESUS: ONE IS NEVER THE SAME In today s world of 24/7 sound bites, non-stop commercials, loud music and the like, it can be difficult to hear the really important voices in our life. Sometimes we just need a quiet, safe place where we can listen to our God who knows us, loves us and wants to tell us what is best for us. The Malvern Retreat House is such a place. Join the men of the parish the weekend of April 28, 29, & 30, 2017 for their Malvern retreat. To learn more, call Frank Strawser at or frstrawser@verizon.net. For information on retreats for men women, married couples and families visit our website at malvernretreat.com or call HolyFamily Page four

5 MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, April 8 9:00 am Stanley Minka, Sr. 5:00 pm Owen Pierce Sunday, April 9 8:00 am Intentions of Parishioners 10:00 am Ray Steffen 12:00 pm Leo George Kulaszewski Monday April 10 9:00 am Tricia Snavely Tuesday, April 11 9:00 am Christopher Smith Wednesday, April 12 9:00 am Charles Coe Holy Thursday, April 13 - No morning Mass 7:00 pm Mass of the Lord s Supper Good Friday, April 14 - No Morning Mass 3:00 pm - Lord s Passion & Veneration of the Cross Holy Saturday, April 15 - No morning Mass 7:30 pm - Easter Vigil Remembrance Easter Sunday, April 16 7:15 am - Easter Remembrance 9:00 am - Easter Remembrance 10:45 am - Easter Remembrance 12:30 pm - Easter Remembrance To help you with Next Week s Readings - Easter Sunday The readings are different for almost every Mass on Easter. Please follow along with the Missal Books We are so happy to welcome 5 new families to our Holy Family Parish: Elizabeth R. Matthews and family Dollaire Wagoner and family Marcel and Mary Dawson and family Mark and Joelle Mauragas and family Alisa Bonsall It is our prayer that you will discover and deepen your awareness of God s love for you at our parish WEEKLY SCHEDULE Sunday, April 9 9:30 am - RCIA Sunday Session - AER 10:00 am - Rel Ed. Pre K and K - REC Rms 2-6 1:15 pm - Confirmation Session 3 - HFC/HFH 1:30 pm - Just Do It Mtg. - PHCR1 5:20 pm - RCIA Session - CCR Monday, April 10 8:15 am - Rosary - HFC 6:00 pm - RE Grades REC Rms 1-8 and YR 7:00 pm - K of C - St. Michael s Council - HFH Tuesday, April 11 8:15 am - Rosary - HFC 4:00 pm - Global Solidarity Partnership Mtg. - AER 6:00 pm - RE Grades REC Rms 1-8 and YR Wednesday, April 12 8:15 am - Rosary - HFC 6:00 pm - GIFT Program - HFH 7:00 pm - Al-Anon Mtg. - PHCR1 7:00 pm - Choir Rehearsal - HFC Thursday, April 13 - Holy Thursday 7:00 pm - Mass of the Lord s Supper - HFC 7:30 pm - RCIA Session - CCR Friday, April 14 - Good Friday 3:00 pm - The Lord s Passion with Adoration of the Cross Saturday, April 15 7:30 pm - The Easter Vigil - HFC 9:30 pm - RCIA Easter Vigil Reception - HFH Sunday, April 16 7:15 am - Easter Liturgy - HFC 9:00 am - Easter Liturgy - HFC 10:45 am - Easter Liturgy - HFC 12:30 pm - Easter Liturgy - HFC Weekly Schedule Room Key AER Adult Education Room HFC Holy Family Church HFH Holy Family Parish Hall PHCR - Parish House Room REC - Religious ED Center YR - Youth Room GS - Gathering Space CR - Church Conference Rm It s time to start cleaning those closets and your basements and Attics!!!!!!! Catholic Charities appreciates your donations and to make it easy the SVDP Society will have a truck in the parking lot to accept your contributions. The Catholic Charities truck will be here once again on the weekend of May 19th. Start saving your stuff to help fill the truck (which will be in the parking lot) before and after Saturday 5pm Mass, and each of the Sunday Masses. 308-HolyFamily Page 5

6 Parish News and Diocesan News Principal (PreK-8) Good Shepherd Catholic School, Diocese of Wilmington GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC SCHOOL, located in Perryville, Maryland, seeks qualified applicants for the position of PRINCIPAL beginning July 1, The parish school has an enrollment of 87 students in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8, with 16 faculty/ staff to minister to the students. Good Shepherd Catholic School provides a faith-filled, studentcentered, service-oriented environment that nurtures the whole child, and offers a solid academic program with very positive standardized test scores. For full details go to or mfilippone@cdow.org. Saint Michael - Knights of Columbus Council 4548 April 10 7:00 April 24 7:00 Business Meeting Officer of the Quarter MEMBERSHIP IN THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS is open to men 18 years of age or older who are practical (that is, practicing) Catholics in union with the Holy See. This means that an applicant accepts the teaching authority of the Catholic Church on matters of faith and morals, aspires to live in accord with the precepts of the Catholic Church.and is in good standing with the Catholic Church. Please contact Bill Black, (Grand Knight), or Joel Watson (Membership Director) St. John the Beloved Spring Consignment Sale. Consignment sale will be held on Friday April 21st from 5pm - 7pm and Saturday April 22nd from 8am - 1pm. Children and adult clothing, toys, baby items, housewares, jewelry table, baked goods available. The gospel reading on Palm Sunday reveals the many trials and tribulation that Christ underwent for our salvation. Before all this takes place however, Jesus rides into Jerusalem and is glorified for the king that He truly is. Palms were laid down on the road as people sang his praises and glorified Him. Shortly afterwards, however this crowd quickly turned on Christ and the same individuals who praised him were now ridiculing him. How often does this happen in our own life? We may find it easy to sing the Lords praises when times are good or when we are in the presence of others who believe, but in tough times or when surrounded by those who ridicule us, do we stand strong? Certainly this is not easy, even Peter himself faltered denying Christ three times, but with God s assistance we can endure. Take a moment each day this week to thank God for His sacrifice and ask Him, that in moments of difficulty and persecution that He provide strength to persevere. A RETREAT FOR WIDOWS April Marianist Family Retreat Center Cape May Point, NJ Join with other widows as we look at our own individual stories for courage and wisdom. We hope to discover how in the sharing of our stories we continue to find strength and hope. There will be time for sharing in small groups, Eucharist and other appropriate liturgies. Beach walks, socials and fun are also included! Cost: $135 pp, double occ. Visit: capemaymarianists.org - you can sign up online or call us to register Anthony Fucci, Center Director Present this coupon at Tony s Bistro and Raymond will donate 20% of the total bill to Holy Family Church Tony s Bistro - 29 Chestnut Hill Plaza Newark, DE Holy Family Page Six Total Amount of Bill $