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) 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. Very Rev. Mark Kelleher Pastor mkelleher@holyfamilynewark.org Rev. Michael J. Cook Associate Pastor mcook@holyfamilynewark.org Rev. A. William Rajayan Priest in Residence awms8266@gmail.com Mr. Joseph Certesio, Sr. Deacon jcertesio@holyfamilynewark.org Mr. Darrell Lashomb Deacon dlashomb@holyfamilynewark.org Mr. Joseph Roach Deacon jroach@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 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: March 18, 2018 The Fifth Sunday in Lent

2 FROM THE PASTOR S DESK Liturgical Ministers Needed. Looking for a way to more fully connect with the liturgy? Volunteer for liturgical ministry. Holy Family Celebrates Sacred Triduum Holy Thursday March 29 th Mass of the Lord s Supper 7:00 p.m. Good Friday March 30 th Celebration of the Lord s Passion 3:00 p.m. Holy Saturday March 31 st Solemn Vigil of Easter 7:00 p.m. Special Easter Mass Schedule Easter Sunday April 1 st 7:15, 9:00, 10:45 a.m. 12:30 p.m. *Our Regular Weekend Mass Schedule Will Resume April 7 th and 8 th Altar Servers Youth or adults who assist the priest at Mass. (A great way for students to earn service hours.) Sacristan Prepares the Sanctuary for the celebration of Mass. (Instructions are clearly given) Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion - Serves Eucharist to those attending Mass Lector - Proclaims the Word. Additional ministers are particularly needed at the Saturday, 5:00 p.m. and the Sunday 12:00 p.m. Masses. Ministers are scheduled in advance and according to their Mass preferences and availability. If you would like more information about these ministries, please stop by or call the church office at Easter is a few weeks away but because of the Publisher deadlines, all information for the Easter Bulletin must be in by Wednesday, March 21st. Please submit what you need printed to bwhite@holyfamilynewark.org 308-Holy Family Page 2

3 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND YOUTH MINISTRY Mare Draper, DRE or by phone: Religious Education A huge thank you to all our families who donated soup, desserts, and/or rolls for our 1 st Soup and Speaker! Rave reviews from all who attended! Sisters were excited to meet us and taste our delicious treats! We also want to thank the Knights that volunteered and handled kitchen duty, set up, serving and clean up! RICE BOWL: There are two more weeks before the collection Operation Rice Bowl ends! The class with the biggest donation wins a pizza party! Please encourage your children to bring in loose change any amount is great weekly as part of their Lenten journey. All funds collected will support Catholic Relief Services who assist disaster victims around the world! Thanks!! We will be SHIPWRECKED this year at Vacation Bible School June 18-22, 2018! Registration has opened!! Check out our website at religioused.php for Volunteer and Participant registration! Struggling with the website? Call our office and we will walk you through the process! $50 for parishioners or $60 out of Parish participants. Program is for 3 year olds - those entering 5 th grade in the Fall and those entering 6 th grade in the Fall can be Jr. Crew Leaders. MO has arrived at Holy Family! Check him out in the Gathering Space Sacramental Prep - 1 st Eucharist Prep: UPDATE!! NEW DATE FOR RETREAT!!! Retreat for all 1 st Eucharist children and their parent(s). APRIL 14 TH starting at 9am Mass. Continental breakfast will be served immediately following Mass. Great morning planned for everyone! High School/Confirmation 2018 Covenant Mass and Session 3 is Sunday March 18 th starting at 12pm Mass. All sponsors, candidates and families are requested to attend. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the RE Office. TWEENS Youth Ministry: Mark your calendars! Boys Lockin April st! Girls Locking May th. More info coming soon! VBS Volunteers! Calling all VBS Volunteers! If you haven t done so already, please signup on our VBS volunteer We are looking for: Game and Craft Station Leaders. Looking for something fun and crazy to do this summer? VBS is the place for you! We are looking for fun-loving, enthusiastic, individuals who love children and enjoy chaotic organization (lol) This person will lead our children for a week of fun and learning in their area. Young Adult/Adult preferred. Contact our office for more information: ADULT FAITH FORMATION: FYI: A postcard confirming successful registration was mailed to all those attending the National Shrine tour. If you DID NOT receive a postcard and you plan to attend the trip, please contact our office IMMEDIATELY! Our trip is full and we want ensure all seats are filled by those registered before contacting the Wait List. Don t assume, call today to confirm! If you are interested in any of our special trips or gatherings, please register with Rita at rgarland@holyfamilynewark.org. You may also stop by the Parish Office to leave your information with us as well. Continued on Page 4 Page Three 308-Holy Family

4 308-HolyFamily Parish News and Happenings In today s world of 24/7 sound bites, nonstop 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 our parish the weekend of April 27, 28 & 29 for their Malvern retreat. To learn more, contact Frank Strawser at or frstrawser@verizon.net. ADULT FAITH FORMATION: Lenten Soup and Speakers: Both speakers are Family Friendly! March 25: Tammy Ketterer, The Giving Tree and Me. Tammy will share her story of why the Giving Tree is so important to her. Live Stations of the Cross Trip: Wednesday, March 28 th. A school bus will take us to Immanuel Church off Rt 52 in Wilmington for a live production of the Israel during the Jesus life, death, and resurrection. Cost: FREE Open to everyone; all ages! Registration a must as space is limited. Rita at rgarland@holyfamilynewark.org or call our office at Don t want to miss this! Excellent way to prepare for Holy Week. Mark your calendars! Sozo Choir is back! Friday, May 5 th we are co-hosting with Cornerstone United Methodist Church where the Choir will be performing at 7pm. If you didn t have the chance to hear this wonderful group sing and witness two years ago, you 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. Page four PRAYERS FOR THE SICK AND THEIR CAREGIVERS: PLEASE LET US KNOW IF ANY OF THE NAMES ON THE PRAYER LIST CAN BE REMOVED Call the Office at Denise Robinson Mary Ann Bulatewicz Tim Ziegler Katie Ziegler Ellen Ziegler Danny Ziegler Mike John Romer Helen Gorski Millie Nash Frances Kulaszewski Dianna - Franny P. -Judi H. Matthew G. Bonnie Boon Richard Widdows Carmelita Terrell Thomas Varcari Rob Allen Simba Madelena Gootee Mary Elizabeth Bulatewicz Mildred Bingham Vince Carpenter Bill Gardner Louis Schaub Youngmi Walczak Anna Richmond David Reach Xavier Rohrer Maureen McCloskey Orlando Alverez Lynn Paladnietti Marti Steele Joseph Zelli Ted Godsell Bill Johnson Joan Jean Castglione Lori Kendle Joan Yue Judy Hughes George Dougherty Donna Thomas Maryellen Schwenk Thelma Morris Ed Richards Brianna Sustersic Cherie Galliani Jennie Musacchio Kelly (4 yr.old-cancer) Janice Grigo Sharon DeCubellis Sylvia Mandio Catherine Perillo Mr. Joseph Stefanie Sam Ferrara Fr. Dennis O Donnell Butch Cicone Betty Cicone Diane Patricia Langan Bill Johnson Andrew Richard E. Brown Gloria Smith Anthony Capodanno Mark Salois Andrea DeRosa Regina Serapio Bob Beutler Miriam Reed Linda Mitchell Joel Rivera Bill Krayer Mike Carey Jim Peraro Lara Montgomery & baby Earl R. Miller, Jr. Allison Itterly Joe Lippincott Melanie Kingsley Marianna Giuffre Grace Giuffre Help St. Vincent de Paul extend a hand to those who need a glimmer of hope, especially during this Lenten Season. Feed our Poor Box so that we can help the countless thirsty souls who seek our assistance.

5 MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, March 17 9:00 am John Moran 5:00 pm - James J. Phelan Sunday, March 18 8:00 am - Intentions of Parishioners 10:00 am - Robert Francis Cichocki 12:00 pm - Samuel Calbro Monday, March 19 9:00 am - Joseph A. Palermo Tuesday, March 20 9:00 am - Brian Mitchell Wednesday, March 21 9:00 am - Michael Sarnecky Thursday, March 22 9:00 am - Patricia L. Jennings Friday, March 23 9:00 am - Philomena Capodanno Saturday, March 24 9:00 am James Stives 5:00 pm - Kurt Kessler Sunday, March 25 8:00 am - Philomena Capodanno 10:00 am - Intentions of parishioners 12:00 pm - George Whalley To help you with Next Week s Readings - March 25, Palm Sunday First Reading: Isaiah 50:4-7 Second Reading: Philippians 2:6-11 Gospel: Mark 14:15-47 SCRIP Total Scrip Sales for 3/4/ $4, Net Sales for Week - $ Total Net Sales for Year - $6, The winner of the March 6th SCRIP Raffle anonymously donated it to Outreach Office/ Next Drawing is June 6, 2018 May the choir of angels come to greet her speed her to Paradise. Please pray for the soul of Vivian Duffy May her soul and all of the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace. Vivian was a very active volunteer in may facets of Holy Family. She will be missed WEEKLY SCHEDULE Sunday, March 18 10:00 am - RE - Pre K and K - REC 10:30 am - RCIA Sunday Session - AER 12:00 pm - Liturgy Confirmation Covenant Mass - HFC 1:00 pm - Confirmation - HFC 1:30 pm - Just Do It Meeting - PHCR1 Monday, March 19 6:00 pm - Religious Education, Grades REC 6:15 pm - Grade 2 - Monday Church vixit - HFC Tuesday, March 20 6:00 pm - Religious Education, Grades REC 7:00 pm - Choir Rehearsal - HFC Wednesday, March 21 7:30 am - Tour of the National Shrine 10:30 am - Staff Meeting - AER 6:00 pm - Summerfest Mtg. - PHCR1 7:00 pm - Al-Anon - PHCR1 Thursday, March 22 9:30 am - Prayer Shawl Ministry - PHCR1 6:00 pm - HS Youth Group - YR 6:00 pm - VBS Volunteer Mtg. - AER 7:00 pm - Schola Rehearsal - HFC Friday, March 23 9:45 am - Eucharistic Adoration - Divine Mercy Chaplet-HFC 4:30 pm - KoC Fish Fry - HFH 7:00 pm - Stations of the Cross - HFC Saturday, March 24 3:30 pm - Reconciliation - HFC 5:30 pm - RCIA Session - CCR Sunday, March 25 10:00 am - RE - Pre K and K - REC 1:30 pm - Just Do It Meeting - PHCR1 5:30 pm - Chaplet of Divine Mercy - HFC 6:00 pm - Soup and Speaker - HFH Weekly Schedule Room Key AER Adult Education Room HFC Holy Family Church CR - Church Conference Room HFH Holy Family Hall PHCR - Parish House Room REC - Religious ED Center YR - Youth Room Offertory March 11, $13, Easter is only 2 weeks away. Have you had a good Lent? 308-HolyFamily Page 5

6 Parish News and Diocesan News ADMINISTRATOR OF MARYDALE RETIREMENT VILLAGE SENIOR HOUSING The Diocese of Wilmington/Catholic Charities is accepting applications for the position of Administrator of Marydale, a HUD/Section 8, and 108 unit community for low-income seniors and persons with disabilities under age 62 who require the features of an accessible unit. FULLTIME DIRECT SERVICE SPECIALIST The Diocese of Wilmington/Catholic Charities is seeking two Fulltime Direct Service Specialists for Bayard House, a community based maternity home for teenage girls and women within the city of Wilmington. Coordinator, CYM Sports The Diocese of Wilmington is seeking a full-time Coordinator of CYM Sports programs responsible for coordinating all CYM athletic programs and ensuring compliance with Diocesan Safe Environments standards. BASIC NEEDS CASE MANAGER The Diocese of Wilmington/Catholic Charities seeks a Fulltime Basic Needs Case Manager to work in Sussex County, Delaware, providing direct service, case management and advocacy to individuals requesting financial assistance and financial self-sufficiency information, including developing good landlord relations and providing referrals to other community resources. To apply or find out more info on these jobs, go to EEO OPPOSE HB 160, a bill that will legalize Assisted Suicide The bill, both lethal and unnecessary, acts to impose assisted suicide on the citizens of Delaware and compromises the integrity of the state s health care system. This dangerous legislation is part of a larger, national agenda through Compassion and Choices (formerly aka The Hemlock Society) to normalize assisted suicide in as many states as possible. It is opposed by leading medical communities, including the Delaware Medical Society. Delaware citizens facing a terminal diagnosis and who may still have years to live, deserve our support, love and care. We urge the legislature and the governor to reject assisted suicide, physician-assisted suicide, and euthanasia, as enshrined in HB 160. Please contact your DE Representative, today, to vote NO on HB 160 Present this coupon at Tony s Bistro and Raymond will donate 20% of the total bill to HF Church Tony s Bistro - 29 Chestnut Hill Plaza Newark, DE Amount of Bill $ First of all, happy St. Patrick s Day! We were blessed to have many volunteers and patrons who made our parish Lenten Fish Fry Dinners successful. Thank you and may God continue to bless you all for your support of Holy Family Catholic Church. We still have a few weeks of Lent to go until we can celebrate the Resurrection. Please keep in mind the people that need our help and support the Holy Family Outreach. To become a Knight, contact Tony Malafronti (302) or Joel Watson (302) Socks for Soldiers Cardinal Gibbons Assembly, Knights of Columbus 4th Degree, is partnering with a unique group that sends SOCKS to our Army and Marine Units that are actively deployed. We are partnering with the San Clemente Marine Corps Group (501c) to raise money to send additional approved Socks to deployed troops. Why Socks? The Infantry spends all of their time on their feet. Laundry facilities are not always available, field washing is not always possible and does not get the socks 100 % clean. Imagine the irritation! WE ARE NOT COLLECTING SOCKS, RATHER, WE ARE ASKING FOR DONATIONS! You do not need be a 4th Degree to donate. This project is open to all. Would you help support this Cardinal Gibbons Assembly project with a donation of $3.00? This Patriotic initiative will conclude March 31, We, the Patriotic 4th Degree, are requesting the cost of a pair of socks. We cannot accept socks because they must meet GAO standards. Make checks payable to: CARDINAL GIBBONS ASSEMBLY, C/O HOLY FAMILY CHURCH. 15 GENDER ROAD, NEWARK, DE, We will be collecting until the end of March and then we will send donated funds to the Marine Group in California. Thank You for your assistance. God Bless our Troops! 308-Holy Family Page Six