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 2, 2017 Fifth Sunday in Lent

2 FROM OUR PASTOR: FATHER MARK KELLEHER HOLY FAMILY S SCHEDULE FOR LENT Stations of the Cross 7:00 p.m. every Friday of Lent Reconciliation Saturdays at 3:30 p.m. The Chaplet of Divine Mercy April 2 nd at 5:30p.m. Complete your evening by starting with the Chaplet and then proceeding directly into Soup and Speaker. Soup and Speaker April 2 nd at 6:00 p.m. (Sign-ups in the Gathering Space.) 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! 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. Holy Saturday April 15 th Solemn Vigil of Easter 7:30 p.m. Special Easter Mass Schedule 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 \Try Something for 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 do something special for Lent. 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 Operation Easter Basket items for AI DuPont Hospital are now being accepted at the RE and Parish Offices. All toys, crayons, coloring books, markers, small games, cards, tooth brushes, tooth paste, and sand buckets are good for the baskets! Collection ends week of April 7. You generosity brings smiles! GIFT: Our final meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 12h 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 will be held on Sunday, April 9th immediately following the 12 Noon Mass. All 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! smoothly! First Eucharist 2017 We had a great First Eucharist Workshop last Saturday. Children had a great time doing crafts, a lot of hands on experiences learning about church and mass. Thanks to the sacramental team that helped the day run First Eucharist Practice will be held on Tuesday, April 25th from 6-7:30pm in the Church for children and parents. YOUTH MINISTRY *TWEENs! Our next gathering will be Thursday, April 6th from 6 until 7:30pm for students in 5/6 th grade. Friends are welcome!! FISH FRYS! Help is needed to serve the parish at the annual Fish Frys. Please register on-line for dates and times available. Wear: Holy Family T-shirt (one will be provided if you do not have one), jeans and sneakers. Easter Mission Work: Open to all 7-9th graders: Delaware Prevention Coalition Mission Impossible! Tuesday, April 18 through April 20th, 8:45am until 12 noon on Thursday. 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 ell! Participants: Nursery through 5th grade. Volunteers: 6th grade through Adult. Stay tuned for more details! ADULT FORMATION Tour of the Basilica of the National Shrine in Washington, DC: UPDATE: We are in the process of rescheduling the trip to sometime in May. Please stay tuned for more information. 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. Holy Family Women Group next meeting Wednesday April 5th at 6:30. Tom Vresics will be presenting a Lenten Reflection. All are welcome. We are taking nominations for officers for next year. Weekly Offertory Weekly Budget : $ 13, (Amount of $ needed to run the parish on a weekly basis) Actual Offertory for 3/12/2017 $12, Shortfall for the week $1, Budget Goal Year-to-Date: $ 529, Actual Offertory Year-to-Date: $ 498, Shortfall (Deficit) Year-to-Date: $ 31, SCRIP SALES Scrip Sales for week of 3/19/ $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 God s love for us is based on His Perfection, not ours. 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 1 9:00 am Su Kwa (living) 5:00 pm Intentions of Parishioners Sunday, April 2 8:00 am John B. Dimaio 10:00 am Ruth Spell 12:00 pm Tricia Snavely Monday April 3 9:00 am Owen Wayne Bracken Tuesday, April 4 9:00 am Fran McManus Wednesday, April 5 9:00 am John B. Bob Morris Thursday, April 6 9:00 am John Joseph Whelan Friday, April 7 9:00 am Robert McCarron 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 To help you with Next Week s Readings - Palm Sunday Reading 1: Isaiah 50:4-7 Reading 2: Phillipians 2:6-11 Gospel: Matthew 26:14-27:66 Office of Priestly and Religious Vocations Diocese of Wilmington In today s gospel, Jesus raises Lazarus to new life. Through their ministry and the way they live their lives, God calls priests, deacons, religious sisters and religious brothers to join in His work of breathing new life into the Church. Is He calling you to participate in this incredible undertaking? If you think so, call or write Father Norm Carroll, Diocesan Director of Priestly and Religious Vocations ( ; vocations@cdow.org). Be sure to visit our website: Ordination to Priesthood - Saturday, May 20 WEEKLY SCHEDULE Sunday, April 2 9:30 am - RCIA Sunday Session - AER 10:00 am - Rel Ed. Pre K and K - REC Rms 2-6 1:30 pm - Just Do It Mtg. - PHCR1 5:30 pm - Divine Mercy Chaplet - HFC 6:00 pm - Soup and Speaker - HFH Monday, April 3 6:00 pm - RE Grades REC Rms 1-8 and YR 7:00 pm - K of C - Cardinal Gibbons - HFH Tuesday, April 4 6:00 pm - RE Grades REC Rms 1-8 and YR 6:30 pm - RCIA Team Meeting - AER Wednesday, April 5 10:30 am - Staff Meeting - AER 6:30 pm - Women s Group Mtg. - HFH 7:00 pm - Choir Rehearsal - HFC Thursday, April 6 9:00 am - Prayer Shawl Mtg. - PHCR 6:00 pm - Tweens - 5th/6th grades - YR 6:30 pm - Scripture Class Part 2 - HFH 7:00 pm - Contemporary Ensemble Rehearsal - HFC 7:00 pm - SVDP Society Mtg. - PHCR1 Friday, April 7 9:45 am - 10:45 am - Eucharistic Adoration - HFC 4:30 pm - KoC Fish Fry - HFH 7:00 pm - Stations of the Cross - HFC Saturday, April 8 8:00 am - Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites - REC 3:30 pm - Reconciliation - HFC 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 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 MARRIAGE MOMENTS - Research indicates that the average person listens for 17 seconds before interrupting. Sometimes one spouse may be more long winded than the other. Sometimes one hardly speaks at all. Pay attention to your words this next week. Try to meet in the middle. PARENTING POINTERS - Laughter can be healing. Does your family have any stories about family foibles that get repeated at family gatherings? It doesn't matter that it's embarrassing; it becomes family mythology. 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. 308-Holy Family ST. Mary s EEP Children s Spring Resale Saturday, April 23rd 8:00am-2:00pm St. Mary s Social Hall MOUNT AVIATE SUMMER CAMPS Basketball Summer Clinic with Coach Locke This clinic is open to students outside of Mount Aviat. Coaching staff: Coach Chris Locke Appropriate for incoming fourth- through eighth-grade students - Maximum of 15 boys and 15 girls Enhance your basketball skills this summer in this co-ed instructional basketball camp - Cost: $80 July Monday through Friday 5:00.-9:00 P.M. Volleyball Summer Clinic This clinic is open to students outside of Mount Aviat. Coaching staff: Ed Murray, Bridget Landis Volleyball Basics (appropriate for incoming 4 th and 5 th grade girls) -Girls must bring volleyball and kneepads Cost: $80 (pack a snack and bring a water bottle) July Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Advanced Clinic (appropriate for incoming 6 th, 7 th, and 8 th grade girls) Girls must bring volleyball and kneepads Cost: $80 (pack a snack and bring a water bottle) July Monday through Friday 5:00-9:00 p.m. Charlene Nichols, Advancement Director, 399 Childs Road, Childs, MD, 21916, ext. 214 Page Six Saint Michael - Knights of Columbus Council 4548 pril 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) Are you suffering a lot? Do not worry My Immaculate Heart will be your refuge and the way that will lead you to God. The historic, world-famous International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima will be visiting the following parishes as part of the Fatima Centennial US Tour for Peace: Sunday, April 2: 12 Noon-6am -All Night Vigil- St Jude the Apostle, Lewes Monday, April 3: 10am-8am -All Night Vigil- Sts. Peter & Paul, Easton, MD Please join us for an extraordinary day of graces, healing and prayer to Our Lady, for our country and our families. All are welcome! For more information contact Mary Beth Payne at (302) or livefatimade@gmail.com Say Yes to Our Lady! 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 Total Amount of Bill $