ST. JOSEPH PARISH / PARROQUIA SAN JOSE

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1 ST. JOSEPH PARISH / PARROQUIA SAN JOSE 371 East Main Street Middletown, Delaware 301 Lock St. N. Chesapeake City, MD Saint Joseph Church Saint Rose of Lima 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: 371 East Main Street, Middletown, DE, Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:00 PM Sunday Masses: 7:30, 9:30, 11:30 AM Misa Dominical: 2:00 PM (Español) Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:30 AM Reconciliation: Saturday at 4:00 PM St. Rose of Lima Mission: 301 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: 1640 Bohemia Church Road, Warwick, MD, GPS address: 1699 Bohemia Church Road Mass Dates: April 28 4:00 PM, May 18 4:00 PM, May 27 10:00 AM, Sept 22 4:00 PM, October 27 4:00 PM COUNCIL EXECUTIVE OFFICERS Finance Council: John Sanders ( ) Pastoral Council: Ed Holley ( )

2 Pastoral Office Staff Rev. Msgr. David F. Kelley, V.C., Pastor Rev. Christopher P. Hanley, Associate Pastor Michael A. Boyd, Sr. Deacon Tim Enright, Deacon David Feaster, Deacon Bob Altmiller, Facilities Manager Peggy Barrow, Business Manager Vidette Benn, Parish Secretary Lauren Cataldi, Organist Jackie Delaporte, Special Assistant, Sacristan Diana Gotthold, Formation Office Rosemary Hadland, Coordinator of Music Ministry Mary Kirk, Director of Religious Education Antonia Tonie Vandenberg, Ministerio Hispano Mark Winterbottom, Confirmation Coordinator GENERAL INFORMATION Website: Pastoral Center / Centro Pastoral: 371 E. Main Street Middletown, DE (entrance on Cleaver Farm Road) , (FAX) (toll-free from Maryland: ) Ministerio Hispano: , 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 Sr. LaVerne King, RSM Principal ANNUAL TRUSTEE ELECTIONS Congratulations to John Brenner and Tim Hurst who were elected as St. Joseph s trustees for 2019 and to Bette Luzetsky and Susan Schlotzhauer who were elected as St. Rose s trustees for 2019! Thank you for undertaking this service to our parish. Liturgy Notes Presider s Intentions This week, our presiders will offer Masses for these intentions: Monday, January 21 8:30 AM (SJ) Tommy Russell Tuesday, January 22 8:30 AM (SR) Patricia Jacono St. Agnes Wednesday, January 23 St. Vincent & St. Marianne Cope 8:30 AM (SJ) Francis X. O Neill Thursday, January 24 St. Francis de Sales 8:30 AM (SJ) Richard Di Troia Friday, January 25 The Conversion of St. Paul the Apostle 8:30 AM (SJ) Alfons H. Hacker Saturday, January 26 5:00 PM (SJ) Thomas Lawler Sunday, January 27 3 rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 AM (SJ) Maria Neibuhr 9:30 AM (SJ) Robert Karpin 11:30 AM (SJ) Joan Buccella 2:00 PM (SJ) 8:00 AM (SR) Eileen O Hara 9:30 AM (SR) Charles Peacock INTENTIONS ARE OPEN FOR APRIL, MAY & JUNE. DIOCESE OF WILMINGTON ANNULMENT INFORMATION NIGHT On Wednesday, February 13 th, there will be an Annulment Information night in the Parish Hall, at 7:00 PM. It will be presented by Father Mark Mealey, who is the judicial vicar for the Diocese of Wilmington. He will discuss the new norms of Pope Francis on the marriage nullity process and implementation of those norms in the diocese Tribunal. The nullity process and the various canonical grounds for marriage will be presented. Anyone interested should call the Tribunal office, at , and leave a voic to reserve your spot & to ensure enough materials are available.

3 The Word in Our Lives Readings for January 27, rd Sunday in Ordinary Time First Reading: Nehemiah 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10 Ezra the priest brought the law before the assembly, which consisted of men, women, and those children old enough to understand. Standing at one end of the open place that was before the Water Gate, he read out of the book from daybreak till midday, in the presence of the men, the women, and those children old enough to understand; and all the people listened attentively to the book of the law. Ezra the scribe stood on a wooden platform that had been made for the occasion. He opened the scroll so that all the people might see it for he was standing higher up than any of the people ; and, as he opened it, all the people rose. Ezra blessed the LORD, the great God, and all the people, their hands raised high, answered, "Amen, amen!" Then they bowed down and prostrated themselves before the LORD, their faces to the ground. Ezra read plainly from the book of the law of God, interpreting it so that all could understand what was read. Then Nehemiah, that is, His Excellency, and Ezra the priest-scribe and the Levites who were instructing the people said to all the people: "Today is holy to the LORD your God. Do not be sad, and do not weep" for all the people were weeping as they heard the words of the law. He said further: "Go, eat rich foods and drink sweet drinks, and allot portions to those who had nothing prepared; for today is holy to our LORD. Do not be saddened this day, for rejoicing in the LORD must be your strength!" Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 19:8, 9, 10, 15 Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:12-30 Brothers and sisters: As a body is one though it has many parts, and all the parts of the body, though many, are one body, so also Christ. For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, slaves or free persons, and we were all given to drink of one Spirit. Now the body is not a single part, but many. If a foot should say, "Because I am not a hand I do not belong to the body, " it does not for this reason belong any less to the body. Or if an ear should say," Because I am not an eye I do not belong to the body, "it does not for this reason belong any less to the body. If the whole body were an eye, where would the hearing be? If the whole body were hearing, where would the sense of smell be? But as it is, God placed the parts, each one of them, in the body as he intended. If they were all one part, where would the body be? But as it is, there are many parts, yet one body. The eye cannot say to the hand, "I do not need you, " nor again the head to the feet, "I do not need you." Indeed, the parts of the body that seem to be weaker are all the more necessary, and those parts of the body that we consider less honorable we surround with greater honor, and our less presentable parts are treated with greater propriety, whereas our more presentable parts do not need this. But God has so constructed the body as to give greater honor to a part that is without it, so that there may be no division in the body, but that the parts may have the same concern for one another. If one part suffers, all the parts suffer with it; if one part is honored, all the parts share its joy. Now you are Christ's body, and individually parts of it. Some people God has designated in the church to be, first, apostles; second, prophets; third, teachers; then, mighty deeds; then gifts of healing, assistance, administration, and varieties of tongues. Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work mighty deeds? Do all have gifts of healing? Do all speak in tongues? Do all interpret? Gospel: Luke 1:1-4; 4:14-21 Since many have undertaken to compile a narrative of the events that have been fulfilled among us, just as those who were eyewitnesses from the beginning and ministers of the word have handed them down to us, I too have decided, after investigating everything accurately anew, to write it down in an orderly sequence for you, most excellent Theophilus, so that you may realize the certainty of the teachings you have received. Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and news of him spread throughout the whole region. He taught in their synagogues and was praised by all. He came to Nazareth, where he had grown up, and went according to his custom into the synagogue on the sabbath day. He stood up to read and was handed a scroll of the prophet Isaiah. He unrolled the scroll and found the passage where it was written: The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring glad tidings to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free, and to proclaim a year acceptable to the Lord. Rolling up the scroll, he handed it back to the attendant and sat down, and the eyes of all in the synagogue looked intently at him. He said to them, "Today this Scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing."

4 La Palabra en Nuestra Vidas 27 de Enero 2019 III Domingo Del Tiempo Ordinario Primera Lectura: Nehemías 8, 2-4a En aquellos días, Esdras, el sacerdote, trajo el libro de la ley ante la asamblea, formada por los hombres, las mujeres y todos los que tenían uso de razón. Era el día primero del mes séptimo, y Esdras leyó desde el amanecer hasta el mediodía, en la plaza que está frente a la puerta del Agua, en presencia de los hombres, las mujeres y todos los que tenían uso de razón. Todo el pueblo estaba atento a la lectura del libro de la ley. Esdras estaba de pie sobre un estrado de madera, levantado para esta ocasión. Esdras abrió el libro a la vista del pueblo, pues estaba en un sitio más alto que todos, y cuando lo abrió, el pueblo entero se puso de pie. Esdras bendijo entonces al Señor, el gran Dios, y todo el pueblo, levantando las manos, respondió: Amén!, e inclinándose, se postraron rostro en tierra. Los levitas leían el libro de la ley de Dios con claridad y explicaban el sentido, de suerte que el pueblo comprendía la lectura. Entonces Nehemías, el gobernador, Esdras, el sacerdote y escriba, y los levitas que instruían a la gente, dijeron a todo el pueblo: Éste es un día consagrado al Señor, nuestro Dios. No estén ustedes tristes ni lloren (porque todos lloraban al escuchar las palabras de la ley). Vayan a comer espléndidamente, tomen bebidas dulces y manden algo a los que nada tienen, pues hoy es un día consagrado al Señor, nuestro Dios. No estén tristes, porque celebrar al Señor es nuestra fuerza. Salmo Responsorial: Salmo 18, Segunda Lectura: 1 Corintios 12:12-30 Hermanos: Así como el cuerpo es uno y tiene muchos miembros y todos ellos, a pesar de ser muchos, forman un solo cuerpo, así también es Cristo. Porque todos nosotros, seamos judíos o no judíos, esclavos o libres, hemos sido bautizados en un mismo Espíritu, para formar un solo cuerpo, y a todos se nos ha dado a beber del mismo Espíritu. El cuerpo no se compone de un solo miembro, sino de muchos. Si el pie dijera: No soy mano, entonces no formo parte del cuerpo, dejaría por eso de ser parte del cuerpo? Y si el oído dijera: Puesto que no soy ojo, no soy del cuerpo, dejaría por eso de ser parte del cuerpo? Si todo el cuerpo fuera ojo, con qué oiríamos? Y si todo el cuerpo fuera oído, con qué oleríamos? Ahora bien, Dios ha puesto los miembros del cuerpo cada uno en su lugar, según lo quiso. Si todos fueran un solo miembro, dónde estaría el cuerpo? Cierto que los miembros son muchos, pero el cuerpo es uno solo. El ojo no puede decirle a la mano: No te necesito ; ni la cabeza, a los pies: Ustedes no me hacen falta. Por el contrario, los miembros que parecen más débiles son los más necesarios. Y a los más íntimos los tratamos con mayor decoro, porque los demás no lo necesitan. Así formó Dios el cuerpo, dando más honor a los miembros que carecían de él, para que no haya división en el cuerpo y para que cada miembro se preocupe de los demás. Cuando un miembro sufre, todos sufren con él; y cuando recibe honores, todos se alegran con él. Pues bien, ustedes son el cuerpo de Cristo y cada uno es un miembro de él. En la Iglesia, Dios ha puesto en primer lugar a los apóstoles; en segundo lugar, a los profetas; en tercer lugar, a los maestros; luego, a los que hacen milagros, a los que tienen el don de curar a los enfermos, a los que ayudan, a los que administran, a los que tienen el don de lenguas y el de interpretarlas. Acaso son todos apóstoles? Son todos profetas? Son todos maestros? Hacen todos milagros? Tienen todos el don de curar? Tienen todos el don de lenguas y todos las interpretan? Evangelio: Lucas 1, ,14-21 Muchos han tratado de escribir la historia de las cosas que pasaron entre nosotros, tal y como nos las trasmitieron los que las vieron desde el principio y que ayudaron en la predicación. Yo también, ilustre Teófilo, después de haberme informado minuciosamente de todo, desde sus principios, pensé escribírtelo por orden, para que veas la verdad de lo que se te ha enseñado. (Después de que Jesús fue tentado por el demonio en el desierto), impulsado por el Espíritu, volvió a Galilea. Iba enseñando en las sinagogas; todos lo alababan y su fama se extendió por toda la región. Fue también a Nazaret, donde se había criado. Entró en la sinagoga, como era su costumbre hacerlo los sábados, y se levantó para hacer la lectura. Se le dio el volumen del profeta Isaías, lo desenrolló y encontró el pasaje en que estaba escrito: El espíritu del Señor está sobre mí, porque me ha ungido para llevar a los pobres la buena nueva, para anunciar la liberación a los cautivos y la curación a los ciegos, para dar libertad a los oprimidos y proclamar el año de gracia del Señor. Enrolló el volumen, lo devolvió al encargado y se sentó. Los ojos de todos los asistentes a la sinagoga estaban fijos en él. Entonces comenzó a hablar, diciendo: Hoy mismo se ha cumplido este pasaje de la Escritura que acaban de oír.

5 Stewardship Last weekend s collection was $19,332. Thank you for your continued faithful stewardship. The Finance Council SECOND COLLECTION The Second Collection this weekend is for Catholic University and Catholic Communications. Please be as generous as you can. ATTENDANCE DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER Canon law (1247) states that on Sundays & other holy days of obligation, the faithful are obliged to participate in the Mass. However, the law does not expect the impossible nor can the fulfillment of the obligation according to the norm of the law be burdensome or dangerous. There is no obligation to attend Mass if weather and/or road conditions are unsafe or make travel dangerous or difficult, or, if one is unable to get out of their driveway or parked space. Those persons who are unable to attend Mass under such conditions may view the celebration of Mass on television, depending on local television schedules. Some time should be given to private or family prayer in order to sanctify the Lord s Day. Mumford & Miller Concrete, Inc. for advertising in our parish bulletin. Please be sure to visit and check out those businesses who advertise in our bulletin. Your support of these sponsors is one way to say thank you for their generosity. Team 2 will clean on Thursday, January 24 Loretta Williams, Captain Pat McTiernan Anthony Davies Shirley Stafford Peggie Calvani Ellie Collins Loan Moquin Ed Fitzgerald Kathy Ursitti Arleen Lyons Marlene & Jim Jacono Silvana Sposanto Joe Ruff Ella Garvine Joanne Russell Audrey Taylor Doris Dill Luciana Mufuka For more information or to volunteer, please call Loretta Williams, REDNER S RECEIPTS The CCEA collects Redner s receipts. Receipts can be put in the collection basket or dropped off at the church or CCEA office. Please submit the whole receipt as partial receipts will not be considered. Refunds from the Redner receipts covers the expenditure for meats purchased by the food pantry staff for our clients. Thank you for your assistance, it is appreciated. PAT S PIZZA Pat s Pizza Family Restaurant, located at 311 N. Broad Street in Middletown, has donated a portion of the receipts we returned to them with a check of $ Please continue to 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 CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS If you would like a 2018 Contribution Statement, please contact the parish office ( or vbenn@stjosephmiddletown.com) to request yours. We will need your name, address, telephone number & envelope number. If you would like your statement ed to you, please provide your address. STATEMENTS ARE NOT PREPARED UNLESS REQUESTED.

6 Parish Life WELCOME Last weekend we welcomed Penny Grace Brown & Cassidy Mae Bailey. This weekend we welcome Owen Michael Brown who will be baptized. Congratulations to you, your parents & godparents. God bless you as you begin your faith journey. PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE ILL We remember in prayer all those who are ill, especially: Oremos por los enfermos: Dean Phillips, Bill Ahern, Mary Sapp, Marge DellBuono, Barbara Leutner, Kevin McGrath, Mary DiTomasso, Lea Castelli, Mary Clark, Linda Ziegler, Charlie Weldon, Steven Beardsley, Christine Cavaliere, Paula Hutchison, Lorraine Mills, Anita Keyton, Kathleen Gaines, Heather Seramone, Mark Whitlock, Margaret Cassling, Michele Wallick, Bill Robins, Joseph Nelson, Joyce Storey, Andrew Tonaino, Daisy Pabon, Terrie Dunn, Joan Huhn, Connie Beardsley, and Shelly DiPietrapaul. We also remember in prayer their caregivers and all others in need of our prayers. También recordamos en oración a sus cuidadores y a todos los demás que necesitan nuestras oraciones. MAY THE ANGELS LEAD THEM INTO PARADISE Please remember in your prayers Susan Cooper and our deceased parishioners, loved ones and benefactors. Grant them eternal rest, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. ST. FRANCIS XAVIER SHRINE (OLD BOHEMIA) St. Francis Xavier Shrine (Old Bohemia), the mother church of the Diocese of Wilmington, is participating in the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington 150 th Anniversary Historic Churches Pilgrimage. The final Pilgrimage Mass at the historic church will be offered on Saturday, February 2 at 11 am. Fr. Lance Martin will be the celebrant. Guided tours of the church and rectory will be conducted at 9 am, 9:30 am and 10 am. The rectory museum and historic graveyard will be accessible for individual inspection and study. Groups may arrange for their pastor or associate pastor to celebrate Mass. For more information, call OBHS President Marji Matyniak at , visit or OldBohemiaHS@gmail.com. The church is also available for group retreats and weddings. A video about the mission can be viewed on YouTube at BLESSED IS SHE COMMUNITY GROUP We are hoping to bring a Blessed is She community group to our church. This group is intended for women of ALL AGES who are looking to nourish their faith with fellowship and bible study. Date and time are to-be-determined based on interest. Please contact echapman519@gmail.com for more information. The following is the link to the studies that will be used within the group: *** GET READY *** *** IT IS ALMOST HERE *** By now you have heard the Adult Faith Formation Committee will present a questionnaire into the bulletins the weekend of February 2-3. The questionnaire is designed for adults, young and old, to find out the ways you, as an individual, prefer to receive faith formation content: talks, group share, lecture, print, internet, etc. Also what are the subjects or topics you are interested in learning more about. This will help the Committee focus on helping you with the best way to increase your understanding of the Catholic faith, live it, and share it. People will be in the Gathering Space that weekend to answer any questions you may have. Access to the questionnaire will also be available on-line at the parish web site. The questionnaire can be filled out on-line as well. Answers will be collected for several weeks until February 24. The Committee encourages you to be thinking about ways you would most likely participate in your own faith formation. Thank you! PARENTING POINTERS Each member of the human family is important and connected. Remember today the value of each life, born/unborn, neighbor/refugee, friend - even enemy. Let us march to protect all human lives. PUNTEROS DE CRIANZA Cada miembro de la familia humana es importante y conectado. Recuerde hoy el valor de cada vida, nacido / nonato, vecino / refugiado, amigo, incluso enemigo. Marchemos para proteger todas las vidas humanas.

7 MONDAY, JANUARY 21 ********PARISH OFFICE CLOSED********* 8:30 AM in St. Joseph Church HOLY EUCHARIST SERIES 7:00 PM in ParishHall FRIENDS OF BILL W 8:00 PM in Rooms 5 & 7 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23 8:30 AM in St. Joseph Church BIBLE STUDY 9:30 AM in Rooms 5 & 7 SEASONS OF HOPE 11:00 AM in Rooms 5 & 7 PARISH CANTORS/SCHOLA 5:30 PM in St. Joseph Church PARISH CHOIR 7:00 PM in St. Joseph Church FRIDAY, JANUARY 25 SUNDAY, JANUARY 27 8:30 AM in St. Joseph Church THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH TUESDAY, JANUARY 22 8:30 AM in St. Rose Church HOLY EUCHARIST SERIES 10:00 AM in Parish Hall PARISH STAFF MEETING 12:00 PM in Room 3 COLUMBIETTES 6:30 PM in Rooms 5 & 7 CUB SCOUTS 7:00 PM in Rooms 1-4, 6 & Hall THURSDAY, JANUARY 24 8:30 AM in St. Joseph Church CONTEMPORARY ENSEMBLE 6:00 PM in St. Joseph Church ADULT FAITH FORMATION 7:00 PM in Room 1 BOYS SCOUT 7:00 PM in Parish Hall SPANISH FORMATION 7:00 PM in Conference Room FRIENDS OF BILL W 8:00 PM in Rooms 5 & 7 SATURDAY, JANUARY 26 FIRST EUCHARIST PARENT & CHILD GATHERING 3:30 PM in Office Complex CONFESSIONS 4:00 PM in St. Joseph Church 5:00 PM at St. Joseph Church - 7:30, 9:30. 11:30 AM in St. Joseph Church - 8:00 & 9:30 AM in St. Rose Church PREP SESSION 4 8:45 AM in Office Complex ALTAR SERVER TRAINING 10:30 AM in St. Rose Church PREP SESSION 6 11:45 AM in Office Complex CONFIRMATION SESSIONS 2:00 PM in Office Complex SPANISH 2:00 PM in St. Joseph Church MOMENTOS DE MATRIMONIO Qué Don del Espíritu Santo es más fuerte en tu amado: sabiduría, conocimiento, fe, sanidad, obras poderosas, profecía, discernimiento, comunicación, comprensión...? Reconoce estas fortalezas. PARISH OFFICES CLOSED The Parish Offices will be closed on Monday, January 21 st in observance of Martin Luther King Day. MARRIAGE MOMENTS Which Gift of the Spirit is your beloved strongest in: wisdom, knowledge, faith, healing, mighty deeds, prophecy, discernment, communication, understanding? Recognize these strengths.

8 BAPTISM PREP It is always an exciting time when a family is anticipating the birth of a child, not only for the family but for our parish community as well. There are so many things to think about and prepare for during the months prior to the arrival of your child. One of those things might be the Baptism. Parents are required to attend a two-part Baptism PREP program. We have found that it is easier for the parents if they do this during the second trimester of the pregnancy. We offer our Baptism PREP classes every other month, the next classes will be in February. Classes will be held on the first and third Saturdays at 10:30 AM, February 2 & 16 Registration in the parish is required prior to scheduling Baptism PREP. It is necessary to call the parish office, , to register for the classes. Please note that Baptism dates will not be confirmed until classes are completed and all information for your sponsors has been received by the parish office. Godparents and/or Sponsors for Baptism must meet the requirements of Canon Law. The person who will fulfill one of these important roles must: Be at least sixteen years of age; Have celebrated all three Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist); Be living a life in harmony with the teaching of the Church It is the third requirement that most often causes difficulty. It is generally interpreted to mean that a person is registered in a parish and, if married is in a valid marriage. This means that the marriage must have taken place in the Catholic Church or, if celebrated in the church of another denomination the couple must have received permission of the Catholic Church for this to take place. This generally occurs when in the celebration of marriage between a Catholic and a non-catholic Christian the church of the non- Catholic holds particular significance for the non- Catholic party. In such a case the bishop is asked to grant a dispensation so that the wedding may be considered valid by the Catholic Church. For those who were not married in the Catholic Church and are free to do so (meaning no prior marriages requiring an annulment) they may ask to have a convalidation of their marriage. This is generally referred to by most as having their marriage blessed. It is worth noting that divorce in and of itself does not make one ineligible to serve as a godparent or sponsor (nor does it exclude one from receiving the Eucharist). The difficulty arises when there is a subsequent marriage without seeking an annulment of one s previous bond of marriage. Social Concerns MINISTRY TO THOSE IN NEED Last weekend, we received $ from the Poor Box at St. Joseph and we received $68.45 from the Poor Box at St. Rose. Thank you for continuing to assist those in need. ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY DEDICATED TO THE SERVICE OF THOSE IN NEED IN THE MOT AREA Our Daily Bread feeds low income families, individuals, children, the elderly and those in need in the MOT communities with nutritious meals in a safe environment. They serve Lunch, Monday-Friday from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm and Dinner Tuesday & Thursday from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm.. If you have any questions ourdailybread.2016@gmail.com or call Our Daily Bread is located at 214 North Broad Street, Middletown. ELKTON COMMUNITY KITCHEN Our next date to serve at the Elkton Community Kitchen is Friday, February 8 th. We are planning a menu of Homemade Chili, Rolls with Butter, Fresh Tossed Salad with Dressing, Fresh Fruit & Desserts. We are in need of volunteers for the month of February. Please let Linda Ziegler know if you are able to give about 3 hours of your time on February 8, 2019 or are able to donate for the menu. You may respond to or lmrziegler@verizon.net. A most gracious thank you to all our volunteers that are willing to share your time and food donations. Your efforts and generosity are appreciated by all the participants served at the Elkton Community Kitchen. SOMETHING NEW! STORIES OF GOD S LOVE Do you have a young child that would like to learn more about God and our faith? We would like to welcome your 5 year old (kindergarten) student to our new program, Stories of God s Love. The group will meet on Sundays from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM, in the small room adjacent to the sacristy of the church. Sessions will run from January through April of Although there will not be a tuition fee, parents will need to register their child for the program. If you are interested in enrolling your 5 year old student or if you would like more information, please call Mary Kirk in the Religious Education Office at , ext. 107.

9 Christian Formation HOLY EUCHARIST SERIES Fr. Hanley s series on The Holy Eucharist continues on Monday, January 21 st, at 7:00 PM in the parish hall or on Tuesday January 22 nd at 10:00 AM in the parish hall. This week will focus on The Call of the Eucharist We look forward to seeing you there. BIBLE STUDY & PRAYER GROUP We are studying the Letters of St. Paul. If anyone would like to join us, our group meets on the 1 st, 3 rd, and 5 th Tuesdays of the month at 6:30pm. Please call Jan Faust at for more information. All are welcome! A second group, hosted by Ed Sumner & Ellen Losse, meets on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month to discuss the readings for the following Sunday. Please call or Ellen at for directions. SEEKING ANSWERS? Questions about the faith? Want to understand more? What really happens at the Liturgy of the Mass? How do I share my faith effectively? Tune into The Patrick Madrid Show on Relevant Radio, 640 AM, daily, 9 AM to 12 noon. Great Catholic questions and answers. Get more information at relevantradio.com. WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY Please join us for Bible Study on Wednesday mornings 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 ROSARY AT BROADMEADOW The Rosary is prayed each Wednesday at 10:00 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 THE ADULT FAITH FORMATION COMMITTEE The committee meets the 4th Thursday of each month, in Room 1. If you are interested in helping the Committee help the St. Joseph and St. Rose adult faith communities understand, live, and share their Catholic faith, please contact John Ruane at (302) or johnj702@yahoo.com or Larry Bock at labock44@comcast.net. DID YOU KNOW... the Great Maternal Counsel, Do whatever He tells you, results in an oveflow or abundance of new wine, or divine blessings? Weddings are a biblical image of the mystical union of heaven and earth, God and man. Wine delights the palate, just as the drinking in of God s presence lifts the heart and mind into divine light. So in this small, poor, almost unknown town, the wine runs out, perhaps because they are poor. So it is in Israel, faithlessness and infidelity have caused the light of God to dim. Mary is concerned for the embarrassment of the families and speaks to Jesus. He understands the wine of light has run out in the hearts of God s people. Mary insists and tells the steward, Do whatever He tells you. Jesus, sensitive to His Mother and the needs of a thirsty Israel, proceeds to give instructions. There results an abundance of the best wine, gallons in fact. So it is at Mass, we receive the best wine. It never runs out. Do whatever he tells you. VOCATIONS REFLECTION He wants your unique combination of gifts. St. Paul reminds us that there are different kinds of spiritual gifts, but the same Spirit. All the baptized share in that same Spirit, and, from among them, God calls some to serve as priests, deacons and religious. If you believe God might be calling you to the priesthood, to the diaconate, or to religious life, call or write Father Norman Carroll, Diocesan Director of Priestly and Religious Vocations ( , vocations@cdow.org). Be sure to visit our website:

10 Around the Diocese GOOD NEWS Are you an early riser? If so, listen to Catholic Forum every Sunday morning at its new time - 6:05 a.m. on WDEL FM, 1150 AM and If not, after it airs, listen online anytime at or search Catholic Forum on Apple, Spotify, or iheartradio podcasts. Next Sunday, January 27th, tune in to hear Fr. John Bartunek discuss his book, Answers: Catholic Advice for Your Spiritual Questions. For photos, information regarding upcoming guests, links and more, Like Catholic Forum on Facebook at catholicforum. SAINT EDMOND S ACADEMY TO HOLD OPEN HOUSE Saint Edmond s Academy will be holding their Open House for prospective students and families on Tuesday, January 29th from 9-11am. Students, parents, faculty and administrators will explain why elementary aged children find bright beginnings in our Lower Form (Junior Kindergarten through Grade 3) while Middle Form students (Grades 4 through 6) are developing into confident, well-rounded young men and Upper Form students (Grades 7 and 8) encounter a tradition of leadership and preparation for high school. Student-led tours will be given on our beautiful and historic campus and the event will last approximately 2 hours. To register for the Open House, please call Pete Duncan at (302) ext DIOCESE OF WILMINGTON S FOURTH ANNUAL NATIVE DINNER CELEBRATION The Diocese of Wilmington Native American Ministry and the Saint Kateri Circle will hold their 4 th Annual Native Dinner Celebration at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Hall in Bear, Delaware on Saturday, February 2, 2019 from 6:00 9:00 p.m. Chicken and beef tacos, beverages and desserts. Performances by Aztec Dancers and Spirit Wing. $10 per person, 13 and older. Tickets available at the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton parish office or by calling Sharon Ward at WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER Time is running out to register for the next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend Let a cozy weekend focused on your marriage keep you warm on these long winter nights! The next Marriage Encounter weekend will be March 1-3, 2019 in Rehoboth Beach, DE For information, visit our website at or to register for the weekend, please call Tony and Linda Massino at Don t delay! Your marriage deserves this gift! SALESIANUM S ADULT RELIGIOUS EDUCATION DAY SACRED a.k.a. Salesianum's Adult Religious Education Day is held Saturday, February 23rd from 8 AM until 3 PM at Salesianum. In the wake of recent events this day is even more important than it was 19 years ago when it first began. Young people need to see their parents actively demonstrating that the Catholic Faith is important to them beyond just going to Sunday Mass. Please review our course offerings and you will see that many of our courses are geared to help those who need to reassure our youth that Catholic Faith not only still matters but is also essential to thrive in our modern world. People can register online for SACRED at We still give out the SACRED New Evangelization Award to the parish with the most SACRED attendees. If you have any questions me or call my cell after 3 PM at CHRIST THE TEACHER SCHOOL MARDI GRAS FUNDRAISER Mardi Gras Fundraiser at Christ the Teacher School on March 2, :30pm. Proceeds to support a St. Margaret s family in need of a home. Food and Beer Included Cash Bar and Music Cost $40 per person $75 per couple ULSTER PROJECT DELAWARE. Seeking adventurous teens aged 14-16! July 2019 offers a wonderful opportunity for your teen to be involved in the Ulster Project Delaware. Ulster Project Delaware (UPD) is a month-long peace and leadership project which has been going on in Delaware for 43 years. Every year 18 Northern Irish Catholic and Protestant teens come to stay with host families in Delaware for the month of July. The US host teens participate in the month filled with all the daily activities with the Northern Irish teens. It will be an amazing month packed with trips to Philadelphia, DC, New York, Hershey Park, beaches, pool parties, dances, shopping, as well as service projects, leadership and team building events, visits to various places of worship all directed towards developing tolerance and understanding among people with different cultural and religious differences. These activities are all covered in the low family fee of $200! Applications are being accepted now! It is an opportunity of leadership and a perfect college essay topic. Any questions, please contact applyupd@gmail or Ruth Langrehr ( ) Please visit the website ulsterprojectdelaware.org for more information.