Parish Office Staff. Parish Life. Parish Ministries. Clergy Pastor: Rev. Msgr. John P. Hopkins. Deacons Tommy Watts Austin Lobo

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1 Parish Office Staff Clergy Pastor: Rev. Msgr. John P. Hopkins Deacons Tommy Watts Austin Lobo Religious Education Madeline Romano Pastoral Associate Sr. Catherine Charles, SND Parish Support Staff Tina Maichle Lois Nowell General Information Parish Ministries Special Ministers of Holy Communion Kathy Linsner: Lectors Lynn Woerner: Altar Servers David or Lisa Carey: Suzanne Kirk: Cantors & Choir Tom Mucchetti: Mary Kate Newell: Ministry of Hospitality (Ushers) Tim Higgins: RCIA (The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) Michael Felker: Parish Life St. Vincent DePaul Society Leslie DeShaies: Knights of Columbus Walter Kolisz: Pro-Life Teri Dzik: Parent Bereavement Group Irene Felker: Jean Brady: Prayer Line Karen Kolek: ext. 108 Daughters of St. Francis de Sales Susan Brubaker: Bible Study and Faith Sharing Deacon Tommy Watts: Boy Scouts Jonathan Nicholls: Cub Scouts Kevin Cameron at Friends of St. Margaret (50 +) Sr. Catherine Charles: ex. 105 St. Margaret of Scotland Football Team Michael Klepacki: Golf Committee Mike Ryan : Church Cleaning Group Barbara Coates: Gardening Janet and Ed Tyczkowski: Nursery / Babysitting Megan Januszka: Doughnuts / Refreshments after Mass Welcoming Committee Trish Gerhart: Prayer Shawl Linda Barry: Barbara Coates: Social Justice Committee Bill Mitchell: Meg Kane-Smith: Mary Lou Gantzer: Women at the Well Barbara Coates: Vocations Francis Woerner: Page 1-306

2 Mass Schedule Saturday: 5:30 pm Sunday: 8:30 am & 10:30 am Weekday: Mon., Wed., & Fri. 8:30 am Holy Day: 8:30 am & 7:00 pm Reconciliation: Fri. 9:00 am & Sat. 4:30 pm Rosary: Mon. 7:00 pm Devotions Rosary Recitation of the Rosary is held every Monday at 7:00 p.m. in the church. Eucharistic Adoration First Friday of every month: 9:00am - 10:00am Every Friday evening: 8:00pm -10:00pm All are welcome to join us in worshiping our Lord. If you are interested in volunteering, please visit Search for event and enter karadhall@aol.com Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 3 & 4, 2018 Living the Paschal Mystery At times our busied lives can seem frenetic, simply moving from one activity to the next with barely a moment in between. We imagine the good old days when things weren t so harried. It s true that technology has perhaps increased our attention (or lack thereof) to many details, but time marches along at the same pace it always has for us. Years, months, days, and even hours and minutes may seem to move more quickly than before, but in reality it s been moving at a constant pace for many centuries. Most of us feel the pressure of time because we are driven by the purpose. There are things we need to do. And today we hear of Jesus driven by the same. He has something to accomplish. He has a purpose. Though he wakes before dawn to have some time to himself, even that sacred moment quickly vanishes in the midst of the day s activities. Simple being busy or having things to accomplish is not a bad thing. In fact, it can be the opposite. Today we have a chance to reflect on what motivates us. For what purpose are we driven? Are we taking time to pray, brief as it may be? Even when we do find a moment of solitude, the needs of others come before our own needs. ~Living Liturgy Welcome We would like to extend a warm welcome to the following new parishioners to St. Margaret of Scotland Parish. Ms. Elizabeth Smith Ms. Mary Zell Antonio and Patricia Mazzola: Giovanni Mass Intentions February 5 8:30 am Anna Worton February 7 8:30 am Anna Worton February 9 8:30 am Margaret Hopkins February 10 5:30 pm Joan Kanavel February 11 8:30 am Grace DiPinto Martha Chippie 10:30 am Susan Yohey Sacraments Baptism Baptisms can be scheduled on most Sundays at noon or during any of our Masses. If this is your first child you are required to attend a class before the Baptism can be scheduled. The next baptism class is February 20, 2018 at 6:00 pm. Call the office to schedule. Reconciliation Saturday at 4:30pm or by appointment. Matrimony Consult the parish priest at least one year before your wedding date. Communion to those unable to come to Mass If you, or a family member are not able to participate at Mass and would like to receive communion, please contact the parish office. Anointing of the Sick The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick brings the compassionate presence of Christ into the midst of the suffering of those who are ill, aging, or preparing for minor /serious surgery. If you would like to be anointed, please contact the parish office. The faithful should be encouraged to ask for the anointing, and, as soon as the time for the anointing comes to receive it with faith and devotion - Rite of Anointing Page 2-306

3 Parish News St. Vincent de Paul Food Closet Thank you for your generous donations to satisfy the needs of the food closet. The item that is currently needed is canned ham, dry milk, pancake mix, syrup and toilet paper. Thank you for your generosity in helping to feed and care for the community. St. Vincent de Paul Today, let us pray for those who are hungry, malnourished and starving. Is there a family you know that needs assistance? Please call the society of St. Vincent de Paul at so that together we can help those that are hungry. Thank you for your financial support to this ministry by remembering our Poor Boxes in the gathering space. We appreciate your generosity. From the Religious Ed Office: Walking His Way Answer Bishop Malooly s Invitation to Walk His Way at the 9 th Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage Bishop Malooly invites youth and young adults from all parishes and schools to join him as we come together for the 9 th annual Pilgrimage on Saturday, March 24, The day starts at St. Elizabeth parish and a concernt by Luke Spehar. The day concludes back at St. Elizabeth with the 5pm Mass for Palm Sunday. Cost is $15 per person or $45 per family. To register, please contact Madeline Romano at the SMOS Religious Education Office at madeline@margaretofscotland.org or call (302) , ext 103. For more info, visit Registration deadline is March 15, Family Mardi Gras Activity is scheduled for Friday, February 9. Please see the flyer in this week s bulletin! Hope you can join us! Women at the Well The next meeting will take place on February 6th at 7:00 pm in the parish office. The parish received a thank you note from Phil and Laura Ohme for the generous donation made to them after the fire to their home in CA. They were very surprised and appreciative of the thoughtfulness and generosity of our parish. It helped them get back on their feet a lot faster. They send prayers and thanks to you all. TAX REQUEST If you would like a tax receipt for your 2017 Donations, please complete the form below. You can mail it into the parish office or drop it into the offertory basket. NAME: PHONE#: ENVELOPE :#: KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS The St. David Council #12842, invites men 18 and older to join us in supporting the parish and the community through acts of service. Please call Grand Knight Walter Kolisz for additional information at or wfk213@yahoo.com. Knights of Columbus February Family of the Month Rafael and Elizabeth Pagan Rafael has been a member of our parish and the Knights of Columbus since He has been very active within our parish and council. Rafael has been involved in our Confirmation Program for over 18 years. He also volunteers his time as a Eucharistic Minister. Please join with the Knights to congratulate Rafael and thank him for his commitment and continued service. Looking for Donut and Coffee Clean-up Volunteers We are looking for volunteers to clean-up the coffee and donuts following 10:30 mass. Please contact Sr. Catherine at if you can volunteer your time. THE SCOUTING CORNER Cub Scouting is for boys in Kindergarten through 5th grade, or ages 5 ( must be in Kindergarten) through 10 years old. Anyone interested in learning more about Pack 283 should contact Kevin Cameron at Scoutpack283.smos@gmail.com. Boy Scouting is for boys who are at least 11 years old and have completed the 5th grade. Anyone interested in Troop 283 should contact Rob Szczerba at rob129home@gmail.com or Boy Scout Troop 283's 4th Annual Super Bowl Sub Sale THANK YOU!! Troop 283 would like to thank you for your generous support of this year s Super Bowl Sub Sale. The money raised will help purchase additional camping equipment for the Troop and help defer some of the camping costs for the boys. Please remember that ALL subs must be picked up on Sunday, February 4th from 1:00 to 2:30 in the Church gathering space or will be donated to charity. Social Justice Reflections SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE MEETING: The Committee meets the first Thursday of select months at 6:30 pm in the parish center. The next meetings: March 1, May 3. Starting in 2018 we will not meet every month. All are welcome to attend. FAIR TRADE: We thank you for the continued support of the Fair Trade Products through your purchases. The products are available on the third weekend of every month. The next weekend for sales is February 17 & 18, we will have our usual coffee, tea, chocolate and olive oil for sale. THANK YOU: The sales of artisan items from Guatemala and CRS in November and December totaled over $2,400, all proceeds from these sales are returned to the artisans. Here is a quote from one of the organizations: Our artisan partners are now eating better, improving their homes and sending their children to school. Their communities are prospering. Thank you for working with us to empower them and bring hope to their lives. CLEAN KIDS PROJECT Thank you for your continued donation of soap for the children in Guatemala. Donations are still needed and much appreciated they can be dropped off at the box as you enter the gathering space. Page 3-306

4 Community News Important Event with trauma expert, Dr. Theresa Burke Come learn about a local initiative with a national and international outreach which helps survivors of trauma to open their histories to a profound experience of healing in our fully integrated spiritual and psychological process. The Living Scripture Institute provides training for: Rachel s Vineyard for recovery after abortion; Grief to Grace for healing the wounds of abuse; and Duty to Heal finding peace for a soldier s heart. We welcome you to come meet local resident and founder Dr. Theresa Burke; and Fr. Dominic Allain, from London, int l pastoral director for Grief to Grace. Please join us on Saturday, February 24, for a light reception and presentation immediately following the 5 pm Mass at St. Isaac Jogues Parish, 50 West Walker Road, Wayne, PA. If you or someone you love have suffered traumatic experiences and you would like to help in our efforts, please join us for an inspiring evening! RSVP: LivingScriptureInst@gmail.com or Christ the Teacher School Our Regional Catholic School Parents of 8th, 9th and 10th graders... July 2018 offers a wonderful opportunity for your teen to be involved in the Ulster Project Delaware. Ulster Project Delaware (UPD) is a peace project which has been going on in Delaware for 42 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! It will be a month which will last a lifetime! The bond created among these teens within just a month is hard to believe. It is an opportunity of leadership and a perfect college essay topic. Any questions, please contact applyupd@gmail.com or Ruth Langrehr ( ) Please visit the website ulsterprojectdelaware.org for more information. Rachel s Vineyard Catholic Retreat for post-abortion healing will be held at Jesus House, Wilmington, DE April 6-8. The retreat weekend is a beautiful opportunity for any person who has struggled with the emotional or spiritual pain of abortion to heal. For more information contact Nan Freeman at or visit rachelsvineyard.org Sat., February 24, 2018 A Retreat for Teachers February 16-18, 2018 Marianist Family Retreat Center Cape May Point, NJ This retreat, intended for educators of all levels, will provide time to recharge through prayer, reflection and sharing. This weekend will be led by educators and will offer opportunities to be spiritually renewed for the road ahead. Our time will include daily Eucharist, prayer services, individual and group reflection time, and free time to experience the wonders of the beach in winter! Cost: $135 per person, double occ. Register at: or call Some financial aid is available BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION Christ the Teacher School appreciates your support in clipping Box Tops on sheets. Funds raised are used for classroom activities. We just received a check for $ for Box Tops for Education. This is wonderful money that is easily obtained via your help. We are grateful to all who support us by clipping Box Tops from products you purchase. The next submission date is March 1. Please send us all Box Tops that will expire this school year and throughout the summer. For easy drop-off, a Box Tops container can be found in the church lobby of each of our sponsoring parishes. 1. Check the expiration dates no valid if expired. 2. Cut carefully as to not cut off the dates. 3. BONUS BOX TOPS are also helpful 4. Do not paste on the paper. Just place in a zip lock bag. Along with sending Box Tops to school, earn even more cash to help our school through the Box Tops for Education Bonus App. Turn your everyday receipts into cash for your school. It s free and as easy as Here s how it works: 8 AM until 3 PM. Celebrate our Catholic Faith with a day of spiritual renewal. The price includes coffee, light breakfast items, a hot lunch and all day beverages with over 15 courses in adult religious education. Reconciliation is offered at 8 AM, Noon and 3 PM Sunday Mass at 4 PM. Cost: $45. Only $40 if paid by Tuesday, January 31st online at Little Sisters of the Poor Cooks for a Cause: Please join the Little Sisters of the Poor on Sunday, February 18th (3-8 pm) at Feby s Fishery, 3701 Lancaster Pike. Bring family & friends & enjoy a fabulous meal. Reservations preferred: 302/ Please join the Little Sisters of the Poor on Sunday, February 18th 3 (3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.) for their annual Cooks for a Cause at Feby's Fishery, 3701 Lancaster Pike, Wilmington, DE. Bring family and friends and enjoy a fabulous meal. A percentage of the evening's proceeds will be donated to help the Little Sisters care for the needy elderly in our community. Local parish priests will serve as special "wait staff" throughout the evening. The event also includes a 50/50 raffle and silent auction items. Reservations preferred: call 302/ For further information visit Mardi Gras Party: Come experience Mardi Gras right here in Delaware. February 13, 6-9pm. Holy Angels (in Fremont Hall), 82 Possum Park Road, Newark. Family friendly. Free admission. Drinks and food available to purchase at the event. Raffle drawing at 8:30pm. Current prize pot is up to $15,000. That s $3,000 for each of 5 winners! Contact the Parish for more information at or Phyllis510@comcast.net. RSVP encouraged but not required. Laissez le bon temps rouler! Worldwide Marriage Encounter Remember that my life is like the wind; Let us make the best of our time together with our spouses by enjoying a Worldwide Marriage Encounter (WWME) weekend. The next weekends are March 2-4 and November 2-4, 2018, in Rehoboth Beach, DE. For more information and to apply online visit wwmw-delmar.org, or call Tony & Linda Massino at Page 4-306

5 Community News Bulletin Advertiser of the Week Please remember to patronize the advertisers on the back of our bulletin. This week s featured advertiser is: Diocesan News PART-TIME ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK The Catholic Diocese of Wilmington is seeking a Part-time Accounts Payable Clerk to work up to two days per week (flexible schedule) to process payments for vendors for the Delaware Energy Assistance Program. Qualified candidates will have the ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, management, clients and the public in a courteous and professional manner and the knowledge of the use of modern office equipment. Responsibilities include: For more information see our posting at jobs.delawareonline.com or apply at jobs@cdow.org February is Stock the Pantry Month for Catholic Charities Participate in Catholic Charities semi-annual Stock the Pantry project throughout the month of February! One in five families often must choose between making a rent or utility payment and buying food. In a single month, Catholic Charities distributes approximately 15,000 pounds of food throughout the Diocese! You can support our most vulnerable neighbors by making a donation of non-perishable food items. Drop off items like canned meats, soups, fruits, and vegetables; boxes of pasta, cereal, baking mixes; jars of peanut butter and jelly; coffee, tea, and powdered milk at any Catholic Charities location. Catholic Charities will also accept gift cards to local grocery stores or cash donations. You can find the nearest Catholic Charities service center at or call Those in need of food assistance should call the nearest Catholic Charities location. Catholic Charities honors the Buccini Family at Annual Tribute Dinner The Buccini Family - D. Robert, Bernadette, Rob, and Chris - will receive the Msgr. Thomas J. Reese Award at Catholic Charities Annual Tribute Dinner on Wednesday, April 11, The Most Reverend W. Francis Malooly, D.D., Bishop of the Diocese of Wilmington, will present the awards at the dinner to be held at the Chase Center on the Riverfront. To learn more about the Annual Tribute Dinner and our honorees, or to support the Tribute Dinner through sponsorships or ticket purchases, visit the Catholic Charities website at charities. You may also call Catholic Charities at Are you Being Called to God? In today's first reading, Job asks, "is not man's life on earth a drudgery? Well, life can be a drudgery if we're trying to live a life different from the one God created us for! What is God's plan for you? Has He chosen you to serve as a priest, deacon, religious sister or religious brother? What are you doing to learn His plan for your life? If you'd like to explore further, please call or write Father Norm Carroll, Diocesan Director of Priestly and Religious Vocations ( or vocations@cdow.org). Be sure to visit our website: Marriage Moments Some people like to be pampered when they are sick. Others like to be left alone. What comforts your beloved when they don't feel well? Parenting Pointers Feb. 2 was Ground Hog Day. Legend has it that these cute furry critters can predict the weather. Talk with your kids about what kind of weather they like best. Good News Listen to Catholic Forum every Sunday morning at 10:05 a.m. on WDEL FM, 1150 AM and Next Sunday, February 11th, author, Diane Houdek, will discuss her books, Lent with St. Francis, and The Joy of Lent: Daily Reflections from Pope Francis. For photos, information regarding upcoming guests, podcasts and more, Like Catholic Forum on Facebook at catholicforum. Listen to past episodes of Catholic Forum online at cdow.org/communications or search Catholic Forum on Apple Podcasts or iheartradio podcasts. Pass the Word Tuesday, February 27, 2018 St. Mary s Seminary & University Baltimore, MD Pass the Word is an annual Diocesan Vocation initiative that seeks to introduce our young men in high school to the possibility of a vocation to the Priesthood through a day long program with the Bishop, priests, and seminarians. Please mark your calendars and share this date with all who work with our youth. We also invite you to begin thinking about young men in grades 9th to 12th to nominate and ask you to join us in our prayers for priestly vocations. More information about the day s events and the nomination process will be forth coming at the in January of READINGS FOR February 4th - February 11th February 4 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Jb 7:1-4, 6-7/ 1 Cor 9:16-19, 22-23/ Mk 1:29-39 February 5-1 Kgs 8:1-7, 9-13/ Mk 6:53-56 February 6-1 Kgs 8:22-23, 27-30/ Mk 7:1-13 February 7-1 Kgs 10:1-10/ Mk 7:14-23 February 8-1 Kgs 11:4-13/ Mk 7:24-30 February 9-1 Kgs 11:29-32; 12:19 February 10-1 Kgs 12:26-32; 13:33-34/ Mk 8:1-10 February 11 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Lv 13:1-2, 44-46/ 1 Cor 10:31-11:1/ Mk 1:40-45 Page 5-306