Parish Life. Parish Office Staff. 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: Parish Life St. Vincent DePaul Society Mike DeShaies: Knights of Columbus Rob Szczerba: 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: Pastoral Counseling Sandy Cooper: Bible Study and Faith Sharing Deacon Tommy Watts: Boy Scouts Steve Williams: Cub Scouts Joe Musike Friends of St. Margaret (50 +) Sr. Catherine Charles: ex. 105 St. Margaret of Scotland Football Team Michael Klepacki: Golf Committee Mike DeShaies: Mike Ryan : Church Cleaning Group Barbara Coates: Gardening Janet and Ed Tyczkowski: Altar Servers David or Lisa Carey: Suzanne Kirk: Cantors & Choir Tom Mucchetti: Mary Kate Newell: Margaret s Song (guitar & choir) John and Patty Jacob: Ministry of Hospitality (Ushers) Tim Higgins: RCIA (The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) Michael Felker: Nursery / Babysitting Megan Januszka: Doughnuts / Refreshments after Mass Cindy Sparco: Welcoming Committee Trish Gerhart: Prayer Shawl Sara Moss Starkey: Barbara Coates: Social Justice Committee Bill Mitchell: Meg Kane-Smith: Women at the Well Janet McGehean: 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: Sat. 4:30 pm Rosary: Thurs. 7:00 pm Devotions Rosary Recitation of the Rosary is held every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in the church. First Friday Adoration Adoration is held from 9am - 10am on the first Friday of every month. All are welcome to join us in worshiping our Lord. Mass Intentions May 30 8:30 am Wyatt Shipe June 1 8:30 am George Kammerer, Jr. June 3 8:30 am Angela Belas June 4 5:30 pm Carol Hill June 5 8:30 am Frances Hoeflich 10:30 am Lucia Joseph Nguyen The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ May 28 & 29, 2016 Living the Paschal Mystery As difficult as it is to grasp the mystery of God s triune majesty, it is even more difficult to grasp that God loves us enough to share divine Life and glory with us. God chooses to dwell within and among us. Living the dying and rising of the paschal mystery means that we are faithful witnesses to the God within. The give-and-take necessary for growing in God s Life is the dynamic rhythm of the give-andtake, dying and-rising of the paschal mystery. We give ourselves over for the good of others so that we can take the risen Life God gives us in the Holy Spirit. -Living Liturgy Parish Office Closed May 30th in observance of Memorial Day. 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. 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. Baptisms Congratulations to the following children and their families who were baptized this past week at St. Margaret of Scotland Church. Colin John Mulrine Bronson Hugh Townsend Landon Isaac Vantrease God Bless you as you begin your faith journey 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 items that are currently needed are salad dressing, Spaghettios, rice and shampoo. Thank you for your generosity in helping to feed and care for the community. From the Religious Ed Office: All Sacrament formation registration forms are due back to Mrs. Romano no later than May 30. This is for SMOS families who will have children in the Reconciliation & First Eucharist, and in the Confirmation programs for the school years. RE Registrations are coming in fast! If you have children who are school age, attending a public, charter, or non- Catholic school in grades Kindergarten through 8, they should be enrolled in the parish religious education program. All registration forms and information can be found on the parish website, Religious Education page. VBS Barnyard Roundup will be here quicker than you know! Registration forms are available in the gathering space, and all information and forms are posted on the parish website, Religious Education page, VBS tab. VBS at St. Margaret s runs the week of August 1, 8:30 am 12 Noon, here at the parish. Registration closes July 17. Vacation Bible School Aug. 1 st - Aug. 5 th 8:30am 12:00pm VBS 2016 is farm-tastic! In Barnyard Roundup VBS, your children learn that Jesus gathers us together! They ll look into the Bible, God s Holy Word, and explore five Bible accounts where Jesus graciously gathers us together to be with Him with His abundant provision and saving protection, now and forever. Registration is now open for those who are entering Kindergarten through entering Grade 5, who will attend VBS from August 1st to August 5th, from 8:30 am to 12 Noon. The cost is $35 per child. Come along with us as we sing fun songs, do crazy crafts, eat yummy snacks, play awesome games, and more. Plus, you ll learn all about Jesus our Savior and how He gathers us together! Can t wait to see you there! To register, print out one registration form per family, as well as once Consent Form A for each child, found on the VBS page of the parish website, Send your form back to Mrs. Romano c/o Religious Education Office, or drop it off in the Barnyard Roundup VBS bag found on the table in the gathering space in church. Any questions? Just madeline@margaretofscotland.org or call , ext Want to help? Come be part of Barnyard Roundup VBS! At Barnyard Roundup VBS, as VBS staff you can live out the theme Jesus Gathers Us Together as you share the message and the fun with kids! If you can help full or part time, we have many ways to be involved to suit your schedule and interests. We are looking for adults and high-school age helpers. Madeline Romano at madeline@margaretofscotland.org or call , ext. 103 for more information. Join us to see how Jesus gathers us together! 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 Rob Szczerba for additional information at or rob129home@gmail.com. Knights of Columbus May Family of the Month Michael and Kathleen Gustafson Michael is the Knights of Columbus, Deputy Grand Knight. Thank you for your time and dedication to this committee. SUMMER 2016 BLOOD CHALLENGE May 16th - September 24th The Blood Bank of Delmarva is starting its annual blood drive on Monday, May 16 th. The Diocese of Wilmington employees, spouses, family, friends and neighbors are invited once again to donate blood to the 2016 Summer Blood Challenge. You may donate at any Blood Bank donor site. To ensure the donors and the Diocese of Wilmington get credit for the blood donation, complete a Hero Card at the time of donation. Blood donation sites are located throughout the Delmarva Peninsula. Go to for the closest location near you. Blood donors are needed every day. If you are able to give blood, please join our efforts to save lives on the Delmarva Peninsula. Blessed Virgin Mary Reflection Area Ethan Downs' Boy Scout Eagle Project is complete! Located on the east side of the church, the area will be blessed at 9:45 on June 5. Feel free to join us for this brief ceremony. Special thanks to: Delaware Brick Home Depot Best Materials Richardson's Nursery Mr. Mulch Family & Friends SMOS Parishioners Raskob Family Troop 283 Monsignor Hopkins If you enjoy Rock Climbing, Exploring caves, Camping, Bike Riding and so much more, consider joining Boy Scout Troop 283. You can enjoy all of these fun activities and learn skills that will last a lifetime. For more information about joining, contact Rob Szczerba, Membership Chair, at or at Rob129home@gmail.com. Social Justice Reflection May 29 -The Feast of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ Catholic social teaching is built on a commitment to the poor. This commitment arises from our experiences of Christ in the Eucharist. U.S. Bishops, Sharing Catholic Social Teaching: Challenges and Directions Page 3-306

4 Community News PurpleStride - Delaware K Run & Family-Friendly Walk Support the fight against Pancreatic Cancer & Wage Hope for those battling the cancer When: Saturday, June 4, 2016 Where: Riverfront Wilmington Time: 8:00am Day of Registration/Check-In 9:00am Opening Ceremonies 9:30am Run/Walk Start On-Line Register or Donate at: DELAWARE2016 Ulster Project Delaware is currently recruiting boys and girls, aged 14 to 16, to act as hosts for teens from Banbridge, Northern Ireland, from June 28 through July 26, This is a tremendous experience for teens looking to expand their range of experiences, develop a better world view, fulfill service hours for school, have a month of fun, and make lifelong friends. The cost is minimal and the experience priceless. More information and applications are available at ulsterprojectdelaware.org. For questions, don t hesitate to call Therese Moore: St. Joseph on the Brandywine Book Club: June 13 When Elizabeth I ruled England, the Catholic Church was outlawed, Catholic priests were considered traitors, and every person had to choose between loyalty to country and fidelity to faith. Treason by Dena Hunt chronicles seven days in the lives of a young priest who continues to minister to hidden Catholic communities and a young woman who must hide her faith from her Protestant husband. We invite you to join us in the parish Family Center on Monday, June 13, from 12:45 to 2 p.m. The meeting immediately follows the 12:05 Mass, and you are welcome to bring a brown bag lunch. To register, contact Michelle Hogan at or hogan514@verizon.net. For more information and directions to St. Joseph on the Brandywine parish in Greenville, go to our website: stjosephonthebrandywine.org. Catholic-based, debate camps Catholic-based, debate camps, including July 3-8, at Villanova Univ; Aug 8-12, at Salesianum School, DE. Studious rising 8th graders, all grades 9 to 12 and 2016 grads are invited. Not just winning trophies. How to influence real-world events. Critical thinking on public issues. Uncommon leadership skills. Plenty of speaking time and debate. Major time with unmatched Senior Instructor. More information and Big Shots Under The Big Top Six children from St. Margaret of Scotland Parish stared in Circus of the Kids Mikey Scrivo, Lizzy Keeper, Jordan Trala, Monica Santana, and sisters Isabella and Elena Garber recently starred in Circus of the Kids, a unique program offered to students at Christ the Teacher Catholic School. The students performed a variety of circus acts that mesmerized crowds last weekend under the Big Top at Christ the Teacher. Great Job! Christ the Teacher School Our Regional Catholic School For additional information visit IHM Nun Run Join us on June 4, 2016 for the IHM Nun Run, a 5K run/walk at Villa Maria House of Studies, Immaculata, PA which is across the street from Immaculata University. Start time is 8:30am. Proceeds benefit Camilla Hall, the retirement home for the aged and infirmed Sisters of IHM. Donations are $30 for individual and $15 for a child 12 yrs. old and under. Register online: May 27 th is the last day to register. No race day registrations. Jesus House Prayer and Renewal Center Jesus House Prayer and Renewal Center, in beautiful Pike Creek Valley, is in need of volunteers. We are a non-profit that offers a campus for retreats and days of reflection. Volunteers are needed to help with a gardening, food preparation and cleanup as well as other tasks in support of our programs and facilities. Please contact us at if you can help. Thank you! Father-Daughter Evening of Reflection Father and daughters are invited to attend a special Evening of Reflection at Malvern Retreat House on Sunday, June 5th. The 5pm-9pm retreat will focus on the relationship between fathers and daughters as a well-spring of insight, faith and spiritual depth. The retreat will be directed by Patricia M. Kelly Ph.D., a clinical developmental psychologist who has consulted with diocese and religious communities throughout the United States, as well as Canada and Ireland. For more information or to register, please visit malvernretreat.com or call Holy Family Church Vacation Bible Camp Cave Quest June 20th June 24th 8:30am - Noon (Before Care available at 7:30am) $60 per child for out of parish Registering is easy: -On-line at -Call For any questions or further information, rgarland@holyfamilynewark.org In concert singer/songwriter AL STEWART, Friday June 17 th at St. Ann s Hall, 2013 Gilpin Avenue in Wilmington. The acclaimed musician comes bringing his bag of classic songs, including hits like Year of the Cat, On the Border, and Time Passages. With a set spanning his 50 year career, insights into the songs and crowdpleasing wit, Al never fails to entertain. Please join us for a night of music and memories. Doors open at 6pm. Tickets are $30 for adults in advance, $35 the day of the show; ages 13-17, $5.00 and 12 or under free. To get tickets, stop by the St. Ann s Rectory during the hours of 9am-4pm Monday through Friday (cash only please) or to reserve tickets, visit splatterconcerts@yahoo.com The Diocesan Office for Marriage and Family Life is looking for Catechists for Pre-Cana and Remarriage classes. If you are interested in more information, please call Rita McDowell at Worldwide Marriage Encounter Delaware / Maryland / Eastern Shore Let Jesus feed your marriage by attending an upcoming Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend scheduled for November 4-6 in Rehoboth Beach, DE. For more information, visit our website at or to register for the weekend, please call Tony & Linda Page 4-306

5 Diocese News Part-time and Full-time Direct Service Specialists The Catholic Diocese of Wilmington is seeking 1 Part-time and 1 Fulltime Direct Service Specialist for Bayard House, a community based maternity home for teenage girls and women. Responsibilities include assisting in providing and facilitating social services for clients. Bachelors or Associates degree in Human Services or related fields and experience with pregnant/parenting teenage girls, children and women preferred or high school diploma or equivalency and experience with pregnant/parenting teenage girls, children and women. 19 hours per week for part-time and 37.5 hours per week for fulltime. For more information or to apply, see our posting on Careerbuilder.com EOE. PART-TIME COMMUNITY INTERVENTIONIST Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Wilmington seeks a Part-time Community Interventionist serving Kent and Sussex Counties to provide therapeutic support services, positive behavior interventions, parent-training, support and/or group services to the children, youth and their families for up to 19 hours per week. Valid driver s license and insurable driving record are required. Provides client transportation. Flexibility to meet program demands with evening hours. Bachelor s degree in human service field with a minimum of 2 years experience working with children. Spanish speaking a plus. PART-TIME CLINICAL WORKER II Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Wilmington s Behavioral Health Services Program is seeking a Part-time, Bilingual Clinical Worker II to work 10 hours per week. Must hold a Master s degree to provide mental health counseling, psychotherapy and related services to individuals and families. Must be licensed in Delaware. Spanish speaking and mental health treatment experience required. For more information or to apply, see our posting on EOE The Fortnight for Freedom: Witnesses to Freedom will take place from June 21 to July 4, 2016, a time when our liturgical calendar celebrates a series of great martyrs who remained faithful in the face of persecution by political power St. Thomas More and St. John Fisher, St. John the Baptist, SS. Peter and Paul, and the First Martyrs of the Church of Rome. You are invited to attend a special Mass to begin the Fortnight for Freedom on June 21 at 7 p.m. at the Baltimore Basilica (America s First Cathedral). Archbishop William Lori will celebrate. Through special arrangements with Stonyhurst College in England, the relics of St. Thomas More and St. John Fisher will be at the Mass. For more information, visit Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy Information about the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy is available at a special Vatican website Diocese of Wilmington events that are tied into the Jubilee of Mercy will be announced on the diocesan website The Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy will conclude on the Solemnity of Christ the King on November 20, To honor Mother s Day, Catholic Charities is sponsoring a diaper drive to support our Diaper Bank. As the only affiliate of the National Diaper Bank Network in Delaware, we provide diapers to families in need. Currently, our Diaper Bank serves over 100 families! To help support our Diaper Bank, please make a donation of diapers, baby wipes, or other baby hygiene items. Donations can be brought to any Catholic Charities location throughout the month of May. You will receive a tax receipt for your donation. You can also donate gift cards or cash. Visit our website at to donate online using a credit card. If you know someone in need, have them call Bayard House at to learn how to participate in the program. Are you Being Called to God? Pope John Paul II points out that it is in the Eucharist that prayer for vocations is most closely united to the prayer of Christ the Eternal High Priest (Ecclesia de Eucharistia, #31). As we worship the Lord today in the Sacrament of His Most Holy Body and Blood, let us beg Him to call many women and men from our own diocese to serve as religious sisters and brothers, as deacons and as priests. If you know someone whom you think has a religious vocation, encourage that person and suggest that they contact Father Norm Carroll, Diocesan Director of Priestly and Religious Vocations ( , vocations@cdow.org). And don t forget to visit our website: Marriage Moments "Do this in remembrance of me." (1 Cor. 11:24) Jesus used these words when sharing bread and wine with the apostles at the Last Supper. When we consume food and drink it becomes part of our body and blood. Be mindful of Jesus presence in the next meal you eat together. Parenting Pointers The end of the school year can bring lots of banquets, and ceremonies. Inevitably some kids get more awards than others. Help your child recognize his/her internal worth that goes beyond trophies. Good News Listen to Catholic Forum every Sunday morning at 10:05 a.m. on WDEL FM, 1150 AM and Next Sunday, June 5 th, Brandon Vogt, author of the new book, Return: How to Draw Your Child Back to the Church, will be the guest. For photos, information regarding upcoming guests, podcasts and more, Like Catholic Forum on Facebook at Listen to past episodes of Catholic Forum online at catholicforumradio.libsyn.com or search Catholic Forum Radio on itunes podcasts. Sunday, May 29th This Sunday is the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, traditionally called Corpus Christi Sunday. Luke's Gospel recounts the meal Jesus shared with His followers: feeding thousands with five loaves of bread and two fish. Bring It Home this week by making a commitment to eat meals together as a family. Talk about other ways a family nourishes each other. What hungers can be filled by being with the family? Share the Eucharistic meal together with your family this Sunday. READINGS FOR May 29th - June 5th May 29- The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ Gn 14:18-20/ 1 Cor 11:23-26/ Lk 9:11b-17 May 30-2 Pt 1:2-7/ Mk 12:1-12 May 31 Zep 3:14-18a/ Lk 1:39-56 June 1-2 Tm 1:1-3, 6-12/ Mk 12:18-27 June 2-2 Tm 2:8-15/ Mk 12:28-34 June 3- Ez 34:11-16/ Rom 5:5b-11/ Lk 15:3-7 June 4-2 Tm 4:1-8/ Lk 2:41-51 June 5 Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 Kgs 17:17-24/ Gal 1:11-19/ Lk 7:11-17 Page 5-306