Holy Family Catholic Church Cherish the Past, Celebrate the Present, Create a bright Future 15 Gender Road, Newark, DE 19713 (302) 368-4665 Our Mission Statement Holy Family parish is a welcoming community of faith rooted in the Roman Catholic Tradition. As members of the Body of Christ, we are a multi-cultural and multi-generational parish called to share our gifts and talents. Our experience of worship in Word and Sacrament compels us to witness to all people through catechesis, service and evangelization. Very Rev. Mark Kelleher Pastor mkelleher@holyfamilynewark.org Rev. Michael J. Cook Weekend Assistant mcook@holyfamilynewark.org Mr. Joseph Certesio, Sr. Deacon jcertesio@holyfamilynewark.org Mrs. Mare Draper Director of Religious Education mdraper@holyfamilynewark.org Mr. Darrell Lashomb Deacon dlashomb@holyfamilynewark.org Mr. Richard E. Mitchell, III Director of Worship Arts rmitchell@holyfamilynewark.org Mr. Joseph Roach Deacon jroach@holyfamilynewark.org Mrs. Judith Stives Business Manager jstives@holyfamilynewark.org GENERAL INFORMATION Church Office 368-4665 Fax Number 368-4667 Web Page: www.holyfamilynewark.org Office Hours Monday and Wednesday: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM & 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM; Tuesday and Thursday: 9:00 AM to 4:00 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 368-8976 Fax Number 368-5184 Religious Education Office Hours Monday and Tuesday: 10:00 AM to 7:30 PM Wednesday: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Thursday: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM; Friday: 9:00 AM to Noon Sunday: 9:00 to 11:00 AM when class is in session. Youth Ministry Office 368-8976 ext. 138 Parish Outreach Office 861-0143 Office Hours: Monday and Wednesday - 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM Tuesday, Thursday and Friday - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM ST. VINCENT DEPAUL SOCIETY 368-4785 holyfamilysvdporg@gmail.com FINANCE COUNCIL Executive Officer: John Lynch 738-9071 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 368-4665. 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 368-4665. CHRIST THE TEACHER CATHOLIC SCHOOL OFFICE: Our Regional Catholic School Sr. LaVerne King, R.S.M., Principal Address: 2451 Frazer Road, Newark, DE 19702 For more information call the school office at 838-8850 Web Page: www.cttcs.org December 2 2018 The First Sunday of Advent
Messages from the Pastor ADVENT A time-honored tradition is the lighting of Advent candles to remind us of Christ's message of hope, love, joy and peace. The circular Advent wreath represents the eternity of the blessed Trinity, without beginning or end. The light from the candle's flame represents Jesus, the light of the world. As the candles burn, consuming their wax, they visibly mark the passing of time to Christmas Day. Let us help you prepare as we begin to celebrate the day of Christ's birth! We hope you will stop by the church office for your Advent Wreaths and Advent Candles. Advent Wreath: $8.00 Set of 4 Advent Candles: $8:00 Both Advent Wreath and set of 4 Advent Candles: $16.00. Christmas Mass Schedule Christmas Eve Monday, December 24th 4PM 6PM 8PM Christmas Day Tuesday, December 25 h 8:30 AM 10:30 AM New Years Monday, December 31 5:00 pm Liturgy for the Solemnity of Mary Mother of God Tuesday, January 1, 2019 9:00 am Liturgy for the Solemnity of Mary Mother of God The Staff and Clergy of Holy Family Parish wish each of you, and your loved ones, a joyous and blessed Christmas Season. May the radiance of these days, celebrating the Word of God made Flesh for our salvation, guide us through this shining season and throughout the year. 308-Holy Family Page 2
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND YOUTH MINISTRY Mare Draper, DRE mdraper@holyfamilynewark.org or by phone: 368-8976 It is that time of year to make you aware of Operation Snowflake, the cancellation of classes. In the event of a snow storm, we follow the Christina School District cancellations for all daytime and evening activities. In other words, if they are closed, we are closed. We will also send a REMIND to all our families and an email to ensure you know we have closed. Please keep in mind that it is always your call to keep your child home if you feel unsafe driving. Be safe out there! Our Food Drive for the Christmas Baskets is in full swing! Please bring your food items to the RE Center by December 4 th. Thank you in advance for your generosity! Advent is here and our RE classes are coming to an end for 2018! Please note: Our last week of classes will be December 9 th. Our offices will be closed for Winter Break beginning December 17 th until December January 2 nd. Classes resume the week of January 6 th. Attention Catechists and Assistants! Save the Date! Our bi-annual In-service will be Wednesday, January 2 nd in the RE Center! Please confirm your attendance with our RE Office before Winter Break! Sacramental Prep First Reconciliation will be held on Saturday, January 5 at 11am. Please review your study guides over Winter Break to ensure your child is ready to receive the Sacrament! (Snow day will be Saturday, January 19 th. In the event of snow, you will be contacted.) High School/Confirmation 2019 Confirmation information will be available online at the beginning of December! If you are in Catholic High School and you are eligible to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation, please register online at www.holyfamilynewark.org/ religioused. Information Meeting is scheduled for January 13 th! An Invitation will be emailed and mailed to you regarding our program with dates within the next two weeks. If you have not heard from us and you feel you are eligible to receive the Sacrament, please contact our RE Office before Winter Break. ADULT FAITH FORMATION: Advent self-led devotionals, Living with Christ Prayer Journal, are available for purchase in the Parish Office starting. Cost: $5 This book will take you through a YEAR of prayer and journaling. This is a great way to reflect on your spiritual year and see what God may have in store for you! A Tour of Shrines of Philadelphia is in the works for Wednesday, January 16 th for all those faith-filled/faithful friends of Holy Family! More details coming next week! We hope you will join us as we visit some of the best kept secrets of the tri-state area! Page Three 308-Holy Family
Parish News and Happenings Holy Family Women's Group is selling chances on a Christmas tree picture and two Christmas wreaths in the Gathering space. NEXT WEEK: Our Christmas Bake sale is on the 8-9 of December. We have handmade Christmas ornaments for sale at the Bake Sale. 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: 894-0726, 731-4297 or 738-3033 before 7:30 p.m. and we will pray for you.you. May the choir of angels come to greet them and speed them to Paradise. Please pray for the repose of the souls of Alfonso Castagno John E. (Jack) Maher Jacqueline Provost Mary Kay Sullivan May their souls and the souls of the faithful departed, rest in peace. PRAYERS FOR THE SICK AND THEIR CAREGIVERS: To have a person s name added to the sick list, please call the office at 302-368-4665 or email us at Parish@holyfamilynewark.org Remember : The names will stay on 6 weeks If the person still needs prayers you will need to call the office to have them put back on. Mike B Xavier Rohrer Doug and Bonnie Boon Rose Marie Cook James Poppiti Denise Robinson Mary Elizabeth Joan Matyas Joan Holstein Ronald Love Elilzabeth DiAgelis Terri Castagno Mary Ann Connell Flavia Scarfo Rob Simba Antonia Roberts Andrew Bobik Carrie Tim Ziegler Katie Ziegler Dan Ziegler Ellen Ziegler SCRIP SALES Scrip Sales for week of 11/18/18 - $7,545.00 Net sales for week = $314.80 Total Net Sales for Year = $4,190.28 Please buy SCRIP - especially now around the Holidays. Cost you nothing more but benefits Holy Family Parish. Offertory 11/25/18 - $10,635.00 Because of the Publisher s deadlines for the printing of the bulletin, these are the dates any submissions to Holy Family bulletin need to be in. December 12 th for the Dec. 23rd bulletin December 17 th for the Dec. 30 th bulletin December 2 0th for the Jan. 6, 2019 bulletin Send items to bwhite@holyfamilynewark.org 308-HolyFamily Page four
MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, December 1 9:00 am - Philomena Capodanno 5:00 pm - Daniel Steven Romano Sunday, December 2 8:00 am - Millie Nash 10:00 am - Federico Simpao, Jr. 12:00 pm - Intentions of Parishioners Monday, December 3 9:00 am - Paul Reach Tuesday, December 4 9:00 am -Howard J. Maier Wednesday, December 5 9:00 am - Jennie Musacchio Thursday, December 6 9:00 am - Ann Marie McGraw Friday. December 7 9:00 am - Paul J. Reach 7:00 pm - Deanna Marie Susi Sat., December 8 - Feast of Immaculate Conception 9:00 am - Juanita Trevillian 5:00 pm - Josephine Sevinski Sunday, December 9 8:00 am - Intentions of Parishioners 10:00 am - James L. Blair 12:00 pm Millie Nash To help with Next Week s Readings: Dec. 9, 2018 - Second Sunday of Advent First Reading: Baruch 5:1-9 Second Reading: Phillipians 1:4-6, 8-11 Gospel: Luke 3:1-6 HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION December 8th is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception - A Holy Day of Obligation Masses will be: Friday, Dec. 7th at 7:00 pm Saturday, Dec. 8th at 9:00 am WEEKLY SCHEDULE Sunday, December 2 HF Women s Group Raffle Sale K of C Christmas Card Sale 10:00 am - Rel. Ed Pre K and K - REC 1:00 pm - Just Do it Meeting - PHCR1 Monday, December 3 6:00 pm - Rel. ED Grades 1-9 - REC 7:00 pm - K of C. - Cardinal Gibbons - HFH Tuesday, December 4 6:00 pm - Rel. Ed. - Grades 1-8 - REC Wednesday, December 5 10:30 am - Staff Meeting - CCR 6:30 pm - HF Women s group Mtg - HFH 7:00 pm - Al Anon Mtg. - PHCR1 7:00 pm - Choir Rehearsal - HFC Thursday, December 6 9:30 pm - Prayer Shawl Ministry - PCHR1 6:00 pm - Tweens Gathering - YR 7:00 pm - Schola Rehearsal - HFC 7:00 pm - SVDP Society Mtg. - HFC Friday, December 7 9:45am - Eucharistic Adoration with Divine Chaplet - HFC 7:00 pm - Liturgy for Immaculate Conception - HFC Saturday, December 8 K of C Christmas Card Sale - GS HF Women s Raffle Ticket Sales and Bake Sale 9:00 am - Liturgy for the Immaculate Conception - HFC 3:30 pm - Reconciliation - HFC Sunday, December 9 Giving Tree Gifts Due K of C Christmas Card Sale 10:00 am - Rel. Ed Pre K and K - REC 12:00 pm - Giving Tree Distribution - REC 1:00 pm - Just Do it Meeting - PHCR1 1:30 pm - Baptisms - HFC THANK YOU THANK YOU The St. Vincent depaul Society would like to thank our WONDERFUL parishioners who generously supported our Thanksgiving Day Turkey Project. You provided us with the turkeys, script cards and the money we needed. With the support of everyone we were able to provide approximately thirty needy families in our area a Thanksgiving Day dinner they otherwise would not have had. Thank you also to the Knights of Columbus for their generous donation. We are truly blessed to be part of a parish with such loving, caring, parishioners. God Bless you all. 308-HolyFamily Page 5
Parish News and Diocesan News Keep Christ in Christmas We are selling religious Christmas cards and other items in the gathering space until December 16 th. Please stop by and see what we have to offer. We need books for our Veterans in the Delaware VA hospital. If you would like to send some new or gently used books. The VA hospital is also in need of volunteers to escort patients within the hospital to their appointments. If you can help, contact Mike Handlin (micagman@hotmail.com) Brothers there will be no second meeting this month. Our next meeting will be Monday, December 10 th at 7 pm, preceded by the Holy Rosary at 6:30 pm. Please join us. To become a Knight, contact Tony Malafronti (302) 530-1016 or Joel Watson (302) 373-6617 or online at: https://www.kofc.org/apps/newjoin/en/ registration/index.html Please save the tabs from your favorite canned beverages and give them to any Knight. Pop tab collection is a fundraiser that supports the Ronald McDonald House. JOB OPPORTUNITIES: - CERTIFIER FOR THE DELAWARE ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIHEAP) INTERVIEWER/DATA ENTRY For more information or to apply, see our posting on www.indeed.com. BASIC NEEDS CASE MANAGER The Diocese of Wilmington/Catholic Charities seeks a Full-time Basic Needs Case Manager (35 hours a week) to work in our Eastern Shore, Maryland. www.indeed.com PART TIME ORGANIST St. Joseph Parish (Roman Catholic) - incorpora ng St. Joseph Church, Middletown, DE St. Rose of Lima Church, Chesapeake City, MD St. Francis Xavier Church, Warwick, MD Contact: If interested, please contact Rosemary Hadland, Coordinator of Music Ministry, at rhadland@verizon.net or Lauren Cataldi- May, Principal Organist, at lcataldimay@yahoo.com In the event of a severe storm and a State of Emergency is called, all parish offices are closed and all liturgies and programming are cancelled. In each case, the obligation to attend Sunday liturgy is dispensed. Mass intentions are, of course, rescheduled. Before venturing out, it is always wise to call the parish office to check our open or closed status. Personal safety (yours and others on the road) is our main concern. Listen to WJBR, WSTW, WDEL OR WILM radio for announcements. Catholic Charities Diaper Bank needs volunteers Provide a helping hand to families struggling to keep their young children healthy, happy, clean, and dry by becoming a volunteer at Catholic Charities Diaper Bank. Opportunities are available for office assistants, data entry personnel, and distribution assistants. Day, evening, and weekend hours are available. Hours are flexible and can be adjusted to meet your schedule. For more information, contact the Catholic Charities Diaper Bank at 302-654-1184 or by email at Diaper- Bank@ccwilm.org. Old-Fashioned Carol Sing Enjoy songs of the season on Sunday, December 9 at 3 p.m. at St. Francis Xavier Shrine (Old Bohemia) with an Old- Fashioned Carol Sing featuring religious and secular music. Audience participation will be encouraged as the music ministers from St. Joseph Parish, Middletown perform a collection of beloved Christmas carols. Refreshments will be served following the concert. Tours of the historic facility, which is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places, will be available one hour prior to the concert. There is no charge for the performance and refreshments, however, a free-will offering to the Old Bohemia Historical Society will be collected to help with the upkeep of the property. The shrine is located at 1699 Bohemia Church Road, Warwick, MD 21912. For additional information, call Marji at 302.328.4803. Present this coupon at Tony s Bistro and Dominic will donate 20% of the total bill to HF Church Tony s Bistro - 29 Chestnut Hill Plaza Newark, DE 19703 Amount of Bill $ 308-Holy Family Page Six
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