Holy Family Catholic Church Cherish the Past, Celebrate the Present, Create a bright Future 15 Gender Road, Newark, DE 19713 (302) 368-4665 Very Rev. Mark Kelleher Pastor mkelleher@holyfamilynewark.org Rev. Michael J. Cook Associate Pastor mcook@holyfamilynewark.org Rev. A. William Rajayan Priest in Residence awms@live.com Mr. Joseph Certesio, Sr. Deacon jcertesio@holyfamilynewark.org Mrs. Mare Draper Director of Religious Education mdraper@holyfamilynewark.org Mrs. Judith Stives Business Manager jstives@holyfamilynewark.org Mr. Richard E. Mitchell, III Director of Worship Arts rmitchell@holyfamilynewark.org Our Mission Statement Holy Family parish is a welcoming community of faith rooted in the Roman Catholic Tradition. As members of the Body of Christ, we are a multi-cultural and multi-generational parish called to share our gifts and talents. Our experience of worship in Word and Sacrament compels us to witness to all people through catechesis, service and evangelization. GENERAL INFORMATION Church Office 368-4665 Fax Number 368-4667 Web Page: www.holyfamilynewark.org Office Hours Monday through Thursday: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM & 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM; Friday: 9:00 AM to Noon Saturday: 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM; Sunday: 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM Religious Education Office 368-8976 Fax Number 368-5184 Religious Education Office Hours Monday through Thursday: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM to Noon Youth Ministry Office 368-8976 ext. 138 Parish Outreach Office 861-0143 Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM Wednesday, Friday - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM ST. VINCENT DEPAUL SOCIETY 368-4785 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 March 26, 2017 Fourth Sunday in Lent
FROM OUR PASTOR: FATHER MARK KELLEHER HOLY FAMILY S SCHEDULE FOR LENT Stations of the Cross 7:00 p.m. every Friday of Lent Reconciliation Saturdays at 3:30 p.m. The Chaplet of Divine Mercy March 26 and April 2 nd at 5:30p.m. Complete your evening by starting with the Chaplet and then proceeding directly into Soup and Speaker. Soup and Speaker March 26 and April 2 nd at 6:00 p.m. (Sign-ups in the Gathering Space.) 3 Year-old Preschool Openings - Christ the Teacher Our Preschool 3 year-old program has availability for 2017-18 in the afternoon class (11:55-2:55 p.m.) which meets on Tuesday and Thursdays. Cost is $1825. Children must be three as of 8/31/2017. Contact Mrs. Rose Short at 302-838-8850 x126 or rshort@christtheteacher.org to enroll your child! Knights of Columbus - St. Michael Council #4548 Lenten Fish Dinner Serving Dates and Hours Fridays through April 7th 4:30-7:00pm RECTORY FENCE REMOVAL A giant thank you goes out to Joe Nash, Larry Calio, Al Ware, Tom Denny and Carmelo Palazzo for their help in removing the fence at the Rectory. Thanks also to Bill Black for providing contact information. Great job everyone!!! FIRST SATURDAY April 1st! The Blue Army of Our Lady cordially invites all parishioners to join them for First Saturday Devotions in the Church, beginning at 7:45 a.m. Devotions are followed by regularly scheduled mass at 9:00 a.m. 308-Holy Family Page 2 \Try Something New for Lent On Fridays, immediately following Mass, Holy Family Church has exposition of the Blessed Sacrament where we sing the Chaplet of Divine Mercy around 9:40 am. This is a beautiful way to do something special for Lent. Why not give it a try! You will feel the love of Christ.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND YOUTH MINISTRY Mare Draper, DRE mdraper@holyfamilynewark.org or by phone: 368-8976 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION SACRAMENTAL PREP A huge THANK YOU to all who purchased the Rock Your Socks brand socks from our Tweens. All of the proceeds supported the Delaware Down Syndrome Association! All together we sold 300 pairs of socks! GIFT: Our final meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 5th from 6-8pm in the Parish Hall. Final Service Presentations will be held with a finale group activity! Looking forward to seeing everyone who participated this year. It is our hope and expectation that all families enrolled will attend as Fall info will be discussed! SACRAMENTAL PREP Confirmation 2017 Our next session will be held on Sunday, April 9th immediately following the 12 Noon Mass. All will meet in the Parish Hall until 3pm. This is for Candidates only. Please remember your sponsor information and outstanding paperwork. Please make sure you complete Module 5 and 6 by the time you attend the Session! First Eucharist 2017 First Eucharist Practice will be held on Wednesday, April 26th from 6-7:30pm in the Church for children and parents. YOUTH MINISTRY *TWEENs! Our next gathering will be Thursday, April 6th d from 6 until 7:30pm for students in 5/6 th grade. Friends are welcome!! FISH FRYS! Help is needed to serve the parish at the annual Fish Frys. Please register on-line for dates and times available. Wear: Holy Family T-shirt (one will be provided if you do not have one), jeans and sneakers. Easter Mission Work: Open to all 7-9th graders: Delaware Prevention Coalition Mission Impossible! Tuesday, April 18 through April 20th, 8:45am until 12 noon on Thursday. Easter Break can be a game changer for you! Awesome service opportunity that will not only benefits your service requirements, but also the community we live in! Register Online Today! Cost: $25 per person to cover cost of supplies and food! This is an overnight event! Older teens and chaperones needed. Please contact the YM Office if interested. All-Points Bulletin: VBS Set Design is collecting toilet paper and paper towel cardboard rolls and tin 1lb/2lb coffee tins! Please start saving these items. We are collecting them starting May 1 st!! Thank you! MARK YOUR CALENDARS! VBS Maker Fun Factory Registration is coming soon -- AND will be available ON- LINE for all participants and volunteers! Date of VBS: June 19-23rd from 8:30am until 12:30pm. Nursery will be available this year as ell! Participants: Nursery through 5th grade. Volunteers: 6th grade through Adult. Stay tuned for more details! ADULT FORMATION Tour of the Basilica of the National Shrine in Washington, DC: Rescheduled for April 5, 2017. Please resubmit your reservation to Rita at rgarland@holyfamilynewark.org to ensure your spot! (Please do not assume we know you are going!) Cost: Approximately $50 per person (unless you previously paid us) to cover costs of transportation, snacks, and dinner in the Tidewater Grill in Harve de Grace. Please bring a bag lunch (or cash) that will be eaten/purchased at the Shrine. Charter Bus leaving from Holy Family 8:30am and returning 7:30pm (ish). ** A confirmation letter will be sent to all those who registered by early next week. If you do not receive a letter by March 30 th, please contact us immediately at 368.8976 or rgrarland@holyfamilynewark.org. Page Three 308-Holy Family
Parish News and Happenings PRAYERS FOR THE SICK: Socks for Soldiers WE ARE NOT COLLECTING SOCKS, RATHER, WE ARE ASKING FOR DONATIONS! You do not need be a 4 th Degree to donate. This project is open to all. Would you help support this Cardinal Gibbons Assembly project with a donation of $3.00? We, the Patriotic 4 th Degree, are requesting the cost of a pair of socks. We cannot accept socks because they must meet GAO standards. Make checks payable to: CARDINAL GIBBONS ASSEMBLY, C/O HOLY FAMILY CHURCH. 15 GENDER ROAD, NEWARK, DE, 19713. We will be collecting until the end of March. Thank You for your assistance. God Bless our Troops! Holy Family Women Group next meeting Wednesday April 5th at 6:30. Tom Vresics will be presenting a Lenten Reflection. All are welcome. We are taking nominations for officers for next year. Weekly Offertory Weekly Budget : $ 13,587.00 (Amount of $ needed to run the parish on a weekly basis) Actual Offertory for 3/12/2017 $9,464.00 Shortfall for the week $4,123.00 Budget Goal Year-to-Date: $ 516,306.00 Actual Offertory Year-to-Date: $ 486,502.00 Shortfall (Deficit) Year-to-Date: $ 29,804.00.00 Denise Robinson Mary Ann Bulatewicz Tim Ziegler Katie Ziegler Ellen Ziegler Danny Ziegler Mike John Romer Helen Gorski Millie Nash Frances Kulaszewski Theresa Neff Xavier Rohrer Dianna - Franny P. -Judi H. Chris Pruitt Maureen McCloskey Tom Boyle Ava Ponzo Gerald T. Stafford, Jr. Sally Downes Joyce West Jill Martone Joyce Hamilton Loretta McCullough Butch Cicconi Steve Purvis Snapper Jablonski Catherine Perillo Louis Bud Schaub Robert Cichocki Marian Santos Bryan Horner Mary Elizabeth Bulatewicz Cecil Theresa Wilson Sister Ann McAlpin Jack Douglass SCRIP SALES Anne Neri Donna Thomas Maryellen Schwenk Thelma Morris Rachael Tolliver-Bey and Baby Timmy Robert McClain Patrick Resendiz Joann Criste Nancy L. Lawrence Jayden Hutchison Frances Hamill Nicholas Curran Mary Ann Spencer Ed Richards Joan Archangelo Cherie Galliani George Dougherty Jennie Musacchio Stephen Swarter Madelena Gootee Mike Mandeo Minerva Aponte Elias Anna Paul Miriam Brown Karen Berman Paulette W. Denise Jane Paulson John Bevenour Craig Buckman Bernice Wright John Hafycz Andrew Scrip Sales for week of 3/12/2017 - $4,745.00 Net sales for week = $200.92 Total Net Sales for Year = $7,605.23 Congratulations to Grace Smith, a Holy Family Parishioner, an altar server and a student at Ursuline Academy. Grace was honored with the Francis X. Ford Award by Maryknoll Magazine for her essay responding to the theme, Caring for One Common Home, which was referenced by Pope Francis in his encyclical Laudato Si. Hers was selected from 7,261 entries from across the United States. We are so proud of you Grace!! 308-HolyFamily Page four
MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, March 25 9:00 am Robert Litzinger 5:00 pm Raymond Rutz Sunday, March 26 8:00 am Joseph Novack 10:00 am John & Elsie Schurgard 12:00 pm Intentions of Parishioners Monday March 27 9:00 am Marie Taylor Tuesday, March 28 9:00 am John B. Bob Morris Wednesday, March 29 9:00 am John B. Bob Morris Thursday, March 30 9:00 am John J. Dougherty Friday, March 31 9:00 am Micki Smith Saturday, April 1 9:00 am Su Kwa (living) 5:00 pm Intentions of Parishioners Sunday, April 2 8:00 am John B. Dimaio 10:00 am Ruth Spell 12:00 pm Tricia Snavely To help you with Next Week s Readings - Fifth Sunday of Lent Reading 1: Ezekiel 37:12-14 Reading 2: Romans 8:8-11 Gospel: John 11:1-45 26 March 2017 4 th Sunday of Lent In today s first reading, the Lord chooses the least likely of Jesse s sons as His anointed king. Have you ever thought that you would be an unlikely choice for a religious vocation? So have many priests, deacons, sisters and brothers! God s call is mysterious. If you d like to explore what could be a vocation to the priesthood or religious life, call or write Father Norm Carroll, Diocesan Director of Priestly and Religious Vocations (302-573-3113; vocations@cdow.org). Be sure to visit our website: www.cdow.org/vocations! Ordination to Priesthood - Saturday, May 20 WEEKLY SCHEDULE Sunday, March 26 KoC Fish Fry Tickets in Gathering Space 9:30 am - RCIA Sunday Session - AER 10:00 am - Rel Ed. Pre K and K - REC Rms 2-6 1:30 pm - Just Do It Mtg. - PHCR1 5:30 pm - Divine Mercy Chaplet - HFC 6:00 pm - Soup and Speaker - HFH Monday, March 27 6:00 pm - RE Grades 1-9 - REC Rms 1-8 and YR 7:00 pm - K of C - St. Michaels - HFH Tuesday, March 28 6:00 pm - RE Grades 1-9 - REC Rms 1-8 and YR Wednesday, March 29 6:30 pm - Confirmation Core Team Mts. - YR 7:00 pm - Choir Rehearsal - HFC Thursday, March 30 9:00 am - Prayer Shawl Mtg. - PHCR 6:30 pm - Scripture Class Part 2 - HFH 7:00 pm - Contemporary Ensemble Rehearsal - HFC Friday, March 31 9:45 am - 10:45 am - Eucharistic Adoration - HFC 4:30 pm - KoC Fish Fry - HFH 7:00 pm - Stations of the Cross - HFC Saturday, April 1 7:45 am - First Saturday Devotions - HFC 9:00 am - Holy Angels Confirmation Retreat - HFH 3:30 pm - Reconciliation - HFC Sunday, April 2 9:30 am - RCIA Sunday Session - AER 10:00 am - Rel Ed. Pre K and K - REC Rms 2-6 1:30 pm - Just Do It Mtg. - PHCR1 5:30 pm - Divine Mercy Chaplet - HFC 6:00 pm - Soup and Speaker - HFH Weekly Schedule Room Key AER Adult Education Room HFC Holy Family Church HFH Holy Family Parish Hall PHCR - Parish House Room REC - Religious ED Center YR - Youth Room GS - Gathering Space CR - Church Conference Rm 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, 737-1333 or 731-4297 before 7:30 p.m. and we will pray for you. 308-HolyFamily Page 5
Parish News and Diocesan News PARISH MALVERN MENS RETREAT WEEKEND IS April 28, 29 & 30, 2017. Sometimes the frantic pace of life can leave us with little time to deal with growing our personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Finding the time and place can be an obstacle. A weekend retreat can be the time and the Malvern Retreat House the place. I invite you to join other men of Holy Family for a retreat at Malvern the last weekend in April. Call Frank Strawser at 302-593-2362 or email him at frstrawser@verizon.net. The Malvern Retreat House also offers retreats for women, married couples and families. Visit our website (malvernretreat.com) or call 610-644-0400. St. Joseph s on the Brandywine Originally presented as a series of BBC radio broadcasts, Eamon Duffy s Ten Popes Who Shook the World is an engaging and enlightening look at ten popes who have had a significant impact on both the secular and spiritual world. Join us in the parish Family Center immediately following the 12:05 Mass on Monday, May 1, from 12:45 to 2 p.m. You are welcome to bring a brown bag lunch. To register, contact Ann Hapka at 610.388.1362 or ann.d.hapka@gmail.com. To learn more about the book and for directions to the parish, visit our website: stjosephonthebrandywine.org. Are you a woman interested in learning more about Irish history, culture and traditions? Are you a woman committed to defending the teachings of the Catholic Church? If so, then the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians (LAOH) may be the organization for you. We are actively seeking new members. Any woman sixteen years of age or older who is a practicing Roman Catholic, Irish by birth, descent or through adoption, member of a religious order, or who is the wife or mother of a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians is eligible for membership in this noble order. For more information, please visit: www.ladiesaoh.com or email delawarelaoh@comcast.net. The LAOH and the AOH continue their strong collaborative working relationship with each organization working to aid and support the Irish people as they strive for a united, and peaceful independent Ireland. Both LAOH and AOH members strive to meet their mission through living their motto of Friendship, Unity, and Christian Charity in their daily living. 308-Holy Family Page Six Saint Michael - Knights of Columbus Council 4548 March 27-7:00 Business Meeting MEMBERSHIP IN THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS is open to men 18 years of age or older who are practical (that is, practicing) Catholics in union with the Holy See. This means that an applicant accepts the teaching authority of the Catholic Church on matters of faith and morals, aspires to live in accord with the precepts of the Catholic Church.and is in good standing with the Catholic Church. Please contact Bill Black, (Grand Knight), 302-502-5768 or Joel Watson (Membership Director) 302-373- 6617 www.kofc.org Are you suffering a lot? Do not worry My Immaculate Heart will be your refuge and the way that will lead you to God. The historic, world-famous International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima will be visiting the following parishes as part of the Fatima Centennial US Tour for Peace: Saturday, April 1: 8am-2pm St Joseph on the Brandywine, Wilmington Saturday, April 1: 5pm- 6am-All Night Vigil St Mary of the Assumption, Hockessin Sunday, April 2: 12 Noon-6am -All Night Vigil- St Jude the Apostle, Lewes Monday, April 3: 10am-8am -All Night Vigil- Sts. Peter & Paul, Easton, MD Please join us for an extraordinary day of graces, healing and prayer to Our Lady, for our country and our families. All are welcome! For more information contact Mary Beth Payne at (302) 897-3022 or Email: livefatimade@gmail.com Say Yes to Our Lady! www.fatimatourforpeace.com Present this coupon at Tony s Bistro and Raymond will donate 20% of the total bill to Holy Family Church Tony s Bistro - 29 Chestnut Hill Plaza Newark, DE 19703 Total Amount of Bill $