FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER ST. PETER THE APOSTLE APRIL 29, 2018 HOLY SPIRIT CHURCH SAINT PETER THE APOSTLE CHURCH Email: parish@stpeternewcastle.org Website: www.stpeternewcastle.org PARISH OFFICE 521 Harmony Street New Castle, Delaware 19720 302-328-2335 FAX: 302-328-0519 MAY 1 - SAINT JOSEPH THE WORKER WEEKDAY MASSES Monday - Wednesday - Friday 8:00AM St. Anthony Chapel EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Monday s - 8:30AM until 7:00PM ROSARY Tuesday s - 7:00PM St. Peter Chapel RECONCILIATION Monday 5:30PM WEEKEND MASSES Saturday Vigil Mass 5:30PM SUNDAY MASSES 7:30AM 10:30AM HOLY SPIRIT CHURCH Email: hscathchurch@aol.com Website: www.holyspiritchurchde.org *PARISH 12 Winder Road New Castle, Delaware 19720 *MAILING ADDRESS: 521 Harmony Street New Castle, Delaware 19720 302-658-1069 FAX: 302-658-6890 PARISH OFFICE LOCATED AT ST. PETER Monday Thursday: 9:00AM-2:00PM WEEKDAY MASSES Tuesday & Thursday 8:00AM St. Joseph Chapel MIRACULOUS MEDAL & BENEDICTION Thursday s - 7:00PM RECONCILIATION Saturday 3:00PM WEEKEND MASSES Saturday Vigil Mass 4:00PM SUNDAY MASS 9:00AM

SAINT PETER Rev. Timothy M. Nolan Pastor parish@stpeternewcastle.org Deacon Michael Olliver Parish Business Manager deaconolliver@gmail.com Deacon Thomas G. Halko halko@stpeternewcastle.org Deacon Patrick Johnston hscathchurch@aol.com Deacon Christopher Moran cm_moran@comcast.net HOLY SPIRIT LITURGICAL MUSIC DIRECTORS Laura Baltrusaitis Holy Spirit hscathchurch@aol.com Michael McHugh St. Peter the Apostle mchughpe@aol.com Choir practice Tuesday evenings 6:30PM Choir Loft *PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR CHILDREN* Next weekend, May 6, we will be celebrating our First Communion at the 9:00AM and 10:30AM Masses. Please keep our children in your prayers as they become one with us, for the first time in The Body of Christ; may they always desire to be one with Jesus throughout their lives. ================================ ST. PETER THE APOSTLE SCHOOL SCRIP PROGRAM FUNDRAISER HISPANIC MINISTRY SPANISH MASS at HOLY SPIRIT May 20 Noon Te invitamos a la sagranda Misa en Espanol Los esperamos a todos! Gracias anticipadas! ================================================================================================================================================================= ============================================================================================================================================ PARISH OFFICE: 302-328-2335 parish@stpeternewcastle.org If you are seeking information on any of the following, please call or email the office: SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY ANOINTING OF THE SICK HOSPITAL VISITS PARISH REGISTRATION MONDAY EUCHARISTIC ADORATION On Mondays, Saint Peter the Apostle Church is open from 8:30AM to 7:00PM for Eucharistic Adoration. This offers an opportunity for the faithful to spend time in quiet prayer before Christ Jesus in the Most Blessed Sacrament. There always must be at least one person present when the Blessed Sacrament is exposed; if you are able to give a scheduled hour, either on a regular basis or as an occasional substitute, please call Larry at (302)328-2279. Thank you for your devotion to our Lord. THANK YOU TO OUR VOLUNTEERS Here at St. Peter the Apostle and Holy Spirit Church are fortunate to have a core-group of volunteers who share their time and talents (many have full time jobs and busy careers which make their time even more valuable to us). Volunteers are vital to the success of any organization, without them, we would be unable to accomplish many of the services the church provides. ST. PETER SCHOOL SCRIP PROGRAM We are now participating in a program called Scrip fundraising. It works like this: Families in our school and parish order gift cards at face value, and the school buys gift cards from a scrip supplier for a lesser amount. St. Peter keeps the difference for our local scholarship fund. We will accumulate paid orders on the 10 th and 25 th of each month, place the order, and send orders home a few days later. For example, let s say that you want to purchase a Walgreen s gift card/dunkin Donuts gift card for $25. You would send a check or cash for $25 in an envelope by the 10 th or 25 th and indicate the card(s) you want to purchase. The school would place the order and then you can drop off at the school (or parish office) and we would notify you when your order arrives. This program is in effect now, so feel free to place an order. Please look how generous many the rebate percentages are for every day retailers. This is a very easy way for a portion of your everyday purchases to help our school. Please contact the school if you have any questions; a list of participating vendors is posted on the church bulletin board or available in the church office. ======================================================================== MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND For information or to contribute to the Phyllis Susi Talmo Memorial Scholarship Fund please contact the school on 302-328-1191. ======================================================================== ======================================================================== PICTURES FOR OUR BULLETIN If you have pictures from parish sponsored events or special Masses, from either St. Peter or Holy Spirit, and you would like to share, we would love to feature them in our weekly bulletin! We only accept emailed photos; please submit to: parish@stpeternewcastle.org

WEEKLY MASS INTENTIONS FOR APRIL 30-MAY 6, 2018 ST. PETER THE APOSTLE Monday 8:00AM Edward and Ann Nolan Wednesday 8:00AM Teresa Holliday-Harrity Request of Family HOLY SPIRIT CHURCH Tuesday 8:00AM Adam & Stella Wisniewski Request of Theresa Wisniewski Special Intention Thursday 8:00AM Thomas L. Wokutch Request of Wokutch Family Friday 8:00AM Jerry Cannon, Jr. Request of Bob Blakely & Diane Celli Saturday 5:30PM Sharon Blakely Request of Bob & Rose Marie Blakely Sunday 7:30 AM Michael & Delia O Brien Request of Patricia DeAscanis Francesca & Antonio D Alessandro Request of Family Saturday 4:00PM Regina Williams Request of Theresa Wisniewski Francis Lawruk Request of Gina Lawruk Sunday 9:00 AM People of the Parish 10:30AM Donna M. Moore Request of Bob Blakely & Diane Celli Sarah Catts Request of Pat Salter Flynn S A N C T U A R Y L A M P The Sanctuary Lamp in St. Peter the Apostle Church burns in loving memory of Dorothy & James Lovingly requested by Granny S A N C T U A R Y L A M P The Sanctuary Lamp in Holy Spirit Church burns in memory of Teresa Holliday-Harrity Requested by Family The Sanctuary Lamp in St. Peter the Apostle Chapel burns in loving memory of Karen Gorman Toner Lovingly requested by Mom and Dad S T E W A R D S H I P Please consider pledging toward the Annual Catholic Appeal Thank you to all those who have pledged to the ACA Funds raised by the Annual Catholic Appeal help diocesan offices and ministries put the corporal and spiritual works of mercy into action. The money helps support parishes in their spiritual ministry, such as training of lectors and Eucharistic ministers for Mass; Catholic schools and parish-based religious education programs; initial and continuing spiritual formation of deacons, and ministry to youth and young adults. It also supports pro-life ministry; ministry to Hispanic and to Black Catholics, and Catholic Charities programs that provide food and clothing to those in need and help people through unexpected hardships and day-to-day challenges. Thank you for your continued generosity to the parish, as part of your gift to God for the good things God has given you.

PARISH NEWS ST. PETER HOLY SPIRIT WEEKLY OFFERTORY TOTALS April 21-22, 2018 St. Peter the Apostle $3,529.00 Holy Spirit Church $2,620.25 Thank you for your continued support! HELP US FEED THE LESS FORTUNATE ST. VINCENT DE PAUL Our Outreach/Food Pantry at Holy Spirit and St. Vincent depaul Society s Food Closet at St. Peter s could use your help. Donations may be dropped-off in the vestibule, or the chapel. Thank you for helping us feed God s children! DESIGINATE SVDP #9284 or your company s UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN *BLESSED VIRGIN MARY SODALITY ST. PETER *Crowning of the Blessed Mother Sunday, May 6th, followed by our annual Breakfast at Michaels on Churchman s Road. Rides will be provided - if needed! Rose Marie @302.328.1488 Mary @302.328.0771 Joanne @302.328.1971 If you are a female member of the parish (all ages are welcome) and have a devotion The Blessed Mother, please consider joining The Blessed Virgin Mary Sodality. The first Sunday 7:30AM Mass of each month is designated Sodality Sunday, after which we have a brief ten minute session for the Litany, special prayers/any announcements. HOLY SPIRIT S SODALITY OF THE BLESSED MOTHER NEXT MEETING: MAY 7 The Blessed Virgin Mary Sodality organization is composed of women in Holy Spirit parish who meet monthly. The group enhances the spiritual development of each member, participates in church activities (such as fundraising trips, dinners, etc.) and follows the direction of our pastor when called upon. The Sodality has been in existence since the founding of Holy Spirit Parish. New members are always welcome! Contact: Eleanor-302.328.5379 Dorothy-302.286.7862 HOLY SPIRIT S CARING FRIENDS Next meeting: May 21 - All are welcome! PARISH NEWS ST. PETER HOLY SPIRIT ST. PETER CHURCH *ORGAN RESTORATION FUND The historic organ, placed in our church in 1883, is quite an incredible and unique instrument. Not long ago, two Silent Auction/Dinner fundraisers were held to raise money for the organ restoration. With the three fundraisers, and parishioner donations in memorial of departed loved ones; we have raised $55,633.86 to date! Thank you to all who have donated in the past, and to those families who have so generously designated their loved ones memorial donations to the fund. As we continue to raise funds these donations are greatly appreciated. Please mark your donations, Organ Restoration. *CHECK OUT OUR BLOG SPOT FOR THE LATEST NEWS!!! https://savethepipeorgan.blogspot.com ============================================= ATTENTION ST. PETER THE APOSTLE PARISHIONERS! CANTORS (DESPERATELY) NEEDED Michael McHugh, St. Peter the Apostle Choir Director, is seeking individuals to cantor at Saturday evening and/or Sunday Mass. A brief training session is offered to those willing to volunteer a small amount of time to their church. Please consider becoming a cantor at St. Peter WE NEED YOU!!! You may contact Mike directly: mchughpe@aol.com or leave a message at the office for Mike to return your call: 302.328.2335 WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERS Through Baptism we become God's children and brothers and sisters of one another and with Christ. Through registration we become members of the St. Peter the Apostle and Holy Spirit Church family of faith. We always welcome new members and hope that you will find our parish family a place where your faith will be nourished. We ask that you register online, fill out a registration form or call the office as soon as possible. As a parish family, we are committed to share our goods, talents and faith with one another. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic family fraternal service organization with 1.6 million members. It provides members and their families with volunteer opportunities in service to the Catholic Church, their communities, families and young people. If you are interested in becoming a Knight, please see Brother Alan Rogers, or call the parish office: 302.328.2335

THE DIOCESE OF WILMINGTON ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL Thank you to everyone who made a pledge to the diocesan Annual Catholic Appeal. If you have not yet participated, please consider doing so today. Your gift makes a real difference in the lives of thousands of individuals and families who reside within our twelve-county diocese. Pledge envelopes are available in the back of church and can be placed in the offertory basket. Thank you for your generosity and support: Target for St. Peter the Apostle: $39,000.oo Amount pledged to date: $27,310.00 Remainder: $11,690.00 ========================================= Target for Holy Spirit Church: $12,000.oo Amount pledged to date: $8,440.00 Remainder: $3,560.00 HOLY SPIRIT S INDOOR FLEA MARKET Thanks to everyone involved in organizing, operating, and donating to Holy Spirit's first "Flea Market" fundraiser. We were able to raise $1089.00 for our church. We learned a lot from the vendors and customers, we have already scheduled our second "Flea Market" for October 20, 2018. Start cleaning out your closets because we hope to see you there! H A P P Y B I R T H D A Y H A R O L D S A N D E R S O N AND G L O R I A R O L L A =========================== Everyone is welcome to the flock by Jesus. As followers of Christ, we too must act faithfully to reach out to others. As Christ committed His life to being the one shepherd we too must commit ourselves to providing service to all. To learn more about the Annual Catholic Appeal, visit www.cdow.org; click Giving then Annual Catholic Appeal. Let us help you to discover God s plan for your life. ST. PETER ANNUAL IRISH BREAKFAST PICTURE! ONCE AGAIN A BIG THANK YOU, FROM ST. PETER S ST. PATRICK SOCIETY, TO ALL WHO VOLUNTEERED THEIR TALENTS AND TIME AT THE ANNUAL IRISH BREAKFAST! A GOOD TIME WAS HAD BY ALL! ST. PETER the APOSTLE CEMETERY GUIDELINES April November During the cemetery grasscutting season, April through November, we ask that you place [only] fresh flowers on cemetery plots, in order for our landscapers to maintain our cemetery grounds. Items are disposed of after one week in order to keep the cemetery properly groomed. The following are prohibited on the grass, between April and November: potted plants, artificial flowers, flags, ornamental items such as statues, solar lights and balloons. Artificial flowers/ornaments are permitted one week before and one week after the following holidays only: Mother s Day, Father s Day and Memorial Day. If items are not removed by family within the twoweek period, they will be disposed of by maintenance personnel. We thank you for you cooperation.