Saint Joseph on the Brandywine Founded 1841 Rectory 10 Old Church Road, Greenville, DE 19807 Office (302) 658-7017 Fax (302) 428-0639 www.stjosephonthebrandywine.org Rev. Msgr. Joseph F. Rebman, V.G., PASTOR Deacon F. Edmund Lynch Deacon Michael Stankewicz; 302-235-1203; MJStankewicz@comcast.net Parish & Pastoral Secretary: Francine A. Harkins; (302) 658-7017; f.harkins@verizon.net Bulletin Editor: f.harkins@verizon.net Bookkeeper: Laura G. Gibson 654-5565; bookstjoe@verizon.net DIRECTOR OF LITURGY & MUSIC Michael Marinelli (302) 777-5970 DIRECTOR OF ADULT & YOUTH CHOIRS Mary Ellen Schauber (302) 888-1556 ADULT FAITH FORMATION: Peter C. Fulweiler, Sr.; (302) 652-2264; pcfulweiler@gmail.com ALTAR SERVER COORDINATOR Steve Carroll (302) 373-6314 COMMUNION MINISTER COORDINATOR Carolyn Mostyn (610) 388-0829 LECTOR COORDINATOR Loretta S. Carlson (302) 836-5883; lscarlson@mac.com PARISH COUNCIL EXECUTIVE OFFICER Joseph Yacyshyn (302) 239-1879 FINANCE COUNCIL EXECUTIVE OFFICER Eugene Julian (302) 239-6082 BUILDING & GROUNDS MANAGER Robert W. Spittle (302) 658-1018; rspittleofsjob@comcast.net ST. JOSEPH CEMETERIES (302) 658-7017 Family Center Director of Religious Education: Eva Marie Lyons (302) 656-7185; diredstjosephbrandywine1@verizon.net Religious Education Secretary: Linda T. Mondzelewski (302) 656-7185; assistreled@verizon.net Schedule of Liturgies SATURDAY VIGIL: 5:00 PM SUNDAY EUCHARISTS: 7:30 AM; 9:00 AM; 10:30 AM DAILY EUCHARISTS: 7 AM; 12:05 (Mon. - Fri.) 8:00 AM (Saturday) HOLY DAY EUCHARIST: As announced SICK CALLS: Anytime RECONCILIATION SERVICES: Saturdays: 4 to 4:45 PM; Anytime by appointment BAPTISMS: By appointment with at least one preparation session for new parents. WEDDINGS: Engaged couples wishing to marry in the church should contact a Parish Priest at least one year prior to the planned wedding date to begin the marriage preparation process. The year-long process includes diocesan pre-marriage classes and meetings with clergy. COUNCIL #15436: Council meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m., Family Center Conference Room. Membership in the Knights of Columbus is open to men 18 years of age or older who are practicing Catholics. Contact Paul Thorson, 302-229- 5644, LTCThorson@gmail.com or John Strusowski, 302-753-2928, johnstru@comcast.net. FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTIONS: All are welcome to join the Knights of Columbus Council #15436 at the First Saturday of the month devotions to Our Lady of Fatima at 8 a.m. in the church. PROOF OF LOVE The proof of love is in the works. Where love exists, it works great things. But when it ceases to act, it ceases to exist. St. Gregory the Great
Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 22, 2017 Repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar, and to God what belongs to God. Matthew 22:21 Religious Education Dear Friends: The Pharisees in today s Gospel criticized Jesus because he was unconcerned with worldly status or the opinion of others. Jesus shook things up by caring for the poor and the sick, loving the unlovable, and preaching the Gospel of forgiveness. As Jesus followers, that s what we are called to do as well. We have several opportunities coming up: We have again been asked to help the Kevin Sullivan Food Closet (at the old Christ our King parish) to provide Thanksgiving meals for those in need. Specific items are asked of each grade religious ed families should check this week s newsletter for more details. In addition to canned goods, monetary donations for turkeys are also much needed and appreciated. The weekend of November 4 th and 5 th, the Catholic Charities truck (staffed by our Confirmation class) will be here before and after Masses to collect donations of your used clothing and household items. We all have so much way more than We need take some time to go through your closets and decide what you can share with others. Many blessings, Eva! Trunk or Treat - Sunday, October 29th, 4-7 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Lower Parking lot open for setup of trunks 5:00 p.m. Potluck dinner begins 5:30 p.m. Trunk-n-Treat begins 7:00 p.m. Trunk-n-Treat ends Sign up Sunday morning @ religious education or call the religious ed office 302 656-7185. Give the Gift of Prayer The Diocesan Vocations Guild (DVG) of the Diocese of Wilmington is inviting parishioners to give the gift of prayer to their parish priests this Priesthood Sunday, October 29, 2017. Delaware and Eastern Shore Catholics are urged to go to www.cdow.org/dvg, download a Priesthood Sunday Spiritual Bouquet certificate. Pastor s Notes Power Struggle Power struggles occur on every level of society, from the world stage to relationships at work, to our own homes. We struggle for position in the hierarchy of power: Who has power over whom? How do they wield it? What is the source of that power? What is the healthy response? In this Sunday s Gospel reading the Pharisees engage Jesus in a power struggle over whether Jews should show tribute to Caesar by paying taxes. Jesus response puts this and every struggle for power into perspective. In harmony with the words of Isaiah and Paul, Jesus teaches us that God is the ultimate source of all power the power of earthly rulers, the Pharisees, Jesus, the Church, and the power within ourselves. Treasures from Our Tradition What makes the Eucharistic Prayers for Masses with Children different from the others? First, there is the intended assembly, which is described as comprised of mostly children of school age. There are three Eucharistic Prayers for Masses with Children available to us now in the missal. The first one has a very simple form, easily grasped by even a young child. The second has a great deal of participation by the assembly repeated sung acclamations. The third has a number of variations that can be tricky for a priest to handle if he hasn t prepared carefully. All of this work does point to a true treasure of our tradition: children are part of the Sunday assembly, precisely because they are baptized members of Christ s body. By contrast, the churches of the Reformation tend to look upon children as members in training, and see worship as an adult activity. Sunday school happens downstairs while the adults celebrate Holy Communion upstairs. In a phrase, that s not Catholic. Children belong to Christ and to the assembly. So, the desire to care for the children in the assembly, to draw them into the prayer, and to adapt our rituals and texts to their needs is deeply Catholic, a true pastoral effort to help draw everyone into the praise of God.
Knights of Columbus, St. Joseph on the Brandywine Council # 15436 Sunday, October 29th is Clergy Appreciation Day. Please join us in recognizing and thanking your Parish Clergy, Rev. Msgr. Rebman, Deacon F. Edmund Lynch and Deacon Michael Stankewicz. A short recognition reception will take place immediately following the 10:30 Mass in the Parish Family Center and will include some light refreshments. Adult Formation Fr. Leonard Klein will hold six Bible Study Lectures on the "Book of Revelation" on Mondays - 23, 30 and Nov 6 & 7th. They will run from 10:30am - 12:00pm. His overview is: "The Book of Revelation has through the history of the Church contributed both to undue confusion and undue certainty. Too often the central message of the victory of Christ is lost. Fr. Leonard Klein will lead a course looking at the complex symbolism and the simple announcement of the Gospel that make up the message of the last book of the Bible." REGISTRATION: 1): Website: www.stjosephonthebrandywine.org 2): Send an e-mail with your name to aff@stjosephonthebrandywine.org 3): Call: 302-652-2264: Please leave your phone number and e-mail address. Baby Bottles Due Back Oct. 28 th & 29 th... The second collection next weekend will be for Birthright. Birthright is a nonprofit, charitable organization that has been providing love and support to women facing unplanned pregnancies. Birthright is supported by devoted volunteers and private donations. Thank you for your support. Open House: October 22 nd Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School welcomes children from Pre-K4 through 8 th grade. The Admissions Open House is scheduled for November 9 th 9:30 6:30 in the Lower Hall/Cafeteria. If you are unable to attend, but are still interested, call Tressa Cataline at 764.0977, ext. 141 to schedule a private tour. Online application is available at www.ihm.org/ihmschool. Crab Cake Dinner Fundraiser: Prepared by Caffe Gelato of Newark and conducted by the Sisters of St. Francis. Sunday, November 12th 4:00 P.M.* Our Lady of Angels Convent, 609 S. Convent Road, Aston, PA 19014 Optional mass (which will fulfill your Sunday obligation) at 3:00 P.M. The dinner is open to all at $25 per person and will also include a raffle and a chance to win fine wine. The proceeds will benefit the sisters program Franciscan Volunteers: http://osfphila.org/support-us/foundation-event/. Contact Terri Gamble at (610) 558-6143. Sign up for the Dialog s Angelus Newsletter at www.thedialog.org. Mass Intentions Saturday, Oct. 21 5:00 p.m. Private intentions Sunday, Oct. 22 7:30 a.m. Ed Michaels by family 9:00 a.m. Parishioners 10:30 a.m. Robert Frank Ricci by St. Joseph on the Brandywine Choir Monday, Oct. 23 7:00 a.m. Midge Pettinaro by Dr. Bill Moncevicz and Chris Truono-Joyce 12:05 p.m. Mary Anne Bemiller by Linda T. Mondzelewski Tuesday, Oct. 24 7:00 a.m. Raymond F. Bree by Dr. & Mrs. Garry Lyons & family 12:05 p.m. Drs. William & Stephen Butler by Peggy Wednesday, Oct. 25 7:00 a.m. Ibraham (Bram) Saad by Regina Titus 12:05 p.m. Dr. Prudencio Abad Thursday, Oct. 26 7:00 a.m. Nan Burrus by Isabel Pearce 12:05 p.m. Mia Shorteno Fraser by Margaret Kincannon Friday, Oct. 27 7:00 a.m. Edward R. Milewski, Jr. by Rita & Bob Gutekunst 12:05 p.m. Mary Anne Bemiller by Mary Welch & Gianni Gallucio Saturday, Oct. 28 8:00 a.m. Josephine R. Panariello by Paula Grant 5:00 p.m. Private intentions of St. Joseph on the Brandywine Catechists Sor Bernarda, a Franciscan Sister from San Marcos, Guatemala, will be speaking at all the Masses in our parish on the weekend of October 28-29. For the past 15 years, our diocese has enjoyed a sister to sister diocese partnership with her diocese. She will speak about the life and faith of the people of San Marcos and how this partnership has helped the people of San Marcos. It has been a blessing for both dioceses. Visit: http://www.cdow.org/catholic-diocese-ofwilmington-offices-and-ministries/solidarity-partnership/ Food Pantry Collection October 28 th & 29 th Every day, many individuals and families struggle to meet their basic nutritional needs. Your gifts of food may bring immediate relief and hope to a family or individual suffering from hunger. Suggested items are: whole grain breakfast cereals, old fashioned oats, add water pancake mix, coffee, tea, low fat evaporated milk, flour, protein bars, dried fruits, nuts, peanut butter, jelly, low sodium hearty soups, canned meats and fish, rice and beans, pasta and crushed or diced tomatoes, canned lite fruit, natural low sugar applesauce, canned low sodium vegetables, olive oil or canola oil, bar soap, shampoo, toilet paper and toothpaste.