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TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 16, 2016

Mass Intentions & 2017 Mass Intentions - We are now accepting Mass requests for the calendar year 2017. Our prayers, but especially Holy Mass, assist those who have passed on attain heaven. Also since its earliest days, the Church has offered Mass for the intentions of the living, especially the sick. Many of you ask for Masses to be said regularly for deceased loved ones, and some ask that these Masses be offered on specific dates. Your special requests will be honored to the extent possible and we do our best to accommodate you, but we ask for your patience and understanding in this regard. Scheduling begins in late October so it is important that if you have not submitted your requests, please do so this week. If you would like to be informed of the dates and times of your scheduled Masses, please include a self-addressed stamped envelope, a phone number or email address.

Offertory Update - For the month of August 2016, offertory contributions were $48,054.08 which was $1945.92 under budget. The same time period – August 2015, contributions were $36,450.12. Year to date (fiscal year started in July 2016) actuals were $96,938.04 which was $3061.96 under budget. The same time frame in 2015 - actual totals were $77,856.62. Thank you for your support.

SPONSORS/GODPARENTS To be a godparent for Baptism, a person must be 16 years or older and a practicing and fully initiated Catholic, having completed the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. If married, the union must be recognized by the Catholic Church. One Catholic godparent is required; 2 godparents (one male & one female) is the ordinary and recommended practice. Keep in mind the purpose of a sponsor is to give good example and support in the Catholic faith of the baptized. Documentation of eligibility for all Catholic godparents are required from the Catholic Church where they are registered and attend weekly mass. If you have eligibility questions, please call (302)654-8504 before choosing any godparents. The next required Baptismal Preparation class will be Thursday, November 17th at 7pm in the St. Ann’s School Library. To register, please call the rectory at (302)654-5519 or [email protected].

From St. Ann PREP …We have successfully filled all of the teaching vacancies for our classes at this time! Thank you all for your prayers and a special “thank you” to those who have stepped up to teach or be in the classroom this semester! Sunday Pre-School – We are looking for young disciples ages 3 through 5 who want to have some fun with Jesus and each other on Sunday mornings after the 9:30 Mass until noon. We begin on October 2nd so bring your pre-schooler to the office after coffee and donuts to get started!

BIBLE STUDY: “James: Pearls for Wise Living” - James is one of the most practical books of the Bible. Its teachings speak loudly to those who feel torn between the competing demands of this world and their faith. For anyone who has struggled to live a truly Christian life, James offers a wealth of practical solutions for handling and even sanctifying everyday circumstances. Join us for James: Pearls for Wise Living at St. Ann’s (class began September 19) at 6:30 pm and will continue every Monday in the school. Cost is $25.50. For info, call Connie Varone at 765-9864 or [email protected].

NEXT WEEK THURSDAY OCTOBER 20th - HAVE FUN & HELP THE CHARITABLE WORK OF THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS! Join us for a concert with Australian singer/songwriter/guitarist KARA GRAINGER and her band at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 1801 Lancaster Ave. in Wilmington, just minutes from St. Ann's. Fr. Dan will be playing also, joined by members of the Philly band Sister Blue, and our own Knights of Columbus Council will be assisting and serving food. There is also a stocked bar. You can hear Kara's music on You Tube - try "Little Pack of Lies" or "Secret Soul." Not unlike an Australian Bonnie Raitt! We need your support! Reserve tickets at www.splatterconcerts.com. Also available at the show. Doors open 6:30.

BVM Sodality Mass 11:30am October 16, 2016. Rosary and Meeting to follow at 1pm at the home of Prefect, Rosemarie Kleman. For info, call 658-3816. 302ann1 Bishop’s 5K Run – Save the Date – Saturday, November 19th, 2016 at Bellevue State Park Saturday October 15 benefiting Catholic Charities outreach efforts. 8:00 A.M. Mark Anthony Bader Runners and walkers will compete for the best time, 5:00 P.M. Judge Alan Cooper and will be awarded some great prizes. If you Sunday October 16 know of an individual or business who would be 7:30 A.M. Parishioners willing to become an event sponsor, please contact 9:30 A.M. Trudy Callahan Xavi DeCaire at 302-658-0218. There are three 11:30 A.M. Dolores Mock levels of sponsorship available – Believer - $1000, Monday October 17 Mentor - $500 and Supporter - $250. 6:30A.M. John B. “Jack” DiMaio 8:00 A.M. Charles M. Cawley SAVE THE DATE – Clean out those closets! Tuesday October 18 The SVDP clothing truck will be in St. Ann’s 6:30 A.M. Nance Greenfield parking lot after all masses the weekend of 8:00 A.M. Deceased members of the John D. November 11th & 12. All gently used clothing Kelly & Albert S. Azar families and small appliances are appreciated. Wednesday October 19 6:30 A.M. Renate Ruth Gabriella Klein Religious Vocations –In today’s gospel reading, 8:00 A.M. Harris & Montague family Jesus reminds his disciples that they should pray Thursday October 20 persistently. As we try to discern God’s will in our 6:30 A.M. Michael Stallings lives, we have to pray persistently too: “Dear Lord, 8:00 A.M. Braun & Mooney families help me to know what You want me to do with my life. Give me wisdom and understanding. And give Friday October 21 me the grace of generosity and courage, so that 6:30 A.M. Michael Stallings when I figure it out I can cooperate with Your plan.” 8:00 A.M. Mary E. Smith If you think God might be calling you to a priestly or Saturday October 22 religious vocation, call or write Fr. Norm Carroll, 8:00 A.M. Pauline Haney Diocesan Director of Priestly and Religious 5:00 P.M. Henry, John & Jimmy Mauk Vocations at 573-3113 or [email protected]. Sunday October 23 7:30 A.M. Parishioners Christ Our King Parish – will celebrate the 90th 9:30 A.M. John & Catherine Doraz anniversary of its founding with a Mass of 11:30 A.M. Intentions of Fr. John J. Mink 31st Thanksgiving at 3pm on October 30th followed by a Anniversary of Ordination light buffet meal and fellowship in Monsignor John Pray for the sick, shut-ins and elderly of our J. Lynch Hall in the basement of the church on 28th Parish. street between Madison and Monroe in Wilmington. The observance will be the last liturgy before the The Chapel of Divine Mercy is open 6am to parish is dissolved and the church closed. 10pm, 7 days a week with the Blessed Sacrament Parishioners, former parishioners, alumni of the exposed. Can you offer an hour of your time? Visit parochial school and friends of the parish are www.adorationchapel.org to sign up. You can cordially invited to attend. also call Chris at 584-1422 or Nan at 656-8438. Catholic Radio – Listen to Catholic Radio every ST. ANN’S PRAYER LINE – to place a name or Sunday morning at 10:05am on WDEL 101.7FM, special request on the prayer line email Joe/Shirley 1150AM and www.wdel.com. Next Sunday, rd Ackerman at [email protected] or 384-7513. October 23 , hear excerpts from an address by Bishop John Barres, Bishop of Allentown, to BULLETIN ADVERTISERS – Have you taken a educators of the Diocese of Wilmington. Listen to look at the patrons listed on the back on the past episodes at catholicforumradio.libsyn.com or bulletin? It’s because of their support that we can search “Catholic forum Radio” on iTunes podcasts. provide this bulletin at no cost to our parish. Please visit these businesses and don’t forget to St. Thomas More Membership – If you are a tell them where you saw their ad! judge or a lawyer, please consider joining the St. Thomas More Society. Visit the website The second collection this weekend is for http://stms-wilmington.org to sign up! 302 ann2 World Mission Sunday. Diocese of Wilmington 31st Conference of the St. Joseph on the Brandywine Reunion – The Charismatic Renewal – October 21-23 at Holy parish is celebrating its 175th Anniversary this year Savior Church, 1705 N. Philadelphia Avenue in and as part of the celebration here will be a reunion Ocean City , Maryland. Opening Mass is Friday for alumni from the Grade school which closed in October 21 at 7pm. Come join Fr. Tom Flowers, 1972. A mass is planned at 10:30am on October Fr. Joe Amalfitano and Walter Matthews for a 23rd followed by a reception in the family center. spiritual weekend with music by “Spiritfire”. There will also be an informal social on Saturday Registration is $50.00 for the weekend or $25.00 evening October 22nd, starting at 5pm at the for one day only. For info, call Bernadette Baker at Jackson Inn, Lancaster Pike and N. Dupont Rd in 302-562-2172 or email [email protected]. Wilmington. For more info, contact either Mary Hannagan at [email protected] or Little Sisters of the Poor Spaghetti Dinner – 654-1887, Michael Handlin at 731-5554 or Sunday November 6th from12 noon to 5pm. Great [email protected] or Phil Leach at food, home-made baked goods, gift raffle and [email protected] or 547-6917. 50/50 raffle. Take out is available. The cost is $12 for adults, $5 for children under 12. Location is 185 Delaware Right to Life Annual Banquet – Salem Church Road in Newark, Delaware. For Thursday October 20th from 5pm-9pm at the Dover more info, contact Debbie Strengari at 368-5886. Downs Hotel and Casino. This year’s fundraiser will feature Steven Mosher, President of the Attention Catholic Boy Scouts ages 13 & 14 – Population Research Institute. Sen. Bryan There will be an Ad Altare Dei religious medal Richardson of Laurel Delaware will also be in program at Holy Angels School from 5:05pm to attendance. The cost is $45 per person with a 5:50pm the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month. For special student rate of $20. For more info or to more info, email [email protected]. register, contact Sue Cordie at 302-883-3080 or [email protected]. Worldwide Marriage Encounter –“But when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?” Let Mass at St. Francis Xavier Shrine – Sunday, us build faith through love in our marriage by October 23rd at 4pm, Reverend David Kelley, participating in the next Worldwide Marriage Pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Middletown will be Encounter weekend on November 4-6 in Rehoboth the celebrant. This church is one of the oldest Beach, De. For more info, visit www.wwme- permanent Catholic establishments in the English delmar.org or to register for the weekend, call Tony Colonies and is considered the mother church of & Linda Massino at 302-220-9833. the Diocese of Wilmington. The church is listed on the National Register of historic places. All are Pilgrimage to South Dakota, Rose Bud Indian invited to the last Mass of the season. For more Reservation and St. Francis Mission – July 7- info, call Marji Matyniak at 302-328-4703. The 13th, 2017. Journey with the Bear, St. Kateri circle church is located at 1604 Church Road in Warwick in the second pilgrimage in the USA. The Creator MD. has provided us with such wonderful lands to discover and learn of our Native brothers and sisters. Come for a special travel presentation on Coming Up: October 18th at 6:30pm at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton 10/19 7pm Choir Church, in Bear Del. Highlights of the trip will be 10/20 12pm School dismissal for discussed. For more info, call 545-3383. Parent/teacher conferences Aftercare available Our Lady of Fatima Raffle – Win accommodations 10/20 7:30pm SVDP Meeting to the Turks & Caicos through Ocean Club Resorts 10/21 School closed for for a 4 night/5 day - Junior Suite accommodating up Parent/teacher conferences to 3 people. The drawing will be held on Saturday 10/23 1pm Reconciliation Workshop December 3rd after the 5pm Mass. This package 10/23 6pm Confirmation session includes 2 rounds of golf at the World Famous 10/24 7pm Finance Council Meeting Provo Golf Club Resort for 18 holes. Raffle tickets 10/25 7pm Liturgy Committee Meeting are $10.00 each (only 200 tickets sold). Airfare 10/26 10am Kentmere Mass not included. For tickets, call 328-3431 or stop at 10/29 6pm School Halloween Party one of the weekend masses. For more info, check out the website at www.olfnewcastle.com. 302ann3