THE THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT FEBRUARY 28, 2016

LENTEN ACTIVITIES AT ST. ANN’S March 1 LAST Soup & Reflection 6:00pm Soups: Italian Wedding & Vegetarian Vegetable Reflection topic: The Unsung Hero March 2 Confessions 6:00pm every Wednesday during Lent March 4 Stations of the Cross 6:00pm every Friday during Lent)

THE ST. CASIMIR DINNER IS NEXT SUNDAY! Join us again this year next Sunday March 6th at 1pm for a fantastic selection of your favorite ethnic treats from the finest specialty shops in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The real deal – authentic kielbasa, pierogies, stuffed cabbage, kapusta, potato pancakes and more. Plus live music from Fr. Dan’s band “The Midnight Ramblers”. A real bargain at $16.00 for adults and $8.00 for ages 13-17. Children 12 and under are free. No charge if you want seconds or thirds. Tickets are selling fast! Call the rectory office for availability.

SVDP Second Collection –Thank you to everyone who contributed in the SVDP collection. In 2015, the 12 members of the St. Vincent de Paul Society at St. Ann’s helped more than 350 people in 142 families costing over $30,000, with essentials such as rent, utilities, food, clothing, furniture and medical expenses. This could not be done without your generous support. Thank you again.

A New Concert – Sunday, April 3 featuring the classic English Duo CHAD & JEREMY! Chad Stewart and Jeremy Clyde scored their first chart-topping hits in the sixties as part of the British Invasion, along with artists like the Beatles, Kinks, Peter & Gordon, and Herman’s Hermits. They were distinguished by their beautiful harmonies and striking original compositions like “A Summer Song” and “Yesterday’s Gone”. Chad & Jeremy still perform together and we’ve got them here at St. Ann’s. You may have seen them recently on PBS. Now you can see them live in Wilmington. Tickets are $30 for Adults ($33 the day of the show), Ages 13-17 $5.00 12 and under free. Contact the Rectory for more information.

PREP NEWS!!!

Congratulations to Gary Camp - who was accepted as a candidate for full initiation into the Catholic Church by Bishop Malooly at the diocesan Rite of Election at Holy Cross Parish in Dover. Please pray for Gary and all of the candidates as they complete their preparation for initiation at the Easter Vigil!

FREE! FREE! FREE! On you way in or out of Church please take one of the prayer packs found in the baskets in the foyer. Each prayer pack has a magnet with the name of one of our student Sacrament candidates for this coming spring. Put the magnet where you will see it each day and use the prayer that comes with it to pray for your candidate. Thank you!

PREP Registrations for 2016-17 – If you have a child who will be attending a non-Catholic school for pre- school or first grade next year, please call the Religious Education Office at 654-8504 for more information about registering for our Sunday morning Religious Education classes. Registration begins in March and closes when the class is full. Thank you!

Reminder: Confirmation Retreat is Saturday, March 5th beginning at 9:30 a.m. and ending with the 5 p.m. Mass. For more information, check the parish website and your email!

Second collection next weekend is for Catholic Relief Services and Latin America 302 ann1 Girl Scout Cookie Sale – The St. Ann’s troops will be selling cookies in the School Social Hall Saturday February 27 after the 9:30am mass this Sunday. Come out 8:00 A.M. Katherine Henry and support the girls! 5:00 P.M. Thomas A. Smith Sunday February 28 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS LENTEN FOOD 7:30 A.M. Parishioners COLLECTION. The Knights of Columbus will be 9:30 A.M. George F. Haney collecting canned and non-perishable food items for 11:30 A.M. Barbara Plummer the next weekends during Lent, until Monday February 29 Palm Sunday. Bins for the food will be placed in 6:30 A.M. Robert Melchiorre the vestibule of our church. The donated food will 8:00 A.M. Bill Doto be given to the Feed the Hungry Program at Saint Tuesday March 1 Paul Church, Wilmington. May God bless you for 6:30 A.M. Robert J. Horvath your continued generosity. We thank you for your 8:00 A.M. Joan Hunt food donations for the Knights of Columbus Lenten Wednesday March 2 Food Collection. 6:30 A.M. Intentions of Frank Varone 8:00 A.M. Georgina Sheing & Henry Salacki St. Ann’s Seams and Dreams After School Thursday March 3 Program Request – Do you have buttons, fabrics, 6:30 A.M. Barbara Plummer thread or other sewing stuff you are no longer 8:00 A.M. Intentions of Fr. Dan Staniskis using? If so, please donate these items to the St. Ann’s School Seams and Dreams program. 32nd Anniversary of Ordination Donations can be accepted by dropping them of at Friday March 4 the St. Ann Social Hall stage after mass on 6:30 A.M. Christopher Monck Sundays. Thank you. 8:00 A.M. Thomas A. McBride Saturday March 5 Hospital Visitations – Make sure to call the 8:00 A.M. Rex Kaiser Rectory at 654-5519 if you are in the hospital and 5:00 P.M. Margaret & Conrad Faulkner would like a priest to visit. Sunday March 6 7:30 A.M. Parishioners St. Ann’s School Possible Three Year Old 9:30 A.M. Francis McKinley Program for the 2016/17 School Year – We have 11:30 A.M. Deceased members of the Sorbara received great interest in a prospective 3 year old & Regan families program at St. Ann’s. Class size would be between Pray for the sick, shut-ins and elderly of our 8-17 children and would be a full day (arrival at Parish. 7:50am and dismissal at 2:45pm). For more info, contact Principal Stacy Solomon at 652-6567 or WE CONGRATULATE the following who were visit the website thesaintannschool.org. A welcomed into the Christian community through registration fee of $100.00 is required. Baptism: SAYLOR CLAYTON…son of David & Rochelle St. Ann’s Parish, Wilmington, will continue Bickford Symbolon: Part 2: Living the Faith - Ten JACOB KENNETH…son of Eric & Monica sessions will run on Monday evenings beginning Christopher January 11 through April 4 (weather pending), from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the St. Ann’s School Library. The Chapel of Divine Mercy is open 6am to Symbolon features discussion and video sessions 10pm, 7 days a week with the Blessed Sacrament which guide participants through the breadth and exposed. Can you offer an hour of your time? Visit richness of the Catholic faith. Registration is free, www.adorationchapel.org to sign up. You can and participants may purchase the Guide which also call Chris at 668-1819 or Nan at 656-8438. covers all ten sessions for less than $25. Participants may choose to attend some or all ST. ANN’S PRAYER LINE – to place a name or sessions. Registration is required since the Library special request on the prayer line email Joe/Shirley has limited seating. To register, please email Ackerman at [email protected] or 384-7513. Connie Varone [email protected] or call (302) 765-9864 and leave a message. 302 ann2 Malvern Retreat News – The annual Archbishop alumni of St. Peter. For more info, call 654-5920 or Fitzmaurice Group weekend retreat for the men of visit www.cathedralofstpeter.com. the Diocese of Wilmington is April 29 through May St. Mary of the Assumption Church presents 1 at beautiful St. Joseph’s- in- the-Hills, Malvern Sanctuary – A Cantata of Hope and Peace – Pa. Please check the vestibule for a brochure Sunday March 20th at 3pm. Free and open to the detailing the benefits offered by a retreat at public. Sanctuary is a service in song that conveys Malvern. For more info, please visit our website at the many ways in which the Seeker finds shelter www.malvernretreat.com or call Dave O’Connor at and safety in the Grace of Christ. As the cantata 302-764-7149. shares moments in the Savior’s life, we discover, the faithfulness of God’s promises to His people. Alliance of the Two Hearts – The “Communion of Reparation all Night Vigil” is held on the first Friday Rachel’s Vineyard Catholic Retreat – for post- and Saturday of each month. Please join us March abortion healing will be held at Jesus House in 4th at Hedwig’s Chapel, 408 S. Harrison St., Wilmington DE on May 27-29. The retreat Wilmington from 8:15pm to 2:30am. Includes First weekend is a beautiful opportunity for any person Friday and First Saturday Masses, Confession who has struggled with the emotional or spiritual Rosary and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. pain of abortion. For more info, contact Nan at For more info, call Irene Harach 738-1285. 302-528-8313 or visit rachelsvineyard.org.

February is Stock the Pantry month for Catholic Save the Date!!!Bus Trip to Hershey Park on Charities – Hunger is present in our communities May 22nd – The Office of Marriage and Family Life year-round. Catholic Charities food cooperatives announces a trip to Hershey Park on May 22. and emergency pantries feed over 3000 families a Come and join your diocesan family for a day of year. You can help! Drop off canned meats, prayer, food, and fun at Hersey Park. Trip and soups, fruits and vegetables; boxes of pasta, registration details will follow in early March. cereal, baking mixes; jars of peanut butter and jelly; coffee, tea and powdered milk at any of the CDOW Job Opportunity – The diocese of Catholic Charities locations. They will also accept Wilmington seeks a part-time Archivist to work a gift cards to local grocery stores or cash donations. negotiable schedule of 8-16 hours per week. The To find the nearest Catholic Charity’s service center Archivist will be responsible for the operation of the visit www.cdow.org/charities.html. Archives of the Diocese of Wilmington and provide consultation on records management. Bachelor’s Worldwide Marriage Encounter –Just as Peter, degree plus 4 years’ experience or education in the John and James experienced the Transformation of records management field is helpful. Submit Jesus, let Jesus transform your marriage. The next resume/cover letter to [email protected]. EOE. Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend is scheduled for March 11-13 in Rehoboth Beach, St. John-Holy Angels Parish Job opportunity – Del. For more info, visit www.wwme-delmar.org or looking for a full time (40 hours per week) help to to register for the weekend, call Tony/Linda provide janitorial services as well as maintenance Massino at 220-9833. on all parish and or school equipment, buildings, grounds and vehicles. Must have solid experiences Religious Vocations –God called Moses from the in facilities, maintenance and repairs. Submit burning bush. Is His voice burning within your resume to [email protected] or call 302-731- heart? Is He calling you to live out your 2219. Catholicism as a priest, deacon, religious sister or religious brother? If you’ve felt that holy fire and Coming Up: aren’t sure what to do next, call or write Fr. Norman 2/27 2pm Circle of Honor/Reception Carroll, Diocesan Director of Priestly and Religious 3/1 6pm LAST Soup and Reflection Vocations at [email protected]. or call 573- 3/2 7pm Choir 3113. 3/3 7:30pm SVDP Meeting 3/4 6pm Stations of the Cross Cathedral of St. Peter Celebrates its 200th Year – 3/5 10am Confirmation Retreat Bishop Malooly will officiate the anniversary Mass 3/6 1pm St. Casimir Dinner on the Third Sunday of Easter, April 10th. All are 3/7 6:30pm Symbolon Class invited especially former members and school 302ann3