16Th Sunday in Ordinary Time July 18, 2021

th 16 Sunday in LET US PRAY

Ordinary Time WEEKLY INTENTIONS

July 18, 2021 Saturday, July 17 Blessed Virgin Mary 4 pm Parishioners God’s Blessings Sunday, July 18 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time 10:30 am Mary Burke - Father Paul Mast Most Reverend William E. Koenig Monday, July 19 Tenth Bishop of Wilmington NO Mass Tuesday, July 20 St. Apollinaris This weekend’s edition of The Dialog contains 8:30 am Sam Kalb - The Sloven Family Wednesday, July 21 St. Lawrence of Brindisi Welcome Our Shepherd, a 72-page special section. 8:30 am Kathryn Lovell - John & Michele Fcasni Thursday, July 22 St. Mary Magdalene

BLESSING OF OUR STONES FAITH GARDEN 8:30 am Sergio Wilkerson - Fred & Theresa DiMeo Friday, July 23 St. Bridget took place last Saturday, after the 4pm Mass. 8:30 am Guillermo Alday - William & Jessica Burke Saturday, July 24 St. Sharbel Makhluf /Blessed Virgin Mary 4 pm Parishioners Sunday, July 25 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time 10:30 am Bruce Johnston - Father Paul Mast

Bread & Wine for the Eucharist are given: -Tuesday, July 20, in memory of Frank Bleyer, at the request of Diane Harman. -Saturday, July 24, in memory of Carol Lee Parsons, at the request of Jeff & Beth Javier.

Bread & Wine for the Eucharist are given in prayer for an increase in religious vocations.

Our Sanctuary Lamp in Church burns in loving memory of Deacon Charles Robinson, at the request of Gerald & Linda Mood.

Thank you to all those who submitted a painted stone. We welcome all those who contributed a stone to explain We Pray for Our Sick and its meaning by submitting a line or two, a paragraph or Those in Need of Our Prayers two, about your stone. Submissions should be sent To have someone’s name added to the Bulletin for prayers, to [email protected]. please email [email protected] or call the office and leave a message. Names will remain on the SACRISTANS prayer list for six weeks unless other arrangements have been requested.

Carol Donahue, Tom Dicuirci, Rob Miller, Gordon Hollander, Carol Hurst, Ed Stachow, Patty Moon, Christie Moon, Mark Kennedy, Ben Walters, Michelle Dean, Austin & Dylan Dean, Kenny Bullins, Deirdre Moor, Linda Blow, Mariann Pierson, Ron Ivory, Ruth Staub, and all those suffering from Covid-19. ______

We Pray for our Deceased Carol Lee Parsons May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen

Prayer Chain – To request prayers or to be part of our Prayer Chain, contact Laverne at [email protected] or The Sacristans were blessed to be able to re-enter the (302) 653 – 8064

Church building for live Masses after many weeks of Rosary by Telephone: Tuesday mornings at 10am. Contact virtual-only Masses. From the beginning of the pandemic, Jill at (302)653-3836 or [email protected].. we remembered Christ's promise to be with us always. Flame of Love Rosary: Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. in Church. Our painted rock shows the open doors of his Church, Email Roxanne at [email protected] or leave a message bidding us to return. or text (302)242-6484 for details. Welcome to Our Parish Family Change the World: Become a Catholic!

Newly Registered

~ David Fullerton, Elizabeth Smith, Liam, Declan & Madeline

~ Justin, Bridgett & Brooklyn Murphy July is the month dedicated to the Most Precious Blood of Jesus Christ. By His Precious Blood shed

LITURGY on the Cross, and the transforming power of the Eucharist, we can reflect with clarity on the gift of everlasting freedom given us through our Baptism into his death, a death that promises eternal life, The Blessing of those who wear a scapular will take liberated from sin. th place at the 4pm Mass on Saturday, July 17 . The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the process by which individuals become “citizens THINKING CATHOLIC! of the Kingdom” through Baptism, Confirmation, SCAPULAR and Eucharist. You can make a difference in such The word scapular comes from the Latin word for a person’s life. If you are aware of someone who shoulder blade “scapula”. First designed by monks during the middle ages and worn over the head and is looking for new direction in their life through a shoulders, covering the chest and back of the wearer and closer relationship with the Lord, perhaps they extending almost to the feet. Scapulars today are about will find their way in the Catholic Church? 24 inches in length and slip over the head, hanging equally down the front and back. Are you willing to plant the seeds of hope, found THE BROWN SCAPULAR OF in our heavenly Father’s loving care? Will you OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL share his promises fulfilled in the sending of His Son as the “Word Incarnate,” and nourished by the indwelling of the Holy Spirit?

Then you can… change a life by “personally inviting” them to an upcoming RCIA Inquiry session. Our sessions will take place in the PSR

Mary appeared to St. Simon Stock, a Carmelite, on July Library at 6:30 PM, on Monday evenings 7/12, 16, 1251 with a brown, woolen scapular, and she 7/26, 8/23 and 8/30. These sessions are for those promised: ‘“Whoever dies invested with this Scapular unbaptized, those baptized in other Christian shall be preserved from eternal flames. It is a sign of salvation, a sure safeguard in danger, a pledge of peace traditions, or adult Catholics who have not been and of my special protection until the end of the ages.” confirmed. You can change someone’s life… by simply asking! “True devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary consists of three things: veneration, confidence and love. By simply wearing the Scapular, we can tell her every moment of For information, please contact Deacon Frank every day that we venerate and love her, and trust in her Weber at [email protected] or protection.” leave a message with the parish office at (302)

To read more visit www.sistersofcarmel.com 653-8279. CHRISTIAN FORMATION FINANCE COUNCIL

PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION (PSR) ST. POLYCARP’S 2ND ANNUAL Religious Education -Registering now for 2021-2022 STEAK DINNER AND GOLF TOURNAMENT Grades P/K – Grade 9.

SAVE this Date—Sunday, September 12, 2021 for St. Polycarp’s 2nd Annual Steak Dinner and Golf

For more information, contact Tournament at Maple Dale Country Club in Dover, DE. Mrs. Erica Taylor, Coordinator of Religious Education Plated steak dinner at this beautiful country club $35.00 (302)653-4101 or [email protected], and/or Golf Tournament with lunch, green fee, golf cart, saintpolycarp.org/religious-education/ on course beverages, gift bags, prizes and steak dinner $125.00 per golfer or $460.00 team of four. For more information contact: Larry Borgman [email protected] (302-38-6018) or Kathy Willes [email protected] (302-670-7330). Register online at membership.faithdirect.net/events/details/7142.

ATTENTION MINISTRY LEADERS! Mark your calendar now for our Annual Leadership Information Meeting on TUESDAY, July 27th. (Date changed from Wednesday, July 28th.) Two representatives must be present from each ministry.

HAPPENING ELSEWHERE

Do you feel God calling you to guide and lead ST. DENNIS CHURCH someone closer to God? BULL ROAST

We are in need of a few catechists and assistants for FUND RAISER PSR this Fall and we are always looking for members for 153 N. Main Street, Galena, MD our Christian Formation Committee and RCIA and Baptismal Teams. Our “Drive thru” Bull Roast Fund Raiser is scheduled for Saturday, July 24th. Catechists needed for Grades 3 and 7 MENU - Delicious roast beef, corn on the cob, Assistants needed for Grades 1, 3, 6 and 8 homemade potato salad and coleslaw plus

rolls/butter and a beverage for $15 If you feel God calling you, please contact Erica Taylor, The famed St Dennis Bake Sale will also be CRE at (302) 653-4101 or [email protected] available for purchasing your dessert as you exit the property. GIRL SCOUTS Advance ticket purchases are recommended as a Girl Scouts is a great opportunity for girls to build limited number of meals will be prepared. Tickets may be purchased at the Church before friendships and leadership. New troops are forming, and and after the weekend Masses OR registration is open for girls entering Kindergarten By calling Jim Bricker at 717-575-1235 through 12th grade. We are also looking for adults to help provide leadership to the girls. Please contact Pick up of meals with curb side service is on Tracie Bruno at (302)242-4150 or email at July 24th from 11am until 2pm. [email protected] for more information. Please follow the directed traffic pattern. 9TH ANNUAL PILAR CARAZO Thank you to all those who continue to send in their envelopes and for those who have enrolled in eGiving. INTERNATIONAL FOOD FESTIVAL or donated through Text-to-Give. th St. John/Holy Angels’ Parish is back with their 9 annual Pilar Carazo International Food Festival in Fremont Hall 50/50 RAFFLE - PROCEEDS BENEFIT OUR PSR! at Holy Angels, 82 Possum Park Road, Newark, DE Winner pulled monthly! 19711, Sunday, August 1, 9 am to 4 pm. Different Simply place $1 in an envelope and mark countries will be participating at different times 50/50 on the envelope along with your NAME and phone number. Place the throughout the day. Entry tickets are $10 and entitle you envelope in the collection basket or drop off in the drop to 10 tickets valued at $1.00 each. A wide variety of box. Winner gets half; PSR gets half! Thank you for cultural tasting opportunities from more than a dozen supporting our PSR! Good luck! countries will be available to purchase using these tickets. Additional tickets will be available to purchase at THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH For the most up-to-date information, visit the event. Check out our website and Facebook page for https://saintpolycarp.org/calendar/ additional information or to volunteer to help or Parish Office Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 am to 3:00pm participate. www.stjohn-holyangels.com or Saturday, July 17 facebook.com/stjohnholyangels. Contact: 2:30 pm Confession (Church) [email protected] or (302) 731-2219. 4 pm MASS (Blessing of Those Who Wear a Scapular) Sunday, July 18 Monday, July 19 CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF WILMINGTON Tuesday, July 20 MARIAN PILGRIMAGE 10 am Columbiettes Rosary (Phone) with Bishop William Koenig at the Wednesday, July 21 Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate 6 pm KoC Officers Meeting Conception, Washington, D.C. 7 pm CFC General Meeting & Executive Committee September 25, 2021, 10AM-4PM (Virtual) https://saintpolycarp.org/marian-pilgrimage/ Thursday, July 22 6:30 pm Flame of Love Rosary (Church)

Friday, July 23 11 am Connected in Christ Zoom Meeting (Virtual) RETROUVAILLE: Saturday, July 24 REDISCOVER THE LOVE IN YOUR MARRIAGE 2:30 pm Confession (Church) Tens of thousands of couples have healed their marriages through Retrouvaille. If you know anyone who could benefit from this program, please pass this THANK YOU on. Couples learn to build communication skills and to Please support our Bulletin sponsors. We have additional increase intimacy. It provides help for marriage another new sponsors! Thank you to Envirotemp, problems, difficulties or crises. The next program begins Diamond State Pest Control and Duck Creek Animal the weekend of August 13 - 15, 2021 at the Family Life Hospital along with our other new sponsors A-1 Kevin’s Center in Malvern, PA. For more information, or to Landscaping, J. Martin Orlando, Realtor, Eastern Shore register, visit www.HelpOurMarriage.org or call 215-766- Seafood, Inc. and Deakyne Dental for your support. 3944 or 800-470-2230. All inquiries are confidential. Thank you to those local sponsors who remain faithful (especially during this past year) to advertising in our Bulletin: Matthews Bryson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Faries Funeral Directors, Inc., Smyrna Diner and COLLECTIONS Fletcher Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning. Your sponsorship for our Bulletin is so appreciated. Figures for last week’s and this week’s collection were unavailable. Figures will be published when they become available.

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