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SAINT JOHN THE APOSTLE 506 SEABURY AVE., MILFORD, DE 19963 EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected] WEBSITE: WWW.STJOHNSMILFORD.COM Twenty - Third Sunday in Ordinary Time September 6, 2020 Parish Office (St. John) 302-422-5123 Parish Office (St. Bernadette) 302-398-8269 Fax 302-422-5720 Fax 302-398-0253

Rev. Anthony Giamello, Pastor [email protected] of Baptism: to have their Rev. Johnny Laura Lazo 422-5123 x 17 baptized be with our parish. Mr. Phillip Gonzalez, Deacon 908-405-3056 Mr. Scott Landis, Deacon 424-2259 Mr. John Molitor, Deacon 570-916-9608 Mr. John Yaeger, Deacon 422-4554

Vivian Alvarado, Executive Secretary 422-5123 ext. 10

of : for must Ken Behrens, Music Director 422-5123 Society of St. Vincent De Paul 841-5096 be made one year in by a to set the date and to plan for instruction.

Religious Education Holy and Religious Life: If you you St. John have, or you has, a to the Judy Purcell Coordinator of Religious Education ext. 12 [email protected] or life, contact Fr. St. Bernadette 398-8269 at 302) 573-3113.

Judy Purcell Coordinator of Religious Education 398-8269 Hospital Visitation: If a of the is in the [email protected] and like to be call the Vivian Alvarado Executive Secretary 398-8269 Office.

Please call the Parish to make your reservation for Mass. Parish Registration: We that all those who St. John Mass Schedule mass with the parish. are at the exits of the or may be to you. Saturday Evening : 5:00PM Sunday : 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 6:00 PM (español) : All are Monday : 7:00 PM (español) to make use of the parish Friday : 9:00AM assist us in our and our St. Mass Schedule for expenses. A of are kept for you in our and can be for Sunday : 10:00 AM tax purposes. you for your support. Wednesday Evening : 7:00 PM Online Giving: is available for those prefer electronic

giving. Log on to our website and look for the PARISH Confession: SOFT ONLINE GIVING button. St. John - Saturday 4:00 PM - 4:30PM or by appointment Office Hours: St. John - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:30 am to 4:00 pm. (Closed Tuesday & Friday)

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SAINT BERNADETTE CHURCH 302-398-8269 109 DIXON ST., HARRINGTON, DE 19952 FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK Religious Education News

Dear Parishioners, Time to register for classes now. We need to know how many books to It’s None of My Business order this week. Registration forms on This statement might sound like we are respecting online the independence of others. It is none of our business how they live their lives, how they behave in society, how they worship God. We mind our own business; they mind theirs. After all, are we our brother’s or sister’s keeper? (https://stjohnsmilford.wordpress.com), in the office, emailed to you or sent in the mail. Today’s readings challenge this attitude. Ezekiel is told that he must proclaim God’s will to the Israelites. If he reneges We will start with meeting the teacher and handing out in his calling and someone dies in guilt, Ezekiel will be materials on September 27 from 9:00 to 11:00 in the hall held responsible for that death. However, if the wicked at St. John the Apostle. refuse to hear this message, their death in guilt will be their own doing, for one must freely accept God’s word. In the St. Bernadette will start on October 4 at 9:00 to 10:00 to Gospel, Jesus outlines a way for his disciples to lead hand out materials and meet the teacher. sinners back to the community. Both Ezekiel and the disciples have responsibilities to those who are not living We will be meeting remotely and sometimes in small faithfully. They both take steps to call them back. In this groups at the church where we will need to wear masks, sense, they act as their brother’s or sister’s keeper. socially distance and meeting for shorter periods of time. However, they do not meddle in the other’s business. The sinner must freely decide to return. God does not force Our remote classes will be short with assignments to do repentance. on their own or with family members.

If this is the year for First Reconciliation and First This might be a hard message. Who wants to step up and Communion please get registered now. We tradition- point out another’s error in leaving the Church? However, ally do this in the second grade. If you are older than sec- if we are really concerned, we will do what the prophet or ond grade you will have to sign up for a Catch up class the disciples did. But the way we live our lives should which will be separate from regular Religious Education. show them the true value in being a faithful follower of Confirmation students in the 10th grade need to also Jesus. fill out an application for Confirmation. 9th grade students need to be enrolled so that you are prepared for the year after. Our policy is to attend RE one year prior to Sincerely, yours in Christ receiving a sacrament. Rev. Anthony Giamello Pastor Special Thanks to Father Harris for great Sr. Dianne Bergant, CSA - © 2020 Liguori Publications homilies, Father Giamello and Father Johnny for being with us. Deacon John and Deacon Scott for your service. The catechists Dawn Curtiss, Bob Marier and Judy Purcell, CRE. To all parents, families and sponsors for your support of the 2020 Confirmation Class.

PARISH NEWS

Mass Reservations

Sunday Mass has resumed now. Due to state and Diocesan regulations, we will be opening at 30% maximum capacity. For the time being this will include a limited number of parishioners, taking in regard the 6ft social distancing.

To remain in the 30% capacity we are asking parishioners to email [email protected] or call the Parish Office at 422-5123, to make a reservation for a particular Mass please contact the Parish office no later than Thursday afternoon. When calling please provide how many people from your immediate household will be attending.

If unable to attend Mass please call and CANCEL your reservation, to allow for others to attend.

Society of St. Vincent de Paul : The challenge in today’s Gospel, is to forget how others have behaved toward us and to look to God’s way of loving and forgiving. Our focus must be on God. Your gift placed in the poor box or mailed to the church office enables us to bring God's love to our neighbors in need.

Registration for this year’s Religious Education Program need to be turned in now. We are planning for a hybrid year at this point which means some at home classes and some in the building classes at a lower number of students with wearing of masks, social distancing, and cleaning. Registration forms are online at our webpage https:// stjohnsmilford.wordpress.com/ or we can email one to your email. Please contact the Parish Office for more information.

Congratulations Confirmation Class 2020

“Congratulations on this major milestone! Remember that God is always with you. He’s ready to support you in all of your efforts, missteps, and successes. May you find strength and perseverance through him and his guidance.”

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SPIRITUAL COMMUNION PRAYER Daily Mass will resume ONLY on Friday’s, starting Friday, September 4th at 9am. My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at 1st Saturday of the month Mass will return on least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if Saturday, September 5th at 9am. You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.

Please remember to call or email the Parish Office for your Mass reservations by Thursday at 4:00PM. Due to the Parish Office being closed on weekends, it is difficult to schedule any reservations made after Thursday. The general dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass remains in place until further notice. This means that if you do not attend Mass due to illness or health concerns your not committing a mortal sin. The faithful are encouraged to keep the Lord’s Day Holy by participating in livestream Masses.

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK OF OUR PARISH Duane Anthony, Meredith Benoit, Florence Bianco, Frank Bilger, Brienna Bidenback, Dave Boffa, Margaret Carman, Tom, Casey, Steve Clagett, Jo- anne Coombe, David Dean, Ben Dehn, Christopher DeMartin, Helen Dominguez, George Ehrmann, Victor Elbaz, Kimberly Ferrante, Joan Fierro, Mario & Dorothy Fitzgerald, Nadine Gleason, Cathy Gegaris, John Guzior, Karen Hall, Debbie Heinsch, Jim Higgins, Doris Koons, Luke Landon Labajo , Bob McGuire, Barbara Neske, James Nicholson, Joan Perry, Joe Plummer, Judith Pordan, Susan Portz, Emilio Raffio, Dottie Renk, Ron & Rachel Renk, Stephen Ruczynski, Jeanette Shearer, John & Nadene Shearstone, Sharon Thomas, Joan Walther, Jennifer Webrman and Jim Woofter. Please remember to call when someone needs to be removed from the Sick List.

DEPLOYED TROOPS Please pray for our deployed troops and their families. Airman Alex Dudley (FL), A-1C James W. Gagnon (Langley AFB), Majors Kyle & Alicia Waite (Nevada), Joshua Meenan (Germany), and Sr. Airman Sam Wong (Qatar). PRAYER LINE NEWS We're here and we're still Praying for all intentions given to us. Don't hesitate to call. All are worthy of Prayer--just call us. Jane Brown's cell 233-2181. Karen Malzone's home phone 302 366-8743 or e-mail [email protected]. God Bless.

WE REMEMBER THOSE WHO HAVE DIED Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

WE WELCOME ALL VISITORS AND NEWCOMERS TO OUR COMMUNITY especially, Miss. Grace Morris (STJ) if you wish to register please contact either parish office or see one of our ushers.

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Reservaciones de Misas

· La misa dominical ya ah comenzado. Debido a la normativa estatal y diocesana, abriremos al 30% de capacidad máxima. Por el momento esto incluirá un número limitado de feligreses, teniendo en cuenta el distanciamiento social de 6 pies.

· Para permanecer en el 30% de capacidad estamos pidiendo a los feligreses que envían un correo electrónico a [email protected] o llamar a la Oficina Parroquial al 422-5123, para hacer una reserva para una misa en particular por favor póngase en contacto con la oficina parroquial a más tardar el jueves por la tarde. Al llamar, proporcione cuántas personas de su hogar inmediato asistirán. Para ser equitativos con todos los feligreses, por favor entienda que es posible que no pueda asistir todos los domingos hasta que todos los feligreses hayan tenido la oportunidad de asistir a la misa dominical.

· Si no puede asistir a Misa por favor llame y CANCELE su reservación, para permitir que otros asistan.

Sociedad de San Vicente de Paúl :El desafío en el Evangelio de hoy es olvidar cómo los demás se han comportado hacia nosotros y mirar a la manera de Dios de amar y perdonar. Nuestro enfoque debe estar en Dios. Su don colocado en la caja de los pobres o enviado por correo a la oficina de la iglesia nos permite llevar el amor de Dios a nuestros ve- cinos necesitados.

La inscripción para el Programa de Educación Religiosa de este año necesita ser entregado ahora. Estamos planeando un año híbrido en este punto, lo que significa que algunas clases en casa y otras en las clases de construcción en un número más bajo de estudiantes con el uso de máscaras, distanciamiento social y limpieza. Los formularios de registro están en línea en nuestra página web https://stjohnsmilford.wordpress.com/ o podemos enviar uno por correo. Póngase en contacto con la Oficina Parroquial para obte- ner más información.

2020 RECURSO CATOLICA ANUAL Aún no hemos alcanzado nuestra meta parroquial de $84,000. Si aún no lo han hecho, les pedimos que consideren con espíritu de oración hacer una promesa de la Apelación Católica Anual del Obispo, "Ver a Cristo en los rostros de los demás". Los sobres de compromiso están disponibles en la Oficina Parroquial o se pueden hacer en línea visitando www.cdow.org/annualcatholicappeal..

Diocesan / Community News MARRIAGE MOMENTS– Sunday September 6: On this Labor Day, use a labor saving device (washer, microwave, car, blender, etc.) to save some time. Then spend that time with your spouse.

PARENTING POINTERS- Sunday September 6: Grandparents are like a library for your children, connecting them with the pages of their past. Are your children's grandparents alive? Ask them to tell their story?

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While there is only a limited amount of public Masses at this time, please know that the Mass Intentions scheduled will DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS be celebrated by our Priest in Private OUTBREAK ALL PARISH EVENTS Masses. HAVE BEEN CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Saturday, September 5 9:00 AM Priest Intention St. John 4:00 PM †Anne Paladino St. Bernadette 5:00 PM †Mauro Sabia St. John

Sunday, September 6

8:00 AM †Loretta Gersitz St. John SECOND COLLECTION: For September 13 is for 9:00 AM †Helen Zanti - Paoli St. John the Clergy Health Insurance. Please mail in or drop 10:00AM †John Moyer St. Bernadette 11:00 AM †Dr. Leonard Ptak St. John off your donations, or you can go to our Parish 6:00 PM Pro Populo St. John Website to do our online giving. We appreciate any generous donations at this time. Monday, September 7 - Parish Office Closed 9:00 AM Priest Intention St. John

2020 ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL Tuesday, September 8 9:00 AM Priest Intention St. John Parish Goal: $84,000.00 Total Paid: $55,887.10 Outstanding Pledges: $13,282.90 Wednesday, September 9 Over/ (under) goal paid: ($28,112.90) 7:00 PM ♥Hsien Campbell St. Bernadette Pledge envelopes are available in the Parish Office or can Thursday, September 10 9:00 AM Priest Intention St. John be made online by visiting www.cdow.org/ annualcatholicappeal. Friday, September 11 9:00 AM †Robbie Leonard St. John

Saturday, September 12 4:00 PM †DelGiudice & Discenza Families St. Bernadette 5:00 PM †John Jackson St. John

Sunday, September 13 8:00 AM †Hugh McCarthy St. John 9:00 AM †Mauro Sabia St. John 10:00AM †Sister Louise St. Bernadette 11:00 AM †Glen Kelly St. John 6:00 PM Pro Populo St. John

†Indicates Person is deceased ♥ Indicates living intention

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