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Twenty Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time THE SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER MAY 26, 2019 The St. Ann “APP”: Associate Pastor’s Perspective - Since January, I have been attempting to evangelize by sharing on social media and radio the stories of saints-to-be who are our contemporaries – men and women who have lived during the past one hundred years (or so) and are now being considered for canonization by the Catholic Church. Of course, there are countless priests and nuns on the list of holy witnesses, but there are many “ordinary” men and women who went to work, married, struggled with the crosses of daily life and did their best to remain faithful to Christ and His Church. This Memorial Day weekend, when we pause as a nation to remember the ultimate sacrifice made by our own citizens in service to their country, I can’t help but remember two “saints-to-be” who gave their lives on the battlefield while ministering to others. Both ‘Venerable’ Emil Kapaun (World War II) and ‘Servant of God’ Vincent Capodanno (Vietnam) were priests who were killed in battle while courageously serving the young soldiers who risked all in fulfilling their commitment to the military and nation. The only weapons these chaplains carried onto these battlefields were prayer and the compassion of Christ, and yet Kapaun and Capodanno never backed- down from bringing God even to places where most would rather not go. May these two future American saints intercede for all who still serve in our Armed Forces, and may we continue to pray that the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, guard our minds and hearts, both at home and abroad. Announcing St. Ann’s School Summer Camps!!!! -MyServe Tennis & Golf Camps for ages 4-10 will be June 17-21 in the gym. To register or for more info, go to www.myserve.net. -Coded by:Kids is hosting CbK Coding camp for rising 5-8th graders on June 24-27th. To register or for more info, email [email protected]. -3 week full day Spanish Camp – Camp Madrid will run July 8-26 for ages 4-12. For more info or to sign up, go to www.campmadrid.com -Amanda McLain’s Graphic Design Camp will be the week of July 15-19 for grades 5-8. To register or for more info, go to [email protected]. -A new ½ day French Camp will be the week of July 29-August 2. To register or for more info, go to [email protected] -Chessmasters of Delaware will hold Chess Camp from August 5-9. To register or for more info, contact www.chessmastersofde.com. -Soccer shots will be in St. Ann’s gym August 12-16 for ages 4-8. To register or for more info, go to newcastle.ss.reg.org. St. Ann’s Volunteer Opportunity – Are you interested in volunteering time as a Eucharistic Minister or a Lector? If so, we would love to have you! Email the rectory at [email protected] or call 654-5519. Both are wonderful ways to get involved in the church! Fr. Rich Jasper will lead the retreat “33 Days to Merciful Love” in preparation for consecration to Divine Mercy. Father Rich will base his presentations on the text by popular author, Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC. Two Thursday retreat times are offered: after the 8 am Mass and at 6:30 pm. Meeting dates are June 20, June 27, July 11, July 18, and August 1. You do not have to attend all sessions. Cost of text and certificate $19 (incl. S+H). If you are interested in attending, please contact Connie Winner Varone [email protected] or 765-9864 and leave your name, phone number, and email address. Our Own “Sister Marie Bernadette Lang” – will celebrate her 70th Year as a Missionary Servant of the Most Blessed Trinity at a Eucharistic Liturgy on Sunday, June 16th at 12noon at Father Judge Memorial Chapel – Blessed Trinity Motherhouse (3501 Solly Avenue in Philadelphia, PA). Please keep her in your prayers. Any correspondence to her can be sent to the address listed above. 1 Saturday May 25 St. Bede the Venerable HOLY MOMENTS 8:00 A.M. Patrick Carter 5:00 P.M. Jody Crouse We congratulate the following who were Sunday May 26 welcomed into the Christian community 7:30 A.M. Parishioners through Baptism: 9:30 A.M. Helen Doherty 11:30 A.M. Matt Hogan ETHAN OLSAVSKY…son of Adam and Monday May 27 Memorial Day Cindy Olsavsky 9:00 A.M. Francis & Stella Smith Tuesday May 28 6:30 A.M. Vincent Castillani 8:00 A.M. Walter Zaborowski Wednesday May 29 6:30 A.M. Margaret Gielis The Kindergarten children are looking more and 8:00 A.M. Jennifer Duncan more like First Graders every day! The month of Thursday May 30 May is such a busy time. We started the month 6:30 A.M. Rob Wilson with a field trip to Christiana Skating Rink with our 8:00 A.M. Carol A. Smith Fifth Grade buddies. We took part in a STEM Friday May 31 activity and had time for some skating. We 6:30 A.M. Jennifer Duncan celebrated our Moms on May 10th as we 8:00 A.M. Bob Keating celebrate Jesus' Mother Mary all month. In Saturday June 1 St. Justin kindergarten, we are busy reading, telling time, 8:00 A.M. Henry Bufano counting money, adding, and subtracting. This 5:00 P.M. Timothy Ryan month is filled with so many fun activities inside and outside of the classroom! Sunday June 2 7:30 A.M. Parishioners Men’s Morning Group - Please join us for 9:30 A.M. Intention of Bill & Millie Mentzer Scripture discussion and prayer after the 8 a.m. 11:30 A.M. Georgina Sheing & Henry Salacki mass each Wednesday. For more info, please Pray for the sick, shut-ins and elderly of our email the rectory or [email protected]. Parish. High-School Faith-Sharing: High-School Offertory for the weekend of May 12 was Faith-Sharing: Our next meeting will be held $8442. As always – thank you for your kind Thursday, May 30 at 6:30 p.m. with the intention and generous support to St. Ann’s. of inviting parents to share their thoughts on the spiritual needs of their teen-aged daughters and Becoming Catholic: Seven adults from St. Ann’s sons as we continue to design and improve the became members of the Catholic Church at the faith-formation program. If you as a parent are Easter Vigil this year. Are you or someone you interested in joining this discussion, please email know interested in learning more about joining the Fr. Jasper at [email protected]. Church? Were you baptized as child but have not yet celebrated the sacraments of Confirmation St. Ann’s Welcoming Committee - One of the and Eucharist? New groups are forming now! themes of Convocation 150, the celebration of the For more information, please contact Jane at the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Diocese rectory (654-5519) or email Father Jasper at of Wilmington, was the call for our parishes to [email protected]. attract, welcome, and engage new members. To answer that call, St. Ann’s has established a Amazon Smile: Next time you purchase through Welcoming Committee. For more information, or if Amazon, visit https://smile.amazon.com/ch/51- you would like to join our group as we start this 0066739. Or go to Amazon Smile and search for important work, please contact the Committee at St. Anns School. Every time you buy, Amazon will [email protected]. donate 0.5% to St. Ann's School. 2 The Chapel of Divine Mercy is open with the Memorial Day Mass - at All Saints Cemetery - Blessed Sacrament exposed the following hours: 10:00 A.M. on Monday May 27th, 2019. The 6am to 10pm Monday through Friday & principal celebrant is the Most Rev. W Francis Sunday, 6am to 9pm Saturday. Email Malooly, Bishop of the Diocese of Wilmington. www.adorationchapel.org or call Chris at 584- Music and liturgical ministers will be students from 1422 or Nan at 656-8438 to offer an hour of time. St. Elizabeth High School. Before Mass VFW Post 475 will present a military tribute consisting of the ST. ANN’S PRAYER LINE – to place a name or raising of the American flag, a 3 round volley, and special request on the prayer line call Joe or taps. Shirley Ackerman at 384-7513 or email [email protected]. BISHOP’S 5K WILL BENEFIT CATHOLIC CHARITIES OUTREACH - Please join Catholic Charities for the Annual Catholic Appeal – As I have done for Bishop’s 5K Run/Walk at 9 am on Saturday, you, you should also do - Participants of the August 24, 2019, at Glasgow Regional Park, 2275 2019 Annual Catholic Appeal will receive monthly Pulaski Highway, Newark, DE 19702. Pre-register payment reminders from the diocesan for the event by visiting Bishops5K.com. development office. With this in mind, you are Registration is $20 until June 30, $25 from July 1 asked to submit all payments directly to the to August 22, and $30 until race day, plus an diocese using the return envelope enclosed with event fee of $2.50. All registered runners/walkers your monthly invoice. Do not submit payments will receive a t-shirt, and be in the running for through the parish office or the weekly Offertory prizes. Call Catholic Charities at 655-9624 with collection. any questions. Bishop Malooly will be at the starting line AND finish line of the 4th Catholic CYM Fall Sports registration opens June 15th.
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