THE CRADLE OF AFRICAN AMERICAN CATHOLICISM IN DELAWARE

PASTOR Rev. Paul M. Williams, OFM [email protected] 1012 French Street, Wilmington, DE DEACON 19801 302-658-4535 (Tel) Office Hours: Tuesday - DeaconThursday, Robert 10 am J. - 3Cousar pm 302-658-2006 (Fax) Friday, 10am - 1pm Summer Office Hours Effective June 1, 2018 Tuesday - Thursday, 10 am - 3 pm Parish Secretary: [email protected] Bulletin News: [email protected] Website: www.stjosephfrenchst.org

SUMMER MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil — 5:00 pm Sunday — 10:00 am Notary Services Holy Day — August 15th The Feast of the Assumption Mass @ 12:10pm Available

The Church is open for Prayer & Meditation Tuesday—Friday from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM. Upon Request. Confessions are heard on Saturday at 4:30 pm and by appointment. See Loretta Young

MARRIAGE: August 26, 2018 All couples contemplating marriage are asked to give the Pastor at least one T w e n t y - First Sunday year prior notice in order to satisfy all diocesan requirements for marriage. in Ordinary Time All couples must attend either Pre- ► Ice Cream Sunday — Every Sunday thru August, Cana Classes or make an Engaged Benefits Young Ladies of the Blessed Mother Encounter. ► August 26 ~ Wilmington Diocese Gospel Choir BAPTISM: ► August 26 ~ Book Bag Giveaway Pick-up Before a child is Baptized, the parents Today! and Godparents must participate in a Pre-Baptismal program. Please call ► August 26 ~ St Joseph Kateri Circle Meeting, 11:30am the Pastoral Center to make ► September 8 ~ Knights of Peter Claver Meeting arrangements. ► September 9 ~ Ladies Sodality Meeting, 8:45 am ► September 16 ~ Prayer Service for Peace, 12:00 Noon in the Church NEW PARISHIONERS: ► September 23 ~ KPC Ladies Auxiliary Meeting, 11:30 am Welcome! We encourage new ► September 25 ~ Bus Trip:“Tolton: From Slave to Priest" at LaSalle Univ families moving into the area to stop in or call the Pastoral Center and ► September 16 thru October 7 ~ CCD Registration complete a parish registration form. ► October 07 ~ CCD Parent/Teacher Meeting with Father Paul ► October 07 ~ Native American Mass, 10:00 AM CARE OF THE SICK AND ► October 13 ~ New York City Bus Trip — $50 Benefits Senior Sodality HOMEBOUND: The Pastor, Deacon, ► October 14 ~ CCD Class Begins and special ministers of Holy Communion will gladly bring Communion to anyone who is ill or otherwise unable to get to Mass. The Pastor and Deacon make regular visits to local hospitals. Please notify the Parish Office if any parishioner is ill or hospitalized. Weekly Collections The parish requires a weekly collection of $4,901 to cover expenses. CHANGE OF ADDRESS, EMAIL, Amounts below represent last week’s collection and the TELEPHONE NUMBER: Contact the Parish Office if your personal contact collection for the same week in 2017. August 19, 2018 ~ $2,701 August 20, 2017 ~ $3,140 information changes. Thank you for your generosity!!! Mass Intentions August 25, 2018 – September 2, 2018 Saturday, 08/25 5:00 PM People of the Parish Sunday, 08/26 10:00 AM PARISH STAFF Monday, 08/27 ___ No Mass Pastor: Rev. Paul M. Williams, OFM Tuesday, 08/28 ___ No Mass Deacon: Robert J. Cousar Wednesday, 08/29 ___ No Mass Parish Secretary: Loretta L. Young Thursday, 08/30 ___ No Mass St. Vincent dePaul Society: Fayetta Jackson Friday, 08/31 ___ No Mass Saturday, 09/01 5:00 PM People of the Parish Director Religious Education: Mary Polk

Sunday, 09/02 10:00 AM

Introduction to the Father Paul’s Recovery Liturgy of the Word You may send cards to: It is time to take a stand. Just like the faithful in St. Paul’s Friary today’s first reading and the disciples in the Gospel, we 1010 West 4th Street must decide if we really believe things that are beyond Wilmington, DE 19805 . our human understanding; that we are made in the Father Paul will return to do divine image, that Jesus is both divine and human, that weekend masses on the Holy Spirit dwells inside of us, and so on. When we Saturday, September 1st and pray the Creed today, take note of all that we believe, Sunday, September 2nd. pronounce firmly each “I believe,” and note the assent of those around you who share our beliefs. Please advise Deacon Bob or Loretta Young, parish secretary should you have Fr. Paul any pastoral needs during this time.

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Pick-Up Today!! In Parish Center $2.00 Ice Cream Cone or Sundae’s Parishioners in grades K —12 Every Sunday thru August Following mass in fellowship hall. Weekday Mass Resumes! and Parish Office Hours

Sponsored by Ladies Sodality Father Paul will resume weekday mass on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at 12:10pm in support of the Young Ladies of the Blessed The Parish office will be closed from Mother September 3 — September 7th. Voice mail and email messages will be monitored frequently and all urgent matters promptly addressed.

Parish Bus - August Schedule Question of the Week DATE DRIVER It is time to take a stand. Sunday, August 5 Mims Can I say, like Simon Peter, “I Parish Picnic Vanel Fleury believe”? Can I say, like , Sunday, August 12 Yolanda Mohammed “I will serve the Lord”? How can Sunday, August 19 Yolanda Mohammed I show others where I stand? Sunday, August 26 Vanel Fleury

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Peace Week

Save the Date Sunday, September 16, 2018

Prayer Service for Peace 12 o’clock Noon

Saint Joseph Catholic Church 1012 French Street Wilmington, DE 19801

Contact LaVaida Owens White [email protected] Liturgy Schedule ~ September 2018

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Saturday, September 01, 5:00 p.m. Stephen Thorpe ~ Lector

DeAnna Cardenas ~ Eucharistic Minister August Gaynell Baynard 25 Sunday, September 02, 10:00 am Aaron Goode 25 Jaylyn Walker ~ Altar Server Delores Spencer 25 Denise Scales ~ Greeter Grant Wycliffe 26 Stephanie Bolden ~ Lector Ethel Barrett 27 Geraldine Cochran ~ Lector 2 Steven White 28 Fayetta Jackson ~ 1st Eucharistic Minister Marie Cousar ~ 2nd Eucharistic Minister September Saturday, September 08, 5:00 p.m. Billie Harris 01 Sharon Fournillier 01 Vernon Taylor ~ Lector Enrique Nieves 01 DeAnna Cardenas ~ Eucharistic Minister

Amanda Shine 01 Sunday, September 09, 10:00 am Leonard Young 01 Marrisa May 03 Ramaj Gray ~ Altar Server Cheryl Riviere 03 Kyle Hopson ~ Greeter Ernest Sutton 03 Andrea Queen ~ Lector 1 Jacques Turnier 03 Barcon Hilton ~ Lector 2 Mary Ann Cunningham 07 Adrienne Hopson ~ 1st Eucharistic Minister Kimberly Glynn 07 Denise McIntyre & Denise Scales ~ 2nd Eucharistic Minister

Beth Corbett Wright 09 Bruce Robinson 10 Saturday, September 15, 5:00 p.m. Stephen Thorpe ~ Lector Gordon Sanders 10 DeAnna Cardenas ~ Eucharistic Minister Ariana Goode 12 Derrick Lowery 12 Sunday, September 16, 10:00 am Maya Cunningham 13 Jamia Walker ~ Altar Server Kathleen O’Connell 13 Sheris Owens ~ Greeter Lanier Watkins 13 Lisa Mims ~ Lector Marques Polk 14 Judy Gallagher ~ Lector 2 John Purnell, Jr. 14 Barbara Pulliam ~ 1st Eucharistic Minister William Willis, Jr. 15 Pat Rafter ~ 2nd Eucharistic Minister Michele Francia 16 Doris Matthews 16 Saturday, September 22, 5:00 p.m. Ana Walters 16 Stephen Thorpe ~ Lector Kevin O’Connell 17 DeAnna Cardenas ~ Eucharistic Minister

Jaylen Ross-Herman 17 Sunday, September 23, 10:00 am Chanae Owens 19 Jamyrah Walker ~ Altar Server Clifton Rashad 19 Deidre Ann Ledesma ~ Greeter Aidhan Corbett 21 Herb Sterling ~ Lector Judith Obieke 23 Fisher ~ Lector 2 Michai Sewell 24 Debbie Sterling ~ 1st Eucharistic Minister Sandra Donohue 28 Stacey Lowery ~ 2nd Eucharistic Minister Sadequa Simmonds 28 Barry Granger 29 Saturday, September 29, 5:00 p.m. Shirley Murray 29 Stephen Thorpe ~ Lector Christopher Parks 29 DeAnna Cardenas ~ Eucharistic Minister Laura Altman 30 Sunday, September 30, 5:00 p.m. Dalicia LeaBough 30 Jecha Wright ~ Altar Server Walter Spencer 30 Adrienne Hopson ~ Greeter Note: Apologies if your name does not appear on the birthday list. If this is the case, please call the parish office at Gail Rando ~ Lector 302.658.4535 or email the parish secretary at William Ray ~ Lector 2 [email protected] Please include your John Rando ~ 1st Eucharistic Minister name , birth month, day and year. Pat Rafter ~ 2nd Eucharistic Minister Parish Leadership

Parish Council is advisory to the pastor on matters of the church such as the mass schedule, improvements to the building, parish social life, etc. The Council meets on the THANKS FOR BEING HERE! third Wednesday of each month at 6:30 pm and all If you would like to become an ACTIVE member of parishioners are invited. Parish Council does not meet Saint Joseph’s Parish we invite you to complete the in June, July, August or December. The next meeting is September 19, 2018. Parish Registration form below and place the completed form in the Offertory basket or send to he Fr. Paul Williams, President Parish Office. Someone from the Parish Office will Deacon Cousar, Ex Officio contact you. Linda Abili Stephanie T. Bolden Vincent Caesar Thomas E. Gallagher J. Barcon Hilton Chantal Jackson Saint Joseph Catholic Church Deirdre Robinson Doris Matthews Parish Registration Form John Rando Cheryl Riviere Loretta Young Last Name:______The Finance Committee is responsible for helping the pastor with creating and managing the budget Full Name: and to ensure the parish is fiscally sound. Members ______are appointed by the pastor and meet quarterly. Current committee members are: Birthdate: (month, date, year) ______

Deacon Bob Cousar, Chair Church of Baptism:______Dana Crumety Judy Gallagher Date of Baptism: ______Herb Sterling Bertley Wharton List all resident family members you wish to register at TRIP TO THE BATHROOM Saint Joseph’s and the relationship of all.

Little people sometimes find it necessary to make a ______bathroom visit during mass to relieve boredom if nothing ______else. Fellowship hall and the bathrooms are unsupervised ______and accessible to outsiders. For the safety of our little Email Address: ones, their grown-up should accompany them when they take a break. Nothing has happened and we want to be ______sure it doesn’t. Mailing Address: Parking Lot ______During the weekdays, the parking spaces are not ______available. In addition, please do not park in the pastors’ or volunteer parking slots. These slots are available on Cellular Phone: ______Sunday, but never during the weekday. If you have a Home Telephone:______special request, please call the office. Thank you.

Sunday Morning Fellowship We’ve been blessed to have the coffee and pastries donated on most Sundays of the month as indicated below.  1st Sunday - Ladies Sodality  2nd Sunday - Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary  3rd Sunday - Saint Joseph’s Parish  4th Sunday - Krispy Kreme donuts hosted by Kathy Hodges

ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH LIFE AND NEWS

The Sodality honors the Blessed Mother FOR THE SAKE OF GOD’S CHILDREN through prayer. These ladies faithfully pray Reporting Allegations of Child Abuse to Authorities the rosary each Sunday before mass and they pray continuously for the parish, the city and 1. Division of Family Services at 1-800-292-9582 for individuals in need of the intercession of 2. State Attorney General’s Office 302-577-8310 the Blessed Mother. If you would like to 3. Report to Fr. Paul, Deacon Cousar or Loretta Young 4. Report to Diocese: Vicar General 302-573-3118 join this ministry, please contact Denise Scales on 302.368.9881. JUNIOR SODALITY St. Joseph’s Book Club The Jr. Sodality mission statement includes: Meets in the Parish Center. having a deeper appreciation and understanding of others Bring your book, a friend, by enriching values of respect, responsibility and sharing snack, and your insights to with the guidance and example of St. Joseph Senior this lively discussion. The Sodality. Making a difference by bringing joy, love and next book is Born A refreshments to brighten the lives of others including St. Crime , by Trevor Noah. Joseph community and the shut-in, hosting a luncheon for The group will meet on those less fortunate, sharing in the ministries of the church Monday, September 24, 2018 and participating in the Angel Tree Adopt A Child at 7:00 pm. Mark your Program. ALL YOUNG LADIES, 6 TO 14, IN THE calendars. Please see DIOCESE ARE INVITED TO ATTEND. PLEASE CONTACT Geraldine Cochran for Jean Toy, 302.658.2218, additional information. Margaret Levesque, 302-656-0813, or Lorenza Hinds, 302-574-0057. FOR INFORMATION. THANK YOU. Buy gift/ pre-paid cards for a good cause. Please consider buying gift/ pre-paid cards for everyday ST. JOSEPH CHOIR items & gifts. Proceeds are used to support the mission of the Knights of Peter Claver, such as service to the Church, If you would like to help us celebrate the assistance to the needy and youth scholarship. Order Mass and get extra credit, (because you know forms are in the back of the church or online. For when you sing you are praying twice), please come and join the St. Joseph Choir. We rehearse and sing information, phone 302 598 0448; Email: th [email protected] every Sunday, except 4 Sunday, in the Parish Web: http:kpc.stjosephfrenchst.org.KPC_ScripFundRaisingInfo.pdf Center Conference Room at 9:15 AM. If you are interested, please see DeAnna Cardenas after Mass BAYLOR PRISON MINISTRY: Every Friday morning, or call the Parish Center and leave a message. parishioners and friends brighten the lives of women Thank you! who are incarcerated. On the first and third Friday, Fr. Paul celebrates mass. For additional information, WILMINGTON DIOCESE GOSPEL CHOIR please contact Rose Henderson, 302-762-9044. WDGC sings at St. Joseph on the fourth Sunday and Stock the Pantry - Catholic Charities throughout the Diocese during the year. For

Non-Perishable Food Donations information, call Brenda Burns at 302-322-6899. A barrel for non-perishable foods is located in the vestibule of the church. Please help to replenish their Emergency contact == To contact the pastor after food closets by contributing non-perishable food items hours, call the parish number. The messages are as well as personal hygiene items such as soap, checked every few hours, the first thing in the morning toothpaste, tooth brushes, etc. To make a cash donation and the last thing at night. When the pastor is away, the online, visit https://www.cdow.org/ccdonation.html. parish secretary checks the phone frequently and will notify the pastor if there is a grave situation. Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies' Auxiliary is comprised of over 18,000 Catholic family members. RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) We continue our expansion efforts welcoming all The journey of faith is a process that takes time. Please Catholics to join. Our purpose is to render service to contact the pastor about taking steps leading to initiation God and His Holy Church. If you would like to join as a Catholic Christian. If you know someone who our organization please see Grand Knight Vincent needs special invitation, please inform the pastor. The Robinson or Grand Lady Brenda Burns. whole church is built up when an adult embraces the faith. We need to embrace those called by Christ. THROUGHOUT THE DIOCESE

Daily Mass offerings around us… 6:30am St. Ann, IHM 6:45am St. Anthony (M-S) 7:00am St. Elizabeth 7:30am St. Joseph on the Brandywine 8:00am St. Ann, St. Anthony, Let us Rejoice in the Lord! Our Diocese is 150 St. Patrick( M, W, F), years old! For video highlights of the Diocese of St. Thomas (TWT) Wilmington’s 150th Anniversary Opening Mass, a St. Hedwig (F) calendar of coming events, information about our St. Joseph on the Brandywine (S) Historic Churches Pilgrimage Program, Convocation 8:30am Corpus Christi (MWF) 150 coming on November 3rd, links, videos, podcasts, and more, go to www.cdow.org/150th. Also, follow all St. Elizabeth (S) the action on social media at www.facebook.com/ St. Matthew (TTS) cdow150th, and @CDOW150th on Twitter and St. Mary Magdalen Instagram. “Catholic Priests of the Diocese of 9:00am IHM Wilmington” by Fr. Tom Peterman is now available St. Patrick’s (First Saturday — Latin) to order as a great gift for Easter, birthdays, Mother's 12:05 St. Joseph on the Brandywine Day, Father's Day, and more. New low price of $30 12:10 Cathedral of St Peter (T, W, T, F) includes shipping and handling. To order and pay, 5:30 PM St. Patrick (TT) – with confession at 5:00 [email protected] or mail your check 6:00pm St Thomas (M) for $30 to Rev. Thomas Peterman, 2505 Centerville St. Patrick’s (First Friday — Latin) Road, Wilmington DE 19808. 6:30pm St. Hedwig (M-Th) St. Paul (T-F) Spanish

Office for Marriage and Family Life by Susan Vogt, www.SusanVogt.net Listen to Catholic Forum every Sunday morning at 10:05 a.m. on WDEL 101.7 FM, 1150 AM and MARRIAGE MOMENTS www.wdel.com. Next Sunday, September 2nd, What does equality mean in marriage? Does it mean Fr. Leonard Klein and Ms. Julie Easter will give a one is the boss and the other follows? Of course not. It preview of the upcoming Diocesan Pro-Life means recognizing each other's talents. Sometimes Conference. For photos, information regarding leading, sometimes following but always honoring the essence of the other. It's not a zero sum game that if upcoming guests, podcasts and more, “Like” Catholic Forum on Facebook at one wins, the other loses. Win/win solutions work best. www.facebook.com/catholicforum. Listen to past PARENTING POINTERS episodes of Catholic Forum online at cdow.org/ communications or search “Catholic Forum” on What is important is coming to dinner with a Apple Podcasts or iHeartRadio podcasts. clean heart. Sure, squabbling will happen, but if you as a parent can stay calm and centered, the odds are you can more effectively deflect sibling Prayer for Vocations squabbles or food complaints. 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time In today’s first reading, Joshua tells the tribes of Israel “As for me and my household, we will serve THANK YOU the Lord.” All of us are called to serve the Lord, SPECIAL COLLECTION though not in the same way. Some are called to give witness to the Kingdom of God through vows of The collection for the Cathedral of poverty, chastity and obedience; some are called to was $476.00. Thanks to feed God’s people at the table of the Eucharist; some all who made a contribution. Saint are called to provide ministry through the Joseph’s is a community of very proclamation of the Gospel. Is God calling you to generous parishioners. serve as a priest, deacon or religious? If you think so, please call or write Father Norm Carroll, Diocesan Director of Priestly and Religious Vocations (302-573 -3113, [email protected]). IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS

PLEASE REMEMBER AND PRAY FOR OUR SICK AND SHUT-IN, AND THOSE WHO SERVE IN THE MILITARY Adia Bracy Donald Evans Christian Coleman Nellie Lawrence Rose Henderson Ronald Toy Joanna Warren Adele & Fred Reed Kendra Denhardt Jessica Fullman Leta Johnson Delores Tuller Leonard J. Young, Jr. James Thomas Donna Scott May Tanya Wilson Mark Gallagher John Thompson Giuseppina Fazzone Arlene Watson Jeffrey Britton Tony Dash Mary Joan Thompson Jemison Asante James Henderson Doris Gallagher London Louise Simmonds Vivian Priest Ethel Barrett Gerry Reybold Charlie Anderson Sean Willis Jean Toy Jolene Tyson

Please join us for the 6th annual Day of Prayer for the Victims of Abortion on Saturday September 8th at 9 a.m. at Cathedral Cemetery 2400 Lancaster Ave. in Wilmington. Those attending will meet at the Queen of Apostles Chapel parking lot and walk to the grave of the unborn for a brief prayer service conducted by Rev. Roger DiBuo, pastor of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. Attendants will be on duty to direct you to the chapel area. For more information go to abortionmemorials.com If you are unable to attend please spend a few moments praying for all the innocent victims of abortion on this national day of remembrance. Cathedral Cemetery has been serving the local community for 140 years.