ST. JUDE THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH July 21, 2019 152 Tulip Drive, Lewes, DE 19958-1689 (302) 644-7300 Fax (302) 644-7415 WWW.STJUDELEWES.ORG
MISSION STATEMENT
We, the members of St. Jude The Apostle Parish, are committed to living and proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ and following the teaching of the Catholic Church. As the People of God, we recognize the universal call to holiness, rooted in Baptism and nourished by the s a c r a m e n t s , especially the Eucharist. We act in charity and justice as a visible sign of our mission to be a house of welcome and a place of service to all.
The Sacraments of Our Church Eucharist: Saturday at 4 and Sunday at 7, 8:30 and 10:30 AM . Summer Masses (Additional)NSaturdays June 15 to Aug. 17, 4:15 PM in PLC and Sundays, June 16 to Aug,18, 4 PM in Church. Daily Mass at 8 AM Baptism (of Infants): Workshop offered 4 times a year. Contact our Parish office for more information and to schedule a Baptism. Reconciliation: Saturday, 2:30 3:30 PM or by appointment. Confirmation: Is a 2year preparation process. Call Christian Formation Office for details. Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA): The journey of formation in the faith meets Thursdays at 7:00 PM. Call the Christian Formation Office for information. Vocations: Contact Fr. Jay McKee at[email protected]. or Fr. Tom, Pastor. Marriage: . At least one individual should be a parishioner who practices our faith. Please contact one of our Priests or Deacons to begin preparation which takes approximately 1 year. Page 2 From Our Pastor’s Desk St. Jude The Apostle The words “lunatic” and “lunacy” are derived from the Latin word for moon, Church www.stjudelewes.org “luna.” Police records show that there is a drastic increase in bizarre behavior during [email protected] a full moon. Some have speculated that this is simply because a full moon gives great- er light during the night hours; people have enough light to see what they’re doing, yet PARISH OFFICE enough darkness to hide from others. Consider, however, the effect of the moon on 152 Tulip Drive, Lewes, DE the earth’s oceans, creating the ebb and flow of the tides. Given the fact that 60% of 3026447300 the human body is water, it seems reasonable to expect the moon to likewise have a Fax: 3026447415 powerful effect on human behavior (in addition to the romance it inspires). Pastor: Rev. Thomas Flowers July 20 marks the Golden Jubilee of Neil Armstrong’s setting foot on the lunar surface. “That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap forward for man- Assoc. Pastor: Rev. Jones Kukatla kind.” Like the moment you heard the news of Pearl Harbor, Kennedy’s assassination, the election of John Paul II, the first nonItalian to the papacy in centuries, and the Deacons: Bill McGann tragedy of 9/11, you probably remember where you were, who you were with, and Marty Barrett what you were doing at this historic moment in human history. I was working for the Howard League Don Lydick summer at the DuPont pigments plant in Newport, and the boss let us pause from our Al Barros work to pile into his office and watch the fuzzy black and white images on his small TV. And here we are half a century later! A marvelous 3part series on PBS tells the story, and it includes the contro- Business Mgr: Bob Hearn versy at that time over whether or not we should spend such an enormous sum of mon- Office Director: Nancy Seaver ey to go to the moon when there were so many other needs here on earth. At the time of Apollo XI, few of us could foresee all the wonderful advancements in medicine that Executive Secretary: would result from reaching out into space. How many young people who were in- Carol Turoczy spired by NASA to study science and become teachers, researchers, and explor- ers? And there is no way to measure the inspiration given to unite the world, for at Office Assistant: Judy Gibson least that one brief moment, in celebrating and having a sense of ownership of man’s journey to the moon. Administrative Assistant Bernadette Baker Delaware certainly made its contributions to the U.S. space program, includ- Music Director: ing DuPont, ILC Dover, and Gore Industries. The Theodore Freeman Highway me- Jennifer Barbarita morializes a native son who died during a NASA test flight. Our little state, like the little satellite orbiting our planet as its only moon, is truly part of history. Facilities Mgr: Mike Pfarr Custodial Bill Danhardt As we look up in the sky tonight, let us remember this incredible achieve- Dee Willey mentthe joy, the hope, the pridewhich we can so easily take for granted. Let’s re- Maintenance: Chuck Allen member those who met the challenge of President John F. Kennedy to put a man on Facilities Rental: the moon before the decade was out. And let us pray for all those who, as part of Sheila Allen 717 576 0772 NASA, who continue to explore the vastness of God’s created universe, and for all the Development Director: benefits and blessings that await us in the future! Jean Stewart 6442890 Fr. Tom Christian Formation 6447413 Director: Mary Body Prayer line: Joan Gunther 6450679 St. Vincent de Paul Society 3022494664 ############## Most Blessed Sacrament School Mark Record (410) 2081600 St. Thomas More Academy Ms. Rachael Casey (302) 6978100 Page 3
Happening This Week Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 2nd collection for 4a Adoration Adoration All Day Adoration All Day Adoration All Day Adoration All Day 12a Adoration the Virgin Islands 8a Mass 8a Mass 8a Mass 8a Mass Parish offices 8a Mass 7a Mass 12p Al Anon 8:30a SVDP 1p Maintenance 9:15a Trade closed 2:30p Confession 8:30a Mass 9a Bible and Break- Winds 8a Mass 3:30p Rosary for fast 10:30a Mass Life 10:30a Harbor 11a Adoration Health Care Mass 4p Mass 4p Mass 12:30p Lunch Ro- 4:15p Mass sary and Therese 5p Shorebirds 3p Communion Game Service, Moorings Lewes 6:30p KOC Officers meeting 7p PEAC
PRAYER LINE LET US PRAY FOR OUR Week IVN DECEASED PRIESTS Barbara Blades, Sue Short Rev. Edward Karnis and Marge Eichinger Rev. Philip McGreevey Week VNLisa Ledda and Sam Runco Rev. Peter Hughes M Rev. John Dolan Moving In? Moving Out? Please con- Week VI Pedro Mirando, Francis Rev John Fuqua tact us to register, or inform us of your Seaver & Susan Frie Most Rev. Edmond FitzMaurice departure. Almighty and Eternal God, You are Rev. William Kauffman the everlasting health of those who be- Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord. Visit us also on lieve in You. Hear us for Your sick serv- And let the perpetual light shine upon them. Facebook ant (N...) for whom we implore the aid And may the souls of all the faithful depart- For our New App Text StJude3 to ed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. of Your tender mercy, that being re- Amen 555888 for Apple or stored to bodily health, he (she) may LET US PRAY FOR OUR LIVING give thanks to You in Your Church. PRIESTS Text StJude4 to 555888 for Android ThroughChristour Lord. Amen Rev. Leonard James Downs Rev. Hugh Duffy If you or a relative are ill or in need of Rev. Gerald Dunne Eternal God, please bless our priests, who prayers and would like to be added to represent you on this earth. Make them more The Parish Offices will the list, please contact Nancy in the of- greatly aware of the grace that you pour out be closed on all Fridays fice at either 644 7300 or of- through them when they minister the sacra- [email protected]. The list will be ments, and help them to fall more deeply in in July. on a 6 week rotation. Also only request love with you after each and every Mass that from immediate family members will be they celebrate. Please strengthen our priests, accepted in order to protect individual's who shepherd your flock, when they are in privacy. doubt of their faith, that they may be exam- St. Jude’s Church is ples of your Truth and guide us always on in need of more the path to you. We ask these things of you ushers for all Mass our Eternal Priest. Amen. times, especially with our extra masses this sum- mer. This is a great opportunity for young adults, re- tired people or anyone who feels called to serve in this capacity. If you can help with this important ministry, please call the par- ish office at 6447300. 4:15PM and 7AM SundayVQuiet Mass Sat. 4 PM, Sunday 8:30 and 10:30 AM and 4 PMVOrgan A bus will be provided from St. Jude’s. Please watch the bullen for details. Page 4
Liturgy MEMORIALS FOR THE WEEK Mass Schedule July 21 through July 27 Sunday, July 21NSixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Church Sanctuary Lamp will burn this 7:00 AM For The People Fr. Jones/Deacon Marty week in loving memory of Helen Pepe. 8:30 AM Marie Illian Fr. Jones/ Deacon Al Requested by Terry & Patti. 10:30 AM Larry Kurtz & Marie Nardone Fr. Raju/Deacon Howard 4:00 PM John Murry Fr. Tom Chapel Sanctuary Lamp will burn this week in loving memory of Mary Graninger. Monday, July 22NSt. Mary Magdalene Requested by her daughters Kathy 8:00 AM Barbara Martell Fr. Jones Asmussen & Joan Sharpe. Tuesday, July 23 Chapel Sanctuary Lamp will burn this week for an 8:00 AM Joseph Ron Murphy Fr. Raju increase in Religious Vocations Wednesday, July 24 Altar Candle in the Chapel will burn this week in loving 8:00 AM Richard Lawn Fr. Tom memory of Bill Hocker. Requested by Diane Roth. Thursday, July 25NSt. James, Apostle Altar Candle in the Chapel will burn this week in loving 8:00 AM Donna Fleitz Fr. Tom/Deacon Marty memory of Nelson E. Harris. Requested by Patty Harris Friday, July 26NSts. Joachim & Anne 8:00 AM Jorge Suarez Fr. Raju Spiritually Speaking Saturday, July 27 “Close the door. Write with no one looking over your shoulder. 8:00 AM Charles Hofmann Fr. Jones Don’t try to figure out what other people want to hear from you; 4:00 PM Marie Hoch Fr. Jones / Deacon Marty figure out what you have to say. It’s the one and only thing you have 4:15 PM Special Intention Fr. Raju/Deacon Al to offer.” Most days, I sit down at the computer having no idea what I will Sunday, July 28NSeventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time write. My head feels as blank as a clean sheet of copy paper. And, 7:00 AM Lucien Mallet Fr. Jones/Deacon Al often, even after finding a quote that grabs me, or a thought I want to pursue, what I write takes off in a different direction from what I 8:30 AM James Schatz Fr. Tom/ Deacon Marty 10:30 AM Edward Eshleman and imagined I would write. It is truly a bizarre process. I think life, in general, is like that. At least, mine has been. We Patricia Carr Fr. Tom/Deacon Don begin with plans; we know with great certainty where we’re headed 4:00 PM For The People Fr. Raju/Deacon Howard and how we will get there. As we grow, and life comes at us from 5:00 PM Byzantine Mass Fr. Ktanichka different directions, unexpected things happen. Things no one could predict. We find ourselves in places and with people that we never imagined we would encounter. So our story changes. Our hours of adoration will be special hours Sometimes we ask ourselves how we got here from where we started of reparation for sins, and intercession for the M it is though some cosmic hand intervened, picked up our toy car needs of the whole world, exposing the sinsick and placed it on an entirely different road. We may recognize the area and we know how to drive, but we haven’t a clue how we got and suffering humanity to the healing, sus- there and which direction to go next taining and transforming rays of Jesus, radiat- It’s disorienting to say the least, but nowadays, it feels normal to fly ing from the Eucharist. by the seat of my pants. If age has taught me anything, it is that (St. Teresa of Calcutta) what I don’t know is vastly greater than what I do know. Recently, someone asked me to write about the wisdom of age M what had I learned that I might impart to the younger generation. We are blessed as a parish community with the All I could think to say was, enjoy the time you have as a young Real Presence of Jesus Christ exposed in our Eucharistic Chapel person who knows all there is to know, because a decade from now, from 4 AM Monday through 12 N Saturday, and from 11 AM to you will be utterly shocked by how unreal reality has become. As each decade passes, you get further away from that beautiful, green 10 PM on Sunday. oasis of certainty, and, instead, sail out on a sea of unknowing. The good news is that you get more and more comfortable being Remarkably, and thankfully, here at St. Jude's adorers can be with adrift; with saying, I don’t know; I have no idea; and then asking Our Eucharistic Lord any time, day or night, whether for a few them, What do you think is going to happen? Because after all, they minutes or for an hour or more. are the ones with the answers, right. Jesus continues to call persons to adore Him on a regular basis and I think living joyfully is all about learning to fly by the seat of your be graced helped, healed, renewed, and saved by Him. pants. It’s like freefalling before the parachute opens M light as air, Please listen: He is calling. full of risk, but exhilarating. You just hang there waiting for the next thing and know that it will come, “ready or not.” So you may as An Adorer is needed for Monday at 5 AM well be open to fate. Open to the possibility and promise that God’s hand knows more Assigned adorers are also needed for some twenty hours with just than you do about where you’re headed and why. It’s quite a ride, one adorer. believe me! To sign up for a weekly hour of adoraon, please call Al Hanley: 302R Deacon Don Page 5
Please pray for members Scripture Readings of the military who are Monday: Sg 3:1-4b or 2 Cor 5:14-17/Ps 63:2, 3-4, 5- serving both here and abroad: 6, 8-9 [2]/Jn 20:1-2, 11-18 Corporal Ryan Archangelo, USMC, (Grandson of Deacon Tuesday: Ex 14:21--15:1/Ex 15:8-9, 10 and 12, 17 Marty & Kathy Barrett) [1b]/Mt 12:46-50 STS1 Justin Beebe, USN, (Nephew of Brian and Kathy O'Boyle) Capt. Ryan J. Bickley, M. D. USA (Grandson of Claire & Rich- Wednesday: Ex 16:1-5, 9-15/Ps 78:18-19, 23-24, 25-26, ard Thomas) 27-28 [24b]/Mt 13:1-9 Capt. Joseph Cahill, USN, (Nephew of Ann Wojcik) Thursday: 2 Cor 4:7-15/Ps 126:1bc-2ab, 2cd-3, 4-5, 6 Staff Sargent E 6 Eric Crawford, USA, Medic Special Forces [5]/Mt 20:20-28 (Son of Jeff and MaryAnne Crawford) HN Joseph D’Amico, Jr., USN (Grandson of Regina and Anto- Friday: Ex 20:1-17/Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11 [Jn 6:68c]/Mt 13:18 nio D’Amico, Sr.) -23 Lt. Col. Joseph Davis, USAF (Nephew of Jean and Jim Stewart) Saturday: Ex 24:3-8/Ps 50:1b-2, 5-6, 14-15 [14a]/ Andrew DeGrand USN (Son of Frank and Helen DeGrand) Captain Dana DeMartino, USA (Granddaughter of Lois and Mt 13:24-30 Sam Runco) Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Gn 18:20-32/ Master Sargent Joseph Devine, USA (Son of Denise & Joseph Ps 138:1-2, 2-3, 6-7, 7-8 [3a]/Col 2:12-14/Lk 11:1-13 Devine) AM2 Michael A. Foti, USN, (Son of Jonnel Foti) Technical Sgt. David Frost, USAF (Grandson of Bob and Mary **The Priest has the option to change the readings Lou Frost) 2nd Lieutenant Jeffrey Frost , USAF (Grandson of Bob and GIFT BEARERS AT MASS Mary Lou Frost) What an honor it is to carry the wine, hosts and offerings to Spec E4 Brendan Hartford, USCG, (Grandson of Jean & Jim the priest at Mass for consecration! Any occasion can be a Stewart) time to serve as a Gift Bearer: a birthday, an anniversary, or Airman 1st Class Christopher Hartford, USAF, (Grandson of just a "happy day." Or maybe you would like to bring up Jean & Jim Stewart) the gifts on the memorial of a loved one. Gift Bearers ac- Lance Corp. Dillon Latoroco, USMC, (Nephew of Donna Fleitz) tively participate in the celebration of the Mass by present- Pvt. Timothy Liam McLaughlin, USA, (Grandson of Joseph & ing the gifts of Bread and Wine at the altar and require no Christina Paul) STS2 Jason Rohlfing, USN ( Grandson of Donald & Ruth Er- special skill or permanent ministerial duty, and yet it is a ickson) beautiful and significant part of the Mass performed by lay Maj. Joseph Smiga, USAF (Son of Fred and Karen Smiga) people. If you would like to be a Gift Bearer, please see an Sgt. Tyler Stewart, U. S. Army, (Grandson of Jean & Jim Stew- usher before Mass. art) Lnc. Corporal Abby Young, USMC (Granddaughter of Bill and Viki Nitsch Are you interested in taking the Vocation Almighty and eternal God, protect these soldiers as they discharge Chalice home to pray for vocations? their duties. Protect them with the shield of your strength and keep Are you interested in taking the Statue of them safe from all evil and harm. May the power of your love the Blessed Mother home to pray for Our enable them to return home in safety, that with all who love them, Lady Queen of Family to bless your fami- they may ever praise you for your loving care. We ask this ly in your home and for our parish family? through Christ our Lord. (United States Conference of Catholic Bishops) Please select what you are interested in St. Jude, pray for peace. and what Mass you would like. Someone will contact you from the parish office. 4TH APPARITON OF FATIMA Name ______ On Monday, August 19th, from Phone # 12 noon 1pm, the same date and ______ time of the 4th Apparition of Fat- ima, a public Prayer Vigil will be Date Requested and Mass Requested held for our Bishop, ourselves, and Holy Mother Church. Fol- ______lowing the Prayer Vigil, Bishop Vocation Chalice Malooly will re consecrate our ______ Diocese to Mary's Immaculate Heart, as he has done at recent Blessed Mother diocesan Marian events in the ______ past. This special event will take place near Our Lady of Peace Statue outside of Holy Spirit parish You may return this to an usher or drop it in the collection in New Castle. basket. Page 6
Finance Council Safety and Security This article will appear throughout the summer to inform our to our Weekend of July 13/14 parishion- many guests and visitors some of the measures taken to enhance ers and Weekend Actual your safety when on St. Jude’s property, particularly during weekend Masses. We continue to hear of senseless shootings at visitors $23,738 who con- schools, churches and public office buildings as in Virginia Beach tribute to St. Jude’s. Your Fiscal YTD recently. All Church exterior doors will be locked to anyone entering the Gifts are deeply appreciated. Actual Church at the beginning of Mass. Should you arrive late, you may Please note: In addition to our $62,513 only enter through the front door closest to the parking lot. You will collected contributions for the be permitted entry by an Observer. The Observers are volunteers parish appearing weekly in who have had some training to be alert for anyone or anything suspi- the bulletin, we will be providing once a month comparison of cious or out of the ordinary. The Observers are in contact with the our Fiscal ( July 1 to June 30) year to date Budget numbers vs. Delaware State Police Officer, whose vehicle you may have noticed actual amounts collected. in an assigned parking spot, should an emergency develop. The Choir Loft is monitored by an Observer and is also protected with the lockdown of doors preventing easy access to the staircase. We have developed procedures for behind the scenes to protect your safety. The 2019 Annual Catholic Appeal was con- You may notice several people (Observers) walking around prior to ducted in all diocesan parishes the weekend and after Mass to make sure the doors are secured and keeping watch. of April 6 & 7. St. Jude The Apostle is truly Our Observers will be wearing a Volunteer badge and can help with blessed with many generous people, who, any unusual situation. And finally, we ask that backpacks/ despite many economic challenges, have briefcases and any similar bags remain in your car. supported this year’s campaign with their On behalf of Fr. Tom and the Safety Team, we’d like to welcome our pledges and gifts. To date, $10,443 has been guests and visitors here at St. Jude’s. These may appear to be ex- received representing 98% of our parish’s treme measures, but please keep in mind; all of this is done for your $143,000 goal. safety and security. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but we find this necessary in today’s times. If you have given to this year’s campaign, please know that your participation is gratefully appreciated. If you have not Mike Pfarr M Facilities Mgr yet done so, please consider supporting this important effort with a pledge or onetime contribution. It is never too late to participate. Pastoral Council St. Jude’s will be publishing a Parish Di- The diocesan Annual Catholic Appeal provides financial sup- rectory this Fall. To that end, we have port that enables more than thirtyfive ministries throughout established a program with Lifetouch our diocese to bring a glimpse of God into the lives of many. Photography to take photos of parishion- The Appeal is an effective way for the diocese to advance the ers for the Directory September 10 mission of Christ: to feed and house the poor; to minister to 14. There will be no charge for the Direc- the sick and discouraged; to educate our young; and encour- tory photos. You will also be asked what age strong, healthy families. personal information, if any, you want in the Directory. Due to privacy concerns, anyone who does not specifically request to be If you would like more information about the Annual Catholic included in the directory will not be included. More information Appeal, go to www.cdow.org/annualcatholicappeal. will be forthcoming in the following weeks, including volunteer opportunities for this Parish program. There will be a charge if you Knights of Columbus wish to purchase one of their Photo Packages. Over this past winter the Msgr. Desmond Council of the Knights of Columbus ran a poster contest for our Religious Education Students. During this summer we will be running on our bulletin cover the winning entries. If you know any of our wonderful artists, please feel free to congratulate them. Christian Formation Lunch, The Rosary and Thérèse Tuesdays at 12:30 in the Christian Formation Center. Bring a bag lunch and discussion after the Rosary. Page 7
Ministry of Social Concern RESPECT LIFE CALIFORNIA’S CONCERN FOR INNOCENT HUMANS EXCLUDES THE UNBORN Gov. Gavin Newsom’s recent announcement that there will be a moratorium on executions was certainly good news for the 737 people currently on Death Row in the state. It was also good news for the U.S., the only nation that still sanctions execution. “I cannot sign off on executing hundreds and hundreds of human beings, the Governor said, knowing that among them will be innocent human beings.” So while I applaud his decision to save the lives of those guilty of terrible crimes, I wonder why he does not extend that same protection to the most innocent among us M the children in the womb. According to the proabortion, Guttmacher Institute, 157,350 unborn children were aborted in California in 2014, representing 17% of all abortions in the U.S. California, which legalized abortion four years before the Supreme Court’s 1973 Roe v. Wade Decision, does not have a mandatory waiting period before abortion. Underage girls don’t need the consent of a parent, nor do they even have to notify them. Since 2013, nonphysicians, including nurse practitioners, certified nursemidwives and physicians’ assistants, have been able to legally perform abortions. Taxpayers in the state foot the bill for many of these abortions. (Source: Priests for Life, Volume 4, Issue 3, June 2019) St. Vincent de Paul Society WIDOW AND WIDOWERS Monday July 22 we will go to In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus affirms that to be a disciple Irish Eyes in MILTON at we must also sit at his feet and listen to him. St. Vincent de 12:30...105 Union St. there is a Paul taught that it is only in prayer that we can give selfless nice park for walking afterwards loving service to those who are poor. or you might want to visit Dog- This week, please say a special prayer each day for the fish or an antique shop...Cathi poor and forgoen in our parish. 302 947 9682
WOULD YOU LIKE TO HELP FR. JONES? Fr. Jones is in need of a new car. He has been having problems with his current car and with all of his trav- els up and back from here to Philadelphia, Wilmington, etc. he is getting uncomfortable driving it. If you have a car that you think he might be able to use and would like to donate it to him, please contact Fr. Jones in the Parish Office. We certainly would not want to have his car break down with one of his Bishop’s as a passenger. Thank you! Special 2nd Collection July 27th /28th, 2019 We are Blessed to be living close to the wonderful beaches of Delaware or you are blessed to be able to visit our area and to take the time to enjoy our recreational settings with little or no planning, Just pack the car and go…. for a day of family fun by the Ocean. Well, that is not true for all of our neighbors, there are those families living in Sussex County, Delaware who are living day to day, worrying more about how they will be able to pay their bills or feed their families, on a daily basis. Not much time to consider enjoying the beaches, although they are close and available. Living in poverty or being underprivileged does not provide the environment to consider “time at the Beach “ so, many of the children in our area do not get the opportunity to play in the sand or enjoy the ocean. Once a year, Children from our parish assist with a 2nd Collection which we call “The Bucket Brigade,” this col- lection is provided to our Saint Vincent De Paul Society where these donations will be used to provide help to those families in need to meet their daily living requirements. We ask that you consider a generous donation during these special 2nd collections on July 27/28th. With the monies donated, we can provide the help through SVDP to these needy families, It is our desire to re- lieve some of financial and food worries and concerns which are the obstacles for some of our children not get- ting the opportunity to enjoy our Godgiven beaches and summer entertainment. Page 8
BE INCLUDED IN OUR PARISH DIRECTORY:
Lifetouch photography will be coming to St. Jude’s in several different sessions to take family photographs for the St. Jude Directory. There is no cost to be included in the directory, and you receive one free 8x10 and one free directory for participating. Other photograph sizes are available for purchase at you sitting. You can sign up via St. Jude’s website by clicking on hp:// www.stjudelewes.org/photoRdirectory to set an appointment or sign up at one of our “OnSite” days coming in the near future. You can also call or text Paul Albanese 3023960118 for further de- tails, and information.
Catholic Charities taking application for energy assistance The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), administered in Delaware by Catholic Charities, is now taking applications for the 20192020 heating season. This federallyfunded program assists lowincome Delawareans who need help in meeting home energy costs. LIHEAP makes payments directly to home energy suppliers. The LIHEAP benefit is based on a household’s income, size, and type of fuel. You may be eligible for assistance if your total household income falls within income eligibility guidelines. For example, a household of 4 can have no more than $50,325 in annual household income (before taxes). In order to qualify, you must make an appointment with a Catholic Charities office for a personal interview. Regular office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. In Kent County, call (302) 6741782. In New Castle County, call (302) 6549295. In Sussex County, call (302) 8566310. Page 9