July 15, 2018 Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Liturgy Schedule

Saturday: 5:30 pm English Sunday: 8:00 am, 9:30 am and 11:00 am in English 12:30 pm in Spanish Daily: As published in bulletin

Mass in the Extraordinary Form: Fourth Sunday of the month at 5:00 pm For information………...910-295-6550

Sacraments

Baptism: Preparation prior to baptism is required. Parents should contact the Parish Office for details. Confirmation: Please contact the Faith Formation Office for more information. Reconciliation: 4:00 pm—4:45 pm Saturdays or by appointment. Weddings: Contact the Pastor as soon as possible to set the wedding date and begin marriage preparation; preferably at least 3 months before your wedding. Anointing of the Sick: Please call the Parish Office to make arrangements. R.C.I.A.–Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults: Saturday: 9:00 am—10:00 am; RCIA Room, 1st Floor, Tileston Center

Education

The Saint Mary School: Grades Pre-K–8. The oldest Catholic School in now celebrating 148 years of education. Accredited by SACS-CASI. Faith Formation: K–High School (Communion-Confirmation) Basilica Shrine of Saint Mary: The St. Mary School Office: Sunday: 11:00 am—Noon from 412 Ann Street 217 South Fourth Street September to May CEPI De Santa María: Wilmington, North Carolina 28401 Wilmington, North Carolina 28401 Spanish Adult School, Tileston Gym Annex 2nd Floor Tel. 910-762-5491 Tel. 910-762-5491 ext. 140 910-619-0898 or Welcome Center—Ext. 100 Fax 910-772-8034 910-762-5491, ext. 138 Fax 910-762-9664 www.thestmaryschool.org St. Mary Adult School: www.thestmaryparish.org Monday–Friday: 8:00 am–3:00 pm Art and ESL. Call office for times and dates. Monday–Friday: 9:00 am–4:00 pm Children, Youth & Young Adults Pastor, Very Reverend Ryszard Kolodziej……………………….…………….ext. 100 Nursery: Parochial Vicar, Reverend Chesco Garcia……………………………………..ext. 116 6 months–5 years Social Ministries, The Sister Isaac Center……………………………………..ext. 135 Sunday: 9:30 am Mass. RCIA—Adult Christian Initiation ……………………………………………..ext. 121 St. Mary School Lower Building Director of Religious Education, Mr. John Walsh……………………………..ext. 114 Grupo de Jóvenes Adultos: Director of Youth Ministry, Ms. Amy Preusser ……………………………….ext. 117 Friday: 7:00 pm. Hispanic Ministry room, 1st Floor Tileston Center Director of Hispanic Ministries, Ms. Norma Rivera…………………………...ext. 122 Business Manager, Ms. Sharon Marren………………………………………..ext. 158 Social Outreach Wedding and Missions Coordinator, Ms. Simone Amato……………………..ext. 129 Development Director, Ms. JoAnn Daley……………………………………..ext. 110 The Sister Isaac Center: Monday–Thursday Parish Secretary, Ms. Simone Amato………………………………………….ext. 113 Donations 8:30 am—11:30am Bulletin Editor, Ms. Sandy O'Leary……………………[email protected] Service 4:00 pm—6:00 pm

Campus Director, Mr. Josh Rammel………………………………………… .ext. 115 St. Mary Health Center: Organist/Director of Music, Ms. Sara Bryant…………………………………ext. 118 (Dental and Medical) St. Mary Parish Bookstore…………………………………………………….ext. 159 Tileston Gym Annex - Lower Floor The Upper Room 1871 Event Coordinator, Ms. Victoria Hudson……..910-538-9885 Walk-ins Welcome St. Mary School Principal, Ms. Joyce Price…………………………………..ext. 153 For Appointment, call: 763-8163 stmaryhealthcenter.org St. Mary School Administrative Assistant, Ms. Susan Linn………………….ext. 140 2 Basilica Shrine of Saint Mary – July 14 and July 15, 2018 Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Liturgies and Paraliturgies Including Mass Intentions The Week Ahead In Our Parish Summer Office Hours: To Schedule a Mass Intention, Sanctuary Lamp Offering or to Monday - Thursday (9:00 am - 4:00 pm) donate to the Altar Flowers, please call the Parish Office at 762-5491 Friday (9:00 am—12:00 pm) **There will no longer be a 7:00 pm Saturday Spanish Mass** Please check with individual ministries for time and date changes.

Current calendar can be found online at thestmaryparish.org

Saturday, July 14 5:30 pm Mass — † Jack LaBruyere Saturday, July 14 Offered by Frieda O’Mara • Nicole Puleio and Steven Byrd Wedding—2:00 pm in the Basilica Sunday, July 15 • RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) will resume in 8:00 am Mass — † David Anderson and Robert Bach the fall Offered by James Zier • Gospel Choir Rehearsal—4:00 pm in the Basilica 9:30 am Mass — † David • Reconciliation—4:00 pm in the Basilica Offered by Vera Lovell Sunday, July 15 11:00 am Mass — † Elizabeth Crum • Nursery available at the 9:30 am Mass in Room 107 in the St. Offered by Caroline and Joseph Crum Mary School Lower Building • 12:30 pm Mass — † Nocalasa Lopez Zarate English as a Second Language —10:45 am in Room T325 • Offered by Alejandra and Amelia Lopez NO Faith Formation Classes—Classes begin again in September Monday, July 16 • Practica de la Banda Latina de Domingo—11:30 am in Room 7:30 am Mass — † Frank Otto T318 Offered by Frank and Frances Bindewild Monday, July 16 • Contemporary Choir Rehearsal—7:00 pm in the Basilica Tuesday, July 17 • Grupo De Alcohólicos Anónimos—8:00 – 9:30 pm en el 7:30 am Mass — † Frances and Thomas Donovan gimnasio Offered by Arleen Mercorella Tuesday, July 17

Wednesday, July 18 • Practica de la Banda Latina de Domingo—7:00 pm in Room 7:30 am Mass — † Diana DeStasio T316 Offered by Theresa Stewart Wednesday, July 18 • The Sister Isaac Center Volunteer Luncheon—Noon in the The Thursday, July 19 Upper Room 7:30 am Mass — † Bruce Kelly Cruz • Women’s Contemplative Prayer Group —1:30 pm in Room Offered by Michael and Tanya Mora T325 • Youth Ministry will resume in the fall—6:00 pm in the Youth Friday, July 20 Room (Tileston Center) 7:30 am Mass — † Gene Doyle Thursday, July 19 Offered by Marie Doyle • Adoration following morning Mass and at 7:00 pm for one

Saturday, July 21 hour in the Basilica • Knights of Columbus Installation of Officers—6:00 pm in the 5:30 pm Mass — † Barbara and Vince Rinaldi Chapel (Tileston Center) Offered by Michael and April Ramaglia • Basilica Schola Rehearsal—7:30 pm—9:00 pm in the Music Sunday, July 22 Office 8:00 am Mass — † Jim Lyons Friday, July 20 • Offered by Donna and Gordon Armiger Parish Offices Closed at Noon • 9:30 am Mass — † Keith Mauccirt Hispanic Family Ministry and—7:00 pm in the St. Mary Offered by Michael and Cynthia Luciano School Cafeteria • Hispanic Children’s Ministry—7:00 pm 11:00 am Mass — † Virginia Viola • Hispanic Youth Group (El grupo de jóvenes adultos)- 7:00 pm Offered by Caroline and Joseph Crum in the RCIA Room (Tileston Center) 12:30 pm Mass — † Hector Figueroa Lugo • Hispanic Prayer Group—7:30 am in Room T316 Offered by Gloria Sepulveda • Grupo De Alcohólicos Anónimos - 8:00 – 9:30 pm en el gimnasio Saturday, July 21 • RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) will resume in the fall • Gabriela Barros-Cruz and Cesar Hernandez-Hernandez Wedding—11:00am in the Basilica • Katherine “Katie” Profita and Steven Palumbo Wedding—2:00 pm in the Basilica Sanctuary Candle • Gospel Choir Rehearsal—4:00 pm in the Basilica In Memory • Reconciliation—4:00 pm in the Basilica For the week beginning • Divine Mercy Rosary (Spanish) - 8:00 pm Saturday, July 14 through Friday, July 20, Sunday, July 22 the sanctuary candle is being offered • Nursery available at the 9:30 am Mass in Room 107 in the St. in loving memory of Louis J. Ruccia Mary School Lower Building • English as a Second Language —10:45 am in Room T325 from Lou and JoAnn Ruccia. • NO Faith Formation Classes—Classes begin again in September • Practica de la Banda Latina de Domingo—11:30 am in Room T318

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Readings for the Week of July 16 Stewardship of Treasure Monday: Is 1:10-17; Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23; Mt 10:34 -- 11:1 Tuesday: Is 7:1-9; Ps 48:2-8; Mt 11:20-24 Wednesday: Is 10:5-7, 13b-16; Ps 94:5-10, 14-15; Mt 11:25-27 Are You Going On Vacation? Thursday: Is 26:7-9, 12, 16-19; Ps 102:13-14ab, 15-21; Mt 11:28-30 Many of our parish families plan to get away for some summer fun and Friday: Is 38:1-6, 21-22, 7-8; Is 38:10-12abcd, 16; Mt 12:1-8 relaxation in the next few months. We pray for that your vacation time Saturday: Mi 2:1-5; Ps 10:1-4, 7-8, 14; Mt 12:14-21 will be safe and a source of many happy memories. However, please Sunday: Jer 23:1-6; Ps 23:1-6; Eph 2:13-18; Mk 6:30-34 don’t take your parish offering with you. Each summer the parish struggles to juggle the bills as Sunday offerings decrease significant- Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co. ly. If you find that you tend to forget your envelope more often during the less structured weeks of summer, please consider our electronic giving program. Go to http://thestmaryparish.org/ways-to-give/. Prayer List All names were removed from the prayer list. If you would like a It’s simple! It’s safe! And it keeps God at the top of your giving list name added, please email: [email protected] even when you are away!

~ Stewardship of Treasure ~ Curtis Davis Walter Hickey Lisa Loos May 20, 2018 John Dials MJ Johnson Cheryl Ann Marek Peter Fulchiron Eileen Koltz Gayle Hollowary McNutt Santina Gallo Mark Kroeger Jane Steigerwald Envelopes Mailed: 1634 Envelopes Returned: 388 Charles Gugel Madison Williams Offertory Budget Education 05/20/2018 $ 15,801.94 $ 21,000.00 $ 85.00 Parish Ministries 07/01/2016 to $ 1,018,299.23 $ 978,000.00 $ 39,078.88

St. Mary AAMEN Chapter—Chapter meetings are held Fourth Sunday of

each month at 4:00 pm in the Tileston Center. Adoration— Thursday mornings for one hour after Mass and at 7:00 pm. Knights of Columbus Council 1074 First Friday Adoration following 7:30 am Mass —11:30 am. Camillus Ministers — Brings communion to those who are unable to attend Mass. Ministry Coordinators: Barbara Russo ([email protected]) for Nursing Homes & Private Homes and Glenn Moser SAVE THE DATE ([email protected]) for NHRMC and LCFH and Norma Rivera Wilmington Council 1074 of the Knights of Colum- ([email protected]) for the Hispanic Camillus Ministry. bus will host their 6th annual CHARITY golf tourna- Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors—Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors need- ment to benefit the Special Olympics on Monday ed. Training is provided. Contact Stephanie Watts at 799-7623 or th [email protected]. September 17 at the Pine Valley Country Club in Young Families and Couples Group—meets last Sunday of each month Wilmington. This will be a fun event that solely benefits those with after 9:30 Mass for light breakfast, discussion and crafts for the kids. Contact: intellectual and physical disabilities. Registration is open to all and Erin Buller—678-520-4028 or [email protected] you are on Facebook, more details will follow in the coming months.. Interested now? Con- tact Lou Mattes at 910-200-8928. Tax deductible sponsorships are join Wilmington Catholic Families for citywide updates! Catholic Daughters Court 1036—Meets the second Tuesday of the month available now. from 6:30—8:30 pm (September—June) in the RCIA Room (Tileston Center). The Knights of Columbus is an international Catholic family fraternal Contact: JoAnne Shadroui, Regent—910-452-6351. St. Mary Nursery—Volunteers are needed to help staff our Sunday nursery service organization with 1.8 million members in over 15,000 local councils. Last year, Knights donated 70 million volunteer hours and during the 9:30 am mass. Contact: [email protected]. Music Ministries—Contact: Sara Bryant at 762-5491 ext. 118, or $170 million to charitable and benevolent causes, sponsoring projects to benefit their Church, communities, councils, Culture of Life, fami- [email protected]. St. Mary Altar Guild – The Altar Guild prepares the altar table for Mass lies and youth. For more information about membership please con- (linens, candles), replenishes side altar candles, cleans and replenishs main tact: [email protected] entrance/side door holy water bowls. Members meet third Monday of each

month at different restaurants. Contact: Nancy Dasbach—(910) 264-9480. The Upper Room 1861—Victoria Hudson, Event Coordinator 910.538.9885, Office of Faith Formation and Youth Ministry [email protected], upperroomnc.com Prayer Shawl Ministry—A group meets monthly and shares time together

both knitting and crocheting shawls for the ministry. Call Noreen at 798-0055 St. Mary Health Center— Clinics run typically on Tuesday, Wednesday, and St. Mary Youth Ministry Thursday evenings beginning at 4:00 pm or 5:00 pm. Visit our webpage at Meets Wednesdays from 6:00—7:00 pm. All youth in grades 6-12 are stmaryhealthcenter.org or 910-763-8163. invited. Youth Ministry will return in the fall. Contact: Amy St. Mary Senior Singles—Meets for lunch after 11:00 am Sunday Mass. For Preusser at ext. 117.

more information, contact Monica Winters at 910-520-0204. Youth Ministry Pig Roast—Thanks to all who supported the pig roast. St. Mary Book Club – The St. Mary Book Club will break for the summer All proceeds will benefit the youth who are traveling to Indianapolis, and resume meeting monthly beginning in September 2018. Meeting dates for IN for the National Catholic Youth Convention in November 2019. 2018-2019 to be published soon. Email [email protected] for more See pictures on page 5 and on our Facebook page. information.

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Parish Happenings

Bookstore and Gift Shop taurants. We are currently looking for volunteers and all are welcome to Located in the Tileston Center join. Please contact Nancy Dasbach at 910-264-9480. St. Mary Bookstore is scheduled to be open: Saturday - 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm St. Mary Book Club Sunday - 9:00 am - 1:00 pm We welcome parishioners to join us for any one or all of our meetings as Tuesday - Friday - 10:00 am - 3:00 pm your time and curiosity allows. St. Mary Book Club will resume on Tues- Please note: All Bookstore staff are volunteers. During the week, it is day, September 12th. Check back soon for more information. Email best to call ahead in case a volunteer is unable to cover their shift or find [email protected] with questions, suggestions, or to join our a replacement at 762-5491 (ext. 100). email distribution list. Contact—David Latham at [email protected] Faith Sharing Group Mass Schedule Change For young adults in their 20’s and 30’s who are interested in growing in There will no longer be a 7:00 pm Saturday Spanish Mass their faith journey together. We meet on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm in the Moses Jones Room of the Tileston Center. The group offers volunteering The Basilica Shrine at St. Mary ESL Program opportunities. Contact: [email protected]. Classes will be on Sundays from 10:45AM to 12:15PM in the Amy Brad- ley of the Tileston Center. For more information, please contact Dé Cor- Now Under Construction bett, Director, (910) 232-2745 for any questions. ESL Instructors and We are making great progress on construction and the St. Mary Colum- Volunteers are needed and always welcomed! barium and Memorial Garden. If you would like more information,

please schedule a time for a one-on-one meeting. Contact JoAnn Daley Lectors We are in need of Lectors, especially at the 11:00 am mass. If you would at 762-5491, ext. 110. like to take this opportunity to share your gifts and serve your parish, please be in touch with Stephanie Watts at [email protected] Save the Date 2nd Annual Holiday Bazaar or 910.799.7623. th November 10 , 2018 St. Mary Altar Guild Additional details to follow. is a ministry of the Basilica Shrine of St. Mary. We clean the altar every If you are interested in being a vendor please call Friday and take care of the holy water. We meet on the 3rd Monday of Simone @ ext 113 each month at noon from September through April at different area res- or email: [email protected]

The Sister Isaac Center Mary Ann Kotas, Director

This is just a sampling of the ways we are supported throughout the church communities - I surely have not named them all. These are all relationships that were built through the years since we were founded by Sr. Isaac. We are blessed to have their continuing support as we carry on with our mission to serve needy men, women and their families by offer- ing a hand up, not just a hand out.

Although the Sister Isaac Center is a ministry of the Basilica Shrine of Special Need of the Week: - Cereal and umbrellas to share with our St. Mary, we are helped by many other neighboring churches. St. Mark, guests. Also, during the summer weeks, we see many more children Immaculate Conception, St. Brendan and St. Therese parishes are home coming in along with their parents. Our supply of small toys is running to many of our volunteers . St Mark supports us generously with funds low and we’d like to have more to be able to share with them. each quarter; we are able to give extra help to many families in need. Their school moms organize clothing drives for us; they even help with The Sister Isaac Center’s last date for the summer is Tuesday July the sorting and shelving of the items; they organize drives to help us with 31. We will then be closed until September (exact date to be an- food and gifts for families at the holidays. The Columbiettes are busy nounced). contributing all year long - bags of hygiene items, holiday baskets and more. Immaculate Conception runs a Souper Bowl party each year, re- To contact The Sister Isaac Center, please call us during normal hours at sulting in hundreds of cans of soup for us. St. Therese organized a huge 762-5491, ext. 135. diaper drive for us a couple months ago. Immaculate Conception and St. Therese also provide us with funds. RCIA (Beverly Setz) - RCIA will begin again in the fall. For more information, you may leave a message at 762-5491, ext. 121 We have volunteers that are members of Grace United Methodist, Little Chapel on the Boardwalk Presbyterian, Goshen Baptist, and St. Nicho- las Greek Orthodox to name a few. Little Chapel gives us funds and they often bring in donations of clothing and household items as well. The Agape Circle from Grace United often brings in cash donations, brand new items of household goods and year after year they bring in brand new toys for us to share in our Christmas room. The United Meth- odist women recently invited me to visit and presented me with a check.

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Mission Corner 2018 Youth Group Pig Roast From Father Bob

In the Beginning Was the Word, Curarén, F.M., Honduras

More pictures can be found on our Facebook page

On this mural in the church of San Marcos, we read, “In the beginning was the Word…” from the Gospel of St. John.

Eucharistic Minister Schedule

Saturday, July 21 — Sunday, July 22 Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Saturday Sunday Sunday Sunday 5:30 pm 8:00 am 9:30 am 11:00 am

L. Collette E. Flewwellin C. Burkhart J. Adams R. Corriston R. Keegan L. Dezio J. Cavanaugh B. Kehoe O. Niles C. Dittmer P. Cavanaugh P. Lachance S. Parker T. Graham D. Linkfield B. Pierce C. Walsh L. Johnson T. Pollock

Ministers D. VanDreumel J. Walsh M. Reis A. Zukar Eucharistic W. Vertolli P. Williams K. Roberts J. Zukar

L. Hutko E. Stumph B. Meyer M. Arcaro J. Lachance J. Zier H. Latham A. Arcaro Lectors

G. Hutko J.P. Cantonwine L. Frelke D. Maquire D. Jordan S. Cantonwine O. Frelke M. Robinson Altar

Servers L. Lachance S. Zagler P. Frelke G. Smith T. Barton F. Bua L. Dezio D. Altman F. Bindewald H. Bielawa L. Franks E. Burke F. Bindewald H. DeSilva S. Frelke N. Cahill M. Flores A. DeVega L. Johnson P. Carey P. Lachance R. Jenski R. Lowney M. Fedarko H. Lange D. Keefe J. Patton J. Newton Ushers J. Siler T. Longo T. Patton E. Molina C. Mongelli F. Romeo J. Prantil B. Ozment A. Sedney A. Pierce

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Around the Area

Join the faithful who are remembering loved ones with a gift to Frozen Pierogi and Kielbasa...Buy One, Get One Free! Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral St. Stanislaus Church in Castle Hayne will be selling frozen packages of Gift levels vary. View an online catalog To learn more, go to holyname- Pierogi and Kielbasa on the weekend of July 21-22, 2018. These deli- cathedralnc.org or contact Greg Leitner at 919-821-9721 or via e-mail at cious pierogi are imported from our supplier in PA, and are available in [email protected]. Potato & Cheese, Sauerkraut & Potato, Cheddar & Bacon, Cabbage, Spinach & Feta, Farmers Cheese, Jalapeno & Cheese and Prune flavors. Full Time Communications Specialist For you meat lovers, we also offer the 1.25 lb. package of Kielbasa The Diocese of Raleigh is seeking a full time Communications Specialist (“Polish Wedding Brand”). This sale is special because we’re offering (Bilingual-Spanish/English) Key responsibilities / day-to-day job func- Buy One — Get One FREE deals! $6.00 each…Mix ‘n’ Match… tions: Limited Quantities...While Supplies Last! Come early to ensure you • Create bilingual (Spanish and English) content to promote the min- get what you want. Have to make room for our big order for our 2018 isterial work of the Catholic Diocese of Raleigh, including Catholic Polish Festival, which will be held Saturday, November 3rd from 11:00 Charities am to 5:00 pm. Mark your calendars. • Utilize various communication methods to highlight positive com- munity impact and increase brand awareness within Spanish- and The BOGO sale will take place in the St. Stanislaus Parish Hall, 4849 in English-speaking populations throughout the Diocese of Raleigh Castle Hayne on Saturday, July 21st from 9 to 12 noon, and again following the 5:00 pm Mass. The sale will continue on Sunday, July • Work with central and regional staff to tell success stories, maintain 22nd following the 9:00 am Mass. For more information, please call the online presence for the agency, and create marketing materials Rebecca in the St. Stanislaus Parish office at 675-2336.

Will include occasional travel to regional offices throughout central and Pitch in for Charity eastern North Carolina Support Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Raleigh by coming to an

evening of with the at the Durham Bulls Athletic Career Opportunity Park on Friday, July 27th at 7:05 pm. A portion of every ticket purchased The Knights of Columbus has an opening for a career opportunity repre- through the Catholic Charities link will support our work! senting their insurance program. They offer a complete benefits package with this full-time position. In order to qualify, one must be eligible for Enjoy this Food Truck Friday with the Bulls and be sure to to stay for membership in the Knights of Columbus. For more information, go to fireworks after the game! For more information, please visit our website kofc.org/careers or Christopher Mahoney, General Agent, at www.CatholicCharitiesRaleigh.org/BullsPitch4Charity or contact Daniel (919)845-5595 or via email at [email protected]. Altenau at (919) 821-9767 or at [email protected].

Carolina Catholic for July New Dates Scheduled! For our first show in July, Carolina Catholic does two interviews about Join NC Catholics Volunteer on the following dates to help as we repair two books for Catholics, Reclaiming the Republic, by former VA State homes damaged by Hurricane Matthew in the Tar River Deanery. Vol- Assemblyman and Congressional Aide Bob Marshall, and Careering, A unteers from all areas and of all experience levels are encouraged to par- Practical and Spiritual Guide: How to Find and Maintain Work in ticipate! July 28th, August 25th, September 15th, October 20th, Today’s Economy by Paul Dean and Dana Gower, parishioners at St. November 10th Andrew the Apostle in Apex and Knights of Columbus Local 6650. In the first interview, Bob Marshall shares his work in the Virginia House of If you have any questions, please contact Daniel Altenau at Dan- Delegates and working for Congress where he helped craft laws protect- [email protected] or at (919) 821 - 9767. Spots are limited so sign ing religious liberty, the unborn, and traditional marriage, and in his up now! www.CatholicCharitiesRaleigh.org/NCCV book, he shares what he learned while working in politics and how we are all called to be civic activists. In the second interview, former Fortune Cursillo 55th Anniversary Celebration 500 company employees, Paul Dean and Dana Gower, share their tips Sunday, July 29th, Holy Name Cathedral about surviving in our careers if we’re fired or downsized by our compa- 3:00 pm – Mass with Bishop Luis Rafael Zarama nies. After Mass – Ultra Ultreya until 7:00 pm with music and food. Bring

your own chairs. Information—[email protected] This show will air on Wilmington Catholic Radio on stations 91.7 FM,

93.1 FM, and 103.1 FM in Wilmington and 100.7 FM in Southport on Attention Catholic Scouts & Venture Crew Members! Saturday, July 14th at 11:00 am and Sunday, July 15th at 6:00 pm. This 2019 St. George Trek at Philmont show can also be heard on our website at The St. George Trek is an 11-day High Adventure back-packing experi- www.wilmingtoncatholicradio.com, and we thank you for listening to ence placed within the context of a retreat program dedicated to assisting Catholic radio. a scout’s awareness of his or her Christian vocation. You’ll be hiking the

Sangre de Cristo range of the Rocky Mountains with members of other Wilmington Sharks Bulletin Announcement dioceses around the U.S, as well as with priests, religious men & women, Pitch in for Charity and support Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Ra- and seminarians experiencing the sacraments and the church’s life of leigh by coming to an evening of baseball with the Wilmington Sharks at prayer daily. Interested? Required “Letters of Interest” are due no Legion Stadium on Friday, July 20th at 7:00 pm. A portion of every tick- later than Sept 15th! Find out more at: dioceseofraleigh.org et purchased through the Catholic Charities link will support our work! Stay for fireworks after the game! For more information about the game, please visit www.CatholicCharitiesRaleigh.org/ SharksPitch4Charity or contact Daniel Altenau at (919) 821-9767 or [email protected]

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Worldwide Marriage Encounter Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them, "Peace be with Salud Hondu you.” Learn how to bring the peace of Christ into your relationship. The next weekends are: August 3-5, 2018 in Chapel Hill, NC and No- vember 9-11, 2018 in ATLANTIC BEACH, NC. Early sign up is rec- Become a part of Salud Hondu’s Circle of ommended. For more information visit our website at: Friends by making a monthly donation of any NCMarriageDiscovery.org or contact us at amount through our website [email protected] or 704-315-2144. saludhondu.org.

Single/Single Again Ministry Over the course of a year, a $25 monthly dona- If you are single, separated, divorced or widowed person, please join tion would provide care for 60 people—a major us for our 23rd Annual Single/Single Again Beach Retreat, August 24- health impact in our sister parish. Any size do- 26 at Trinity Retreat Center in Salter Path NC. It is a weekend of nation is appreciated. There is a Circle of Friends basket available for prayer, renewal and relaxation. The theme this year is: Say Yes 2 donations located in the church entry area. Your Life: How to Experience God in Your Life Everyday. Our Fa- cilitator is Ms. Sally Orcutt, O.P. Questions…..please call 910-264-4500. Contact Celia Keator at [email protected]. Salud Hondu is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting the healthcare needs Marriage Help of over 50,000 people in central Honduras Retrouvaille has helped tens of thousands of couples at all stages of disillusionment or misery in their marriage. This program can help you Circle of Friends too. For confidential information or to apply to attend the program beginning with a weekend on October 12, 2018 call 800-470-2230 or choose Salud Hondu on smile.amazon.com email: [email protected] or visit the web site at pledge a one-time gift $ ______www.retrouvaille.org. any amount monthly $ ______$25 monthly $ ______Save the Date! October 20th, 2018 The Catholic Diocese of Raleigh Charismatic Renewal We are pleased and excited to announce our upcoming Conference. The Basilica Shrine of St. Mary Columbarium Guest Speaker Peter Herbeck: “From a New Pentecost to an Un- and Memorial Garden shakable Kingdom” St. Michael the Archangel Church in Cary. For more information about Peter Herbeck and this event please visit our website: ccsraleigh.weebly.com

Divorced? Remarried? Construction Do you have questions about freedom to marry in the Catholic Progress Church? Contact Mrs. Vikki Newell 919-821-9759 with your ques- See more pictures on our tions. Facebook Page

2018 Workshop for Engaged Couples Consider joining other engaged couples at a One-Day Marriage Prepa- ration Workshop sponsored by the Diocese of Raleigh Office of Mar- ried Life. Remember to talk with your Pastor before signing up. Regis- tration, dates and locations can be found at: https:// raldioc.configio.com/go/marriageprep Additional Details: Rebek- [email protected] 919-821-9753

Marriage Preparation Ministry We are seeking out individuals and couples who would be interested in serving engaged couples in the parish and diocese by being a part of the One Day Marriage Preparation Workshop Team. There are varying roles that you could be a part of including: hospitality, presenting, and facilitating, and more. Contact Rebekah Tolson 919-821-9753 or [email protected] .

World Youth Day in Panama January 28-21, 2019 Interested in going? Visit https:// raldioc.configio.com/go/wyd2019 For more information contact Ricar- do Veloz at (919) 600-8750 or [email protected] right away.

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Principal Have a great summer. Joyce M. Price "Let your light so shine..." School Calendar 2018-19 Matthew 5:16 The full calendar has been published on the website.

“The Catholic School Difference” Wall August 20th – PreK Orientation Street Journal—You can find a link to the August 21st – K-8 Orientation article on our Facebook page from last week’s August 23rd – 1st Day of School, Noon Dismissal Wall Street Journal. August 24th – Half Day of School, Noon Dismissal August 27th – Full Days Begin

In addition, there are many wonderful pictures on our school Facebook page. Check them out!

St. Mary Falcons Athletic Banquet 2018

Please consider a contribution to: The Fr. Robert J. Kus Scholarship Fund For St. Mary School Online: www.thestmaryparish.org/fr-robert-j-kus- scholarship-fund/ Or Checks payable to: Basilica Shrine of St.Mary/Fr. Bob Funds may be delivered to the Parish Office

Enrollment and Re-enrollment for 2018—2019 School Year

In the interest of efficiency and ease, we placed all of our enrollment and re-enrollment forms online this year (RenWeb).

Please contact Susan Linn if you need assistance with this process.

762-5491, ext. 140

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