SAINT JOHN THE APOSTLE 506 SEABURY AVE., MILFORD, DE 19963 EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected] WEBSITE: WWW.STJOHNSMILFORD.COM Fourth Sunday of Easter May 12, 2019 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. Robert C. Herzog, Deacon 503-3199 Mr. Scott Landis, Deacon 424-2259 Mr. James Malloy, Deacon (retired) 422-7661 Mr. John Molitor, Deacon 570-916-9608 Mr. Paul Woofter, Deacon (retired) 424-7766 Mr. John Yaeger, Deacon 422-4554
Amanda Fulton Administrative Assistant 422-5123 ext. 13 of : for must [email protected] Eileen Murphy, Executive Secretary 422-5123 ext. 10 be made one year in by a to set the date and to plan for instruction. Ken Behrens, Music Director 422-5123 Society of St. Vincent De Paul 841-5096 Holy and Religious Life: If you you have, or you has, a to the Religious Education St. John or life, contact Fr. at 302) 573-3113. Judy Purcell Coordinator of Religious Education ext. 12 [email protected] Hospital Visitation: If a of the is in the St. Bernadette 398-8269 and like to be call the Judy Purcell Coordinator of Religious Education 398-8269 Office. [email protected] Eileen Murphy Executive Secretary 398-8269 Parish Registration: We that all those who St. John Mass Schedule mass with the parish. are : 5:00 PM at the exits of the or may be to you. AM, AM, AM, 6:00 PM (español) , 9:00 AM : All are to make use of the parish St. Mass Schedule assist us in our and our : 4:00 PM for expenses. A of are AM 7:00 PM kept for you in our and can be for tax purposes. you for your support. Confession: Online Giving: is available for those prefer electronic St. John – at 4 PM, 1st at AM giving. Log on to our website and look for the PARISH or by appointment SOFT ONLINE GIVING button. St. – 6:30 PM or by appointment Office Hours: St. John - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:30 am to 4:00 pm. (Closed Tuesday & Friday)
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Parish Council Members Dawn Curtiss, Ron DiMeo, Maribel Felix, Andrew Fulton, Filadelfo Gonzalez, Michael Gumrot, Marcus Hammond, Kevin Joseph, Summer Lewis, Stephanie McDonough, Jeannette Minner, Ramon Quinene, Alberto Ramos, Kathy Trombello, Mike Welsh & Cindy Zarraga
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FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS
Prayer for Mothers
Register now for next year’s clas- Dear God, ses in the Religious Education of- on this day that we honor mothers, fice. Register for First Commun- may we draw strength ion, Confirmation, Youth Ministry from the mothers who went before us. and also looking for Adult teach- May we remember Jochebed, mother of Moses, ers, assistants and office helpers. who gave her son over to God's providence Regístrese ahora para las clases del año próx- when forces that threatened him were beyond her imo en la oficina de educación religiosa ahora. Inscribirse en la primera comunión, confir- control. mación, Ministerio de la juventud y también May we remember the mother of Mary, St. Anne, buscar maestros adultos, asistentes y who helped her daughter learn an openness to ayudantes de oficina. God's will. May we remember St. Monica, May 19 is First Communion for St. who suffered an abusive spouse and her son's poor John the Apostle second grade choices, class, please pray for our students and their families. June 2 is First but lived to see her child's return to God. Communion for St. Bernadette Most of all, we remember Mary. second grade class, please pray for Though she watched her child suffer and die, our students and their families. she also saw his resurrection and glory and was in turn glorified by him. July 8-12 will be vacation Bible Amen. School at St. John the Apostle this year from 530-8:00. Registration due June 15. ©2007 Liturgical Publications Inc. September 15 will be Open House for the new School year at both St. Ber- nadette and St. John the Apostle.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our Catechists, assistants, office help- ers, parents and students for a fantastic year in Religious Education. I appreciate all those who gave of their time to make our program an excellent expe- rience for our students. I would like to especially
wish our students a fun filled relaxing summer Pilgrimage to the Holy Land Imagine walking along the vacation. Recommendations from the office and shore of Sea of Galilee, praying in Jesus' boyhood synagogue, staff is to keep God first in your life as you enjoy sitting on the hills of the Mount of the Beatitudes, renewing your Baptism promises in the Jordan River, having your summer. Remember to keep Holy the Lord’s reconciliation in the Garden of Gethsemane, walking the Day. Keep practicing your prayers as they will help way of the Cross through the markets of Jerusalem, you to grow closer to God. kneeling at the sight of the Nativity. You can stop imagin- ing and experience it for yourself! Travel to The Holy Gracias a muchos padres y estudiantes por un gran año. Land, October 15-24, 2019. It is an experience and one Recuerda mantener el día de los señores sagrados y practicar that will be part of your spiritual life forever. You will love it tus oraciones. from the first Shalom! If you are interested and would like more information see Father Giamello or go to Yours in Christ, Miss Judy www.pilgrimages.com/frgiamello PARISH NEWS
THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO ST. JOHN’S OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED FOR THE NEXT FEW WEEKS WHILE THE STEPS ARE BEING REPAIRED. PLEASE USE THE RED STEEL DOOR LOCATED ON SEABURY AVENUE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Thank you for your patience. “REJOICING IN THE LORD,” the pictorial history of Diocese, makes the perfect Mothers’ Day Gift. The acclaimed pictorial history of the Diocese of Wilmington, its parishes, schools and ministries, titled “Rejoicing in the Lord,” published recently to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington, will bring a smile to Mom’s face this Mothers’ Day. “Rejoicing in the Lord” is a hard-cover, 336-page, full-color, glossy 10 inch by 10 inch book that features histories and photographs of all Catholic churches in Delaware and Maryland’s Eastern Shore, plus biographies of all nine Wilmington bishops, with important ministries and events highlighted. Published by the French company, Éditions du Signe, “Rejoicing in the Lord” is available for only $35.00. Please contact either Church office for your copy. ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY Today, we celebrate “Good Shepherd Sunday” where we reflect on the care and love of Jesus for us. Your gift to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (either by using the poor box or by check in the collection) will show that you are indeed the disciple of Jesus, the Good Shepherd, as it will bring your love to those who live in fear and doubt, loneliness and dread.
We are selling discount cards this spring which can be used multiple times until 3/31/20 at local shops & restau- rants. The card provides a great savings for you. The cards cost $10. With just a few uses you will save more than your out of pocket expense to purchase the card. SVdP makes $5 on each card which we sell. We only have 400 cards available so get yours before they sell out. See John Lynch (usher) after mass or visit the church office to get yours. before they are sold out
BIRTHRIGHT OF DE will host its Annual Mother’s Day Rose Sale at our parish. Please support Birthright’s crisis pregnancy services by purchasing roses after Masses on Mother’s Day weekend, May 10th - 12th. Roses cost: $2/one Rose, $5/three Roses, $18/Dozen Roses,$35/ Twenty five Roses. Your help will truly make a difference! Thank you. We deeply appreciate your support!!
Prayer Line News We continue to Pray for those whose names we have been given. We ask that if you know of someone who could use Prayer, please call us. There is no safer place to be than in the Arms of our God Fa- ther Son and Holy Spirit. He Knows what we need before we even ask and we ask over and over again on behalf of all those entrusted to us. I am at the Little Sisters of the Poor in the Jeanne Jugan Residence in New- ark. Every Sunday I put St. John's/St. Bernadette's/Hispanic Community Prayer Line intentions in a note to our statue of the Sleeping St. Joseph outside our Chapel. Those intentions are brought to our Altar at least once a month. Please call one of us and leave a message. Jane Brown's cell at 233-2181 or me, Karen Malzone at 302- 366-8743. God Continue to bless you all.
MAY is the month dedicated to the BLESSED VIRGIN MARY. Let us honor her by reciting the ROSARY together before the Saturday evening and 9:30 am & 10:00 am Sunday Masses during her month of May. At St. John’s we will begin at 4:30pm Saturday and 9:00am Sunday, at St. Bernadette’s we will begin at 3:30pm Saturday and 9:30am Sunday. Please come join the Rosary Altar Society and K of C Ladies Auxiliary in showing our love and devotion to our BLESSED 2019 ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL We have not yet reached our parish target goal of $81,000. If you have not already done so, we ask that you prayerfully consider making a pledge to the Bishop’s Annual Catholic Appeal, remembering Jesus’ words “As I have done for you, you should also do.” Pledge envelopes are available in the Church vesti- bule for your convenience. 3 St. John’s St. Bernadette’s
ST. JOSEPH KNIGHTS of COLUMBUS The ST. BERNADETTE’S next breakfast will be held on Sunday, May 19, after INVITES YOU TO Come to the 8 and 9:30 masses. Please note that this the 3rd the Grotto! On Tuesday even- Sunday of the month. This is the last breakfast until ing, May 14 at 7:00 pm you are September, 2019. Proceeds from the May 19 break- invited to a special service of fast will go to support our council's seminarian, Mr. prayer and song honoring our Kevin Lilly. Your support during the year for our Mother Mary. We will gather at breakfasts is greatly appreciated. the grotto. In case of inclement MEN’S LECTIO DIVINA GROUP Men who are weather, the service will be held interested in becoming more acquainted with Sacred in the church. Scripture are invited to join the Men's Lectio Divina Group, where we prayerfully consider the passages for A CAR SHOW will be the upcoming Sunday. Meetings will be held at 6:00pm held on the grounds of on the following dates. 5/20/2019. In addition, mem- St. Bernadette's on Satur- bers will be meeting to say Morning Prayer at 5:00am day, June 8th from 10:00 and Evening Prayer at 7:00pm on those same dates. If am until 2:00 pm. The you are interested please contact Kevin Joseph by call event will be open to the or text at (302)562-0081 or email at kjo- public with free admis- [email protected]. sion. A concession by the Knights of Columbus will feature scrapple sandwich- The St. John’s Rosary Altar Society is happy to an- es, hotdogs and hamburgers, coffee and sodas. All nounce that we were able to donate all the proceeds makes and models, old and new are welcome. Onsite from the March 30 Ladies’ Tea Fundraiser to St. Vin- registration of vehicles is $15, begins at 8:00 am. cent De Paul, St. John’s Food Pantry, the Pregnancy Sponsored by St. Bernadette's Council #14317 and Help Center in Dover and the Sussex Pregnancy Care the Historical Vintage Car Club of Delaware. Ques- Center in Georgetown. Thank you to all who partici- tions call Larry at 302-745-6576. pated and supported our work.
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK OF OUR PARISH Duane Anthony, Meredith Benoit, Florence Bianco, Frank Bilger, Brienna Bidenback, Dave Boffa, Margaret Carman, JoAnn Carter, Tom, Casey, Steve Clagett, Joanne Coombe, Nancy Cote, Timothy Coverdale, David Dean, Ben Dehn, Christopher DeMartin, Helen Dominguez, George Ehrmann, Victor Elbaz, Jeanna Elliott, Joan Fierro, Allen Ford, Nadine Gleason, Cathy Gegaris, Karen Hall, Debbie Heinsch, Jim Higgins, Barbara Kane, Doris Koons, Ruth Layne, Barbara Neske, Francis Pavlovsky, Joan Perry, Judith Pordan, Emilio Raffio, Ron, Rachel, Claire & Al Renk, Barbara Sellers, Jeanette Shearer, John & Nadene Shearstone, Rita Shellhouse, Sha- ron Thomas, Jennifer Webrman and Jim Woofter. Please remember to call when someone needs to be removed from the Sick List. 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.
DEPLOYED TROOPS Please pray for our deployed troops and their families. Lance Cpl. Emily Alvarado (Iraq), Airman Alex Dudley (MS) Ben Dudley (NC), A-1C James W. Gagnon (Langley AFB) Majors Kyle & Alicia Waite (Nevada), Tommy Lozano, Spec. Abbie Marks, Joshua Meenan (Germany), and FC Airman Ryan Wagner (Sheppard AFB).
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 the Morales- Arreaga Family. If you wish to register please contact either parish office or see one of our ushers.
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ST. THOMAS MORE T Saint Thomas More wishes every mother a very Blessed and Happy Mothers Day. A mother gives her children stepping-stones to the stars, her love is unconditional her heart has no bars. A mother teaches her children to be confident and bold, her special love to her children is more valuable than silver or gold. A mother picks up her children and wipes away life’s tears; she chases away monsters in the night and silences their fears. A mother celebrates her children’s accomplishments in life; she hurts and cries with them when life brings times of strife. A mother shares her love freely with her tender loving way, she grow more beautiful to her children with each passing day. A mother is one of God’s greatest gifts to you and me, her love will remain locked in our hearts and soul for all eternity. By Loving life (Ann) May 10, 2012 SISTERS OF BON SECOURS invite single Catholic women to experience the life of the Sisters of Bon Secours and to learn more about religious life. You will have the opportunity to be with sisters as you learn about our life. You'll also meet and share with other women who are exploring religious life as a life option. This weekend offers time for reflection and one-on-one discussions with a sister. There is also an optional service opportunity to serve those in need and to work as a team within some of our ministries in West Baltimore. That will continue through July 2, 2019 for women who are interested. June 28-30, 2019 & October 25-27, 2019, ARRIVAL: Friday, 5:00 pm DE- PARTURE: Sunday, 1:00 pm, PLACE: Sisters of Bon Secours, 1525 Marriottsville Road, Marriottsville, Maryland 21104 (Near Baltimore), REGISTER: https://lifeasasister.org/event-details/come-and-see-vocation-weekend-5/ or call 410-442-3172, CONTACT: Sr. Pat Dowling, CBS, Vocation Director 410-442-3172 [email protected]
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER MARRIED COUPLES – A Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend is like Springtime! It is a weekend of fresh air, the rebirth of romance and new beginnings. If you’d like to make your marriage even more special than it already is – our next Marriage Encounter Weekend is November 1 -3, 2019 in Rehoboth Beach, DE. For more information visit our website at www.wwme-delmar.org or to register for the weekend, please call Tony and Linda Massino at 302-220-9833. WASHINGTON DC BUS TRIP The Knights of Peter Claver Ladies Auxiliary is sponsoring a June 15th bus trip to the National African American History & Culture Museum in Washington, DC. Adult bus tickets are $45 and students $35. Contact Mary Mirabeau @ 302-354-2378 to reserve a seat.
SAINT PAUL Catholic Church in Wilmington, Delaware is celebrating its 150th Anniversary. The first celebra- tion is a Mass commemorating the actual ground breaking of our church on May 24, 1869. We are inviting all for- mer and current parishioners, alumni, teachers, staff, priests, deacons, and anyone with a connection to our parish history. The Mass will be celebrated by Most Reverend Bishop Francis Malooly on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at 10:30am, at Saint Paul Church, 4th and Jackson Street, Wilmington, Delaware. A fellowship gathering with light refreshments will follow immediately after Mass.
La Iglesia Católica San Pablo en Wilmington, Delaware, celebra este año su 150mo Aniversario. La primera cele- bración será una Misa conmemorando el esfuerzo de más de 200 feligreses y vecinos, unidos para inaugurar y dar comienzo a la construcción de nuestra Iglesia el 24 de mayo de 1869. Estamos invitando a todos los pasados y presentes feligreses, ex-alumnos, maestros, empleados, sacerdotes, diáconos y a todas aquellas personas con alguna conexión a nuestra historia parroquial a compartir con nosotros en este evento. La Misa será celebrada por el Rev- erendísimo Obispo Francis Malooly el domingo, 19 de mayo de 2019 a las 10:30am, en la Iglesia Católica San Pablo, en las Calles 4 y Jackson, Wilmington, Delaware. Inmediatamente después de la Misa habrá una pequeña recepción de compañerismo con refrigerios ligeros.
City of Milford Residents learn more about energy efficiency rebates and savings by visiting: http:// efficiencysmart.org/milford-delaware BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA TROOP FOR GIRLS Troop 1534 Harrington, DE. Our mission is adventure, our scouts are extraordinary. All are Welcome ! Contact Audrey Adkins at [email protected] or 302-398-8549 for more information. Go kayaking, camping, hik- ing, rock climbing and more! Great things are on the horizon. 5 PARISH EVENTS MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, May 11 Saturday, May 11 4:00 PM Mother’s Day Novena St. Bernadette Mother’s Day Rose Sale at all Masses 5:00 PM † Edward Walters St. John 11:00 AM Women of Prayer BR
Sunday, May 12 Sunday, May 12 8:00 AM Mother’s Day Novena St. John Mother’s Day Rose Sale at all Masses 9:30 AM Mother’s Day Novena St. John 12:00 PM (Hispanic) Mother’s Day Retreat STJ Hall 10:00AM Mother’s Day Novena St. Bernadette 4:00 PM Spanish Choir Practice LK/JN
11:00 AM Mother’s Day Novena St. John Monday, May 13 6:00 PM Pro Populo (Spanish) St. John 9:30 AM Our Lady Queen of Peace STJ Church
Monday, May 13 10:00 AM Food Pantry Distribution Foyer 9:00 AM Mother’s Day Novena St. John 12:30 PM Social Concerns Mtg Foyer 6:00 PM Men’s Lectio Divina STJ
Tuesday, May 14 9:00 AM Mother’s Day Novena St. John Tuesday, May 14 7:00 PM First Eucharist Retreat STJ Church Wednesday, May 15 7:00 PM Come to the Grotto Service STB Grotto
7:00 PM Mother’s Day Novena St. Bernadette Wednesday, May 15
Thursday, May 16 7:00 PM Boy Scouts MK 7:00 PM RCIA STJ 9:00 AM Mother’s Day Novena St. John
Friday, May 17 Thursday, May 16 9:00 AM †Shawn Hill St. John 6:30 PM Cantor/Choir STJ Church 6:30 PM St. Jos K of C Bus. Mtg Foyer Saturday, May 18 7:00 PM K of C Aux BR
4:00 PM †Donald Minner St. Bernadette Friday, May 17 5:00 PM † Elizabeth Darcy St. John 9:30 AM Homeschoolers STJ Hall Sunday, May 19 10:00 AM Food Pantry Foyer 1:00 PM Christian Formation Committee BR 8:00 AM †Duane Farrell St. John 9:30 AM †Helen Zanti-Paoli St. John Saturday, May 18 10:00AM †Gene Pivinski St. Bernadette 11:00 AM † Elizabeth Darcy St. John Sunday, May 19 6:00 PM Pro Populo (Spanish) St. John St. Joseph K of C Breakfast First Communions at St. John’s at †Indicates Person is deceased ♥ Indicates living inten- 9:30 am, 11:00 am & 6 pm Masses tion 4:00 PM Spanish Choir Practice LK/JN We invite the family members of those for whom each Mass is offered to bring the offertory gifts to the altar. Please make yourself known to the usher before Mass begins.
ST. JOHN’S ROOM IDENTIFICATION: MT - Mat- SECOND COLLECTION: on May 19 is for the thew (Mateo) MK - Mark (Marco) LK/JN Luke/John Diocesan Priest’s Retirement Fund. PLEASE Our (Lucas/Juan) volunteers that assist us in the counting of our ST. BERNADETTE’S ROOM IDENTIFCATION: weekly collections have asked me to remind you to BR - Brigid JO - Joan kindly put the dollar amount on the outside of your envelope. This will expedite the counting process Scheduling of conference rooms and other areas must be done through the parish office to ensure your use of and help us to record your generous donations the room. This is important to prevent over scheduling. more accurately. 6 Please be sure to use your assigned room!