As I look back on our parish, I realize that we were part of the movements of renewal in the church. 3 major sources of renewal were: Cursillo, Marriage Encounter, and Charismatic renewal. In addition, RENEW had diocesan leadership and was parish based. Christ renews his parish was very helpful in this parish also. They all gave hope and motivation to make the church and the world a better place and better experience. Of these, Charismatic renewal with its healing ministry is closely aligned with Pentecost, the solemnity we celebrate. John Kostic and Hank Wisniewski (both who have gone to eternal life), Chris and Angie Malmgren were a few that I knew personally as being very involved in Charismatic renewal. That movement had an international conference in Rome last June. I aim to speak about that since it has universal significance. Leading up to the June conference, a coordinating structure was established and given the name CHARIS standing for Catholic Charismatic Renewal International Service. Thus, the Pope wanted those in the Charismatic Renewal and the whole Church to know that the Charismatic Renewal belongs fully to the universal Church. One of the essential points emphasized by the Holy Father is the importance of communion, that is, of unity in diversity. CHARIS serves all the charismatic communities in the world. The CHARIS Statutes emphasize three dimensions: the spread of Baptism in the Holy Spirit, the unity of Christians, and service to the poor. These dimensions are at the service of evangelization. The Pope himself asks that baptism in the Holy Spirit be known throughout the Church. He did so on several occasions in a very clear way. Baptism in the Spirit is the experience of Pentecost that set the apostles on a mission. Still, compassion and charity should noticeable in disciples that go forth. They will know you are Christians by your love. Today is the feast of Pentecost. The first Christian community moved from fear and inertia to pants-on-fire enthusiasm. We have fire within us. But at times, we also have some chill within us. This feast reminds us to open our hearts to the Holy Spirit, the spirit of love who reminds us of our baptism and calls us to moments of fire and the realization of warmth -- for the long haul. May 31, 2020 Pentecost Sunday
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As I look back on our parish, I realize that we were part of the movements of renewal in the church. 3 major sources of renewal were: Cursillo, Marriage Encounter, and Charismatic renewal. In addition, RENEW had diocesan leadership and was parish based. Christ renews his parish was very helpful in this parish also. They all gave hope and motivation to make the church and the world a better place and better experience.
Of these, Charismatic renewal with its healing ministry is closely aligned with Pentecost, the solemnity we celebrate. John Kostic and Hank Wisniewski (both who have gone to eternal life), Chris and Angie Malmgren were a few that I knew personally as being very involved in Charismatic renewal. That movement had an international conference in Rome last June. I aim to speak about that since it has universal significance. Leading up to the June conference, a coordinating structure was established and given the name CHARIS standing for Catholic Charismatic Renewal International Service. Thus, the Pope wanted those in the Charismatic Renewal and the whole Church to know that the Charismatic Renewal belongs fully to the universal Church. One of the essential points emphasized by the Holy Father is the importance of communion, that is, of unity in diversity. CHARIS serves all the charismatic communities in the world. The CHARIS Statutes emphasize three dimensions: the spread of Baptism in the Holy Spirit, the unity of Christians, and service to the poor. These dimensions are at the service of evangelization. The Pope himself asks that baptism in the Holy Spirit be known throughout the Church. He did so on several occasions in a very clear way. Baptism in the Spirit is the experience of Pentecost that set the apostles on a mission. Still, compassion and charity should noticeable in disciples that go forth. They will know you are Christians by your love. Today is the feast of Pentecost. The first Christian community moved from fear and inertia to pants-on-fire enthusiasm. We have fire within us. But at times, we also have some chill within us. This feast reminds us to open our hearts to the Holy Spirit, the spirit of love who reminds us of our baptism and calls us to moments of fire and the realization of warmth -- for the long haul.
May 31, 2020
Pentecost Sunday
Timing of Reopening We will continue the fast from in-person worship that we began in March for a time longer. We are trying to get to a reasonable risk for all concerned while aware of the hunger of Communion with the Lord. This continued fast from in-person worship is rooted in scripture. In 1 Corinthians 10:23-24, we read, "All things are lawful, but not all things are beneficial. All things are lawful, but not all things build up. Do not seek your own advantage, but that of the other." Regathering under very specific guidelines is now lawful, but it is not beneficial for our whole population when nearly the number of people who died of COVID-19. We are bound by Jesus' law to love our neighbors as ourselves. We sacrifice worship in our church buildings for the sake of people we love in our congregations and for the sake of people in our communities whom we will never meet. Experience shows in this time of pandemic that worship is a "superspreader" of the virus. When we go to the grocery store or to a restaurant pick-up window, we accept the inherent risk. When we gather for worship at church, however, we produce the risk. As people morally bound to live the way of love, we choose not to produce such risk. Instead, we choose to protect others and ourselves until the time when we can worship together safely. That being said the Governor is allowed outdoor activities such as worship without restricted or predictable numbers. So, we will have outdoor in-person worship first. Thank you for patience. Fr. Bill Graney
INTENTIONS will be prayed at a private Mass
No public Masses will be held in Delaware or Maryland’s Eastern Shore while the nation confronts the threat of coronavirus. +Maura 0’Connell + Will Short
Parish Community +FrankWeigert
+Christopher Walls
God is the source of all healing and hope, to whom we lift up in prayer the needs of the sick and those who care for them. Lord, allow your healing hand to assist Eva
Skripchuk, Burt Strasser, JD Howell, Jack & Jane Tabaka, Bill Dorsey, Joseph Hemphill, Alyssa Stover, Chet Andruskiewicz, Jim Gambort, Candi Smith, Sean McCormick, Janice Kane, Ralph Culver, Cass Thomas, Patty Calhoun, Katie Fink, Beth Bell, Julie Edmiston, Anna Catriew, Annabelle Capritta, Patricia Barber, Joey (Morton) Scruggs, Steven Huhn, Ed Donaldson, Kathie Wisniewski, Ginnie Marzouca, Fran Huhn, Rick Markel, Peggy Wessel, Andy Werner, Wayne Bunting, Bea Mercatante, Lorraine Sturmfels, Ann Amsler, Hindey Singer Moser, John and Anne Callahan, C.D. Malmgren, Don Cora, Elmer Godwin , Gerry Kostic, Carol Netta, and others mentioned in our virtual parish book of intentions.
LITURGY
For resources for your prayer and reflections at home, see Resurrection’s Keeping the Seasons page: https://www.resurrectionde.org/keeping-seasons. Sunday prayer services for households, along with discussion starters and puzzle sheets for children are included.
Would you like to try something new to deepen your understanding, on your own or with your household? Why not explore these learning moments related to the scripture for this Pentecost Sunday! Find the readings for May 31 Pentecost Day at
Illustrate a storyboard to retell the events of the first Pentecost. Use speech and thought bubbles to convey the thoughts and feelings of the disciples as the Spirit came into the room, settled upon them and drove them out into the streets.
Construct a poster that depicts signs of the Spirit in the world today and aspects of the world that need the Spirit’s action.
Write a prayer that begins, “Come, Holy Spirit… ” that seeks the Spirit’s help or guidance in an aspect of your life or your community.
----------------------------------------------------------------------- In the face of the Covid 19 Pandemic -- Let Us Pray: As we pray for the needs of the world, we take up our call to Mission and our call to live as the Body of Christ. For those who have contracted the corona virus – may there be appropriate health care for them and may they be healed and restored to full health. For the whole of humanity –through this time of crisis, may we be led to build a world rich in mercy, bright with care for the vulnerable, enlivened with an appreciation of our connection to the natural world and renewed by an awareness of the deeply spiritual nature of life and presence of the divine. For our own country – may our leaders act with sound judgement, may citizens work together cooperatively and do as they have been asked by the government, to reduce infection rates. For health workers – may they have time to rest and recover from their work, may they be protected from the virus, and may their work bear the fruit of healthy and grateful people and communities. For all who face financial hardship because of the virus – may they not lose hope, but may all people be willing to work together and support one another, and find ways to help others in this time of need. Lord, hear our prayer.
PARISH LIFE
Good Bill Graney May 22, 2020
Fr. Greg Corrigan
"GOODNESS IS A FIRST PRINCIPLE OF THE UNIVERSE. GOD DECLARES IT ON THE FIRST PAGE OF THE STORY OF CREATION." BARBARA HOLMES
GOD IS ABOUT WHAT IS GOOD. GOODNESS IS A FITTING WORD FOR TODAY AS WE HONOR OUR PASTOR, FATHER BILL GRANEY, WHO WAS ORDAINED ON THIS DAY 49 YEARS AGO. THERE ARE MANY SUPERLATIVES TO DESCRIBE BILL. HE WOULD PREFER THAT I NOT USE ANY OF THEM. THAT’S HIS AUTHENTIC HUMILITY (AND A LITTLE BIT OF ‘THE IRISH'). BUT “GOOD” I CAN GET AWAY WITH. “GOOD” IS MODEST, SIMPLE, AND WITHOUT PRETENSE. AND SO IS BILL. BILL GRANEY IS GOOD. THANKS BE TO GOD. IN A WORLD WHERE PEOPLE OFTEN JUSTIFY OR DEFEND ANY SELFISH OR RUDE THING THEY SAY OR DO, IT’S INSPIRING TO KNOW SOMEONE WHO IS GENUINELY AND CONSISTENTLY GOOD. GOOD PEOPLE BRING OUT THE GOOD IN OTHERS. WHEN YOU’RE WITH BILL, YOUR BETTER SELF EMERGES. YOU TALK IN KINDER, MORE SUPPORTIVE WAYS. YOU FIND YOURSELF MORE UNDERSTANDING AND LESS CRITICAL. YOU COME AWAY FROM YOUR TIME WITH BILL AND YOU REMEMBER SOME GOOD THING HE SAID. BILL IS VERY BENEDICTINE IN HIS WAY OF LIFE. THEIR MOTTO IS “ORA ET LABORA" (PRAY AND WORK). SAINT BENEDICT BELIEVED THAT PRAYER AND WORK ARE PARTNERS, THUS EMPHASIZING CONTEMPLATION WITH ACTION. BILL HAS ALWAYS BEEN FAITHFUL TO A LIFE OF PRAYER THAT SHAPES THE GOOD WORK HE DOES. SAINT BENEDICT WROTE, "THE LORD WAITS FOR US TO TRANSLATE HIS TEACHINGS INTO ACTION.” THAT’S THE ESSENCE OF BILL GRANEY. LET US GIVE THANKS TO GOD FOR THE BLESSING OF ONE AS GOOD AS FATHER BILL GRANEY. LET US CONTINUE OUR PRAYERS FOR HIM AND FOR HIS INTENTIONS. MAY WE SHOW OUR APPRECIATION BY EMULATING THE QUALITIES AND VIRTUES THAT MAKE HIM SUCH A REMARKABLE AND DEDICATED SERVANT OF GOD. WE LOVE YOU!
The Annual Catholic Appeal, with its theme, Seeing Christ in the Faces of Others invites each of us to open our eyes and recognize Him in those who seek our help. It is a reminder
of the parable when Jesus said that “whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me.” (Matthew 25:40) That verse was a favorite of St. Teresa of Calcutta, who said, “I see Jesus in every human being”. Within the next few days, you may receive a mailing from Bishop Malooly inviting your participation in the Annual Catholic Appeal. For those of you who have given to this year’s Appeal, thank you for your generosity. For those who have not, please prayerfully consider supporting this important effort. In the meantime, you are encouraged to learn more about the Annual Catholic Appeal by visiting www.cdow.org/annualcatholicappeal.
VBS IS GOING REMOTE! It is with great sadness that we have to cancel in-person VBS this summer. This is, however necessary to keep both youth and adults safe and healthy. We will post details on our website, in the bulletin and weekly newsletter once they are available.
CHRISTIAN FORMATION PROGRAM
Our K to 5 Elementary Program and Sacramental Preparation Classes are suspended at this time. We miss you and send our love. We Are Remote! Check your emails for remote learning updates. Contact
Nancy Maloney, CFP Coordinator, at [email protected] or 368-0146 ext. 104.
YOUTH MINISTRY We pray that you are all hanging in there with your
remote learning. You’ve got this! Remember when you get frustrated or sad that God is always there ready to listen.
Middle School and High School Youth Group Middle School Youth Group: Check your e-mail for our next zoom meeting in mid-late June. High School Students: If you would like your own Zoom gathering to check in with one another or to discuss a topic of interest, contact Elaine and she will make it happen.
Special graduation Edition of the bulletin June 7!
TAKING IT HOME by Deacon John
Our Catholic faith tradition tells us that we have access to the long ago events of Jesus’ life through people, the people we call the Church. Though we have not seen him nor touched him, Jesus is still alive in Spirit through the hearts and minds of people like you and me who believe. And through the inspiration of the Spirit, we live the memory of Jesus and make that memory a living and real presence to our lives now. Read more at https://resurrectionde.org/deacons-notes
The readings selected for Trinity Sunday provide an opportunity to reflect on the nature of God. Over recent weeks, we have celebrated the Ascension and Pentecost—both of which reveal something about the nature of God through Jesus and the Spirit. Trinity Sunday is an opportunity to celebrate the unity of God whom we acknowledge as Father, Son, and Spirit.
Today’s gospel reminds us that there is a seamless continuity between the different experiences of God. Although we sometimes regard the God of the Old Testament as judging and vengeful, today reminds us that God is, was, and always will be a God of love. The gospel reminds us that “God loved the world so much that he gave his only Son.” Love is the characteristic of God that is experienced as Father, Son, and Spirit. God loved the world into being and loved the people so much that God made a covenant relationship with them and repeatedly drew them back into that relationship when they strayed. God loved the world and the people so much that God became physically present through Jesus as yet another attempt to draw all people into an awareness of the loving relationship God desired for them. When Jesus could no longer remain a physical presence in the world, God’s Spirit became more evident to continue the work of drawing people into that loving relationship with God.
Rather than focusing on the mystery of the Trinitarian God, today is an opportunity to marvel at the single-mindedness of God who is so determined to reveal the length and breadth of God’s love to us. That revelation has been made manifest in different ways throughout time but remains constant and unchanging.
THE MOST HOLY TRINITY
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION --REVELATION 1:8
(R.) Alleluia, alleluia. Glory to the Father, the Son, and the
Holy Spirit; to God who is, who was, and who is to
come. (R.) Alleluia, alleluia.
GOSPEL -- JOHN 3:16-18
God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life.
For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world,
but that the world might be saved through him.
Whoever believes in him will not be condemned, but whoever does not believe has already been condemned, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God.
HISTORICAL CONTEXT: The teaching on the Trinity was not formally constructed until the 4th Century and was documented in the creed that emerged from the Council of Nicaea. The Creed that is said today in the Sunday liturgy is a version of that original Nicene Creed. The Nicene Creed spells out Christian beliefs about the nature of God, Jesus, and the Spirit and was worded very carefully to negate a variety of heretical views that were held at the time. It is as much a statement about what we do not believe as it is a statement about what we do believe! SCRIPTURAL CONTEXT: At no point in the New Testament is the term “Trinity” used. That understanding of the nature of God came much later. However, there are a number of scriptural references that led to this theological understanding. The Annunciation, the baptism of Jesus and the great commissioning of the disciples to baptize in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are all examples of the three persons of God being recognized or active in the gospels. Today’s second reading [1 Corinthians 12: 3b-7, 12-13] shows St Paul using the three experiences of God as a blessing of the people of Corinth. LIVING THE GOSPEL: Every time we bless ourselves or begin prayer with the sign of the cross, we reaffirm our belief in the Trinity. That seemingly simple prayer, “In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit,” is, in fact, a confirmation of our belief in a triune God—three in one. The earliest use of the sign of the cross only involved tracing a small cross with the thumb or finger on the forehead, as it is still done in baptisms or blessings today. Later, describing the shape of the cross on forehead, abdomen, and shoulders became common practice.
Q. What images/characteristics do you ascribe to the three different experiences of God? Q. In what ways do your prayers to Father, Son, or Spirit differ? Q. Which images or symbols of Trinity do you find helpful and which ones are unhelpful
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