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Parish Office Staff
Clergy
Pastor: Rev. Msgr. John P. Hopkins
Deacons
Tommy Watts
Austin Lobo
Religious Education
Madeline Romano, DRE
[email protected]
Pastoral Associate
Sr. Catherine Charles, SND
[email protected]
Parish Support Staff Tina Maichle
[email protected]
Lois Nowell
[email protected]
General Information
[email protected]
Parish Life
Special Ministers of Holy Communion
Kathy Linsner: 302-832-1488
Lectors Lynn Woerner: 302-836-5206
Altar Servers David or Lisa Carey: 738-9530
Janene Kolisz: [email protected]
Cantors & Choir
Tom Mucchetti: 610-220-2690
Mary Kate Newell: 302-521-7788
Ministry of Hospitality (Ushers)
Tim Higgins: 302-836-1099
RCIA (The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)
Michael Felker: 302-834-8259
Parish Ministries
St. Vincent DePaul Society
Ed Lyons: 302-834-0228
Knights of Columbus
Walter Kolisz: 302-388-9998
Pro-Life
Teri Dzik: 302-834-5590
Parent Bereavement Group
Irene Felker: 302-834-8259 Jean Brady: 302-738-5126
Prayer Line
Karen Kolek: 302-834-0225 ext. 108
Daughters of St. Francis de Sales
Susan Brubaker: 302-834-1671
Bible Study and Faith Sharing
Deacon Tommy Watts: 302-834-5408
Boy Scouts
Jonathan Nicholls: 302-838-5294
Cub Scouts
Kevin Cameron at 302-455-8701
Friends of St. Margaret (50 +)
Sr. Catherine Charles: 302-834-0225 ex. 105
St. Margaret of Scotland Football Team
Michael Klepacki: 302-229-2285
Golf Committee
Mike Ryan : 302-283-1474
Church Cleaning Group
Barbara Coates: 302-838-7738
Gardening
Janet and Ed Tyczkowski: 302-832-1057
Nursery / Babysitting
Suzy Rogers: [email protected]
Doughnuts / Refreshments after Mass
Welcoming Committee
Trish Gerhart: 302-379-3869
Prayer Shawl
Linda Barry: 302-379-2513
Barbara Coates: 302-838-7738
Social Justice Committee
Bill Mitchell: 302-836-6006 Meg Kane-Smith: 302-836-3511
Mary Lou Gantzer: 302-521-5332
Women at the Well
(Book Club)
Barbara Coates: 302-838-7738
Vocations
Francis Woerner: 302-836-5206
Eucharistic Adoration
Kara Hall: 302-832-6940
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Mass Schedule Saturday: 5:30 pm
Sunday: 8:30 am & 10:30 am
Weekday: Mon., Wed., & Fr i. 8:30 am
Holy Day: 8:30 am & 7:00 pm
Reconciliation: Fri. 9:00 am & Sat. 4:30 pm
Rosary: Mon. 7:00 pm
Mass Intentions July 9 8:30 am Ted Bakowicz
July 11 8:30 am Patricia Ann Smith
July 13 8:30 am Nicholas Ambrosino
July 14 5:30 pm Jim Zurlo
July 15 8:30 am Ann Worton and Edward Fischer
10:30 am Michael O’Brien
Sacraments
Baptism Baptisms can be scheduled on most Sundays at noon or
during any of our Masses. If this is your first child you
are required to attend a class before the Baptism can be
scheduled. The next baptism class is July 10, 2018 at
7:00 pm. Call the office to schedule.
Reconciliation Saturday at 4:30pm or by appointment.
Matrimony Consult the parish priest at least one year before your wedding date.
Communion to those unable to come to Mass If you, or a family member are not able to participate at Mass and
would like to receive communion, please contact the parish office.
Anointing of the Sick The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick brings the compassion-
ate presence of Christ into the midst of the suffering of those who
are ill, aging, or preparing for minor /serious surgery. If you would
like to be anointed, please contact the parish office.
“The faithful should be encouraged to ask for the anointing, and, as
soon as the time for the anointing comes to receive it with faith and
devotion”
- Rite of Anointing
Rosary Recitation of the Rosary is held every
Monday at 7:00 p.m. in the church.
Eucharistic Adoration First Friday of every month: 9:00am - 10:00am
Every Friday evening: 8:00pm –9:00pm
All are welcome to join us in worshiping our Lord.
If you are interested in volunteering, please visit
www.signupgenius.com.
Search for event and enter [email protected]
Devotions
Focusing on the Gospel
Mark begins a new theme in his gospel with today’s reading
that will be central to his story of Jesus: the obtuseness of
people to the power and authority of Jesus. The people of
Jesus’ own hometown reject his message. They consider Je-
sus too much “one of them” to be taken seriously. They are
too obsessed with superficialities—occupation, ancestry, ori-
gins—to realize the presence of God in their midst and to
allow themselves to be affected by that presence.
Jesus redefines the meaning of authority as understood by his
kinfolk: Jesus’ authorities is not deprived from his ability to
manipulate the fears, suspicions, apathy, or ignorance of those
around him but from the spirit of mercy, justice, and compas-
sion that he is able to call forth from them. The authority his
hearers see in Jesus is rooted in wisdom that comes from ex-
perience and a lived commitment to act justly and selflessly.
-Living Liturgy
Fourteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time
July 7 & 8, 2018
We would like to extend a warm welcome to the fol-
lowing new parishioners to St. Margaret of Scotland
Parish.
John and Laura Bettinger: Alayna & Taylor
Welcome
Parish Office Hours
Mon. 9:00am– 4:00pm
Tues. 9:00am– 4:00pm
Wed. 9:00am– 4:00pm
Thurs. 9:00am– 4:00pm
Fri. 9:00am– 12:00pm
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Parish News
St. Vincent de Paul Food Closet Thank you for your generous donations to satisfy the needs of the
food closet. The item that is currently needed is stuffing and canned
ham. Thank you for your generosity in helping to feed and care
for the community.
St. Vincent de Paul Today, let us pray for those who are hungry, malnourished and
starving. Is there a family you know that needs assistance?
Please call the society of St. Vincent de Paul at 302-834-0228, so
that together we can help those that are hungry.
Thank you for your financial support to this ministry by remember-
ing our Poor Boxes in the gathering space.
We appreciate your generosity.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS The St. David Council #12842, invites men 18 and older to join us
in supporting the parish and the community through acts of service.
Please call Grand Knight Walter Kolisz for additional information at
302-388-9998 or e-mail [email protected] .
From the Religious Ed Office:
YES! There is still room to join us for summer VBS! All regis-
tration forms and info can be found on the parish website,
VBS link. $35 per camper, for those entering Kindergarten
through entering Grade 5. Looking to volunteer? Contact
Mrs. Romano for details [email protected]
There is an important meeting for all VBS volunteers on
Wednesday, July 18, at 6:30 pm in the large conference
room. Please RSVP asap!
Our Adult Ed summer journey
will resume this week on Mon-
day, July 9, from 9:30 – 11:00
am and on Thursday evening, 6:30 – 8:00 pm. Please feel free to
join us – it’s never too late! We gather in the large conference room
to pray, learn, and share faith. We are having such good response to
this program, we’d hate for you to miss out! Contact Madeline Ro-
mano for more info [email protected]
REGISTRATION FOR THE 2018/19 RE YEAR IS STILL OPEN. Parish families with children in Kindergarten through grade 9, and
who do not attend a Catholic school should be enrolled in faith for-
mation. If you have questions and would like to learn more about
our program, please contact Madeline Romano, DRE. made-
[email protected] .
Knights of Columbus
“July” Family of the Month Ernest Mehrlander
Ernie has been a members of St. Margaret of Scotland since
2005. We would like to acknowledge Ernie celebrating 50
years as a Knight, this October. We appreciate the help Ernie
has given over the years with numerous functions and events.
Please join with the Knights to congratulate Ernie and thank
him for his commitment and continued service for the knights
and the parish.
Social Justice Reflection Sunday, July 8th
Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
“If you want to honor the body of Christ, do not scorn it when
it is naked; do not honor the Eucharistic Christ with silk vest-
ments, and then, leaving the church, neglect the other Christ
suffering from cold and nakedness”
- Saint John Chrysostom (Hom. In Matthaeum, 50.3: Pg 58).
Prayer Shawls and Lapghans are available during the
summer. Blessed by Msgr. Hopkins and made by our
talented parishioners.
Call Barbara Coates 302-838-7738 or stop by the parish office.
THE SCOUTING CORNER
Cub Scouting is for boys in Kindergarten through 5th
grade, or ages 5 ( must be in Kindergarten) through 10
years old. Anyone interested in learning more about Pack
283 should contact Kevin Cameron at Scout-
[email protected] .
Boy Scouting is for boys who are at least 11 years old and
have completed the 5th grade. Anyone interested
in Troop 283 should contact Rob Szczerba at
[email protected] or 302-836-5806.
Looking for Someone to Clean? If you are looking for a house cleaner, call your fellow
parishioner, Sally at 302-228-9112. Licensed. References
available upon request.
Attention All 9th Graders making Confirmation– please be
sure your registration forms are in. For questions, call or email Sr.
Catherine at 302-834-0225 or [email protected] .
St Margaret’s Warriors
Football Registration for 2018 Registration for St. Margaret’s football is now open on line at
www.margaretofscotland.org for registration information, and for
team information www.leaguelineup.com/stmargaretwarriors.
We will have an onsite registration @ St Margaret’s Church
parking lot, dates and times TBD. Our teams consist of children
who will be in grades 4th thru 6th, as well as grades 7th and 8th
during the 2018 school year. A low fee of $175 is due at the time of
registration.
-All Home games and practices are at Caravel Academy.
-All games are played at High School stadiums in New Castle Coun-
ty
NO FUNDRAISERS / NO VOLUNTEER REQUIRMEMENTS
ATI trainers on site for Sunday games.
Additional information on the team, league, registration, on site sign
ups, or eligibility can be obtained by calling Mike Klepacki @ 229-
2285. Thank You!
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Christ the Teacher School
Our Regional Catholic School
www.christtheteacher.org 302-838-8850
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Christ the Teacher School Fall Sports Registration is now OPEN
The sports available are coed soccer grades 3-8,
girls volleyball grades 4-8, and boys and girls cross country grades 3
-8. The teams are filled on a first come first serve basis. Please sign
up at https://goo.gl/forms/b7Ac7odGSgDWqUB83.
Please contact George Hackett at [email protected] if
you have any questions.
Summer Youth Camps at Salesianum: Interested in attend-
ing a girls basketball, boys basketball, baseball, football, lacrosse,
soccer, or wrestling camp for youth? Go to www.elitecamps.org for
information about age groups, dates, and prices and for registration.
Worldwide Marriage Encounter Don’t you and your spouse deserve a beautiful, romantic week-
end away together? The next Marriage Encounter weekend will be
November 2-4, 2018 in Rehobeth Beach, DE. For more infor-
mation, visit our website at www.wwme-delmar.org or to r egister
for the weekend, please call Tony and Linda Massino at 302-220-
9833. Don’t Delay!
Community News
Annual St. Joseph Parish Carnival -Middletown Join us for our 20th Anniversary celebration, July 17 thru July 21.
Exciting rides, games and nightly entertainment under the big top!
Special children's game area. ONE NIGHT ONLY: July 17, Jungle
John's Dino Show, 7-9 p.m. MegaPass-ride all week $45. July 17-18
are Family Nights: $25/night/all rides! Nightly raffles! Delicious
meals in our air-conditioned Parish Hall beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday -Thursday. Outdoor dining, rides and games begin at 6:00
p.m. nightly. FREE admission and parking. More information, call
Parish Office 302-378-5800 or www.stjosephmiddletown.com.
Volunteers needed
at Little Sisters of the Poor
Volunteers are needed at the Little Sisters of
the Poor Jeanne Jugan Residence, a retirement home for the elderly.
The Little Sisters welcome all volunteers whether you can come
weekly, monthly or only help out at an annual event such as decorat-
ing for the holidays or a fundraiser. Volunteer opportunities include
direct services to the residents e.g. serving in the dining room or
visiting the residents; helping out in the office, laundry, or mainte-
nance; fundraising activities such as the Nun Run. For more infor-
mation please contact Theresa Deakins (302-598-4082) or Patricia
Rachek (302-803-7470) of the Social Justice committee or visit the
Jeanne Jugan website:
littlesistersofthepoordelaware.org.
SAVE THE DATE …. Birthright of Delaware will
host a fundraiser at Texas Roadhouse located in Bear,
Delaware from 12pm to 4pm on August 4, 2018! Please bring your family and friends our for lunch/dinner! A per-
centage of all meals will be given as a contribution to birthright, Inc.
On July 21, Holy Rosary Parish proudly presents the amazing sing-
ing voices of The Imani Milele Choir. They are from an orphanage
in Uganda. They are phenomenal. The concert is FREE. After the
concert you have an opportunity to purchase a craft made by the
other orphans or give a love offering. Hope to see you there. All are
welcome! Bring Friends especially young people who want to learn
about other cultures.
Catholic Charities taking
applications for energy
assistance The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP),
administered in Delaware by Catholic Charities, is now taking
applications for the 2018-2019 heating season. This federally-
funded program assists low-income 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 house-
hold 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 Catho-
lic Charities office for a personal interview. Regular office hours
are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
In Kent County, call (302) 674-1782.
In New Castle County, call (302) 654-9295.
In Sussex County, call (302) 856-6310.
The application process runs from July to March
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READINGS FOR July 8th—July 14th
July 8– Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Ez 2:2-5/ 2 Cor 12:7-10/ Mk 6:1-6a
July 9- Hos 2:16, 17b-18, 21-22/ Mt 9:18-26
July 10- Hos 8:4-7, 11-13/ Mt 9:32-38
July 11- Hos 10:1-3, 7-8, 12/ Mt 10:1-7
July 12- Hos 11:1-4, 8e-9/ Mt 10:7-15
July 13- Hos 14:2-10/ Mt 10:16-23
July 14– Is 6:1-8/ Mt 10:24-33
July 15- Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Am 7:12-15/ Eph 1:3-14/ Mk 6:7-13
Marriage Moments In a healthy marriage both spouses strive to be good and strong.
But, sometimes it is through recognizing our weakness that we can
grow stronger. Can you identify a weakness in yourself that has
punctured your pride and made you a better spouse?
Parenting Pointers
July 13 is Friday the 13th which means bad luck to some
people. Why not turn the tables and make it a lucky day for
someone today. Can you think of a way to make someone feel lucky
today?
Diocesan News Are you Being Called to God? In today’s first reading, the author of the Book of Wisdom says,
“they shall know that a prophet has been among them.” Through
lives of chastity, poverty, and obedience, religious women and men
throughout our Diocese serve as prophets: their consecrated lives
point to the Kingdom of God, and they remind us that it’s worth
giving up anything for the sake of that treasure. Do you have what it
takes to live that way? If you think so, please call or write Father
Norm Carroll, Diocesan Director of Priestly and Religious Voca-
tions (302-573-3113, [email protected] ). Be sure to visit our
website: www.cdow.org/vocations!
Let us Rejoice in the Lord!
Our Diocese is 150 years old! Let us Rejoice in the Lord! Our Diocese is 150 years
old! For video highlights of the Diocese of Wilmington’s 150th
Anniversary Opening Mass, a calendar of coming events, infor-
mation about our Historic Churches Pilgrimage Program, Convoca-
tion 150 coming on November 3rd, links, videos, podcasts, and more,
go to www.cdow.org/150th. Also, follow all the action on social
media at www.facebook.com/cdow150th, and @CDOW150th on
Twitter and Instagram and www.TheDialog.org.
Meet three retired priests, Msgr. Charlie Brown, Fr. Ed Aigner,
and Fr. Dan Gerres on a new video on the Diocese of Wilming-
ton’s YouTube page! Visit www.YouTube.com/DioceseofWilm.
Good News
Listen to Catholic Forum every Sunday morning at 10:05
a.m. on WDEL 101.7 FM, 1150 AM and www.wdel.com. Next
Sunday, July 15, 2018, Ms. Shirley Bounds will look back at her
career as a teacher, coach, and administrator at St. Elizabeth’s High
School in Wilmington. For photos, information regarding upcoming
guests, podcasts and more, “Like” Catholic Forum on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/catholicforum. Listen to past episodes of Catho-
lic Forum online at cdow.org/communications or search “Catholic
Forum” on Apple Podcasts or iHeartRadio podcasts.
Associate Director, Office for Catholic
Youth, Young Adults and Family Life
The Diocese of Wilmington is seeking a full time Associate Director
to create and implement a comprehensive ministry to and for the
youth, young adults, and families of the Diocese. The Associate
Director is responsible for establishing the vision, goals objectives
and programs for the office in collaboration with the Director of
Religious Education to provide an integrated approach to faith for-
mation at all levels. The successful candidate will possess strong
interpersonal skills, the ability to lead people, develop a team and
solve problems.
Essential Functions Include:
Establishes vision, goals, objectives, and programs for the of-
fice in collaboration with the Director of Religious Education
Assists pastors, associate pastors, parish youth ministers, and
parish catechetical leaders with encouraging youth and young adults
to become active in the life, mission and ministries of the Church
Manages diocesan events which will effectively lead youth/young
adults and families to deepen their relationship with Christ.
Minimum Qualifications include:
Practicing Catholic in good standing
Bachelor’s degree in Theology or related field and three years
of experience in parish ministry; or an equivalent combination
of education and experience
Travel throughout the Diocese of Wilmington
Email resume and letter of interest with salary requirements to
[email protected] . Please reference CYM in the subject line. No tele-
phone calls will be accepted. EOE
DEADLINE TO APPLY: Wednesday, July 18.
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