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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 June 25 8:30 am Richard Kennedy
June 27 8:30 am Sacred Heart of Jesus
June 29 8:30 am William Nefosky, Jr.
June 30 5:30 pm James Zurlo
July 1 8:30 am Marie Krammer and Nguyen Duc Chi
8:30 am Anna Worton
10:30 am John A. Hafycz
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
Living the Paschal Mystery The natural cycle of life involves both birth and death. Moments of
joy, love, hope, and sheer happiness accompany the birth of a child.
We wonder what she will do, what choices she will make, what her
personality will be, etc. This entire future life is pure potential and
opportunity in a newborn. And at the conclusion of one’s life, we
reflect back on what this person has become, the relationships and
choices that made him who he was. We often look to the children
and grandchildren, if the person was so blessed, and are in some
ways comforted to know that something of the deceased lives on in
his posterity.
Churches are often the points at which these significant life moments
are ritualized, like baptism, marriage, or a funeral. Our faith can be
nourished by such events, but also by the daily activities of life.
For Elizabeth and Mary, too, their faith was nourished by the joys of
a newborn with all the hope and promise that brought. On this day
we recognize how fundamentally human our relationship with God
is. Through the sacred event of a birth, which we know ultimately
leads to death, hope springs eternal and we live again the paschal
mystery.
-Living Liturgy
The Nativity of St. John the Baptist
June 23 & 24, 2018
We would like to extend a warm welcome to the following
new parishioners to St. Margaret of Scotland Parish.
Randy and Lisa Geiser
Trang Nguyen-Thorpe: Julia & Alexandra
Vincent and Amanda Porcellini: Isabella
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 toilet paper. Thank
you for your generosity in helping to feed and care for the communi-
ty.
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:
Registration for the Parish Religious Educa-
tion Program is now open. If you are a returning
family and have not yet registered, please re-
member that forms were due at the end of April. Submitting
forms early will ensure your preferred class day. Please visit
the parish website, Religious Education link, for forms and all
information.
Sacrament registration forms are now overdue. If you have
a child invited to enroll for either Reconciliation & Eucharist,
or for Confirmation formation, you received those forms in
the mail.
Symbolon, The Catholic Faith
Explained, is our Adult Education
topic for the summer. We are only on ses-
sion 3 this week, so please, come join us!
We gather on Monday mornings from 9:30
– 11am, and on Thursday evenings from 6:30 – 8 pm, here in the
parish center. Please contact Madeline Romano at the Religious Ed
Office. [email protected]
If you haven’t signed up for this summer’s VBS, Splash Canyon, you “really otter”!
Meet these friends and make new ones, the
week of July 30 – August 3, here at the parish.
VBS is for children entering Kindergarten
through entering Grade 5. $35 per camp-
er. All info and forms can be found on the
parish website, VBS link. Contact Madeline
Romano with any questions. made-
[email protected]
Knights of Columbus
“June” Family of the Month
Ron and Laura Julien Ron and Laura have been members of St. Margaret of Scot-
land since 2002. Ron recently celebrated 25 years as a
Knight. Ron and Laura have been long time members of the
RCIA program, dedicating their time and knowledge to the
advancement of others in the Catholic faith. We appreciate
the help Ron gave in our recent vow of charity at a parishion-
er’s clean-up event. Please join with the Knights to congratu-
late Ron and Laura and thank them for their commitment and
continued service.
Social Justice Reflection Sunday, June 24, 2018
Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist
John challenges us Christians to the fundamental attitude of Christi-
anity—total dependence on the Father, in Christ. Except for the
Mother of God, no one had a higher function in the unfolding of
salvation. Yet the least in the kingdom, Jesus said, is greater than he,
for the pure gift that the Father gives. The attractiveness as well as
the austerity of John, his fierce courage in denouncing evil—all stem
from his fundamental and total placing of his life within the will of
God.
~Franciscan Media
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.
Check www.margaretofscotland.org for the Shutterfly link to view
all the pictures of Confirmation 2018.
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 [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. Refer-
ences available upon request.
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 wel-
come all volunteers whether you can come weekly, monthly or only
help out at an annual event such as decorating 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 maintenance; fundraising activi-
ties such as the Nun Run.
For more information please contact Theresa Deakins (302-598-
4082) or Patricia Rachek (302-803-7470) of the Social Justice com-
mittee or visit the Jeanne Jugan website:
littlesistersofthepoordelaware.org.
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Christ the Teacher School
Our Regional Catholic School
www.christtheteacher.org 302-838-8850
Bulletin Advertiser of the Week Please remember to patronize the advertisers on the back of our
bulletin. This week’s featured advertiser is:
www.RightwayWaterproofimg.com
215-427-1727
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.
Little Sisters of the Poor 11th Annual Charity Golf Out-
ing will be held on Thursday, June 28th at Deerfield Golf Club, 507
Thompson Station Road, Newark, DE 19711. The schedule for the
day is 10:30AM registration, bag drop, practice and lunch buffet, 12
noon, shotgun start-scramble format, 4:45PM, putting contest, and
5PM, dinner buffet, cocktails & silent auction. If anyone has any
interest, please contact Debbie Strengari at (302)368-5886.
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!
Retrouvaille Program
Is your marriage going down the right road . . . or is it a little off
track? Life can be difficult, and so can the challenges you face
in marriage. Does the distance between you seem wide? Are you
already separated? Looking for a better way? Retrouvaille (retro-
VIE) can help and offers hope for a better relationship. Retrouvaille
is a peer ministry of volunteer couples that can help you learn the
tools of healthy communication and heal, just as they have done in
their own marriages. Retrouvaille is Christian-based, and Catholic in
origin. Retrouvaille can help get your relationship back on
track. Our next program is coming up at the Family Life Center in
Malvern, PA: August 17-19. For more information, or to regis-
ter for one of our weekends, visit our web site
at: www.HelpOurMarriage.org or call 1-800-470-2230. All inqui-
ries are kept strictly confidential.
Cape Cod Bus Excursion: Knights of Peter Claver Ladies Aux-
iliary St. Josephine Bakhita Court 383 is sponsoring a 5 day/4 night
bus excursion to Cape Cod, September 10–14, 2018. Please consid-
er vacationing with friends from the Diocese. It’s an all inclusive
trip with a total cost of $800. You can reserve your seat for only
$200. Contact Deborah Robinson, 302.494.5709 or St. Joseph's
Church, 302.658.4535 for more detail and to make your reservation.
Jesus House Employment Opportunities. Jesus House has imme-
diate openings in Meal Service. Part-time roles that perform a host
of duties, which focus on serving the retreatants who attend Jesus
House Renewal Center while contributing to the overall Jesus House
mission. Coordination of the kitchen volunteers, lite cooking, and
meal service are the top priority. This person will use his/her people
skills to interface directly with the retreatants who attend retreats, the
kitchen staff, and volunteers who provide meal service. Jesus
House Prayer and Renewal Center is located at 2501 Milltown Rd,
Wilmington, DE 19808, 302-995-6858. Please visit our website
(jesushousecenter.org) for more infor mation or to apply.
Community News
June is Stock the Pantry Month
for Catholic Charities Participate in Catholic Charities semi-annual “Stock the Pantry”
project throughout the month of June! Hunger doesn’t take a sum-
mer vacation - in a single month, Catholic Charities distributes
approximately 10,000 pounds of food. You can support our most
vulnerable neighbors by making a donation of non-perishable
food items. Drop off canned meats, soups, fruits, and vegetables;
boxes of pasta, cereal, baking mixes; jars of peanut butter and
jelly; coffee, tea, powdered milk at any of the Catholic Charities
locations. Catholic Charities will also accept gift cards to local
grocery stores or cash donations. You can find the nearest Catho-
lic Charities service center at www.cdow.org/charities.
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.
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.
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READINGS FOR June 24th—July 1st
June 24- The Nativity of Saint John the Baptist
Is 49:1-6/ Acts 13:22-26/ Lk 1:57-66, 80
June 25– 2 Kgs 17:5-8, 13-15a, 18/ Mt 7:1-5
June 26- 2 Kgs 19:9b-11, 14-21, 31-35a, 36/ Mt 7:6, 12-14
June 27- 2 Kgs 22:8-13; 23:1-3/ Mt 7:15-20
June 28- 2 Kgs 24:8-17/ Mt 7:21-29
June 29- Acts 12:1-11/2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18/ Mt 16:13-19
June 30- Lam 2:2, 10-14, 18-19/ Mt 8:5-17
July 1– Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Wis 1:13-15; 2:23-24/ 2 Cor 8:7,9,13-15/ Mk 5:21-43
Marriage Moments Use the light to do something outdoors to renew your
love in the early morning or late evening
Parenting Pointers
Discipline does not mean punishment. The purpose of
discipline is to help your child learn to become responsible.
Allow your child to experience the consequences of their ac-
tions.
Diocesan News Are you Being Called to God?
As the great herald of the Christ child is born again, let us all
herald the Christ into this world, why not consider becoming
a priest for the Diocese of Wilmington by contacting Father
Norm Carroll, Diocesan Director of Priestly and Religious
Vocations (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, information about our
Historic Churches Pilgrimage Program, Convocation 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, June 24, 2018, learn about
the Daughters of Saint Francis de Sales when Ms. Susan Bru-
baker is the guest. For photos, information regarding upcom-
ing guests, podcasts and more, “Like” Catholic Forum on
Facebook at www.facebook.com/catholicforum. Listen to
past episodes of Catholic Forum online at cdow.org/
communications or search “Catholic Forum” on Apple Pod-
casts or iHeartRadio podcasts.
FEE FOR SERVICE REGISTERED NURSE –
MEDICAL CONSULTANT
The Diocese of Wilmington Catholic Charities is seeking an individ-
ual to provide the clients (women, girls, infants and young children)
in care at Bayard House who are prescribed prescription medications
or non-prescription for sickness (infections, viruses, colds, etc.) or
chronic and/or acute illness, such as diabetes, asthma, receive a min-
imum of one hour per month of medical consultation service each.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Develop an effective medication management program for
Bayard House.
Review the administration of the client’s medication to ensure
if problems with following the self-administration regulation and
develop corrective action plans.
Examine the medication administration record (MAR) for com-
pliance with the assistance with the self-administration of the clients.
Assess the overall general physical health of each client.
Guide Bayard House staff in the physical care of each client.
Evaluate and monitor the impact each client’s medication, are
the desired effects occurring and are there any side-effects noted.
Make the staff aware of the expected outcomes and possible side-
effects of the medication each client is prescribed.
OTHER DUTIES:
Act as a Limited Lay Administration of Medication instructor
providing annual and new hire trainings in medication administra-
tion.
Serve as a liaison between the client’s physician(s) along with
the assigned Direct Service Specialist.
Maintain records and submit reports as needed.
Other duties as requested.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Delaware.
Organized and detail oriented
Possess excellent communication skills.
Apply good judgement, decision-making and critical thinking.
Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.
For more information or to apply, see our posting on https://
jobs.delawareonline.com or apply at [email protected] . Visit our
website at www.cdow.org.
