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Parish Office Staff
Clergy
Pastor: Rev. Msgr. John P. Hopkins
Deacons
Tommy Watts
Austin Lobo
Religious Education
Madeline Romano
[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
Suzanne Kirk: 302-369-6443
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
Mike DeShaies: 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
Pastoral Counseling
Sandy Cooper: 302-738-4539
Bible Study and Faith Sharing
Deacon Tommy Watts: 302-834-5408
Boy Scouts
Jonathan Nicholls: 302-838-5294
Cub Scouts
Joe Musike 302-545-8149
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 DeShaies: 302-365-5136 Mike Ryan : 302-283-1474
Church Cleaning Group
Barbara Coates: 302-838-7738
Gardening
Janet and Ed Tyczkowski: 302-832-1057
Nursery / Babysitting
Megan Januszka: 302-454-0112
Doughnuts / Refreshments after Mass
Cindy Sparco: 302-836-0385
Welcoming Committee
Trish Gerhart: 302-379-3869
Prayer Shawl
Sara Moss Starkey: 302-836-4008
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
Sr. Catherine Charles: 302-834-0225
Vocations
Francis Woerner: 302-836-5206
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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: Fr i. 9:00 am & Sat. 4:30 pm
Rosary: Mon. 7:00 pm
Mass Intentions
July 17 8:30 am Gary Garritano
July 19 8:30 am Mary Callahan-Moyle
July 21 8:30 am Joseph Zecca
July 22 5:30 pm Bernadette Kwoka
July 23 8:30 am William Collins &
Patrick Skrabek
10:30 am Clinton Charles
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 August 8, 2017 at
7:00pm. Call the office to schedule.
Reconciliation
Saturday at 4:30pm or by appointment.
Matrimony
Consult the parish priest at least one year before your wed-
ding 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 par-
ish office.
Anointing of the Sick
The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick brings the com-
passionate 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”
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 -10:00pm
All are welcome to join us in worshiping our Lord.
Devotions
Only seed that sinks into rich soil—our very hearts—can produce
fruit. Our daily Gospel living is about tilling and fertilizing and
constantly preparing the “soil” of our hearts so that we can receive
Jesus’ seed-word and nurture it to bear fruit. We must let Jesus’
seed-word sink deep within us so that it can bear fruit in our daily
living, “achieving the end for which [God] sent it” (first reading)!
Most of us hear God’s word proclaimed primarily during
the Liturgy of the Word at Mass on Sundays. It is naïve to think that
we can go to Mass cold, without having prepared the readings, and
be attuned enough to God’s word to hear and remember the message
well enough to live it. One way to deepen our Gospel living is to
take quality time each week—alone or with others—to sit with
God’s word and become attune to the message. This is how we
cultivate our hearts to hear God’s word, so it is not wasted on barren
hearts.
We also hear God’s word through the words of others. A
challenging remark that moves us to new action on behalf of others,
a critical remark that causes us to look at our own behavior and
choices, a kind remark that brings us joy are all ways God’s word
comes to us, and ways we can sow the seed of God’s word in the
hearts of others ~Living Liturgy
Living the Paschal Mystery
Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
July 15 & 16, 2017
Congratulations to the following children and their families
who were baptized this past month at St. Margaret of Scot-
land Church.
Reese Juliet Janocha
God Bless you as you begin your faith journey.
Baptisms
We would like to extend a warm welcome to the following new
parishioners to St. Margaret of Scotland Parish.
Stephen and Kathryn Costa
John and Heather Baraldi: Molly, Dorothy and Johnny
Welcome
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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 desserts, juice,
laundry detergent and ketchup. 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.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS The St. David Council #12842, invites men 18 and older to join us in sup-
porting 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:
Religious Education forms and Sacrament Formation forms
for the upcoming school year are now overdue. Classes are
filling up and your choice of day may be limited, so please –
get your forms in now! Contact Madeline Romano at the
Religious Ed Office with any questions or concerns.
Summer Adult
Education Series
This week’s episode is a beautiful explanation of the Mass!
“Bishop Barron explores the ancient practices of the Church’s
worship that have endured the test of time – straight to this
very day. The Eucharist is the central practice of the Catholic
Faith – the ‘source and summit’ of Christian life. In this epi-
sode, Word Made Flesh, True Bread of Heaven: The Mystery
of the Liturgy and the Eucharist’, Bishop explains the words,
gestures, and meaning of the Church’s Eucharist. We gather
on Monday evenings from 6:30 – 8 pm, and repeat the week’s
episode on Wednesday morning at 9:15, after Mass. We gath-
er in the Social Room.
Knights of Columbus
“July” Family of the Month
Paul and Carol Kovacs The Knights of Columbus would like to congratu-
late Paul as our Knight of The Month! The Paul and Carol have
been active members of St. Margaret's since 2006. Paul is a weekly
usher at the 10:30 Mass. His commitment to the Parish and Knight’s
responsibilities are greatly appreciated.
Social Justice Reflection Sunday July 16 – 15th Sunday of Ordinary Time The hungry nations of the world cry out to the peoples blessed with
abundance. And the Church, cut to the quick by this cry, asks each
and every [person] to hear his [or her] brother's [and sister’s] plea
and answer it lovingly.
~Paul VI, Populorum Progressio, 3
THE SCOUTING CORNER Cub Scouting is for boys in the 1st - 5th grades or 7 -
10 years old. Anyone interested in learning more
about Pack 283 should contact Padmaja Garlapati 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.
“News” The Cub Scouts will be bowling and playing laser tag in Middletown
on July 25th. If your family would like to join us, please email us for
more information.
St. Margaret of Scotland Vacation Bible School for 2017
HERO CENTRAL! July 31– August 4th
Only one more week to register for this year’s VBS! Registration closes on Sunday, July 23. Forms with all info
are on the table in the gathering space, and all forms/info
can be found online at the parish website, Religious Educa-
tion page, VBS tab. Please contact Madeline Romano with
any questions: [email protected] .
St Margaret’s Warriors
Football Registration for 2017
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.
Our teams consist of children who will be in grades 4th thru 6th, as
well as grades 7th and 8th during the 2016 school year. A low fee of
$175 is due at the time of registration.
All Home games and practices are at Caravel Academy, or Red
Lion stadium.
All games are played at High School stadiums in New Castle
County
NO FUNDRAISERS / NO VOLUNTEER REQUIRMEMENTS
ATI trainers on site for Sunday games. Additional information on
the team, league, registration, or eligibility can be obtained by call-
ing Mike Klepacki @ 229-2285. Thank You!
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] .
The Friends of St. Margaret Senior Group
The next Friends of St. Margaret’s meeting will be September 13th
@ 1:00pm. All Are Welcome to join us for an afternoon 1-4 of shar-
ing and refection.by Sr. Mary Ann Cook. SND. More information
to follow.
R.C.I.A If you have been thinking of becoming Catholic or know someone
who is interested in joining the church - now is the best time to start
the process. These first 5-6 sessions are packed full of information
about the church that will lead you to a clear understanding of catho-
lic doctrine and practices. These "Inquiry" sessions are private - you
and the facilitator. The 2nd stage begins in September. Meeting
times during the summer are flexible.
Please call Mike Felker at 302-834-8259.
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Christ the Teacher School
Our Regional Catholic School
For additional information visit
www.christtheteacher.org 302-838-8850
Blood Bank of Delmarva
15th Annual Summer Blood Challenge
May 15th to September 23rd
The Blood Bank of Delmarva will hold the 15th Annual Summer
Blood Challenge from May 15th to September 23rd, 2017. As in past
years the Diocese of Wilmington is registered as one of the organiza-
tions participating in this worthwhile event. The Diocese of Wil-
mington’s employees, spouses, family, friends and neighbors are
encouraged once again to donate blood to the 2017 Summer Blood
Challenge. You may donate at any Blood Bank donor site from May
15th through September 23rd.
Over 350 blood donors are needed daily to meet the needs of the
patients in our community. Show your support by helping ensure a
stable blood supply for everyone in our region.
To ensure the donor and the Diocese get credit for the blood dona-
tion, complete an electronic Hero Card at the time of donation
(where applicable, or a Hero Card will be provided). Call 1-888-8-
BLOOD-8 or visit www.DelmarvaBlood.org/donate to schedule a
blood donation. There are 5 donor centers in Wilmington, Newark,
and Dover, Delaware; Salisbury, Maryland and Chadds Ford, Penn-
sylvania and have appointment hours weekdays, evenings and Satur-
days. In addition, the Blood Bank holds numerous mobile blood
drives at high schools, colleges and 30 community sites through the
Blood Bank service area. You can go on line or call to find sites
most convenient for you. Donation requirements are 17 to 79 years
old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in general good health.
Community News
Worldwide Marriage Encounter
MARRIED COUPLES: Does gardening give you a
sense of wonder and fulfillment? On your wedding day, you
lovingly planted the seeds of a lifelong relationship. A
Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend will give you the
“gardening tools” you need to help your marriage grow and
blossom. The next Marriage Encounter weekend is Novem-
ber 3-5 in Rehoboth Beach, DE. For more information,
visit ouat www.wwme-delmar.org or to register for the
weekend, please call Tony & Linda Massino @ 302-220-
9833.
Retrouvaille Retrouvaille may be the way to rediscover and rekindle the
loving relationship in your marriage. Tens of thousands of
couples have successfully saved their marriages by attending
a Retrouvaille weekend and the six post sessions that follow
it. The next program begins the weekend of August 11-13 at
the Family Life Center in Malvern, PA. For more infor -
mation, or to register for one of our weekends, visit our web
site at: www.HelpOurMarriage.com or call 1-800-470-2230.
All inquiries are kept strictly confidential.
Annual St. Joseph Parish
Carnival -Middletown
Tuesday, July 18 thru Saturday, July 22, 2017 Exciting rides, games and nightly entertainment under the big top!
Special children’s game area. Nightly raffles. Delicious meals in our
air-conditioned Parish Hall beginning at 5:30 pm Tues.-Friday.
Outdoor dining, rides and games begin at 6:00 pm nightly. FREE
admission and parking. More information—call Parish Office
302-378-5800 or www.stjosephmiddletown.com
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 contact George
Hackett at [email protected] if interested.
Catholic Charities is now accepting do-
nations of cars and other motor vehicles
to support its programs benefiting the
most vulnerable in our communities. Catholic Charities will
accept all vehicle donations regardless of condition or regis-
tration status, arrange for vehicle pickup, if necessary, and
provide the donor with an IRS tax receipt for their records.
For additional information about the
vehicle donation program, or to make
arrangements for donation, please call
844-940-GIVE [844-940-4483] or visit
Catholic Charities website at
www.ccwilm.org/charities.
2017 Quo Vadis Days for High School and College students will be
Thursday, July 27 to Saturday, July 29
in Malvern, PA
This event offers a time of prayer, fraternity, sports, and recreation
focused on the life and ministry of the Priesthood. You will spend
three days with other young men who have the same interest and
aspiration in life. Is God calling me to be a Priest? For more info
and to register online: cdow.org/vocations
Stop Worrying & Start Living Retreat
Malvern Retreat House
August 4-6 Malvern Retreat House will host this retreat August 4-6 for
both men and women. Retreat Director Gary Zimak will help
retreatants find practical ways to achieve peace in their lives.
Zimak is a well-known Catholic author and speaker, and his
retreat topics will include "You CAN stop Worrying!,"
"Unleashing the Spirit," and "Jesus - Your BEST Best
Friend."
Save Energy with Catholic Charities Catholic Charities has a new program available
for individuals who may be struggling with energy costs. As
the Energize Delaware Community Energy Center in New Cas-
tle County, Catholic Charities can provide households with
free energy education, budget counseling, and program refer-
rals. At your appointment, your energy counselor will review
your utility bills and discuss ways to reduce your energy usage.
They’ll also determine what assistance programs are available
to help you keep the power on and get back on track. To
schedule an appointment, contact Catholic Charities Main
Office at 302-655-9624, between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm.
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READINGS FOR July 16th- July 23rd
July 16- Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Is 55:10-11/ Rom 8:18-23/ Mt 13:1-23
July 17- Ex 1:8-14,22/ Mt 10:34—11:1
July 18- Ex 2:1-15a/ Mt 11:20-24
July 19- Ex 3:1-6, 9-12/ Mt 11:25-27
July 20- Ex 3:13-20/ Mt 11:28-30
July 21- Ex 11:10-12:14/ Mt 12:1-8
July 22- Ex 12:37-42/ Jn 20:1-2, 11-18
July 23- Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Wis 12:13, 16-19/ Rom 8:26-27/ Mt 13:24-43
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 Sun-
day, July 23rd, popular Catholic speaker and theatrical producer, Ms.
Kelly Nieto will share her conversion story and discuss her devotion
to Our Lady. 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.
Marriage Moments Not everything married couples say to each other is kind and
gentle. Sometimes it's thorny or boring. Carve out 5 minutes (or
more) for deep sharing today. Perhaps something like, "A fear, need,
or joy I have is..."
Parenting Pointers "...all creation is groaning in labor pains even until
now." (Romans 8:22) Indeed, we know that the natural world speaks
to us of God's being and creative spirit. Choose one way to join with
your child to respect creation this week - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.
Diocesan News
Bulletin Advertiser of the Week Please remember to patronize the advertisers on the back of
our bulletin.
This week’s featured advertiser is:
302-453-4000
Are you Being Called to God? In today’s Gospel reading, Jesus tells the parable of the sower whose
seeds fall on different types of soil. What seeds are you planting?
When the Master summons you, what harvest will you be able to
point to? Are you nurturing the seeds He gave you? If you think
you might have the seed of a religious vocation, please call or write
Father Norm Carroll, Diocesan Director of Priestly and Religious
Vocations (302-573-3113 or [email protected] ). Be sure to visit
our website: www.cdow.org/vocations!
Community News Continued..
Annecy, the birthplace of Saint Francis de Sales, patron saint of the
Diocese of Wilmington, is an alpine town in southeastern France,
where Lake Annecy feeds into the Thiou River. It’s known for its
cobbled streets, winding canals, and pastel-colored houses. Rome,
Italy’s capital, is a sprawling, cosmopolitan city with nearly 3,000
years of globally influential art, architecture and culture on display,
including ancient ruins such as the Forum and the Colosseum. It is
the home of Vatican City, headquarters of the Roman Catholic
Church, St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Museums, as well as the
burial place of Blessed Pope Pius IX, the diocese’s founder. Assisi is
a hill town in central Italy’s Umbria region. It was the birthplace of
St. Francis, one of Italy’s patron saints.
For more information about this affordable, once-in-a-lifetime pil-
grimage, including a day-to-day itinerary, exclusive features, and
pricing, go to www.cdow.org/anniversary-pilgrimage.
July 16, 2017
The parable of the sower is one on the most recognized
parables. It is found in three of the gospels and is one of the few
parables that Christ takes the time to explain. While we all hope to
be that seed which lands in good soil and bears fruits, we also must
recognize that there are three other types of soil that endangers us
from being fruitful. This week as you reflect on this parable, ask
yourself how fruitful are you? You have received the word, but are
you living by it and spreading it to others? Do you struggle in our
overly secularized world, falling prey to worldly priorities? Jesus
warns us of these pitfalls so don’t turn a blind eye to them. He has
called us all to be fruitful and multiply, what are you doing to an-
swer this call?
SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER OF
BASIC NEEDS The Diocese of Wilmington/Catholic Charities seeks a Program
Manager to direct, manage, develop, evaluate and administer the
Basic Needs Program including Case Management, Immigration and
Thrift Services. Supervises direct service personnel, monitors and
directs service funds and contract, oversee distribution of donated
items, maintains accurate data and reporting systems, oversees pro-
gram design and recommends strategies to serve community needs.
The Diocese of Wilmington offers an excellent benefit package
which includes health/dental insurance, 403 (b), Long-term Disabil-
ity, Voluntary group life, accident, cancer and hospital confinement
insurance, Credit Union, Blood Bank and paid vacation, holiday and
sick time. For more information or to apply, see our posting on
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