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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
Margaret’s Song (guitar & choir) John and Patty Jacob: 302-388-0767
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: 302-365-5136
Knights of Columbus
Rob Szczerba: 302-836-5806
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
Steve Williams: 302-270-1383
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
Women at the Well
Janet McGehean: 302-392-2236
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: Sat. 4:30 pm
Rosary: Thurs. 7:00 pm
Mass Intentions
May 9 8:30 am William McMahon, Sr.
May 11 8:30 am Wanda & Benjamin Czarnecki
May 13 8:30 am Fah Pow Liew
May 14 5:30 pm James O’Brien
May 15 8:30 am Frank Stanczewski
10:30 am Gloria Gerhart
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 scheduled for
May 23, 2016 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
wedding date.
Rosary Recitation of the Rosary is held every Thursday
at 7:00 p.m. in the church.
First Friday Adoration Adoration is held from 9am - 10am
on the first Friday of every month. All are welcome to join us
in worshiping our Lord.
Devotions
Living the Paschal Mystery
The Ascension of the Lord
May 7 & 8, 2016
We are all familiar with the Catholic doctrine the
Holy Scriptures are the inspired word of God.
Through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, each of
us is an inspired action-word of God when we are
faithful to Jesus. This means, as the gospel sug-
gests, that we are to preach and live as Jesus com-
manded. Repentance and forgiveness require that
we first are willing to do as Jesus did—give our-
selves over to the Spirit of God who heals and
gives Life. Having first experienced God’s saving
action, we can be that saving action for others.
-Living Liturgy
Baptisms
Congratulations to the following children and their
families who were baptized this past week at St. Mar-
garet of Scotland Church.
Paige H. Cox
God Bless you as you begin your faith journey
Welcome
We would like to extend a warm welcome to the follow-
ing new parishioners to St. Margaret of Scotland Parish.
Patricia Rachek
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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 items that are currently needed are spaghetti sauce,
rice and desserts. Thank you for your generosity in helping to
feed and care for the community.
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 Rob Szczerba for additional information at
302-836-5806 or e-mail [email protected] .
From the Religious Ed Office:
Congratulations to the May 1st First Communicants!
Sofia Abraham, Makayla Baker, Brandon Benton, Jaden
Burtnett, Aidan Calvey, Mariana Catania, Waryn Catania,
Marielisa Catts, Casey Curtis, Victoria Abigail Diehl, Justin
Diodato, Ambrose Dennis Dirienzo, Natalie Donaldson,
Sarah Donaldson, Liam Patrick Donovan, Owen Duffy,
Chase Fetrow, Julie Gilper, Samantha Hall, Hailey Lynn
Haynes, Hayden Irene Haynes, Chase Holston, Nathaniel
Hunter, Maura Januszka, Dane Michael Jose, Ian Kelley,
Shane Klapinsky, Jonah Landis, Emma Luszcz, Connor
MacFadyen, Abigail Madigan, Brayden McGonigle, Cole
Moseley, Caterina Pedicone, Matthew Pedrick, Ayden Pol-
lard, Luca Sarro, Ryan Shoop, Gabariella Smagala, Lauren
Smith-Main, Lauren Victoria, Michaela Welch, Taylor
Welch, Ava Wrzesien
Registration for the 2016-17 Religious Education Year is now
open to all SMOS families. If you have a school –aged child in
grades Kindergarten through Grade 9, and they attend a non-
Catholic school, they should be enrolled in the parish religious edu-
cation program. We offer classes on Sunday mornings from 9:00 am
– 10:20am (dismissing in time to attend the 10:30 Sunday Mass),
and on Tuesday evenings from 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm. Registration
forms can be found on the parish website, Religious Education
page. All first-time registrations must accompany a copy of each
child’s baptism certificate. Tuition information can be found on
page 2 of the registration form. RE registration closes on August 1.
All fees should be paid by August 15. Please contact Madeline Ro-
mano at the Religious Education office for more information.
RE Catechists and Classroom Aides – The Wrap up faculty
meeting and dinner is scheduled for Monday, May 9, beginning
at 6:00 pm, in the Social Room. Please RSVP to Madeline by May
6, yes or no. Please return your white binder if you have not already
done so.
Knights of Columbus
“May” Family of the Month Michael and Kathleen Gustafson
Michael is the Knights of Columbus, Deputy Grand Knight.
Thank you for your time and dedication to this committee.
Vacation Bible School Aug. 1st - Aug. 5th 8:30 am- Noon
VBS – Barnyard Roundup! This year’s VBS, Barnyard Roundup,
will take place the week of August 1, from 8:30 am until noon. We
invite any young person who is entering Kindergarten through enter-
ing 5th grade to join us for loads of fun as we learn about Psalm
23. Thanks to all of the young people who have called or emailed to
volunteer so far. We will begin to be in touch after mid-May. And,
yes, we DO need more adult volunteers, as well as those sopho-
mores, juniors, and seniors in high school! VBS registration forms
will be available on the VBS page of the parish website after May 8.
Tony Francia Memorial
Golf Tournament St. Margaret’s annual Tony Francia Memorial Golf Tournament will
be held May 19, 2016 at Cavaliers Country Club in Newark. The
cost is $125 per golfer and the proceeds will be donated to our cam-
paign to build a social hall. Golf committee members will be availa-
ble in the gathering space in a few weeks to register this year’s par-
ticipants. Come on out for a fun day on the links with your fellow
parishioners and help support the campaign for our social hall! For
more information, contact Mike Deshaies at mdes-
[email protected] or Mike Ryan at [email protected] .
A sincere thank you to our parents, catechists, leaders,
Eucharistic ministers, music ministry, ushers, and all
who made the reception of Confirmation possible on
Monday, April 25th.
Please continue to pray for our 91 candidates, that the Spirit may
continue to enlighten them.
Social Justice Reflection
“May Christ inflame the desires of all people to break through
the barriers which divide them, to strengthen the bonds of
mutual love, to learn to understand one another, and to pardon
those who have done them wrong. Through Christ’s power
and inspiration may all peoples welcome each other to their
hearts as brothers and sisters, and may the peace they long for
ever flower and ever reign among them.”
Pope John XXIII, Pacem in Terris 171
The Couples for Christ Ministry will be conducting a Christian
Life Program starting Friday, May 6th from 6:30 -10 pm at the
parish social hall. The program's goal is to draw Chr istians into
a renewed commitment to the Lord as an individual, a family, and a
church community member. Members of the Couples for Christ
ministry will be handing out flyers at the gathering space after mass
and will answer any questions that you may have.
Diocesan Priests Retirement Fund As more and more of our priests reach the age of retirement, your
support of the Diocesan Priests’ Retirement Fund is vital. Next week
at all Masses, we will hold a special collection to support the many
fine priests who have dedicated their lives to service of the faithful
of Delaware and Maryland’s Eastern Shore. You can meet four of
our retired priests; Fr. Raymond Forester, Msgr. Daniel McGlynn,
Fr. Leonard Kempski and Fr. Edward Stork, and learn about their
ministry on a short video posted on the diocesan website, cdow.org.
The St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Margaret of
Scotland Parish would like to extend its thanks to
all parishioners who donated items to our Spring
Drive for the Poor & Needy. Through your gen-
erosity, we were able to help provide items of necessity to those in
need. We send a special thank you to the Boy Scouts & Boy Scout
leaders who did an incredible job loading the truck! Thank you
for your continued support and look for our next drive in Oct. 2016.
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Community News
Christ the Teacher School
Our Regional Catholic School
For additional information visit
www.christtheteacher.org 302-838-8850
Worldwide Marriage Encounter
Delaware / Maryland / Eastern Shore Jesus “raised his hands and blessed them”. Jesus prayed for his
disciples and us to know and believe the good news of the Gospel!
Open your heart and allow God’s love to transform all areas of your
live including your marriage. The next Worldwide Marriage En-
counter Weekend is November 4-6 in Rehoboth Beach, DE. For
more information, visit our website at www.wwme-delmar.org or
to register for the weekend, please call Tony & Linda Massino @
302-220-9833.
St. Peter Cathedral School
5K Run/Walk Celebrating 185 Years of
Catholic Education in the City of Wilmington
When: Sunday, May 22, 2016
Where: Riverfront Wilmington
Time: 8:00 am Check– In 9:00am race start
Register or donate at www.Race2Run.com
Rachel’s Vineyard Catholic Retreat for post-abortion healing
will be held at Jesus House, Wilmington, DE on May 27-29,
2016. The retreat weekend is a beautiful opportunity for any person
who has struggled with the emotional or spiritual pain of abor-
tion. For more info contact Nan at 302-528-8313 or visit
rachelsvineyard.org.
Ulster Project Delaware is currently recruiting boys and girls, aged
14 to 16, to act as hosts for teens from Banbridge, Northern Ireland,
from June 28 through July 26, 2016. This is a tremendous experi-
ence for teens looking to expand their range of experiences, develop
a better world view, fulfill service hours for school, have a month of
fun, and make lifelong friends. The cost is minimal and the experi-
ence priceless. More information and applications are available
at ulsterprojectdelaware.org. For questions, don’t hesitate to call
Therese Moore: 302.275.7598
Want to tour our Motherhouse? The Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia invite you to tour
their motherhouse located in Aston, Pennsylvania, on the
4th Tuesday of each month at 1:00 P.M. or possibly another day of
the week. You will tour the first floor buildings and chapel along
with a short historical presentation hosted by one of our sisters. The
motherhouse (Our Lady of Angels Convent) is located at 609 S.
Convent Road, Aston, PA 19014. Bring your family and friends but
registration is required. For more information or to schedule a tour,
call Sr. Kathleen Parisi, OSF at (610) 558-7714.
Line Dancing for a Cure Come Join us on May 12, 2016 7-10 pm, for a fun and exciting night
of Line Dancing to benefit the American Cancer Society with in-
structor, Donna Boyce and DJ, Joanne Brady
$10 per person at the door. All proceeds from this event will go to
Relay For Life, American Cancer Society Event is hosted by Second
Chances. No experience necessary. Beverages and snacks will be
sold. Raffles, 50/50, Door Prizes, and More!!
IHM Nun Run Join us on June 4, 2016 for the IHM Nun Run, a 5K run/walk at
Villa Maria House of Studies, Immaculata, PA which is across the
street from Immaculata University. Start time is 8:30am. Proceeds
benefit Camilla Hall, the retirement home for the aged and infirmed
Sisters of IHM. Donations are $30 for individual and $15 for a child
12 yrs. old and under. Register online: www.ihmnunrun.org, May
27th is the last day to register. No race day registrations.
St. Joseph on the Brandywine Book Club: June 13 When Elizabeth I ruled England, the Catholic Church was outlawed,
Catholic priests were considered traitors, and every person had to
choose between loyalty to country and fidelity to faith. Treason by
Dena Hunt chronicles seven days in the lives of a young priest who
continues to minister to hidden Catholic communities and a young
woman who must hide her faith from her Protestant husband. We
invite you to join us in the parish Family Center on Monday, June
13, from 12:45 to 2 p.m. The meeting immediately follows the 12:05
Mass, and you are welcome to bring a brown bag lunch. To register,
contact Michelle Hogan at 302.622.8878 or [email protected] .
For more information and directions to St. Joseph on the Bran-
dywine parish in Greenville, go to our website: stjosephonthebran-
dywine.org.
Ask me about advance directives!
What exactly are advanced directives? Advanced Directives are legal documents that allow individuals to
spell out decisions about end-of-life care ahead of time.
St Helena’s Outreach Office is hosting an Advanced Directives
presentation given by Linda Branco, Pastoral Care Director at St.
Francis Hospital, on Wednesday, May 18th at 6:30 PM in Masci
Hall. . For more information, please call St. Helena’s Parish Social
Ministry at 764-0325 x104.
Old New Castle “Fallen Heroes 5K Run/Walk”
May 26, 2016 Proceeds from this race benefit the Elizabeth A. Loncki
Scholorship Fund, which provides scholarship money to stu-
dents who attend St. Peter the Apostle Catholic School. A
graduate of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic School, Senior Air-
man Elizabeth A. Loncki was a true hero who became the
first woman from Delaware to die in combat in Iraq when the
23-year-old was killed by a car bomber on January 7, 2007.
This race helps keep her memory alive and assists others who
want to attend the same elementary school that helped edu-
cate this heroic woman. On-site registration at St. Peter the
Apostle School, 515 Harmony Street, New Castle begins at
5:00PM with the race start time of 6:30PM. Prizes will be
offered for the overall winners, as well at T-shirts for all pre-
registered participants. Those who register early (before May
15) will receive a $5 discount. Details and registration infor-
mation are available on the run website: http://
oldnewcastlerun.com.
"On Wings of Mercy" Benefit Concert- featuring Inter-cultural
exhibitions, Music and Dances. Saturday May 21, 2016 at St
Elizabeth Ann Seton Hall 345 Bear-Christiana Rd, Bear DE
19701 Tickets are $20 for Adults and Kids $10 ten and older. Tick-
ets can be purchased at the door or call Millie(302-368-8993) or
Debbie (302-544-4681) Doors open at 1pm. Come and support our
fundraising effort for the Typhoon victims of Aklan, Philippines and
the displaced Boko Haram victims in West Africa. Sponsored by
NKOMO Organization and St Thomas the Apostle Columbiettes.
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READINGS FOR
May 8th - May 15th
May 8– The Ascension of the Lord Acts 7:55-60/ Rv 22:12-14, 16-17, 20/ Jn 17:20-26
May 9- Acts 19:1-8/ Jn 16:29-33
May 10– Acts 20:17-27/ Jn 17:1-11a
May 11- Acts 20:28-38/ Jn 17:11b-19
May 12- Acts 22:30; 23:6-11/ Jn 17:20-26
May 13- Acts 25:13b-21/ Jn 21:15-19
May 14- Acts 1:15-17, 20-26/ Jn 15:9-17
May 15- Pentecost Sunday
Acts 2:1-11/ 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 or Rom8:8-17/ Jn
20:19-23 or Jn 14:15-16, 23b-26
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, May 15th, tune in to hear the 5th, 6th,
7th and 8th grade winners of the Knights of Columbus Vocations
Essay Contest present their winning essays. For photos, information
regarding upcoming guests, podcasts and more, “Like” Catholic
Forum on Facebook at www.facebook.com/catholicforum. Listen to
past episodes of Catholic Forum online at catholicforumra-
dio.libsyn.com or search “Catholic Forum Radio” on iTunes pod-
casts.
Diocese News Are you Being Called to God? Jesus reminds His disciples that they are witnesses to His death and
resurrection as well as to the forgiveness of sins. Priests, deacons,
sisters and brothers bear witness to these saving mysteries by their
ministry in service to God’s people. Are you interested in finding out
what opportunities exist for you to serve in this great venture? Call
or write Father Norman Carroll, Diocesan Director of Priestly and
Religious Vocations (302-573-3113, [email protected] ). Be sure
to visit our website: www.cdow.org/vocations!
Marriage Moments "That they may be one, as we are one." (John 17:22) Although
you and your beloved are united in spirit there still may be
many things you disagree on. The crucial thing is not that you are
100% alike, but that you find ways to manage your differences.
What's a difference that you've compromised on? What have you
agreed to do your spouse's way?
Parenting Pointers Mother's Day. What's a father to do on Mother's Day? It's not
your job to get a gift for your wife but rather to coach your son or
daughter (if need be) in deciding how they can best honor their
mother. Be there, but not the primary giver.
Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy Information about the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy
is available at a special Vatican website – www.im.va.
Diocese of Wilmington events that are tied into the Jubilee of Mercy
will be announced on the diocesan website – www.cdow.org/mercy.
The Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy will conclude on the Solemnity
of Christ the King on November 20, 2016.
To honor Mother’s Day, Catholic Charities is
sponsoring a diaper drive to support our Dia-
per Bank. As the only affiliate of the National Diaper Bank
Network in Delaware, we provide diapers to families in need.
Currently, our Diaper Bank serves over 100 families! To help
support our Diaper Bank, please make a donation of dia-
pers, baby wipes, or other baby hygiene items. Donations
can be brought to any Catholic Charities location throughout
the month of May. You will receive a tax receipt for your
donation. You can also donate gift cards or cash. Visit our
website at www.cdow.org/charities to donate online using a
credit card. If you know someone in need, have them call
Bayard House at 302-654-1184 to learn how to participate in
the program.
Career Opportunity:
Director of Religious Education
St. Joseph on the Brandywine Parish in Wil-
mington, DE is seeking a part-time (25 hours per week; bene-
fits included) Director of Religious Education to develop,
implement and evaluate all formal Religious Education in the
Parish: K-9 (185 students) through Adult Faith Formation.
The Director is responsible for recruiting, orienting and train-
ing Catechists and coordinating the parish sacramental pro-
gram for student candidates who attend the Parish Religious
Education Program. Minimum required qualifications will
include:
• Practicing Catholic in good standing committed to the au-
thentic teachings of the Catholic Faith.
• Master’s degree in Religious Education or Theology and
knowledge, skills, and abilities obtained through five years of
parish experience or equivalent combination of education
and experience.
Mail cover letter and resume to:
Monsignor Joseph Rebman
10 Old Church Road
Wilmington, DE 19807
58th Memorial Day Field Mass Bishop Malooly invites you to the 58th Memorial Day Field
Mass on Monday, May 30th at 10:00a.m. in All Saints
Cemetery, 6001 Kirkwood Highway. A brief military tribute
is held before Mass. Seating and protection from the weather
are provided. Handicapped parking is available. We must
never forget those who gave their lives to defend our free-
dom.
Job Opening: Office Manager Jesus House Prayer & Renewal Center is
searching for an Office Manager who will or-
ganize and coordinate office operations. This
person will be exceedingly well organized, flexible and enjoy
the administrative challenges of supporting the goals set by
the Board of Directors. Must be proficient in Microsoft Of-
fice and have a working understanding of Quick books
Pro. Please send Resume' and contact information
to: [email protected]
