SAINT BERNADETTE CHURCH 109 DIXON ST., HARRINGTON, DE 19952

WEBSITE: WWW.STBERNADETTESHARRINGTON.COM EMAIL: stb@stjohnsmilford.com

SAINT JOHN THE APOSTLE 506 SEABURY AVE., MILFORD, DE 19963

EMAIL ADDRESS: stjohn@stjohnsmilford.com WEBSITE: WWW.STJOHNSMILFORD.COM

Parish Office (St. John) 302-422-5123 Parish Office (St. Bernadette) 302-398-8269 Fax 302-422-5720 Fax 302-398-0253

Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 19, 2018

Parish Council Members Dawn Curtiss, Ron DiMeo, Maribel Felix, Andrew Fulton, Filadelfo Gonzalez, Michael Gumrot, Kevin Joseph, Stephanie

McDonough, Jeannette Minner, Ramon Quinene, Alberto Ramos, Kathy Trombello, Mike Welsh & Cindy Zarraga

Office Hours: St. John - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:30 am to 4:00 pm. (Closed Tuesday & Friday)

St. Bernadette - Tues.- 9:30 am to 4 pm, Fri. 9:30 am to 2:30 pm

Rev. Anthony Giamello, Pastor pastor@stjohnsmilford.com Rev. Johnny Laura Lazo Mr. Robert C. Herzog, Deacon 503-3199 Mr. Scott Landis, Deacon 424-2259 Mr. James Malloy, Deacon (retired) 422-7661 Mr. John Molitor, Deacon 570-916-9608 Mr. Paul Woofter, Deacon (retired) 424-7766 Mr. John Yaeger, Deacon 422-4554 Amanda Fulton Administrative Assistant ext. 13 admin@stjohnsmilford.com Eileen Murphy, Executive Secretary ext. 10 Ken Behrens, Music Director 422-5123

Religious Education and Youth Ministry St. John Judy Purcell Director of Religious Educatontion ext. 12 ccdstjohn@stjohnsmilford.com Amanda Fulton, Youth Ministry ext. 13 admin@stjohnsmilford.com St. Bernadette 398-8269 Judy Purcell Directory of Religious Education 398-8269

ccdstbernadette@stjohnsmilford.com Eileen Murphy Executive Secretary 398-8269 St. John Mass Schedule

: 5:00 PM AM, AM, AM, 6:00 PM (español)

7:00 PM , 9:00 AM

St. Mass Schedule

: 4:00 PM AM

7:00 PM

Confession: St. John – at 4 PM, 1st at AM or by appointment St. – 6:30 PM or by appointment

of Baptism: to have their baptized be with our parish.

of : for must be made one year in by a to set the date and to plan for instruction. Holy and Religious Life: If you you have, or you has, a to the

or life, contact Fr. at 302) 573-3113.

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and like to be call the Office.

Parish Registration: We that all those who mass with the parish.

are at the exits of the or may be to you.

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assist us in our and our for expenses. A of are

kept for you in our and can be for tax purposes. you for your support.

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Dear Parishioners,

The Taj Mahal has been described as a “love song in marble.” Completed in 1645, the magnificent marble mausoleum was built by Shah Jahan, India’s Mogul emperor, in memory of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Ma-hal. Her maiden name was Princess Arjumand. Shah Jahan loved her deeply, calling her his “Taj Mahal,” meaning “The Pearl of the Palace.” Princess Mumtaz Mahal died giving birth to their fourteenth child and the emperor was inconsolable. So, he summoned a great architect from Persia to build the Taj Mahal, telling him that it must be “the one perfect memorial in the world.” Seventeen years were needed to build this enchanting edifice of gleaming white marble embroidered with flashing jewels. It is an enduring monument to love that still inspires tourists, artists and writers from all over the world. This beautiful love story gives us some idea of how much God must have loved Mary, the mother of Jesus. The Feast of her Assumption into Heaven (celebrated August 15th) is proof of this. By raising her from the dead and taking her into Heaven – body and soul – God demonstrated His undying love for Mary. Like Shah Jahan, God could not bear the death of Mary, conceived without original sin. “Hail Mary, full of grace the Lord is with you” (Lk 1:25). However, God could do what no Indian emperor could – raise Mary from the dead and restore her to life even more beautiful than before. Moreover, God did-n’t have to build a Taj Mahal to memorialize Mary. Her glorified body is itself a magnificent temple of the Holy Spirit. May all generations call her “blessed”(Lk1:48). Yours in Christ,

Rev. Anthony Giamello

Pastor

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Registration for Religious Education is taking place now grade PreK to 10th grade. Also sacrament classes for: First Reconciliation, First communion (second grade) and Confirmation (10th grade) and RCIA. Register at: St. Ber-nadette’s on Tuesdays from 9-3 and St. John’s Wednesdays 9-3. Register and pay

before August 26 for a $10.00 discount to the fee. You may also call or email, see the front of bulletin for that information. Any Adults wishing to help in our programs please sign up also. We need teachers, assistants, office helpers, door monitors, artists, crafters, directors etc. We have a big need for PreK-K and First grade teachers and helpers. In a book “Pep Talk for Catholic Parents” Connie Clark writes: “A few years ago, I found myself sitting on the edge of my bed one morning, praying for some need or another. It felt natural and, over time, became a cherished habit. And that’s the beauty of it. My mom never told me to pray. I’m not sure she consciously realized she was setting an example. She just prayed. So take heart. Your kids see you doing amazing, heroic things every day. They see you working hard at your job. They see you praying and going to Mass. They see you doing small things for them—making their lunch, or kissing them on the forehead. All the things you value, you’re teaching your kids, maybe without even knowing it. You may not realize it right now, but because you are chosen by God, you are an incredible gift to your chil-dren. Believe it.” TO DO Think of one habit you’d like your child to adopt. If you’re not already doing it, start today.

TO PRAY Lord God, it’s not easy being a good example. Help me with your strength and wisdom. CONNIE CLARK is the editor of Living Faith Kids and the author of several books, including Living the Beatitudes (Twenty-Third Publications). She is a parent of two teenagers.

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FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS

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PARISH NEWS

ANOINTING OF THE SICK / IN-PATIENT HOLY COMMUNION If you will be having major surgery and would like to receive the Anointing of the Sick, please call the parish office to make arrangements with Fr. Giamello or Fr. Johnny. If possible, it is wise to do this before entering the hospital. If you are admitted to the hos-pital for an extended period of time and would like to receive Holy Communion, please call the parish office and your information will be shared with Deacon Bob, who will then make the necessary arrangements.

OKTOBERFEST Last week we sent out raffle tickets and Volunteer Interest Forms. If you did not receive your mailing but wish to have one please call Eileen at 422-5123 and leave a message on ext. 10. Please log on to http://signup.com/go/ZgAGdgR where you will see all of the volunteer slots needed to be filled. Choose the spot(s) you wish to fill. There are more than 400 spots to fill and we cannot make it without you! Thank you!

BULLETIN REMINDER articles to be considered for inclusion in the bulletin are due by noon on Thursday (10 days in advance of publication). If there is a Monday holiday items are due on Wednesday (11 days prior to publication). Articles should go to stjohn@stjohnsmilford.com. Items are published “as space allows” so brevity is both important and appreciated.

GROUPS, COMMITTEES & ORGANIZATIONS using the church mailing address are reminded to pick up their mail in a timely fashion. The mailboxes at St. John’s have been relocated to the newly organized workroom for your convenience.

Do you like to save money? (Really, who doesn’t?) Do you like to help people in tough situations?( of course!!) Here’s an easy way to do both! Purchase this coupon card for $10. Use it at these local es-tablishments. Get a discount (10% off your bill) while eating at Westside, Medding’s , Abbott’s Grill or Mama Maria. Use it 2 or 3 times & it will pay for the cost of the card! Go to Hardee’s and get a free burger! Have a treat at Rita's get 10% off! Get your hair cut at Su-per Cuts and save $2! ( if you get your hair cut there once a month you will save $20 by March! )You have unlimited use of the card until March 31, 2019! St. Vincent de Paul Society earns $5 for every

card sold! We have 450 cards to sell. SVDP will make $2250 if we sell out! That has the potential of paying 6 electric bills or 2 months rent for someone! (payments are made directly to the utility company or landlord). Please contact St. John or St. Bernadette’s offices to purchase a card. Thank you in advance for your gen-erosity!

HOLD THE DATE The Parish Picnic will be held on Sunday, September 16th on the grounds of St. Bernadette’s Church. The Picnic will begin with a Blessing at the Grotto at 1:15pm followed by the picnic at 1:30pm. Check the Sunday Bulletin for additional infor-mation in the coming weeks.

The Sena Family would like to thank everyone at St. Bernadette’s and St. John’s for all they did to make Ralph’s funeral and reception a wonderful remembrance of their husband, father, and grandfather. Special thanks go to the priests, deacons, Knights of Columbus, and the Auxiliary, for all the love and support given to each of us. Thank you all.

St. John’s St. Bernadette’s

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PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK OF OUR PARISH Duane Anthony, Florence Bianco, Frank Bilger, Brienna Bidenback, Dave & Kathleen Boffa, Tom, Casey, & Steve Clagett, Joanne Coombe, Timothy Coverdale, Ben Dehn, Christopher DeMartin, Helen Dominguez, Ann & George Ehrmann, Victor Elbaz, Jeanna Elliott, Joan Fierro, Na-dine Gleason, Cathy Gegaris, William Goeble, Mary V. Hall, Barbara Kane, Doris Koons, Ruth Layne, Joan Perry, Judith Pordan, Emilio Raffio, Claire & Al Renk, Barbara Sellers, John & Nadene Shearstone, Rita Shellhouse, Kath-leen Skowrya, Tom Solimeo, Sharon Thomas, Jesse Trotta, Fr. Dennis Volmi, Jennifer Webrman and Jimmy Woofter Please remember to call when someone needs to be removed from the Sick List. Thank you!

DEPLOYED TROOPS Please pray for our deployed troops and their families. Lance Cpl. Emily Alvarado (Iraq), Chief Petty Officer Anthony Cain (Djibouti), Airman Alex Dudley (MS) Ben Dudley (NC), James W. Gagnon (Mid-East) Majors Kyle & Alicia Waite (Nevada), Tommy Lozano, Pvt. Abbie Marks (Boot Camp), Joshua Meenan (Germany), and FC Airman Ryan Wagner (Sheppard AFB).

WE REMEMBER THOSE WHO HAVE DIED, ESPECIALLY Stella Payne, we remember all of our friends and loved ones. Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

WE WELCOME ALL VISITORS AND NEWCOMERS TO OUR COMMUNITY, If you wish to register please contact either parish office or see one of our ushers.

BUILDING & MAINTENANCE The Building and Maintenance Committee at St. Bernadette’s is in need of a lightly used exten-sion ladder, either fiberglass or aluminum, no longer than 24’. Should anyone wish to donate one please contact the office or call Ron DiMeo at 302. 422. 2782.—Thank You!

HOME OF THE BRAVE GIFT CARDS Thanks to everyone that donated a gift card to our Homeless Veterans. We collected a total of $800.00 in gift cards that will be shared between the two veteran’s homes in the Milford area. You continued support to our efforts to help the less fortunate in our community is greatly appreciated. God Bless!

ONLINE GIVING IS FINALLY HERE

We are pleased to announce you are now able to participate in an Online Giving Pro-gram. If you are interested, but not sure this is the right for you, if you need help in setting up an Online Giving Account, or if you just have questions, we are here to help!

FOR HELP OR QUESTIONS Regard-ing our Online Giving Program, please call

Eileen at St. Bernadette’s 302-398-8269

on Fridays between the hours of 9:30am

and 2:30 pm. She will be able to assist parishioners from both St. John’s and St. Bernadette’s at that time.

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Anuncios de la comunidad Hispana

Diocesan / Community News

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Damos la bienvenida a nuestro nuevo pastor asociado, el p. Johnny Laura. P Johnny regresa a St. John's / St. Berna-dette después de haber sido asignada a San Miguel en Georgetown estos últimos 4 años. Además de servir a nuestra comunidad, el p. Johnny será responsable del Ministerio español en Roxanna (Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe y West Over (St. Elizabeth). Charlas pre bautismales comienzan el primer domingo de enero a las 4:30 pm, para más información comuníquese con Filadelfo Gónzalez o Graciela Soto

BAYHEALTH PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Have you or a loved one been affected by pros-tate cancer? The Bayhealth Prostate Cancer Support Group meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 7pm-8pm, alternating between Milford Memorial Hospital and Kent General Hospital. These meetings will give you access to nurses and doctors familiar with your journey, offer support throughout the decision and treatment process, provide resources about cancer and treatment options, and provide you with the opportunity to receive, as well as give, support to others who are having similar experiences. For more information please call Don Fish-er 302-422-7032 or Dave Sauls 302-430-0466.

ANNUAL DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE PILGRIMAGE UPDATE: October 6, 2018 Diocesan Marian Pil-grimage The cost to ride the bus will be $10/person, however, we would have to fill the bus. The bus holds 48 and it costs $450.00 for the day. Otherwise, we will organize carpooling for those interested. Contact Alison (410 490 5140) or another member of the Rosary Altar Society if you are planning on attending.

WORLD WDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER – Don’t you and your spouse deserve a beautiful, romantic weekend away together? The next Marriage Encounter weekend will be November 2-4, 2018 in Rehoboth Beach, DE. For more information, visit our website at www.wwme-delmar.org or to register for the weekend, please call Tony and Linda Massino at 302-220-9833. Don’t Delay !

DIOCESAN JOB OPPORTUNITIES - Direct Service Supervisor at Bayard House a community-based maternity home for homeless, pregnant women and teenage girls located at 300 Bayard Avenue, Wilmington, Dela-ware. The primary responsibility is to monitor, supervise, evaluate and oversee the responsibilities of the Direct Service Specialists. Essential Functions Include: Train new staff members. Supervise Direct Service Specialists. Create work schedules. Compile written reports. Conduct monthly supervisory meetings with Direct Service Spe-cialists and document.. Study and observe the financial operations of the program budget. Perform duties of the Direct Service Specialist as needed. Participate in on-call 24-hour emergency services as required. Qualifications Include: Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related fields with 3 years of progressively responsible, varied work including residential care or shelter experience and supervision or Associate’s degree in Human Services or related field with 5 years of progressively responsible, varied work including residential care or shelter experience and supervision. 15 hours of training in early childhood development required. Demonstrated problem-solving, leadership and supervisory ability. Handle emergencies or crisis situations as needed. Ability to learn and adminis-ter 1st Aid, CPR and passive physical restraint when indicated. Valid driver’s license and an insurable driving rec-

ord required. For more information or to apply, see our posting on www.indeed.com or apply at jobs@cdow.org. Visit our website at www.cdow.org.

MASS INTENTIONS

Saturday, August 18 4:00 PM †Pauline Tearpock St. Bernadette & Family 5:00 PM †Maria Turano St. John Sunday, August 19 8:00 AM †Leo McCarthy St. John 9:30 AM †Rosemary Coverdale St. John 10:00 AM † Dorothy & Casimir St. Bernadette Urbanski 11:00 AM †Janice Lorenz Seeler St. John 6:00 PM Pro Populo St. John (Spanish) Monday, August 20 7:00 PM Communion Service St. John Tuesday, August 21 9:00 AM Communion Service St. John

Wednesday, August 22 7:00 PM Communion Service St. Bernadette Thursday, August 23 9:00 AM Communion Service St. John Friday, August 24 9:00 AM Communion Service St. John Saturday, August 25 4:00 PM †Pauline Tearpock St. Bernadette & Family 5:00 PM †Rosemary Coverdale St. John Sunday, August 26 8:00 AM ♥Mary Hall St. John 9:30 AM †Dr. Richrd Sherman St. John 10:00 AM †Donald Minner St. Bernadette 11:00 AM †Rosemary Coverdale St. John 6:00 PM Pro Populo St. John (Spanish) †Indicates Person is deceased ♥ Indicates living inten-tion We invite the family members of those for whom each Mass is offered to bring the offertory gifts to the altar. Please make yourself known to the usher before Mass begins.

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Second Collection: On August 26 are for the mortgages. Thank you for your continued generosity!

ST. JOHN’S ROOM IDENTIFICATION: MT - Mat-thew (Mateo) MK - Mark (Marco) LK/JN Luke/John (Lucas/Juan) ST. BERNADETTE’S ROOM IDENTIFCATION: BR - Brigid JO - Joan Scheduling of conference rooms and other areas must be done through the parish office to ensure your use of the room. This is important to prevent over scheduling. Please be sure to use your assigned room!

PARISH EVENTS Saturday, August 18 7:30 am K of C Yard Sale STJ PKG LOT Sunday, August 19 Monday, August 20 10:00 AM Food Pantry Distribution Foyer Tuesday, August 21 7:00 PM Choir STB Church 7:00 PM Alanon MT Wednesday, August 22 Thursday, August 23 Friday, August 24 10:00 AM Food Pantry Distribution Foyer Saturday, August 25 Harrington Heritage Day ST B K of C will be Uptown Please support their efforts! Sunday, August 26