St. John The Beloved Parish February 12th 2017 | Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Liturgy Schedule Saturday - 5:00pm, 7:00pm Sunday - 7:30am, 9:30am, 11:30am, 5:00pm Weekday Masses: Monday - Friday - 6:30am, 8:00am Saturday - 8:00am Contact Information Religious Education Office: (302) 994-7757 St. John the Beloved School: (302) 998-5525 Parish Outreach: (302) 994-7867 Joseph Piekarski, V.F., Pastor Parish Office: (302) 999-0211 Fax: (302) 999-9184 907 Milltown Road Sherwood Park Wilmington DE 19808 Parish Website: www.sjbde.org School Website: www.saintjohnthebelovedschool.org
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St. John The Beloved Parish
February 12th 2017 | Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Contact Information Religious Education Office: (302) 994-7757
St. John the Beloved School: (302) 998-5525 Parish Outreach: (302) 994-7867
Joseph Piekarski, V.F., Pastor Parish Office: (302) 999-0211
Fax: (302) 999-9184
907 Milltown Road Sherwood Park Wilmington DE 19808
Parish Website: www.sjbde.org School Website: www.saintjohnthebelovedschool.org
SACRAMENT OF PENANCESaturday 4:00 - 4:45pmTo schedule with priest, please call the parish office.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISMContact the Parish Office toschedule a Baptismal PreparationClass.
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGEPlease contact parish priest ordeacon one year prior to the wedding.
SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF THE SICKAnyone seriously ill or facing surgery, please call a priest to make arrangements.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults - (RCIA)Are you interested in becoming a member of the Catholic faith or in learning more about the Church? For information please call the parish office.
HOLY DAY MASSESAs announced
DEVOTIONS—MondaysAdoration, 6:00pmNovena and Benediction, 7:00pm
First Saturday Devotions with the Blue Army are held each month at St. John the Beloved Church beginning with mass at 8:00am.
PRAYER GROUP - TuesdaysBible study, praise music, intercessory prayerSt. John Bosco Conference Room9:45 a.m. to 11 a.m. All are welcomed.
The Blessed Virgin Mary Sodality meets the first Sunday of the month at the 7:30 am mass to honor our Blessed Mother. Please join us after mass to pray the rosary.
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Notes From The Pastor’s Desk
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In today’s Gospel, Jesus contrasts the written law of the Torah with the new attitude of the Kingdom that must motivate this law. Living the life of the Lord motivates the Christian rather than the minimal performing the law. For example Jesus says, "You have heard it said that murder is wrong, but harboring hatred is also wrong even if you don't physically kill someone.” Why? Because murder is conceived by hatred.
It is not in the action itself but it is in the motivation behind the action where the person's true identity is found and formed. When a person is motivated by love, nothing is unrealistic. Look at the spouses and family members who take care of an infirmed loved one; even the most awkward and unfavorable task is not too much to ask when measured by the love for that person.
Perhaps it is a good time to review our reasoning. Jesus did not come to abolish any Law but to fulfill it. It starts with the reason why we do what we do: I go the Church not because it is a law to keep holy the Sabbath but because I need to worship God and connect with my people of faith. I am honest and fair not because it makes me look good but because it is what God expects from me and that is what we expect from one another.
Imperfect as we humans are, our intentions, motivations and reasoning may be far from what Christ tells us. Do not give up hope because that is the reason Church is needed, to instruct us, challenge us and support each other to be the better angels of our nature.
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Thank you for your continued generosity to the parish as part of your gift to God for the good things God has given you.
1/29/17Offertory $16,693.19Catholic University $ 1,002.00 Other $ 1,273.83 ——————————————————TOTAL: $18,969.02
Ministry of Caring Sandwich Schedule
February 16 & 17
Parish Life
Donations of sandwiches are welcome from all parishioners. Delivery can be made to the hall kitchen door on Thursday evenings 6:30pm to 7:00pm and Friday morning before 9:30am. These sandwiches are taken to the Emmanuel Dining Room to help feed those in need. We are especially in need of sandwiches on the 1st and 4th Fridays of the month.Offertory Counting Ministry
St. John the Beloved's Offertory Counting Ministry is looking for additional money counters to join existing teams and act as substitutes. This ministry requires attention to detail and organization. Please prayerfully consider joining our team! If you are interested please email [email protected] with your contact information.
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St. John the Beloved Lazarus Ministry is Expanding
Do you feel a particular calling to help those who just lost a loved one in our parish? If so, the Lazarus Ministry, a Bereavement Ministry at St. JTB, is growing and looking for you! This is an excellent opportunity to reach out to those whose hearts are grieving. Perhaps you have lost someone dear in the past and received help through family, friends or even the Lazarus Ministry and wish to continue the cycle of giving. This is not a support group; but rather a ministry of caring for people who wish to communicate with the grieving via cards and phone calls. It requires a minimal investment in time limited to making phone calls and sending out cards. Instruction and training is given.
If you feel this is something you might be interested in, please call Wanda Gray to learn more: 502-2766
If you have any unwanted and/or broken rosaries, please place them in the container in the church next
to the magazine rack.
LEISURE GROUP
All seniors and their friends are invited to join Leisure Group on Valentine's Day, Tuesday, February 14th, for Mass and lunch. After the 11AM Mass, we will meet in the John Bosco Conference Room in the hall for lunch. Come and hear our speaker on your options for downsizing.
Tuesday, Feb 28, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Day of Reflection, Carnival and Springtime Prophets, Jesus House Prayer and Renewal Center, 2501 Milltown Rd, Wilmington, DE 19808, 302-995-6858. With Retreat Leader, Mary-Louise Chelsey-Cora we will acknowledge the dark and messy parts of life and begin to recognize the vulnerable beauty of our humanness. The Lenten/springtime weeks ahead call us to ponder the prophetic gifts we have been given and allow them to empower us to change our world. Cost is $40 which includes lunch. Please visit our website (jesushousecenter.org) for more information or to register.
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Family Promise week February 20 - 24, 2017 SJTB will once again be supporting Limestone Presbyterian with their week of hosting Family Promise. Three times a year we assist by preparing the five weekday dinners. Kids Care Club, Knights of Columbus and Boy Scouts have graciously volunteered to do one night each. We are looking for donations of either a main course, salad, bread, a vegetable, a starch or a dessert for the other two nights. We prepare enough food for 18 - 20 people. Please contact Suzy Stepnowski at [email protected] or Joann Paupe at [email protected] for Further details. Thank you in advance for helping those in need in our community.
If you are interested in knowing more about Family Promise visit their website at: www.familypromisede.org
2017 Pilgrimage
Registration for the 2017 Pilgrimage Love Without Measure is now open! We are in the eighth year and we hope to gather one thousand youth, young adults, and families this year. The date is April 8, 2017 and registration closes on April 2, 2017. Our guest presenter/musician is Cooper Ray. Please visit the Pilgrimage webpage for more details on the event and to register. There is also a registration for Pastors who would like to assist with Reconciliation and/or closing Mass. Please feel free to pass this information on to your Pastor. Please reply to this email if you would like posters to advertise.
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, February 19th, tune in to hear an interview with Deacon Henry Libersat, author of the
book, “Catholic and Confident: Simple Steps to Share Your Faith.” 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 cdow.org/communications or search “Catholic
Forum” on iTunes or iHeartRadio podcasts
St. Teresa of Calcutta Day of Reflection Monsignor Michael Mannion, who enjoyed a twenty nine-year friendship with Mother Teresa, is coming to Malvern Retreat House to direct a day retreat on Wednesday, February 15. He will be sharing his personal experiences with this newly proclaimed saint, as well as the spiritual insights that he gained from her. Please visit malvernretreat.com or call 610-644-0400 for more information.
Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend MARCH 24-26, 2017
The Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend is designed to give married couples the opportunity to examine their lives together. A time to share their feelings, hopes, disappointments, joys and frustrations, and do so openly and honestly in a face-to-face, heart-to-heart encounter with the one person they have chosen to live with for the rest of their lives.
Call: 1-302-220-9833 or visit: wwme-delmar.org Application Fee of $100 confirms your food and lodging.
School News
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Computer Lab News: Our technology teacher, Miss Cindy Luce, is teaching our three year old students to use the mouse. Children first watched a play list of Bears videos to tie in with what they are learning in class. Then, to practice mouse skills, they played the Bees and Honey game. Miss Luce observed to see who was already good with the mouse and gave assistance to those who have not yet mastered this skill.
The four year old students are working on improving letter recognition and letter/sound correspondence skills. Students logged into “Teach Your Monster to Read”. After creating their monster, they worked their way through the games
You are never too young to become computer literate in this technological age!
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATION
Registration for the 2017-18 Religious Education academic year has begun. If your child is in grades 1-8 they are invited and strongly encouraged to participate in Religious Education. Diocesan guidelines mandate that all students participating in sacramental formation must have attended at least one full year of religious education prior to the sacramental year. All information can be found via this link: https://form.jotform.com/63384217522151. If you have any questions in regard to the process of registration please call the office of Religious Education at 302-994-775 or email Mrs. Ballintyn at [email protected].
CONFIRMATION INFORMATION
If your son or daughter is in the eighth grade they are eligible to participate in the Sacrament of Confirmation preparation program, The program is currently designed to have the candidates meet on the four Sundays in March from 10am till 11:15am in the School. There will be a retreat day on September 30 for the candidates and their sponsors. The celebration of the sacrament will occur in October or November of 2017. A registration letter and form has been sent to all families currently registered in the school or Religious Education program to begin the process. The cost for the preparation process is $100. Please contact Mrs. Ballintyn with any questions via email at [email protected]. Thank you.
Five of Mrs. Hart’s grade 8 students created a prayer service to honor saints, martyrs, monks, Mothers of the Early Church and Fathers of the Early Church. The other members of the class chose one or two of the people listed. They researched and provided information about these individuals to be used during the prayer service. The following items were to be included in the lesson: short biographical paragraph; how did the leader help to spread the faith?; what difficulties did each face?; what message would each give to help young Christians in today’s church? The result was a thoughtful and reverent prayer service where students learned about the early Church and its people.
AROUND THE DIOCESE OF WILMINGTON
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Valentine Evening of Reflection Sunday, February 12 5pm-9pm
This special evening at Malvern Retreat House is for dating, engaged and married couples & includes elegant dinner for two in a romantic candlelight setting, an inspirational talk, Mass and a renewal of wedding vows for married couples. Please visit malvernretreat.com or call 610-644-0400 for more information.
St. Ann’s Parish, Wilmington, will study Acts: The Spread of the Kingdom in the Social Hall beginning February 27 at 6:30 pm and continuing every Monday for 10 weeks. For more information or to register for the study, call Connie
Ursuline Academy Registration for Ursuline Academy’s 7th Grade Practice Test is now open! In order to register, please visit us at http://www.ursuline.org The test will take place on Sunday, March 5, 2017 from 12 PM until 3:00 PM. A Parent Information Session will also take place on March 5, 2017 from 12pm until 1:00 PM.
Join us in a “Married Couples Retreat @Preastfield, WV on the weekends of
March 3, 4, 5—2017 April 7, 8, 9 —2017
Fr. Rick Kramer-Retreat Host Fr. Rick Kramer-Retreat Host
For more information Call Elaine Galeone at (410) 252-5355
Class of 2021 Scholarships Announced at St. E
On Feb. 1 Head of School Shirley Bounds announced the names of students from area middle schools to whom scholarships have been offered to attend St. Elizabeth High School: Maximillian Brady, Krista Kanu, Marin Krenzel, Cole VanHorn, Keira Walsh from Immaculate Conception School; Joseph Castelli, Abigail Counihan, Isabella DaGrossa, Sara Mejia, Andrew Spychalski from Immaculate Heart of Mary School; Camryn Cresci from St. Elizabeth School; James D'Elia, Abby Freebery, Zachary Gordon, Amanda Jose, Mary Musa, Joseph Rafalli, A. Gabriel Torres, Marissa Varghese, Ruth Wilhelm from Christ the Teacher Catholic School; Emma Desmond, Declan Landis from Mount Aviat Academy; Leah Do from St. John the Beloved School; Lauren Dorsey from St. Ann School; Jonathan Falix from St. Edmond's Academy; Jack Kohn, Mateo Kuntz, William McGlinchey, Madalyn Minnick, Emily Newcomb, Anne Shea from St. Mary Magdalen School; Benjamin Leonard from St. Thomas the Apostle School of Pennsylvania; Javier Lorenzo from St. Anthony of Padua School; Francis Luca from The College School; Quinn MacNamara from Las Americas ASPIRA Academy; Andrew McGrellis from John Dickinson Middle Years Program; Gage Schuster from St. Ann School; and Baxter Sikes from Holy Angels School.
The Gospel message from Matthew calls us as followers of Christ and to live a higher standard and accountability to the law. In this passage Christ reminds us that he did not come to get rid of the out laws but rather to fulfill them and to broaden them to move beyond just physical actions. Have you acknowledged this calling to a higher standard? How are you
working to live by a higher standard? It can be easy to control one’s actions but extremely difficult to control one’s thoughts. Focusing on love, both for God and humanity, is one way in which to keep your thoughts pure. An active prayer life and regular participation in the sacraments can also aide you in this endeavor. This week if you find your thoughts straying I encourage you to stop and take a moment to ask the Lord to help you refocus.
MARRIAGE MOMENTS
Sunday February 12:Jesus continually urges us to go beyond the letter of the law. He interprets "You shall not kill" (Mt. 5) as "Don't be angry." "You shall not commit adultery" might be interpreted as "Show your spouse that they come first and you love him/her wholeheartedly. Go the extra mile for your beloved today. Find a way to stretch your love.
PARENTING POINTERS
Sunday February 12: "Love your neighbor as yourself" (Leviticus 19:18) Preachers generalize neighbor to mean beyond the person next door. But today, why not take it literally. With your child, choose a neighbor. Make them a treat or do a favor for them together.
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VOCATIONS
Paul writes to the Corinthians, “we speak of God’s wisdom, mysterious, hidden, which God predetermined before the ages for our glory.” This is a wisdom not of this age, and so who will speak it today? Will you speak God’s wisdom to the people of today as priest, deacon or religious? If so, “inquire within” and contact Father Norm Carroll, Diocesan Director of Priestly and Religious Vocations (302-573-3113, [email protected]). Don’t forget to visit our website: www.cdow.org/vocations!
GENERAL INTERCESSIONS
That the young people of our diocese remain open to the Holy Spirit as He works to reveal to them God’s plan for their lives, we pray to the Lord!
INSPIRE
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SJB Parish OutreachSt. Benedict Food Pantry
Matthew 25: 40 …..(Jesus tells them) ‘Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family,[a] you did it to me.’
Food PantryHours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9-10:30 am
Clothes ClosetWednesday 9-10:30 am
St. John the Beloved Outreach office serves those in our community who are in need of food and clothing. The Outreach office charges nothing to our clients and relies on Parish and parishioner donations. If you are unable to provide or bring grocery items to the church please consider a monetary donation to the Outreach office. The Outreach Office handles donations of food and clothing only. You may drop off your items at Church in the vestibule bin. To serve our families each week, we need the following: (Please feel free to use this list as your grocery checklist)
Cereal pancake mix pasta spaghetti sauce
Mac and cheese tuna fish canned meat peanut butter
Jelly canned fruit rice beans
Whole kernel corn soup canned vegetables juice
Coffee cleaning supplies tea toiletries
Laundry detergent toilet paper baby food(fruit only) diapers (all sizes)
Mardi Gras – a joyous New Orleans Fun Music & Food Fest!* Come join us for an evening of fun, food and live music – Saturday - February 25th – 6 to 10 pm – New Castle County Irish Society Hall Authentic New Orleans Food - Live Music & Entertainment
Ticket Donations: Early Birds – before Feb. 11th - $30! (Regular Price: $35/person) Sponsorships available too: Gold - $200; Emerald $350; Amethyst $500; Royal Court $1,000 For more information, call 516-1079 or visit http://www.ministryofcaring.org/special-events/mardigras *(Proceeds benefit the Ministry of Caring’s House of Joseph II for persons living with HIV and AIDS)* Ministry of Caring, 115 E. 14th Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
February 11-12, 2017 “For the Spirit scrutinizes everything, even the depths of God.” Let the Holy Spirit scrutinize and strengthen your marriage by participating in a WorldWide Marriage Encounter weekend on March 24-26, 2017 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.
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