ST. MARY MAGDALEN CHURCH WELCOME: We welcome all new members to our parish family. To register, send an email to recep. [email protected] to be sent the registraƟon form. OFFICE HOURS: At this Ɵme our office is not open to the public, but we will be checking voicemail le at 652-6800 and email daily. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Please call the parish office to schedule bapƟsms. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: We are not offering reconciliaƟon at this Ɵme. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: We are not offering wedding masses at this Ɵme. COMMUNION TO THE SICK: We are not bringing Holy Communion to the sick at this Ɵme. FUNERAL MASSES: Funeral Masses and Memorial Masses are being offered at this Ɵme, following current reopening guidelines. Visit our parish website for the most updated St. Mary Magdalen reopening informaƟon and mass Ɵmes. InformaƟon about all the sacraments, the ability to donate online, and watch masses are also available at www.smmchurch.org. Pastor .......................................... Very Rev. James T. Kirk, Jr. Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 16, 2020 CHURCH STAFF Business & Finance Manager .............................. Marc Minnick Director of Music ..................................................David IŅovits Maintenance & Facili es Manager.......................... Harry Hurst Parish Office & CommunicaƟons Coordinator ..... Stephanie Casey Parish Technology/RCIA ...................................... Melissa Pollio RecepƟonist/Sacramental/Youth .................. Kat Busfield-Birch RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE Telephone: (302) 652-7141 Director of Religious EducaƟon ............................... Karen Yasik ST. MARY MAGDALEN SCHOOL Telephone: (302) 656-2745 9 Sharpley Road, Wilmington, DE 19803 Patrick Tiernan .................................................School Principal Website ............................................. www.smmschoolde.com MASS SCHEDULE—PHASE 2 Sunday .............................................. 8:30 & 10:30am Saturday ....................... 8:30am & 4:30pm Vigil Mass Tuesday .......................................................... 8:30am Wednesday .................................................... 8:30am Thursday ........................................................ 8:30am 1st Friday........................................................ 8:30am 7 Sharpley Road, Wilmington, DE 19803 Telephone: (302) 652-6800 www.smmchurch.org Know Christ. Be Christ for Others.
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ST. MARY MAGDALEN CHURCH
WELCOME: We welcome all new members to our parish family. To register, send an email to recep. [email protected] to be sent the registra on form.
OFFICE HOURS: At this me our office is not open to the public, but we will be checking voicemail le� at 652-6800 and email daily.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Please call the parish office to schedule bap sms.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: We are not offering reconcilia on at this me.
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: We are not offering wedding masses at this me.
COMMUNION TO THE SICK: We are not bringing Holy Communion to the sick at this me.
FUNERAL MASSES: Funeral Masses and Memorial Masses are being offered at this me, following current reopening guidelines.
Visit our parish website for the most updated St. Mary Magdalen reopening informa on and mass mes. Informa on about all the sacraments, the ability to donate online, and watch masses are also available at www.smmchurch.org.
Pastor .......................................... Very Rev. James T. Kirk, Jr.
Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 16, 2020
CHURCH STAFF Business & Finance Manager .............................. Marc Minnick Director of Music .................................................. David I ovits Maintenance & Facili� es Manager .......................... Harry Hurst Parish Office & Communica ons Coordinator ..... Stephanie Casey Parish Technology/RCIA ...................................... Melissa Pollio Recep onist/Sacramental/Youth .................. Kat Busfield-Birch
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE Telephone: (302) 652-7141
Director of Religious Educa on ............................... Karen Yasik
ST. MARY MAGDALEN SCHOOL Telephone: (302) 656-2745
9 Sharpley Road, Wilmington, DE 19803 Patrick Tiernan ................................................. School Principal Website ............................................. www.smmschoolde.com
7 Sharpley Road, Wilmington, DE 19803 Telephone: (302) 652-6800 www.smmchurch.org
Know Christ. Be Christ for Others.
Mass intentions have been updated to reflect our current mass offerings during Phase 2.
Saturday, August 15 (Assumption of the BVM) 8:30 AM Deceased WWII Veterans 4:30 PM Alieen Peet The People of SMM Sunday, August 16 8:30 AM Terry Lagasse Theresa Grant Schiavi 10:30 AM Carl DeBonis Louis Dennis Tuesday, August 18 8:30 AM Christopher Lavelle Donna Vogt Wednesday, August 19 8:30 AM Maryanne Geraghty Thursday, August 20 8:30 AM Karen Reilly Nardi Catherine McCracken Saturday, August 22 8:30 AM Jennie Giordano & Family 4:30 PM Hugh & Aline Holstein Sunday, August 23 8:30 AM Alfred, Gen & Bob Schiavi The People of St. Mary Magdalen 10:30 AM Michael O’Neill Tuesday, August 25 8:30 AM Deceased member of the Riccio & Deluke Families Daisy Gispert Wednesday, August 26 8:30 AM Elizabeth Byron Thursday, August 27 8:30 AM Jean & Frank Deluke Karen Hoppenjans Saturday, August 29 8:30 AM Norma Mercante 4:30 PM Robert Quinn Sunday, August 30 8:30 AM Christopher Dinkel The People of St. Mary Magdalen 10:30 AM Patricia & Richard Mallon Richard Hickman
READINGS FOR THIS WEEK: TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Sunday Is 56:1, 6-7; Rom 11:13-15, 29-32; Mt 15:21-28 Monday Ez 24:15-24; Mt 19:16-22 Tuesday Ez 28:1-10; Mt 19:23-30 Wednesday Ez 34:1-11; Mt 20:1-16 Thursday Ez 36:23-28; Mt 22:1-14 Friday Ez 37:1-14; Mt 22:34-40 Saturday Ez 43:1-7ab; Mt 23:1-12
READINGS FOR NEXT WEEK: TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Due to the coronavirus pandemic our office is not open to the public. We are checking voicemail left at 652-6800 and email.
We anticipate opening the parish office in September. Dates will be announced on our website and in the bulletin once determined.
The 2021 Mass Intention book is not yet open.
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary – Aug. 15th
The Solemnity of the
Assumption is, in some ways, the
paramount feast of the Blessed Virgin
Mary, since it commemorates her passing, body and
soul, into the glory of Heaven.
The Assumption of Our Lady is the
teaching that the Blessed Mother was taken up, body and soul, into Heaven after her time here on earth. Her body was not subjected to any corruption or
decay.
SMM PHASE 2: MASS SCHEDULE ADDITIONS / TIME CHANGES
Phase 2 for SMM began August 1st with the addition of more daily masses, as well as weekend masses. Visit our Reopening Guidelines Page & Mass Times on our website for the most up to date info. We are still limiting attendance to 150 people. Once we have reached 150, we unfortunately are not permitted to allow any other people in church.
Reminders:
Please familiarize yourself with the guidelines prior to coming to mass & watch the instructional video.
You must wear a mask and sanitize your hands upon entering.
If you are coming to church by yourself, please sit in a smaller pews on the sides, leaving the larger pews open for families.
Remain in your pew until an usher directs you to communion by going up your isle toward the center (see arrows on the floor.) Communion will continue to be at the end of mass.
On weekends, worship aides & bulletins are available online only. Go to www.smmchurch.org & view both under the bulletin section.
10:30AM Sunday (Note the time change from 10am to now 10:30am for
Sunday Mass.)
LET US PRAY FOR OUR MEN & WOMEN SERVING IN THE ARMED FORCES.
ESPECIALLY FOR:
2LT Michael Aleixo (Army), CPT David Paul Cline Jr. (Army), CPT Matthew Cline (Army), CPT Foster Day (Army), 2LT Patrick Devine (Army), Lt. Cmdr. Jason Erickson (US Coast Guard), Corporal Michael Gallo (Marines), PFC Kyle Isakoff (Marines), CPT Sean Kealey (Army), Sgt Meghan Miller, LT JG Julie DiGiovanni Plessinger (Navy), PFC Elena Shields (National Guard), 2LT Matthew Stone (USAF), Corporal Cody Turner (Marines), & Seaman Michael A. Zullo (Navy).
Call the parish office to add an Armed Forces member.
We are thankful for their courage and dedication to duty in difficult circumstances
REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:
Please continue to pray for all those who may be hospitalized, sick, or recovering, especially:
Marietta Abello, Todd Bachmann, Michael Barton, Karen Batt, Maureen Byrne, Christine Cavaliere, Ann Davis, Connor Davis, Tom DeLucia, Anne Marie Donovan, Thomasina Finnegan, Linda Finney, Noah Fogg, Joseph Gawinski, Helen Hahn, Ed Hunt, Ellie & Levi Jernigan, Catherine Kohl, Greg Long, Diane Loya, Michael Malone, Peggy McGill, Nancy McGovern, Betty Jo McHenry, Gloria Meyers, Joanne Miller, Jo & Ed Molnar, Lester Molnar, Flora Monck, Joe Moussalli, James Mulvena, David Nash, Dolores Nowak, Marie & Bob O’Connor, Annemarie Pavco, Gerald Petrilla, Hunter Pinki, Amy Powell, Rochelle Ransom, Devon Reed, Debbie Rice, Lou Rombach, Ann Shields, Neil Segil, Louise Simpson, Beau Smith, Vincent Smith, Jack Toy, Joan Trolio, Becky Yu, Dolores Welty & Helen Zeroka. Please also remember those affected by the coronavirus & all essential workers during these unprecedented times.
Please contact the parish office if you would like to add a name or would like your name removed.
CANDIDATES FOR PERMAENT DIACONATE INSTALLED IN MINISTRY OF ACOLYTE: CONGRATULATIONS TO JUSTIN POLLIO & HOWARD ECK
The Diocese of Wilmington candidates for permanent diaconate were installed in the ministry of acolyte by Bishop Malooly on Aug. 8th. The service included 14 candidates and was at St. Margaret of Scotland, Glasgow. Attendance limited due to coronavirus restrictions. Taken from the 8/8/20 Dialog Article available online at http://thedialog.org
SECOND COLLECTIONS FOR THE SUMMER
While we currently are not taking up a collection during mass, there are collection baskets as you enter and exit
the church. You can also mail your donation to the parish office or make an online donation at
www.smmchurch.org/stewardship
August 16th – Cathedral of St. Peter (Final 2nd collection of the summer)
August 23rd, 30th, & September 6th – No Second Collection
INTERESTED IN BECOMING A LECTOR?
Lectors are parishioners dedicated to reading the Scripture during Mass. Have you ever
considered becoming one? Any parishioner who has a good speaking voice is eligible.
We use a scheduling system called MSP which makes it easy for you to sign up, pick masses you prefer, and request a substitute when you can’t make it. If you are interesting in becoming a lector email Stephanie Casey at [email protected]. We will gather the names over the summer to give to Justin Carisio, who facilitates our lector training sessions.
Candidate Howard Eck kneels before Bishop Malooly. Photo/Don Blake
Candidate Justin Pollio kneels before Bishop Malooly. Photo/Don Blake
PARENTING POINTERS What posture or gestures do you find helpful to pray? For some, kneeling feels most reverent. For others sitting, holding hands, or gazing at nature helps. Parents often bless their child at bedtime with the sign of the cross. There is no wrong way but lots of right ways. S. Vogt
MARRIAGE MOMENTS It is good to pray and be a person of faith, BUT married couples don't always share the same faith or pray the same way. Even if you are of the same faith, ask each other how they describe God, what they really believe, or how they pray. You can be different but still united.
TO OUR
NEW PARISHIONERS
A warm welcome is extended to all who come to SMM Parish. All new parishioners are invited to register by contacting our parish office. Call us at 652-6800 or email [email protected] and let us know you are interested in registering. We will get all the necessary information from you and get a parish ministries directory in your hands.
SCHEDULED EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS NEEDED With the introduction of Phase 2 starting Saturday 8/1, which will include the addition of more weekend masses, we are in need of more scheduled Eucharistic Ministers (EM). Due to the pandemic the procedures for EM’s has changed. They are now scheduled in advance, 2 for each weekend mass. EM’s must check in with the sacristan upon arrival (please do not enter the sacristy, as it is closed), wear a mask & sanitize, and watch the EM training video prior to coming to mass to ensure you know the new procedures. If proper procedures are not followed, you will be asked to return to your seat.
Those who have already been trained and are comfortable being a Eucharistic Minister are asked to please sign up for specific dates in our Ministry Scheduler Pro system (MSP). If you need help using the MSP system, please contact Stephanie Casey at [email protected].
Those interested in becoming Eucharistic Ministers are asked to please email or call [email protected] / 652-7141 for the proper training.
THIS WEEKEND: Please help the Cathedral of Saint Peter in Wilmington by your generous donation during the special collection being taken in all Catholic churches in DE & MD’s Eastern Shore on August 15/16. For more info and a video tour of our historic Cathedral, please visit cdow.org/cathedral.
EMMANUAL DINING ROOM MEALS Every 3rd Tuesday of the month SMM Parish takes down 4 trays of hot dogs and baked beans (and other items) to be served. If you are interested in signing up, please use the link below. Questions, reach out to Patti Small at 216-926-8559.
SMM’s ST. BENEDICT PRAYER GARDEN We have been working hard cleaning up the prayer garden and creating a more open space. With several trees and bushes removed, as well as several plants added, it is coming along quite nicely! Be sure to visit the garden which includes the Stations of the Cross, many statues and several benches.
SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS WANTED Calling all teachers or former teachers! We are always looking to develop relationships with substitute teachers here at SMM. We are looking for experienced,
capable educators to consider joining our team of substitute teachers. If you are interested, please email Tina Gillen at [email protected] to begin our application and clearance process.
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