ST. JOSEPH PARISH / PARROQUIA SAN JOSE

Saint Joseph Church   Saint Rose of Lima Church

371 East Main Street Middletown, Delaware

14th Sunday OrdinalTime

JULY 5, 2015 

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT We, the faithful of St. Joseph Parish,

willingly accept our baptismal call to gather and worship as a community,

to proclaim the Word of God, and to serve in the image of Jesus Christ.

MISIÓN DE LA PARROQUIA Nosotros, los fieles de la Parroquia de San José,

aceptamos de buena voluntad nuestro llamado bautismal

a reunirnos y adorar como comunidad, a proclamar la Palabra de Dios,

y a servir en la imagen de Jesucristo.

OUR CHURCHES & SACRAMENT SCHEDULE

St. Joseph Church:

East Main Street, Middletown, DE Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:00 PM Sunday Masses: 8:30, 10:30 AM Misa Dominical: 1:00 PM (Español) Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:30 AM Reconciliation: Saturday at 4:00 PM

St. Rose of Lima Mission: Lock St, Chesapeake City, MD Sunday Masses: 8:00, 9:30 AM Wednesday Mass: 9:00 AM Reconciliation: Sunday at 9:00 AM

St. Francis Xavier Shrine:

Church Road, Warwick, MD As announced

COUNCIL EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

Finance Council: John Sanders (410-275-1428)

Pastoral Council: Amy Brenner (302-299-3076)

PASTORAL OFFICE STAFF

Rev. David F. Kelley, Pastor Rev. Timothy Brady, O.de.M., Associate Pastor

Tim Enright, Deacon Fred Wendt, Deacon

Bob Altmiller, Facilities Manager Nathan Costa, Coordinator of Liturgical Music Jackie Delaporte, Special Assistant, Sacristan

Diana Gotthold, Formation Office Rosemary Hadland, Coordinator of Music Ministry

Odile Jacob, Organist Mary Kirk, Director of Religious Education

Richard McAloon, Business Manager Pat Sparks, Parish Secretary

Antonia “Tonie” Vandenberg, Ministerio Hispano Mark Winterbottom, Coordinator of Youth Ministry

GENERAL INFORMATION

E-mail: psparks@stjosephmiddletown.com Website: www.stjosephmiddletown.com

Pastoral Center / Centro Pastoral: 371 E. Main Street Middletown, DE 19709 (entrance on Cleaver Farm Road) 302-378-5800, 302-378-5808 (FAX) (toll-free from Maryland: 888-433-1874) Ministerio Hispano: 302-378-5805, Ext. 104

Office Hours / Horario de la Oficina: Monday – Thursday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Christ the Teacher Regional Catholic School

2451 Frazer Road Newark, DE 19702

302-838-8850 www.christtheteacher.org

Sr. LaVerne King, RSM – Principal

Presider’s Intentions This week, our presiders will offer Masses for these intentions: Monday, July 6 St. Maria Goretti 8:30 AM (SJ) Ruby Bergeron Tuesday, July 7 8:30 AM (SJ) D. Jean Swan 11:00 AM (BM) Wednesday, July 8 9:00 AM (SR) The Majewski Duo Thursday, July 9 St. Augustine Zhao Rong & Companions 8:30 AM (SJ) Frank Collins

Friday, July 10 8:30 AM (SJ) Bill Williams  

Saturday, July 11 5:00 PM (SJ) Jean Foote Sunday, July 12 15th Sunday in Ordinal Time 8:30 AM (SJ) Frank Collins 10:30 AM (SJ) Patricia Badalamenti 1:00 PM (SJ) 8:00 AM (SR) Our Parishioners 9:30 AM (SR) Steve Schneider We are accepting Masses Intentions for January.

Liturgy Notes

FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST Mark's Gospel account today is built on a double astonishment or amazement: the neighbors and family of Jesus are astonished that he taught in the synagogue with wisdom and worked powerful signs. Jesus, in turn, is amazed that they have no faith in him because they know his origins, not because of any fault with his teaching or ministry. As with many of Mark's passages, we get a rather intimate glimpse here of the human part of Jesus' two-fold nature. To reinforce his point, Mark tells of Jesus' return to his native place, and further points out that he is in the midst of his own family members there. From the very people he expected the most, Jesus received the least. In the day of the Gospel's writing, Mark was attempting to illustrate a lesson to the house of Israel: the God of the covenant expected the greatest faith from the house of Israel, but often received the least. This is a good source for reflection on our part, we who are Jesus' followers today. For the wisdom of Christ to continue and for our lives to be seen as signs of his power, he must expect and be able to find great faith among us. Will he? Can he? Does he? Or is he, once again, amazed by its absence?

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FE EN JESUCRISTO El incidente que nos cuenta san Marcos en el Evangelio de hoy se basa en un doble asombro: primero, los vecinos y parientes de Jesús se asombran de verlo enseñar en la sinagoga con tanta sabiduría, y de ver su poder para hacer milagros. Y Jesús, a su vez, se extraña de la incredulidad de aquella gente, que no pone su fe en él, no porque hallen alguna falta en su enseñanza o en su ministerio, sino porque conocen sus orígenes y su familia. Aquí, como en muchos otros incidentes de su Evangelio, Marcos nos deja ver un aspecto bastante íntimo de la parte humana de la doble naturaleza de Jesús. Para reforzar lo que quiere que veamos, Marcos nos cuenta cómo Jesús vuelve a su pueblo, y nos hace notar que está allí entre sus familiares. Y de la gente de quienes más esperaba es que menos recibe. En la época en que estaba escribiendo su Evangelio, san Marcos trataba de enseñar una lección muy importante para la casa de Israel, el Dios de la Alianza esperaba encontrar la fe más intensa en la casa de Israel, pero muchas veces allí fue donde menos la encontró. Y es bueno que reflexionemos sobre esto, nosotros que hoy día somos el Pueblo de Dios. Para que la Sabiduría de Cristo continúe en este mundo, y para que nuestras vidas sean signos de su poder, Jesús espera hallar, y tiene que hallar, una gran fe en nosotros. ¿La hallará? ¿O quedará, una vez más, pasmado de nuestra poca fe?

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MASS AT BROADMEADOW NURSING HOME There will be a Mass at Broadmeadow Nursing Home on Tuesday, July 7 at 11:00 a.m. Parishioners are invited. Any questions call Claudette Latsko, 302-376-5779.

The Word in Our Lives: Readings for July 12, 2015

Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinal Time

First Reading: Amos 7:12-15 Amaziah, priest of Bethel, said to Amos, “Off with you, visionary, flee to the land of Judah! There earn your bread by prophesying, but never again prophesy in Bethel; for it is the king’s sanctuary and a royal temple.” Amos answered Amaziah, “I was no prophet, nor have I belonged to a company of prophets; I was a shepherd and a dresser of sycamores. The LORD took me from following the flock, and said to me, Go, prophesy to my people Israel.”

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 85:9-10, 11-12, 13-14

Second Reading: Ephesians 1:3-14 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavens, as he chose us in him, before the foundation of the world, to be holy and without blemish before him. In love he destined us for adoption to himself through Jesus Christ, in accord with the favor of his will, for the praise of the glory of his grace that he granted us in the beloved. In him we have redemption by his blood, the forgiveness of transgressions, in accord with the riches of his grace that he lavished upon us. In all wisdom and insight, he has made known to us the mystery of his will in accord with his favor that he set forth in him as a plan for the fullness of times, to sum up all things in Christ, in heaven and on earth. In him we were also chosen, destined in accord with the purpose of the One who accomplishes all things according to the intention of his will, so that we might exist for the praise of his glory, who first hoped in Christ. In him you also, who have heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and have believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, which is the first installment of our inheritance toward redemption as God’s possession, to the praise of his glory.

Gospel: Mark 6:7-13 Jesus summoned the Twelve and began to send them out two by two and gave them authority over unclean spirits. He instructed them to take nothing for the journey but a walking stick—no food, no sack, no money in their belts. They were, however, to wear sandals but not a second tunic. He said to them, “Wherever you enter a house, stay there until you leave. Whatever place does not welcome you or listen to you, leave there and shake the dust off your feet in testimony against them.” So they went off and preached repentance. The Twelve drove out many demons, and they anointed with oil many who were sick and cured them.

La Palabra en Nuestra Vidas: 12 de julio de 2015

XV Domingo Ordinario

Primera Lectura: Amós 7:12-15 En aquel tiempo, Amasías, sacerdote de Betel, le dijo al profeta Amós: “Vete de aquí, visionario, y huye al país de Judá; gánate allá el pan, profetizando; pero no vuelvas a profetizar en Betel, porque es santuario del rey y templo del reino”. Respondió Amós: “Yo no soy profeta ni hijo de profeta, sino pastor y cultivador de higos. El Señor me sacó de junta al rebaño y me dijo: ‘Ve y profetiza a mi pueblo, Israel’”.

Segunda Lectura: Efesios 1:3-14 Bendito sea Dios, Padre de nuestro Señor Jesucristo, que nos ha bendecido en el con toda clase de bienes espirituales y celestiales. Él nos eligió en Cristo, antes de crear el mundo, para que fuéremos santos e irreprochables a sus ojos, por el amor, y determinó, porque así lo quiso, que por medio de Jesucristo, fuéramos sus hijos, para que alabemos y glorifiquemos la gracia con que nos ha favorecido por medio de su Hijo amado. Pues por Cristo, por su sangre, hemos recibido la redención, el perdón de los pecados. Él ha prodigado sobre nosotros el tesoro de su gracia, con toda sabiduría e inteligencia, dándonos a conocer el misterio de su voluntad. Éste es el plan que había proyectado realizar por Cristo, cuando llegara la plenitud de los tiempos: hacer que todas las cosas, las del cielo y las de la tierra, tuvieran a Cristo por cabeza. Con Cristo somos herederos también nosotros. Para esto estábamos destinados, por decisión del que lo hace todo según su voluntad: para que fuéramos una alabanza continua de su gloria, nosotros, los que ya antes esperábamos en Cristo. En él, también ustedes, después de escuchar la palabra de la verdad, el Evangelio de su salvación, y después de creer, han sido marcados con el Espíritu Santo prometido. Este Espíritu es la garantía de nuestra herencia, mientras llega la liberación del pueblo adquirido por Dios, para alabanza de su gloria.

Evangelio: Marcos 6:7-13 En aquel tiempo, llamo Jesús a los Doce, los envió de dos en dos y les dio poder sobre los espíritus inmundos. Les mando que no llevaran nada para el camino ni pan, ni mochila, ni dinero en el cinto, sino únicamente un bastón, sandalias y una sola túnica. Y les dijo: Cuando entren en una casa, quédense en ella hasta que se vayan de ese lugar. Si en alguna parte no los reciben ni los escuchan, abandonar ese lugar, sacúdanse el polvo de los pies, como una advertencia para ellos. Los discípulos se fueron a predicar arrepentimiento. Expulsaban a los demonios, ungían con aceite a los enfermos y los curaban.

MARTHA’S GUILD Team 2 will clean on Thursday, July 9, 2015

Loretta Williams, Captain Pat McTiernan Anthony Davies Maria Wendt Shirley Stafford Peggy Calvani Ellie Collins Anne Thompson Karen Headley George Vergel Marlene & Jim Jacono

For more information or to volunteer, please call Loretta Williams, 302-378-8635.

Bay View Internal Medicine

for being the Pin Flag Sponsor at our golf outing.

Please be sure to visit our parish website and check out sponsors of our golf outing and those businesses who advertise in our bulletin. Your support of these sponsors is one way to say thank you for their generosity.

PAT’S PIZZA Pat’s Pizza Family Restaurant, located at 311 N. Broad Street in Middletown, will donate 10% of all receipts we return to them. Please place your saved receipts in the collection basket or drop them off at the parish office. We are blessed that our local businesses continue to support our parish. Please thank them for their generosity when you visit Pat’s.

Stewardship Happy Fourth of July! We hope that everyone is enjoying a happy and safe holiday and summer. This week marks the beginning of our new Fiscal Year 2016, which admittedly sounds a bit hard to believe! The budget was finalized in June and as always, highlights will be provided to the parish in the weeks to come. Further, we ended Fiscal Year 2015 on a good note and look forward to reporting on those items as well in the near future. In the meantime, we turn our attention to the parish carnival which is set to kick off later this month. This is the largest fundraising event for our parish each year and exemplifies the stewardship themes of time, talent, and treasure. Everyone is encouraged to get involved in some fashion (simply stopping by to enjoy the camaraderie is a great way to support the event!). Due to the early bulletin deadline the collection figures were not available and will be updated next weekend.

John Sanders, President, Finance Council

Esquina de Administración Feliz Cuatro de Julio! Esperamos que todos estén disfrutando de unas vacaciones y un verano feliz y seguro. Esta semana marca el inicio de nuestro nuevo año fiscal 2016, cierto que es un poco difícil de creer! El presupuesto se finalizó en junio y, como siempre, esa información estar disponible para la parroquia en las semanas por venir. Además, terminamos el año fiscal 2015 buen y esperamos poder informar sobre esos elementos, así en el futuro. Mientras tanto, dirigimos nuestra atención al Carnaval parroquial que se pondrá en marcha a finales de este mes. Este es el evento más grande para recaudar fondos para nuestra parroquia cada año y es un ejemplo de los temas de custodia de tiempo, talento y tesoro. Todos están invitados a participar de alguna manera (simplemente parar a disfrutar de la camaradería es una gran manera de apoyar el evento!).

John Sanders, Presidente del Consejo de Finanzas 

Parish Life

NEW TO THE PARISH The following people have registered in our parish recently:

the Kaminski family of Odessa; Mr. & Mrs. Mark Bello of Legacy at Odessa National;

the Salva family of Augustine Creek; and the Chavez family of Middletown Village

We pray that you will become closer to God through your participation in our Faith Community. We look forward to getting to know you. Welcome!

PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE ILL

We remember in prayer all those who are ill, especially Anthony Guida, Al Kentrus, John Wirth, Robert Knox, Lynn Winnington, Shannon Faust, Christine Laphan, Vera Gortowski, Jennie Sytnik, Anne Thomas, Margaret Wicks, Marguerite King, Sue Osborne, Karen McKenna, Antoinette Gelfo, Lea Castelli, Bruce Wendt, Penny Reuss, Ellen Roberts, Larry Reyes, and Peggy Robinson.

MAY THE ANGELS LEAD THEM INTO PARADISE

Please remember in your prayers Wayne Stafford, son of Shirley Stafford; our deceased parishioners, loved ones, and benefactors.

Grant them eternal rest, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. 

BIBLE STUDY & PRAYER GROUP Dennis and Jan Faust host a Bible Study and Prayer group on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month in their home. Please call 302-584-8703 for directions. A second group, hosted by Ed & Mary Sumner, meets on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month to discuss the readings for the following Sunday. Please call 302-449-2387 for directions.

All are welcome!

YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS Youth Fellowship offers young people an opportunity to meet and openly discuss faith matters, participate in exciting group activities, and learn new ways to enjoy and live life to the fullest. There are also many opportunities for young people to plan their own events and activities to share their creativity. Interested youth should contact Mark Winterbottom, 302-378-5800, ext. 106, or mwinterbottom@stjosephmiddletown.com. 

CHRIST THE TEACHER SCHOOL Christ the Teacher Catholic School is accepting students for the 2015-16 school year. If you would like more information regarding admission to our school, contact Sister LaVerne (slking@christtheteacher.org or 302-838-8850 ext. 129) for an appointment to tour the school.  

CHARISMATIC PRAYER MEETINGS There will not be another prayer meeting until, Wednesday, July 22 due to Summer Prep and the carnival. Beginning July 22, there will be a prayer meeting every Wednesday, at 7PM in Rm. 6. We will begin each meeting with a brief teaching on the charisms of the Holy Spirit, followed by prayer and praising the Lord. Why not consider joining us if even for one evening? Any questions, call John or Cookie Ruane at 302-378-2217.

FIRST EUCHARIST BANNERS This year’s First Eucharist banners, previously on display in the gathering space of church, are now in the Religious Education Office and can be picked up at the Parish Center Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM. If you need to make special arrangements to pick up your banner, please call the Religious Education Office at 302-378-5800, ext. 108.

SUMMER PREP IS IN SESSION We ask all visitors to our parish complex to use caution when driving into and out of the parking lots. Our Parish Religious Education Program has begun summer sessions and we have large numbers of youth on our property during the day and the evening. Please keep a watchful eye out for them!

LIGHTHOUSE CD’s The Lighthouse kiosk in the gathering space in St. Joseph church has been replenished with new cd’s. There are cd’s on the Eucharist and other uplifting and helpful talks. We have some great books including: The Body and Blood of Christ (Scott Hahn); The Eucharist-Our Very Life (McDonald); Fan or Follower? (Jeff Cavins); Feminine Genius (Coleen Carol Campbell); Faith at Work & The Holy Moment (Matthew Kelly); Pursuing Holiness-Lessons from St. Frances De Sales (Ralph Martin); The Bible Made Me Do It (Tim Staples); and Catholicism; A Father Who Keeps His Promises (Scott Hahn) and The One Thing, (Matthew Kelly).

Carnival Volunteer NEWS 2015 Great news: we are all set-up for Carnival Volunteer Recruitment online. You can review your personal and/or family calendar in the comfort of your home to see when you can volunteer! We will also be taking sign-ups for volunteers after all Masses . We're using VolunteerSpot to organize volunteers for St. Joseph Parish Carnival 2015! Here's how it works in 3 easy steps: Click this link to go to our invitation page on

VolunteerSpot - http://vols.pt/QGD9pB Enter your email address (You will NOT need to

register an account on VolunteerSpot) Sign up! Choose your spots - VolunteerSpot will

send you an automated confirmation and reminders. Easy!

Note: VolunteerSpot does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact me and I can sign you up manually: Terry Fresconi – fresconi15@gmail.com

Thank you everyone for all your volunteering!!

CARNIVAL KITCHEN WISH LIST 2015 As in years past, we are seeking donations to help defray the cost of supplies for the indoor dining room and outdoor food court. Donations can be placed in the collection in an envelope marked “Carnival Kitchen”. Please indicate which item you would like to cover. Call Kevin Corcoran, 302-378-3475, or Mark Winterbottom, 302-985-3678, with any questions.

Items include: Coffee urns (2) $75 each Chafing dishes (1) $35 each Fryer donated! Cutting boards (2) $20 each Cups (4 cases) $90 Napkins (3 cases) $90 Carry-out Trays (3 cases) $40 per case Sterno Fuel Cups (6 cases) $37 per case Aluminum Pans (6 cases) $32 per case Foil Wrap (4 boxes) $25 per box Frying Oil $34 per box Cleaning Supplies $250 Condiments $270 Powdered Drinks $200 Table Settings $200 Plastic Storage Containers donated! Serving Utensils $150 Dual Spout Beermeister $1200 6 cases paper plates for funnel cakes $26 per case 4 cases napkins for funnel cakes donated!

In addition, we are seeking donations of products, services, or sports tickets to be given away in our nightly raffle. If your business, or someone you regularly do business with, would like to make a donation, please let us know.

CARNIVAL SET UP AND TAKE DOWN YOUR HELP IS WANTED!!

Before Carnival Week even arrives, there is much to be done. Many hands make light work and so we invite you to help with pre-Carnival activities. Most set-up will take place the weekend before the Carnival. Check your calendar and contact Terry Fresconi, fresconi15@gmail.com, to sign-up. Everything you need, including simple instructions, will be provided.

NUESTRA PARROQUIA TE NECESITA SU AYUDA PARA EL CARNIVAL

Incluso antes de la semana de Carnaval, hay mucho por hacer. Muchas manos hacen el trabajo liviano y te invitamos a ayudar con las actividades de pre carnaval. La mayoría de trabajo para configurar se llevará a cabo el fin de semana antes del Carnaval. Si usted tiene acceso de inter-net se puede firmar en fesconie15@gmail.com. Hay muchas maneras de ayudar, y su ayuda es muy apreciada

CARNIVAL NEWS

JULY 14-18, 2015

The next Carnival Committee meeting will be held on Thursday, July 9 at 7:00 PM in Room 3 in the parish center. Any questions please contact Dom Marra 302-378-1568.

CALLING BAKERS AND CANDY MAKERS Break out your favorite recipes to be sold at the Sweet Tooth Booth at the Carnival. Cakes, pies, cookies, brownies, jams and jellies, lollipops and other candies are welcome. Bring copies of your recipes if you’d like

GOD’S WORD TODAY Today’s second reading gives us a remarkable example of what the life of faith is all about. Saint Paul tells the Corinthians that he was given a “thorn in the flesh.” Scripture scholars have debated just what this “thorn” really was. Perhaps it is best that we do not know ex-actly, for each of us has our own “thorn in the flesh.” It may be chronic illness, a fractured relationship, deep disappointment, unemployment, or any number of things. It is Paul’s attitude that we are called to emu-late. When we are tempted to groan or complain about our own “thorns in the flesh,” let us remember that it is in weakness that we are made strong. This is a central paradox of the Christian life, one that is difficult to live. May Saint Paul intercede on our behalf so that we will be strengthened in faith, even in our weakness. From Saint Margaret Sunday Missal, copyright © J. S. Paluch Company

LA PALABRA DE DIOS HOY La segunda lectura de hoy nos da un ejemplo extraordinario de cómo es una vida de fe. San Pablo le dice a los corintios que tiene “una espina clavada en mi carne”. Los eruditos de las Escrituras han discutido acerca de lo que era esa “espina”. Tal vez sea mejor que no lo sepamos, ya que cada uno de nosotros tenemos nuestra propia “espina clavada en nuestra carne”. Pudiera ser una enfermedad crónica, una relación rota, una gran desilusión, desempleo o muchas otras cosas. Lo que debemos emular es la actitud. Cuando estemos tentados a gemir o quejarnos de nuestras “espinas clavadas en la carne” recordemos que la fuerza se pone de manifiesto en la debilidad. Esto es una paradoja central en la vida cristiana y la cual es difícil de aceptar en la vida diaria. Que san Pablo interceda por nosotros para que nuestra fe sea fortalecida aun en nuestra debilidad. Traducido de Saint Margaret Sunday Missal derechos de autor © J. S. Paluch Com-

This Week in Our Parish Monday, July 6 6:45 PM—Liturgy Committee in Rm. 3 8:00 PM—Friends of Bill W in Rms. 5 & 7

Tuesday, July 7 11:00 AM—Mass at Broadmeadow 7:00 PM—Parish Life Committee in Rm. 1

Wednesday, July 8 5:30 PM—Cantor Rehearsal in St. Joseph Church Thursday, July 9 6:30 PM—Contemporary Choir in St. Joseph Church 7:00 PM—Carnival Meeting in Rm. 3 7:00 PM—Baptism PREP in Spanish in Rm. 1 8:00 PM—Friends of Bill W in 5 & 7 Friday, July 10 Saturday, July 11 4:00 PM—Confessions in St. Joseph Church 5:00 PM—Mass in St. Joseph Church

Sunday, July 12 1:00 PM—Misa en Español in St. Joseph Church

Christian Formation

Don’t Forget to Register! All of the various forms necessary for Religious Education registration for our 2015-2016 Fall sessions are available online this year. Please check the parish website to find updated Religious Education Registration forms for grades 1st through 8th and the registration form for the sacraments of Reconciliation & First Eucharist. If your child has completed grade level one and is enrolling in grade level two you must complete a separate form to register for the sacramental preparation of Reconciliation and Eucharist. This is a separate process from Religious Education class registration and has a separate schedule and fee.

Registrations and your preferred method of payment are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. New this year-a copy of the Diocesan “Form A: Annual Consent and Release” must be filled out and submitted for each student at the time of registration. Also, please note that this fall we will have three different sessions- two sessions that follow a two and a half hour time frame, and one session that follows a ninety minute time frame. As in the past, confirmation of session registration will be sent via email.

RCIA The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) program is designed to help Inquirers on their faith journey. If you or someone you know has expressed an interest in joining the Catholic Church, please contact Deacon Tim Enright, 302-378-5800, ext. 119, or tenright@stjosephmiddletown.com.

VOCATIONS REFLECTION In today’s first reading, the author of the Book of Wisdom says, “they shall know that a prophet has been among them.” Through lives of chastity, poverty, and obedience, religious women and men throughout our Diocese serve as prophets: their consecrated lives point to the Kingdom of God, and they remind us that it’s worth giving up anything for the sake of that treasure. Do you have what it takes to live that way? If you think so, please call or write Father David Kelley, Diocesan Director of Priestly and Religious Vocations (302-573-3113, vocations@cdow.org). Be sure to visit our website: www.CalledByTheLord.com!

This weekend we hear St. Paul ask the Lord to spare him difficulties. We also hear how the people wondered where Jesus got his wisdom and power. Sometimes in life we are faced with challenges. But, as we hear in the second reading, God’s grace is enough. When we are weak, God makes us strong. Where can we use God’s strength this week? Bring the readings home by asking God to take your weakness and challenges and use them to make you strong.

Social Concerns

FOOD PANTRY UPDATE Thank you to everyone who helped fill the shelves of the Chesapeake City Ecumenical Association Food Pantry. We would not be able to feed the needy without your help. While we will accept donations of any canned goods and non-perishable food items, we are especially in need of:

*Peanut butter *Jelly *Hot cereal

Our goal is to make sure every family has enough to eat; we know that we will not be able to achieve this without the donation of so many. If you can put an extra item or two in your cart when you grocery shop for your family, that would go a long way toward keeping our shelves filled.

CCEA WELLNESS DIRECTOR The position is still open. If you are interested please call 443-553-4049 or email outreach@ccea4u.com for more information. Visit the CCEA website: www.ccea4u.com or follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/CCEA4U, for information about these events and other programs.

BAPTISM PREPARATION It is always an exciting time when a family is anticipating the birth of a child, not only for the family but for our parish community as well. There are so many things to think about and prepare for during the months prior to the arrival of your child. One of those things is Baptism. Parents are required to attend a two-part Baptism PREP program. We have found that it is easier for the parents if they do this during the second trimester of the pregnancy. We offer our Baptism PREP classes quarterly on Saturday mornings at 10:30 AM. Registration in the parish is required prior to scheduling Baptism PREP. It is necessary to call the parish office, 302-378-5800, to register for the classes. You will be given the schedule of classes when you call. Please note that Baptism dates will not be confirmed until classes are completed and all information for your sponsors has been received by the parish office. Please see information below regarding requirements for godparents and sponsors for Confirmation.

Godparents and/or Sponsors for Confirmation must meet the requirements of Canon Law. The person who will fulfill one of these important roles must: Be at least sixteen years of age; Have celebrated all three Sacraments of Initiation

(Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist); Be living a life in harmony with the teaching of the

Church It is the third requirement that most often causes difficulty. It is generally interpreted to mean that a person is registered in a parish and, if married is in a valid marriage. This means that the marriage must have taken place in the Catholic Church or, if celebrated in the church of another denomination the couple must have received permission of the Catholic Church for this to take place. This generally occurs when in the celebration of marriage between a Catholic and a non-Catholic Christian the church of the non-Catholic holds particular significance for the non-Catholic party. In such a case the bishop is asked to grant a dispensation so that the wedding may be considered valid by the Catholic Church. For those who were not married in the Catholic Church and are free to do so (meaning no prior marriages requiring an annulment) they may ask to have a “convalidation” of their marriage. This is generally referred to by most as “having their marriage blessed.” It is worth noting that divorce in and of itself does not make one ineligible to serve as a godparent or sponsor (nor does it exclude one from receiving the Eucharist). The difficulty arises when there is a subsequent marriage without seeking an annulment of one’s previous bond of marriage.

Around the Diocese JOB OPPORTUNITIES

2015 MARRIAGE RETROUVAILLE Are you experiencing stress or trouble in your marriage? The Retrouvaille Marriage Weekend Program offers tools needed to rediscover a loving marriage relationship. Thousands of couples headed for cold, unloving relationships or divorce have successfully overcome their marriage problems by attending the program. The 2015 Retrouvaille weekend program will be held August 7-9 at Malvern Retreat House in Malvern, PA. For information on the program please visit the website www.HelpOurMarriage.com or to register for the weekend please call 1-800-470-2230. All calls are confidential.

WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER Today’s readings talk about the hardness of heart of God’s people and their lack of faith. What is the soil of our heart like? Open your heart to God and allow him to transform your life and your marriage. Sign up today to attend the next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend on November 6-8 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 @ 302-220-983.

MARYLAND CATHOLIC WOMENʼS CONFERENCE PRESENTS: SEEK

A Retreat: Relax, Refresh, Discover. Come and rest! Join your sisters-in-Christ, quiet your soul, and listen to His voice. Seek to grow in Him through talks, Mass, sharing, journaling, music, walking, reflecting, and spending time with each other. As in all relationships, we must seek to nurture our relationship with Christ. Invite your sisters, mothers, daughters and friends. October 10 & 11, Mt. St Maryʼs University, Emmetsburg MD. Visit www.marylandcatholicwomen.com or call Jeanne 443-324-8487. Discounts available for groups of 10 or more.

PART TIME BOOKKEEPER A position for a part-time bookkeeper, 20 hours per week, is presently available at St. John-Holy Angels Parish, Newark, DE; the position will be available in early July. Applicants need to have the following qualifications: Associate Degree in Business or Accounting with a minimum of two years’ experience in accounting or bookkeeping or an equivalent combination of education and experience, excellent written and oral communications and interpersonal skills, skilled in Microsoft Excel and Word, Business Works, experience with Parish Data System is helpful. Applications should be e-mailed to apress@holyangels.net or mailed to: Amy Press, St. John-Holy Angels Parish, 82 Possum Park Road, Newark, DE 19711.

PART-TIME BUILDING AND GROUNDS MANAGER

St. Joseph on the Brandywine Parish and Cemetery in Wilmington, Delaware is seeking an experienced Manager to oversee the maintenance of a safe, comfortable, aesthetically pleasing environment for all who work or visit the parish and cemetery. This position is part-time, typically 20 hours per week. Working knowledge of computer systems required. EOE.

PARISH SECRETARY St. John the Beloved Parish and School in Wilmington, Delaware is seeking an experienced Secretary to provide secretarial and clerical support to the Parish administration. This position is full-time, 35 hours per week. The successful candidate will possess an Associate’s degree in Secretarial or Business Administration and 2 to 5 years experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. This role requires the ability to work well with the public and staff in a busy office environment; perform several tasks at once with accuracy and professionalism; excellent written/oral communication and interpersonal skills; deadline and customer service oriented and the ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information. Excellent knowledge of computer systems including Microsoft Office Suite required.

MALVERN RETREAT Best-selling author and inspirational speaker Fr. Michael Gaitley is returning this summer to lead a retreat for men and women at Malvern Retreat House July 17-19. Fr. Gaitley is known for his books 33 Days to Morning Glory and Consoling the Heart of Jesus. This retreat will include five conference presentations by Fr. Gaitley, along with Masses, Reconciliation, Adoration, and the Stations of the Cross. To register, please visit malvernretreat.com or call 610-644-0400 for more information.

COVER SHEET

CHURCH NAME: 457500: St Joseph Parish 371 E Main Street, Middletown DE 19709 PHONE: 302-378-5800 CONTACT PERSON: Pat Sparks SOFTWARE: Microsoft Publisher 2010 Adobe Acrobat X Pro Windows 7 Professional PRINTER: HP LaserJet CP1525 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT: 1 through 11 SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION: July 5, 2015 TIME SENT: Monday, 10:05 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: CORRECTED COPY. PLEASE USE THIS ONE