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St. John The Beloved Parish
April 16th 2017 | Easter Sunday
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
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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A Joyous Easter to everyone! This is our most solemn feast because we celebrate the miracle of Christ’s Resurrection from the dead. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia is a Hebrew expression of praise to God. It has been preserved, untranslated, by the Early Christians as a superlative expression of thanksgiving, joy, and triumph…precisely at this great feast of Easter.
This feast touches each one of us at the deepest level because, weak as we humans are, we needed Divine intervention to save us. Not only did God accomplish this by sending His Son to instruct us but took on the penalty of sin upon Himself and laid down His innocent life for every one of us. The old order of sin and corruption is gone and in Christ’s Resurrection we are raised to the highest dignity.
May you share the endless Joy of what we celebrate today…A Blessed Easter! You are remembered in our Masses.
Fathers Piekarski, Martin & Gerres; Deacons Bailey, Wuebbels & Fontana;
and the staff of Saint John the Beloved Parish
Remember the Celebration of Divine Sunday on April 23rd in Saint John the Beloved Church. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament begins as 2 p.m. followed by confessions to 4:30. Chaplet of the Divine Mercy will be prayed at 3 p.m. and Benediction follows at 4:45, followed by Mass at 5 p.m.
The Time Capsule, that was created to mark the end of the 60th anniversary of the Parish and 40th anniversary of the church itself, was buried at the foot of our new baptismal font. The capsule contained artifacts
from our jubilee and present history. Included were the signatures of present friends and parishioners. Before Lent, the capsule was interred and the new baptismal font was erected on top. The ceremony was completed with our school children. Their teacher, Kathleen Kenney, was also present and is connected to the origins of this new marble, mosaic and brass font. This very font is where Miss Kenney was baptized at its original location of Christ Our King Parish that closed in the Fall. Indeed, there is a connection of the past, present and future in the Waters of Baptism. The font is dedicated to the memory of Christ Our King Parish
Week of April 16:
Mon Monday within the Octave of Easter of the Lord6:30 Deceased Members of
Dolan Family8:00 Zachary Deal
Tue Tuesday within the Octave of Easter6:30 Jimmy Walsh (Living)8:00 Zachary Deal
Wed 6:30 Agnes Dworsky8:00 Michael Goetz
Thur Thursday within the Octave of Easter6:30 George DelaCerna 8:00 Jennifer Frances Serpe
Fri Friday within the Octave of Easter6:30 Teresa Doherty8:00 Mary Katherine Keating
Sat Saturday within the Octave of Easter; Earth Day8:00 Marie & Francis Murray
Joseph A. Niedbalski, Jr. Jane H. Thompson Grace Aramanda Patricia Nemerich
5:00 Deceased Members of Papili Family
7:00 Gerard ColemanDivine Mercy Sunday
Sun7:30 Our Parish Family9:30 Kathleen Wieczorek11:30 Nancy Casarino 2:00 Exposition of Blessed Sacrament2-4 Confessions5:00 Deceased Members of Gutmann
Family
PLEASE NOTE Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Lectors and Altar Server Schedules are online.
www.sjbde.org/liturgical-schedules
Catholic CemeteriesAll Saints: 737-2524Cathedral: 656-3323
Gate of Heaven: 732-3690
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Church Staff Very Rev. Joseph Piekarski, V.F., Pastor [email protected]
Rev. Lance Martin, Associate Pastor [email protected]
Deacon Thomas A. Bailey [email protected]
Deacon Dennis Wuebbels [email protected]
Deacon Mark Fontana [email protected]
Mr. Frank Julian, Parish Administrator [email protected]
Mrs. Sue O’Hanlon, Bookkeeper [email protected]
PARISH RECEPTIONIST 302-999-0211 Mrs. Trish Tucker [email protected] Sr. Dolores Huhman [email protected] Ms. Linda Mondzelewski [email protected]
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE 302-994-7757
Mrs. Dolores Ballintyn, Director [email protected]
Mrs. Jane Bogucki, Secretary [email protected]
SAINT JOHN THE BELOVED SCHOOL 302-998-5525 Mr. Richard Hart, PrincipalMrs. Mary Lou Soltys, Vice Principal [email protected] Admissions Mrs. Sharon Breznitsky [email protected] Administrative Assistants Mrs. Marie Malatesta [email protected] Mrs. Mary Ann Thompson [email protected]
LITURGY AND MUSIC
Dr. Lisa Papili Carlsen, D.M.A., Director [email protected]
PARISH OUTREACH 302-994-7867 Mrs. Lynne Carmack, Coordinator [email protected]
FACILITIES Mr. Kevin Duffy, Facilities Manager [email protected]
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READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: Acts 2:14, 22-33; Ps 16:1-2, 5, 7-11; Mt 28:8-15
Tuesday: Acts 2:36-41; Ps 33:4-5, 18-20, 22; Jn 20:11-18
Wednesday: Acts 3:1-10; Ps 105:1-4, 6-9; Lk 24:13-35 Thursday: Acts 3:11-26; Ps 8:2, 5-9; Lk 24:35-48 Friday: Acts 4:1-12; Ps 118:1-2, 4, 22-27;
Jn 21:1-14Saturday: Acts 4:13-21; Ps 118:1, 14-21; Mk
16:9-15 Sunday: Acts 2:42-47; Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24;
1 Pt 1:3-9; Jn 20:19-31
Thank you for your continued generosity to the parish as part of your gift to God for the good things God has given you.
4/2/17Offertory $17,987.96Bldg and Maintenance $ 3,945.50Other $ 1,421.85 ——————————————————TOTAL: $22,355.31
Ministry of Caring Sandwich Schedule
April 20 & 21
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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If you have any unwanted and/or broken rosaries, please place them in the container in the church next
to the magazine rack.
The SJB Parish Life is looking for new members! The SJB Parish Life Association is a women's organization whose purpose is to promote interest in parish life by building a sense of community while fostering spiritual growth. Parish Life coordinates annual events such as the Holiday Craft Show, Homemade Spaghetti & Ravioli Dinners, and the Fall & Spring Swap Shops. Members help to prepare meals for the Lenten Luncheons, the Emmanuel Dining Room, and for Family Promise at the Limestone Presbyterian Church. Parish Life assists other social concern organizations with their projects including donations to the Food Closet and the Church as needed. Parish Life continues to contribute to the community but is looking for new members to donate their time, ideas and enthusiasm. Whether a new parent in the school or a recently retired parishioner; all women of the parish are invited to join this endeavor! Please consider giving your time to a wonderful cause and it’s a great opportunity to meet a few new friends. The time commitment is up to you, monthly meetings are encouraged but not required. For more information, stop by an upcoming meeting held the last Wednesday of the month (August through April) or contact Laura at [email protected].
NOTICE For safety reasons, the Milltown entrance to the small parking area next to the rectory will be permanently closed off. No traffic will be allowed to enter or leave the campus from that entrance/exit. This change will be effective April 24, 2017.
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OUTREACH DONATIONS
Our Outreach Volunteers are often asked what donations we need the most in the Food Closet. We are blessed to have so many generous Parishioners who regularly donate the food items we need, as our closet often needs replenished. We are fortunate at this time to have a decent supply of peanut butter, pasta, tuna, and canned vegetables.
We are most in need of the following items: Rice, Beans, Cereal, Pasta Sauce, Macaroni and Cheese, Toilet Paper, Laundry Detergent, and Shampoo.
As always, thank you for your very generous support of our Parish Outreach, as we work to help our neighbors in need.
During the Easter Season, we will be singing … The Regina Caeli (“Queen of Heaven” in Latin). It is an ancient Marian Latin hymn sung or prayed as a tribute to our Lord’s Resurrection and to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Although its origins are unknown, it has been traced back to the 12th century. Traditionally, it is sung or prayed during the Easter Season from Holy Saturday until Pentecost, especially at noon or at the conclusion of Night Prayer.
Latin:
Regina cæli, lætare, alleluia:
Quia quem meruisti portare, alleluia, Resurrexit, sicut dixit, alleluia,
Ora pro nobis Deum, alleluia.
V. Gaude et lætare, Virgo Maria, alleluia.
R. Quia surrexit Dominus vere, alleluia.
English Translation:
Queen of Heaven, rejoice, alleluia.
The Son whom you merited to bear, alleluia. Has risen, as He said, alleluia.
Pray for us to God, alleluia.
V. Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary, alleluia. R. For the Lord has truly risen, alleluia.
2017 Annual Catholic Appeal – “Their Eyes Were Opened and They Recognized Him”
In the Resurrection of Jesus we find hope in the prospect of everlasting life in heaven. But to obtain eternal life, we must accept the Lord’s invitation to follow Him by imitating His love and compassion for others.
During the weekend of April 29 & 30, our parish will participate in the 2017 Annual Catholic Appeal – a campaign conducted each year throughout the Diocese of Wilmington. Funds generated through the Appeal help provide critical financial support to nearly forty pastoral, charitable and educational programs and ministries. As Christian stewards we are called to a lifelong conversion to the ways of Jesus. Each of us is asked to examine the blessings we have received from God and to discern how best to use them for others. We do this cheerfully and sacrificially and with faith in God’s love for us, knowing that He will provide for our earthly wants.
You can learn more about the 2017 Annual Catholic Appeal by reading the campaign insert in this week’s Dialog or visiting the diocesan website at www.cdow.org; click “Giving” then “Annual Catholic Appeal.”
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Celebrating St. John the Beloved School’s 60th Anniversary
Saturday, November 18, 2017
Join us at the 5:00 p.m. Mass
Visit and Tour the School
Socialize 6 - 8 p.m.
Light Food/Drinks
AROUND THE DIOCESE OF WILMINGTON
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Catholic Charities honors Pete and Susan Booker at Annual Tribute Dinner
Julian H. “Pete” and Susan Booker of The SmartDrive Foundation will receive the Msgr. Thomas J. Reese Award at Catholic Charities Annual Tribute Dinner on Wednesday, April 5, 2017. The Most Reverend W. Francis Malooly, D.D., Bishop of the Diocese of Wilmington, will present the awards at the dinner to be held at the Chase Center on the Riverfront. To learn more about the Annual Tribute Dinner and our honorees, or to support the Tribute Dinner through sponsorships or ticket purchases, visit the Catholic Charities website at www.cdow.org/charities. You may also call Catholic Charities at 302-655-9624.
Why is it important that the Church's moral teaching be expressed in terms of a conception of natural law rather than in terms of some other foundational moral view? Find out when Professor Mark C. Murphy from Georgetown University, gives a free presentation titled, "God Incarnate Under the Moral Law". He will explore and defend two ideas: 1) that it is crucial to a proper understanding and appreciation of the Incarnation that we and Jesus Christ are under a common moral law, and 2) that the Church's conception of natural law is crucial to underwriting the idea that we and Christ are under a common moral law. The presentation is free, open to the public in 115 Purnell Hall on the University of Delaware campus, on Thursday, April 20, 2017 from 7:30 - 8:30, and sponsored by the Society of Catholic Scholars of Delaware and the UD Department of Philosophy. For information, contact Kate Rogers, [email protected]. 302-831-8480. Young Adult Retreat
Malvern Retreat House is hosting a retreat for adults ages 19-29 on May 12-13. Retreat Director Fr. Anthony Hangholt will focus on the theme Created for Joy. His presentations will center on the truth that when we encounter Christ the healer we are made whole and are enabled to find happiness and lasting joy. Please visit malvernretreat.com or call 610-644-0400 for more
You are invited to listen to the Catholic Forum podcast. A new podcast is posted every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. at cdow.org/communications or search “Catholic Forum” on iTunes or iHeartRadio podcasts. Next Sunday, April 23rd, meet photographer, Kristyn Brown and learn about The Saints Project that features modern-day people as Catholic saints. For photos, information regarding upcoming guests, podcasts links and more, “Like” Catholic Forum on Facebook at www.facebook.com/catholicforum. Catholic Forum is a production of the Office of Communications of the Diocese of Wilmington.
Did you know?
All dioceses and eparchies have Victim Assistance Coordinators, assuring that victims of abuse will be heard. In 2016, dioceses and eparchies provided outreach and support to 250 victims/survivors and their families who came forward to report abuse. Continued support was also provided to 1,510 victims/survivors and their families who reported abuse in prior years.
GREAT FAMILY FUN at St. Helena's Carnival, 602 Philadelphia Pike, Monday, May 1 through Saturday, May 6. Dinners in the school hall start at 5PM. Midway opens at 6PM. Admission: $5/night, $15/week for ages 13 to 59.
Mega-Passes, good for unlimited rides and free Carnival admission all week are $45 per person! Family Nights--Tuesday and Wednesday--Ride all night for $20 per person! Live entertainment every night under the Big Top.
Rides! Games! Prizes! Food! Baked Goods! Basket Raffles and much more!
Happy Easter! Christ has risen, Halleluiah! On this most glorious day we celebrate Christ’s triumph over death. We are reminded and reassured of the truth that Jesus revealed to us a truth that provides us with hope. As you spend this day celebrating His return remember to do so with joy in your heart. The
glory of His resurrection is that it is for all to share. As Christ tells us, “Do not be afraid,” so this week be filled with the courage and hope that his resurrection provides and be not afraid to joyfully declare that Christ has risen indeed.
MARRIAGE MOMENTS
SundayApril 16: Easter. The resurrection of Jesus which we celebrate on Easter was a pretty hard story for the women and apostles to believe. Today, we believe on the testimony of others and thousands of years of retelling the story. Unconditional love is so hard to believe. Believe your spouse's love anyway.
PARENTING POINTERS
Sunday April 16: Easter. After the resurrection several disciples were walking to Emmaus and talking about what had happened. Take a long walk with your child this weekend. Observe; pay attention if someone crosses your path. Be open to conversation or let nature speak to you of the God of creation.
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VOCATIONS
After Mary Magdalen encountered the risen Christ, she brought the Good News to the Apostles. God may be calling you to spread the Good News as a priest, deacon, religious sister or religious brother. If you’d like to chat about that more, call or write Father Norm Carroll, Diocesan Director of Priestly and Religious Vocations (302-573-3113; [email protected]). Be sure to visit our website: www.cdow.org/vocations!
Ordination to Priesthood - Saturday, May 20
GENERAL INTERCESSIONS
That God call many men and women in our diocese to proclaim the good news of the risen Christ as priests, deacons and religious sisters and brothers, we pray to the Lord!
INSPIRE
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Attention ....in recent weeks, there have been people asking for charity near our parish and specifically on our parish property. Our Parish Outreach, St. Vincent de Paul Society and Family Promise Program address many, many needs that people have for food, clothing, shelter, rent, utility bills, etc. For the safety of our parishioners, we want you to be advised that whoever is in need, appearing on our property, is asked to come to the proper channels of the parish and their needs will be met. Your donations directly to the charitable organizations of our parish are appreciated and properly being offered to those in need at several levels within the parish.
Rediscover the Love in Your Marriage!
Matrimony: A calling to forgive! "Mercy is the force that reawakens us to new life
and instills in us the courage to look to the future with hope."
Retrouvaille offers a welcoming and loving space to couples who have been living with the misery of a failing marriage. Retrouvaille offers hope: hope that it is not too late, hope of a different and better marriage. Retrouvaille helps couples to show each other mercy through the opportunities it provides to listen, to forgive, to be reconciled and to move into their futures believing that God loves them and with His help and their efforts, their marriages can be healed and restored. Retrouvaille provides help for marriage problems, difficulties or crises. The next program in your area begins on the weekend of April 21 at the Family Life Center in Malvern, PA Another weekend will be held in August. For more information, or to register for one of our weekends, visit our web site at: www.HelpOurMarriage.com or call 215-766-3944 or 800-470-2230. All inquiries are kept strictly confidential.
St. John The Beloved Spring Consignment Sale While you are stuck inside for these cold days of winter, you can clean your closets out for the spring sale on Friday April 21 and Saturday April 22. For purchasing your tags, you can call Debbie Cook at 235-2835. Any other questions, contact Laura Watkins at 998-7191. Also if you have any jewelry you would like to donate with all proceeds going too SJB Parish Life, please call Rita Price at 995-2367. This is a sale you don't want to miss, everything from A to Z. Lunch and baked goods will be available. See everyone in April.
LEISURE GROUP
The April 11th meeting of Leisure Group is cancelled because it falls during Holy Week.
The next meeting will be Tuesday, May 9th at the regular time. Please put it on your calendar and bring a friend.
Tuesday, April 25, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Day of Reflection: Pondering the Mystery of God and Self with Sister Liz Sweeney. Jesus House Prayer and Renewal Center, 2501 Milltown Rd, Wilmington, DE 19808, 302-995-6858. Over one hundred years since his birth, Thomas Merton, monk, mystic, prophet and writer still offers profound wisdom for our time. This retreat day will explore Merton’s writings experientially to get a fresh glimpse of our own communion with the Ineffable Mystery of God revealed in the simplicity and of our own prayer, daily life and relationships. For Merton, all of these lead us into a deeper consciousness in Christ. Cost is $40 and includes lunch. Please visit our website (jesushousecenter.org) or call our office for more information or to register.
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RCIA 2017
In the course of his final teaching before his arrest Jesus told his disciples, “I have told you this so that my joy might be in you and your joy might be complete” (Jn 15:11). As you can tell from the smiles on their faces, these picture you see above are pictures of joy. These are our RCIA candidates and their sponsors who will be received into full communion with the Church here at St. John’s at the Easter Vigil on Saturday evening April 15th.
In 2013 in his apostolic letter Evangelii Gaudium (The Joy of the Gospel) Pope Francis highlighted four qualities of the Christian life; Enthusiasm, Joy, Hope and Community. Throughout the RCIA process these qualities have been born in the hearts of our candidates as they have prepared for reception of the Sacraments at our Easter Vigil. The source of their joy is the deeper relationship with God and his Church that they have acquired during their preparation. Through the community that has developed among them they have found new enthusiasm for the faith and are filled with the hope that comes with a fresh encounter with Jesus.
Our candidates have learned that, “the joy of the Gospel fills the hearts and lives of all who encounter Jesus” (EG Par 1). Please keep them in your prayers, and join with us as we celebrate their reception into the Church at the Easter Vigil.
For information about RCIA please contact Deacon Tom Bailey, 302.559.6458 or [email protected]
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CAMP VERITAS ‘17 Come and join other teens from all over the USA
-and- St. John the Beloved
For a week-long play-and-pray, spiritually nourishing, Eucharistic Focused Catholic Summer Camp for incoming 7th-12th grade
boys and girls!!!
July 23- July 29 @ Summit Lake Camp in Emmitsburg, MD
Daytime activities include soccer, ultimate frisbee, challenge course, volleyball, basketball, dodgeball, lake activities, pool parties, kickball, talent shows and much,
much more!!!
Evening activities include daily Mass, Praise and Worship music, Eucharistic Adoration, testimonies and bonfires!!!
~The staff includes many Diocesan Priests, Religious Sisters, CFR Friars, Lay Volunteers and more~
(Special guest: Fr. Lance Martin)
***The cost of camp is $450 regular rate. Or, $400.00 if you register by April 1st.
For more info or to register contact www.campveritas.org
