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- What’s new at The Dialog: A Catholic Forum interview with Joe Owens August 29, 2024
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- Students return to St. Mary Magdalen School as 2024-25 academic year begins: Photo gallery August 28, 2024
- Archmere Academy’s art honor society contributes to mural that brightens up Mary Campbell Center August 24, 2024
- Mallory O’Mara-Tunell becomes principal at Holy Cross School in Dover after earlier experience at the parish August 23, 2024
- Marie-Pier Ingraham is already experiencing welcoming atmosphere as new principal at Good Shepherd School August 23, 2024
Weekend Update November 5/6
32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
SUNDAY SCRIPTURE – QUESTIONS TO PONDER
~ Who helped you to be confident in your beliefs?
~ How does your parish nurture people to hold fast to their beliefs?
~ Do you pray for those who spread the Gospel that they may continue to be faithful?
READINGS FOR THE WEEKEND: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/110622.cfm
LIVE-STREAMING: Visit https://www.youtube.com/c/StPolycarpSmyrnaDE for live stream at 8:30 am on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and 4 pm on Saturdays.
PARISH WEBSITE: Visit: www.saintpolycarp.org/.
WEEKLY PARISH BULLETIN: CLICK HERE . BULLETIN OVERFLOW: Bulletin Overflow – CLICK HERE
Don’t forget – Daylight Saving Time Ends Sunday Morning at 2 am! Clocks go BACK one hour!
THIS WEEKEND, NOVEMBER 5/6 (& week of November 6)
NATIONAL VOCATIONS AWARENESS WEEK, NOVEMBER 6th – 12th National Vocation Awareness Week, is an annual week-long celebration of the Catholic Church in the United States dedicated to promoting vocations to the priesthood, diaconate, and consecrated life through prayer and education. It is also a time to renew our prayers and support for those who are considering one of these particular vocations.
THANK YOU FATHER JIM! Father Jim will celebrate the 35th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood on Monday, November 7th. Congratulations! Let us remember to thank Father for his 35 years of service to God and for his service to St. Polycarp Church and to St. Dennis Church as well. Let us pray that God will give Father Jim the grace, wisdom, and the endurance to persevere in his service to God and to be the shepherd of two parishes.
THE VOCATION CHALICE MINISTRY: This Saturday, November 5 at the 4 pm Mass – Melesio Family Please arrive 15 minutes before your Mass time and pick up materials in the sacristy.
Our Giving Tree Committee coordinates the Christmas gifts for needy children in our community. We work closely with our Parish School of Religion and the Smyrna
School District to identify children in need. The Giving Tree, with the children’s requests, will be set up inside the Main Entrance of the Church this weekend, November 5th & 6th. Please purchase a gift for the child on the tag you choose and return it to the Parish Hall no later than Sunday, December 4th. Questions? Contact Fran Walls at (302) 653 – 1450. Thank You!
THE SECOND COLLECTION THIS WEEKEND, NOVEMBER 5/6, is for the Archdiocese for the Military Services.
The Archdiocese for the Military Services provides the same pastoral care and services as any other Catholic diocese, to Catholics serving in the United States Armed Forces, enrolled in U.S. Military Academies, undergoing treatment at any of the 153 Department of Veterans Affairs’ Medical Centers, working in civilian jobs for the federal government beyond U.S. borders, and their families. Please be as generous as your means allow. Thank you! Visit www.milarch.org for more information.
CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD will be offered this Sunday, November 6th, during the 10:30am Mass. (CLoW is offered on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month.) All children ages PreK – 4th grade are welcome to join us. Children will be called to come forward before the First Reading. They will return to you after the General Intercessions. All catechists and assistants have a cleared background check. If you are interested in helping with this ministry, please contact Erica Taylor at (302) 653-4101.
AGAPE – THIS SUNDAY! Join us this Sunday November 6th after the 10:30am Mass as we gather together in the hall for Agape. Let’s give thanks for our many blessings. Enjoy food, fun, and fellowship.
LAST CHANCE IS NOVEMBER 6TH – ST. POLYCARP CHURCH 2022 ORNAMENT – ORDER BY NOVEMBER 6TH: This unique glass Christmas Ornament is 3 1/4” in diameter and comes packaged in its own gift box for safe keeping. This year’s theme is “Eucharistic Revival” which was commissioned by the U.S.C.C.B. this year. Pictured on the ornament is St. Polycarp’s very own monstrance, altar, and crucifix. This beautiful ornament is also the perfect gift for friends or family that have moved out of the area. These ornaments are sure to become a cherished keepsake and heirloom. LIMITED EDITION – only $15 each ($18 with gold hanger). Order yours now before they are gone! All proceeds benefit Parish School of Religion (PSR). The last day to order is November 6. Order forms are available at the doors of the Church, online at https://forms.ministryforms.net/viewForm.aspx?formId=997e8e1e-67fe-4ece-afa8-58652f4d2d01
or scan this QR code 
EUCHARISTIC REVIVAL – PARISHIONER SURVEY: The Liturgy Committee would like to know your thoughts on what you would prefer to attend as a session for Eucharistic Revival (deepening our formation) near the Feast of St. Polycarp. Please place your survey in one of the boxes at the entrances to the Church no later than Sunday, November 20th. There are extra copies of the survey underneath the return survey boxes at the entrances to the Church or CLICK HERE TO VIEW/PRINT THE SURVEY..
BIRTHRIGHT’S BOTTLES FOR BABIES FUNDRAISER! All bottles should now be returned to the bins at the doors of the Church. Thank you for supporting Birthright!
ALL SAINT’S PARADE “TRUNK OR TREAT”: We had a great time at our Parade of Saints! Following the parade, Parish Ministries handed out treats to our saints! Thank you to the ministries who participated and for the families who came out to support this fun event! To view more pictures CLICK HERE
ALTAR SERVERS: Thank you to Fran Walls who has offered to serve our Lord and parish by training our altar servers. Fran is involved in several ministries in our parish and we appreciate her taking on this additional ministry. Special thanks to Nicholas Taylor who will be assisting Fran in this most important ministry. Nicholas is also involved in other parish ministries.
EARLY SUBMISSION DATES FOR THE WEEKLY BULLETIN: Early submission dates have been set by our bulletin publisher for the holiday season. All submissions that you would like to appear in the bulletin will need to be submitted earlier. These dates seem weeks away but they will be here before we know it. Plan now and submit early. To view the early submission dates CLICK HERE.
VETERANS DAY: This Friday, November 11th, is Veterans’ Day. Veterans, as well as their families, have made many sacrifices in order to serve and protect the country. Please remember all Veterans in your thoughts and prayers. Consider saying “Thank You” to a Veteran for his or her service to our country.
NEXT WEEKEND, NOVEMBER 12/13 (& week of November 13)
BVM SODALITY ADVENT RETREAT – REGISTER BY MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14th. THE RETREAT TAKES PLACE ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19TH – 8:30 AM TO 1 PM.
You are invited to join the Sodality in spiritual reflection and prayer for an Advent Retreat. The retreat will begin with Mass at 8:30 am. Deacon Frank will be our Retreat Master. The Retreat theme is Mary and the Eucharist. Lunch will be provided. Those interested in attending must register. Please call Betty Sloven at (302) 547 – 8174 or email her at churchladybetty@gmail.com by Monday, November 14th. There are also sign-up sheets on bulletin boards.
UPCOMING/ONGOING
ST POLYCARP PARISH’S ANNUAL FALL CLEANUP: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19TH 9 AM TO 1 PM
Come join us for the Annual Fall Cleanup. Please bring a rake, blowers, gloves and your friends. This is a great opportunity for Confirmandi volunteer hours. We welcome folks on riding mowers that can vacuum up the leaves. We appreciate any amount of time you are able to give. We need to clear the ground of leaves, branches and debris. Light refreshments will be available. Please text or call Michael Pyle at (302) 423 – 9732 or email Mike at mjpyle58@msn.com so we can know how many folks to expect.
CHANGE THE WORLD: BECOME CATHOLIC! Is there someone you would like to invite to explore the Catholic faith – someone unbaptized, or baptized in a non-Catholic Christian tradition? Do you know someone who needs Confirmation and/or First Eucharist? Perhaps, the Catholic faith can fulfill their desires for a closer relationship with Our Lord. Then, the RCIA process is for them. Please contact Deacon Frank Weber for more information. DeaconFrank@saintpolycarp.org or leave a message with the Parish office at (302) 653-8279.
CONNECTED IN CHRIST (ADULT FAITH FORMATION) meets every Tuesday at 9:30 AM in the Parish Library – ALL are welcome. Please join us. If you have any questions, please call Cookie Ruane at 302-540-6429.
GLUTEN FREE? Do you have an intolerance to gluten? If so, our parish offers gluten-free wafers to be consecrated for you. Please see our Sacristan 10 – 15 minutes before Mass and let them know that you need a gluten-free wafer put in the pyx. At Communion, please proceed down the aisle to the priest who will have the pyx in his hand and let him know you need a gluten-free host.
THE VOCATION CHALICE MINISTRY: Please consider signing up to host the vocation chalice in your home for a week. Text or call Alice Gaston at (302) 670 – 7924. For more information visit https://saintpolycarp.org/vocation-chalice/ November 5 at the 4pm Mass – Melesio, November 20 at the 10:30 Mass – Trias.
IS THAT YOU, FR. JIM? If you receive emails or texts from Fr. Jim asking for favors or gifts or stating something similar to “I am currently busy in a meeting now, no calls so just reply to my email.”, please ignore and delete. If an email looks suspicious and you’re not sure, give the office a call.
Have you had the opportunity to dive into FORMED? To sign up visit www.formed.org. Type in our Parish zip code (19977) and follow the steps to sign up or you can use the QR code below. Take advantage of your free subscription to FORMED! Enjoy thousands of hours of quality Catholic content! 
REDNER’S MARKETS 1% SAVE-A-TAPE FUNDRAISER: Turn your food shopping into cash for our parish. Simply be sure to obtain and scan your Redner’s Rewards Card each time you shop. Save your whole receipt. Bring your receipts to the Parish Office or put them into the collection basket. There is no expiration date – you can turn in receipts months old!
BULLETIN SPONSORS: Thank you to all of our weekly bulletin sponsors for your support during the year! Your support has not gone unnoticed by our parish community and is so appreciated!
USEFUL LINKS:
WEBSITE: www.saintpolycarp.org.
BULLETIN: https://www.jppc.net/onlinebulletins/301template.pdf
BULLETIN OVERFLOW: https://saintpolycarp.org/this-weeks-bulletin/
YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/StPolycarpSmyrnaDE
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/SaintPolycarpCatholicChurch/
ONLINE GIVING: Please consider becoming an e-giver. It is easy to make your weekly or one time contributions in support of the Parish. For more information and to sign up for online giving, visit faith.direct/DE831
ST DENNIS: http://www.stdennischurch.org
DIOCESE OF WILMINGTON – LIVE STREAMING https://www.youtube.com/user/DioceseofWilm
FOR THE SAKE OF GOD’S CHILDREN: https://www.cdow.org/giving/fsgc/
THE DIALOG: http://thedialog.org/ Newspaper of the Diocese, copies available as you leave Church or online
EWTN: ewtn.com
FROM THE DIOCESE:
CATHOLIC FORUM/RELEVANT RADIO: Saturdays at 1:30 pm on Relevant Radio 640AM. On the Nov. 5th episode of the Catholic Forum program/podcast, Christa Klein will discuss the new book of Fr. Leonard Klein sermons. CLICK HERE You can listen online at cdow.org/CatholicForum, or by searching “Catholic Forum” on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio, or Amazon Music podcasts. “Like” Catholic Forum on Facebook at facebook.com/CatholicForum @CatholicForum.
MARRIAGE MOMENTS: “That the dead will rise…for to God all are alive.” (Luke 20: 38) Thinking of your own or your beloved’s death can be scary and depressing – but nobody gets out of this life alive! Take a sacred moment to share with each other your fears and hopes for your own deaths.
PARENTING POINTERS: November is Adoption month. Have you ever considered adopting or becoming a foster parent? This may not be your call but you might still mentor a child who needs a little more attention. Remember, Jesus was a foster child.
LET US PRAY: A Prayer Before an Election
Lord God, as the election approaches,
we seek to better understand the issues and concerns that confront our city/state/country,
and how the Gospel compels us to respond as faithful citizens in our community.
We ask for eyes that are free from blindness
so that we might see each other as brothers and sisters,
one and equal in dignity,
especially those who are victims of abuse and violence, deceit and poverty.
We ask for ears that will hear the cries of children unborn and those abandoned,
Men and women oppressed because of race or creed, religion or gender.
We ask for minds and hearts that are open to hearing the voice of leaders who will bring us closer to your Kingdom.
We pray for discernment so that we may choose leaders who hear your Word,
live your love, and keep in the ways of your truth
as they follow in the steps of Jesus and his Apostles
and guide us to your Kingdom of justice and peace.
We ask this in the name of your Son Jesus Christ and through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
All Saints Parade and Trunk or Treat Oct 30 2022
Thank you to the saints who joined us in our annual parade! Following the parade, our saints enjoyed the trunk or Treat provided by the different ministries, committees, groups, families and individuals from our parish! Thank you!
Weekend Update October 30/31
31st Sunday in Ordinary Time
SUNDAY SCRIPTURE – QUESTIONS TO PONDER
– The psalm describes God as gracious, merciful, slow to anger, compassionate, and faithful, How do you describe God?
– Does your parish encourage the faithful to pray for each other so that God “may make you worthy of his calling”?
– Do you allow Christ in when you feel lost?
READINGS FOR THE WEEKEND: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/103022.cfm
LIVE-STREAMING: Visit https://www.youtube.com/c/StPolycarpSmyrnaDE for live stream at 8:30 am on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and 4 pm on Saturdays.
LIVE STREAMING OCTOBER 23rd AND 25th: Our live stream was not working for Mass on these two days. Our apologies. We were up and streaming again for Wednesday’s Mass and will hopefully be streaming again Saturday for the 4pm Mass. If you are interested in being involved in this ministry, please email Judy at communications@saintpolycarp.org. Sometimes we just need a person to turn the stream on and off for the 4pm Mass. (This involves pushing one or two buttons in the Sacristy at 3:50 pm on Saturdays and again at the end of Mass. We hope to have it automated soon!)
PARISH WEBSITE: Visit: www.saintpolycarp.org/.
WEEKLY PARISH BULLETIN: CLICK HERE . BULLETIN OVERFLOW: Bulletin Overflow – CLICK HERE
THIS WEEKEND, OCTOBER 30/31 (& week of October 31)
EXTRAORDIANRY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION: To coincide with the three-year National Eucharist Revival which began in June of this year, we will be holding a class tomorrow
Saturday, 
October 29th at 9:00 am for all people interested in the ministry of Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion. (This is a change from the original date.)This class is for Extraordinary Ministers of St. Polycarp who have not returned since pre-covid days, Extraordinary Ministers who have transferred here from another parish and new people who feel a love and desire for the Eucharist and want to be a part of this beautiful ministry. To attend you must contact Cindy Kennedy at kennedy-078@msn.com prior to this event to register and get further information.
ALL SAINT’S PARADE “TRUNK OR TREAT”: Come out and enjoy our Annual All Saint’s Parade during PSR this Sunday, October 30 at 9:00am. All children of the parish are welcome to attend. Children must dress as a saint and/or hold an object that represents their saint. Each child should wear a sign or tag saying what saint they are representing. After our Parade of Saints, the children will walk around to collect candy/goodies given out by the different ministries/committees and groups of our parish. Set up begins at 8:30am. This is an exciting way to celebrate All Saints Day!
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS AT SEA PROGRAM – through October 30: Please consider donating the following NEW/FULL sized items: knit hats and scarves, winter gloves, warm socks, sewing kits, deodorant, hand lotion, soap, shampoo, shaving cream, disposable razors, toothbrush and toothpaste, combs, chapstick, playing cards. Monetary donations are welcome and will be used to purchase additional items to make certain each box is complete. There is a collection bin in the hallway. Cash and Checks (payable to “St. Polycarp” should be placed in an envelope marked “Christmas at Sea” and can be put into the collection basket, or the black box located under the portico. We also have the option to accept donations through Faith Direct. If you have any questions, please contact Tracie Bruno by phone (302)242-4150 or by email Tracie.Bruno@comcast.net
ALL SAINTS’ DAY, A HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION, IS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST.
Holy Days of Obligation are feasts so important that we are required to celebrate them by attending Mass.
MASS SCHEDULE FOR ALL SAINTS DAY
St. Polycarp – Tuesday, November 1st, 8:30 am and 7 pm
St. Dennis – Monday, October 31st, 5 pm
ALL SOULS’ DAY MASS: There is a regular daily morning Mass at 8:30 am on November 2nd. There will be a special All Souls’ Day Mass here at St. Polycarp on Wednesday, November 2nd, at 7 pm. Parishioners from both parishes, St. Polycarp and St. Dennis, whether you have lost a loved one or not, are invited to attend. Letters have been sent out to those parishioners who have lost a loved one and had funerals at either parish in the past year. A table will be set up in the center aisle with a white cloth on it. Window boxes filled with sand will be placed on the cloth in the form of a cross. After the homily, the names of those who have died in the past year and had funerals at either parish will be called out. Anyone else present who has lost a loved one at any time, will then be invited to come forward and pick up a candle and light it from the Paschal Candle. Their candles will then be placed in the window boxes containing the sand and stay lit through the end of Mass. Holy cards will then be handed out.
COLLECTIONS: There will be a collection on Tuesday, November 1st, for All Saints Day. There will also be a collection on Wednesday, November 2nd for All Souls’ Day. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. Thank you!
RESPECT LIFE: The next meeting will be on Tuesday, November 1st, at 6 pm in Room 7. Please join us! If you are planning to attend the 7 pm Mass for All Saints Day, think about joining us before Mass to see what we have planned. All people and ideas are most welcome!
PLEASE CONSIDER – WE ARE STILL IN NEED OF SOMEONE TO TRAIN ALTAR SERVERS: We are in need of someone to take over the training of interested students and adults who would like to become Altar Servers. Maybe you were an Altar Server in the past or maybe you would like to share your interest in training these young people and adults. We have interested students. Now we need someone to train them. Please search your soul and consider this great opportunity to serve our Lord in this endeavor! If interested, please contact Kathy MacDonald at (302) 653 – 8976 and leave a message.
EARLY SUBMISSION DATES FOR THE WEEKLY BULLETIN: Early submission dates have been set by our bulletin publisher for the holiday season. All submissions that you would like to appear in the bulletin will need to be submitted earlier. These dates seem weeks away but they will be here before we know it. Plan now and submit early. To view the early submission dates CLICK HERE.
NEXT WEEKEND, NOVEMBER 5/6 (& week of November 6)
Our Giving Tree Committee coordinates the Christmas gifts for needy children in our community. We work closely with our Parish School of Religion and the Smyrna School District to identify children in need. The Giving Tree will be set up inside the Main Entrance of the church with Christmas gift tags the weekend of November 5th and 6th. Please purchase a gift for the child on the tag you choose and return it to the Parish Hall no later than Sunday, December 4th. Contact Fran Walls at (302) 653 – 1450, if you have questions. Thank You!
2022 ST. POLYCARP CHURCH ORNAMENT FUNDRAISER – ORDER BY NOVEMBER 6TH: This unique glass Christmas Ornament is 3 1/4” in diameter and comes packaged in its own gift box for safe keeping. This year’s theme is “Eucharistic Revival” which was commissioned by the U.S.C.C.B. this year. Pictured on the ornament is St. Polycarp’s very own monstrance, altar, and crucifix. This beautiful ornament is also the perfect gift for friends or family that have moved out of the area. These ornaments are sure to become a cherished keepsake and heirloom. LIMITED EDITION – only $15 each ($18 with gold hanger). Order yours now before they are gone! All proceeds benefit Parish School of Religion (PSR). The last day to order is November 6. Order forms are available at the doors of the Church, online at https://forms.ministryforms.net/viewForm.aspx?formId=997e8e1e-67fe-4ece-afa8-58652f4d2d01
or scan this QR code
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THE SECOND COLLECTION ON NOVEMBER 5/6 is for the Archdiocese for the Military Services.
The Archdiocese for the Military Services provides the same pastoral care and services as any other Catholic diocese, to Catholics serving in the United States Armed Forces, enrolled in U.S. Military Academies, undergoing treatment at any of the 153 Department of Veterans Affairs’ Medical Centers, working in civilian jobs for the federal government beyond U.S. borders, and their families. Please be as generous as your means allow. Thank you! Visit www.milarch.org for more information.
CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD will be offered next Sunday, November 6th, during the 10:30am Mass. (CLoW is offered on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month.) All children ages PreK-4th grade are welcome to join us. CLoW is a worship experience geared especially for their age level. This opportunity allows children to hear Scripture in words they understand and to share their own understanding of God’s Word. Children will be called to come forward before the First Reading. They will return to you after the General Intercessions. All catechists and assistants have a cleared background check. If you are interested in helping with this ministry, please contact Erica Taylor @ 653-4101.
AGAPE – NEXT SUNDAY! Join us on Sunday November 6th after the 10:30am Mass for as we gather together in the hall for Agape. Let’s give thanks for our many blessings. Enjoy food, fun, and fellowship.
UPCOMING/ONGOING
BVM SODALITY ADVENT RETREAT – SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19TH – 8:30 AM TO 1 PM. (Register by Monday, November 17th.)
You are invited to join the Sodality in spiritual reflection and prayer for an Advent Retreat. The retreat will begin with Mass at 8:30 am. Deacon Frank will be our Retreat Master. The Retreat theme is Mary and the Eucharist. Lunch will be provided. Those interested in attending must register. Please call Betty Sloven at (302) 547 –8174 or email her at churchladybetty@gmail.com by Monday, November 14th. There are also sign-up sheets on bulletin boards.
CHANGE THE WORLD: BECOME CATHOLIC! Is there someone you would like to invite to explore the Catholic faith— someone unbaptized, or baptized in a non-Catholic Christian tradition? Do you know someone who needs Confirmation and/or First Eucharist? Perhaps, the Catholic faith can fulfill their desires for a closer relationship with Our Lord. Then, the RCIA process is for them. Please contact Deacon Frank Weber for more information. DeaconFrank@saintpolycarp.org or leave a message with the Parish office at (302) 653-8279.
CONNECTED IN CHRIST (ADULT FAITH FORMATION) meets every Tuesday at 9:30 AM in the Parish Library – ALL are welcome. Please join us. If you have any questions, please call Cookie Ruane at 302-540-6429.
BIRTHRIGHT’S ANNUAL BOTTLES FOR BABIES FUNDRAISER: Baby bottles are available at all the entrances to Church during the months of October and November. We ask you to please take one or two bottles home. Please read the insert, fill it out as neatly as possible (if you chose to do so for a tax credit) then fill the bottle with loose change, cash or a check! Checks should be made payable to Birthright of Delaware. Proceeds benefit pregnant women and their babies. On behalf of our mothers, Birthright staff and volunteers, we graciously Thank You!
Have you had the opportunity to dive into FORMED? To sign up visit www.formed.org. Type in our Parish zip code (19977) and follow the steps to sign up or you can use the QR code below. Take advantage of your free subscription to FORMED! Enjoy thousands of hours of quality Catholic content!
GLUTEN FREE? Do you have an intolerance to gluten? If so, our parish offers gluten-free wafers to be consecrated for you. Please see our Sacristan 10 – 15 minutes before Mass and let them know that you need a gluten-free wafer put in the pyx. At Communion, please proceed down the aisle to the priest who will have the pyx in his hand and let him know you need a gluten-free host.
THE VOCATION CHALICE MINISTRY: Please consider signing up to host the vocation chalice in your home for a week. Text or call Alice Gaston at (302) 670 – 7924. For more information visit https://saintpolycarp.org/vocation-chalice/ November 5 at the 4pm Mass – Melesio, November 20 at the 10:30 Mass – Trias.
IS THAT YOU, FR. JIM? If you receive emails from Fr. Jim asking for favors or gifts or stating something similar to “I am currently busy in a meeting now, no calls so just reply to my email.”, please ignore and delete. If an email looks suspicious and you’re not sure, give the office a call. This applies to texts from Fr. Jim as well. One of our parishioners recently received a similarly worded text from “Fr. Jim” (of course it wasn’t Fr. Jim). Fortunately the person contacted the staff and then blocked the text.
REDNER’S MARKETS 1% SAVE-A-TAPE FUNDRAISER: Turn your food shopping into cash for our parish. Simply be sure to obtain and scan your Redner’s Rewards Card each time you shop. Save your whole receipt. Bring your receipts to the Parish Office or put them into the collection basket. There is no expiration date – you can turn in receipts months old!
BULLETIN SPONSORS: Thank you to all of our weekly bulletin sponsors for your support during the year! Your support has not gone unnoticed by our parish community and is so appreciated!
USEFUL LINKS:
WEBSITE: www.saintpolycarp.org.
BULLETIN: https://www.jppc.net/onlinebulletins/301template.pdf
BULLETIN OVERFLOW: https://saintpolycarp.org/this-weeks-bulletin/
YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/StPolycarpSmyrnaDE
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/SaintPolycarpCatholicChurch/
ONLINE GIVING: Please consider becoming an e-giver. It is easy to make your weekly or one time contributions in support of the Parish. For more information and to sign up for online giving, visit faith.direct/DE831
ST DENNIS: http://www.stdennischurch.org
DIOCESE OF WILMINGTON – LIVE STREAMING https://www.youtube.com/user/DioceseofWilm
FOR THE SAKE OF GOD’S CHILDREN: https://www.cdow.org/giving/fsgc/
THE DIALOG: http://thedialog.org/ Newspaper of the Diocese, copies available as you leave Church or online
EWTN: ewtn.com
FROM THE DIOCESE:
CATHOLIC FORUM/RELEVANT RADIO: Saturdays at 1:30 pm on Relevant Radio 640AM. On the October 29th episode of the Catholic Forum program/podcast, the Knights of Columbus Delaware State Deputy, Rick Johnson, will be our guest. CLICK HERE You can listen online at cdow.org/CatholicForum, or by searching “Catholic Forum” on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio, or Amazon Music podcasts. “Like” Catholic Forum on Facebook at facebook.com/CatholicForum @CatholicForum.
MARRIAGE MOMENTS: (Halloween) What scares you about your marriage of your beloved? (That you might fall out of love? That your spouse might die before you? That you might not have enough money?) Share your deepest and/or trivial fears. Talking about them can bring you closer.
PARENTING POINTERS: Does your home need cleaning? One person’s clutter is another’s treasure. Ask each member of your family to choose at least one personal possession to give to someone in need.
LET US PRAY: All Souls’ Day – November 2
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.
May their souls and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Amen.
Weekend Update October 22/23
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
SUNDAY SCRIPTURE – QUESTIONS TO PONDER
– If the Lord hears the cry of the poor, what is to be your disposition to people in need?
– Do you need to bring your broken heart or crushed spirit to God?
– What attitude do you bring to prayer?
READINGS FOR THE WEEKEND: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/102322.cfm
LIVE-STREAMING: Visit https://www.youtube.com/c/StPolycarpSmyrnaDE for live stream at 8:30 am on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and 4 pm on Saturdays.
If you are interested in being involved in this ministry, please email Judy at communications@saintpolycarp.org.
PARISH WEBSITE: Visit: www.saintpolycarp.org/.
WEEKLY PARISH BULLETIN: CLICK HERE . BULLETIN OVERFLOW: Bulletin Overflow – CLICK HERE
THIS WEEKEND, OCTOBER 22/23 (& week of October 23)
SECOND COLLECTION THIS WEEK: World Mission Sunday & Catholic Campaign for Human Development
THE VOCATION CHALICE MINISTRY: This Sunday, October 23rd at the 10:30 am Mass – N. Biggs. Please arrive 15 minutes before your mass time and pick up materials in the sacristy.
WE ARE STILL IN NEED OF SOMEONE TO TRAIN ALTAR SERVERS: We are in need of someone to take over the training of interested students and adults who would like to become Altar Servers. Maybe you were an Altar Server in the past or maybe you would like to share your interest in training these young people and adults. We have interested students. Now we need someone to train them. Please search your soul and consider this great opportunity to serve our Lord in this endeavor! If interested, please contact Kathy MacDonald at (302) 653 – 8976 and leave a message.
EARLY SUBMISSION DATES FOR THE WEEKLY BULLETIN: Early submission dates have been set by our bulletin publisher for the holiday season. All submissions that you would like to appear in the bulletin will need to be submitted earlier. These dates seem weeks away but they will be here before we know it. Plan now and submit early. To view the early submission dates CLICK HERE.
NEXT WEEKEND, OCTOBER 29/30 (& week of October 30)
EXTRAORDIANRY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION: To coincide with the three-year National Eucharist Revival which began in June of this year, we will be holding a class
Saturday, October 29th at 9:00 am for all people interested in the ministry of Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion. (This is a change from the original date.)This class is for Extraordinary Ministers of St. Polycarp who have not returned since pre-covid days, Extraordinary Ministers who have transferred here from another parish and new people who feel a love and desire for the Eucharist and want to be a part of this beautiful ministry. To attend you must contact Cindy Kennedy at kennedy-078@msn.com prior to this event to register and get further information.
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS AT SEA PROGRAM – October 1 through October 30: Last year Saint Polycarp Parish was able to donate 50 “ditty” boxes to help the Seaman’s Center of Wilmington bring a little “Merry” into the Christmas of these crew members. This year we hope to donate even more. From October 1 through October 30, there is a collection bin in the hallway. Please consider donating the following NEW/FULL sized items: knit hats and scarves, winter gloves, warm socks, sewing kits, deodorant, hand lotion, soap, shampoo, shaving cream, disposable razors, toothbrush and toothpaste, combs, chapstick, playing cards. Monetary donations are welcome and will be used to purchase additional items to make certain each box is complete. Cash and Checks (payable to “St. Polycarp” should be placed in an envelope marked “Christmas at Sea” and can be put into the collection basket, or the black box located under the portico. We also have the option to accept donations through Faith Direct. If you have any questions, please contact Tracie Bruno by phone (302)242-4150 or by email Tracie.Bruno@comcast.net
ALL SAINT’S PARADE “TRUNK OR TREAT”: Come out and enjoy our Annual All Saint’s Parade during PSR on October 30 at 9:00am. All children of the parish are welcome to attend. Children must dress as a saint and/or hold an object that represents their saint. Each child should wear a sign or tag saying what saint they are representing. After our Parade of Saints, the children will walk around to collect candy/goodies given out by the different ministries/committees and groups of our parish. If you would like to donate candy or hand out candy with your family, contact us at (302)653-4101 to reserve your spot. Set up begins at 8:30am. This is an exciting way to celebrate All Saints Day!
MASS SCHEDULE FOR ALL SAINTS DAY
St. Polycarp – Tuesday, November 1st, 8:30 am and 7 pm
St. Dennis – Monday, October 31st, 5 pm
ALL SOULS’ DAY MASS: There will be a special All Souls’ Day Mass here at St. Polycarp on Wednesday, November 2nd, at 7 pm. Parishioners from both parishes, St. Polycarp and St. Dennis, whether you have lost a loved one or not, are invited to attend. Letters have been sent out to those parishioners who have lost a loved one and had funerals at either parish in the past year. A table will be set up in the center aisle with a white cloth on it. Window boxes filled with sand will be placed on the cloth in the form of a cross. After the homily, the names of those who have died in the past year and had funerals at either parish will be called out. Anyone else present who has lost a loved one at any time, will then be invited to come forward and pick up a candle and light it from the Paschal Candle. Their candles will then be placed in the window boxes containing the sand and stay lit through the end of Mass. Holy cards will then be handed out. (There is a regular daily morning Mass at 8:30 am on November 2nd.)
RESPECT LIFE: The next meeting will be on Tuesday, November 1st, at 6 pm in Room 7. Please join us! If you are planning to attend the 7 pm Mass for All Saints Day, think about joining us before Mass to see what we have planned. All people and ideas are most welcome!
UPCOMING/ONGOING
Our Giving Tree Committee coordinates the Christmas gifts for needy children in our community. We work closely with our Parish School of Religion and the Smyrna School District to identify children in need. The Giving Tree will be set up inside the Main Entrance of the church with Christmas gift tags the weekend of November 5th and 6th. Please purchase a gift for the child on the tag you choose and return it to the Parish Hall no later than Sunday, December 4th. Contact Fran Walls at (302) 653 – 1450, if you have questions. Thank You!
2022 ST. POLYCARP CHURCH ORNAMENT FUNDRAISER – ORDER BY NOVEMBER 6TH: This unique glass Christmas Ornament is 3 1/4” in diameter and comes packaged in its own gift box for safe keeping. This year’s theme is “Eucharistic Revival” which was commissioned by the U.S.C.C.B. this year. Pictured on the ornament is St. Polycarp’s very own monstrance, altar, and crucifix. This beautiful ornament is also the perfect gift for friends or family that have moved out of the area. These ornaments are sure to become a cherished keepsake and heirloom. LIMITED EDITION – only $15 each ($18 with gold hanger). Order yours now before they are gone! All proceeds benefit Parish School of Religion (PSR). The last day to order is November 6. Order forms are available at the doors of the Church, online at https://forms.ministryforms.net/viewForm.aspx?formId=997e8e1e-67fe-4ece-afa8-58652f4d2d01
or scan this QR code
CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD will be offered during the 10:30am Mass on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month. (The next CLoW is November 6.) All children ages PreK-4th grade are welcome to join us. CLoW is a worship experience geared especially for their age level. This opportunity allows children to hear Scripture in words they understand and to share their own understanding of God’s Word. Children will be called to come forward before the First Reading. They will return to you after the General Intercessions. All catechists and assistants have a cleared background check. If you are interested in helping with this ministry, please contact Erica Taylor @ 653-4101.
CHANGE THE WORLD: BECOME CATHOLIC! Is there someone you would like to invite to explore the Catholic faith— someone unbaptized, or baptized in a non-Catholic Christian tradition? Do you know someone who needs Confirmation and/or First Eucharist? Perhaps, the Catholic faith can fulfill their desires for a closer relationship with Our Lord. Then, the RCIA process is for them. Please contact Deacon Frank Weber for more information. DeaconFrank@saintpolycarp.org or leave a message with the Parish office at (302) 653-8279.
CONNECTED IN CHRIST (ADULT FAITH FORMATION) meets every Tuesday at 9:30 AM in the Parish Library – ALL are welcome. Please join us. If you have any questions, please call Cookie Ruane at 302-540-6429.
BIRTHRIGHT’S ANNUAL BOTTLES FOR BABIES FUNDRAISER: Baby bottles are available at all the entrances to Church during the months of October and November. We ask you to please take one or two bottles home. Please read the insert, fill it out as neatly as possible (if you chose to do so for a tax credit) then fill the bottle with loose change, cash or a check! Checks should be made payable to Birthright of Delaware. Proceeds benefit pregnant women and their babies. On behalf of our mothers, Birthright staff and volunteers, we graciously Thank You!
2022 FAITH AND CHARITY CATHOLIC APPEAL UPDATE: WE REACHED OUR GOAL IN PLEDGES! Please remember the importance of submitting your payments for these pledges so that we also reach our goal in payments received. Thank you for your generosity!
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GLUTEN FREE? Do you have an intolerance to gluten? If so, our parish offers gluten-free wafers to be consecrated for you. Please see our Sacristan 10 – 15 minutes before Mass and let them know that you need a gluten-free wafer put in the pyx. At Communion, please proceed down the aisle to the priest who will have the pyx in his hand and let him know you need a gluten-free host.
THE VOCATION CHALICE MINISTRY: Please consider signing up to host the vocation chalice in your home for a week. Text or call Alice Gaston at (302) 670 – 7924. For more information visit https://saintpolycarp.org/vocation-chalice/ October 23 at the 10:30 am Mass – Biggs, November 5 at the 4pm Mass – Melesio, November 20 at the 10:30 Mass – Trias.
IS THAT YOU, FR. JIM? If you receive emails from Fr. Jim asking for favors or gifts or stating something similar to “I am currently busy in a meeting now, no calls so just reply to my email.”, please ignore and delete. If an email looks suspicious and you’re not sure, give the office a call. This applies to texts from Fr. Jim as well. One of our parishioners recently received a similarly worded text from “Fr. Jim” (of course it wasn’t Fr. Jim). Fortunately the person contacted the staff and then blocked the text.
REDNER’S MARKETS 1% SAVE-A-TAPE FUNDRAISER: Turn your food shopping into cash for our parish. Simply be sure to obtain and scan your Redner’s Rewards Card each time you shop. Save your whole receipt. Bring your receipts to the Parish Office or put them into the collection basket. There is no expiration date – you can turn in receipts months old!
BULLETIN SPONSORS: Thank you to all of our weekly bulletin sponsors for your support during the year! Your support has not gone unnoticed by our parish community and is so appreciated!
USEFUL LINKS:
WEBSITE: www.saintpolycarp.org.
BULLETIN: https://www.jppc.net/onlinebulletins/301template.pdf
BULLETIN OVERFLOW: https://saintpolycarp.org/this-weeks-bulletin/
YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/StPolycarpSmyrnaDE
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/SaintPolycarpCatholicChurch/
ONLINE GIVING: Please consider becoming an e-giver. It is easy to make your weekly or one time contributions in support of the Parish. For more information and to sign up for online giving, visit faith.direct/DE831
ST DENNIS: http://www.stdennischurch.org
DIOCESE OF WILMINGTON – LIVE STREAMING https://www.youtube.com/user/DioceseofWilm
FOR THE SAKE OF GOD’S CHILDREN: https://www.cdow.org/giving/fsgc/
THE DIALOG: http://thedialog.org/ Newspaper of the Diocese, copies available as you leave Church or online
EWTN: ewtn.com
FROM THE DIOCESE:
CATHOLIC FORUM/RELEVANT RADIO: Saturdays at 1:30 pm on Relevant Radio 640AM. On the October 22nd episode of the Catholic Forum program/podcast, learn about the Saint Mark’s High School Renewing the Vision Campaign. CLICK HERE You can listen online at cdow.org/CatholicForum, or by searching “Catholic Forum” on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio, or Amazon Music podcasts. “Like” Catholic Forum on Facebook at facebook.com/CatholicForum @CatholicForum.
MARRIAGE MOMENTS: October 24 is “Take Back Your Time Day.” It’s about work/life balance and marriages can use this as much as workaholics. Talk with your beloved about how you use your “free” time. Do something fun together today.
PARENTING POINTERS: October 24 is United Nations Day. These days it may feel like our world is more divided politically than united. Why not challenge your family to learn about one unfamiliar nation. What do we share in common and how are we different from the people in the nation you chose?
LET US PRAY: The Catholic Campaign for Human Development is the domestic anti-poverty program of the U.S. Catholic Bishops, working to carry out the mission of Jesus Christ “… to bring good news to the poor…release to captives…sight to the blind, and let the oppressed go free.” (Luke 4:18)
Prayer to Our Lady of Guadalupe for Justice
Most merciful mother, you came to tell
us of your compassion through St. Juan
Diego, whom you called the littlest and
dearest of your sons.
Give your strength and protection to all who live
in poverty today, especially the young, elderly, and vulnerable.
Plead for them to the Father, that they might experience the
Divine Love tangibly in their daily lives, and that
all who work for justice on behalf of the poor might
grow in fortitude and humility. In these ways,
manifest your charity and concern in our lives, that
the weeping of humanity may be heard, and all our
suffering, pain, and misfortune may be filled with
divine comfort and healing. May we always know
the peace of being in the cradle of your arms, and
bring us safely home to your Son, Jesus. Amen.
