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- What’s new at The Dialog: A Catholic Forum interview with Joe Owens August 29, 2024
- Early September events in the Diocese of Wilmington during the last ‘official’ summer beach weekend August 28, 2024
- Youngest group of kids arrive for first day of school at St. Elizabeth — Photo gallery August 28, 2024
- 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
Letter from Fr. Jim – Announcement of new program – Pastor’s Pen, Sept. 2
September 2, 2022
Dear People of God,
I hope and pray that all is well with you and your loved ones as we approach the end of Summer!
This year, as in some previous years, we are having trouble meeting our goal for the Annual Catholic Appeal. Presently, we are $4415 short of our responsibility to support our Diocesan ministries to those who are in need. Without the solidarity of our parishes, the larger picture of caring for others cannot happen. Therefore, if the people of the parishes cannot meet the goal, then the parishes themselves must support the needs of the Diocese.
Realizing this interconnectedness of the Parochial Church to the Diocesan Church, one of our folks has come forward with a very generous offer. They will match any gift of $150 or more to the Annual Faith and Charity Catholic Appeal up to the total of $2200. This is a blessing to our beloved St. Polycarp Parish!
For your gift to the Diocese to receive these matching funds, it must be received at the Parish Office during the month of September. Do not send your pledge directly to the Diocese. (Checks should be made payable to the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington.) We will forward it for you after we have recorded the gift for our donor to double. Further, please indicate on your card “Matching Fund Program”. This will allow our benefactor to double your gift.
We are truly grateful to our anonymous parishioner whose generosity will help us to meet our goal. We are thankful for all those who have already been good stewards of God’s gifts and supported our Diocesan ministries. Finally, we are grateful for all those who will now join our other parishes in solidarity with caring for those in need. This unity of our folks has become the trademark and rich heritage of our parish over the decades.
May God continue to bless us and reward the generous stewardship of His faithful people here at St. Polycarp.
Fraternally,
GIVING, GROWING, GLORIFYING – Part 1
Dedication and Blessing – August 20, 2022 (Part 2 to follow at a later time.)
Weekend Update August 27/28
22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
“When you hold a lunch or a dinner, do not invite your friends or your brothers or your relatives or your wealthy neighbors, in case they may invite you back and you have repayment. Rather, when you hold a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind; blessed indeed will you be because of their inability to repay you. For you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.”
Luke 14:12-14
SUNDAY SCRIPTURE – QUESTIONS TO PONDER
– When have you been drawn to another’s act of humility?
– Are you able to give without expecting something in return?
– How is God’s love exemplified by a person who does not expect reciprocity?
Pastoral Liturgy: July/August 2022
READINGS FOR THE WEEKEND: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082822.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, AUGUST 27/28 (& week of August 28)
BLESSINGS: The Blessing of Athletes will take place this Sunday, August 28th at the 10:30 am Mass.
THE VOCATION CHALICE MINISTRY: Sunday, August 28 at the 10:30 am Mass – Irwin Family – Please arrive 15 minutes before your mass time and pick up materials in the sacristy.
FACILITIES MANAGER: Read the Pastor’s Pen in this weekend’s Bulletin for an important announcement about the Facilities Manager position. (This announcement was also emailed separately earlier today.)
CHEER ON THE GOLFERS! If you can’t come to St. Polycarp’s 3rd Annual Golf Tournament, how about sending the golfers your cheers? We’ll be back this weekend at the doors of the church. Donation is only $5 per square. Come with your wishes!
LESS THAN A MONTH AWAY! SAVE this Date—Sunday, September 11, 2022 for St. Polycarp’s 3rd Annual Parish Dinner and Golf Tournament at Links at St. Anne’s in Middletown, DE. Golf Tournament starts with lunch at 12:30 pm with Tee Off at 1 pm. Buffet dinner at 6 pm with golfers, friends, and parishioners from St. Polycarp. You don’t have to golf to join us for dinner! (Buffet dinner is $40.00 per person.) Register by September 7! CLICK HERE for more information or contact: Dennis Skinner at papadskinz@yahoo.com (302) 981-8743 or Anna Skinner anna.skinz@gmail.com (302) 883-5647 Register online at https://bit.ly/3HckNKW
BROTHER VINCENT COUNCIL 7517 meets in St Polycarp Library at 7:30 PM on the Thursday Sept 1st. The Rosary begins at 7:00 PM and is followed by the meeting at 7:30 PM. The Rosary and 
meeting proceedings are zoomed for those who cannot attend in person. A meeting reminder with zoom instructions will be sent by KofC.org email. Brothers, your attendance at Council meetings is encouraged so that we may fulfill our mission.
CHANGE THE WORLD: BECOME CATHOLIC! INQUIRY SESSIONS will take place on August 29, September 12. 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 invite them to one or all of our Inquiry Sessions that will take place on August 29 & September 12, 2022. Sessions take place in the Parish Library at 6:30 pm. Please contact Deacon Frank Weber for more information or to let him know that you will attend a session(s) You can reach him at DeaconFrank@saintpolycarp.org or leave a message with the Parish office at
(302) 653-8279.
IS GOD CALLING YOU? CAN YOU HELP? Parish School of Religion (PSR) We are still in need of a Grade 3 catechist on Sunday mornings. Are you able to dedicate some of your time to help us grow and complete our PSR team? We’d love to welcome you to our PSR family! If God is calling you, contact Erica Taylor, CRE at 653-4101 or at dre@saintpolycarp.org.
PSR WISH LIST: Our catechists are committed to teaching and helping our children grow in love and faith by donating their time all year. Our catechists also donate their own money for supplies throughout the year. Please consider helping them out by purchasing an item or two from their wish list below. Items can be dropped off Monday-Friday at the parish office between 9 a.m. & 3 p.m., anytime in the bin under the black drop box, or after Masses in the marked bins under the coat racks near the bathrooms, across from the hall.
Small First Aid Kits, latex free gloves, Card Stock…white and color, White Poster Board (11×14), Colored Pencils, Small Paper Clips, Boxed Tissues, AA Batteries,
-Monetary Donations & Gift Cards (Walmart, Target, Staples) are always appreciated
CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF WILMINGTON – 2022 FAITH AND CHARITY CATHOLIC APPEAL: Now more than ever, people in our communities need help and guidance in growing closer to Christ. Our diocese’s Faith and Charity ministries are essential to caring for our people and building up our church. Please consider a gift to the Faith and Charity Catholic Appeal if you have not already. Help our parish to achieve our goal and support those in need throughout Delaware and the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Once we have collected our goal, our parish is eligible for a rebate to assist with our needs right here. We continue to need your help. Presently we, St. Polycarp Parish, need $4415 to reach our goal. Pledge cards can be found in the pews and at the doors of the church. Thank you to those who have already contributed to this year’s campaign. To learn more about the Faith and Charity Catholic Appeal, visit www.cdow.org; click “Giving” then “Faith and Charity Catholic Appeal”, or simply scan this QR code with your cellphone.
NEXT WEEKEND, SEPTEMBER 3/4 (& week of September 4)
OFFICE CLOSED: The office will be closed on Monday, September 5th in observance of Labor Day.
UPCOMING/ONGOING
SUMMER WEEKDAY MASSES: Tuesday through Friday at 8:30 am.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! All are welcome. The annual Saint Polycarp Parish Picnic will take place on Sunday, September 18, 2022, at 12:00 Noon on our campus. The Knights of Columbus will 
supply hot dogs and hamburgers. Bottled water will also be available. Please plan on bringing your own side dishes, other beverages, and folding chairs. The Pastoral Council has secured a bouncy house for the kids and the young-at-heart. Our fundraising committee will have a dunk tank to test your throwing accuracy. Try and dunk our council members! This is a great opportunity to socialize with your fellow parishioners.
PSR REGISTRATION: We offer religious education classes for children in Pre-K through Grade 9, Sacramental Preparation for First Reconciliation, First Eucharist and Confirmation. We also offer Intermediate Sacramental Prep (ISP) for older children who have not yet received sacraments. Students must be registered prior to the beginning of classes. To register visit https://membership.faithdirect.net/events/org/831 For information on how to register or to print a paper form CLICK HERE
PSR ENVELOPE FUNDRAISER: This fundraiser is to raise funds to help support the rising costs of running our program and to aide in tuition assistance for our families in need. We will kick this 
off the weekend of September 10 & 11. Keep an eye out for our display boards at all the entrances to church. Make sure to grab an envelope or two to help support religious education for our youth. No amount turned in will be too small. If everyone gives a little, it will add up to a lot!
GIRL SCOUTS is about so much more than the cookie. This program provides girls with opportunities to learn new skills in art, science, sports, and leadership. Our girls are active in community service projects, striving to make the world a better place. Girls in grades K-12 are welcome to join. Meeting times for our troops that meet at St. Polycarp will be Thursdays, from 6-7, starting in October. For more information, please contact Tracie Bruno at Tracie.Bruno@comcast.net
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! 
SHARE THE HARVEST: The Share The Harvest table is now under the Portico. This allows our parishioners to share their abundant yield from their gardens with their Church family. All are welcome to share and receive. Thank you to those who have shared their veggies!
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 process 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: There is no summer break for the need to pray for vocations. 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/
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 tomorrow’s episode, Saturday, August 27th, get ready to go back to school when Diocese of Wilmington School Superintendent, Dr. Lou De Angelo, is the 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: Sunday, August 28: Dare you share with your beloved a foolish thing you’ve done during your life? More importantly, share one way that you see your beloved as wise (other than marrying you.)
PARENTING POINTERS: Sunday, August 28: Phones, technology, TVs are part of modern life. They are helpful. (It would take me a lot longer to drive places without a GPS.) But how much is too much? Ask your family which piece of modern technology is most important to them and which is least?
LET US PRAY: A prayer on the Passion of St. John the Baptist – August 29
O God, You raised up St John the Baptist to prepare a perfect person for Christ.
We call upon St John’s intercession to properly prepare us with a true sense
of repentance to receive Your grace and salvation.
Make us faithful to truth and justice, as You did Your servant,
John the Baptist, herald of Your Son’s birth and death.
Lord, may You increase Your life within us.
Amen.
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Letter from Fr. Jim – Announcement – Facilities Manager
August 26, 2022
Dear People of God,
I hope and pray that all is well with you and your loved ones as Summer comes to an end!
The new life of the Resurrection that burst forth on Easter morning continued to be revealed for weeks as the Apostles struggled to understand it. With the passage of time, we come to comprehend the mystery of God’s unfolding wisdom. Accordingly, our experience of the Paschal Mystery with our Professional Staff continues to show God’s goodness. After interviews with viable candidates, we have discerned our new Facilities Manager.
George Hutchinson is no stranger to our parish. His wife, Mary Grace, has been involved in many of our ministries over the years including PSR, Children’s Liturgy of the Word and currently comes into the office weekly to assist with the Bulletin. Over the course of decades, George has been a good steward of the gifts God has entrusted to his care and assisted St. Polycarp in varied endeavors. He has always been a model of dependability and service.
George has decades of experience with caring for facilities. He has successfully guided his own business. His accumulated and diverse knowledge will be an asset to our community. Please keep George in your prayers as he prepares to assume the ministry of caring for our campus. Certainly as the next few months progress, we will experience an unfolding of the new model of our Staff. This will require patience by every member and ministry in our parish. Please continue to pray for our Professional Staff as we follow where God is leading our beloved St. Polycarp.
May God continue to bless you and reward your goodness.
Fraternally,
JDH/jml
Weekend Update August 20/21
21st Sunday in Ordinary Time
I am the way, the truth and the life, says the Lord;
no one comes to the Father, except through me.
John 14:6
SUNDAY SCRIPTURE – QUESTIONS TO PONDER
– Do you understand that each Christian is to spread the Gospel?
– How has someone helped you when you have lost heart while experiencing suffering or trials?
– What difficulties make the door to Christ a narrow one for you?
Pastoral Liturgy: July/August 2022
READINGS FOR THE WEEKEND: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082122.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 Lisa at lisa.titus@saintpolycarp.org or Judy at communications@saintpolycarp.org.
PARISH WEBSITE: Visit: www.saintpolycarp.org/.
WEEKLY PARISH BULLETIN: CLICK HERE . BULLETIN OVERFLOW: Bulletin Overflow – CLICK HERE
Read this weekend’s Bulletin for notes from the Pastoral Council Meeting on August 10th.
THIS WEEKEND, AUGUST 20/21 (& week of August 21)
TOMORROW, SATURDAY, AUGUST 20th FOLLOWING THE 4:00 PM MASS – DEDICATION OF THE GIVING, GROWING GLORIFYING LANDSCAPE PROJECT
The Pastoral Council and Liturgy Committee invite you to join us as Father Jim blesses our beautiful new plantings. Photographers will be on hand to take photos and Mr. Softee™ will provide ice cream cones and cups. We look forward l to seeing you there. 
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ADULT FAITH FORMATION: THE WILD GOOSE. The Connected in Christ group meets on Tuesday, August 23rd, after the 8:30 am Mass in the library. We will continue with Fr. Dave Pivonka’s talks on The Wild Goose. This week, we will be viewing Session 2 – The Breath of God. If you are unable to attend, why not follow this series on Formed.org. If you have any questions, please contact Cookie Ruane (302) 540 – 6429.
PSR REGISTRATION: We offer religious education classes for children in Pre-K through Grade 9, Sacramental Preparation for First Reconciliation, First Eucharist and Confirmation. We also offer Intermediate Sacramental Prep (ISP) for older children who have not yet received sacraments. Students must be registered prior to the beginning of classes. Use the QR code to register or visit https://membership.faithdirect.net/events/org/831
For information on how to register or to print a paper form CLICK HERE
CAN YOU HELP? Parish School of Religion (PSR) With PSR plans underway for the Fall, we need your help in filling a few positions. Are you able to dedicate some of your time to help us grow and complete our PSR team? We’d love to welcome you to our PSR family! If God is calling you, contact Erica Taylor, CRE at 653-4101 or at dre@saintpolycarp.org.
Currently we need:
–Catechist & Assistant for Grade 3 (Sunday morning)
–Assistant for Grade 8 (Tuesday Evening)
–Desk Assistant (Tuesday Evening)
PSR WISH LIST: Our catechists are committed to teaching and helping our children grow in love and faith by donating their time all year. Our catechists also donate their own money for supplies throughout the year. Please consider helping them out by purchasing an item or two from their wish list below. Items can be dropped off Monday-Friday at the parish office between 9 a.m. & 3 p.m., anytime in the bin under the black drop box, or after Masses in the marked bins under the coat racks near the bathrooms, across from the hall.
-Plastic Pencil/Supply Boxes (see picture above) – approx…8”x 5”x 2”, Plastic Folders with pockets, Card Stock…white and color, White Poster Board (11×14), Colored Pencils, Crayola Crayons(24ct.), Small Paper Clips, Boxed Tissues, AA Batteries
-Monetary Donations & Gift Cards (Walmart, Target, Staples) are always appreciated
NEXT WEEKEND, AUGUST 27/28 (& week of August 28)
BLESSINGS: The Blessing of Athletes will take place next Sunday, August 28th at the 10:30 am Mass.
CHEER ON THE GOLFERS! If you can’t come to St. Polycarp’s 3rd Annual Golf Tournament, how about sending the golfers your cheers? We’ll be back on August 27th and 28th at the doors of the church. Donation is only $5 per square. Come with your wishes!
LESS THAN A MONTH AWAY! SAVE this Date—Sunday, September 11, 2022 for St. Polycarp’s 3rd Annual Parish Dinner and Golf Tournament at Links at St. Anne’s in Middletown, DE. Golf Tournament starts with lunch at 12:30 pm with Tee Off at 1 pm. Buffet dinner at 6 pm with golfers, friends, and parishioners from St. Polycarp. You don’t have to golf to join us for dinner! (Buffet dinner is $40.00 per person.) Register by September 7! CLICK HERE for more information or contact: Dennis Skinner at papadskinz@yahoo.com (302) 981-8743 or Anna Skinner anna.skinz@gmail.com (302) 883-5647 Register online at https://bit.ly/3HckNKW
CHANGE THE WORLD: BECOME CATHOLIC! INQUIRY SESSIONS will take place on August 29, September 12. 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 invite them to one or all of our Inquiry Sessions that will take place on August 29 & September 12, 2022. Sessions take place in the Parish Library at 6:30 pm. Please contact Deacon Frank Weber for more information or to let him know that you will attend a session(s) You can reach him at DeaconFrank@saintpolycarp.org or leave a message with the Parish office at
(302) 653-8279.
UPCOMING/ONGOING
SUMMER WEEKDAY MASSES: Tuesday through Friday at 8:30 am.
CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF WILMINGTON – 2022 FAITH AND CHARITY CATHOLIC APPEAL: We continue to need your help. Presently we need $4525 to reach our goal. Pledge cards can be found in the pews and at the doors of the church. Thank you to those who have already contributed to this year’s campaign. Participants who pledged to the campaign will receive monthly payment reminders mailed directly from the diocesan Development Office. Please mail all payments in the self-addressed, return envelope provided with your pledge reminder. To learn more about the Faith and Charity Catholic Appeal, visit www.cdow.org; click “Giving” then “Faith and Charity Catholic Appeal”, or simply scan this QR code with your cellphone.
Your generosity in supporting this campaign enables the diocese to do the work of our Lord.
When our parish collects its goal amount, we will receive 50% of contributions over the assigned target.
In the past, the generosity of our folks has enabled us to do many projects around the campus.
SHARE THE HARVEST: The Share The Harvest table is now under the Portico. This allows our parishioners to share their abundant yield from their gardens with their Church family. All are welcome to share and receive. Thank you to those who have shared their veggies!
GIRL SCOUTS is about so much more than the cookie. This program provides girls with opportunities to learn new skills in art, science, sports, and leadership. Our girls are active in community service projects, striving to make the world a better place. Girls in grades K-12 are welcome to join. Meeting times for our troops that meet at St. Polycarp will be Thursdays, from 6-7, starting in October. For more information, please contact Tracie Bruno at Tracie.Bruno@comcast.net
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 process 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: There is no summer break for the need to pray for vocations. 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/
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 tomorrow’s episode, Saturday, August 20th, Kristen Van Uden from Sophia Institute Press will discuss the new book, “The Wrath of God: How to Read the Signs of the Times and Recognize the Evils of Our Age,” by theologian, Fr. Livio Fanzagia. 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: Sunday, August 21: Sometimes our deficiencies can show the power of God working in us. How does your beloved lift you up when you feel low?
PARENTING POINTERS: Sunday, August 21: As children grow older they often balk at doing “religious” stuff with their family. Be creative about inviting your children into faith experiences. Ask what THEY think would be a meaningful way to “serve the Lord.” It might seem crazy, but try it once.
LET US PRAY: St. Bartholomew, Apostle – August 24
Oh, Jesus, Saint Bartholomew’s greatest desire was to know the truth. When first informed about You, his initial reaction was, “How can anything good come from Nazareth?”
But as soon as he met You, he wanted to become one of Your disciples. You said of him, “Here is a man in whom there is no deception.” I ask him to pray against the deceptions that are influencing me and the people I know. Help us to experience Your affirmation when we are honest, give us courage to resist lying as a means of self-protection, and inspire our minds to recognize the truth when we hear it. Saint Bartholomew, pray for us. Amen.
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