18th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
The Lord gave them bread, bread from heaven.

 

OFFICE CLOSING EARLY TODAY: The Parish Office will close today, Friday, July 30^th at noon. We will reopen on Monday at 9am.

READINGS FOR THE WEEKEND:  https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/080121.cfm

LIVE-STREAMING: Visit https://www.youtube.com/c/StPolycarpSmyrnaDE for all live stream. (or visit our webpage www.saintpolycarp.org and click on the picture of the altar ) Masses may also be viewed at a later time.

ONLINE BULLETIN: https://www.jppc.net/onlinebulletins/301template.pdf 

SECOND COLLECTION THIS WEEK: Parish Maintenance.

AGAPE SUNDAY! Come join your fellow parishioners this Sunday, August 1st after the 10:30am Mass for Agape, a celebration of God’s Love for his people, and enjoy a light brunch and fellowship.

LET THE LITTTLE ONES COME TO ME! Our “Cry Room” is available once again for those times when you just need it!

FOOD PANTRY: We will once again be collecting for the local food pantry. The Smyrna – Clayton Food Pantry is in need of small juices, boxes of dry cereal, small jars of peanut butter, canned fruits and canned soups. The pantry is asking that canned items have the pop top lids (homeless people may not have can-openers). Coupons (no need to clip) are also needed. The tubs for your food donations are in the hallway outside of the Mother Drexel Hall.  Please no expired food.

LOOKING FOR SOMETHING? Please check the LOST & FOUND box on top of the file cabinet (across from the Men’s bathroom) and see if anything belongs to you. All items remaining after the 16th will be donated to those in need. Items include:
-York water/thermos bottle
-black and red umbrella
– navy blue, Fleet Street windbreaker with hood   (size adult S)
–  navy blue fleece button up Hasting & Smith sweater  (size adult M)

INK CARTRIDGES/TONERS: Please note: We no longer accept/recycle ink cartridges or toners. Please do not leave them on the tables or in the Lost and Found bin.  Thank you!

REGISTRATION FOR PSR (Parish School of Religion) is now open for 2021-2022.  Our PSR offers religious education for children in pre-kindergarten through ninth grade. Sacramental preparation is offered for First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, and Confirmation. Visit https://saintpolycarp.org/religious-education/ for more information and to register. Registration Forms are also available in the black drop box under the portico. Questions? Contact our Coordinator of Religious Education, Erica Taylor at 302-653-4101 or dre@saintpolycarp.org

If you looked down at your phone and saw that God was calling you, would you answer your phone? I hope your answer is YES!!! Our PSR family is ready to welcome you to our team!! Our team is dedicated to creating a loving and caring environment for our young children so that their faith grows stronger and stronger each week. We can ALL make a difference if we just say YES!!
What position fits YOU most?
Greeter/Hall Monitor for Sunday morning & Tuesday evening
7^th Grade Catechist on Tuesday evening
Contact Erica Taylor, CRE at (302) 653-4101 or dre@saintpolycarp.org if you want to be a part of something bigger than yourself. She will work with you and ease all your nerves.  Don’t miss the call!!!

FIRST FRIDAY: Join us next Friday to pray the Rosary before Mass, Mass at 8:30 am followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and the Sacred Heart Novena.

FIRST SATURDAY: Next Saturday, August 7th. The Columbiettes and Sodality ministries have been asked to alternately lead the praying of the rosary every 1^st Saturday.  Please plan to join Sodality on August 7^th at 3:40 pm, before the start of the 4pm Mass.

CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF WILMINGTON  MARIAN PILGRIMAGE with Bishop William Koenig at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, D.C. September 25, 2021, 10AM-4PM https://saintpolycarp.org/marian-pilgrimage/

REDNER’S MARKETS 1% SAVE-A-TAPE FUNDRAISER: Turn your food shopping into cash for our parish. If you are a Redner’s shopper, we welcome your participation. 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 receipts months old in!

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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
THE DIALOG: http://thedialog.org/  Newspaper of the Diocese, copies available as you leave Church or online

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FROM THE DIOCESE:

CATHOLIC FORUM/RELEVANT RADIO:  Saturdays at 1:30 pm on Relevant Radio 640. On tomorrow’s episode, learn about the permanent diaconate when Father John Grasing, Director of the Office for Deacons and Pastor of Sacred Heart Church in Chestertown, Maryland, will be interviewed. Also, we will meet two of the 15 men who will be ordained on August 7th, Matt Boyer and Richard  Kosior. Listen anytime at cdow.org/CatholicForum or search Catholic Forum on Apple, Spotify or iHeartRadio podcasts.

LET US PRAY: For Peace

Mary, Queen of Peace, save us all, who have so much
trust in you, from wars, hatred, and oppression. Make us
all learn to live in peace, and educate ourselves for
peace, do what is demanded by justice and respect the
rights of every person, so that peace may be firmly
established.  Amen.
(Pope John Paul II, 1920-2005)

 

 

17th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
The hand of the Lord feeds us: He answers all our needs.

 

READINGS FOR THE WEEKEND:  https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/072521.cfm

LIVE-STREAMING: Visit https://www.youtube.com/c/StPolycarpSmyrnaDE for all live stream. (or visit our webpage www.saintpolycarp.org and click on the picture of the altar ) Masses may also be viewed at a later time.

ONLINE BULLETIN: https://www.jppc.net/onlinebulletins/301template.pdf 

WELCOME BISHOP WILLIAM E. KOENIG: If you didn’t pick up a copy last week, make sure to pick up a copy of the Dialog as you leave Mass this weekend for a special 72- page keepsake about our new Bishop.

ST. DENNIS CHURCH “Drive thru” BULL ROAST FUND RAISER, 153 N. Main Street, Galena, MD. Saturday, July 24th. MENU – Delicious roast beef, corn on the cob, homemade potato salad and coleslaw plus rolls/butter and a beverage for $15. The famed St Dennis Bake Sale will also be available for purchasing your dessert as you exit the property.  Advance ticket purchases are recommended as a limited number of meals will be prepared.  Tickets may be purchased at the Church before and after the weekend Masses OR by calling Jim Bricker at 717-575-1235.  Pick up of meals with curb side service is on July 24th from 11am until 2pm.  Please follow the directed traffic pattern

R.C.I.A.:  Deacon Frank will hold an Inquiry Session Monday, July 26th at 6:30pm for those adults who have not been baptized, who were baptized in another Christian tradition who desire to become Catholic or for those adults baptized Catholic in need of First Communion and/or Confirmation. For information, please contact Deacon Frank Weber at DeaconFrank@saintpolycarp.org or leave a message with the parish office. (302) 653-8279.

ATTENTION MINISTRY LEADERS! Our Annual Leadership Information Meeting is this TUESDAY, July 27th. at 7 pm in the hall.  See you there!

AGAPE NEXT SUNDAY! Come join your fellow parishioners next Sunday, August 1st after the 10:30am Mass for Agape, a celebration of God’s Love for his people, and enjoy a light brunch and fellowship.

SEASONS OF HOPE BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP explores mourning through scripture, prayer, reflection, activities, and faith sharing. “Seasons of Hope” gives the bereaved an opportunity to come together to share God’s love.  It provides a safe place to share thoughts and feelings.  It also offers the knowledge that others are on the same grief journey and mutual support is given to each other. For more information contact Diane Dellinger at ddellinger7377@outlook.com or Maureen Robinson (302) 423 – 6366.

REGISTRATION FOR PSR (Parish School of Religion) is now open for 2021-2022.  Our PSR offers religious education for children in pre-kindergarten through ninth grade. Sacramental preparation is offered for First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, and Confirmation. Visit https://saintpolycarp.org/religious-education/ for more information and to register. Registration Forms are also available in the black drop box under the portico. Questions? Contact our Coordinator of Religious Education, Erica Taylor at 302-653-4101 or dre@saintpolycarp.org

SAVE this Date—Sunday, September 12, 2021  for St. Polycarp’s 2^nd Annual Steak Dinner and Golf Tournament at Maple Dale Country Club in Dover, DE.  Plated steak dinner at this beautiful country club $35.00 and/or Golf Tournament with lunch, green fee, golf cart, on course beverages, gift bags, prizes and steak dinner $125.00 per golfer or $460.00 team of four.  For more information contact: Larry Borgman lborgaman007@gmail.com (302-389-6018) or Kathy Willes kdwilles@comcast.net (302-670-7330).  Register online at membership.faithdirect.net/events/details/7142.

CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF WILMINGTON  MARIAN PILGRIMAGE with Bishop William Koenig at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, D.C. September 25, 2021, 10AM-4PM https://saintpolycarp.org/marian-pilgrimage/

REDNER’S MARKETS 1% SAVE-A-TAPE FUNDRAISER: Turn your food shopping into cash for our parish. If you are a Redner’s shopper, we welcome your participation. 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 receipts months old in!

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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
THE DIALOG: http://thedialog.org/  Newspaper of the Diocese, copies available as you leave Church or online

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FROM THE DIOCESE:

CATHOLIC FORUM/RELEVANT RADIO:  Saturdays at 1:30 pm on Relevant Radio 640. On tomorrow’s episode, tune in to hear an interview with Fritz Jones and find out what’s new at Catholic Charities. Listen anytime at cdow.org/CatholicForum or search Catholic Forum on Apple, Spotify or iHeartRadio podcasts.

LET US PRAY: 

My adorable Jesus,
May our feet journey together.
May our hands gather in unity.
May our hearts beat in unison.
May our souls be in harmony.
May our thoughts be as one.
May our ears listen to the silence together.
May our glances profoundly penetrate each other.
May our lips pray together to gain mercy from the Eternal Father.

Amen.

WELCOME BISHOP WILLIAM E. KOENIG
Make sure to pick up a copy of the Dialog as you leave Mass this weekend for a special 72- page keepsake
or visit http://thedialog.org/

View the Episcopal Ordination and Installation of the Most Reverend William Edward Koenig as the 10th Bishop of Wilmington at CLICK HERE

To view the Worship aid CLICK HERE

The Episcopal Ordination (Ordination of a Bishop) was the first in the Diocese since 1897. Following the Ordination, the new Bishop was installed as the 10th Bishop of our Diocese, the Diocese of Wilmington.

See this week’s Bulletin (hard copies only) for an insert on Bishop Koenig’s Coat of Arms or visit https://www.cdow.org/fresh/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Koenig-Wilmington-explanation.pdf

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16th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

  The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.

READINGS FOR THE WEEKEND:  https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/071821.cfm

LIVE-STREAMING: Visit https://www.youtube.com/c/StPolycarpSmyrnaDE for all live stream. (or visit our webpage www.saintpolycarp.org and click on the picture of the altar ) Masses may also be viewed at a later time.

ONLINE BULLETIN: https://www.jppc.net/onlinebulletins/301template.pdf 

BLESSING OF THOSE WHO WEAR SCAPULARS takes place this Saturday at the 4pm Mass.

THE PARISH OFFICE will be open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 9am to 3pm. On Tuesday, July 20th, the office will open at 9am and close at noon.

ST. DENNIS CHURCH “Drive thru” BULL ROAST FUND RAISER, 153 N. Main Street, Galena, MD. Saturday, July 24th. MENU – Delicious roast beef, corn on the cob, homemade potato salad and coleslaw plus rolls/butter and a beverage for $15. The famed St Dennis Bake Sale will also be available for purchasing your dessert as you exit the property.  Advance ticket purchases are recommended as a limited number of meals will be prepared.  Tickets may be purchased at the Church before and after the weekend Masses OR by calling Jim Bricker at 717-575-1235.  Pick up of meals with curb side service is on July 24th from 11am until 2pm.  Please follow the directed traffic pattern

R.C.I.A. – CHANGE THE WORLD: Do you know someone who is interested in becoming Catholic? Are you an adult who has never made First Eucharist or been Confirmed? Deacon Frank will hold an Inquiry Session Monday, July 26th at 6:30pm for those adults who have not been baptized, who were baptized in another Christian tradition who desire to become Catholic or for those adults baptized Catholic in need of First Communion and/or Confirmation. For information, please contact Deacon Frank Weber at DeaconFrank@saintpolycarp.org or leave a message with the parish office. (302) 653-8279.

ATTENTION MINISTRY LEADERS! Mark your calendar now for our Annual Leadership Information Meeting on TUESDAY, July 27th. RSVP by Friday, July 23. If you are a leader of one of our ministries you should have received an email  about this meeting. If you did not receive one, contact Judy at communications@saintpolycarp.org.Two representatives must be present from each ministry.

REGISTRATION FOR PSR (Parish School of Religion) is now open for 2021-2022.  Our PSR offers religious education for children in pre-kindergarten through ninth grade. Sacramental preparation is offered for First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, and Confirmation. Visit https://saintpolycarp.org/religious-education/ for more information and to register. Registration Forms are also available in the black drop box under the portico. Questions? Contact our Coordinator of Religious Education, Erica Taylor at 302-653-4101 or dre@saintpolycarp.org

IS GOD CALLING YOU?  LISTEN CAREFULLY! We are in need of a few catechists and assistants for PSR this Fall and we are always looking for members for our Christian Formation Committee and RCIA and Baptismal Teams. Catechists needed for Grades 3 and 7, Assistants needed for Grades 1, 3 and 8
If you feel God calling you, please contact Erica Taylor, CRE at 302-653-4101 or dre@saintpolycarp.org

SAVE this Date—Sunday, September 12, 2021  for St. Polycarp’s 2^nd Annual Steak Dinner and Golf Tournament at Maple Dale Country Club in Dover, DE.  Plated steak dinner at this beautiful country club $35.00 and/or Golf Tournament with lunch, green fee, golf cart, on course beverages, gift bags, prizes and steak dinner $125.00 per golfer or $460.00 team of four.  For more information contact: Larry Borgman lborgaman007@gmail.com (302-389-6018) or Kathy Willes kdwilles@comcast.net (302-670-7330).  Register online at membership.faithdirect.net/events/details/7142.

CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF WILMINGTON  MARIAN PILGRIMAGE with Bishop William Koenig at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, D.C. September 25, 2021, 10AM-4PM https://saintpolycarp.org/marian-pilgrimage/

ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL: If you have made your pledge, thank you for your generosity in supporting this annual appeal.  If you have not, please prayerfully consider giving. No gift is too small to help those in need. Pledge cards are available at the doors of the Church and in the black drop box under the portico or online at www.cdow.org/annualcatholicappeal. Checks should be made payable to the “Annual Catholic Appeal”.
Pledges and donations can be mailed to:
Annual Catholic Appeal
Catholic Diocese of Wilmington
PO Box 25050
Wilmington DE  19899-5050
(Make sure to note that you are from St. Polycarp Parish!)

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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
THE DIALOG: http://thedialog.org/  Newspaper of the Diocese, copies available as you leave Church or online

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FROM THE DIOCESE:

CATHOLIC FORUM/RELEVANT RADIO:  Saturdays at 1:30 pm on Relevant Radio 640. On tomorrow’s episode, Catholic Forum will contain highlights from the July 13^th ordination and installation Mass, including Archbishop William Lori’s homily and Bishop Koenig’s first public remarks as shepherd of Delaware and Maryland Eastern Shore Catholics. Listen anytime at cdow.org/CatholicForum or search Catholic Forum on Apple, Spotify or iHeartRadio podcasts.

LET US PRAY: A Prayer for Bishop Koenig.

O GOD, ETERNAL SHEPHERD OF THE FAITHFUL, WHO TEND YOUR CHURCH IN COUNTLESS WAYS AND RULE OVER HER IN LOVE, GRANT, WE PRAY, THAT WILLIAM, YOUR SERVANT, WHOM YOU HAVE SET OVER YOUR PEOPLE, MAY PRESIDE IN THE PLACE OF CHRIST OVER THE FLOCK WHOSE SHEPHERD HE IS, AND BE FAITHFUL AS A TEACHER OF DOCTRINE, A PRIEST OF SACRED WORSHIP AND AS ONE WHO SERVES THEM BY GOVERNING.  THROUGH CHRIST OUR LORD.

AMEN

15th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

  Lord, let us see Your kindness, and grant us Your salvation.

                                                                  

READINGS FOR THE WEEKEND:  https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/071121.cfm

LIVE-STREAMING: Visit https://www.youtube.com/c/StPolycarpSmyrnaDE for all live stream. (or visit our webpage www.saintpolycarp.org and click on the picture of the altar ) Masses may also be viewed at a later time.

ONLINE BULLETIN: https://www.jppc.net/onlinebulletins/301template.pdf 

SECOND COLLECTION THIS WEEKEND is for Parish Utilities. Please be as generous as possible. Thank you.

THE BLESSING OF THE STONES FAITH GARDEN takes place tomorrow at the 4pm Mass. Join us as our Community Offered Vision Inspired by the Disease Stones, FAITH GARDEN is blessed. (Did you know that the letter “S” is the 19th letter of the alphabet?) See all of the messages of faith that parishioners have shared describing how God worked in their lives throughout the pandemic.
We welcome all those who contributed a stone to explain its meaning by submitting a line or two, a paragraph or two, about your stone. Submissions should be sent to   submission@saintpolycarp.org.

Come One, Come All… to our Toy Giveaway in the halls of our PSR Building this weekend after both Masses. TOYS, PUZZLES AND MORE! Need Toys? Want Toys? We may have what you’re looking for!!!  We are cleaning out our pre-school classrooms. (See this weekend’s Bulletin https://www.jppc.net/onlinebulletins/301template.pdf)  Mega blocks, matchbox cars, puzzles, books, dolls, cradle, blocks, paint easels, tool bench, kitchen play sets, trucks, action figures and more! Come take a look! Monetary Donations Always Accepted!! (but not necessary.) Any donations will be used to purchase a new Smart T.V. for our parish. Hope to see you this weekend!

WELCOME BACK AGAPE: Please join us this Sunday, July 11th after the 10:30 am Mass. Come join and socialize with your fellow parishioners. Enjoy light refreshments, hosted by Parish & Family Life Committee. Hope to see your there!

THE PARISH OFFICE will be open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 9am to 3pm. The office will be closed on Tuesday, July 13th for the Ordination of Bishop Koenig.

R.C.I.A. – CHANGE THE WORLD: Do you know someone who is interested in becoming Catholic? Are you an adult who has never made First Eucharist or been Confirmed? Deacon Frank will hold an Inquiry Session this coming Monday, July 12th at 6:30pm in the Parish Library for those adults who have not been baptized, who were baptized in another Christian tradition who desire to become Catholic or for those adults baptized Catholic in need of First Communion and/or Confirmation. For information, please contact Deacon Frank Weber at DeaconFrank@saintpolycarp.org or leave a message with the parish office. (302) 653-8279.

BLESSING OF THOSE WHO WEAR SCAPULARS takes place next Saturday at the 4pm Mass.

WEEKLY INTENTIONS: The 2022 Mass Intention Book is now open.  You can reserve a Mass or Offering by calling the parish office between the hours of 9am-3pm, or anytime via email at office@saintpolycarp.org

GIRL SCOUTS is a great opportunity for girls to build friendships and leadership. New troops are forming, and registration is open for girls entering Kindergarten through 12th grade. We are also looking for adults to help provide leadership to the girls.  Please contact Tracie Bruno at (302)242-4150 or email at Tracie.Bruno@comcast.net for more information.

ATTENTION MINISTRY LEADERS! Mark your calendar now for our Annual Leadership Information Meeting on TUESDAY, July 27th. Two representatives must be present from each ministry. Look for an email with details later next week.

REGISTRATION FOR PSR (Parish School of Religion) is now open for 2021-2022.  Our PSR offers religious education for children in pre-kindergarten through ninth grade. Sacramental preparation is offered for First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, and Confirmation. Visit https://saintpolycarp.org/religious-education/ for more information. Questions? Contact our Coordinator of Religious Education, Erica Taylor at 302-653-4101 or dre@saintpolycarp.org

IS GOD CALLING YOU?  LISTEN CAREFULLY! We are in need of a few catechists and assistants for PSR this Fall and we are always looking for members for our Christian Formation Committee and RCIA and Baptismal Teams. Catechists needed for Grades 3 and 7, Assistants needed for Grades 1, 3 and 8
If you feel God calling you, please contact Erica Taylor, CRE at 302-653-4101 or dre@saintpolycarp.org

SAVE this Date—Sunday, September 12, 2021  for St. Polycarp’s 2^nd Annual Steak Dinner and Golf Tournament at Maple Dale Country Club in Dover, DE.  Plated steak dinner at this beautiful country club $35.00 and/or Golf Tournament with lunch, green fee, golf cart, on course beverages, gift bags, prizes and steak dinner $125.00 per golfer or $460.00 team of four.  For more information contact: Larry Borgman lborgaman007@gmail.com (302-38-6018) or Kathy Willes kdwilles@comcast.net (302-670-7330).  Register online at membership.faithdirect.net/events/details/7142.

 

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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
THE DIALOG: http://thedialog.org/  Newspaper of the Diocese, copies available as you leave Church or online

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FROM THE DIOCESE:

CATHOLIC FORUM/RELEVANT RADIO:  Saturdays at 1:30 pm on Relevant Radio 640. On tomorrow’s episode, tune in to hear an exclusive interview with Bishop-elect William Koenig who will be ordained and installed as the 10th Bishop of Wilmington on July 13th. Listen anytime at cdow.org/CatholicForum or search Catholic Forum on Apple, Spotify or iHeartRadio podcasts.

LET US PRAY: Prayer for Vocations

Loving and Generous God,
It is You who call us by name and ask us to follow You.
Help us to grow in the Love and Service of our Church as we experience it today.
Give us the energy and courage of Your Spirit to shape its future.
Grant us faith-filled leaders who will embrace Christ’s Mission of love and justice.
Bless the Church of Wilmington by raising up dedicated and generous leaders
from our families and friends who will serve Your people as,
Priests, Brothers, Sisters, Deacons and Lay Ministers.
Inspire us to know You better and open our hearts to hear Your call.
We ask this through our Lord.   Amen.

Catholic Diocese of Wilmington Marian Pilgrimage with Bishop William Koenig at the

Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, D.C.

September 25, 2021, 10AM-4PM

CLICK HERE for information on the Marian Pilgrimage

• 10AM: Arrival at Basilica Shrine
• 10:15AM: Opening Prayer
• 10:30AM-12:30PM: Pilgrims may tour Basilica & grounds independently or be guided by docents; visit the nearby Pope St. John Paul II Shrine & visit nearby Caldwell Chapel where Venerable Fulton J. Sheen used to pray the Mass when he taught at the Catholic University of America. Pilgrims may also find religious items and books in the Basilica’s two shops.
• 12:30-1:15PM: Lunch-Eat in on-site cafeteria; brown bag lunches may be eaten on the grounds outside the Basilica Shrine
• 1:30-2:30PM: Holy Hour & Confessions
• 2:30PM: Bishop Koenig leads Benediction & Reposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament
• 3-4PM-Mass in the Crypt Church:   The Blessed Virgin Mary, Pillar of Faith.
  • Before the final blessing, Bishop Koenig will bless religious articles bought by pilgrims and re-consecrate the Diocese of Wilmington to the Immaculate Heart of Mary