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Weekend Update April 17/18
THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER
Lord, let Your face shine on us.
READINGS FOR THE WEEKEND: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/041821.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 ) All Masses are live- streamed. Masses may also be viewed at a later time.
WE NEED HELP WITH LIVE STREAMING as soon as possible. In order to be able to maintain our live streaming of Masses, we are in need of individuals with a technological background, a good understanding of network communication, online social media and a desire to help grow our online presence with live streaming. Please contact our Communications Office at communications@saintpolycarp.org or call the office at 302-653-8279.
ONLINE BULLETIN: https://www.jppc.net/onlinebulletins/301template.pdf
MASKS: Please remember that masks covering the mouth and nose are required.
BLESSING: The Blessing of the Environment Committee will take place tomorrow at the 4pm Mass.
SECOND COLLECTION THIS WEEKEND: Parish Maintenance
2021 ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL – COMMITMENT WEEKEND: Please visit our online Bulletin or visit www.cdow.org/annualcatholicappeal to find out how you can help provide pastoral, charitable, and educational programs and services to tens of thousands of people in our 12 county Diocese. St. Polycarp’s ongoing example of stewardship has been the epitome of generosity in years past.
PASTORAL COUNCIL: Do you want to help create, deepen and expand our faith community’s journey? Then we need you on the Pastoral Council!! We are recruiting new members to replace some of our departing Pastoral Council members. The Pastoral Council serves as advisors to our Pastor on Pastoral issues, in addition to organizing various parish activities. Please give this call from God some very pray full thought. Please contact Cindy Kennedy at (302)653-7525 orkennedy-078@msn.com with an expression of interest and/or for additional information.
USHERS AND GREETERS: Please consider volunteering for this simple but important ministry to welcome people to Church and/or to help seat them. Contact Cindy at (302)653-7525 or kennedy-078@msn.com or Tom at (302)659-5317, odrain709@comcast.net.
DO YOU KNOW MICROSOFT WORD? THE WEEKLY BULLETIN NEEDS YOUR HELP! We’re looking for someone to temporarily help with the Bulletin. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, including basic skill in formatting documents and ability to proof read. Help needed as soon as possible. Please contact Judy at the Parish Office 302-653-8279 or email communications@saintpolycarp.org.
RESERVATIONS NEXT WEEKEND: Next weekend at our parish Masses, 8 of our parish children (5 children on Saturday at 4pm and 3 children on Sunday at 10:30am) will receive Jesus for the first time in the Sacrament of Holy Eucharist. A limited amount of spaces will be reserved for them. Don’t wait until the last minute to make your reservations for Mass. Reservations will be accepted on the regular days. CLICK HERE for reservation information.
HANGING FLOWER BASKETS: The Brother Vincent Columbiettes are selling 10″ hanging baskets. Your choice of Petunias or Begonias. Orders must be placed by April 30th. Contact: Linda at 302-270-5347, Angela at 302-270-4100 or Darlene at darpete87@comcast.net
INTERESTED IN MAKING NOTE CARDS? Our Columbiettes are inviting you to join in the fun on Wednesday, May 19th, to create note/greeting cards via Zoom class. The cost is $15 for the kit, which includes all the supplies necessary to make 3 note/greeting cards. Instructions will be given via Zoom. Contact: Anna Skinner at 302-508-5369 anna.skinz@gmail.com or Judy Lahey 302-535-3481 judithlahey@gmail.com to order or for more information.
SEASONS OF HOPE – BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP: Seasons of Hope is centered on Jesus Christ and grounded in the healing wisdom, traditions and practices of our faith. Sessions are ongoing. See our Bulletin or contact Diane at ddellinger7377@outlook.com or Maureen at (302)423-6366 for more information or to register. Due to the pandemic, we currently meet on Zoom.
STONES FAITH GARDEN: Stones are being collected during the Easter Season. Please place your painted stone in the basket under the portico. Haven’t heard about our Stones Faith Garden? Check out our video at https://youtu.be/7rB7atK3ohQ
PHONES: Our Parish Office phone is now being answered on Friday mornings from 9:30 am to noon. (302)653-8279. The answering service will take messages at other times. (Phone reservations for Mass are accepted on Wednesday mornings only.)
FAKE EMAIL – If you receive emails from Fr. Jim or Erica Taylor asking for favors or stating “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 us a call.
USEFUL LINKS:
RESERVATION INFORMATION FOR WEEKEND MASSES: To view information on how to make a reservation visit https://saintpolycarp.org/rservation-information/
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
MASSES DURING THE PANDEMIC: The dispensation of the obligation to attend Sunday Mass and Holy Days of Obligation issued March 12, 2020 remains in effect for the Diocese of Wilmington.
FROM THE DIOCESE:
CATHOLIC FORUM/RELEVANT RADIO: Saturdays at 1:30 pm on Relevant Radio 640. Be sure to listen to Catholic Forum on April 17 to hear an interview with Dr. Christopher Domes, the President of Neumann University in Aston, Pennsylvania and learn how this great Catholic university is serving students during the challenge of COVID-19. Listen anytime at cdow.org/CatholicForum or search Catholic Forum on Apple, Spotify or iHeartRadio podcasts.
LET US PRAY: Covid Poem
When this is over,
may we never again take for granted –
A handshake with a stranger
Full shelves at the store
Conversations with neighbors
A crowded theatre
Friday night out
The taste of communion
A routine checkup
The school rush each morning
Coffee with a friend
The stadium roaring
Each deep breath
A boring Tuesday
Life itself.
When this ends,
may we find that we have become more like the people
we wanted to be
we were called to be
we hoped to be
and may we stay that way –
better for each other,
because of the worst.
– Laura Kelley Fanucci
WEEKEND UPDATE APRIL 10/11, 2021
SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER
SUNDAY OF DIVINE MERCY
Give thanks to the Lord for He is good, His love is everlasting
READINGS FOR THE WEEKEND: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/041121.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 ) All Masses are live- streamed. Masses may also be viewed at a later time.
BULLETIN: https://www.jppc.net/onlinebulletins/301template.pdf Check out our new feature “Getting to Know You”!
MASKS: Please remember that masks covering the mouth and nose are required.
CONFIRMATION: Tomorrow, 17 of our parish youth will be Confirmed. Just like last year, Bishop Malooly has given delegation to all Pastors in their respective parishes to administer the Sacrament of Confirmation. Fr. Jim will celebrate two Masses tomorrow (10am & 1pm – Reservations only). Let us pray to the Holy Spirit to move powerfully in the lives of our newly confirmed!
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY: In observance of Divine Mercy Sunday, the Chaplet of the Divine Mercy will be prayed after both Masses this weekend. We ask that you remain in Church for the few minutes it takes to pray this powerful prayer. The prayer can be found on our website at www.saintpolycarp.org/divine-mercy.
2021 ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL: Please visit our online Bulletin or visit www.cdow.org/annualcatholicappeal to find out how you can help provide pastoral, charitable, and educational programs and services to tens of thousands of people in our 12 county Diocese. St. Polycarp’s ongoing example of stewardship has been the epitome of generosity in years past.
PASTORAL COUNCIL: Do you want to help create, deepen and expand our faith community’s journey? Then we need you on the Pastoral Council!! We are recruiting new members to replace some of our departing Pastoral Council members. The Pastoral Council serves as advisors to our Pastor on Pastoral issues, in addition to organizing various parish activities. Please give this call from God some very pray full thought. Please contact Cindy Kennedy at (302)653-7525 orkennedy-078@msn.com with an expression of interest and/or for additional information.
USHERS AND GREETERS: Please consider volunteering for this important ministry. Contact Cindy at (302)653-7525 or kennedy-078@msn.com or Tom at (302)659-5317, odrain709@comcast.net.
SECOND COLLECTION THIS WEEKEND: Our Parish School of Religion (PSR). Thank you for all you do to support our PSR!
EASTER EGG SCRAMBLE: Congratulations to our 3 winners – Madison Mabrey, Sophie Netz and Jonah Taylor! Thank you to all of our participants and to the Knights of Columbus for sponsoring this fun activity!
SEASONS OF HOPE – BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP: Seasons of Hope is centered on Jesus Christ and grounded in the healing wisdom, traditions and practices of our faith. Sessions are ongoing. See our Bulletin or contact Diane at ddellinger7377@outlook.com or Maureen at (302)423-6636 for more information or to register. Due to the pandemic, we currently meet on Zoom.
STONES FAITH GARDEN: Stones are being collected during the Easter Season. Please place your painted stone in the basket under the portico. Haven’t heard about our Stones Faith Garden? Check out our video at https://youtu.be/7rB7atK3ohQ
PHONES: Our Parish Office phone is now being answered by Teresa, our Parish Secretary, on Friday mornings from 9:30 am to noon. (302)653-8279. The answering service will take messages at other times. (Phone reservations for Mass are accepted on Wednesday mornings only.)
INTRODUCING TEXT-TO-GIVE
We are expanding our efforts with Faith Direct for automated giving to Saint Polycarp. Faith Direct offers a safe and secure Text-to-Give option allowing you to make a one-time gift.
To give, please follow these simple steps:
1. Text $$ amount to 302-202-2251
2. Follow the link and complete a one-time process
Thank you and may God bless you!
USEFUL LINKS:
RESERVATION INFORMATION FOR WEEKEND MASSES: To view information on how to make a reservation visit https://saintpolycarp.org/rservation-information/
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
MASSES DURING THE PANDEMIC: The dispensation of the obligation to attend Sunday Mass and Holy Days of Obligation issued March 12, 2020 remains in effect for the Diocese of Wilmington.
FROM THE DIOCESE:
CATHOLIC FORUM/RELEVANT RADIO: Saturdays at 1:30 pm on Relevant Radio 640. Be sure to listen to Catholic Forum on April 10 to learn more about how the Diocese of Wilmington has partnered with its sister diocese in San Marcos, Guatemala. Listen anytime at cdow.org/CatholicForum or search Catholic Forum on Apple, Spotify or iHeartRadio podcasts.
LET US PRAY:
Good and gracious God,
Our most glorious Creator,
As we greet the signs in nature around us:
Of Spring once again regaling us in bloom,
In the songs of returning birds and fields soon to be planted,
We give you praise for an even greater sign of new life: the resurrection of your Son,
Our Lord Jesus Christ, that we especially celebrate at this time.
The sadness and despair of his death has given way to the bright promise of immortality.
For the Resurrection is our guarantee that justice will triumph over treason,
Light will overcome darkness, and love will conquer death.
As we celebrate, we also dare to ask for your grace that we may live the promise given to us,
By imitating the life of Jesus in reaching out to the poor, the marginalized, the least among us,
As we strive to be neighbor to all those we meet,
We ask your special blessings each and every day on our President.
Working with him may we strive to make this great country of ours a beacon of hope and justice in a world hungry for peace and so in need of your love.
We praise you in this Easter season. Change our lives, change our hearts to be messengers of Easter joy and hope.
We make our prayer through Jesus Christ, our risen Lord forever.
Amen.
– Fr. Larry Snyder, president of Catholic Charities USA, offered at the fourth annual White House Easter Prayer Breakfast on April 8, 2013
Weekend Update April 3/4
GOOD FRIDAY
Father, into your hands I commend my spirit.
EASTER SUNDAY
This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad.
Fr. Jim, Deacon Charlie, Deacon Frank, Erica Taylor and all of the Parish Staff wish everyone a
very blessed and peaceful Easter! May the hope, joy, excitement, and celebration of Easter always
be evident through your actions and words so that we can share the joy and hope of our Catholic
Faith with the world. May the peace of the Risen Lord be with you all.
READINGS FOR THE WEEKEND: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/040421.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 ) All Masses are live- streamed. Masses may also be viewed at a later time.
BULLETIN: https://www.jppc.net/onlinebulletins/301template.pdf
CONFESSIONS: Confessions will not be heard tomorrow, Saturday, April 3rd, Holy Saturday.
EASTER FLOWERS: Add to the beauty of our church during this joyful season by using your Easter flower envelope to help us proclaim that Jesus has risen!
EASTER MASS REMEMBRANCE: Living or deceased, the best gift you can give a loved one is the gift of the Mass. Please use the Easter Mass Remembrance envelope to enjoin your friends and family in our most holy celebration.
TRIDUUM / EASTER SCHEDULE – RESERVATIONS REQUIRED TO ATTEND
(Reservations were accepted last week and earlier this past week. Reservations can not be made by leaving messages or by emailing staff.) If you have a reservation please arrive at least 5 minutes prior to the beginning of Mass. At that time, your seat may be given away.
All Masses from St. Polycarp will be live-streamed. Visit www.saintpolycarp.org and click on the picture of the altar or visit https://www.youtube.com/c/StPolycarpSmyrnaDE
To view live-stream from St. Dennis on Good Friday, visit www.saintpolycarp.org (and click on the picture of St. Dennis Church) or visit www.stdennischurch.org
Good Friday – April 2nd (No morning Mass at St. Polycarp or St. Dennis)
Liturgy of the Passion & Death of Our Lord St. Dennis, 3pm
Holy Saturday, The Easter Vigil in the Holy Night – April 3rd
Mass St. Polycarp, 7:30 pm
Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord – April 4th
Mass St. Polycarp Church, 8 am & 10 am
St. Dennis Church, 8 am & 9:30 am, & 11 am (Spanish)
FASTING and ABSTINENCE: Good Friday is an obligatory day of fasting and abstinence for Catholics. The norms on fasting are obligatory from age 18 until age 59. When fasting, a person is permitted to eat one full meal, as well as two smaller meals that together are not equal to a full meal. The norms concerning abstinence from meat are binding upon members of the Roman Catholic Church from age 14 onwards. ~USCCB
RETURNING TO MASS FOR THE FIRST TIME DUE TO THE PANDEMIC? WELCOME BACK! VISITING? WELCOME! We’re glad you’re here. In a continuing effort to keep everyone safe, we observe limited capacity using social distancing guidelines at all times. Reservations are required. You must wear a face mask or covering that covers the mouth and nose at all times. Restrooms will not be available. At Communion, you will remain in your pew and the Eucharist will be brought to you. Offertory baskets are at the doors of the Church. Thank you for your support and generosity.
The Breaking Bread Missalettes are not available in the pews, but are available at the doors of the Church. Please take one, place your name in it, and bring it back and forth with you to Mass. Please do not leave it in the pew after Mass! This is one more thing our parish is doing to help keep everyone safe! If you would like to give a donation to help defray the cost of the Breaking Bread Hymnal, please enclose your donation in an envelope and mark it Breaking Bread Donation. Thank you!
ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE FINANCE COUNCIL – INTRODUCING TEXT-TO-GIVE
We are expanding our efforts with Faith Direct for automated giving to Saint Polycarp. Faith Direct offers a safe and secure Text-to-Give option allowing you to make a one-time gift.
To give, please follow these simple steps:
1. Text $$ amount to 302-202-2251
2. Follow the link and complete a one-time process
Thank you and may God bless you!
PASTORAL COUNCIL: Do you want to help create, deepen and expand our faith community’s journey? Then we need you on the Pastoral Council!! We are recruiting new members to replace some of our departing Pastoral Council members. The Pastoral Council serves as advisors to our Pastor on Pastoral issues, in addition to organizing various parish activities. Please give this call from God some very pray full thought. Please contact Cindy Kennedy at (302)653-7525 orkennedy-078@msn.com with an expression of interest and/or for additional information.
STONES FAITH GARDEN: Have you thought about the stone that you will paint for our Stone Faith Garden? Will you use words, images or both? Check out our latest video with information about this new garden along with the how-to’s on rock painting! https://youtu.be/7rB7atK3ohQ
USEFUL LINKS:
RESERVATION INFORMATION FOR WEEKEND MASSES: To view information on how to make a reservation visit https://saintpolycarp.org/rservation-information/
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
MASSES DURING THE PANDEMIC: The dispensation of the obligation to attend Sunday Mass and Holy Days of Obligation issued March 12, 2020 remains in effect for the Diocese of Wilmington.
FROM THE DIOCESE:
CATHOLIC FORUM/RELEVANT RADIO: Saturdays at 1:30 pm on Relevant Radio 640. On the April 3, 2021 episode of Catholic Forum, tune in to hear some joyful Easter music and Bishop Malooly’s annual Easter message to the people of Delaware and Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Listen anytime at cdow.org/CatholicForum or search Catholic Forum on Apple, Spotify or iHeartRadio podcasts.
LET US PRAY:
The Nicene Creed
I believe in one God, the Father almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all things visible and invisible.
I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ,
the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages.
God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God,
begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father;
through him all things were made.
For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven,
and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried,
and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures.
He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son,
who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified,
who has spoken through the prophets.
I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church.
I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins
and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead
and the life of the world to come. Amen.
WEEKEND UPDATE MARCH 27/28
PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD
Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna on high!
Due to social distancing guidelines, both of our weekend Masses for this coming Sunday, Palm Sunday, have reached capacity. 10am Easter Sunday Mass, has also reached capacity. At this time, reservations are still available for Holy Thursday, Good Friday (at St. Dennis), the Easter Vigil – Saturday, 7:30 pm and Easter Sunday at 8 am. See below for reservation information.
READINGS FOR THE WEEKEND: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/032821.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 ) All Masses are live- streamed. Masses may also be viewed at a later time.
BULLETIN: https://www.jppc.net/onlinebulletins/301template.pdf
STATIONS OF THE CROSS – FRIDAYS AT 7pm in Church. (Masks covering the nose and mouth and social distancing required.) Reservations not required. Also live-streamed. (This will be the last Friday for Stations.)
CONFESSIONS: (Reservations are not required but masks are. Social distancing observed)
Saturdays – 2:30 to 3:30 pm No Confessions on Saturday, April 3rd, Holy Saturday.
Sundays – following 10:30 am Mass this Sunday, March 28.
SECOND COLLECTION: Catholic Relief Service Rice Bowl
EASTER FLOWERS: Add to the beauty of our church during this joyful season by using your Easter flower envelope to help us proclaim that Jesus has risen!
EASTER MASS REMEMBRANCE: Living or deceased, the best gift you can give a loved one is the gift of the Mass. Please use the Easter Mass Remembrance envelope to enjoin your friends and family in our most holy celebration.
HOLY WEEK / TRIDUUM / EASTER SCHEDULE
All Masses from St. Polycarp will be live-streamed. Visit www.saintpolycarp.org and click on the picture of the altar or visit https://www.youtube.com/c/StPolycarpSmyrnaDE
To view live-stream from St. Dennis on Good Friday, visit www.saintpolycarp.org (and click on the picture of St. Dennis Church) or visit www.stdennischurch.org
Tuesday & Wednesday of Holy Week
Mass 8:30 am
Holy Thursday – April 1st (No morning Mass at St. Polycarp or St. Dennis)
Mass of the Lord’s Supper St. Polycarp Church, 7 pm
Good Friday – April 2nd (No morning Mass at St. Polycarp or St. Dennis)
Liturgy of the Passion & Death of Our Lord St. Dennis, 3pm
Holy Saturday, The Easter Vigil in the Holy Night – April 3rd
Mass St. Polycarp, 7:30 pm
Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord – April 4th
Mass St. Polycarp Church, 8 am & 10 am: Capacity has been reached for the 10am Mass.
St. Dennis Church, 8 am & 9:30 am, & 11 am (Spanish)
RESERVATION INFORMATION
RESERVATIONS for the TRIDUUM:
Reservations for Holy Thursday, Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday Masses at St. Polycarp were accepted by phone this past Wednesday. Reservations can not be made by calling at other times, leaving messages or by emailing staff.
Online reservations are still being accepted through March 31st at 12:00pm, noon or until capacity is reached. Please use the following links:
Holy Thursday Mass – https://membership.faithdirect.net/events/details/6482
Good Friday – see below *
Easter Vigil – https://membership.faithdirect.net/events/details/6483
Easter Sunday Mass, 8 am – https://membership.faithdirect.net/events/details/6484
Easter Sunday Mass, 10am – Capacity has been reached.
*Reservations for Good Friday and the Easter Sunday Masses at St. Dennis can be made by calling the Parish Office at St. Dennis on Wednesday, March 31st from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm. 410-648-5291.
FASTING and ABSTINENCE: Fridays during Lent are obligatory days of abstinence. Good Friday is an obligatory day of fasting and abstinence for Catholics. The norms on fasting are obligatory from age 18 until age 59. When fasting, a person is permitted to eat one full meal, as well as two smaller meals that together are not equal to a full meal. The norms concerning abstinence from meat are binding upon members of the Roman Catholic Church from age 14 onwards. ~USCCB
ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE FINANCE COUNCIL – INTRODUCING TEXT-TO-GIVE
We are expanding our efforts with Faith Direct for automated giving to Saint Polycarp. Faith Direct offers a safe and secure Text-to-Give option allowing you to make a one-time gift.
To give, please follow these simple steps:
1. Text $$ amount to 302-202-2251
2. Follow the link and complete a one-time process
Thank you and may God bless you!
PASTORAL COUNCIL: Do you want to help create, deepen and expand our faith community’s journey? Then we need you on the Pastoral Council!! We are recruiting new members to replace some of our departing Pastoral Council members. The Pastoral Council serves as advisors to our Pastor on Pastoral issues, in addition to organizing various parish activities. Please give this call from God some very pray full thought. Please contact Cindy Kennedy at (302)653-7525 orkennedy-078@msn.com with an expression of interest and/or for additional information.
RETURNING TO MASS FOR THE FIRST TIME DUE TO THE PANDEMIC? WELCOME BACK! VISITING? WELCOME! We’re glad you’re here. In a continuing effort to keep everyone safe, we observe limited capacity using social distancing guidelines at all times. Reservations are required. You must wear a face mask or covering that covers the mouth and nose at all times. Restrooms will not be available. At Communion, you will remain in your pew and the Eucharist will be brought to you.
The Breaking Bread Missalettes are not available in the pews, but are available at the doors of the Church. Please take one, place your name in it, and bring it back and forth with you to Mass. Please do not leave it in the pew after Mass! This is one more thing our parish is doing to help keep everyone safe! If you would like to give a donation to help defray the cost of the Breaking Bread Hymnal, please enclose your donation in an envelope and mark it Breaking Bread Donation. Thank you!
ST. PATRICK’S DAY SCAVENGER HUNT: Deadline, March 27th at 11:59 pm
Shamrocks have been hidden around the campus for you to find. Can you count them all? All shamrocks can be found by driving/walking around the Church campus. If you submit a correct guess you will be entered to win a prize. Ten prizes will be awarded. If nobody guesses correctly, the ten closest guesses will win. If exiting your vehicle, you must wear a face covering and keep socially distant from others not in your household. Email your guesses to Deanna Lail dlail14@comcast.net or call Angela Gibson 302-270-4100. Starts Wednesday, Friday March 17th. Deadline to submit your guess is 11:59pm on March 27th
CALLING ALL KIDS! HAPPY EASTER WORD SCRAMBLE GAME: Deadline, March 28th at 11:59 pm. The Easter Bunny has planned a special word scramble Easter game with some very nice Easter prizes. All parish children are encouraged to participate. Visit https://saintpolycarp.org/easter-egg-scramble-calling-all-kids/. Unscramble the words and then solve the puzzle. Just email your answer with your name to assistdre@saintpolycarp.org. Three winners will be selected from all the correct entries. Entries must be received by Sunday, March 28th. Sponsored by our Knights of Columbus!
STONES FAITH GARDEN: Have you thought about the stone that you will paint for our Stone Faith Garden? Will you use words, images or both? Check out our latest video with information about this new garden along with the how-to’s on rock painting! https://youtu.be/7rB7atK3ohQ
MEMORIAL BRICKS: The Gift of a Memorial Brick is a unique and memorable way to celebrate a special occasion,
honor family and friends, share a favorite quote and more! For more information visit https://saintpolycarp.org/memorial-bricks/
BROTHER VINCENT COLUMBIETTES SWEEPSTAKES is your chance to win a $75.00 prize in July and help our auxiliary raise funds to help others at the same time. Every $10.00 you contribute to the sweepstakes earns you one chance for the winning drawing in July. For more information CLICK HERE
USEFUL LINKS:
RESERVATION INFORMATION FOR WEEKEND MASSES: To view information on how to make a reservation visit https://saintpolycarp.org/rservation-information/
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
MASSES DURING THE PANDEMIC: The dispensation of the obligation to attend Sunday Mass and Holy Days of Obligation issued March 12, 2020 remains in effect for the Diocese of Wilmington.
FROM THE DIOCESE:
CATHOLIC FORUM/RELEVANT RADIO: Saturdays at 1:30 pm on Relevant Radio 640. On the March 27, tune in to hear the Passion of Our Lord as presented by the drama class of St. Elizabeth High School in Wilmington, Delaware. This production first aired on Catholic Forum on Palm Sunday 2009. Listen anytime at cdow.org/CatholicForum or search Catholic Forum on Apple, Spotify or iHeartRadio podcasts.
LET US PRAY:
Blessed are you, who have come in abundant mercy!
O gates, lift high your heads; grow higher, ancient doors.
Let him enter, the king of glory! Who is the king of Glory?
He, the Lord of hosts, he is the king of glory. Hosanna in the highest!
Blessed are you, who have come in abundant mercy!