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Weekend Update October 2/3
27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
May the Lord bless us all the days of our lives.
READINGS FOR THE WEEKEND: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/100321.cfm
LIVE-STREAMING: Visit https://www.youtube.com/c/StPolycarpSmyrnaDE for live stream. Masses may also be viewed at a later time. As you may have noticed, our live streaming is not always working. We apologize for this inconvenience.
LIVE STREAMING HELP NEEDED: As you may have noticed, our live stream is not always working. Our live stream continues to be important to many of our parishioners who are homebound or unable to attend Mass for other reasons but want to view Mass and remain connected to our parish. We are in urgent need of someone to help with the live streaming. As of now, we do not have anyone with the capabilities to set up and maintain streaming. We are confident that God has given our parishioners all of the gifts to build up His Kingdom here at St. Polycarp. Let us all pray that someone with those gifts will step forward and offer to help with our live streaming. Please contact Judy at communications@saintpolycarp.org
ONLINE BULLETIN: https://www.jppc.net/onlinebulletins/301template.pdf
CHECK YOUR SPAM FOLDERS: We are having some issues with families not receiving our emails. Please check your spam/junk folder.
THIS WEEKEND, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3RD
ROSARY: Please plan to join the Sodality in praying the rosary tomorrow, Saturday, October 2nd at 3:25 pm, before the start of the 4pm Mass.
PSR in person class this Sunday for Grades P/K – 4, 9:00 am – 10:15 am. In person classes for Grades 5-8, Tuesday, 7pm – 8:15 pm. ARRIVAL: Remember to use the double doors off the side driveway to drop off your child. (When brining your child to class, you may park your car in one of the lots and walk your child into the building if you would like to do that.) DISMISSAL: Parents of children in P/K – 4 must enter the building to pick-up their child at the end of class. Tuesday parents should enter the parking lot closest to South Street and wait in their cars for their child to be dismissed. Check your handbook for details. Parking in the driveway/fire lane is prohibited.
Masks and hand sanitizing is required. It is important to complete and return any forms that were attached to your handbook.
THE ANNUAL BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS, in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, will take place this Sunday, October 3rd, at 12:15 pm.
Meet outside across from the front of the Church on the front lawn.
BOSCOV’S DISCOUNT TICKET SALE-OCTOBER 2nd AND 3rd: The Brother Vincent Columbiettes will be offering Boscov’s Discount Tickets for a donation after the 4 pm Mass and the 10:30 am Mass this weekend.
AGAPE: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3rd Please come join your fellow parishioners this Sunday, October 3rd following the 10:30 am Mass for fellowship and light lunch in the Mother Drexel Hall. Our Agape will be hosted by the PSR. Hope to see you there!
BIRTHRIGHT OF DELAWARE – BOTTLE FOR BABIES: Throughout the whole month of October, “Respect Life Month”, Birthright of Delaware will host its Annual Bottles for Babies Fundraiser. Please take a bottle home today, fill it with loose change, cash, or checks and return it to the parish at the beginning of November. Please do not write or place stickers on the bottles. Birthright reuses the bottles year after year. The proceeds from this fundraiser benefit pregnant women and their babies. Thank you for supporting Birthright!
2021 ST. POLYCARP CHURCH ORNAMENT FUNDRAISER has begun! Please check the insert/order form in this week’s Bulletin. This unique glass Christmas Ornament is 3 1/4” in diameter and comes packaged in its own gift box for safe keeping. 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 $12 each ($15 w/Silver Hanger).All proceeds benefit Parish School of Religion (PSR). You may order online using a credit card at https://membership.faithdirect.net/events/details/7693
WEEK OF OCTOBER 3RD
WEEKDAY MASS: There will be 8:30 am Mass on Tuesdays and Wednesdays only.
The RCIA is the process by which such individuals become full members of the Catholic Church. We are called to share the “Good News” and you can make a difference by simply asking! If you are aware of someone who is looking for a spiritual and emotional change in their life, “personally invite” them to our RCIA sessions, taking place at the Parish campus on Monday evenings at 6:30 PM. Again, these sessions are for those unbaptized, baptized in other Christian or faith traditions or adult Catholics who are interested in receiving the sacrament of Confirmation. For information, please contact Deacon Frank Weber at DeaconFrank@saintpolycarp.org or leave a message with the Parish office at (302) 653-8279.
DIVINE MERCY: Beginning Friday, October 8th, we will once again gather to pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet every Friday at 3:00 pm in the Church. All are invited to join us. Questions? Contact Janet at (302) 399–9066 or janethovis7@gmail.com
NEXT WEEKEND, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10
THE BLESSING OF THE PARISH PROFESSIONAL STAFF will take place on Saturday, October 9th at the 4pm Mass.
ONGOING/UPCOMING
WE ARE HAVING A TECH PARTY!!! We need your help to grow our important new Digital Ministry. Bring your knowledge (and devices!)
WHEN: Thursday, October 21st, at 6:30 pm in the Library. RSVP to Judy (communications@saintpolycarp.org) or Lisa (lisa.titus@saintpolycarp.org) if you are willing to lend your expertise in any of the following areas: *Computer hardware/software/networks/Wifi, *Audio/Video/Projector equipment/Phone systems, *Social media/Website/YouTube/Live Streaming
We look forward to working with you to embrace technology in the Church and spread the Good News in the digital world!
MEMORIAL BRICKS: Before you know it, the leaves will begin falling the kaleidoscope of colors will be here, and then, in no time at all, Winter will arrive. Now is a perfect time to add your Memorial Brick to the walkway of our outdoor Blessed Mother Shrine. We are truly blessed to have the opportunity to have our Blessed Mother looking down upon a memory of our loved one, a special occasion or just your family name. You can order through Faith Direct at https://membership.faithdirect.net/events/details/5644, (you do not need to sign up for Faith Direct), or return your form (forms may be found at the Church doors) with payment to St. Polycarp Church in an envelope labeled “Memorial Brick”. You can also CLICK HERE FOR ORDER FORM
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 receipts months old in!
Thank you to our Bulletin advertisers! We appreciate your support!
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
FROM THE DIOCESE:
CATHOLIC FORUM/RELEVANT RADIO: Saturdays at 1:30 pm on Relevant Radio 640. On tomorrow’s episode, hear portions of Bishop William Koenig’s homily, recorded at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. on September 25, 2021, during the Diocese of Wilmington’s Marian Pilgrimage. Listen anytime at cdow.org/CatholicForum or search Catholic Forum on Apple, Spotify or iHeartRadio podcasts.
LET US PRAY: PRAYER OF ST. FRANCIS
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace:
where there is hatred, let me sow love;
where there is injury, pardon;
where there is doubt, faith;
where there is despair, hope;
where there is darkness, light;
where there is sadness, joy.
O divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek
to be consoled as to console,
to be understood as to understand,
to be loved as to love.
For it is in giving that we receive,
it is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.
Amen.
Weekend Update September 25/26
26th Sunday in Ordinary Time
The precepts of the Lord give joy to the heart.
READINGS FOR THE WEEKEND: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/092621.cfm
LIVE-STREAMING: Visit https://www.youtube.com/c/StPolycarpSmyrnaDE for live stream. Masses may also be viewed at a later time. As you may have noticed, our live streaming is not always working. If you have expertise in this area, please contact us immediately at the office. communications@saintpolycarp.org or 302.653.8279. We apologize for this inconvenience.
ONLINE BULLETIN: https://www.jppc.net/onlinebulletins/301template.pdf
CHECK YOUR SPAM FOLDERS: We are having some issues with families not receiving our emails. Please check your spam/junk folder.
OUR ANNUAL PARISH PICNIC! We had a great time sharing fellowship and enjoying some delicious burgers and hot dogs provided and prepared by the Knights of Columbus. Thanks you Knights! There was a bounce obstacle course which provided tons of fun for both children and adults! Pictures will be posted on our web page sometime soon.
We are looking forward to next year’s annual event! Mark your 2022 calendar now for the third Sunday in September!
2ND ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT AND DINNER: Parishioners, friends and members of our local communities experienced a day of fun, fellowship and great weather on Sunday, September 12th at the Maple Dale Country Club. Father Jim and Jack stopped by to offer a blessing before tee-off and visited with many of the 27 golfers. In the evening 84 diners enjoyed a great steak dinner, drinks and fantastic Kee’s Cupcakes. We had lots of laughs and everyone said they couldn’t wait for next year’s event.
If you weren’t able to join us this time, please keep tuned for information coming on next year’s date. (See the Bulletin for more!)
THIS WEEKEND, SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26TH
PRIESTHOOD SUNDAY: This, Sunday, September 26th is Priesthood Sunday. Please bring the “Prayer for our Priests” (that was an insert in last week’s Bulletin) to Mass with you this weekend or pick up this week’s Bulletin as you enter Mass this weekend. The cantor will lead us in praying the prayer for Priests together. Remember to pray for vocations to the Priesthood as well as prayers of thanksgiving for all Priests. A great day to say thank you to Priests & Deacons!
HAPPY 
RETIREMENT FR. MAST!
Father Mast will be celebrating his last Mass at Saint Polycarp before he leaves for Florida, on Sunday, September 26, 2021, at 10:30 am. Please join us after Mass in Mother Drexel Hall for food and fellowship.
PSR FIRST CLASS FOR GRADES P/K – 4 BEGIN THIS SUNDAY, : PSR FIRST CLASS FOR GRADES 5-8 BEGIN THIS TUESDAY. At least one parent/guardian must attend with students. Sunday classes begin at 9:00 am; Tuesday classes begin at 7:00 pm.
Upon arrival, please use the double doors under the portico. You will be handed the Parent Handbook. If you have forms attached to the cover, they need to be completed and returned before you leave. . After receiving your handbook, students and parents/guardians will proceed into Church. (Please remember the Blessed Sacrament is present in the tabernacle.)
We are having some issues with families not receiving our emails. Please check your spam/junk folder.
SHARE IN THE SPIRIT: This weekend’s second collection is taken in support of the diocesan tuition assistance program. Monies raised through this collection coupled with the diocese’s tuition assistance endowment provides financial assistance to hundreds of deserving families who seek a Catholic education for their children but who cannot afford the full cost of tuition. If you are not prepared to contribute today, you may drop your contribution off at the parish office or place it in next week’s collection basket. For further information and on-line giving options, visit the Share in the Spirit website at www.cdow.org/sharespirit.html . We ask that you please generously support this week’s Share in the Spirit collection. God bless you for your ongoing goodness.
WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 26TH
PARISH SECRETARY: On Monday, September 27th, we will welcome Kathy Watts as our new Parish Secretary. Please keep Kathy in your prayers as she begins this new ministry! Thank you to Maureen Robinson for temporarily filling this position and for guiding Kathy in her new role.
BEGINNING October 1st, there will be no 8:30 am Daily Mass on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays. There will be 8:30 am Mass on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Weekend Masses will remain the same: 4 pm on Saturdays and 10:30 am on Sundays. There will not be any First Friday devotions in October.
The RCIA is the process by which such individuals become full members of the Catholic Church. We are called to share the “Good News” and you can make a difference by simply asking! If you are aware of someone who is looking for a spiritual and emotional change in their life, “personally invite” them to our RCIA sessions, taking place at the Parish campus on Monday evenings at 6:30 PM. Again, these sessions are for those unbaptized, baptized in other Christian or faith traditions or adult Catholics who are interested in receiving the sacrament of Confirmation. For information, please contact Deacon Frank Weber at DeaconFrank@saintpolycarp.org or leave a message with the Parish office at (302) 653-8279.
NEXT WEEKEND, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3
ROSARY: Please plan to join the Sodality in praying the rosary next Saturday, October 2nd at 3:25 pm, before the start of the 4pm Mass.
THE ANNUAL BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS will take place on Sunday, October 3rd, at 12:15 pm.
Meet outside across from the front of the Church on the front lawn.
BOSCOV’S DISCOUNT TICKET SALE-OCTOBER 2nd AND 3rd: The Brother Vincent Columbiettes will be offering Boscov’s Discount Tickets for a donation after the 4 pm Mass and the 10:30 am Mass next weekend.
AGAPE: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3rd Please come join your fellow parishioners on Sunday, October 3rd following the 10:30 am Mass for fellowship and light lunch in the Mother Drexel Hall. Our Agape will be hosted by the PSR. Hope to see you there!
WEEK OF OCTOBER 3
WEEKDAY MASSES: Beginning Thursday, September 30th and Friday, October 1st, there will be no 8:30 am Daily Mass on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays. There will be 8:30 am Mass on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Weekend Masses will remain the same: 4 pm on Saturdays and 10:30 am on Sundays.
ONGOING/UPCOMING
MEMORIAL BRICKS: Before you know it, the leaves will begin falling the kaleidoscope of colors will be here, and then, in no time at all, Winter will arrive. Now is a perfect time to add your Memorial Brick to the walkway of our outdoor Blessed Mother Shrine. We are truly blessed to have the opportunity to have our Blessed Mother looking down upon a memory of our loved one, a special occasion or just your family name. You can order through Faith Direct at https://membership.faithdirect.net/events/details/5644, (you do not need to sign up for Faith Direct), or return your form (forms may be found at the Church doors) with payment to St. Polycarp Church in an envelope labeled “Memorial Brick”. You can also CLICK HERE FOR ORDER FORM
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 receipts months old in!
Thank you to our Bulletin advertisers! We appreciate your support!
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
FROM THE DIOCESE:
CATHOLIC FORUM/RELEVANT RADIO: Saturdays at 1:30 pm on Relevant Radio 640. On tomorrow’s episode, Ms. Kat Talalas, from the USCCB, will talk about Respect Life Month. Listen anytime at cdow.org/CatholicForum or search Catholic Forum on Apple, Spotify or iHeartRadio podcasts.
LET US PRAY:
PRAYER FOR OUR PRIESTS
Gracious and loving God,
we thank you for the gift of our priests.
Through them, we experience your presence in the sacraments.
Help our priests to be strong in their vocation.
Set their souls on fire with love for your people.
Grant them the wisdom, understanding and strength they need to follow in the footsteps of Jesus.
Inspire them with the vision of Your Kingdom.
Give them the words they need to spread the Gospel..
Allow them to experience joy in their ministry.
Help them to become instruments of your divine grace.
We ask this through Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns as our Eternal Priest.
AMEN.
Weekend Update September 18/19
25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
The Lord upholds my life.
READINGS FOR THE WEEKEND: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/091921.cfm
LIVE-STREAMING: Visit https://www.youtube.com/c/StPolycarpSmyrnaDE for 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. As you may have noticed, our live streaming is not always working. If you have expertise in this area, please contact us immediately at the office. communications@saintpolycarp.org or 302.653.8279. We apologize for this inconvenience.
ONLINE BULLETIN: https://www.jppc.net/onlinebulletins/301template.pdf
THIS WEEKEND, SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH
WELCOME BACK MASS: We welcome back all of our parish families on Sunday, Sept. 19th at the 10:30 a.m. Mass. There will be a Welcome Back Blessing for our parish families. Then, afterwards, join us for food and festivities at our Annual Parish Picnic.
CATECHETICAL SUNDAY: a blessing for all of our catechists and those who assist them, will take place this Sunday, Sept. 19th at the 10:30 a.m. Mass. We are hoping all of our catechists and those who assist them plan on attending!
OUR ANNUAL PARISH PICNIC! Our annual Parish Picnic will take place this Sunday, September 19th following the 10:30 am Mass. We invite all parishioners to join us! Hamburgers, hot dogs, french fries and bottled water will be provided. We ask that you bring your own sides and any additional beverages for you and your family. An inflatable obstacle course will be set up for you to enjoy. Hope to see you there.
SECOND COLLECTION: This week, the Second Collection will be for our Parish School of Religion (PSR). Thank you for your continued generosity in supporting the religious education of our youth. We are most appreciative for all you do to support our program!
WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 19TH
The RCIA is the process by which such individuals become full members of the Catholic Church. You can make a difference! If you are aware of someone who is looking for new direction in their life, perhaps they will find their way in the Catholic Church. You can… change a life by “personally inviting” them to our upcoming RCIA Inquiry session on Monday evening, September 20th. Other sessions will take place on successive Monday evenings, for all you wish to commit to the RCIA process. These sessions take place in the Parish Library at 6:30 PM. Again, these sessions are for those unbaptized, those baptized in other Christian traditions, or adult Catholics who have not been confirmed. You can make a difference in someone’s life… by simply asking! For information, please contact Deacon Frank Weber at DeaconFrank@saintpolycarp.org or leave a message with the Parish office at (302) 653 – 8279.
JOIN THE GIRL SCOUTS: Girl Scout Sign up night is this Wednesday, September 22nd at St. Polycarp. Stop by the Mother Drexel Hall between 5:30 pm and 7:30 pm to learn more about Girl Scouts and how to join. Contact Tracie Bruno for more information: gscbSU31@gmail.com.
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/
NEXT WEEKEND, SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH
PRIESTHOOD SUNDAY: Next, Sunday, September 26th is Priesthood Sunday. Please bring the “Prayer for our Priests” (that is an insert in this week’s Bulletin) to Mass with you next weekend. Remember to pray for vocations to the Priesthood as well as prayers of thanksgiving for all Priests. A great day to say thank you to Priests & Deacons!
HAPPY RETIREMENT FR. MAST! Father Mast will be celebrating his last Mass at Saint Polycarp before he retires to Florida, on Sunday, September 26, 2021, at 10:30 am. Please join us after Mass in Mother Drexel Hall for food and fellowship. If you have any questions or would like to assist in the planning, please call Kathy Curlett at 302 222 9326.
PSR FIRST CLASSES: PSR classes begin on Sunday, September 26th for Grades P/K – 4 and on Tuesday, September 28th for Grades 5-8. Make sure you keep an eye on your email for information and calendars from Mrs. Taylor. (We are having some issues with families not receiving our emails. Please check your spam/junk folder.)
Our PSR offers religious education for children in pre-kindergarten through ninth grade. Students must be registered BEFORE the first class. 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
SHARE IN THE SPIRIT: Next weekend, parishioners throughout the diocese will be asked to help make the dream of a Catholic education a reality for many struggling Catholic families. Monies raised through this collection coupled with the diocese’s tuition assistance endowment provides financial assistance to hundreds of deserving families who seek a Catholic education for their children but who cannot afford the full cost of tuition. Pease generously support next week’s Share in the Spirit collection. God bless you for your ongoing goodness. To learn more about the Share in the Spirit collection and its importance, go to the diocesan website at www.cdow.org/sharespirit.html.
WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 26TH
WEEKDAY MASSES: Beginning Thursday, September 30th and Friday, October 1st, there will be no 8:30 am Daily Mass on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays. There will be 8:30 am Mass on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Weekend Masses will remain the same: 4 pm on Saturdays and 10:30 am on Sundays.
ONGOING/UPCOMING
THE ANNUAL BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS will take place on Sunday, October 3rd, at 12:15 pm. Meet outside across from the front of the Church on the front lawn.
MEMORIAL BRICKS: Before you know it, the leaves will begin falling the kaleidoscope of colors will be here, and then, in no time at all, Winter will arrive. Now is a perfect time to add your Memorial Brick to the walkway of our outdoor Blessed Mother Shrine. We are truly blessed to have the opportunity to have our Blessed Mother looking down upon a memory of our loved one, a special occasion or just your family name. You can order through Faith Direct at https://membership.faithdirect.net/events/details/5644, (you do not need to sign up for Faith Direct), or return your form (forms may be found at the Church doors) with payment to St. Polycarp Church in an envelope labeled “Memorial Brick”. You can also CLICK HERE FOR ORDER FORM
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 receipts months old in!
Thank you to our Bulletin advertisers! We appreciate your support!
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
FROM THE DIOCESE:
CATHOLIC FORUM/RELEVANT RADIO: Saturdays at 1:30 pm on Relevant Radio 640. On tomorrow’s episode tune in to meet Ms. Sheila McGirl, new development director of the Diocese of Wilmington, and learn about the upcoming Share in the Spirit campaign to help Catholic school families. Listen anytime at cdow.org/CatholicForum or search Catholic Forum on Apple, Spotify or iHeartRadio podcasts.
LET US PRAY:
A Prayer for the Family
Composed by St. Mother Teresa
Heavenly Father,
You have given us the model of life in the Holy Family of Nazareth. Help us, O Loving Father, to make our family another Nazareth where love, peace and joy reign. May it be deeply contemplative, intensely eucharistic, revived with joy.
Help us to stay together in joy and sorrow in family prayer. Teach us to see Jesus in the members of our families, especially in their distressing disguise. May the eucharistic heart of Jesus make our hearts humble like his and help us to carry out our family duties in a holy way.
May we love one another as God loves each one of us, more and more each day, and forgive each other’s faults as you forgive our sins. Help us, O Loving Father, to take whatever you give and give whatever you take with a big smile.
Immaculate Heart of Mary, cause of our joy, pray for us.
St. Joseph, pray for us.
Holy Guardian Angels, be always with us, guide and protect us.
Amen.