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VACATIONING? If you’re vacationing in one of the beautiful resort areas of the diocese, don’t forget Sunday Mass. To easily find locations and times, go to thedialog.org/our-diocese/2024-diocese-of-wilmington-summer-weekend-mass-guide/
• SUMMERFEST: Holy Family Parish is hosting the annual Summerfest from July 10-14. The event includes live music, food, beer garden, rides, carnival games, and games of chance. Hours are 5:30-10 p.m. July 10-12, and 1-10 p.m. July 13-14. Scheduled musical entertainment is Ride the Goat, Different Twist/Skinny B, The Boomers, The Amigos and Raising Cain. For more information, call (302) 368-4665.
The DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF DELAWARE is hosting summer camps this year in Magnolia and Wilmington. The camps run July 15-19 and July 29-Aug. 2 and are for individuals with Down syndrome ages 3-13 and their siblings ages 3-10. For more information, go to dsadelaware.org or https://www.facebook.com/dsadelaware
CHURCH BAZAAR AT ST. ANN, BETHANY BEACH: July 31, August 1-3. For more information wwwstannbb.org
RETROUVAILLE: REDISCOVER THE LOVE IN YOUR MARRIAGE: The Retrouvaille Program is for married couples facing challenges in their relationship.
* A marriage program that helps couples restore their marriage and rebuild a loving relationship.
* A Christian marriage program, Catholic in origin, where couples of all faiths or no faith background are encouraged to attend.
* Primarily a practical program to improve communication, build stronger marriages, and help couples reconnect.
* Presenters are not trained marriage counselors, but rather couples sharing their personal stories of marital struggles and the tools they used to rediscover their love.
Tens of thousands of couples have healed their marriages through Retrouvaille (pronounced Retro-vy). If you know anyone who could benefit from this program, please pass this on. Couples learn to build communication skills and to increase intimacy. It provides help for marriage problems, difficulties or crises. Upcoming programs will be held August 9 -11 and again October 4-6, 2024 at the Family Life Center in Malvern, PA. For more information, or to register, visit www.HelpOurMarriage.org or call 215-766-3944 or 800-470-2230. All inquiries are strictly confidential.
INTERNATIONAL FOOD FESTIVAL AT ST. JOHN/HOLY ANGELS, NEWARK: August 11, 9am-4pm. For more information www.stjohnholyangels.com
RACHEL’S VINEYARD CATHOLIC RETREAT: September 20-22. This retreat offers emotional and spiritual healing for anyone who has struggled with grief and loss from abortion. Whether you are post-abortive or no someone who is, freedom awaits. Contact Nan Bernardo-Freeman at 302-463-7711 (call or test) or lucyminn929@gmail.com by September 6.
SAVE THE DATE: DIOCESE OF WILMINGTON EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS – OCTOBER 5, 2024: Join us for the Diocese of Wilmington’s Eucharistic Congress to be held on Saturday, October 5th, at the Ocean City MD Convention Center. This year’s theme, “The Eucharist: The Source and Summit,” invites us to deepen our understanding and appreciation of the Eucharist in our lives. The day will feature a keynote address by Bishop Richard Henning of the Diocese of Providence and will include faith-based vendors, a ministry fair, and breakout sessions tailored to various interests and age groups. There will also be opportunities for Adoration and Reconciliation. Mark your calendars for this spiritually enriching event! More details will follow. We look forward to seeing you there!
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER – November 1 -3: Learn tools to revitalize romance and deepen communication in your marriage!!! No group sharing required. The next weekend is November 1-3, 2024 at the Brighton Suites in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. For information or to register visit our website http://www.wwme.org or call Tony and Linda Massino at 302-648-2228.
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SMYRNA-CLAYTON MINISTERIUM FOOD PANTRY is located downstairs at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 22 N. Union St., Smyrna. The pantry is open from 9:30 am to 10:30 am, Monday through Friday. Here at St. Polycarp, we have containers for your food donations in the hallway outside of the Mother Drexel Hall. We collect food all year round. Please no expired food. The pantry is in great need of cereal, juice boxes or pouches, peanut butter and jelly, hamburger helper, tuna helper, canned tuna, canned meat, sloppy joe sauce (Manwich), boxed spaghetti and spaghetti sauce, vegetable beef and chicken noodle soups, macaroni and cheese, and Chef Boyardee canned pastas. Please NO CANNED vegetables or beans are currently needed.
MEMORIAL BRICKS
Have you noticed the beautiful ‘Memory’ walkway leading to our outdoor Blessed Mother statue? There’s not time like the present to add your memory brick. Whether you desire to commemorate a loved one, a special occasion, or simply your family name, the choice is yours. There are two ways to order your bricks. To order through Faith Direct: CLICK HERE (you do not need to sign up for Faith Direct), or return your form with payment to St. Polycarp Church in an envelope labeled “Memorial Brick”. Please place the completed order form and a check for $100.00, made payable to St. Polycarp Church, in the envelope. You can place it in the Offertory collection, deliver it to the Parish Office (place in black box), or mail it to St Polycarp Church
Parish Office, 55 Ransom Lane, Smyrna, DE 19977-1617. Forms can be found on our parish website or at the entrances into the church.
ST. POLYCARP REMINDERS:
REDNER’S 1% SAVE-A-TAPE FUNDRAISER Hang onto those receipts until we are all together again!
Turn your food shopping into cash for our parish. If you are a Redner’s shopper, we would welcome your participation. It is so easy! Simply be sure to obtain and scan your Redner’s Rewards Card each time you shop. (Remember to shop only out of necessity.) Save your whole receipt. Bring your receipts to the Parish Office or just put them into the collection basket. There is no expiration date — even receipts months old can be turned in! Your receipts will generate cash for us. What a hands-down and effortless way to help St. Polycarp Church.
REMINDER ABOUT THE PARKING
Please do not park in front of the dumpsters on Monday through Friday. This prevents the Waste Management Collection and the Recycling Collection from being picked up. Thank you for your cooperation!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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