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- Catholic Heart Work Camp brings brings teenagers wishing to serve others to Diocese of Wilmington: Photo gallery July 25, 2024
- Bull roasts, church bazaars and more: Upcoming events in the Diocese of Wilmington July 25, 2024
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- Maryland Knights of Columbus friendly cornhole competition captured by Salisbury Council July 24, 2024
- Reflections on the National Eucharistic Congress with Abbey Thibodeau on this week’s Catholic Forum July 24, 2024
- Local seminarians at National Eucharistic Congress experience ‘Thank you for your yes’: Father Norman Carroll — Photo gallery July 24, 2024
Weekend Update August 28/29
22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
The one who does justice will live in the presence of the Lord.
READINGS FOR THE WEEKEND: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082921.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.
ONLINE BULLETIN: https://www.jppc.net/onlinebulletins/301template.pdf
BLESSING OF ATHLETES will take place this weekend at the 4pm Mass on Saturday, August 28th and the 10:30 am Mass on Sunday, August 29th.
SHOW YOUR SUPPORT THIS WEEKEND FOR ST. POLYCARP’S 2ND ANNUAL STEAK DINNER AND GOLF TOURNAMENT. After Masses this weekend, there will be a chance for everyone to sign the Parishioners’ Support Signs for the 2nd Annual St. Polycarp Steak Dinner and Golf Event. The signs will be displayed on the Golf Course and then at the dinner at Maple Dale Country Club on Sunday, September 12th. For a $5.00 donation you can put your names or a few words on one of these signs to show your support for this event and our parish. Members of the Golf Committee will be outside the church doors ready to assist you.
PRAYER WALK – This Sunday, August 29 at 6pm. Please join us for our annual Prayer Walk. St. Polycarp Church, along with other churches and schools in our community will gather at their respective locations to pray together for the safety and well-being of everyone returning to school. Our prayers are needed! We will begin with prayer together as a group at 6:00pm in front of the church and then walk around the building together in silent prayer. For those who don’t feel comfortable walking, you may go inside the Church. The church will be open from 6-7pm. In the event of rain, we will meet in the Church at 6pm. Please consider joining our Parish Family & the community of Smyrna in prayer.
DO YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT BECOMING CATHOLIC OR RECEIVING THE SACRAMENTS? The RCIA is the process by which persons who were never baptized, baptized in other faith traditions, or baptized Catholic, but not “fully initiated” in the Church through Confirmation and the Eucharist become full members of the Catholic Church, a people on pilgrimage to our Heavenly Father. An RCIA Inquiry Session will take place Monday evening, August 30th in the Parish Library at 6:30 pm. For information, please contact Deacon Frank Weber at DeaconFrank@saintpolycarp.org or leave a message with the Parish office at (302) 653 – 8279.
FIRST FRIDAY: Join us next Friday, September 3rd, to pray the Rosary before Mass, Mass at 8:30 am, followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and the Sacred Heart Novena.
FROM THE PARISH OFFICE: Please be aware that some emails sent from the office staff this week were being blocked by certain email providers (yahoo, aol, etc.). These emails were legitimate and sent from us, so if you were expecting an email from one of us, please check your Junk or Spam folders, it might be in there. Depending on your email provider, you can add ‘@saintpolycarp.org’ to your list of allowed email addresses so you will receive emails from us in your Inbox.
BACK-UP LITURGICAL MINISTRY SCHEDULER: The Liturgy Committee is in need of back-up personnel for their various ministries. They need someone to fill-in for Frank Patton who schedules the Liturgical Ministers for the various Masses. The back-up would fill in if Frank were to get sick, etc. Frank is willing to teach that person how he does the scheduling. Scheduling is usually done on a monthly basis. If you are interested, please contact Kathy MacDonald at (302) 653 – 8976, Linda Mood at (302) 653 – 6852, or see Kathy and Linda after Mass.
REGISTRATION FOR PSR: If you have not registered your child(ren), please do so now. We are finalizing plans for the year ahead and it is extremely important that we know how many children will be in each grade. 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? Has God been quietly calling you to be part of the religious education of our parish youth? Maybe it’s time to contact our CRE, Erica Taylor, CRE at (302) 653 – 4101 or dre@saintpolycarp.org for more information.
Our PSR is in need of
1st Grade Assistant on Sunday Morning
8th Grade Catechist on Tuesday evening
CREATE BEAUTIFUL CARDS! The Brother Vincent Columbiettes would like to invite you to join them for a fun activity at 10 am, on Thursday, September 23rd, as they create Christmas note/greeting cards in the Hall. The price is only $15.00 per kit, which includes all the supplies (paper card stock and embellishments as well as envelopes) necessary to make three Christmas note/greeting cards similar to the ones below. This event is open to anyone who would like to join us. Contact Anna to reserve your spot and order your kit. All orders must be placed and paid for by Friday, September 10th. Please make checks payable to Brother Vincent Columbiettes and mail to: Rosemary Battistoni, Financial Secretary 1515 Bon Ayre Circle, Smyrna, De 19977. The kits will be available at the class. Questions? Contact Anna Skinner at (302) 508 – 5369 or by anna.skinz@gmail.com. Come meet Phoebe Bird, our StampinUp Instructor extraordinaire!
SEASONS OF HOPE bereavement support group is centered on Jesus Christ and grounded in his healing wisdom, traditions, and practices of our faith. “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. “Seasons of Hope” consists of 6 week sessions. Our next session begins on Thursday, September 16th, at 10:00 am. For more information and to register contact Diane Dellinger at ddellinger7377@outlook.com or Maureen Robinson (302) 423 – 6366. Registration is required.
SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR ANNUAL PARISH PICNIC! Our annual Parish Picnic will take place on 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.
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
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. 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 hear an interview with Dr. S. K. Baskerville, author of the new book, “A Gentleman’s Guide to Manners, Sex and Ruling the World,” from Sophia Institute Press. They recently published the book, “A Millennial in Paradise: Carlo Acutis,” by Father Will Conquer. Listen anytime at cdow.org/CatholicForum or search Catholic Forum on Apple, Spotify or iHeartRadio podcasts.
LET US PRAY: Prayer of St. Patrick
Christ be with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ with in me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ on my right, Christ on my left, Christ where I lie, Christ where I sit, Christ where I arise, Christ in the heart of every one who thinks of me, Christ in every eye that sees me, Christ in the ear that hears me. Salvation is of the Lord. Salvation is of the Christ. May your salvation, O Lord, be ever with us.
Amen.
Weekend Update July 24/25
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 2nd 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!
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 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.
Weekend Update July 17/18
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
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 2nd 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!)
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, Catholic Forum will contain highlights from the July 13th 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
Weekend Update June 19/20
12th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Give thanks to the Lord, His love is everlasting.
READINGS FOR THE WEEKEND: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/062021.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. We will continue live streaming Masses.
ONLINE BULLETIN: https://www.jppc.net/onlinebulletins/301template.pdf
BULLETIN SPONSORS: Thank you to our new Bulletin sponsors and to those sponsors who continue to support our parish! Be sure to check out our new Bulletin sponsors!
WELCOME BACK! Bishop Malooly, has lifted the dispensation, thereby reinstating the Sunday and Holy Day Mass obligation for Catholics in the Diocese, effective June 26, 2021. The obligation does not apply to those who are ill, have been exposed to the virus, or have any serious underlying health conditions. We welcome and encourage the Faithful to return to full in-person participation of the Sunday Eucharist, the source and summit of our Catholic faith.
THE BLESSING OF FATHERS will take place at Masses this weekend, June 19th and 20th.
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!
LECTORS NEEDED: We are in need of additional lectors for the 4:00 pm and 10:30 am Masses. If you are interested in serving in this ministry, please call Linda Mood at 302- 653-6852.
ROOM RESERVATIONS: If your ministry will be meeting on campus, you will need to submit a new room reservation form for your ministry and send it the parish office at office@saintpolycarp.org. The Room Reservation Form can be found on our website at. https://saintpolycarp.org/room-reservation/ We are looking forward to having everyone back on the campus once again and planning ahead makes for a smoother transition!
THE PARISH OFFICE will re-open on Tuesday, July 6 at 9:00 am. The Office will be open Monday – Friday, 9am to 3pm. We look forward to seeing you again!
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 on July 12th 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.
REGISTRATION FOR PSR (Parish School of Religious Education) 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
MEMORIAL MASS: A Memorial Mass for Deacon Charlie will be celebrated this coming Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at 6:30pm. Do you have any pictures or stories of Deacon Charlie that you’d like to share with your parish family? Drop off at the office or email to communications@saintpolycarp.org by Monday at noon. Originals will be returned.
FATHER’S DAY NOVENA: Express your love for a special father, grandfather, godfather, father-in-law, or any man who has played a fatherly role in your life by enrolling them in the Father’s Day Novena of Masses. You can remember any man, living or deceased who is dear to you. Envelopes are available at the doors of the Church.
MEMORIAL BRICKS: The Gift of a Memorial Brick is a unique and memorable way to celebrate a special occasion, honor family and friends (living or deceased), share a favorite quote and more! If you would like to become part of the walkway to our Blessed Mother with your name or the name of a loved one, now is a good time to do so! For more information visit https://saintpolycarp.org/?s=brick&submit=
2021 ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL : We need your help to reach this year’s goal! 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. Pledge cards are available at the doors of the Church and in the black drop box under the portico. Checks should be made payable to the Annual Catholic Appeal and mailed to:
Annual Catholic Appeal
Catholic Diocese of Wilmington
P.O. Box 25050
Wilmington, DE 19899-5050
STONES FAITH GARDEN: 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. Be sure to visit the new garden located near the staff office door.
COVID-19 GUIDELINES: See this week’s Bulletin https://www.jppc.net/onlinebulletins/301template.pdf
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. Tomorrow, June 19, tune in to hear an interview with Mr. Mark Christian, Executive Director of Catholic Cemeteries of the Diocese of Wilmington. Mark, who is retiring at the end of the month, will look back at his 44 years of ministry to the cemeteries of the diocese. Listen anytime at cdow.org/CatholicForum or search Catholic Forum on Apple, Spotify or iHeartRadio podcasts.
LET US PRAY:
Dear God,
Thank you for all the fathers and father-figures in this world and for the many ways you use them to lovingly guide others to Your heart. We ask that you would bless them and give them great joy and peace. May they see You and know You in new ways. Show them how much you love them and care about them. Guide their steps, use their hands, and make them a blessing to others as you continue to fulfill your special purpose for their lives.
We also pray for those who have recently lost or who are facing the imminent loss of their fathers, may they find comfort in the love that their fathers have given them.
Amen. (adapted from Dayspring)
Weekend Update June 12/13
11th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Lord, it is good to give thanks to you.
READINGS FOR THE WEEKEND: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/061321.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.
ONLINE BULLETIN: https://www.jppc.net/onlinebulletins/301template.pdf
WELCOME BACK! Bishop Malooly, has lifted the dispensation, thereby reinstating the Sunday and Holy Day Mass obligation for Catholics in the Diocese, effective June 26, 2021. The obligation does not apply to those who are ill, have been exposed to the virus, or have any serious underlying health conditions. We welcome and encourage the Faithful to return to full in-person participation of the Sunday Eucharist, the source and summit of our Catholic faith.
LECTORS NEEDED: We are in need of additional lectors for the 4:00 pm and 10:30 am Masses. If you are interested in serving in this ministry, please call Linda Mood at 302- 653-6852.
ROOM RESERVATIONS: If your ministry will be meeting on campus, you will need to submit a new room reservation form for your ministry and send it the parish office at office@saintpolycarp.org. The Room Reservation Form can be found on our website at. https://saintpolycarp.org/room-reservation/ Please make sure to complete all information. We are looking forward to having everyone back on the campus once again and planning ahead makes for a smoother transition!
THE PARISH OFFICE will re-open on Tuesday, July 6 at 9:00 am. The Office will be open Monday – Friday, 9am to 3pm. We look forward to seeing you again!
ATTENTION MINISTRY LEADERS: Please remember to send your new officer/leadership information to Judy at communications@saintpolycarp.org for our Leadership List.
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 on July 12th 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.
REGISTRATION FOR PSR (Parish School of Religious Education) 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
MEMORIAL MASS: Do you have any pictures or stories of Deacon Charlie that you’d like to share with your parish family? Drop off at the office or email to communications@saintpolycarp.org. Originals will be returned. A Memorial Mass for Deacon Charlie will be celebrated on June 23, 2021 at 6:30pm. Let us continue to pray for the repose of his soul and for his loving family.
FATHER’S DAY NOVENA: Express your love for a special father, grandfather, godfather, father-in-law, or any man who has played a fatherly role in your life by enrolling them in the Father’s Day Novena of Masses. You can remember any man, living or deceased who is dear to you. Envelopes are available at the doors of the Church.
DO YOU HAVE IT (Information Technology) EXPERIENCE? We continue to need help with the IT end of our live streaming. If you have any ability in this area and are willing to share your gift of time and talent in this way, please contact our Communications Office at communications@saintpolycarp.org or call the office at 302-653-8279.
MEMORIAL BRICKS: Graduation and Father’s Day are just around the corner. The Gift of a Memorial Brick is a unique and memorable way to celebrate a special occasion, honor family and friends (living or deceased), share a favorite quote and more! If you would like to become part of the walkway to our Blessed Mother with your name or the name of a loved one, now is a good time to do so! For more information visit https://saintpolycarp.org/?s=brick&submit=
2021 ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL : We need your help to reach this year’s goal! 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. Pledge cards are available at the doors of the Church and in the black drop box under the portico.
STONES FAITH GARDEN: 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. We will publish these lessons on our various platforms. (You may remain anonymous.) Submissions should be sent to submission@saintpolycarp.org. This will allow all in our community to grow in understanding the power and grace of the Holy Spirit active in our midst.
COVID-19 GUIDELINES: See this week’s Bulletin https://www.jppc.net/onlinebulletins/301template.pdf
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
FROM THE DIOCESE:
CATHOLIC FORUM/RELEVANT RADIO: Saturdays at 1:30 pm on Relevant Radio 640. Tomorrow, June 12, tune in to hear an interview with local author, Denny Skirvin and learn about his book, “The Treasure of Nonsense Woods” and “Jubal’s Christmas Gift.” Listen anytime at cdow.org/CatholicForum or search Catholic Forum on Apple, Spotify or iHeartRadio podcasts.
LET US PRAY:
Blessed are you, Lord God:
Blessed are you for ever.
Holy is your name:
Blessed are you for ever.
Great is your mercy for your people:
Blessed are you for ever.
Amen.