THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST
CORPUS CHRISTI
SUNDAY SCRIPTURE – QUESTIONS TO PONDER
~ In what ways do you give back to the Lord to express gratitude for what you have been given?
~ How does the Eucharist express God’s abundant love for humankind?
~ Where is there abundance in your life that you have not recognized as coming from God?
READINGS FOR THE WEEKEND: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/062225.cfm
DAILY BIBLE READINGS: https://bible.usccb.org/daily-bible-reading
LIVE-STREAMING FROM ST. POLYCARP: Visit https://www.youtube.com/c/StPolycarpSmyrnaDE for live stream at 8:30 am, Tuesdays & Wednesdays and 4 pm on Saturdays. (Once at the site, click on “Live”.) Please note: At times the live-stream fails to work. We apologize for the inconvenience. Live stream from the Cathedral of St. Peter can be viewed on the Diocesan YouTube channel (DIOCESE OF WILMINGTON – LIVE STREAMING) at https://www.youtube.com/user/DioceseofWilm
PARISH WEBSITE: Visit: www.saintpolycarp.org/.
WEEKLY PARISH BULLETIN: CLICK HERE . (New Bulletins are posted on Fridays.) Thank you to all of our weekly bulletin sponsors for your support during the year! Your support has not gone unnoticed by our parish community and is so appreciated! NEW BULLETIN WEB PAGE: When you click on the link for the Bulletin, you will see a new look. You will see a picture of our current bulletin (click on it to enlarge). You will also find our past bulletins on this page. (Previously our past bulletins were found under “Bulletin Archives”. Now, the current and past Bulletins are all found on the one page. Try it! Use the QR code or CLICK HERE 
BULLETIN OVERFLOW: There’s always information that doesn’t fit in our Bulletin – Bulletin Overflow – CLICK HERE or use this QR code
IMPORTANT REMINDERS: When receiving the Blessed Sacrament at Mass, please consume the Eucharist in front of the Priest, Deacon, or Eucharistic Minister prior to stepping away. It is not permitted to walk away with the Blessed Sacrament, take it back to your pew or leave Church with Jesus in your hand. When approaching the altar to receive Holy Communion, please approach with reverence (folding hands and being in a prayerful mode) and after receiving the Sacrament. Remember, it is the Body and Blood of Jesus that you just received.
THIS WEEKEND, June 21/22 (and Monday, June 23rd – Friday, June 27th )
DO YOU PLAY A MUSICAL INSTRUMENT? Saint Polycarp Parish’s Music Ministry needs skilled instrumentalists for liturgies.
Your talents can help us avoid a shortage of musicians.
Contact Kathy Curlett at 302-222-9326 for more information.
FRIDAY OFFICE HOURS FOR JUNE & JULY: With the added demands of the construction on our staff, we are amending our parish office hours. Beginning Friday, June 20th, the office will close at noon on Fridays during the months of June and July. Thank you for your understanding.
ATTENTION ALL MINISTRY LEADERS – SAVE THE DATE: Our Annual Parish Ministry Leadership Organizational Meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 29th at 7 pm. Details will be in future bulletins but mark your calendar now! If you are a current Ministry Leader and someone new will be taking your position, please let the new leader know about this important meeting! It is also important that you send a list of your new officers/leaders to communications@saintpolycarp.org as soon as possible. Thank you.
POLYCARP SQUIRE CIRCLE LOCK IN: Once again, this year, the Squires are conducting a “Lock In”. Beginning Friday, June 27th , the Squires will be here at the Parish from 7 pm until 7 pm on Saturday, June 28th. The Lock In will conclude with the 4 pm Mass to celebrate and install the new officers for the Columbian year. During these 24 hours, our Squires will participate in prayer, teamwork, and leadership activities. A Rosary will be said in the chapel at least five times, and at 3:20 pm in the Church before 4 pm Mass. Each Rosary will be said for the following worthy causes: pro-life and protection of our unborn, vocations, men and women of our Armed Forces, St. Polycarp parishioners, and our youth. Please remember our Squires in your prayers as they gather for this annual event. The Squires are young boys and young men (ages 10 -18) who desire to deepen their appreciation and love of the Catholic Church. This unique group of Squires is called “Circle”. The Squires work with the Knights of Columbus.
KITCHEN RENOVATION: The kitchen has been cleared out! Stop by the hall after Masses this weekend and next, June 21-22 and June 28-29, for the kitchen items that we are offering to the congregation. Items will not be priced individually. A donation container will be on site. All donations will go towards the renovation costs.
Check out pictures of the kitchen renovation.
The kitchen is looking a bit different!!!! Use the QR code or visit https://saintpolycarp.org/kitchen-renovation-june-2025/
DO YOU KNOW YOUR FAITH? What is transubstantiation?
NEXT WEEKEND, June 28/29
SECOND COLLECTION: The Second Collection next weekend is for the Works of the Holy Father (the Peter’s Pence Collection). This is a worldwide collection that supports the work of the Universal Church, including the work of the Holy See and the charitable works of the Holy Father. Take this opportunity to be a sign of mercy to our suffering brothers and sisters. Please be generous. For more information, visit www.obolodisanpietro.va/en.html. Thank you!
2025 FAITH AND CHARITY CATHOLIC APPEAL
Did you know that every dollar raised in the Faith and Charity Catholic Appeal is an investment in hope, in healing, and in the future of our Church?
The work of the Church needs you. Only 1 in four households has responded to the Faith and Charity Catholic Appeal. Let’s grow that number together. Not everyone can give a large gift, but everyone can participate. We are still $6,138.34 short of our goal of $61,500 in pledges. When our parish reaches its goal in money collected, we receive back half of the money collected over the goal which we can use for our parish. So far, $33,689.64 has been collected. Together we will serve our communities and bring hope!
We encourage all parishioners to participate so that we once again can reach that goal. Every gift, no matter the size, makes a difference. This appeal supports vital ministries across the Diocese and our own parish community. Pledge envelopes are available at the doors of the Church. Envelopes can be placed in the offertory basket.
If you have already pledged, you can expect to receive your first payment reminder on or about May 31st. Please mail all payments in the self-
addressed, return envelope provided with your payment reminder. To learn more about the Faith and Charity Catholic Appeal or pledge online, visit www.cdow.org or scan this
QR code.
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HOLY COMMUNION TO THE SICK AND HOMEBOUND – Do you know someone who is sick or homebound and not able to make it to Mass? We would love to give them the opportunity to receive Holy Communion in their homes. Please contact April Corrales at 302-220–9616 or Lori Ostrowski at 302-540–6522
SATURDAY EUCHARISTIC ADORATION at St. Polycarp will take place monthly at the Vigil Mass for the Second Sunday of the month. Eucharistic Adoration at St. Dennis Church (Galena MD) will take place on the Fourth Sunday of the month following the 8 am Sunday Mass.
Upcoming Saturday Eucharistic Adoration at St. Polycarp: Saturdays, July 12th, August 9th, September 13th, October 12th, November 8th, December 13th.
TUESDAY EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: Tuesdays from 11 am to 8 pm in the Chapel. Do you have one hour to spend with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament? Call Cheryl Thomas at 302-363–0404 or email her at salcrest7@gmail.com. All are welcome to stop in and adore Jesus between 11 am and 8 pm in the Chapel on Tuesdays. Stay for 10 minutes, 1 hour…
THE VOCATION CHALICE MINISTRY: Please consider signing up to host the vocation chalice in your home for a week. Families and individuals are encouraged to sign up! Text or call Alice Gaston at 302-670–7924. For more information visit https://saintpolycarp.org/vocation-chalice
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP (Pathway to Peace) meets on most Fridays at 5:30 pm. Please contact the parish office if you are considering joining us. 302-653-8279 or office@saintpolycarp.org
CONNECTED IN CHRIST (ADULT FAITH FORMATION) meets every Tuesday after the 8:30 am Mass in the Parish Library – ALL are welcome. We begin with prayer, then watch a video, usually from FORMED and follow up with a discussion. We close with prayer by 11 am. Come and share your faith with us. Any questions, call Cookie Ruane, 302-540-6429
CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD: Children’s Liturgy of the Word is offered every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month during the 10:30 am Mass. This is a wonderful opportunity for children in PreK-4th grade. It mirrors the worship experience of the larger community in an engaging and interactive style. They will listen to Scripture and engage in discussions about what they have heard at their age level. Children will be called forward before the First Reading and will return to you after the General Intercessions. Our lead catechist is Anna Skinner. She, along with her assistants, have cleared background checks.
GLUTEN FREE? Do you have an intolerance to gluten? If so, our parish offers gluten-free wafers to be consecrated for you. Please see our Sacristan 10 – 15 minutes before Mass and let them know that you need a gluten-free wafer put in the pyx. At Communion, please proceed down the aisle to the priest who will have the pyx in his hand and let him know you need a gluten-free host.
IS THAT YOU, FR. JIM? If you receive emails or texts from Fr. Jim asking for favors, gift cards or gifts or stating something similar to “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 the office a call.
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 in receipts months old!
THE 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. Due to the increased need in the community, the Pantry is in great need of cereal, juice boxes or pouches, peanut butter & jelly, hamburger helper, tuna helper, canned tuna, sloppy joe sauce (Manwich), boxed spaghetti, spaghetti sauce, vegetable beef and chicken noodle soups, macaroni & cheese, and Chef Boyardee canned pastas. No canned vegetables or beans are currently needed. Please, no expired items. Here at St. Polycarp we have bins under the coat rack in the hallway near the bathrooms to accept your donations.
BULLETIN SPONSORS: Thank you to all of our weekly bulletin sponsors for your support during the year!
USEFUL LINKS:
WEBSITE: www.saintpolycarp.org.
BULLETIN: https://www.jppc.net/onlinebulletins/301template.pdf
BULLETIN OVERFLOW: https://saintpolycarp.org/this-weeks-bulletin/
YOUTUBE CHANNEL/LIVE STREAM: 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 CHURCH: http://www.stdennischurch.org 153 N. Main St. Galena, MD 21635 410-648-5145
ST DENNIS CHURCH LIVE STREAM: https://www.youtube.com/@stdennisparish_galenamd/streams
DIOCESE OF WILMINGTON – LIVE STREAMING https://www.youtube.com/user/DioceseofWilm
FOR THE SAKE OF GOD’S CHILDREN: https://www.cdow.org/giving/fsgc/
THE DIALOG: http://thedialog.org/ Newspaper of the Diocese, copies available as you leave Church or online. Published every other week.
EWTN: ewtn.com
CATHOLIC FORUM/RELEVANT RADIO: Listen to Catholic Forum each week. This week, learn about the Scriptorium Project when antiquarian and translator, D.P. Curtin is the guest. The Catholic Forum podcast on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music podcasts and YouTube.com/DioceseofWilm debuts every Wednesday at 12:00 pm and on Relevant Radio 640 every Saturday afternoon at 1:30 pm. More information is available at https://cdow.org/ministries/catholic-forum-podcast-radio-program/
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DO YOU KNOW YOUR FAITH? What is Transubstantiation?
ANSWER: Transubstantiation: The “change of substance” of bread into the Body of Christ and the wine into the Blood of Christ at the Consecration of the Mass.