Announcements

January 22, 2012

3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

PLEASE REMEMBER-

If you have someone who is sick in the hospital or nursing home or even homebound and would like us to visit them, please call the parish office and let us know where they are and we will visit them as soon as we can.  Thank you.

View the St. John's Hall schedule by clicking on this link.

RIDE NEEDED TO MASS  

A new parishioner needs a ride to Mass from Lincoln .  If you are able to help please call 215-410-8539.

MASS BOOK OPENING 

Please note that the Mass Book for the 2012 calendar year is now open for Mass intention requests.  We will do our best to honor your requests but cannot always guarantee them.  There will be a limit of five (5) initial requests per family. Requests will be made for one person or one family only. The Diocese suggested stipend is $10.00 per Mass.  Call the Parish Office for assistance.

CHURCH BULLETIN  

PARISH BULLETIN  Liturgical Publications, Inc., will be our new bulletin publisher. It is our advertisers that make our bulletin possible with no cost to the parish.  We thank all who have renewed their ads and also our new sponsors.  Please patronize these generous sponsors and tell them you saw their ad in the bulletin.  Ads are still needed.  Please call 1-800-888-4574, ext. 3393 for more information.

 BULLETIN DEADLINE  Our new bulletin company has changed our deadline.  Therefore it will be required that all items to be added to, removed from or changed in the parish bulletin must be received in the office by noon on Friday in order to be in the following week’s bulletin.

PLEASE!  Enter the church quietly.  Before Mass begins, give yourself and others the gift of quiet reflection.  Before Mass, talk to God.  During Mass, God talks to you.  After Mass, talk to each other

COMMITTEES / ORGANIZATIONS ATTN: 

 In an effort to conserve energy and to reduce expenses we are asking anyone who attends any meeting at St. John’s to please turn off ALL lights before leaving the room.  Even if someone else is scheduled for that room turn them off because the next meeting might have been cancelled.  Thank you.

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS FOR THE SICK 

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS FOR THE SICK are needed at St. John’s .  If you are interested please call the church office or Jim Malloy at 422-7661.  Thank you for responding to this very important ministry .

HOPE & HEALING PRAYER SERVICE   

Each Monday from10 am to 11 am there will be a Healing Prayer Service during Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament by the Hope and Healing Ministry team.  Everyone is welcome to attend.  After prayer and adoration, the laying on of hands will be available to any who seek healing for themselves or for a loved one.  Please note Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament continues as scheduled. 

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION   

“Jesus calls people to Him in His Sacrament, and almost no one responds to His invitations: He invites them to His Eucharistic Banquet, and they have a thousand pretexts for refusing to come to it. The faithless and ungrateful soul refuses the grace of Jesus Christ, the most excellent gift of His love.  And Jesus remains alone, forsaken, His hands full of graces that no one wants; people are afraid of His love!”  DO NOT BE AFRAID – RESOLVE THIS YEAR TO COME ADORE ONE HOUR EACH WEEK. Noon on Sundays until Monday at 7 PM.  *From the Fifth Station meditations of Saint Peter Julian Eymard

CHURCH BULLETIN BOARDS 

All publications on the church bulletin boards must be brought to the office and approved by the pastor before they are posted.  The office staff is responsible for putting things on the bulletin board and for taking them down.  Thank you for your cooperation.

MINISTERS NEEDED  

If you would like to usher, lector, be a Eucharistic Minister to the sick, join the choir, or help in any ministry please call the parish office and leave your name and phone number.

ALTAR FLOWERS  

Please do not water the plants or flowers on the altar.  We have a committee that takes care of them.  If they are watered too much they will  rot.  Thank you for your cooperation.

PARKING 

The Fire Marshal requires that the driveway be totally clear of vehicles.  This means parking is only allowed in the parking lot or on the street.  We are requesting that you do not park on the grass at St. John’s.  In addition the fire marshal requires that the driveway be totally clear with no vehicles parked on it.  This means parking is only allowed in the parking lot or on the street.  Thank you for your cooperation.

DO NOT PARK in the driveway to the garage.  This space is reserved for our priests and visiting priests.  Many times they have to leave quickly and oftentimes they are blocked in.  Thank you.  Father George Brubaker, Pastor

LIGHTS AND LOCKS 

 A reminder to anyone who uses the church or meeting rooms, PLEASE turn off all lights and lock all doors when you are  leaving.  Many times there are people working in one of the offices and it is unsafe for doors to be left unlocked.  This will also help us to cut costs.  Thank you for your cooperation!  We have an ongoing problem of lights being left on in the building.  We are requesting that if you are using church facilities for a meeting, when your meeting is over  please turn the lights out.  If you are the last to leave the building please turn off all the lights.  This will help us to maintain expenses which are at an all time high.  Thank you.

PLEASE DO NOT! 

Take utensils, pots, pans, dishes or any other equipment from the hall to the church basement or from the church basement to the hall.  We are required by the health department to have specific items in our hall kitchen therefore this is very important.  Thank you for your cooperation.  

PEWS & KNEELERS  

Please be aware that the broken kneelers and cracked pews in St. John’s Church are being repaired.  A very generous and busy parishioner has agreed to make these repairs at no charge to the church.  Please be patient as he gets this enormous task accomplished.  Thank you.

SWITCHES & BUTTONS 

We ask you to please be very careful when turning switches or pushing buttons on & off.  There are many emergency switches and buttons in the Church.  This past weekend, someone turned off the emergency switch for the church boiler.  As a result, there was no heat on Sunday morning.  Also please do not adjust the thermostats.  Thank you for your cooperation.

HALL & CHURCH SUPPLIES  

We remind you please not to take supplies from the new hall and bring to the basement of the church and vice versa.  Our supplies are bought specifically for either the New Hall or for the Church basement and budgeted accordingly.  Thank you for your cooperation.

CHURCH CLEANING 

Volunteers are need to help clean the church on the second Tuesday of each month.  If you can help please call Debbie Toms at 424-0610.  

HALL RENTAL  

For parishioners to rent St. John’s Hall the cost is $400 for four hours and $100 for each additional hour.  If the kitchen is used the cost is $100 and there is also a clean up fee of  $100.  For non-parishioners the cost is $500 for four hours plus the kitchen and clean up fee.  On occasion when a fundraiser is held and St. John’s receives the funds or part of the funds the rental is negotiated otherwise the rental fee does not change and is the same for everyone.  If you would like more information please call the office.

LITURGICAL MINISTRIES

SOME GOOD NEWS  

(Not to be confused with THE Good News!)  Did you know that St. John’s has 29 hours of Eucharistic Adoration each week?  More than 30 people are committed to investing an hour with the Lord!  All are welcome to join.

SWEET HEART DINNER  

The Youth Ministry of St. Bernadette’s is sponsoring a Sweet Heart Dinner on Saturday, February 11 at 5:30 p.m in St. Bernadette’s Hall.  The menu is Roast Beef, Potatoes, Vegetables, Rolls, Beverage & Dessert.  Music will be by Steve Johnson at the piano.  Tickets $12.00 individual or $20.00 a couple.  Come on out and celebrate your Sweetheart!  Reservations are required and may be made by calling Dawn Curtiss at 222-8114 or leaving a message for Patience Pierce at 398-8269 x1.

 SEAMUS KENNEDY RETURNS 

The irrepressible Seamus Kennedy will return to St. Bernadette's for ONE NIGHT ONLY on Saturday, April 14, 2012 at 8 PM.  Tickets are $15.00 each and include refreshments.  Please call Eileen at 398-8269 or 670-8312.

STEWARDSHIP THOUGHTS  

In today’s readings, God, through Jonah’s preaching causes the people of Nineveh to answer His call, turn away from evil, and repent.  In St. Mark’s Gospel, Jesus calls Simon-Peter, Andrew, James, and John to be His disciples.  They respond immediately, leaving their fishing businesses and families - sacrificing everything to follow the Lord. their actions were considered radical in Jesus’ day, and also by today’s standards.  As disciples striving to embrace stewardship as a way of life, are we too willing to sacrifice all to further His Kingdom ?    

FILL THE VOID!  

Is there a void in your life?  Maybe a feeling of emptiness that you know needs to be filled?  Perhaps what is missing is a relationship with the Lord!  Come and see the Good News Jesus has for you!  Explore the teachings of Jesus Christ with St. John – St. Bernadette’s Catholic Community.   Want to know more?  Call the parish office at 422-5123 or Deacon John at 422-4554.

BAPTISM PREPARATION   

If you are interested in becoming part of the Baptismal Preparation Team which will serve St. John's and St. Bernadette’s, please call Deacon Herzog at 302-786-2139.  The program is being revised and expanded.  Baptism is the first sacrament received in the Catholic Church, and is necessary for reception of the other sacraments.  It frees us of Original Sin, makes us members of the Church, and opens the Gates of Heaven for all who receive the Sacrament.  In the case of Infant Baptism, it is important for  parents, and Godparents to understand the theology of the Sacrament of Baptism, the Sacramental Grace bestowed through Baptism, the parts of the Baptismal Rite, etc.  It is equally important for adults who desire to receive the Sacrament of Baptism to receive proper catechesis regarding the Sacrament.  Therefore, an effective Baptism Preparation Program is essential and significant in both the Spiritual LIfe of the Parish and of the Sacramental Recipient, and is an important Ministry within the Parish. 

GROTTO FUND

Please consider donating for bricks for our grotto.  A donation form can be downloaded here.

SCRIPTURE SERIES

A Scripture series, presented by Msgr. Brubaker and Deacon Robert Herzog, will continue each Tuesday for 35 weeks.

OKTOBERFEST 2012 

Are you interested in becoming the new chairperson for Oktoberfest beginning in 2012?  Give a call to the office.  We would love to hear from you and will be happy to train you.

PEW CUSHIONS  

Please note a number of the pew cushions have been delivered and are in the pews.  Completion of cushions will be soon.  We ask everyone to please help us care for the cushions by not putting food or gum on them.  Thank you again to all who made this possible!

ST. JOHN'S GARDENS  

Please join me in expressing our sincere appreciation to those who have helped maintain our church gardens.  A particular thanks to the Knights of Columbus Members, who provided the mulch and labor, Dave Herron, Fred Warren, Joe O’Oonnor, Sheldon Webb and Joe Quetel.  Thanks also to Cindy Born, Kay Meyer, Marilyn Draper, Antoinette Sabo, Terry Wilkins, Jackie Pierce and her daughters, Breanna, Teresa, and Giana (Gigi), who have maintained the gardens twice a month since March.   It is due to these individuals that our church grounds are beautiful year round.   Helen Dominguez 

SHOP ONLINE WITH MARKET AMERICA  AND HELP ST. JOHN'S

Looking for birthday or anniversary gifts?  Just looking to save money on things you normally use?  Get paid to shop and help us fundraise with Market America Online.  Register as a Preferred Customer of St. John's by going to the Market America site (http://www.marketamerica.com/stjohns/  Click on Sign in (upper right)  Choose No, I am a new customer, then follow the directions.  Thank you for supporting St. John's.  For questions please call the office. 

 ALTAR FLOWERS  

We thank you for any altar flowers you may have donated to St. John's for weekend Masses.  We ask if you plan on bringing flowers or if you have a wedding or funeral and plan to leave flowers would you please call the office and let us know.  In this way the decorating committee would know they do not have to provide flowers for that particular weekend.  Thank you again for all the beautiful flowers that have been donated to the church.

MEETING OF ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 

A closed discussion meeting for both men and women will begin on Wednesday evening, February 2nd, 2011 from 7:30 to 8:30 PM at   St. John’s Church in the ST. Mark Meeting Room. This meeting will continue each Wednesday evening thereafter.

CAN YOU HELP? 

Casa San Francisco in Milton is a Catholic outreach program. They are currently in desperate need of clothing for men, women and children and also useable home furnishings. We can pick these items up. Please contact John Kiefer at 302-422-6128. Thank you.

RCIA - ENTERING THE CATHOLIC FAITH

Human family members in search of that special someone to make their lives complete.  Someone who will be a daily source of strength and who values family, peace, justice, truth, love and service.  Someone whom you can establish an everlasting relationship with.  Come explore the teachings of Jesus Christ with St. John’s – St. Bernadette’s Catholic Community.  The faith in Jesus we profess is the faith Jesus handed down to his apostles.  Want to know more?  Call the parish office at 422-5123 or Deacon John at 422-4554.

CHRISTIAN FORMATION COMMITTEE 

The Christian Formation Committee is happy to announce a new internet website has been created as a central point for information about upcoming Religious Education events. The website www.stbernadettechurch.net contains contact and the monthly church calendar information. As we continue to grow, more pages will be added to the website.

BIBLE STUDY 

Continues, after the 4:30 Mass at St Bernadette's.  No homework involved. All you need to bring is yourself & a Bible (Bible optional--we can lend you one!) Start the liturgical year off right by learning more about Scripture. Questions? Ask Deacon Scott. How do we interpret Scripture? In the words of Tevye from Fiddler on the Roof, Tradition!!”— which is what we’ll talk about next month. 

                                                                                                                                                                                          

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 

YOUTH  - TURN IN YOUR KIDS  Our parish cares about our teens.  In a few weeks we are asking parents to "turn in their kids" who have gotten their license in the last six months or so.  A blessing for drivers will be held at all Masses on Sunday, February 19th.  We encourage parents and drivers to attend to be sure to get a blessing.

For more RE information and events go to our RE page

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION  Advent Dinner / Cookie Exchange is scheduled for Sunday, December 11th at 2 PM.  The 1st grade class will present a Nativity play.  This is a covered dish event and we ask you to bring a dozen of your favorite holiday cookies to share and exchange.  

Our youth page is almost completed.  There will be pictures on our website at the end of the week.  Join us for a Christmas Social night at our next youth gathering on Friday, December 16th from 7 to 9 PM.

 POSSIBLE RELATIONSHIP  Human family members in search of that special someone to make their lives complete.  Someone who will be a daily source of strength and who values family, peace, justice, truth, love and service.  Someone whom you can establish an everlasting relationship with.  Come explore the teachings of Jesus Christ with St. John’s – St. Bernadette’s Catholic Community.  The faith in Jesus we profess is the faith Jesus handed down to his apostles.  Want to know more?  Call the Parish Office at 422-5123 or call Deacon John at 422-4554.

RELIGIOUS ED: Sundays at 9:30 AM Mass for Grades 3-6 in the Basement Rooms; at 10:45 am for Grades PreK - 2 in the Basement Rooms.

CONFIRMATION CLASSES:

10th Grade begins Sunday, Oct. 16th at 7:00 PM with sponsors.

9th  Grade begins Sunday, Nov.13th at 9:00 AM

Youth Group Gathering, Friday, October 21st from 7-9 PM

Advent Wreath activity is scheduled for Sunday, November 20th at 7 PM.  Parishioners are invited to join us but an RSVP is encouraged.  Advent Dinner / Cookie Exchange is scheduled for Sunday, December 11th at 2 PM.  The 1st grade class will present a Nativity play.  This is a covered dish event and we ask you to bring a dozen of your favorite holiday cookies to share and exchange.  Youth Gathering is scheduled for Friday, November 18th at 7 PM. 

WHY BE A CATECHIST?  It is easy to forget just how essential sharing the Faith, particularly as a catechist , is to our very lives.  We are all called to be witnesses to the Gospel.  If you have been approached to be a catechist, or if you feel the call of the Spirit, you are being asked to do something special for God, the Church, and for your fellow Catholics. You will never regret saying ‘yes” to that call. And in responding, you may find you are doing something special for yourself.

 YOUTH Middle and High School Teens gather every third Friday of the month from 7 to 9 PM.  There will be food, fun and Friends. “Draw close to God and He will draw close to you.” (James 4: 8).

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION  As you sit back to plan your vacation and begin to enjoy the long hot summer days remember to take time for yourself.  In Mark 6:31 we read “come away by yourselves to a deserted place and rest for a while.  People were coming and going in great numbers, and they had no opportunity even to eat. So they went off in the boat by themselves to a deserted place”.  

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION is about our faith and traditions is important at all stages of life, even adulthood.  While religious education can be very fun and exciting for young children, it can often become a burden to adolescents.  What does your attitude about religious education say to your children?  Do you often allow them to miss class in favor of other commitments?  If your children aren’t getting much from their religious education, discuss with them what would make it more exciting and enlightening.  You can take their suggestions to your parish Director of Religious Education or implement them at home. 

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Please plan to join our youth in providing Easter Baskets for needy children. Items needed are: baskets, grass, assorted candies, small toys for boys & girls, small stuffed animals.  Thank you! 

CATECHISTS ARE NEEDED: Why you really, really matter? Because no religious education program could happen without you.  Our Teen Challenge program and children’s ministry is in need of people to share their vision of God with our children and teens. Is God tapping you on the shoulder?   

CATECHISTS?  I want to thank the parishioners that heard the call to share their faith with our children and youth.  We now have a team of (5) catechists working together in our Teen Challenge Program. Primary grades are in need of a few more adults to help on Sunday mornings. We must have  2 adults per classroom at all times. Can you give an hour on Sunday morning from 9:30 to 10:40 a.m. or 10:40 to 12 noon?  We are looking for one other person to join the Confirmation Team and two adults to help with the RCIA program for children. If you would like more information on these programs please call RE office.   Parents are expected to actively participate in their child’s faith formation and should give 4 hours a year in their child’s classroom

YOUTH MINISTRY Nourish your faith:  mystagogy- the final period in the process of initiation into the Church community that takes place in the weeks following the Easter Vigil. Mystagogy means “instruction on the mysteries.” For all Catholics, it is the ongoing, lifelong process of reflection on the meaning of Baptism in each individual’s life. For neophytes, or the newly initiated, it also entails catechesis and reflection on the Sacraments of Initiation and the experience of the catechumenate.

YOUNG ADULTS Tap into something more in life! We invite young adults in Their 20’s and 30’s, single and Married for refreshments/social event.  Come hear about what resources are available for young adults in our Church who want to grow in their faith. Henri Nouwen once said that ministry “means the ongoing attempt to put one’s own search for God, with all the moments of pain and joy, despair and hope, at the disposal of those who want to join in the search but do not know how.”  That’s why Young Adult Ministry invites people from all backgrounds to come together to pool their resources and experiences as a community.  Our goal is to serve the young church.  The theme will be: Broken and Blessed- the drive for perfection or even to “be good” can be a barrier to intimacy, forgiveness and true transformation. Come as we look at our woundedness and imperfections with new eyes. Come and experience a God whose light flows through the cracks in our lives and whose very breath is forgiveness.  The date is Sunday, July 17th from 5 to 8 PM.  Please RSVP or get more information by calling or e-mailing Maritza.   The speaker will be Maritza Figueroa.

DID YOU KNOW? The best thing a parish can do for teenagers, is to create an environment filled with joy, peace, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, and self-control. Teens are quick to sense the atmosphere in their parish. Ways that you can be an advocate for young people this month:  Brainstorm your young people’s vision for youth ministry - find out what they want to see happen in our parish.

Liturgical Formation for young people:  If you are interested in becoming a lector please call or e-mail Maritza.

CREATING FAITH FILLED FAMILIES Being green is all the rage. Did you know that taking care of the earth is actually part of Catholic social teaching? Teaching your children to take care of the earth (good stewardship) because God calls us to it is a wonderful way to keep Christ centered in their efforts to recycle, waste less and protect the gifts of God. For a complete list of the Try This @ Home tips, visit www.cdow.org or to submit your own suggestions, please visit the same link, click on youth ministry.

SNAPSHOT THURSDAY NEWSLETTER  will resume this coming fall.  Please watch for your monthly newsletter via email to our registered RE families.  If you would like to get a copy of the monthly issues, please contact the RE office.

WE NOW HAVE ONLINE REGISTRATION which you can download and fill out.  The RE office does not mail registration forms unless asked to.   For more information and to get the registration (English and Spanish) forms go to our RE page

ADULTS IN MINISTRY WITH YOUTH Catholic Youth Ministry will be offering training for adults in ministry with youth or those who might be interested in this ministry.  This is a certificate program and is scheduled for 2010 and 2011.  Dates, location, price and detailed information available by calling the Catholic Youth Ministry office at 302-658-3800.

FAMILY MATTERS    Check out the Family Matters 2011 schedule by clicking this link.

Our youth gatherings are held on the second Tuesday of every month from 7:00-8:30 pm.

RELIGIOUS ED NOVEMBER 5TH SCAVENGER HUNT   This event helps the Social Concerns Committee to fill the food baskets for the holiday seasons.  Parishioners who wish to help support our youth in this event can pick up a grocery bag at the end of Mass.  Please fill the bag and leave it on your front step for the youth to pick up on November 5th between 10:00 AM and 12 noon.  Please complete the information on the flyer that will be attached to the bag.  Thank you for your continued support.  

CONGRATULATIONS! to St. Thomas More student Francisco Perez who made the Bishop’s list and Maria Perez, and Marinelle Zarraga who made the Honors List.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

ASSOCIATION OF THE TWO HEARTS

If you are interested in having your home enthroned to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary please call John Egan at 302-492-8598.

MARIAN DEVOTIONS

Join us for Our Lady Queen of Peace devotions. We meet on the second and fourth Mondays of  the month, after the 7 p.m. Mass. All are invited to attend.

FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE

The Fundraising Committee seeks more members.  If you are interested, please call Ann Burton at 422-9560.

PARISH GROUP BLOOD BANK 

Join our Group Plan now!  Our members get blood when needed anywhere in the U.S., at no cost!  If you cannot donate for any reason when it is your turn, our group has volunteer donors.  All this for a $5.00 annual fee (65 years and older, only $2.00 per year after the first year.)   Note: the cost of blood is usually not covered by health insurance plans. For more information, please call Don McDonough at 422-7859.

PARISH & FAMILY LIFE

Parish & Family Life  is seeking more members.  The areas of concern include home schooling, natural family planning, and communications within the parish.  If you are interested, please e-mail Joe Plummer at herbertjplummer@hotmail.com.

MESSENGERS OF COMFORT

MESSENGERS OF COMFORT is the Parish Ministry of Comfort that supports those in our parish who have lost a loved one.  This Support Group meets for breakfast on the first Tuesday of each month at 9:30 am at St. John’s in Milford.  The Messengers of Hope Committee meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 1:30 pm.  If you or someone you know has lost a loved one, we invite you to come and be ministered to by others who have and are going through the grieving process. For more information contact Deacon Jim Malloy at 422-7661, Eileen Murphy at 398-8269 or Debby Miller at 302 359-9583

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NEWS

St. Joseph Council 3792 is seeking a few good men.  If you are a practicing Catholic man at least 18 years of age or older we invite you to join our council.  If you have recently moved into the parish and are already a Knight we invite you to transfer to our council.  You are more than welcome.  Please contact the Grand Knight, Dave Herron at 422-6119.

See our K of C page for more information on activities of the Knights and a schedule of our meetings for 2007-2008. 

We encourage all members of St. Joseph Council to attend meetings.  We will be busy with fundraisers and dinners to support our parish.   Please plan to attend our next meeting on Thursday, December 15, 2011  at 7:00pm at St. John's in MT.  For more information contact Grand Knight Dave Herron at 302-422-6119. Next officers meeting, January 5, 2012 at 7:00 pm.

Next K of C Breakfast with Santa December 11, 2011 from 8-11 am in St. John's Hall.  

NURSERY

A nursery for children 3 to 6 years of age ONLY is available during the 11 am Mass.  Younger children cannot attend unless we have other parent helpers in the program.  Please call the Religious Education office for details.

LECTORS and EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS  

If you are unable to keep your scheduled time, please get a replacement .  Ask them to please inform the Deacon or Priest that they are a substitute.

BULLETIN DEADLINE

This is just a reminder that all bulletin items must be received no later than noon on Monday of each week in order to be in the bulletin the following weekend.  This also applies to Mass intentions.  Thank you for your cooperation.

DID YOU FIND A MISTAKE in the bulletin? 

We do apologize for any outdated information or incorrect dates that might appear in the bulletin.  Our source of information comes from our parish calendar.  The parish calendar is updated through information received in the office from the various committee leaders.  Please call the office if you have updated information for us and we will continue to strive for perfection.  Also for your convenience please review our web site www.stjohn-stbernadette.org  which is updated on a daily basis.  Thank you.

CHURCH WEBSITE

www.stjohn-stbernadette.org .    Check out our new church website and let us know what you think.  A big thanks to Jim Newton for setting up and maintaining it.  Is there anything you don’t like?  Would you like to see something else included on it?  Call the church office or e-mail us at denewts@comcast.net.

VISITS TO THE SICK

Several of our parishioners are presently residents of a nursing home and would love to have visitors.  If you would be interested in making a visit to the nursing home to share some quality time with them, please call the parish office for their names.  Thank you.

 BAPTISM PREP

Baptismal preparation class for parents is held on the first Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at St. John’s.  The next class is scheduled for June 8th.  Pease call the office to register if you plan to attend.

DID YOU KNOW

It cost many dollars to equip the new hall and kitchen?  We feel the kitchen is state of the art; however various items have been removed.  These items are the property of St. John’s Church.  If you have or know of anyone who has borrowed anything from the kitchen, could you please see that it gets returned?  Thank you for your help!

SOCIAL CONCERNS

RELIGIOUS ARTICLE SHOP  

We invite you to stop by the Religious Article Shop located in the new hall.  We have many beautiful new items and will be open on the 2nd Sunday of each month in conjunction with the Knights of Columbus’ monthly breakfast.  All proceeds go toward expenses for the new hall.  To purchase items outside of regular shop hours please call Manuela Wright at 424-2421.  Thank you for your support.

SOCIAL CONCERNS COMMITTEE 

The Social Concerns Committee will continue to  help children in need of food for weekends throughout the new school year. This year we will be partnering  with the new Mispillion Elementary School and are supplying food for children grades one through five.  Last year our program was a success only because of the support of St John’s parishioners.  We pray for your continued support this year.  Donations of food and/or monies would be appreciated.  Both breakfast and lunch food items are needed and should be individual servings that are appropriate for children age six through ten.  Thank you once again for your help.  For any questions please contact Grace Greenlee at 302-422-7253.  

CHRISTMAS FOOD BOXES  Thanksgiving is over, now the Social Concerns Committee is preparing to help the needy at Christmas.  The following items are needed to fill Christmas food boxes this year:  turkeys or hams, mashed potatoes, gravy, applesauce, canned fruit, jello, cake mixes, frosting, brownie and cookie mixes, coffee, tea, and hot cocoa.  $10 gift cards would be helpful to provide fresh dairy items.  Thank you for your continued generosity in our mission to help the needy in our community.

ST. JOHN’S GIVING TREES  Please take a tag or tags from our giving trees in the back of the church. The large tree is for children and the small tree in the vestibule is for the veterans of Home of the Brave (a refuge for homeless veterans here in our area).  This year we are giving you the option to purchase a specified gift or purchase a gift card.  There will be a locked box near the tree for the gift cards.  Please put your gift cards in this box with the number that was on your tag noted on the card.  Please return your gift unwrappedwith the tag attached and place it under the tree. This will help us sort the gifts. Deadline is the weekend of Dec. 10th & 11th. Thank you for your continued support and generosity from the Social Concerns Committee.

MEETING ROOMS

When you are holding a meeting in any of the parish facilities please remember to turn off the lights, the heat and/or air conditioning.  We ask you also to please leave the area clean.  And last  but not least, please lock the entrance to the building as you leave.  Thank you.

DIVORCED & SEPARATED SUPPORT GROUP

A support program for the divorced and separated is being offered at St. John’s, Wednesday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m. There is a one-time registration fee of $12.00.  For more information please call Susan Lewis at (302) 284-0331.

NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING

Call Cathi and Andrew Riddle at 684-4318 for more information.

MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER

Experience a Marriage Encounter Weekend and experience a better marriage.  For more information, please call Bob and Michelle Dooley at 1-800-688-9963.

ALUMINUM CANS 

St. John’s will no longer be collecting aluminum cans.  Therefore we request that you do not drop any more cans at the church.  Thank you for all your donations in the past.

CHURCH SUPPORT

Offertory Total Budgeted
St. John's - 09/19/2010 $4,561.04 $5,865.39
Mortgage $  $2,058.07
 

 

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