ST. VINCENT de PAUL  

                        In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells us to “strive to enter through the narrow gate.” Our call to be disciples and to follow Jesus demands that we learn to live for the sake of others. Is there a family you know who needs assistance?  Please call the Society of St. Vincent de Paul so that together we can learn to live for the sake of others.

Thank you for your continued generosity!  

WHAT THE U.S. BISHOPS TEACH ABOUT IMMIGRATION. 

Please check out outstanding resources from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops at www.justiceforimmigrants.org  If you did not get a chance to fill out postcards or know others who were unable to do so, then please visit this website to advocate on-line for information reform.  If you need further clarification, then please call 302 6555-0518 or visit mtkerrig@yahoo.com.

ANGER MANAGEMENT

Anger is a natural, emotional response to someone when we believe that he/she has done something wrong, unfair, unjust or inappropriate to us or to those about whom we care; or it is the emotion we experience when we feel threatened. Anger is usually accompanied by a great deal of energy which when unmanaged often causes hurt, fear, misunderstanding, hard feelings and broken relationships.   The Family Life Bureau at Catholic Charities conducts classes in Anger Management on a regular basis.  Contact person; Mary Jo 302 655-9624.

 WORD OF LIFE

A single human soul is of more worth than the whole universe of bodies and material goods. There is nothing above the human soul except God. In the light of the eternal value and absolute dignity of the soul, society exists for each person and is subordinate thereto. ~ Jacques Maritain, The Rights of Man and Natural Law (1943)

MENTOR VOLUNTEERS  

The Division of Family Services in partnership with the State Office of Volunteerism is looking for Mentor Volunteers to serve children aging out of the Foster Care system.  Volunteer Mentors would teach life skills, such as how to:  Balance a check book; Rent an apartment; Learn to Interview; Develop a Budget.  A few hours a month could make a huge difference in helping these young men and women with independent living skills towards a brighter future.  Training is offered to Volunteer Mentors prior to working with children.  For more information about how you can make a difference and become a trusted friend to someone who needs one, please contact Andy Kloepfer at Andy.Kloepfer @state.de.us.

CATHOLICS ON CAMPUS

Many of your teens have graduated and are heading off to college. Concerned about the future? Are you worried about your youth finding people with values in the "real world?" Become a part of Catholics on Campus. While this site is intended to be used by students, parents, teachers, or youth ministers are invited to submit information. The Catholic Youth Ministry of the Diocese of Wilmington offers a free and easy way to connect with the Campus Ministry of any College or University in the country. Simply fill in the required information and the Campus Ministry personnel of the college of your choice will contact your teen this summer. Visit www.catholicsoncampus.com to sign up today.

PRO-LIFE DE LICENSE PLATE  

Choose Life Delaware, Inc. is a non-profit, all volunteer organization with an annual membership fee of $20.00  These fees are distributed to pregnancy help agencies within Delaware that promote adoption instead of abortion. As a member of Choose Life Delaware, Inc. a State of Delaware organizational auto license plate is available to you for a one time fee of $10. For details to obtain your own Choose Life Delaware vehicle license plate, contact Jim Cordie at 302-678-9955 or email him at jim@cordie.us.

POSITION AVAILABLE

Nativity Preparatory School of Wilmington is accepting resumes for the full-time position of DEAN OF STUDENT AFFAIRS. The Dean works with the principal in administering the school, coordinates all aspects of the behavioral modification program, facilitates admission of our students into secondary school, and maintains an ongoing and supportive relationship with our graduates throughout high school and college. BA required. Please send resume and cover letter to: Michael Hassler, Nativity Preparatory School of Wilmington, 1515 Linden St., Wilmington, DE 109805 or Email: MHasslerLCSW@aol.com

 PART-TIME COMMUNITY INTERVENTIONIST

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Wilmington seeks one Part-time Community Interventionist serving Kent County to provide positive behavior interventions; training, support and group work to the children, youth and their families. Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record. Provides client transportation. Flexibility to meet program demands with evening hours. Bachelor’s degree in human service field with a minimum of 2 years experience working with children. Spanish speaking a plus. Interested individuals may submit resumes to Director of Human Resources, P. O. Box 2030 , Wilmington , DE 19899-2030 or FAX to 302-573-6944, e-mail djones@ccwilm.org or download an application at www.cdow.org click on Employment – Diocesan Offices/Services.  

PART-TIME FOOD COOPERATIVE ASSISTANT

Diocese of Wilmington/Catholic Charities seeks a Part-Time Food Cooperative Assistant (10 hrs. a week on a flexible schedule) at Casa San Francisco, in Milton , Delaware . The individual will assist the Food Co-opertive Program Coordinator with the start up and maintenance of Food Cooperative Clubs. Qualifications: Possess a High School diploma or GED. Capability to maintain financial records and work well with a diverse clientele. A valid driver’s license and insurable driving record is required. Ability to lift in excess of 50 pounds . EOE. Send resumes to Director of Human Resources, P. O. Box 2030 , Wilmington , DE 19899-2030 , Fax (302) 573-6944, e-mail djones@ccwilm.org or download application at www.cdow.org click on Employment, Diocesan Offices and Services.

CLINICAL WORKER II

The Diocese of Wilmington/Catholic Charities’ Clinical Services is seeking a bilingual, full time, master’s level clinician. Must be licensed to practice in Delaware (LCSW or LPCMH) and CADC preferred to provide outpatient mental health and substance abuse counseling, case management, and support services to couples, groups, families and individuals, including children and adolescents in Delaware . Ability to work as a team member and at least 2 years post master’s experience with mental health treatment required. 3 days and 2 evenings per week. Computer literacy required. EOE. Send resumes to Director of Human Resources, P. O. Box 2030 , Wilmington , DE 19899-2030 , Fax (302) 573-6944, e-mail djones@ccwilm.org or download an application at www.cdow.org click on Employment.

HOSPICE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED  

Do you have one or two hours of time to share with Hospice patients and families?  You can sit with a patient, read, run errands, or allow a caregive to rest.  You will be oriented and trained on a one to one basis.  For more information call Nicole Meringolo at 302-934-5900.

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 is available by calling the Catholic Youth Ministry office at 302-658-3800.

ST. THOMAS MORE PREP

St. Thomas More Prep is offering Summer Youth Sports Camps during the month of July. Included are Girls LaCrosse, Field Hockey, Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Girls Volleyball, and Wrestling (boys). For more information or to register call Bill Windett at 450-6808 or email him at wwindett@msn.com.

JESUS HOUSE EVENTS

Catholic Mass – Tuesdays at 12:15PM

Healing Mass – Third Tuesday of the month at 7:10PM

Healing Prayer Service – Fourth Thursday of the month at 12:15PM

Prayer Meeting – Tuesdays at 7:30PM  

For information, call Edie at 302 995-6859 or edie2501@comcast.net.

 ADULT DAY CENTER  

Christiana Care Health System now has an Adult Day Care Center in Milford.  The center provides individualized care plan, specially trained staff, supervised activities and social interaction along with exercise and physical programs and hot, nutritious meals and healthy snacks and much more. For more information call Mary Fox at 302-422-1575 or e-mail mafox@christianacare.org.

MEDICAL ASSISTANCE

Hope Medical Clinic, 1125 Forest Ave. Dover , 302-735-7551, located behind Modern Maturity Center , provides medical treatment for the uninsured or low income. Call for appointment Tuesday 9am -4pm. Donations accepted including prescription drugs in original containers.

LOYOLA INSTITUTE FOR MINISTRY EDUCATION

RETROUVAILLE MARRIAGE WEEKEND

Are you experiencing challenges or stress in your marriage? The Retrouvaille Marriage program has helped thousands of couples at all stages of their marriage. This program may be able to help you too.  For more information on the program please visit our website www.retrouvaille.org or to register for the weekend please call Mark and Leona Russell @ 1-800-470-2230.

GRAN CENA BAILE IN SUPPORT OF CORAZON ALIMENTADO

Come and enjoy the best of Hispanic food and music! Enjoy learning some dancing moves to Latin music; kids will be having a ball with the entertainment. There is a chance to win $1500 in cash. This is a great opportunity to have fun and help to support the counseling Center at St. Paul ’s that serves the poor and the needy of our community. This great event will take place at St. Catherine’s gym, 2503 Centerville Road , on August 21. Your support will cost only $10.00 for an admission ticket. If you like to buy a ticket, help or simply get more information, please contact: Sister Theresa Marie Elitz at 302- 576-4121.

MEET OUR SISTERS & BROTHERS FROM GUATEMALA

PLEASE JOIN US - on Saturday, September 18, 2010 at 10:00 AM at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Bear, DE for a chance to deepen a life-giving partnerships

- HEAR impassioned STORIES from recent diocesan delegates who visited Guatemala

- MEET immigrants from Guatemala who live nearby in Marydel and Georgetown!

- LEARN ways to turn our helping hearts and minds to action!

- CREATE ways to solidify our support our Guatemalan brothers and sisters!

- ENJOY the fellowship of other diocesan communities seeking to support true solidarity!

Hospitality will be provided. For questions contact Marie Mcfarlin at 302-322-6430 or mmcfarlin3@yahoo.com

ASTRONOMER TO SPEAK  

By popular demand James Mullaney noted astronomer will speak at St. John's on Thursday, September 16th at 7:30 PM in St. John's Hall.  There will be an opportunity to view the skies.  Please see insert for more information.

THE NUN RUN 5K 

Saturday, September 18, 2010 in Newark, DE.  This 5k race/walk begins and ends on the grounds of the Jeanne Jugan Residence, on Salem Church Road across the street from Christiana High School. And yes, the Little Sisters of the Poor do join us for the run, and all the fun that takes place before and after the event.  Race time is 9:00am. Please pray for nice weather!  The Nun Run 5K raises funds for the Sisters to care for the needy aged in the Delmarva area, in the Jeanne Jugan Residence. For over 100 years they have offered quality care in a loving home  atmosphere to thousands of elderly persons of low income.

POLISH DINNER  

Star of the Sea Knights of Columbus Council will sponsor a Polish Dinner on October 9th from 5 to 7:30 PM at St. Edmond's Parish Hall in Rehoboth Beach.  Tickets are $17.00.  For more information call Mike Boswell at 302-537-1260 or oe Polinski at 302-858-7056

 ANNUAL WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Bishop Francis Malooly invites all couples in the diocese celebrating 25, 50 or more years of married life to a Wedding Anniversary Celebration Mass at 12:30 PM on Sunday, October 10, 2010 , at St. John the Beloved Parish, 907 Milltown Rd. , Sherwood Park , Wilmington . A small reception in the parish hall will immediately follow Mass. There is no cost to you! Reservations are required. Please get your reservation forms from the church office and make reservations no later than October 1.

40 DAYS FOR LIFE DELAWARE 

Is a collaborative effort of Protestant and Catholic Churches and organizations to fast, pray, and peacefully vigil outside of Planned Parenthood at 7th & Shipley in Wilmington through October 31.  Learn about 40 days at the following one hour information night.:   Immaculate Heart of Mary Church - July 22 at 7 PM.  RSVP to Rae Stabosz at 302-731-7692 or Nancy Frick at 302-529-5738.  

PILGRIMAGE TO HOLY LAND & EGYPT  

Msgr. Brubaker will be leading a pilgrimage to the Holy Land & Egypt on October 31 thru November 11, 2010.  If interested please call the office for more information.  The itinerary and other details are available.

MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER 

“Behold, I make all things new” (Today’s Second Reading)  Let Worldwide Marriage Encounter help you renew your marriage/Holy orders to love each other as Jesus loves.  The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend is November 5-7 in Wilmington.  Early registration is highly recommended.  For more information visit our website at: wwwme.org or to register for the weekend, please call Jack and Bridget O’Connell @ 302-653-0593.

CATHOLIC CRUISE TO THE EASTERN CARIBBEAN

Fr. Michael Sullivan, December 12, 2010 , 7 nights on the Carnival Pride out of Baltimore , MD.   Ports of Call, Port Canaveral ( Orlando , FL ), Nassau & Freeport ( Bahamas ). Prices begin at $1117. For info or to register contact Doug or Eileen at 860 399-1785 or dpayttc@aol.com. 

PILGRIMAGE FOR THE FEAST OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES

Join Father David Wathen, OFM from the Franciscan Monastery in Washington , DC , Feb. 9-17, 2011 on a Pilgrimage to Lourdes , Paris , Nevers, and Lisieux. For detailed information, contact Elizabeth Grinder at 301-740-9332 or lourdespilgrimageoffice@comcast.net or Fr. David at dwfm1400@hotmail.com.

DIOCESAN SOLIDARITY PARTNERSHIP  

We are entering the seventh year of our diocesan Solidarity Partnership with San Marcos, Guatemala.  This has enriched the faith of both our churches and inspired a deeper sense of the Body of Christ.  It has allowed us to help with drinkable water projects and children’s education, and much more.  To learn how you might become involved, contact Andy Zampini at the Parish Social Ministry Office at 302-655-9624.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES CELEBRATES 180 YEARS OF CARING SERVICE 

Catholic Charities is highlighting one program each month during its 180^th anniversary celebration in 2010. The Catholic Charities Basic Needs Program is featured this month. This program supports families and individuals who need emergency financial help.  This program not only lends a hand to deal with the immediate crisis, but also provides budget and housing counseling, information and referral to other services to help prevent future emergencies.  The Basic Needs Program helps families avoid homelessness and prevent the loss of basic energy services by providing financial grants for utility, rent or mortgage and prescription assistance, budget counseling and information and referral services.  Information on this and other Catholic Charities programs is available at www.cdow.org/charities.html.

 HOLY CROSS 

Is sponsoring a CYM Track and Field team for youth grades 3-8. (younger siblings may participate in practices)   Practices are on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM at Delaware State University Track. Attendance at 2 of the 3 practices is required. Meets are on Saturdays. Events include: Sprints and relays, mid-distance (400, 800  and 1600m), Shot Put, Long, triple and high jump. Come join this VERY FUN and SUPPORTIVE team that instills the finest characters and ideals of CYM sports.  Already run for a middle school team?  You can still join the team and enjoy competition against some of the finest teams and tracks in Wilmington in a positive and encouraging environment. Participating in another sport, like soccer or baseball? You might still be able to participate as a CYM Track athlete. For more information- COME TO PRACTICE or contact Coach Stubbolo at 222-8903 or Coach Ryan at 233-5251  See you on the Track!

BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP 

St. Jude the Apostle Church in Lewes, DE has started a book discussion club that meets on the first Tuesday of each month in the Religious Education Center from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM.  We are currently reading Joan of Arc by Mark Twain.  In March we will begin reading Mother Theresa Through the Eyes of a Friend, written by Father Vazhakala who worked with Mother Theresa in starting the Missionaries of Charity Contemplative and the Lay Missionaries of Charity. For information, call Barbara at 302 644-2603.

Invest in the future of Delaware – Children!

The Division of Family Services in partnership with the State Office of Volunteerism is looking for Mentor Volunteers to serve children aging out of the Foster Care system.  Volunteer Mentors would teach life skills, such as how to: balance a check book, rent an apartment, learn to interview,  develop a budget.  A few hours a month could make a huge difference in helping these young men and women with independent living skills towards a brighter future. Training is offered to Volunteer Mentors prior to working with children. To find out more about how you can make a difference, and become a trusted friend to someone who needs one, please contact Andy Kloepfer at Andy.Kloepfer@state.de.us

 DO YOU KNIT? CROCHET? SEW?

Would you like to use this skill to help someone who has lost their hair due to chemotherapy, brain surgery, or burn wounds? I am embarking on a project to do just that, and would like to invite you. If you are interested and would like more information (including patterns and ‘Head Huggers Guidelines’), please contact: Robin E. Agar, 202 Acorn Forest Drive , Felton , DE 19943 Phone: (302) 284-8141; Email: robin@delawareheadhuggers.org, www.delawareheadhuggers org, or visit the main Head Huggers web site for information and patterns: http://www.headhuggers.org.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES BIRTHRIGHT OF DELAWARE

Make a positive difference in a woman’s life! You are just the person to do that. Birthright welcomes your help in the following areas: friendship counseling, prayer volunteering, bulk mailings, and fundraising. It’s fun and flexible! Please call Nan Bernardo at 656-7080 or email birthrightofdel@verizon.net for more information.

CHURCH IN CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE 

Catholics in Central and eastern Europe need your help to continue to revitalize the Church and to foster the Spirit of Love in their parishes and communities.  In 28 countries throughout Central and eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union, the Collection funds vital pastoral and social projects and contributes to programs that promote Catholic life.  Please be generous in today’s Collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe.  Believe in the power of the Spirit of Love.

A UNIQUE WAY TO HELP CATHOLIC CHARITIES

        What if Catholic Charities earned a donation every time you searched the Internet? Or, how about if a percentage of every purchase you made online went to support Catholic Charities? Well, now it can! GoodSearch.com is a new Yahoo-powered search engine that donates half its advertising revenue, about a penny per search, to the charities its users designate.

        To support Catholic Charities, just go to www. GoodSearch.com, pick Catholic Charities (Wilmington DE) as the charity you want to support, then use it just as you would any search engine. Because Yahoo powers the search, you will receive quality search results, and Catholic Charities will receive a donation.

        GoodShop.com is a new online shopping mall that donates up to 37% of each purchase to your favorite cause! Hundreds of great stores including Amazon, Target, Gap, Best Buy, eBay, Macy's and Barnes & Noble have teamed up with GoodShop and every time you place an order, you’ll be supporting your favorite cause. Go to www.GoodShop.com, enter Catholic Charities ( Wilmington DE ) as the charity you support, choose the store you want to shop in, and go shopping!

        Remember, just go to www.GoodSearch.com and www.GoodShop.com and choose Catholic Charities ( Wilmington DE ) as the charity you want to support.

 HELP CATHOLIC CHARITIES HELP OTHERS 

Catholic Charities Thrift Store, located at 23^rd & Bowers Sts. In Wilmington, is in need of clean and useable furniture, appliances and beds.  If you have any items you can donate to help us continue our efforts to provide for those in need, please call 302 764-2717, Monday-Friday 9AM to 4PM.  Pick up service is available in some areas. All donations are tax deductible.

POST-ABORTION PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING

Post- Abortion Professional Counseling is available at all four Catholic Charities locations. Catholic Charities’ counselors are trained to provide sensitive and effective post-abortion counseling. When you call the Clinical Services Program you will speak to intake workers who will answer any questions that you have and set up an appointment with a counselor who will help you begin the healing process. The Clinical Services Program is committed to providing confidential counseling services to those who need it regardless of ability to pay. Please call the Clinical Services Program office most convenient for you. Wilmington -- 302-655-9624; Salisbury -- 410-749-1121: Georgetown -- 302-856-9578; Dover -- 302-674-1600.

LAKE FOREST SCHOOLS NEED MENTORS/TUTORS

Mentoring and tutoring is most effective to a child when a meaningful relationship develops by means of a regular time commitment.  Children who receive tutoring and mentoring are less likely to drop out of school, join gangs, get arrested and get pregnant while still a teenager.   Any caring person can become a mentor and tutor.  One hour a week can make an impact on a child’s life.  If you are interested or would like more information please call 398-8197 ext. 371 to discuss service opportunities.

INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE STUDENTS

Teach international exchange students about your family and our North American Culture. Learn about students and their cultures by becoming a Volunteer Host Family. Lifelong friendships are gained by hosting an exchange student. You can host a 30 day, 6 month or 10 month student. Call Julieann Giannone (parishioner) at 422-1874 for information on this program.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

The Delaware Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Campaign is looking for volunteers to assist low-income families claim the tax credits they have earned. Last year, 500 trained volunteers prepared taxes and generated over $19 million in refunds for over 14,000 hardworking Delawareans. You don’t need any experience, and all volunteers receive training. Your volunteering can boost a family’s income and put them on the road to financial success! To volunteer, visit the EITC website, http://www.eitcdelaware.net. To get information for Kent & Sussex Counties , email DEopportunitiesKSC@ymail.com

A WHOLE NEW BALL GAME! TAX-FREE IRA GIFTS

Did you know that federal law changed in 2006 to allow tax-free charitable distributions from your IRA? Recently, that law was extended for 2008 and 2009. Charitable taxpayers can direct “qualified charitable distributions” from their fund administrator directly to the charities of his/her choice, including one’s parish, school or favorite ministry. Anyone with an IRA who is 70 ½ years old at the time of the distribution should explore this possibility. For the details, contact your legal or financial adviser--or Sister Margaret Mahoney at (302) 573-3125 or visit the diocesan website under www.cdow.gift-planning.org.

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB 

The mission of the Boys & Girls Club is to inspire and enable all young people especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens.  The Greater Milford Boys & Girls Club is interested in implementing a mentoring/volunteering program. If you are interest in being a part of the development of tomorrow’s leaders, please call Marlene Duffy, interim director at 302-422-4453.

ROSARY MAKERS WANTED

Respond to the call of Our lady.  The need for rosaries is great and urgent. Become a missionary by making rosaries for missions in the U.S., the military and around the world.  Please call Our Lady’s Rosary Makers (4611 Poplar Level Road, P.O. Box 37080 , Louisville, KY  40233-7080 at 502 968-1434 or 502 968-1477 and order a beginner’s kit for less than $10.00 which allows you to make 50 cord rosaries and comes with instructions. Make a difference in the world.  Help bring peace to the world and turn the tide of evil.  God will bless you abundantly.  

HOPE HEALING MINISTRIES of St. Jude the Apostle Church, Lewes,

Is offering Exposition/Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament,  Healing Prayer Group and the Laying on of Hands every Wednesday at 10:00am in the nave of the Church. Everyone is welcome!

MARRIAGE HELP

RETROUVAILLE MARRIAGE PROGRAM  is a live-in weekend and post session program at the Malvern Family Center, Malvern, PA for Married Couples who feel stressed about their marriage.  Call 1 800 470-2230 or 1 302 832-8044 for information or visit the web-sit www.retrouvaille.org . All calls are confidential.  Retrouvaille is a marriage help program endorsed by the Catholic Church.

MARRIAGE

What have you done for your marriage today? Celebrate the good news of married love. Go to the U.S. Bishop’s new website encouraging couples on their lifetime marital journeys. Spread the word.  Send the website to your friends and family.  www.foryourmarriage.org. 

PROJECT RACHEL

 If you or someone you love is hurting from an abortion, help is available.  Local retreats are sponsored by the Cecil County Pregnancy Center.  The retreat and registration are confidential.  You can also visit www.rachelsvineyard.org.    If you are suffering from distress as a consequence of an abortion, please contact the Family Life Bureau of Catholic Charities for Project Rachel.  Confidential services are provided at Catholic Charities' offices in Wilmington, Dover and Georgetown, DE and in Salisbury, MD.  Call Jennie at 472-0649.

CRISIS IN DARFUR

Take action.  Over 200,00 people in Darfur have been killed and another 2.5 million have been displaced within Sudan, two million of these into camps and 230, 000 Sudanese have fled across the border into Chad and Northern Central African Republic.  The lives, basic human rights and dignity of more than 2 million Sudanese are in grave danger, because of complete lack of security and major gaps in the provision of food, water and sanitation.  The result is a crisis that is deemed by the U. N as the world’s greatest humanitarian emergency today, and one that continues to destabilize Africa’s largest country and its neighbors. Learn more by going to http://sudan.crs.org/index.htm. Find out how to take action in Darfur by going to http://www.cdow.org/Darfur.pdf   See insert in this week’s bulletin!

CATHOLIC CHARITIES

Catholic Charities offers two groups for widowed men and women.  Post-Cana is a social support group which meets at various places for social activities, such as dances, dinners, day trips and picnics.  You Are Not Alone is a grief support group which meets every Wednesday from 1:00-2:30pm at Catholic Charities, 2601 West 4^th Street, Wilmington.  Please call the Family Life Bureau of Catholic Charities at 655-9624 for more information.

Pregnant? Don’t know where to turn? If you or someone you know is pregnant and needs help, please call Catholic Charities for free and confidential pregnancy counseling at 1-877-225-7870, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our licensed and caring staff can help you make the best decision for you and your baby.”  

AN OPPORTUNITY TO HELP CATHOLIC CHARITIES  United Way of Delaware has kicked off its annual fundraising campaign, and Catholic Charities is asking for your support. Catholic Charities is a full member agency, and receives United Way funds for several programs in Delaware , including Basic Needs, HIV Services, Casa San Francisco, Counseling, and Substance Abuse Counseling Services. Please consider designating some or all of your United Way contribution to Catholic Charities. Indicate Catholic Charities agency code, 170, on your pledge form, along with the amount of your designation. Your designated contribution will help Catholic Charities to help the most vulnerable in our communities. If you participate in another United Way campaign, you can also designate your contribution to Catholic Charities. Check with your campaign administrator for the correct Catholic Charities code for your United Way .

MINISTRY FOR BLACK CATHOLICS

The Diocese of Wilmington is available to assist parishioners of African descent.  The National Black Catholic Congress X will be held in Buffalo, NY in July of 2007.  For additional details and information on either  please call Darryl Simmons at 302 762-6848.

LEAVE A LEGACY

For specifics on bequests or other planned gifts, please contact  Deborah Fols, 302 573-3125.

NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING

Please contact Andrew or Cathi Riddle at 684-4318 or visit www.cclde.org

CATHOLIC FORUM

Listen to Catholic Forum every Sunday morning at 9:05 am on 100.9 FM, WAAI, 10:05am on 1150AM WDEL in Wilmington or at 10:30am on 92.7 FM WGMD in Rehoboth Beach. and on the Internet at www.wdel.com.    Next Sunday, August 29^th, Ms. Sarah McDonald, Communications Director for the Archdiocese of New Orleans will talk about the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and its affect on the area.     Catholic Forum is a production of the Office of Communications of the Diocese of Wilmington.

CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING