THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT
MARCH 6, 2016
LENTEN ACTIVITIES AT ST. ANN’S
Just a reminder that Fridays in Lent are obligatory days of abstinence from meat for all who have completed their 14th year of age but as always, anyone for whom fasting or abstinence would pose a health risk is excused.
Confessions March 9 6pm Every Wednesday during Lent
Stations of the Cross March 11 6pm Every Friday during Lent
Palm Sunday March 20 Normal Mass schedule – Blessing & distribution of palms at all masses
Monday March 21 7pm Annual Chrism Mass at Holy Cross
Parish in Dover
Communal Penance Service March 22 6pm Individual Confessions w/visiting Priests
Holy Thursday (no daily mass) March 24 7pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper followed by
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until
11pm
Good Friday (no daily mass) March 25 3pm Solemn Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion
7pm Stations of the Cross
Holy Saturday (no daily mass) March 26 7:30pm Easter Vigil Mass
Easter Sunday March 27 Masses are 7:30am, 9am, 10:30am &
12 noon
The Chapel of Divine Mercy will close on Palm Sunday (March 20) at 11am and reopen the Monday after Easter (March 28) at 6am.
A New Concert – Sunday, April 3 featuring the classic English Duo CHAD & JEREMY! Chad Stewart and Jeremy Clyde scored their first chart-topping hits in the sixties as part of the British Invasion, along with artists like the Beatles, Kinks, Peter & Gordon, and Herman’s Hermits. They were distinguished by their beautiful harmonies and striking original compositions like “A Summer Song” and “Yesterday’s Gone”. Chad & Jeremy still perform together and we’ve got them here at St. Ann’s. You may have seen them recently on PBS. Now you can see them live in Wilmington. Tickets are $30 for Adults ($33 the day of the show), Ages 13-17 $5.00 12 and under free. Contact the Rectory for more information.
SPONSORS/GODPARENTS To be a godparent for Baptism, a person must be 16 years or older and a practicing and fully initiated Catholic, having completed the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. If married, the union must be recognized by the Catholic Church. One Catholic godparent is required; 2 godparents (one male & one female) is the ordinary and recommended practice. Keep in mind the purpose of a sponsor is to give good example and support in the Catholic faith of the baptized. Documentation of eligibility for all Catholic godparents are required from the Catholic Church where they are registered and attend weekly mass. If you have eligibility questions, please call (302)654-8504 before choosing any godparents. The next required Baptismal Preparation class will be Thursday, March 17th at 7pm in the St. Ann’s School Library. To register, please call the rectory at (302)654-5519 or .
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Saturday March 5
8:00 A.M. Rex Kaiser
5:00 P.M. Margaret & Conrad Faulkner
Sunday March 6
7:30 A.M. Parishioners
9:30 A.M. Francis McKinley
11:30 A.M. Deceased members of the Sorbara & Regan families
Monday March 7
6:30 A.M. Katherine Henry
8:00 A.M. Anthony Bernardo
Tuesday March 8
6:30 A.M. Joanna Glenns
8:00 A.M. Henry, John & Jimmy Mauk
Wednesday March 9
6:30 A.M. Rita Elwood
8:00 A.M. DiNobile & Spira families
Thursday March 10
6:30 A.M. Rev. Msgr. Paul J. Taggart
8:00 A.M. Deceased members of the John D. Kelly & Albert S. Azar families
Friday March 11
6:30 A.M. John Patrick Bonner
8:00 A.M. Paul D. Bradley
Saturday March 12
8:00 A.M. Elaine Barry
5:00 P.M. Mrs. Ida Asta
Sunday March 13
7:30 A.M. Edward M. Winner
9:30 A.M. John C. Volk, Jr.
11:30 A.M. Parishioners
Pray for the sick, shut-ins and elderly of our Parish.
The Chapel of Divine Mercy is open 6am to 10pm, 7 days a week with the Blessed Sacrament exposed. Can you offer an hour of your time? Visit www.adorationchapel.org to sign up. You can also call Chris at 668-1819 or Nan at 656-8438.
ST. ANN’S PRAYER LINE – to place a name or special request on the prayer line email Joe/Shirley Ackerman at or 384-7513.
St. Ann’s Seams and Dreams After School Program Request – Do you have buttons, fabrics, thread or other sewing stuff you are no longer using? If so, please donate these items to the St. Ann’s School Seams and Dreams program. Donations can be accepted by dropping them of at the St. Ann Social Hall stage after mass on Sundays. Thank you.
Second collection this weekend is for Catholic Relief Services and Latin America.
PREP NEWS!!!
Congratulations to Gary Camp - who was accepted as a candidate for full initiation into the Catholic Church by Bishop Malooly at the diocesan Rite of Election at Holy Cross Parish in Dover. Please pray for Gary and all of the candidates as they complete their preparation for initiation at the Easter Vigil!
FREE! FREE! FREE! On you way in or out of Church please take one of the prayer packs found in the baskets in the foyer. Each prayer pack has a magnet with the name of one of our student Sacrament candidates for this coming spring. Put the magnet where you will see it each day and use the prayer that comes with it to pray for your candidate. Thank you!
PREP Registrations for 2016-17 – If you have a child who will be attending a non-Catholic school for pre-school or first grade next year, please call the Religious Education Office at 654-8504 for more information about registering for our Sunday morning Religious Education classes. Registration begins in March and closes when the class is full. Thank you!
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS LENTEN FOOD COLLECTION. The Knights of Columbus will be collecting canned and non-perishable food items for the next weekends during Lent, until Palm Sunday. Bins for the food will be placed in the vestibule of our church. The donated food will be given to the Feed the Hungry Program at Saint Paul Church, Wilmington. We thank you for your food donations for the Knights of Columbus Lenten Food Collection.
St. Ann’s School Possible Three Year Old Program for the 2016/17 School Year – We have received great interest in a prospective 3 year old program at St. Ann’s. Class size would be between 8-17 children and would be a full day (arrival at 7:50am and dismissal at 2:45pm). For more info, contact Principal Stacy Solomon at 652-6567 or visit the website thesaintannschool.org. A registration fee of $100.00 is required.
Hospital Visitations – Make sure to call the Rectory at 654-5519 if you are in the hospital and would like a priest to visit. 302 ann2
St. Ann’s Parish, Wilmington, will continue Symbolon: Part 2: Living the Faith - Sessions running on Monday evenings through April 4 (weather pending), from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the St. Ann’s School Library. Symbolon features discussion and video sessions which guide participants through the breadth and richness of the Catholic faith. Registration is free, and participants may purchase the Guide which covers all ten sessions for less than $25. Participants may choose to attend some or all sessions. Registration is required since the Library has limited seating. To register, please email Connie Varone or call (302) 765-9864 and leave a message.
Malvern Retreat News – The annual Archbishop Fitzmaurice Group weekend retreat for the men of the Diocese of Wilmington is April 29 through May 1 at beautiful St. Joseph’s- in- the-Hills, Malvern Pa. Please check the vestibule for a brochure detailing the benefits offered by a retreat at Malvern. For more info, please visit our website at www.malvernretreat.com or call Dave O’Connor at 302-764-7149.
Worldwide Marriage Encounter –The Gospel today is the story of the prodigal son, which is really all of our stories, because we have all fallen short of the mark at times, God always waits for us with open loving arms. Sign up today to attend the next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend scheduled for next weekend - March 11-13 in Rehoboth Beach, DE. For more info, visit www.wwme-delmar.org or to register for the weekend, call Tony/Linda Massino at 220-9833.
Religious Vocations –“We are ambassadors for Christ,” St. Paul tells the Corinthians in today’s second reading, “As if God were appealing through us.” In every generation, God calls some men to serve in a formal way as His ambassadors, preaching the good news, celebrating the Sacraments, leading His holy people as they strive to grow closer to their Lord. If you are a man between the ages of 18 and 49 and believe that God might be calling you to serve as a priest, call or write Fr. Norman Carroll, Diocesan Director of Priestly and Religious Vocations at . or call 573-3113.
Cathedral of St. Peter Celebrates its 200th Year – Bishop Malooly will officiate the anniversary Mass on the Third Sunday of Easter, April 10th. All are invited especially former members and school alumni of St. Peter. For more info, call 654-5920 or visit www.cathedralofstpeter.com.
St. Mary of the Assumption Church presents Sanctuary – A Cantata of Hope and Peace – Sunday March 20th at 3pm, free and open to the public. Sanctuary is a service in song that conveys the many ways in which the Seeker finds shelter and safety in the Grace of Christ. As the cantata shares moments in the Savior’s life, we discover, the faithfulness of God’s promises to His people.
Rachel’s Vineyard Catholic Retreat – for post-abortion healing will be held at Jesus House in Wilmington DE on May 27-29. The retreat weekend is a beautiful opportunity for any person who has struggled with the emotional or spiritual pain of abortion. For more info, contact Nan at 302-528-8313 or visit rachelsvineyard.org.
Save the Date!!!Bus Trip to Hershey Park on May 22nd – The Office of Marriage and Family Life announces a trip to Hershey Park on May 22. Come and join your diocesan family for a day of prayer, food, and fun at Hersey Park. Trip and registration details will follow in early March.
St. Peter Cathedral School 5K Run/Walk – Sunday May 22 at the Riverfront in Wilmington. Check in time is 8am with a 9am Race start. Register or donate at www.Races2Run.com.
St. John-Holy Angels Parish Job opportunity – looking for a full time (40 hours per week) help to provide janitorial services as well as maintenance on all parish and or school equipment, buildings, grounds and vehicles. Must have solid experiences in facilities, maintenance and repairs. Submit resume to or call 302-731-2219.
Coming Up:
3/7 6:30pm Symbolon Class
3/7 7pm Athletic Assn Meeting
3/9 6pm Confessions
3/9 7pm Choir
3/11 6pm Stations of the Cross
3/14 1pm School Reconciliations
3/14 6:30pm Symbolon Class
3/14 7pm Knights of Columbus Mtg
Remember to turn your clocks
ahead one hour next weekend!
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