SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
MAY 21, 2017
Al Stewart Is Back – If you missed our most successful concert last year, this is your second chance to see “Al Stewart” as he returns to St. Ann’s on Saturday, June 17th. In his nearly 50 year career, Al has sold millions of records world-wide, and he will be playing his hits such as “ Year of the Cat, Time Passages, On the Border” and others. Food will also be available for purchase at the show. Order tickets by calling the rectory office at 302-654-5519 or email . Cash only please or check made out to “cash”. You can pay at the door. Adults $35 in advance, $38 the day of the show. Ages 13-18 $5.00, children 12 and under free. All St. Ann’s School children are free, whatever their age. Please join us for a memorable evening.
St. Ann’s 2016/17 Year to Date Operating financial Report
For the Period Ended 3/31/2017
Variance7/1/16-3/31/2017 / Prior Year / Budget / Year to Year
Church/Rectory
Income / 596,239 / 566,226 / 548,425 / 30,013
Expenses / 522,807 / 432,531 / 401,856 / 90,276
Net / $ 73,432 / $ 133,695 / $146,569 / $ (60,263)
School
Income / 1,524,278 / 1,400,451 / 1,435,405 / 123,827
Expenses / 1,422,630 / 1,176,929 / 1,383,558 / 245,701
Net / $ 101,648 / $ 223,522 / $ 51,847 / $ (121,874)
Income / 13,873 / 15,851 / 15,100 / (1,978)
Expenses / 91,027 / 89,514 / 95,001 / 1,513
Net / $ (77,154) / $ (73,663) / $(79,901) / $ (3,491)
Total Net Income / $ 97,926 / $ 283,554 / $118,515 / $ (185,628)
Church income includes offertory deposited of $470,592 which is $27,949 more than the same period last year. Easter collection of $25,964 compared to $27,980 for last year. The 2017 Easter collection was 7.2% lower than the previous year. If you are a new parishioner and would like to receive envelopes or you are a current parishioner who has not been receiving your envelopes or would like info on online parish giving, please call the rectory office at 654-5519. Thank you to everyone for your generosity!
BVM Sodality Mass on May 21, 2017 at 11:30am for Deceased members. Meeting to follow at 1pm at the home of Rosemarie Kleman. For info, call 658-3816.
Second Collection for Diocesan Priests’ Retirement Fund – This weekend all Catholic churches in Delaware and Maryland’s Eastern shore will conduct a special collection to benefit the Diocesan Priests’ Retirement Fund. The average age of priests of the Diocese of Wilmington is increasing and more priests are retiring from active parish ministry each year. Thank you for your generosity. 302 ann1
Saturday May 20
8:00 A.M. Harris/Montague families
5:00 P.M. M/M Leopold Hopfner
Sunday May 21
7:30 A.M. John & Catherine Smith
9:30 A.M. Robert Wilson
11:30 A.M. St. Ann’s BVM Sodality
Monday May 22
6:30 A.M. Parishioners
8:00 A.M. George Haney
Tuesday May 23
6:30 A.M. Neil McDermott
8:00 A.M. James Pietlock
Wednesday May 24
6:30 A.M. Eleanor Wykpisz
8:00 A.M. Charles H. McKinney
Thursday May 25
6:30 A.M. Martin B. McDonough
8:00 A.M. Rosemary Heron
Friday May 26
6:30 A.M. Chas O’Connor
8:00 A.M. Kitty Dedman
Saturday May 27
8:00 A.M. Helen Pierce
5:00 P.M. Henry, John & Jimmy Mauk
Sunday May 28
7:30 A.M. Parishioners
9:30 A.M. Catherine & John Doraz
11:30 A.M. Timothy Ryan
Pray for the sick, shut-ins and elderly of our Parish.
WE CONGRATULATE the following who were welcomed into the Christian community through Baptism:
AUDREY GRACE…daughter of Eric & Nicole Gabor.
LUCIA MERSHON…daughter of Matthew & Elaine Rifino
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 584-1422 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.
Clean Out Those Closets – The SVDP clothing truck will be in our parking lot accepting donations after all masses, the weekend of June 3rd & 4th. Small appliances will be accepted as well as gently used clothing.
Summer Program – St. Ann’s School will have a camp this summer from June 19th – August 14th, designed for our younger campers - ages 3 to 5 years old. The cost is $225.00 per week. The schedule will be 9am-3pm daily with before and after care provided at an additional cost. Weekly themes will include Under the Sea, Animals, Stars & Stripes, Fairytales, Pirates, Rainforest, Beach Week, Camping and the Circus. To register, visit www.stannsummercamp.weebly.com.
58th Memorial Day Field Mass – Monday, May 29th at 10am in All Saints Cemetery, 6001 Kirkwood Highway. A brief military tribute by the VFW Post 475 from Newark is held before Mass. The principal celebrant is Most Rev. W. Francis Malooly. Musicians and Liturgical Ministers are from St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish. Seating and protection from the weather are provided and handicapped parking is available.
Ulster Project Seeks Host Teens - Ulster Project Delaware (UPD) seeks boys and girls ages 14-16 and their families to host teens from Northern Ireland for a month this summer. Eighteen Catholic and Protestant teens from Banbridge, NI, will be in Delaware June 29-July 27 to join their host teens fortrips to New York, D.C., Hershey Park and area beaches; pool parties, dances, shopping, and family picnics; service days, visits to places of worship, and leadership and team building activities designed to develop tolerance and understanding among people with religious and cultural differences.UPD is ideal for teens looking to enhance their leadership skills, have an international experience, fulfill service hours for school, and develop lasting friendships. To learn more and to apply, call Lauren Ruoff (302-893-0858) or Erin Mullin (302-353-9479) or email UlsterProjectDelaware.org.You can also find UPD on Facebook.
Hospital Visitations – Make sure to call the Rectory at 654-5519 if you are in the hospital and would like a priest to visit.
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Honor Mary and all Mothers Campaign - The Monsignor John Dewson Council 13821, Knights of Columbus,will be honoring Mary and all Mothers by collecting items for babies, such as diapers (Size 1), baby wipes, baby bottles & nipples, baby bibs, baby shampoo, baby soap, baby lotion, baby girlclothes (sizes from 3 month up to 12 months) and maternity clothes for women. You may deposit your donations in the Knights of Columbus Bins in the vestibule of the Church starting Saturday, 29 April 2017 until Sunday, 28May 2017. The Knights of Columbus willtake these items to BIRTHRIGHT OF DELAWAREin Wilmington. Will you help us
Catholic Forum – Listen to Catholic Forum every Sunday morning at 10:05am on WDEL 101.7FM, 1150AM and www.wdel.com. Next Sunday, May 28th, Ms. Randi Boyette from the Anti-Defamation League will discuss the “Bearing Witness” program for Catholic school teachers. For photos, info regarding upcoming guests, podcast links and more, like Catholic forum on Facebook at www.facebook.com/catholicforum.
Religious Vocations –In today’s gospel, Jesus says, “Whoever hears my commandments and observes them is the one who loves me.” Can you think of a better way to show one’s love for Jesus than by seeking out God’s will for your life? Finding God’s plan involves listening and responding. If you think God might be calling you to serve the Church as a priest, sister, brother or deacon, and if you’d like to explore steps you can take to listen better, call or write Father Norm Carroll, Diocesan Director of Priestly and Religious Vocations (573-3113; ).
Annual Senior Health and Fitness Day – The City of Wilmington will join with localities and organizations across the US to commemorate the nation’s largest event for older adults. The Dept. of Parks and Recreation is planning a City-wide celebration for our senior citizens at Christina Park, located on 4th and Church Streets in Wilmington on Wednesday, May 24th. If you plan to participate, please complete an Activity Registration form and return it to the Dept. by May 17th. For info or to get the activity form, call 576-3810 or email .
St. Catherine of Siena Community Garage Sale - Saturday May 27th (rain date June 3rd). Interested consigners, $25/per car w/two parking spaces to sell. For more info, contact or call 239-1699.
Mass at Saint Francis Xavier Shrine – to one of the oldest permanent Catholic establishments in the English Colonies and considered to be the mother church of the Diocese of Wilmington. All are invited to join in the celebration of Mass on Sunday, May 21st at 4pm. Reverend David F. Kelley, Pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Middletown will be the celebrant. The gift shop will be open before and after mass. For more info, please call Old Bohemia Historical Society (President Marji Matyniak) at 302-328-4803. The church is listed on the US National Register of historic Places and is located at 1640 Church Road in Warwick MD.
Order of Malta Free Lecture – Wednesday May 24th at 6pm at St. Joseph on the Brandywine. Dr. Rocco Martino, also a Knight of Malta, and a renowned and published physicist will speak on “The Cross of Victory” and recent writings. Hope to see you there!
Daily Stories on the Dialog’s website…In addition to the newspaper edition of the dialog that’s available in church every two weeks, the newspaper’s website www.thedialog.org is updated every weekday with stories from the diocese and round the world, including many that don’t appear in the newspaper due to space considerations Stay on top on national and international issues of concern to Catholics, each Sunday’s scripture reading commentaries by Dialog columnists and the work of the church in the nations and world by visiting www.thedialog.org.
2017 Quo Vadis Days – for High School and College students will be Thursday, July 27 to Saturday, July 29 in Malvern, Pa. This event offers a time of prayer, fraternity, sports, and recreation focused on the life and ministry of the Priesthood. You will spend three days with other young men who have the same interest and aspiration in life. Is God calling me to be a Priest? For more info and to register online: cdow.org/vocations. Registration deadline is July 9th.
Coming Up:
5/23 6pm Band Concert
5/24 7pm Choir
5/26 Field Day with 12 pm
School dismissal
5/28 9am Daily Mass- Memorial Day
School/Rectory closed
5/31 7pm Choir
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