TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
OCTOBER 4, 2015
CONCERT AT ST. ANN’S! LAST CHANCE FOR MARY FAHL TICKETS! You can purchase tickets after
Mass today or at the door. Don’t miss what promises to be a memorable evening of music. We appreciate
your support.
OUR NEXT MUSICAL PRODUCTION – Sunday November 8th – AL STEWART! Best known for his hit songs
such as “Year of the Cat”, “Time Passages” and “Song On The Radio”, as well as some best-selling albums,
he has been musically active since the mid-sixties and he continues to record and tour today. Don’t miss your
chance to see him in this first-ever, exclusive Wilmington show!
NEW ST. ANN’S WEBSITE – Have you seen the new parish and school website? If not, please visit
stannwilmington.com or thesaintannschool.org. A BIG THANK YOU to MARTHA FETTERS (teacher at St.
Ann’s) and LYNN KLOUS (school parent), DARREN MAHONEY and members of the St. Ann Marketing
Committee for all of their hard work getting the website up and operational. They have put in hours and hours
of their time helping to make this process successful. Check out the website and see all the happenings at St.
Ann’s.
2016 Mass Intentions – LAST CALL!!!!Since the earliest days, Holy Mass has been offered for the dead.
Our prayers, but especially Holy Mass, assist those who have passed on to attain heaven. Also since its
earliest days, the Church has offered Mass for the intentions of the living, especially the sick. We are now
accepting Mass requests for the calendar year 2016. Many of you ask for Masses to be said regularly for
deceased loved ones, and some ask that these Masses be offered on specific dates. We do our best to
accommodate your requests but ask your patience and understanding in this regard. Since scheduling begins
in mid-October, it is important that requests be received by October 1, 2015. If you would like to be informed
of the dates and times of your scheduled requests please include a self-addressed stamped envelope, a phone
number or email address so that we can contact you. There are some openings between now and the end
of year if you are wanting to schedule Mass Intentions for your loved ones. The recommended stipend
per mass is $10.00. To check availability, call the rectory office at 302-654-5519 or email
stannschurch1@verizon.net. Thank you and God bless you.
Share In the Spirit – For those of you who were unable to participate last weekend, you may still contribute to
the Share in the Spirit collection for tuition assistance. Please drop your envelope in the collection basket or at
the parish office. If you have misplaced your envelope, extras can be found at the rear of the church. This
important collection supports the mission and ministry of our Catholic schools by assisting parents who seek a
Catholic education for their children but who struggle to afford the full cost of tuition. Your support is gratefully
appreciated.
St. Ann’s Mustang 5k Run/Walk – Saturday October 17th, 2015. Pre-registration (by October 10th) is $15 for
individuals, $50 for families. Registration on the day of the race is $25 for individuals and $60 for families.
***Family registrations includes unlimited members of immediate family living the same household. Make
checks payable to St. Ann’s School. Registration begins at 12pm and the run at 2pm with food and water
following in St. Ann’s Social Hall. All proceeds will benefit Home & School association of St. Ann School. For
more info, contact Henrietta Mahoney at henrimmahoney@gmail.com.
Bishop’s Annual Wedding Anniversary Mass - Sunday October 25th at 1:30pm at St. John the Beloved
Church in Wilmington Delaware. All couples celebrating their 25th, 40th or 50th wedding anniversary, or any
anniversary beyond 50th are invited. A reception with light refreshments will follow in the parish hall.
Certificates for 25th, 40th, 50th, 55th, 60th 65th and 70th anniversaries will be distributed. There is no cost,
however reservations are required. Forms are located in the back of church to fill out and then return to the
Office for Marriage and Family Life. For more info, email ljackson@cdow.org.
Mark the Date - SVDP is sponsoring the Catholic Charities truck to be in St. Ann’s Parking lot
the weekend of November 7th & 8th. All gently used clothing or small appliances are welcome.
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Saturday October 3
8:00 A.M. Michele Griffiths
5:00 P.M. Helen Setting
Sunday October 4
7:30 A.M. Philamena Heaney
9:30 A.M. Intentions of the Esmond family
11:30 A.M. Parishioners
Monday October 5
6:30 A.M. Helen Setting
8:00 A.M. Mary & Shawn McClafferty
Tuesday October 6
6:30 A.M. Anne & Jim Ward
8:00 A.M. Marjorie Lindon Godley
Wednesday October 7
6:30 A.M. Deceased members of the John D.
Kelly & Albert S. Azar families
8:00 A.M. Michael McLaughlin
Thursday October 8
6:30 A.M. Helen Setting
8:00 A.M. Vincent Varallo, Jr.
Friday October 9
6:30 A.M. Ray E. Levesque
8:00 A.M. Claire Maloney
Saturday October 10
8:00 A.M. Rev. Msgr. Paul J. Taggart
5:00 P.M. Thomas W. & Theresa Ann Faulkner
Sunday October 11
7:30 A.M. Paul D. Bradley
9:30 A.M. Mr. & Mrs. James Julian
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 regularly? Visit
www.adorationchapel.org to sign up. You can
call Chris at 668-1819, Nan at 656-8438 or
adorationchapel.stann@gmail.com.
ST. ANN’S PRAYER LINE – to place a name or
special request on the prayer line email Joe/Shirley
Ackerman at joeshirl7@comcast.net or 384-7513.
Religious Vocations –Today’s readings remind us
that marriage is more than a social contract; indeed
it is God’s holy plan for most people. Some others
He calls to the priesthood and/or religious life. The
key to cooperating with God’s plan is to try to
discern where He is calling you. If you think that,
call or write Fr. David Kelley, Diocesan Directory of
Priestly and Religious Vocations at 573-3113 or
vocations@cdow.org.
Just a reminder that the Rectory and School are
closed on Monday, October 12th for Columbus
Day. Daily mass that day is at 9am only.
FROM RELIGIOUS EDUCATION……..
STORIES OF GOD’S LOVE: Calling all parents of
4 and 5 year old children! We have a Sunday preschool program after the 9:30 Mass for children
who are not attending Catholic School. We use a
Bible-based program with age appropriate stories
from the Old and New Testament that proclaim
God’s love. The first week the children hear a story
of God’s love from the Bible and the next week is
followed with a contemporary stories (related to the
previous lesson’s Bible story) connecting God’s
love to everyday life. We also celebrate the Church
seasons, holy days and holidays! To enroll your
child, please go online to the parish website under
Religious Education or call Pat Walker at 654-8504
It is also not too late to register your first grader for
Sunday morning religious education classes! If you
want your child to be on track to prepare for First
Communion next year, they must first complete the
1st grade classes. For more information visit the
website or call Pat Walker at 654-8504.
RCIA – DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO…has
expressed an interest in becoming Catholic? Was
baptized Catholic but has never celebrated the
Sacraments of Eucharist or Confirmation? The
sessions for discernment and faith formation have
just begun! You are welcome to participate in the
process with your questions, your insights and your
faith story in a warm, accepting setting. We are
currently meeting on Tuesday evenings from 6:30
until 8 p.m. Please contact Pat Walker for more
information.
St. Ann’s Parish is offering Symbolon; The
Catholic Faith Explained – Symbolon features
discussion and video sessions which guide
participants through the breadth and richness of the
Catholic faith. Sessions will run for ten weeks,
6:30pm to 8pm each Tuesday evening through
November 17 in St. Ann’s School Library. Due to
limited seating, registration is required. Although
the sessions are free, participants are encouraged
to purchase the guide book for $21.00. There is no
homework between sessions and participants may
choose to attend some or all of the classes.
Registration forms are available in the vestibule of
the church. For info, contact Connie Winner
Varone, call 765-9864 or cnwinner@comcast.net.
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Your Relationship With Our Lord - Join us at the
Catholic Charismatic Renewal Conference in
Ocean City, MD the weekend of Oct 16-18. The
Conference is taking place at Holy Savior starting
Friday 10/16 at 5 pm. The early bird registration
cost for the Conference is $60 for the weekend or
$25 for one day. Rooms are available at the
Flagship ($49) & the Quality Inn ($95-75) for
discounted rates (tell them you are with CCR).
Please call Bernadette for more info, 302-3760291.
40 Days for Life – September 23rd through
November 1. Join the worldwide movement to
protect mothers and babies. It is a peaceful pro-life
vigil at Planned Parenthood – 625 N. Shipley St in
Wilmington Delaware. The Vigil hours are 8am to
8pm Monday through Saturday with team members
present 9am to 12 pm. For more info, visit
40daysforlife.com/Wilmington. Get involved and
you can help save lives!
Diocesan Marian Pilgrimage – on Saturday,
October 10th beginning at 1pm at Holy Spirit Church
and the Shrine of Our Lady, Queen of Peace in
New Castle. Come for Benediction and exposition
of the Blessed Sacrament and hear an address by
Fr. Michael Shea, Cm, Asso. Director of the Central
Association for the Miraculous Medal in
Philadelphia. Attend the 4pm Mass with Bishop
Malooly and stay and pray the Rosary. Admission
is free. More info is available at www.cdow.rog
St. Elizabeth Parish Golf Tournament – the St.
Elizabeth Parish 18th Annual Golf Tournament will
be held at Rock Manor Golf Course on Friday,
October 9th with a shotgun start beginning at 12:30
p.m. Entry Fee is $110 per player which includes:
lunch, greens-fees, cart prizes and a buffet dinner.
Proceeds benefit the parish general fund and
facility needs. For more info call Cathy at 652-3626,
or John Chrzanowski at 654-1618.
SVDP St. Margaret of Scotland Church – Parish
drive for the poor and needy will be held on
Saturday and Sunday, October 10-11 at St.
Margaret’s. Items accepted include, in GOOD
CONDITON ONLY PLEASE, gently used clothing,
furniture, housewares, small appliances, toys,
blankets, sheets etc. In addition, non-perishable
food and personal care items will be accepted for
the Emergency Food Closet. Donations will be
accepted on Saturday from 5pm-7pm and Sunday
from 8am-12pm. Volunteers will be there to help
load the items onto the truck and tax receipts will
be available.
Intercultural Conference at St. Margaret of
Scotland – Building Intercultural Connections (BIC)
a program developed by the US Bishops
Conference to provide church leaders with cultural
training for the growing diversity in the church will
be presented on Saturday November 7th at St.
Margaret of Scotland in Newark, De from 10am6:30pm,. Admission is free but a $5.00 donation
will be requested for a magnificent multi-cultural
lunch. This conference is for all Catholics
interested in building stronger, unified parishes and
a more joy-filled church. To register or for more
info, contact Br. Chris Posch, OFM at (302)6550518 or chrisposch@gmail.com. Registration
deadline is October 26 and space is limited.
San Marcos Guatemala Sister Diocese
Fundraiser – On Saturday October 10th, an annual
Delight night featuring Guatemalan and
International foods, desserts, beer, wine, soft
drinks, silent auction, entertainment and music will
be held at Holy Family Hall in Newark beginning at
6:30pm. Tickets are $25.00 or $175 for a table of
8. Email maryjofrohlich@gmail.com or call 5597766 by October 5th to reserve your tickets.
33rd Annual Festival of Trees – which will be held
Friday November 20th-Sunday November 22nd is
looking for some wonderful volunteers for a variety
of tasks such as making items for Marketplace or
our Bake Shop along with helping setting up and
taking down. As Delaware Hospice’s signature
fundraising event, the Festival of Trees comes to
Cokesbury Village in Hockessin on the above
named dates. This year’s three day festival
features an Enchanted Forest theme and welcomes
visitors 10am-4pm daily. To help or for more info,
contact jluke@delawarehospice.org or call 302476-4635.
Coming Up:
10/4
10/5
10/6
10/7
10/9
10/11
10/12
10/12
10/12
10/13
10/13
6pm
Mary Fahl Concert
7pm
Athletic Assn Meeting
6:30pm Symbolon Class
7pm
Choir
Professional Day – School closed
NO PREP/PreK
Columbus Day – School/Rectory
Closed
9am
Daily Mass (only)
7pm
Knights of Columbus
9:15am School Mass
6:30pm Symbolon Class
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