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St. Polycarp Church55 Ransom Lane, Smyrna, Delaware 19977
www.saintpolycarp.org
RRev.. Jamess D.. Hreha,, Pastorr Deaconn Frankk Weberr WEEKENDD MASSS SCHEDULESaturday 4:00 pm & Sunday 10:30 am
WEEKDAYY MASSS Tuesday & Wednesday 8:30 am
RECONCILIATIONN Saturday 2:30- 3:30 pm
DHCII MASSS Suspended until further notice.
LIVEE STREAMM MASS: Masses are live streamed on our YouTube Channel:www.youtube.com/c/StPolycarpSmyrnaDE
PARISHH OFFICE:: Monday—Friday, 9 am to 3 pm(302) 653-8279
Parish Secretary, Kathy [email protected]
Business Manager, Lisa Titus [email protected]
Communications Director, Judy Lamborn [email protected]
CHRISTIANN FORMATIONN OFFICE:: (302) 653-4101
Coordinator of Religious Education, Erica Taylor [email protected]
Assistant to CRE, Judy Lamborn [email protected]
Pastoral Council – Angela GibsonFinance Council – John FcasniSt. Vincent de Paul Society — (302) 264-6630
Bulletin Submissions (10 days in advance) [email protected]
The 2021 Rosary Rally took place last Saturday.
Bap sm: Pre-Bap smal class is required. Arrangements are to be made in advance by contac ng the parish office.
Marriage: Arrangements must be made at least one year prior to the date. Contact the parish office.Anoin ng of the Sick: Contact the parish office.
Voca ons: For Priestly and Religious voca ons contact Rev. Norman Carroll at (302) 573 – 3113.
RCIA (Rite of Chris an Ini a on of Adults): RCIA is for adults who are in need of Bap sm, who were bap zed in an-other Chris an tradi on who desire to become Catholic, or who were bap zed Catholic and desire First Eucharist and /or Confirma on. For more informa on contact Deacon Frank at (302) 653-8279 or [email protected]
WELCOME VISITORS & NEW PARISHIONERS! We’re glad you’re here!
Please contact the office or visit our website to register in our parish.
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
TThe 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time October 24, 2021
LET US PRAY
WEEKLY INTENTIONS
Saturday, October 23 St. John of Capistrano/BVM 4 pm Florence Lepkowski - Eleanor & Rich Schauer Sunday, October 24 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time 10:30 am Wedding Anniversary Danny & Lorraine Marshalewski - LaVerne Dykes Monday, October 25 NO MASS Tuesday, October 26 8:30 am Catherine Cuncic - Robert Cuncic WWednesday, October 27 8:30 am M/M Russell Powell - The Marvian Family Thursday, October 28 Saints Simon & Jude, Apostles NO MASS Friday, October 29 NO MASS Saturday, OOctober 30 Blessed Virgin Mary 4 pm Parish babies who died before Baptism - Ed Taubert Sunday, October 31 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time 10:30 am All Soul’s Novena
Our Sanctuary Lamp in Church burns in prayer for Truet McKeehan, at the request of The Marvian Family.
We Pray for Our Sick and Those in Need of Our Prayers To have someone’s name added to the Bulletin for prayers, please email [email protected] or call the office and leave a message. Names will remain on the prayer list for six weeks unless other arrangements have been requested.
Ashley Pratt, Andrew Cella, Jr., Anne Borgman, Peter Borgman, Kaysie Borgman, Louis Terrenzio, Mildred Lux, Kevin Patterson, Lily Griffiths, Rob Miller, Gordon Hollander, Carol Hurst, Ed Stachow, Patty Moon, Christie Moon, Ben Walters, Michelle Dean, Austin & Dylan Dean, Kenny Bullins, Deirdre Moor, Linda Blow, Mariann Pierson, Ron Ivory, Ruth Staub, Jaci Stokes, and all those suffering from Covid-19. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
We Pray for our Deceased Eddie Hurst
May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Prayer Chain – To request prayers or to be part of our Prayer Chain,, contact Laverne at [email protected] or (302) 653 – 8064. Rosary by Telephone: Tuesday mornings at 11 am. Contact Jill at (302) 653 - 3836 or [email protected]. Flame of Love Rosary: Thursdays at 6:30 pm in the Church. Divine Mercy: Fridays at 3:00 pm in Church.
LITURGY
VOCATION CHALICE
Then He took a cup, and when He had given thanks, He gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins (Matthew 26:27 – 28).
We are all aware of the need for vocations to the priesthood, the diaconate, and to the religious life. But sometimes we forget just how powerful praying for an increase in vocations can be. As a parish family we are experiencing first hand this need as we share our priest, Father Jim, with St. Dennis. Praying for vocations is
the most powerful way to support vocations. A vocation is a call from the Holy Spirit, a gift from God that is nurtured in prayer. When we pray for vocations, we lift up to our Father those men and women who He is calling in a very special way. The purpose of the Chalice Ministry is to encourage families to pray and promote vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life. The consecrated Chalice is a tangible reminder of this special intention for the Church. The 2nd Vatican Council instructs us that it is the job of the laity to pray for and support the raise up of vocations.
Sign up to bring the Chalice into your home to pray for vocations for a week. Visit the parish web site or call / text Alice Gaston at (302)670–7924 to sign-up.
SOLEMNITY OF ALL SAINTS Monday, November 1,
SCHEDULE OF MASSES: St. Polycarp Church Vigil Mass, Sunday, October 31st, at 4 pm St. Dennis Church Mass, Monday, November 1st, at 12 pm (noon)
Because All Saints’ Day falls on a Monday, the obligation to attend Mass is removed but it remains a Holy Day. All Saints Day has been deemed important enough to be recognized as “Holy” and remains a great day to attend Mass whether at St. Polycarp, St. Dennis or elsewhere.
Another option is to watch the Mass on TV or online. (EWTN: https://www.ewtn.com/tv) or on The Basilica of the National Shrine of The Immaculate Conception’s website (https://www.nationalshrine.org/mass/).
St.. Polycarpp Churchh Mass, Tuesday, November 2 at 8:30 am.
PRAYINGG FORR THEE SOULSS INN PURGATORYY As we near the month of November, a subtle Catholic education reminder: According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, “All who die in God’s grace and friendship, but still imperfectly purified, are indeed assured of their eternal salvation, but after death they undergo purification, so as to achieve the holiness necessary to enter the joy of heaven. The Church gives the name Purgatory to this final purification.”
There are numerous saints who have been privileged to have visions of Purgatory and who documented that the souls there cannot help themselves, only we can. This year, please consider the extra importance of using our All Souls envelope to help a soul gain entrance to heaven. All Souls Day is on Tuesday, November 2nd. Please remember that we can pray for the souls of those we love every day, not just on All Souls’ Day.
ADULT FAITH FORMATIONChange in Time
Jesus is trulyy present – in his Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity – in the Sacrament of the HHolyy Eucharist!!!
Did you realize that not all Catholics truly believe that?Perhaps you yourself are not quite sure about this truth. Or, maybe, you receive Holy Communion automatically, without truly thinking about or appreciating this Mystery of The Eucharist.
Now is your chance to explore this central reality of our faith. Come share with other members of our faith community on the next two Friday mornings (October 29th and November 5th) , at 10 am, in the Parish Library..
Questions? Contact Peggy at (302) 514 – 9913; [email protected]..
Iss Godd callingg youu too aa deeperr prayerr lifee andd relationshipp withh Him? The Secular Discalced Carmelites (OCDS) may be for you. We are a Catholic lay order of men andwomen undertaking to live an evangelical life of fraternity and contemplative prayer, according to the Carmelite Saints. We meet in NEWARK, DE on the 3rd Saturday of each month. To learn more, please contact Diane at [email protected].
SOCIALL CONCERNSS
BIRTHRIGHT’SS BOTTLESS FORR BABIESS FUNDRAISER! Throughout the month of October, “Respect Life Month”, Birthright of Delaware hosts its annual fundraiser. The proceeds from this fundraiser benefit pregnant women and their babies. Please take a bottle home today, fill it with
loose change, cash, or checks and return it to the parish at the beginning of November. Thank you for supporting Birthright!
ANNUALL CHRISTMASS ATT SEAA PROGRAMM Onee moree weekk too donate!
This annual program helps the Seamen’s Center of Wilmington deliver the gift of a Ditty Box for Christmas. The crews of the container vessels and tankers that dock at Wilmington are typically at sea for 9
months, working 12 hour shifts, seven days a week. This Ditty Box filled with essentials like toothpaste and toothbrushes, razors, soap, candy, hats, gloves and more, may be the only Christmas gift these crew members receive.
This year St. Polycarp will be accepting donations, cash or check, throughout the month of October, to purchase the needed items. Thee lastt dayy donationss willl bee acceptedd iss Sunday,, Octoberr 31st. To donate, please put your cash or check (made payable to St.. Polycarp) into an envelope and clearly mark “Christmas at Sea Program” on the front of the envelope. Envelopes can be placed in the collection basket or the black box located under the portico or mail to St. Polycarp Church. Your generous donation will be most welcome by the Seamen’s Center of Wilmington. Questions? Contact Tracie Bruno at (302) 242-4150 or by email [email protected]
In the event of a police, fire or medical emergency, call 911. In case of other emergencies on our campus, call the Parish phone at (302)653-8279.If the office is not open, the
answering service will be able to contact the appropriate person.
CCHRISTIANN FORMATION
Children’s Liturgy of the Word is starting again this weekend on Sunday, OOctoberr 24 during the 10:30am Mass. All children ages PreK-4th grade are welcome to attend. Masks must be worn. Children’s
Liturgy of the Word (CLoW) is a worship experience geared especially for their age level. It mirrors the worship experience of the larger community in an engaging and interactive style. This opportunity allows children to hear Scripture in words they understand and to share their own understanding of God's Word.
Children will be called to come forward before the First Reading. A catechist and assistant will lead the children to the hall. They will return to you after the General Intercessions. All catechists and assistants have a cleared background check.
We can use your help! Become involved in this wonderful ministry which will be offered twice a month.
Our St. Jude Bike-a-thon is this Sunday, OOctoberr 24 @ 1pm. Keep your fingers crossed for nice weather! We will be collecting donations at the doors after both Masses this
weekend. Help our children help the sick children at St. Jude’s Hospital. Together, we can all make a difference.
ALLL SAINT’SS PARADEE “TRUNKK ORR TREAT””
Come out and enjoy our All Saint’s Parade during PSR on Octoberr 31 at 9:00am. All children of the parish are welcome to attend. Children must dress as a saint and/or hold an object that represents their saint. Each child should wear a sign or tag saying what saint they are representing. After our Parade of Saints, the children will walk around to collect candy/goodies given out by the different ministries/committees and groups of our parish. If you would like to donate candy or hand out candy with your family, contact us (302)653-4101. This will be an exciting way to celebrate All Saints Day!
OPENN HOUSEE Have you ever “come to the other side” and strolled through our hallways, classrooms, meeting rooms, and chapel?? Here’s your opportunity! We are opening our doors on NNovemberr 7 after Mass, during the Agape. Come check out our upgraded LED lights, new blinds, new classroom saint statues, icons, and flags. Can you guess what flags we have displayed? Be sure to look at our beautiful bulletin boards, shiny floors, and clutter free/sanitized classrooms. Do you even know what our chapel looks like? We are excited for you to see where our children learn about and listen to God’s Word, where information discussed at meetings comes to light, and where adults gather to socialize, comfort each other in time of need, and pray together. We can’t wait to see you!!!
May God continue to bless everyone that helps to make our building a welcoming space for our Parish Family to grow and build relationships with God and each other. We are extremely blessed here at St. Polycarp to have so much involvement. Let’s continue to move forward and do all that we can to allow our parish to keep flourishing.
Autumn Blessings,
Erica Taylor
PSR CHRISTMASS ORNAMENTT FUNDRAISER This unique glass,” Limited Edition” Christmas Ornament
is 3 1/4” in diameter and comes packaged in its own gift box for safe keeping. This beautiful ornament is the perfect gift! You have until Sunday, November 7th, to order and pay for your ornaments. Order forms are available at the doors of the Church or ccann bee orderedd onlinee usingg aa creditt cardd att
https://membership.faithdirect.net/events/details/7693
HAPPENINGG ATT ST.. DENNISS
CRAFTSS ANDD BAKEDD GOODSS ATT ST.. DENNISS CHURCHH
The St. Dennis Christmas Bazaar will be held on Saturday, November 6th, from 9 am to 2 pm
in the Church Hall on Main St. in Galena. Crafts and baked goods will be available.
HHAPPENING ELSEWHERE
LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR - HELP WANTED The Little Sisters of the Poor/Jeanne Jugan Residence Part-Time Receptionist - 16.5 Hours - Work every other week. Contact us at 302-368-5886
MEMORIAL MASS FOR THE DECEASED PRIESTS Bishop William Koenig will preside at a memorial Mass for the deceased priests of the Diocese of Wilmington on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. at Saints Peter and Paul Church, 1210 South Washington Street, in Easton, Maryland. While the Mass will be for all departed priests of the diocese, those priests who died during the COVID-19 pandemic, will be especially remembered. All are welcome to attend the Mass.
RACHEL’S VINEYARD A Rachel’s Vineyard Catholic Retreat will be held the weekend of December 3-5, 2021. This retreat is for anyone who has struggled with the pain of abortion. Whether you are post-abortive or associated with someone who is (parent, spouse, friend), there is nothing to fear and so much to gain. For more info about this a beautiful and liberating opportunity, contact Nan at 302-463-7711 (call or text) or [email protected] or visit www.rachelsvineyard.org.
COLLECTIONS
The Second Collection this weekend, October 23rd and 24th, is for World Mission Sunday. We celebrate this day by remembering our baptismal call – to bring the Gospel to all! The collection today for the Society for the Propagation of the Faith supports the work and witness of the Mission Church, as it provides for priests, religious and lay leaders who offer the Lord’s mercy and concrete help to the most vulnerable communities in the Pope’s missions. Thank you for your generosity.
Following Masses this weekend, our PSR will be collecting donations for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. We thank you in advance for your generosity in supporting our annual Bike-a-Thon that benefits St. Jude’s.
October 3 Offertory Poor Box Collection $3,458 $246.80
October 10 Offertory Poor Box Collection $4,896 eGiving $7,160 $321.50 Total $12,056
October 10 Parish Maintenance
Diocese World Missions
All Souls Novena
Collection $766 eGiving $322 $192 $122 Total $1088
October 17 Offertory Collection $2,196
Please consider signing up for eGiving to ensure your contributions are received even when you are not here for Mass. Recurring, catch up, or one-time gifts (please indicate your intention) can be made. Visit faith. direct/DE831.
Thank you for your generosity and continued stewardship.
50/50 RAFFLE - PROCEEDS BENEFIT OUR PSR! Winner pulled monthly!
Simply place $1 in an envelope and mark 50/50 on the envelope along with
your NAME and phone number. Place the envelope in the collection basket or drop off in the drop box. Winner gets half; PSR gets half! If you want to play more often, just put in whatever amount you like and we will enter you once a week for each dollar you send in! Thank you for supporting our PSR! Good luck!
TTHIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH For the most up-to-date information, visit
https://saintpolycarp.org/calendar/ Parish Office Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 am to 3:00pm Saturday, October 23 12 pm Environment Committee (Church) 2:30 pm Confession (Church) 4 pm MASS Following Mass- St. Jude Bike-a-Thon Collection (outside doors of Church) Sunday, October 24 9 am Grades P/K – 4 (Rooms 1,2,4,6,8, Library) 10:30 am MASS Following Mass- St. Jude Bike-a-Thon Collection (outside Church doors) 12 pm Baptism (Church) 1 pm Bike-A-Thon (Parking Lot) 5 pm Confirmation Class (Hybrid) Monday, October 25 6:30 pm RCIA Sessions (Library) Tuesday, October 26 88:30 am MASS 11:00 am Columbiettes Rosary (Phone) 11:30 am Connected in Christ Zoom Meeting (Virtual) 6:30 pm Social Concerns Committee (Library) 7 pm PSR Grades 5 – 8 (Rooms 3-6, 8, Hall) Wednesday, October 27 88:30 am MASS 6:30 pm Squires (Library) Thursday, October 28 10 am Seasons of Hope (Library) 5:30 pm Girl Scouts- Troop Meeting Set-Up (Hall) 6 pm Girl Scouts Troop Meeting (Hall) 6:30 pm Flame of Love Rosary (Church) Friday, October 29 10 am Adult Faith Formation 3 pm Divine Mercy (Church) Saturday, October 30 12 pm Environment Committee (Church) 2:30 pm Confession (Church) 4 pm MASS .
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