17th Sunday in Ordinary Time July 25, 2021

Mass Intentions

Monday, July 26th 8:30am Daniel Deegan

Tuesday July 27th 8:30am Living Intentions of The Donnelly Family

Wednesday July 28th 6:30am James Moore (offered privately) 8:30am Kevin R. Murphy

Thursday July 29th 8:30am Lourdes Bulanhdui

Friday July 30th 8:30am The Queensberry Family

Saturday July 31st 5:00pm Nancy Meyerhoff

Sunday August 1st 7:30am Living Intentions of Sister Cecilia 9:30am Brian McCloskey Jacqueline Gregorski Parishioners

In your charity, please pray for all who have gone before us and all the deceased of

St. Mary of the Assumption

Pope Francis has designated the 4th Sunday in July as a celebration in honor of all Grandparents and the Elderly.

St. Mary’s will honor our Grandparents and

Elderly at all of the weekend Masses.

At the 5:00 pm Mass on Saturday evening and at the 7:30 am and 9:30 am Masses on

Sunday morning will bless both Grandparents and Elderly.

We invite them to bring their

grandchildren to be part of the Mass.

The Knights of Columbus will provide refreshments after all the Masses

in the Gathering Space in honor of the Grandparents and Elderly.

ONE LORD, ONE FAITH Do you suppose the authors of the four Gospels were aware of today’s first reading from the second book of Kings? Of course they were. The prophet Elisha fed a hundred men with twenty barley loaves in order to prove God’s power. This same miracle, now mul plied by more people fed by fewer loaves, is a ributed to Jesus in all four Gospels. In today’s passage from John we even have the detail that the loaves were barley, reminding every pious Jew of that miracle that Elisha worked. Yet Jesus went into hiding when they wanted to make him king. It is the passage from Paul’s Le er to the Ephesians that gives us the reason for this. The power of Jesus comes from God. It is not meant merely to feed us, or to provide one group with a king. There is one Lord, one faith, one God and Father of all who works through Jesus Christ and through us all. TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Elisha feeds a hundred people with twenty barley loaves (2 Kings 4:42-44). Psalm — The hand of the Lord feeds us; he answers all our needs (Psalm 145). Second Reading — Paul urges the Ephesians to live in a manner worthy of the call they received (Ephesians 4:1-6). Gospel —Jesus feeds a large crowd with five barley loaves and two fish (John 6:1-15).

Please join us for Deacon Joe’s Mass of Thanksgiving on Sunday, August 8th at 9:30. He will preach the homily for the first time. Light refreshments will follow. Please try to attend to show Joe and Teresa, and their family our pride, love and support.

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We are honored to welcome

Bishop Koenig next Sunday, August 1, 2021

The Bishop will celebrate the 9:30 a.m. Mass and will be available

to greet parishioners after Mass in the gathering space.

We thank God for this blessing and privilege.

You are invited to join us for

the 104th Fatima Celebrations with Rosary and Prayer Service on the

following Apparition

Anniversary dates:

• Friday, August 13th, after the 8:30 Mass • Monday, September 13th, after the 8:30 Mass

St. Mary of the Assumption Parish 7200 Lancaster Pike ~ Hockessin, DE 19707

Please plan to participate with us in Prayer

~Sponsored by Legion of Mary

Weekly Divine Mercy Holy Hour Divine Mercy Chaplet prayer plus a variety of faith-filled topic discussions Join us by watching our Legion of Mary Wilmington Curia YouTube Channel (link below) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn7uDEUrHNg4xPmdf8lBW2Q Then click on the "LIVE image for the week" every Friday afternoon at 3pm Eastern Standard time For more information, call Jane Aniceto 302-898-1058

2021 Annual Catholic Appeal – Disciples of Christ, Witnesses of Hope

Giving to the Annual Catholic Appeal allows each of us the opportunity to put our faith into action. To those who have already contributed to this year’s campaign, please accept our sincere appreciation. If you have not yet offered your support, We ask that you consider making a pledge or a one-time contribution today. For your convenience, Appeal envelopes are available in the Gathering space.

If you would like more information about the Annual Catholic Appeal or wish to make your contribution on-line, go to www.cdow.org/annualcatholicappeal.

Your generosity is deeply appreciated.

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In the Gospel, Jesus supersedes both the apostles’ and the crowds’ expectations: with little he feeds many…Jesus is the sign of God’s lavish presence and love. Your donation to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is indeed a sign of God’s extravagant love to the lonely and the poor.

This month, through your gifts, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul was able to assist 22 families, provid-ing $8,554 in food, for utility, rent and other bills. God Bless You!

Titles of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Litany of Loreto Singular Vessel of Devotion What does devotion look like? Some years ago when we started Aquinas Academy in Pittsburgh, I would bring the students to the chapel after lunch to visit the Most Blessed Sacrament. It was wonderful to see how eager and open they were to visit Jesus. Two young girls, in 5th and 6th grade, would always make a beeline for a devotional alcove on the side of the Church which was full of vigil lights and a statue of the Blessed Mother. They would kneel, fold their hands, bow their heads, and pray silently, without a care in the world and no human respect. What a picture of pure devotion. Both are married now and have children to whom they will no doubt pass along their robust faith. Kneeling, folded hands, and bowed heads: the very picture of devotion! Just like the statue of Mary and her Mother Saint Anne in the Church of St. Anne in Jerusalem. Mary, Singular Vessel of Devotion, pray for us Fr. Francis J. Hoffman, JVD The Legion of Mary

Sunday July 25: Which of these qualities (humility, gentleness, and patience) is strongest or weakest in your family? Ask anyone old enough to choose a quality and work on it today.

PARENTING POINTERS

Sunday July 25: What’s the first work project that you and your spouse took on together – painting a room, washing the car, repairing a window? How did that help with learning better communication skills?

MARRIAGE MOMENTS

The CYO Joseph A. McNesby, Jr. Golf Outing has been benefitting the work of

Catholic Youth, Young Adult and Family Ministry in the

Diocese of Wilmington for 29 years. If you own a company or work for a company where you have influence, consider being a sponsor or donor or join us for a day of golf on September 1, 2021 at Deerfield Golf Club in Newark. There are several sponsor levels that range from $250 to $2000 and donations for the silent auction are welcomed. Email catholicyouth@cdow.org with questions or to get more details on how to become a sponsor, a donor or to register to golf at the event. Your consideration is greatly appreciated.

RETROUVAILLE: REDISCOVER THE LOVE IN YOUR MARRIAGE Tens of thousands of couples have healed their marriages through Retrouvaille (pronounced Retro-vy). If you know anyone who could benefit from this program, please pass this on. Couples learn to build communication skills. It provides help for marriage problems, difficulties or crises. The next program begins the weekend of August 13 - 15, 2021 at the Family Life Center in Malvern, PA. For more information, or to register: Visit HelpOurMarriage.org... or call 215-766-3944 or 800-470-2230. All inquiries are strictly confidential.

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St. Mary’s Ladies Guild Calendar 2021-2022

Regular meetings are on Wednesday’s at 9:30 a.m. in the St. Mary room

Bake Sale The weekend of October 2nd & 3rd

after all Masses

Christmas Bazaar The weekends of

December 4th, 5th &11th & 12th

Bake Sale The weekend of June 11, 2022

St. Mary of the Assumption welcomes the following Baptized Children

Sunday, July 25, 2021

Jordan Kenneth Gambogi Ryan Alexander Gambogi Sydney Patricia Gambogi

Interested in helping out our Ministries If you would like to help with the ministries but are hesitant because you are unfamiliar with the Sign-Up Genius, we are here to help! The Sign-Up Genius can be a little intimidating but we can help you navigate through it. Go to the www.smachurch.com website and click on the ministries page at the top, scroll down and click on the ministry you wish to help. At the bottom of the page is a Sign-Up Genius link, click on the link and scroll to the date in which you can help. It will prompt you to check the item you want to contribute... then hit submit. If you are having difficulty just contact the coordinators, they are here to help you. If you do not have access to the internet and would love to help, we are happy to help you with that too. Just call the parish office (302) 239-7100 and they will give you the coordinators contact number and you can call them. Due to a few hiccups in the system, we prefer not to put phone numbers in the bulletin. Thank you for all you do for St. Mary’s Ministries you

are valued and appreciated.

St. Mary of the Assumption Parish Ministry Contact list for phone numbers please call our parish office 302-239-7100

Adult Faith Formation, Joan Fortugno Athletic Association, Mike Pietlock Church Camp, Cindy Krebs Cornerstone, Mike McDonnell Divine Will Prayer Group, Linda Riofski Emmanuel Dining Rooms S.E., Bunny Stike Emmanuel Dining Rooms East, Mary Ellen Long Sojourners, House of Joseph, Marcia Berger Finance Council, Bill Foley GIFT, Eileen Gaus Holy Spirit Prayer Group, Rich Deegan Knights of Columbus, Ralph Paulus Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary, Judy Safranski Ladies’ Guild, Janet Kook & Rosemarie Morris Lazarus Ministry, Rita Willis Legion of Mary, Jane Aniceto Mary Mother of Hope, Kate Morris Meals on Wheels, Kathy di Girolamo Men’s Faith Sharing, Frank DeGennaro Men’s Small Group, Jim Robinson Mother’s Prayer Group, Sandra Cleary Pastoral Council, Bill Raiford Pro-Life Committee, Ann Courtney RCIA, Deacon John Giacci Refresh Group, Deacon Larry Brecht, Mike Bailey Safety Committee, Bernie McKay Sages (50+ Group), Nick Mastrocinque Scouts (Boy & Cub), Greg Weaver St. Vincent de Paul Society, Mercedes Diaz Visitors for Christ, Mary Lloyd WilCYA, Elise Maloney Women’s Faith Sharing, Mary Tigani

Calendar of Events

Monday July 26th 8:30am Mass (C) Tuesday July 27th 8:30am Mass (C) Wednesday July 28th 8:30am Mass (C) 9:15am Divine Will Prayer Group (CF) 10:00am Ladies Guild (M) Thursday July 29th 8:30am Mass (C) Friday July 30th 8:30am Mass (C) 9:15am Legion of Mary (CF) Saturday July 31st Second Collection: Facility Maintenance Fund 3:30pm Reconciliation (CP) 5:00pm Mass (C)

Sunday August 1st Second Collection: Facility Maintenance Fund 7:30am Mass (C) 9:30am Mass (C)

Please send all articles for the bulletin 2 weeks in advance.

Need a Ride??? Fellow Parishioners!!! Do you occasionally need a ride to Church for Mass or perhaps elsewhere? As one of the service organizations of our parish, The Knights of Columbus may be able to help. Contact Steve Haller, Community Director for the council. You may contact him at, 302-690-6164 or email: govmuler@hotmail.com

Join us every Sunday for 9:30 a.m. Mass

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ONLINE GIVING For the convenience of online

giving and to assist St. Mary’s by saving the expense of mailing envelopes go to

smachurch.com/give

CATHOLIC CEMETERIES: All Saints: 302-737-2524 Cathedral: 302-656-3323

Gate of Heaven: 302-732-3690

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Cover Sheet Instructions

Bulletin: 592700

Please print and ship 325 copies

Thank you!

St. Mary of the Assumption 7200 Lancaster Pike

Hockessin, DE 19707 302-239-7100 ext. 33

Contact: Annette Fad