January 24, 2021

Dear Parishioners, Fr. Murphy, Fr. Smith and I send our prayers and blessings as we begin a New Year. We pray that God will watch over you and your families throughout the year. Without a doubt, there is much to cause us concern, anxiety and worry. We must continue to trust in God and His Fatherly care for all of us. He has given us His Son Jesus and the Church to be our salvation, stronghold and guide. In moments of doubt and fear, reach out to our Lord and ask Him for tranquility and peace. I take this opportunity to thank you for your spiritual and financial support of the parish. It was heart warming to see so many of you at the Christmas Masses and to know that even more joined us on our livestream presentations. I was touched by your generosity to the Christmas collection as it exceeded my expectations. I also want to acknowledge your donations that are given on a regular basis. Your consistent support of the parish assists us in doing the work of the Church during these difficult financial times. I realize that you are facing significant financial challenges. In spite of this, I ask you to consider continuing your generosity to St. Mary’s. I am certainly aware that in some cases circumstances will prevent this from happening. If you are able, please consider maintaining your much appreciated contributions. Fr. Murphy, Fr. Smith, the Deacons and I lift you up to the Lord and pray that you will be blessed with a Holy and Healthy 2021. Gratefully yours in Christ, Father Dillingham Pastor

Weekly Mass Intentions

No 6:30 a.m. Mass Monday through Friday No 8:30 a.m. Mass on Saturday No 11:30 a.m. or 6:00 p.m. Masses on Sunday

Monday January 25th 6:30 am Yolanda Capriglioni (offered privately) 8:30 am Kimberly Williams Tuesday, January 26th 6:30 am Peter Curtin (offered privately) 8:30 am Alan Stotz Wednesday January 27th 6:30 am No Intention 8:30 am Richard Harris

Thursday January 28th 6:30 am Phyllis Neill (offered privately) 8:30 am Carol Przychodzien Friday January 29th 6:30 am No Intention 8:30 am David Grigbsy Saturday January 30th 8:30 am No Intention 5:00 pm Phyllis Neill Sunday January 31st 7:30 am Raymond C. Radulski 9:30 am Rose Voytek 11:30 am Lewis G. Bagnell (offered at the 9:30am Mass) 6:00 pm Parishioners (offered at the 9:30am Mass)

In your charity, please pray for all who have

gone before us and all the deceased of St. Mary of the Assumption.

St. Mary of the Assumption

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The kingdom of God is at hand.

Repent, and believe in the gospel. — Mark 1:15

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — The Ninevites turn from their evil ways in response to Jonah’s message (Jonah 3:1-5, 10). Psalm — Teach me your ways, O Lord (Psalm 25). Second Reading — The world in its present form is passing away (1 Corinthians 7:29-31). Gospel — Jesus proclaims, “Repent, and believe in the gospel.” The new disciples abandon their nets and follow him (Mark 1:14-20).

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The Knights of Columbus Coffee Run Council & Legion of Mary

5th Sunday Family Rosary Sunday, January 31, 2021

After the 9:30 a.m. Mass parishioners and their family members are invited to participate in this Rosary.

Upon receiving Communion, please return to the pew that you occupied during Mass.

We will recite the Rosary after all have received Holy Communion.

2021 Super 50-50 Winners Each winner received $243.00.

Rosemarie Cierniak Frank Dowling Bernice Smith Rose Nardozzi Louanne Stinson James Dugar Tom & Kathy Green Catherine Shumaker Dr. Michael Nardozzi A. Travelina James Dugar Carole Wells Charles Arnold Enzo & Linda Natali Ruth DiBenedetto Mike Brown Joe Sheridan Tracy Stadter Kevin McGuiness Chris McManus Luca Saggese John Flanagan Connor Maus Tracy Stadter Marie Danese Martin Piela Peter Succoso Carl Osterlof Anne Troy Mark Kellar Sweeney Family Sheila Campbell Audrey Sinko Roman Puszkarczuk John Campanelli Emily Giles John Slagowski Mary Jane Teeven Jeff & Cheryl Cooper Alan Nicholls John Slagowski Andi Rose Vehman Charles Talkowski Nancy Thorp Pam DiFilippo Barbara Pietruzenia Bill & Sandy Dowling Fr. Edward Fahey Marianne McCarthy Joan Angiullo Congratulations to the winners and thank you to all for supporting the annual Super 50-50.

St. Mary’s Pro Life Committee Coffee Run Council #6768 K. of C.

Special Adoration and Prayer time on Friday, January 29, 2021

Since the annual March for Life pilgrimage to Washington DC was canceled this year for in-person participation, please plan to attend a special Adoration and prayer time from 9am - 12pm in our church. Though it will begin after the daily 8:30am Mass, you may come for a visit any time until noon. This is a mighty way to pray for the victims of abortion and the healing and repentance that they need; for our country’s laws to protect human life rather than allow for the destruction of babies; for mothers to be trusting that God will always provide for them; and for our nation to turn to God daily and ask His forgiveness for this tragedy in our nation. Since the 1973 U.S. Supreme Court decisions of Roe vs. Wade and Doe vs. Bolton, there have been over 65 MILLION babies killed by abortion in our country! The Adoration time will include Rosary, Stations, of the Cross, Adoration of the Holy Eucharist with private meditation, and Benediction. You may watch the March for Life in DC via marchfor-life.org.

January 24, 2021

Jesus, I love You. O my God. I cannot receive You in Holy Communion. Come, nevertheless, and visit me with Your grace. Come spiritually into my heart. Purify it. Sanctify it. Render it like unto Your own. Amen.

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Did you Know? Titles of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Litany of

Loreto Holy Mary, Mother of God

Mary is Mother of God because She is the mother of Jesus, and Jesus is God. True God and True Man. The title “Mother of God” is found in the second part of the Hail Mary prayer, and comes from the Greek word “Theotokos” which literally means “the one who bears God” and has been in use by Christians since the 200s in the Holy Land. In the year 431 AD, at the Third Ecumenical Council of all of the Bishops of the Church, held in the ancient city of Ephesus, the Church Fathers Proclaimed the First Dogma of Our Lady, that Mary is “Mother of God.” There was great, great rejoicing when the Bishops, following the lead of St. Cyril of Alexandria, proclaimed Mary the Mother of God. But some Bishops resisted and joined the Nestorian heresy. Within two centuries, their lands and Churches would be overwhelmed by the new Islam Religion. If you want to remain strong and steadfast in the faith, repeat many times a day, Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us! Fr. Francis Hoffman, JCD Submitted by the Legion of Mary

FEAST OF FAITH The Penitential Rite Standing together in the presence of the Lord, we acknowledge our weakness, our sins and faults and failings. But the penitential rite is really less about our sins than it is about God’s mercy. It is not a time for individual confession, like a mini-sacrament of reconciliation. It is, rather, a preparatory rite, preparing us to praise the mercy of Christ as we acknowledge our own weakness. When Simon Peter witnesses the miraculous catch of fish—when he realizes who is in the boat with him—he falls at Jesus’ feet with the words, “Depart from me, Lord, for I am a sinful man” (Luke 5:8). We are like Peter. The more aware of the Lord’s presence we become, the more awareness we also have of our sinfulness, our weakness. The penitential rite of the Mass takes several forms, from the traditional Confiteor or “I confess” to a litany, spoken or sung by the deacon or cantor with responses by the entire assembly. The penitential rite always includes the words Kyrie, eleison; Christe, eleison—Lord, have mercy; Christ, have mercy. This ancient Greek prayer came to the Roman liturgy from the East, and still echoes in many of the litanies of the Eastern Rite Churches. These words turn our gaze from our own weakness to the gentleness, the kindness, the forgiving love of Christ.

A NEW DAY DAWNS Today we hear how Jonah, sent by God to warn the people, storms through the streets of Nineveh, scaring the citizens out of their wits. And it works! God has a change of heart, seeing “by their actions” how the people turn from evil (Jonah 3:10). A new day dawns. Next we hear Paul telling the Corinthians, “The world in its present form is passing away” (1 Corinthians 7:31). He calls for a change of heart. Stopping short of telling them to stop carrying out their everyday activities, he urges them—rather mysteriously—to live “as though” they aren’t doing the things they are doing. A new day has dawned. Finally, Jesus stands on the shore and cries, “The kingdom of God is at hand!” (Mark 1:14). Simon and Andrew abandon their nets—and even their father—and follow him. A new day had dawned. Everyone has to change when a new day dawns: the Ninevites, the Corinthians, the apostles, even Jesus! Didn’t a new day dawn today for us as well?

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FAITH ENVIRONMENT/SAFE ENVIRONMENT

Did you know that in 2003 in response to the United States Conference of Bishops’ Charter for the Protection of Children, the Diocese developed a safe environment program entitled For the Sake of Gods’ Children? The Bishop, all priests, deacons, seminarians, religious brothers and sisters and all lay employees and volunteers participate in the program to assure that a comprehensive safe environment exists in our parishes, schools and institutions. For more information go to www.cdow.org and click on For the Sake of God’s Children.

St. Mary of the Assumption Food Drive coordinated by the

Coffee Run Council Knights of Columbus

Souper Bowl FOOD and MONETARY collection is Feb 6th and Feb 7th.

We will accept all non-perishable food you are willing to provide. Monetary Donations also accepted. Checks make payable to Coffee Run Knights of Columbus and can be delivered to church office or mailed to PO Box 595, Hockessin De 19707. CREDIT CARDS ONLINE at http://uknight.org/CouncilSite/CouncilNews.asp?CNO=6768#18655 More information at WWW.KOFC6768.ORG OR WWW.SMAchurch.com Questions please contact Ralph Paulus at 302-234-1897

The SOUP-ER Bowl Food Drive coordinated by the Coffee Run Knights of Columbus will help the following organizations:

St. Paul’s Outreach – N. Van Buren in the heart of Wilmington. Food Pantry associated with Catholic Church. House of Joseph – N. Madison provides assistance specifically to homeless men facing various challenges (MOC) Child Care Center – N. Jackson. Food Pantry assisting preschool and elementary children and their families (MOC) Emmanuel Dining Room – N. Jackson. Serving meals to help those in economically depressed areas. (MOC) Latin American CC – N. Van Buren helping its members achieve their highest potential as contributors to society. West End Neighborhood – N. Lincoln improving the lives of an ethnically, economically and culturally diverse community Sojourners Place – Northeast Blvd “Hope for the Homeless” founded by Sister Jeanne Cashman, OSU. (Many Veterans) Immaculate Conception of Elkton Md. Food Pantry associated with Catholic Church. Holy Spirit Church, New Castle. Food Pantry for New Castle area. Bayard House – Diocese of Wilmington serving homeless or transitional pregnant minors. St. Patrick’s, E 15th Street. Food Pantry for Wilmington area families.

St. Mary’s Outreach Ministries St. Mary of the Assumption Ministries has been helping our community for several years. We have provided warmth from the cold, gifts that bring joy to children, meals for families and those who strug-gle and comfort to those who are alone and mourn loss. We would like to use this space to invite you inside the Ministries and all they do. It is our hope that you will reach out and get involved with as little or as much as you like. Since I have been involved, I have seen what a small act of kindness can do for a person, and I am honored to be invited to help. We are excited to have this space to commuicate information regarding our ministries and we will be thrilled to have you join us.

Continue to check out the website www.smachurch.com for more information.

Be well, Pam Kushner

In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus says: “Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.” As disciples, we are called to continue God’s work on earth. Taking care of God’s poor is indeed living gospel values.

Last month, through your gifts, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul was able to assist 22 families, providing $7,800 in aid for food utility, rent and other bills. May God Bless You!

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 Bulletin, Annette Fad 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, Mike Bailey Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary, Judy Safranski Knights of Columbus Ride Program, Steve Haller 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 Prayer Line, Parish Office Pro-Life Committee, Ann Courtney RCIA, Deacon John Giacci Refresh Group, Deacon Larry Brecht, Mike Bailey St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Dan DiGiacobbe 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 Youth Athletic Dance Coordinator, Heather Green

Weekly Scheduled Events

Monday January 25th 8:30 am Mass (C) Tuesday January 26th 8:30 am Mass (C) Wednesday January 27th 8:30 am Mass (C) Thursday January 28th 8:30 am Mass (C) Friday January 29th 8:30 am Mass (C) Saturday January 30th 3:30 pm Reconciliation (CP) 5:00pm Mass (C) Sunday January 31st 7:30am Mass (C) 9:30am Mass (C)

(CF) = Coffee Run, (J) = St. Johns, (M) = St. Mary, (CP) = Chapel, (C) = Church, (GS) = Gathering Space, (H) = Hall

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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

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