Saint Joseph on the Brandywine Founded 1841

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Rectory 10 Old Church Road, Greenville, DE 19807 Office (302) 658-7017 Fax (302) 428-0639 www.stjosephonthebrandywine.org Rev. Msgr. Joseph F. Rebman, V.G., Pastor Rev. Brian S. Lewis, Associate Pastor;

fatherbrianlewis@gmail.com Deacon Michael Stankewicz;MJStankewicz@comcast.net Parish & Pastoral Secretary: Francine A. Harkins; (302) 658-7017; f.harkins@verizon.net Bulletin Editor: f.harkins@verizon.net Bookkeeper: Laura G. Gibson 654-5565; bookstjoe@verizon.net DIRECTOR OF LITURGY & MUSIC Michael Marinelli (302) 777-5970; mamarinelli@comcast.net DIRECTOR OF ADULT & YOUTH CHOIRS Mary Ellen Schauber (302) 888-1556; meschauber@comcast.net ADULT FAITH FORMATION Peter C. Fulweiler, Sr.; (302) 652-2264; pcfulweiler@gmail.com COMMUNION MINISTER COORDINATOR Carolyn Mostyn (302) 559.7771 LECTOR COORDINATOR Loretta S. Carlson (302) 836-5883; lscarlson@mac.com PARISH COUNCIL EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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FINANCE COUNCIL EXECUTIVE OFFICER Eugene Julian (302) 239-6082 BUILDING & GROUNDS MANAGER

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ST. JOSEPH CEMETERIES (302) 658-7017

Family Center Director of Religious Education: Eva Marie Lyons (302) 656-7185; diredstjosephbrandywine1@verizon.net Religious Education Secretary: Linda T. Mondzelewski (302) 656-7185; assistreled@verizon.net

Schedule of Liturgies SATURDAY VIGIL: 5:00 PM SUNDAY EUCHARISTS: 7:30 AM; 9:00 AM; 10:30 AM DAILY EUCHARISTS: 7 AM; 12:05 (Mon. - Fri.) 8:00 AM (Saturday) HOLY DAY EUCHARIST: As announced SICK CALLS: Anytime RECONCILIATION SERVICES: Saturdays: 4 to 4:45 PM; Anytime by appointment BAPTISMS: By appointment with at least one preparation session for new parents. WEDDINGS: Engaged couples wishing to marry in the church should contact a Parish Priest at least one year prior to the planned wedding date to begin the marriage preparation process. The year-long process includes diocesan pre-marriage classes and meetings with clergy.

COUNCIL #15436: Council meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m., Archives Building. Membership in the Knights of Columbus is open to men 18 years of age or older who are practicing Catholics. Contact Paul Thorson, 302-229-5644, LTCThorson@gmail.com or John Strusowski, 302-753-2928, johnstru@comcast.net. FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTIONS: All are welcome to join the Knights of Columbus Council #15436 at the First Saturday of the month devotions to Our Lady of Fatima at 8 a.m. in the church.

COME TO US, SPIRIT OF HOLINESS Holy Spirit, you banish fear from our hearts;

you bear witness in us that we are children of God; we pray to you. Remove from our hearts the spirit of slaves; place in us the spirit of adopted children

to make us cry out, “Abba, Father!”

Religious Education

Dear Friends, in celebration of the beginning of summer vacation, here is a beautiful Prayer of Summer Joy, courtesy of Sadlier Religion: “Loving God, we give you thanks for the beauty of summer. Let us join with other creatures in emerging from winter darkness into the full light of the season. May love emerge in us as well, giving rise to praise for you and for the gifts of your creation. Help us to weather the storms that hit without warning and do damage to heart and soul. Turn our faces towards the sun and let joy be the mantle we carry throughout this blessed time. In your holy name, we pray. Amen.” God bless you and your families! Eva

Have you seen the lovely Baby Basket? We are pleased to accept baby gifts in support of the

Baskets for Babies Program, a charity that is sponsored by the Pro-Life

Committee and the Knights of Columbus Council #15436 during the

month of June. Every four months a beautiful gift basket will be

personally presented to an unwed mother to show our affirmation and support to her and her new baby.

June’s basket will be given to an unwed mother from Birthright of Delaware.

THANK YOU TO the Choir for another year of wonderful, heartfelt music, adding to weekly masses and special liturgies. We appreciate your talents, time and your hard work. Here’s to a restful summer!

Father’s Day Novena Masses

Those who wish to remember their loved ones, living or deceased in a Novena of Masses, may do so by returning envelopes for this purpose located in the church or monthly packet.

Air Conditioning Collection: It’s not too late to turn your envelope in for this purpose. Envelopes should be in your monthly packets. Some use them, some don’t! We are asking everyone to help with the added expense of utilizing the air conditioning which we all enjoy!

Peter’s Pence Collection: June 22/23 This collection supports the charitable works of Pope Francis. Funds help victims of war, oppression and Natural disasters.

Pastor’s Column RECONCILED DIVERSITY

A few years ago, during Rome’s quiet summer, Pope Francis took a day off to visit privately with some old friends, whose identity took Catholic Italy by surprise: Evangelical Protestants. They welcomed Francis to their Pentecostal Church of Reconciliation, where Francis asked pardon for Catholic persecutions and celebrated the Holy Spirit’s “pentecostal work.” Unlike Satan, declared Francis, who creates division among God’s children, the Holy Spirit creates a diversity rich and beautiful. And unity; not uniformity, Francis specified, but unity in diversity. Francis named the Spirit’s gift “reconciled diversity.” Pentecost’s rich treasury of scriptural readings, for Saturday’s vigil and Sunday’s morning liturgy, traces the Holy Spirit’s work from creation’s beginning, through Jesus’ resurrection, into the church’s earliest days, now into our days. Kindled in our hearts, the Spirit’s gentle fire is ours to share generously, even with those most strikingly different from us. All hearts are Spirit-warmed by reconciled diversity.

June 22–29

Religious freedom gives us the space to carry out the mission that Jesus has entrusted to the Church. Religious freedom means that Catholics, and all people of goodwill, are free to seek the truth and to live in accordance with that truth, and so to strengthen our common life as a nation. Beginning June 22, the Feast of Saints Thomas More and John Fisher, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops celebrates Religious Freedom Week. In the midst of our current challenges, join us as we seek the kingdom and find Strength in Hope. Learn more at www.usccb.org/ReligiousFreedomWeek

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For text and action alerts, text “FREEDOM” to 84576

Saturday, June 22nd, tune in to learn about Religious Freedom Week with guest, Hillary Byrnes, Director of Religious Liberty at the

USCCB. After it airs, listen online anytime at www.cdow.org/CatholicForum, or search

“Catholic Forum” on Apple, Spotify, or iHeartRadio podcasts.

Your heartfelt generosity in giving to the poor is very much appreciated by St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry at St. Catherine of Siena. Please continue to donate your gifts of food in the summer months. Suggested items are: whole grain breakfast cereals, old fashioned oats, add water pancake mix, coffee, tea, low fat evaporated milk, flour, protein bars, dried fruits, nuts, peanut butter, jelly, low sodium hearty soups, canned meats and fish, rice and beans, pasta and crushed or diced tomatoes, canned lite fruit, natural low sugar applesauce, canned low sodium vegetables, olive oil or canola oil, bar soap, shampoo, toilet paper and toothpaste. Our next collection is June 29th- 30th

SPONSORS/GODPARENTS: To be a godparent for Baptism, a person must be 16 years or older and a practicing and fully initiated Catholic, having completed the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. If married, the union must be recognized by the Catholic Church. Hospital Visitations: Make sure to call the Rectory at 658-7017 if you are in the hospital and would like a priest to visit. Annual Catholic Appeal: Visit www.cdow.org and click on Giving - Annual Catholic Appeal. May God bless you for your goodness! Holy Matrimony: please contact the parish office or a priest at least one year in advance of the date on which you wish to be married and prior to making any arrangements for a reception. The Diocese of Wilmington has a twelve-month preparation program for engaged couples. BULLETIN ADVERTISERS: Have you taken a look at the patrons listed on the back on the bulletin? It’s because of their support that we can provide this bulletin at no cost to our parish. Please visit these businesses and don’t forget to tell them where you saw their ad!

THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel, Knowledge,

Fortitude, Piety, Fear of the Lord.

Mass Intentions Saturday, June 8 5:00 p.m. John & Frances Brown requested

by family of James S. Grant, Jr. Sunday, June 9

7:30 a.m. Joseph Moncevicz by Bill Moncevicz

9:00 a.m. Robert Scanlon by Karen & Bill Brehm

10:30 a.m. Parishioners

Monday, June 10

7:00 a.m. George & Dorothy Wilson by Bob & Louise Hammond

12:05 p.m. Albert Schmidt by Maureen Murphy

Tuesday, June 11

7:00 a.m. Eddie Michaels by family

12:05 p.m. Hugh Curtis Christian by Mark Christian

Wednesday, June 12

7:00 a.m. Mia Shorteno Fraser by the Fraser family

12:05 p.m. Michael Bilik by family

Thursday, June 13

7:00 a.m. Liv & Dec. members of Kelly family by Dr. Bill Moncevicz

12:05 p.m. Paul & Frances Leahy requested by the family of James S. Grant, Jr.

Friday, June 14

7:00 a.m. Rev. Paul J. Campbell by Joseph Corsini

12:05 p.m. Gregg Bacchieri by the Crivelli family

Saturday, June 15

8:00 a.m. Ted Knitowski by the Crivelli family

5:00 p.m. Adele M. Wilson by Bob & Louise Hammond

Emmanuel Dining Room – Tuesday, June 11 Please have your cooked chicken and desserts at the Family Center by 9 A.M. on that day. If you would like to assist in making the stuffing, we meet at the Family Center at 8 A.M. to do that. We can always use more chicken cookers. Peg Janes (302) 656-3635.

Come raise your glass and join in the cheers

as we toast Fr. Brian Lewis & Fr. Christopher Coffiey

Farewell Fr. Lewis

June 22nd Wine & Cheese

June 23rd Coffee, Tea & Refreshments

Welcome Fr. Coffiey

June 29th Wine & Cheese June 30th Coffee, Tea & Refreshments

Events after all Masses

All are Welcome!

Greetings Parishioners of St. Joseph on the Brandywine, My name is Fr. Christopher Coffiey. I am 31 years old and a native of Wilmington. I

am the oldest of three children. My parents reside in Wilmington as well as my one brother and his wife. And my other brother and his wife reside in Lewes. I am a lifelong Catholic. We attended St. Stanislaus Church which was on the East Side of Wilmington and unfortunately closed in 2009. It was there that I learned about and was nurtured in the Faith. Attending weekend and sometimes daily Mass, helping the priest as an altar server, lectoring, and also volunteering as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion. As a young man, I attended public school, graduated from Hodgson Vo-Tech High School in 2005 with a degree in the HVAC background. All through High School, I could not stop thinking about the Priesthood, it just would not stop nudging me. So, upon graduation, I decided to give the seminary a try. Not necessarily with the intention to be a priest, but I figured it was worth a shot. Eight years of seminary training later, and I found myself being Ordained a Priest by Bishop Malooly on June 8th, 2013. My seminary studies were done at Seton Hall University and St. Mary’s Seminary and University. God certainly works in mysterious ways and calls from different backgrounds and ways of life. I could not be happier being a priest! In addition to being a priest, I am a Reserve Chaplain for the United States Navy, Marine Cors, and Coast Guard. I also serve as the Diocesan Director for the Missions Office and Propagation of the Faith. In my spare time I enjoy running, hitting the gym, fishing, going to the range, reading, listening to music, and being at the beach. My favorite things about being a priest are our unpredicted schedule which always keeps me engaged, saying the Holy Mass in both English and Latin, hearing Confessions, and Anointing the Sick. I hope to get meet all of you and have the opportunity to bring Christ and the Truth of the Gospel to your lives. The life of a priest is a life of service. I am here to serve you in whatever way I can.

Thank you, Fr. Coffiey +

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION

Today we are at the fiftieth day of the Easter celebration: seven weeks of seven days, a week of weeks, now culminating in a festival fiftieth day. While the liturgical color of the Easter season is gold, on this last day we have red. For the first thousand years of the church, there were no firm rules for using colors. Only wealthy churches could afford a full array of colors, and most places used the best vestments, no matter the color, for the greatest feasts. The Church spelled out an exact plan for color, including red for Pentecost, only in 1570, but local differences held on until the 1800s. Color experts tell us that red is a hot color, best used for fast-paced, upbeat, active experiences. It is hard to be neutral before red, as any matador will tell you. It invites commitment, draws you in. It is a stimulating color, engaging the eye, stirring hunger. It is the most fitting color for this day when we celebrate the descent of the Holy Spirit into our lives, a dynamic presence overturning neutrality in favor of passion and commitment.

The Prayer Chain The Silent Prayer Community, with the purpose of praying for your special needs as well as those written in the book of intentions in the back of church, is ready to serve you. Notify Cindy Clare (302) 654-6344 of your special intention.

Volunteer for the State Fair Pro-Life Booth!

Delaware Right to Life is seeking volunteers to work the pro-life booth at the fair. Visit www.derighttolife.org for details and other programs you might be interested in. Volunteering – it’s a good thing…

Browse Our Racks! Check out the literature racks in church for some summer reading: The Vatican Magazine, Catholic Digest, St. Anthony Messenger are just to name a few. Take one home today.

Simple Ways to Get Involved at Mass: Families involved in church feel more of a connection than those whose participation is limited to simply attending. Why not become an Altar server, Usher, Eucharistic Minister or Lector. Call the rectory 658-7017 and we’d be happy to direct your call.

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BISHOP’S 5K RUN/WALK Please join Catholic Charities for the Bishop’s 5K Run/Walk, a totally adaptive event, at 9 am on Saturday, August 24, 2019, at Glasgow Regional Park, 2275 Pulaski Highway, Newark Pre-register for the event by visiting Bishops5K.com. Registration is $20 until June 30, $25 from July 1 to August 22, and $30 until race day, plus an event fee of $2.50. All registered runners/walkers will receive a t-shirt, and be in the running for prizes. All proceeds will benefit Catholic Charities outreach efforts. Call Catholic Charities at 302-655-9624 with any questions about the Bishop’s 5K. Bishop Malooly will be at the starting line AND finish line of the 4th Catholic Charities Bishop’s 5K Run/Walk – will you?

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Filled with the Holy Spirit, the apostles begin to speak in tongues (Acts 2:1-11). Psalm — Lord, send out your Spirit, and renew the face of the earth (Psalm 104). Second Reading — In one Spirit we are baptized into one body (1 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13) or Romans 8:8-17. Gospel — Jesus Christ appears to the disciples and sends them on their mission (John 20:19-23) or John 14:15-16, 23b-26.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Gn 3:9-15, 20 or Acts 1:12-14; Ps 87:1-3, 5-7; Jn 19:25-34 Tuesday: Acts 11:21b-26; 13:1-3; Ps 119:129-133, 135; Mt 5:13-16 Wednesday: 2 Cor 3:4-11; Ps 99:5-9; Mt 5:17-19 Thursday: 2 Cor 3:15 — 4:1, 3-6; Ps 85:9ab, 10-

14; Mt 5:20-26 Friday: 2 Cor 4:7-15; Ps 116:10-11, 15-18; Mt 5:27-32 Saturday: 2 Cor 5:14-21; Ps 103:1-4, 9-12; Mt 5:33-37 Sunday: Prv 8:22-31; Ps 8:4-9; Rom 5:1-5; Jn 16:12-15

General Intercession: That the Holy Spirit generously bestow upon the people of our diocese the grace of discernment, and that through this gift, many discover God’s invitation to serve the Church as priests, religious sisters and brothers, and deacons, we pray to the Lord!

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