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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 Fr. Christopher Coffiey, Associate Pastor; ccoffiey@yahoo.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

Mary Beth Russell (302) 463-9021; merussell78@comcast.net

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. Most grandparents would appreciate a call or visit. This could be an occasion to link up with history. Ask a grandparent to tell stories, maybe even slightly embarrassing stories of how you were raised.

Religious Education Some information and a few requests as we get closer to our first day of religious education: · Don’t forget! September 22, 10am in the Family

Center hall, it’s Family Day for parents and children together, as we begin our religious education year with prayer and a family project and a chance to meet the catechists.

· Please register your children for religious ed classes if you have not already done so!

· If you have questions, or need more information, call the religious ed office 656-7185 before the 22nd. It will make the day go more smoothly for everyone.

· Our theme for the year is “Serve the Lord with Joy!” It helps SO MUCH if in our homes we refrain from grumbling about attending classes Sunday mornings and instead see it as a joyful opportunity to learn more about the God who loves us more than we can ever imagine. Joy is contagious! Looking forward to seeing everyone soon, Peace and every blessing, Eva

Emmanuel Dining Room – Tuesday, September 10 Volunteers purchase and cook 24 chicken thighs and/or bring various desserts (stuffing is made the morning of delivery). Our next date to deliver our meal for Emmanuel Dining Room is Tuesday, September 10. 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.

“TITHING IS GOD’S PLAN FOR GIVING!”

Our material gifts to God are our way of pledging our time, talent and our very lives for the glory of Christ,

our King. Thank you for your generosity! TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — You sent your holy spirit from on high and thus were the paths of those on earth made straight (Wisdom 9:13-18b). Psalm — In every age, O Lord, you have been our refuge (Psalm 90). Second Reading — Paul asks Philemon to accept back his slave Onesimus as a brother (Philemon 9-10, 12-17). Gospel — Which of you wishing to construct a tower does not first sit down and calculate the cost to see if there is enough for its completion? (Luke 14:25-33).

Pastor’s Column POST-SUMMER CHALLENGES

With any luck, summer delights will continue a while past last weekend’s Labor Day: refreshing recreation (with maybe an occasional swim) or enjoyable relaxation on the deck (with tasty outdoor grilling). Truth is, for some of us, this year’s Labor Day came way too early. With many schools back in session for a while already, mealtimes and driving schedules needed readjustment to coordinate youth sports with adult commitments. Some religious education and parish programs resumed, too. No surprise, then, that this weekend’s scriptures sound a little like post-summer challenges. For instance, Wisdom reminds us that believers in God can never be content with “timid deliberations” and “unsure plans.” Paul challenges longtime friend and follower Philemon to “let the good you do be voluntary.” Jesus instructs “great crowds” traveling with him—including us—on three things necessary for all true disciples to accomplish. On this early autumn weekend, our scriptures describe disciples’ lifelong labors. A Gentle Reminder Proper Dress for Worship Please show proper reverence for the Mass and the Blessed Sacrament by remembering to dress respectfully. Now, why is our attire here so important? It is not to impress God. God is not impressed with what we wear, but proper dress is important for us; it puts us in the right frame of mind for worship. When we dress up for a dinner we remind ourselves that this is a special occasion, not just any ordinary event. Dressing respectfully for Mass reminds us, and those who see us, that we are about to encounter our Savior and Redeemer, Jesus Christ, and this is a special occasion.

The music ministry of SJOB welcomes new members to participate as choir members, cantors, or instrumentalists in creating music for liturgy and special concerts through the academic year. Adult choir rehearsals are held regularly on Thursday evenings, 7:15-9:15 in

the church choir loft. Rehearsals resume September 5. Interested new members should contact Mary Ellen Schauber, director of choirs, or Michael Marinelli, director of music and liturgy. Contact information is on the cover of the bulletin. Youth choir rehearsals resume on Thursday evenings from 6:15-7:00 in the Family Center, beginning September 12. Children in grades 2 through 9 are welcomed to participate. Weekly rehearsals can be somewhat flexible. Youth choir sings at the 9:00 AM mass once a month, and participate in special concerts with the parish. Contact Mary Ellen Schauber to register your child.

The Fall 40 Days for Life Campaign in Wilmington begins on Wed., Sep. 25th! Our kick-off event starts with Mass at the Cathedral (500 N. West St.) at 8 AM with Bishop Malooly presiding, and will continue at Planned Parenthood (625

N. Shipley St.) two blocks from there, from 9-10 AM. The program will include some dynamic speakers and of course prayer to end abortion in our city and country Please join us as we witness to our community that every human life is a gift from God! Sept. 14, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Free showing of the movie “Unplanned” followed by luncheon and speakers at the 40 DAYS FOR LIFE fundraiser, Social Hall at Holy Child Church, 2500 Naamans Road, Wilmington. Free will offering will be taken. All are invited and reservations are required. Contact Pat Radell, (302) 723-9254, or patradell@reagan.com.

The Diocesan Marian pilgrimage is planned for Saturday October 5, at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., where Bishop Malooly, priests, and faithful of the Diocese will honor Mary at Our Lady’s Shrine. IHM will have a bus depart at 7 a.m. and St. John the Beloved at 7:15 am. The cost is $35 per person. Contact Suzanne Casarino 302-994-3930, or Johannah Wojcik at 302-998-3057. DRINKING WATER FOR VILLAGERS IN INDIA FUNDRAISER “…..for when I was thirsty you gave me to drink, come enter the home of my father…” Three villages in Fr. Clement’s Holy Spirit parish in a poor, drought-stricken area of S. India lack a

resource for drinking water and need bore-wells or salt water purifiers and rain harvesting tanks. The water is presently trucked in. Also the toilets in the primary school are in a terrible state and need to be replaced. Finally one village is 7 miles from the Parish Center and there is no public transportation so the people have to walk for Sunday worship. Hence he needs a chapel built there. Fr. Clement’s total needs are $20,000. The film “Pope Francis – a man of his word” will be shown at St Mark’s HS Auditorium, 2501 Pike Creek Rd., on September 15th at 3pm. Tickets are $15. Checks for donations or ticket money should be made to St. Andrew’s Charities. A kind donor will match all donations up to $10,000. For tickets contact Michael 302 415 2242.

Mass Intentions

Saturday, Sept. 7 5:00 p.m. Margaret & Francis Kelleher by Gene

& Cathy Kelleher Sunday, Sept. 8 7:30 a.m. Parishioners

9:00 a.m. Eleanor M. LaPenta by Dr. & Mrs. Garry Lyons, Jr.

10:30 a.m. Veronica Stankewicz by Michael & Diane Marinelli

Monday, Sept. 9 7:00 a.m. Open intention 12:05 p.m. Leonard Desmond by Martha

Zazzarino Tuesday, Sept. 10 7:00 a.m. Open intention 12:05 p.m. Jerome “Jerry” Kent Grossman by

Arlene Daney Wednesday, Sept. 11 7:00 a.m. Mark Radziak by Bill Grubb 12:05 p.m. Victims & Families of 9/11 Thursday, Sept. 12 7:00 a.m. Open intention 12:05 p.m. Jerome Grossman by Margaret

Kincannon Friday, Sept. 13 7:00 a.m. Open intention 12:05 p.m. Rose Mike Grieco by Barbara Grieco

Pietropaulo Saturday, Sept. 14 8:00 a.m. Peter McHugh, Sr., by Gene & Cathy

Kelleher 5:00 p.m. Alice Mical by Gene & Cathy Kelleher

Attention active and retired law enforcement, fire EMT, and military personnel and their families. Bishop Malooly invites you to the 2019 Diocese of Wilmington “Blue Mass” on Friday, October 4th at 11:00 a.m. at Saint Elizabeth Church, The “Blue Mass” honors the local, county, state, and federal law enforcement, fire, emergency medical, and military personnel who live and work in Delaware and on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Those currently serving, the retired, and their families are invited to attend.

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