SAINT BERNADETTE CHURCH 109 DIXON ST., HARRINGTON, DE 19952

WEBSITE: WWW.STBERNADETTESHARRINGTON.COM EMAIL: stb@stjohnsmilford.com

506 SEABURY AVE., MILFORD, DE 19963 EMAIL ADDRESS: stjohn@stjohnsmilford.com• WEBSITE: WWW.STJOHNSMILFORD.COM

Rev. Fr. Michael P. Darcy, Pastor Rev. Fr. Maximo Rodriguez, Associate Pastor Mr. Robert C. Herzog, Deacon 503-3199 Mr. James Malloy, Deacon 422-7661 Mr. Paul Woofter, Deacon 424-7766 Mr. John Yaeger, Deacon 422-4554 Cathy Crusco, Director of Music Ministry 734-8551 Eileen Murphy, Administrative Assistant St. Bernadette 302-398-8269 Mr. Henry Grabowski, Business Manager ext. 16 Office Secretary ext. 10 CCD and Youth Ministry St. John St. Bernadette 302-398-8269 Dawn Curtiss, Director of Religious Education St. John Mass Schedule

: 5:00 PM, 6:00 PM (Traditional Latin) AM, AM, AM, 7:00 PM (español)

7:00 PM , 9:00 AM

St. Mass Schedule

: 4:00 PM AM, AM

7:00 PM Confession: St. John – at 4 PM, 1st at AM or by appointment St. – 6:30 PM or by appointment

of Baptism: to have their baptized be with our parish.

are held by our on the of the at PM at St. John’s. call the

to for the class.

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for must be made one year in by a to set the date and to plan for instruction. Holy and Religious Life: If you you have, or you has, a to the or

life, contact Fr. at (302) 573-3113. Hospital Visitation: If a of the is in the

and like to be call the Office.

Parish Registration: We that all those who

mass with the parish. are at the exits of the or may be to you.

:

All are to make use of the parish assist us in our and

our for expenses. A of are kept for you in our and can be

for tax purposes. you for your support.

Parish Office (St. John) 302-422-5123 Parish Office (St. Bernadette) 302-398-8269 Fax 302-422-5720 Fax 302-398-0253

Parish Council Members

Luisa Brito, Ron DiMeo, Charlie Doran, Michael Gumrot, Mary Hall, George Klocko, Maggie Legates, Stephanie McDonough, Sara Pletcher, Alberto Ramos, Barbara Sena, Kathy Trombello, Larry Trombello,

Cathy Vogl, Manuela Wright

Third Sunday of Lent March 6, 2016

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TAX STATEMENT.. If you are in need of a contribu-tion statement for 2015 taxes, please contact the Parish Office at 422-5123

STATIONS OF THE CROSS SCHEDULE

Every Friday in Lent from February 12th through

March 25th at 7:00 p.m. in English at St. John’s and

St. Bernadette’s .and at 7:45 pm in Spanish at St.

John’s.

40 DAYS FOR LIFE PRAYER VIGIL ASH

WEDNESDAY, FEB 11 THRU MARCH 25 2016 As Catholics we are called to stand up for life. Church mem-bers from throughout Kent County gather daily at Planned Parenthood, 805 S. Governors Ave., Dover, in solidarity, to pray to end abortion and offer hope to preg-nant women. We need volunteers to walk and pray for 1or 2 hour shifts from 9AM to 12 Noon on Wednesdays or Fridays, if possible. Please join us! Any questions

call Pat & Denis Ostendorp at 302-786-2104.

PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINES OF ITALY With Father Darcy as Chaplain

September 13-23, 2016

SPECIAL PRESENTATION ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 29TH, 7:30 PM

AT ST. JOHN’S HALL WITH FR. DARCY AND TRAVEL COMPANY

10 Days of a Beautiful Tour

Of Rome, Assisi, San Giovanni and Campania, Vatican City Double $3,799

Single $4,299

Triple $3,769 Highlights

Included in this price is Round Trip Air form Philadelphia

International Airport, Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges Hotel Transfers 11 days– 15 Meals consisting of 9 Breakfasts and

6 Dinners. Not included is a cancellation waiver and insur-

ance of $280 per person Itinerary: Day 1: Tuesday, September 13, 2016, Overnight Flight

Day 2: Wednesday, September 14, 2016, Rome, Italy Tour

Begins

Day 3: Thursday, , September 15, 2016, Rome-Assisi Begin

your tour at St. Mary of the Angels Basilica, where St. Francis

spent most of his life. Pause and reflect at the Chapel of the Porti-

uncola, the rose bush and the cave where the saint prayed. Join a

local expert for a fascinating tour of Assis highlighting the huge

13th century basilica where you can see many of St. Francis pos-

sessions. Celebrate mass in the Basilica of St. Francis.

Day 4: Friday, September 16, 2016 Assisi with optional

Florence Excursion Enjoy a full day at leisure to independently

explore historic Assisi or the option of Florence the “Renaissance

City” where local expert provides a walking tour .

Day 5, September 17, 2016, Assisi-Loreto-San Giovanni

Rotundo Travel across the Apennine Mountains toward the Adri-

atic coast to the Marian Shrine of Loreto, Discover the Holy

House of Nazareth and the beautiful Madonna of Loreto. Cele-

brate Mass before continuing your journey to San Giovanni Ro-

tondo, home of Padre Pio.

Day 6, Sunday, September 18, 2016, San Giovanni Ro-

tondo– Monte Sant’ Angelo-San Giovanni Rotondo Begin

your day with a special visit to Monte Sant’ Angelo. Explore the

most celebrated shrines of early Christianity– The Grotto of St.

Michael the Archangel. Celebrate Mass in the sanctuary of Padre

Pio followed by a tour of the sanctuary, including the old church

and the crucifix which he received the stogmata in 1918 along with

his tomb.

Day 7, Monday, September 19, 2016, San Giovanni Ro-

tondo-Abbey of Santissma Trinita-Compania.Visit the Ben-

edictine Abbey of Santissma Trinita . After the guided tour you will

have the option of celebrating Mass.

Day 8, Tuesday, September 20, 2016, Campania-Madonna

del Rosario– Abbey of Montecassino– Rome Continue your

travel to Pompeii where you will visit the Madonna del Rosario

Sanctuary. End your day in Rome Day 9, Wednesday, September 21, 2016, Rome-Vatican

City– Papal Audience– Christian Rome City Tour. This

morning attend the weekly papal audience at Vatican City to re-

ceive the blessings given by His Holiness, Pope Francis. Later stroll

through the catacombs. Tour the major basilicas.

Day 10, Thursday, September 22, 2016, Rome-Vatican

Museum. Celebrate the Mass and then head to Vatican City Visit

the Vatican Museum where you can view such historical treasures

as the Sistine Chapel and Michelangelo’s restored mural of the

Last judgement.

Day 11, Friday, September 23, 2016 Rome-Tour Ends.

WE REMEMBER THOSE WHO HAVE DIED….... We remember all of our friends and loved ones especially eternal rest unto them O Lord, and let the perpetual light shine upon them. May their soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK OF OUR PAR-

ISH , Catherine Love, Ann and George Ehrmann, Con-nor, Steve Clagett, Nadene Shearstone, Mary Kahl, Rosemary Coverdale, Judith Pordan, Cathy Gegaris, Be-atriz Mayoral, William Goebel, and Jeanna Marie Elliott, Ben Dehn, Joe O” Connor, Fred Warren, Debbie Woof-

DEPLOYED TROOPS... Please pray for our deployed troops and their families, Andrew O’Kane (England), neph-ew of Larry & Kathy Trombello. Abbie Marks (Boot camp), Joshua Meenan (Germany). Brian Yerger (Quatar)

SPRING CLEANING On Thursday, March 10, we will be doing a "spring cleaning" of the Church in preparation for Easter. Many hands make light work. Would you volunteer to help with this task? Please call Lorraine Kirschbaum at 236-5517 if you are able to help. We will start cleaning right after the 9:00 mass.

PARISH PENANCE SERVICE is scheduled for Tuesday March 15 at 7 PM at St. John’s.

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME Begins next weekend. Don’t forget to turn clocks ahead one hour before

going to bed on Saturday evening.

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Community Events

Diocesan News

VOCATIONS The Lord showed Abram the sky and said “count the stars, if you can; just so shall your de-scendants be.” The ministry of countless priests, dea-cons, sisters and brothers shows that those who offer themselves in faith and in response to the Lord’s call are also blessed with those who offer themselves in faith and in response to the Lord’s call are also blessed with descendants-spiritual descendants, whose faith is nurtured by inspired ministry. Is God calling you to serve the Church as a priest, deacon, or as a member of a religious community? If you think so, , call or write Father Norman Carroll, Diocesan Director of Priestly and Religious Vocations (302-573-3113, voca-tions@cdow.org). Be sure to visit our website: www.cdow.org/vocations!

THE CATHEDRAL OF ST. PETER, 5th and West

Streets, is celebrating its 200th year. Bishop Malooly will

celebrate the anniversary Mass on the Third Sunday of

Easter, April 10, 2016. All are invited, especially former

members and school alumni. For further information call

654-5920 or visit the Cathedral website, http://

www.cathedralofstpeter.com.

St. John’s

ST. PATRICK’S DAY DINNER/DANCE

Mark your calendar for March12th, 2016 . Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. Dance to Irish tunes by the band “Folk Hero’s” and enjoy your choice of Shepherds Pie or Corn Beef and Cabbage! Tickets are $20.00 per indi-vidual/ $30.00 per couple. And will be sold after Mass starting February 27th, as well as the church office dur-ing regular business hours. This is a BYOB event and group seating is available by reservation. Proceeds will benefit the youth at St. John’s Parish. For further infor-mation, please contact Amanda Fulton at 491-6034 or ana010897@yahoo.com if you are interested

St. Bernadette Office Hours

Monday Closed Tuesday 9:30am-2:30pm Wednesday Closed Thursday Closed Friday 9:30am-2:30pm

St. John the Apostle Office Hours

Monday 9:30am-2:30pm Tuesday Closed Wednesday 9:30am-2:30pm Thursday 9:30am-2:30pm Friday Closed

EASTER FOOD BASKETS – The Social Concerns Committee, with the help of Mountaire Farms, will be giving out food baskets for Easter. Mountaire will pro-vide us 60 chicken roasters with food for an Easter meal. We will still need some additional items to supple-ment what Mountaire provides and will need a few more chicken roasters. Items needed are: canned fruit or ap-plesauce, stuffing, boxed potatoes, chicken gravy, cake mixes and icing, canned vegetables, muffin mix and candy for Easter Baskets. Five or ten dollar gift cards for dairy products would, also, be appreciated.. We will need the food items by March 22nd. If you are planning to donate candy, we would appreciate if you could drop that off by March 13th, so we can give it to the Girl Scout Troup preparing the Easter Baskets for us. Thank you for your continued generosity in our mission to help those in

need.

AL-ANON DISTRICT 1 WORKSHOP Sponsor-ship: Using the First Three Steps. Saturday, April 23, 2016, 9 am—12:30 pm St. John the Apostle Catholic Church. Light Refreshments will be served.

ANSWER BISHOP MALOOLY’S INVITATION to put Mercy in Motion. Bishop Malooly invites youth and young adults from all parishes and schools to join him as we come together for the seventh annual Pilgrim-age on Saturday, March19, 2016. Young people from across the diocese will carry the diocesan pilgrimage cross through the streets of Wilmington with the bishop as a representation of Jesus’ entry to Jerusalem and his journey on Good Friday to Calvary. Registration opens at 10 am at St. Elizabeth parish and the day begins with opening prayer and a concert featuring Noelle Garcia at 10:30 am. We conclude with the 5pm Mass at St. Eliza-beth. All pilgrims are asked to bring a baby item (baby wipes, destin, bottles, diapers, formula, clothing) to sup-port the Catholic Charities' Bayard House which serves homeless and pregnant teens and their families. Don’t miss this great opportunity to wrap up your Lenten jour-ney with hundreds of your peers. The Parish is covering the cost of the trip; but T-Shirts are available for $15. (bring your own lunch). To register, please contact Amanda Fulton For more information, visit www.cdowcym.org. Registration deadline is March 11, 2016

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Please keep in your prayers, Duane Anthony, Florence

Bianco, Lois Cheshaek, Helen Dominguez, Beatrice

Hamblin, Paul Kania, & Maryellen Lowry. God of comfort bless and heal those afflicted with illness of any kind. May our prayers and our ministry to these our sisters and brothers, comfort and bring God’s healing. AMEN.

OUR DEPLOYED TROOPS: Tommy Lozano, Majors Kyle & Alicia Waite (England), To add any-one to this list, please call the church office at 398-8269.

WE WELCOME all visitors and newcomers to our community. If you are interested in becoming a member of our parish community please contact either office or see one of the ushers following mass. WE REMEMBER THOSE WHO HAVE DIED eternal rest grant unto them O Lord and let perpet-ual light shine upon them. May their souls and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. AMEN. TAX STATEMENTS Please contact the office if you wish a copy 2015 contribution statement. EASTER FOOD BOXES We have begun our plans for our needy families at St. Bernadette for Easter. Please bring in non-perishable food for food boxes, gift cards, or cash to buy the necessities to provide our families with a holiday dinner. Non-perishable items may be left in the church. Kindly give any cash or gift cards to one of the ushers. We will be distributing boxes on March 27th, so dona-tions will be needed by March 13th. Thank you for your continued support.

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME Begins next week-end. Don’t forget to turn clocks ahead one hour before going to bed on Saturday evening.

St. Bernadette’s

Grades K thru 5 meet

10:25 - 11:40 am

Grades 6 thru 8 9:15 - 10:15 am

Grades 9 and 10 9:15 - 10:15 am

(alternating Sundays)

ANSWER BISHOP MALOOLY’S INVITATION

to put Mercy in Motion. Bishop Malooly invites youth and young adults from all parishes and schools to join

him as we come together for the seventh annual Pilgrim-

age on Saturday, March19, 2016. Young people from across the diocese will carry the diocesan pilgrimage

cross through the streets of Wilmington with the bishop

as a representation of Jesus’ entry to Jerusalem and his journey on Good Friday to Calvary. Registration opens

at 10 am at St. Elizabeth parish and the day begins with opening prayer and a concert featuring Noelle Garcia at

10:30 am. We conclude with the 5pm Mass at St. Eliza-

beth. All pilgrims are asked to bring a baby item (baby wipes, destin, bottles, diapers, formula, clothing) to sup-

port the Catholic Charities' Bayard House which serves

homeless and pregnant teens and their families. Don’t miss this great opportunity to wrap up your Lenten

journey with hundreds of your peers. Cost for the day is

$15 or $45 max per family The Parish is covering the cost of the trip; but T-Shirts are available for $15. (bring

your own lunch). To register, please contact Dawn

Curtiss For more information, visit www.cdowcym.org. Registration deadline is March 11, 2016 (unless other-

wise noted).

TRICKY TRAY AUCTION Save the date! St. Bernadette’s Annual Tricky Tray Auction is sched-uled for Saturday, March 5th—doors open at 4 pm and auction begins at 6:30 pm. Admission is $5. or 5 non perishable food items. If you wish to make a

basket donation, they may be dropped off at the

church office or call Patti Koehler at 284-8695.

St. Bernadette Office Hours

Monday Closed

Tuesday 9:30am-2:30pm

Wednesday Closed

Thursday Closed

Friday 9:30am-2:30pm

PARISH PENANCE SERVICE is scheduled for Tuesday March 15 at 7 PM at St. John’s.

MASS INTENTIONS

Saturday, March 5 9:00 AM ♥ The Dunne Famiily St John 4:00 PM ♥ Anne Paladino St Bernadette 5:00 PM † Mary McGee St. John 6:00 PM St. John (Latin) Sunday, March 6

8:00 AM † Hugh McCarthy St. John 9:00 AM † Catherine Mescal St. Bernadette 9:30 AM † Joan Higgins St. John 10:30 AM † Lang & Lebeshko Families St. Bernadette 11:00 AM †Irene Volmi St. John 7:00 PM Pro Populo St. John (Spanish) Monday, March 7 9:00 AM St. John 7:00 PM Mass “Mercy Shared” St. John Tuesday, March 8 9:00 AM † Marjorie Lopez St. John Wednesday, March 9

9:00 AM ♥ Alice Von Hildebrand St. John (Latin) 7:00 PM †Harry R. Sult St. Bernadette Thursday, March 10 9:00 AM † Helen Leonard St. John Friday, March 11 9:00 AM †Kay Meyer St. John Saturday, March 12 4:00 PM †Richard Delgiudice St Bernadette 5:00 PM St. John 6:00 PM St. John (Latin) Sunday, March 13

8:00 AM † Joan Higgins St. John 9:00 AM † Leah, Jake & Marrian St. Bernadette Grindlay 9:30 AM † Cecilia Anenberg St. John 10:30 AM † Julia Nanna St. Bernadette 11:00 AM †Irene Volmi St. John 7:00 PM Pro Populo St. John (Spanish) † Indicates Person is deceased ♥Indicates Person is living We invite the family members of those for whom each Mass is being offered to bring the offertory gifts to the altar. Please make yourself known to the usher before Mass begins.

PARISH EVENTS

Saturday, March 5

4:00 PM Tricky Tray Auction STB

4:00 PM Spanish Sacrament Class MT Sunday, March 6 8:00 AM Hispanic Prayer Group MK

9:15 AM CCD Grades 6-8 STB 9:30 AM CCD Grades 4-8 STJ

10:25 AM CCD Grades K-5 STB

10:45 AM CCD Grades PreK-3 STJ 11:00 AM CCD Grade 9 STJ

5:00 PM Parish Mission/Mercy Experienced/Social STJ Monday, March 7—NO EXPOSITION TODAY

9:30 AM Breakfast & Talk Men’s Group Hall

6:30 PM Weblos 2 MK 7:00 PM Mercy Praised Service in Church STJ

Tuesday, March 8

9:00 Mass/Mission -Exposition w/Rosary STJ 9:45AM Mission - Women’s Breakfast STJ

2:00 PM Choir Practice STB

6:30 PM Tiger Scouts LK/JN 7:00 PM Alanon MK

7:00 PM Alateen MT 7:45 PM Mission Closing followed by Social Hall

Wednesday, March 9

6:00 PM Bear Scouts STJ 6:30 PM RCIA STJ

6:30 PM Social Concerns STJ

6:30 Confessions STB 6:45 PM Boy Scouts MK

7:00 PM St. Vincent De Paul MT

7:30 PM Steering Committee STB Thursday, March 10

9:30 AM Spring Cleaning (following Mass) STJ

5:45 PM Weblos Meeting MK 6:00 PM Wolves Scouts MT

7:00 PM Choir Practice STJ 7:00 PM Parish Council Hall

Friday, March 11

7:00 PM Stations of the Cross STJ 7:00 PM Stations of the Cross STB

7:45 PM Spanish Stations STJ

Saturday, March 12 10:00 AM CCD Outreach Activity ST B

11:00 AM Women of Prayer STB

4:00 PM Spanish Sacrament Class MT 6:30 PM St. Patrick’s Day Dance Hall

Sunday, March 13 8:00 AM K of C Breakfast STJ

8:00 AM Hispanic Prayer Group MK

9:15 AM CCD Grades 6-9 STB 9:30 AM CCD Grades 4-8 STJ

10:25 AM CCD Grades K-5 STB

10:45 AM CCD Grades PreK-3 STJ 11:45 AM Catechist Meeting STB

1:00 PM Boy Scout Committee Mtg MT

1:00 PM Cub Scout Mtg MK

St. John’s Meeting Room Identification:

MT–Matthew (Mateo )MK–Mark (Marcos), LK/JN Luke/John

(Scheduling of conference rooms and other areas must be done

through the parish office to ensure your use of the room. This is

important to prevent over scheduling. Please be sure to use your

assigned room! 6

The Second Collection next weekend at St John’s

is for the Hall Mortgage and at St. Bernadette’s it is for

the Improvement Fund. Thank you for your continued

generosity.