Saint Joseph on the Brandywine Founded 1841

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. Glenn Evers, Associate Pastor 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 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 Bookkeeper: Laura G. Gibson 654-5565; bookstjoe@verizon.net Building & Grounds Manager: Robert W. Spittle (302) 658-1018; rspittleofsjob@comcast.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 Formation Peter C. Fulweiler, Sr.; (302) 652-2264; pcfulweiler@gmail.com Communion Minister Coordinator

Carolyn Mostyn (302) 559.7771 Finance Council Executive Officer Eugene Julian (302) 239-6082 Lector Coordinator Loretta S. Carlson (302) 836-5883; lscarlson@mac.com Parish Council Executive Officer

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

St. Joseph Cemeteries (302) 658-7017

Schedule of LiturgiesSATURDAY 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. Male Parishioners interested in becoming a Knight may attend any meeting or request further information via http:bit.ly/Council15436. Knight contacts are Paul Thorson, Grand Knight, 302-229-5644, LTCThorson@gmail.com or John Strusowski, Deputy Grand Knight, 302-753-2928, Johnstru@comcast.net. FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTIONS: All are welcome to join the Knights of Columbus at the First Saturday of the month devotions to Our Lady of Fatima at 8 a.m. in the church.

You have put salt in our mouths that we may thirst for you.

—St. Augustine

Religious Education Dear Friends, If you have a student who will be in grades K-9 this fall, you should have received a Religious Education registration packet in the mail. This year there are several extra pages which need to be signed and returned, so we do not have an option for online registration. If you did not receive your registration packet, please call Linda in the Religious Education Office, 302-656-7185 and she will be happy to send you one. Registration information for the sacraments of First Reconciliation/Eucharist (grade 2) and Confirmation (grade 9) is included in the regular registration packet. If your son or daughter attends Catholic school and is in grade 2 or 9, please call the Religious Ed Office and we will be happy to send you sacrament registration information. In our diocese, all sacraments are celebrated at the parish to which the family belongs. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work out exactly what Religious Ed will look like this fall. Our desire is to do what is best for everyone, and our Pflaum Gospel Weeklies curriculum provides MANY excellent options and resources, including the option for you to choose home study even if the parish program as a whole should decide on "in person" classes. The most up to date information is found in your Religious Ed newsletter, emailed to you each Thursday. If you don't receive the email newsletter, please call the Religious Ed office and make sure we have your correct email address. Soak up some sunshine and enjoy the rest of your summer! Love and prayers, Eva

Pastor’s Column OUR DEEPEST NEEDS

The word of God serves up a tremendous feast for us today. Isaiah beckons all who hunger and thirst to come to the Lord for satisfaction. The psalmist cries out, “The hand of the Lord feeds us; he answers all our needs” (Psalm 145:16). Saint Paul tells us that nothing can separate us from the love of God. Finally, in the Gospel, we hear the story of the miraculous feeding of over five thousand people from a mere five loaves and two fish. Most of us have our material needs met on a day-to-day basis. These scriptures, nevertheless, have much to say to the contemporary believer. We must ask ourselves, “Where are my deepest hungers? Where are my thirsts?” After material needs are satisfied and, in some cases, over-satisfied, many people still experience a deep longing for spiritual balance and well-being. As the loaves and fish are multiplied in today’s Gospel, perhaps our prayer can be a longing for the satisfaction of the deepest needs that only God can fill.

Random Acts

of Kindness

Write down what you’re grateful for, capture acts of kindness you’ve performed for others, and place them all in a rustic-style Gratitude Jar. Keep the thankfulness momentum going by trying a 30-day challenge and watch your family’s mindset change toward showing appreciation and expressing gratitude. Gather in a special place to review what you’ve written – you’ll be reminded it’s the simple things that make life worth living.

Let Us Pray For You Msgr. Rebman & Fr. Evers continue to fulfill all scheduled mass intentions. Submission of prayer

requests may be sent to the Silent Prayer Community, Cindi Clare at free2day2002@yahoo.com.

"I thank my God for you

every time I think of you; and

every time I pray for you all,

I pray with joy."

Philippians 1:3-4 (GNT)

Mission Statement

WE, the Roman Catholic Community of St. Joseph on the Brandywine, founded in 1841, profess our belief in the teachings of the Church founded on the Apostles Peter and Paul. We proclaim that it is our mission to increase God’s presence in the world by following Jesus and being faithful to the Gospel. Our mission calls us to:

• JOIN in active, conscious participation in prayer and worship.

• TEACH the way of Christ to youth and adults, imparting a sense of duty and purpose in life.

• DEMONSTRATE our love for each other by reaching out to our neighbors.

• WELCOME and bring together all parishioners to promote a spirit of Christian community.

• PRACTICE good stewardship of the resources we hold in trust.

Enhance Your Worship Experience

In addition to viewing our Mass online, we are now providing a worship aid (password-protected), which you can use to follow the Mass. Visit our website www.stjosephonthebrandywine.org (video section). Note: password-protecting the worship aid is a requirement placed by OCP, which is providing the use of the worship aid. Use your iPhone to follow along if you wish.

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the process through which interested adults are gradually introduced to the Roman Catholic faith and way of life. The RCIA is a communal process and involves a number of stages punctuated by liturgical rites to aid and assist the potential convert toward the final rite at the Easter Vigil at which time they will become full members of the Roman Catholic Church. The most important thing to keep in mind about the RCIA is this: it is not merely a new way to prepare adults for baptism; these are only the first steps. The goal of the process is full communion which means “full, conscious, and active participation" in the Eucharist and in the whole life of the Catholic Faith Community. RCIA helps adults to grow in their relationship with God, become more familiar with Catholic teachings and practices, get acquainted with people in the parish, and get involved in service within the parish or the wider community. Who is RCIA for? Persons in need of Baptism; Persons baptized in another Christian tradition who desire to become Catholic and Persons baptized Catholic in need of First Communion and/or Confirmation.

According to the Catechism: “By the sacred anointing

of the sick and the prayer of the priests the whole

Church commends those who are ill to the suffering

and glorified Lord, that he may raise them up and

save them and indeed she exhorts them to contribute

to the good of the People of God by freely uniting

themselves to the Passion and death of Christ.” (CCC

1499). In case of serious illness, please contact the

parish priest and request the Sacrament of Anointing

of the Sick for yourself or for a family member. If you

have a procedure or surgery scheduled or otherwise

know that you will be entering the hospital, you may

also ask the priest to celebrate the Sacrament of

Anointing. Please call the parish office at 658.7017.

• Online Giving Available: Besides

• giving your donation at Mass,

• mailing or dropping off your envelopes,

• you can now contribute electronically, simply

• visit www.cdow.org and click on the church logo.

• “Your Parish Needs Your Support” and complete the form. Be sure to indicate your parish St. Joseph on the Brandywine, Parish #30.

• Another option is to set up bill pay through your bank’s online bill pay feature. Your bank will send a check directly to us based on your instructions. Be sure to have your bank indicate your envelope number on the check.

A Summer Prayer Loving Lord, in these days of summer that offer again the chance, may I look with new perception to see your love’s abundance. while the days of summer bring longing to be carefree, please watch over us as children, safely in your company. In the gift of summer, bright sign of Your willingness, please help all who are suffering Find enduring holiness. Amen.

Saturday, August 1

5:00 p.m. Jack Trudnak by Anthony & Kathy Poppiti

Sunday, August 2

7:30 a.m. Jack Janes by Colleen & Matt Schneider

10:30 a.m. Josie Cilia by SJOB Choir

Monday, August 3

7:00 a.m. Christopher John Janes by Janes family

12:05 p.m. Deacon Ed Lynch by Anthony & Kathy Poppiti

Tuesday, August 4

7:00 a.m. Anna Mae Hammond by Bob & Louise Hammond

12:05 p.m. Frank Fountain by Dolores Fountain

Wednesday, August 5

7:00 a.m. Mary Speicher by Marge Speicher

12:05 p.m. James Ianone by Bill Grubb

Thursday, August 6

7:00 a.m. Law enforcement & officers killed in the line of duty by Joseph Janes

12.05 p.m. Deacon Edmund Lynch by Arlene Daney

Friday, August 7

7:00 a.m. Bill Porter by Theresa Glynn

12:05 p.m. Deacon Ed Lynch by Betty Lou Parthmore

Saturday, August 8

8:00 a.m. Open intention

5:00 p.m. Christopher John Janes by Joseph Janes

For Mass intentions, or to purchase a Mass card, please call the parish office at 658.7017 or email f.harkins@verizon.net.

Well done, Good and Faithful Servant Thanks and appreciation goes out to the many volunteers in our parish for their labor of love (big or small) to make this faith community a better place to worship. Your willingness to use your gifts and abilities has strengthened the mission and ministry of this church. You have been an example of servant-leadership and giving. For all your time, effort, hard work, and prayers, please accept words of thanks and appreciation. You have truly been a blessing to this congregation! Thanks for helping us make a difference. If you would like to volunteer to help during this time, please call the rectory at 302-658-7017 or email f.harkins@verizon.net.

Reminder: The Assumption of the Blessed Mother, August 15th, is not a holyday of obligation this year. The holyday is suspended in the USA when the solemnity falls on Saturday or Monday.

Diocesan candidates for the Permanent Diaconate are in Malvern this week for their preaching practicum. They will be installed in the Ministry of Acolyte by Bishop Malooly at 11 a.m., August 8th at St. Margaret of Scotland. Keep them in prayer.

Disciplined environment based on Christian values Rigorous academic program for a strong preparation for high school & college

Commitment to technology Nurturing the whole child with individual attention

Emphasis on service to others and exceptional teachers & staff

Mass & Confessions (Effective August 1st) Saturday Mass 4 p.m. (Church) Sunday Mass 7:30 & 10:30 (Church) Daily Mass (Monday – Friday) 7 a.m. (Church) Saturday Confessions 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. (Family Center) Recorded Mass will continue to be available every weekend by Sunday morning.

Strict adherence to diocesan and state guidelines will be necessary at liturgies and can be found at www.cdow.org/coronavirus READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Jer 28:1-17; Ps 119:29, 43, 79, 80, 95, 102; Mt 14:22-36 Tuesday: Jer 30:1-2, 12-15, 18-22; Ps 102:16-21, 29, 22-23; Mt 14:22-36 or Mt 15:1-2, 10-14 Wednesday: Jer 31:1-7; Jer 31:10-12ab, 13; Mt 15:21-28 Thursday: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 9; 2 Pt 1:16-19; Mt 17:1-9 Friday: Na 2:1, 3; 3:1-3, 6-7; Dt 32:35cd-36ab, 39abcd, 41; Mt 16:24-28 Saturday: Hb 1:12 — 2:4; Ps 9:8-13; Mt 17:14-20 Sunday: 1 Kgs 19:9a, 11-13a; Ps 85:9-14; Rom 9:1-5; Mt 14:22-33 SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Tuesday: St. John Vianney Wednesday: Dedication of the Basilica of St. Mary Major Thursday: The Transfiguration of the Lord; Hiroshima Memorial Day Friday: St. Sixtus II and Companions; St. Cajetan; First Friday Saturday: St. Dominic

SAINT JOHN MARY VIANNEY (1786-1859) August 4

A busy pastor jokingly suggests the secret of John Vianney’s holiness: “He died seventeen years before telephones!” Call they didn’t, but visit they did, keeping Vianney eighteen hours a day in the confessional. Stories abound of reading hearts and exorcisms, but Vianney’s first miracle was getting ordained. Difficulty with studies delayed him, prompting the rector’s apology to the bishop, “So far to ordain just one, especially this one!” The bishop, who could not know he was ordaining the future patron saint of parish priests, replied, “No burden to ordain one good priest!” In Ars, only an elderly handful attended Mass, “praying,” one told Vianney, “for a priest with brains.” But he stayed forty-two years, fulfilling the promise he made the day he arrived. In a sculpture just outside the village Vianney points skyward: “Show me the way to Ars,” he tells a boy, “and I’ll show you the way to heaven.” To someone who feared there was no heaven beyond the grave, Vianney smiled, “My child, it would have been heaven enough to have lived as Jesus’ disciple on earth.”

Papal Blessings

Celebrate the Milestones of Life The Bible speaks of the passing of time by which we mark significant anniversaries of our lives: the days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, yet is there strength labor; for it is soon cut off, and we fly away. – Psalm 90:10. Seventy years, eighty years if you are strong – so swiftly flow the years! All the more reason for us to greet each year with joy and to celebrate it with gratitude, albeit a birthday or an anniversary of marriage or priesthood or profession of religious life. Visit www.vatican.va to obtain an Apostolic Blessing from His Holiness Pope Francis to solemnize those special days in your life or for someone that you love and respect. Birthdays: For those reaching 80, 90 &

100 years and above. Weddings Anniversaries: 25, 50, 60 years and above and Anniversaries of Ordinations.

The Dicastery for Communication of the Holy See is making available a downloadable book entitled “Strong in the Face of Tribulation”, containing prayers, supplications and the Pope’s homilies as “a sure support in time of trial”.... Read all: https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2020-04/downloadable-publication-popes-prayers-and-homilies-now-avai.html

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