Holy Family Catholic Church “Cherish the Past, Celebrate the Present, Create a bright Future”

15 Gender Road, Newark, DE 19713 • (302) 368-4665

Our Mission Statement

Holy Family parish is a welcoming community of

faith rooted in the Roman Catholic Tradition.

As members of the Body of Christ, we are a

multi-cultural and multi-generational parish called

to share our gifts and talents. Our experience of

worship in Word and Sacrament compels us to

witness to all people through catechesis, service and

evangelization.

Very Rev. Mark Kelleher

Pastor mkelleher@holyfamilynewark.org

Rev. Michael J. Cook

Associate Pastor mcook@holyfamilynewark.org

Rev. A. William Rajayan

Priest in Residence awms8266@gmail.com

Mr. Joseph Certesio, Sr.

Deacon jcertesio@holyfamilynewark.org

Mr. Darrell Lashomb

Deacon dlashomb@holyfamilynewark.org

Mr. Joseph Roach

Deacon jroach@holyfamilynewark.org

Mrs. Mare Draper

Director of Religious Education mdraper@holyfamilynewark.org

Mrs. Judith Stives

Business Manager jstives@holyfamilynewark.org

Mr. Richard E. Mitchell, III

Director of Worship Arts rmitchell@holyfamilynewark.org

GENERAL INFORMATION

Church Office 368-4665

Fax Number 368-4667

Web Page: www.holyfamilynewark.org

Office Hours

Monday through Thursday: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM &

5:30 PM to 8:00 PM; Friday: 9:00 AM to Noon

Saturday: 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM; Sunday: 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM

Religious Education Office 368-8976

Fax Number 368-5184

Religious Education Office Hours

Monday through Thursday: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM to Noon

Youth Ministry Office 368-8976 ext. 138

Parish Outreach Office 861-0143

Office Hours:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Wednesday, Friday - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

ST. VINCENT DEPAUL SOCIETY 368-4785

FINANCE COUNCIL

Executive Officer: John Lynch 738-9071

MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday Evening: 5:00 PM

Sunday Masses: 8:00, 10:00 AM & 12:00 PM

Daily Mass: Monday through Saturday 9:00 AM

SACRAMENTS

Baptism: outside of the Lenten Season. Baptisms are scheduled

with the Church Office and normally occur during the Sunday

Liturgy or on the 2nd & 3rd Sunday of the month at 1:30 PM.

Baptismal Program for Parents: Generally bi-monthly on the

3rd Monday of the month, at 7:00 PM.

To register call 368-4665.

Matrimony: Consult parish priest or deacon at least one year

in advance and before any plans or decisions are made.

Reconciliation: Saturday 3:30 PM or by appointment.

SICK AND HOMEBOUND

If you are sick or homebound and would like to receive

Eucharist at home on a regular basis, please call the

Church Office at 368-4665.

CHRIST THE TEACHER CATHOLIC SCHOOL OFFICE:

Our Regional Catholic School

Sr. LaVerne King, R.S.M., Principal

Address: 2451 Frazer Road, Newark, DE 19702

For more information call the school office at 838-8850

Web Page: www.cttcs.org

December 17, 2017 – Third Sunday of Advent

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Christmas Mass Schedule

Saturday, December 23 -

Anticipation Mass for 4th Sunday in Advent

5 PM

Sunday December 24 – 4th Sunday of Advent -

8 AM & 10 AM (No 12 Noon Mass)

Christmas Eve - Sunday, December 24th -

4PM 6PM 8PM

Christmas Day – Monday December 25h

8:30 AM 10:30 AM

New Years Day - Monday, January 1, 2018 -

9 AM - Not a day of Obligation this year.

The Staff and Clergy of Holy Family Parish wish each of you, and your

loved ones, a joyous and blessed Christmas Season.

May the radiance of these days, celebrating the Word of God made

Flesh for our salvation, guide us through this shining season

and throughout the year.

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

Holiday Office Hours Holy Family Parish Offices

will be closed on

December 22nd, 25th and 26th

In observance of the Christmas Holidays.

Offices will be closed on

January 1st

in observance of New Year’s Holiday.

In case of emergency, call 302-368-4665.

ATTENTION ALL

ALTAR SERVERS Please join us for a FREE luncheon

for you & your family on Sunday,

January 14, 2018 in Holy Family Church Hall

right after the noon Mass.

Presented by St Michael Council # 4548 Knights of

Columbus In recognition of your service to Holy

Family Church

Please call to office (302) 368-4665 to reserve a seat

for you & your family.

Thank You from St Michael Council # 4548

The portrait of Our Lady of

Guadalupe was commissioned by

Mr. Jim Butler in memory of his

wife, Marlene Butler, who passed

away in 2000.

Jim has also commissioned a

portrait of Divine Mercy. It will replace the

banner that is currently hanging in the

church. It should be finished in the next couple

of months.

Thank you to Jim for his generosity and may

Marlene Butler rest in the peace of the Lord.

Fr. Mark

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND YOUTH MINISTRY Mare Draper, DRE

mdraper@holyfamilynewark.org or by phone: 368-8976

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

On behalf of our Religious

Education and Youth Ministry

offices, we would like to wish you

and your families a VERY

Merry Christmas and Happy

New Year! May God continue to

bless you with faith, happiness, love, and joy during

this wonderful season of Hope!

Merry Christmas! RE has ended

for 2017! Office are closed until

January 2, 2018. RE will resume

the week of January 7th!

Enjoy your time with your

families!

Catechist In-service will be held on Tuesday, January

2, 2018 in the Library!

Looking for a great tax deduction?

Religious Education is invaluable in

the life of young person. Through

the generosity of our parishioners

over the years, we have been able to

provide financial assistance to those

families in need. This year is no exception as we have

several families that have requested assistance for their

children. If you are able and would like to support one

of our families, please contact the RE office at

rgarland@holyfamilynewark or 368.8976. Your

generosity will be greatly appreciated! All information

will be kept confidential and anonymous as requested.

Thank you!!!

Sacramental Prep

Save the Date: 1st Reconciliation will be held on

Saturday, January 6. Snow Date: January 20th

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Confirmation 2018

High School/Confirmation 2018

An Invitation to begin the Sacramen-

tal Journey of Confirmation has been

sent to all eligible students this week.

If you did not receive the information

and you feel you are eligible for the

Sacrament, please contact our office before Christmas

Break at 302.368.8976

YOUTH MINISTRY –

Students in Catholic or Public school within

and outside our Parish Community:

Have an awesome Christmas and Happy New Year! We can’t wait

to share our social and service calendars with you for 2018!

See you at the next Gathering in January!

Special Thank you

to all who volun-

teered at this year’s

Santa Breakfast! You

guys are the BOMB! We

could not have done it with-

out you! Great to see new

faces, too! Thanks Mom and

Dad for encouraging our

young people! It was early,

but it was so worth it!

ADULT FAITH FORMATION:

* Save the Date! National Basilica Trip is scheduled

for Wednesday, March 21, 2018. Look for more info

to come in January.

Thanks

for your

help

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Parish News and Happenings PRAYERS FOR THE SICK:

Joan Yue

Judy Hughes

George Dougherty

Donna Thomas

Maryellen Schwenk

Thelma Morris

Ed Richards

Brianna Sustersic

Cherie Galliani

Jennie Musacchio

Kelly (4 yr.old-cancer)

Janice Grigo

Sharon DeCubellis

Joel Rivera

Sylvia Mandio

Catherine Perillo

Mr. Joseph

Stefanie

Sam Ferrara

Fr. Dennis O’Donnell

Butch Cicone

Betty Cicone

Diane

Patricia Langan

Bill Johnson

Cheryl Muller

Andrew

Richard E. Brown

Gloria Smith

Anthony Capodanno

Mark Salois

Eugene Roarty

Andrea DeRosa

Paula Wicks

Denise Robinson

Mary Ann Bulatewicz

Tim Ziegler

Katie Ziegler

Ellen Ziegler

Danny Ziegler

Mike

John Romer

Helen Gorski

Millie Nash

Frances Kulaszewski

Dianna - Franny P. -Judi H.

Bonnie Boon

Richard Widdows

Carmelita Terrell

Thomas Varcari

Rob Allen

Simba

Madelena Gootee

Mary Elizabeth Bulatewicz

Mildred Bingham

Vince Carpenter

Bill Gardner

Louis Schaub

Youngmi Walczak

Anna Richmond

David Reach

Xavier Rohrer

Maureen McCloskey

Orlando Alverez

Lynn Paladnietti

Marti Steele

Joseph Zelli

SILENT PRAYER: Our parish has a group of people

who will earnestly pray for any

needs you have. This is done

anonymously via a telephone

prayer chain. If you have a special need for

which you are in need of prayer call: 302-738-

3033, 302-894-0726 731-4297 or 737-1333 before

7:30 p.m. and we will pray for you.

With the holidays approaching, the

bulletin deadlines will be moved around.

Please submit any bulletin pieces accord-

ing the following schedule. If not listed,

the deadline will be the normal Monday

prior to the weekend you

want the piece to appear.

December 31st bulletin submit work by

Monday, Dec. 20th.

SUBMIT TO:bwhite@holyfamilynewark.org

Offertory

December 10, 2017 - $14,713.00

SCRIP Total Scrip Sales for Dec. 3, 201 - $5,565.00

Net Sales for Week - $223.75

Total Net Sales for Year - $4,189.71

CONGRATULATIONS AND THANK YOU

The winner of the SCRIP raffle on December 6th

anonymously donated the proceeds to the Outreach

Office. The next drawing is March 6, 2018.

PLEASE LET US KNOW IF ANY OF THE NAMES ON

THE PRAYER LIST CAN BE REMOVED

Call the Office at 302-368-4665

OUTREACH FOOD PANTRY

Can you spare a little time to

help us in the Food Pantry?

Everyone is so generous bringing food in but we need a

few volunteers to work in the Outreach Food Pantry.

Help needed:

4 Volunteers (men and women)

Thursday Evenings

6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

We only got one response.

We still need 3 more.

PLEASE try to help.

If you can help, please call

Adam (Snapper) Jablonski

at (302)898-6772.

Whatsoever you do to the least of

my brothers, that you do unto me.

MASS INTENTIONS

Saturday, December 16 9:00 am - William Brian Conley

5:00 pm - Merceditha SanDiego Igtiben

Sunday, December 17 8:00 am - Intentions of Parishioners

10:00 am - John and Elsie Schurgard

12:00 pm - Joseph Betley

Monday, December 18 9:00 am - Tom Boyle

Tuesday, December 19 9:00 am - Jean M. Douglass

Wednesday, December 20

9:00 am - Warren Heitz

Thursday, December 21 9:00 am - Jane A. Watson

Friday, December 22 9:00 am - Helen E. Harvilla

Saturday, December 23 9:00 am – Frank Pullella

5:00 pm - Joh & Elsie Schurgard

Sunday, December 24 8:00 am - 10:00 am - Christmas Remembrance

4:00 pm, 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm - Christmas Remembrance

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

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Sunday, December 17 10:30 am - RCIA Sunday Session - AER

1:30 pm - Just Do It Mtg. - PHCR1

1:30 pm - Baptisms - HFC

Monday, December 18 8:15 am - Rosary - HFC

Tuesday, December 19 8:15 am - Rosary - HFC

Wednesday, December 20 8:15 am - Rosary - HFC

10:30 am - Staff Meeting - AER

6:30 pm - Pastoral Council - CCR

7:00 pm - Al-Anon - PHCR1

7:00 pm - Choir Practice - HFC

Thursday, December 21 8:15 am - Rosary - HFC

9:30 am - Prayer Shawl Ministry - PHCR1

7:00 pm - Schola Rehearsal - HFC

7:00 pm - SVDP Society Mtg. - PHCR1

Friday, December 22 8:15 am - Rosary - HFC

9:45 am - Eucharistic Adoration - Divine Mercy Chaplet-HFC

Saturday, December 23 8:15 am - Rosary - HFC

3:30 pm - Reconciliation - HFC

5:00 pm - Liturgy for 4th Sunday of Advent - HFC

Sunday, December 24

8:00 am - Liturgy for the 4th Sunday of Advent –HFC

10:00 am - Liturgy for the 4th Sunday of Advent –HFC

4:00 pm - Christmas Liturgy - HFC

6:00 pm - Christmas Liturgy - HFC

8:00 pm - Christmas Liturgy - HFC

Weekly Schedule Room Key AER—Adult Education Room HFC—Holy Family Church

HFH—Holy Family Parish Hall PHCR - Parish House Room

REC - Religious ED Center YR - Youth Room

To help you with Next Week’s Readings -

Dec. 24, 2017 - Fourth Sunday in Advent

First Reading: 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12,14a,16

Second Reading: Romans 16:25-27

Gospel: Luke 1:26-38

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May the choir of angels come to

greet them and speed them to

Paradise.

Please pray for the repose of the

souls of

E. Dolores Cavanaugh

Helen A. Denisar

Marie M. Roth

May their souls and the souls of the faithful

departed rest in peace.

We welcome those recently

baptized into our Catholic

Faith:

Alexandra Mary Cimino Daughter of Ian Cimino and

Jordan Cannon

Zadkiel Rian Siroy Son of Jerome and Rose Siroy

May they continue to grow in their faith.

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Saint Michael - Knights of Columbus Council 4548

The Rose-Colored Advent candle represents Joy. Men, if you long to have more joy in your life, consider joining the Knights

of Columbus.

We don't ask much and our involvement in the church and the community is a rewarding experience. You can volunteer as

little or as much as you want.

The fraternal support that we share with each other is a great comfort to all of us. These men called Knights are pledged to

help one another especially when times are tough. We know that no man is an island and that none of us is as good as all of

us. Members of the Knights of Columbus all know that, together, we can accomplish far more than any of us could individu-

ally. We value diversity so don't worry about not fitting in. With you as our brother, we are stronger as an organization.

Our members enjoy benefits such as top rated insurance that gives you piece of mind

knowing that your family will taken care of should something happen to you.

There are also many scholarships available to the children of Knights.

Membership in the Knights of Columbus is open to all men 18 years of age or older

who are practicing Catholics in union with the Holy See.

To become a Knight, contact Grand Knight, Tony Malafronti (302) 530-1016 or Membership Director, Joel Watson (302)

373-6617

Present this coupon at Tony’s Bistro and Raymond

will donate 20% of the total bill to

Holy Family Church

Tony’s Bistro - 29 Chestnut Hill Plaza

Newark, DE 19703

Amount of Bill $ ______________

Via Crucis 2018

We cordially invite you to be a part of a special weekly Len-

ten presentation.

This special presentation is a liturgical drama called the Via

Crucis. The Via Crucis was first presented in St. Anthony of

Padua Church in 1933. It was revived in 1961 and has been

presented continuously from 1961 to the present. Your par-

ticipation can be credited towards community service or oth-

er scholastic requirements. All grade-school age to college-

age boys and girls are welcome. Bring along your friends

and relatives as well!

Sign-Ups will be on Sunday, January 7, 2018 at 1:30 pm

with first rehearsal immediately following from 2:00 pm to

3:00 pm in St. Anthony of Padua Church at 9th and DuPont

Streets.

Practices are: Jan. 14, 21, 28 and Feb. 4, 11, 2018 from 2:00

to 4:00

Performances are: Feb. 14, 23 and Mar. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2018

from 7:30 to 8:30PM

Please consider joining our current group of youths in this

holy endeavor. We welcome the entire family to be a mem-

ber of either the choir that facilitates this moving prayer or

the cast. We welcome your participation.

For further details, please contact me at:

stanthony.viacrucis@gmail.com

or

Call 302-545-5047

St. Mary of the Assumption

Early Education

Open House

Sunday, January 21, 2018

10am-12noon

Registration: January 1st-Febuary 9th

For More Information please call

Karen Rombach at

302-239-7100 ext. 34.

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