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From Fr. Jim The Easter Season: Good Shepherd Sunday and World Day of Prayer for Vocations Every year we hear from John’s Gospel about Jesus as the shepherd or the sheep gate on the Fourth Sunday of Easter. Today, the Gospel proclaims, “My sheep hear my voice; I know them, and they follow me.” Think about the people whose voices you recognize and what feelings are stirred within you when you hear that person’s voice. In one of the Resurrection appearances it wasn’t until Jesus, who looked like the gardener, called Mary Magdalene’s name that she recognized him. Today we pray for vocations to the ordained priesthood, diaconate and religious life. Today is the 53rd Annual World Day of Prayer for Vocations. St. Francis de Sales taught that “My deepest vocation is to be a witness to the glimpses of God I’ve been allowed to catch.” Certainly priests, deacons and women and men in the religious life share those glimpses because we have heard the shepherd’s voice. Have you heard God’s invitation to consider following the Lord and witnessing your glimpses of God in one of these lifestyles? All the baptized, whether single or married, lay or religious, are called to holiness, to share those glimpses of God we’ve been allowed to catch. How will you be a witness to the Good Shepherd today? How do you hear his voice? How will you respond? Please pray for vocations to priesthood, diaconate and the religious life. Also pray for those whose vocation is marriage. May God help all of us hear the shepherd’s voice, witness the Good Shepherd in our lives, and get close enough to Jesus and one another to smell like the sheep and the Good Shepherd. Adoration for Vocations is usually held on the first Sunday of the month. However, this will NOT occur during 2016. The parish has Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on the first Friday of the month of 2016 in association with the Year of Mercy. Those who come to pray for vocations are encouraged to come pray for vocations during the first Friday exposition. Any questions please call Dermott Mullan at 410-398-03368. Join our Habitat for Humanity Team! Yes! We have a Habitat team! And we have a house to build! Anyone 16 or older may participate. Our team will be participating in a "group build" on May 20th and June 9th. Please scroll through the pictures on the home page of our parish website for the page with all the details. You must register and sign up BEFORE you can participate. No experience is necessary. Come learn new skills, meet new people, and have FUN! Children’s Liturgy of the Word Children’s Liturgy is for children ages 5 - 8. Children who are not in this age group are asked to remain in church. Catechists for Sunday, May 1 st are: CLW1: Lindsay Partridge CLW2: Grace Amoretti 2016 Annual Catholic Appeal Blessed are the Merciful for They Shall Obtain Mercy” In celebration of the Holy Father’s acclamation of the Holy Year of Mercy, we are called to “rediscover and make fruitful the mercy of God with which all of us are called to give consolation to every man and woman of our time.” The 2016 Annual Catholic Appeal, with its theme, Blessed are the Merciful for They Shall Obtain Mercy, reminds us that we are given the opportunity to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ through our actions, touching people’s lives and offering hope. Thank you to everyone who made a pledge to the diocesan Annual Catholic Appeal. If you have not yet participated, please consider doing so today. Your gift makes a real difference in the lives of thousands of individuals and families who reside within Fourth Sunday of Easter

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From Fr. JimThe Easter Season: Good Shepherd Sunday

and World Day of Prayer for VocationsEvery year we hear from John’s Gospel about Jesus as the shepherd or the sheep gate on the Fourth Sunday of Easter. Today, the Gospel proclaims, “My sheep hear my

voice; I know them, and they follow me.” Think about the people whose voices you recognize and what feelings are stirred within you when you hear that person’s voice. In one of the Resurrection appearances it wasn’t until Jesus, who looked like the gardener, called Mary Magdalene’s name that she recognized him. Today we pray for vocations to the ordained priesthood, diaconate and religious life. Today is the 53rd Annual World Day of Prayer for Vocations.St. Francis de Sales taught that “My deepest vocation is to be a witness to the glimpses of God I’ve been allowed to catch.” Certainly priests, deacons and women and men in the religious life share those glimpses because we have heard the shepherd’s voice. Have you heard God’s invitation to consider following the Lord and witnessing your glimpses of God in one of these lifestyles? All the baptized, whether single or married, lay or religious, are called to holiness, to share those glimpses of God we’ve been allowed to catch. How will you be a witness to the Good Shepherd today? How do you hear his voice? How will you respond? Please pray for vocations to priesthood, diaconate and the religious life. Also pray for those whose vocation is marriage. May God help all of us hear the shepherd’s voice, witness the Good Shepherd in our lives, and get close enough to Jesus and one another to smell like the sheep and the Good Shepherd.

Adoration for Vocations is usually held on the first Sunday of the month. However, this will NOT occur during 2016. The parish has Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on the first Friday of the month of 2016 in association with the Year of Mercy. Those who come to pray for vocations are encouraged to come pray for vocations during the first Friday exposition. Any questions please call Dermott Mullan at 410-398-03368.

Join our Habitat for Humanity Team!Yes! We have a Habitat team! And we have a house to build! Anyone 16 or older may participate. Our team will be participating in a "group build" on May 20th and June 9th. Please scroll through the pictures on the home page of our parish website for the page with all the details. You must register and sign up BEFORE you can participate. No experience is necessary. Come learn new skills, meet new people, and have FUN!

Children’s Liturgy of the WordChildren’s Liturgy is for children ages 5 - 8. Children who are not in this age group are asked to remain in church.

Catechists for Sunday, May 1st are:CLW1: Lindsay Partridge CLW2: Grace

Amoretti2016 Annual Catholic Appeal

“Blessed are the Merciful for They Shall Obtain Mercy”

In celebration of the Holy Father’s acclamation of the Holy Year of Mercy, we are called to “rediscover and make fruitful the mercy of God with which all of us are called to give consolation to every man and woman of our time.” The 2016 Annual Catholic Appeal, with its theme, Blessed are the Merciful for They Shall Obtain Mercy, reminds us that we are given the opportunity to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ through our actions, touching people’s lives and offering hope.

Thank you to everyone who made a pledge to the diocesan Annual Catholic Appeal. If you have not yet participated, please consider doing so today. Your gift makes a real difference in the lives of thousands of individuals and families who reside within our 12-county diocese. Pledge envelopes are available in the pews [OR the appropriate designated location] and can be placed in the offertory basket. Thank you for your generosity and support.

To learn more about the Appeal, visit www.cdow.org; click “Giving” then “Annual Catholic Appeal”.

April 25, 2016 St. Mark, Evangelist8:30 AM John and Laura McCarthy

April 26, 2016 8:30 AM Alma Jose

April 27, 2016 8:30 AM Ed Banas

April 28, 2016 St Peter Chanel, Priest and Martyr8:30 AM Wally Purzycki

April 29, 2016 St. Catherine of Siena, Virgin and Doctor of the Church

8:30 AM Mr. and Mrs. John George Schauber April 30, 2016 St. Pius V, Pope

8:30 AM William Kirkwood5:00 PM Earl and Dorothy Martin

May 1st, 2016 - 6th Sunday of Easter7:00 AM Alfred Caldwell8:30 AM Mike Whitlock9:00 AM SJ William Biedrzycki10:15 AM People of the Parish12:00 PM Hugh, Eleanor, & Christopher Reilly

Fourth Sunday of Easter

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2:00 PM First Communion Children

We extend a warm welcome to our new Parishioners:

Mr. Richard BrownMrs. Michele Shiflett

Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Trout

Liturgy

Readings for Next Week - Fifth Sunday of Easter:First Reading: Acts 14:21-27Paul and Barnabas traveled to many towns and found many disciples willing to help them preach. They warned their disciples of the trials they would face. Paul and Barnabas then returned to Antioch, where their journey had begun, and told the congregation there of the progress they had made.

Second Reading: Revelation 21:1-5aJohn had a vision of a new earth, and a new Jerusalem coming down from heaven. Then a voice described Jerusalem as a place where God would live among his people and comfort them. The former world had vanished, and pain, death and suffering had left the world as well.

Gospel: John 13:31-33a, 34-35After Judas left the last supper, Jesus warned the other disciples that he would not be with them much longer. Jesus gave them a new commandment to love one another as he had loved them. He stated that their love for each other would distinguish them as his disciples.

Pope Francis Year of Mercy Quote of the WeekOn this Fourth Sunday of Easter, “Good Shepherd Sunday,” I am reminded of Pope Francis’ words to theologians in a letter he wrote on March 3, 2015: "The good theologians, like the good shepherds, smell of the people and of the road and, with their reflection, pour oil and wine on the wounds of humankind.” He states this consistent theme of his Papacy in a number of ways: “From the Gospel narratives we are able to understand the closeness, the goodness, the tenderness with which Jesus drew in the suffering people and consoled them, comforted them, and often healed them. By our Teacher’s example, we too are called to draw near, to share the conditions of the people we meet.” (Address, June 14, 2014)

Our Parish Christmas Bazaar needs leaders! We are in need of one or more parishioners to volunteer their time and talents and become a chair of the Christmas Bazaar! Please consider helping us prepare for this fun-filled, holiday event. The Christmas Bazaar is a critical part of our parish fund-raising and community building. For more information or to volunteer please call Kathleen Davis at 410-398-1100. Thank

you!!

FOR THE SAKE OF GOD’S CHILDRENKnowledgeable and caring adults who are committed to protecting children can also protect our Church. Learn how to report child abuse. (www.cdow.org scroll to For the Sake of God’s Children link; scroll to Section Four Resources) DE hotline 1-800-292-9582; MD hotline: 1-800-492-0618. Survivors Assistance Program Coordinator 302-468-4507. Questions call: Coordinator for Safe Environments 302-295-0668.

Daily Mass Readings:Fourth Sunday of Easter

SundayActs 13:14, 43-52; Rv 7:9, 14b-17; Jn 10:27-30

MondayActs 11:1-18; Jn 10:1-10

TuesdayActs 11:19-26; Jn 10:22-30

WednesdayActs 12:24—13:5a; Jn 12:44-50

ThursdayActs 13:13-25; Jn 13:16-20

FridayActs 13:26-33; Jn 14:1-6

SaturdayActs 13:44-52; Jn 14:7-14

In a familiar Gospel reading this week we hear a new commandment; “Love one another.” Bring It Home this week by brainstorming many ways family members can follow this commandment. Write each idea down on a slip of paper. Put the papers in a jar or basket. Each day this week

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choose a slip and do it. Can you feel the difference when everyone is consciously loving each other?

Pastoral Council Elections

Each year in June, we elect fellow parishioners to serve on the Parish Pastoral Council. The Pastoral Council is a group of fellow parishioners who: Act as a voice of the people of the parish to the Pastor. Provide an open forum regarding parish affairs.

Assist and advise the Pastor in the administration of the parish

Encourage a vigorous and effective lay apostate Collaborate with the other religious, civic, business

and professional organizations in working for the common good.

Actively cooperate with the diocese in the total life and mission of the Church within the parish.

If you would like to serve the parish in this important capacity please contact the Parish Office at 410-398-1100.

Faith FormationImmaculate Conception School News

Alleluia! Happy Easter!National Junior Honor Society inductions were held this past week for a special group of middle school students. This ceremony will recognize Madison Hilferty, Krista Kanu, Marin Krenzil, Paige Laning, Ryan Madary, Tori Pietuszka, Madelyn Toth, Cole VanHorn, and Keira Walsh who have earned membership into this group based on leadership, character, citizenship, service, and scholarship. Congratulations to these deserving students!Huge congratulations go out to all the students who prepared and worked so hard to get ready for the Science/Math Olympiad. Their performance last weekend was outstanding! Check out our Facebook page for the details at https://www.facebook.com/icschoolmd/. We offer a special thank you to the parents who volunteered their time and talents to help the students prepare and practice. We couldn’t do it without your help!Our final PSO general meeting will be this Thursday at 6:30 in the gym. All parents are encouraged to attend.It’s not too late to think about where you want your child to attend school next year. If you have any questions, or if you would like to set up a tour, please contact the school office at 410-398-2636. We are accepting applications for new students for the ‘16-‘17 school year.

Faith FormationReligious Education & SacramentsDo you have a child that needs to register for our parish religious education programs? Go to parish website and on the side bar of the front page you will find the link for registration 2016-2017 OR contact the religion office to receive a hard copy.

Contact the Religion Office with any financial concerns. No one is to be denied religious education.

Note: A child must have attended 1st grade Rel. Ed and be enrolled in 2nd grade to receive First communion. A student must have completed 7th

& 8th gr. Rel. Ed to enroll in the Confirmation program.

Contact the Religion Office with any questions.

First Communion Program: 23 of our parish children will be receiving their First Communion at a special Liturgy on Sunday, April 17th at 2PM. We pray that they may always desire to be nourished by the Lord in Holy Communion. The remaining First Communion celebrations and rehearsals are scheduled for: Sun., Apr. 24th 9am SJ Rehearsal: Thurs., Apr. 21st

6:30pm Sat., Apr. 30th 5pm ICC Rehearsal: Wed., Apr. 27th

6:30pm Sun., May 1st 2pm ICC Rehearsal: Thurs., Apr. 28th

6:30pm

Youth Ministry & Confirmation Visit the parish web site at www.iccparish.org. See the News, Faith Formation and Ministries pages for more information on YM events and opportunities. Contact the YM office at 410-392-3551 or [email protected].

High School & older Weekly Gatherings Students in grades 9-12 and college-age young adults are welcome to join our Sunday gatherings in the Parish Center from 6-8 PM. No RSVP needed. Parents: Please donate some soda or water bottles for our teens. Thanks!April 17 – gatherings from 6-8 PMApril 24 – no gathering. See you at our Spring Fest!

Service HoursIf ever you are in need of service hours, please scroll through the pictures on the parish website home page at www.iccparish.org. Click on the “Service Opportunities” picture and see the contact person listed.

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Confirmation 2016 Important Dates . April 22 - Candidate & Sponsor Rehearsal 6:30PM in ICCApril 23– Confirmation and Mass 1:30 PM at ICC

Adult Education Interested in a study group? Call the Parish office at 410-398-1100 for more information.Remaining Adult Enrichment Programs This Year:

Bible Timeline-The next session will be Thurs, April 28th at 9:15am. Topic: Divided Kingdom Pt. 2 (2 Kings 1-17.) This will be the last class for this year. Want to Prepare for Confirmation? If you are 18 years of age or older and wish to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation on May 15th you are invited to attend the Confirmation preparation Tues, April 26 th at 7pm in the Parish Center. Contact the Religion Office at 410-392-3551 or [email protected] to register or to make inquiries.

Video Reflection From Strong Catholic Families: Every Wednesday a video and reflection question will be posted on the Strong Catholic Families Facebook page for families to watch and discuss. The page is updated daily with articles, resources, videos and family-related information for Catholic parents. For more resources, visit www.strongcatholicfamilies.org

Vacation Bible School: Have you registered for this year’s exciting Vacation Bible School? Download the form from our Parish Website. Registration is open for children ages 4 through those who have completed Gr. 5. VBS will be held in ICS Gym June 20- 24th from 6-8:30pm. The next meeting for VBS Volunteers will be Wed., April 27th at 6:45pm in the Parish Center. This is a wonderful, faith-filled experience for kids; volunteers enjoy it too! Teens are welcomed and encouraged to volunteer! You will want to be part of this fun event! Interested in volunteering or for more information, contact the Religion Office at 410-392-3551 or [email protected]

Social ConcernsCOMMUNITY KITCHEN: ICC is hosting Community Kitchen on Friday, April 29th at Elkton Presbyterian Church at noon. We make and serve sandwiches, soup, and dessert to anyone in need. If you can provide food and/or can help serve, it would be greatly appreciated. Please contact Joyce Speakman at 610-597-3135 or Kathy Chamberlin at 410-398-7299. We also would be glad to receive monetary donations. Please consider volunteering in this worthwhile cause!

Outreach - The Parish Outreach is grateful to all those who continue to support this essential ministry - both materially and in their prayers. Please continue to help those in need by donating to the poor boxes after mass or by donating goods. The Parish Outreach is in need of the following items: tuna, green beans, cereal, jelly, pork and beans.

Parish and Family Life

Parish Coffee: Join us for Parish Coffee, May 1st after the 9 AM Mass at St. Jude’s.

Parish Coffee at Immaculate Conception will be May 8th

after the 10:15 Mass.

Parish Events / Information

Offertory April 3 Fiscal BudgetImmaculate Conception $7,276.00

$9,154.50St. Jude’s $1,437.11 $2,077.25Online $2,456.15 $2,682.25

$11,169.26 $13,914.002015-2016 Fiscal YTD (Offertory Deficit )

$25,227.10Building Maintenance Fund:

Collected $261,528.09

Expenses $244,718.94

Surplus $16,809.15

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Immaculate Conception Spring Fest is going to be held April 24th from 1:00-5:00pm in IC gym! Our spring fest will include delicious food, great music, games, a 50/50 drawing, and fabulous raffle items! Get your tickets ASAP by calling the Parish Office at 410-398-1100. Don’t miss out!!

Christian Yoga has only one class left!! All are welcome to join a Christ

centered meditative, gentle Yoga class. Remaining classes: Monday, April 18. 7 - 8:30PM in ICS gym. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat and towel. A $5 per class offering is suggested. Come to one or all classes and feel free to bring a friend! Call the parish center with any questions

Actual Expected $510,000$515,000$520,000$525,000$530,000$535,000$540,000$545,000$550,000$555,000

Weekly OffertoryJuly 1, 2015-April 3, 2016

Immaculate Conception School will be celebrating its 60th anniversary at the current location on September 10th. Plans are underway to commemorate this milestone, including Mass with Bishop Malooly. Please mark your calendars now! Activities will be planned for the parish, current students, and alumni. You won’t want to miss this!

The Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians Cecil County Division 1 is looking for new members! The LAOH is a National organization whose Mission is Friendship, Unity, and Christian Charity. The organization is open to women who are practicing Catholics and are Irish by birth, decent, or are the wife of an AOH member. For more information, call Janice White at 410-378-3493

The Golf Committee is in need of Volunteers! If you are interested or have any questions, please contact the Parish Office at 410-398-1100 or [email protected]. Our 2016 Immaculate Conception 6th Annual Golf Classic is going to be June 13! (Tentative Date)

Sunday, April 248:20 AM Confessions – SJ1:00PM Spring Fest! - Gym1:30 PM Baptisms - IC6:00 PM High School Gathering – PC6

Monday, April 259:00 AM Novena – CH6:00 PM JV Volleyball - gym8:00 PM AA - Caf

Tuesday, April 269:00 AM Holy Hour – CH6:30 PM Handbell Rehearsal - IC7:30 PM Contemporary Rehearsal -IC

Wednesday, April 279:00 AM Rosary Crusade/St Jude Novena – CH9:30 AM Cantor Rehearsal – IC1:00 PM Leisure Club Meeting - PC3:45 PM Children’s Choir - IC6:30 PM First Communion Rehearsal - IC6:45 PM Vacation Bible School Meeting - PC8:15 PM K of C Meeting - PC

Thursday, April 289:00 AM Rosary Crusade - CH6:30 PM Cantor Rehearsal - IC6:30 PM Cubscout Meeting - Caf6:30 PM First Communion Rehearsal - IC6:45 PM Boyscout Meeting - PC7:00 PM Parish Choir Rehearsal - IC

Friday, April 29 - ½ Day for ICS Students9:00 AM Rosary Crusade - CH

Saturday, April 309:00 AM Rosary Crusade - CH4:15 PM Confessions - IC5:00 PM First Communion - IC7:00 PM NA - Caf

Community Events / Information

Knights of Columbus Bishop Becker Council 2427

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443-616-5370 or www.kofc2427.orgMeetings: 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month at the Parish Center.

NYC Bus Trip!! Come join a bus trip to New York City! The trip is Saturday, May 14th and leaves from People’s Plaza in Newark at 9:00am. The bus will bring you to Times Square where you are free to explore! The bus leaves again at 9:00pm to bring you back to People’s Plaza. Children are welcome! Cost is $35 per seat. Don’t miss out, spaces are limited! Contact Audrey Diotale at 302-561-5275 or [email protected] or Angela Maxwell at 302-563-0994 or [email protected].

Our Lady of Fatima Designer Bag Bingo is scheduled Sunday April 24 in Msgr. Dwyer Hall. Doors open at 1pm and games begin at 2pm. Door prizes, designer Bag raffle, 50/50, refreshments and more! Must be 18 to be admitted. Tickets $20 in advance, $25 at door. Reserve a table of 8 paid in advance and be eligible for a special drawing. Contact Rachel Pompetti at 302-824-4285, the rectory office at 302-328-3431, or check our website at www.olfnewcastle.com and click on the Bingo Flyer

St. Paul tells us to be careful in the way we live. Do we listen and follow God’s voice so we can discern His will in our own lives and marriage relationship? The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend is scheduled for November 4-6 in Rehoboth Beach, DE. For more information, visit our website at www.wwme-delmar.org or to register for the weekend, please call Tony & Linda Massino @ 302-220-9833.Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research, located at 170 Possum Hollow Road in Newark, Delaware, invites the community to its FREE annual Open House on Sunday, May 1st from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Self-guided tours of Tri-State’s Frink Center for Wildlife and Wildlife Response Annex will be available throughout the day. Peek at baby birds in our clinic nursery. Trained owls, hawks, and other birds of prey will be on hand for an up close and personal look. Activities for kids include a Bird Word Search, creative coloring of bird species, and face painting. Exhibitors and vendors from local organizations will be on hand; food and Tri-State merchandise will be available for purchase. Donations of paper towels and single-ply white toilet paper (used to make nests for baby birds) are gratefully accepted. For more information, visit www.tristatebird.org or call 302-737-9543 x108.

Young Adult Retreat: Malvern Retreat House will hold an overnight retreat for adults ages 20-35 on May 6-7. The retreat will focus on the Year of Mercy and will be led by Fr. Chris Walsh, who is presently pastor of St. Raymond of Penafort parish in Philadelphia, PA. Early bird registration for the retreat (by April 22nd) is $65. After April 22nd, the cost is $80. To register, visit malvernretreat.com/register or call 610-644-0400 for more information.

September 19-29: 11-day Tour of Alpine Europe, Travel to Frankfurt, Salzburg, Munich during Oktoberfest and much more. Tickets are $3,309 and include airfare, hotels, breakfast, dinner, sightseeing in a luxury coach, and a

professional tour escort the entire trip. Proceeds benefit The Ministry of Caring programs for the poor. For more information contact Deborah Philips at 302-652-5523 or [email protected] Debate Camps, July 3-8, commuter and overnight, at Villanova Univ; Aug 8-12, commuter, at Salesianum, Wilmington. All high school students and recent graduates are invited. Learn leadership, presentation and research skills, grasp deeper things about public policy, plenty of practice and debate. Major time with industry’s top Senior Instructor. Early bird discount through May 31. More information, www.statesmandebate.com, 443.822.5473.

NEW GUEST {For publication the weekend of April 23 & 24} Listen to Catholic Forum every Sunday morning at 10:05 a.m. on WDEL 101.7 FM, 1150 AM and www.wdel.com.    Next Sunday, May 1st, tune in to hear an interview with Father Dan Gerres, who is celebrating the 50th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood next month.  For photos, information regarding upcoming guest, podcasts and more, “Like” Catholic Forum on Facebook at www.facebook.com/catholicforum. Listen to past episodes of Catholic Forum online at catholicforumradio.libsyn.com or search “Catholic Forum Radio” on iTunes podcasts.

Our Lady of Fatima Designer Bag Bingo is scheduled Sunday April 24, 2016 in Msgr. Dwyer Hall. Doors open at 1 p.m. and games begin at 2 p.m. Door prizes, Designer Bag raffle, 50/50, refreshments and more! Must be 18 to be admitted. Tickets $20 paid in advance, $25 at door. Reserve your table of 8 paid in advance and be eligible for a special drawing. Contact Rachel Pompetti at her current telephone number (302) 824-4285, the rectory office at 302-328-3431.  Check out the website at www.olfnewcastle.com and click on the Bingo Flyer

Hershey Park Trip

The Diocesan Office for Marriage and Family Life announces a trip to Hershey Park. Come and join your diocesan family for a day of prayer, food, and fun at Hershey Park. Date: May 22, 2016.Adults: Ages 9-54 -$50Children Ages 3-8: $45 Seniors Ages 55-69:$45Senior age 70 and over: $40Children 2 and Under: FreeWe will begin with Mass at Holy Rosary in Claymont DE at 8:00 AM and depart for Hershey at 9:00 AM. We will return to Holy Rosary at 8:30 PM. The cost includes:

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Bus Transportation to Hershey Park departing from Holy Rosary Church in Claymont Delaware.

Continental Breakfast on the bus (coffee and donuts). Park admission for the day. A Group Picnic Meal at Hershey Park.

Contact Rita McDowell with questions at 302-295-0667. Please send check for payment to Office for Marriage and Family Life with the following information: Name, address, telephone number and number of persons registering. Make checks payable to the Diocese of Wilmington.

Young Adult RetreatMalvern Retreat House will hold an overnight retreat for adults ages 20-35 on May 6-7. The retreat will focus on the Year of Mercy and will be led by Fr. Chris Walsh, who is presently pastor of St. Raymond of Penafort parish in Philadelphia, PA. Early bird registration for the retreat (by April 22nd) is $65. After April 22nd, the cost is $80. To register, please visit malvernretreat.com/register or call 610-644-0400 for more information.

Charismatic Retreat Malvern Retreat House will hold a dynamic weekend retreat June 10-12 for those involved with Catholic Charismatic Renewal and anyone who wants to learn more about the Holy Spirit. Catholic Charismatic Renewal will be celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2017. This retreat will help everyone to prepare for the upcoming Jubilee. The retreat will be directed by Fr. Bob Hogan, BBD, who is an international speaker and the co-founder of the Charismatic and Marian Religious Community, the Brothers of the Beloved Disciple.  Fr. Bob has served on the National Service Committee for Catholic Charismatic Renewal, and he is the author of a book released this year titled, Celebrating a Charismatic Jubilee. The retreat will include a special healing/transformation/empowerment service led by Fr. Bob. To register, please

visit malvernretreat.com/register or call 610-644-0400 for more information.

About Malvern Retreat House Owned and operated by Catholic lay leadership since 1912, Malvern is the oldest and largest Catholic retreat house in the country - hosting 20,000 people annually at 250 retreats on 125 acres in beautiful Chester County, Pennsylvania. We invite you to come to Malvern to reflect, refresh and rejoice in your faith. To find an evening, weekday or weekend spiritual retreat that's right for you, call 610-644-0400 or visit us online at malvernretreat.com.

Jesus House Prayer and Renewal Center offers a series of eight evening sessions for grief support beginning on Thursday, April 21, 2016 and continuing through June 9, 2016. 

This series of Grief Support Group meetings will be hosted in Nazareth House at the Jesus House Prayer and Renewal Center on Thursday evenings from 6:30 until 8:00 p.m.  The dates are:  April 21 and 28; May 5, 12, 19 and 26; June 2 and 9.   

Mrs. Frances Castello, M.Div., B.C.C./Ret.(National Association of Catholic Chaplains Board Certified, Retired Hospice Chaplain) and Mrs. Angela Malmgren, M.S. in Pastoral Care and Certified Spiritual Director, will co-facilitate the group process.   

Members of the support group will have the opportunity to share as they feel comfortable, while addressing the emotional issues and challenging changes surrounding the death of a loved one.  Also included will be such practical considerations as how to cope with anniversaries, birthdays, holidays, and memorials, as well as learning about the possible behavioral, cognitive, emotional, physical and spiritual responses one can experience in grief and helpful means to understand the bereavement process.

Participation is open to adults who are coping with the recent or long standing loss of a loved one.  To register or to obtain more information, please call Frances Castello at (201) 669-0566 or (484) 732-8026 and/or Angela Malmgren at (302) 650-0066.