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Parish Office Staff
Clergy
Pastor: Rev. Msgr. John P. Hopkins
Deacons
Tommy Watts
Austin Lobo
Religious Education
Madeline Romano
Pastoral Associate
Sr. Catherine Charles, SND
Parish Support Staff Tina Maichle
Lois Nowell
General Information
Parish Life
Special Ministers of Holy Communion
Kathy Linsner: 302-832-1488
Lectors Lynn Woerner: 302-836-5206
Altar Servers David or Lisa Carey: 738-9530
Suzanne Kirk: 302-369-6443
Cantors & Choir
Tom Mucchetti: 610-220-2690
Mary Kate Newell: 302-521-7788
Margaret’s Song (guitar & choir) John and Patty Jacob: 302-388-0767
Ministry of Hospitality (Ushers) Tim Higgins: 302-836-1099
RCIA (The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)
Michael Felker: 302-834-8259
Parish Ministries
St. Vincent DePaul Society
Mike DeShaies: 302-365-5136
Knights of Columbus
Rob Szczerba: 302-836-5806
Pro-Life
Teri Dzik: 302-834-5590
Parent Bereavement Group
Irene Felker: 302-834-8259 Jean Brady: 302-738-5126
Prayer Line
Karen Kolek: 302-834-0225 ext. 108
Daughters of St. Francis de Sales
Susan Brubaker: 302-834-1671
Pastoral Counseling
Sandy Cooper: 302-738-4539
Bible Study and Faith Sharing
Deacon Tommy Watts: 302-834-5408
Boy Scouts
Steve Williams: 302-270-1383
Cub Scouts
Joe Musike 302-545-8149
Friends of St. Margaret (50 +)
Sr. Catherine Charles: 302-834-0225 ex. 105
St. Margaret of Scotland Football Team
Michael Klepacki: 302-229-2285
Golf Committee
Mike DeShaies: 302-365-5136
Mike Ryan : 302-283-1474
Church Cleaning Group
Barbara Coates: 302-838-7738
Gardening
Janet and Ed Tyczkowski: 302-832-1057
Nursery / Babysitting
Megan Januszka: 302-454-0112
Doughnuts / Refreshments after Mass
Cindy Sparco: 302-836-0385
Welcoming Committee
Trish Gerhart: 302-379-3869
Prayer Shawl
Sara Moss Starkey: 302-836-4008
Barbara Coates: 302-838-7738
Social Justice Committee
Bill Mitchell: 302-836-6006
Meg Kane-Smith: 302-836-3511
Women at the Well
Janet McGehean: 302-392-2236
Vocations
Francis Woerner: 302-836-5206
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Mass Schedule Saturday: 5:30 pm
Sunday: 8:30 am & 10:30 am
Weekday: Mon., Wed., & Fr i. 8:30 am
Holy Day: 8:30 am & 7:00 pm
Reconciliation: Sat. 4:30 pm
Rosary: Thurs. 7:00 pm
Mass Intentions
April 25 8:30 am William Mosely
April 27 8:30 am Elizabeth Petrella
April 29 8:30 am John DeLuca
April 30 5:30 pm Raymond Parosky
May 1 8:30 am Jaqueline Prodoehl
10:30 am Fah Pow Liew
Sacraments
Baptism Baptisms can be scheduled on most Sundays at noon or
during any of our Masses. If this is your first child you
are required to attend a class before the Baptism can be
scheduled. The next baptism class is scheduled for May 23,
2016 at 7:00pm. Call the office to schedule.
Reconciliation Saturday at 4:30pm or by appointment.
Matrimony Consult the parish priest at least one year before your
wedding date.
Rosary Recitation of the Rosary is held every Thursday
at 7:00 p.m. in the church.
First Friday Adoration Adoration is held from 9am - 10am
on the first Friday of every month. All are welcome to join us
in worshiping our Lord.
Devotions
Living the Paschal Mystery
Fifth Sunday of Easter
April 23 & 24, 2016
In so many ways we already act out of the love that Jesus
commands in this gospel. We need only to do the everyday
things we are already doing with new meaning: we share in
Jesus mission when we love others as he loves us. If, howev-
er, an examination of our lives suggests that perhaps we are
not so self-giving and loving as Jesus, then this gospel is an
invitation to love more completely. What is at stake is a share
in Jesus’ everlasting Life and glory. This Life and glory is so
worth loving for!
-Living Liturgy
Baptisms Congratulations to the following children and their
families who were baptized this past week at St. Mar-
garet of Scotland Church.
Cameron Anthony Ross
Kiera Michelle McKinnon
Charlotte Marie Bowman
God Bless you as you begin your faith journey
Adult Confirmation 2016
Pentecost Sunday
St. Margaret of Scotland Church
May 15, 2016 at 1:00pm
Any person 18 years of age and older who hasn’t been con-
firmed and would like to receive the Sacrament of Confirma-
tion, Bishop Malooly will confer the sacrament for all adults
throughout the Diocese at St. Margaret’s at 1:00pm on May
15, 2016.
If you are interested, please contact the parish office at 302-
834-0225 or [email protected] as soon as
possible in order to prepare.
Confirmation for those who are Spanish speaking will be held
at Holy Cross Church, Dover on July 10, 2016 at 1:00pm.
Welcome We would like to extend a warm welcome to the following
new parishioners to St. Margaret of Scotland Parish.
Kyle and Cora Bifferato: Allister & Presley
Albert and Jennifer Porter: Matthew
Marguerite Venema
Anthony and Jennie Brazen
Bill and Carolyn Henry
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Parish News
St. Vincent de Paul Food Closet Thank you for your generous donations to satisfy the needs of the
food closet. The items that are currently needed are Velveeta and
instant potatoes. Thank you for your generosity in helping to
feed and care for the community.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS The St. David Council #12842, invites men 18 and older to join us in
supporting the parish and the community through acts of service.
Please call Grand Knight Rob Szczerba for additional information at
302-836-5806 or e-mail [email protected].
From the Religious Ed Office: Congratulations, First Communicants! Over these
next 3 weekends, 88 young people in our parish will
celebrate receiving Jesus in the Eucharist for the very
first time. We invite all of our parish family to keep them in prayer
and to join us in congratulating them. Do you remember your First
Communion Day?
Registration for Religious Education, 2016-17, is in full
swing. Current RE families need to get registration forms in
now. On May 1, the Religious Education page will be updated to
include registration forms for the upcoming year. All RE students
must be from families registered as members of SMOS parish. If
your child will be school age (Kindergarten through 8th grade) and
attends any non-Catholic school, they should be enrolled in and at-
tending parish Religious Education classes. All class information,
days, times, and registration materials are listed in the parish web-
site, on the Religious Education page. All forms and payments are
due back to the Religious Education Office no later than August 15,
2016. It is best to register early to ensure your preferred class
day. We had 420 children in the program this year and classes do
fill up quickly.
Looking to become more involved in your child’s religious edu-
cation? Have you thought about becoming a catechist or classroom
aide? We are always looking for parishioners who are willing to
share their love and knowledge of our Catholic faith with our young
people. If you think that you may be called to this important parish
ministry, contact Madeline Romano at the Religious Education of-
fice.
Congratulations to the 90 young ladies and gentlemen who will be
celebrating the sacrament of Confirmation this Monday even-
ing. Please keep them, their sponsors, and their families in your
prayers this week.
Knights of Columbus
“April” Family of the Month Mike and Maryann Murray
Congratulations! Mike has been our Knights, Faithful Financial
Secretary for the last 6 years. Mike would be happy with another
Faithful Knight taking over for him. Thank you for your dedication
to the committee.
Vacation Bible School Aug. 1st — Aug. 5th 8:30 am— Noon
VBS – Barnyard Roundup! This year’s VBS, Barnyard Roundup,
will take place the week of August 1, from 8:30 am until noon. We
invite any young person who is entering Kindergarten through enter-
ing 5th grade to join us for loads of fun as we learn about Psalm
23. Thanks to all of the young people who have called or emailed to
volunteer so far. We will begin to be in touch after mid-May. And,
yes, we DO need more adult volunteers, as well as those sopho-
mores, juniors, and seniors in high school! VBS registration forms
will be available on the VBS page of the parish website after May 8.
Tony Francia Memorial
Golf Tournament St. Margaret’s annual Tony Francia Memorial Golf Tourna-
ment will be held May 19, 2016 at Cavaliers Country Club in New-
ark. The cost is $125 per golfer and the proceeds will be donated to
our campaign to build a social hall. Golf committee members will be
available in the gathering space in a few weeks to register this year’s
participants. Come on out for a fun day on the links with your fellow
parishioners and help support the campaign for our social hall! For
more information, contact Mike Deshaies at mdes-
[email protected] or Mike Ryan at [email protected].
GRAND SLAM CRAFT BEER TASTING Sponsored by the DELAWARE GROWLER
Beers from 16 MILE and MISPILLION RIVER APRIL 29TH 7-10PM * $30 Donation *
St. Margaret of Scotland
Food, Souvenir Glass, Auction, Music Raffle
Beer available by the glass or six pack
All proceeds to parish social hall * must be 21 or older
Contact Cathy @ 540-5681 for more information
The RCIA Team will be hosting a 3 part series on the
Year of Mercy and the Impact on Your Life. The last sessions will take place on Wednesday night: 5/4 from 7pm-
8:30pm at the parish office in the large meeting room.
The 3 topics are: Meaning, Application and Prayer: Understanding
God's Mercy: Forgiveness.
Please feel free to attend the last session. If you have any questions
please call Laura Julien at 302-832-9726. Hopefully the discussions
at these sessions will increase your spiritual reflection on getting the
most out of this Year of Mercy as declared by Pope Francis.
Social Justice Reflection
“We know only too well that what we are doing is nothing
more than a drop in the ocean. But if the drop were not there,
the ocean would be missing something.”
~Mother Teresa
PARISH DRIVE FOR THE POOR & NEEDY The SPRING 2016 PARISH DRIVE FOR THE POOR & NEEDY,
sponsored by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, will be held Sat. &
Sun., APRIL 30 & MAY 1, 2016. Items accepted include, in
GOOD CONDITION ONLY, gently used clothing, furniture, house
wares, small appliances, toys, blankets, sheets etc., which will be
donated to Catholic Charities Catholic Thrift Shop. In addition, non-
perishable food and personal care items will be accepted for our
Emergency Food Closet. Donations will be accepted Sat. from 5P –
7P, and Sun., from 8A – 12P. Volunteers will be there to help load
the items onto the truck, and tax receipts will be available. For more
information, please call 834-0225.
Birthright of Delaware will hold its Annual Rose
Sale at our parish. Please suppor t Bir thr ight’s preg-
nancy services by purchasing roses after Masses on
Mother’s Day weekend, May 9th & 10th. Roses cost $2/one, $5/
three, $18/twelve and $35/twenty five. Your help will truly make a
difference! Thank you.
Thank you for your generous donations during my bake sale fundraiser for my Eagle project. ~Ethan Downs
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Community News
Christ the Teacher School
Our Regional Catholic School
For additional information visit
www.christtheteacher.org 302-838-8850
Worldwide Marriage Encounter
Delaware / Maryland / Eastern Shore Through the sacrament of Matrimony we are called to live in love as
Christ loved us. Does our marriage relationship reflect the love of
Christ for all to see? 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.
St. Peter Cathedral School
5K Run/Walk Celebrating 185 Years of
Catholic Education in the City of Wilmington
When: Sunday, May 22, 2016
Where: Riverfront Wilmington
Time: 8:00 am Check– In 9:00am race start
Register or donate at www.Race2Run.com
Rachel’s Vineyard Catholic Retreat for post-abortion healing
will be held at Jesus House, Wilmington, DE on May 27-29,
2016. The retreat weekend is a beautiful opportunity for any person
who has struggled with the emotional or spiritual pain of abor-
tion. For more info contact Nan at 302-528-8313 or visit
rachelsvineyard.org.
Ulster Project Delaware is currently recruiting boys and girls, aged
14 to 16, to act as hosts for teens from Banbridge, Northern Ireland,
from June 28 through July 26, 2016. This is a tremendous experi-
ence for teens looking to expand their range of experiences, develop
a better world view, fulfill service hours for school, have a month of
fun, and make lifelong friends. The cost is minimal and the experi-
ence priceless. More information and applications are available
at ulsterprojectdelaware.org. For questions, don’t hesitate to call
Therese Moore: 302.275.7598
Men of Malvern Weekend Retreat
April 29, 30 and May 1
315 S. Warren Avenue Malvern, PA 19355
Join Archbishop Fitzmaurice for this traditional retreat for men. All
men are welcome. This retreat includes Mass, conferences (talks),
Stations of the Cross, private adoration and much more For more
information, visit www.malvernretreat.com.
Retreat for Girls Malvern Retreat House is holding a retreat for girls
in 3rd through 8th grade on Sunday, May 15 from
1pm to 4pm. The retreat theme of "Just As You
Are" will celebrate the dignity and beauty of being
created as a daughter of a loving and merciful God. The retreat will
be directed by Jeannine Peters, who has a background in adoption
advocacy, education and faith formation. The cost is $20 per student
and includes snacks. Please visit malvernretreat.com or call 610-644
-0400 for more information.
Women’s Sunday Tea Malvern Retreat House will hold its next Women's Tea on Sunday,
May 1 from 2pm-4pm. During the event, speaker Sarah Christmyer
will discuss the topic: Women Strengthened by Hope: Learning from
Rahab’s Courageous Faith. Christmyer is the co-developer of The
Great Adventure Catholic Bible Study Program, published by As-
cension Press, and an adjunct faculty member at St. Charles Borro-
meo Seminary in Philadelphia. The cost of the afternoon tea is $25,
including tea and refreshments. To register, please visit malvernre-
treat.com/register or call 610-644-0400 for more information.
Mother & (Adult) Daughter Retreat
May 6-8 (Mothers Day Weekend)
Marianist Family Retreat Center
Cape May Point, NJ 08212 Knowing that your relationship is special, and the need to nurture it
throughout the years, this is a wonderful opportunity to walk upon
common ground while celebrating your differences. Eucharist,
small group sharing, prayer experiences, socials and fun are includ-
ed—beach walks too!
Cost: $130 per person. Sign up online at www.caemaymarianists.org
or call 609-884-3829 for more information.
In Concert –STRAWBS, the English 70s progressive rockers, at
St. Ann’s Social Hall - 2013 Gilpin Avenue in Wilmington on
Saturday, May 14th. Doors open at 6:30pm.
Tickets $30 for adults in advance, $33 day of show. Ages 13 - 17
$5.00 all times, 12 and under free. To purchase tickets (cash only
please), visit St. Ann’s Rectory at 2013 Gilpin Avenue in Wilming-
ton or reserve on www.splatterconcerts.com. Food and drink avail-
able for purchase.
TRI-STATE’S OPEN HOUSE
FOR BIRD LOVERS! Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research FREE annual Open House
170 Possum Hollow Road in Newark, Delaware,
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 paint-
ing. 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 infor-
mation, visit www.tristatebird.org or call 302-737-9543 x108.
GREAT FAMILY FUN!
St. Helena’s Carnival 602 Philadelphia Pike, Wilmington DE
Monday, April 25th through Saturday, April 30th Dinners in the school hall start at 5pm. Midway opens at 6 pm.
Admission: $5/night, $15/week, ages 13 to 59.
Mega-Passes, good for unlimited r ides & free carnival admission
all week are $40 per person! Family Nights—Tuesday and Wednes-
day—Ride all night for $20 per person! Live entertainment every
night under the Big Top. Rides! Games! Prizes! Food! Baked
Goods! Basket Raffles and much more!
Job Opening: Office Manager Jesus House Prayer & Renewal Center is searching for an Office
Manager who will organize and coordinate office operations. This
person will be exceedingly well organized, flexible and enjoy the
administrative challenges of supporting the goals set by the Board of
Directors. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and have a work-
ing understanding of Quickbooks Pro. Please send Resume' and
contact information to: [email protected]
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READINGS FOR
April 24th—May 1st
April 24- Fifth Sunday of Easter
Acts 14:21-27/ Rv 21:1-5a/ Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35
April 25- 1 Pt 5:5b-14/ Mk 16:15-20
April 26- Acts 14:19-28/ Jn 14:27-31a
April 27- Acts 15:1-6/ Jn 15:1-8
April 28- Acts 15:7-21/ Jn 15:9-11
April 29- Acts 15:22-31/ Jn 15:12-17
April 30- Acts 16:1-10/ Jn 15:18-21
May 1- Sixth Sunday of Easter
Acts 15:1-2, 22-29/ Rv 21:10-14, 22-23/ Jn 14:23-29
Good News 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 inter-
view with Father Dan Gerres, who is celebrating the 50th anniversary
of his ordination to the priesthood next month. For photos, infor-
mation regarding upcoming guest, podcasts and more, “Like” Catho-
lic Forum on Facebook at www.facebook.com/catholicforum. Listen
to past episodes of Catholic Forum online at catholicforumra-
dio.libsyn.com or search “Catholic Forum Radio” on iTunes pod-
casts.
Diocese News Are you Being Called to God? St. John tells us in the Book of Revelation that he heard a loud voice
from God’s throne saying “Behold, God’s dwelling is with the hu-
man race.” All of us are called to be signs of God’s dwelling with
us. Some are called to do that in a specific way, serving Christ and
His Church as a priest, a deacon, a religious sister or a religious
brother. If you think God is calling you to a religious vocation, and
if you’re ready to talk about it, please call or write Father Norman
Carroll, Diocesan Director of Priestly and Religious Vocations (302-
573-3113, [email protected]). Be sure to visit our website:
www.cdow.org/vocations!
Marriage Moments "Love one another." (John 13:35) You're married. Of course
you love your spouse. But Jesus keeps repeating this com-
mand to love. Perhaps it is because love is never finished. Look for a
new opportunity to show your love today. Surprise your beloved.
Parenting Pointers Gratitude can be an overused word these days, but that doesn't
mean we should neglect it. Play a "Gratitude Game" with your child.
See if each of you can list 10 things you're grateful for today. If
something bad happens, see if you can find a silver lining.
Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy
Information about the Extraordinary Jubilee
of Mercy is available at a special Vatican
website – www.im.va. Diocese of Wilmington events
that are tied into the Jubilee of Mercy will be announced
on the diocesan website – www.cdow.org/mercy. The
Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy will conclude on the
Solemnity of Christ the King on November 20, 2016.
FOR THE SAKE OF GOD’S CHILDREN April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Knowledgeable and caring adults who are commit-
ted 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 Re-
sources) 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.
Celebrate Life Mass Mass with Bishop Malooly. You are invited to the An-
nual Diocesan “Celebrate Life Mass,” a celebration for
persons with special needs and their families/friends/
caregivers. This event will be held at St. Elizabeth Ann
Seton Parish in Bear, DE on Sunday, May 1, 2016. The
day includes a gathering at 12:30 pm, Mass at 1:00 pm,
and a light lunch following Mass. We ask that if you
are able to attend, please bring 2 or more cans of food
for the parish food closet. To register, please email
Debbie Ciafre at [email protected] or call her at
(302) 275-8717. Please respond no later than April
10th.
Career Opportunity: Director of Religious Education
St. Joseph on the Brandywine Parish in Wilmington, DE is
seeking a part-time (25 hours per week; benefits included)
Director of Religious Education to develop, implement and
evaluate all formal Religious Education in the Parish: K-9
(185 students) through Adult Faith Formation. The Director is
responsible for recruiting, orienting and training Catechists
and coordinating the parish sacramental program for student
candidates who attend the Parish Religious Education Pro-
gram. Minimum required qualifications will include:
• Practicing Catholic in good standing committed to the au-
thentic teachings of the Catholic Faith.
• Master’s degree in Religious Education or Theology and
knowledge, skills, and abilities obtained through five years of
parish experience or equivalent combination of education and
experience.
Mail cover letter and resume to:
Monsignor Joseph Rebman
10 Old Church Road
Wilmington, DE 19807
Fifth Sunday of Easter April 24th
In a familiar Gospel reading, this week we hear a
new commandment; “Love one another.” Bring It Home this week
by brainstorming the 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 choose a slip and do it.
Can you feel the difference when everyone is consciously loving
each other?
