A Ukrainian mother and daughter fleeing the war will arrive at our home in South Bethany on June 4th remaining with us until we can find them employment and a place of their own. As their sponsors we provide room and board as our personal responsibility to the US Department of State for up to 2 years of their visas. We know from previous experience that the successful outcome of an undertaking like this requires a team effort. Anyone having questions or wanting to help them should contact either Dan or Diana Cowell at (302) 537-0769 or email Dan at ddcowell@yahoo.com .
Corpus Christi Procession
June 11
On Sunday, June 11, we celebrate the Feast of (Corpus Christi) The most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. In commemoration of The Year of the Eucharist, at the conclusion of the 10:30 Mass there will be a Procession of the Blessed Sacrament that will begin in Church and proceed outside between Delaney Hall and Church, around the Church building, and return to the Church. This will be followed by ½ hour of Adoration, and then Benediction. If you are unable to walk, please remain in Church.
This is a fitting way to celebrate this Feast. (If you do not plan to stay, and do not need Handicap Parking, it is advisable that you use the Masterson Center Parking Lot.)
“The cup we share, is it not the blood of Christ? And the bread, is it not his body? Because the loaf of bread is one, we, though many, are one body, for we all partake of the one loaf.”
. (1 Corinthians 10:16-17)
Men’s Club Retreat
June 2-4
A weekend retreat offers many opportunities to enhance your faith life and your relationship with God. This year’s Malvern Retreat theme is “Finding Peace, Healing and Hope in Today’s World”. We all need help with these topics, don’t we? Think about it!
Join us for the June 2 weekend and learn how to better cope with our world. The Malvern Retreat House is just over a 2-hour drive to Malvern, PA, just north of Wilmington. We always organize a carpool(s) as needed.
For more information, please visit Malvern Retreat House’s website at www.malvernretreat.com or call: TOM KEELEY 302-864-3055, or ADOLPH PERTICARI 302-541-4452
KoC BBQ to Honor Fr. Joseph
June 22
St. Ann Knights of Columbus Council 16771 is hosting a barbecue dinner to honor our Associate Pastor, Fr, Joseph Dovari on June 22 Thursday from 5:30-7:30pm in Delaney Hall.
The meal includes a complete half-rack of ribs dinner, beer, wine, soda, and dessert. There will be limited carry out available.
Tickets are $25.00 per person; $45.00 per couple. Contact: Joe Aquilla 443-695-5740 or Bill McGovern 973-222-757
Live Stream Mass to be discontinued
May 21
A decision has been made to end our parish’s live streaming of Sunday mass and of funerals.
In coming to this decision, discussions were held between Fr. Klevence, the business office, and the volunteers who have faithfully enabled the service. According to Fr. Klevence, “We have been doing the live-streaming for some time and the viewership has gone way down. The cost, as well as the time and talent being used by the live-streamers, is now excessive for the number of viewers.”
The last regular livestream of the Sunday mass will occur at 10:30 AM this Sunday. We will no longer offer live-streaming of funeral masses held at St. Ann and Our Lady of Guadalupe churches after June 9, 2023.
We originally began live-streaming both Sunday and daily mass over three years ago, at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic when in-person attendance was not possible. Our daily mass live-stream ended in 2021, but live streaming of the Sunday Mass continued until now. We want to thank all those who enabled the live-streaming to be carried on Facebook, MyParishApp and this web site; but most particularly those who performed the setup and maintenance of equipment at each mass.
We realize that attending Mass on Sunday and holy days of obligation is not always possible for all members of the community. Live mass broadcasts are still available at numerous locations via the Internet. A list of some of the many live masses that are live-streamed or televised can be viewed here on our web site.
Please remember, though, that, while television and internet broadcasts of Mass are useful for the sick or those unable to get to Mass because of some other infirmity, they are no substitute for attending mass in person. As the broadcasters at CatholicTV are quick to point out,
“There is a tremendous difference between watching Mass on TV and participating in the Liturgy in person. When watching the televised Mass we certainly hear God’s Word and can be inspired to pray, but nothing can replace physically participating in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass and receiving the Lord’s precious Body and Blood in the Eucharist. Whenever possible, it is always preferable to attend Mass in person.”
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Moses and the Exodus Bible Camp
July 17-21
The parish Youth Group will be holding a summer Bible camp in July. Students from grades 5 through 12 are invited to participate in age-appropriate learning, discussion, and activities centered around the book of Exodus, describing how Moses and the Israelites were given their freedom from slavery in Egypt.
Click below for additional details, or call Maria Colello at the Faith Formation Office at (302) 539-5443.
SVdP Youth
Works of Love
St. Vincent de Paul offers opportunities for young people in Junior and Senior High. Introducing youth and young adults to the Vincentian Way provides an avenue for them to use their talents in providing service to our community and neighbors in need; and at the same time to grow in leadership, friendship, fellowship and most importantly spiritually with Our Lord Jesus Christ.
If interested, please contact St. Ann’s Youth Minister Maria Colello at (302) 539-5443 or Tom Hill SVdP Youth Coordinator at thill556@gmail.com.
Garden Concerts with Jesus
June through August
Come as you are!
Jesus is waiting for you to spend time with Him. He wants to take away your restlessness and bathe you with his love and mercy. Join us for an hour of worship and praise every 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the months of June, July and August, 10 to 11AM at St. Ann.
Every child that brings a friend gets ice cream.
Youth Ministry Car Wash
June 10
NOT how we do it at St. Ann!
If you want a REAL car wash, please drop by the St. Ann parking lot on June 10.
Click below for details!
MOSES Live on Stage
July 26
Join the Parish of St. Ann Day Trip to Lancaster, Pennsylvania on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 to see the stage production of MOSES at the Sight and Sound Theater (scroll down to view the trailer).
The day-excursion includes motorcoach transportation, lunch at Miller’s Smorgasbord restaurant, and admission to the show. There will be free time during the day to shop.
Tickets are $165 per adult and $125 per child to age 12. We will require a $50 deposit per person, with final payment due by June 1st. No refunds after June 1st unless a replacement is found. Call Grand View Tours (302) 803-6400, or email info@grandviewtours.com.