15th Sunday in Ordinary Time

11/12 July 2020

 Listen to Catholic Forum every Saturday morning at 11:00 on Relevant Radio 640.

Saturday, July 11th, tune in to learn how the Religious men and women of the Diocese of Wilmington are dealing with the coronavirus.   After it airs, listen online anytime at www.cdow.org/CatholicForum, or search “Catholic Forum” on Apple, Spotify, or iHeartRadio podcasts.  For photos, information regarding upcoming guests, links and more, “Like” Catholic Forum on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CatholicForum. 

Next Saturday, July 18th, learn about the mental health challenges some face during the coronavirus pandemic and how Catholic Charities is helping people meet those challenges when Ms. Lisa Ritchie is the guest. After it airs, listen online anytime at www.cdow.org/CatholicForum, or search “Catholic Forum” on Apple, Spotify, or iHeartRadio podcasts.  For photos, information regarding upcoming guests, links and more, “Like” Catholic Forum on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CatholicForum. 

Please help the Cathedral of Saint Peter in Wilmington by your generous donation during the special collection being taken in all Catholic churches in Delaware and Maryland’s Eastern Shore on August 15/16. For more information and a video tour of our historic Cathedral, please visit cdow.org/cathedral. 

Greetings and Blessings!  I appreciate your continued cooperation as we work through the trial and error of our gradual re-opening, and I thank you for your letters and emails in support of our efforts.  It has been wonderful to see the familiar faces of those of you who have been able to come back for prayer, confession and to join in the Celebration of the Eucharist.  We are actively seeking volunteer ushers and greeters at all weekday and weekend Masses. If you are between the ages of 18 and 65 and would like to help, please call the office at 302-856-6451.

Although we have resumed our regular Mass schedule, I remind you that we will adhere to the following guidelines until further notice:

• Those over age 65 or with other health conditions should consider staying at home to minimize risk.  Please remember that many daily and weekend Masses are offered online; you may find a list of resources on our website at https://www.smammop.com, or on the Diocese of Wilmington website at https://www.cdow.org

• Cloth face coverings are required for anyone over age 12 for entrance to the church.  Masks are not provided, please bring your own face covering. (Face coverings should not be worn by children under 2 years of age due to risk of suffocation.  See the Governor’s Guidance for face coverings at https://coronavirus.delaware.gov/guidance-for-face-coverings/)

• Maximum occupancy of 25 people for weekday Masses at both SMA and MMOP (Tuesday evening Spanish Masses at SMA have maximum occupancy of 115 in the church and 50 in the Parish Hall).

• Maximum occupancy for MMOP weekend Masses – 160

• Maximum occupancy for SMA weekend Masses – 115 in the church and 50 in the Parish Hall.

• Social distancing of 6 feet required.  Every other pew to remain unoccupied.

• We are deeply appreciative of those of you who have continued to support the church through your donations over the past few months.  With our office and church reopenings we will have increased expenses; please prayerfully consider contributing today.  Designated baskets are provided in the churches for envelopes and offerings.  You may also send your donations to the office or sign up for online giving on our website https://www.smammop.com. 

As a further safety precaution, we have removed all missals and hymnals from the churches.  Weekly worship aids are provided on our website at https://www.smammop.com; you may follow using your smartphone or tablet.  Please remember to silence your device while in the church.

It is my hope that, over time, we can continue to relax our restrictions and guidelines until we determine what our new “normal” practices will be.  Fr. Brady, Fr. Idelmo and I continue to keep you all in our prayers. 

Yours in Christ,

Rev. Robert E. Coine

Pastor

Thanks to all who have been sending their weekly donation through WeShare or in the mail.  We have received many requests for our address to send donations.  Please send to: 

We are continuing to see a high volume of Spanish speaking COVID patients, some waiting too long before seeking treatment. The language barrier is creating some misunderstanding of information related to the virus. Please help share to any of your connections or friends that may benefit from the video. We are here to help and the more education that reaches these communities the more luck we may have with flattening the curve in our county and surrounding areas.  https://www.facebook.com/ChooseNanticoke/videos/2651253795111328/

Mensaje Urgente para la Comunidad Hispana

Se han comunicado con la parroquia personal que trabaja en los hospitales y están combatiendo el Coronavirus o COVID-19. Hay una preocupación muy grande por la comunidad hispana ya que nos han informado que los número de casos de contagio esta subiendo entre la comunidad hispana y la mayorías de los casos en el hospital son hispanos. Si nos fijamos en el mapa de Delaware en el condado de Sussex los pueblos más afectados son Milford y Georgetown.

Ahora sabemos que hay un debate de cerrar completamente ciertas compañías pero también la Comunidad Hispana aporta con seguir presentándose a trabajar en áreas donde hay alto contagio del virus y/o no están siguiendo los protocoles de seguridad como lavarse las manos, usar un tapa bocas o mascarillas, seguir los 6 pies de distancia entre personas, NO PRESENTARSE O SALIR DE CASA SI ESTA PADECIENDO SIMTOMAS DE ESTAR ENFERMO, etc.

Seamos realistas en este país, nadie se va morir de hambre ya que somos bendecidos con bancos de comidas y escuelas públicos que están regalando comida. Muchos de las compañías de billes o utilidades están  ofreciendo un plan económico si no pueden pagar ciertas facturas. El gobernador ha declarado que nadie puede ser desalojado de su vivienda por falta de pago o perder servicios por falta de pago. Así que la opción de quedarte en casa para proteger no solo tu salud si no de tu familia y de las demás personas es posible. Por favor hagamos conciencia!

También nos han informado que hay personas que pueden tener el virus sin saberlo, pero pueden contagiar. Es por eso que recomiendan el uso de mascarillas o tapa bocas cuando salimos. Personas que están padeciendo síntomas tiene  que aislarse completamente hasta 14 días para prevenir contagio. Esto incluye aislarse de su propia familia en su casa.

TENER FE IMPLICA OBEDECER Y SER HUMILDES NO EGOISTAS.

Aquí les compartimos un link de una doctora del hospital de Seaford, DE: https://www.facebook.com/1420553256/posts/10222728524467984/?sfnsn=mo&d=n&vh=e

Bendiciones!