Pastor, Very Reverend Robert J. Kus…………………………………………… ext. 111 RCIA/Social Ministries, Sister Isaac Koenig, S.U……………………………… ext. 135 Director of Religious Education, Mr. John Walsh……………………………… ext. 114 Director of Youth Ministry, Ms. Amy Preusser ……………………………….. ext. 117 Director of Hispanic Ministries, Ms. Norma Rivera……………………………. ext. 122 Business Manager, Ms. Sharon Marren…………………………………………. ext. 158 Wedding and Missions Coordinator, Ms. Simone Amato…………………….. ext. 129 Development Director, Ms. JoAnn Daley………………………………………. ext. 110 Parish Secretary, Ms. Simone Amato…………………………………………. ext. 113 Bulletin Editor, Ms. Sandy O'Leary……………………… bulletin@thestmaryparish.org Campus Director, Mr. Phil Davis……………………………………………….. ext. 115 Organist/Director of Music, Ms. Sara Bryant…………………………………… ext. 118 St. Mary Parish Bookstore………………………………………………………. ext. 159 The Upper Room 1871 Event Coordinator, Ms. Victoria Hudson….……..910-538-9885 St. Mary School Principal, Ms. Joyce Price…………………………………….. ext. 153 St. Mary School Administrative Assistant, Ms. Susan Linn……………………. ext. 140

Liturgy Schedule Saturday:…………………....5:30pm English 7:00pm Spanish Sunday:……...8am, 9:30 am, & 11am English 12:30 pm in Spanish Daily: …………….As published in bulletin Mass in the Extraordinary Form… Fourth Sunday of the month at 5pm For information 910-891-1972

Sacraments

Baptism: Preparation prior to baptism is required. Parents should contact the Parish Office for details. Confirmation: Please contact the Faith Formation Office for more information. Reconciliation: 4:00–4:45 pm Saturdays or by appointment. Weddings: Contact the Pastor as soon as possible to set the wedding date and begin marriage preparation; preferably at least 3 months before your wedding. Anointing of the Sick: Please call the Parish Office to make arrangements. R.C.I.A.–Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults: Saturday: 9:00-10:00 am; RCIA Room, 1st Floor, Tileston Center

Education

The Saint Mary School: Grades Pre-K–8.

The oldest Catholic School in North Carolina now celebrating 146 years of education.

Accredited by SACS-CASI.

Faith Formation: K–High School (Communion-Confirmation) Sunday: 11:00 am—Noon

September to May

CEPI De Santa María: Spanish Adult School, Tileston Gym Annex 2nd Floor

910-619-0898 910-762-5491, ext. 138

St. Mary Adult School: Art and ESL.

Call office for times and dates.

Children, Youth & Young Adults

Nursery: 6 months–5 years

Sunday: 9:30 Mass. St. Mary School Lower Building

Grupo de Jóvenes Adultos:

Friday: 7:00 pm. Hispanic Ministry room, 1st Floor Tileston Center

Social Outreach

St. Mary/Tileston Outreach:

Monday–Thursday 8:30-11:30am

St. Mary Health Center: (Dental and Medical)

Tileston Gym Annex - Lower Floor Walk-ins Welcome

For Appointment, call: 763-8163 stmaryhealthcenter.org

Basilica Shrine of Saint Mary: 412 Ann Street Wilmington, North Carolina 28401 Tel. 910-762-5491 Fax 910-762-9664 www.thestmaryparish.org Monday–Friday: 9am–4pm

The St. Mary School Office: 217 South Fourth Street Wilmington, North Carolina 28401 Tel. 910-762-5491 ext. 140 Fax 910-772-8034 www.thestmaryschool.org Monday–Friday: 8am–3pm

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Weekend Mass Schedule at a Glance Saturday Mass in English – 5:30 pm Saturday Mass in Spanish – 7:00 pm Sunday Mass in English – 8:00 am, 9:30 am and 11:00 am Sunday Mass in Spanish – 12:30 pm

To schedule a Mass Intention, to donate the Altar Flowers, or for information on Baptism, please call the Parish Office at 762-5491.

Pastor’s Corner My Dear Friends, Happy Easter to you and your loved ones! On this day, we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus from the dead.

Many thanks go to everyone who have worked so hard to make Lent and Easter at St. Mary such wonderful events. Special thanks go to Jesús, Nuestra Esperanza (our Hispanic Young Adult Group) for their work on the Vía Crucis on Good Friday, the groups who put on the Soup & Stations each Friday of Lent, Sara Bryant and all the music ministries of St. Mary, Phil Davis and his crew who made the campus so beautiful, and all the others worked diligently behind the scenes! In the Catholic Church, the Easter Season begins at the Easter Vigil Mass and goes through Evening Prayer of Pentecost. And speaking of Easter Vigil, congratulations to all those who celebrated sacraments of initiation at the Easter Vigil Mass! Coming up are many other exciting St. Mary parish activities including the St. Mary Catholic School Golf Classic at Porter’s Neck Country Club on April 16th, Dancing with the Stars on May 14th, First Communions, and Graduation. Before you know it, we’ll be in summertime! Sincerely yours in Christ, - Father Bob

Liturgies and Paraliturgies Including Mass Intentions

Saturday, March 26—Holy Saturday 8:30 pm Easter Vigil beginning with Blessing of the New Fire

(Bilingual) - † James Ray Levesque Offered by Marie Levesque

Sunday, March 27—Easter Sunday 6:30 am Mass in English—† Roger G. Staples Offered by Nancy Schiffman 8:00 am Mass in English—† Jean Reynolds Offered by Mary Ann Reynolds 9:30 am Mass in English—Basilica—† Gene Doyle Offered by Social Ministry 9:40 am Mass in English—Cafeteria—† Henry DeMoura Diocese of Raleigh Youth Board 11:00 am Mass in English—Basilica—† Amelia Marie Dietz Offered by Pat and Ed Riker 11:10 am Mass in English—Cafeteria—† Eileen Lynch Offered by The McAlick Family 12:30 pm Mass in Spanish—Parishioners of the Basilica Shrine of

St. Mary

Monday, March 28

7:30 am Mass —† Eleanor Antonaccio Offered by The Antonaccio Family

Tuesday, March 29

7:30 am Mass —† Rick Close and Richard Close, Jr. Offered by Sylvia Close

Wednesday, March 30 7:30 am Communion Service

Thursday, March 31 7:30 am Mass —† Carmela Russo Offered by Barbara and Ralph Russo

Friday, April 1

7:30 am Mass —† Gene Doyle Offered by The Spano Children

Saturday, April 2 5:30 pm Mass —† Natalie Patrignelli Offered by Patricia and Art Patrignelli 7:00 pm Mass —† Rich McConnell Offered by Don and Jeanne Thompson

Sunday, April 3 8:00 am Mass —† Anne Arricale Offered by Frank and Jeanne Bua 9:30 am Mass —† Michael Evans Offered by Aaron and Amy Preusser 11:00 am Mass —† Amelia Marie Dietz Offered by Merry Ann and Larry Wright 12:30 pm Mass —Parishioners of the Basilica Shrine of St. Mary

Readings for the Week of March 27 Monday: Acts 2:14, 22-33; Ps 16:1-2, 5, 7-11; Mt 28:8-15 Tuesday: Acts 2:36-41; Ps 33:4-5, 18-20, 22; Jn 20:11-18 Wednesday: Acts 3:1-10; Ps 105:1-4, 6-9; Lk 24:13-35 Thursday: Acts 3:11-26; Ps 8:2, 5-9; Lk 24:35-48 Friday: Acts 4:1-12; Ps 118:1-2, 4, 22-27; Jn 21:1-14 Saturday: Acts 4:13-21; Ps 118:1, 14-21; Mk 16:9-15 Sunday: Acts 5:12-16; Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24; Rv 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19; Jn 20:19-31

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~ Stewardship of Treasure ~

February 14, 2016

Envelopes Mailed 1634 Envelopes Returned: 396

Offertory Budget Education 02/14/2016 $ 15,525.12 $ 20,000.00 $ 196.00 07/01/2015 to $ 652,324.18 $ 624,000.00 $ 25,007.63

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Please Pray for Our Sick All names were removed on January 1.

If you would like a name added or removed please email: bulletin@thestmaryparish.org

Gary Barton Sarah Bowersox

Alexandra Brigantti Crystal Cameron Patricia Carroll Jeremy Cook

Michael DeStasio Bob Dudek

Christi Ferretti John Gee Vera Gee

Brenda Grainger Junior Grainger

Mark Groves Walter Hickey

Doug Hill Judy Hill

Nicole Hyden Karen Kwiatkowski

Jay Linkfield

Alison Maccherone Donald Mankin

Pat Manuel Howard Militscher

Patty Morris Wendy Morris

Warren Murphy Lael Neal

Judy Norcross Sean O’Leary

Kim Pierce Vincent Rotolo Robert Russo

Sue Smith Regina Stewart

Deanna Thompson Patricia Thompson William Wadman

Ruth White

The Week Ahead In Our Parish St. Mary School and Parish Offices will re-open on

Tuesday, March 29th at regular time.

Sunday, March 27—Easter Sunday

• NO Nursery—Available at the 9:30 am Mass in the St. Mary School Lower Building

• English as a Second Language —10:45 am in Room T325 • Discipleship Youth Bible Study—11:00 am in the RCIA room in

the Tileston Center • NO Faith Formation Classes—11:00 in the Tileston Center and

St. Mary School • RICA in Spanish—11:00 am in Room T303 • Practica de la Banda Latina de Domingo—11:00 am in room

T318

Monday, March 28 • St. Mary School and Parish Offices Closed • Choir Rehearsal—7:00 pm in the Basilica • Grupo De Alcohólicos Anónimos—8:00 – 9:30 pm en el

gimnasio

Tuesday, March 29

• St. Mary School and Parish Offices resume normal schedule

• Practica de la Banda Latina de Domingo—7:00 pm in Room T318

Wednesday, March 30 • Centering Prayer—1:00—2:00 pm • Women’s Contemplative Prayer—1:30 pm in Room T325 • Youth Ministry—6:00 pm

Thursday, March 31 • Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament—following morning Mass

for an hour and from 5:00 pm—8:00 pm in the Basilica • Divine Mercy Chaplet – 12:30 pm in the Chapel • Renaissance Choir Rehearsal—7:30 pm—9:00 pm in the Music

Office

Friday, April 1 • Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament—following morning Mass

until 1:00 pm • Hispanic Young Adult Group (El grupo de jóvenes adultos)- 7:00 pm in the Tileston Center • Grupo De Alcohólicos Anónimos - 8:00 – 9:30 pm en el

gimnasio • Hispanic Prayer Group—7:30 pm

Saturday, April 2 • Gospel Choir Rehearsal—10:30 am in the Basilica • Cythia D’Emes and John Sniezek Wedding— 2:00 pm in the

Basilica • Reconciliation—4:00 pm in the Basilica • Hispanic Children’s Ministry—5:00 pm

Sunday, April 3 • Share Sunday—All Masses • Nursery—Available at the 9:30 am Mass in the St. Mary School

Lower Building • English as a Second Language —10:45 am in Room T325 • Discipleship Youth Bible Study—11:00 am in the RCIA room in

the Tileston Center • Faith Formation Classes—11:00 in the Tileston Center and St.

Mary School • RICA in Spanish—11:00 am in Room T303 • Divine Mercy Celebration—12:00 pm in the St. Mary School

Cafeteria • Practica de la Banda Latina de Domingo—11:00 am in room

T318

Please check with individual ministries for time/date changes or see the up-to-date parish calendar on the website: thestmaryparish.org

Centering Prayer—An hour of contemplating prayer and the Centering prac-tice. Wednesdays from 1:00—2:00 pm. Contact: Joan Regan at 383-2804 or centeringprayer.com. The Liturgy of the Hours—Monday - Thursday at 7:05 am. Everyone is invited and books are available as is instruction. St. Mary AAMEN Chapter—Chapter meetings are held Fourth Sunday of each month at 4:00 pm in the Tileston Center. Adoration—Thursday after the 7:30 am Mass for one hour. Starting January 7th—Thursday from 5:00 pm—8:00 pm and Friday after 8:30 am Mass until 1:00 pm. Contact Mary Friedrichs at 409-2579. Camillus Ministry —Brings communion to those who are unable to attend Mass. Ministry Co-Coordinators Barbara Russo (brussonc3@gmail.com); Tim Pflaum (tdpflaum@gmail.com) or Eileen Mankin (elnmankin43@aol.com) Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors—Contact Stephanie Watts at 799-7623 or wattss@thestmaryparish.org. The Newcomer Welcome and Hospitality Ministry—needs your assistance to help our new members become part of our parish family. Young Families and Couples Group—meets last Sunday of each month after 9:30 Mass for light breakfast, discussion and crafts for the kids. Contact: Erin Buller—910-821-0123 or erinbuller@gmail.com or thestmaryparish.org/newcomer. Catholic Daughters Court 1036—Meets the Second Sunday of the month at 3:00 pm in the St. Mary School Cafeteria. Contact: JoAnne Shadroui, Regent—910-452-6351. St. Mary Nursery—Volunteers are needed to help staff our Sunday nursery during the 9:30 am mass. Contact: nursery@thestmaryparish.org. Music Ministries—Contact: Sara Bryant at 762-5491 ext. 118, or music@thestmaryparish.org. Knights of Columbus Council 1074—meets in the basement of the Tileston Center. Contact: membership@kofc1074.org or kofc1074.org. St. Mary Altar Guild – Meets once a month at different restaurants around the area. Contact: Nancy Dasbach—(910) 264-9480. The Upper Room 1861—Victoria Hudson, Event Coordinator 910.538.9885, vhudson1871@gmail.com, upperroomnc.com

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Parish Happenings

St. Mary Parish Bookstore—Located in the Tileston Center Tuesday - Friday - 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Saturday - 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Sunday - 9:00 am - 1:00 pm 762-5491 (ext. 159) or bookstore@thestmaryparish.org

“A Stitch….A Prayer….The Touch of God” Prayer Shawl Ministry Meets monthly on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month in the Tileston Center.

Call Noreen at 798-0055 for more information on this wonderful min-istry. If you know of anyone who needs the warmth and comfort of a prayer shawl, call Noreen and she will make arrangements to get one to you.

St. Mary's Young Families Group Join the St. Mary's Young Families group for snacks and an Easter egg hunt on Sunday, April 3, after the 9:30 Mass (approximately 10:45). We will meet on the preschool playground if the weather is good (to the right side of the Basilica as you face it, and near the door to the school cafeteria) and in the school library if it is raining or really cold (across Ann Street in the Tileston building and up on the 2nd floor, across from the Upper Room). Please bring a snack or breakfast finger food to share and 12 plastic eggs PER CHILD, filled with age-appropriate goodies- For ages 6 months to 2 1/2, little child safe toys are great; for ages 2 1/2 to 6ish, candy or fruit snacks are fine, but so are stickers, little toys, etc. Kids bigger than 6ish can help hide the eggs! We will finish with a short conversation about what Easter eggs, bunnies, etc. have to do with Easter! Newcomers welcome! Contact Erin and Tom with questions: erinbuller@gmail.com. The St. Mary's Young Families group meets the last Sunday of each month in the school library on the 2nd floor of the Tileston Center directly across from the Upper Room. Our target audience is any fami-ly with at least one child 0-5 (your older children are also welcome, of course). We have even had people join us before their first is born. Whoever you are, you are welcome to join us! WE WILL NOT MEET EASTER SUNDAY.

Columbarium and Memorial Garden

We are pleased to report that since our introductory meeting in June, 55 families have reserved niches in the Basilica Shrine of St. Mary Columbarium and Memorial Garden.

If you have not had an opportunity to view the plan or if you would like more information, please contact JoAnn Daley at 910-762-5491, x110 or email jdaley@thestmaryparish.org.

Adoration The Basilica Shrine of St. Mary will now have Adoration on Thursday evenings from 5:00 pm till 8 pm and Fridays after Mass until 1:00 pm. To be apart of this ministry contact Mary Friedrichs at 409-2579

Office of Faith Formation and Youth Ministries John Walsh, Directory of Religious Education— (ext. 114)

jwalsh@thestmaryparish.org Amy Preusser, Director of Youth Ministry— (ext. 117)

apreusser@thestmaryparish.org

Mandatory First Communion Parent Meeting Monday, April 11th 7:00 pm in the Basilica All parents of children who will be celebrating First Communion must attend this meeting. Parents who have not yet chosen a date and time for their child’s first communion to celebrate First Communion will have an opportunity to do so at this meeting. First Communion dates: Saturday, April 23rd and Sunday, April 24th—all Masses Saturday, April 30th and Sunday, May 1st—all Masses

Second Annual “Bountiful Bracketology” Event! In the tradition of celebrating March Madness, the Youth Ministry program will be coordinating a NCAA tournament bracket competition for all interested. (Adults and youth in grades 6 and up). We have decided to incorporate one of the corporal works of mercy, feeding the hungry, into our competition.

The “entry fee” for the bracket challenge will be the following: (A total of 5 items required per entry)

1 box of pasta 1 jar of pasta sauce

1 can of crushed tomatoes 1 small container of non-perishable parmesan cheese

1 small non-perishable dessert item (ex. cookies, chocolate etc.)

Participants can drop off their “entry fee” to the Youth Ministry office starting immediately. After the tournament begins and all participants have registered their bracket picks, the Youth Ministry Group will be taking the donations and assembling “Dinner Baskets” out of the items. The baskets will be given directly to Sr. Isaac and distributed to the guests of Tileston Outreach to provide a meal to a family during the Easter holiday.

All brackets and “entry fees” have been turned in. The tournament championship game will be played on Monday, April 4th, 2016. We will be awarding the top two participants in our bracket challenge. First place will receive a $50.00 VISA gift card and second place will receive a $25.00 VISA gift card. The winners will be announced on Tuesday, April 5th, 2016. Good luck!

**Please contact Amy Preusser, the Director of Youth Ministry, with any questions. (910) 762-5491 ext 117**

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Via Cruces = Way Of The Cross Richard and Cathy Tamisiea would like very much to invite parishion-ers to come visit their meditation garden (Via Cruces = Way Of The Cross) at any time but especially during Lent and Easter. The trail depicts Christ's suffering as He carries the cross to His death on Mount Calvary (Stations of the Cross). Mr. and Mrs. Tamisiea think you will find your visit very spiritually moving. The trail is located at 6207 Fox Run Road just off of Old Military Rd. in the Greenville Sound Area. Please come at any time and it is not necessary to call or an-nounce your visit. May God bless you especially at this Easter Time. Ignited By Truth - Save the Dates! Speaker Series Friday Evening, April 22, 2016 Jeff Cavins, Founder of The Great Adventure Bible Stud-ies, Music by Dana Catherine, St. Michael the Arch-angel Catholic Church, Cary Full Conference Febru-ary 24-25, 2017 Raleigh Convention Center, Bishop Michael F. Burbidge, Vigil Mass Celebrant and Hom-ilist - See more at: dioceseofraleigh.org Elimination of Fees for a Declaration of Nullity As of July 1, 2015, the Diocese of Raleigh eliminated all costs associ-ated with a Declaration of Nullity. Bishop Burbidge decided the Dio-cese will absorb all costs related to the nullity process in order to make it more accessible to those who have been previously married and divorced. If you are interested in beginning or learning more about the nullity process, please contact Mrs. Susan Stanton (919-821-9754) or Mrs. Vikki Newell (919 821-9759). If you speak Spanish, please con-tact Ms Teresa Aldahondo (919-821-9758). - See more at: dioceseofra-leigh.org Year of Mercy The Spiritual Works of Mercy The Spiritual Works of Mercy have long been a part of the Christian tradition, appearing in the works of theologians and spiritual writers throughout history. Just as Jesus attended to the spiritual well-being of those he ministered to, these Spiritual Works of Mercy guide us to "help our neighbor in their spiritual needs" (USCCA).

We will focus on the Spiritual Works of Mercy for the next seven weeks. After each work of mercy there are also suggestions and words of advice for living them out in our daily lives. Have your own sug-gestions? Let us know @USCCB using the hashtag #mercyinmotion! Forgiving injuries: Forgiving others is difficult at times because we do not have God's limitless mercy and compassion. But Jesus teaches us that we should forgive as God forgives, relying on him to help us show others the mercy of God

• Let go of grudges

• Saying sorry is something we learn as kids, but how often do we really mean it? Forgiveness transforms hearts and live

• Participate in the Sacrament of Penance

• Pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet

Saturday, April 9, 2016 7:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. $10 / car (same day) $15 / car (reserved)

Basilica Shrine of St. Mary

Avoid the hassle of looking for parking! The Azal-ea Festival is without a doubt the busiest weekend for the downtown Wilmington area, so avoid the hassle of searching for a parking spot and park right here at St. Mary’s. Reserved Parking! For a $15 donation, in advance, we will gladly hold a parking spot for you. Please contact John Walsh in advance for a reserved spot.

This year’s proceeds will help to fund our Vaca on Bible School program!

For more information, contact: John Walsh762-5491 ext.114 jwalsh@thestmaryparish.org

Around the Area AZALEA FESTIVAL PARADE PARKING!

“Catholicism” by Fr. Robert E. Barron

Beginning on Wednesday, April 13 and continuing through Wednes-day, May 18, from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. each evening in the RCIA room of the main Tileston building, the Faith Formation office will be showing the DVD series, “Catholicism” hosted by Fr. Robert E. Bar-ron. The “Catholicism” series does a fantastic job of illuminating the Church’s culture, history and tradition. For those who are coming back to the Church or would like to enhance their knowledge of the Church then I highly recommend joining us for these faith-filled evenings! Because space is limited, please RSVP to John Walsh if you wish to attend.

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Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord St. Mary Social Ministry/Tileston Outreach It is difficult to find words to catch the depth of the events for this day. Here is how Joyce Rupp does it in her book that I often quote: Fragments of Your Ancient Name:

The Resurrection John 11:25 Like a seed trampled underfoot, You overcame violence and took root. Like a flower wilted by a freeze, You lifted your head and newly bloomed. Like a stream gone dry in drought, You sought the source and survived. Like a tree bent over from the storm, You stood up straight and tall again. Like a faithful lover returning home I welcome your risen presence now. (April 29) What very good news! "How might I share my belief in Jesus' resurrection with others?"

Sister Isaac—Office of Social Ministry

Special Need for the Week: Our Outreach re-opens Tuesday. Our folks always appreciate receiv-ing cleaning items such as dishwashing liquid, laundry detergent, etc.

RCIA Let us welcome our newest members into the Community and may we always support them by prayer and good works.

The Ancient Order of Hibernians would like to thank the parishioners who participated in our recent raffle for a trip to Ireland. We actually sold out the week before the drawing, so keep that in mind for next year and be sure to buy your ticket early. Thanks, too, to those of you who came out and cheered us on at the parade and those who joined us at the Hilton for a great corned beef and cabbage luncheon. We treated 33 marines to lunch, enjoyed the music of Duke Ladd and watched the great Irish dancing performed by Slainte, the UNCW Irish dance club. Hope to see you all next year! English as a Second Language Offered by Cape Fear Community College Available for adults in the community at St. Mary. Morning Multilevel class with Jamie…...M-TH 9:30am-12:30pm Evening Multilevel class with Jenny.,,,..TU and TH 6:30-9:30pm The classroom is above the St. Mary Health Center. For more infor-mation, please contact Cindy at 910-362-7184. Worldwide Marriage Encounter The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend is April 29—May 1, 2016 in Chapel Hill, NC. For more information visit our website at: NCMarriageDiscovery.org or contact us at applica-tions@NCMarriageDiscovery.org or 704-315-2144. Graduation Mass On June 3, 2016, St. Mary, Mother of the Church Parish in Garner, NC will be hosting a Graduation Mass and ceremony for all Catholic homeschoolers preparing for high school graduation. There will be a reception immediately following in St. Joseph's Hall. To register, and to reserve your order for your senior's cap, gown and diploma cover, please contact Allison Dunphy (thedunphycrew@gmail.com or 919-934-4245) by May 1, 2016.

FREE ENGLISH LANGUAGE INSTRUCTIONS - A MINISTRY In the Tileston Center, on Sundays, from 10:30 am to 12:15 pm, from October to June. To register, please contact Dé Corbett at 910-232-2745. Volunteers for clerical help are welcome.

Harris Teeter contributes a percentage of all HT brand purchases to the St. Mary School Together In Education account when your VIC card is linked to our school. When you visit Harris Teeter, ask your cashier to

link your card to 1809 or visit HarrisTeeter.com and link your card online. Once your are signed up, we start raising funds.

One Cup of Tea To benefit Saludhondu

Saturday, March 12th in The Upper Room

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Liturgical Ministers’ Schedule Weekend of April 2 and April 3

Second Sunday of Easter For Masses in English

~ Schedule does not show substitutions ~

Saturday 5:30 pm

Sunday 8:00 am

Sunday 9:30 am

Sunday 11:00 am

T. Barton P. Lachance F. Bindewald F. Bindewald B. Herdemian

H. Lange M. Flores J. Siler

F. Bua F. Grant

R. Keegan R. Jenski T. Longo

A. DeVaga H. Bielawa B. Ozment D. Keefe

C. Mongelli

T. Patton R. Lowney L. Franks J. Patton L. Dezio S. Frelke

L. Johnson F. Romeo

E. Burke N. Cahill

M.Fedarko J. Prantil

J. Newton P. Carey E. Molina

F. DeMeza

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Edwin García of Curarén Edwin García helps build a social hall for the church in Curarén, one of the 5 main towns of our sister parish. The name of the church in Curarén is Our Lady of Candelaria. He’s wearing the face cloth because of the dust created from the work.

Mission Corner

Saturday, March 26—Holy Saturday • 8:30 pm—Easter Vigil beginning with Blessing of the

New Fire (Bilingual). Reception for new Catholic Christians to following in St. Mary School Cafeteria

Sunday, March 27—Easter Sunday • 6:30 am—Mass in English • 8:00 am—Mass in English • 9:30 am—Mass in English—Basilica • 9:40 am—Mass in English—Cafeteria • 11:00 am—Mass in English—Basilica • 11:10 am—Mass in English—Cafeteria • 12:30 pm—Mass in Spanish

Holy Week Schedule

In Memory

C. Richard Batchelor July 29, 1950 – March 5, 2016

Sr. Marion McGillicuddy, S.U.

March 24,1925 – March 6, 2016

Angelica and Carlo Saliano

celebrated the Sacrament of

Matrimony at the Basilica Shrine of

St. Mary on

March 12, 2016. They are members

of the parish.

From the Office of the Bishop

Easter 2016

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Rejoice and be glad because Christ is truly risen! It is my hope and prayer that on Easter and throughout this sacred season you and your families will celebrate and experience anew the peace and joy of Our Lord and Savior. Today we are united with the universal Church in rejoicing in the vic-tory of Jesus Christ, the One who dispelled the power of darkness, who turned suffering to glory and even death to life. In uniting ourselves to him, we share in His victory and discover the grace and strength we need to walk in faith during our earthly journey so that one day we will live with Him forever. In this Jubilee Year of Mercy, we are especially reminded that the Risen Lord offers us newness of life through the forgiveness of our sins. As his witnesses, we are to radiate the joy that is ours in being made a new creation in Christ. We are also to imitate Christ and offer forgiveness to those who have offended us so that nothing separates or divides us. Our witness will also be enhanced when others see us fer-vent in prayer, generous in service, and joyful in hope. Please be assured of my prayers for you and all those you love at East-er and always. With God's grace, may you unite yourself more deeply to Christ and be faithful witnesses of His divine mercy and infinite love. Sincerely in Christ, Michael f. Burbidge Most Reverend Michael F. Burbidge Bishop of Raleigh

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Principal Joyce M. Price

"Let your light so shine..." Matthew 5:16

St. Mary Athletics GOLF OUTING VOLUNTEERS: Please, if you can spare a few hours on April 16, sign up for some time slots to work the Golf Classic fundraiser. There are several jobs to do, but each is not a lot of work. Those attending the Golf Classic will appreciate the help. INTRAMURAL COED GOLF: We will be having Intramural Golf on Wednesdays at 3:30 at the Wilmington Municipal Golf Course. It is open to boys and girls who have played and have knowledge of the game. Each participant must have clubs and golf balls. We play 9 holes, the cost is $8.00, and it takes approximately 2 hours to play. We ask that parents pick up their children on time. If any parent would like to walk along with the players and instruct them on the finer points of the game, that would be a plus. The program started on Thursday, March 24th. Since we are outside, all plans are "weather permitting." If you have a child who is interested, please email me to let me know (viollisa@thestmaryparish.org). Parents are responsible for transporta-tion of the players to the course. BOYS' TENNIS: Mrs. Millie Moore and Ms. Simone Payne are coaching our Boys' Tennis Team this year. If you are in grades 6-8, please see these ladies to get the required forms. Enjoy a day of tennis outside in the great weather.

The 5th Annual St. Mary Catholic School Golf Classic April 16, 2016 Porters Neck Country Club We are anticipating another successful event, and expect even more participation than at last year's tournament!

Proceeds from last year's Golf Classic provided a much-needed reno-vation for our concession stand as well as updates to both the boys' and girls' locker rooms. A portion of the funds were designated to help in the replacement of the original wood floor in the historic Tileston Gymnasium. That pro-ject is taking place this spring.

With this event, over the past 4 years, we have achieved many goals in support of our athletic and physical education programs, as well as some big projects to improve and modernize our historic gym facility.

As a valued supporter of our previous events, we want you to know that all proceeds from our fundraising efforts directly support ALL students at St. Mary School, and also other youth and adult members of the surrounding community. We are blessed with a group of very dedicated St. Mary parents and supporters again this year.

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Dancing with the Wilmington Stars will be a unique fund-raising event to benefit the St. Mary School! Join us for an evening of entertainment when our celebrity couples perform dance routines for your votes! Your cash votes will raise funds for the St. Mary School! DWTWS 2016 event will benefit St. Mary Catholic School; to grow academic programs and maintain our high level of academic excellence. It will enable us to support arts and enrichment programs, fund our Science Olympiad Team, Robotics, STEM program and purchase equipment for a newly renovated science lab. In addition, event pro-ceeds will make a difference for qualifying families to afford Catholic education by landing a hand with tuition expenses.

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