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Services
May 3/4, 8:15 p.m.-2:30 a.m.: Communion of Reparation All Night Vigil, St. Hedwig Chapel, 408 S. Harrison St., Wilmington. More information, Janet Aluise, (302) 996-0482. (First Fridays)
May 6, 6 p.m.: Devotions to St. Elizabeth, St. Elizabeth Church, Wilmington. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Liturgy of the Word, Benediction, Litany & Hymn to St Elizabeth. A blessing of the child in the womb will be offered to any pregnant parents in attendance. All are welcome. (302) 652-3626. (First Mondays, Sept.-June)
May 13: Prayer Service for the anniversary of the apparition of Our Lady of Fatima, St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 7200 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin. Coordinated by the Legion of Mary. Follows the 8:30 a.m. Mass. (13th of each month from May until Oct., anniversary event Oct. 13.)
May 26, 4 p.m.: English-Filipino Monthly Bilingual Mass, St. Elizabeth Church, 809 S. Broom St., Wilmington. Filipino priest Bishop Efren Esmilla from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will be the celebrant. More information, visit Pilipino-American Association of Delaware on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/PilipinoAmerican/) or contact Millette Angeles (302) 325-0556 or George and Issa Romero (925) 325-3315.
Mondays, 6:30-7:30 p.m.: Millions of Monicas devotion, St. Patrick Church, 1414 King Street, Wilmington. Weekly prayer service inspired by the perseverance of St. Monica, patron saint of mothers. More information www.millionsofmonicas.com or lucy.millionsofmonicas@gmail.com.
Daily, noon: Mass at Sacred Heart Oratory, 917 N. Madison St., Wilmington. Also Sunday Mass at 9 a.m.
TBA, 11 a.m., Mass. St. Patrick’s Chapel, 287 Pleasant Grove Rd., Conowingo, Md. All are welcome. Refreshments served after Mass. More information, (410) 642-6534 or sm3m@aol.com.
Temporarily suspended: Mass, St. Francis Xavier Shrine, Old Bohemia, 1690 Bohemia Church Road, Warwick, Md. (The Rosary will be recited after Mass. Rectory museum will be open at 9 a.m. for tours. GPS location is 1699 Bohemia Church Road, Warwick, MD 21912. First Saturday Masses will continue through the end of the year.) A video about the site can be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFGlCsNM6gk. More information, OldBohemiaHS@gmail.com or Clarice Kwasnieski, (302) 545-2126.
TBA, 7 p.m.: St. Monica Teardrop Mass, St. Patrick Church, 1414 King St., Wilmington. Join the Columbiettes of St. Thomas for this annual Mass and devotions to beg St. Monica’s intercession for those loved ones who are away from the Church. More information: 12374columbiettes@gmail.com or Kate, 302-482-1432.
Adoration
St. John/Holy Angels Parish. Although we all communicate with Jesus in our own way, languages are listed. Thursdays at 7 p.m. in Holy Angels Church, Spanish. Fridays at St. John the Baptist after the 8:30 a.m. Mass, English. First Fridays at Holy Angels Church after the 10 p.m. Mass until 6 am. Spanish. For more information, contact the parish at (302) 731-2219 or apress@holyangels.net.
Mon.-Fri., 5:30-6:30 p.m.: Eucharistic Adoration, St. John Paul II Chapel at St. Hedwig Church, 408 S. Harrison St. Wilmington. Confessions heard during adoration. Daily Mass begins at 6:30 p.m. in the chapel. More information, (302) 594-1400 or sthedwigde.org.
Daily, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.: Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration, St. Ann Church Adoration Chapel, 2013 Gilpin Ave., Wilmington. All are welcome. More information, www.stannwilmington.com/parish-information/adorationchapel or email adorationchapel.stann@gmail.com.
Mondays-Fridays: Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration, Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel, 4701 Weldin Rd., Wilmington. All are welcome. Saturday from midnight to 9 a.m. and from 6-11 p.m.; Sunday from midnight to 6:45 a.m. and from 2-11 p.m.; From Monday-Friday, adoration is 24 hours. More information, Kathy Dunworth, (302) 383-6452.
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration, St. Jude Church Adoration Chapel, 140 Tulip Drive, Lewes. From Sunday at 6 a.m. continuously to Saturday at 4 p.m. All are welcome. More information, (302) 727-1805.
Eucharistic Adoration, St. Mary Star of the Sea Church, 200 S. Baltimore, Ocean City, Md. Every Wednesday following 8:30 a.m. Mass. Adoration is concluded at noon with Benediction. More information, (410) 289-0652.
The parish of SS Peter and Paul in Easton Maryland has Adoration on the First Tuesday of each month after the 8:30 morning mass. Adoration continues throughout the day and concludes with Benediction at 7pm.
Eucharistic Adoration, St. Polycarp Church, 55 Ransom Lane, Smyrna. Tuesdays, 9 a.m.- 9 p.m., and after the Vigil on the second Sunday of the month, in St. Ann’s Chapel.; also, the vigil Mass before the second Sunday at 4 p.m. More information, (302) 653-8279.
Eucharistic Adoration, St. Thomas More Oratory, 45 Lovett Ave., Newark. Every Tuesday 5:15 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. (Benediction begins at 6:30 p.m.) Every Friday following the 12:30 p.m. Mass at approximately 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. To check out the schedule at St. Thomas More Oratory go to:: www.udcatholic.org/
Eucharistic Adoration at St. Dennis Church, 153 N. Main Street, Galena, Md. First Fridays after the 8:30 a.m. Mass for an hour and at 7 p.m. in Spanish; also on the fourth Sunday of the month after both the 8 a.m. Mass and 11 a.m. Spanish Mass for an hour. More information (410) 648-5145.
Eucharistic Holy Hour, St. Elizabeth Church, 809 S. Broom St., Wilmington. Monday & Friday 1:45 p.m. (after the 12:15 Daily Mass). More information, steparish.org/
Right to Life
Join the Vigils for Life:
- Tuesdays, 9-11 a.m. pro-life vigil outside Wilmington Planned Parenthood, 7th and Shipley Sts. Members of Delaware Right to Life are present. Contact: Nancy Frick @ (302) 893-1039
- Thursdays 9 a.m.-Noon outside of Dover Planned Parenthood, 805 S Governors Ave. Street parking available. Contact: Donna Latteri by text to 862-266-1099
- Mondays and Fridays, 8:30 a.m. to Noon, Tuesdays 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Seaford Planned Parenthood, 800 Health Services Dr. Contact: Jim Anderson @ (443)-655-2008.
Vocations
No listings at this time.
Programs
Programs at St. Thomas More Oratory, 45 Lovett Ave., Newark. April 18, 7 p.m.: Society of Catholic Scientists Spring Lecture, “Staying Human in an Era of Artificial Intelligence” Dr. Joseph Vukov, Loyola University Chicago. Reception follows. More information, www.udcatholic.org/events
April 16 & 18, 1:30-3 p.m.: Deepening Circle, offered as a Zoom session, led by Sr. Liz Sweeney. Register at www.jesushousecenter.org
Day programs at the Franciscan Spiritual Center, 609 S. Convent Rd., Aston, Pa. April 16, “A Day for Myself” Personal Day of Prayer, presented by Marie Angela Presenza, OSF, $40 includes lunch. April 18, “Spirituality of the Wisdom Years: Christ in the Middle of it All!” senior program $30, presented by Rosemary Eve Holter OSF. More information and to register, fcaston.org, choose the event tab or call (610) 558-6152.
April 21, 12:30 p.m.: Presentation and reflection by Sister Jean Rhoads, D.C., “St. Catherine Laboure, Come to the Foot of the Altar” Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 528 East Stein Hwy., Seaford. More information, (302) 629-3591.
Through April 27, 10-11:30 a.m.: “Let’s Talk About Racism,” program at Church of the Holy Child. Discussion and sharing focused on Debbie Irving’s book ‘Waking Up White’, her journey thru the awakening to and understand of racism in the world today. Irving offers insight and exploration into how Americans are socialized to hold racial biases and stereotypes and can help us deconstruct those false beliers to reach a deeper understanding of modern-day racism. Cost $10 for all 4 sessions. For more information, call Denise at 302-437-4011. To register, call Sr. Ann Hughes at CHC at 302-475-6486 x120.
April 21, 5 p.m.: Contemporary Christian Music Night of Worship and Praise, Resurrection Parish 3000 Videre Dr., Wilmington. The Music Ministry of Resurrection Parish will host a night of Worship and Praise through Contemporary Christian Music. Song sheets will be provided so that everyone can join together in song prayer. Light refreshments will follow in the Gathering Space. All are welcome.
April 24, 6:30-8:30 p.m.: Viewing of the documentary, “Common Ground”, Resurrection Church, 3000 Videre Rd., Wilmington. The featured film of Faith Climate Action Week 2024 aligns with our theme, “Common Ground: Cultivating the connection between Faith, Food, and Climate.” Film description From the filmmakers of Kiss the Ground (Netflix) comes the follow-up documentary Common Ground, winner of the Tribeca Film Festival. Directed by Josh and Rebecca Tickell, Common Ground provides hope for future generations with concrete ways to fix a broken planetary system. The film explores how regenerative agriculture can help heal the soil, our health and the planet. Common Ground is the highly anticipated sequel to the juggernaut success documentary, Kiss the Ground, which touched over 1 billion people globally and inspired the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to put $20 billion toward soil health. By fusing journalistic expose’ with deeply personal stories. www.signupgenius.com
May 4, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.: Columbiette State Convention, will include state representatives and representatives from six other auxiliaries in the state of Delaware. Mass at 12:30 p.m. which will include the installation of new officers. St. Joseph’s on the Brandywine, 10 Old Church Rd., Greenville. More information, destatecolumbiettes@gmail.com.
May 5, 5 p.m.: St. Thomas More Society Annual Dinner, Wilmington Country Club. The Honorable Thomas L. Ambro, and the Honorable Kent A. Jordan, of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, will each receive the St. Thomas More Award. Tickets to the May 5 dinner may be purchased at www.stms-wilmington.org or by contacting Jim Haley at 302 656 7247 or jhaley@ferraralaw.net
Through May 14, 9:30-11 a.m.: “Living in the Father’s Love” six week Walking with Purpose Bible Study for women. Resurrection Parish 3000 Videre Dr., Wilmington. Theme is “How the gospels are relevant to our relationships with God and those we love.” Facilitated by Kate Regan, member of Resurrection Parish. Purchase the required study book “Living in the Father’s Love” by Lisa Brenninkmeyer for $20 at walkingwithpurpose.com/bible-study Register at www.jesushousecenter.org or call 302-995-6859. Free will offering.
TBA: Catholic Cemeteries clean up which is a regulation clean up. Catholic Cemeteries Regulations Reminder: In Ground Burial: All real or artificial flowers must either be in a fixed vase or a cemetery cone; please keep in mind only a minimal amount of cones are permitted through the grass cutting season. Nothing is permitted to be stuck in the ground or laid on the memorial. American flags are permitted Memorial Day through Flag Day. Crypts / Niches: Nothing can be affixed in any way on the fronts, or laid on the patio. All decorations must be within your vase. Your flowers should not cover the front of your neighbor’s space. Your assistance in removing decorations and disposing of them at home will help reduce the disposal costs for our cemeteries. More information, (302) 737-2524.
TBA, 7:30-9 p.m.: Women’s Faith Sharing, hosted by PWYCM (Parents with Young Children Ministry). For more information, text Ruthie at 484-554-5618 or RSVP to Lisa at 951-315-0804.
Retreats
April 16, 10 a.m.-noon: Mini Retreat on Padre Pio, Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 4701 Weldin Rd., Wilmington. Facilitated by Father John Aurilia, OFM, PhD. Father Aurilia was secretary to St. Pio in 1967 and will share his remarkable experiences. More information, Rita McDowell, rmcdowell@ihm.org, (302) 438-9739. To register, Lisa Krueger, lkrueger@ihm.org, (302) 762-5550.
April 19-21: Rachel’s Vineyard Catholic Retreat. For anyone who has struggled with the pain of abortion. Whether you are post-abortive or associated with someone who is (parent, spouse, friend), there is nothing to fear and so much to gain. A beautiful and liberating opportunity. More information, contact Nan Freeman at 302-463-7711 (call or text) or lucyminn929@gmail.com, by April 5.
May 17-19: Archbishop Fitzmaurice Group men’s retreat, Malvern Retreat House, 315 S. Warren Ave., Malvern, Pa. Retreat director Fr. Scott Reilly of Lumen Institute. Friday night Mass with Bishop Koenig and Msgr. Hurley, sacred music by Marty Rotella, Friday night presentation on Blessed Carlo Acutis by Mary Be a Damico, Saturday guest speaker is former professional baseball player/MLB executive Joe McIlvaine, weekend also includes spiritual exercises and prayers, adoration and more. Private rooms, five meals throughout the weekend. More information, David Rash (Co CA-Captain), 302-530-0475 hensr1@comcast.net or John Destafney (Co CA-Captain) 215-385-2321 johndest@comcast.net or contact (610) 644-0400, or malvernretreat.com.
June 15: Retreat for Catholics Affected by Divorce and Separation: Presented by the St. Raymond Nonnatus Foundation for Freedom, Family, and Faith. Half-day retreat specifically geared for Catholics who have been wounded by divorce and/or separation in need of hope and healing. The day will feature talks, time for reflection, Confessions, prayer time, and the anticipated Mass for Sunday at 4 p.m. A delicious lunch and snacks are included in the price of the retreat. The Daylesford Abbey, 220 S. Valley Road, Paoli, PA 19031. Speakers: Anne DeSantis, Executive Director of the St. Raymond Nonnatus Foundation and a Norbertine priest who will speak on healing after crisis. Cost: $60, includes lunch. Registration: Go to www.nonnatus.org/divorce-retreat.html or send a $60 check to: St. Raymond Nonnatus Foundation, P.O. Box 951, Skippack, PA 19474-0951
TBA: Retrouvaille retreat, Malvern Retreat House, Family Life Center, Malvern, Pa. Program provides help for marriage problems difficulties or crises. More information and to register, www.HelpOurMarriage.org or (215) 766-3944, or 800-470-2230. All inquiries confidential.
TBA, Worldwide Marriage Encounter retreat, Brighton Suites, Rehoboth Beach: Learn tools to revitalize romance and deepen communication in your marriage. Get away for an intimate weekend – no group sharing required. For information, www.wwme-delmar.org or call Tony and Linda Massino, (302) 648-2228.
Fundraisers
April 18, 5 p.m.: “Heartstrings of Hope” Annual Catholic Charities Tribute Dinner, Chase Center, Wilmington. Dinner and drinks, live music. Reserved seating. More information, www.ccwilm.org/events/cc-dinner/ or call (302) 573-3121.
April 25, 5:30 p.m.: Lieutenant Szczerba Memorial Scholarship 5K run. Abessinio Stadium, Wilmington. Go to Salesianum Facebook and sign up with a QR code Come and support this event.
April 28, 2-6 p.m.: Emmanuel Dining Room Auction 2024, Chase Center on the Riverfront, Wilmington. “Welcome to Las Vegas” theme. Lots of live and silent auction items available including sports tickets, vacations and much more. A member of the CBS3 news team will make an appearance. Bingo, wine wall, designer purses and more. Tickets are $125, with a special ticket price of only $75 for those under age 25. Parish young adult groups are encouraged to attend. Ticket price includes parking, food, beer, wine, soda and signature drink for the event. Lots of fun and fellowship during the auction to support EDR, which feeds nearly 10,000 people in need each year. Sponsorships are also available; donations of auction items being gratefully accepted, contact christopherpaul.leonard@gmail.com. More information can be found at https://www.ministryofcaring.org/edr-auction-2024/. For tickets, www.ministryofcaring.org/edr-auction-2024/ or call (302) 652-5523.
May 3, 5:15 p.m.: Color Run, Most Blessed Sacrament School, 11242 Racetrack Rd., Berlin, Md. Honoring the memory of Kathy Manns. More information on registering for the color run or to donate to the playground fund, contact Laura Barker at hsa@mbscs.org, or call the school office at 410-208-1600.
May 5, 6 p.m.: St. Thomas More Society Annual Dinner, Wilmington Country Club. Honorees will be Judge Thomas L. Ambro, and Judge Kent A. Jordan, of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. Ticketsat www.stms-wilmington.org or Jim Haley at 302-656-7247 or jhaley@ferraralaw.net.
The Arts
May 19, 7:30 p.m.: “You’ll Never Walk Alone: A Musical Offering of Hope and Healing” St. Helena’s Church, 602 Philadelphia Pike, Wilmington. Featuring the choirs of Ursuline, Padua and Salesianum, a professional orchestra, St. Helena’s Music Ministry. Free admission, donations welcome. For more information or to have the name of a loved one included in the event, go to www.StHelenas.org, or contact Mena D’Amato, menadamato@gmail.com
High School Musicals:
• Salesianum School: “Clue,” April 25-28 at 7:30 pm, and ” The Importance of Being Vampyre” May 17-18 at 6 p.m. and May 19 at 2 p.m.
• Saint Mark’s High School: “Beauty and the Beast,” April 19-20 at 7 p.m., and April 21 at 2 p.m. General admission tickets are $10. Tickets for students and seniors are $8.
• St. Elizabeth High School: “The Addams Family,” April 26-27 at 7 p.m., and April 28 at 2 p.m. Ticket information to come.
• Saints Peter and Paul High School: “The Outsiders,” a play by S.E. Hinton April 26-27 at 7 p.m., and April 28 at 3 p.m. Tickets for adults are $10, students are $5. Performances will take place in Wilson Auditorium at Saints Peter & Paul High school, 1212 S. Washington Street, Easton, Md. 21601. Tickets are available for purchase at the door.
Festivals/Carnivals/Bazaars
No listings at this time.
Golf Tournaments
April 24, 9 a.m.: Kyle Adams Memorial Seton Golf Tournament, Deerfield Golf Club, 507 Thompson Station Road, Newark. $200 per golfer, Includes Greens fees & Golf cart, Tee Gift, Grab & Go Breakfast, Boxed lunch, On-Course Beverages, Open Bar & Dinner Banquet, Awards and more. sponsorships and dinner-only option available. More information, Cathy DeCrescenzo, 302-322-6430 ext. 101 or cathy.decrescenzo@setonparish.net or www.setonparish.net/golfclassic.
May 17, St. Joseph’s Parish Annual Golf Outing and Birdies and Brews, Back Creek Golf Course, Birdies and Brews featuring local craft beer, food, raffles and silent auctions, $35. More information and to register https://charitygolftoday.com/register?e=14339&ce=95a905
May 20: Ursuline Academy’s 27th Annual Golf Outing, Deerfield Golf Club, 507 Thompson Station Rd. Newark. Shotgun Start 11 a.m. This annual event is a major fundraising effort that supports enhancing the current student experience and providing tuition assistance for Ursuline families. Sign up to play 18 holes of golf, enjoy a dinner reception, putt for a chance to win $5,000, and purchase raffle tickets for the Beer and Cheer Tower, all to benefit Ursuline Academy students. More information and to register, Erin Solda, (302) 384-9505.
June 20: Swing Fore Little Sisters 17th Annual Golf Tournament, Deerfield Country Club, Newark. All proceeds benefit the Jeanne Jugan Residence where the Little Sisters provide for the neediest elderly of every race and religion a home where they will be welcomed as Christ, cared for as family and accompanied with dignity until God calls them to himself. Sponsorships range from $200-$10,000. Golfers $200, Dinner Guest $50. Donations for raffles and silent auction also welcome. Registration and details: www.littlesistersofthepoordelaware.org/17th-annual-swing-fore-little-sisters-golf-outing/ Contact Karen colsnewark@littlesistersofthepoor.org or 302-368-5886 ext 106.
June 30: St. Polycarp Parish Annual Golf Tournament and Dinner, Garrison Lake Golf Club, 101 West Fairways Circle, Smyrna, $130 per individual golfer, includes lunch, green fee, golf cart, on-course beverages including beer, complimentary gift bags, prizes for best teams, long drive/closest to the pin, followed by dinner. Dinner only $40 per person. More information and registration, Dennis Skinner, (papadskinz@yahoo.com ) (302-981-8743) or Anna Skinner, (ANNA.SKINZ@gmail.com) 302-883-5647.
Sales
April 20, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.: Quilters/Crafter garage sale, Red Clay Creek Presbyterian Church in Fellowship Hall. Quilting fabric, batiks, complete quilt kits, patterns, fat quarters, sewing machines, scrapbooking/card making supplies, yarn and more. For more information, or to donate (before April 10, 2024), please call Cathy at 610-212-7824 or vortexbyrnes@gmail.com. Proceeds benefit Quilts for Comfort.
Trips
Aug. 25-Sept. 3: Join Father Michael Darcy for his last Guided Tour of Fatima and Lourdes. Don’t miss this once in a lifetime opportunity! Father Darcy is an experienced Fatima pilgrim and has decided this will be his last trip there. Join him! $3,799 Double, $4,299 Single gateway.gocollette.com/link/1220473. Call or text for details: (302) 547-8125.
Dances/Socials
TBA, 6 p.m.: 55-Plus Party, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church Hall, 345 Bear-Christiana Rd., Bear. Music, dancing, food, cookies, socializing. Open to those ages 55+. Free, bring a covered dish, cake, or bring a friend. Open to all parishes. More information, (302) 322-6430.
Meals
TBA, 8 a.m.-12:45 p.m.: Second Sunday Breakfast Buffet, St. Helena’s Masci Hall, Philadelphia Pike, Wilmington. Large assortment of hot foods, baked goods, fresh waffles, omelets, beverages and more. $12 for adults, $5 children. More information or for reservations, contact Nancy, (302) 598-8685 or Natiesmom@me.com.
April 21, 5 p.m.: International Night Dinner, Francis X. Norton Center, 917 North Madison Street, Wilmington. Presented by Cafe Napoli. Menu in includes Caesar salad, baked ziti, bread and butter and cannoli. Limited to 160 registrants. Doors open at 5 p.m., dinner at 5:30 p.m. Dine-in for the fully vaccinated; no takeout available. $25 per person. All meals by pre-paid reservation only. Benefits Emmanuel Dining Room. More information and reservations, www.ministryofcaring.org/special-events/international-nights/spanish-night/ or contact Michael Sullivan, Emmanuel Dining Room Program Director, (302) 653-5522, or msullivan@ministryofcaring.org
Bingo/Games
April 28, 2 p.m.: Designer Bag Bingo, St. Helena’s Masci Hall, Philadelphia Pike, Wilmington. $35 pre-sale, $40 at the door. Doors open at 1 p.m., bingo at 2 p.m. Benefits parish social ministry outreach. For tickets, contact Hummy 302-598-1011 or Stephanie 610-357-4885.
Thursdays, 5:30 p.m.: Bingo, St. Helena’s church hall, Philadelphia Pike, Wilmington. Games begin at 7 p.m. More information, (302) 764-0325.
Tuesdays: Bingo, Holy Rosary Parish Hall (Church hall), 3200 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont. Doors open at 5 p.m., games begin at 7 p.m. Door prizes, pull tabs, food and drinks available. Must be 18 to play. More information, (302) 798-2904 or www.hrparish.com.
Fridays, Bingo with the Knights, 5-9:30 p.m.: Knights of Columbus Hall, 9901 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City, Md. (Behind St. Luke’s Church.) Doors open at 5 p.m.; Bingo starts promptly at 6:30 p.m. More information, 410-524-7994. (Fridays)
Volunteers
Emmanuel Dining Room, coordinated by the Ministry of Caring, is seeking fully vaccinated volunteers and meal partners to help reopen their three sites for daily sit-down meals. Faith groups, clubs and other organizations can help by becoming meal partners, preparing one meal a month, and serving. Individuals can help by setting tables, welcoming guests, serving meals, and cleaning up. For more information, (302) 652-3228.
Offer a welcome to seafarers who visit the ports of Delaware by volunteering at the Seamen’s Center of Wilmington. SCW volunteers join with people from the maritime, business and religious communities providing help for seafarers on shore leave from the isolation of life aboard their merchant vessels. Volunteers host at the center or serve as escort drivers for the crewmen. For more information contact Christine Lassiter at (302) 575-1300 or email scw@scsde.org.
The Little Sisters of the Poor, a nursing home which serves low-income seniors located at 185 Salem Church Road in Newark, is seeking volunteers. Flexible schedule available: Volunteer once a month, once a week, or more. Help is needed with breakfast, lunch or dinner, driving to medical appointments, kitchen prep work, folding laundry, cleaning the chapel, photography, and more. For information, please contact Sandra Cloutier, director of volunteers, volnewark@littlesistersofthepoor.org or (302) 368-5886, ext. 137.
Groups
Is God calling you to a deeper prayer life and relationship with Him? The Secular Discalced Carmelites (OCDS) may be for you. We are a Catholic lay order of men and women undertaking to live an evangelical life of fraternity and contemplative prayer, according to the Carmelite Saints. We meet in Newark on the third Saturday of each month. To learn more, please contact Diane at ThirdOrderCarmelitesofDE@yahoo.com.
Parents with Young Children Ministry (PWYCM), Catholic Women’s faith sharing for parents with young children, first Thursday of the month. Location varies. More information, call or text Ruthie, (484) 554-5618.
Our Lady Queen of Peace Lay Fraternity of St. Dominic group meets monthly on the second Saturday, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., in Newark at Holy Angels Church. If you’d like to inquire, contact Anthea T. Piscarik. Email: apiscarik@gmail.com or (302) 373-3916.
Second Saturdays, 9:15 a.m.: Morning Prayer from the Liturgy of the Hours, Lectio Divina, and meeting, Community of Mary of the Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites. Meets at St. Jude The Apostle Church in Lewes. The Community welcomes Roman Catholic lay men and women who, by special vocation, choose to live, in the world, with the spirit and the practice of contemplative prayer and service as it was taught by St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, and St. Therese of Lisieux and lived by following the Rule of Carmel. More information, John Kudlick, OCDS, 302-415-9731 or Lauriana Lundy, OCDS, 609-456-3086
Calix is an association of Catholic alcoholics, drug addicts, and family members and friends affected by addiction, who are maintaining their sobriety through participation in their Catholic faith and a 12 Step program. The Calix Society Wilmington unit meets on Wednesday, at 7 p.m. in St. Matthew’s school following the 6:15 Mass in St. Matthew’s Church, 904 E. Newport Pike,Wilmington, DE 19804. The Mass is offered for all who suffer from the disease of addiction, living or deceased. Fr. William Hazzard is the spiritual director, (302) 757-2581. More information, (215) 478-1315 or email qop62581@gmail.com or calixsociety.org
The Columbiettes, a nonprofit charitable organization that supports the community and the Knights of Columbus, is welcoming practicing Catholic women with serious convictions to help others who are interested in serving and growing in the faith. For more information go to decolumbiettes.org. Inquiries will be directed to an auxiliary in the Diocese of Wilmington closest to your location.
Reunions
No listings at this time.
Young Adults
Philadelphia chapter of Young Catholic Professionals (YCP). YCP brings together young professionals in their 20s and 30s into a community of belonging, support, and encouragement at all stages of the faith journey. YCP empowers and equips them to live their Catholic faith through everyday work, and to perform all work with excellence for the glory of God. For more information, www.youngcatholicprofessionals.org/chapter/philadelphia
Wilmington Catholic Young Adults (WilCYA) is a young adult ministry serving the greater Wilmington-Newark Area which strives to connect young adults in their 20’s and 30’s with the Catholic Church through spiritual, social and service events. Each Tuesday, young adults from 15 parishes throughout the Diocese gather together for events such as social nights, Mass & fellowship, Holy Hour/Happy Hour and Catechesis. They also meet up other times during the month for events such as 5ks, and service projects. More information, https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Nonprofit-Organization/Wilmington-Catholic-Young-Adults-WilCYA-118522335477971/