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Services

Nov. 6, Dec. 4, Jan. 1: First Friday Devotions, St. Matthew Church, 901 E. Newport Pike, Wilmington. Exposition 5 p.m., Mass following Benediction at 6 p.m. Continues on the first Friday of every month. All are welcome. More information, (302) 633-5850.

Nov. 6-7, Dec. 4-5, 5:30-10 p.m. (Please note the change in time): Communion of Reparation Devotions, St. Hedwig Chapel, 408 S. Harrison St., Wilmington. More information, Janet Aluise, (302) 996-0482.

Oct. 11-31: Sliver Rose prayer pilgrimage, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. Making stops at various parishes in the diocese. Each stop along the pilgrimage is a rosary-centered occasion for Knights, parishioners and members of the community to pray for the respect of life, the spiritual renewal of each person, and for the advancement of the message of Our Lady of Guadalupe. The Delaware schedule: Remaining schedule:  Oct. 17: Holy Angels, Newark, 4 p.m. (tentative). Oct. 18: Holy Angels, Newark, 9 and 11 a.m.. Oct. 19: Holy Family, Newark, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 20: Little Sisters of the Poor Jeanne Jugan Residence, Newark, 3 p.m. Oct. 22: St. Mary of the Assumption, Hockessin, following 8:30 a.m. Mass. Oct. 25: Our Lady of Guadalupe, Frankford, 1 p.m. Mass. Oct. 26: St. Edmond, Rehoboth Beach, 8:30 a.m. Mass. Oct. 26: St. Ann, Bethany Beach, 6 p.m. Oct. 28: St. Jude the Apostle, Lewes, 8 a.m. Mass. Oct. 28: St. Polycarp, Smyrna, 6 p.m. Oct 31: Holy Cross, Dover, following 5 p.m. Mass.

TBA, 4 p.m.: English-Filipino Mass, St. Elizabeth Parish in Wilmington, 809 S. Broom St, Wilmington. Most Rev. Efren Esmilla from Philadelphia is celebrant. Rosary will be prayed before Mass, with special intentions in thanksgiving for our children and young adults, and for God’s continued protection and guidance as they grow in faith, wisdom, and love. For more information or to request a Mass intention, please contact Dante and Millette Angeles at (302) 325-0556 (voice/text) or George Romero at (925) 325-3315.

Oct. 16-18: Forty Hours Devotions: St. Hedwig Church, 408 S. Harrison St., Wilmington. Theme: The Holy Eucharist. Schedule: Friday, October 16, Feast of St. Hedwig, 5:30 p.m. Adoration in the Church; 6:30 p.m. Holy Mass. Saturday, October 17 3:00 p.m. Exposition, followed by Divine Mercy Chaplet; 4:00 p.m. Holy Mass. Sunday, October 18, 9:00 a.m. in English Holy Mass; 11:30 a.m. Holy Mass in Polish. 3:00 p.m. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament.  3:50 p.m. Benediction/Litany of the Sacred Heart, Procession in church. 4:00 p.m.  Holy Mass with Choir. All are welcome.

October Devotions at St. Hedwig Church, 408 S. Harrison St., Wilmington. October is the month of the Holy Rosary. We invite you to join us for the recitation of the Holy Rosary before each weekday 6:30 p.m. Mass and after the Saturday 8 a.m. Mass. Saturday 4 p.m. Mass- one decade recited after Mass. Sunday 11:30 a.m. Mass – Rosary recited after Mass with Exposition. Sunday during 3:00 p.m. Adoration – one decade of the Rosary recited.

Oct. 18, 9:30 a.m.: Annual Footprints Mass, St. John the Beloved Church, 907 Milltown Rd., Wilmington. Bishop Koenig will be the celebrant. This annual Mass of remembrance and healing for pregnancy and infant loss is for parents, grandparents and siblings who grieve the death of children as a result of miscarriage, stillbirth, abortion or early infant death. More information, (302) 573-3130.

Mondays, 6:30-7:30 p.m.: Millions of Monicas devotion, St. Patrick Church, 1414 King Street, Wilmington. Weekly prayer service for women only, inspired by the perseverance of St. Monica, patron saint of mothers. More information www.millionsofmonicas.com or lucy@millionsofmonicas.com.

Oct. 20, Nov. 3 & 17, Dec. 1 & 15. 10:30 a.m.: Mass, Jesus House, Chapel of St. Joseph the Worker, 2501 Milltown Rd., Wilmington.  (First and third Tuesdays)

Nov. 1, 10 a.mm. Annual Feast of St. Elizabeth, St. Elizabeth Church, 809 S. Broom St., Wilmington. Musical prelude at 9:30 a.m. Light reception to follow Mass.All are welcome. (302) 652-3626.

Dec. 7, 6 p.m.: Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, St. Elizabeth Church, 809 S. Broom St., Wilmington. Services to ask God for spiritual, physical and emotional healing. There will be Eucharistic Adoration, Benediction, Liturgy of the Word, and devotional prayers to St. Elizabeth. All are welcome. (302) 652-3626. (First Mondays)

Mondays, 10:30 a.m.-noon: Centering Prayer, Jesus House Chapel of St. Joseph the Worker, 2501 Milltown Rd., Wilmington. Led by Bev Roberts. More information, www.jesushousecenter.org

Daily, noon: Mass at Sacred Heart Oratory, 917 N. Madison St., Wilmington. Also Sunday Mass at 9 a.m.

Fridays, 5 p.m.: Blue Hen Rosary, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 200 E. Main Street, Newark. 5:00pm. Join us each week in praying the Rosary for our youth—especially those who may be struggling with addiction, facing personal challenges, or who have drifted away from the Church. More information, or to add someone’s name to the prayer log, contact bluehenrosary@gmail.com.

Right to Life

Join the Vigils for Life: Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-noon. pro-life vigil outside Wilmington Planned Parenthood, 7th and Shipley Sts. Coordinated by Delaware Right to Life. Contact: Mary Miller at (603) 903-5613. Thursdays, 9 a.m.-Noon outside of Dover Planned Parenthood, 805 S Governors Ave. Street parking available. Contact: Donna Latteri by text, (862) 266-1099. Thursdays, 9 a.m.-Noon: Seaford Planned Parenthood, 800 Health Services Drive, 10 am-noon, Tuesdays and Fridays, Call Jim, 443-655-2008.  Dover Planned Parenthood, 805 S. Governors Ave., 9 am-noon, Thursdays, Call Donna, 862-266-1099.

Vocations

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Programs

Through Oct. 27, 1:30-3 p.m. Tuesdays: Women’s Catholic Bible Study, Walking with Purpose Session 3. Resurrection Parish Room 1969, 3000 Videre Drive, Wilmington. Suggested offering $20. Led by Kate Regan and Mary Eisele Sponsored by Jesus House/Resurrection Partnership. Welcome to Opening Your Heart: The Starting Point. This Bible study takes us on an exciting journey closer to the heart of God, helps us form a personal relationship with Christ, and helps us find answers to life’s biggest questions through the context of the Catholic faith. It is a special opportunity of fellowship with other Christian women. This is a 22-week course which has been divided into three 7–8-week sessions. Anyone is welcome to join a session at any point during the course. It is not necessary to have started from the 1^st session. You will need to purchase your study book ($45) at Walking with Purpose: https://shop.walkingwithpurpose.com/collections/study-guides/products/opening-your-heart-study-guide
or on Amazon. Register at www.jesushousecenter.org or call 302-995-6859, leave a message.

Oct. 15, 5:15-6:45 p.m.: Cry of the Earth, Cry of the Poor, conversation hosted by the Sisters of St. Francis, Assisi House, Aston. Also Oct. 20, 7-8:30 p.m. via Zoom.  Are you concerned about the environment? Rising energy costs? The connections between migration and climate change? The world that today’s young people and their children will inherit? Join the conversation. More information, connect@osfphila.org

Oct. 17, 5-8 p.m.: Corpus Christi Annual Parish Chili Cook-off and Pumpkin Decorating Event, Corpus Christi Parish, Elsmere. To enter call or text Stacey at (302) 593-0492.

Oct. 18, 1 p.m., St. Francis Hospital School of Nursing celebrates 100 years since its founding, and 50 years for the final graduating class of 1976. Luncheon at Ed Oliver Golf Club, 800 DuPont Rd., Wilmington. All alumnae are invited to attend. Bishop Koenig, the Sisters of St. Francis, and the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales will be in attendance. For more information, go to Facebook, The Saint Francis Hospital School of Nursing Alumni or contact Gerri Irish, ’69, RN, MSN, (302) 379-5847, girish9@verizon.net.

Oct. 23, 6:40 p.m.: Knowledge & Wisdom In St. Augustine’s ‘De Doctrina Christiana’, Cascia Center of the National Shrine of St. Rita, 1166 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pa. A Zoom link will be sent to all registrants in the confirmation email. Led by Dr. Joseph Collins is a theologian and educator who teaches theology at Academy of the Holy Names in Albany, New York. More information and registration, https://augustinian.org/event/2026-knowledge-and-wisdom/

Nov. 5-8: Padre Pio Relics Exposition, National Centre for Padre Pio, 111 Barto Road, Barto, PA. Featuring more than 600 major relics of saints and blesseds of theCatholic Church. Held in celebration of All Saints’ Week and the Feast of the Holy Relics, the four-day exposition offers an extraordinary, potentially once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for prayer and reflection before relics of many of the most important and influential figures in the history of Catholicism. Opportunities for Mass and confessions. Relic presentation on Saturday at 1 p.m. More information, www.padrepio.org or call 610-845-3000.

Dec. 4, March 5, June 4, 7:30 a.m.: The Catholic Business Network of the Diocese of Wilmington breakfasts. Doors open at 7:30 a.m. and the program begins at 8. Breakfast is $40 and first-time attendees are entitled to a free print and digital advertisement promoting their business in The Dialog and thedialog.org. Dec. 4: Leadership with Purpose; March 5: Women, Leadership and Influence; June. 4: Legacy, Success and Giving Back. Locations to be announced. Register at givecentral.org/cdow/Catholic-Business-Networking

Grief Support Group. Holy Angels Church, 82 Possum Park Road, Newark. Grief is experienced in many ways—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. While every loss is unique, having the support of others who have experienced loss and understand it can be comforting. Join us on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in parish center room 3. For more information, call 302-731-2435 or music@holyangels.net.

Neumann University cultural arts events schedule: Oct. 22, 1:30 p.m.: “Maid in America: A journey of resilience, determination and the American Dream” resented by Rosemary Everton. Nov. 5, 1:30 p.m. “No Greater Love: The Story of Michael Crescenz” presented by Kevin Ferris and Joe Crescenz.  Nov. 14, SOLD OUT: “Art for Everyone.” Nov. 24, 7 p.m.: Create a Thanksgiving Centerpiece Workshop. Dec. 3, 1:30 p.m. “Jazzed Up at Christmas Time” performed by Demetria Bailey and Skip Barthold. Feb. 4, 1:30 p.m. “Military Aide to President Reagan” presented by U.S. Marine Corps Aide Mark “Pete” Peterson. March 4, 1:30 p.m. “History, Religion, Oil or Water? Which Controls the Middle East?” presented by Dr. Thomas Ellis. March 15, 8:30 a.m.: A Day of Spiritual Renewal. March 16, 7 p.m.: Card Making with Dianne. March 18, 1:30 p.m. “Following the Drum: Women at the Valley Forge Encampment” presented by Nancy K. Loane. April 1, 1:30 p.m. “The History of Magic: A Multimedia Performance” presented by Mike Rose. April 11, 2 p.m.: Afternoon Tea, hosted by the Cultural Arts Forum Board. May 4, 7 p.m.: Mother’s Day Floral Workshop. May 6, 1:30 p.m. “A Fast, Fun Look at Philly’s Awesome Public Art & Sculpture” presented by Jim Murphy. For tickets, registration and additional information, go to www.neumann.edu/arts or call (610) 558-5626.

Retreats

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, marriagehelpdelval.org or (215) 766-3944. All inquiries confidential.

Oct. 19, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.: Women’s Retreat: Ground Zero to Grace, I.H.M. multipurpose room in the church, 4701 Weldin Rd., Wilmington.  Join us for a morning of reflection, faith, and renewal as Janet Glennon leads us in Ground Zero to Grace: Finding God in Life’s Unexpected Journeys. Janet is a Catholic retreat leader, author, and former Catholic educator and administrator who has spent more than 30 years helping others discover faith, hope, and God’s grace in the midst of life’s challenges. Through Scripture, personal reflection, prayer, and conversation, we’ll explore how God’s grace meets us in times of change, challenge, and uncertainty—and how even the difficult chapters of our lives can become places of hope and new beginnings. Come as you are and give yourself the gift of two hours to pause, reflect, and reconnect with God’s grace. To register, contact Rita McDowell: 302-764-5550 rmcdowell@ihm.org

Nov. 6-8, 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 or to register visit  www.wwme.org or call Tony and Linda Massino at 302-648-2228.

Nov. 6-8: Rachel’s Vineyard Catholic Retreat. This retreat offers emotional and spiritual healing for anyone who has struggled with grief and loss from abortion. Whether you are post-abortive or know someone who is, freedom awaits. Contact Nan Bernardo-Freeman by Oct. 11 at 302-463-7711 (call or text) or lucyminn929@gmail.com

Fundraisers

Oct. 17, 9 a.m.: Little Sisters of the Poor Nun Run 5K, Jeanne Jugan Residence. Sponsors, teams and participants welcome. Registration at 8 a.m., rain or shine event. $35 before Oct. 16. Participants receive t-shirts, refreshments, beverage. Trophies awarded. Benefits the residents of Jeanne Jugan. For more information, contact Anthony at 302-528-1383 or to to www.nunrun5k.org/

Oct. 18, 12:30: Game Day Crab Feast, benefits Good Shepherd School. Ravens vs. Browns game, at The Wellwood. $60 adults, $20 kids and under. More information and tickets, goodshepherdschool.net/programs/events.

Oct. 25, 7:30 -11:30 a.m.: Halloween breakfast fundraiser, St. Matthew’s Church, Newport. Benefits St. Matthew’s food pantry. $10 per person donation, raffles, homemade baked goods, 50/50. Menu includes homemade egg casseroles, pancakes, sausage, hash browns, oatmeal and more.

Nov. 21, 9-11 a.m.: Igniting Hope 5K (Formerly the Bishops 5K), Saint Mark’s High School, 2501 Pike Creek Road, Wilmington. Registration 8 a.m. $35, students and children under and under $25. Schools are encouraged to enter teams. Awards.All proceeds from the Igniting Hope 5K directly support Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Wilmington. More information and registration, runsignup.com/Race/DE/Wilmington/IgnitingHope

Nov. 20, 6-9:30 p.m.: Trivia Night, St. Matthew Social Hall, 1 Fallon Ave., Newport. Fundraiser for St. Matthew Food Pantry.  $10 per person donation. Games, prizes, food. Cash bar available. For tickets, contact Colette, 302-981-6103.

The Arts

Oct. 16, 7:30 p.m.: Sine Nomine Choral Art Ensemble and CND in concert at St. Anthony of Padua, 9th and Dupont Sts., Wiligton. Concert celebrates those who work for the good of others, and explores what it means to seek, experience and cultivate peace. Featuring works by Eleanor Daley, Jocelyn Hagen, Anton Bruckner, Thomas Tallis and more. Free admission, donations welcome.

Festivals/Carnivals/Bazaars

Nov. 14, 9 a.m.- 7 p.m.: St. Helena Christmas Bazaar, 602 Philadelphia Pike, Wilmington. More information, st.helenas.wilmington@gmail.com

Nov. 14, 2-9 p.m.: St. Elizabeth Christmas Bazaar, 809 S. Broom St., Grant Hall, Wilmington. Raffle baskets, vendors, baked goods. Interested vendors or questions, Erica Sherkey, esherkey@viking.pvt.k12.de.us

Nov. 20, 4-8 p.m., Nov. 21, 2-8 p.m.: Good Shepherd Parish Christmas Bazaar. Good Shepherd Catholic School, 800 Aiken Ave | Perryville, MD. Featuring handmade crafts, holiday shopping with vendors, bake stand, basket wheel, pictures with Santa, music by Good Shepherd School students, baked raffle and more. Grand raffle with $500 grand prize, $250 second prize, $100 third prize. Spaghetti dinner 4-7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, dine in or carry out. Adults $15, children 5-12 $8, 4 and younger $2. More information, (410) 642-6534.

Nov. 21, 9 a.m.- 1 p.m.: St. Helena Attic Treasures Sale, 602 Philadelphia Pike, Wilmington. More information, st.helenas.wilmingto@gmail.com

Nov. 21, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.: Mount Aviat Academy Christmas Bazaar, 399 Childs Rd., Childs, Md. Featuring pictures with Santa, games of chance and 50/50 raffle tickets, a Children’s Bazaar run by 8th grade students, delicious food including our famous cream puffs, as well as baked and homemade goods, a silent auction, and much more! Mount Aviat Academy is located at 399 Childs Road, Childs, MD 21916—just minutes from Newark, DE. More information,

Dec. 5, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.: Our Mother of Sorrows Annual Christmas Bazaar, 301 Homewood Ave, Centreville, MD. More information, (410) 758-0143 ext. 3.

Golf Tournaments

Oct. 16, 8 a.m.: Holy Cross High School Golf Tournament, Jonathan’s Landing, 1309 Ponderosa Dr., Magnolia. 8 a.m. registration and practice, grab and go breakfast, Mulligans $20 for 2, 50/50, putting contest $5 per try. 9 a.m. shotgun scramble format starts. Cash beverage cart on course, 1:30 p.m. lunch and awards. S$125 per golfer. Sponsorships available at many level. Questions and registration, Lisa Maria Furjanic, (302) 943-3921, lmfurjanic@hchs.org, www.hchs.org.

Oct. 26, Padua Academy’s “The Perfect Pitch” Golf Outing, Newark Country Club.  Join us for a fantastic day on the course supporting the incredible young women in our Theatre and Soccer programs. Grab your spot or sponsor today: paduagolf2026.givesmart.com.  Please contact Colleen Tibbits with any questions – advancement@paduaacademy.org.

Sales

Dances/Socials

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Meals

Nov. 8, Dec. 13, 8 a.m.-1 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. Reservations recommended for large parties. $12 for adults, $5 children under 12. More information or for reservations, contact Nancy, (302) 598-8685 or Natiesmom@me.com.

Bingo/Games

Oct. 18, noon: Designer Bag Bingo, St. Elizabeth Grant Hall, Broom St., Wilmington. Sponsored by the St. Elizabeth Alumni Association. Designers include Michael Kors, Kate Spade, Coach, and Tori Burch. Play eighteen games/nine cards per game for just $40. Raffle baskets, two 50:50 drawings, additional cards, food and beverages at the event. Must be 18 years or older to play. May bring food and non-alcoholic beverages. Doors open at noon, games begin at 1pm. More information is available at St. Elizabeth School Alumni Association Facebook page or by contacting St. Elizabeth Alumni Association at stevikingalumni@gmail.com. All proceeds benefit St. Elizabeth School. Seating is limited. Preregistration is recommended through the registration site: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/u24d6jr

Tuesdays: Bingo, Holy Rosary Parish 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.

Thursdays, 5:30 p.m.: Bingo, St. Helena’s Masci Hall, 601 Philadelphia Pike, Wilmington. Games begin at 7 p.m. More information, (302) 764-0325.

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. Every night, at least $1,000 in payouts and a chance for the $1,000 big jackpot at the end of the evening. Light snacks available before Bingo and at intermission. More information, 410-524-7994. (Fridays)

First Fridays: Bingo, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton parish hall, 345 Bear-Christiana Rd., Bear. More information, (302) 322-6430.

Trips

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 Joanne Joyce, director of volunteers, volnewark@littlesistersofthepoor.org or (302) 368-5886, ext. 137.

Groups

Sundays, 12:30 p.m.: Legion of Mary Junior Praesidium meetings, St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Coffee Run Room, 7200 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin. Junior Legion of Mary: Children ages 7-17 are invited to join. For more information email: lom.wilmington.ic@gmail.com

Young Adults group, “The Upper Room” meets Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Learn more about Scripture, pursue a deeper relationship with Christ and have fellowship with a community of believers. St. Matthew’s Church, 901 E. Newport Pike, Wilmington. More information, call or text, (302) 281-4677.

Authentic Intentional Catholic Families (AICF) is a group for Families looking for others who share their Catholic faith in the northern part of the Diocese. Activities include faith sharing for parents with young children, book club, mixers, retreats and more. Location varies. Anyone interested in joining AIFC or finding out more about the organization can contact Ruthie Coutinho at slcordero@aol.com, or text (484) 554-5618.

AICF upcoming events: • Men’s Bible Study every Tuesday morning before work. For information, text Jorge at 908-787-8104. • Ladies Faith Sharing every first Thursday of the month. For information, text Lisa at 951-315-0804. • Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program: Scheduled to begin in the Autumn at St. Joseph on the Brandywine in Wilmington. Level 1 for 3-6 year olds and Level 2 for 6-9 year olds for 2 hours each Wednesday. It is a Montessori-based catechesis program centered on introducing children to Jesus, the Good Shepherd. The cost is $150 per level (not per child, if you have multiple children in the same level) for the year. All classes meet on Wednesdays late September-late April. AM Level 2: ages 6-9, 9:45-11:4am. PM Level 2: ages 6-9, 12:30-2:30. Currently our level 1 classes are full. There is a waiting room for mothers and babies as well. For more information or to register, contact Lindsay Partridge at Lindsay.F.Partridge@gmail.com  Space is limited and will be available first come, first served.

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.

Third Saturdays: The Secular Discalced Carmelites (OCDS) is 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, contact Diane at ThirdOrderCarmelitesofDE@yahoo.com.

Our Lady Queen of Peace Lay Fraternity of St. Dominic, meets monthly on second Saturday, 2-4 p.m., in Newark at Holy Angels Church. Please email: laydominican514@gmail.com for more information or contact Anthea T. Piscarik at 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, 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

Reunions

Oct. 17, 12-4 p.m.: Gathering on the Green, 1106 Pennsylvania Ave., Wilmington. Hosted by Ursuline Academy to celebrate the legacy of Anthony N. Fusco Sr. and the complete of the Fusco Health & Fitness Center. Part of the school’s Legacy Weekend. Featuring food from Delmarva Seafood Boil, Fusco’s Water Ice, Exit 93 band, and Wilmington Brew Works beer garden and more. All ages, rain or shine event. Tickets on Sale Now: 

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Oct. 18, Notre Dame Club of Delaware Celebration: Mass at noon at Our Lady of Fatima Church in New Castle, followed by their annual UND Celebration at 1:30 pm at Timothy’s Riverfront Grill in Wilmington. Carol Mullaney (ND ’82), Executive Director of the Office of the President, is the featured speaker. The Club will recognize four members at the event for their leadership, service, generosity, engagement, and longstanding commitment to the Notre Dame community in Delaware. The attendance fee is $35 but is waived for current Notre Dame Club of Delaware members. For more information, contact Bob Verdugo at 609.213.6622 or delaware.president@alumni.nd.edu.

Nov. 6, 6-10 p.m.: All Catholic Schools Reunion, hosted by Holy Cross High School, St. Jude the Apostle Parish Life Center, 152 Tulip Dr., Lewes. Did you attend Catholic School once upon a time? Join us for a walk down memory lane as we celebrate Catholic education through the years. All proceeds benefit HCHS. $55 per person, must be purchased by Oct. 30. Includes social hour, buffet dinner, cash bar with “Crusader Crush”, raffle, 50/50, mystery gift cards. Music and photo booth by DJ Chino and Melissa. For sponsorships or questions, 302-943-3921 or lmfurjanic@hchs.org. Hotel group rate also available at Home 2 Suites by Hilton in Lewes.

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/