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Services
Nov. 30, Dec. 28, 4 p.m.: English-Filipino Monthly Bilingual Mass, St. Elizabeth Church, 809 S. Broom St., Wilmington. Bishop Ephrem Esmilla will be the celebrant. More information, contact Millette Angeles (302) 325-0556 or George and Issa Romero (925) 325-3315.
Dec. 1, Jan. 5, Feb. 2, 6 p.m.: Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, St. Elizabeth Church, 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)
Dec. 5, Jan. 2, Feb. 6: 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
Dec. 5-6, Jan. 2-3, 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.
TBA, 4 p.m.: Healing Mass in English-Filipino, St. Elizabeth Parish, 809 S. Broom St., Wilmington. Filipino bishop, Most Rev. Efren Esmilla, from Philadelphia will give the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick and celebrate the mass. For more information and mass offering, please contact Millette Angeles (302) 325-0556 (voice/text) or George and Issa Romero (925) 325-3315.
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
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.
Dec. 9 & 23, 10:30 a.m.: Mass, Jesus House Chapel, 2501 Milltown Rd., Wilmington. (First and third Tuesdays)
Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m.: Come pray with us. St. Helena’s Church, 602 Philadelphia Pike, Wilmington. Enter through church door marked with yard sign and ask for Laura or Mena. Feel the healing power of prayer. More information, Mena, (302) 475-4238.
Wednesdays: Mass offered for all who suffer from the disease of addiction, living or deceased. St. Matthew’s Church, 904 E. Newport Pike, Wilmington. More information, call Vince (302)-521-9330.
Postponed until further notice: First Saturdays: Healing Mass & Anointing, St. Helena’s Church, 602 Philadelphia Pike, Bellefonte, first Saturday of the month after the 5 p.m. Mass. For more information contact: menadamato@gmail.com
Daily, noon: Mass at Sacred Heart Oratory, 917 N. Madison St., Wilmington. Also Sunday Mass at 9 a.m.
Centering prayer, Mondays, 10:30 a.m. 12 p.m. Jesus House Chapel, 2501 Milltown Rd., Wilmington. More information at www.jesushousecenter.org
Right to Life
Ongoing Vigils – 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.
Join the Vigils for Life:
- Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-noon. pro-life vigil outside Wilmington Planned Parenthood, 7th and Shipley Sts. Members of Delaware Right to Life are present. 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
- 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
Dec. 6, 2-4 p.m.: “Full of Grace” an afternoon of prayer and discernment, presented via Zoom by the Little Sisters of the Poor. For young Catholic women in vocational discernment. From the very beginning, our religious family developed under the special protection of Mary Immaculate. Each year we renew our vows on the feast of the Immaculate Conception, Dec. 8. During this afternoon together we will reflect on our vowed life and our community’s Marian tradition, pray the Rosary together and spend time in virtual Eucharistic Adoration. To register for this event and receive the Zoom link, please email sc@littlesistersofthepoor.org or call Sr. Carolyn at 860-402-4478.
Programs
Nov. 21, 6:30 p.m.: Trivia Night, hosted by St. Matthew’s activities committee, St. Matthew Social Hall, 1 Fallon Ave., Wilmington. $10 per person. Games, prizes, food. Cash bar available. More information and tickets, (302) 981-6103.
Nov. 24, 6:30 p.m.: Archbishop Edmond J. Fitzmaurice Fall Lecture, 1201 N. Market St., First Floor, in Wilmington. Michael Hanby, Associate Professor of Religion and Philosophy of Science at the Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Family and Marriage, will deliver the lecture entitled “The Artificial God: AI and the Danger of a Posthuman Future.” The free, one-hour talk is sponsored by the St. Thomas More Society of the Diocese of Wilmington and is preceded by a light reception beginning at 6 pm. For more information, please contact Deacon Matt Boyer at mboyer@connollygallagher.com.
Dec. 5, March 5, June 5, 7:30 a.m.: The Catholic Business Network of the Diocese of Wilmington breakfast. Dec. 5, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Bear, Keynote speaker Chris Kenny; March 5, Ss. Peter and Paul, Easton; June 5, Church of the Holy Child, Wilmington. Doors open for breakfast at 7:30 a.m. and the program begins at 8. Speakers TBA. 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. Register at givecentral.org/cdow/Catholic-Business-Networking
Dec, 7. 12-3 p.m.: Gingerbread house decorating party, St. Matthew Social Hall, 1 Fallon Ave., Newport. For children ages 5-15. $10 per person donation, light refreshments, tickets on sale after all Masses. More information, Debbie, (302) 275-8717.
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.
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 the chapel located in the San Damiano Center (rear entrance of our Holy Angels Church.) For more information, call 302-731-2435 or music@holyangels.net.
Retreats
Dec. 6, 2-4 p.m.: “Full of Grace” an afternoon of prayer and discernment, presented via Zoom by the Little Sisters of the Poor. For young Catholic women in vocational discernment. From the very beginning, our religious family developed under the special protection of Mary Immaculate. Each year we renew our vows on the feast of the Immaculate Conception, Dec. 8. During this afternoon together we will reflect on our vowed life and our community’s Marian tradition, pray the Rosary together and spend time in virtual Eucharistic Adoration. To register for this event and receive the Zoom link, please email sc@littlesistersofthepoor.org or call Sr. Carolyn at 860-402-4478.
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 or to register visit our website http://www.wwme.org or call Tony and Linda Massino at 302-648-2228.
TBA: 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 at 302-463-7711 (call or text) or lucyminn929@gmail.com
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.
Fundraisers
Nov. 22, 9-11 a.m.: Bishop’s 5K, Saint Mark’s High School, Pike Creek. Benefits Catholic Charities. $35 per person (Price increases after Oct. 10.) Registration 8 a.m. Teams welcome, sponsorships available, prizes in various categories. More information, https://runsignup.com/Race/DE/Wilmington/TheBishops5K
Nov. 24, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.: Turkeython, annual fundraiser for the Ministry of Caring, coordinated by New Castle Public Safety officers. Shoprite of Brandywine Commons, Concord Pike, Wilmington. Donations of turkeys and other food are needed to provide baskets for 200 families this Thanksgiving. Financial gifts also being accepted. For more information, https://www.ministryofcaring.org/turkeython-donations-2025/
Dec. 5, 6-9:30 p.m.: Sip & Dip Charcuterie Board Fundraiser, St. Matthew Social Hall, 1 Fallon Ave., Newport. Supports St. Matthew Food Pantry. Bring cheese, crackers, cured meat, fruit or other favorites to help build the largest charcuterie board in Newport. Raffle baskets, silent auction, cash bar, live music. $10 donation. Tickets available after Masses, or by texting Colette, (302) 981-6103.
Dec. 7, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.: Jingle Bell Brunch, supports the Ministry of Caring childcare services. University & Whist Club, 805 North Broom Street, Wilmington. $100 per person, sponsorships also available. Live and silent Auctions, bake sale, pictures with Santa. More information, www.ministryofcaring.org/special-events/jinglebellbrunch/ or call Lauren Romeo at (302) 652-5523.
Dec. 20, 9-11 a.m.: Christmas Babka & Bake Sale, hosted by the Knights of Columbus, St. Hedwig Parish Hall, (beneath the church), 408 S. Harrison St., Wilmington. Please note that all items must be ordered in advance no later than Dec. 13. Please email us at sthedwigbabka@gmail.com or call John at 302-992-0309 and leave a message. Please leave your name, phone number and quantity of each item you wish to order. Plain Babka-$14.00, Cheese Babka-$23.00 Sweet Poppy Seed Loaf-$20.00, Box of Chrusciki – $12.00, Loaf of (sliced) Rye Bread- $11.00. Please note that we will not be selling any bakery items on the day of the sale.
The Arts
Nov. 21 7 p.m., Nov. 22 7 p.m. Nov. 23 2 p.m.: “A Christmas Carol,” presented by Saint Mark’s High School theatre department. Tickets available at the door. General admission $15, SMHS alumni and senior citizens $12, children under 10 $10, Saint Mark’s students free.
Nov. 21, 7 p.m., Nov. 22, 7 p.m., Nov. 23, 3 p.m.: Henrik Ibsen’s “A Doll’s House” presented by the performing arts club of Ss. Peter and Paul High School. Adults $10, stuidents, $5. Wilson Auditorium, 1212 S. Washington Street, Easton. More information, (410) 822-2275.
Nov. 21, 7 p.m., Nov. 22, 5 p.m., Nov. 23, 2 p.m.: “Beetlejuice” fall musical, presented by St. Elizabeth High School, 1500 Cedar Street, Wilmington. For more information, www.steschools.org or call Melissa Daley, mdaley@viking.pvt.k12.de.us
Nov. 21, 7 p.m. Movie Night, “Triumph of the Heart” the moving true story of St. Maximilian Kolbe, the Franciscan Priest who offered his life in exchange for another prisoner at Auschwitz during World War II. St. Jude’s Parish Life Center (PLC), 152 Tulip Drive, Lewes. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. $10. Tickets can be purchased on the Parish’s website: www.stjudelewes.org or by calling the Religious Education office at (302) 644-7413.
Dec. 9, 6 p.m.: Christmas Concert, Sacred Heart Oratory, 917 North Madison Street, Wilmington. Free parking available at 10th & Jefferson Streets. Reception to immediately follow. More information, https://www.ministryofcaring.org/light-the-world-christmas-concert-2025/
Dec. 13, 2 p.m. The Magic of Christmas with the New York Tenors, St. Mark’s High School Theater, 2501 Pike Creek Road, Wilmington. Benefits Catholic Charities. Sponsorships available. Tickets $45, $55, or $65. All Seats Reserved. Cocktail reception after the concert with the Tenors and Bishop Koenig for an additional $100. Purchase tickets here: wilmingtondiocese.simpletix.com/
Dec. 14, 2 p.m.: The Music Ministry of St. Joseph on the Brandywine Parish invites you to its annual Christmas Concert in the Church at 10 Old Church Road, Greenville. Highlights include the Cantata “What Sweeter Music” by John Leavitt, and traditional carols accompanied by chamber orchestra and organ. Free will offering. All are welcome.
Festivals/Carnivals/Bazaars
Golf Tournaments
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Sales
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Trips
April 15-25, 2026: A Spiritual Journey to Poland In the Footsteps of Beloved Saints: Edith Stein, Maximilian Kolbe, John Paul II and Faustine Kowalska. Visit Krakow, Wadowice, Auschwitz, Niepokalanow, Our Lady of Czestochowa Warsaw and more. Spiritual leaders Father James Ash and Amy Schisler of Ss. Peter and Paul Church, Easton, Md. More information, Amy Schisler, amyschisler@me.com, 410-725-1693.
June 24-July 3, 2026: Discover Reflections of Italy, with Father Michael Darcy. Optional 2-night Rome pre-tour extension includes: Rome: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica. Assisi: Basilica of St. Francis Perugia: The Corso, Tuscany, Cortonoa, Lake Trasimeno. Florence: The Duomo, The Baptistery, Palazzo Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, Certosa Monastery. Venice: Cooking class, Apennine Mountains, Venice Canals, Serendaded Gondola Ride. Lake Como: Scenic Ferry Ride. $5,589 double $6,589 single $5,539 triple. For more information gateway.gocollette.com/link/1343920A or e-mail pastor@stmatthewsde.com
Dances/Socials
Dec. 19, 6-10 p.m.: Holiday Dinner Dance, Parish Hall of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 345 Bear-Christiana Road, Bear. Dinner at 6 p.m. After dinner, live music will be provided by the award-winning Flashback Band (inducted into the Delaware Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2023) for your dancing & listening pleasure. Event is sponsored by the Fifty Plus group at Seton (you do not have to be a member to attend). Advance sales only, no tickets sold at the door. If you pay by Nov. 21, the cost is only $25 per person. For more information, contact Bob Miller at 302-369-6688.
Meals
Dec. 14, 8 a.m.-noon: Second Sunday Breakfast Buffet, Breakfast with Santa — Santa and Mrs. Clause appearing 9 a.m.-11 a.m. St. Helena’s Masci Hall, Philadelphia Pike, Wilmington. Large assortment of hot foods, baked goods, fresh waffles, omelets, beverages and more. Reservations strongly recommended. $12 for adults, $5 children under 12. More information or for reservations, contact Nancy, (302) 598-8685 or Natiesmom@me.com.
Bingo/Games
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, 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. 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.
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
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.
Parents with Young Children Ministry (PWYCM). Activities include faith sharing for parents with young children, book club, mixers, retreats and more. Location varies. For more information about the group, call or text Ruthie, (484) 554-5618.
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.
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
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. For more information, www.calixsociety.org/directory/
Reunions
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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/