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Don’t Miss Reconciliation Monday 2026
March 30, 3-8 p.m.: Reconciliation Monday, all parishes throughout the Diocese of Wilmington. The event is designed to make it more convenient for Catholics to receive the sacrament at the end of Lent and beginning of Holy Week, in anticipation of the celebration of Easter. More information, https://cdow.org/uncategorized/5th-annual-reconciliation-monday-prepare-your-heart-for-easter-on-march-30th/
Services
Fridays in Lent, 3 p.m.: Stations of the Cross, St. Matthew Church, 1 Fallon Ave., Newport.
April 3, May 1, June 5: 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.
April 3-4, May 1-2, June 5-6, 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.
April 6, May 4, June 1, 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)
Holy Week at St. Jude the Apostle, 152 Tulip Drive, Lewes. Holy Thursday, April 2, 7 p.m. Mass of the Lord’s Supper. Good Friday, April 3, 3 p.m., Service of the Lord’s Passion and the veneration of the Cross. Holy Saturday, April 4, Solemn Easter Vigil Mass when fifteen Catechumens and Candidates, including both adults and children, will be received into full communion with the Catholic Church. Easter, April 5, Masses are as follows: Church 7, 8:30 and 10:30 a.m.; Parish Life Center (PLC) 7:15, 8:45 and 10:45 a.m. More information, 302-644-7300
April 12, 3 p.m.: Divine Mercy Sunday celebration, St. Jude the Apostle Church, 152 Tulip Dr., Lewes.
April 12, 1-3:45 p.m.: Divine Mercy Sunday celebration, St. Hedwig Church, 400 S. Harrison Street, Wilmington. Includes Confession, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet (Sung), outdoor procession with Divine Mercy Pilgrimage Statue at 4 p.m., followed by Mass. Homilist: Rev. Andrew Molewski, Pastor, St. Hedwig Church.
TBA, 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.
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.
TBA, 10:30 a.m.: Mass, Jesus House Chapel, 2501 Milltown Rd., Wilmington. (Suspended during construction. First and third Tuesdays)
Mondays, 10:30 a.m.-noon: Centering Prayer, Resurrection Parish, 3000 Videre Drive Wilmington. More information, www.jesushousecenter.org
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.
Daily, noon: Mass at Sacred Heart Oratory, 917 N. Madison St., Wilmington. Also Sunday Mass at 9 a.m.
Right to Life
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
- 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.
Through March 29, 9 a.m.-noon: 40 Days for Life Prayer Vigil, Mondays through Fridays, Shipley Street Planned Parenthood, Wilmington. and 10 a.m. at Seaford Planned Parenthood, 800 Health Services Dr. All are welcome.
April 3, 10 a.m.-noon: Good Friday Prayer Stations/Life Chain Event, Planned Parenthood sidewalk, 805 South Governors Ave. Dover. To promote awareness and support for the pro-life movement. Hold signs with pro-life messages to raise awareness. Pray silently or aloud for the sanctity of life. All are welcome. More information, Donna Latteri 862-266-1099.
Vocations
April 14, May 12: Priesthood discernment group, Newman Center, 45 Lovett Ave., Newark. For Catholic men who are considering priesthood. Discussions, fellowship, dinner and Eucharistic Adoration. More information, Fr. Gebhart, father.gebhart@gmail.com
April 10-11: “Called, Chosen and Gifted” an intercongregational retreat for single Catholic women and men ages 20-45 exploring religious life. Sponsored by the NRVC Delaware Valley Member Area. Bother Boniface Spirituality Center, 3501 Solly Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19136. $50 per person. Accommodations and meals included. Arrive between 5-6 p.m. on Friday, program ends 8 p.m. Saturday with Mass for the Vigil of the second Sunday of Easter. Join with others to explore your baptismal call, personal vocation, and the diverse charisms of religious life in a prayerful, supportive setting. Facilitated by an intercongregatoinal group of vocation ministers from women’ and men’s religious communities in the great Philadelphia area. Register by noon, March 27. More information, cmeighan@ssjphila.org or go to https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfaNvaypLdFgASCm05htb6ppWPNcBVa0SK0wefNv1dzYf5evg/viewform?pli=1
Vocation discerning retreats for young women 18-35, hosted by the Little Sisters of the Poor. April 24-26 retreat in Baltimore, Md., June 7-13 Service Week in Gallup, N.M., June 12-14 retreat in Chicago, Ill., Oct. 9-11 retreat in Kansas City, Mo. More information, sc@littlesistersofthepoor.org
Programs
June 5, 7:30 a.m.: The Catholic Business Network of the Diocese of Wilmington breakfast, Church of the Holy Child, Wilmington. Doors open for breakfast at 7:30 a.m. and the program begins at 8. Speaker will be Kelly Donahue of the Diocese of Wilmington. 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
March 31, 11 a.m.-noon: “Why the Lord’s Call to Forgive Benefits Us,” presented by Eileen Donnelly, Ed.D., St. Joseph on the Brandywine Parish Family Center, Old Church Road, Greenville. Dr. Donnelly’s program will explore the benefits that forgiveness will bring us. All are invited to attend the 12:05 Mass following the program. Register at: https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.stjosephonthebrandywine.org%2flent&c=E,1,p3nLEXbdnXJeSh254TfH9tqfyJ4I_Tbxseve9molsRmsZNTDEaEoHTiYMIRxyYgmKrg3sOdCd9CRB_cSZ8-XUj2oSGQycu-1VmdHekgvjHNeW7s,&typo=1. Walk-ins are welcome. No charge. Questions? Contact Michelle Hogan at mhogan@stjosephonthebrandywine.org <mailto:mhogan@stjosephonthebrandywine.org>.
April 18, 2:30-4:30 p.m.: “The Two Feet of Love in Action” a social concerns workshop, Resurrection Parish, 3000 Videre Drive, Wilmington. Learn about and reflect on two complementary ways of responding in love to the needs of our neighbors. Includes snacks, refreshments, materials and time for action items. More information, resurrectionde.org/social-concerns-workshop/
April 19, 2 p.m.: An Afternoon Tea with Abigail Adams, sponsored by the Neumann University Cultural Arts Forum, the Austin Room, Lia’s Catering, 3729 Chichester Ave., Uppper Chichester, Pa. $45 per person. $320 table of eight. Spend a relaxing afternoon with family and friends who dining on scones, tasty sandwiches and delicious desserts. Enjoy a presentation from “Abigail Adams,” door prizes, raffles, silent auction, and good conversation. Benefits the Margaret Mary Kearney Scholarship. More information, Nicholas DiMarino, dimarinn@neumann.edu or (610) 558-5626.
April 25, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.: Day of Reflection with guest speaker Kara Kardell, Saint Jude Parish Hall, 152 Tulip Drive, Lewes. Kara has served in the Catholic ministry for over ten years. She is a prolific speaker and teacher, and co-founder of “Draw Near” a lay apostolate, and “Small Ember,” a residential program to grow in spirituality. She will share her passion to create a space for real conversations with God. Her retreats are well attended and highly rated for their insightfulness and resultant spiritual growth. Registration and continental breakfast 9:15 a.m. $35, includes lunch. Hosted by the Monsignor Desmond Columbiettes. Open to all adults and teens. More information, 302-644-7300.
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.
Lent
March 25 and April 3, 7 p.m.: “Via Crucis,” the traditional weekly Lenten Passion Play that has been held at the parish for more than 60 years. St. Anthony Church, 9th and Dupont Sts., Wilmington. For more information, contact Maria at stanthony.viacrucis@gmail.com
March 27, 6 p.m.: Lenten Retreat, “The Seven Last Words of Christ”, St. Elizabeth Church, Wilmington. Deepen you Lenten journey by meditation on the final seven phrases spoken by Jesus from the Cross. Members of the parish will provide personal reflections. All are welcome. Light refreshments will be provided after the service.
Fridays in Lent, 7 p.m.: Stations of the Cross, St. Hedwig Church, 408 S. Harrison St., Wilmington. • March 6 & 20, 7 p.m.: Traditional Stations in English & Polish • March 13 & 27, 7 p.m: Shadow Stations performed by children of the parish. Confession will be heard following Stations of the Cross. A free Soup Supper will be served in Msgr. Gulcz Hall immediately following the Stations of the Cross. Gorzkie Zale in English following the 4 p.m. Mass every Saturday and Gorzkie Zale in Polish following the 11:30 a.m. Polish Mass every Sunday until March 22. More information, 302-594-1400, ext. 1.
April 3, 8:45 a.m. – 12 pm: Walk to Easter Program for children ages 4-11, Saint Mary Magdalen Parish, 7 Sharpley Road, Wilmington. The Walk to Easter Program traces the steps of Jesus during Holy Week, from Palm Sunday to Easter. Children will experience the mysteries of our faith through storytelling, music, & art. More information, Maureen Stone, 2prep@smmchurch.org.
April 4, 10 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m.: Easter Food Blessing, Polish Easter Tradition of Blessing of the Food – “Swienconka” St. Hedwig Church, 408 S. Harrison St., Wilmington.
Retreats
July 31-Aug. 2, Oct. 2-4, 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.
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.
April 17-19: Catholic in Recovery retreat, Malvern Retreat House in Malvern, PA. Find help in overcoming addictions & unhealthy attachments. Begins Friday at 5 p.m., through Sunday at 1 p.m. This particular weekend-long retreat is for women impacted by addiction (whether an individual suffering from addiction, a family member supporting an addict, or a community member impacted). Participants will be immersed in witness talks, discussions, Catholic in Recovery meetings, sacraments & fellowship. Register at https://catholicinrecovery.com/retreat/malvern-retreat-house-2026/
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
Fundraisers
April 18, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.: Quilters/Crafters Garage Sale, Red Clay Creek Presbyterian Church, Newark. Quilting fabric, batiks, complete quilt kits, patterns, fat quarters, sewing machines, scrapbooking/card making supplies, yarn and more. More information or to donate before April 8, call Cathy at 610-212-7824 or vortexbyrnes@gmail.com. Proceeds benefit “Quilts for Comfort.”
April 19, 7:30-11:30 a.m., Spring Breakfast fundraiser, St. Matthew’s Church, 1 Fallon Ave., Wilmington. Benefits St. Matthew’s food pantry. $8 per person, includes egg casseroles, pancakes, sausage, hash browns, oatmeal and more, plus raffle baskets, homemade baked goods, 50/50. More information, cratsep@aol.com
April 19, 7:45 a.m.: Annual Mount Aviat Academy 5K and Sister Walk, 399 Childs. Rd, Childs, Md. Mass will be celebrated at 8 a.m. on the morning of the race. The start and finish line are located in front of Valhalla Brewery, Cherry Hill Rd. Elkton, Md. Post-race awards ceremony with refreshments in St. Joseph’s Hall. Trophies for the overall female and male winners. Medals for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place are awarded for various age brackets. Registration for the race can be found here: https://runsignup.com/Race/MD/Childs/MountAviatAcademy5KSisterWalk Proceeds from this event are used for classroom enrichment which directly benefits the students. For questions or sponsorships, please reach out to Jessica Carlaw via email at jessicacarlaw1@gmail.com. More information, https://www.mountaviat.org/support/5k-and-sister-walk.cfm
April 19, 2-6 p.m.: Emmanuel Dining Room Auction, Chase Center at the Riverfront. Signature fundraising event for Ministry of Caring program that provides meals to the poor and homeless. Sponsorships available. Donations of silent auction items, especially sports and concert tickets, experience packages, and artwork now being accepted. Winning tickets in the Emmanuel Dining Room Raffle will be drawn at the auction for a grand prize of $10,000; $2,000 second prize and $1,000 third prize. Raffle tickets are $100 each with only 600 to be sold, available for credit card purchase from Annie Halverson at (302) 516-1062 or by calling (302) 652-5523 weekdays between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. For tickets, to donate prizes or volunteer, contact Lauren Romeo, (302) 652-5523 or lromeo@ministryofcaring.org
April 29: Bingo with a Heart, St. Andrew Parish Center, 14401 Sinepuxent Ave, Ocean City, Md. Coordinated by Ocean City Lady Knights Auxiliary. Guests can expect an afternoon of bingo games, raffles, and community fellowship, all while supporting The Joseph House’s mission to serve individuals and families experiencing homelessness and hardship in our region. Tickets and sponsorship opportunities available now. Community members encouraged to attend, sponsor, or donate in support of this meaningful cause. For more information about Bingo with a Heart or to purchase tickets, go to www.ocladyknights.com.
The Arts
High School Musicals:
• March 27-28, 7 p.m. and March 29, 3 p.m.: Saints Peter & Paul High School Performing Arts Club will present “Little Women.” Tickets will be sold at the door.
• April 30 and May 2, 7:30 pm, May 3, 2 p.m., and May 8-9, 7:30 p.m.: Salesianum School presents “The Sound of Music.” For tickets onthestage.tickets/show/salesianum-school-theatre/68baf527bd37851007fde3a2/tickets#/productions-view
• April 24-25, 7 p.m. April 26, 2 p.m.: Saint Mark’s High School presents “Little Shop of Horrors.” Tickets available at events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/stmarkshs.
• April 24, 7 p.m., April 25, noon and 7 p.m., and April 26, 2 p.m.: St. Elizabeth School presents “Wonderland” at the St. Elizabeth Benedictine Performing Arts Center.
March 4, 6:30 p.m.: Spartan Alumni Jazz Band in concert, Saint Mark’s High School Theatre. More information, abruhl@stmarkshs.net.
Festivals/Carnivals/Bazaars
Golf Tournaments
April 22, 9 a.m.: Seton Golf Tournament, Deerfield Golf Club, 507 Thompson Station Road, Newark. $200 per player, includes greens fees, golf cart, tee gift, grab & go breakfast, boxed lunch, on-course beverages, open bar and dinner banquet after play, awards, plus free round for each guest. Sponsorships and super tickets also available. Please register by April 10. For more information, (302) 322-6430 or www.setonparish.net/golfclassic.
Sales
April 11, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.: Indoor Community Yard Sale. St. John the Beloved Parish Hall. SJB Knights of Columbus yard sale. Shop for bargains on household items, kitchenware, home décor, jewelry, religious items and more. Info at https://shop.sjbkofcde.org/ or contact Ray at 302-685-3536 or raychris@comcast.net
Dances/Socials
May 3, 1-5 p.m.: AOH Spring Fling, St. Edmond’s Parish Hall, 409 King Charles Ave.,Rehoboth Beach. Buffet lunch, includes baked chicken, vegetable sides, salad and desserts. Raffles, cash bar, live Irish Music. $40 per person, hosted by the Ancient Order of Hibernians. Tickets and information, Peter Curran, (516) 770-1822 or Gary Manion, (301) 915-7559.
Meals
April 12, 8 a.m.-noon: 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.
April 19, 7:30-11:30 a.m., Spring Breakfast fundraiser, St. Matthew’s Church, 1 Fallon Ave., Wilmington. Benefits St. Matthew’s food pantry. $8 per person, includes egg casseroles, pancakes, sausage, hash browns, oatmeal and more, plus raffle baskets, homemade baked goods, 50/50. More information, cratsep@aol.com
Fish Frys & Lenten Dinners
Old Bohemia Council 6543 Knights of Columbus Lenten Fish Frys. March 20, March 27, 5-7 p.m., St. Joseph Parish Hall in Middletown, Adults $18, Seniors $16, Children (8-12) $12; Children under 8 $5. Takeout available for $18. Menu includes Fried Haddock, baked Tilapia, stewed tomatoes, coleslaw, French fries, Cookie Bush’s Homemade mac and cheese, dinner rolls, coffee, and Iced Tea. Shrimp cocktail is also available for $8 (8 Shrimp). Cash, checks, and credit cards accepted. Desserts will be available for purchase from the Columbiettes.
March 20, March 27, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.: Fish Fry, St. Joseph Church Hall, 1012 N. French St., Wilmington. Presented by Knights of Peter Claver. Delicious dinners $15, sandwiches $10. Eat in or take out. Orders can be placed online through the parish website: www.sjfschurch.org/lenten-fish-fry. More information, (302) 658-4535 or parishsecretary@stjosephfrenchst.org
March 20, March 27, 5-6:30 p.m.: Lenten dinner, St. Jude the Apostle, Parish Life Center, 152 Tulip Dr., Lewes. Menu includes choice of baked flounder, fried cod, fried breaded shrimp, sides, dessert, iced tea, lemonade, water, coffee and tea, Beer wine and soda available for purchase. $15 for adults, $10 children under 12. More information, (302) 644-7300.
March 20, March 27, 4-6:30 p.m.: Lenten Dinners, Holy Cross Church, State St., Dover. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Dover Council #4182. Menu will consist of fried cod, baked flounder, vegetables, green beans, Mac & Cheese, drinks and desserts. (Menu subject to change due to availability of products.) EAT-IN OR TAKEOUT Per Person/Per Plate – $15.00, Family (Parent(s) & Child(ren) – $40.00, cash and credit cards accepted. Proceeds from dinners support various charities, except for the dinner on March 27, which will support the Holy Cross School Scholarship fund. Stations of the Cross after dinner.
March 20, 27, 5-7 p.m.: Fish Fry, St. Helena Church, Masci Hall, 602 Philadelphia Pike, Wilmington. Presented by Christopher Council 3182 of the Knights of Columbus. Menu includes fried and baked fish platters. Full menu available on St. Helena’s Facebook Page and 3182 Knights Facebook Page. Eat-in or take out. Call or text (302) 598-8685 for more information.
March 13, 20, 27, 5-7 p.m.: Fish Fry, St. Mary of the Assumption Church Hall, 7200 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin. Presented by the Knights of Columbus. Menu includes two types of flounder, crab cakes, sides and much more. Single dinner $15, double dinner, $20, kids dinner (fish sticks and fries) $5. Cash or check only. Takeout available. More information, (302) 239-7100.
March 20, March 27, 4:30-7 p.m., Fish Fry, Good Shepherd School Hall, 800 Aiken Ave., Perryville, Md. Menu items and prices vary, including breaded haddock, seasoned tilapia, shrimp, crab soup, steamed shrimp, fries, grilled cheese, cornbread, slaw, soda/water and dessert. If Cecil County schools are closed due to inclement weather, the fries will be cancelled. More information, Don Kern at (410) 272-4764.
March 20, March 27, 4-6:30 p.m.: Fish Fry, Holy Cross Parish Hall, 631 S. State St., Dover. Hosted by the Knights of Columbus.Menu includes baked flounder, breaded cod, fish sticks, macaroni and cheese, vegetable, cole slaw, coffee, tea, desserts. Eat in or takeout. $15 per person/plate, Family $40. Visa and Mastercard accepted.
March 20, 5-8 p.m. Lenten dinners in Fremont Hall (under the gym) at Holy Angels Church, 82 Possum Park Road, Newark. (Note: We do not have a working elevator at this time.) Eat in or take out. Menu includes, but is not limited to, salmon, baked/fried white fish, tamales, tacos dorados, soup, fish tacos, rice pudding and more. Pre-ordering available. Prices vary. Menu subject to change. Information is available, in English and Spanish, at (302) 731-2436 or hministries@holyangels.net. You can also keep an eye out for updates on our website at www.stjohn-holyangels.com and on our social media accounts.
March 20, March 27, 4:30-6 p.m.: Fish Fry, hosted by the St. Joseph Council Knight of Columbus, St. John the Apostle Parish, 506 Seabury Ave., Milford. Menu will include fried haddock, homemade mac & cheese, coleslaw, and French fries. Water, iced tea, and lemonade are also included. Cost per plate will be $17. Dine-in and to go options are available. During the event there will also be a 50/50 raffle. More information, (302) 422-5123.
March 20, 4:3-67 p.m.: Fish Sandwich To-Go meals, St. John the Beloved Church Hall, 907 Milltown Road, Wilmington. Presented by the Knights of Columbus. Each bag includes a breaded fish sandwich, a bag of potato chips, a cookie and a beverage. Meals are $10 each. A pint of Vegetable Lentil soup is also available for $5. Pre-orders only. See sjbkofcde.org/fish/ for more details.
March 27, 5-7 p.m.: Fish Fry, St. John the Beloved Church Hall, 907 Milltown Road, Wilmington. Presented by the Knights of Columbus. Menu includes a choice of fried or baked flounder along with two side dishes plus a dinner roll. Dinners are $15 for adults and $8 for children. Take-out is available. See sjbkofcde.org/fish/ for more details.
March 20, 5-7 p.m.: Lenten fish dinner, St. Benedict Parish Social Hall, 408 Central Ave., Ridgely. Presented by St. Joan of Arc Council Knights of Columbus. More information, (410) 634-2253, or www.beparish.com
March 27, 4:30-7 p.m.: Fish and crab cake dinner, St. Francis de Sales Parish, Philip and Barbara Long Parish Center, 535 Riverside Drive, Salisbury, Md. Presented by the Knights of Columbus. Proceeds benefit 2026 Youth Mission Trip. Menu features “Bigger than Your Plate” fish platter ($17), Seafood platter – breaded fish fillet, 3 large fried shrimp ($20), one crab cake ($18) one crab cake, three large fried shrimp ($20), two crab cakes ($23), shrimp platter – eight large fried shrimp ($17), Kid’s meals – grilled cheese ($5) or kids shrimp – 3 large fried shrimp ($9). Sides include mac & cheese, green beans, coleslaw. Eat in, carry out or drive-through available. Pre order at (410) 742-6443 or www.visitstfrancis.org.
March 30, 4:30-6:30 p.m.: Fish Fry, St. Mary Star of the Sea Parish Hall, 1705 Philadelphia Ave. Ocean City, Md. Featuring fried cod, French fries, homemade coleslaw, side salad, rolls & strawberry short cake. Also, choice of tomato bisque or Mexican street corn soup. Cost: $15 Adults, $6 Under 12 years of age. Join us for Stations of the Cross on Fridays at 7 p.m. after the meal. More information, (410) 289-0652.
Bingo/Games
April 19, 1 p.m.: Designer Bag Bingo, St. Elizabeth Grant Hall, 809 S. Broom St., Wilmington. Benefits St. Elizabeth School. $40 per person, online reservations strongly recommended. Must be 18 or older to attend. Includes 18 games, 9 cards per game, extra bingo cards (3 extra chances per game) are $10 each, available for pre-sale online or purchased at the door. Brands include Kate Spade, Michael Kors, and Coach. 50/50 raffles and basket raffles. Two 50/50 drawings, one for pre-sales online only and one for tickets purchased at the event. Doors open at noon. Guests may bring food and non-alcoholic beverages. Snacks and beverages also available for purchase. For tickets, https://tinyurl.com/StEDBB. Sponsored by St. Elizabeth School Alumni Association.
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
June 8-11: Castles of New York group bus tour. Coordinated by the Ministry of Caring. Package includes: three nights lodging at the Edgewood Resort on the St. Lawrence River; three breakfasts; one boxed lunch; three dinners, Uncle Sam’s Boat Tour along the St. Lawrence River, with visits to: Singer Castle with guided tour; Boldt Castle with self-guided tour; Antique Boat Museum; Thousand Islands Museum, The History Place; visit to Alexandria Bay; tasting at Thousand Islands Winery; souvenir gift; baggage handling; taxes and standard gratuities, and motorcoach transportation. From $1,000 pp/double occupancy and $1,300 for single occupancy. To download a sample itinerary, visit: https://www.ministryofcaring.org/castles-of-new-york-trip-june-2026/ To learn more, or to make a reservation, contact: Annie Halverson, The Ministry of Caring Inc. (302) 652-5523.
June 24-July 3, 2026: Discover Reflections of Italy, with Father Michael Darcy. Optional two-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, Serenaded Gondola ride, Lake Como, scenic ferry ride. $5,589 double $6,589 single $5,539 triple. More information, gateway.gocollette.com/link/1343920A or e-mail pastor@stmatthewsde.com
Aug. 9-14: Bus excursion to Montreal & Quebec City Canada, hosted by The Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of Peter Claver. This all-inclusive trip includes motorcoach transportation, five nights lodging in Canada, ten meals: five breakfasts and five dinners, local guide each day in Canada, guided tours of Montreal, Quebec City & Canada’’ Capital City, Ottawa. Visit Notre Dame Basilica, go to Montreal’s Underground City and Ottawa’s Parliament Hill; narrated Cruise on the stunning St. Lawrence River, visit to St. Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal. Reserve your seat with a $100 deposit by contacting Damita MacFarlane @ 610-806-2359 or Dana Crumety @ 302-463-0290.
Join Brother Ronald Giannone, OFM Cap. on an unforgettable trip to explore The Best of Ireland, Aug. 12–22. Visit Dublin, Cork, Galway, Londonderry, and Belfast before heading back to Dublin. Double occupancy: $4,976. Single occupancy: $5,876. With direct, round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Dublin/Dublin to Philadelphia. For details, Debbe Philips,: (302) 652-5523, dphilips@ministryofcaring.org
Sept. 13-22: Pilgrimage to Fatima and Lourdes with Barcelona, hosted by St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church. Ten days, 14 meals. Highlights include Fatima, Aljustrel, Valinhos, Cathedral of Burgos, Lourdes, Grotto of Massabielle, Barcelona, Barcelona Cathedral. Cost $4,699 PPDO, (Single $5,399) includes r/t air from Phila. International Airport, air taxes, fees/surcharges, hotel transfers. For more information and brochures, Fr. Volodymyr Klanichka, 570-328-3818, Vovaklan@gmail.com
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. 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. 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. Coming events: April 6, Easter Monday Egg Hunt, 3 p.m., Brandywine Springs Park, contact Ruthie, (484) 554-5618. May 23, “Those Catholics sure know how to party” gathering, Garnet Valley, Pa. More information, Rob, (267) 221-8829.
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
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
Save the date: Sept. 25, 6-10 p.m.: Saint Mark’s High School Class of 1976 50th Class Reunion, Christiana Hilton, 100 Continental Drive, Newark. Saint Mark’s is also hosting a meet and greet and tour of the school for Class of 1976 Alumni on Thursday, Sept. 24 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The reunion committee would like to connect with alumni. Contact Patty Curtin White at: patriciacurtin@comcast.net or PCurtin@christianacare.org or Terri Larson Seeman at: Glennsman@comcast.net (302)893-3479.
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/