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Services

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.

Nov. 3, 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)

Nov. 7: 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. 7-8, 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.

Nov. 4 & 18, 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

Through Nov. 2: 40 Days for Life fall campaign. Wilmington ProLife will expand its presence at the 7th and Shipley Planned Parenthood, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon. After 8 a.m. liturgy at St Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church, 800 W Lea Blvd, Father Volodymyr Klanichka will lead  prayers on the sidewalk in front of the Planned Parenthood. At noon and shortly after, Mass is also offered at St. Peter’s and St. Joseph’s. We are blessed to be able to “bookend” our prayer vigil with our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament. 

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

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Programs

Nov. 1, 10 a.m.: Checkmate Challenge, Christ the Teacher Catholic School, 2451 Frazer Rd., Newark, Open to all students K-12. Various divisions. Swiss System format, each player will get 15 minutes to play with each round lasting for 30 minutes, players guaranteed 5 rounds of play. Registration $30, day of event $45. More information, https://chess-champs-tournaments.vercel.app/CTTCS or call (302) 838-8850.

Nov. 16, 1-3:30 p.m.: Holiday Hope, hosted by Doherty Funeral Homes, Christiana Hilton, 100 Continental Dr., Newark. An afternoon of support and guidance for those coping with loss this holiday season. Register by Nov. 13, www.dohertyfh.com, (302) 999-8277.

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

Oct. 29, 7-9 p.m. Young Adult Trivia Night, Trolley Square Tap House,. Are you in your 20s or 30s and interested in meeting other Catholics your own age? Join us for a night of fun. More information, hpennell@sainthelenas.org.

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

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

Nov. 13, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.: Advent Day of Refection, Resurrection Parish, Room 1969, 3000 Videre Dr.,  Wilmington. Sponsored by Jesus House. Come join us for a day of learning and reflection led by Eileen Donnely. This session will be interactive and will include time for individual reflection and group discussion. Light lunch provided. Registration fee $25. Register at www.jesushousecenter.org or call 302-995-6859 and leave a message.

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

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 December 13^th. 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, 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

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/

Festivals/Carnivals/Bazaars

Nov. 1, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Nov. 2, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Christmas Bazaar, St. Paul’s Church Parish Hall, 409 Adams Street, Delaware City. Featuring crafts, home-made baked goods and soups, pancakes & bacon or sausage, attic treasures, gifts, and many raffles. Stop in and look around and have breakfast, lunch or a snack with us. More information, (302) 328-0364 or Visit our facebook page at Friends of St. Paul’s.

Nov. 8, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.: Immaculate Conception Church Annual Christmas Bazaar, 452 Bow Street, Elkton, MD. Featuring theme basket raffles, $1,000 raffle, visits and pictures with Santa, kids’ crafts, food *baked goods book nook, Shopping at dozens of crafters and vendors,  including jewelry, toys, home décor, edible gifts, beauty products, scented candles, children’s books, kitchen items, holiday items, handmade crafts, and much more. More information /www.iccelkton.org or 410-398-1100.

Golf Tournaments

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Sales

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Trips

Nov. 5: Bus Trip to the National Shrine of St. Rita of Cascia in Philadelphia, PA, coordinated by Holy Family Church, Newark. Total cost per person is $65 per person. Sign up at //holyfamily.jumbula.com/adult-faith-formation for more details. Payment due by October 20th. 

Nov. 20, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Bus trip to Basilica of the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, D.C. for the Veneration of the Relics of St. Therese of the Child Jesus. Sponsored by the Community of Mary, Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites (OCDS). Leaving from St. Jude The Apostle Church, Lewes. Includes Veneration of St. Therese’s relics, Confessions and Eucharistic Adoration, Opening Mass for the Veneration of the Relics with Cardinal Gregory, Archbishop Emeritus of the Washington Diocese. Bring Your Own Lunch. Gift Shop. Conference with a Carmelite Friar of the Washington Monastery. Cost $50. Make checks payable to John Kudlick and mail to: 36223 Tee Box Boulevard, Frankford, DE 19945. More information, jkudlick@verizon.net or call 302-415-9731.

April 15-25, 2026: A Spiritual Journey to Pland In the Footsteps of Beloved Saints: Edith Stein, Maxximilian 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

St. Margaret of Scotland Parish, Australia and New Zealand. Feb. 8-March 2 2026. Visit Ayer’s rock, Sydney Opera House, Franz Josef Glacier and more. Additional Fiji option available. More information, Chris Linsner 302-832-1488.

Dances/Socials

Nov. 8, 6-10 p.m.: Dance and Dinner featuring music from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s, co-sponsored by Knights of Columbus from St John’s/Holy Angels and St Mary of the Assumption.  St Mary’s of the Assumption Church Hall, 7200 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin. Music and dancing by Rockin Rodney.  Trivia contests and prizes for best dressed costume and dance off.  Food is pulled pork sandwich dinner with appetizers, sides and desserts, beer, wine and sodas. Tickets $45 in advance and $50 at the door. Benefits both parishes.  For tickets or information, Call Mark 302-743-0263 (StJ/HA) or Carl 302-518-8008 (SMA)

Nov. 8, 6:30-10 p.m.: Beef and Beer hosted by The Knights of Columbus Bishop Becker Council-, St. Peter the Apostle Church Crowley Hall, New Castle. Tickets $35, includes roast beef, vegetable, salad, rolls and assorted can beer, wine, soda and water. Music and dancing provided by DJ Paul Freeberry. Tickets will be available after all Masses at St. Peter’s and Holy Spirit and at the door. You can also contact: Michael Marquis—mjmarquissr@yahoo.com 302-562-2702 or Dominick Alvini—dominickalvini@yahoo.com 302-650-5240.

Nov. 15, 5:30-10 p.m.: Dancing to the Oldies, hosted by the Msgr. Francis J. Desmond Columbiettes, St. Jude Parish Life Center, 156 Tulip Dr., Lewes. Dress up as your favorite decade, music by DJ Conrad. Menu includes burgers, hot dogs, tater tots, coleslaw, root beer floats, cookies, ice cream sundaes, coffee/tea; Soda, wine and beer available. 50/50 raffle, basket auction and more. Benefits local charities. Tickets are $30, includes dinner, must be purchased in advance by Nov. 1. Sold at the door before and after all Masses Oct. 18 & 19, Oct. 25 & 26, or Call Cathy Szap (718)640-7885, Stephanie Lupo, (516) 220-9758, or Loretta Holtgrewe, (410) 570-7543.

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

Nov. 9, Dec. 14, 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.

Nov. 11, 4:30-6:30 p.m.: Celebrate Veterans Community Supper, $15, $8 for veterans. Come out and enjoy a wonderful Italian supper. Knights of Columbus, 9901 Coastal Highway, behind St. Luke’s Church, Ocean City, Md.  Call 410-524-7994 with questions.

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/