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Services

30th of every month: Nine month novena leading to The Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage, Sept. 30. The Pilgrimage is a full-day event celebrating the Rosary at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. Hosted by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph, this event will include conferences on the Rosary preached by the friars, several hours of Eucharistic Adoration and Confessions, a recitation of the Rosary and Mass in the Upper Church, and a Eucharistic Procession. For more information, rosarypilgrimage.org, @DominicanRosary or apiscarik@gmail.com.

March 24, 31 and April 7, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.: The annual Lenten presentation of the Via Crucis at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 9th and DuPont Sts. All are welcome.

March 25, 8:30 a.m.: Legion of Mary Annual ACIES Ceremony, following the 8:30 a.m. Mass, St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 7200 Lancaster Ave., Hockessin. Prayer service and consecration to Our Lady, followed by light refreshments. More information, (302) 893-5219. To attend virtually, http://www.youtube.com/c/smachurch

April 1, First Saturday Mass, St. Francis Xavier Shrine (Old Bohemia), Bohemia Church Rd, Warwick, Md. Rev. Ronald Anton, SJ from Georgetown University will be the presider. The rectory museum will be open at 9:00 AM for tours. The Shrine is located at 1690 Bohemia Church Road, Warwick, MD 21912. Email OldBohemiaHS@gmail.com or call 302.545.2126 for additional information. First Saturday Masses will continue through the end of the year. A video about the site can be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFGlCsNM6gk. The GPS location of the Bohemia Mission is 1699 Bohemia Church Road, Warwick, MD 21912. More information, OldBohemiaHS@gmail.com or Clarice Kwasnieski, (302) 545-2126.

Triduum schedule at Resurrection Parish: April 6, 7 p.m. Holy Thursday Mass. April 7, 7 p.m. Good Friday liturgy. April 8, 8 p.m. Easter Vigil Mass. April 9, 9:30 and 11 a.m., Easter Sunday Mass. More informaiton, (302) 368-0146 or www.resurrectionde.org

April 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. (First Fridays)

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.

Fridays: After 8:30 am Mass, Eucharistic Adoration until 10 a.m. with Benediction. Chaplet of Divine Mercy will also be said. St. Joseph Church, Middletown beginning August 5. All are welcome.

First and third Thursdays, 12:15 p.m.: Mass, Jesus House and Renewal Center, 2501 Milltown Road, Wilmington. More information, (302) 995-6859 or jesus.house.de@gmail.com.

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

Second Saturdays, 9 a.m.: Liturgy of the Hours, Morning Prayers and meeting, Community of Mary of the Discalced Secular Carmelite Order. Meets at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Seaford, DE. 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, Dawn Waehler, OCDS, 302-249-6904 or Diane Householder, OCDS, 302-855-1190.

Fourth Sundays, 4 p.m.: English-Filipino Monthly Bilingual Mass, St. Elizabeth Church, 809 S Broom St., Wilmington. Filipino priest will be Rev. Efren Esmilla from St. James Parish in Elkins Park, Pa. More information, visit Pilipino-American Association of Delaware on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/PilipinoAmerican/) or contact Millette Angeles (302) 325-0556 or George and Issa Romero (925) 325-3315.

TBA, 10 a.m.: Mass, St. Patrick’s Chapel, Conowingo, Md. All are welcome. Refreshments served after Mass. Also, March 31, Stations of the Cross, 7 p.m. June 3, St. Kevin AOH Mass. Sept. 11, 10 a.m. Mass. Dec. 9, 11 a.m., Mass. More information, 410-642-6534.

First Mondays, 6 p.m. (note the new time): Devotions to St. Elizabeth, St. Elizabeth Church, Wilmington. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Liturgy of the Word, Benediction, Litany & Hymn to St Elizabeth. A blessing of the child in the womb will be offered to any pregnant parents in attendance. All are welcome. (302) 652-3626. (First Mondays)

Devotion of the 1,000 Hail Mary’s, St. Elizabeth Church, 809 S. Broom St., Wilmington. Dates and times vary, call Winnie, (302) 998-5211 or Suzanne, (302) 994-3930.

Adoration

Mon.-Fri., 5:30-6:30 p.m.: Eucharistic Adoration, St. John Paul II Chapel at St. Hedwig Church, 408 S. Harrison St. Wilmington. Confession heard during adoration. Daily Mass begins at 6:30 p.m. in the chapel. For information call (302) 594-1400 or visit sthedwigde.org.

Daily, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.: Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration, St. Ann Church Adoration Chapel, 2013 Gilpin Ave., Wilmington. All are welcome. More information, adorationchapel.org or email adorationchapel.stann @gmail.com.

Mondays-Fridays: Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration, Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel, 4701 Weldin Road, Wilmington. All are welcome. Saturday from midnight to 9 a.m. and from 6-11 p.m.; Sunday from midnight to 6:45 a.m. and from 2-11 p.m.; From Monday-Friday, adoration is 24 hours. More information, Kathy Dunworth, (302) 383-6452.

Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration, St. Jude Church Adoration Chapel, 140 Tulip Drive, Lewes. 4 a.m. Monday to noon Saturday, and 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday. All are welcome. More information, (302) 703-2419.

Eucharistic Adoration, St. Mary Star of the Sea, Ocean City. Every Wednesday following 8:30 a.m. Mass. Adoration is concluded at noon with Benediction.

Eucharistic Adoration, St. Polycarp, 55 Rasom Lane, Smyrna. Tuesdays, noon- 8 p.m., in St. Ann’s Chapel.

Right to Life

April 7: Good Friday Life Chains, four locations in Delaware. Life Chains are a peaceful vigil held a busy locations to witness for the voiceless unborn. Participants hold signs and stand in silent, prayerful lines. • New Castle County, Route 202 across from Fairfax Shopping Center, 10-11 a.m., Moira Sheridan, prolifedelaware@gmail.com • Kent County, Outside Planned Parenthood of Dover, 805 S. governors Ave., 10 a.m.-noon, Fran Urick; furick@hotmail.com. Sussex County, St. Jude’s Church, Route 1 Lewes, Noon-2 p.m. and Hwy. 1 and South 9th Street in South Bethany, 10 a.m.-noon., Carol Keith, rkeith1505@gmail.com

TBA: 40 Days for Life Campaign of prayer and presence will take place at Planned Parenthood, 7th and Shipley Sts., Wilmington. Members of the Wilmington for Life team will be present from 9AM until1 PM on Mondays through Saturdays. Join us anytime during those hours to take a prayerful stand for life. To register your parish

or yourself for a day/time or more information contact Nancy at 302-893-1039.

Tuesdays, 9-11 a.m.: Pro-life vigil, Wilmington Planned Parenthood. More information, nancyfrick93@verizon.net

Vocations

April 6-9, Easter Triduum discernment event, Little Sisters of the Poor, Queens Village, NY. Learn more about our Congregation as you spend these intense days of prayer in our novitiate community. Begins Thursday at 4 pm, ends Sunday at 3 pm. Open to single Catholic women 17-35. More information or to register email Sr. Michele at vocationsbrooklyn@LittleSistersofthePoor.org or call (718) 464.1800.

Aug. 4-6: Arise! World Youth Day Celebration, Little Sisters of the Poor, Queens Village, N.Y. For those unable to make it to Portugal for WYD, we’re having our own celebration in NYC. Begins Friday at 4 pm, ends Sunday at 3 pm. Open to single Catholic women 17-35. For more information or to register email Sr. Michele at vocationsbrooklyn@ LittleSistersofthePoor.org or call (718) 464-1800.

Oct. 6-8: Hail Mary! Rosary Weekend, hosted by the Little Sisters of the Poor, Chicago, Ill. Join us for a Marian weekend as we celebrate Our Lady of the Rosary. Begins Friday at 4 pm, ends Sunday at 3 pm. Open to single Catholic women 17-35. For more information or to register email Sr Amy Marie at vcpalatine@LittleSistersofthePoor.org or call (847) 358-5700.

Summer 2023: Spring into Service live-in volunteer program with the Little Sisters of the Poor. Spend a weekend, a week or the whole summer in one of our U.S. Homes sharing in our community & prayer life and our mission to the needy elderly. Open to college-age Catholic young women. Application deadline for summer placement is April 1. To obtain an application email serenity@LittleSistersofthePoor.org

Is God calling you to a deeper prayer life and relationship with Him? The Secular Discalced Carmelites (OCDS) may be for you. We are a Catholic lay order of men and women undertaking to live an evangelical life of fraternity and contemplative prayer, according to the Carmelite Saints. Meets in Newark on the third Saturday of each month. More information, Diane at ThirdOrderCarmelitesofDE@yahoo.com.

Programs

March 23, 7 p.m.: Society of Catholic Scientists Annual Lecture, speaker Dr. Cory Hayes, Professor of Philosophy and Theology, St. Joseph’s Seminary, Covington, La. “Church, Modern Science and the Galileo Affiar. Reception follows. More information about programs at St. Thomas More Oratory, www.udcatholic.org/

Through March 29, 7-8:30 p.m.: Lenten series “The Gospel of John” will be presented via Zoom, St. Catherine of Siena parish, six nights beginning Feb. 15 and continuing on March 1, 8, 15,22 & 29. Lectio Divina included. More information, check the parish website scswilmde.org or call (302) 633-4915.

Through April 1, 10 a.m.: Breaking Open the Sin of Racism, four-part program addressing racism at the Church of the Holy Child, 2500 Naamans Rd., Wilmington. Each session will be 90 minutesand will consist of short videos presenting information on racism in our country’s history, and small group sharing on topics related to the video presentations. This program begins with a macro/global examination of race and racism and moves to a micro examination of the interpersonal impact of race and racism. The intent is to increase awareness of white privilege, systemic racism, and the normalization of white supremacy, particularly within the context of the Catholic Church, and to foster dialogue among church members. Coffee, juice and pastries will be available. To register or for more information visit www.chcparish.org.

April 4, 6:30 p.m.: A Lenten Night of Prayer with Irish Tenor Mark Forrest, Mary Mother of Peace Church, 30839 Mt. Joy Rd., Millsboro. During the evening the Blessed Sacrament will be exposed and Irish Tenor Mark Forrest will take you through an evening of music, reflection and healing. Free admission. All are welcome. More information, (302) 856-6451.

During Lent: Reclaiming the Power of the Rosary, video series by the Little Sisters of the Poor. Videos can be found here: www.youtube.com/@jeannejugan2421

May 7, 2-6 p.m.: 20th Anniversary Guatemala-Wilmington Solidarity Partnership Dinner, Mass at 2 p.m. at St. Rose of Lima Church follwed by dinner at 3 p.m. at Schaefer’s Canal House, Chesapeake City. Come celebrate our partnership with the Diocese of San Marcos, Guatemala with our visitors from San Marcos. Mass, a wonderful dinner, Guatemalan dancers and a silent auction. $60. Email smwilm2023@gmail.com with name and number of people coming. Check payable to St. Catherine of Siena, mail to Bill Mitchell 2431 Frazer Rd. Newark, DE 19702. Benefits the Diocese of San Marcos. More information, Meg, mkanesmith@gmail.com.

May 13 9 a.m.-3 p.m.: “A Treasured Presence: Filipino American Catholics” presented by Fr. Ricky Manalo, CSP. Mary Mother of Peace Church 20839 Mt. Joy Rd., Millsboro. Fr. Manalo is a Paulist priest, missionary and internationally-known Catholic composer and presenter. $35 includes breakfast and lunch. More information and reservations, Nela Wintjen, (302) 727-2919.

Retreats

March 30, 6:30 p.m.: Growing in Faith Together (GIFT) event for women, St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 7200 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin. Presentation by Marie Monville titled “The Transformative Power of Forgiveness.” Registration in mandator. More information and to register, www.smachurch.com/gift

April 1, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: OCIA, St. Joseph’s Hall, Malvern Retreat House, Malvern Pa. O.C.I.A. stands for the order of Christian Initiation of Adults and is the process by which people join the Catholic Church, This day of reflection is for those who are joining the Catholic Church and those supporting them. The day will include continental breakfast, lunch, conferences with prayer, confession and more. The retreat will be led by Fr. Francis Chambers, OSA. Registration is required for this event. More information, https://www.malvernretreat.com/events/ocia-2023-2/

April 21-23: Rachel’s Vineyard Catholic Retreat. For anyone who has struggled with the pain of abortion. Whether you are post-abortive or associated with someone who is (parent, spouse, friend), there is nothing to fear and so much to gain. For more info about this a beautiful and liberating opportunity. Register by April 7. More information, contact Nan Freeman at 302-463-7711 (call or text) or lucyminn929@gmail.com, or visit rachelsvineyard.org.

TBA, Retrouvaille retreat, Malvern Retreat House, Family Life Center, Malvern, Pa. Program provides help for marriage problems difficulties or crises. More information and to register, www.HelpOurMarriage.org or (215) 766-3944, or 800-470-2230. All inquiries confidential.

TBA, Worldwide Marriage Encounter retreat, Rehoboth Beach: Learn tools to revitalize romance and deepen communication in your marriage. Get away for an intimate weekend – no group sharing required. For information, www.wwme-delmar.org (also https://wwme.org) or to register, call Tony and Linda Massino at (302) 648-2228.

Fish Frys

March 24, 5-7 p.m.: Knights of Columbus Lenten Fish Fry dinner, St. John the Beloved Hall, Milltown Road, Wilmington. Dinner includes fried or baked flounder, two sides, a dinner roll and coffee or tea. Soda, water, beer, and deserts are available for purchase. $14 for adults, $7 for children. Take out and pre-order available. For more details go to sjbkofcde.org/fish/

March 31, 4:30-6:30 p.m.: St. John the Beloved Knights of Columbus will be offering its Fish Fry in a Bag. Pick up dinner on the way home from work. For $10, you’ll get a delicious fish sandwich, potato chips, and a cookie to go for $10. Vegetable Lentil soup is also available for $5 a pint. Pre-orders only. For more details and to order, go to sjbkofcde.org/fish/fish-fry-in-a-bag/

March 24, 5-8 pm: Friday Lenten Fish Bake, St. Peter the Apostle, Msgr. Crowley Hall, 515 Harmony Street, New Castle. The $10 meal includes baked fish sandwich, coleslaw, chips and meatless soup, eat in or takeout. Sponsored by K of C Bishop Becker #2856. More information, 302-559-5253.

March 31, 5-8 p.m.: Lenten dinners in Fremont Hall (under the gym) at Holy Angels Church, 82 Possum Park Road, Newark. Eat in or take out. Pre-ordering available. Menu includes, but is not limited to, salmon, baked/fried white fish, tamales, tacos dorados, soup, fish tacos, rice pudding and more. Prices vary. For more information contact (302) 731-2436 or email hministries@holyangels.net. Information is available, in English and Spanish, by phone and email.

March 24: Lenten dinners, March 10 & 17 at St. Joseph Church Hall, Middletown; March 24 at St. Rose, Chesapeake City. Adults $18, seniors $16, children 8-12 $12, children under 8 $5. Takeout available for $18. Featuring fried haddock, baked tilapia, stewed tomatoes, french fries, Cookie’s mac n cheese, dinner rolls, coffee and tea. Shrimp cocktail available for purchase $8.

Fridays in Lent, 5-7 p.m.: Fish Fry, St. Helena’s Masci Hall, Philadelphia Pike, Wilmington. Organized by the Christopher Council K of C. Menu includes fried fish, baked fish, fried shrimp, crab cakes, seafood specials, vegetables. Also hot soups, salads and desserts. Children’s platters available. Takeout available. Beer and wine available for purchase. More information, (302) 598-8685 or Natiesmom@me.com.

Fridays in Lent, 5-7 p.m.: Fish Fry, St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 7200 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin. Single dinners $14, double dinner $17, kids dinner $5. Soup or salad $5 each/combo $8. Menu offerings include baked or fried flounder, crab cake, ses, plus clam chowder, seafood gumbo, tossed salad. Cash or check only. More information, 302-540-1373 or smachurch.com/

Fridays in Lent, 4-6 p.m.: Lenten Dinners, Holy Cross Church, State St., Dover. Sposored by Dover Council # 4182. Menu will consist of fried cod, baked flounder, stewed tomatoes, green beans, Mac & Cheese, drinks and desserts. (Menu subject to change due to availability of products.) March 10: seafood subs and chips; March 24: fish tacos. Proceeds from all dinners support the New Day Pregnancy Center in Dover, except the dinner on March 31, which will support the Holy Cross School Scholarship fund. Stations of the Cross after dinner.

Fridays in Lent, 5:30-7p.m., St. Ann, Bethany Beach, Lenten Fish Dinners, Buffet style fried cod, a fish stick, waffle fries, salad and coffee. $12 per person. St. Ann’s Delaney Hall, Bethany Beach.

Fundraisers

April 1, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sip and Shop Vendor and Craft Fair, St. Joseph Parish Hall, 371 E Main St, Middletown. Shop an array of more than 25 merchants including Pampered Chef, Tastefully Simple, Mary Kay, and many other distributors, along with artisans of jewelry, notecards, purses, home décor, personalized books, religious items, baked goods, candy, and more. The Easter Bunny will visit from noon to 2 p.m. for photos. Several food trucks will be stationed outside and beverages will be sold at the inside bar. Admission is free. The event is sponsored by the Old Bohemia Historical Society and proceeds will be used for repairs and maintenance at St. Francis Xavier Shrine in Warwick, MD. For additional information, email OldBohemiaHS@gmail.com.

April 1, 9-11 a.m., Easter Babka & Bake Sale, hosted by the Knights of Columbus, St. Hedwig Parish Hall, (beneath the church) 408 S. Harrison St., Wilmington. Plain babka $10, cheese babka $18, sweet poppy seed loaf $16, sliced loaf of rye bread $8, box of Chrusciki (Angel Wings) $8. No items will be sold on the day of pick-up or at any of the Masses. Please note that all items listed below must be ordered in advance no later than March 25 by calling Stan at (302) 429-0102. Leave your name, number and quantity you wish to order.

April 22, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.: Quilters and Crafters Garage Sale, Red Clay Creek Presbyterian Church, Fellowship Hall. Quilting fabric, batiks, complete quilt kits, patterns, fat quarters, sewing machines, scrapbooking/card making supplies, yarn and much, much more! For more information, or to donate (before April 14, 2023), please call Cathy at 610-212-7824 or vortexbyrnes@gmail.com. Proceeds benefit “Quilts for Comfort”.

April 23, 9:15 a.m.: Mount Aviat Academy 5K and Sister Walk, Mt. Aviat Academy, Childs, Md. Register before April 4 to receive race t-shirt, after that t-shirts included as supply permits. Pre registration $30 per person, $100 family four-pack; day of registration $35 and does not include shirt. Additional t-shirts can be purchased online for $10 until 4/4. Overall male and female trophies will be awarded, as well as first, second and third for each age group. There will also be a raffle for participants. Race will be preceded by 8 a.m. Mass. Proceeds benefit purchase of STEM equipment for Hammond Hive. To register https://runsignup.com/Race/MD/Childs/MountAviatAcademy5KSisterWalk

April 30, 2-6 p.m.: Annual Emmanuel Dining Room Auction, Barclays Bank on the Wilmington Riverfront. Silent and live auctions, food, entertainment, $10,000 raffle. Honorary chairs this year are Megan and Brian McGlinchey. $125 per person includes valet parking, buffet and beer/wine open bar. Tickets www.ministryofcaring.org/edr-auction-2023/ or www.signup82north.com/beventLive.aspx?EventID=NBI99682050

June 1-14: Trip to Croatia with Father Ronald Giannone, OFM Cap, founder and executive director of The Ministry of Caring. Croatia is a country filled with ancient cities, medieval architecture, and intriguing cultures. $4,875 pp. Make reservations by March 17 and save $100. This 14-day trip includes 16 meals and roundtrip flights from JFK. To download the brochure and the reservation form, visit: https://www.ministryofcaring.org/special-events/croatia-trip/

Join Brother Ronald this June on a trip of a lifetime as we explore Glorious Croatia: June 1 – 14, 2023, with round trip airfare from JFK International Airport. $4,875 per person (+ $800 for a single supplement). Early bird reservations end March 17 (save $100!). Explore Croatia and the countries of the Adriatic, a region filled with ancient cities, medieval architecture, and intriguing cultures. With a complex history, stunning landscapes of rolling hills and amazing coastal scenery, Croatia is a delight you won’t want to miss. For more information, please contact Debbe Philips at (302) 652-5523, or via email at dphilips@ministryofcaring.org or visit: https://www.ministryofcaring.org/special-events/croatia-trip/

The Arts

March 30 & 31, 7 p.m.: “Beauty and the Beast,” presented by students from Most Blessed Sacrament School, 11242 Racetrack Rd., Berlin, Md. More information, mostblessedsacramentschool.com/ or (410) 208-1600.

March 31, 7 p.m., April 1, 1 p.m. & 7 p.m.: “The Music Man Jr.” presented by St. Ann’s School, St. Ann Social Hall, 2006 Shallcross Ave., Wilmington. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at https://www.stannwilmington.com/parish-activities. Paypal, Venmo or Parish Giving are accepted for payment. Cash or checks can also be dropped off at St. Ann’s rectory. More information, contact Jane at St. Ann’s Rectory, (302) 654-5519 or jmatyger@thesaintannschool.org.

March 31 & April 1, 7 p.m., April 2, 2 p.m.: ‘Grease,’ presented by Saint Mark’s High School. $10 for adults, $8 students and senior citizens. Purchase tickets here: https://www.stmarkshs.net/news–events/fpa-presents-grease-school-version

The Angelus Art Gallery, 417 W. 5th Street, Wilmington. Featuring “Mary Around the Word,” artwork by Sister Mary Grace Thul, OP; woodblock prints, special fresh-water pearl rosaries from Mizu Design, other local artists, great gifts for all budgets. Call to verify hours, (347) 963-2208. All proceeds benefit Ministry of Caring. All are welcome. More information, theangelushouse.com

Festivals/Carnivals/Bazaars

May 1-6: St. Helena’s Parish Carnival, 602 Philadelphia Pike, Wilmington. More information to come.

Aug.2-5: Bazaar, St. Ann Church, Bethany Beach. More information to come.

Golf Tournaments

April 26, 9 a.m.: Kyle Adams Memorial Seton Golf Tournament, Deerfield Country Club, 507 Thompson Station Rd., Newark. $200 per golfer, $800 per foursome. Includes greens fees, golf cart, tee gift, grab and go breakfast, boxed lunches, on-course beverages, open bar and dinner buffet after tournament, awards, and more. Non-golfing guests also welcome for dinner, $75 per person. Sponsorships welcome. Contact Melissa or John Dougherty with questions: 302-438-6431 or mkd2009@verizon.net. Online registration now open. https://www.setonparish.net/golfclassic

Sales

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Day Trips

March 30: Bus trip to Sight and Sound Theatre, Lancaster, Pa. to see “Moses.” Sponsored by the Ladies Auxilary of St. Joseph Church, Wilmington. $100 includes transportation and show. To reserve, contact Mary Marabeau by Feb. 28, (302) 354-2378.

May 9: Bus trip to Sight and Sound Theatre, Lancaster, Pa. to see “Moses.”

Join St. John the Beloved Parish or St. Helena’s Young at Heart group. Lunch at Eden Resort, time to shop at Kitchen Kettle Village. Bus, snacks, 50/50, bingo and movie. $170 includes gratuities. Discounts for children 3-12. More information, Helen Holroyd at helenshorizons@gmail.com or 610-213-4141.

Dances/Socials

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Meals

May 14 , 8 a.m.-12:45 p.m.: Second Sunday Breakfast Buffet, St. Helena’s Masci Hall, Philadelphia Pike, Wilmington. (Note, no Second Sunday Breakfast in April due to Easter holiday.) Large assortment of hot foods, baked goods, fresh waffles, omelets, beverages and more. $12 adults, $4 children 12 and under. Reservations strongly recommended since it is Mother’s Day. More information or for reservations, contact Nancy, (302) 598-8685 or Natiesmom@me.com. (Note, no Second Sunday Breakfast in April due to Easter holiday.)

March 26, 8-11:30 a.m.: Sunday Morning Breakfast, St. Matthew’s Church Social Hall, Newport. Featuring pancakes and more, raffle baskets, homemade baked goods, 50/50. $5 per person. More information, 302-655-5830.

International Night Dinners, fourth Sunday of the month (January – October), Francis X. Norton Center, 917 North Madison Street, Wilmington. Presented by The Ministry of Caring and local restaurateurs. March 26, Flavors of India, hosted by volunteer members of the Indian-American community. Menu includes Aloo Tikki, Lentil Soup Kachumbar, and choice of Butter Chicken, Paneeer Makhani, Alponso Mango pudding, Masal Chai. Doors open at 5 p.m., dinner at 5:30 p.m. Dine-in for the fully vaccinated. $25 per person. All meals by pre-paid reservation only. Limited to 160 registrants, first-come, first-served. No take-out available for this meal. Benefits Emmanuel Dining Room. More information and reservations, https://www.signup82north.com/beventLive.aspx?EventID=NBI70848980 or contact Father Meena Gude, (302) 653-3228, : frmeena@ministryofcaring.org

Bingo/Games

March 26, noon: Designer Bag Bingo, St. Elizabeth Grant Hall, 1500 Cedar Street, Wilmington. Doors open at noon, games at 1 p.m. $35 per person. Includes 18 games; everyone receives 9 cards per game. Extra bingo cards (3 extra chances per game, $10 each) are available for pre-sale online or can be purchased at the door. Bag brands include Kate Spade, Michael Kors, and Coach, an assortment of crossbody bags, tote bags, backpacks and more. 50/50 raffles and basket raffles will also be available for purchase. There will be two 50/50 drawings, one for pre-sale online only and one for tickets purchased at the event. All proceeds benefit St. Elizabeth School. Guests may bring in food and non-alcoholic beverages. Our licensing prohibits alcohol at this event. Snacks and beverages can be purchased at Grant Hall. Online reservations encouraged. Deadline for ordering tickets is March 15. Must be 18 or older to attend. Register at www.steschools.org/alumni/alumni-events

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

Tuesdays: Bingo, Holy Rosary Parish Hall (Church hall), 3200 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont. Doors open at 5 p.m., games begin at 7 p.m. Door prizes, pull tabs, food and drinks available. Must be 18 to play. More information, (302) 798-2904 or www.hrparish.com .

Fridays, Bingo with the Knights, 5-9:30 p.m.: Knights of Columbus Hall, 9901 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City, Md. (Behind St. Luke’s Church.) Doors open at 5 p.m.; Bingo starts promptly at 6:30 p.m. More information, 410-524-7994. (Fridays)

Volunteers

Emmanuel Dining Room, coordinated by the Ministry of Caring, is seeking fully vaccinated volunteers and meal partners to help reopen their three sites for daily sit-down meals. Faith groups, clubs and other organizations can help by becoming meal partners, preparing one meal a month, and serving. Individuals can help by setting tables, welcoming guests, serving meals, and cleaning up. For more information, (302) 652-3228.

Offer a welcome to seafarers who visit the ports of Delaware by volunteering at the Seamen’s Center of Wilmington. SCW volunteers join with people from the maritime, business and religious communities providing help for seafarers on shore leave from the isolation of life aboard their merchant vessels. Volunteers host at the center or serve as escort drivers for the crewmen. For more information contact Christine Lassiter at (302) 575-1300 or email scw@scsde.org.

The Little Sisters of the Poor, a nursing home which serves low-income seniors located at 185 Salem Church Road in Newark, is seeking volunteers. Flexible schedule available: Volunteer once a month, once a week, or more. Help is needed with breakfast, lunch or dinner, driving to medical appointments, kitchen prep work, folding laundry, cleaning the chapel, photography, and more. For information, please contact Sandra Cloutier, director of volunteers, volnewark@littlesistersofthepoor.org or (302) 368-5886, ext. 137.

Donations

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Groups

Our Lady Queen of Peace Lay Fraternity of St. Dominic group meets monthly at 2pm on the second Saturday at Holy Angels Parish in Newark. For further information, contact Anthea T. Piscarik at apiscarik@gmail.com or 302-373-3916.

Calix is an association of Catholic alcoholics, drug addicts, and family members and friends affected by addiction, who are maintaining their sobriety through participation in their Catholic faith and a 12 Step program. The Calix Society Wilmington unit meets on Wednesday, at 7:00 pm in St. Matthew’s school following the 6:15 Mass in St. Matthew’s Church, 904 E. Newport Pike,Wilmington, DE 19804. The Mass is offered for all who suffer from the disease of addiction, living or deceased. Contact information: Call 215-478-1315 or email qop62581@gmail.com or calixsociety.org

Is God calling you to a deeper prayer life and relationship with Him? The Secular Discalced Carmelites (OCDS) may be for you. We are a Catholic lay order of men and women undertaking to live an evangelical life of fraternity and contemplative prayer, according to the Carmelite Saints. Meets in Newark on the third Saturday of each month. More information, Diane at ThirdOrderCarmelitesofDE@yahoo.com.

Members of the Lay Fraternities of St. Dominic are men and women who live out their Dominican vocation in the world: Prayer, Study, Community, and Apostolate. We meet from 2pm to 4pm on the second Saturday of every month. If interested, please contact Anthea at apiscarik@gmail or 302-373-3916.

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. More information, 12374columbiettes@gmail.com or (302) 322-2929.

Reunions

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Day Trips

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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, https://www.ycpphiladelphia.org/cpages/home .

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/