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Services

April 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. (First Fridays)

April 1, 6 p.m.: 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, Sept.-June)

March 13, March 20, 6 p.m.: Ecumenical Lenten Series. Please join us on a Lenten Pilgrimage of Prayer, Reflection, and Fellowship. Worship at 6 p.m. followed by a light Lenten supper. The remaining series: March 13, St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church, 801 Lea Blvd., Wilmington, Pastor Rev. Volodymyr Klanichka. March 20, Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church, 3200 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont, Pastor Rev. John Gayton. Offerings benefit Ukrainian Relief.

March 22-24: Eucharistic Encounter Weekend.  St. Elizabeth Parish and School are honored to host the Blessed Carlo Acutis Exhibition of the Eucharistic Miracles of the World. The presentation, created by Blessed Carlo, will be displayed in Msgr. Grant Hall at St. Elizabeth Church. Throughout the exhibition, there will be the opportunity to venerate a first-class relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis. For more information about Blessed Cario and his cause for canonization, visit carloacutis-en.org. St. Elizabeth’s is located at 809 S. Broom St., Wilmington. For more information about the Eucharistic Encounter Weekend, call (302) 652-3626.

March 24, 4 p.m.: English-Filipino Monthly Bilingual Mass, St. Elizabeth Church, 809 S. Broom St., Wilmington. Filipino priest Bishop Efren Esmilla from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will be the celebrant. 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.

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.

Tuesdays and Thursdays, through March 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m.: Time to Pray, St. Helena’s Church, 602 Philadelphia Pike, Wilmington. Rosary, quiet prayer, music ministry and more. Enter through door with sign. More informaiton, Mena D’Amato, menadamato@gmail.com

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

TBA, 11 a.m., Mass. St. Patrick’s Chapel, 287 Pleasant Grove Rd., Conowingo, Md. All are welcome. Refreshments served after Mass. More information, (410) 642-6534 or sm3m@aol.com.

Temporarily suspended: Mass, St. Francis Xavier Shrine, Old Bohemia, 1690 Bohemia Church Road, Warwick, Md. (The Rosary will be recited after Mass. Rectory museum will be open at 9 a.m. for tours. GPS location is 1699 Bohemia Church Road, Warwick, MD  21912. 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.  More information, OldBohemiaHS@gmail.com or  Clarice Kwasnieski, (302) 545-2126. 

TBA, 7 p.m.: St. Monica Teardrop Mass, St. Patrick Church, 1414 King St., Wilmington. Join the Columbiettes of St. Thomas for this annual Mass and devotions to beg St. Monica’s intercession for those loved ones who are away from the Church.  More information: 12374columbiettes@gmail.com or Kate, 302-482-1432.

May 13: Prayer Service for the anniversary of the apparition of Our Lady of Fatima, St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 7200 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin. Coordinated by the Legion of Mary. Follows the 8:30 a.m. Mass. (13th of each month from May until Oct., anniversary event Oct. 13.)

Adoration

St. John/Holy Angels Parish. Although we all communicate with Jesus in our own way, languages are listed. Thursdays at 7 p.m. in Holy Angels Church, Spanish. Fridays at St. John the Baptist after the 8:30 a.m. Mass, English. First Fridays at Holy Angels Church after the 10 p.m. Mass until 6 am. Spanish. For more information, contact the parish at (302) 731-2219 or apress@holyangels.net.

Mon.-Fri., 5:30-6:30 p.m.: Eucharistic Adoration, St. John Paul II Chapel at St. Hedwig Church, 408 S. Harrison St. Wilmington. Confessions heard during adoration. Daily Mass begins at 6:30 p.m. in the chapel. More information, (302) 594-1400 or 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, www.stannwilmington.com/parish-information/adorationchapel or email adorationchapel.stann@gmail.com.

Mondays-Fridays: Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration, Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel, 4701 Weldin Rd., 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. From Sunday at 6 a.m. continuously to Saturday at 4 p.m.  All are welcome. More information, (302) 727-1805.

Eucharistic Adoration, St. Mary Star of the Sea Church, 200 S. Baltimore, Ocean City, Md. Every Wednesday following 8:30 a.m. Mass. Adoration is concluded at noon with Benediction. More information, (410) 289-0652.

The parish of SS Peter and Paul in Easton Maryland has Adoration on the First Tuesday of each month after the 8:30 morning mass. Adoration continues throughout the day and concludes with Benediction at 7pm.

Eucharistic Adoration, St. Polycarp Church, 55 Ransom Lane, Smyrna. Tuesdays, 9 a.m.- 9 p.m., and after the Vigil on the second Sunday of the month, in St. Ann’s Chapel.; also, the vigil Mass before the second Sunday at 4 p.m. More information, (302) 653-8279.

Eucharistic AdorationSt. Thomas More Oratory, 45 Lovett Ave., Newark. Every Tuesday 5:15 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. (Benediction begins at 6:30 p.m.) Every Friday following the 12:30 p.m. Mass at approximately 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. To check out the schedule at St. Thomas More Oratory go to:: www.udcatholic.org/

Eucharistic Adoration at St. Dennis Church, 153 N. Main Street, Galena, Md. First Fridays after the 8:30 a.m. Mass for an hour and at 7 p.m. in Spanish; also on the fourth Sunday of the month after both the 8 a.m. Mass and 11 a.m. Spanish Mass for an hour. More information (410) 648-5145.

Eucharistic Holy Hour, St. Elizabeth Church, 809 S. Broom St., Wilmington. Monday & Friday 1:45 p.m. (after the 12:15 Daily Mass). More information, steparish.org/

Right to Life

Join the Vigils for Life:

  • Tuesdays, 9-11 a.m. pro-life vigil outside Wilmington  Planned Parenthood, 7th and Shipley Sts. Members of Delaware Right to Life are present.  Contact: Nancy Frick @ (302) 893-1039
  • Thursdays 9 a.m.-Noon outside of Dover Planned Parenthood, 805 S Governors Ave. Street parking available. Contact: Donna Latteri by text to 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.

40 Days for Life Spring Campaign, Feb. 14- March 24:  Mondays, Tuesdays & Fridays, 10-noon: Ongoing peaceful and prayerful Pro Life vigil, Seaford PPH 800 Health Service Dr. #19973. Parking in Post Office lot across street. Organized by the St. Ann, Bethany Beach, Respect Life Committee. Please join us and stand for Life. We support 40 Days for Life with year-round vigils. More information, Jim, 443-655-2008.

March 27, 1 p.m.: Delaware March for Life. Delaware Right to Life is sponsoring a state March for Life in Dover to advocate for the protection of the unborn and the vulnerable. Prayer vigil at Planned Parenthood of Dover, 850 Governors Ave., at 1 p.m., and from there, proceed to Legislative Hall with signs and banners. Short rally on the Green with speakers before entering Legislative Hall to lobby legislators to stand up for life and support pro-life legislation. Special guest Danielle Pimental, of Americans United for Life, who will speak about effectively lobbying for pro-life legislation. Events begin at 1 p.m. and end at approximately 4 p.m. A free bus will be available from Wilmington to Dover and return.The bus will tentatively leave from and return to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton church parking lot, 345 Bear Christiana Rd, Bear. Bus leaves at 12 p.m. and returns approximately 5 p.m. Sign up at derightolife.org/calendar to secure a spot.

March 29, 10 a.m.-noon. Good Friday Life Chains. Delaware Right to Life is sponsoring Life Chains at three locations in all three counties. Life Chains is a prayerful witness to the unborn and participants stand along a busy thoroughfare holding signs as the many cars pass by. Stay for one hour or two. Signs provided. For further information, contacts are:  New Castle County: In Wilmington along Route 202 across from Fairfax Shopping Center;  Moira Sheridan, prolifedelaware@gmail.com • Kent County: Outside Planned Parenthood of Dover at 805 S. Governors Ave.; Fran Urick, furick@hotmail.com • Sussex County: In front of St. Jude’s Church on Route 1 in Lewes from Noon-2 p.m.; Barbara Heagy, barbaraheagy@comcast.net and at Highway 1 & S. 9th St. in South Bethany; Contact: Carolyn Marcello, cdm24@verizon.net.

Vocations

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Programs

Via Crucis: March 15, 22, and 29 at 7:30 p.m. St.  Anthony of Padua Church, 9th and DuPont Streets, Wilmington.  For more information, email stanthony.viacrucis@gmail.com

Lent at St. Hedwig Parish: Here are the events happening at St. Hedwig Parish, 408 S. Harrison St., Wilmington. • Stations of the Cross, 7 p.m. Traditional stations in English and Polish, March 15. • Shadow stations performed by the children of the parish March 8 & 22. Confessions available after Stations. • Parish Soup Supper in parish hall following Stations, March 8, 15 & 22. • 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. Gorzkie Zale is the traditional Polish Lenten Service of Hymns (Ancient chants) retracing the Passion and Crucifixion of Christ. The devotion is preceded by Benediction and chanted kneeling before the Blessed Sacrament. • Polish Easter Tradition of Blessing of the Food – “Swienconka” — Holy Saturday, March 30 at 10 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m., More information, (302) 594-1400 or  www.sthedwigde.org

Through March 19, 6-7:30 p.m.: Living Catholicism: A Five Week Lenten Study. Parish Center on the Holy Angels Campus, 82 Possum Park Rd., Newark. Series will present how you are part of God’s plan to overcome evil. Through living the Ten Commandments, the Beatitudes, Catholic Social Teaching, and the Works of Mercy, we are overcoming evil and building up the kingdom of God. Consider joining us on our journey of spiritual transformation this Lent. More information, Chris Moriak cmoriak@msn.com or the parish office at (302) 731-2219.

March 14, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Lenten Day of Reflection “Mystery of Suffering,” Resurrection Parish 3000 Videre Dr., Wilmington. Facilitated by Angie Malmgren and Christy Tulenko. $25, bring your own lunch, snacks and beverages will be provided. Register at www.jesushousecenter.org or call 302-995-6859.

April 6, 13, 20, 27, 10-11:30 a.m.: “Let’s Talk About Racism,” program at Church of the Holy Child. Discussion and sharing focused on Debbie Irving’s book ‘Waking Up White’, her journey thru the awakening to and understand of racism in the world today. Irving offers insight and exploration into how Americans are socialized to hold racial biases and stereotypes and can help us deconstruct those false beliers to reach a deeper understanding of modern-day racism.  Cost $10 for all 4 sessions.  For more information, call Denise at 302-437-4011.  To register, call Sr. Ann Hughes at CHC at 302-475-6486  x120.

Programs at St. Thomas More Oratory, 45 Lovett Ave., Newark. April 4, 7 p.m.: Catholic Conversations, “The Prevalence of Human Trafficking on College Campuses” Felcitias Brugo-Onetti, USCCB. Reception follows. April 11, 7 p.m.: A View From Philosophy, “On Suffering” Dr. Christopher Tollefson, University of South Carolina. Reception follows. April 18, 7 p.m.: Society of Catholic Scientists Spring Lecture, “Staying Human in an Era of Artificial Intelligence” Dr. Joseph Vukov, Loyola University Chicago. Reception follows. More information, www.udcatholic.org/events

April 16 & 18, 1:30-3 p.m.: Deepening Circle, offered as a Zoom session, led by Sr. Liz Sweeney. Register at www.jesushousecenter.org

April 9-May 14, 9:30-11 a.m.: Living in the Father’s Love” six week Walking with Purpose Bible Study for women. Resurrection Parish 3000 Videre Dr., Wilmington. Theme is “How the gospels are relevant to our relationships with God and those we love.” Facilitated by Kate Regan, member of Resurrection Parish. Purchase the required study book “Living in the Father’s Love” by Lisa Brenninkmeyer for $20  at  walkingwithpurpose.com/bible-study Register at www.jesushousecenter.org or call 302-995-6859. Free will offering.

April 21, 5 p.m.: Contemporary Christian Music Night of Worship and Praise, Resurrection Parish 3000 Videre Dr., Wilmington. The Music Ministry of Resurrection Parish will host a night of Worship and Praise through Contemporary Christian Music. Song sheets will be provided so that everyone can join together in song prayer. Light refreshments will follow in the Gathering Space. All are welcome.

Day programs at the Franciscan Spiritual Center, 609 S. Convent Rd., Aston, Pa. March 20, April 16, “A Day for Myself” Personal Day of Prayer, presented by Marie Angela Presenza, OSF, $40 includes lunch.  March 21 “Love Broken Open — God Chose to be Vulnerable” presented by Julya Keegan OSF. April 8, “Meeting our Foremothers: Celebrating the Wisdom Women in our Lives” presented by Mercedes Rojo OSF. April 18, “Spirituality of the Wisdom Years: Christ in the Middle of it All!” senior program $30, presented by Rosemary Eve Holter OSF.  More information and to register, fcaston.org, choose the event tab or call (610) 558-6152.

May 4, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.: Columbiette State Convention, will include some out of state representatives and representatives from six other auxiliaries in the state of Delaware. Mass at 12:30 p.m. which will include the installation of new officers.  St. Joseph’s on the Brandywine, Greenville. More information, destatecolumbiettes@gmail.com.

April 21, 5 p.m.: Contemporary Christian Music Night of Worship and Praise, Resurrection Parish 3000 Videre Dr., Wilmington. The Music Ministry of Resurrection Parish will host a night of Worship and Praise through Contemporary Christian Music. Song sheets will be provided so that everyone can join together in song prayer. Light refreshments will follow in the Gathering Space. All are welcome.

April 4,  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.

TBA: Catholic Cemeteries clean up which is a regulation clean up. A reminder of what are regulations are: Please refrain from placing Christmas decorations till after the clean up. Christmas decorations should be kept at a minimum size to fit your area. If decorations need to be moved for a funeral and they are not within our regulations they will not be placed back., In Ground Burial – All real or artificial flowers must either be in a fixed vase or a cemetery cone, please keep in mind only a minimal amount of cones are permitted. Nothing is permitted to be stuck in the ground or laid on the memorial. American flags are permitted at Memorial Day through Flag Day. Crypts / Niches – Nothing can be affixed in any way on the fronts, or laid on the patio. All decorations must be within your vase. Your flowers should not cover the neighbors front.

Retreats

April 5-7, Women’s Catholic in Recovery (CIR) retreat, Malvern Retreat House, Malvern, Pa. Theme is “Encountering God’s Mercy.” Catholic in Recovery is a nonprofit organization that seeks to serve those suffering from addictions and unhealthy attachments (including alcoholism, drug addiction, pornography addiction, sex and relationship addiction, compulsive overeating and food addictions, gambling addiction, codependency and the impact on family, and general fear, control, and anxiety). To register, visit catholicinrecovery.com/retreat-2024-pennsylvania-malvern-2/

April 16, 10 a.m.-noon: Mini Retreat on Padre Pio, Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 4701 Weldin Rd., Wilmington. Facilitated by Father John Aurilia, OFM, PhD. Father Aurilia was secretary to St. Pio in 1967 and will share his remarkable experiences. More information, Rita McDowell, rmcdowell@ihm.org, (302) 438-9739. To register, Lisa Krueger, lkrueger@ihm.org, (302) 762-5550.

April 19-21: 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. A beautiful and liberating opportunity. More information, contact Nan Freeman at 302-463-7711 (call or text) or lucyminn929@gmail.com, by April 5.

TBA: Hope for a Better Marriage Retreat, Retrouvaille. Come experience the powerful tools taught to heal and help you communicate better with your spouse and connect at a deeper level. Malvern Family Life Center, 315 South Warren Ave., Malvern,Pa. www.helpourmarriage.org, 215-766-3944, email-3037@helpourmarriage.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, 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, www.wwme-delmar.org or  call Tony and Linda Massino, (302) 648-2228.

Fundraisers

Easter Candy Sale to support the Ministry of Caring, See’s Candy’s annual sale. Go to www.yumraising.com/secure/ministryoci_ministry_of_caring_spring_sweets46/DebPhi7365/ for more information.

March 16, 4-9 p.m.: “A Knight to Remember” Good Shepherd Catholic School Annual Gala, Wellwood Banquet Center, Charlestown, Md. Semi-formal attire requested. Three-course dinner and open bar, silent auction, raffles, music and dancing, live auction. $80 per person, $600 per table of 8; $50 for alumni under age 21. More information, call the School Office at (410) 642-6265 or visit www.goodshepherdschool.net/gala.

April 14, 9:15 a.m.: The 11th Mount Aviat Academy 5K & Sister Walk. Register now to receive pre-registration pricing which includes a race t-shirt  (runsignup.com/Race/MD/Childs/MountAviatAcademy5KSisterWalk). Pre-registration pricing is $30 per person, or $100 for a family 4-pack. You must sign-up by April 4 to be guaranteed a race t-shirt. Overall male and female trophies will be awarded as well as first, second, and third place for each age group. Awards ceremony and refreshments immediately following race. Each race participant can enter a raffle to win prizes at the awards ceremony. Mass before the race at 8 a.m. in Holy Family Hall. Net proceeds will be used to build a preschool playground, plant a butterfly garden, and a flower garden for the bee program.

April 18, 5 p.m.: “Heartstrings of Hope” Annual Catholic Charities Tribute Dinner, Chase Center, Wilmington. Dinner and drinks, live music. Reserved seating. More information, www.ccwilm.org/events/cc-dinner/ or call (302) 573-3121.

The Arts

March 21, 6:30 p.m. Spartan Alumni Jazz Band presents musical tributes to Blood, Sweat and Tears and Buddy Rich. Springer Middle School, 2220 Shipley Rd., Wilmington. More information, www.spartanjazz.com/

March 22-24: “Godspell, Junior,” spring musical hosted by St. Edmond’s Academy, Rollins Center, 2120 Veale Road, Wilmington. March 22 and 23, 7:30 p.m. March 24: 2 p.m. All tickets are $10. The spring musical is marking its 25th anniversary at St. Edmond’s.

April 11, 12, 13: “Compassion Street – the musical” a performance based on the book “Street Sabbatical: Life Lessons for a Contemplative Beggar ” by retired Diocese of Wilmington priest Father Paul Mast will make its premiere as a musical at four Delaware locations in April. Dates, sites and times for the musical premiere are: April 11, Smyrna High School, 7:30 p.m; April 12, Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts, Dover, 7:30 p.m.; April 13, Ss. Andrew & Matthew Episcopal Church, Wilmington, 11 a.m.; April 13, Sacred Heart Oratory, Wilmington, 4 p.m. For tickets, visit compassionstreetthemusical.com.

High School Musicals:

• Salesianum School:  “Clue,” April 25-28 at 7:30 pm, and ” The Importance of Being Vampyre” May 17-18 at 6 p.m. and May 19 at 2 p.m.

• Saint Mark’s High School: “Beauty and the Beast,” April 19-20 at 7 p.m., and April 21 at 2 p.m. General admission tickets are $10. Tickets for students and seniors are $8.

• St. Elizabeth High School: “The Addams Family,” April 26-27 at 7 p.m., and April 28 at 2 p.m. Ticket information to come.

• Saints Peter and Paul High School: “The Outsiders,” a play by S.E. Hinton April 26-27 at 7 p.m., and April 28 at 3 p.m. Tickets for adults are $10, students are $5. Performances will take place in Wilson Auditorium at Saints Peter & Paul High school, 1212 S. Washington Street, Easton, Md. 21601. Tickets are available for purchase at the door.

 

Festivals/Carnivals/Bazaars

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Golf Tournaments

May 17, St. Joseph’s Parish Annual Golf Outing and Birdies and Brews, Back Creek Golf Course, Birdies and Brews featuring local craft beer, food, raffles and silent auctions, $35. More information and to register https://charitygolftoday.com/register?e=14339&ce=95a905

May 20: Ursuline Academy’s 27th Annual Golf Outing, Deerfield Golf Club, 507 Thompson Station Rd. Newark. Shotgun Start 11 a.m. This annual event is a major fundraising effort that supports enhancing the current student experience and providing tuition assistance for Ursuline families.  Sign up to play 18 holes of golf, enjoy a dinner reception, putt for a chance to win $5,000, and purchase raffle tickets for the Beer and Cheer Tower, all to benefit Ursuline Academy students. More information and to register, Erin Solda, (302) 384-9505.

Sales

Easter Babka sale at St. Hedwig: March 23, 9-11 a.m. only – Easter 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 March 16, by calling John at 302-992-0309. Please leave your name, phone number and quantity of each item you wish to order. Plain babka $12, Cheese babka $20 Sweet poppy seed loaf $18, Box of chrusciki $10, Loaf of (sliced) rye bread $9. Please note that we will not be selling bakery items on the list above before or after any of the weekend Masses.

April 20, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.: Quilters/Crafter garage sale, Red Clay Creek Presbyterian Church in Fellowship Hall. Quilting fabric, batiks, complete quilt kits, patterns, fat quarters, sewing machines, scrapbooking/card making supplies, yarn and more. For more information, or to donate (before April 10, 2024), please call Cathy at 610-212-7824 or vortexbyrnes@gmail.com. Proceeds benefit Quilts for Comfort.

Trips

Aug. 25-Sept. 3: Join Father Michael Darcy for his last Guided Tour of Fatima and Lourdes. Don’t miss this once in a lifetime opportunity! Father Darcy is an experienced Fatima pilgrim and has decided this will be his last trip there. Join him! $3,799 Double, $4,299 Single gateway.gocollette.com/link/1220473. Call or text for details: (302) 547-8125.

Dances/Socials

TBA, 6 p.m.: 55-Plus Party, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church Hall, 345 Bear-Christiana Rd., Bear. Music, dancing, food, cookies, socializing. Open to those ages 55+. Free, bring a covered dish, cake, or bring a friend. Open to all parishes. More information, (302) 322-6430.

Fish Fry/Lenten Dinners

March 15 & 22, 5-7 p.m.: Fish Fry/Lenten Dinner, St. Mary of the Assumption Parish Hall, 7200 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin. Cash or check only. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. Single dinner $14, double dinner, $19, kids’ dinner $5. Soup or salad $5 each, $8 combo. Menu includes baked or fried flounder, crab cake, with choice of two sides. More information, www.smachurch.com

March 22, 5-7 p.m.: Fish Fry/Lenten Dinner, St. John the Beloved church hall, 907 Milltown Rd., Wilmington. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. Menu includes fried or baked flounder, a choice of baked potato, French fries or macaroni & cheese, a choice of coleslaw, green beans or applesauce, and a dinner roll. $15 for adults and $8 for children.  Take-out available.  Pre-pay is available at sjbkofcde.org but is not required. More information, (302) 999-0211.

March 15, 4:30-6 p.m.: Fish Fry To-Go, St. John the Beloved church hall, 907 Milltown Rd., Wilmington. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. Each meal includes a baked fish sandwich, chips, a cookie and a drink. Homemade vegetable Lentil soup can also be purchased. Can be picked up at Saint John the Beloved’s Hall. Meals are $10 and a pint of vegetable lentil soup is $5. Pre-orders only. Go to https://sjbkofcde.org/fish/fish-fry-in-a-bag/ to order and for more details.

March 15 & 22, 5-7 p.m.: Fish Fry/Lenten Dinner, St. Helena’s Masci Hall, 602 Philadelphia Pike, Wilmington. A la carte menu featuring large assortment of appetizers, platters, sides, soups and desserts. Kids menu available. Beverages, including beer and wine available for purchase. More information, text (302) 598-8685 or call the parish secretary at (302) 764-0325, Ext. 106.

March 15, 5-7 p.m.: Fish Fry/Lenten Dinner, St. Joseph Parish Hall, 319 E. Main St., Middletown. Sponsored by Old Bohemia Council 6543 Knights of Columbus. Adults $18, Seniors $16, Children (8-12) $12; Children under 8 $5. Takeout available $18. Menu includes fried haddock, baked tilapia, stewed tomatoes, French fries, Cookie Bush’s macaroni and cheese, dinner rolls, tea, and coffee. Shrimp cocktail is also available for $8. Cash, checks, and credit cards accepted. Various desserts will be available for purchase from the Columbiettes. More information, (302) 378-5800.

March 15 & 22: Fish Fry/Lenten Dinner, St. Ann’s Delaney Hall, 691 Garfield Pkwy, Bethany Beach. Buffet-style fried cod, a fish stick, waffle fries, salad and coffee. $12 per person.  More information, (302) 539-6449.

March 15, 5-8 p.m. Fish Fry/Lenten Dinner, Holy Angels Fremont Hall, 82 Possum Park Road, Newark.Eat in or take out. Menu includes salmon, baked/fried white fish, tamales, tacos dorados, soup, fish tacos, rice pudding and more. Pre-ordering available. Prices vary. Information is available, in English and Spanish, at (302) 731-2436 or hministries@holyangels.net. Updates can also be found at www.stjohn-holyangels.com and on social media accounts.

March 16/17: Lenten Soup Sale, St. Jude the Apostle Parish, 152 Tulip Dr., Lewes. Guest chefs from the parish each week offering different specialties. Feb. 17/18, Chicken escarole; Feb. 24/25, Tomato bisque; March 2/3, Italian wedding; March 9/10, Provencal ham and bean; March 16/17, Minestrone. $10 quart, 2 for $18. More information, (302) 644-7300.

March 15, 4:30-7 p.m.: Fish Fry, St. Margaret of Scotland Parish, 2431 Frazer Rd., Newark. Coordinated by the Boy Scouts. More information, https://www.fishfryde.org/

March 15 & 22, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.: Fish Fry lunch, St. Joseph Parish, 1012 N. French St., Wilmington Hosted by the Knights of Peter Claver. More information, (302) 658-4535.

March 15 & 22, 4-7 p.m.: Holy Cross Church, 631 S. State Street, Dover. More information, (302) 674-5787.

March 15 & 22, 4:30-7 p.m.: Lenten Fish Dinners, Our Lady of Lourdes Church Hall, 528 Stein Hwy., Seaford. $15 per meal, choice of baked breaded flounder or gluten-free vegetable lasagne, includes scalloped potatoes or mac and cheese, glazed carrots or green beans cole slaw, roll and dessert. Pizza $2 per slice, grilled cheese $3 each, separate sides $2 each, ice cream cup $1 each. Proceeds benefit Josephine Gay Scholarship Fund. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council #4075.

Meals

April 14, 8 a.m.-12:45 p.m.: Second Sunday Breakfast Buffet, St. Helena’s Masci Hall, Philadelphia Pike, Wilmington. Large assortment of hot foods, baked goods, fresh waffles, omelets, beverages and more. $12 for adults, $5 children. More information or for reservations, contact Nancy, (302) 598-8685 or Natiesmom@me.com.

April 14, 8-11:30 a.m.: Spring Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser, St. Matthew Social Hall, 1 Fallon Ave., Newport. Raffle baskets, homemade baked goods table, 50/50. $5 per person. Pancakes, sausage, homemade egg casseroles, hash browns, oatmeal and much more. Coffee, tea and orange juice. Proceeds benefit St. Matthew Food Pantry.

March 24, 5 p.m.: Irish International Night Dinner, Francis X. Norton Center, 917 North Madison Street, Wilmington. With Guest Chef Bill Bradley, featuring live Irish music. Menu includes Irish Flag Clementine Cucumber Salad,
Irish Soda Bread & Irish Butter, 
Beef and Guinness Stew on Colcannon Potatoes, 
Baileys Irish Chocolate Brownies. Limited to 160 registrants. Doors open at 5 p.m., dinner at 5:30 p.m. Dine-in for the fully vaccinated; no takeout available. $25 per person. All meals by pre-paid reservation only. Benefits Emmanuel Dining Room. More information and reservations, www.ministryofcaring.org/special-events/international-nights/spanish-night/ or contact Michael Sullivan, Emmanuel Dining Room Program Director, (302) 653-5522, or msullivan@ministryofcaring.org

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 (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.

Groups

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. We meet in Newark on the third Saturday of each month. To learn more, please contact Diane at ThirdOrderCarmelitesofDE@yahoo.com.

Parents with Young Children Ministry (PWYCM), Catholic Women’s faith sharing for parents with young children, first Thursday of the month. Location varies. Valentine’s Party Feb. 9, 5:30-7:30 p.m. More information, call or text Ruthie, (484) 554-5618.

Our Lady Queen of Peace Lay Fraternity of St. Dominic group meets monthly on the second Saturday, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., in Newark at Holy Angels Church. If you’d like to inquire, contact Anthea T. Piscarik. Email: apiscarik@gmail.com or (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 in 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. The Calix Society Wilmington unit meets on Wednesday, at 7 p.m. 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. Fr. William Hazzard is the spiritual director, (302) 757-2581. More information, (215) 478-1315 or email qop62581@gmail.com  or calixsociety.org

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.

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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/