Do you remember where you were that day? Take time to pray on this, the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. St. Hedwig honors the victims of 9/11 at the 24th Anniversary Mass at the church at 6:30 p.m. today. Please join Father Andrew, Father Janusz and the St. Hedwig community in remembering all our fallen heroes who gave the ultimate sacrifice for their country, state and community.
Here are some other events coming up in the Diocese of Wilmington:
Sept. 13 is the National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children, and services will take place at Church of the Holy Child 2500 Naamans Road, Wilmington at 10 a.m. and in Dover at Holy Cross Cemetery beginning at 10:30. For a complete list of services, go to https://nationaldayofremembrance.org/sites/.
Also on Sept. 13, attend the Women’s Day of Reflection at St. Ann Church, Bethany Beach featuring Ginny Dauses of Walking with Purpose. The day includes Mass, Holy Hour with Adoration, confession, and two talks. For more information and registration go to stannbbwalkingwithpurpose@gmail.com.
Get tickets for the Sept. 13, screening of Triumph of the Heart, a new crowdfunded film that tells the inspiring true story of St. Maximilian Kolbe and his companions in Auschwitz. The Middletown showing will only take place if enough tickets are reserved in advance; cost is $17. Go to screening.triumphoftheheart.com/screening/scr_01k2asdabgedbs071y23x0x4s4
On Sunday, Sept. 14, join the folks at St. Helena’s for the Second Sunday Breakfast Buffet in Masci Hall. Featuring a 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.
Also on Sunday, Sept. 14 from 8:30-11:30 a.m., the Knights of Columbus are hosting Special Buffet Breakfast to benefit the Tunnels to Towers (T2T) at their Ocean City location behind St. Luke’s Church. Please come out and support the efforts of this most patriotic organization. Breakfast $15. Call 410-524-7994 with questions.
Jesus House is hosting a weekly series, Women’s Catholic Bible Study Walking with Purpose, Opening Your Heart: The Starting Point starting Sept. 16. The series will be held at Resurrection Parish, 3000 Videre Dr., Wilmington, and will be led by Kate Regan and Mary Eisele. Register at www.jesushousecenter.org or call (302) 995-6859, leave a message.
On Sept. 21, after 7:30 a.m. Mass: join an Autumn Reflection on The Spirituality of St. Padre Pio, at St. Ann’s Church, Wilmington in the Parish Social Hall. Coffee and donuts will be served. Register by sending an email with your name and number of attendees to: welcometostannswilmington@gmail.com. There is no charge to attend but donations will be accepted, and all funds will be provided to St. Ann School.
Attention active and retired police, fire, EMT and military: You are invited to join Bishop Koenig at the annual Diocese of Wilmington Blue Mass to honor the work of all public safety personnel and military on Monday, Sept. 29 at 10 a.m. at St. John the Beloved Church, 907 Milltown Road, Wilmington. The Blue Mass honors local, county, state, and federal law enforcement, fire, emergency medical, and military personnel, and their families who live and work in the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington, which includes Delaware and Maryland’s Eastern Shore. First responders of all faiths are welcome at the Mass.
Calling all St. E alum and families: St. Elizabeth School Alumni Association is hosting the annual Alumni & Friends Weekend Sept. 17-21. All elementary and high school alumni and families are invited to attend events throughout the weekend. For questions and a schedule, StEVikingAlumni@gmail.com … and mark your calendar for St. Elizabeth High School Class of ‘75 50-year reunion on Oct. 18. For more information contact Claire Shields Davidson at cbh328@verizon.net
On Sept. 26, Good Shepherd School is hosting Family Bingo Night at Great Wolf Lodge. For tickets, contact info@goodshepherdschool.net and more information, www.goodshepherdschool.net/programs/events.
There are also lots of great golf tournaments coming up in September. Register for one, or attend them all to support great causes in our community. On Sept. 15, the Annual Immaculate Conception/St. Jude Parish Golf Tournament takes place at Newark Country Club. On Sept. 17, the 33rd Annual CYO Joseph A. McNesby Tournament takes place at Deerfield Golf Club, and on Sept. 18, join the St. Elizabeth Golf Classic at Patriots Glen, Elkton, Md. On Sept. 19, St. Michael Council Knights of Columbus Golf Tournament is scheduled for Chesapeake Bay Golf Club, Rising Sun, Md. And Save the Date — Sept. 20 — for the Good Shepherd School Golf Tournament. … Sept. 29, Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia hosts their annual golf tournament at Penn Oaks Golf Club, West Chester, Pa. Check out the Datebook page for more details: thedialog.org/datebook-1/
Mark your calendar for Oct. 11 to attend the Diocese of Wilmington Annual Marian Pilgrimage at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. Join Bishop Koenig and priests from the diocese. Day will feature Mass, rosary, reconciliation, a tour of the 40 chapels, lunch, Holy Hour, Benediction and gift shop. For more information about transportation, call your parish or go to cdow.org/MarianPilgrimage or Facebook.com/cdowMarianPilgrimage
Save the date for … Mount Aviat’s Annual Roast Beef Dinner on Sept. 28. Menu includes delicious roast beef with mushroom gravy, mashed potatoes, and of course a delicious array of desserts. For questions or tickets, contact Advancement Director Stephanie Hendron at advancement@mountaviat.org … And members of the legal community are invited to The Annual Red Mass, Oct. 5, 4 p.m.: St. Joseph on the Brandywine Church, Greenville. Hosted by the St. Thomas More Society.
Adoration
If you are looking for opportunities to participate in the peaceful prayers of Eucharistic Adoration, parishes in the Diocese of Wilmington offer many options. Go to thedialog.org/our-diocese/adoration/ to find a parish near you.
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