Welcome to the first week of August in this beautiful summer. Check out some of these great activities in and around the Diocese of Wilmington:
- If you’re vacationing in one of the beautiful resort areas of the diocese, don’t forget Jesus. To easily find Mass locations and times in the resort areas of the Diocese of Wilmington, go to thedialog.org/our-diocese/2024-diocese-of-wilmington-summer-weekend-mass-guide/
- Right now, St. Ann in Bethany Beach is holding its annual Church Bazaar, a fun treat for summer days. The cost is a $5 donation, and the remaining hours are: Aug. 1, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; Aug. 2, 9:30 a.m.- 5 p.m.; Aug. 3, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The Bazaar features a food and bake sale, sales of kitchenware, indoor garden items, jewelry, tools, toys and bikes, books, furniture, linens, a Christmas shop, hand-crafted items, religious gift shop, raffles, framed art, puzzles, silent auction, a raffle for Kia Sportage (drawing Sept. 2) and more. For more information, www.stannbb.org, parishofstannbazaar@gmail.com or call (410) 790-7669.
- On Aug. 11, St. John/Holy Angels Parish will host its annual International Food Festival from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m at the Holy Angels Campus, 82 Possum Park Road, Newark. The day features cuisine from different countries set up at different times throughout the day — most food vendors will be there by 11 a.m. There will also be entertainment. For more information, go to www.stjohn-holyangels.com or contact apress@holyangels.net, (302) 731-2219.
- The City Deanery invites everyone to celebrate the Feast of Blessed Father Michael McGivney at St. Elizabeth Church on Tuesday, Aug. 13 with prayers at 6 p.m. and Mass at 6:30 p.m. A reception follows in Grant Hall. For more information, please email rdibuo@viking.pvt.k12.de.us.
- On Aug. 18 from 1-5 p.m., St. John’s in Rock Hall is hosting its annual Bull Roast at the Rock Hall Volunteer Fire Company, 21500 Rock Hall Ave., Rock Hall Md. from 1-5 p.m. The Bull Roast features all you can eat and drink and a silent auction. Advance tickets are $25 for adults & $12 for kids ages 7-12, kids under 7 are free. On the day of the event tickets will be $30 for adults & $12 for kids. Order tickets at www.sacredparish.org
Coming up soon
- Support the Little Sisters of the Poor by signing up for the annual Nun Run/Walk 5K on Sept. 7 at the Little Sisters of the Poor Jeanne Jugan Residence, 185 Salem Church Road, Newark. The pre-registration price is $35 per person until Sept. 6. For more information, /runsignup.com/Race/DE/Newark/NunRun5K
- Golfers should register now for the annual CYO Joseph A. McNesby Jr. Golf Outing on Sept. 18 at Deerfield Golf Club. The day starts at 10:30 a.m., with a shotgun start at noon, and auction/dinner at 5:30 p.m. $200 per golfer, with an additional $30 tournament specials. Sponsorships are also being accepted. For more information, call (302) 658-3800 or catholicyouth@cdow.org
- On Oct. 5, join Bishop Koenig and other Catholics in Ocean City, Md., for the Diocese of Wilmington Eucharistic Congress. Held at the Ocean City Convention Center, the theme is “The Eucharist: Source and Summit.” The day features keynote address by Bishop Richard Henning of the Diocese of Providence, and will include faith-based vendors, a ministry fair, and sessions geared toward various interests and age groups. There will also be opportunities for Adoration and Reconciliation. For more information, go to https://www.cdow.org/eucharisticcongress/ or to register: https://whova.com/portal/registration/cdow_202411
- Looking ahead to the fall, The St. Margaret of Scotland Church Activities Committee is looking for vendors, crafters and flea marketers to join them on Sept. 28 for the Fifth Annual Outdoor Marketplace from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rain or shine event held in the parking lot of St. Margaret of Scotland Church, 2431 Frazer Road, Newark. Spaces are 17″ by 18″. Each space is $37. Please send an email to 2024smaco@gmail.comfor more information or if interested in obtaining a space.
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