The local heat wave may be breaking which means we can better enjoy the 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, go to thedialog.org/our-diocese/2024-diocese-of-wilmington-summer-weekend-mass-guide/
• St. Ann’s in Wilmington will hold its annual St. Ann Novena from July 18-26 every day after the 8 a.m. Masses. The novena will conclude Thursday, July 25, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. with Holy Hour, Benediction, reading of Sacred Scripture, praying the rosary, and a Litany to St. Ann. Novena will be led by seminarian Eric Gianforcaro. For more information, (302) 654-5519.
• Later this month St. Ann in Bethany Beach will hold its annual Church Bazaar. Premiere Night is July 31 from 3-7 p.m., the cost is a $5 donation. Remaining hours: 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 (410) 790-7669.
• And mark your calendars for two bull roasts in the diocese in a few weeks. Both events promise to be delicious! On July 27, St. Dennis in Galena is having their “Drive Thru” Bull Roast, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and on Aug. 18 St. John’s in Rock Hall is hosting their Bull Roast at the Rock Hall Volunteer Fire Company from 1-5 p.m. More information will appear in upcoming posts at thedialog.org and on our Datebook page.
• 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 special. Sponsorships are also being accepted. For more information, call (302) 658-3800 or catholicyouth@cdow.org
• The Little Sisters of the Poor will be hosting Transformed by the Eucharist: A weekend of prayer for Catholic young women, Aug. 2-4 at St. Ann’s Novitiate, 110-39 Springfield Blvd., Queens Village, NY. The weekend includes Mass & Eucharistic Adoration, Liturgy of the Hours, Introduction to Lectio Divina, Sacrament of Reconciliation, Talks by the Sisters, Fellowship with the Sisters and other young women. To RSVP please email Sr. Michele Mary at vocationsbrooklyn@littlesistersofthepoor.org or Sr. Raymond Marie at bxlsp@littlesistersofthepoor.org
• 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, 2024, for the 5th Annual Outdoor Marketplace from 8AM to 2PM. The event will take place, rain or shine, in the parking lot of St. Margaret of Scotland Church, 2431 Frazer Road, Newark. Spaces are 17″ by 18″. Each space is $37.00. Please send an email to 2024smaco@gmail.com for more information or if interested in obtaining a space.
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