The leaves are turning, the temps are dropping – it must be October in the Diocese of Wilmington. There are lots of opportunities to enjoy family and faith activities, including the Eucharistic Congress on Oct. 5 in Ocean City, Md. Have you signed up yet? You still have time. Don’t miss it – registration information is below:
- Don’t miss this! Catholics and other people of faith will gather in Ocean City, Md. for the Diocesan Eucharistic Congress set for Saturday, Oct. 5. Join other faithful from around the diocese to deepen your faith and fellowship and connect with Jesus in the Eucharist. There will be a ministry fair, and speakers in breakout sessions tailored to various interests and age groups. Families with children are welcome and there will be a dedicated family area during the Congress. For more detailed information, go to https://www.cdow.org/eucharisticcongress/. Ready to register now? Go to https://whova.com/portal/registration/cdow_202411/
- Forty Days for Life has resumed and continues through Nov. 1. For general information, visit www.40daysforlife.com Local sites include: Planned Parenthood of Wilmington, 625 N. Shipley St. Wilmington. Newcomers are welcome to stop by anytime from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Monday through Friday to join us in prayer. Contact: Mary Miller, (603) 903-5613. 805 South Governors Ave Dover. More information, Donna Latteri, (862) 266-1099 or Dover40DFL@gmail.com. Planned Parenthood, 800 Health Services Dr., Seaford. Do not park on Tidal Health Campus. Parking available across the street in the Post Office parking lot. More information, Jim Anderson, (443) 655-2008, jimbohanderson01@gmail.com.
- On Sept. 27, at 6 & 7:30 p.m., author Philip Campbell will speak at IHM School Hall, 4701 Weldin Rd., Wilmington. At 6 p.m., Campbell will present Homeschooling History at Each Grade Level, geared toward homeschooling parents and at 7:30, The Continuing Legacy of the Reformation in the United States. Both events are free will offering. For more information, contact Lisa Krueger, lkrueger@ihm.org and to register, Rita McDowell at rmcdowell@ihm.org.
- This weekend, St. Margaret of Scotland Church is hosting the Fifth Annual Outdoor Marketplace on Sept. 28 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come look for treasures, gifts and delicious concessions provided by various crafters, vendors, flea marketers and the church’s Activities Committee. This rain or shine event will be held in the parking lot of St. Margaret of Scotland Church, 2431 Frazer Road, Newark.
- Also on Sept. 28, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. the Diocese of Wilmington Annual Marian Pilgrimage will take place at Holy Spirit Church, 12 Winder Rd., New Castle. Keynote speaker is Fr. Sebastian White, OP, editor of Magnificat magazine. The Pilgrimage begins with morning Mass at 10 a.m. and concludes with the Vigil Mass at 4 p.m. Bishop Koenig will preside. In addition to Father White’s presentation, the pilgrimage will also include confessions, the Rosary, and Eucharistic Adoration. All are welcome. More information, www.cdow.org/marianpilgrimage/
- On Sept. 29, be sure to check out Mount Aviat’s Annual Roast Beef Dinner, 399 Childs Road, Childs, Md. (Just minutes from Newark.) The menu includes our delicious roast beef with mushroom gravy, mashed potatoes, and of course a delicious array of desserts. Tickets are available in advance or at the door: Adults – $18, Seniors (60+) – $12, and Children (4-10) – $10. Takeout available, too! For tickets, contact the school office at (401) 398-2206.
- And if you’re in the Wilmington area, don’t miss the Sept. 29, International Night Dinner at Francis X. Norton Center, 917 North Madison Street, Wilmington. Guest chefs are from Columbus Inn. Doors open at 5 p.m., dinner at 5:30 p.m. $35 per person – note the new price. All meals by pre-paid reservation only. Benefits Emmanuel Dining Room. More information and reservations, contact Michael Sullivan, Emmanuel Dining Room Program Director, (302) 653-5522, or msullivan@ministryofcaring.org
- On Oct. 4 & 5, be sure to check out St. John the Apostle’s 31st Annual Oktoberfest. Lots of entertainment, plus the international food court will be serving up their traditional German entrees, along with Italian, Spanish, Polish, Irish, Hamburgers, Hot dogs, French Fries, Italian Ice, Funnel Cake and homemade baked desserts. Activities for kids, including inflatables such as the obstacle course, face painting, pumpkin painting and a petting zoo, fire truck rides and little train rides. There will be door prizes throughout the event and a raffle on Saturday evening. For more information call Christopher Miller at 302-381-2394. The parish is located at 506 Seabury Ave., Milford. Call 302-422-5123 for more information.
- And on Oct. 5 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Immaculate Conception Church in Marydel, Md. will host it’s 5thAnnual Car Show. There is a $10 Registration fee per car and prizes will be awarded. Food will be available for purchase. Music provided by “The Godfather of New England Doo Wop.” For more information, Woody Gravenor (302) 779-1168.
- On Oct. 6 at 4 p.m. those in the legal profession will gather for the Annual Red Mass at St. Joseph on the Brandywine Church, 10 Church Lane, Wilmington. For more information, contact Denise Nordheimer at dnordheimer@foxrothschild.com.
Coming soon:
- Oct. 7, 11 a.m.: Mount Aviat Golf Tournament at the Newark Country Club. Sign up here to reserve your spot: events.readysetauction.com/mountaviatacademy/golf24
- Oct. 7, 11 a.m., St. Thomas the Apostle KOC 25thAnnual Golf Tournament at Hartefeld National in Avondale. Pa. For more information, email jhaley@ferraralaw.net, or text (302) 494-2266, for a brochure.
- On Oct. 9, there will be a day trip to The Sight & Sound Theater in Lancaster, Pa. to see “Daniel.” For ticket information, contact Bill Mariano, (302) 229-1926 or email blm810@verizon.net.
- And on Oct. 10 from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. The Ministry of Caring Guild presents Eleganza 2024 at Wilmington Country Club. For more information, go to www.ministryofcaring.org/special-events/eleganza/
- Oct. 11-13, St. Hedwig’s will host Forty Hours Devotions. For more information, go to www.sthedwigde.orgor call (302) 594-1400.
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