Looking for something fun or spiritual to do in the next few weeks? Here are some upcoming events in the Diocese of Wilmington to check out.
• Folks in the part of the Diocese near D.C. might want to check out the Archdiocese for the Military Memorial Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on Saturday, May 18 at 4:30 p.m. Reconciliation is available from 3-3:35 p.m., Rosary at 3:35 p.m. Then celebrant will be Most Rev. Timothy P. Broglio, Archbishop for Military Services. Advanced registration is requested, go to www.milarch.org/memorial-mass/ to register or find out more information.
• Salesianum School’s drama department will present “The Importance of Being Vampyre” on May 17-18 at 6 p.m. and May 19 at 2 p.m. For tickets and information, go to www.onthestage.tickets/show/salesianum-school-theatre/6520679a5f4fd3020f5ee3ae or call (302) 654-2495.
• On Sunday, May 19 at 7:30 p.m., St. Helena’s Music Ministry presents “You’ll Never Walk Alone: A Musical Offering of Hope and Healing.” The concert is dedicated to the memory of Paul David “Gus” Sargent III, who died suddenly last November at the age of 14. Gus was an eighth grader at St. Edmond’s Academy in north Wilmington and a confirmation candidate at St. Helena. Choirs from Salesianum School, Padua Academy and Ursuline Academy will perform, along with St. Helena’s music ministry and a professional orchestra. Free admission, donations welcome. For more information contact Mena D’Amato, menadamato@gmail.com. St. Helena’s Church is located at 602 Philadelphia Pike, Wilmington.
• On May 19, the Ministry of Caring presents its monthly International Night Dinner, Francis X. Norton Center, 917 North Madison Street in Wilmington. This month’s theme is Flavors of India, presented by the Indian American Association of Delaware. Doors open at 5 p.m., dinner at 5:30 p.m. These dinners sell out, so be sure to reserve your seat today at www.signup82north.com/beventLive.aspx?EventID=NBI70848980 or call (302) 653-5522.
• On May 20, Ursuline Academy’s celebrates its annual golf outing at Deerfield Golf Club, 507 Thompson Station Rd. Newark. Shotgun start is 11 a.m. Proceeds from the tournament support enhancing the current student experience and providing tuition assistance for Ursuline families. Eighteen holes of golf, dinner reception, putt for a chance to win $5,000, raffle tickets for the Beer and Cheer Tower, and . For more information and to register, call Erin Solda, (302) 384-9505.
• On May 29, St. Luke’s Parish will hold its annual Golf Open at Bayside Resort Golf Club. Sponsorships are being accepted. For more information and to register, call (410) 250-0300.
• On June 20 the Little Sisters of the Poor will hold their annual Swing Fore Little Sisters Golf Tournament at Deerfield Country Club in Newark. All proceeds benefit the Jeanne Jugan Residence where the Little Sisters provide for the neediest elderly of every race and religion a home where they will be welcomed as Christ, cared for as family and accompanied with dignity until God calls them to himself. Sponsorships range from $200-$10,000. Golfers $200, Dinner Guest $50. Donations for raffles and silent auction also welcome. Registration and details: www.littlesistersofthepoordelaware.org/17th-annual-swing-fore-little-sisters-golf-outing/ Contact Karen colsnewark@littlesistersofthepoor.org or 302-368-5886 ext 106.
• On May 29, St. Luke’s Parish will hold its annual Golf Open at Bayside Resort Golf Club. at St. Elizabeth Church, 809 S. Broom St., in Wilmington. The day includes prayers and flowers to the Blessed Mother, and a Marian procession followed by the English-Filipino Bilingual mass. All are invited, especially children. If you have a statue or image of our Blessed Mother, please bring it and join in the Marian procession. Please wear white. For more information, visit Pilipino-American Association of Delaware on Facebook (www.facebook.com/PilipinoAmerican/) or contact Millette Angeles (302) 325-0556.
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