Despite the warm temperatures, parishes in the Diocese of Wilmington are full swing into the usual autumn activities, including upcoming Christmas bazaars and much more. Check out these upcoming events:
• The Silver Rose, a prayer pilgrimage program of the Knights of Columbus honoring Our Lady of Guadalupe, has returned to Delaware. The rose will be making stops at parishes in the state beginning Oct. 13. The remaining schedule: Oct. 24, 6:30 p.m., St. Mary of the Assumption, Hockessin Oct. 25, 7 p.m., Holy Family, Newark Oct. 27, 8:30 a.m., St. Jude the Apostle, Lewes Oct. 28, 8:30 a.m., St. Edmond’s, Rehoboth Oct. 29, 7 p.m. (Spanish), Holy Cross, Dover Oct. 30, 8:30 a.m., St. Polycarp, Smyrna Nov. 1, 5 p.m. Mass, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Dover AFB.
• Take time to enjoy a beautiful concert on Oct. 25, at 7 p.m. “Os Justi” A Journey Through Darkness and Light, will be presented by Sine Nomine Treble Voices at St. Elizabeth Church, 809 S. Broom St., Wilmington. Sine Nomine is an a cappella choir based in Wilmington and directed by Marion Jacob. The program will include works by Derrick, Tuan, Henson, Palestrina, Daley, Gjeilo, Wright, Von Bingen, and our resident composer, Alexis Renee Ward.
• On Oct. 26, enjoy a History and Mysteries Retreat, which will explore the Holy Rosary. Presented by Kathy Ebner M.A. at St. Polycarp Church, Smyrna. Cost is $15, a continental breakfast and lunch are included. RSVP now to Anna Skinner, 302-883-5647.
• Bring your appetite to St. Matthew’s in Wilmington on Oct. 27, from 8-11:30 a.m. for the Pancake Breakfast and Much More. Cost is $8 per person, and there will be raffles, baked goods, and family fun. Proceeds benefit St. Matthew Food Pantry.
• On Oct. 27 at 5 p.m. you’re invited to the monthly International Night Dinner at the Francis X. Norton Center, 917 North Madison Street, Wilmington. Guest chefs are from Delaware Saengerbund & Library Association celebrating Oktoberfest. Doors open at 5 p.m., dinner at 5:30 p.m. For more information and reservations, https://www.ministryofcaring.org/special-events/international-nights/ or contact Michael Sullivan, Emmanuel Dining Room Program Director, (302) 653-5522, or msullivan@ministryofcaring.org
• Join the aRise Healing Ministry at St. John/Holy Angels for an inspirational talk and time for prayer on Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. Now more than ever, the world needs us to be a source of life, joy, and healing. Gather with a community of believers giving all glory and honor to our God. There will be an opportunity for personal prayer from the parish healing team members. Healing is here, and it belongs to you! For more information, contact apress@holyangels.net or call (302) 731-2219.
• Big saint news – On Nov. 1, see the Relics of Saint Pio at St. Mary Magdalen Church, 7 Sharpley Rd., in Wilmington. Mass is at 10 a.m., veneration from 11-5 p.m. For more information, call (302) 652-5800 or receptionist@smmchurch.org
• And it’s Christmas Bazaar time again On Nov. 2, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and Nov. 3 10 a.m.-2 p.m. check out the Christmas Bazaar at St. Paul’s Parish Hall, 409 Adams St., Delaware City. Featuring crafts, home-made baked goods and soups, attic treasures, gifts, and many raffles For more information call 302-328-0364 or visit the Facebook page at Friends of St. Paul’s.
• Also on Nov. 2, from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. St. Helena’s will hold the extremely popular Christmas Bazaar and Attic Treasures Flea Market, on the parish grounds at 602 Philadelphia Pike, Wilmington. Early bird admission is $5 to enter at 7 a.m.; free admission after 9 a.m. Extensive flea market, raffles, gift baskets, crafts, book nook, bake table, giving tree and more. Breakfast is served from 7-11 a.m., lunch from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and there will be a Italian dinner by the KofC from 5-7 p.m. More information, (302) 764-0325.
• On Sunday, Nov. 3 celebrate the 12th Annual Feast of St. Elizabeth, at St. Elizabeth Church, 809 S. Broom St., Wilmington. There will be a musical prelude at 9:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. Mass. Bishop Koenig will be the main celebrant. Light refreshments will be served after Mass. More information, 302-652-3626.
• Thinking about taking a special trip next year? Join the Diocese of Wilmington Pilgrimage to Italy, Oct. 26 – Nov. 5, 2025. Our spiritual leader will be the Most Rev. William E. Koenig, D.D. Tours, meals and much more. $4,850 per person, double occupancy $5,745 single occupancy. For more information, www.cdow.org/jubileepilgrimage/
