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There\u2019s a nor\u2019easter bringing cooler weather this weekend, and the leaves are just beginning to change. Autumn is a great time to get out and support parishes in our diocese and have fun too. Here are some events scheduled in the coming weeks:<\/p>\n
This weekend: Take a day out for your faith and attend the Diocese of Wilmington\u2019s Annual Marian Pilgrimage,\u00a0on Sept. 26<\/strong> at Shrine of Our Lady Queen of Peace on the campus of Holy Spirit Church in New Castle. The theme is \u201cOur Lady of Nazareth\u201d and the guest speaker will be Rev. Matthew Kauth of the Diocese of Charlotte, N.C., rector of St. Joseph College Seminary, and author of \u201cThe Imitation of Saint Joseph.\u201d Fr. Kauth will speak on drawing more closely to Our Lady through Saint Joseph. The day begins at 10 a.m. Complimentary breakfast items are available at 9:30 a.m. in the gymnasium. Participants may bring their own lunch or may purchase lunch on site for $10. Lunch will be prepared by the parish\u2019s Hispanic community. The day concludes with a Holy Hour, Rosary and Mass with Bishop Koenig. Check parish bulletins and contact your parish liaison for more information on parish participation in the day.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t delay \u2014 just one week away: Men of the Diocese are encouraged to sign up now to share fellowship at the inaugural Catholic Men of Delmarva Conference,\u00a0on Oct. 3,<\/strong> from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at Saint Mark\u2019s High School, Wilmington. The theme is Authentic Masculinity, and the day includes fellowship, music ministry, vendors, national speakers, and Mass with Bishop Koenig. For more information and to register, go to\u00a0www.DelmarvaCatholic.org.<\/a><\/p>\n Join folks at Holy Angels for a day of hope, prayer, and practical teaching that helps you take hold of the freedom Jesus won for you and gave you at Baptism. Holy Angels will host UNBOUND: Freedom in Christ Conference, on Saturday, Sept. 26,<\/strong> presented by Matt Lozano of\u00a0Heart of the Father Ministries. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. For registration and more information go to\u00a0eventbrite.com<\/a>, search \u201cUnbound conference, Newark, DE\u201d or\u00a0www.stjohn-holyangels.com<\/a>\u00a0and use the \u201caRise\/Unbound\u201d tab or go to \u00a0facebook.com\/stjohnholyangels<\/a>.\u00a0For questions, reach out to\u00a0arise@holyangels.net<\/a>\u00a0or Amy Press (302) 731-2219.<\/p>\n Bring your appetite on Sept. 27,<\/strong> from 3-5 p.m. when Mount Aviat\u2019s Annual Roast Beef Dinner<\/strong> returns. The menu includes 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.\u00a0Adults $20, Seniors (60+) $14, and Children (4-10) $10. Takeout is available. For questions or tickets, contact Advancement Director Stephanie Hendron at advancement@mountaviat.org<\/a> or call 410.398.2206 ext. 220. Mount Aviat is located at 399 Childs Road, Childs, Md., minutes from Newark.<\/p>\n Also on Sept. 27<\/strong> at 7 p.m., all are invited to the 20th Anniversary Concert to Combat Human Trafficking,<\/strong>\u00a0at Skyline Methodist Church, 3100 Skyline Dr., Wilmington, featuring many performers who are connected to Resurrection Parish. Free will donations support Zoe Ministries DE and Shared Hope International. Please come and join the mission to Prevent trafficking and to Rescue and Restore its victims!<\/p>\n Take a day trip: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish is running a trip<\/strong> to the Sight and Sound Theater in Lancaster, Pa. to see \u201cJoshua\u201d\u00a0on Sept. 30.<\/strong> Cost is $160 per person, and the price includes show, bus fare, smorgasbord lunch at Hershey Farm in Strasburg, Pa., bus snacks, tips and taxes. Meet in Seton parking lot by 8:20 a.m. for prompt 8:30 a.m. departure. For tickets, contact Bill Mariano, 302-229-1926 or blm810@verizon.net<\/a>.<\/p>\n Rosary devotions begin in October<\/strong> at St. Hedwig Church,\u00a0408 S. Harrison St., Wilmington.\u00a0October is the month of the Holy Rosary.\u00a0We invite you to join us for the recitation of the Rosary before each weekday 6:30 p.m. Mass and after the Saturday 8 a.m. Mass.\u00a0At the Saturday 4 p.m. Mass, one decade will recited after Mass.\u00a0Sunday 11:30 a.m. Mass, Rosary recited after Mass with Exposition.\u00a0Sunday during 3:00 p.m. Adoration, one decade of the Rosary will be recited. All are welcome.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re in Seaford, check out the Annual Our Lady of Lourdes Dinner Dance<\/strong> on Saturday, Oct. 3.<\/strong>\u00a0Mass will be celebrated at 5 p.m. in the Church. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. in the Parish Hall behind the Church. Food will be catered by Maria\u2019s Bella Cucina of Seaford. Dance music will be provided by The Vital Signs doctors band and will begin after dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets are $30 per person and can be obtained from the Parish Office at 302-629-3591 or Philip Swetz from the St Molua Knights Council, 302-344-0535.<\/p>\n On Oct. 3, national author and pro-life advocated Ramona Trevino will appear at two pro-life events in Dover\u00a0<\/strong>as part of the ongoing Fall 40 Days for Life observance. At 10:30 a.m., Trevino will attend the prayer vigil outside Planned Parenthood, 805 S Governor\u2019s Ave, Dover. After the vigil, Trevino will speak on her conversion of heart at 11:30 a.m. at Holy Cross Church Early Learning Center Building on the campus of Holy Cross Church. The presentation will be followed by a light luncheon. Trevino once worked in the abortion industry, and had a change of heart after meeting peaceful 40 Days for Life protesters. She has authored the book \u201cRedeemed by Grace, a Catholic Woman\u2019s Journey to Planned Parenthood and Back.\u201d The Oct. 3 events are free and all are welcome. For more information, contact Donna Latteri, (862) 266-1099 or dlatteri86@gmail.com.<\/p>\n On Oct. 10<\/strong> at 10 a.m., Delaware Right To Life will hold the annual Dee Becker Memorial Tribute,<\/strong>\u00a0at Cathedral Cemetery in Wilmington. Prayer service will be held at the gravesite of the unborn that Delaware pro-life pioneer Becker founded so many years ago. The service will be followed by a reception. For more information, go to\u00a0www.derighttolife.org\u00a0<\/a>or call 302-832-9600.<\/p>\n On Oct. 10,\u00a0<\/strong>at 5:30-9:30 p.m. celebrate Halfway to St. Patrick\u2019s Day at the Dueling Pianos Dinner,<\/strong>\u00a0hosted by The Ancient Order of Hibernians at St. Jude Parish Life Center in Lewes. Cost is $45, and includes buffet dinner, raffles, cash bar, and live interactive piano music. For tickets and Information, contact Peter Curran (516) 770-1822 or Gary Manion (301) 915-7559.<\/p>\n Lunch, fashion and fun: The Ministry of Caring Guild presents Eleganza,\u00a0on Oct. 15<\/strong> at 11 a.m. Join them for our annual luncheon and fashion show benefiting our\u00a0emergency shelters<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Job Placement Center<\/a>. The show features a presentation of fabulous contemporary fashion from Sophy Curson, nationally-known women\u2019s boutique located in Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia. See the season\u2019s hottest trends on the runway and enjoy boutique shopping, a live auction, silent auction, and a delicious seasonal lunch.\u00a0Tickets are $150 per person. To reserve your tickets, or to arrange a sponsorship of the event, or contact Lauren Romeo at (302) 652-5523.<\/p>\n On Saturday, Oct. 17,\u00a0check out Marydale Retirement Village\u2019s October Craft\/Bake\/Yard Sale,\u00a0<\/strong>at 135 Jeandell Drive, Newark. This is rain or shine event, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. All proceeds benefit the 108 residents of the Marydale Retirement Village Community.<\/p>\n Oct. 16-18: Forty Hours Devotions:\u00a0<\/strong>St. Hedwig Church, 408 S. Harrison St., Wilmington. Theme: The Holy Eucharist. Schedule: Friday, October 16, Feast of St. Hedwig, 5:30 p.m. Adoration in the Church; 6:30 p.m. Holy Mass. Saturday, October 17 3:00 p.m. Exposition, followed by Divine Mercy Chaplet; 4:00 p.m. Holy Mass. Sunday, October 18, 9:00 a.m. in English Holy Mass; 11:30 a.m. Holy Mass in Polish. 3:00 p.m. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. 3:50 p.m. Benediction\/Litany of the Sacred Heart, Procession in church. 4:00 p.m. Holy Mass with Choir. All are welcome.<\/p>\n On Oct. 18,<\/strong>\u00a0at 12:30 p.m., support Good Shepherd School and enjoy a \u201cGame Day Crab Feast\u201d<\/strong> at The Wellwood. Join the fun for the Ravens vs. Browns game. Cost is $60 adults, $20 kids and under. For more information and tickets, to to goodshepherdschool.net\/programs\/events.<\/p>\n Sign up now for the Nov. 10 IHM Parish bus trip<\/strong> to the Sight & Sound Theatre to see \u201cJoshua.\u201d\u00a0<\/strong>Cost is $155 per person and smorgasbord lunch is included. 9 a.m. sharp departure, 5 p.m. return. Reserve your seat by Nov. 1. Contact Rita McDowell rmcdowell@ihm.org or (302) 764-2990 for more information.<\/p>\n If your parish or organization is hosting an event, be sure to let us know as soon as possible by sending the details to\u00a0news@thedialog.org<\/a>, attention Datebook.<\/p>\n To give your event or program a higher profile and more exposure, consider paid advertising in The Dialog and on thedialog.org. Call (302) 295-0635 or email\u00a0advertising@thedialog.org<\/a>\u00a0for more information and rates. We offer many different options to meet your budget and help you get your message to our readers.<\/p>\n Like what you\u2019re reading? 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