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<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\nWe\u2019re just a few weeks away from Advent, and that means the annual Igniting Hope 5K to benefit Catholic Charities is just around the corner. There\u2019s also a plethora of parish Christmas bazaars to choose from to get a jump on holiday celebrations. Check out these and other events scheduled in the coming weeks:<\/p>\n
Be sure to sign up today for the Igniting Hope 5K (Formerly the Bishops 5K),\u00a0at <\/strong>Saint Mark\u2019s High School next week, Nov. 21, from 9-11 a.m. Registration begins at 8 a.m., and there will be awards. Teams are encouraged to sign up and compete as well. <\/strong>For more information and registration, go to runsignup.com\/Race\/DE\/Wilmington\/IgnitingHope<\/p>\n Looking for a great meal? Check out the Italian Style Dinner<\/strong> presented by the Bishop Mardaga Assembly Knights of Columbus, at St. Helena\u2019s Church in Wilmington on Saturday, Nov. 14,<\/strong> from 5-7 p.m. Choose from a variety of pasta entr\u00e9es. Each meal served with salad and bread; appetizers, soups, beverages, desserts. Beer & Wine available for purchase. Dine in or take out. For more information, call Ray at 302-547-6931 or Neal at 302-632-8436.<\/p>\n St. Matthew\u2019s Parish offers Trivia Night on Friday, Nov. 20, from <\/strong>6-9:30 p.m. in the parish social hall. Cost is $10 per person donation to support the parish food pantry. Games, prizes, food and cash bar available. For tickets, contact Colette, 302-981-6103.<\/p>\n On Nov. 22,<\/strong>\u00a0at 10 a.m. St. Helena\u2019s Parish in north Wilmington celebrates its 90th Anniversary,<\/strong>\u00a0beginning with Mass, followed by a 11:30 a.m. Luncheon in Masci Hall. Cost is $25 per person, $40 per couple. For more information, call (302) 764-0325.<\/p>\n Turkeython,<\/strong>\u00a0the annual food drive to help provide Thanksgiving dinner baskets to local families in need returns to the ShopRite of Brandywine Commons (Concord Pike) on Nov. 23.<\/strong> Be sure to stop by between 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and help local first responders support the Ministry of Caring as they help local families. Representatives will be on-site to collect donations and support this great cause. Every contribution makes a difference and helps bring Thanksgiving cheer to families throughout New Castle County. Drop off donations or donate online at\u00a0https:\/\/www.signup82north.com\/MinistryOfCaring<\/a>. For more information, to the the New Castle County Police website: nccpdnews.com\/<\/p>\n It\u2019s never too early to sign up for the Dec. 4 Catholic Business Network<\/strong>\u00a0of the Diocese of Wilmington breakfast for business professionals. Doors open at 7:30 a.m. and the program begins at 8. Breakfast is $40 and first-time attendees are entitled to a free print and digital advertisement promoting their business in The Dialog and thedialog.org<\/a>. This month\u2019s topic will Leadership with Purpose at St. Jude the Apostle, Lewes;\u00a0Register at givecentral.org\/cdow\/Catholic-Business-Networking<\/a><\/p>\n It\u2019s time for parish Christmas Bazaars! Go to one, go to all if you can, but be sure to check these out in the month of November:<\/p>\n \u2022 Watch for the list of December Christmas Bazaars.<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Advent Mass at <\/strong>St. Patrick\u2019s Chapel in Conowingo, Md., on Dec. 5 at <\/strong>10 a.m.<\/p>\n \u2022 St. Matthew, Corpus Christi Parish will host a Gingerbread House Decorating Party Dec. 6 from 12-3 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Advent Day of Reflection Dec. 10 at <\/strong>Resurrection Parish: \u201cAdvent: Light in the Darkness\u201d with retreat leader Liz Sweeney, SSJ.<\/p>\n \u2022 Annual St. Hedwig\u2019s Christmas Babka & Bake Sale takes place Dec. 19, orders must be in by Dec. 12. <\/strong><\/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? Get faith-based columns in your e-mail every Monday when you sign up for our newsletter, The Angelus. You\u2019ll also get the latest Catholic news and information from our Dialog partners during the week. Sign up today \u2014 go to\u00a0thedialog.org.newsletter.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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