Last weekend was our first Super Sunday of the program year.  Parish Pastoral Assistant, Lori Parks, gave a presentation based on this year's Catechetical Sunday theme, "Enlisting Witnesses for Christ".  Among other things, the presentation highlighted the alarming trend of the "Nones", a growing section of the population comprised mostly of young people who no longer identify as Catholic or even as Christian.  Follow the link above to read more...

The St. Joan of Arc Council Knights of Columbus are sponsoring a Teddy Bear Package Drive to benefit young patients at the University of Maryland Pediatric Hospital in Baltimore.

The theme for this year's pilgrimage is "Mary, Cause of Our Joy". Highlights include panels of priests from the Diocese who will each speak on how Mary is the Cause of the Joy of their priesthood and the presentation of the commissioned painting of "Our Lady of Wilmington" painted by well-known local artist Neilson Carlin.

Parishioner Ryan Freeman has organized an event at Harry's Restaurant on September 22 to benefit Caroline Hospice.

In the wake of the grand jury report based on a two-year investigation by the state's attorney general into sexual abuse claims in six Pennsylvania dioceses, bishops and dioceses are responding to new questions regarding the crimes and sins of priests in the past and how the Church protects children.

Tim Daly's progress on his Eagle Scout Project at Holy Cross Cemetery continues.

These beautiful commemorative rosaries include images of the Our Lady of Queen of Peace Statue at the Shrine in New Castle, DE, our diocesan patron saint, Francis de Sales, a crucifix in the model of the one in our diocesan Cathedral of St. Peter and the diocesan crest and counties of our diocese. And, the rosaries have been blessed by Pope Francis at the Vatican. Get yours today - just $3.00 each plus shipping.

There are many types of bibles in circulation by various Catholic publishers. They make great gifts. Here are a few great choices...

Mark your calendar and make plans to attend an evening of good bluegrass music and good food on Saturday, June 9th from 5:30-9:30p.m. in the Parish Hall. Featured bands are Flatland Drive, Free Range and Sweet Sunny South. Cost is just $10 per person and kids 6 and under are free. A variety of food ranging from pork bbq sandwiches to hot dogs and ice cream will also be on sale.

Learn a little more about parishioner and artist, Lynn Cegelski, and then go to The Foundry in downtown Denton to check out some of her work.

Learn about his journey to the Catholic Church in this article from The Dialog.

Contact Lori Parks in the Parish Office at 410-634-2253 or LParks@beparish.com.

This year's Springfest Dinner & Auction will have a Roaring 20's Funfest theme and will be held on Saturday, April 28th at 6:30p.m. in the Parish Hall. It promises to be a ritzy, glitzy evening full of fun & games, food and good friends. Don't miss it. Mark your calendar and reserve your tickets today!

Join us for a delicious dinner prepared by our Youth Ministry!