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What a grace that we will have the opportunity to welcome and adore Jesus in the Most Holy Eucharist as the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Route, passes through the Archdiocese of Philadelphia between May 30 and June 3. All are invited to join in the pilgrimage as it makes stops at many of our parishes. For the full schedule of opportunities for prayer, processions and other Eucharistic events, click here.

A bill permitting Physician Assisted Suicide has passed in the Delaware House of Representatives and is now before the State Senate. Our opposition to assisted suicide is rooted in the Church's belief in the sanctity of life from conception to natural death and the dignity of the individual, both of which are objective and non-negotiable truths and principles of our faith. Tell your senator to VOTE NO to HB140! Click for more info.

St. Joseph on the Brandywine Music Ministry will perform a Spring Concert on May 19 at 2:00 PM in the church. The theme of the Concert is "A Prayer to Our Lady of Peace." There is no admission fee, free will offerings are accepted. Click for more info.

The Church of Wilmington joyfully announces the Ordination of James Gebhart into the Sacred Order of the Priesthood by the Most Reverend William E Koenig, D.D. on Saturday, May 18 at 11am from the Cathedral of St Peter in Wilmington.  The Ordination Mass will be live-streamed by the Diocese. Click for more info.

The Church of Wilmington joyfully announces the Ordination of Dennis Stameza to the Order of Deacons through the Laying On of Hands and the Invocation of the Holy Spirit by the Most Reverend William E Koenig, D.D. on Saturday, May 11 at 11am from St. John the Beloved Parish in Pike Creek.

We are saddened to announce the death of Father Thomas A. Flowers, a priest of the Diocese of Wilmington for more than 46 years, who died April 17 at the age of 73. Father Flowers was a longtime pastor until his retirement in 2020. Please keep the repose of the soul of Father Thomas A. Flowers and the consolation of his family and friends in your prayers. Click here for more information. A viewing will take place on Friday, 4/26 at 10am at St Elizabeth Church in Wilmington, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 12pm, which will be live streamed by the Diocese at https://www.youtube.com/dioceseofwilm

Birthright of Delaware will host its Annual Mother’s Day Rose Sale at our parish. Please support Birthright’s crisis pregnancy services by purchasing roses after Masses on Mother’s Day weekend, May 11 & 12 after all Masses. Thank you for your support! Click for more info.

The SJOTB Knights of Columbus are partnering again this year with Hockessin Cub Scout Pack 959 to plant U.S. stick flags on all our Veterans graves in our three cemeteries prior to Memorial Day. The 2024 date for the flag planting is Saturday, May 11th from 9:00-11:00 AM.