Summerfest 2026 is Almost Here! Holy Family Parish in Newark, DE is once again hosting Summerfest, and you're invited to join the fun as this beloved event celebrates its 22nd year. From July 15 through July 19, enjoy five days of exciting rides, classic carnival games, delicious food, and live music every night—fun for the whole family! Pre-sale tickets are available now through Wade Shows. Purchase before July 15 at 5 PM to get the discounted rate. Click here to learn more and purchase tickets.

The Fifty Plus Group will be ponsoring a Dinner-Dance Event on Friday, June 19, 2026 in the Parish Hall. This will be a "POT-LUCK" dinner. Click for more info.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish has recently updated the donation categories available through Parish Giving to make online giving simpler and easier to navigate. Click here to read more.

Registration is now open for St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish's Religious Education program. Families are invited to register their children for the upcoming program year as we continue to help young people grow in their faith, deepen their understanding of Catholic teachings, and prepare for the reception of the sacraments. Families are encouraged to register early, and anyone with questions is welcome to contact the Religious Education Office for assistance. Click here for registration informaiton and to get started.

On Pentecost, Fr. Carroll invited three newly initiated members of our parish family, Sophia Staudt, Lisa Kennedy, and Asani Gohil, to “give witness” and share their faith journeys following their reception into the Catholic Church at Easter through the OCIA process. We invite you to hear their inspiring reflections on faith, conversion, and becoming fully united with the Church. Click here to watch.

Bishop Koenig will receive the Eucharist in the monstrance on June 11 on Kent Island, Maryland and continue the Pilgrimage through several churches ending at the Cathedral of St. Peter in Wilmington for Mass at 11:00am, on June 12. After Mass, the Bishop will depart from the Port of Wilmington to hand off the monstrance to Bishop Williams of Camden. For more information click here.

The Diocese of Wilmington is encouraging parishioners to learn more about the new Federal Scholarship Tax Credit (FSTC) program and the importance of Delaware and Maryland opting in before the January 1, 2027 deadline. If adopted by the states, the program could provide significant scholarship opportunities for students attending both public and private schools at no cost to the state. Parishioners are encouraged to review the attached fact sheet to better understand the program and its potential impact on education throughout our region.

Did you know we have an email that accepts prayer requests? Names of those who are in need of prayer will be listed in the bulletin for six weeks. Click for more info.

Did you know you can receive the parish bulletin via email? Click to sign up.