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St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish invites you to an evening of food, dancing, and fun at our Denim & Diamonds Dinner Dance Fundraiser on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 6:00 to 10:00 PM in Seton Parish Hall. Where the rodeo meets the red carpet! Whether you prefer denim and cowboy boots or something a little more dressed up, come enjoy a fun-filled evening with fellow parishioners and friends. Tickets are $75 per person (available in the Parish Office, or after Masses) and include appetizers, a buffet dinner catered by Creations by Catherine, desserts by Desserts by Megan, beverages, beer, and wine. Enjoy an evening of dancing with live music by the Classic Revival Band. Gather your friends, dress for the occasion, and join us for a memorable evening while supporting St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish!

St Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish provides Hospitality, Mission, Ministry, and Stewardship for our local community. This cannot be completed without the support of our generous parishioners and event patrons. Download our 2026 Fiscal Year Parish Report.

The Fifty Plus Group will be ponsoring a Dinner-Dance Event on Friday, October 16, 2026 in the Parish Hall. This will be a "POT-LUCK" dinner. Click for more info.

Sister Deirdre of the Sisters of Mercy will reflect on her experience growing up in a divided city in Ireland and how she felt as an educator the need to provide young people with an opportunity to learn about others and the importance of coexistence. During her talk she will highlight how she learned about forgiveness from her mother and other victims of the troubles. Admission is free. Click for more info.

High school students are invited to take part in a Day of Service on Saturday, October 31, 2026, supporting the work of Joseph’s House in Camden, New Jersey. Volunteers will have the opportunity to serve individuals experiencing homelessness while participating in several service activities, including serving food and hot coffee, distributing donated books, assisting with community beautification projects, and hearing from guest speakers about the realities of homelessness. Participants will meet at St. Margaret of Scotland Church at 8:15 a.m., with departure promptly at 8:30 a.m. The group is expected to return to St. Margaret at approximately 3:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided for all volunteers. Registration deadline is October 29, 2026. Click here for more information and how to register.

Throughout the United States, October 15th has been designated as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. It is a day when grieving parents come together and are surrounded by family and friends’ loving support to remember their little one. It is a time when our parish communities can pray for the families and the child lost. The Office for Marriage and Family Life and Footprints, the Diocesan Miscarriage Ministry, sponsors an annual Mass of Remembrance and Healing for Pregnancy and Infant Loss called the Footprints Mass. A special invitation is extended to parents, grandparents and siblings who grieve the death of children as a result of miscarriage, stillbirth, abortion or early infant death. These losses may be recent or extend over many years. The Annual Footprints Mass, celebrated by Bishop Koenig, will be held on October 18, 2026 at St. John the Beloved Parish (907 Milltown Rd, Wilmington, DE 19808) at 9:30am. Click for more info and resources.

Registration is now open and Sponsorship Opportunities are available for the Igniting Hope 5K on Saturday, November 21, 2026 at St. Mark's High School. This fantastic family event is back this year to support the ongoing work of Catholic Charities! All proceeds benefit the clients served by CCWilm. Catholic Charities offers food assistance, housing stability, counseling, financial education, and other essential services that provide a path toward self-sufficiency. Participants can sign up as an individual or form a team and are asked to bring a non-perishable food donation to bolster the Catholic Charities Food Pantry. Registration cost includes complimentary snacks, water, pizza, and beer for those 21+, facepainting and games and giveaways for non-participant attendees are also available! Together we can spark miracles! Help us honor the Bishop's call for all to serve and make a plan to join us for this great event again this year! To register, click here.

The Knights of Columbus Seton Council 7990 shares its latest news, upcoming events, and charitable activities, along with a special reflection for Respect Life Month, “Mary, Mother of Life.” Click to read the full October update.

Throughout the whole month of October, “Respect Life Month,” Birthright of Delaware hosts its Annual Bottles for Babies Fundraiser. Proceeds benefit pregnant women and their babies. On behalf of our mothers, Birthright staff and volunteers, we graciously Thank You! Bottles to fill and return are available at the church. Alternatively, you can make a donation through this link.