May 4, 2021 – Updated information:
Please scroll down the page for the weekend mass signup link.
Please join us for First Friday adoration on the first Friday of each month immediately following morning mass for one (1) hour.
Morning mass is being celebrated on Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 8:30am until further notice. – NO signup required!
Confessions have resumed on Saturdays from 4:00pm-4:45pm in the vestibule. Masks are required.
The Sister Isaac Center is offering limited assistance by appointment only. Call 910-782-4021.
We are not accepting donations of material goods until further notice.
The parish offices are closed to visitors as the Tileston building is currently under construction. Please call the office at (910)762-5491 x-113 to schedule an appointment or for any questions.
Signup here for First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion
(Please click on the corresponding image to access the signup genius form)
Click this link to view the video on how to received Communion—> http://thestmaryparish.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/out_2020-09-21-15-18-36.mp4
May 4, 2021
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Mother’s Day is on May 9th but already today I want to be the first one to express my heartfelt wishes to all mothers and mothers-to-be. I wish you to be happy, healthy and fulfilled mothers. May you be surrounded with everyone and everything you love.
Milton Berle, an American comedian and actor once said: “If evolution really works, how come mothers only have two hands”. A mother can raise several children but sadly when some children reach adulthood they are not there for their mother.
Thank your mom for your life, her words of affection, caring spirit, teaching you good things, giving you the path to follow and holding the family together. Don’t forget to be there for your mom!!!
On April 11th Wulf Schrum received his first communion. I met him and his parents Jaimie and Richard three years ago at the fundraiser picnic for youth ministry. His mother and father prepared him very well to receive the sacrament. I am honored that they requested me to give their son the Body of Christ. Wulf attended every function sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. I swear he must be one of them. Congratulations! May the Lord Jesus bless you and your family always.
On April 24th, I baptized five children and on May 15th I will baptize six children praying for them and their families.
On May 15th Xitlalli Gomez will celebrate her quinceanera. This is a very important step in the Mexican community for a fifteen year old young lady to come of age and be a responsible follower of Jesus. May Our Lady of Guadalupe always accompany and protect you in your endeavors.
Last but not least, I offer my many thanks to our parishioners Pam and Bob who offered and lit the sanctuary candle in my and Fr. Chesco’s honor. I pray for you and your loved ones too.
With best regards,
Fr. Ryszard
4 de mayo de 2021
Queridos hermanos y hermanas:
El Día de la Madres es el 9 de mayo, pero ya hoy quiero ser el primero en expresar mis más sinceros deseos a todas las madres y futuras madres. Deseo que sean madres felices, sanas y realizadas. Que estén rodeadas de todos y todo lo que amas.
Milton Berle, un comediante y actor estadounidense dijo una vez: “Si la evolución realmente funciona, ¿cómo es que las madres solo tienen dos manos?”. Una madre puede criar a varios hijos pero, lamentablemente, cuando algunos niños llegan a la edad adulta, no están ahí para su madre.
Agradece a tu mamá por tu vida, sus palabras de cariño, espíritu solidario, enseñándote cosas buenas, dándote el camino a seguir y manteniendo unida a la familia. ¡¡¡No olvides estar ahí para tu mamá!!!
El 11 de abril, Wulf Schrum recibió su primera comunión. Lo conocí a él y a sus padres, Jaimie y Richard, hace tres años en el picnic de recaudación de fondos para el ministerio juvenil. Su madre y su padre lo prepararon muy bien para recibir el sacramento. Me honra que me pidieran que le diera a su hijo el Cuerpo de Cristo. Wulf asistió a todas las funciones patrocinadas por Caballeros de Colón. Te juro que debe ser uno de ellos. ¡Felicidades! Que el Señor Jesús te bendiga a ti y a tu familia siempre.
El 24 de abril bauticé a 5 niños y el 15 de mayo bautizaré a 6 niños. Estoy orando por ellos y sus familias.
El 15 de mayo Xitlalli Gómez celebrará su quinceañera. Este es un paso muy importante en la comunidad mexicana para que una joven de quince años llegue a la mayoría de edad y sea una seguidora responsable de Jesús. Que Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe siempre los acompañe y proteja en sus esfuerzos.
Por último, pero no menos importante, agradezco a nuestros feligreses Pam y Bob que ofrecieron y encendieron la vela del santuario en honor mío y del padre Chesco. Oro por ti y tus seres queridos también.
Con los mejores deseos,
Padre Ryszard
Sign up here for mass on Saturday, May 8, 2021 @ 5:00pm.
Sign up here for mass on Sunday, May 9, 2021 @ 9:00am.
Regístrese aquí para la misa el domingo 09 de Mayo de 2021 a las 12:00pm.
Please print and bring a copy with you as there will be no worship aids available at the mass. Also, please review the updated guidelines before attending mass.
La ayuda de adoración está disponible usando el siguiente enlace. Imprima y traiga una copia, ya que no habrá ayudas de adoración disponibles en la misa. Además, revise las pautas actualizadas antes de asistir a misa el domingo.
Previous messages from Fr. Ryszard can be found in the Pastor’s Corner. (Click the link on the left-hand side of the page above)
We thank each of you for the many ways you support our parish and ask that you please continue to support the Basilica Shrine of Saint Mary as you are able. We would also like to extend a thank you to our parishioners who currently use EFT to financially support our parish. For those who are not using EFT but wish to continue their charitable support while we are without our regular weekend liturgies (see below). And finally, thank you in advance for your continued support of our parish during this unprecedented time.
- Please mail your envelopes to the parish office located at 412 Ann St., Wilmington, NC 28401
- Or, click here to donate securely online through PayPal.
Coloring Pages
Please share and enjoy these coloring pages by Bro. Mickey McGrath, OSFS as you spend more time at home in these anxious times. Color your prayers in confidence and peace. Thank you to Fr. John McGee, OSFS for sharing these beautiful pictures.
Parish Calendar
The link to the calendar can be accessed under the “Communications” heading at the top of the page.
Sister Isaac Center
