June 18, 2021 – Updated information:

Signing up for weekend masses (Saturday @ 5pm, Sunday @ 9am, Sunday @ 12pm) is no longer required!

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.

Confessions have resumed on Saturdays from 4:00pm-4:45pm in the vestibule.  Please continue to wear a mask for confession.

The Sister Isaac Center is offering limited assistance by appointment only. Call 910-782-4021.
We are currently accepting some items on a limited basis, please call the office prior to bringing donations to confirm the need and the times for drop-offs.

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.

Save the Date – Mass for the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles will be celebrated on Tuesday, June 29th, 2021 @ 6pm in the Basilica.

Reserve la fecha – Misa para la solemnidad de los San Pedro y Pablo, Apóstoles se celebrará el martes 29 de junio de 2021 a las 6 pm en la Basílica.

Previous messages from Fr. Ryszard can be found in the Pastor’s Corner/Mensajes del Párroco.

Father’s Day – June 17, 2021

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

Approximately a month ago we honored mothers and now is the time to honor fathers. Aristotle (384 BC-322 BC) a great philosopher who lived in the Classical period in Ancient Greece shared this thought: “Mothers are fonder than fathers of their children because they are more certain they are their own”. You can always argue with Aristotle’s statement if you don’t agree with it. Philosophers don’t mind because they enjoy debating their theses.

Gender roles have changed over the years. Presently fathers help mothers with parenting from infancy on. In society, especially in Europe, there is a role reversal. Fathers become stay- at- home dads (house husbands) while mothers support the family by continuing working outside the home.

All fathers and fathers-to-be, on your special day this coming Sunday (June 20)
I wish you a Happy Father’s Day!

My wishes for you come a few days early. Why? Because I want to be the first one to recognize you.

All the best,

Fr. Ryszard

17 de junio de 2021

Queridos hermanos y hermanas:

Hace aproximadamente un mes honramos a las madres y ahora es el momento de honrar a los padres. Aristóteles (384 a. C.-322 a. C.), gran filósofo que vivió en el período clásico en la antigua Grecia, compartió este pensamiento: “Las madres quieren más que los padres a sus hijos porque están más seguros de que son los suyos”. Siempre puedes discutir con la afirmación de Aristóteles si no estás de acuerdo con ella. A los filósofos no les importa porque disfrutan debatiendo sus tesis.

Los roles de género han cambiado a lo largo de los años. Actualmente, los padres ayudan a las madres con la crianza de los hijos desde la infancia. En la sociedad, especialmente en Europa, hay un cambio de roles. Los padres se convierten en padres que se quedan en casa (maridos de la casa) mientras que las madres mantienen a la familia al continuar trabajando fuera del hogar.

Todos los padres y futuros padres, en su día especial el próximo domingo (20 de junio)
¡Te deseo un Feliz Día del Padre!

Mis deseos para ti llegan unos días antes. ¿Por qué? Porque quiero ser el primero en reconocerte.

Todo lo mejor,

Padre Ryszard

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.

Worship Aid – 20June2021

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.

 Ayuda de adoracion – 20 de Junio de 2021

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.

Related News and Information

Signing up for weekend masses (Saturday @ 5pm, Sunday @ 9am, Sunday @ 12pm) is no longer required! En español

During the pandemic we the faithful have made every effort in the Diocese of Raleigh to exercise charity and compassion while safeguarding the health and welfare of one another. These actions have necessarily included separation from one another and limits on how many of us may gather for the liturgy.

As of last weekend, signing up to attend weekend masses is no longer be required.  In keeping with the guidance set out by Bishop Zarama, Diocese of Raleigh, we will be observing the following:

• Bishop Luis Rafael continues to dispense the faithful from their Sunday obligation. While this dispensation is applicable to all, it is continued primarily for the elderly, sick, those with pre-existing health conditions or other vulnerable people.
• Holy Communion will continue to only be distributed in the hand.
• The distribution of the Precious Blood will still remain suspended.
• A head nod, bow, or similar non-contact gestures will be used at the Sign of Peace for individuals not in the same household.
• Masks are requested to be worn by those not yet vaccinated.
• Please continue to wear masks during confession.
• We will have two sections available, the left and right alcoves, for those individuals who may be unvaccinated or vulnerable or for those who would still like to adhere to the safety protocols for social distancing and mask wearing.
• Hymns will continue to be spoken to avoid the spread of germs.
• The worship aid will still be available on the website in digital form to use for the liturgies.

The entire message from the Diocese of Raleigh may be viewed by clicking here.

As we begin to emerge from the pandemic, we have a unique opportunity to give even greater witness as a Catholic community of believers. May our continued return to Mass provide us with even greater awareness of the beauty and wonder of our faith and the importance of our relationship with one another as the body of Christ.

Thank you for your patience during these trying times and for continuing to follow these guidelines and changes to allow us to gather safely and serve our Lord.

Sincerely,
Fr. Ryszard

Diocese of Raleigh – Coronavirus Information

CDC Coronavirus Information