St. Thomas More Society
of the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington
Seasons
BI-ANNUAL NEWSLETTER FALL 2022
35th Annual Red Mass
The Red Mass will be held this year on Sunday, October 2nd at 3:00 PM at St. Joseph's on the Brandywine Church, 10 Old Church Road, Greenville, DE 18806. The Homilist will be the Very Rev. Joseph W. McQuaide, IV, the Judicial Vicar for the Diocese of Wilmington. He also serves as Diocesan Chancellor, Rector of the Cathedral of St. Peter and Pastor of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception and St. Patrick, Wilmington.
In Washington, D.C., the Red Mass is attended by Justices of the Supreme Court, and often by the the President and Vice President, other government officials, and foreign diplomats.
Following the Mass, a complimentary dinner will be provided by MorrisJames LLP in the Church Hall.
Fall Happy Hour
The Society will be scheduling a Happy Hour on Thursday, October 13th from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at The Quoin located at 519 N. Market St., Wilmington, DE 19801.Food and drinks are included. All members are encouraged to bring a non-member to introduce them to the society.
Fall Lecture - A Grain of Wheat
The Society will hold its Fall Lecture on Thursday, November 17, at 6:00 PM at Salesianum School, 1801 N Broom Street, Wilmington, DE 19802 in Centennary Hall. Speakers are author, Christa Ressmeyer Klein, who edited the book and George Weigel, who wrote the forward.
The topic of the lecture will be based on the book, A Grain of Wheat, a collection of Sermons by the late STMS Chaplain Father Leonard R. Klein. Click for Cluny Media Press Release.
First Friday Mass
The First Friday Mass will continue this fall through spring. Mass will be held at the Wilmington Club Friday, October 7, at 7:30 AM followed by breakfast if so desired.
Please let Denise Nordheimer (denise@nordheimerlaw.com) know by Thursday if you plan to attend and have breakfast (cost $34).