Over 75 years of Catholic Presence in the New Castle Area
Since 1948, Our Lady of Fatima has served as a Catholic Church and later a
K-8 school as well. Take a journey with us to see our past, present and future.
Liturgical Schedule and Events
Daily Liturgy (Held in the Chapel):
8:30am – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
First Fridays of the month are held in the Chapel beginning after the 8:30am Mass with prayers and rosary.
Bilingual Confessions are held every Thursday at 6:00pm in the Church
Weekend Liturgy (Held in the Church):
Saturday – 5:00pm and 7:30pm (Spanish)
Sunday – 9:30am and 12:00pm
Confessions are held every Saturday before 5:00pm Mass, beginning at 4:00pm
St. Mark’s High School 1976 Class Reunion
September 25, 2026 from 6PM to 10PM: Saint Mark’s High School Class of 1976 50th Class Reunion at Christiana Hilton, 100 Continental Drive, Newark, DE. Saint Mark’s is also hosting a Welcome Home Celebration and tour of SMH for Class of 1976 Alumni on Thursday, September 24th from 5:30PM – 7:30PM. The reunion committee would like to connect with alumni. Contact Patty Curtin White at patriciacurtin@comcast.net or
PCurtin@christianacare.org or Terri Larson Seeman at Glennsman@comast.net (302) 893-3479.
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Second Sunday of Easter
We hear the account of Jesus visiting the disciples after his resurrection. It is from this gospel message that Thomas received his nickname Doubting Thomas. Jesus also provides us a reassurance through this story as well when he states, “Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed.”
While we are the blessed that have not seen but still believe, some of us may still experience moments of doubt. It is during these moments that many of us tend to look to others for support and reassurance. Many times it is through the faith of others, like the Saints, that we are
encouraged and our hope restored. It is not just the lives of the Saints, however, but our own lives that can bring this encouragement.
Are you living out your faith daily and in a joyful fashion? You never know how your actions and your faith can affect others. Living with Christ in your heart and letting His love shine through you, it will surely benefit all you encounter.
Pilgrimage to Fatima and Lourdes with Barcelona
St. Nichols Ukrainian Catholic Church is hosting a pilgrimage to Fatima and Lourdes with Barcelona September 13-22, 2026. Join Fr. Volodymyr Klanichka and travel to two of the world’s most revered pilgrimage sites. Experience the culture and beauty of Portugal, France and Spain along the way! Double occupancy cost is $4,699 including airfare from Philadelphia and at least one meal each day. For more information contact Fr. Volodymyr at Vovaklan@gmail.com or Visit: https://groups.gocollette.com/en-US/link/1392151
Divine Mercy Sunday
Among all of the elements of devotion to the Divine Mercy
requested by our Lord through St. Maria Faustine Kowalska, the Feast of Mercy holds first place. The Lord’s will with regard to its establishment was already made known in His first revelation to the saint, as recorded in her diary.
In all, there were 14 revelations concerning the desired feast. Our Lord’s explicit desire is that his feast be celebrated on the first Sunday after Easter. This Sunday is
designated in “Liturgy of the Hours and the Celebration of the Eucharist” as the “Octave Day of Easter.” It was officially called the Second Sunday of Easter after the liturgical reform of Vatican II.
Now by the Decree of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, the name of this liturgical day has been changed to: “Second Sunday of Easter, or Divine Mercy Sunday.” Clearly, Divine Mercy Sunday is not a new feast. Established to celebrate St. Faustina’s revelations. Indeed, it is not primarily about St. Faustina at all – nor is it altogether a new feast! As many commentators have pointed out, The Second Sunday of Easter was already a solemnity as the Octave Day of Easter.
Nevertheless, the title “Divine Mercy Sunday” does highlight and amplify the meaning of the day. In this way, it recovers and an ancient liturgical tradition, reflected in a teaching attributed to St. Augustine about the Easter Octave, which he called “the days of mercy and pardon,” and the Octave Day itself, “the compendium of the days of mercy.”
2026 Faith and Charity Catholic Appeal – “Many Hands, One Mission: A 50 Year Legacy”
Participants in the 2026 Faith and Charity Catholic Appeal can expect to receive their first payment reminder on or about May 31. Additional reminders will continue through December. Please mail all payments in the self-addressed return envelope provided with the mailing. Do not submit payments to the parish office or through the Offertory collection. If you haven’t yet made a pledge and would like to, please call the rectory or visit www.cdow.org/developmentoffice.