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
Dear Parishioner,
As we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Faith and Charity Catholic Appeal, I am filled with gratitude for the generation of faithful parishioners whose generosity has carried our Church forward. For fifty years, many hands
with one mission have built up the Church we cherish today—supporting ministries that care for the spiritual, emotional, and physical needs of people throughout Delaware and the Eastern Shore of Maryland.
Now it is our turn to strengthen that legacy for the next fifty years. This year’s appeal is more than a request for support—it is a call for participation. Every household in our parish is invited to take part so that, together, we can reach our participation goal and show that our community of faith is united and strong.
In the coming weeks, you will receive a letter from
Bishop Koenig inviting your support through prayer and giving. I ask that you respond generously. If you are a first-time donor, know that 50% of your gift will stay right here in our parish to help meet local needs, and once we exceed our goal, additional funds will also remain here.
Let us join our hearts and hands in gratitude for those who came before us and in hope for those who will follow. Together, with many hands and one mission, we will ensure that our faith continues to thrive for generations to come.
May God Bless You and Your Family, Fr. Murphy
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Lent is less than 1 week away (Ash Wednesday, February 18)
Fast from judging others; feast of seeing the best in people.
Fast from emphasis on differences; feast on the unity of life.
Fast from despair; feast on hope.
Fast from thoughts of illness; feast on the healing power of God.
Fast from words that destroy; feast on phrases that are encouraging.
Fast from discontent; feast on gratitude. Fast from anger;feast on patience.
Fast from being negative; feast on being positive.
Fast from worry;feast on trust. Fast from complaining; feast on appreciation.
Fast from hostility;feast on peacemaking. Fast from bitterness;feast on forgiveness.
Fast from constant activity; feast on slowing down.
Fast from disrespect; feast on recognizing the sacredness of life.
Fast from self-concern;feast on compassion for others.
February 18: Ash Wednesday
Ashes will be distributed at the 8:30am, 5:00pm, and 7:00pm (Spanish) masses.
Stations of the Cross
English: Each Friday at 7:00pm starting February 20
Spanish: Each Wednesday at 6:30pm starting February 25
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
During the Holy Season of Lent, we will have Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament an hour before each mass on
Saturday and Sunday. We will pause, reflect and rest in the presence of Christ. In silence and prayer, we open
our hearts to His Grace
Palm Sunday: Sunday, March 29 – 9:30am, 12:00pm
Holy Thursday: Thursday, April 2 – 7:00pm
Good Friday: Friday, April 3 – 3:00pm
Holy Saturday: Saturday, April 4 – 7:30pm
Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 5 – 9:30AM, 12:00pm and 1:30pm (Spanish)
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
As Jewish Christians who had always been faithful to the Law, Matthew’s community needs a way to understand how Jesus takes this understanding of the Law even further. Following the law is more than just rote obedience: we must take the law to heart. We must not only eliminate violent conduct, but also angry thoughts; not only greedy actions, but also plans. When we follow the law in our hearts, we build up relationships: with ourselves, with others, and most importantly, with God. We conform ourselves more and more to Christ. We live a life, built on and sustained by love. The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches us about our faith. In what other ways do we learn about God, about Jesus’ teachings?
Lent: A Season of Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving
Lent is a sacred season of forty days in which we prepare our hearts for the celebration of Easter. Beginning on
Ash Wednesday, Lent invites us to follow Christ more closely through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. It is a
time of repentance, renewal, and deeper conversion as we reflect on Jesus’ sacrifice and His great love for us.
During this holy season, we are encouraged to examine our lives, seek reconciliation through the Sacrament of
Confession, and grow in charity toward others. Through small sacrifices and acts of mercy, we unite ourselves
more fully to Christ’s journey to the Cross and the hope of His Resurrection.
May this Lenten season be a time of grace and spiritual growth for our parish community
