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St. Michael the Archangel
202 Edward Street

Georgetown, DE 19947

Mary Mother of Peace

30839 Mt. Joy Road
Millsboro, DE 19966

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Our Mission

The mission of St. Michael the Archangel and Mary Mother of Peace Parish is to proclaim God’s message to the people of Sussex County and beyond with our example of the Christian life. We are all called to holiness and we dedicate ourselves to the ongoing mission of Christ through the celebration of the Mass, the Sacraments, and service St. Michael the Archangel and Mary Mother of Peace Parish to others.

Beware of Phishing Scams

In recent weeks our office and parishioners have received requests to urgently respond to suspicious emails and text messages, supposedly from Clergy and fellow staff members, all of which were scams. Please contact our office at 302-856-6451 if you receive a suspicious email or text message from one of our office personnel. Never give your personal or financial information via email or over the phone.

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FAITH AND CHARITY APPEAL

Year-End Giving: 2025 Tax Incentives Make This the Year to Give to the Faith and Charity Catholic Appeal:

Recent federal tax updates now allow all taxpayers—even those who take the standard deduction—to claim a deduction for charitable contributions. That means your gifts to the Faith and Charity Catholic Appeal, and the charities of your choice, may qualify for additional tax benefits this year.

It’s also worth noting that new limits on charitable deductions are expected to take effect in 2026, so 2025 is the ideal year to increase your giving and make your generosity go further.

As always, we recommend consulting your financial or tax advisor for details on how these opportunities may benefit you.

Your generosity helps bring hope, healing, and faith to thousands across our Diocese - thank you for making it possible!

Important Religious Education Dates

Please contact the religious education office for any questions, 302-856-0907.

88 Key Campaign

Important Announcement

As we approach the close of the year, we are deeply grateful for the extraordinary generosity and dedication that has brought our 88 Key Campaign to within $6,000 of completion! Together, our parish family has raised nearly $69,000 toward the $75,000 goal, ensuring that both our new Yamaha Concert Grand Piano at Mary Mother of Peace and the refurbished Yamaha piano at St. Michael the Archangel will continue to enrich our liturgies, concerts, and parish celebrations for years to come.

This final stretch offers a wonderful opportunity to make a tax-deductible contribution before December 31. Your donation may also qualify as part of your 2025 Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) from an IRA if directed as a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD). This allows individuals aged 70½ or older to donate directly to the parish from their IRA without increasing taxable income—a simple and tax-efficient way to give.

If you’ve been considering an additional year-end gift, or wish to dedicate one of the remaining piano keys ($1,000 each), now is the perfect time. Your contribution not only supports sacred music but may also provide meaningful tax benefits when filed for 2025.

Donations can be made through the parish office, online via the church website, or by placing your gift in the collection basket clearly marked “88 Key Campaign.”

We extend heartfelt thanks to all who have already given so generously, and to those whose tireless efforts have carried this campaign so far. With just one more measure to go, let’s finish the year in harmony—completing this joyful campaign and ensuring that music continues to lift our hearts to God for generations to come.

“Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.” (Psalm 150)

— The 88 Key Campaign Committee
Mary Mother of Peace & St. Michael the Archangel Churches