The Fourth Sunday of Easter April 22, 2018 Celebration of the Eucharist Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Vigil Sunday: 6:00 a.m., 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12 noon, 4:00 p.m. Monday-Friday: 7:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m. Saturday: 8:00 a.m. Holy Days of Obligation As Announced Reconciliation Saturday: 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays: 6:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m.,6:30 p.m. Anointing of the Sick Any sick or hospitalized parishioner who is in need of the Sacrament of the Sick should contact the Parish Office. Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Holy Family Chapel in the Holy Family Center. Morning Prayer Monday—Friday at 6:30 a.m. in Church. Devotions The Holy Rosary: Recited before the 9:00 a.m. Mass daily. Miraculous Medal Devotions: Every Tuesday after the 9 a.m. Mass. Novena to Saint Joseph: Every Wednesday after the 9 a.m. Mass. Divine Mercy Chaplet: Every Thursday after the 9 a.m. Mass. Litany to the Sacred Heart: First Friday of the month after the 9 a.m. Mass. First Saturday Devotions: The First Saturday of each month at 8:30 a.m. Parish Staff Parish Staff Parish Staff Parish Staff Phone: 610-269-8294 Fax: 610-269-2487 www.stjosephrc.org 332 Manor Avenue, Downingtown, PA 19335 Rev. Msgr. Thomas J. Dunleavy Parochial Administrator Rev. Anthony T. Rossi Parochial Vicar Rev. John E. Donia Resident Rev. Francis J. Mulranen Resident Deacon Jim Bogdan Permanent Deacon Deacon Edward R. Schiappa Permanent Deacon Mr. Allen Austin Director of Youth Ministry Ms. Karen Dawson Parish Services Director/ Adult Faith Formation Coordinator Mrs. Roe DeRitis Parish Secretary Mrs. Jo-Ann Funkhouser Bookkeeper Ms. Anna Kozlowska Elder Care Program Manager Mr. Dennis Luminella Maintenance Supervisor/ St. Joseph Cemetery Supervisor Mrs. Dodie Milano Receptionist Ms. Julie Wiant Business Manager Ms. Jeannine Zack Administrative Assistant School School School School Phone: 610-269-8999 Fax: 610-269-2252 www.stjosephrc.org Sister Catherine Irene, I.H.M. Principal Sister Diane Licordare, I.H.M. Vice Principal Mrs. Mary Jane McGeehan Administrative Assistant Parish Religious Education Program Parish Religious Education Program Parish Religious Education Program Parish Religious Education Program Phone: 610-873-8798 Fax: 610-873-5466 www.stjosephrc.org Mrs. Kathy Thomas Director of Religious Education Convent Convent Convent Convent Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary 484-593-4352
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TODAY’S READINGS
The readings for the Fourth Sunday of Easter can be found at #908B
Please remember in your prayers all those who have died:
Rose Regina Rose Regina Rose Regina Rose Regina
The Chapel Sanctuary Candle for the week burns in memory of Danny Stewart.
BAPTISMS
Congratulations to the following children baptized on Sunday, April 15.
LUDOVICO COGNATA, SOFIA KAREN LUBRANO DI CARUOZZO,
REMY MADDOX FOSTER, BRIELLE DIANE HOUSER AND
BEAU EVERETT MARTIN
Parents of babies to be baptized are asked to please register for Pre-Jordan, a baptism preparation program at Saint Joseph Parish, recommended by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. You can find the class dates and register either online via our website or by filling out a form in the parish office or the Saint Katharine Drexel Room in church. For more information, contact Karen Dawson at 610-269-8294 or [email protected].
MARRIAGE
Couples planning to marry are asked to meet with their parish priest as soon as possible after their engagement and to enroll in a marriage-prep program (Pre-Cana) at least six months prior to the wedding. Registration forms can be found on our website at www.stjosephrc.org. For more information, contact Karen Dawson at 610-269-8294 or [email protected].
�those who are sick: Frank Baker, Muthu Ballyamanda, Rhonda Battenfelder, Catherine Bowman, Ashlyn Brown, David & Connie Bull, John Cannon, Ellen Cassidy, Marie Ciarlone, Dolly Colella, Anita Conant, Baby Michael Corrigan, Amelia D’Ginto, Connie Daily, George Forczek, Teena Friends, Robert Geary, Carrie Grosso, Paddy Hamilton, Danielle Horack, Mary K. Jordan, Maren Kaneiwski, Judy Kaplan, Kristina Karol, Father Larry Kozak, Crystal Leff, Clyde Lowe, Charlotte Marinari, Wendy Martini, Miranda McClain, Cynthia McGowan, Jim McGowan, Pat Melcher, Thomas Melvin, Dina Metro, Julia O’Connell, Sr. Mary O’Connor, Dave Parker, Stephany Patrone, Florence Popadick, John Richards, Sue Rizzo, Frank Robertson, Christopher Sauk, Msgr. Francis Schmidt, John Schreiber, Christine Robertson Schwartz, Mary Setzer, Baby Jessica Shue, Ed Shultz, Mike Smith, Lucy Spadaro, Geri Talucci, Agnes Timothy, Anna Marie Urbine, Kevin Valentine, Jeannette Vargas, Mrs. Walt and Robert Zachuranik.
...those who are serving our country: Brandon W. A’Hara, Sgt. Steve Anderson, H.N. Katesiree Cannon Boson, Andrew Bowser, Caytie Castells, Specialist Andrew Clauhs, Ensign Morgan S. Dankanich, Capt. Joe DeAngelis, Sarah Debarberie, Lt/Cpl. Staff Sgt. Christopher Deutsch, Staff Sgt. Ian Deutsch, Captain Joseph S. DiBerardinis, Nicole Doyle, Sean Doyle, Capt. Mark Edwards, Sargent Ian Fay, Danny Fuller, Jeffrey Fuller, 1st Lt. Matthew Glisson, Leslie Harkness, 1st Lt. Jonathan M. Harris, Daniel J. Heil, Steven Houser, Victoria Jones, Zachary Kish, Peter Kurtz, Andy Landmesser, Lt. Col. Paul D. Lang. PFC. Sgt. Christopher Madden, Krzysztof Malarz, Spc. Nicholas Massari, Major J. Kevin McKittrick, 2nd Lt. Ryan Misero, Lt. J.G. Brian Muka, Pvt. Ian Donoghue-Neider, Capt. Andrew C. Oddo, PFC Nicholas Odgers, Sgt. Bradley Panichelli, Lt. Ted Pease, Alex Rozon, 2ndLt. Joseph W. Rule, 1st Lt. Eric F. Satterthwaite, Pvt. 1st Class Matthew Scalia, Cmdr. Christopher Schwarz, Jr., Pvt. Nick Scott, Jeremy Solnosky, Ryan Strehl, LT Sean Sweeney, Bryan Williams, Josh Woodward and Vincent Yarch.
PLEASE PRAY FOR: Names will be kept on the sick list for 3 months. Call the parish office to add/remove/re-add names.
ANNOUNCED MASSES
NEXT WEEKEND
SATURDAY, APRIL 21
5:00 PM Edward Polansky
SUNDAY, APRIL 22
6:00 AM For Our Parishioners
7:30 AM Florence Mascherino
9:00 AM Jack & Nancy Borst
10:30 AM Floyd D'Ginto
12:00 PM Ben A. & Amina C. Valocchi
4:00 PM Irene T. Becker
MONDAY, APRIL 23
7:00 AM Keith Drinkwater
9:00 AM Alfreda (Fritz) DiOttavio
TUESDAY, APRIL 24
7:00 AM Claire & Robert Stabene
9:00 AM Alfreda (Fritz) DiOttavio
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25
7:00 AM Danny Stewart
9:00 AM Clyde Billington, Jr.
THURSDAY, APRIL 26
7:00 AM Helen Talucci
(3rd Anniversary)
9:00 AM Armand, Victor & Paul Taraschi
FRIDAY, APRIL 27
7:00 AM Philip Daubney, Sr.
9:00 AM Paul Failla
SATURDAY, APRIL 28
8:00 AM Gertrude Dunn
SATURDAY, APRIL 28
5:00 PM Carmen Lafiata
SUNDAY, APRIL 29
6:00 AM For Our Parishioners
7:30 AM Floyd D'Ginto
9:00 AM Mike Castaldi
10:30 AM Philomena & Mauro Massimini
12:00 PM Andrew Nagy
4:00 PM Irene T. Becker
April 22, 2018
A Meditation by Msgr. Dunleavy A Meditation by Msgr. Dunleavy A Meditation by Msgr. Dunleavy A Meditation by Msgr. Dunleavy
Parochial Administrator
Luke 10: 25-37
The parable of the Good Samaritan can give focus to our prayer and meditation as you, I, and people in our parish deal with the emotions, feelings, and thoughts that have surfaced because of the information we have been given about Monsignor McLoone.
Jesus notes in his parable that a man was traveling on the road from Jerusalem to Jericho. The man is robbed, beaten, left wounded and lying along the road. Two people pass by. Then, a Samaritan stops and tends to the man. The Samaritan cleans, applies ointment, and bandages the wounds so the healing process may begin. The Samaritan then carries the victim to an Inn of safekeeping where he continues to care for him.
Jesus does not tell us what the people of his day knew, namely, that the road from Jerusalem to Jericho was a dangerous road. It was dangerous because it was a steep road running down the side of a mountain, narrow in places where people could fall off, get hurt, or even fall from a cliff to their death. It was also dangerous because robbers would wait for passersby who were loaded down with provisions, food, and purchases they had made for business and home in Jerusalem where the markets were. Bandits would prey on people traveling this dangerous road. They were easy targets for their evil intent.
To use this parable as a meditation, picture yourself traveling on the road of life which is also a dangerous road. See your soul filled with love, faith, goodness, happiness, peace . . . . Along life’s way, there are harsh realities like scandal, disappointment, sorrows, addiction, greed, anger, lust, envy, pride, disease, death of loved ones, opioids, chemical warfare . . . that can rob, wound, knock us down.
How has the information you have been given about Monsignor McLoone affected you? Has something been taken from you? Have you been robbed? Are you wounded? Injured? Do you feel you have been left lying on the road and people are passing you by?
If so, in your meditation, see Jesus coming to you as a Good Samaritan, stooping to examine, to treat, and to tend your wounds with his merciful love and grace. Jesus, your Good Samaritan, then lifts you up and brings you to an inn of safekeeping.
Jesus offers you many inns of safekeeping. Inns of safekeeping can be found in prayer, Mass, church, a lawn chair in a peaceful yard where flowers are budding, a scripture passage, a relationship with someone in whom you can confide and trust, and a parish family who continues to foster, like Saint Joseph the foster father of Jesus, a parish into a Holy Family where the presence of Jesus is welcomed, embraced, celebrated, and manifested in the charitable, compassionate way that people treat everyone as brothers and sisters in the family of God.
May I suggest you use this parable also to meditate on others whom this news about Monsignor McLoone has knocked down, wounded or injured? Who are they? The person in the pew in front of you; the person across the aisle; a family member; a friend in the parish; a neighbor; a parish employee; an IHM Sister in the Convent; Father Rossi; Father Donia; Father Mulranen; Archbishop Chaput; our Archdiocese; young adults . . . . During your meditation, pray for them. Ask Jesus the Good Samaritan to go to them. Perhaps, you might hear Jesus say to you, “Would you be a Good Samaritan and go to them so they will find in your concern for them an Inn of safekeeping?”
May I suggest that you use this parable also to meditate on Monsignor McLoone? See him as the traveler robbed, wounded, left lying on the road.
God has blessed me with inns of safekeeping in the uplifting celebrating of Mass in your beautiful Church and Chapel as well as in each and every person who patted me on the shoulder or shook my hand. Know that I pray that we be Good Samaritans to each other.
Sincerely,
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Parish Office Hours Office Hours are:
Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Saint Joseph
School News
Congratulations
Congratulations to all the sixth graders who received the Sacrament of Confirmation last weekend. May you always be moved by the Holy Spirit to do God's loving will.
Gal Pal Dance
Students enjoyed the first St. Joseph School Gal-Pal dance this past Friday evening. What a beautiful, memorable experience for fathers and their daughters!
Welcome
St. Joseph School welcomed authors Ruth G. Zavitsanos and Melissa Patton to the Visiting Author's Workshop last week. All the students really benefited from the knowledge, insight, and advice given. Thank you Home and School for arranging this day!
ST. JOSEPH ELDER CARE St. Joseph Parish Elder Care Program provides care
management services to older parishioners and their
caregivers. The mission of the program is to help seniors
enjoy wellbeing while aging in place or in the long term
care setting. Some of the services may include securing in-
home assistance, help with accessing benefits and
resources, addressing crisis situations, and planning for the
future. A Geriatric Care Manager will meet with you at
your home or at the parish office. Services are free and
confidential. If you or your loved one needs help, please
call Anna Kozlowska at 610-269-7480. We are looking
forward to serving you!
Honor Our Blessed
Mother During the
Month of May
Please join us as we honor our Blessed Mother during the month of May.
Parish May Procession
• On Tuesday, May 8, please join us for our Annual May Crowning at 7 p.m. in the church.
• Students who received their First Holy Communion or Confirmation this year are invited to wear their dresses, suits, and gowns.
Bring Flowers to Honor Mary
• Following the May Procession through the end of May, we invite you to bring flowers from your garden to surround the Blessed Mother statue that will sit in the narthex during the rest of the month.
CYO Spring Service CYO Spring Service CYO Spring Service CYO Spring Service
ProjectProjectProjectProject All food donations will be collected at the
Masses this weekend April 21 and 22. Thank you for supporting the CYO Spring Service Project.
Please Note
Daily Mass on Daily Mass on Daily Mass on Daily Mass on Saturday, May 5 Saturday, May 5 Saturday, May 5 Saturday, May 5 will begin at will begin at will begin at will begin at 7 AM due to 1st Holy Communion Masses. 7 AM due to 1st Holy Communion Masses. 7 AM due to 1st Holy Communion Masses. 7 AM due to 1st Holy Communion Masses.
Please Note Ascension Thursday, May 10
The Parish Office will be closed.
Ascension of the Lord
Mass Schedule Holy Day of Obligation, Thursday, May 10
Wednesday, May 9
7 PM Vigil
Thursday, May 10
7 AM, 9 AM, 12:05 PM, 7 PM
Please Note the Confession Schedule
*There will be no evening confessions on Wednesday, May 9 due to the vigil for
Ascension Thursday.*
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Saturday, June 2 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. in the Parish Meeting Center. To register visit, www.virtus.org The Archdiocese and the Harrisburg Child Protective Services Law requires all employees and volunteers who may have any possible contact with children in a parish/school function, or a function that takes place on school or parish property, to complete the safe environment trainings required by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Coffee and Donuts
Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus cordially invite you to enjoy Catholic fellowship over Coffee, Juice and Donuts after the 9 a.m. Mass Sunday, June 10 in the Cafeteria. There will not be a Donut Sunday in May.
Cemetery Information As we further the maintenance in the cemetery, we would like to inform you of the following changes.
• As stated before, and on the sign at the cemetery, trees and large plantings and shrubs are not permitted and will be removed.
• Secondly, all shale rock flower bed borders are no longer permitted and will be removed (see example). Those pose a physical hazard while weeding and cause damage to equipment.
We will do our best to send correspondence to any family notifying you of these changes as long as we have updated contact information on file. Thank you!
Steubenville Summer
Youth Conference July 20-22, 2018
Join the Teens of Saint Joseph Parish at The Franciscan University of Steubenville for a weekend of Faith, Fellowship, and Fun.
$260 per person which includes coach transportation, 6 meals, programming, hotel accommodations and t-shirt
• This trip is open to students who are currently enrolled in grades 8 through 12.
• We will be lodging at the newly-constructed Best Western PLUS - The Inn at Franciscan Square
Download and complete the registration form from www.stjosephrc.org and return ASAP. A $60 non-
refundable deposit must accompany the registration.
Save the Dates Save the Dates Save the Dates Save the Dates for Family Fun
June 19 - June 23
Every Evening, Tuesday–Saturday $25 Ride-All-Night Wrist Bands
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stjoefestival Official Website: http://www.stjoesfestival.com
"Like" us, Follow us & Volunteer
Come enjoy…
Amusements, Rides, Games, Cheer Wheel, Big Sixx Wheel, 21, Beer Garden, Tiki Bar, Bingo, Parish Food Booth, Funnel Cake, Live Music each night, Delicious
homemade baked goods, a 50/50 raffle, and Fireworks!
Come volunteer!
There are many opportunities: help with set-up, games, food, electrical work, security, medical, advertising, being a booth captain, and more. Use our website to volunteer for
your particular interest!
Next Festival Committee Meeting:
April 26 at 7 p.m. in the Parish Meeting Center, Room 3.
Perpetual Adoration If the Pope himself gave you a special invitation to visit him in the Vatican, this honor would be nothing in comparison to the honor and dignity that Jesus himself bestows upon you with the invitation of spending one hour with Him in the Blessed Sacrament. "The divine Eucharist bestows upon the Christian people the incomparable dignity." (Pope Paul VI, Mysterium Fidei)
If you have never visited our Adoration Chapel, please avail yourself of this special place that we are so lucky to have day and night at our parish. Do you already visit? Our chapel has a steady stream of visitors both day and night. However, there are many hours without a committed adorer, and almost all hours are in need of co-adorers.
Please prayerfully consider committing to an hour or sign up to be a co-adorer.
Update Your Information! Have you moved, been married recently, changed your phone number or email address, or made any other changes in your household? Please call the parish office or email [email protected] to update your records. Thank you for your kind assistance.
Learn, live, love your faithLearn, live, love your faithLearn, live, love your faithLearn, live, love your faith: To help you learn, live, and love your faith, St. Joseph Parish has purchased a subscription to “Formed,” which gives you free access to dozens of online programs about our Catholic faith.
To access FORMED: Go to www.formed.org
Enter our Parish Code: 13f195
Set up your profile
You can access the programs from your computer, tablet, or phone – anytime, anywhere. There is information and programs on a variety of topics for children, teens, and adults.
Parish Library Borrow a movie or a book from our Parish Library.
There is a wide variety of movies/books perfect for all ages. Our Parish Library is located in the Holy Family Center and is open during office hours.
Masstimes.org Masstimes.org Masstimes.org Masstimes.org When you are vacationing or traveling,
visit Masstimes.org & find a church anywhere in the world!
Bridge of Hope In this ministry, parishioners form teams to sponsor a single mother facing homelessness. The team provides friendship to the woman and her family by taking turns calling her, spending time together, and being a reliable support structure at a time when she most needs
Children’s Liturgy � the Word Shepherds needed during the 9:00 Mass on Sundays
Shepherds guide the children to seats in the Daily Mass Chapel and assist with appropriate behavior during this part of the Mass. There is a rotating schedule so it does not need to be a weekly commitment. Adults, teens, and Confirmation candidates are most welcome to join us.
Please contact Leif Erickson at [email protected] for more information.
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You may also search on Facebook for St Joseph Parish Downingtown.
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Looking for a Way to Honor
your Deceased Loved One(s)? Come to the Parish Office to Purchase
Mass Cards, Altar Flowers or Sanctuary Candles.
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Electronic Giving Options
If you need a convenient way to make your contribution, we encourage you to check out our electronic giving options. To set up a one-time donation, visit us online at http://stjosephrc.org and locate the Online Giving button which can be found under the RESOURCES tab “Give to St. Joseph Parish.”
April Mercy Hospice Schedule
Group 3 - Lasagna Group 4 - Mexican Chicken Casserole
Please call Gail for more info at 610-269-9574.
Sign up with Shopwithscrip and a percentage of your orders can be credited to your school tuition or donated to St. Joseph Parish! Order by 11 AM on Mondays and they will be ready for pick up on Thursdays. Shopwithscrip.com also offers ScripNow that allows you to print store gift cards fast! Perfect for last minute gifts!
Aid for Friends Meals Needed Meals are needed for elderly, isolated local neighbors. Packets of pans are available in the church office or in the St. Katharine Drexel room in church.
Please pick up a packet, make some meals, freeze and place in the Aid For Friends freezer in the Holy Family Center as soon as possible. A visitor will deliver them.
In today’s Gospel reading we hear Jesus referring to Himself as “the good shepherd.” His sheep know Him, trust Him, listen to Him and follow Him; having faith that no harm will come to them as long as they stay close to Him. We reaffirmed our faith in Christ when we renewed our baptismal promises at Easter.
As stewards of our relationship with Jesus Christ, are we, like the sheep, willing to listen to Jesus, trust Him, follow Him no matter the cost to our comfort?
(International Catholic Stewardship Council’s April Newsletter)
Poor Box Collection April 15 Total: $234.00
April Total to Date: $1,059.00
The Poor Box for April benefits Birthright in Coatesville.
Helping Other People Everyday
HOPE is a transportation ministry which provides rides to doctor’s appointments, the grocery store, the pharmacy, and other necessary errands.
Rides require 48 hours notice.
For the week of 4/23, please contact Janine Lill at 610-269-3055 or
Karen McManus at 610-269-6979. For the week of 4/30,
please contact Meredith DiPietro at 267-481-3873 or Diane Sweeney at 610-269-3438.
For more information, contact Helen Lyons at 610-873-8041 or [email protected].
Sunday, April 15 Regular Collection Total
$27,948.75
Ordinary Income: $18,904.00 (536 envelopes)
Loose Cash: $2,729.48
Weekly EFT: $5,750.27 (204 participants)
Weekly Credit Cards: $565.00 (26 participants)
Collection Total: $27,948.75
Feed the Hungry: Lend a hand to help Safe Harbor
On the first Friday of every month, St. Joseph parishioners prepare, deliver, and serve dinner to 25 women residents at Safe Harbor in West Chester. Would you like to be part of this fulfilling – and needed – outreach? We need volunteers to: • Prepare one of the components of the meal – a main
dish, a vegetable, a starch, a salad, and a dessert. • Be part of the team that delivers and serves the meal. We arrive at Safe Harbor at 4 p.m., serve between 4:30 and 5 p.m., then go home. If you are interested in volunteering on a rotating schedule or if you would like to learn more, please contact parishioner Elizabeth Sokol at [email protected]. Our next meal day is Friday,
May 4. Thank you.
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The Loaves and Fishes
Project With the Loaves and Fishes Project,
giving is as easy as 1-2-3:
• Grab a can of soup, a box of pasta, or any non-
perishable item from your cupboard as you dash out the door to Mass.
• Drop off your donation in the “Loaves and Fishes” closet on your right as you come into church.
• Enter the church with the warm feeling of a nourished soul!
The Loaves and Fishes team delivers the items to the Lord’s Pantry in Downingtown. Feel free to contribute to this “ongoing food drive” once a week, once a month, once a year - anytime. As a church family, we can make a much appreciated contribution and a significant impact to a charity that helps over 700 families every week.
Please contact Nancy Farrington at [email protected] or 610-620-3619 for more info.
Good Works, Partner Church Perhaps you are looking for a way to make a difference in someone's life? Join us as we partner with Good Works, on the third Saturday of the month (volunteer one month or every month) to make repairs on a home of someone in need. Bring along your teenage children, no experience is required. Make a difference in someone's life, while enjoying Christian fellowship, and even a good lunch! Email [email protected] to sign up.
St. Joseph Mom’s Group St. Joe’s Moms Group meets each Thursday after 9:00 a.m. Mass from 10 to 11:30 in the Parish Meeting Center behind the school. It’s a great opportunity to worship and then get together with other moms for a little bit of socializing while the kids play. For questions, please contact Liz at 610-316-9406 or [email protected].
Legion of Mary The Legion of Mary meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. in
the Church’s Saint John Neumann Room. Is Our Blessed Mother calling you? Everyone is welcome. For more information please call Jim McGowan at 610-812-4160.
Charismatic Prayer Group
Charismatic prayer group meets on Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. Please join us in the chapel as we deepen our prayer life, deepen our relationship with the Lord, and worship as a community. For info, call Joe McCahon at 610-716-3084.
The King’s Men (18 & over) offers a time with other men to engage, discuss and challenge you into living a full Christian life. Every meeting starts with a rosary, a 15- minute spiritual exercise, 30 minutes for discussion and 15- minutes of challenges among your peers. The next King’s Men meeting will take place on Thursday, April 26 at 7:30 PM in the Parish Meeting Center.
Prime Timers Our activity for May 2 will be presentation on the 2018 flower show by Bob Schieman in the Parish Meeting Center at 2 PM.
The Prime Timers will have their communion breakfast on May 6 at 9 AM followed by the Knights of Columbus pancake breakfast.
We will have our June 13 picnic indoors. The cost is $10. Tickets are being sold at the May meeting.
St. Joseph’s seniors meet in the Parish Meeting Center behind the school from September to June for activities and socialization.
Club membership is only $15 for the year that began in September and is open to all those age 50+. Membership is prorated during the year. New potential members and
visitors can attend free and are always welcome. For details on membership, call Mary at 610-269-3650 or Paul at 610-873-2794.
Archdiocese of Philadelphia
News Wedding Anniversary Mass
Are you celebrating a special anniversary this year? The annual Archdiocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass will take place on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul at the 5:15 p.m. Vigil Mass with Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M., Cap. presiding. This mass is to pray for and with all married couples who are newlyweds, or who have been married 25 years or more, or 50 years or more. Friends and family are welcome and encouraged to attend. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. To register visit www.phillycatholiclife.org or call: 215-587-0500.
A Place for Support When you're facing a terminal prenatal diagnosis, the decision to carry a pregnancy to term is often accompanied by a range of questions and emotions. We are a non-profit organization dedicated to helping you gather the support, tools, and resources necessary to navigate the months ahead—all while embracing and celebrating precious memories with your baby. For more information contact Christina Gamez at 703-587-
8004 or visit http://carryingtoterm.org/
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St. Jude Shop The DiCocco Family of St. Jude Shop of Havertown invites you to visit their location in Chester County!
Located on the south side of Our Lady’s Hall at the Malvern Retreat House in Malvern, the store offers a beautiful selection of religious gifts for Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation and other events!
Contact the store at 484-321-2537.
Intellectual Disabilities and
Autism Help-Line Do you need help accessing services and supports for someone with an intellectual disability or autism? The CSS Developmental Programs Help-Line is available to answer your questions. Call 484-472-5041 or e-mail [email protected]
Joni and
Friends Special thanks to St. Joseph parishioners for supporting Joni and Friends. Joni and Friends is a faith-based charity serving the disabled. We collect donations of used mobility equipment (wheelchairs, walkers, crutches). The equipment is restored and then delivered to those in need in developing countries. Donations are tax deductible For more information or to donate, please contact Larry Easton at 315-416-1716 or [email protected].
Saint Charles Borromeo
Seminary News
Brothers of Borromeo Vocation Camp July 13, 2018
Boys in Grades 6 to 8 (rising 6th graders to graduated 8th graders)
are invited to gather at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary. The day includes games, activities, great talks, powerful prayer & Mass, lunch and dinner. For more information, visit HeedTheCall.org/event/BBVC.
Quo Vadis Days June 25-28, 2018
This 4-day, 3-night camp held at Black Rock Retreat Center, is an annual favorite for high school aged men (incoming freshmen to graduated seniors). The camp includes daily Mass, Liturgy of the Hours, outdoor activities, a ropes course, powerful prayer, great talks, and an opportunity to interact with the Philadelphia seminarians. For more information, visit HeedTheCall.org/event/quovadis.
Bishop Shanahan High School
News Calling all Families of 6th Graders!
All area 6th graders are invited to Bishop Shanahan High School for SEEK 2018 on Saturday, May 12 from 9 AM to 1 PM! This festival involves an amazing day filled with faith, friends and fun and is completely free! All you need to do is register your student(s) by Monday, April 30! Learn more and register at shanahan.org/seek.
St. Martha Villa Open House
Sunday, April 29 from 11 AM to 3 PM
RSVP to Gina MacDonald at 610-873-5300.
C.Y.A.C.C. Spirit and Truth: Symbolism in John's Gospel
Are you a Catholic adult in your 20s and 30s? Join us this Wednesday, April 25. Our guest speaker , Matt Dunn explains how deciphering symbolism can help us understand Our Lord through the Gospel of John. In this talk, Matt will teach us many symbols John uses (for example, if John mentions water, a reader should interpret that passage in the context of Baptism), and also clues such as where to look for these symbols. We will meet at 7:30 p.m. at St. Agnes School
Cafeteria, West Chester. For more info, check us out on Facebook or at www.cyacc.org.
