April 3,

2016

Divine Mercy Sunday

Parish StaffParish StaffParish StaffParish Staff Phone: 610-269-8294 Fax: 610-269-2487

www.stjosephrc.org

460 Manor Avenue, Downingtown, PA 19335

Rev. Msgr. Joseph C. McLoone Pastor

Rev. Anthony T. Rossi Parochial Vicar

Rev. John E. Donia Resident

Deacon Jim Bogdan Permanent Deacon

Deacon Edward R. Schiappa Permanent Deacon

Mr. Ken Chrusch Director of Youth Ministry

Ms. Karen Dawson Parish Services Director/

Adult Faith Formation Coordinator

Mrs. Roe DeRitis Parish Secretary

Mrs. Jo-Ann Funkhouser Bookkeeper

Mrs. Dodie Milano Receptionist

Ms. Julie Wiant Business Manager

Ms. Jeannine Zack Parish Secretary

SchoolSchoolSchoolSchool 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. Julie Fitzgerald Secretary

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Phone: 610-873-8798 Fax: 610-873-5466

www.stjosephrc.org

Mrs. Kathy Thomas Director of Religious Education

Mrs. Mary Ann Korpics Assistant to the D.R.E.

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484-593-4352

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. and 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.

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.

Please remember in your prayers all those who have died:

James McDaniel, Kathleen McGowan, Helen Moyer & Caroline Poole.

Mary Beth Gallagher, Rev. Msgr. Robert T. McManus,

Josephine Perley, Silvestro & Marie Reali, William Subers, William Tamburro, III, Barbara Travaglini & Marie Yablonski.

ANNOUNCED MASSES

NEXT WEEKEND

SATURDAY, APRIL 2 5:00 PM Barbara Burnett

SUNDAY, APRIL 3 6:00 AM For Our Parishioners 7:30 AM Sara Fairbank

9:00 AM Robert Ramagli 10:30 AM For the members of the

St. Joseph Memorial Society

12:00 PM Bonnie Calvey

4:00 PM William Subers

MONDAY, APRIL 4 7:00 AM Pauline Lacroix

9:00 AM Mary & Joseph Sciarretta

TUESDAY, APRIL 5 7:00 AM Margery G. Randall 9:00 AM Margaret Quinlan

(44th Anniversary)

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6 7:00 AM John Lutz

9:00 AM Thomas Gaughan

THURSDAY, APRIL 7 7:00 AM Joseph Vincent Caruso

9:00 AM Maria Priscoglio

FRIDAY, APRIL 8 7:00 AM Gordon Stobbelaar (Living) 9:00 AM Francis R. Petrella

SATURDAY, APRIL 9 8:00 AM Anthony Abbatemarco

SATURDAY, APRIL 9 5:00 PM Alice Guiltinan

SUNDAY, APRIL 10 6:00 AM For Our Parishioners 7:30 AM Pat Ruffini 9:00 AM Evelyn Nickel 10:30 AM Jack & Nancy Borst 12:00 PM Hugo Zaccaria

4:00 PM Brian & Benedict Finley (Living)

The Sanctuary Candle burns in memory of the deceased members of the

Antonelli Family.

BAPTISMS

Congratulations to the following children baptized last weekend.

JOHN THOMAS GALLAGHER, III, JOSIE ELIZABETH GALLETTI,

AND ADDISON RAE THOMAS.

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. The next session is April 9 (Saturday from 9:30

a.m. to 1 p.m.). Registration information can be found on our website or in the brochures in the Saint Katharine Drexel Room. For more information, contact

Karen Dawson at 610-269-8294 or KarenD@stjosephrc.org.

MARRIAGE

Congratulations to the following couples married during February & March. JENNIFER RICHTER AND CHARLES STAMARIS, III.

STEPHANIE ROSATI AND BRIAN JOHNSTON

KYM LANGHAM AND STEPHEN FERRARO 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. Our spring Pre-Cana weekend is April 15 & 16 (Fr iday evening and all day Saturday). Registration forms can be found on the website, in the St. Katharine Drexel Room or in the Parish Office. For more information, contact Karen Dawson at karend@stjosephrc.org.

�those who are sick: Bill Allan, Sylvia Anderson, Catherine Arellano, Rita Bailey, Paula Barry, Mina Massimini Bender, Patrick Bonani, Philomena Bruno, Sherri Byrne, Allison Carcella, Tyler Paul Caropenuto, Caroline Casenta, Judy DiFonzo Cazillo, George Ciarlone, Sr., Marie Ciarlone, Melissa Clayton, Anita Conant, John P. Conway, Timothy Conway, Baby Michael Corrigan, Jason Cozzone, John Cruice, Al Cupo, Dominic D’Antonio, Russell D. DeGrassa, Evelyn Dulik, Tony Gene Eby, Gladys Felice, Emma Gilhool, Ann Giunta, Mark Gottman, John Guttman, Phoebe Guyer, Cathie Harper, Ann Hauster, Doreen Hindo, Al Kelly, David Kurtz, Meg Lenghel, Robert Mancuso, Douglas Martin, Nicholas Massari, McBeth Family, Frank McCole, Sr., Joan McCrea, David McFarland, Gene McManus, Karen McManus, Pat Melcher, Marena Marie Meyers, Helen Moyer, Tracy Murray, Deborah Nejman, Sr. Mary O’Connor, Mimma Patrono, Florence Popadick, Msgr. Joseph Rauscher, Angela Reifsnyder, Lynn Reily, Sue Rizzo, David W. Rothhaar, Doreen & Don Sadowski, Karen Sambuco, Christopher Sauk, Margaret Shannon, Vincent Short, Sr., Laura Shorter, Glenda Sickler, Dylan Spriggs, Sister Mary Stanislaus, Heather Sutton, Agnes Timothy, Kelly Tulio, Reece Gabriel Weeks, Ray Wood, Sr. & Ronald Grant Zimmerman.

...those who are serving our country: Sgt. Steve Anderson, Andrew Bowser, Scott Bradley, Specialist Andrew Clauhs, Sarah Debarberie, Lt/Cpl. Shane Desiderio, Staff Sgt. Christopher Deutsch, Staff Sgt. Ian Deutsch, 1st Lt. Joseph DiBerardinis, 2nd. Lt. Mark Edwards, Danny Fuller, Jeffrey Fuller, 1st Lt. Matthew Glisson, Leslie Harkness, 1st Lt. Jonathan M. Harris, Brent Joshua Horrocks, LCPL. Steven Houser, Jacob Hudson, Zachary Kish, Christopher J. Korpics, Mark T. Korpics, Peter Kurtz, Andy Landmesser, Major Paul D. Lang. PFC. Sgt. Christopher Madden, Krzysztof Malarz, Spc. Nicholas Massari, Pvt. Francis Misantone, 2nd Lt. Ryan Misero, Lt. J.G. Brian Muka, Pvt. Ian Donoghue-Neider, Sgt. Bradley Panichelli, Alex Rozon, Pvt. 1st Class Matthew Scalia, Vincent E. Short, III, Jeremy Solnosky, Ryan Strehl, LTJG Sean Sweeney, Bryan Williams, Josh Woodward and Vincent Yarch.

PLEASE PRAY FOR: Please call the parish office (each month)

if you would like to add/remove someone’s name from these lists.

Today’s Readings Readings for Divine Mercy Sunday can be found at #903(ABC).

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Divine Mercy Sunday Saint Joseph Parish will celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday this Sunday, April 3. There will be exposition of the Blessed Sacrament from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. At 3:00 p.m. there will be the singing of the Divine Mercy Chaplet, Eucharistic Prayers and Benediction. The message and devotion to Jesus as The Divine Mercy is based on the writings of Saint Faustina Kowalska, an uneducated Polish nun who, in obedience to her spiritual director, wrote a diary of about 600 pages recording the revelations she received about God's mercy. Our late Holy Father

Pope John Paul II designated the Second Sunday of Easter as Divine Mercy Sunday. If a person celebrates this feast, goes to confession and receives Holy Communion in the state of grace, a plenary indulgence (remission of all punishment due to sin) is promised. Confessions will not be heard that day but one can go during the week or the following Saturday and still receive the indulgence.

April 3, 2016

Dear Friends,

Pray for the following Confirmation students who received the Sacrament of Confirmation on Saturday, April 2. The Confirmation Masses were celebrated by Bishop Michael J. Fitzgerald, Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia.

Msgr. McLoone Msgr. McLoone Msgr. McLoone Msgr. McLoone

Simon Peter Ambrose

Ava Elizabeth Ashbee

Carraig George Ashman

Connor Peter Bain

Courtney Elizabeth Baker Avery Christina Bedwell Courtney Clare Bellwoar

Bret Patrick Bergey

Dylan Michael Blair Alejandra Anthony Bogusch

Jackson Thomas Bonds

Zachary Dominic Borkowski Ava Clare Brandt-Lee

Laura Katharine Brozey

Colin Sebastian Bruggeman

Elena Anastasia Bull Victoria Genevieve Butler Joseph Batista Canterino

Joseph Matthew Cary

Ashley Clare Castro

Owen Thomas Caulder Paige Olympias Chambers

Jackson Christopher Chiappa

Carlie Anne Chylack

Reagan Rita Ciccione

Maisy Clare Cline

Anna Therese Coble

Tyler Francis Conlan

Kevin Andrew Conway

Arianna Bernadette Coyne

Maria Joan Crowe

Johanna Clare Cupp

Rionna Martin Cupp

Anthony Louis D'Addezio

Dante John Paul D'Addezio

Matteo Valentine D'Addezio

Hannah Julie Davies

Keri Anne DeCanio

Alyssa Francis DeHart Tyler Francis DeTreux

Alice Veronica Dierkes

Joseph Francis DiFrancesco

Jamie Katharine DiMedio

Jocelyn Barbara DiMedio

Julianna Catherine Diodato

Thomas Patrick DiSalvo

Bryce Blaise Domsohn

Zane Luke Domsohn

Michael Joseph Donnelly

Quinn Brendan Dorczuk

Quinn Aiden Dougherty

Ryan Gabriel Doyle

Michael Joseph Duff Max Francis Dungan

Grace Cecilia Dunlevy

Brendan Joseph Ebright Madelyn Joan Eckenrode

Courtney Chloe Edwards

Elizabeth Claire Ellison

Michael Nathaniel Estes

Brady Patrick Ewing

Zachary Vincent Fedyk

Dominic Adam Findora

Aydan Joan Fromhartz

Alana Gabriela Garcia

Lucy Pelagia Gensler Francesca Catherine Giardini

Aidan Jordan Gibson

F. Maximillian Pierre Gies

Tyler Sebastian Gift Allyson Teresa Goetz

Elena Therese Griffin

Sophia Therese Griffin

Olivia Kateri Gulish

John Paul Hallinan

Rebecca Anne Hangey

Marin Clare Hangliter Elise Christine Harding

Emily Anne Harper Alessandra Therese Hernandez

Benjamin Benjamin Hesel William Sebastian Hickey

Jessica Anne Hiller Krista Marie Hiller

Catherine Valentine Hoffman

Maya Genevieve Huberty

Nicholas Jude Incollingo

Gianna Sebastian Jaszczak

Elliott Nicholas Johnson

Morgan Joan Jones

Andrew Andrew Kavetski Victoria Cecilia Keretz

Samuel Sebastian Kester Sophia Clare Kusnierczyk

Matthew Francis Laconis

Robert Francis Laurine

Shea Kateri Leamy

Caiden Francis Leen

Emily Rose Libo-on

Rea Anne Lotlikar Sonali Elizabeth Lotlikar

Kevin Sebastian Lundmark

Caleigh Elizabeth Lydon

Alexander Dominic Madanat Zoe Elizabeth Mahrlig

Nicole Frances Marchese

Cameron Sebastian Marcum

Hailey Rose Martchek

Kelly Clare McDonald

Kayla Bernadette McFadden

Kathleen Clare McGeoy

Theresa Maria McGill Maura Maura McGraw

Ryan Christopher McHugh

John Daniel McKeon

Laney Bridget McLaughlin

Sophia Kateri McLaughlin

Hope Lucy Meltz

Peyton Elizabeth Messina

Luke Paul Miller Cameron Dominic Millward

Lauren Rose Modica

Craig Sebastian Monteleone

Damien Pio Montfort Kaitlyn Anne Mooney

Deja Mary Morgan

Kiley Sebastian Mottice

Aidan Peter Mountain

Bailey Bridget Mullen

Mollie Anne Naugle

Thai Basil Nguyen

Thi Francis Nguyen

Gabriel Michael Nichols

Nicholas Ignatius Nieves

Natalie Catherine Nolan

Brendan John Noone

Joseph Jose O'Brien

Nicholas Francis Occhuzzo

Margaret Lawrence O'Grady

Eve Madeleine Olsen

Ryan Michael O'Neill Maureen Therese O'Rourke

Madison Lucy Orsi Christopher John Owsik

Alexander Anthony Pham

Kayley Mary Prince

Isabella Maria Priscoglio

Margaret Bridget Quiroz

Priscilla Priscilla Raj Ryan Anthony Reifsnyder Nicholas Andrew Resto

Lauren Anne Riberio

Rosina Philip Riccardo

Sofia Catherine Riccardo

Lindsey Joan Roberts

Regina Francis Roeder Nicholas Valentino Romano

Louis John Rossetti Grace Patrick Roth

Madelyn Joan Rudolph

Justine Joan Sarafinas

Nicolas Pier Giorgio Schaller Ryan Patrick Schoen

Jenna Elizabeth Ann Schuda

Tara Veronica Schwarz

Jeffrey Michael Scott Coleson Joseph Sebold

Madalyn Angela Seefeldt Aiden Christopher Shannon

Jayden Paul Shinnen

Katherine Schlolstica Shookowsky

Corinne Lucy Shultz

Matthew George Siever Samantha Therese Simon

Brooke Abigail Sipes

Megan Teresa Smith

Brian Adam Sotack

James Barnabas Spaulding

Emily Cecilia Stevenson

John Michael Strohm

Olivia Catherine Sussman

Melanie Cecilia Taylor Alex Joseph VanVooren

Erica Adele Vondra

Larra Mae Clement Wallace

Christopher Christopher Walsh

Grace Elizabeth Watson

Daniel Gabriel West Sean Michael Whitaker Cecilia Catherine Wible

Maximilian Pio Wittman

Jessica Mary Wogram

Anna Cecelia Wolfe

Cooper Sebastian Zednick

Saint Joseph Cemetery

Our parish cemetery is a beautiful, quiet spot located off Glenside Road in Downingtown.

We have many traditional burial plots available and a Columbarium to hold cremains of loved ones.

If you are interested in purchasing a plot or a niche for the future for yourself or your loved ones, call the parish office at 610-269-8294.

Parish Registration

Parish registration is Sunday, April 3 at 10 a.m. Parish Registration will take place in the

Saint John Neumann Room.

Operation Rice Bowl Please return your Rice bowl when you come to Mass this weekend, April 2 and 3 (Divine Mercy Sunday). You may also drop off rice bowls in the parish office.

Christ’s Healing Hands: A Substance Abuse Ministry

Empowering individuals & families, who are suffering from substance abuse, to recover through Christ’s compassion, hope and healing.

Prayer Service

First Sunday of Every Month at 7 p.m. in the chapel.

Join us April 3.

Finding Christ, Catholic Spiritualty and the 12 steps

Third Sunday of Every Month at 7 p.m. in the chapel. Join us April 17.

Both sessions are open to all: Individuals, family supporters & anyone dealing with substance abuse & its effects. Pick up a brochure for full details in the St. Katharine Drexel Room.

Call Confidential at 1-484-228-1233.

Relay for Life Bake Sale April 9 and 10 after all Masses.

Saint John Neumann Room

Help support Cancer research

Stop by for baked goods and raffle tickets

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Thank-You from the

Knights of Columbus The Reverend William J. Fenerty Council #7208 would like to thank the parish for supporting our three fish fry Friday’s and invite you back again next year. We especially thank our service time youth volunteers and Rose Graveno and the merry band of parish bakers who donated many of the delicious homemade desserts. They always are so gracious with their talents for the Knights.

We also thank the Youth Group for their assistance in the Easter Egg Hunt by filling the 800+ eggs with candy.

Cub Scouts Pack 2 Fundraiser! Maggie Moo’s

Main Street in Exton Tuesday, April 5

5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Come see your Pack 2 Den Leaders and Committee Members as they scoop and serve ice cream for an evening at Maggie Moo’s! A percentage of proceeds from sales on our Celebrity Scoop Night will be donated back to Pack 2. What a fun way to support the Pack and enjoy a springtime treat. See you there!

Capt. Wm. Boyd, U.S.N (Ret.) ~ “Rusty” Crane

Rev. John M. Driscoll, O.S.A. ~ Driscoll Family,

Paul Getman, Sr. ~ Dotty Lacey ~ Joseph Lacey

Karen Lowe ~ Mark Miller ~ Eamon Padden

John Padden ~ Erma Perna ~ Joseph Perna

Maryann Perna ~ Daniel Suleski ~ Amina C. Valocchi

Easter Decorations Easter Decorations Easter Decorations Easter Decorations are in Memory of: are in Memory of: are in Memory of: are in Memory of:

Spring C.Y.O. Mass The Spring C.Y.O. Mass will take place

Sunday, April 10 at 9 a.m. Liturgy.

2016 St. Joseph

Community Festival

News Hold the date & Volunteer!

The festival committee would like you to consider volunteering. Please hold open the dates of June 21 through June 25, 2016.

You can already follow us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/stjoefestival) and our festival web site (www.stjoesfestival.com). If you have any questions, please contact jack.ousey@verizon.net.

33 Days to Morning Glory33 Days to Morning Glory33 Days to Morning Glory33 Days to Morning Glory a do-it-yourself retreat to grow closer to

Jesus through Mary

Participate in A 6-Week Marian Consecration

PRIVATELY or GROUP

Beginning April 27 through June 1

GROUP SESSIONS

Wed Mornings (9:45-11:15 a.m.) OR Wed Evenings (7-8:30 p.m.)

PRIVATE RETREAT

Using retreat materials at home, April 27- May 31st

Are you longing to grow deeper in your faith? Would you like to know the Blessed Mother more intimately and how she can help you grow closer to Jesus? Are you willing to commit 10-15 minutes a day for 33 days to learning how to grow in holiness? This retreat is a personal journey that can set your heart on fire for Jesus and Mary, and it’s designed to fit into your busy life. It is the first in a series of at-home retreats to help you deepen your spiritual life. The format: Every par ticipant will complete the daily readings at home (2 ½ pages each day). At the end of each week, you will either (1) meet in your designated GROUP where you will watch Fr. Gaitley’s weekly 30 minute presentation together and have group discussion OR (2) PRIVATELY watch the same 30 presentation at home at your convenience (available online).

2 WAYS TO REGISTER:

Bring registration forms to Parish Office by 4/15. • Flyers/registration forms are in the Parish Office or the

St. Katharine Drexel Room in Church. • Register via Email to Jane Desiderio at

jane.desiderio@icloud.com or call 484-364-6940 for more info.

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St. Joseph Parish has subscribed to FORMED, an online program that gives every parishioner 24/7 access to the best Catholic content on any device, including your computer, smartphone, and tablet with internet access.

With FORMED, you’ll find video programs, audios, e-books, and movies that explain and explore a variety of topics in our Catholic faith, including: Scripture, Sacraments, the Sunday Readings, Our Blessed Mother, Prayer, Marriage Enrichment, Living our Faith, and more.

There are programs for adults and for teens, and you can

access them anywhere, anytime, all in one place.

Here’s how easy it is to get FORMED:

1. Go to FORMED.org

2. Enter our St. Joseph Parish Code: 13f195

3. Set up your profile

2016 Lottery Calendar!

Sweepstakes Calendars are now available in the Parish Office.

They will be sold after all masses on April 16 and 17.

Sweepstakes drawings will begin on May 1, 2016 and will run through April 30, 2017.

The cost is $100.

We have added additional prizes this year. You can win more than once! We would like to sell all calendars this year. We are asking for your help to sell to family and friends. For every 25 calendars you sell, we will give you a free calendar! If you have any questions, please call Joan Angiulo at 610-806-2142.

Thank-You from the

Hospitality

Committee Another successful reception took place after the closing of Forty Hours. With

the kindness of our wonderful Hospitality Committee members, they baked the delicious desserts that were enjoyed by everyone who came back to the cafeteria for refreshments. Thank-you also to Betty Cozzone, Linda Donnon, Lisa Lannan and Claire McGovern for all the hard work they did to make everything turn out so well. We are very appreciative of our members and all they do for this Ministry.

Pat and Karen

St. Joseph Parish Library Come to the library in the parish office to check out books on mercy. Each week there is a new selection of titles about mercy on the display shelves in the library. Why not use our parish library to learn more about mercy and how to live a more merciful life?

The Parish Library is open during Parish Office hours

Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Prayer of the

Jubilee Year of Mercy December 8, 2015 to November 20, 2016

Lord Jesus Christ, you have taught us to be merciful like the

heavenly Father, and have told us that whoever sees you sees

Him. Show us your face and we will be saved. Your loving gaze

freed Zacchaeus and Matthew from being enslaved by money; the

adulteress and Magdalene from seeking happiness only in created

things; made Peter weep after his betrayal, and assured Paradise

to the repentant thief. Let us hear, as if addressed to each one of

us, the words that you spoke to the Samaritan woman: “If you

knew the gift of God!”

You are the visible face of the invisible Father, of the God who

manifests his power above all by forgiveness and mercy: let the

Church be your visible face in the world, its Lord risen and

glorified. You willed that your ministers would also be clothed in

weakness in order that they may feel compassion for those in

ignorance and error: let everyone who approaches them feel

sought after, loved, and forgiven by God.

Send your Spirit and consecrate every one of us with its

anointing, so that the Jubilee of Mercy may be a year of grace

from the Lord, and your Church, with renewed enthusiasm, may

bring good news to the poor, proclaim liberty to captives and the

oppressed, and restore sight to the blind.

We ask this through the intercession of Mary, Mother of Mercy,

you who live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit for

ever and ever.

Amen.

P a r i s h N e w sP a r i s h N e w sP a r i s h N e w sP a r i s h N e w s Congratulations

Congratulations to the following St. Joseph Parishioners who have received either distinguished honors or honors during their First Semester at the noted high school.

Bishop Shanahan High School

Class of 2016

Jordan Ambrose, Nicole Barber, Nicholas Brennan, Andrew J. DePompeo, Kelly Dougherty, Anthony Eells,

Anne Hennessey, Angela Herb, Owen Luebbers, Meghan Morrison, Jeffrey Paulukinas, Robert Seefeldt

and Brooke Thomsen

Class of 2017

Madeline Desiderio, Michele Farina, Megan Gallagher, Caressa Gentile, Kristen Loughlin, Benjamin Medvitz, Gustavo Morrice, Matthew Newton, Erin O'Donnell,

Elissa Ousey, Alexis Owsik, Leigh Roselli, Maddison Schwartz, Stefen Shields, Taylor Shields,

Emma Velez and Molly Zahner

Class of 2018

Matthew J. Brogan, Ryan Conners, Lindsay Corkery, Alexa Curtis, Daniel DiBeneditto, Megan O. Dougherty,

Meghan H, Dougherty, Sarah Fertal, Allyson Goetz, Phillip Heintz, Sabrina Hinkley, Jordan Jaramillo, Mwihaki Kiiru, Matthew Lamb, Daniel Laszecki,

Christina Morris, Andrew Musick, Rebecca Nguyen, Caroline Polansky, Victoria Polansky, Shannon Reagin,

Nicole Rogelstad, Faith Rule, Renee Shultz, Kailey Smith, Madison White, Christina Williamson and Jessica Zaccarelli

Class of 2019

Lorenzo Aquino, Michaela Brady, Abigail Bruggeman, Evelyn Bruggeman, Alexa Burns, Christopher A. Carlin, Mia Ceribelli, Gianna DeCesaris, Zoe Domsohn, Rachel Dugan, John Fulco, Julianne Gallagher, Kate Jursca, Muchiri Kiiru,

Hunter Malone, Sydney L. Marcum, Luke Mich, Camilo Morrice, Madelyn Morris, Gillian Porter, Catherine Rosfelder, Brendan Rufo, Emma Smith,

Lauren E. Tokash, Carlo M. Ursal, Megan Whitaker, Marykate Wilson and Jonathan Wisk

Villa Maria Academy High School Caitlin Gilbertson, Madeline Gilbertson, Elizabeth Gray,

Kathryn Kimmel, Olivia McCloskey, Nina Smith, Mackenzie Stockton, Bridget Ward and Erin Zielinski

Devon Preparatory School Class of 2016

August Piro

Class of 2017

Timothy Coble, Grant Kowalewski and Thomas O’Brien

Class of 2018

Peter Coble, Caelan Coyne and Andrew Maslanka

Class of 2019

Andrew Dychdala and Matthew Mallon

Congratulations and keep up the great work!

2nd Collection Total the Holy Land

$4,121.01

Thank you for your generosity!

Poor Box Collection

Sunday, March 27

Total: $614.00

March Total: $2,310.00

The Poor Box for March was for the Mother of Mercy House. The Mother of Mercy House mission is to enhance the presence of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia specifically in the Kensington and Allegheny neighborhoods.

The Poor Box for April is for Birthright of West Chester.

Electronic Giving Options

If you need a convenient way to make your contribution, we encourage you to check out our new 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.”

Thank you for your generosity and support!

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This Sunday, the Sunday of Divine Mercy, was officially designated by Pope St. John Paul II in 2000 at the Canonization of St. Faustina Kowalska. This is a very special Sunday when Jesus through the Church offers forgiveness of all sins and punishment to those who have gone to confession and who receive the Eucharist on this holy day. It was on Divine Mercy Sunday last year that Pope Francis announced his intent for the Jubilee Year of Mercy “that has the mercy of God at its center.” From the beginning of his time as our Pope, our Holy Father Francis has had “mercy” as an ongoing theme. This Year of Mercy is directed at three groups of people: 1. Each of us as members of the Church; 2. The clergy; 3. Everyone in the world. Today’s celebration should bring all this in focus if it has not already. We are called to look into our own hearts and recognize our need for God’s mercy. Today should be a day of jubilation that God’s mercy is so free and open to us. Mercy is not earned; it is given unreservedly. The readings on this Holy Day all reflect that theme of mercy. We see this from the First Reading, as the apostles go about the countryside performing “signs and wonders.” In effect it declares that “they all were cured,” meaning God’s love and forgiveness is available and open to everyone, absolutely everyone. There is no limit and no restrictions on God’s mercy.

Helping Other People Everyday

(H.O.P.E.) Rides require 48 hours notice.

HOPE provides rides to doctors’ appointments, the grocery store, the pharmacy, and other necessary errands.

For the week of 4/4, please call Diane Sweeney at 610-269-3438 or

Helen Lyons at 610-873-8041. For the week of 4/11,

please call Ann McLaughlin at 610-269-8550 or Lisa Mattioni at 610-269-9025,

To volunteer to drive, please contact Helen Lyons at 610-873-8041 or helenmlyons@yahoo.com.

April Mercy Hospice Schedule

Group 3 - Lasagna

Group 4 - Mexican Chicken Casserole Please call Gail for more info at 610-269-9574.

Collection Total

Sunday, March 27 Regular Collection

$18,609.50

Ordinary Income: $13,019.75 (346 envelopes)

Weekly EFT: $5,384.75 (199 participants)

Weekly Credit Card: $205.00 (10 participants)

Collection Total: $18,609.50

Sunday, March 27 Easter Collection

$113,298.46

Ordinary Income: $106,528.00 (1,011 envelopes)

Loose Cash: $6,070.46

Online Donations: $700.00 (3 participants)

Collection Total: $113,298.46

Joseph's People

This non-profit organization is dedicated to offering support, guidance, & job counseling services to people of all faiths who are unemployed or seek full-time employment. Volunteers offer encouragement, spiritual support, & individual expertise as applicable. They help organize & run meetings & events, & secure occasional speakers. Contact Cheryl Spaulding at 610-304-4010 for more info.

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.

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The King’s Men will meet at Victory Brewing Company

on Thursday, April 7 at 8 p.m.

The King’s Men (18 & over) enjoy authentic fellowship, engage in learning and lively spiritual discussion and are challenged to live a more integrated and full Christian life! Contact Bill Reagan at B_reagan@rocketmail.com.

Legion of Mary The Legion of Mary meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. in

the Parish Meeting Center. Is Our Blessed Mother calling

you? Everyone is welcome.

For more information please call Jim McGowan at 610-812-4160 or Ann McCarthy at 484-924-8308.

Good Works, Partner Church Pope Francis has asked us this Lent to fast from indifference. 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! Please email gwpartnerchuch@gmail.com for more information or to sign up for a Saturday.

Prime Timers The next meeting will be on April 6 at 1:30 p.m. in the Parish Meeting Center. We have a speaker, a former FBI agent John Whiteside, who will do a presentation of "Fool's Mate" a true espionage story.

There will be a trip to Atlantic City on Tuesday, April 19 call Bev at 610-269-1152 for more details.

Our annual picnic will be on June 8 (cost: $10.00) Tickets will be on sale at meetings in April and May.

If someone is interested in becoming vice president or activities chairperson, please let Fran know. New officers begin after the June picnic.

All persons over age fifty are welcome to attend Prime Timer meetings. Come and bring a friend.

Perpetual Adoration

Have you visited our Adoration Chapel in the Holy Family Center?

We all need time and silence to connect with our Lord and Savior, and we are so blessed to have perpetual adoration at our parish. Please take the time to slow down, unplug and rest with our Lord. You will be glad you did!

Are you already a visitor to adoration ?

There are many visitors to our Adoration chapel but we are still in need of scheduled adorers. Can you commit to an hour and become an adorer or a co-adorer? The overnight hours are most in need because people seldom visit at those times.

• Sunday and Friday 1-5 a.m. • Monday and Thursday 12-5 a.m. • Tuesday 12-4 a.m. • Wednesday 12-1 a.m.; 3-4 a.m. • Saturday 12-1 a.m.

Other times most needed during the week are: • Sunday 9-12 p.m. • Thursday 11 a.m.-1 p.m. • Friday 1-3 p.m.

We also are in need of co-adorers at many times, so if you have an hour in mind, please contact:

• Martha Borraccini: mwborraccini@verizon.net • Peg Cassidy: ptcassidy1980@gmail.com

• Karen Martini: karenmmartini@aol.com

• Nancy White: nanwhite308@aol.com

• Sandy Williamson: willigang6@verizon.net

The Adoration Chapel is located in the Holy Family Center, the one-story gray building across the parking lot from the church.

CYACC Join Us for Praise & Worship Adoration

Are you a Catholic adult in your 20s and 30s? Join CYACC this Wednesday April 6, 2016 for our

monthly Praise & Worship Adoration. Holy Hour begins at 7:30 p.m. in the lower chapel of St. Agnes in West Chester. Confession will be available.

Then join us for our spring dance “CYACC Goes to Prom” Saturday, April 23, 2016 at 8 p.m. in the Meehan Center at SS. Simon and Jude in West Chester. For more info, check us out on Facebook or email us at cyacc1@gmail.com.

Marian Pilgrimage Would you like to experience the the spiritual moments of Fatima Portugal, Lourdes, France, Montserrat, Spain and other religious sites of the 3 countries?

Then join us on our Marian pilgrimage with Fr. Armand Garcia as the chaplain on September 26-October 7, 2016.

Please call 310-328-3428 and ask Marissa for further details.

Bishop Shanahan News

An Evening at Shanahan

Join the fun at Shanahan's annual restaurant fair and auction on Saturday, April 9 from 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. for an evening of delicious food, music, and friendship. Local area restaurants will be providing delectable samplings from their menus, Shanahan Jazz Band will be providing the music, and our parents, past parents, alumni, and friends of BSHS will be our guests!

Learn more at www.shanahan.org.

Calling all 7th Graders!

You are invited to

Bishop Shanahan High School 7th Grade Visitation Day

April 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Spring Grade Open House

All Families and Friends welcome

April 21, 2016 – 7:00 p.m.

Visit www.shanahan.org Admissions - Upcoming Events to register for each event or

call Sister Jane at 610-343-6231. Questions?

Email cdale@shanahan.org or call 610-343-6206

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Archdiocese of

Philadelphia News

Ivy Hall Movie Nights: The Priesthood in Film

Join the International Institute for Culture on the third Thursday of each month in 2016 for a series of movie showings, looking at different ways Hollywood has portrayed priests over the years. Doors open at 6:30; movie at 7:00 PM. At Ivy Hall, 6331 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia PA 19151. For more info, visit www.iiculture.org.

Chosen Fathers:

A Retreat for Fathers of Children with Disabilities Saturday, April 30, at St. Char les Seminary, the Office for Life and Family and the Office for Persons with Disabilities will host a retreat for fathers and grandfathers of children with disabilities. The retreat will be led by Doug Keck, a Chosen

Father, who is the president of EWTN and an award winning TV/Radio host. To register go to www.opdarchphilly.org and for info call 215-587-3530.

Mothers of Children with Disabilities Retreat Tuesday, May 3 at Malvern Retreat House, Fr . Dennis O’Donnell will direct a retreat for mothers and grandmothers who are raising children with disabilities and also those who have adult children with disabilities. There will be time to pray, reflect, and chat with other mothers. To register online go to www.opdarchphilly.com. For more information please contact Malvern Retreat House at 610-644-0400 or the Office for Persons with Disabilities at 215-587-3530.

Wedding Anniversary Mass Are you celebrating a special anniversary this year? The annual Archdiocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass will take place on Saturday, May 7 at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul at the 5:15 pm Vigil Mass with Archbishop Charles Chaput 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.

Villa St. Martha Open House Sunday, April 10 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Please R.S.V.P. to Kristie in Admissions at 610-873-5300.

Readers on the Run

Downingtown Library

Fundraiser

Saturday, April 9 at 10 a.m.

5K Run, 1 mile walk or 100 yard kid’s dash (8 and under) Readers on the Run benefits the new Downingtown library

For details and to register, visit https://www.racemenu.com/events/129031-

Downingtown-Library-s-Readers-On-The-Run.