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The Transfiguration
of the Lord
August 6,
2017
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.
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 StaffParish StaffParish StaffParish Staff Phone: 610-269-8294 Fax: 610-269-2487
www.stjosephrc.org
332 Manor Avenue, Downingtown, PA 19335
Rev. Msgr. Joseph C. McLoone Pastor
Rev. Anthony T. Rossi Parochial Vicar
Rev. John E. Donia Resident
Rev. Francis J. Mulranen Resident
Rev. Keith J. Chylinski Weekend Ministry
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. Lisa Grillo 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
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 Administrative Assistant
Parish Religious Education ProgramParish Religious Education ProgramParish Religious Education ProgramParish Religious Education Program Phone: 610-873-8798 Fax: 610-873-5466
www.stjosephrc.org
Mrs. Kathy Thomas Director of Religious Education
ConventConventConventConvent Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
484-593-4352
Please remember in your prayers all those who have died:
Josephine Campagna Josephine Campagna Josephine Campagna Josephine Campagna Edward Dymek Edward Dymek Edward Dymek Edward Dymek
John “Jack” Braun, Anthony DiOttavio,
Dee Grasso, Wendy Jordan,
Marlyn Manidis, Maureen Sutor,
Nicola, Adelina, Joseph & Tony Ursini,
Earlene Walls.
ANNOUNCED MASSES
NEXT WEEKEND
SATURDAY, AUGUST 5 5:00 PM Anna Narducci
SUNDAY, AUGUST 6 6:00 AM For Our Parishioners 7:30 AM Dominick Romanelli 9:00 AM Bob Jones 10:30 AM For the members of the St. Joseph Memorial Society
12:00 PM Robert Jones 4:00 PM Marie Griste
MONDAY, AUGUST 7 7:00 AM Diana Grasso 9:00 AM Ed Cosden
TUESDAY, AUGUST 8 7:00 AM Earlene Walls 9:00 AM Frank Perella
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9 7:00 AM Connor Cupo 9:00 AM Mr. & Mrs. Castells (living)
THURSDAY, AUGUST 10 7:00 AM Michael D. Kinsella 9:00 AM Justin Hayes
FRIDAY, AUGUST 11 7:00 AM Connie Mathieu 9:00 AM Gerald Woltermann (1st Anniversary)
SATURDAY, AUGUST 12 8:00 AM Adele Donahue
SATURDAY, AUGUST 12 5:00 PM Mary Bruch
SUNDAY, AUGUST 13 6:00 AM For Our Parishioners 7:30 AM Deceased Members of the Manetta & Pace Families 9:00 AM Mary Bruch 10:30 AM Donn E. Grady 12:00 PM Dominic & Augustina Cabibihan 4:00 PM Mary & Irving Geschwindt
The Altar Flowers are in honor of Dick and Geri Cost’s
56th Wedding Anniversary.
The Sanctuary Candle burns in memory of Agnes Harris.
BAPTISMS
Congratulations to the following children baptized on July 30.
MILLICENT HENRIETTA GARDNER AND FORD LUCAS SEREDITCH
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. Our fall Pre-
Cana date is November 3 & 4.
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, David & Connie Bull, Ellen Cassidy, Dolly Colella, Bernadette Constant, Baby Michael Corrigan, Floyd D’Ginto, Jame Dickinson, Mary Doyle, Judy Fazzini, George Forczek, Marie Tavernese Fuda, Carrie Grosso, Ryan Hieb, Mary K. Jordan, Owen Kopko, Father Larry Kozak, Crystal Leff, Sylvia L. Mango James Mascherino, Sr., Jim McGowan, Sr. Mary O’Connor, Anthony Olseski, Florence Popadick, Grayson Pribish, Joseph Renda, Joy Renfrew, Judy Reynolds, Sue Rizzo, Christopher Sauk, John Schreiber, Baby Jessica Shue, Mike Smith, Geri Talucci & Agnes Timothy.
...those who are serving our country: Brandon W. A’Hara, Sgt. Steve Anderson, Andrew Bowser, Caytie Castells, Specialist Andrew Clauhs, Ensign Morgan S. Dankanich, Capt. Joe DeAngelis, Sarah Debarberie, Lt/Cpl. Shane Desiderio, Staff Sgt. Christopher Deutsch, Staff Sgt. Ian Deutsch, Captain Joseph S. DiBerardinis, Sean Doyle, 1st Lt. Mark Edwards, Danny Fuller, Jeffrey Fuller, 1st Lt. Matthew Glisson, Leslie Harkness, 1st Lt. Jonathan M. Harris, Steven Houser, Jacob Hudson, Victoria Jones, Zachary Kish, Christopher J. Korpics, Peter Kurtz, Andy Landmesser, Lt. Col. Paul D. Lang. PFC. Sgt. Christopher Madden, Krzysztof Malarz, Spc. Nicholas Massari, Major J. Kevin McKittrick, Pvt. Francis Misantone, 2nd Lt. Ryan Misero, Lt. J.G. Brian Muka, Pvt. Ian Donoghue-Neider, PFC Nicholas Odgers, Sgt. Bradley Panichelli, Lt. Ted Pease, Alex Rozon, 1st Lt. Eric F. Satterthwaite, Pvt. 1st Class Matthew Scalia, Cmdr. Christopher Schwarz, Jr., Pvt. Nick Scott, Jeremy Solnosky, Ryan Strehl, LTJG Sean Sweeney, Bryan Williams, Josh Woodward and Vincent Yarch.
PLEASE PRAY FOR:
TODAY’S READINGS
The readings for the Transfiguration of the Lord can be found at 1038.
Names will be kept on the sick list for 3 months. Call the parish office to add/remove/re-add names.
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Dear Friends,
Today we celebrate the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord. According to most Catholic scholars and theologians, the Transfiguration is the culminating point of the Lord’s public life. His Baptism is considered to be the starting point of that public life, and the Ascension is the end. Our Gospel Reading today, which reports this event, is from the Book of Matthew. However, the Transfiguration is also reported in Mark and Luke, and St. Peter makes reference to it in one of his letters, as does St. John.
It is natural that Peter and John would allude to the Transfiguration as they (along with St. James) witnessed it. Jesus took the three Apostles and led them to a “high mountain” where He was transfigured before their eyes. The mountain is never directly identified, but tradition has ascertained it to be Mt. Tabor. Of course, it is not the mountain but what occurred there that is important. Jesus allows the three Apostles who were present (as well as those of us who hear the Word) to view what eternal life in heaven is like. Christ’s divinity is on full display. To use Matthew’s words, “His face shone like the sun and His clothes became white as light.”
Our First Reading from the Book of Daniel contains almost exactly the same description as that found in the Gospel. The prophet Daniel describes what will occur as follows: “His clothing was bright as snow, and the hair on his head as white as wool.” As if that prophecy was not enough, Daniel takes it to the next step by going on to say, “One like a Son of man coming, on the clouds of heaven.” The term Son of Man is one that Jesus was most likely to use in indication of Himself. Seeing it in a prophecy, and especially one which is so clearly the Transfiguration, merely more closely associates Jesus with the Transfiguration which is to come and described so perfectly in the New Testament.
In our Second Reading from St. Peter’s Second Letter the Apostle Peter also alludes to the Transfiguration. Peter writes, “…we had been eyewitnesses of his majesty…when that unique declaration came to him from majestic glory, ‘This is my Son, my beloved, with whom I am well pleased.’ We ourselves heard this voice come from heaven while we were with him (Jesus) on the holy mountain.”
The Transfiguration was not a different miracle; it was part of an ongoing miracle. Perhaps the real miracle was that Jesus kept away from displaying His glory most of the time. When the three apostles present became aware of the full divinity of Jesus, it is reported that “They fell prostrate and were very much afraid.” Is that how we react when we become aware of the presence of God? Are we a bit fearful?
Knowing God, appreciating God, embracing God should give us confidence. God’s grace is amazing, and that needs to be our reality. Remember that Jesus is on His way to crucifixion and temporary death. We are on that same path, but the Transfiguration is a reminder to us of the hope we have in the saving grace of the Lord.
Saint Joseph, Pray for Us!
Monsignor McLoone Monsignor McLoone Monsignor McLoone Monsignor McLoone Pastor Pastor Pastor Pastor
The Mission Cooperative Appeal , 2017 Brother Charles Gresh, who serves with the De La Salle Christian Brothers, will visit our parish and
speak at all Masses next weekend, August 12 and 13.
Each year, the Archdiocese, in conjunction with other archdioceses/dioceses throughout the United States, sponsors a Mission Cooperative Appeal. Missionaries are invited to visit each parish, sharing how they spread the faith to other countries, and asking for our spiritual and financial support. The De La Salle Christian Brothers are an international religious community of men founded by St. John Baptist de La Salle in France in 1691. They commit themselves to working for the good of the economically poor, especially in the area of education. Here in the United States, they run many schools, including La Salle University and Manhattan College. They also do extensive missionary work in
foreign countries, including Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, Nairobi, the Philippines, Vietnam, Haiti, and the West Indies.
Look for contribution envelopes in the narthex and return them during next week’s second collection; you do not need an
envelope to contribute. Thank you for your generosity.
Please
make checks
payable to
St. Joseph
Parish.
Parish Religious Education News Office: 610-873-8798
P.R.E.P.
Register for classes now for 2017-2018. Not sure of your activity schedules yet? Register now anyway! Information can be found under PREP on the parish website. Call or email the PREP Office for more information or questions at 610-873-8798 or [email protected].
Partners in Faith
I can be a Catechist, but what if I don’t have answers?
The textbook will probably have answers to most of the questions that would be asked. If not, and you are not sure, you can always say, “I’m not completely sure, but I’ll find out and let you know the next time we meet.” That gives you time to consult with your fellow catechists, one of the priests, or the Director of Religious Education.
Please consider serving God through serving His children and become a Catechist so that we can better partner with our parents in offering faith formation to all. You can bring our faith alive for the children. Materials and support are provided throughout the year. There are several openings on different grade levels.
Contact Kathy Thomas or Mary Ann Korpics in the PREP Office for more information.
R.C.I.A. Our journey begins again in September for those who want to become a Catholic or complete reception of the Sacraments of Initiation if already baptized a Catholic. For more information or questions, contact Kathy Thomas at [email protected] or 610-873-8798.
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Parish Registration
Sunday, August 20 Sunday, August 20 Sunday, August 20 Sunday, August 20 at 10 a.m. . . . in the Saint John Neumann Room in Church.
This is a great opportunity to register as a parishioner of Saint Joseph Parish. Please come and meet our Pastor, School Principal, Director of Religious Education and our Parish Services Director. Please call the parish office if you have any further questions at 610-269-8294.
St. Joseph School
News
Registration
Come join our St. Joseph School family! Registration is still open for the 2017-2018 school year in all grades, including Pre-K3. Please visit the St. Joseph School website at www.stjosephrc.org or call the school office at 610-269-8999.
Summer Office Hours St. Joseph School Summer Office hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9 AM to 2 PM. We are always available by email at [email protected].
"“This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it!"
Safe Environment Saturday, August 19
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.
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Monday, August 14 7 PM (Vigil)
Tuesday, August 15 7 AM, 9 AM, 12:05 PM and 7 PM
*Holy Day of Obligation*
Mass at
Saint Joseph Cemetery
On Sunday, August 27, at 2:30 p.m., Mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph Cemetery on Glenside Road in Downingtown, to remember all the deceased loved ones buried in our cemetery. All are invited to attend. Please bring your own lawn chair for seating.
St. Joseph Parish
Monthly Magazine The high-quality magazine will feature parish and school news, local events, family and ministry spotlights, monthly scripture reflections, uplifting articles for the entire family, and much more!
Local businesses,
we want to partner with you! We and are looking for 5-6 more businesses partners to help us get to print. The magazine will print and mail to 4,700 families each month at no cost to the members through the support of sponsoring advertisers. This presents a great marketing opportunity to promote your organization’s message to our active community each month.
Call Mike Fontecchio at 484-612-5033 to set up an appointment & visit faithandfamily.pub to learn more.
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Looking for a way to
Remember your Loved One? There are still Altar Flowers ($75),
Week Day Announced Masses ($20). Sanctuary Candles ($10)
and Chapel Sanctuary Candles ($10) available for 2017. To purchase any of these, visit the Parish Office.
Children’s Liturgy of the Word
(CLOW) This beautiful ministry returns at the 9:00 Mass on September 10.
Think about joining us as a team member. Shepherding and Leading is open to both men and women. Do it for the children. They are very appreciative.
Please contact Leif Erickson at [email protected] for more information if you are considering volunteering as a shepherd or leader.
Summer Office Hours Now through Tuesday, September 5.
Summer Office Hours are:
Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
If you have an evening event, please make sure to pick up the key before the office closes.
Labor Day The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, September 4 in observance of the Labor Day Holiday.
Please note
There will be one Mass at 8 a.m. on Monday, September 4.
Visit our Parish
Library Stay cool during the remaining days of
summer by borrowing 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.
Use Shopwithscrip.com to
Shop for Back-to-School
Supplies! Believe it or not, it is time to start back to school shopping!
Why not shop using shopwithscrip cards and give a
percentage your order to St. Joseph Parish or towards your tuition at St. Joseph School, Bishop Shanahan,
Devon Prep, Malvern PREP and Villa Maria Academy.
Shopwithscrip.com also offers Scripnow which allows you to print gift cards in seconds which are perfect for any last
minute shopping trips!
Please visit http://stjosephrc.org/school/support-sjs/fundraising-programs/
to sign up with shop with scrip today!
Learn, live, love your faithLearn, live, love your faithLearn, live, love your faithLearn, live, love your faith:
A gift from us to you
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. Please use this gift – again and again!
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.
Contact Peg Cassidy at [email protected]
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Knights of
Columbus
GOLF OUTING
Monday, September 11, 2017
8 a.m. Registration 9 a.m. Shotgun Start
Applecross Country Club, Downingtown
$125/player $475/foursome
Limited to first 80 golfers!!
HOLE IN ONE CAR!
Includes 18 holes, Cart, and Range Balls. We will have Mulligans available, a Putting Competition, Raffles, etc!
Continental Breakfast, Snacks, Beverages and Hot Luncheon included!
SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE!
To register or for more information on sponsorship opportunities, contact a K of C member or
Joe Cutolo at 610-291-2063.
Join us for the 2017-2018 Walking with Purpose A Women's Bible Study
For the woman who desires to grow in her Catholic faith, seeking connection.
For the woman who feels she is doing so much, but none of it very well.
For the woman who silently asks, “Isn’t there something more to life than this?”
Discover something more: Walking with Purpose is a Catholic women’s bible study program that aims to bring women of all ages to a deeper relationship with Christ through scripture. We have 140 participants and growing!
OPEN HOUSE
Tuesday, September, 19 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, September 20, 9-10 a.m.
Located in the Parish Meeting Center. Children Welcome.
Share in dynamic discussions of spiritual truths and connect with other women to build meaningful friendships as we learn, pray and serve together. This year we will be offering the courses Opening your Heart and Keeping in Balance.
For more information, go to
www.walkingwithpurpose.com or email
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Helping Other People Everyday
(H.O.P.E.) 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 8/7, please contact Debbie Hastings at 610-304-0631 or
Helen Lyons at 610-873-8041. For the week of 8/14,
please contact Karen McManus at 610-269-6979 or Janine Lill at 610-269-3055.
HOPE is experiencing over a 30% increase in ridership
over the same period last year, with fewer driver
volunteers. We need your help! You may drive on a
regular or occasional basis according to your preference
and availability. For more information, contact Helen
Lyons at 610-873-8041 or [email protected].
August Mercy Hospice Schedule
Group 3 - Mock Stroganoff Group 4 - Chinese Chicken and Noodles
Please call Gail for more info at 610-269-9574.
Online Giving Online Giving lets you go to http://stjosephrc.org/resources/give-to-st-joseph-parish/ at any time to set up an automatic donation plan or a one-time donation.
If you don’t have a computer, please Auto Give by using the form below. Please return it to the parish office.
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Today we celebrate the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord, and in today’s Gospel reading we hear it proclaimed that on Mount Tabor, Peter, James, and John caught a glimpse of Jesus’ divinity strong enough to strike fear into their hearts. The event took place shortly after Peter’s confession of faith that Jesus was, indeed, the Messiah. In today’s second reading from Peter, we hear his personal testimony. This comes from a man who spent more than three years with Jesus. Peter witnessed his humanity. He saw Jesus hungry, tired, and finally, rejected and crucified. But he also saw Jesus feed the 5,000, walk on water, heal the sick, and raise the dead. He saw Jesus in his glory when he was transfigured. He saw Jesus risen from the dead and ascend into heaven with the promise that He is coming again in power and glory. How strong is the stewardship of our own faith? Do we accept Peter’s apostolic witness to Jesus as Christ? Does this testimony help us acknowledge and trust Christ Jesus as our Lord and savior?
(International Catholic Stewardship Council’s
August Newsletter)
Sunday, July 30 Collection Total
$27,594.57
Ordinary Income: $18,351.00 (520 envelopes)
Loose Cash: $2,929.20
Weekly EFT: $5,769.27 (209 participants)
Weekly Credit Card: $545.00 (23 participants)
Collection Total: $27,594.57
Poor Box Collection
July 30 total: $550.00
July Total: $2,657.00
The Poor Box for July benefits Bridge of Hope.
The Poor Box for August benefits Mother of Mercy House.
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.
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, August 10 at 7:30 PM in the Par ish Meeting Center .
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, September 1. Thank you.
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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.
Aid for Friends Meals Needed
Meals are needed throughout the summer for our local homebound neighbors. Please pick up pan packets from the St. Katharine Drexel room at church or next to the AFF freezer closet in the church office. Return the frozen meals soon to the freezer. Contact Debby O’Keefe at [email protected].
YOUTH GROUP
NEWS LIFE TEEN is back!
On September 10, St. Joseph Par ish is once again, a Life Teen parish. Starting that Sunday, we will begin alternating LIFE Nights and EDGE nights every Sunday night. We will begin with dinner in the cafeteria at 5 p.m. and then move to the Parish Meeting Center.
LIFE Nights will be High School Youth and EDGE Nights will be Middle School Youth. Stay tuned for more details.
If you know someone who is interested in attending LIFE Teen or wants to stay informed of happenings, encourage them to sign up by texting "stjyouth" to the number 84576.
Society of St. Vincent
DePaul Organized locally, Vincentians witness God’s love by embracing all works of charity and justice. To learn more, call our hotline 484-693-0005 and please leave a message, or join us. We will meet Thursday, August 17 in the Parish Meeting Center, Room 1 at 7 PM.
Malvern Retreat House
Annual Men’s Retreat Do you feel stressed out or exhausted at times? You need a break from your routine not only to re-charge your batteries but to grow in spirituality and get closer to the Lord at the same time. Please join the Men of Chester County at Malvern Retreat House for the annual men’s retreat on the weekend of August 11. For more info, call Daniel Beninati at 610-269-9527
Archdiocese of Philadelphia
News
Catholic Grandparents Association Conference Catholic Grandparents Association Conference Catholic Grandparents Association Conference Catholic Grandparents Association Conference Saturday, August 26 at St. Char les Borromeo Seminary
Key Note Speakers
• Jim & Joy Pinto - EWTN’s “At Home with Jim and Joy”
• Catherine Wiley - Catholic Grandparents Association
Registration 8:30 AM and Holy Mass at 4:15 PM
Topics include
• Your Biblical Mandate at Grandparents
• The Importance of Grandparents to the Church
• The Family and Society • Grandparenting in secular times
$35/person and $65/couple Registration Fee includes lunch. Registration unlimited. Register online at Eventbrite.com & search Philadelphia Catholic Grandparents Association Conference or call 888-510-5006. Visit www.catholicgrandparentsassociation.org
CYACC
Have you ever been curious about what spiritual direction is and what it could do for one's faith life? Join us for a discussion on this topic with Heather Makowicz and Deacon James E. Garvey, O.Praem, two certified spiritual directors from Daylesford Abbey. We will meet at SS. Peter and Paul at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August
9. For more info, check us out on Facebook or at www.cyacc.org.
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Bishop Shanahan News
11th Annual Endowment Fund Golf-Outing Bishop Shanahan High School's 11th Annual Endowment Fund Golf Outing takes place on September 12. Enter to win the $10,000 raffle-ticket; cost is $100. Need not be present to win on 9/12. A limited number of tickets are available! Contact 610-343-6238 for more information.
Class of 1967 Reunion
Bishop Shanahan Class of 1967 is planning our 50th Reunion on October 14, 2017 at TECA Restaurant in West Chester Please go to https://shanahan67.wixsite.com/50th for more
information!
SS. Philip & James Church
Summer Grief Sharing Bereavement Group
If you are grieving the loss of a loved one, no matter how much time has passed, please know that you are not alone. Our Bereavement Group Summer Series is open for all those who are grieving. Come to talk, share fellowship or just listen in these summer evening sessions dedicated to helping to heal the wounds of grief through discussion. Light refreshments will be served.
Last Session: Wednesday, August 16 at 7 PM
Rectory Meeting Room
To register, please call or email Theresa Ferrari at
[email protected] or 484-459-1564.
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/
Feast of the Assumption All are cordially invited to the 98th Annual Feast of the Assumption Sunday, August 13.
Communion Breakfast at the West Chester Country Club following the 9 AM Mass at St. Agnes Church.
Solemn Procession at 2:30 PM beginning in front of St. Agnes Church. Benediction following the procession.
Contact Barbara Mange at 610-594-2771 or Marie Mauro at 484-678-6431 for more information and breakfast tickets.
Flame of Love Celebrating the Past, Anticipating the Future
Tuesday, August 15 at SS. Simon and Jude Parish
Starts with Holy Mass at 9 AM and ends with Benediction at 2 PM
Spiritual Teachings, Music, Holy Hour, Benediction Bring your own Lunch
or call ahead to order Box Lunch $15 at 610-622-4257 Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
