The Sixth Sunday of Easter

May 6,

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 StaffParish StaffParish StaffParish 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

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. Mary Jane McGeehan Administrative Assistant

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Mrs. Kathy Thomas Director of Religious Education

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TODAY’S READINGS

The readings for the Sixth Sunday of Easter can be found at #914B

BAPTISMS

Congratulations to the following children baptized on Sunday, April 29.

MILLIE GRACE MCEVOY

AND JULIETTE ELIN THURSTON

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 KarenD@stjosephrc.org.

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 karend@stjosephrc.org.

�those who are sick: Frank Baker, Muthu Ballyamanda, Rhonda Battenfelder, Catherine Bowman, Ashlyn Brown, David & Connie Bull, John Cannon, Ellen Cassidy, Marie Ciarlone, Tony Cipriano, Virginia Cipriano, Dolly Colella, Anita Conant, Baby Michael Corrigan, Amelia D’Ginto, Connie Daily, Daisy DeHaven, George Forczek, Teena Friends, Robert Geary, Carrie Grosso, Paddy Hamilton, Danielle Horack, Maren Kaneiwski, Judy Kaplan, Kristina Karol, Father Larry Kozak, Elwood Lahn, Crystal Leff, Clyde Lowe, Carleton Lyman, Charlotte Marinari, Wendy Martini, Miranda McClain, Cynthia McGowan, Jim McGowan, Pat Melcher, Thomas Melvin, Dina Metro, Diane Milshaw, Julia O’Connell, Sr. Mary O’Connor, Dave Parker, Stephany Patrone, Florence Popadick, Norma Heras Quiroz, John Richards, Sue Rizzo, Frank Robertson, John Robertson, Christopher Sauk, Msgr. Francis Schmidt, John Schreiber, Christine Robertson Schwartz, Mary Setzer, Baby Jessica Shue, Ed Shultz, Cathy Sirhal, Mike Smith, 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.

Marybeth Barba, Vivian Bianco, Paul C. Failla, Margaret Lucas, Mr. & Mrs. John McLaughlin,

Raymond Subers and Nicola, Adelina, Joseph & Tony Ursini

The Ascension of the LordThe Ascension of the LordThe Ascension of the LordThe Ascension of the Lord Holy Day of Obligation

Wednesday, May 9

7 PM Vigil

Thursday, May 10

7 AM, 9 AM, 12:05 PM, 7 PM

ANNOUNCED MASSES

NEXT WEEKEND

SATURDAY, MAY 5

5:00 PM Floyd D'Ginto SUNDAY, MAY 6

6:00 AM For Our Parishioners 7:30 AM Michael A. Castaldi 9:00 AM For the Deceased Members of the Prime Timers 10:30 AM For the members of the St. Joseph Memorial Society

12:00 PM Bonnie Calvey (4th Anniv.) 4:00 PM Ben A. & Amina C. Valocchi MONDAY, MAY 7

7:00 AM Cassie & Kathleen Arroyo 9:00 AM Sadie Keane TUESDAY, MAY 8

7:00 AM Thomas Woodward 9:00 AM Alfred A. Tomarchio WEDNESDAY, MAY 9

7:00 AM Domenic & Rose Ulissi 9:00 AM Mario DiFrancesco

FRIDAY, MAY 11

7:00 AM Bill Grier 9:00 AM Members of the Manetta & Pace Families SATURDAY, MAY 12

8:00 AM Agnes Sweeney (1st Anniv.)

SATURDAY, MAY 12

5:00 PM Joan Iandoli SUNDAY, MAY 13

6:00 AM For Our Parishioners 7:30 AM For the Deceased Members of Trolio Family 9:00 AM Mary Viscusi & Bernice Ciesielka 10:30 AM Agnes Smith 12:00 PM Bonnie Calvey 4:00 PM Lucy Stefanelli

The Sanctuary Candle for the week burns in memory of Bonnie Calvey.

The Chapel Sanctuary Candle for the week burns in memory of Mario DiFrancesco.

May 6, 2018

Congratulations to the following children who received their 1st Holy Communion on Saturday, May 5. May God

continue to bless them.

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Chandler Arnold

Alexandra Azat

Eva Baer

James Baer

Brennan Bagwan

Austin Bailey

Haley Baldwin

William Basile

Annabelle Beck

Benjamin Beck

Savannah Billie

Anthony Bishop

Ryan Bonanni

Brynn Boron

Jake Brady

Emma Breitfeller

Henry Breton

Riley Bricker

Ryan Brusco

Dash Buchinski

Evan Bundens

Patricia Burgess

Olivia Callen

Alaina Camacho

Matthew Capone

Timothy Carisio

Lorenzo Carneglia

Kyle Carosella

Cooper Casella

Justin Cherup

Benjamin Churchill

Ryan Cook

Christopher Corish

Jeremy Counihan

Emma Crater

Marissa Crater

Molly Cupp

Adam Curran

Amelia D'Antonio

Sophia DeAngelis

Gianna Del Grande

Emerson Delaney

Luca DePaul

Riley Detweiler

Liam DeVitis

Sadie Dexter

Nicholas DiCampli

Amelia Dierkes

Stephen

DiGiantomasso

Colten DiRocco

Andrew Ditan

Devon Donnelly

Hailey Drewes

Bayler Dziak

Neil Earnest

Brayden Edginton

Marley Edginton

Seamus Essl

Jinkee Estrella

Gabriel Failla

Hailey Feathers

Samantha Finley

Adeline Fischer

Gavin Fiske

Mareigh Foy

Alexandra Fromm

Azelie Gabris

Martin Gabris

Spencer Galan

Nicholas Gamez

Jovanni Garcia

Madison German

Brayden Ghazzouli

Carter Gilson-Nieves

Hunter Glickman

Adriel Gonsalves

Bradley Gordon

Lily Grassano

Austin Greim

Sara Greim

Justin Hallinan

Madison Handley

Brayden Hanson

Addison Hedrick

Dean Hickman

Shaefer Hoffman

David Horack

Michael Hoster

Michael Huffman

Emalee Irwin

Sophia Italia

Jackson Justice

Paige Karpinski

Ryan Kearney

Julia Kelly

Makayla Kerwin

Robert Killmer

Elisabeth Kinsch

Cole Kobilka

Gavin Kobus

Janina Kokoszka

Maria Kopec

Chase Krejci

Henry Krueger

Claire Lahr

Remington Laird

Nicholas Lanza

James Latorre

Rowan Leisenring

Hannah Leonard

Tristan Lindsey

Grace Lipton

Aubrey Loescher

Ava LoSchiavo

Kaleb Lukas

Emory Lutz

Ameer Madanat

Mera Madanat

Anthony Mariani

Alexis Marzzacco

Matthew Mastroly

Joseph Mathew

Charlotte McClain

Ellyn McConney

Kenady McDermott

Liam McGonigal

Samuel McKowan

Kendall McWilliams

John Melesky

Lana Mento

Emma Merlo

Eva Metz

Vivian Metz

Zoe Metz

Liam Metzler

Clare Mich

John Miller

Keegan Millward

Connor Moles

Alexandra Mosley

Gwendolyn Mullen

Jacob Nau

Daniel Nichols

Lilian Nicolas

Elizabeth Noone

Joseph Norcia

Chloe Odell

Patrick O'Donovan

Elizabeth Oldham

Gabriella Otto

Christopher Paciente

Casey

Pasbjerg-Albright

Adrian Perez

Juliana Perez

Eliazar Perez

Navarrete

Colin Perricone

Shane Perricone

Adrianna Petta

Luca Picciocchi

Gianna Porrini

Sarah Pulgarin

Kayla Rama

Reiley Ramos-Brennan

Patrick Reagan

Mavery Regn

Landry Riccardo

Serena Richardson

Chloe Robb

Adalyn Robinson

Maria Roman

Alexandra Rossi

Lauren Roth

Sara Rowlinson

Morgan Ruf

Nina Ryan

Aubrey Santiago

Noah Santoliquito

Gina Savarese

Eleanor Secker

Brandon Shaw

Eve Shinnen

Mason Sigle

Riley Starrs

Brendan Stefanski

Quinlan Stewart

Thomas Strickland

Catherine Sweeney

Ethan Szoke

Nickolas Tarsatana

Sofia Tate

Max Teti

Abigail Thomas

Addison Thomas

Jonathan Trainor

McKenzie Vail

Isabelle Wagner

Cole Webb

Gavin Willard

Ava Wilson

Mia Wrabley

Liam Yousif

Aiden Zurbano

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School News

Congratulations

Congratulations to all who received the their First Holy Communion this weekend. May Jesus always be the eternal food for your soul!

Spring Concert Please join us for the St. Joseph School Spring Concert Series May 18 and 21 at 7 p.m. in the gym. What a blessing to have music in our school!

Walk-a-thon

Fund-raising has begun for our annual Walkathon which will be held May 18. Please consider contributing toward the efforts in raising money for the school enhancements, including the final phase of the multi-year air conditioning project. Our school really enjoys this fun event!

Generation Life

Thank you, Generation Life, who visited the 8th grade this past week. Generation Life is a group of young people committed to building the culture of life by spreading messages about life and chastity to others. May the Holy Spirit carry the news from GenLife to these wonderful, beautiful young students!

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.

2nd Collection for

Catholic Home Missions This Weekend, May 5 & 6.

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 evening confessions from 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. before 7 PM Mass.*

All-You-Can-

Eat Pancake

Breakfast The Knights of Columbus Council is hosting an all-you-

can-eat (pancake) breakfast on Sunday, May 6 from 7:30

a.m. – 12:00 Noon in the school cafeteria. $3.00 for children 12 years and under, $7.00 for all others.

The meal includes: all-you-can-eat pancakes (regular, blueberry, chocolate chip, and a limited supply of gluten-free), 2 sausages with the adult meal or 1 sausage with the kid meal, coffee, tea, juice and milk.

Tickets can be purchased at the door. All proceeds fund the charitable activities of our parish Knights.

Knights of Columbus

Change for Life The Knights of Columbus are sponsoring our annual parish “Change for Life” program. On Mother’s Day weekend May 12/13 after each Mass the Knights will be handing out empty baby bottles. Take one home, fill it with spare change and bring it back on the Father's Day weekend Masses of June 16/17. Money collected will go towards parish buses going to the 2019 "March for Life" in Washington DC next January. Any extra will go directly to local pro-life causes. If you have any questions, email Rick Carcella (carcella@comcast.net).

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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.

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St. Joseph

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Festival

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!

50/50 Raffle Tickets...

Purchase your Raffle tickets in the parish office.

Memorial Day

Monday, May 28

• The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, May 28 for Memorial Day.

• ΤΤΤΤhe Parish will have one daily mass at 8 a.m.

• There will be a 9 a.m. service at Saint Joseph Cemetery.

Saint Vincent de

Paul

Clothing Drive Saturday, May 19 from 9 AM - 2 PM

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul will be using the services of GreenDrop to support their clothing drive. Look for the GreenDrop truck in the church parking lot where an attendant will be available to assist you with your donations. Please place your donations of useable men’s, women’s and children’s clothing in plastic bags or boxes. Household items such as: kitchenware, games/toys, small appliances under 50 pounds, electronics, sporting goods, books, CDs & videos are also accepted. Unfortunately, furniture, large appliances, TV’s and computer monitors cannot be accepted. For a full list of acceptable items, visit www.gogreendrop.com.

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Cub Scout

Car Wash

Spectacular! When: Saturday, May 12

Where: In front of school Time: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Cost: $5

The Cub Scouts of Pack 2 will be washing cars to raise money for their pack. Come out to support the scouts and get your mom's car washed for Mother's 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!

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.

The final payment is due by June 15, 2018.

With questions or for additional information, contact Father Anthony Rossi at frrossi@stjosephrc.org Father John Donia at jdonia@shanahan.org

Safe Environment Saturday, June 2 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.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.

Corpus Christi Procession Parishioners of all ages are invited to participate in the Corpus Christi Procession Sunday, June 3, immediately

following the 12 Noon Mass. The Euchar istic procession will begin at church and end with Benediction. This annual event provides a wonderful opportunity for us to publicly affirm our belief in the Real Presence of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. We will also enjoy water ice after the procession and benediction.

Please note: Even if you attend another Mass on this weekend, please come back for the procession.

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Tax Credit Awareness There are tax credit programs available to Pennsylvania residents and business owners that can assist parents in making the choice to provide a Catholic education for their children. The Pennsylvania tax credit programs known as EITC and OSTC represent a win/win situation for families in need as well as qualifying businesses and individuals. For pennies on the dollar, you can make a donation to qualifying scholarship organizations like BLOCS, that is, Business Leadership Organized for Catholic Schools or the Foundation for Catholic Education. You can designate the private school of your choice as the recipient of your generosity. That school receives up to a 90% credit on your state taxes. You then claim a deduction on your federal taxes.

All 119 parish, regional and Independence Mission elementary schools, 17 Archdiocesan high schools, and 4 Archdiocesan Schools of Special Education are eligible to receive these tax credit program donations. Philadelphia is the birthplace of Catholic education in our country and our schools have provided a high quality education rooted in Gospel values for over two centuries. There are many families who want to provide their children with the lifelong benefits our schools can offer.

You can help them overcome financial challenges, enable them to say yes to Catholic education, and receive substantial tax benefits by participating in the EITC/OSTC programs.

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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.”

May Mercy Hospice Schedule

Group 1 - Chicken Supreme Group 2 - Deep Dish Turkey Pot Pie

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. For more information contact Debby at dokeefe19@hotmail.com.

Thank you from the I.H.M. Literacy Center

Dear Friends of the I.H.M. Literacy Center,

I am writing to thank you for the very generous donation to

the I.H.M. Literacy Center, as a result of your March Poor

Box Collection. Because of your continued support, we

will be able to continue to offer a quality education,

particularly in the area of English as a second language, to

those less fortunate living in the Coatesville area. Know

that we end every session at the center with a prayer for all

those who have been good to us. You can count on those

prayers!

God Bless you and your families!

Sister Bernadette Mary Hiester, I.H.M.

Director Poor Box Collection April 29 Total: $261.00

April Total to Date: $1,536.00

The Poor Box for April benefits Birthright in Coatesville.

The Poor Box for May will benefit Good Works. 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 5/7, please contact John DiEugenio at 484-364-4445 or

Helen Lyons at 610-873-8041. For the week of 5/14,

please contact Mary Sweeney at 610-269-0604.

For more information, contact Helen Lyons at 610-873-8041 or helenmlyons@yahoo.com.

Sunday, April 29 Regular Collection Total

$25,325.49

Ordinary Income: $16,651.00 (471 envelopes)

Loose Cash: $2,349.22

Weekly EFT: $5,710.27 (201 participants)

Weekly Credit Cards: $615.00 (28 participants)

Collection Total: $25,325.49

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 ebsokol47@gmail.com. Our next meal day is Friday,

June 1. 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 nmfarrington@gmail.com 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 gwpartnerchuch@gmail.com 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 lizhennessey@gmail.com.

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.

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 encouragement.

Contact Cheryl Miles at cherylm@BridgeofHopeLCC.org.

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 King’s Men

will not meet on Thursdays, May 10 and 17. The next King’s Men meeting will take place on Thursday, May 24

at 7:30 PM in the Parish Meeting Center.

Prime Timers 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.

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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 IDDhelp@chs-adphila.org

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.

“Night of Voices”

The Choral Department will present a "Night of Voices" May

11 at 7:30 p.m. 3 choirs will perform as well as Alumni and Faculty/Staff choirs. Works done by the Art students will be on display for the Art Expo on May 11.

C.Y.A.C.C. “The Holy Mass Explained: The Liturgy of the Word”

Join CYACC for a new series focusing on the history of the Mass and the meaning behind it. We will kick off our series with a discussion of the Liturgy of the Word led by Sister Marjorie McCall, a sister of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

We will meet this Wednesday, May 9, at 7:30 P.M. at SS.

Peter and Paul Church, West Chester.

For more info, check us out on Facebook or at www.cyacc.org.

Humanae Vitae 50 Conference A coalition of pro-life Catholics and medical organizations is presenting a Humanae Vitae at 50 Conference on Saturday, May 12, 2018 at Saints Simon and Jude Par ish Center , 8 Cavanaugh Court, West Chester, PA. This Conference begins with an 8:00 AM Mass and concludes by 1:00 PM. The Conference’s terrific speakers include Christopher West, Mary Eberstadt and Dr. Monique Ruberu. On July 25, 1968, Pope Paul VI issued Humanae Vitae (On Human Life). He predicted four destructive consequences of Contraception. They have all happened. Come hear the leading lay voices in the Catholic Church speak to the truth and beauty of her teaching on the sacred transmission of life . . . and the perils of ignoring it. This Conference seeks to advance a Culture of Life by promoting evangelization on the beauty of God’s gift of human sexuality and the vast harms of the practice of and mentality behind contraception. This Conference will also provide information on the highly effective and much better medical treatments that are available for conditions for which contraceptives are currently prescribed. For info or to register go to www.HV50Philly.com or call 215-393-3610.

All Star Football Camp Monday, June 18 through Thursday, June 21

9 AM-3 PM Downingtown West High School

Football Skills Camp is for boys grades 1-9. Each camper should:

• Bring footwear for inside and/or outside practices.

• Bring his own lunch and plenty to drink. Registration Fee is $125 Family of 2 is $200.

Visit www.dwhsfootball.com to fill out a registration form. Please mail the form to

445 Manor Avenue, Downingtown, PA 19335 For more information, email Coach Milano at

milanom@comcast.net.

Michael's Run for Trisomy 21 Kids Run, 5K, 1 Mile Walk,

Raffle, and Picnic

Saturday, May 19

8 a.m. Caln Municipal Park, Thorndale

Come support Down Syndrome awareness!

www.MichaelsRunT21.org