Theology of the Body - “Igniting the Divine Spark” 
 
The Respect Life Ministry of St. Anastasia church is sponsoring a one-day retreat for young people, grades 8 through 12, entitled Theology of the Body -"Igniting the Divine Spark" at Cardinal O'Hara H.S. on Saturday, March 29th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  The retreat will feature Samantha Kelley who is a dynamic, engaging speaker on the topic of St. John Paul's Theology of the Body.  Other presenters include: Fr. Stephen DeLacy - Archdiocese Director of Youth Ministry; Fr August Taglionetti - O’Hara Chaplain; Pete DeMaio - Mission Love & Life; popular Singer/Songwriter Gus DiSimone; John Sechuk - Generation Life, and others.

Would you like to help the Pro-Life Movement Grow?
Attend the Life Advocate Resource Conference
Presented by the Pro-Life Union 
Saturday, April 5th  9:00 am - 1:00 pm
St Matthew Church Hall, 219 Fayette St. Conshohocken, PA 19428
 Meet over 20 area pro-life groups that serve women and children, and learn from respected leaders about the continued need to defend innocent life. You will receive practical advice to help your parish pro-life efforts.
The Keynote Speaker is Dr. Daniel Drain, the new Director of the Archdiocese’s Office for Life and Family. This conference is free and lunch will be provided, but pre-registration is required.
To register email your name, address and phone number to [email protected]
Or call 215-885-8150

Forgiveness, the Other Side of Love

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 
8:45 AM—2:30 PM $60
Presented by Sr. Beth Woodward, IHM 
Today, more than ever, forgiveness is needed in our world. What is forgiveness? How does one forgive? What are the obstacles to forgiveness? These questions will be explored on this conference day. In addition, modern day examples of people who have forgiven will be presented, reflecting the power of God in such actions. Coffee and check-in begins at 8:45 am. The day includes Mass and lunch. 
 
Villa Maria by the Sea Retreat Center, 101 111th Street, Stone Harbor, NJ 
For more information or to register, visit our website www.VMbytheSea.com.      

Bishop Shanahan presents NestFEST - “Rock the Nest!"
Friday, May 2, 7-11 PM at Shanahan High School
Featuring live music by “Secret Service Band”, Raffles,
Live Auction, dinner by Serock Catering and more!
Visit www.shanahan.org/auction for details.

If you or someone you love has been suffering from the emotional and spiritual pains of an abortion, a Rachel’s Vineyard retreat weekend can help – no matter how much time has passed. Rachel's Vineyard retreats bring healing and God's forgiveness to the trauma and darkness of abortion for those who are suffering from shame, guilt, or anger. Join us from April 4 through 6, for a safe, loving, and confidential weekend, and experience the healing power of God’s infinite mercy.
 
Come to our Healing Weekend Retreat
April 4-6, 2025
in Doylestown, PA, at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa
To register, or for more information, please call Evelyn at (215) 317-5752.

Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at 7:00 PM:  Prayer Around the Cross 

The Sisters of IHM invite you to join us for a Taize style Prayer Around the Cross. Drawn together by the Cross of Jesus, who is our hope and promise of new life, we encourage you to invite family, friends and neighbors of all Christian denominations to this time of prayer. Location: Sacred Heart Chapel, Villa Maria House of Studies in Malvern. For more information: Visit www.IHMimmaculata.org

Don’t miss Phoenixville Area High School’s production of Mamma Mia! Grab your tickets now:  https://cur8.com/39876/project/126786
Get ready to sing, dance, and feel the love at Mamma Mia! 
️Time: Friday April 4 at 7pm; Saturday April 5 at 7pm & Sunday April 6 at 2pm
 Theatre: Phoenixville Area District Auditorium at 1000 Purple Pride Parkway, Phoenixville, Pa 19460