Bulletin - November 19, 2017 - Other Activities of Interest

OTHER ACTIVITIES OF INTEREST

Villa Maria Lower School: Children ages 0-4 and a parent or caregiver are invited to the following free “Makin’ Music at Villa Maria Academy” programs on Mondays, November 27, 2017 and January 22, 2018, at 10:00 AM in the gymnasium. RSVP on our website (www.villamaria.org) or contact Erin (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) with any questions. The Lower School also holds “Story Hour” for children ages 2-5, from 10:00-11:30 AM on the following Thursdays: December 7, January 11, February 8, March 8, April 12, and May 3. For more info contact Jill Noss (jnoss@villa>

maria.org).

Vigil for Life: Pray as volunteer Helpers of God’s Precious Infants on Saturday, December 2, 8:00 AM Mass at Saint Agnes, West Chester, followed by a Rosary Pilgrimage to Planned Parenthood.

Bishop Shanahan High School: Come enjoy the season’s blessings at Bishop Shanahan High School’s Christmas Craft and Gift Show on Saturday, December 2 from 9:00 AM-3:00 PM. Shop from 170 handmade crafts and vendor gifts. Admission is $5 for adults; youth under 13, seniors and religious are complimentary. Snow date is Sunday, December 3.

Schuylkill Valley Regional Dance Company: Presents the Nutcracker on Saturday, December 2, 6:00 PM and Sunday, December 3, 3:30 PM at the Phoenixville Area Middles School Theater. This production features over 40 local dancers and actors as well as guest artists in the roles of the Sugarplum Fairy and her Cavalier. Tickets and information available online: www.tututix.com/svrdc or at the door.

Saint Peter Parish, West Brandywine: The Respect Life Committee is offering a seminar on the Creighton Model FertilityCare System and NaPro Technology on Monday, December 4, 7:00-8:00 PM. Presenter is Marie DiCecco, MS, FCPI and is open to married couples, engaged couples and single females. Contact Marie DiCecco at 610-202-4751 with any questions. For more information on the Creighton Model System visit http:/www.popepaulvi.com.

Holy Martyrs, Oreland, PA: Advent Lessons and Carols on Wednesday, December, 6, 7:00 PM, featuring students of Martin Saints Classical High School. For more info visit www.martinsaints

classical.org. The Faithful Traveler in Fatima with Diana von Glahn will be presented on Wednesday, December 13, at 6:00 PM in the Fr. Szal Conference Room.

REAL: Reading Excites All Learners: Join fellow parishioners and make a REAL impact in the life of a second grade student in Chester County. Reading proficiently by third grade is a prime indicator of success in school and in life, yet many children throughout Chester County are reading below grade level. One Volunteer + One Child + One Hour = REAL Success. The REAL program is administered by Partners in Outreach. For more information on how you can help visit www.RealTutoring.org, email Diane Ward at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 610-308-3357. All training and materials will be provided by Partners in Outreach.

Haven Foster Care: We are looking for wonderful homes for many children who are in need of compassionate and loving foster care. If you can give a home to one of these children, or would like more information, please contact Kelly at 215-347-4444, Ext. 9.

Malvern Retreat House: There are many wonderful upcoming retreats scheduled. For more information and a list of upcoming retreats, visit www.malvernretreat.com or call 610-644-0400.

Cardinal O’Hara High School Class of 1997: 20th Anniversary Reunion, Friday, November 24, 7:00-10:00 PM, Barnaby’s in Havertown. Buy your tickets today at eventbrite.com and search “Cardinal O’Hara High School 1997 20^th Reunion.”

Roman Catholic High School Class of 1967: 50th Anniversary Reunion, Saturday, November 25, at Sandy Run Country Club, Oreland, PA. For more info contact Jim Fitzsimmons (267-716-9716 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).

Roman Catholic High School: Annual Memorial Mass & Communion Breakfast, Sunday, November 26, 9:30 AM Mass at the Basilica of SS. Peter & Paul, followed by breakfast at 10:45 AM at the Sheraton Hotel. Homecoming reception at 1:00 PM at Roman Catholic High School. For more info, contact Lisa Mertz (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 215-627-5487, ext.315).

SS. Simon & Jude, West Chester: Flame of Love of the Immaculate Heart program on Thursday, December 7. The program begins at 6:30 PM with Rosary in the Chapel and Holy Mass at 7:00 PM in the Main Church. There will be sharing from Maryland State Leader, Diane Salem, prayer for Receiving the Flame concluding with Benediction. Questions: Call Mary at 302-388-3752.

Saint Aloysius Academy/Villa Maria Academy Lower School: All are invited to a free Parent Speaker Series on the following dates: Thursday, February 21-Radnor Police Officers presents “Internet Safety for Parents,” at St. Aloysius Academy’s Katharine Drexel Hall; and on Thursday, April 26, Sr. Patricia McCormack, IHM, presents “Raising Christian Children in Today’s World,” VMA Gymnasium. All events begin at 7:00 PM. For more information, email Erin at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit www.villamaria.org.

Kairos Prison Ministry International of PA Spaghetti Dinner: Please join us on Saturday, December 2, 5:00-8:00 PM, at SS. Philip & James Church cafeteria. Adults: $10, Children: $8, Family: $4. Proceeds benefit the Kairos Prison Ministry. The prison ministry’s volunteers are Christian, ecumenical, lay-led who minister to incarcerated individuals, their families, and those who work with them.