Saint Elizabeth Roman Catholic Church
Sunday, November 26, 2017
OTHER ACTIVITIES OF INTEREST
Villa Maria Lower School: Children ages 0-4 and a parent or caregiver are invited to a free “Makin’ Music at Villa Maria Academy” program on Monday, January 22, 2018, at 10:00 AM in the gymnasium. RSVP on our website (www.villamaria.org) or contact Erin (
maria.org).
Vigil for Life: Join Rev. Francis B. Danielski, O.Praem, as a volunteer Helper 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.
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 Middle 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.
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.
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.
BSHS Winter-Summer Programs: BSHS and Dr. Richard Fuller offers the most comprehensive 35-hour training experience in PSAT/SAT Program in the area (student-teacher ratio of 8:1 in math). Classes begin January 10, 2018. Information is also available on the summer program which includes: Algebra 1 enrichment program (grades 5-9) and Math Programs in Geometry, Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus and Calculus (all grades); Critical Thinking and Study Skills program (grades 8-12); and a PSAT/SAT Program. Summer classes begin June 18, 2018. For more info, call Dr. Fuller (610-247-5933) or BSHS (610-518-1300).
St. 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.
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.
St. Charles Borromeo Seminary Open House & Christmas Concert: All are invited to our Open House from 1:00-4:00 PM on Sunday, December 10. One-hour campus tours begin at 1:00 PM with the last tour beginning at 3:00 PM. The Christmas Concert begins at 4:00 PM in St. Martin of Tours Chapel. This Christmas Concert features the St. Charles Borremo Seminary choir and musicians. Light refreshments will be served prior to the concert. A free-will offering, to benefit The Sisters of Life at St. Malachy’s parish in Philadelphia, will be collected at intermission.
Malvern Retreat House: Flame of Love Retreat presented by Fr. James Blount, Society of Our Lady of the Trinity-Georgia Mission, on December 15-17. For more info call 610-644-0400, or to register visit malvernretreat.com/register.
St. Mary of Providence Center, Elverson: Christmas Open House, Saturday, December 16 & Sunday, December 17, 1:00-5:00 PM. Tour the Potts Mansion. Visit with Santa on December 17 only. Snacks included. Cost is $10. For more info call 610-942-4166.
Retrouvaille Marriage Program: Rediscover the Love in Your Marriage! Tens of thousands of couples have saved their marriages by attending the Retrouvaille weekend and the six post sessions that follow. The next weekend is February 16-18, 2018, at the Family Life Center in Malvern. For more information, or to register, visit www.HelpOurMarriage.com or call 1-800-470-2230. All inquiries are kept strictly confidential.
REAL: Reading Excites All Learners: Join fellow parishioners and make a REAL impact in the life of a 2nd 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
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.
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