Bulletin - December 17, 2017 - Other Activities of Interest

Saint Elizabeth Roman Catholic Church

Sunday, December 17, 2017

OTHER ACTIVITIES OF INTEREST

Part-Time Office Assistant Needed: Our Lady’s Missionaries of the Eucharist, Birdsboro, is looking for a part-time office assistant, 2-3 days per week, 8:30 AM-3:00 PM; and 1-2 days per week during the summer. If interested, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 610-582-3333.

Saint Elizabeth Christmas Ornaments: A limited number of Saint Elizabeth Christmas Ornaments are available by calling Jeanne Rapp (610-405-4155) for $14 each. A sample ornament is available in the Ministry Center. Jeanne, the former owner of Brandywine Flag Company, has some extra inventory of the ornament.

St. Basil the Great, Phoenixville: Are you a parent of a special needs child? Do you need support and ministry from other parents who are also raising a special needs child? St. Basil’s is starting a Ministry & Support Group for parents of special needs children. The group meets on the third Monday of the month at 7:00 PM in the Parish Center. The next meeting is December 18. If interested or for more info, contact Jim King (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 610-935-1261).

St. Peter Parish, West Brandywine: We are very happy to announce the opening of our new parish hall, the Celebration Center. This beautiful 12,200 square foot facility has modern finishes with a warm rustic charm. The spacious banquet hall accommodates table seating for 250 guests, is ADA accessible and provides plenty of space for both large and small events. For additional information about the Celebration Center, visit saintpetercelebrationcenter.com or contact Event Manager, Jill Longo (610-380-9045 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).

Vigil for Life: Pray as volunteer Helpers of God's Precious Infants on Saturday, January 6, 8:00 AM Mass at Saint Agnes, West Chester, followed by a Rosary Pilgrimage to Planned Parenthood.

Volunteer English Program in Chester County: Become a volunteer tutor of English to adult immigrants and refugees in Chester County. Prior teaching experience is not necessary. Join us at the next Tutoring Training Workshop on Friday, January 19, Monday, January 22 and Tuesday, January 24 (3-day, 9 hour training), 9:00 AM-12:00 Noon each dat at Calvary Lutheran Church in West Chester. Workshop Fee is $35 per person. For more information, call the office at 610-918-8222 or register on line at www.volunteerenglish.org.

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 (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: January 11, February 8, March 8, April 12, and May 3. For more info contact Jill Noss (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).

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. Eleanor Parish, Collegeville: Join us for a Mass for those suffering from addiction, on Saturday, January 27, at 11:00 AM. All are invited. Reaching out to our Veterans! For those who desire, confession is available from 10:00-10:45 AM. Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament is in Our Lady Chapel. Celebrant will be Reverend Christopher C. Moriconi, Parochial Vicar. Addiction has touched far too many families and taken far too many of our loved ones. Join us that we may draw strength from one another in the power of our faith. “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13).

Marianist Family Retreat Center, Cape May Point, NJ: Young Adult Retreat, February 9-11, 2018. Come join other young adults (ages 22-35) married or single, to take a step back from your busy lives. This will be a time to examine your personal faith and your relationship with God, your family members and yourself. Our time will be filled with prayer experiences, peer group discussions,

Eucharist and lots of fun! Cost is $130 per person, double occupancy. For more information and/or to register visit www.capemaymarianists.org or call 1-609-884-3829.

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 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.

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.

Beth Israel Congregation, Chester Springs: Join our Congregation on a tour to Israel, June 19-29, 2018. For more information contact Ayelet Tours, Ltd (www.ayelet.com or 1-800-237-1517). For full itinerary & online registration visit secure.ayelet.com/JCutler2018.aspx.