OTHER ACTIVITIES OF INTEREST
SS. Philip & James Parish - Operation Easter Outfit: Consider helping Partners in Outreach by providing an Easter outfit for a child or a family of children right here in Chester County. For more information and/or to sign up to adopt a child or family of children contact Susan Lamb (pajhawk
@aol.com).
10th Annual ManUp Philly: Come out on Saturday, March 3, at Neumann University, Aston, PA. For more information and registration, visit www.manupphilly.com.
Bishop Shanahan High School: Save the Date! Join us for our Designer Basket Bingo on Friday, March 2 from 7:00-9:00 PM. Plan to come out and try your “luck of the Irish” for beautiful designer bags, 50/50 raffles and more! Go to shanahan.org to register.
Group Tour of St. John Paul II Shrine and Washington Basilica: All members of the parish are invited to participate in a group pilgrimage, sponsored by the St. Elizabeth Knights of Columbus, on Saturday, April 21. The cost of the group tour is $45 per person, which includes transportation, admission to the shrines and a boxed lunch. Go online to www.kofc13141.org and follow the link for the pilgrimage details to sign up for the tour. All reservations must be made by March 10.
Help Wanted: Our Lady’s Missionaries of the Eucharist in 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 in this position, email
Alan Ames International Ministry: Come hear Alan Ames, Catholic Evangelist and Mystic with the Gift of Healing on Monday, February 26, at St. Mary Magdalen Parish, Media; Tuesday, February 27, at St. Isidore’s Catholic Church, Quakertown; or Wednesday, February 28, at SS. Simon & Jude Parish, West Chester. All three programs begin with Mass at 7:00 PM, followed by a talk and a healing service. For more info, visit www.alanames.org or contact one of the parishes directly.
Vigil for Life: Pray as volunteer Helpers of God's Precious Infants in a Vigil for Life on Saturday, March 3, 8:00 AM Mass at Saint Agnes, West Chester, followed by a Rosary Pilgrimage to Planned Parenthood.
Pope John Paul II High School: “Kick off your Sunday shoes” with Studio 38's production of “Footloose”. The show runs March 9 & 10 at 7:00 PM; March 11 at 5:00 PM, March 16 at 7:00 PM and March 17 at 1:00 and 7:00 PM. Tickets go on sale to the public February 19 at https://pope-
john-paul-ii-high-school.ticketleap.com/footloose/.
Mother Boniface Spirituality Center, Philadelphia: Come to the center on the weekend of March 9-11 for a retreat entitled “Journey of a Celtic Heart”. Carmel Boyle will invite us to pray with Celtic themes through song and reflection. Fee: $175 for the weekend (includes a $40 non-refundable deposit); $90 for commuters (includes a $25 non-refundable deposit). For more information and/or to register, call 267-350-1830 or 1831 or email
25th Annual Marian Day: St. Charles Borromeo Seminary’s Legion of Mary: Mary, Mother of the Blessed Sacrament Praesidium, cordially invites you to the 25th Annual Marian Day on Saturday, March 17, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM. Speaker is Tim Staples from Catholic Answers. Please RSVP by March 1 by email (
Rachel’s Vineyard Ministries: Post-Abortion Healing Retreat, March 9-11 in Malvern-Frazer, PA. For more information and/or to register call Lauren (215-720-5828) or Priscilla (215-906-6337). All inquiries are strictly confidential. Financial aid is offered if needed.
Bishop Shanahan High School: 7th grade Visitation Day, Wednesday, March 14, at 8:30 AM; 6th, 7th & 8th Grade Open House, Wednesday, March 21, 7:00 PM; and 7th Grade Practice Test, Saturday, April 7, 8:00 AM. Tours and Shadow Days are available year round. For more information and to register for events visit shanahan.org/admissions or call 610-343-6206.
Jesuit Center for Spiritual Growth: “Who Cares for the Caregiver” Weekend Retreat, March 16-18. This weekend retreat is for personal and professional caregivers and offers space for rest, reflection and renewal. For more information and/or to register, visit www.jesuitcenter.org or email Melinda at
Annunciation BVM, Havertown: Flame of Love Lenten Retreat, Saturday, March 24, 9:00 AM-3:00 PM. Speaker/Homilist is Monsignor John Esseff. Free of Charge. Bring your own lunch. For more information contact Annie Myers at
St. Mary of the Assumption Parish, Phoenixville: Pre Cana Program on Saturday, April 14, beginning at 9:00 AM and ending after the 4:00 PM Mass. This one-day program meets all the requirements of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. A certificate is provided upon completion. Call the Parish Office for an application (610-933-2526) or visit the website (www.stmaryassumption.org) and click on Forms/Pre Cana.
Villa Maria Academy High School: Preview Breakfast for 6th & 7th grade families on April 17 & 20. This will offer a “sneak peak” at Villa Maria’s high school life. The 7th grade Practice Exam will be administered on Saturdays, April 21 & 28. 7th grade visit days will be held on May 14 & 15. Visitors will receive a preview of our school community by attending classes and having lunch with current students. For more info, contact the Admissions office at 610-644-2551 or register online at
www.vmahs.org.
You Are Made New Ministry: Calling Catholic women of all ages to the Spring 2018 Freedom Retreat, Friday evening April 27 and Saturday, April 28, at the Pope John Paul II High School in Royersford. Registration is $65 before March 15 and $75 afterward. For more information and to register visit www.YouAreMadeNew.com or contact De Yarrison at 610-287-2989.
Our Lady of Peace Parish, Swarthmore: Dance down memory lane with your family and friends as you listen to the “Sensational Soul Cruisers” on April 28, 7:00-11:00 PM, in Nelson Hall at Notre Dame de Lourdes School, 990 Fairview Road, Swarthmore. Tickets are $35 per person and tables can be reserved. Call the OLP Rectory (610-328-9330) or Debbie Hanna (215-520-2097) for tickets or more information.