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OTHER ACTIVITIES OF INTEREST
Vigil for Life: Join Rev. Maurice C. Avicolli, O.Praem, as a volunteer Helper of God's Precious Infants in a Vigil for Life on Saturday, April 7, 8:00 AM Mass at Saint Agnes, West Chester, followed by a Rosary Pilgrimage to Planned Parenthood.
A Baby’s Breath Run for Life 2018: Join us on April 7 at the Norristown Farm Park, East Norriton, for a 1 Mile Fun Run at 9:00 AM; 5K run at 9:30 AM. Please register on line (http://www.ababys
breath.org/events/NOR_RFL.html). This will be an enjoyable morning for the family supporting moms and their babies! For more information contact Dorothy Swedkowski, Race Director (610-316-6281).
Bishop Shanahan High School: 7th Grade Practice Test, Saturday, April 7, 8:00 AM. Tours and Shadow Days are available year round. The 6th, 7th & 8th grade Spring Open House has been re-scheduled for Wednesday, April 11. For more information and to register for these events call 610-343-6206 or visit shanahan.org/admissions.
Downingtown High School East: Downingtown East Theatre presents “Sister Act” the musical on April 12, 13 and 14 at 7:30 PM and April 15 at 2:00 PM. Tickets are $16 for adults, $12 for seniors and students. 15% off for groups of 10 or more. Tickets available on line at downingtowneasttheatre.
com. St. Elizabeth parishioners Renee Agsten and Nicole Lawrie will be performing in the show.
Malvern Retreat House: Join us for a 24-hour healing retreat “From Defiance to Reliance: Navi-
gating Your Spiritual Life Amidst the Chaos of Addictions” on June 22-23. This retreat is sponsored by Malvern Retreat House and Gethsemani Way and is for men and women seeking help for themselves, loved ones, spouse or family. It is an ecumenical retreat. Register online at malvernretreat.com or call 610-644-0400. For more information about this retreat, contact Mark
Christmyer at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Pope John Paul II High School, Royersford: Are you thinking of the cool breezes of summer? Have you had enough snow? Come experience “Panthers in the Sand” - Savor the Flavor, on Saturday, April 14, 7:00-11:00 PM at the school. Join us for our annual restaurant faire, auction and basket raffle! Tickets on sale now! For more information visit www.pjphs.org>Alumni>Special Events>Savor the Flavor.
Sacred Heart Parish, Royersford: Join us on Saturday, April 14 for a Mass for those suffering from addiction, their families and friends. There will be a Procession & Rosary at 11:00 AM, with time for confession, and Mass at 12:00 PM. The celebrant is Reverend Tadeusz Gorka, Pastor. 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.
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 students. For more info, call the Admissions office at 610-644-2551 or register 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.
Villa Maria Lower School: There will be Storytimes on April 12 & May 3 at 10:00 AM at the school for children ages 2-5 and a parent or caregiver. The event is free. RSVP at www.villamaria.org or email Erin at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with any questions.
Immaculata University’s Spirituality Under the Dome: Join us for our 12th Annual Spirituality Day on Saturday, April 7, 9:00 AM-12:00 noon. Visit www.immaculata.edu/spirituality for details or call S. Mary Henrich IHM (484-323-3434) or email (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) for a brochure.
Villa Maria Free Parent Speaker: Join us on Thursday, April 26, 7:00 PM, at the VMA Lower School Auditorium for our last speaker of the school year. Sr. Patricia McCormick, IHM, Ed.D., will speak on “Raising Christian Children in Today’s World”. This talk is open to all interested parents and educators. RSVP on the website (www.villamaria.org). Please contact Erin Tomambe (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) with any questions.
Holy Martyrs, Oreland, PA: Explore the “Wines and Shrines of Portugal” with host Diana von Glahn, The Faithful Traveler (as seen on EWTN & Catholic TV) on Saturday, April 28, 6:00-9:00 PM. Cost is $50 per person. For tickets email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 215-884-8575. Proceeds support Holy Martyrs parish and production of “The Faithful Traveler in Portugal”.
John W. Hallanhan CGHS Alumnae Association: Annual “50 years and Beyond” luncheon, Wednesday, May 2, at Constatter Volksfest-Verein, 9130 Academy Road. Cost $35 per person and $20 for religious. For more information and/or to purchase tickets contact Chairperson, Marge West Kiefski ‘66 (215-913-4482 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or the Alumnae Office (215-568-3081).
Vocation Office for the Diocesan Priesthood: Brothers of Borromeo Vocation Camp (BBVC) will be held on July 13. Boys in grades 6-8 (rising 6th graders to graduated 8th graders) are invited to gather at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary. The day includes games, activities, great talks, powerful prayer & Mass, lunch and dinner. For more information, visit HeedTheCall.org/event/BBVC.
Quo Vadis Days-June 25-28: This 4-day, 3-night camp held at Black Rock Retreat Center, is an annual favorite for high school aged men (incoming freshmen to graduated seniors). The camp includes daily Mass, Liturgy of the Hours, outdoor activities, a ropes course, powerful prayer, great talks, and an opportunity to interact with the Philadelphia seminarians. For more information, visit HeedTheCall.org/event/quovadis. Although both camps are held in English, registration forms are provided in Spanish to assist in registration.
