OTHER ACTIVITIES OF INTEREST
Bishop Shanahan High School: BSHS Fine Arts Department announces annual spring concerts and art expo: Sunday, April 29, 2:00 PM - Spring Jazz and Band Concert; May 11, 7:30 PM - Night of Voices, presented by our 3 choirs as well as Alumni and Faculty/Staff choirs. Works done by the Art students will be on display for the Art Expo on May 11.
Vigil for Life: Join Rev. Francis E. Chambers, O.S.A., as a volunteer Helper of God's Precious Infants in a Vigil for Life on Saturday, May 5, 8:00 AM Mass at Saint Agnes, West Chester, followed by a Rosary Pilgrimage to Planned Parenthood.
Camilla Hall Job Opportunities: Recreation Support Leader - FT - 12:00-8:30 PM, M-F, every other Saturday required. Degree in Recreation or Allied Therapy Preferred; Housekeeping Supervisor - FT - 7:00 AM-3:30 PM, M-F; Cook - FT - 10:00 AM-3:30 PM, M-F, every other weekend required; Administrative Assistant - PT; Dietary Aide/Dishwasher - seasonal positions available, great opportunity for high school and college students. For more info on any of these opportunities, please contact Denise Kelly, Director of Human Services (
Medical Office Assistant Needed: Busy, specialty office seeks a very organized individual to work the front desk. Good customer service and people skills a must. Applicants must be dependable, able to multi-task, have a positive and enthusiastic attitude, and possess professional and courteous phone skills and proficient computer skills. Candidates should live within 30 minutes travel time of Exton and have dependable transportation. Previous experience preferred but will train the right candidate. Please email resume and references along with available start date to
Villa Maria Lower School: There will be a Storytime on 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
Bishop Shanahan High School: Calling all families of 6th graders. All area 6th graders are invited to BSHS for SEEK 2018 on Saturday, May 12, 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. This festival involves an amazing day filled with faith, friends and fun and is completely free! Register your student(s) by Monday, April 30 on line at shanahan.org/seek.
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
Saint Mary of the Assumption, Phoenixville: Come to the AMG Doll Bingo on Sunday, May 6. Doors open at 1:00 PM and Bingo begins at 2:00 PM. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for kids. For info and tickets call 610-933-2526.
St. Anthony of Padua, Ambler: Flame of Love Easter Retreat, Saturday, May 5. This is a bi-lingual
event and breakfast and lunch will be provided. Celebrant/Homlist is Father Bill McCarthy. For more information contact Annie Myers (
One Run Together’s Creamery Hustle Fun Walk and 5K Race: Join us at 9:00 AM on Saturday, May 12 at Penn State Berks, 1801 Broadcasting Road, Reading, for the 1 Mile Fun Walk and 5K Race benefitting local cancer patients in need. All runners and walkers that register receive two scoops of Penn State Berkey Creamery Ice Cream. Families are welcome! For registration information, please call 484-844-1249 or visit www.oneruntogether.org.
Volunteer English Program in Chester County: This program is an organization that prepares community members to become volunteer tutors for immigrants and refugees living in Chester County who need to learn English. Our next three day training session will be held at the Chester County Financial Stability Center - PA Career Link Building, located at 479 Thomas Jones Way, Suite 500, in Exton on Tuesday, May 15, Wednesday, May 16 and Tuesday, May 22, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM each day. Workshop Fee is $35 for materials and refreshments. For more information call the Volunteer English Program in Chester County (610-918-8222). Register for the training on line at www.volunteerenglish.org.
Save the Date: Please join us on Friday, June 1, 6:00 PM, at the Springfield County Club to honor Bishop Timothy C. Senior, Auxiliary Bishop and Rector of Saint Charles Seminary. All proceeds benefit Redemptorist Mater Archdiocesan Missionary Seminary of Philadelphia, whose seminarians leave family and country to come to Philadelphia to spread the Gospel and remain here as permanent priests for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. For tickets and table reservations or program ads, please contact Cathy O’Rourke (215-906-1170) or email
Warrior Spirit Youth Lacrosse Camps: Boost skill, build character, be a warrior! Our Lacrosse camp runs from Monday, June 18-Thursday, June 21, 8:30 AM-3:00 PM at Great Valley Middle School. $275 for 4 full days (sibling discount available). Open to boys 11-14 years old (grades 5, 6, 7 & 8). Custom strung stick included with registration. Register at warriorspiritlax.com. Camp is run by parishioner Jason Wolensky.
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
Summer Program at Villa: Villa Maria is offering a summer program for girls K-8 (incoming Kindergarten students are welcome). Each week will center on a common theme. Campers will engage in language arts, religion, science, STEM, art and math activities. Cost is $225/week per camper. The camp is held from 8:30 AM-12:00 noon, at Villa Maria Lower School. Week 1 runs June 18-22 “Full Steam Ahead” & Week 2 runs June 25-29 “Tech THEN and NOW”. Register at https://goo.gl/PG4fgM. For more information contact Katie Bellopede (
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.
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.
St. Jude Shop, Inc.: The DiCocco Family St. Jude Shop of Havertown invites you to visit their Chester County location on the south side of Our Lady’s Hall at the Malvern Retreat House in Malvern. The store offers a beautiful selection of religious gifts for First Communion, Confirmation and other events. Contact the store at 484-321-2537 for directions and store hours.