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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
St. Joseph Parish, Spring City: The St. Joseph’s Fair will be held from Tuesday, May 8 through Saturday, May 12. Come join us for a fantastic carnival experience from SwikaS Amusements! There will be rides for the young and old! Wristband specials are Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 6:00-10:00 PM & Saturday from 3:00-6:00 PM. Wristbands are $16. A Silent Auction will be held from Tuesday, May 8 through Friday, May 11 from 5:00-8:00 PM. Last bid will be at 8:00 PM on Friday. Our church groups will have a food trailer, bake sale table, daily raffle drawing and children’s games. On Friday night, we will have a special event - the “O’Hara Irish Pub” featuring the O’Shenanigan Band starting at 7:00 PM. Come experience an Irish Pub with a pub platter, beer/soda and the wonderful songs and ballads of Ireland. Tickets are $20/adults & $5/children. Anyone under the age of 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. On Saturday, May 12, we will have the Sly Fox Biergarten in our Pavilion from 3:00-10:00 PM when we will have Fireworks and our $500 raffle drawing. Hope to see you at the fair!!!
Bishop Shanahan High School: BSHS Fine Arts Department announces annual spring concerts and art expo: Friday, 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.
Humanae Vitae 50 Conference: SS. Simon & Jude Parish, West Chester, is hosting this conference on Saturday, May 12, in the Parish Center, beginning with 8:00 AM Mass & concluding by 1:00 PM. Speakers will include Christopher West, Mary Eberstadt & Dr. Monique Ruberu. For more info or to register visit www.HV50Philly.com or call 215-393-3610.
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.
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Glenmoore: Join us for the following Spring Concerts: Friday, May 18, 7:30 PM, “A French Soiree”, music by J. P. Rameau and F. Couperin; Friday, June 1, 7:30 PM, “Music for a Summer Evening”, songs by Samuel Barber, Claude Debussy and Richard Strauss. Rachel Lipson, soprano; John Walthausen, piano. A free-will offering for the musicians will be gratefully accepted.
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
Marianist Family Retreat Center, Cape May Point: Gift of Days: Spirituality & Aging Retreat, June 5-7 (mid-week). This retreat is intended for those 55+ and will explore the mystery of aging and God’s desire for our spiritual fulfillment and development. The retreat will consist of input, quiet personal time, prayer rituals, Mass and small group sharing. Cost is $130 per person and includes program, lodging and meals. Sign up on line at www.capemaymarianists.org or call 609-884-3829 for more information.
Marple Township Police Association: MTPA Horseshoe & Cornhole Tournament, Saturday, June 16, at Cardinal O’Hara High School. Registration begins at 8:00 AM & tournament begins at 9:00 AM. Cost is $60 per team; $500 to each winning team (finals-best of three). Contact Kevin McCaffrey (610-639-4199 or
Bishop Shanahan High School: BSHS and Dr. Richard Fuller offers a summer learning experience in four areas: Algebra I enrichment program (grades 5-9); Math Programs: Algebra 2, Geometry, Pre-Calculus & Calculus (grades 8-12), Critical Thinking Skills program (grades 8-12) and a PSAT/SAT Program (grades 8-12) with a student-teacher ratio of 8-1. For more information call Dr. Fuller (610-247-5933). All classes begin June 18. Fall PSAT/SAT classes start September 10.
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.
SS. Philip & James, Exton: Summer Grief Sharing Sessions: Wednesdays, June 13 & July 11 and Tuesday, August 21. All sessions are held in the rectory meeting room from 7:00-8:30 PM. For more information and to register, contact Theresa Ferrari (
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
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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.