OTHER ACTIVITIES OF INTEREST
Re/Max Real Estate, Byers Road, Chester Springs: Join us on Wednesday, May 30, 6:00-7:30 PM, for a free seminar on planning your funeral and cemetery arrangements in advance. Sponsored by Liberty Union Insurance. For more information and to reserve your space call Chris at 610-644-9150. Seating is limited!
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Glenmoore: Join us for a Spring Concert on 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
Vigil for Life: Join Rev. Denis G. Wilde, OSA, as a volunteer Helper of God’s Precious Infants on Saturday, June 2, 8:00 AM Mass at Saint Agnes, West Chester, followed by a Rosary Pilgrimage to Planned Parenthood.
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.
Holy Martyrs Parish, Oreland: Join us for our Belmont Stakes Gift Card Bingo on Saturday, June 9, 5:30-8:30 PM. $20 per person admission includes 5 bingo games, Nathan’s Hot Dogs, salads, condiments, soda & water. BYOB! 50/50 Raffle. Watch the Preakness Race live on a 65 inch TV, and bet on the horses. For more info email
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 (
St. James High School Alumni Association: “Keeping the Spirit Alive at 25" Mass & Luncheon on Wednesday, June 13 at St. Rose of Lima Church, followed by an All-Class Luncheon at the Doghouse. This is a catered affair and reservations must be made by calling The Doghouse at 610-876-2006 no later than Monday, June 11. For more info contact the Doghouse at stjdoghouse@
comcast.net.
The Culture Project Banquet: The Culture Project, a non-profit educational initiative endorsed by Archbishop Chaput, will hold a banquet on Saturday, June 16, 6:30 PM, at the Meehan Center at SS. Simon & Jude, West Chester. Learn more and RSVP by June 9 at thecultureproject.org/banquet2018.
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.
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 (
Coatesville VA Medical Center: Spirituality & Suffering: Sustaining Hope in the Darkness, Thursday, June 21, 8:30 AM-4:00 PM. There is no fee for the workshop and refreshments and lunch will be provided. For more information and to register email
West Catholic Alumni Association: 31st Annual “Burrs at the Beach” celebration will be held rain or shine, on Saturday, June 24, 1:00-9:00 PM, at The Inlet on Olde (formerly Westy’s Irish Pub), North Wildwood, NJ. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 day of affair. For tickets and/or information please contact any of the following: Tom Dorrian ‘61 (484-431-0781), Mary Moran ‘56 (610-356-6072), George Light ‘58 (610-996-2015) or Peg (Sheffield) Panichelli ‘65 (610-420-0987).
St. Joseph, Spring City: Join us on Saturday, June 30, 11:00 AM for a Mass in support of those suffering from addiction. All are welcome! Celebrant is Reverend Charles R. O’Hara, 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. “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13).
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. Mary Polish American Society: 3rd Annual Polka Fest at the TK Club (521 E. Hector Street, Conshohocken), Sunday, June 24, 12:00-5:00 PM. Event will feature live Polka music, delicious Polish food, 50-50 drawing and other games of chance, a basket raffle, and baked goods sale. Families welcome. There will be games for children with plenty of prizes. Admission is $10 in advance ($15 day of event) for adults, $7 for children and free for children under age 6. Purchase tickets by June 13. For more information and tickets email
Flame of Love-School of Catholic Spirituality: Join us for “When the Saints Coming Marching In” on Saturday, June 23, Annunciation BVM Parish, Havertown, 8:30 AM-2:00 PM. For more information and to register call 610-622-4257. Event is free of charge. Bring your own lunch!
Retrouvaille: Does the distance between you and your spouse seem wide? Are you already separated? Are you looking for a better way? Retrouvaille can help and offers hope for a better relationship. Retrouvaille is Christian-based and Catholic in origin, but welcomes couples of all faiths as well as non-religious couples. The program can help you get your relationship back on track. Our next weekend will be help at the Family Life Center in Malvern, August 17-19. For more information or to register for one of our weekends, visit www.HelpOurMarriage.org or call 1-800-
470-2230. All inquiries are kept strictly confidential.