OTHER ACTIVITIES OF INTEREST
Daylesford Abbey, Paoli: Part-time position available to join the Kitchen Support/Cook Team. For more information, please contact Fr. William Trader (
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.
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
IHM Sister’s Night: The IHM Sisters invite single young women (ages 18-35) to join them on Friday, June 22, 6:00-9:00 PM at the IHM Motherhouse in Immaculata, PA. This is a great opportunity for young women who are curious about religious life to spend some time with the sisters in an informal setting. The evening includes a cookout, wiffle ball and s’mores and concludes with Nigh Prayer in the Motherhouse chapel. For more info or to RSVP, please contact Sr. Marianne (ihmvoc@gmail.
com.
IHM Discernment Retreat: Experience a weekend retreat at the IHM Motherhouse ( Friday, June 22, 6:00 PM through Sunday, June 24, 1:00 PM) with the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary sisters, novices and postulants. Single young women (ages 18-35) are invited to come for a weekend of prayer, spiritual conferences, meals and times of recreation with the sisters. Daily Mass, Liturgy of the Hours, and Eucharistic adoration are included in our weekend retreat. Contact 610-889-1553 or
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).
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.
Charismatic Retreat: Friday, June 29-Sunday, July 1, at Malvern Retreat House. Retreat directors are Sr. Ann Shields of Renewal Ministries and Fr. James Blount, SOLT. Music byFirehill & Mark Griswold. For more information and to register visit malvernretreat.com or call 610-644-0400.
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).
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!
Our Lady’s Missionaries of the Eucharist, Birdsboro: Fatima Evening, July 11, 6:00-8:00 PM, led by Fr. Henry McCreedy. The event will include Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Praying of the Rosary, an Act of Consecration of Our Nation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Eucharistic Benediction, and Mass. For more info and to register for this
email
Women of Grace Retreat: July 13-15 at Malvern Retreat House with Johnnette Benkovic, Founder and President of Women of Grace, Fr. Philip Scott, Kathleen Beckman and Susan Brinkmann. For more information and to register visit malvernretreat.com or call 610-644-0400.
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.
Saint Monica, Atlantic City: Wedding of the Sea Festival (Aug. 15) Schedule of Events - Feast of the Assumption Mass, Boardwalk Hall, 12:00 Noon, followed by Procession of Blessed Mother & Benediction on the Boardwalk, Blessing and Wreath Toss at the Surf. Festival at St. Michael’s, Georgia Avenue, 1:00-7:00 PM. For more information visit Wedding of the Sea Website. If you are interested in our Wedding of the Sea Bus Program which includes bus transportation from your location, VIP seating for all guests at the Mass at Boardwalk Hall, 3 raffle tickets per guest to be used at the Festival and more, contact Jim Persenda (609-204-1319).