OTHER ACTIVITIES OF INTEREST
Help Wanted: Saint Joseph parish in Downingtown, is looking for a qualified individual to fulfill the role as Parish Business Manager. This position will be part-time Monday through Friday. The ideal candidate will possess a background in accounting, have strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task. If interested, please e-mail a cover letter and resume to Father Stephen Leva at
Daylesford Abbey, Paoli: Full-time position available to join the Kitchen Support/Cook Team. For more information, please contact Fr. William Trader (
Bishop Shanahan High School: 12th Annual Endowment Fund Golf Outing is selling raffle tickets for a $10,000 prize! Tickets are $100 each, with only 200 tickets being sold. Tickets can be purchased by contacting Wendy Chapman (610-343-6238 or
Volunteer English Program: Become a volunteer tutor for our program in Chester County. Tutors provide one on one English language instruction to meet the needs of adult immigrants or refugees in Chester County. No teaching experience is needed. Our next three day training session will be held at the Episcopal Church of the Trinity, Coatesville, on Monday, July 16, Wednesday, July 18, and Monday, July 23, 6:00-9:00 PM. For more information visit www.volunteerenglish.org or call 610-918-8222.
St. Mary Magdalen Parish, Media: Join us on Saturday, July 21, for a Flame of Love event, honoring former National Director, Tony Mullen, who passed away on March 10, 2018. Celebrants are Monsignor Ralph Chieffo & Fr. Jorge Reyes, Spiritual Coordinator of The Flame of Love in Continental America. The program begins at 9:30 AM with a procession & rosary, followed by Holy Mass, lunch (bring your own), presentation on the vision and zest of Tony Mullen, and ends with Benediction at 2:30 PM. For more info, visit www.flameoflove.us.
Free Movie Showing: Join us on Wednesday, July 25, 7:00 PM, in Upper McShain Hall at Malvern Retreat Center to view the movie. Equip yourself to be a part of the counter-Sexual Revolution! Learn more and sign the Declaration at HV50Philly.com.
Roman Catholic Alumni & J.W. Hallahan Alumnae: 25th Annual Day at the Bay, Saturday, August 4, 2:00-6:00 PM, Keenan’s Irish Pub, 113 Old New Jersey Avenue, North Wildwood, NJ. Tickets are $30 in advance, $40 at the door. Roman Alumni (215-627-1890); Hallahan Alumnae (215-568-3081).
Volunteers Needed: Birthright of Pottstown has been helping pregnant moms and babies in need since 1980. We are in need of volunteers to continue our life-affirming mission. Anyone interested in helping us continue our mission can stop in to visit at 327 King Street, Pottstown, or call one of the co-directors: Carole (484-366-2065) or Lori (610-731-7012). A training session is scheduled for Wednesday, August 8.
Men’s Retreat: August 10-12 at St. Joseph’s in the Hills, Malvern. For more information contact Dave (610-458-8519). If you are unable to make the August 10-12 retreat, come to the annual Nativity BVM Men’s Retreat, September 7-9. For more information call Jack Warnock (610-722-2673) or visit www.malvernretreat.com/events/nativity-bvm-2/.
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 held 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).
Save the Date: Mothers’ Home First Annual Gala Dinner and Fundraiser on Friday, September 21, at Drexelbrook Ballroom. Please join us for a wonderful night of dinner and dancing in support of the women and children of Mothers’ Home. Meet and congratulate our honoree, Msgr. Ralph Chieffo, pastor of St. Mary Magdalen Parish, Media, for his unwavering support of our program. Ticket and sponsorship information can be found on our website: mothershome.org.
AbbeyFest2018: The 5th Annual AbbeyFest: Faith, Music & Family Festival will be held on Saturday, September 22. Save almost 20% on the base price ticket if purchased by midnight on August 31. Returning to headline this year’s AbbeyFest for the fifth time is Matt Maher joined by Building 429 and Oscar Rivera our Keynote Speaker, with more artists to be announced shortly. All ages are welcome. Close to 5,000 are expected. In addition to the great music, there will be crafts, games and fun for kids; religious items, food, Confessions, Vigil Mass and Candlelight Adoration. The event runs from 1:00 - 9:30 PM, at Daylesford Abbey in Paoli. Tickets are available online at TheAbbeyFest.com.
St. Ignatius of Antioch Catholic Church, Yardley, PA: Join the Marian Missionaries of Divine Mercy for an inspiring retreat featuring best selling author and acclaimed speaker, Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC. The retreat begins with one conference on Friday evening, September 21 at 7:15 PM. Saturday will begin with Mass at 7:45 AM and end at 4:30 PM. For more information and to register visit https://events.marianmissionaries.org/events/mercy-mary-retreat-philadelphia-pa.
Pilgrimage to Italy: The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is sponsoring a pilgrimage to Italy for the canonization of Pope Paul VI and Archbishop Oscar Romero from October 12-22, 2018. Trip will include Rome, Orvieto, Assisi, San Giovanni, St Maria Goretti Shrine and Frascati. For more information contact Select International Tours (800-842-4842, selectinternationaltours.com or
Visitation BVM, Norristown: Calling all Seniors! Do you like Bingo, Bridge, Pinochle? The Seniors meet Thursdays, 11:30 AM-3:00 PM in the Larkin Center at Visitation BVM, 196 N. Trooper Road, Norristown, PA.