Upcoming Meetings & Events
Walking With Purpose I: Mondays, 7:00 PM, Holy Family Room
RCIA & Inquiry: Mondays, 7:00 PM, St. John the Baptist
Altaration -7th & 8th Grade Faith Formation: Mondays (through November 19), 6:30 PM, CLC
Adult Bible Study: Tuesdays, 9:00 AM, St. Matthew & St. Mark; 7:00 PM, St. Matthew
Pastoral Council: Tuesday (10/30), 7:00 PM, St. Luke
Advisory Council for Evangelization (ACE): Tuesday (10/30), 7:00 PM, St. Mark
High School Youth Group: Tuesdays, 7:00 PM, CLC
Grief Share Sessions: Tuesdays (through 10/30), 7:00 PM, education center library
Walking with Purpose II: Wednesdays, 9:30 AM, St. Matthew & St. Mark
Women at the Well: Thursdays, 7:00 PM, & Fridays, 9:00 AM, St. Mark
All Saints Holy Day: Thursday (11/1), Mass at 7:30 AM, 12:00 Noon & 7:00 PM, church
Pastoral Plan Implementation Committee: Thursday (11/1), 7:45 PM, St. Luke
Queen of Peace Marian Prayer Group: Fridays, 1:00 PM, chapel
All Souls Day Mass & Reception: Friday (11/2), 7:00 PM, church & narthex
Legion of Mary: Saturday (11/3), 9:00 AM, Holy Family Room
Football Recognition Party: Sunday (11/4), 4:00 PM, social hall
Halloween Candy Collection: Saturday/Sunday (11/3-4), before Masses, Holy Family Room
Forty Hours Devotions: Sunday/Monday/Tuesday (11/4-5-6), 7:00 PM, church
1st Grade Daisies: Monday (11/5), 3:00 PM, art room
Joseph’s People: Monday (11/5), 7:00 PM, St. Luke
Middle School & 8th Grade Youth Group: Wednesday (11/7), 5:30 PM, St. John the Baptist
Cub Scouts-Den Meetings: Wednesday (11/7), 6:30 PM, social hall
Legion of Mary: Wednesday (11/7), 6:00 PM, chapel & 7:00 PM, Holy Family Room
Interfaith Action Committee: Wednesday (11/7), 7:00 PM, St. Luke
Knights of Columbus Council Meeting: Wednesday (11/7), 7:30 PM, St. Matthew
Confirmation-Parent Make-up Meeting: Wednesday (11/7), 7:00 PM, St. John the Baptist
Pastoral Plan Implementation Committee: Thursday (11/8), 7:00 PM, St. Luke
Pre-Cana Team Meeting: Thursday (11/8), 7:00 PM, Holy Family Room
Pastoral Planning Workshop for Ministry Group Leaders: Saturday (11/10), 8:30 AM Mass in church & 9:00 AM, social hall
Pre-Jordan I: Saturday (11/10), 10:30 AM, St. Matthew & St. Mark
Casserole Collection: Saturday/Sunday (11/10-11), before all Masses, kitchen bay doors
Parish School Open House: Sunday (11/11), 12:30 PM, Education Center
OTHER ACTIVITIES OF INTEREST
Camilla Hall Nursing Home Job Opportunities: RN/LPN - All shifts, FT/PT/Pool; CNA/NA - 7:00 AM-3:30 PM/3:00 PM-11:30 PM, FT/PT/Pool; Food Service Positions-FT/PT various shifts; after school hours also available-great opportunity for high school and college students. Apply online at www.camillahall.org or apply in person Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM. For more information call Human Resources (484-321-5630).
St. Joseph Parish, Downingtown: We are seeking an outstanding individual to join our staff as a part-time Parish Ministries Coordinator. Ideal candidate must have completed or is pursuing a graduate-level degree in Catholic Theology, education, or related field and has at least five years’ experience in a Catholic parish/school/organization setting. Sound interpersonal communication and organization skills a must. Please send your resume to Father Leva at
Bishop Shanahan High School: Our Accounting Department is seeking an intern. Flexible part-time hours to meet your class schedule (approximately 10-15 hours a week). Candidates should be seeking a degree in Accounting or similar, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. This is a paid position. Please email resume to Mrs. Lind O’Neill (
Roman Catholic High School Job Openings: Maintenance Position - Full-time, 12 month, 2:00-10:00 PM shift. Candidates should be reliable self-motivated, and possess a familiarity with painting, electric, plumbing, etc. Attention to detail required. Custodial Position - Part-time, 12 month, shift negotiable. Responsibilities include cleaning of classrooms, bathrooms, corridors, etc. Reliable, self-motivated candidates preferred. Interested candidates for either position should forward their resume to Mrs. Ann Vassallo Trost (
Saints Philip & James Parish, Exton: Join us on Saturday, November 3, 9:00 AM-12:00 Noon, in the rectory meeting room, for Grieving Through the Holidays, a one day Bereavement Retreat. This retreat is open to all who are grieving. Come to talk or just listen in this morning retreat dedicated to helping to heal the wounds of grief. Our speaker will share strategies to help you find joy in the holidays. Light breakfast will be served. For more information or to register, call or email Theresa Ferrari at
Vigil for Life: Join Rev. Msgr. Angelo Citino as a volunteer Helper of God’s Precious Infants in a vigil for life on Saturday, November 3, 8:00 AM Mass at St. Agnes Church, West Chester followed by a Rosary Pilgrimage to Planned Parenthood.
Holy Martyrs Catholic Church, Oreland: Exposition of Sacred Relics! Thursday, November 1, Solemnity of All Saints, Mass at 8:30 AM and 6:00 PM. Over 100 Relics of the Lord and the Saints will be displayed. For more information visit www.holymartyrschurch.org or call 215-884-8575.
Our Lady’s Missionaries of the Eucharist, Birdsboro: Special weekend retreat November 2-4, presented by Sr. Joan Noreen, Co-founder of OLME and the 1999-2018 EWTN Host of “Eucharistic Journey”. The retreat will be held at the Ava Maria Retreat House in Doylestown. The retreat will include Daily Eucharist, Eucharistic Adoration, conferences on Catholic Spirituality, Prayer with Sacred Scripture, Liturgy of the Hours and much more. For more information call 610-582-3333, email
Malvern Retreat House: Upcoming retreats and days or evenings of reflection: Women’s Tea, Sunday, November 4, 2:00-4:00 PM; St. Teresa of Calcutta Retreat for Women, November 16-18; Ad Lumina Christi Retreat for Men & Women, November 12-16; An Evening of Reflection for Men & Women with Heather Makowicz, Monday, December 3. For more information and or to register, visit www.malvernretreat.com/calendar or call 610-644-0400.
Bishop Shanahan High School: The BSHS Fine Arts Department proudly presents the Broadway musical, Disney’s The Little Mermaid on November 9, 10, 16 and 17 at 7:30 PM. There will also be matinee performances on Saturday, November 10 and Sunday, November 18 at 2:00 PM. Tickets can be purchased by going to Shanahan.org and clicking on the Little Mermaid link.
St. Peter Parish, West Brandywine: Agape Praise and Worship, Fridays, November 9, December 14 and January 11, 7:00-9:00 PM. Includes praise, witness, worship & adoration. For more info visit
Bishop Shanahan High School: All are invited to our Fall Open House on Sunday, November 11, 12:00-3:00 PM. There will be tours, academic presentations, classroom demonstrations, Q&A with department chairs, teachers and coaches. Refreshments will be served. Visit shanahan.org/whybshs to register and for more information. Questions? Contact
Roman Catholic High School: The Scholarship Entrance Tests will be offered on Saturday, November 17, 9:00 AM-12:00 Noon and Saturday, December 8, 11:00 AM-2:00 PM. The exam is mandatory for admittance into Roman. For details and to register for the Entrance Tests call 215-627-1270, ext. 146 or 159 or email
A Baby’s Breath Silent Auction/Dinner: Are you looking for a fun night? Come to the Crowne Plaza, King of Prussia, November 10, 6:30-10:30 PM. Enjoy a delicious meal, drinks and incredible Silent Auction items, benefitting “A Baby’s Breath” Crisis Pregnancy Center. Tickets are $60 individual, $120 a couple. After October 20, tickets are $70 individual or $140 a couple. For more info and tickets contact Kim Granito (
Miraculous Medal Shrine, Philadelphia: Nine-Day Miraculous Medal Solemn Novena, November 12-20; Feast Day Mass, Wednesday, November 21. Theme is “Eucharist: The Heart of Our Catholic Faith & Practice.” Preacher is Fr. Francis W. Sacks, CM. Anointing of the Sick will be offered at all services on Friday, November 16. For more information and/or to send your intentions visit www.
MiraculousMedal.org/SolemnNovena18.
Daylesford Abbey: Dinner-Dance and Auction, Friday, November 16, Aronomink Golf Club. For more information and tickets contact Jeanne Byrne (
St. Bernadette’s, Drexel Hill: All Class Reunion, Saturday, November 17! All classes age 21+ are invited to attend. Mass at 4:30 PM, followed by “Welcome Back” Reception & school tours at 5:30 PM. Reunion celebration begins at 7:00 PM in O’Brien Hall. Cost is $40 per person by November 1. Tickets:
St. James High School Class of 1968: Join us on Saturday, November 24 (Saturday after Thanksgiving), 7:00-11:00 PM, for our 50th Reunion, at the St. James Alumni Headquarters, the “Doghouse”, 1499 E. 9th Street, Eddystone. Cost is $65 per person which includes buffet dinner from Capozzoli Catering with an open bar. Make checks payable to the St. James Alumni Association-Class of 1968 Reunion and send to the St. James Alumni Association, 1499 E. 9th Street, Eddystone, PA 19022, Attention: Jim Connor, Class of 1969 Reunion. Please include your name, address, telephone, email address and number attending with your check. RSVP by November 19. For additional information , call Conrad (C.J.) Olenik (484-252-5187) or Lou Robinson (610-812-4806).
Daylesford Abbey: Abbott Domenic is offering a healing Mass every first Thursday at 11:00 AM with anointing of the sick from any kind of mental, physical, emotional need (not just from the Church abuses). Please note there will not be a healing Mass on November 1 as it is All Saints Day. The next healing Mass will be held on December 6.
Chester County’s Holiday Highlights Best Kept Secrets Tour: Join us for shopping/food/fun - November 24 through December 8. Tickets are $10 each and $1 per ticket will be donated to The Tri-County YMCA. For more information and to purchase tickets visit bestkeptsecretstour.com or call 717-721-9409.
Shanahan High School: All middle school students are invited to an Ignite retreat! Experience faith, friends and fun! All are welcome. Ignite retreats will be held on February 9 and April 27, 2019. For more information and to register for one of these retreats visit shanahan.org/ignite or email
Save the Date: Daylesford Abbey welcomes back Don Bisson, FMS, for “Healing the Hole in the Heart”, on Saturday, May 5, 2019, 9:00 AM-3:30 PM. General Admission-$60; Religious & Clergy-$45; Students-$15, includes conference & lunch. For more information and/or to register call 610-646-2530, ext. 133 or visit www.daylesfordabbey.org.
Novena for Abuse Crisis: For more information and to pray a Novena for the Abuse Crisis/Accountability, Transparency and Healing, visit PrayMoreNovenas.com.
Room for Rent: Lovely master bedroom in a Glenmoore cul-de-sac available for rent. Lots of privacy, quiet and access to the newly renovated kitchen. The bathroom is shared only occasionally. Laundry next door. Rent is $650 a month and lease terms are negotiable. The owner is an empty-nester journalist and an ordained Protestant pastor. For more information contact Elizabeth (610-590-2179 or
Insert to the Parish Bulletin for Sunday, October 28, 2018
Pastoral Outreach News
Poor Box Program - Burkina Faso: Thanks to the generosity of so many people to the poor boxes in September and October, we now have a total of $8,000 to fund the food packaging project for the people of Burkina Faso, West Africa. Additional donations can be made through this Wednesday.
Food Packaging Project: The food items purchased with the poor box donations will be packaged on a stewardship service day on Saturday, December 1, for which we have room for 90 people to package the meals. We also need a small group of "strong" people to set up and unload the truck when it arrives at 8:00 AM. If you are able to help unload the truck, please contact Gen Miceli (610-646-6550). To sign up for the food packing team, on a first come, first served basis, go to the parish website (stelizabethparish.org).
Halloween Candy Collection: Attention all Trick or Treaters - We are collecting candy next weekend, November 3-4. Candy may be dropped off at the Holy Family Room in the church narthex before each Mass. As in past years, the donated candy will be shared with the clients of Saint John's Hospice and distributed through several youth ministry projects. Parents & other adults - we also welcome those left over bags of candy that you will be tempted to eat! Thank you to all for your generosity!
Good Works Program: Like to cook and want to serve others? Good Works Lunch Crew is looking for additional lunch teams (volunteer 1 or 2 times per year) to prepare and serve lunch to its appreciative work crew of about 20 people. The work crew meets on the 3rd Saturday of each month to repair homes making them safer, drier, and warmer for homeowners in need. Share your talent, join the Good Works lunch team and receive the gift of breaking bread with fellow parishioners and neighbors. For more information contact Darla Dadey (
Thanksgiving Dinners: Can you provide a Thanksgiving meal for a family in need? Here’s how to help: purchase a frozen turkey, aluminum roasting pan, potatoes, two boxes of stuffing mix, four cans of vegetables, gravy, cranberry sauce, rolls/bread and a non-refrigerated/non-frozen dessert. There is no cooking required on your part! If an entire meal is too much for one family, consider asking another family/friends to share in the gathering of the meal! Note: please place the frozen turkey in a brown paper bag inside a plastic bag.
In order to ensure each meal gets placed with a family, please contact Linda Hammill (484-354-1433 or
Poor Box Recipient for November & December: Monies contributed to the poor box during November & December will go to the Mision Santa Maria in Avondale, PA. The funds are used for emergency assistance (food & utility aid); transportation to medical appointments & religious education classes; emergency housing for abused women and other social service needs. To volunteer at the Mision, call 610-268-3365.
The Interfaith Action Community and
Exton/ Lionville Ministerium
Invite you to an
Interfaith Thanksgiving Prayer Service
WHEN: Sunday, Nov. 18, 7PM
WHERE: Beth Israel Synagogue, 385 Pottstown Pike (Rt. 100), Chester Springs, PA
BRING: Canned food goods for donation (no pork)
FOR INFORMATION: Call Beth Israel Synagogue (610) 458-8550
www.bethisraelpa.org/interfaithactioncommunity