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 (
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
Catholic Daughters of the Americas: Catholic Daughters Court Our Lady of Fatima #2379 invites all Catholic women over the age of 18 to join the largest women’s organization in the world. Under the patronage of the Blessed Mother, our mission includes participation in spiritual, educational, and charitable programs. For more information contact Martha Schmidt (267-772-3630) or visit our webpage (http://cdapa.com/2739/index.html). Regular meetings are held the second Sunday of each month, 1:30 PM at SS. Philip & James rectory conference room. Our next meeting is Sunday, November 11. Save the Date: Saturday, December 15, 10:00 AM, at SS. Philip & James Rectory Conference Room, guest speaker, Sr. Sheila Galligan, IHM, from Immaculata University will present “Arise and Call her Blessed by Living a Marian Life”. Please RSVP to Martha.
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