Upcoming Meetings & Events
Parish School Open House: Sunday (11/11), 12:30-2:00 PM, education center
SEAM/CYO Volleyball Recognition Party: Sunday (11/11), 5:00 PM, social hall
Senior Adult Ministry (SAM) Team: Monday (11/12), 3:00 PM, St. Luke
EFF Confessions for Grades 3-6: Monday (11/12), 4:45 PM & 6:30 PM; Tuesday (11/13) 4:45 PM & 6:30 PM, and Wednesday (11/14), 4:45 PM, church
Altaration -7th & 8th Grade Faith Formation: Mondays (11/12 & 19), 6:30 PM, CLC
RCIA & Inquiry: Mondays, 7:00 PM, St. John the Baptist
Walking With Purpose I: Mondays, 7:00 PM, Holy Family Room
Adult Bible Study: Tuesdays, 9:00 AM, St. Matthew & St. Mark; 7:00 PM, St. Matthew
High School Youth Group: Tuesdays, 7:00 PM, CLC
Parish School - General Parent Meeting: Tuesday (11/13), 7:00 PM , social hall
Liturgical Life Committee: Tuesday (11/13), 7:30 PM, St. Luke
Bereavement Ministry Team: Wednesday (11/14), 9:00 AM, St. Luke
Walking with Purpose II: Wednesdays, 9:30 AM, St. Matthew & St. Mark
Legion of Mary: Wednesdays, 6:00 PM, Holy Hour, chapel; 7:00 PM, Holy Family Room
SDOS Planning Committee: Wednesday (11/14), 7:00 PM, St. Mark
SAM Game Day: Thursday (11/15), 10:30 AM, St. Matthew
Elizabeth Ministry: Thursday (11/15), 7:30 PM, St. Matthew
Women at the Well: Thursdays, 7:00 PM, & Fridays, 9:00 AM, St. Mark
Queen of Peace Marian Prayer Group: Fridays, 1:00 PM, chapel
Parent Meeting for First Penance and First Holy Communion: Saturday (11/17), 8:30 AM Mass in church & 9:00 AM meeting, social hall
Turkey Dinner Collection: Sunday (11/18), before all Masses, kitchen bay doors
Chester County Crusaders Football Recognition Party: Sunday (11/18), 4:00 PM, social hall
Interfaith Action Community & Exton-Lionville Ministerium Thanksgiving Prayer Service: Sunday (11/18), 7:00 PM, Beth Israel
Joseph’s People: Monday (11/19), 7:00 PM, St. Luke
Sister Parish Planning Team: Monday (11/19), 7:00 PM, St. Matthew
Parish School Thanksgiving Prayer Service: Tuesday (11/20), 2:00 PM, church
Chosen Fathers: Tuesday (11/20), 7:00 PM, St. Luke
Thanksgiving Day Mass: Thursday (11/22), 9:00 AM, church
Friday after Thanksgiving: Mass at 9:00 AM, chapel
Happy Thanksgiving to One and All!
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).
Malvern Retreat House: Upcoming retreats and days or evenings of reflection: 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 16 and 17 at 7:30 PM. There will also be a matinee performance on Sunday, November 18 at 2:00 PM. Tickets can be purchased by going to Shanahan.org and clicking on the Little Mermaid link.
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 this 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
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.
Martin Saints Classical High School: Now accepting applications for 9th through 11th grades for the 2019-2020 academic year, our third year. Come to our Admissions Open House on Wednesday, November 14, 7:00 PM, on the campus of Holy Martyrs Church, Oreland, PA. MSC offers a classical education integrated with mathematics and natural sciences. Regular outdoor adventures and opportunities for corporal works of mercy are included. To RSVP or for more information, contact Adam Dickerson (
St. James Alumni Association’s Varsity Club II Annual Turkey Drive: Once again we are soliciting donations of frozen turkeys and non-perishable dry goods. Donations can be made on Wednesday, Novemeber 14, 8:00 AM-7:00 PM and on Thursday, November 15, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM at the Dog-house. If you prefer to donate money, you can mail a check or drop off your donation anytime between now and 5:00 PM, on Friday, November 16. The suggested donation to buy a turkey is $15. Checks can be made out to the St. James Alumni Association. Please put Turkey Drive in the memo line. Proceeds from this event go to providing a thanksgiving dinner to the Sisters at Camilla Hall, as well as many parish families and local residents in need. For more information, contact the Doghouose at
Daylesford Abbey: Dinner-Dance and Auction, Friday, November 16, Aronomink Golf Club. For more information and tickets contact Jeanne Byrne (
Visitation BVM, Trooper: Join us for our Annual Christmas Bazaar on Friday, November 16, 6:30-10:30 PM, and Saturday, November 17, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM. Over 25 vendors and crafters will be there, FREE cash raffle, festival of trees, basket raffle, food, bake sale, santa photos and games for all ages. Like us at www.facebook.com/visibazarre.
Pennsylvanians for Human Life: Ladies Shopping Luncheon to benefit Pro Life Education Services on Sunday, November 18, 12:00 Noon, at Overbrook Golf Club. The day includes cocktails, lunch, desserts, vendor shopping and beautiful silent auction gift baskets. For more information and tickets, call PHL at 610-696-0780.
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).
Your Are Made New Ministry: Women of all ages are invited to a Day of Healing, on January 12, 2019, at Pope John Paul II High School, Royersford. Retreat begins with Mass, followed by inspirational talks, healing prayer, personal coaching, reflection, and adoration. Come, as we call upon the Holy Spirit and give Him permission to change our lives! Registration required! Contact De Yarrison at 610-287-2989 or visit www.YouAreMadeNew.com/healing-retreats.
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.
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). The next healing Mass will be held on December 6.
Bishop 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
Saint Elizabeth Parish
Sharing Our Bounty Committee
Annual Turkey Meal Collection
WHEN: Sunday, November 18 – 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM
WHERE: Kitchen door bay area (casserole drop off area)
WHO: Meals to benefit our sister parish, Visitation
BVM and several other inner-city parishes.
WHAT:
- Frozen turkey (12 – 15 lbs) (place frozen turkey inside paper shopping bag and then inside plastic bag)
- Aluminum roasting pan
- Two boxes of stuffing
- Box of mashed potatoes or fresh potatoes
- Four (4) cans of vegetables (or more to accommodate larger turkey)
- Gravy
- Cranberry sauce
- Rolls/breads
- Non-refrigerated, non-frozen dessert
- Any other items you may wish to include (napkins etc.)
CONTACT: Linda Hammill, to let us know that you are bringing a meal. Email: