Upcoming Meetings & Events
Together Retreat-Women’s Team: Mondays (through 9/23), 7:00 PM, St. Matthew
Together Retreat-Men’s Team: Mondays (through 10/14), 7:00 PM, St. Mark
Cub Scout Pack 61- Leaders Meeting: Monday (8/19), 6:30 PM, CLC
Joseph’s People: Monday (8/19), 7:00 PM, St. Luke
High School Youth Group: Tuesdays (8/20 & 27), 7:00 PM, ministry center
Ignatian Spiritual Exercises- Introductory Meeting: Tuesday (8/20), 7:00 PM, St. Mark
Chosen Fathers: Tuesday (8/20), 7:30 PM, St. Luke
Legion of Mary: Wednesdays, 7:00 PM, St. Matthew
SAM Game Day: Thursday (8/22), 10:30 AM, St. Matthew
Men’s Spirituality Group: Thursdays (8/22 & 9/5), 7:00 PM, St. Luke
Country Spirit Music Festival: Friday-Sunday (8/23-8/25), all day, Ludwigs Corner grounds
Knights of Columbus Officers Meeting: Monday (8/26), 6:30 PM, St. Luke
Youth Ministry Team: Tuesday (8/27), 6:30 PM, St. Luke
Together Retreat- Continuation Team: Wednesday (8/28), 7:00 PM, St. Mark
Mass for Labor Day Holiday: Monday (9/2), 9:00 AM, church
Parish School- Opening Day, Grades 1-8: Tuesday (9/3) education center
Knights of Columbus: Tuesday (9/3), 7:03 PM, St. Matthew
Parish School- Opening Mass: Wednesday (9/4), 11:15 AM, church
Together Retreat-Women’s Team: Wednesday (9/4) 7:00 PM, St. Mark
EFF Volunteer Staff Orientation- Make-Up Session: Thursday (9/5), 6:30 PM, St. Matthew
Social Fellowship- Ice Cream Social: Saturday (9/7), 6:30 PM, social hall
Youth Ministry Kick Off Celebration: Sunday (9/8), 11:30 Mass in church & festival at 12:30 PM, social hall/courtyard
OTHER ACTIVITIES OF INTEREST
Help Wanted: Saint Joseph parish, Downingtown, has an immediate opening for a part-time Coordinator of Parish Ministries. The ideal candidate should have experience in a Catholic parish/school/organization setting, possess sound interpersonal communication skills, a talent for organization, and the ability to help bring about a good working relationship between the ministries of the parish. Preference will be given to the candidate who possesses a degree in theology or a comparable pastoral program/experience. If you are passionate about your Catholic faith and would like to share that passion with the broader community, please send your resume to Father Leva at
Help Wanted: St. Patrick parish, Malvern, is looking for a Director of Facilities and Maintenance. The qualified candidate should have previous experience in the following areas: minor repair work in carpentry, plumbing and painting; ability to implement a comprehensive cleaning plan for the facility; ability to maintain multiple buildings, grounds, parking lots; ability to be on call for emergencies; ability to sit, stand, walk, bend and lift up to 50 lbs. and computer skills. Candidate should have a high school diploma or GED, five or more years supervisory experience and previous maintenance experience. If interested, please send a resume to Tricia Cellucci, Director of Parish Services, at
Help Wanted: Roman Catholic High School has the following job openings: Maintenance - Full-time, 12 month, 2:00-10:00 PM shift. Candidate should be reliable, self-motivated and possess a familiarity with painting, electric, plumbing, etc. Attention to detail required. Full benefits package available, including tuition waiver for children enrolled in an Archdiocesan high school. Send resumes to
REAL: Reading Excites All Learners: Join your neighbors and fellow parishioners and make a REAL impact in the life of a 2nd grade student in one of 6 elementary schools in Chester County. Administered by Partners in Outreach, REAL is a one-on-one tutoring program built to support at-risk readers in early grades. Join the REAL team and help a second grade student with their reading skills on a weekly or bi-weekly basis, or serve as a substitute as openings occur. No experience is necessary. For more information visit our website at www.RealTutoring.org, email Diane Ward at
SS. Philip & James, Exton: Parents of 3 year olds! Are you looking for a high quality, full-time, Pre-K program? We have a few spaces available in our Pre-K 3 Program for the 2019-2020 school year. Visit http://school.sspj.net/admissions.html to apply or contact
OneRun Together: 8th Annual Hard to the Core 5K Orchard Mud Run, Saturday, September 7 at Weavers Orchard, 40 Fruit Lane, Morgantown. Run through apple and peach trees, a vineyard, a Christmas tree farm, mud holes, hay bale obstacles and more. Benefits cancer patients in need. Registration at www.oneruntogether.org or call 484-844-1249.
Bishop Shanahan's 13th Annual Endowment Fund Golf Outing: Join us on Tuesday, September 10, at French Creek Golf Course. For sponsorship opportunities and/or to register golf foursomes, visit www.shanahan.org/golfouting.html. Raffle tickets are also available for $100 per ticket, with only 200 tickets being sold, and the prize being $10,000 to the lucky winner. To purchase tickets contact Wendi Miller Chapman ‘90 (610-343-6238 or
Bishop Shanahan Alumni Association Designer Bag Bingo: Join us on Friday, September 20 for our annual Designer Bag Bingo. This adults only event is a great opportunity for a ladies’ night out. BYOB! Doors open at 6:30 PM and games begin at 7:00 PM. Tickets are $25 and includes 10 regular rounds with game sheets and light refreshments. There will be 2 special games featuring exclusive designer bags, 50/50 raffle, and extra game sheets will be available for purchase. Table reservations are available for groups of 8 or more through the online registration page. Register today at https://secure.acceptiva.com/?cst=93eXig. Space is limited! Proceeds support Shanahan students in need of tuition assistance.
Save the Date!: 14th Annual Bishop Shanahan College Fair, Tuesday, October 22, 7:00-9:00 PM in the main gym. Over 200 colleges will be represented. All students and parents looking for information on colleges are encouraged to attend. For more information call Marie Weyback (610-343-6242).
Archdiocese of Philadelphia: The Office for Life and Family and Desert Stream Ministries/Living Waters will be sponsoring a one-day conference entitled “Gender Matters-Fighting for the Integrity of Persons”, on Saturday, September 7, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM, at St. Katherine of Siena Parish, Wayne, PA. The conference, hosted by Andrew Comiskey, author and founder of Desert Stream Ministries, will address the compassion and clarity of Jesus for persons facing sexual identity problems. Tickets are $25 each. To learn more about this conference and/or to purchase tickets, please visit https://
www.eventbrite.com/e/gender-matters-fighting-for-the-integrity-of-persons-tickets-63065230803.
Daylesford Abbey: Save the Date! 2019 Abbey Picnic and Raffle, Sunday, September 8, following the 10:30 AM Liturgy. First Prize-$5,000; Second Prize-$1,000; Third Prize-$500. Tickets may be found in the lobby of the Spirituality Center as well as in the racks in the back of Church. For more information please contact Jeanne Byrne in the Development Office at the Abbey (610-647-2530, Ext. 1180).
St. Bede the Venerable Parish, Holland, PA: Join us for the 4th Annual Padre Pio Festival on September 14 and 15. This two-day event will be highlighted by a Saturday Vigil Mass and Sunday, 12:30 PM Mass celebrated by Fr. Pio Mandato, followed by a street procession with a statue of Padre Pio through the surrounding neighborhood. The festivities continue with a healing service with confessions, a children’s pavilion, musical entertainment and several specialty food and craft vendors. Plenty of free parking is available, pilgrim buses are welcome. For more information visit padrepiofestivalhollandpa.com or call the parish office at 215-357-5720.
Archdiocese of Philadelphia-Remain in My Love Mini-Conference on Marriage: Sunday, September 15, 2:00-4:30 PM at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul Chapel, Philadelphia. Speakers for this event are Father Dennis Gill, Megan Murphy & Damon Owens. More information, speaker bios and online registration can be found at archphila.org/remain2019.
St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Mother, Stowe: Join us for our 12th Annual Charity Golf Tournament on Friday, September 20, beginning at 11:00 AM at Blackwood Golf Course, Douglasville. Held rain or shine! Cost $85 per golfer (includes lunch, post-play banquet, refreshments throughout the day and prizes). $25 per guest for banquet only! For more information and/or to register call Kathy at 610-326-5127 or email
125th Anniversary Newman Celebration: Did you know the first Newman club in the country was here in Philadelphia? Celebrate campus ministry in America, as well as the canonization of Cardinal Newman and the inauguration of the new four story Newman Center this October 4-6! A conference will host nationally recognized speakers and will have topics on the future of the Church and why Newman still matters. The Saturday evening gala will be held at the Inn at Penn, and Sunday’s festivities include a Celebration Mass and ribbon cutting. For more information and/or to buy a ticket, visit newman.upenn.edu/newmancelebration.
Daughters of St. Mary of Providence: Come & See Weekends at the Convent, for single women (ages 18-35), interested in exploring religious life. There will be Reflections on God’s Call, vocation stories from the Sisters, Liturgy of the Hours, Mass and Eucharistic Adoration. Weekends will be held on December 27-29, 2019 and March 13-15, 2020. Contact Sr. Brenda McHugh at
Nativity BVM Retreat Weekend at Malvern: Join us for a Men’s Weekend with Friends & Jesus too on September 6-8 at Malvern Retreat House. For more information call Jack Warnock at 610-722-2673 or register at https://www.malvernretreat.com/events/nativity-bvm-3/.
Flame of Love Event: Healing service at St. Mary Magdalen, Media, September 9, with Father Jim Blount, 6:30 PM Holy Rosary, 7:00 PM Mass.
Mission Doctors Association: Calling Catholic physicians, dentists, nurse practitioners and physician assistants who feel called to serve Christ’s poor in Africa and Latin America to attend the 2019 Midwest Retreat/Seminar on September 13-15, at Loyola Stritch Medical School in Chicago, IL. Information and Accreditation Statement are available on the website: www.MissionDoctors.org or by calling the office at 213-368-1872 for more information.
Marianist Family Retreat Center, Cape May, NJ: Join us for a Contemplative Prayer Retreat, September 23-26 (mid-week). This retreat is intended for those interested in a contemplative prayer experience. First-timers as well as those familiar and experienced with this type of retreat are most welcome. Our time will be filled with prayer experiences, quiet personal time, special liturgies and daily Eucharist. Cost is $155 pp (includes meals, room and program). For more information contact Anthony Fucci, Center Director, at 609-884-3829.
Save the Date!-St. Laurence School, Highland Park, Centennial Celebration: All are invited on Sunday, October 6 for our Centennial Celebration and First Annual Hall of Fame Inductions. There will be a Concelebrated Noon Mass at St. Laurence followed by a banquet reception at Drexelbrook, 1:30-5:30 PM. For more information and tickets, contact Eileen Campbell, Development Director (610-449-0600, ext. 216); Terri Howell (484-454-5565) or Cathleen Albertus (610-789-8792).
Church of Saint Joseph, Aston: 2019 Fall Pre-Cana Classes will be held on Mondays, October 7, 14, 21 and 28, from 7:00-8:45 PM (couples must attend all four classes). Cost is $75 per couple. All couples must complete the FOCCUS on-line survey prior to attending the Pre-Cana classes. FOCCUS Survey must be completed by September 9. For more information and/or to register, contact the parish office (
Save the Date and Plan Now!: Please plan to join us for the 2019 Archdiocesan Pilgrimage in Honor of Our Bless Mother, on Saturday, October 19, at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, DC. Program begins at 11:00 AM and includes confessions, procession and crowning of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Holy Rosary and concludes with a Solemn Mass at 3:00 PM. Archbishop Chaput is the celebrant and homilist. Reserve your transportation now as a Parish or Institution (consider sharing a bus with a neighboring Parish or Institution). Meals will be on your own. For questions, contact Fr. Dennis Gill (
Worldwide Marriage Encounter: Married Couples-Take time out for you! Refresh your marriage relationship on a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends are: October 18-20 and November 22-24 at Our Lady of Czetochowa, Doylestown. For more information visit our website at: https://www.wwme-philly.org or contact Al & Mary Liz at
Bonner-Prendie Class of 1969: 50th Class Reunion, Friday, October 4, 2019. For details visit our Facebook Page, “BonnerPrendie1969", or send your email address and questions to:
Archbishop Prendergast Class of 1964: We will be having a 55th Class Reunion on Sunday, October 13, at Springfield County Club, Springfield, PA, 1:00-5:00 PM. Please email your contact info to
Bonner-Prendie Class of 1974: Save the Date! 40th Class Reunion, Saturday, November 9, 4:00 PM Mass in the Bonner/Prendie Chapel (celebrant: Fr. John Stack, OSA). Reunion celebration, 6:00-10:00 PM, Anthony’s, Drexeline Shopping Center, Drexel Hill, PA. For additional information visit us on facebook (www.facebook.com/groups/1131495127054925/?ref=bookmarks or bonnerprendie
Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne: We invite women (ages 19-45) who are discerning a religious vocation to join us for a weekend of sharing in our life of prayer and apostolate. 2019 weekends will be held in Atlanta, GA, on September 20-22 and in Hawthorne, NY on November 15-17. Reservations are required. For information and/or reservations please contact Sr. Catherine Marie (
CELEBRATION OF SAINT ELIZABETH YOUTH!
Join us for Food, Games and Fellowship!
Learn more about Youth Ministry!
Sunday, September 8 following the 11:30 Mass.
In the Courtyard & Social Hall.
A Kick-Off gathering for families with school age children.
All parishioners are welcome, too!
Sponsored by:
Saint Elizabeth Youth Ministry & Knights of Columbus- Saint Elizabeth Council 13141
Have a new baby keeping you up all night?
Chasing your toddler around non stop?
Have you suffered the loss of a child?
Do you need peer support?
This event is for you - mark your calendar for our
SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 Kickoff
Please join us on Thursday, September 19 at 7:30PM in the St. Matthew Conference Room
for an intro and kick off meeting.
The Elizabeth Ministry supports the women of Saint Elizabeth Parish and their families during the joys, challenges and sorrows of their childbearing years and beyond. We offer one to one support, prayer, playdates, encouragement and access to parish and community events.
A parish outreach to women and their families during the childbearing years.
This is a great opportunity to meet each other and become more involved.
Babies and nursing mothers are welcome
Walk-ins Welcome!
Following the example of Mary and Elizabeth, we visit and share the
sacredness of life as we support women and families during the childbearing years.
Saint Elizabeth Parish
https://stelizabethparish.org/index.php/about-us/stewardship-ministries/stewardship-opportunities/173-ministries-and-organizations/232-elizabeth-ministry
For more information and to RSVP to this event please contact:
Robin Kerwin:
Aimee Cyran: