Upcoming Meetings & Events
RCIA Inquiry: Mondays, 7:00 PM, Ed Center, Second floor conference room
Together Retreat-Men’s Team: Mondays (thru 10/14), 7:00 PM, St. Mark
Bereavement Grief Share: Tuesdays (10/1 through 11/5), 7:00 PM, ed center library, social hall
Saint Elizabeth Council, Knights of Columbus: Tuesday (10/1) 7:00 PM St. Matthew
Bible Study: Tuesdays, 9:00 AM, St. Matthew & St. Mark; 7:00 PM, St. Mark
High School Youth Group: Tuesdays, 7:00 PM, CLC
Walking With Purpose: Wednesday (10/2), 9:30 AM, St. Matthew
Cub Scout Pack Meeting: Wednesday (10/2), 6:30 PM, social hall & CLC
Interfaith Action Committee: Wednesday (10/2), 7:00 PM, St. Luke
Legion of Mary: Wednesdays, holy hour at 6:00 PM in chapel and meeting at 7:00 PM, Holy Family Room
Men’s Spirituality Group: Thursdays (10/3 & 10/17), 7:00 PM, St. Luke
Women at the Well: Thursdays, 7:00 PM & Fridays, 9:00 AM, St. Mark
Parish School Mass with NJHS Installation: Friday (10/4), 11:00 AM, church
Queen of Peace Marian Prayer Group: Fridays, 1:00 PM, chapel
Blessing of the Animals: Saturday (10/5), 10:30 AM, courtyard
Social Fellowship- Hospitality Sunday: Sunday (10/6), 8:30-11:00 AM, social hall
Welcome Blessing for New Parishioners: Sunday (10/6), 9:30 AM Mass
Senior Adult Ministry (SAM) Planning Team: Monday (10/7), 3:00 PM, St. Matthew
Social Fellowship Committee: Monday (10/7), 7:00 PM, St. Mark
Bereavement Ministry Team: Wednesday (10/9), 9:00 AM, St. Luke
Stewardship Day of Service Team: Wednesday (10/9), 7:00 PM, St. Mark
Parish School Advisory Council: Wednesday (10/9), 7:00 PM, St. Matthew
Called & Gifted: Thursdays ( 10/10 & 10/24), 7:00 PM, St. Luke
Ignatian Spirituality Series: Thursdays (10/10 thru 11/21), 7:00 PM, Holy Family Room
Pre-Jordan-Level II: Saturday (10/12), 10:30 AM, St. Matthew
Legion of Mary Auxiliary Tea: Saturday (10/12), 9:00 AM, Holy Family Room
Casserole Collection: Saturday/Sunday (10/12-13), before Masses, Bay Doors
Legion of Mary-Rosary on the Green: Sunday (10/13), 6:00 PM, on the grounds near the Cross
OTHER ACTIVITIES OF INTEREST
Part time Nurse or Medical Assistant: Busy allergy office in Exton has an opening for a nurse or medical assistant. Mondays from 1:00 - 7:00 PM. Must be dependable, detail oriented person with strong people skills. Pay commensurate with experience and credentials. Send resume to
Maintenance Manager: St. John Chrysostom Parish in Wallingford is looking for a qualified individual to fill the role of Maintenance Manager. Part time position (25-30 hrs) M-F. The individual will be responsible in overseeing maintenance of parish facilities and grounds and ensuring a safe and secure environment for all parishioners, staff and visitors. Candidates send resume to
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).
40 Days for Life Philadelphia: Join us on Sunday, September 29, for the Opening Mass and Holy Hour at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter & Paul. Mass will be celebrated at 6:30 PM by Archbishop Charles Chaput, preceded by a Holy Hour at 5:15 PM, led by the Sisters of Life. For more information visit www.prolifeunion.org, www.guidingstar.org or call 215-885-8150.
Immaculata University: Join us on Tuesday, October 1, 6:30 PM (refreshments), 7:00 PM (lecture), in the Great Hall at Immaculate University for “The Edith Stein Lecture”. Sister Judith Parsons, IHM, will speak about “Edith Stein and the Freedom of Time”. Admission is free, but please RSVP to Trish (484-323-3438).
Volunteer English Program of Chester County: Become a tutor and change someone’s life and see how it changes yours! Tutors provide one-to-one language instruction to meet the needs of adult immigrants and refugees in Chester County. No teaching experience is necessary. Join us at the Training Workshop on Tuesday, Oct. 1, Wednesday, Oct. 2 and Monday, Oct. 7, from 6:00-9:00 PM, each evening. Training will be held at Phoenixville Hospital Medical Office Building (MOB) II, Conference Center, Rooms A & B, 3rd floor (behind elevator), 826 Main Street. For more information and or to register for the workshop, contact Donna Dello Buono (610-918-8222, ext. 4) or register online at www.volunteerenglish.org. A one-year commitment of approximately 3 hours a week is requested.
Daylesford Abbey: 2019 Daylesford Abbey Art Show will be held Friday, October 4, 5:00-8:00 PM; Saturday, October 5, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM and Sunday, October 6, 12:00-5:00 PM. All are welcome! For more information visit www.DaylesfordAbbey.org or call 610-647-2530, ext. 1001.
Hope Blooms: A Healing Retreat for Catholic Women: Join us on October 4-5 at the St. Raphaela Center, Haverford, PA for this 2 day retreat for women who are seeking healing from betrayal trauma, abuse and emotional wounding. The registration fee of $229 includes all retreat materials and activities, dinner on Friday evening, overnight accommodations and breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturday.Early bird fee is $199 if you register by September 20 and use the code BLOM19! Spaces are very limited. Visit bit.ly/HopeBloomsRetreat 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.
Archdiocesan Catholic Charismatic Renewal Conference: Join us on Saturday, October 5, 9:00 AM-9:00 PM at the Clarion Hotel, Essington, PA, for a day filled with dynamic speakers, praise and worship, prayer teams, Eucharistic Adoration, Benediction and a Healing Service. Vigil Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Sam Jacobs. To register, visit phillyspirit.com or call 215-315-7008.
Rachel’s Vineyard Ministries: Post-Abortion Healing Retreat, October 11-13, in Malvern-Frazer, PA. This retreat is designed to help you experience the mercy and compassion of God. It will help you focus on the buried emotions of the past and begin healing in a non-judgmental, safe, loving, and confidential environment. It will give you hope for your future and freedom from the pain within your heart and soul. For more information email or call Lauren (
Camilla Hall Fair: Help us get ready for our annual fair on October 5. We are in need of White Elephant Volunteers and Donations. Sorters are needed on September 30-October 3, 3:00-6:00 PM; Set-up on October 4, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM; Sellers on October 5, 8:30-11:00 AM, 11:00 AM-1:00 PM and 1:00-3:00 PM. Any time (or any part of the times) that might fit your schedule would be a big help. Please email Sr. Susan Cronin at
IHM Sisters Oktoberfest: Join us on Saturday, October 5, 10:00 AM-3:00 PM on the grounds of Camilla Hall, 100 Maxis Drive, Malvern, for a fun-filled day of delicious food, crafts, children’s games, white elephant flea market and entertainment. Proceeds benefit Camilla Hall Nursing Home for the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM).
Respect Life-Saint Gianna relics: October 13, Saint Joseph Downingtown will have two of Saint Gianna’s second-class relics available for veneration after the 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 and Noon Masses. St. Gianna is the patron of mothers, unborn children and physcians.
Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter: Family Caregiver Conference, Tuesday, October 15, 9:30 AM-2:30 PM, St. Paul’s Baptist Church, West Chester, PA. This is a free conference for non-professional family caregivers. Register at tinyurl.com/ALZConferences or call 800-272-3900.
Mother’s Home Designer Bag Bingo: Join us on Friday, October 18, at Bonner-Prendie’s Cafeteria, in Drexel Hill. Doors open at 6:30 PM, Bingo begins at 7:30 PM. BYOBeverages and BYOFood. Tickets: $30 in advance, $35 at the door. Send checks to Mothers’ Home, 51 N. Mac Dade Blvd., Darby, PA 19022 or purchase at mothershome.myevent.com. Proceeds benefit the wormen and children of Mothers’ Home, a shelter for pregnant women in crisis and their new-borns. More information can be found on our website: mothershome.org.
St. Joseph, Downingtown: Annual Mass of Anointing, Saturday, October 19, 11:30 AM. The Celebration of the Anointing of the Sick is a sacrament of strengthening, peace and courage for all Christians who are seriously ill, injured, about to undergo surgery or a procedure, struggling with an addiction, suffering from a decline due to age or in danger of death. Family and friends are welcome. A light lunch will follow in the cafeteria. RSVP by October 14 to the Parish Office (610-269-8294).
St. Thomas More, Pottstown: Join us for a Mass in support of those suffering from addiction, on Saturday, October 19 at 11:00 AM. Confession available at 10:15 AM. All are invited! Celebrant is Rev. Lawrence Kozak. Healing blessing and confession offered after Mass. Addiction has touched far too many families and taken away far too many of our loved ones. Join us that we may draw strength from one another in the power of our faith. “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13.
SS. Peter & Paul, West Chester: All are invited to join us on Saturday, October 19, on a bus trip to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC. We will be taking part in a very special Archdiocesan pilgrimage that day, including procession and crowning of Our Lady and a solemn Mass in the Upper Basilica with Archbishop Chaput. There will also be an opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. After a day of spiritually uplifting activities and touring this beautiful site, we will have dinner at the Baltimore Harbor. Cost $103 and includes round trip bus transportation from Saints Peter & Paul Church parking lot, bus driver’s tip and a 3-course dinner at McCormick and Schmick’s restaurant with a great view of the Inner Harbor. Please contact Judy Magee at 484-473-8205 or email
St. Mary of the Assumption, Phoenixville: One-day, Pre-Cana program, Saturday, October 5. Begins at 8:30 AM with a light continental breakfast and ends after the 4:00 PM Mass. This one-day program meets all the requirements of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. A certificate is provided upon completion. Call the parish office for an application (610-933-2526) or visit our website at (www.stmaryassumption.org) and click on forms/pre cana.
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).
SS. Peter & Paul, West Chester: Light Weigh One King by Suzanne Fowler is a faith-based program that promotes two goals, weight loss and a deeper relationship with our Lord. This 12-week program provides several tools which include a weekly instructional and inspirational DVD, a journal workbook and support from the weekly small group meeting with leadership. The weekly meetings will officially begin on Monday, October 7, 6:15 PM and will conclude on Monday, December 23. If you plan to attend this meeting, please contact Michele Marinelli (610-724-4628).
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 (
St. Peter Parish, West Brandywine: All are cordially invited to our first Rosary Congress. It will begin on Friday, October 11 with 8:30 AM Mass and conclude on Sunday, October 13 at 4:00 PM with Benediction. This three-day round-the-clock devotion will unite our prayers with those of parishes and dioceses across the U.S. We ask your support and active participation during these three days of adoration and prayer. To sign up for an hour of adoration at St. Peter Parish, visit tinyurl.com/y2jxnrj2 or contact Anita McMullen (
Malvern Retreat House: Calling all young adults, single or married, ages 18-35, to join us on Saturday, October 18, 6:30 PM (dinner) through Saturday, October 19, 12:00 Noon (lunch) for “Prodigal Son”, directed by Fr. Jim Otto and Fr. John Wackerman. Cost is $100 which includes all amenities (lodging, food, etc). Register on-line at malvernretreat.com/register or 610-644-0400. For more information call 610-622-4257.
A Baby’s Breath Crisis Pregnancy Center: Please join us for our 18th Annual Silent Auction & Dinner Reception on Saturday, October 26, 6:30 PM at the Crowne Plaza, King of Prussia. The auction features vacations, tickets to Phillies & Flyers games, restaurant gift certificates, gift baskets and more! Reverend Stephen DeLacy will be the guest speaker and MC. Tickets are $70 per person (complimentary beer, wine & soda included). For tickets and more information contact Kim Granito (610-792-0737 or email
Worldwide Marriage Encounter: Now that the back to school rush is over, 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:
Villa Maria High School: Open House for all interested students and their families on Sunday, October 6; Entrance-Scholarship Exam will be administered on Sunday, October 20 and Saturday, October 26. 8th graders may take the exam on either date. For more information, contact the Admissions Office (610-644-2551) or register on-line (www.vmahs.org).
Flame of Love: Join Fr. Jim Blount (Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity) for a Flame of Love-themes Pilgrimage Cruise down the Danube Rive through picturesque Central Europe. The cruise will take place from October 26-November 6, 2019. For more information call Susan or Rebecca (1-800-842-4842). Space is very limited!
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
SS. Philip & James, Exton: Grieving Through the Holidays, a one day Bereavement Retreat, Saturday, November 2 (All Souls Day), 9:00 AM-12:00 Noon (begins after 8:30 AM Mass), in the Rectory Meeting Room. Breakfast will be served. For more information and/or to register call or email Theresa Ferrari (
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
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. The last 2019 weekend will be held in Hawthorne, NY on November 15-17. Reservations are required. For information and/or reservations please contact Sr. Catherine Marie (845-745-1319 or vocation
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
Announcing Walking With Purpose:
Women’s Catholic Scripture Study for Every Day Living
Are you searching for more in your life? Do you seek connection with other women in our parish community? Do you desire to grow in your Catholic faith? Then Walking with Purpose is the place for you! Please join us for either of our two Scripture studies this year, make new friends within our parish, and discover that God sees us and loves us-- authentic and messy -- just as we are.
Walking with Purpose transforms the hearts and lives of women by providing Scripture studies that enable women to know Christ through Scripture and the teachings of the Catholic Church. Personal study and small group discussions at WWP each week link our everyday challenges with the solutions given to us through the teachings of Christ and the Catholic Church. No experience necessary, just come as you are.
This year, St. Elizabeth is offering two courses:
• “Keeping in Balance” = Monday evenings, beginning October 7, 2019 , 7:00 - 9:00 PM
▪ Keeping in Balance focuses on creating balance within. Come explore Biblical ways we can manage life’s pace and pressure while living with calm and steadiness.
and
• “Touching the Divine” = Wednesday mornings, beginning October 2, 2019, 9:30 - 11:30 AM
▪ Touching the Divine draws us into a deeper loving relationship with Jesus by showing us who Jesus is, as told to us by the “disciple whom Jesus loved,” John. John will teach us how much Jesus loves us, and how His love is the true satisfaction of our souls.
For more information, contact Ginny Swiatek at
Blessing of the Animals
October 5, 2019 – 10:30 AM
St. Elizabeth Courtyard
in honor of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi
(rain or shine)
All house pets are welcome, including dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, etc. Please make sure your beloved pet(s) is leashed or in a carrier.
Sister Parish Food Sharing Luncheon
ALL ARE WELCOME!
Sunday, October 20, Social Hall after the 11:30 AM Mass
Combined choirs of Visitation BVM and Saint Elizabeth guitar group will provide liturgical music at the 11:30 AM Mass.
• Bring a potluck dish serving 8-10 people
• Come break bread with parishioners from Visitation Parish BVM
• There will be activities for the children, too!
To Sign up:
Contact Parish Services’ Office 610-646-6550 or