Upcoming Meetings & Events
Legion of Mary-Rosary on the Green: Sunday (10/13), 6:00 PM, on the grounds near the Cross
Family Life Ministry Team: Monday (10/14), 7:00 PM, St. Luke
Sister Parish Planning Team: Monday (10/14), 7:00 PM, Holy Family Room
Walking With Purpose: Mondays, 6:30 PM, & Wednesdays, 9:30 AM, St. Matthew
RCIA Inquiry: Mondays, 7:00 PM, education center, second floor conference room
Together Retreat-Men’s Team: Monday (10/14), 7:00 PM, St. Mark
Bible Study: Tuesdays, 9:00 AM, St. Matthew & St. Mark; 7:00 PM, St. Mark
High School Youth Group: Tuesdays, 7:00 PM, CLC
Parish Stewardship Council: Tuesday (10/15), 7:00 PM, St. Luke
Bereavement Grief Share: Tuesdays (through 11/5), 7:00 PM, education center library & social hall
Chosen Fathers: Tuesday (10/15), 7:30 PM, St. Mark
Legion of Mary: Wednesdays, holy hour at 6:00 PM in chapel and meeting at 7:00 PM, Holy Family Room
Cub Scout Den Meeting & Popcorn Sale: Wednesday (10/16), 6:30 PM, social hall
Pastoral Outreach Committee: Wednesday (10/16), 7:00 PM, St. Luke
Youth Ministry Team: Wednesday (10/16), 7:00 PM, St. Matthew
Men’s Spirituality Group: Thursday (10/17), 7:00 PM, St. Luke
Ignatian Spirituality Series: Thursdays (thru 11/21), 7:00 PM, Holy Family Room
Women at the Well: Thursdays,7:00 PM, and Fridays, 9:00 AM, St. Mark
Queen of Peace Marian Prayer Group: Fridays, 1:00 PM, chapel
Together Retreat for Men: Friday/Saturday (10/18-19), 7:00 PM, social hall & CLC
Sister Parish - Visitation BVM: Sunday (10/20), Choir Exchange at 11:30 Mass, church, + Food Sharing Luncheon at 12:30 PM, social hall
Junior High Youth Group: Monday (10/21), 6:30 PM, CLC
Joseph’s People: Monday (10/21), 7:00 PM, St. Mark
Liturgical Music Planners: Monday (10/21), 7:00 PM, St. Luke
Elizabeth Ministry Trick or Treat with the Saints: Tuesday (10/22), 9:30 AM, church & Holy Family Room
Parish Pastoral Council: Tuesday (10/22), 7:00 PM, St. Luke
Pre-Jordan Team: Tuesday (10/22), 7:00 PM, St. Mark
Together-Continuation Committee: Wednesday (10/23), 7:00 PM, St. Luke
Parish School - General Parent Meeting: Wednesday (10/23), 7:00 PM, social hall
Called & Gifted: Thursday (10/24), 7:00 PM, St. Luke
Sacramental Workshop for Parents of Penance/Holy Communion Candidates: Saturday (10/26), 8:30 AM Mass, church and 9:00 AM meeting, social hall
Fall Family Festival: Sunday (10/27), 11:30 AM Mass, church, followed by festival at 12:30 PM, lower parking lot (recess yard)
OTHER ACTIVITIES OF INTEREST
Help Wanted: Bishop Shanahan High School has openings for the following coaching positions: girls’ and boys’ assistant track coach (throwing) and varsity softball coach. All applications must be received on or before October 14, 2019 and should be submitted to Ron Reidinger (rreidinger
@shanahan.org. For more information, visit shanahan.org.
Help Wanted: St. Thomas More parish in South Coventry is seeking a part-time Music Director. A minimum of 3 years experience as a Parish Music Director or equivalent is required. Compliance with background checks and completion of the VIRTUS program required. Send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to Fr. L. Kozak, 2101 Pottstown Pike, Pottstown, PA 19465 or fax to 610-469-9315. Call 610-469-9304 with questions or for more information and a job description.
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
SS. Philip & James, Exton: Join us for “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 (
Daylesford Abbey Upcoming Events: Wednesday, October 16, 7:00 PM, An Evening at the Abbey with Anita Friday, who will speak on “Opening Our Hearts to Racial Healing”. Free will donation welcome. Founder’s Day Lecture, Sunday, November 10, 1:00 PM, “The Beatitudes” A Path to Positive Political Dialogue by Dr. Amy Uelmen. For more information and or to register for any of the events email
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).
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
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.
Roman Catholic High School: Join us for our fall Open House, Sunday, October 20, 11:00 AM-2:00 PM. Scholarship/Entrance Exams will be administered on Saturdays, November 2, 16 and December 7, from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM. For more information and/or to register for any of these events, please contact Thomas Bottoms, Director of Admissions & Communications at 215-627-1270, ext. 146.
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
Marianist Family Retreat Center, Cape May Point, NJ: Men’s Retreat, November 15-17, open to men from all walks of life, focusing on unique male issues on the spiritual journey. The retreat will consist of Eucharistic and other prayer, input, quiet time, small group sharing, socializing and fun within a supportive, intentional community of men. Cost is $140 per person, double occupancy. For more information and or to register contact Anthony Fucci, Center Director at 609-884-3829 or www.capemaymarianists.org.
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 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
Elizabeth Ministry Playdate
(for infants, toddlers, pre-school children and their parents)
**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.**
Trick or Treat with the Saints!
Please join us for a morning of fun. We will have crafts, snacks, and trick or treating around the church! Children’s costumes optional.
Tuesday, October 22
9:30 – 11:00 AM
Holy Family Room (Church Narthex)
RSVP to Aimee Cyran at
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Children of Saint Elizabeth
Sharing Our Bounty needs your help….
please donate some of your
HALLOWEEN CANDY
November 2 & 3, 2019
before all weekend Masses
Thank you for sharing and caring!