Bulletin - November 3, 2019

Upcoming Meetings & Events

Pastoral Outreach - Candy Collection: Saturday/Sunday (11/2-3), before all Masses, narthex

Forty Hours Devotions: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday (11/3-4-5), 7:00 PM, church

Parish School Mass & Student Council Installation: Tuesday (11/4) 11:0 AM, church

7th-8th Grade Youth Group: Monday (11/4), 6:30 PM, CLC

High School Youth Group: Tuesdays, 7:00 PM, CLC

Bereavement Grief Share: Tuesday (11/5), 7:00 PM, education center library & art room

Walking With Purpose: Wednesday (11/6), 9:30 AM, St. Matthew

Altar Server Training: Wednesdays (11/6, 13 & 20), 6:00 PM & Thursdays (11/7, 14 & 21), 4:30 PM, church

Legion of Mary: Wednesdays, holy hour at 6:00 PM in chapel and meeting at 7:00 PM, Holy Family Room

Cub Scout Pack Meeting: Wednesday (11/6), 6:30 PM, CLC & art room

Parish School - General Parent Meeting: Wednesday: Wednesday (11/6), 7:00 PM, social hall

Knights of Columbus Council Meeting: Wednesday (11/6), 7:00 PM, St. Matthew

Ignatian Spirituality Series: Thursdays (thru 11/21), 7:00 PM, Holy Family Room

Men’s Spirituality Group: Thursday (11/7), 7:00 PM, St. Luke

Women at the Well: Thursday (11/7), 7:00 PM, St. Mark

Women at the Well: Friday (11/8), holy hour in chapel, 9:00 AM + meeting in St. Mark, 10:00 AM

Queen of Peace Marian Prayer Group: Fridays, 1:00 PM, chapel

Pre-Jordan I: Saturday (11/9), 10:30 AM, St. Matthew & St. Mark

SEAM/CYO Soccer Recognition Party: Saturday (11/9), 6:30 PM, social hall

Casserole Collection: Saturday/Sunday (11/9-10), before Masses, social hall kitchen

Parish School Open House (Grades Pre-K, K & 1): Sunday (11/10), 12:30 PM, education center

SEAM/CYO Volleyball Recognition Party: Sunday (11/10), 6:00 PM, social hall

Senior Adult Ministry (SAM): Monday (11/11), 3:00 PM, St. Mark

SEAM Board: Monday (11/11), 7:00 PM, CLC

Family Life Ministry Team: Monday (11/11), 7:00 PM, St. Mark

Social Fellowship Committee: Monday (11/11), 7:00 PM, St. Luke

Walking With Purpose: Mondays, 7:00 PM, & Wednesdays, 9:30 AM, St. Matthew

Adult Bible Study: Tuesdays, 9:00 AM, St. Matthew & St. Mark; 7:00 PM, St. Mark

Liturgical Life Committee: Tuesday (11/12), 7:00 PM, St. Luke

Bereavement Ministry Team: Wednesday (11/13), 9:00 AM, St. Luke

OTHER ACTIVITIES OF INTEREST

Part-time Companion Needed: Looking for a parishioner willing to spend a few hours a few times a week with my elderly mother to provide companionship and minimal aide for things she can’t do herself. We are looking for these services in Uwchland Hunt. Compensation will be provided. If interested please contact Toni at 484-797-8213.

St. Mary’s Franciscan Shelter: Join us for BBQ & Brews on Saturday, November 9, 6:30-10:30 PM at Kimberton Fire Hall. Local restaurants and craft brews will be featured along with music by The Sofa Kings. For more information/tickets: www.stmarysfs.org/events/BBQ&Brews. All proceeds benefit St. Mary’s Franciscan Shelter.

St. Peter, West Brandywine: The Respect Life Committee is holding a free showing of the eye-opening movie “Unplanned”, on Sunday, November 10 at 6:30 PM. Unplanned is the inspiring story of one woman’s journey of transformation. Although the filmmakers were certain they were making a PG-13 film, the Motion Picture Association gave it an R-rating for “some disturbing, bloody images. For more information, see the review by the Catholic News Service at catholicnews.com/services/englishnews/2019/unplanned.cfm. No reservations are needed. For more information email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

St. Joseph, Downingtown: All are welcome to join us on Monday, November 11, 7:00-8:00 PM for a Rosary for Life. Guest speaker is Sr. Sheila Galligan, IHM, who will conclude the night with a short talk. For more info, contact Cathy (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 215-882-2091).

Bishop Shanahan High School: Tickets are now available for the BSHS fall musical, “Rock of Ages - High School Edition!” Show dates are November 15, 16, 22 and 23 at 7:30 PM and November 24 at 2:00 PM. In addition, a complimentary, modified performance for special needs and autism friendly audiences will take place on November 21. Purchase tickets and RSVP at shanahan.org.

IHM Sisters Discernment Retreat: Single young women ages 18-35 are invited to a Discernment Retreat from Friday evenings, November 15 through Sunday afternoon, November 17. The weekend will include Mass, Liturgy of the Hours, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, spiritual conference, and time with the sisters. For more information and/or to register, email Sr. Mary Ann at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or text 570-573-2337.

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.

St. Augustine Parish, Philadelphia: Join us for a Mass in support of those suffering from addiction, on Saturday, November 16 at 12:00 noon. All are invited! Celebrant is Rev. Bill Donnelly, O.S.A.. 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.

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 Weekend is 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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 610-449-1859.

Bonner-Prendie Class of 1974: Save the Date! 40^th 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 info visit us on facebook (www.facebook.com/groups/1131495127054925/?ref=bookmarks or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).

Villa Maria Academy: Join us in welcoming David Kim, Concertmaster of the Philadelphia Orchestra & Dr. Ron Matthews, President of Eastern University, on November 19 at 7:00 PM at the Marian Center, 370 Central Avenue, Malvern. For ticket information, please contact Ms. Leah Kim at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Best Kept Secrets Tour: Join in on this shopping, food and adventure tour between November 30 and December 14. Tickets are $10 ($1 per ticket donated to CRC Watersheds) which entitles you to all the perks of the tour and includes tour guide and map, coupons from 33 businesses, chance to win $900 in gift cards, and VIP treatment at every stop! Every business has something special planned for you. Things like refreshments, gifts, games and drawings, factory or farm tours, demos, how-to sessions and more. For more info and tickets visit www.bestkeptsecretstour.com or call 717-721-9409.

Schuylkill Valley Regional Dance Company: Presents The Nutcracker, featuring over 40 local dancers and professional guest artists. Come join Clara, The Nutcracker, Sugar Plum Fairy and their friends as they journey through the Land of Sweets for this Victorian Christmas family tradition. Performance Date: Saturday, December 7, 2:00 PM & 6:00 PM at the Phoenixville Area Middle School Theater. Tickets are $20-adults and $15-children under 12. Tickets available at the door or online at www.tututix.com/svrdc.

Saints Peter & Paul, West Chester: Join us for a bus trip to Sight & Sound Theatre’s “Miracle of Christmas” on Wednesday, December 11. Cost is $110 which includes round trip bus transportation, driver’s tip, theatre ticket and a delicious, all you can eat dinner at Shady Maple Smorgasbord. The bus will depart SSPP parking lot at 8:45 AM and will return at approximately 6:00 PM. To reserve your ticket, contact Judy Magee (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 484-473-8205).

St. Mary of Providence, Elverson: Save the Date! Join us on Saturday, December 14, 12:00-6:00 PM for the Christmas Tour at Langoma. Historic 1890 Pott’s Mansion Tour, Amazing Raffle Baskets, visits with Santa, hot chocolate & treats at the Gingerbread House. Tour tickets available at the door for $15 donation. You can also call ahead for tickets and more information at 610-942-4166.