Upcoming Meetings & Events
Walking With Purpose: Mondays, 7:00 PM, & Wednesdays, 9:30 AM, St. Matthew
Adult Bible Study: Tuesdays, 9:00 AM & 7:00 PM, St. Matthew
Knights of Columbus: Tuesday (3/3), 7:00 PM, St. Matthew
Adult Faith Formation Committee: Tuesday (3/3), 7:00 PM, Holy Family Room
Spirit Newsletter Committee: Tuesday (3/3), 7:00 PM, St. Mark
High School Youth Group: Tuesdays, 7:00 PM, CLC
Legion of Mary: Wednesdays, 7:00 PM, Holy Family Room
Lenten Confessions: Wednesdays (3/4, 3/12, 3/18, 3/25 & 4/1), 6:30-7:00 PM, chapel
Cub Scout Pack Meeting: Wednesday (3/4), 6:30 PM, social hall & CLC
Pastoral Outreach Committee: Wednesday (3/4), 7:00 PM, St. Luke
EFF Rehearsal for Living Last Supper: Thursday (3/5), 5:30 PM, church
Elizabeth Ministry Fellowship Night: Thursday (3/5), 7:30 PM, St. Matthew
Ignatian Spiritual Exercises: Thursdays, 7:00 PM, Good Shepherd Room
Women at the Well: Thursdays, 7:00 PM + Fridays, 9:00 AM, St. Mark
Parish School-Lenten Mass: Friday (3/6), 11:15 AM, church
Queen of Peace Marian Prayer Group: Fridays, 1:00 PM, chapel
Stations of the Cross & Benediction: Fridays of Lent (through 4/3), 7:00 PM, church
Girl Scout Mass: Sunday (3/8), 9:30 AM, church
Senior Adult Ministry Board (SAM): Monday (3/9), 3:00 PM, St. Mark
EFF Lenten Prayer Service: Monday (3/9), 5:00 PM & Tuesday (3/10), 6:30 PM, church
Family Life Ministry Team: Monday (3/9), 7:00 PM, St. Mark
Creation Care Team: Monday (3/9), 7:00 PM, St. Luke
Liturgical Life Committee: Tuesday (3/10), 7:00 PM, St. Luke
Bereavement Ministry Team: Wednesday (3/11), 9:00 AM, St. Luke
Stewardship Day of Service Team: Wednesday (3/11), 7:00 PM, St. Matthew
Parish School Advisory Council (PSAC): Wednesday (3/11), 7:00 PM, St. Luke
Men’s Spirituality Group: Thursdays (3/12 and 3/26), 7:00 PM, St. Luke
SEAM Regional Board Meeting: Thursday (3/12), 7:00 PM, St. Matthew
Lenten Soup Supper: Friday (3/13), 5:00 PM, Social Hall
Youth Ministry Stations of the Cross: Friday (3/13), 7:00 PM, church
Pre-Jordan I: Saturday (3/14), 10:30 AM, St. Matthew & St. Mark
SEAM Basketball End-of-the-Year Recognition: Saturday (3/14), Mass in church at 5:30 PM + party in the social hall at 6:30 PM
Junior High School Youth Group: Monday (3/16), 6:00 PM, CLC
Joseph’s People: Monday (3/16), 7:00 PM, St. Luke
Chosen Fathers: Tuesday (3/17), 7:30 PM, St. Mark
Parish School Sneek-a-Peek: Wednesday (3/18), 9:30 AM, Education Center
Cub Scout Den Meetings: Wednesday (3/18), 6:30 PM, social hall
Interfaith Action Committee: Wednesday (3/18), 7:00 PM, St. Mark
Youth Ministry Team: Wednesday (3/18), 7:00 PM, St. Luke
Parish School-Stations of the Cross: Friday (3/20), 2:00 PM, church
Lenten Workshop-Discover Your Mission: Saturday (3/21), Mass at 8:30 AM in church + workshop at 9:00 AM in the social hall
Cub Scout Pack 61-Pinewood Derby: Saturday (3/21), 3:00 PM, social hall
OTHER ACTIVITIES OF INTEREST
Bishop Shanahan High School: BSHS is seeking a Head Field Hockey Coach, Head Girls Track Coach and Assistant Track Coach (throwing events). If interested please send resume to
Camilla Hall, Immaculata, PA: The following openings are available at Camilla Hall, the Convent Home/Infirmary for the IHM Sisters: RN/LPN-Full-time, 11:00 PM-7:00 AM; Custodian/Mainten-ance-Full-time, 7:30 AM-4:00 PM; CNAs/Nursing Assistants-Full-time/Part-time, all shifts; Food Service Workers-Full-time/Part-time, hours vary. For more information, call 484-321-5630 or complete online application at www.camillahall.org.
St. Mary of Providence Center, Elverson: Seeking part-time Pool Manager. Responsibilities include swim lessons, life-guarding and pool maintenance. Will train. Contact Sr. Brenda (610-942-4166) or Kathy at the pool (610-942-4168).
Malvern Retreat House: Seeking full-time Hospitality Coordinator, Monday thru Friday, evening hours including overnights. Responsibilities include serving as host for assigned retreat groups including registration when needed, handling emergency issues with retreatants and property maintenance, working with retreat directors and set up including refreshments when needed. Event set up and break down which includes moving tables, chairs and supplies. Also responsible for setting up for Mass in the chapels and oratories. Candidates should be able to carry up to 40 lbs., be able to stand for longer periods of time and be able to walk campus grounds as needed. If interested, please send resume and salary expectations to
Freddy’s Steakburgers: Every Tuesday is senior citizen day. Please join us for a 25% discount. 221 Eagleview Blvd, Exton, PA 19341.
Flame of Love Movement: While we operate through the generous time & talent of wonderful and numerous volunteers, there still remain numerous fixed costs to maintain Flame of Love operations. If you would like to help in our efforts to continue our movement, please consider making a donation. Checks should be made payable to Flame of Love and mailed to Flame of Love Movement-Office, P.O. Box 201, Haverford, PA 19041. For more info or to download our news-
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Decade to Doorways: Experiencing Homelessness? Sleeping outside or in a vehicle? Fleeing domestic violence? At risk of losing your current housing? Call 2-1-1 for assistance! Chester County has services to help. Emergency services information available 24/7. Intake done 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday-Friday. Text your zip code to 898-211. Se habla Espanol. Hearing impaired? Use 7-1-1 relay service to call 2-1-1.
Retrouvaille: Rediscover the Love in Your Marriage! Is your marriage hurting? Do you feel helpless? Hopeless? Retrouvaille (retro-VIE) can help and offers hope for a better relationship. Retrouvaille can help heal your marriage. The next program in our area will be held April 17-19. For more information, or to register for one of our weekends, visit www.HelpOurMarriage.org or call 1-800-470-2230 or 215-766-3944. All inquiries are kept strictly confidential.
SS. Philip & James, Exton: Bereavement Support Group! If you are grieving the loss of a loved one, no matter how much time has passed, please know that you are not alone. Our Bereavement Support
Group is open for all those who are grieving. If you need to talk or just listen and learn so you
can heal, please come to our Bereavement Support Group meetings on Thursday evenings from 7:00 PM-8:30 PM in the School Library. Sessions will begin on March 5 and continue through April 16 (skipping 4/9). Light refreshments will be served. May you know that God is with you. To register, please email or call Theresa Ferrari at
IHM Spirituality Center, Malvern: Join us four Wednesdays in Lent, March 4, 11, 18 and April 1, 9:30 AM-2:30 PM, for a prayerful experience. The day will open with mid-morning prayer, followed by exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. Mass will be celebrated at 11:30 AM. You can walk the grounds, pursue our spiritual reading room, find a comfortable chair to read or contemplatively gaze. If you wish to stay for lunch, please bring a bag lunch. Beverages will be provided. The day will conclude with mid-afternoon prayer. Free will donation. Registration required at least two days prior to the event.
Spirit @ Work - A Retreat for Young Adults in their 20s and 30s: Looking for a Catholic retreat for young adults this spring? Join us for the third annual Philadelphia Charis Ministries retreat at St. Raphaela Retreat Center in Haverford, PA, from Friday, March 6 through Sunday, March 8. Registration is now open through March 1 at straphaelcenter.org. Cost is $180 with a deposit of $100. Financial assistance available. Questions? Email
Shroud of Turin Presentation: Massimo Paris will present, The Shroud of Turin: A Silent Witness of the Passion, Death & Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ, on Thursday, March 5, 7:00 PM, Immaculata University in the Green Room, Villa Maria. For more info contact Sister Rose Mulligan, IHM, 484-323-3318.
Miraculous Medal Shrine Young Adult Leadership Retreat: Attention Young Adult Leaders! When was the last time you stepped back, slowed down and reconnected with God - and yourself? Join us on Saturday, March 7 for this half-day retreat where you will be able to do those things and enjoy good conversation, food, drinks, and talks focused on you and your ministry as a young adult leader. The day includes identifying your spiritual gifts and using them to glorify our Lord through your work and daily life. Enjoy this day of renewal to help you on your spiritual and ministerial journey. Registration/sign in begins at 11:30 AM. Retreat runs from 12:00 noon-5:30 PM (including 12:05 PM Mass). Contact Carolina Soares (215-848-1010, ext. 281) for more info and/or to register.
Man UP Philly: Join us for the 12th Annual Man Up Philly Men’s Spirituality Conference, “No Greater Love-Sacrifice Over Self”, on Saturday, March 7, at Neumann University in Aston. For more information and/or to register visit our website at www.manupphilly.com.
St. Joseph, Spring City: Join us for a Mass in support of those suffering from addiction, on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at 11:00 AM. All are invited! Celebrant is Fr. Charles O’Hara, pastor. 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.
Catholic Daughters of the Americas: Women over the age of 18 are invited to join the largest Catholic women’s organization in the world. For more information, call/text Michele Byler at 484-832-2683 or Roe Fulmer 484-612-2736, or check our website: http://cdapa.com/2739/index.html. Regular meetings are held the second Saturday of each month 10:00 AM at SS. Simon and Jude Church. Next meeting is March 14, 2020.
Immaculata University Spirituality Under the Dome: Join us for two upcoming events! On Tuesday March 10, 7:00-8:00 PM, Kevin Barr with be presenting “Mystical Oneness (MO) A New Christian Narrative and Modus Operandi for the World”. On Saturday, April 18, our 14th Annual Spirituality Day will be held from 9:00 AM-12:00 noon. Kathy Coffey, author of 16 books and numerous magazine articles, will present “Easter through the Arts”. Visit www.immaculata.edu/spirituality for details on either program, or call Sr. Mary Henrich IHM for a brochure or questions at 484-323-3434 or email
St. Joseph, Downingtown: Please join the Sisters of Life on Tuesday, March 10, 7:00 PM, as they lead the Rosary, followed by a talk. RSVP’s are appreciated although not required. Contact Cathy (
Following in the Footsteps of the Saints: Calling single women, ages 18-35, to join us for a Spring Break Retreat Pilgrimage with the Daughters of St. Mary of Providence from March 12-15. For more info and/or to register contact Sr. Brenda McHugh (
Villa Maria High School: All 6th & 7th graders and their families are invited to the following Spring events: 7th grade practice exam on March 15 or April 4; Preview Breakfasts for 6th & 7th grade students and their families on April 22 or 24 and 7th grade Visit Villa Days on May 12 or 13. For more info contact the Admissions Office (610-644-2551) or register online (www.vmahs.org).
SS. Philip & James, Exton: Join us for a Solemn Novena to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, March 17-March 25. Fr. Michael Callaghan, Director of the National Shrine of the Miraculous Medal, Germantown, will preach each day of the Novena. The Novena Prayers will be prayed at the 8:30 AM morning Mass, all of the weekend Masses, and again at a special evening Mass each day at 7:00 PM including Saturday and Sunday. Plan to be with us for this wonderful opportunity to honor our Blessed Mother and her gift of the Miraculous Medal and pray for your special intentions during this opportunity of grace. The Shepherds of the Holy Land will be with us during the Novena with their wonderful olive wood devotional items.
The Clinic, Phoenixville: Join us on Thursday, March 19, for “Dying for Chocolate: A Delicious Mystery”, at the RiverCrest Golf Club, 100 Rivercrest Drive, Phoenixville. Cocktail hour begins at 6:00 PM. Proceeds benefit The Clinic-Healthcare for the Uninsured. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the deadly fun while supporting this worthwhile cause. Tickets are $100, and event sponsorships are available. For more info and to purchase tickets visit www.theclinicpa.org/dinner.
Rosemont College: Join us on Friday, March 20, 9:00 AM-1:00 PM, for the screening of the powerful documentary film “A Dangerous Idea: Eugenics, Genetics and the American Dream”. The screening will be followed by a panel of scholars who will discuss the themes highlighted in the film. The keynote presentation will be given by Stephanie Welch of Paragon Media, the director, producer and writer of the film. The event is free and open to the public, but we ask that all attendees register via the website: https://www.rosemont.edu/about/the-institute/events/.
SS. Peter & Paul Parish, West Chester: All are invited to join our parish on a bus trip to the St. Katharine Drexel Shrine at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter & Paul in Philadelphia on Thursday, March, 26. We will tour the beautiful cathedral and visit the shrine of St. Katharine Drexel, followed by Mass. Afterwards, we will share a delicious lunch at the City Tap restaurant before heading over to the Barnes Foundation to take in a tour of an incredible display of art exhibits including Picasso, Matisse, Renoir and Cezanne. Cost is $95 and includes round trip transportation, driver’s tip, tour at the cathedral, lunch and admission and guided tour at the Barnes Foundation. For more info or to reserve your seat, please contact Judy Magee (
Rachel’s Vineyard Ministries: Post-Abortion Healing Retreat, March 27-29, 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-judgemental, safe, loving, and confidential environment. It will give you hope for your future and freedom from the pain within your heart and soul. For information contact Lauren (
Bishop Shanahan High School: Join us on Saturday, March 28, 7:00-10:00 PM, for “An Evening at Shanahan” Annual Auction and Restaurant Fair. Tickets are $45 per person. Can’t make the event, you can bid online from home! Check out www.bshs2020.com for more info, to purchase tickets or to bid online.
Little Sisters of the Poor: Annual Spring Concert, Saturday, March 28, at Villanova University - Jake Nevin Field House, 800 Lancaster Avenue, Villanova, PA. Doors open at 6:00 PM with food available. 7:00-8:30 PM: McLean Ave Band; 8:30-9:15: Break; 9:15-10:45 PM: Scythian. Tickets are $50 per person ($10 kids 12 and under, $20 students). Price includes general admission, food, drinks (valid ID required), silent auction. For more information call 215-729-5153, Ext. 1115 or visit www.littlesistersofthepoorphiladelphia.org.
Marianist Family Retreat Center, Cape May Point, NJ: Join us for a Women’s Spirituality Retreat. April 3-5. Join other women in an exploration of your own story and stories of women in faith. Come alone or with a relative or friend. A team of women has prepared this weekend of rest and renewal. Eucharist, other prayer experiences, beach walks, socials and fun are included. Cost: $140 pp, double occupancy. For further info and/or to register call 610-884-3829 or visit our website at www.capemaymarianists.org.
Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter & Paul, Philadelphia: Join us for a Day of Recollection and Conference entitled “You are Called to Holiness” on Saturday, April 4, 9:00 AM-6:15 PM at the Basilica. There will be several speakers, Eucharistic Adoration and recitation of the Rosary and the presence of the National Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima. His Eminence Raymond Cardinal Burke will be the principal celebrant at the 5:15 PM, Palm Sunday Vigil Mass in the Cathedral Basilica. The Cathedral Basilica Choir will sing at the Mass. Admission: $65 per person/$20 full time student; no charge for priests, sisters and seminarians. Coffee and donuts during registration. Lunch will be served. Reservations are required. To download a flyer and registration form visit the website (www.stjohnneumannchapter.org). For more information call 215-247-2585.
Spiritual CPR: Retreat for Nurses 2020: Come join us for an afternoon of spiritual reflection and fellowship with other nurses. Join us on Sunday, April 5, 12:00-4:00 PM at the Saint Raphaela Center, 616 Coopertown Road, Haverford. $30 per person, lunch included. For more information and/or to register, please email Theresa Ferrari (
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