OTHER ACTIVITIES OF INTEREST
Collections for the Homeless: Several parish families, in cooperation with the Legionaries of Christ, are collecting toiletries, clothing and bagged lunches for the homeless in Center City Philadelphia on Friday afternoons for distribution on Saturday mornings. For more information, to contribute to this project and/or to get personally involved in this outreach to the homeless, please contact Andrea Fiorilla (
Bishop Shanahan High School: BSHS is seeking a JV boys soccer coach and an assistant Varsity boys soccer coach. Interested applicants should email a resume to
Help Wanted: Ascension Press, an Exton-based Catholic publishing company, has several positions now available. Some of the available positions include: General Manager, Marketing Assistant and Accounts Payable Clerk. For more information visit https://study.ascensionpress.com/pages/about_
us/careers.
Archdiocese of Philadelphia Vocation Office News
Quo Vadis Days: Quo Vadis Days for high school men, in danger of being cancelled due to COVID-19, will now be turned into an ONLINE 3-day program, which will be held between Monday, June 29 and Wednesday, July 1 and hosted by Fr. DeLacy, the Seminarians from St. Charles Seminary and the Deacons/Priests of the Archdiocese! There will also be the opportunity for two in-person gatherings (Confession and Eucharistic Procession) using safe distancing protocols. For planning and preparation purposes, the registration deadline is FRIDAY, JUNE 12. The program is open to High school men (incoming freshmen to graduated seniors). Fee is $25 to $75 (which covers the cost of online webinar technology, online interactive games, t-shirts, masks, etc). Please make check payable to The Vocation Office. For more information and/or to register visit our website at Heedthecall.org/QuoVadis or contact Sue Matour, Associate Director (
Weekly Discernment Groups: There are three opportunities for men who are exploring a possible call to the priesthood to attend these online gatherings. Men, high school age and above, are encouraged and invited to attend these gatherings. For more information about these discernment groups, please contact Fr. DeLacy (
Philadelphia Catholic Scholars Program: As a result of the ongoing need for safe distancing due to the potential spread of COVID-19, the 10-day residential Philadelphia Catholic Scholars Program is taking a hiatus this year, but will return in 2021. To continue the opportunity to delve deeper into our faith and learn more about the intellectual and spiritual heritage of the Catholic church - we’ll still be meeting - ONLINE! High school men (incoming juniors to graduated seniors) are invited to gather daily from 3:00 - 5:00 PM between July 13-17 to discover the richness of “The Confessions of St. Augustine”. Discussions will be led by Archbishop Perez as well as invited guest professors. The group will conclude each daily session with Evening Prayer. For more info and or to register, please visit Heedthecall.org/PCSP. Due to the generosity of our donors, there is no registration fee for this program, but registration is limited to the first 25 men. All participants will be mailed a copy of “The Confessions”.
Church Builders: Do you like to build? Do you love God? Are you a young man in Grades 6-8 (incoming or completed)? Then join us for this great event! Junior high boys will gather ONLINE for a great combination of faith, fun and prayer with Fr. DeLacy, some of the Philadelphia Seminarians and invited guests! Expanding on the traditions of St. Francis of Assisi, participants will be challenged to build their own church! This event takes place on Wednesday, July 8. Register today, but no later than June 29, at Heedthecall.org/Church! For questions, contact Sue Matour (
Biking for Vocations: Biking for Vocations returns this summer between August 5-9! During this summer, seminarians studying at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary will traverse the Archdiocese on their bikes! As we continue to practice safe distancing protocols, please follow the seminarians on social media on our Facebook and Instagram pages. Specific details regarding public opportunities to meet and greet the seminarians will be posted on our website (Heedthecall.org/Biking).
Ordinations to the Diaconate & Priesthood: On Saturday, June 13, two Philadelphia seminarians, Mr. Kenneth Cavara and Mr. Mark Tobin; and Mr. Prodip Mrong, from the Diocese of Mymensingh, Bangladesh will be ordained as Transitional Deacons by Archbishop Nelson J. Perez at 10:00 AM. Nine men will also be ordained as Permanent Deacons at this time. On Saturday, June 20, five men: Deacon Wilmer Chirino, Deacon Cesar Izaguirre, Deacon Louis Monica, Deacon Kevin Okafor, and Deacon August Taglianetti, will be ordained as Priests for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Deacon Martin Okwudiba has been studying in Rome at the Pontifical North American College and his ordination date will be announced at a later time. These ordinations will be held at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul, Philadelphia. All are invited to join in these liturgical celebrations via livestream on the St. Charles Borromeo Seminary website (www.scs.edu).
Serra Prayer Partners: We are grateful to all the men and women throughout the Archdiocese who have pledged to pray a daily rosary for an increase in vocations to the Diocesan Priesthood and religious life! Your prayer is vital to our ministry! We are also grateful to Ms. Jen Settle for organizing and spearheading this initiative for the Vocation Office. If you are not currently a prayer partner and would like to be, please contact the Vocation Office (610-667-5778).
Padre Pio and Pandemics: Please join a Zoom Meeting on Tuesday, June 16, at 7:00 PM for a discussion on Padre Pio and Pandemics presented by West Chester professor and anthropologist Dr. Michael A. Di Giovine. The discussion will center on the connection between St. Pio’s stigmata, the pressures of his early popularity and the Spanish flu. This program is being sponsored by Saints Peter and Paul parish. To join this Zoom meeting on June 16, please click on the following link: https://wcupa.zoom.us/j/97137281786?pwd=eFBFNzhST1U1bkJMTzNhLzhKT1FqZz09. The meeting ID is 971 3728 1786 and the Password is 593969.
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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/ Maintenance-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.
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 8:00 AM to 5:00 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.
Flame of Love of the Immaculate Heart of Mary: National Conference, July 24, 5:00 PM-July 26, 12:00 PM, at Malvern Retreat House. Presenters are Fr. James Blount SOLT and Msgr. Ralph J. Chieffo. Cost is $265 per person (includes accommodations, meals and conference registration). Register online at https://www.malvernretreat.com/events/flame-of-love-2/. For more information, please call 610-644-0400.