Bulletin - September 20, 2020

OTHER ACTIVITIES OF INTEREST

Pope John Paul II High School: Help Wanted! Pope John Paul II High School, Royersford, is looking for an experienced facilities/maintenance person to join our team. Please send a cover letter and resume to Ron Williams (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).

Flame of Love: Please join our virtual Flame of Love Cenacle-Pray the Rosary-Wherever you Live! The permanent Eastern Time Zone schedule is Sundays-7:00 PM, Mondays-11:00 AM or 9:00 PM; Tuesdays-7:30 or 9:00 PM; Wednesdays–10:00 AM or 8:00 PM; Fridays-1:00 PM and Saurdays-11:00 AM. To join a cenacle visit http://meetjit.si/folpermvc7. Please tune in every Friday from 4:20-5:00 PM to Radio Maria Miami in Spanish with host Patti Schwartz. The link for Radio Maria Spanish is https://www.radiomariasp.org/miami/ for those who want to listen via a computer.

Missionary Servants of the Most Blessed Trinity: Are you discerning a religious life? The Missionary Servants of the Most Blessed Trinity will be hosting an on-line discernment retreat Friday, September 25 and Saturday, September 26, for all women ages 18+ that are considering religious life. Join MSBT sisters for prayer, reflection and tho hear MSBT sisters share their stories on mission. To register, visit msbt.org/rise-up-journ... or for more information This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Volunteer English Program in Chester County: Change someone’s life and see how it changes yours! Become a Volunteer Tutor! Tutors provided weekly, one-to-one English language instruction for adult immigrants or refugees who speak one of over 50 languages spoken in Chester County. Tutors must be available for a one-year commitment to virtual tutoring. Prior teaching experience is not required. Life experience, time and a compassion for helping others is a plus! Join us at the September 3-Day Virtual Tutor Training Workshop to get involved. The program will run on Tuesday, September 22; Thursday, September 24 and Wednesday, September 30, from 6:00-8:00 PM, each evening. It will be offered through Zoom Virtual Platform. Workshop fee is $35 for materials. Register online at www.volunteerenglish.org. For more info call 610-918-8222, ext. 2.

Malvern Retreat House: Please join us on Friday, September 25, in the Memorial Dining Hall at 7:00 AM for a Virtual Presentation by Thomas S. Monaghan, “Faith in the Marketplace - A Personal Journey”. Event schedule:7:00 AM - Morning Prayer, 7:30 AM - breakfast, 7:45 AM - Virtual Guests Login, 8:00 AM - Welcome & Introductions, 8:10 AM - Keynote Presentation, 8:45 AM - Q & A, 9:15 AM - Closing Prayer. Thomas S. Monaghan is the Founder of Domino’s Pizza, Founder of Legatus, Former owner of the Detroit Tigers and author of “Paper Tiger”. For more info or to register, please contact Tara McCormick (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 484-321-2534). Onsite cost: $100 per couple; $75 per person; Virtual Cost: $25 per person.

Archdiocese of Philadelphia: Join the Archdiocese for an Opening Celebration for Respect Life Month, on Sunday, September 27, 5:15 PM - Holy Hour for Life with Sisters of Life; 6:30 PM - Holy Mass with Archbishop Nelson Perez, at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter & Paul in Philadelphia. This is also the official Archdiocesan launch of “Walking with Moms in Need: A Year in Service”.

Mother Boniface Spirituality Center, Philadelphia: All are invited to join our October Series on Zoom - Four Outstanding Women Saints! Each Tuesday in October one woman saint will be presented. All sessions will be on Zoom from 7:00-8:30 PM. October 6, Sr. Theresa Ahern, MSBT, will present on St. Teresa of Avila; October 13, Sr. Mary Ann Henagan, MSBT, will present on St. Josephine Bakhita; October 20, Sr. Faith Okerson, S.B.S., will present on St. Katharine Drexel and on October 27, Sr. Sara Butler, MSBT, will present on St. Edith Stein. You are welcome to join an individual night or all four in the series! To register, email Mother Boniface Spirituality Center at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. We will confirm your registration and send you a link to participate in the Zoom series.

Villa Maria Academy High School: Join us for the following Fall 2021 admissions events: There will be a Hybrid Open House for all interested students and their families on Sunday, October 4. The Entrance-Scholarship Exam will be offered on Sunday, October 18 and Saturday, October 24 on campus. Eighth graders may take the exam on either date. A Fall Virtual Preview Breakfast will be held on Wednesday, October 28. For additional information and/or to register for any of these events contact the Admissions Office (610-644-2551 or www.vmahs.org). Learn about what Villa Maria sisterhood has to offer!

IHM Spirituality Center: Please join us on Tuesday, October 27, from 10:00 AM-11:30 AM or 1:00 PM-2:30 PM for a morning or afternoon of quiet prayer for wisdom upon our nation as we prepare to elect our President and Vice-President. Free will offering kindly accepted. Registration by phone is required for this gathering. Please specify your choice of time, morning or afternoon. Each session is limited to 20 persons.

Roman Catholic High School: Our Scholarship/Entrance Exam will be offered on Saturday, November 14, Sunday, November 22 and Saturday, December 5. Testing begins at 9:00 AM. Register at https://romancatholichscom.finalsite.com/admissions/important-dates. For more information contact Thomas Bottoms, Director of Admissions, Roman Catholic High School, 301 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107; Office: 215-627-1270, ext. 110, Cell: 215-251-7186. Follow us: Instagram:@RomanCatholicHs; Twitter: @RomanCatholicHS; Facebook: @RomanCatholicHS.

Saint Mary of Providence Center, Elverson: Longing to encounter Christ? The Daughters of St. Mary of Providence offer retreat hospitality in the Roman Catholic tradition. There are two facilities available including a beautifully restored mansion that can accommodate up to 110 people. In addition, there are two chapels, a Rosary garden, and an outdoor stations of the cross. Clergy and Religious are welcome to book for individual retreats. To learn more about the Saint Mary of Providence Center visit stmaryofprov-pa.org/ or call 610-942-4166/7.

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

West Chester Food Cupboard: In need of food assistance? Live in Pennsylvania? We are open to serve you! The West Chester Food Cupboard is now serving people who live outside the West Chester Area School District. This means any resident of Pennsylvania can come to the Cupboard and get food. We provide quality non-perishable items, fresh produce, dairy and meat products for you and your family with safe and friendly drive-through service. No appointment is needed– just stop in during our hours of operation: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays 8:30 - 11:30 AM. The only required documentation is proof of address, such as PA driver’s license, lease, utility bill, etc. We are located at 431 S. Bolmar Street, West Chester, PA 19382; 610-344-3175, www.wcfood.org.

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