Upcoming Meetings & Events
Walking With Purpose: Mondays, 6:30 PM, & Wednesdays, 9:30 AM, St. Matthew. (Please note that we will not meet on Wednesday, December 23).
RCIA: Mondays, 6:30 PM, Holy Family Room
Advent Giving Tree-Gift Drop-Off: Saturday & Sunday (12/5-6 & 12/12-13), outside church
Presentation & Blessing of 2021 First Penance/First Holy Communion Candidates: Sunday (12/6), 9:30 AM Mass, church
Holy Day of the Immaculate Conception: Tuesday (12/8), Masses at 7:30 AM, 12:00 Noon & 7:00 PM, church
Parish School Virtual Sneak-a-Peak: Wednesday (12/9), 9:30 AM, parish school website & Facebook page
Crafting Hands Drop Off: Thursday (12/10), Holy Family Room
Bereavement Ministry Grief Share Session: Thursday ( 12/10), 7:00 PM, social hall/CLC
Pre-Jordan II: Saturday (12/12), 10:30 AM, Saint Matthew & St. Mark
Casserole Collection: Saturday-Sunday (12/12-13), before all Masses, kitchen bay area
Chosen Fathers: Tuesday (12/15), 7:00 PM, Zoom
Parish Finance Council: Tuesday (12/15), 7:00 PM, Zoom
Spirit Newsletter Committee: Tuesday (12/15), 7:00 PM, Zoom
Men’s Spirituality: Thursdays (12/17), 7:00 PM, Zoom
Advent Communal Penance Service: Thursday (12/17), 7:00 PM, church
Advent Confessions: Saturday (12/19), 9:00-11:00 AM, church
Youth Group Saturday Stewardship: Saturday (12/19), 3:00 PM, CLC
Parish School Advent-Christmas Prayer Service: Tuesday (12/22), 2:00 PM, church & live stream
Christmas Eve Masses: Thursday (12/24), 2:30 4:30 & 7:30 PM, church; 2:40 & 4:40 PM, gym
Christmas Day Masses: Friday (12/25), 8:00, 9:30 & 11:30 AM
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Vigil Mass: Thursday (12/31), 5:30 PM, church
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Masses: Friday (1/1), 9:30 & 11:30 AM, church
OTHER ACTIVITIES OF INTEREST
St. Charles Borromeo Seminary: Christmas brings us joy and hope for the future which we need more this year than ever. In that spirit, we invite you to join us virtually for our 33rd Annual Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 6 at 2:00 PM. Due to the current Covid 19 restrictions, the concert cannot be performed live and in-person and will be streamed and available to watch starting December 6 and lasting through the end of the year. The concert will feature seven selections plus a Christmas medley. A highlight of the performance will be the singing of Biebl’s famous seven-part Ave Maria by 23 seminarians in virtual choir. Dozens of nativity scenes from around the world will be featured. The concert will be available to stream at http://joyfulfilms.com/scbschristmasconcert or Scs.edu.
Help Wanted: Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Morton is looking for a Business Manager to start by the end of January, 2021. This is a flexible, 18-hour per week, salaried position for someone with a Business/Financial background, knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Quick Books, excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills, along with the ability to maintain confidentiality. Interested candidates can forward a Letter of Interest and resume to Rev. James E. Goerner, Pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help at
Compassionate Caretaker Needed: A lovely, elderly couple is looking for a compassionate individual, part-time, approximately 2-4 hours per day. Help is needed for medication reminders, making lunch, doing laundry, running dishwasher, other household chores and occasional incidental shopping at Giant which is right next door. The couple lives at Wellington at Hershey’s Mill on Boot Road in West Chester. If interested, please contact parishioner, Judy Anderson (610-942-7772, 610-306-7170 or (
Mother Boniface Spirituality Center: Please join us for our Advent Bible Study via Zoom, on Tuesdays, through December 15, from 7:00-8:30 PM. Our presenter is Sr. Mary Kay McDonald, MSBT. The scriptures for each week are as follows: 12/8 - Isaiah 61:1-21, 10-11; 12/15 - 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a-16. To register, email
St. Augustine Parish, Philadelphia: Please join us for a series of three virtual discussions during Advent on “Everything You Wanted to Know About the Sacraments but Were Afraid to Ask!” Did you ever wonder if babies who die without Baptism go to Limbo/Hell? What does it mean to receive the Holy Spirit in Confirmation? What is meant by Jesus is truly present in the Eucharist? We will discuss and answer these and other questions you might have regarding the three “Sacraments of Initiation.” Join us and our special guest participants via Zoom on the following dates from 7:00-8:30 PM, via Zoom: 12/1 - Baptism, presented by Fr. Chris Walsh, Pastor, St. Raymond Parish; 12/15 - Confirmation, presented by Meghan Cokeley, Director of the Office for the New Evangelization, Archdiocese of Philadelphia; 12/22 - Eucharist, presented by Fr. G. Dennis Gill, Director, Office for Divine Worship and Pastor of the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter & Paul, Philadelphia. For more information please email Jacob Marquart, OFS (staugustineparish09@gmail.
com or call 215-627-1838 to submit your questions. To register for December 1 meeting visit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0tf-uqrzMjEtf5GokVv90lVkRNoUa56E2m; December 15: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEkd-6hqz4pG9OCrVBB11V5xCcvxHAuPQga and
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUtfu6srzkrGdVUekSeWWBTTBr-SkMCIxV8 for Dec. 22 meeting.
The Schuylkill Valley Regional Dance Company: Presenting our 49th Edition of THE NUTCRACKER - THE NUTCRACKER REIMAGINED-The Movie! Featuring over 50 local dancers and professional guest artists. This movie is sure to warm your hearts & ignite your spirits!
This Christmas season enjoy hot cocoa from the comfort and safety of your own home while listening to the chilling classical music of Tchaikovsky. Join Clara, the Nutcracker, Sugar Plum Fairy and their friends as they take you on an adventure to battle the mighty Mouse King then journey to the Kingdom of Snow and onto the enchanted Land of Sweets meeting performers from around the world! This movie surely will warm your hearts & ignite your spirits! Stay tuned in December, 2020 for information on movie access (cable tv and livestreaming) and showtimes at www.SVRDC.org
Archdiocese of Philadelphia-Voices of Faith: Tune into the Voices of Faith radio program monthly for a powerful message of TRUST and HOPE from Archbishop Perez. The program airs the first Saturday of every month on WPHT/1210 am at 5:00 PM. You can listen to the live broadcast on your Smartphone via the Radio.com app by searching for WPHT. If you miss a show, you can watch it at your convenience on the Voices of Faith YouTube channel.
Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary: The Seminary recently announced the launch of the Institute for Christian Formation with classes beginning in January 2021. The Institute offers a dynamic, new program of spiritual formation and development for men and women in a non-degree/non-credit format. Sessions will be held on Thursday evenings but not every week so that the program is manageable for most. The full program consists of four seasons over two years and participants who complete the full program will receive a certificate of completion that will be recorded in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Office for Catechetical Formation. The cost for any single eight-week season is $250. The Institute will be open to new participants each January. Registration is now open. For more information, please visit www.scs.edu/ICF.
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.
Daylesford Abbey: Spiritual Direction-Companions for the Journey! Spiritual Direction is the contemplative practice of helping others to awaken to the mystery of God in their lives. Even more so in these unprecedented times, our need for our personal connection to God is vital. The Spiritual Direction Ministry at the Daylesford Abbey in Paoli offers trained and experienced Spiritual Directors for those seeking to revitalize their relationship with God and for those who want to deepen their spiritual lives. In person, virtual and phone meetings are available. For more information on how this ministry can enrich your life, contact Daylesford Abbey at 610-647-2530, ext. 1020 or at
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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