Upcoming Meetings & Events
Walking With Purpose: Mondays, 6:30 PM, & Wednesdays, 9:30 AM, St. Matthew.
RCIA: Mondays, 6:30 PM, Holy Family Room
Liturgical Life Committee: Tuesday (1/5), 7:00 PM, St. Matthew or Zoom
Youth Group-Prep for MLK Day: Wednesday (1/6), 6:00 PM, Ed. Center Library
Campaign Team Meeting: Wednesday (1/6), 7:00 PM, Zoom
Men’s Spirituality: Thursday (1/7), 7:00 PM, Zoom
Parish School Mass: Friday (1/8), 11:15 AM, church
Mary, Queen of Peace Prayer Group: Friday (1/8), 1:30 PM, chapel
Pre-Jordan I: Saturday (1/9), 10:30 AM, St. Matthew
Nourish for Caregivers: Saturday (1/9), 10:30 AM, Zoom only
Casserole Collection: Saturday/Sunday (1/9-10), before all Masses
Youth Group Agape Latte: Saturday (1/9), 6:30 PM, CLC
Blessing of Confirmation 2022 Candidates: Sunday (1/10), 9:30 AM Mass, church + t-shirt distribution, social hall
Blessing of Confirmation 2021 Candidates: Sunday (1/10), 11:30 AM Mass, church
EFF-TMM Reconciliation Talks: Monday (1/11), 5:30 PM, church; Tuesday (1/12), 4:45 PM, church; Wednesday (1/13), 4:45 PM + live streaming, church
Parish School Sneak-a-Peak: Tuesday (1/12), 9:30-11:00 AM, Zoom
Parish Stewardship Council: Tuesday (1/12), 7:00 PM, Zoom
Bereavement Monthly Meeting: Wednesday (1/13), St. Matthew
Anniversary Campaign Pacesetter Team: Wednesday (1/13), Thursday (1/14) & Friday (1/15), 6:30 PM, St. Matthew, St. Mark, St. Luke + 1-2 staff offices
Middle School Youth Group (grades 7-8): Wednesday (1/13), 6:00 PM, CLC
High School Youth Group (grades 9-12): Wednesday (1/13), 7:15 PM, CLC
Parish School General Parent Meeting: Wednesday (1/13). 7:00 PM, Zoom
Mary, Queen of Peace Prayer Group: Fridays, 1:30 PM, chapel
Martin Luther King Food & Toiletries Drive: Saturday/Sunday (1/16-17), before all Masses.
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. The Cathedral Christmas Concert, Prayer for Peace, can be viewed until Friday, January 15th. Join the Cathedral Basilica Schola and instrumentalists for a virtual event filled with peace and joy. This year’s program includes works by Abbie Betinis, Frank La Rocca, Julian Wachner, William Walton, along with beloved Christmas Carols for singing along in the comfort and safety of your home. Tickets for the Prayer for Peace virtual concert are available for purchase now and throughout the Christmas season via http://cathedralphila.org/music/choirs-at-the-cathedral-basilica/. A link will be emailed to you when a ticket is purchased.
Volunteer English Program in Chester County: Become a Volunteer Tutor! Tutors provide weekly, one-to-one English language instruction for adult immigrants and 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 compassion for helping others is a plus! Join us at the January 2021 Virtual Training Workshop to get involved in making a difference in your community! The next 3-day training program will be held via the Zoom Virtual Platform on Monday, January 25, Wednesday, January 27 and Thursday, January 28, 6:00-8:00 PM each evening. Workshop fee is $35 for materials. Register online at www.volunteerenglish.
org. References and background checks will be conducted before being matched with a student.For more information, please call us at 610-918-8222, ext. 2 or ext. 4.
Missionary Servants of the Most Blessed Trinity: Are you discerning religious life? We will be hosting a virtual discernment retreat “Rise Up & Journey with Jesus”, on January 29-30. This retreat is open to all single women, ages 18+, who are considering religious life. Join MSBT sisters in prayer, reflection and hear MSBT sisters share their stories on mission. To register, visit msbt.org/rise-up-journ... or for more information email
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 (
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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