Upcoming Meetings and Events
Easter Sunday: Sunday (4/17), regular Sunday morning Mass schedule - 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM & 11:30 AM, church; ministry center will be closed
EFF Grade 5 Church Tour: Monday (4/18), 4:45 PM & 6:30 PM, Tuesday (4/19) and Wednesday (4/20), 4:45 PM, church
RCIA: Mondays, 7:00 PM, Holy Family
Joseph’s People: Monday (4/18), 7:00 PM, Zoom
Elizabeth Ministry Easter Celebration: Tuesday (4/19), 9:30 AM, St. Mark & St. Luke
Parish Finance Council Meeting: Tuesday (4/19), 7:00 PM, St. Luke
Chosen Fathers: Tuesday (4/19), 7:00 PM, St. Mark
Exton-Lionville Ministerium: Wednesday (4/20), 9:00 AM, St. Mark
Middle School Youth Group: Wednesday (4/20), 6:00 PM, CLC
Cub Scouts Pack Meeting: Wednesday (4/20), 6:30 PM, social hall
Interfaith Action Committee Meeting: Wednesday (4/20), 7:00 PM, St. Luke
Legion of Mary: Wednesdays, 7:00 PM, Holy Family
SDOS Team Meeting: Wednesday (4/20), 7:00 PM, St. Mark & Zoom
High School Youth Group: Wednesday (4/20), 7:15 PM, CLC
Confirmation Rehearsals: Thursday (4/21), 6:00 PM & 7:30 PM, church & social hall
Women at the Well: Thursdays, 7:00 PM, St. Luke & Zoom
Men’s Spirituality Meeting: Thursdays, 7:00 PM, St. Mark
Walking With Purpose: Fridays, 10:00 AM, Zoom
Mary Queen of Peace Prayer Group: Fridays, 1:30 PM, chapel
Stewardship Day of Service: Saturday (4/23), 8:00 AM, church, chapel, social hall
Divine Mercy Sunday Devotions: Sunday (4/24), 2:30 PM, chapel
Senior Adult Ministry Game Day: Thursday (4/28), 10:30 AM, St. Matthew
Crafting Hands Meeting & Dropoff: Thursday (4/28), 11:00 AM & 7:00 PM, Holy Family
Confirmation: Saturday (4/30), 10:00 AM & 1:00 PM, church and social hall
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Other Activities of Interest
Pray for Vocations
All are invited to participate in a new prayer initiative in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia - Philly Adoration for Vocations. Held each Thursday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Sacred Heart Chapel at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, Catholics are invited to spend time before our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament praying for vocations and ask Him to bless His Church with many holy vocations. We encourage everyone to pray that those whom the Lord is calling will have the courage to respond to His invitation. To sign up for a day/time to pray, visit Heedthecall.org/Phillyadores. For more information, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Specific details will be emailed to all adorers on the Wednesday before the scheduled prayer time.
Divine Mercy Retreat
We are pleased to invite you to the 16th Annual Divine Mercy weekend retreat at the beautiful Malvern Retreat House — St. Joseph’s in the Hills in Malvern, Pa on April 22-24, 2021, culminating with the Feast of Divine Mercy Sunday! This year, you will have the option of joining us in person at the Retreat House or participating virtually in the comfort of your own home. This retreat is for both men and women. The cost is $250 in person and $75 for the virtual option. Check-in begins at 5:00 PM on Friday and ends after 3:00 PM Divine Mercy Devotions on Sunday. For more information and to register, visit www.DivineMercyRetreat.com or call the Malvern Retreat House at 610-644-0400.
Saint Monica’s Children
Have you been praying for a family member who has strayed from the Church? Saint Monica’s Children is a newly formed ministry based on an organic movement that began in Ireland of grandparents looking to lead their grandchildren back to the faith. Please join us for our inaugural meeting on Monday, April 25, 7:00 PM at St. Joseph Parish in Downingtown. Fr. Louis Monica will be our guest speaker for the evening. No RSVP required. Any questions can be directed to our Ministries Coordinator, Mrs. Tracy Hoffmann (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ).
Movie Night - The Chosen
All are invited to attend an upcoming viewing of The Chosen series beginning Friday, April 29, 6:00 PM at St Thomas More Parish in Pottstown. To RSVP to this event please fill out the form in the link below.
For more information call 610-469-9304 or visit www.stthomasmorepottstown.org.
Archdiocesan Family Festival
Join us for a fun-filled and blessed day for families in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia on Saturday, April 30, from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM at Cardinal O’Hara High School in Springfield. Children, teens and young adults of all ages welcome! If your entire family cannot make it, bring who you can and invite the Grandparents too! There will be a Toddler play room/Mommy and Me area set up with babysitters as needed for the entire day. For more information or to purchase tickets visit https://phillycatholiclife.org/archdiocesan-family-festival-2022/.
Father Judge High School Class of 1972 50 Year Reunion
Saturday, April 30th from 6 - 10 PM at Father Judge. Cost is $75 per person. Please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.
Anniversary Mass
The Charismatic Prayer Group at SS Simon & Jude in West Chester is celebrating their 46th anniversary of praying together for each other and anyone in need of prayer. The Mass will be on Monday, May 2 at 7:00 PM in the church. I will also be live-streamed. Please contact Margaret for Zoom link, prayer concerns or questions at (610)608-1372 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Making Missionary Disciples
The Office for the New Evangelization, Archbishop’s Commission for Missionary Disciples and FOCUS Parish present a workshop entitled “Making Missionary Disciples” on Wednesday, May 4, from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM at Mother of Divine Providence Parish in King of Prussia. This workshop is for everyone engaged in parish ministry, especially clergy, parish leaders and volunteers. It is recommended that parishes attend as a group for full impact. The keynote speaker is Dr. Edward Sri. For more information or to register, visit phillyevang.org/events. For questions, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Annual Wedding Anniversary Mass
Are you celebrating a special anniversary this year? The Annual Archdiocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass will take place on Saturday, May 7 at the Cathedral Basilica of SS Peter & Paul at the 5:15 PM Mass with Archbishop Perez presiding. This Mass will be commemorating all married couples who are newlyweds, or celebrating their 5, 10, 25 or 50 year wedding anniversary milestones. Form more information visit www.phillycatholiclife.org or call the Office for Life and Family at 215-587-0500.
Come and Rest Awhile - Spring Retreat
Join us for the Come and Rest Awhile Spring Retreat at the Mother Boniface Spirituality Center from May 20-22, 2022. Take some time to pause in prayer and reflection. A spiritual director will be with you to guide and companion you throughout the weekend. Please register at www.msbt.org or call us at 267-350-1830.