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Upcoming Meetings & Events
Casserole Collection: Saturday (8/5) & Sunday (8/6), before all Masses, social hall
Back to School Collection: Saturday (8/5) & Sunday (8/6), before all Masses, church narthex
HSA Leadership Team: Monday (8/7), 7:00 PM, St. Matthew
Summer Sisters Book Club: Tuesdays (8/8 through 8/22), 7:00 PM, St. Luke & Zoom
Parish Stewardship Council: Tuesday (8/8), 7:00 PM, St. Luke
Together Retreat Team: Wednesday (8/9), 7:00 PM, St. Luke
Parish School Board of Limited Jurisdiction: Wednesday (8/9), 7:00 PM, St. Matthew
Legion of Mary: Wednesdays, 7:00 PM, St. Mark & Zoom
Lector Training: Thursday (8/10), 6:30 PM, Holy Family room & church
Pre-Jordan II: Saturday (8/12), 10:30 AM, St. Matthew & St. Mark
Rosary on the Green: Sunday (8/13), 6:00 PM, corner of Rt. 100 & Fellowship Rd.
Other Activities of Interest
Volunteers Needed for English Instruction
The Sisters of Saint Joseph Welcome Center needs your help! We are looking for volunteers to teach some of our classes for adult immigrants. Opportunities are available for online and in-person English and/or citizenship preparation classes. (In-person classes take place at our Center in the heart of the Kensington section of Philadelphia.) Classes will begin in September. Teaching experience is not required. Patience and a sense of humor are helpful. Let us know of your interest by completing a short survey. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LWK2T6D
Feast of Saint Philomena
Holy Martyrs Church in Oreland, PA will celebrate the Feast of Saint Philomena on Friday, August 11, starting with a Rosary at 8:00 AM, Mass at 8:30 AM, novena prayers and a blessing with the relic of Saint Philomena. The Exposition Chapel of more than 200 sacred relics will be open until 12:00 Noon. A light breakfast will be available in the Father Szal conference room. For more information contact the parish office (215-884-8575).
Magnifest
St. Mary of Providence Center in Elverson, PA is pleased to announce the return of our music festival, MagniFest, on Saturday, August 19, 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM featuring headliner and national recording artist Marie Miller. Enjoy a day filled with music and praise! This festival features performances from many local Catholic musicians. Food and beverages will be available, and you’ll be able to browse merchandise from different vendors. Mass will be celebrated at 5pm. Visit https://stmaryprov.org/magnifest/ for more information, including vendor applications and volunteer opportunities for the festival.
Men’s Weekend Retreat at Malvern Retreat House
The annual Nativity BVM Retreat, a traditional retreat for men, will take place at the Malvern Retreat House on the weekend of September 8-10. This is an ideal way to wind down summer, kick off fall and get closer to yourself and to God. The theme for the weekend is Finding Peace, Healing and Hope in Today’s World. The retreat director for the weekend is Fr. Charles Zlock, pastor of St. Raymond of Penafort Parish in Mt. Airy and will feature conversations with Kevin Reilly, former Eagles and Wildcats standout, and three-time Grammy award nominee Marty Rotella. Visit https://www.malvernretreat.com/events/nativity-bvm-2023/ to register or call Jack Warnock for more information at 610-564-8456.
8th Annual Padre Pio Festival
Saint Bede the Venerable Church in Holland, PA welcomes all to a festival to honor St. Pio of Pietrelcina, better known as Padre Pio, on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 16 and 17. The two-day event begins with Saturday’s All-American Picnic Buffet (tickets will be sold at the event). The highlight will be a 5:30 PM Vigil Mass, followed by blessings with holy relics of Padre Pio. The Sunday 12:30 PM Solemn Mass will be celebrated by Archbishop Nelson Perez. The Mass is followed by a street procession, healing service with confessions and veneration of holy relics. Both days there will be specialty food and craft vendors, amusements for children, and live musical entertainment. Plenty of free parking will be available, and pilgrim buses are welcome. For more information, go online to padrepiofestivalhollandpa.com, or call the St. Bede parish office at 215-357-5720.
Bonner/Prendergast 50th Class Reunion
Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast High School Class of ’73 are jointly celebrating their 50th high school reunion with a 3-day reunion weekend this September 21-23. For more information, visit https://www.bonnerprendie.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1234561&type=d&pREC_ID=2106250. For questions, email
Villa Maria Academy High School Fall Events
6th, 7th, and 8th grade students and their families are invited to our Fall Open House on Sunday, October 1. The program begins at 9:00 AM featuring a presentation, student-led tours, and an activities fair. Learn about how your daughter can become unstoppable at Villa Maria through our challenging academic curriculum while growing in faith through our IHM Charism of love, creative hope, and fidelity. To register for the Fall Open House, 8th Grade Entrance-Scholarship Exam, or 8th Grade Visit Villa Days please visit vmahs.org/events. Apply today to join our Class of 2028 at vmahs.org/apply; applications are due by November 8. Questions? Contact the Admissions Team at
Hallahan Catholic Girls High School 50th Class Reunion
There will be a 50th Class Reunion for graduates of John W. Hallahan High School on October 14-15, 2023. We will meet at Logan Square at 4:00 PM on October 14 for pictures, immediately followed by Mass at 5:15 PM at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul. On October 15, there will be a brunch in the IATSE Ballroom, 2401 S. Swanson Street. To receive updates and ticket information, please send your maiden name, email and mailing address to Marie Angeli (