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Bulletin - February 18, 2024

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Upcoming Meetings & Events

RCIA: Mondays, 7:00 PM, Holy Family

Joseph’s People: Monday (2/19), 7:00 PM, St. Mark & Zoom

Liturgical Music Planners: Monday (2/19), 7:00 PM, St. Luke

Walking with Purpose (Touching the Divine): Mondays, 7:00 PM, St. Matthew & St. Mark; Tuesdays, 7:00 PM, Zoom

Winter Adult Bible Study: Tuesdays, 9:30 AM & 7:00 PM, St. Mark & Zoom

Sister Parish Planning Team: Tuesday (2/20) & Wednesday (2/21), 6:00 PM, Holy Family

Stewardship Council: Tuesday (2/20), 7:00 PM, St. Luke

Chosen Fathers: Tuesday (2/20), 7:00 PM, St. Mark

Walking with Purpose (Rooted & Radiant): Wednesdays, 9:30 AM, St. Matthew

Cub Scouts: Wednesday (2/21), 6:30 PM, social hall

Lenten Confessions: Wednesday (2/21), 6:30 PM, chapel

SDOS Planning Team: Wednesday (2/21), 7:00 PM, St. Mark & Zoom

Casino Night Committee: Wednesday (2/21), 7:00 PM, St. Matthew

SAM Game Day: Thursday (2/22), 10:00 AM, St. Matthew

Women at the Well: Thursdays, 7:00 PM, Holy Family & Fridays, 9:00 AM, St. Mark

Elizabeth Ministry Book Club: Thursday (2/22), 7:00 PM, Zoom

Walking With Purpose (Grounded in Hope): Fridays, 9:30 AM, Zoom

Parish School Stations of the Cross: Friday (2/23), 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM, church

Legion of Mary: Saturdays, 9:00 AM, Holy Family

Lay Leadership Development Workshop: Saturday (2/24), 2:00 PM, social hall & parish ministry center

Other Activities of Interest

The Samaritans Choice – An Act of Love

The Archdiocesan Office for Life and Family, in partnership with the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, American Association, will present an educational program designed to help stem the tide of human trafficking in our local community. This presentation will take place on Monday, February 19, 7:00 PM at St. Joseph Church, 332 Manor Avenue, Downingtown. It will be provided free of charge and open to all.  The focus is on prevention and protection for you, your family and those who fall into your sphere of influence by raising awareness on how to identify the signs, how to report it, and how to support survivors.  For more information on this program, please visit the website of the Office of Life and Family (https://phillycatholiclife.org/).

It's the Circle of Life: End-of-Life Planning Session

Due to popular demand, The Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia (CFGP) is repeating its workshop, called It's the Circle of Life, on February 22 at 8:00 AM held at SS. Peter and Paul Church in West Chester. Be sure not to miss this informative session.  They will demystify end-of-life planning, share the advantages of getting your affairs in order, and present the current-day views of the Church. You will learn about CFGP’s planned giving partner, FreeWill, whose resources are gifted to you, the faithful of the Archdiocese, by CFGP. You will also receive other practical tools and resources to take with you to get started. For more information and to register for this event, please visit the CFGP website, www.thecfgp.org, and click the Planned Giving tab in the menu.

Brothers of Borromeo Vocation Camp (B.B.V.C.)

Young men in grades 6, 7, and 8 are invited to join the Vocation Office and Philadelphia seminarians for B.B.V.C. on March 16, 2024 at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Wynnewood. B.B.V.C. is a day filled with faith, fun, fellowship and food.  For more information and to register, contact the Vocation Office (610-667-5778), scan the QR code in the image above or visit HeedTheCall.org/BBVC.

National Eucharistic Conference

The National Eucharistic Congress will be held from July 17-21, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Archdiocese of Philadelphia encourages the faithful from parishes, religious communities, and institutions to consider attending this national event, which will feature beautiful liturgies and nationally recognized speakers, including Bishop Robert Barron, Sister Miriam James Heidland, and Father Mike Schmitz. There is still time to register. Registration information, including information on transportation and lodging, is available at www.eucharisticcongress.org.  We ask anyone attending the National Eucharistic Congress from the Philadelphia Archdiocese to also email their name and contact information to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. so that we can communicate with you as the event draws near.

Cardinal O’Hara High School 50th Reunion

Cardinal O’Hara High School is planning a 50th Reunion for the Class of 1974 on Saturday, October 19, at Llanerch Country Club. For more information or to update your email and mailing address, contact John Caramanico at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 610-633-0783.

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 (610-647-2530, ext. 1020; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

REAL Tutoring Program

Join your neighbors and fellow parishioners and make a REAL impact in the life of a second grader at a local elementary school. Administered by Partners in Outreach, REAL: Reading Excites All Learners is a one-on-one tutoring program built to support at-risk readers in early grades. Join the REAL team and help a second grade student with their reading skills on a weekly or bi-weekly basis, or serve as a substitute as openings occur.  No experience is necessary.  For more information, visit our website at www.Partnersinoutreach.org or contact Diane Ward (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; 610-308-3357). All training and materials will be provided by Partners in Outreach.