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Bulletin - March 3, 2024

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Upcoming Meetings & Events

Easter Outfit Collection: Saturday (3/2) & Sunday (3/3), before all Masses, Holy Family

RCIA: Mondays, 7:00 PM, Holy Family

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

Knights of Columbus: Tuesday (3/5), 7:00 PM, social hall

Lady Knights: Tuesday (3/5), 7:00 PM, Holy Family

Spirit Newsletter: Tuesday (3/5), 7:00 PM, St. Matthew

Liturgical Life Committee: Tuesday (3/5), 7:00 PM, St. Luke

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

Cub Scouts: Wednesday (3/6), 6:30 PM, social hall

Lenten Confessions: Wednesday (3/6), 6:30 PM, chapel

Parish School BLJ: Wednesday (3/6), 7:00 PM, St. Matthew

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

Men’s Spirituality: Thursday (3/7), 7:00 PM, St. Mark

Lenten Soup Supper: Friday (3/8), 4:30 PM, social hall

Stations of the Cross: Friday (3/8), 7:00 PM, church

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

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

Pre-Jordan I: Saturday (3/9), 10:30 AM, St. Matthew & St. Mark

Confession Service for Confirmation Candidates: Saturday (3/9), 11:00 AM, church & chapel

Casserole Collection: Saturday (3/9) & Sunday (3/10), before all Masses, social hall kitchen doors

Open Parish Meeting on Transition to New Pastor: Sunday (3/10), 12:30 PM, social hall

Other Activities of Interest

Parishioner Survey

The Catholic Preaching Institute at Saint Charles Seminary invites you to take part in a unique survey about homilies preached at Mass. To participate in the survey, visit https://portal.catholicleaders.org/c/s/a01c80.

College Fair

Pope John Paul II High School in Royersford will be hosting a College Fair on March 5, 6:00-8:00 PM in the main gym. For more information, contact Doreen Bell (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).

Mass for Persons with Disabilities and the Deaf Community

The Archdiocesan Office for Persons with Disabilities & the Deaf Apostolate will hold their annual Mass for Persons with Disabilities and the Deaf Community on Sunday, March 10, 3:00 PM, at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will be the principal celebrant and homilist. This Mass will be offered for the special intention of persons with disabilities, the deaf community, their families, friends, and caregivers. In addition, The Holy Innocents Young Adult Concert will provide liturgical music. A reception will be held following the conclusion of Mass.  Please RSVP at www.OPDarchphilly.org or call 215-587-3530 with number of attendees and accommodations needed. Please arrive by 2:30 PM. Accessible parking is available.

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.

Annulment Information Meeting

The Adult Faith Formation Ministry at St. Joseph Parish in Downingtown will present an information session on the marriage annulment process on Sunday, April 14, 7:00 PM in the St. Joseph Parish Meeting Center. Father Andrew Auletta will provide information that includes an explanation of the process and the grounds for an annulment.  The session will be followed by a question-and-answer period for those in attendance. For more information or to register, visit: https://stjosephrc.org/divorce-and-annulment. Registration is not required but is requested so that we will have sufficient materials prepared.

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.