Happy Labor Day Weekend to One and All!
OTHER ACTIVITIES OF INTEREST
Elder Care Needed: Looking for mature, reliable female to help care for elderly lady 3 mornings a week in her Chester Springs home. Please call Kim at 610-256-6462 for more information.
Help Wanted: St. Joseph parish, Downingtown, is seeking a qualified individual to fulfill the role as Parish Administrative Assistant. This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in administrative support, and be proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Power Point and Publisher. Must have sound interpersonal, communication and organizational skills and an ability to relate effectively with others. Please email a cover letter and resume to Fr. Stephen Leva at
Room for Rent: Lovely master bedroom in a Glenmoore cul-de-sac available for rent. Lots of privacy, quiet and access to the newly renovated kitchen. The bathroom is shared only occasionally. Laundry next door. Rent is $650 a month and lease terms are negotiable. The owner is an empty-nester journalist and an ordained Protestant pastor. For more information contact Elizabeth (610-590-2179 or
Help Wanted: St. Mary’s Franciscan Shelter in Phoenixville is seeking a part-time bookkeeper (5 hours per week) to manage accounts payable/accounts receivable, invoicing, as well as financial record keeping. Knowledge of Excel and Quick Books or similar financial program is required. Person seeking a small part-time commitment or retired persons seeking to continue use of acquired office skills are ideal candidates. For further information or to apply, please contact Sr. Bernadette Dougherty, SSJ at
Bishop Shanahan High School Alumni Association: Designer Bag Bingo, Friday, September 12, 7:00-9:30 PM (doors open at 6:30 PM). $25 in advance/$30 at the door for 10 games of Bingo, Special Raffles & 50/50 available. Light refreshments provided, BYOB! Reserve your space at www.shanahan.org. Proceeds benefit students in need of financial aid.
Bishop Shanahan High School: 12th Annual College Fair, Wednesday, October 10, 7:00-9:00 PM. Students from all area high schools are invited and welcome to attend. Contact Mrs. Marie Weyback (610-343-6242) for more information and/or questions.
IHM Sisters’ Night: Single women ages 18-35 are invited to spend an evening of cookout, fun and prayer with the Immaculate Heart of Mary sisters, novices and postulants on Friday, September 7, 6:00-9:00 PM at the Villa Maria House of Studies, W. King Road, Malvern. This is a great opportunity for young women who may be curious or thinking about a vocation to the religious life to spend some time informally with the IHM sisters.
IHM Discernment Retreat: Experience a weekend retreat at the IHM Motherhouse with the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary sisters, novices and postulants on Friday, September 7 (6:00 PM) through Sunday, September 9 (1:00 PM). Single young women ages 18-35 are invited to come for a weekend of prayer, spiritual conferences, meals and times of recreation with the sisters. Daily Mass, Liturgy of the Hours and Eucharistic adoration are included in our weekend retreat. For information and/or to register for either the Sisters’ Night or Discernment retreat, please contact 610-889-1553 or
Saint Gabriel of the Sorrowful Mother, Stowe: 11th Annual Golf Outing, Friday, September 21, 11:00 AM, Blackwood Golf Course, Douglassville, PA. Rain or Shine. Sponsorships are available. Individual golfer-$85; banquet guest-$25. For more information and/or to register call 610-326-5127 or email
St. Mary Roman Catholic Church, Schwenksville: All are welcome to join us for a Mass in support of all those suffering from addiction on Saturday, September 22. Confessions available at 9:30 AM, followed by Mass at 11:00 AM and Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament. Celebrant is Rev. Louis P. Bellopede, Pastor. Healing blessing offered after Mass. Addiction has touched far too many families and taken far too many of our loved ones. Join us that we may draw strength from one another in the power of our faith. “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me”(Philippians 4:13).
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul, Philadelphia: A very important work of the Cathedral Parish is the hospitality and information provided to our visitors every day. Our Cathedral Ambassadors provide a wonderful service in this way. The Cathedral Ambassadors answers questions and offer assistance to our visitors and provide a personal presence in the Basilica and put a face on the Church. The Cathedral Ambassadors are assigned 4 hours shifts. The schedule is flexible with assignments of one day or more a month. Training and materials are provided to support this evangelization ministry. For more information and/or to become a Cathedral Ambassador, please contact Martha Ortiz, at
Flame of Love Retreat: Our Lady of Fatima Parish, New Castle, Delaware, is holding a Flame of Love Retreat with Fr. James Blunt, SOLT, on Saturday, September 8, 9:00 AM-3:00 PM. For more information contact Marlene Dennis (302-322-2987) or Mary Wharton (610-255-0382). Registration is not necessary.
Downingtown Area Recreation Consortium (DARC): DARC is sponsoring a bus trip to Washington, DC, on Sunday, September 9. The bus will depart behind Ashbridge Manor at 7:30 AM and will return to Downingtown at approximately 8:00 PM. Cost is $75 per person. Spend 8 hours in the city visiting all the sites and restaurants. Bus will depart the National Mall around 5:00 PM. For more information and/or to register for the trip, contact DARC at 610-269-9260.
St. Bede the Venerable, Holland, PA: Third Annual Padre Pio Festival, Friday-Sunday, September 14-16. Date was changed in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the death of St. Pio of Pietrelcina. There will be special Masses on Saturday evening and again Sunday. A street procession and healing service, with confessions and blessing with relics, will follow the Sunday Mass. Buses are welcome. There will be plenty of free parking, food vendors, live entertainment, tents and tables. For more information visit padrepiofestivalhollandpa.com or call 215-357-5720.
Chester County Women’s Services: Join us on Saturday, September 15, for our annual Family 5K Run/Walk for Life. Proceeds enable us to continue to provide free services and support to our clients. Our goal this year is $15,000. Help us to reach our goal! For more information and to register go to runsignup.com/CCWS.
Holy Martyrs Fall Carnival: Tuesday, September 18 through Friday, September 21, 6:00-10:00 PM and Saturday, September 22, 3:00-10:00 PM (times are weather permitting). Enjoy rides, games and fantastic food! Play bingo, take a chance on the Raffle and nightly 50/50, enjoy live music, be entertained by a magician and much more! Craft beer and wine garden, doggie bar (bring your furry friends), food specials each night. Wednesday night is ride wrist band night. For more info call 215-884-8575 or holymartyrschurch.org.
Save the Date: Mothers’ Home First Annual Gala Dinner and Fundraiser on Friday, September 21, at Drexelbrook Ballroom. Please join us for a wonderful night of dinner and dancing in support of the women and children of Mothers’ Home. Meet and congratulate our honoree, Msgr. Ralph Chieffo, pastor of St. Mary Magdalen Parish, Media, for his unwavering support of our program. Ticket and sponsorship information can be found on our website: mothershome.org.
St. Ignatius of Antioch Catholic Church, Yardley, PA: Join the Marian Missionaries of Divine Mercy for an inspiring retreat featuring best selling author and acclaimed speaker, Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC. The retreat begins with one conference on Friday evening, September 21 at 7:15 PM. Saturday will begin with Mass at 7:45 AM and end at 4:30 PM. For more information and to register visit https://events.marianmissionaries.org/events/mercy-mary-retreat-philadelphia-pa.
AbbeyFest2018: The 5th Annual AbbeyFest: Faith, Music & Family Festival will be held on Saturday, September 22. Returning to headline this year’s AbbeyFest for the fifth time is Matt Maher joined by Building 429 and Oscar Rivera our Keynote Speaker, with more artists to be announced shortly. All ages are welcome. Close to 5,000 are expected. In addition to the great music, there will be crafts, games and fun for kids; religious items, food, Confessions, Vigil Mass and Candlelight Adoration. The event runs from 1:00 - 9:30 PM, at Daylesford Abbey in Paoli. Tickets are available online at TheAbbeyFest.com.
Marianist Family Retreat Center, Cape May Point, NJ: Join us for the “Celebration of Marriage” Retreat, September 28-30. The weekend is intended for couples married at least 10 years. It honors and celebrates the commitment of marriage. We strike a deliberate balance among participation/reflection, liturgy, free time, fun activities and plenty of “couple time” for walks on the nearby beaches. Cost is $270 per couple which includes all meals, room and program. Sign up on line at www.capemaymarianists.org or call 609-884-3829 for more information.
St. Mary of the Assumption, Phoenixville: Pre-Cana Program, Saturday, September 29, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM (after the 4:00 PM Mass). This one-day program meets all the requirements of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and a certificate is provided upon completion. The day includes lunch, snacks and an opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Call the parish office for an application (610-933-2526) or register online at www.stmaryassumption.org - click on Forms/Pre Cana.
Shroud Encounter will be hosted at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church in West Chester on Saturday September 29 at 1:30 pm. This highly acclaimed dramatic visual experience examines the mystery of the Shroud of Turin like a CSI investigation; presented by Russ Breault an internationally recognized expert on the Shroud. Experience this fast paced 90 minute big screen encounter revealing and examining clues, exploring the science, history and mystery of the Shroud. Suitable for ages 12 and up. Admission is $10/ person on-line, $15 at the door, under 16 free. A self-guided tour of the Man of The Shroud Exhibit featuring a full size replica of the Shroud, and a 90 panel display of scientific and historical information will be open for free public viewing, see flyer for details. For tickets and additional information visit www.kofc11319.org or contact St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish Office at 610-399-6936.
St. Mary Polish American Society: 3rd Annual Polish Harvest Festival, Sunday, September 30, 12:00-5:00 PM at the TK Club, 521 East Hanover Street, Conshohocken. Polish music, Polish food, 50/50 drawing, other games of chance, basket raffle and baked goods for sale. Families welcome. Games for children with plenty of prizes. Proceeds benefit maintenance and upkeep costs as St. Mary’s church begins its new life as an apostolate for the Fraternity of St. Peter. Admission is $10 in advance, $15 on day of event; children $7 and under 6 years old is free. For more information and to purchase tickets, call 610-630-0861 or email
Daylesford Abbey: 46th Annual Art Show will be held on Friday, October 5, 5:00-8:00 PM with their opening reception, Saturday, October 6, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM, and Sunday, October 7, 12:00-5:00 PM. For more information visit www.DaylesfordAbbey.org or call 610-647-2530, ext. 100.
Malvern Retreat House: The Catholic Tent Revival will be on Sunday, October 7, 12:00-7:30 PM on the grounds of Malvern Retreat House. This is a FREE event for individuals and families and is endorsed by Archbishop Chaput. Under a gigantic 1,000 person tent, Mass will be celebrated by Auxiliary Bishop Timothy Senior, there will be a Rosary, confessions in the field, adoration and a national line-up of speakers. Register at www.malvernretrreat.com or 610-644-0400.
Rachel’s Vineyard Ministries: Post-Abortion Healing Retreat, October 12, 13, 14, 2018, in Malvern-Frazer, PA. Come experience the mercy and compassion of God. All inquiries are strictly confidential. Financial aid is offered if needed. For more information call Lauren (215-720-5828) or Priscilla (215-906-6337).
Pilgrimage to Italy: The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is sponsoring a pilgrimage to Italy for the canonization of Pope Paul VI and Archbishop Oscar Romero from October 12-22, 2018. Trip will include Rome, Orvieto, Assisi, San Giovanni, St Maria Goretti Shrine and Frascati. For more information contact Select International Tours (800-842-4842, selectinternationaltours.com or
Archdiocese of Philadelphia-Office for Persons with Disabilities & Deaf Apostolate: Intellectual Disabilities & Autism Help-Line is available to assist families connect to disabilities services provided by the Archdiocese. To reach the Help-Line email
Lily’s Gift is a network of concerned parents & professionals who have experienced or worked closely with issues surrounding poor prenatal diagnosis. For support call 215-587-3530 or email
Piano Lessons: St. Elizabeth parishioner seeking students interested in learning piano. Teaching since 1996. BA in Music/Audio Recording. $20 per half hour lesson. If interested contact Kathy (484-569-2996 or
Tutor Available for K-6: Parishioner and certified elementary education teacher with M.ED degree is available for tutoring sessions at an hourly rate in most elementary school subjects. If your child needs to brush up their skills in preparation for September, please contact Marcella at marcelladi
@hotmail.com.
Visitation BVM, Norristown: Calling all Seniors! Do you like Bingo, Bridge, Pinochle? The Seniors meet Thursdays, 11:30 AM-3:00 PM in the Larkin Center at Visitation BVM, 196 N. Trooper Road, Norristown, PA.