The Exton-Lionville Ministerium
and
The Chester County Interfaith Action Community
invite you to a
COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING CELEBRATION
on Sunday, November 24, 2019, 7:00 PM at SS. Philip & James Catholic Church
I 07 North Ship Road, Exton, PA
Theme: Praying Togetherfor Peace
Light refreshments and informal socializing after the service.
The participating faith communities include:
Beth Israel Congregation of Chester County Downingtown Society of Friends
Exton Community Baptist Church Exton United Methodist Church Grove United Methodist Church Hari Om Mandir
Islamic Society of Chester County Saint Elizabeth Roman Catholic Church
Saint Matthew's Lutheran Church Saint Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Saint Paul's United Church of Christ of Exton SS. Philip & James Roman Catholic Church
Poor Box Recipient for November and December
"Whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me. "
Matthew 25140
Saint Agnes Outreach Services Day Room and Nurses Center
Catholic men, women and youth serving those most in need in our community since 1992
St. Agnes Outreach Services, also known as the Day Room and Nurses Center, was founded to serve the needs of the poor and the homeless in the West Chester area. The Day Room continues to provide hospitality to the needy in a caring and welcoming environment.
St. Agnes Nu rses Center provides free health care to the uninsured and underinsured with profound respect for the dignity of the human person at all stages of life and in all of life's circumstances. The Nurses Center offers bilingual medical services, health assessments and health education programs.
St. Agnes Outreach Services collaborates with a number of local agencies to answer the varied needs of the poor. For example, we work with other agencies to provide onsite substance abuse support; employment counseling and training; homeless case management; and assistance for new immigrant families with children.
Summary of Services:
• Light breakfast and hot lunch served daily
• Groceries provided for families in need
• Clothing for women and children
• Diapers and formula provided
• Nursing Visits
• Health and wellness support and education
• Diabetes Education Program
• Emergency Assistance and referrals
• Outreach visits for those who can't make it to the Day Room
• Bilingual outreach services
• Parenting workshops
• Children's programs including "Back to School" and "Send a Child to Camp"
• Holiday programs for families at Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter
St. Agnes Outreach Services strives to be a place of welcome and hospitality to those most in need. None of this work is possible without the financial help of good men and women. Your contribution to the poor box will help St. Agnes Outreach continue to serve the most vulnerable among us. Thank you for allowing us to be stewards of your gifts to the poor.
To find out about donating food and supplies or if you are interested in volunteering, please email Barbara Kirby at bkirby@saintagnesparish. org
Our poor boxes are located in the narthex nea r the Baptistry and outside the daily Mass chapel.
Upcoming Meetings & Events
Fall Family Festival: Sunday (10/27), 11:30 AM Mass, church, followed by festival at 12:30 PM, lower parking lot (recess yard)
EFF Confessions: Monday (10/28), 4:45 & 6:30 PM; Tuesday (10/29) & Wednesday (10/30), 4:45 PM, church
Walking With Purpose: Mondays, 7:00 PM, & Wednesdays, 9:30 AM, St. Matthew
SEAM Board: Monday (10/28), 7:00 PM, St. Luke
RCIA Inquiry: Mondays, 7:00 PM, education center, second floor conference room
Adult Bible Study: Tuesdays, 9:00 AM, St. Matthew & St. Mark; 7:00 PM, St. Mark
Respect Life Committee: Tuesday (10/29), 7:00 PM, St. Luke
Parish Pastoral Council: Tuesday (10/29), 7:00 PM, St. Mark
Advisory Council for Evangelization: Tuesday (10/29), 7:00 PM, Holy Family Room
High School Youth Group: Tuesdays, 7:00 PM, CLC
Bereavement Grief Share: Tuesdays (10/29 & 11/5), 7:00 PM, education center library & art room
Parish School- All Saints Prayer Service: Wednesday (10/30), 11:00 AM, church
Altar Server Parents/Server Orientation: Wednesday (10/30), 6:00 PM,
Legion of Mary: Wednesdays, holy hour at 6:00 PM in chapel and meeting at 7:00 PM, Holy Family Room
Ignatian Spirituality Series: Thursdays (thru 11/21), 7:00 PM, Holy Family Room
Women at the Well: Thursdays,7:00 PM, St. Mark
All Saints Day Holy Day Masses: Friday (11/1), 7:30 AM, 12:00 Noon, 7:00 PM, church
Queen of Peace Marian Prayer Group: Fridays, 1:00 PM, chapel
All Souls’ Day Mass: Saturday (11/2), 8:30 AM, church
Knights of Columbus Family Mass: Saturday (11/2), 5:30 PM, church
Pastoral Outreach - Candy Collection: Saturday/Sunday (11/2-3), before all Masses, narthex
Forty Hours Devotions: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday (11/3-4-5), 7:00 PM, church
7th-8th Grade Youth Group: Monday (11/4), 6:00 PM, CLC
Altar Server Training: Wednesdays (11/6, 13 & 20), 6:00 PM & Thursdays (11/7, 14 & 21), 4:30 PM, church
Cub Scout Pack Meeting: Wednesday (11/6), 6:30 PM, CLC & art room
Parish School - General Parent Meeting: Wednesday: Wednesday (11/6), 7:00 PM, social hall
Knights of Columbus Council Meeting: Wednesday (11/6), 7:00 PM, St. Matthew
Parent Meeting First Penance & Holy Communion Make-up Session: Thursday (11/7), 6:00 PM, St. John the Baptist
Men’s Spirituality Group: Thursday (11/7), 7:00 PM, St. Luke
Women at the Well: Friday (11/8), holy hour in chapel, 9:00 AM + meeting in St. Mark, 10:00 AM
Pre-Jordan I: Saturday (11/9), 10:30 AM, St. Matthew & St. Mark
SEAM/CYO Soccer Banquet: Saturday (11/9), 6:30 PM, social hall
Parish School Open House (Grades Pre-K, K & 1): Sunday (11/10), 12:30 PM, education center
Senior Adult Ministry (SAM): Monday (11/11), 3:00 PM, St. Mark
Family Life Ministry Team: Monday (11/11), 7:00 PM, St. Mark
Social Fellowship Committee: Monday (11/11), 7:00 PM, St. Luke
Liturgical Life Committee: Tuesday (11/12), 7:00 PM, St. Luke
Bereavement Ministry Team: Wednesday (11/13), 9:00 AM, St. Luke
Stewardship Day of Service Planing Team (SDOS): Wednesday (11/13), 7:00 PM, St. Mark
Bereavement Ministry- Memorial Mass & Reception: Friday (11/15), 7:00 PM, church & narthex
Formation Meeting for 2021 Confirmation Candidates & Parents: Saturday (11/16), 5:30 PM Mass, church + workshop at 6:30 PM, narthex & social hall
OTHER ACTIVITIES OF INTEREST
Help Wanted: St. Thomas More parish in South Coventry is seeking a part-time Music Director. A minimum of 3 years experience as a Parish Music Director or equivalent is required. Compliance with background checks and completion of the VIRTUS program required. Send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to Fr. L. Kozak, 2101 Pottstown Pike, Pottstown, PA 19465 or fax to 610-469-9315. Call 610-469-9304 with questions or for more information and a job description.
Maintenance Manager: St. John Chrysostom Parish in Wallingford is looking for a qualified individual to fill the role of Maintenance Manager. Part time position (25-30 hrs) M-F. The individual will be responsible in overseeing maintenance of parish facilities and grounds and ensuring a safe and secure environment for all parishioners, staff and visitors. Candidates send resume to
SS. Philip & James, Exton: Join us for “Grieving Through the Holidays”, a one day Bereavement Retreat, Saturday, November 2 (All Souls Day), 9:00 AM-12:00 Noon (begins after 8:30 AM Mass), in the Rectory Meeting Room. Breakfast will be served. For more information and/or to register, call or email Theresa Ferrari (
Our Lady’s Missionaries of the Eucharist: Join us for a special weekend retreat Friday evening, November 1 - Sunday at Noon, November 3. The retreat is offered by Sr. Joan Noreen, Co-Founder of OLME. The retreat is held at the Ava Maria Retreat House at the Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, Doylestown, PA. The retreat includes daily Eucharist, Eucharistic Adoration, conferences on Catholic Spirituality, Prayer with Sacred Scripture, Liturgy of the Hours and much more. For more information, call 610-582-3333, email
Coatesville Kids to College: Join us for the 2nd Annual CKC 5K Cider Run at Highland Orchards on Saturday, November 2. All proceeds support programming for children and youth in Coatesville. Register online at www.runsignup.com/Race/PA/WestChester/CKCCiderRun. Walk-up registration begins at 9:00 AM, race begins at 10:00 AM. Children’s Fun Run at 9:45 AM. For more information visit www.coatesvillekidstocollege.org.
St. Mary’s Franciscan Shelter: Join us for BBQ & Brews on Saturday, November 9, 6:30-10:30 PM at Kimberton Fire Hall. Local restaurants and craft brews will be featured along with music by The Sofa Kings. For more information/tickets: www.stmarysfs.org/events/BBQ&Brews. All proceeds benefit St. Mary’s Franciscan Shelter.
St. Peter, West Brandywine: The Respect Life Committee is holding a free showing of the eye-opening movie “Unplanned”, on Sunday, November 10 at 6:30 PM. Unplanned is the inspiring story of one woman’s journey of transformation. Although the filmmakers were certain they were making a PG-13 film, the Motion Picture Association gave it an R-rating for “some disturbing, bloody images. For more information, see the review by the Catholic News Service at catholicnews.com/
services/englishnews/2019/unplanned.cfm. No reservations are needed. For more information email
St. Joseph, Downingtown: All are welcome to join us on Monday, November 11, 7:00-8:00 PM for a Rosary for Life. Guest speaker is Sr. Sheila Galligan, IHM, who will conclude the night with a short talk. For more info, contact Cathy (
Bishop Shanahan High School: Tickets are now available for the BSHS fall musical, “Rock of Ages - High School Edition!” Show dates are November 15, 16, 22 and 23 at 7:30 PM and November 24 at 2:00 PM. In addition, a complimentary, modified performance for special needs and autism friendly audiences will take place on November 21. Purchase tickets and RSVP at shanahan.org.
IHM Sisters Discernment Retreat: Single young women ages 18-35 are invited to a Discernment Retreat from Friday evenings, November 15 through Sunday afternoon, November 17. The weekend will include Mass, Liturgy of the Hours, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, spiritual conference, and time with the sisters. For more information and/or to register, email Sr. Mary Ann at ihmvoc@
aol.com or text 570-573-2337.
Marianist Family Retreat Center, Cape May Point, NJ: Men’s Retreat, November 15-17, open to men from all walks of life, focusing on unique male issues on the spiritual journey. The retreat will consist of Eucharistic and other prayer, input, quiet time, small group sharing, socializing and fun within a supportive, intentional community of men. Cost is $140 per person, double occupancy. For more information and or to register contact Anthony Fucci, Center Director at 609-884-3829 or www.capemaymarianists.org.
St. Augustine Parish, Philadelphia: Join us for a Mass in support of those suffering from addiction, on Saturday, November 16 at 12:00 noon. All are invited! Celebrant is Rev. Bill Donnelly, O.S.A.. Addiction has touched far too many families and taken away 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.
Bishop Shanahan High School: Join us on Sunday, November 17, 12:00-3:00 PM for our Fall Open House. The afternoon will include tours, academic presentations, classroom demonstrations, Q&A with department chairs, teachers and coaches. Refreshments provided. For more information and/or to register visit shanahan.org/whybshs, contact
Worldwide Marriage Encounter: Now that the back to school rush is over, refresh your marriage relationship on a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend is November 22-24 at Our Lady of Czetochowa, Doylestown. For more information visit our website at: https://www.wwme-philly.org or contact Al & Mary Liz at
Bonner-Prendie Class of 1974: Save the Date! 40th Class Reunion, Saturday, November 9, 4:00 PM Mass in the Bonner/Prendie Chapel (celebrant: Fr. John Stack, OSA). Reunion celebration, 6:00-10:00 PM, Anthony’s, Drexeline Shopping Center, Drexel Hill, PA. For additional info visit us on facebook (www.facebook.com/groups/1131495127054925/?ref=bookmarks or
Villa Maria Academy: Join us in welcoming David Kim, Concertmaster of the Philadelphia Orchestra & Dr. Ron Matthews, President of Eastern University, on November 19 at 7:00 PM at the Marian Center, 370 Central Avenue, Malvern. For ticket information, please contact Ms. Leah Kim at
Best Kept Secrets Tour: Join in on this shopping, food and adventure tour between November 30 and December 14. Tickets are $10 ($1 per ticket donated to CRC Watersheds) which entitles you to all the perks of the tour and includes tour guide and map, coupons from 33 businesses, chance to win $900 in gift cards, and VIP treatment at every stop! Every business has something special planned for you. Things like refreshments, gifts, games and drawings, factory or farm tours, demos, how-to sessions and more. For more info and tickets visit www.bestkeptsecretstour.com or call 717-721-9409.
Schuylkill Valley Regional Dance Company: Presents The Nutcracker, featuring over 40 local dancers and professional guest artists. Come join Clara, The Nutcracker, Sugar Plum Fairy and their friends as they journey through the Land of Sweets for this Victorian Christmas family tradition. Performance Date: Saturday, December 7, 2:00 PM & 6:00 PM at the Phoenixville Area Middle School Theater. Tickets are $20-adults and $15-children under 12. Tickets available at the door or online at www.tututix.com/svrdc.
St. Mary of Providence, Elverson: Save the Date! Join us on Saturday, December 14, 12:00-6:00 PM for the Christmas Tour at Langoma. Historic 1890 Pott’s Mansion Tour, Amazing Raffle Baskets, visits with Santa, hot chocolate & treats at the Gingerbread House. Tour tickets available at the door for $15 donation. You can also call ahead for tickets and more information at 610-942-4166.
CatholicPhilly.com: Sign up for CatholicPhilly.com’s free newsletter sent to your email in-box twice a week - go to catholicphilly.com/newsletter. Don’t miss our multi-part series, “Our Changing Church,” at www.CatholicPhilly.com/church.
Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne: We invite women (ages 19-45) who are discerning a religious vocation to join us for a weekend of sharing in our life of prayer and apostolate. The last 2019 weekend will be held in Hawthorne, NY on November 15-17. Reservations are required. For information and/or reservations please contact Sr. Catherine Marie (845-745-1319 or vocation
Daughters of St. Mary of Providence: Come & See Weekends at the Convent, for single women (ages 18-35), interested in exploring religious life. There will be Reflections on God’s Call, vocation stories from the Sisters, Liturgy of the Hours, Mass and Eucharistic Adoration. Weekends will be held on December 27-29, 2019 and March 13-15, 2020. Contact Sr. Brenda McHugh at