Walking With Purpose: Mondays, 6:30 PM, Wednesdays, 9:30 AM, & Fridays, 10:00 AM, Zoom.
RCIA: Mondays, 6:30 PM, Holy Family Room
Liturgical Music Planners: Monday (2/1), 7:00 PM, Zoom
Liturgical Life Committee: Tuesday (2/2), 7:00 PM, Zoom
Middle School Youth Group (Grades 7 & 8): Wednesday (2/3), 6:00 PM, Ed. Center Library
High School Youth Group (Grades 9-12): Wednesday (2/3), 7:15 PM, Ed Center Library
Men’s Spirituality: Thursdays (2/4 & 2/18), 7:00 PM, Zoom
Queen of Peace Prayer Group: Fridays, 1:30 PM, chapel
Nourish for Caregivers: Saturday (2/6), 10:30 AM, Zoom
Youth Group Agape Latte: Saturday (2/6), 6:30 PM, CLC
Casserole Collection: Saturday/Sunday (2/6-7), before all Masses
Bereavement Monthly Meeting: Wednesday (2/10), 9:00 AM, St. Matthew
Pre-Jordan II: Saturday (2/13), 10:30 AM, St. Matthew
Winter Bible Study: Tuesdays (2/16-3/30), 9:30 AM & 7:00 PM, MMC + Zoom
Chosen Fathers: Tuesday (2/16), 7:00 PM, Zoom
Help Wanted: St. Mary’s Franciscan Shelter for Homeless Families in Phoenixville is looking for a part-time House Manager to ovrsee the operation of the shelter from Sunday, 12:00 noon -Monday, 9:00 AM. Shift is 21 hours at $12 per hour. Staff can sleep from 11:00 PM-6:00 AM. Dinner is brought in, families are independent. Responsibilities include answering the door and phone, light housekeeping and overseeing the house and residents. Families living at the shelter (only 3 families at this time due to Covid) are very nice and usually enjoy the company of the weekend supervisor. If interested, please call us at 610-933-3097 or email
Help Wanted: Allergy medical practice in Exton, PA, is looking for a part-time, front desk employee. Please call 484-888-8088 if interested and/or for more information.
Exton Senior Living: Support the Alzeheimer’s Association Souper Bowl Fundraiser. Pick up times will be Thursday, February 4, 3:00-5:00 PM and Saturday, February 6, 1:00-3:00 PM. Soup choices are Tampa Bay inspired Deviled Crab Bisque and Kansas City inspired Pulled BBQ Brisket Chili. Cost is $10 per quart. Please pay by check, made out to the Alzheimer’s Association. Contact Alyssa at
Pope John Paul II High School: The hybrid teaching and learning model taking place here has been highly effective in involving the students in an engaging learning environment while implementing the proper safety protocols. Like you, we want the best for our students, and our new model provides just that. Apply now for the 2021-2022 school year. Visit our website or Contact the Office of Admissions at 484-975-6500, ext. 3033 or
Flame of Love: Join us on February 2 to celebrate the Flame of Love Feast Day (The Presentation of the Lord, The Feast of Candlemas) at Saint Mary Magdalen parish, Media. The schedule: 5:30 PM - Praise & Worship with Tommy Doyle; 6:00 PM - Rosary with Rev. Richard S. Bennett, C.Sr.R.; 6:45 - Speaker - Maureen Lomady, Host of FOL Radio Maria Program; 7:30 PM - Mass, Msgr. Ralph Chieffo, celebrant. Celebration will be on-site and live-streamed at www.stmarymagdalen.net/live-stream. Candles and Sacramentals will be blessed.
Malvern Retreat House: Year of Saint Joseph-Every 3rd Sunday, there will be Eucharistic Adoration and Procession followed by a presentation and discussion about St. Joseph. Each month we will focus on the wonders of St. Joseph. On February 21, our focus will be, “St. Joseph- Delight of the Saints.” The following retreats are being offered during February and March: February 7: Women’s Tea with Gloria Coyne in Memorial Dining Hall beginning at 2:00 PM. Theme:”Moving Beyond Your Comfort Zone”, cost is $25 per person, virtual or onsite; February 14-Valentine Twilight Retreat-An Evening of Reflection for couples in the Family Life Center. Theme: “Marriage - Life Without Masks” directed by Lisa & Joe Corcoran. Cost if $100 per couple with a start time of 5:00 PM; February 17-Ash Wednesday Day of Reflection presented by Father Jim McGuinn. The Retreat is open to everyone and will be hosted in Upper McShain. Cost is $40 in person & $25 for virtual. Runs from 9:00 AM-3:30 PM. Theme: “Marked for Christ.”; March 17, The Sisters of Life will lead a Lenten Retreat. There will be time for prayer, adoration and presentations. Cost is $40 PP on site and $25 virtual. Day begins at 8:30 AM and ends at 3:30 PM; March 19-Day of Reflection on St. Joseph, led by Fr. Jim McGuinn. Theme: “The Wonders of our Spiritual Father.” Cost is $40 PP on site and $25 for virtual. Days begins at 8:30 and ends at 3:30 PM following Mass with a Consecration to St. Joseph. To register for any of these retreats, visit www.malvernretreat.com or call 610-644-0400.
Rachel’s Vineyard Ministries: Are you suffering from the wound of abortion. A Rachel’s Vineyard Post-Abortion Healing Retreat is a non-judgmental, safe, loving and confidential environment. Come experience the mercy and compassion of God by attending the upcoming retreat on March 5-7 at the IHM Spirituality Center in Malvern, PA. The experience will you hope for your future and freedom from the pain within your heart and soul. For information call Georgeann (484-955-4278) or Susan (610-716-4795). All inquiries are strictly confidential. Financial aid is offered if needed. You may visit the national website at www.rachelsvineyard.og.
Grief to Grace - Healing the Wounds of Abuse: This is an integrated psychological and spiritual program for anyone who has suffered degradation or violation through physical, emotional, sexual or spiritual abuse. It is appropriate for anyone who has endured sexual abuse, rape, incest or other forms of traumatic violation in childhood or adolescence. It is also appropriate for anyone who has been abused by clergy. The program will be held March 21-26, 2021, at the Malvern Retreat Center. The program offers a very unique process for helping victims of abuse to grieve the past and discover spiritual healing and transformation. Dr. Theresa Burke, founder of Rachel’s Vineyard (retreats for healing after abortion), composed the program and will serve as the facilitator for this retreat. Grief to Grace provides professional therapeutic staff, all treatment is based on firm Christian Foundation as well as sound medical and psychological principles and a perceptive understanding of trauma. Visit www.grieftograce.org for more information. To request an application contact philadelphia@
grieftograce.org or call 610427-1187. Reserve your spot now as space is limited.
Father Chuck’s Challenge: As you recall, in the past, our parish had a collection for Father Chuck’s Challenge, a small local charity, attempting to help clearly identified, desperately poor people in Haiti and Nicaragua with clear definite plans for sheltering the homeless, feeding the hungry, giving drink to the thirsty, permanently, fundamentally, economically and immediately. For more information visit fatherchuckschallenge.com. Donations can be made via the website at https://www.fatherchuckschallenge.com or mail to Fr. Chuck’s Challenge, 1020 Lake Lane, Pennsbury, PA 18073-1610.
Archdiocese of Philadelphia-Voices of Faith: Tune into the Voices of Faith radio program monthly for a powerful message of TRUST and HOPE from Archbishop Perez. The program airs the first Saturday of every month on WPHT/1210 am at 5:00 PM. You can listen to the live broadcast on your Smartphone via the Radio.com app by searching for WPHT. If you miss a show, you can watch it at your convenience on the Voices of Faith YouTube channel.
Flame of Love: Please join our virtual Flame of Love Cenacle-Pray the Rosary-Wherever you Live! The permanent Eastern Time Zone schedule is Sundays-7:00 PM, Mondays-11:00 AM or 9:00 PM; Tuesdays-7:30 or 9:00 PM; Wednesdays–10:00 AM or 8:00 PM; Fridays-1:00 PM and Saurdays-11:00 AM. To join a cenacle visit http://meetjit.si/folpermvc7. Please tune in every Friday from 4:20-5:00 PM to Radio Maria Miami in Spanish with host Patti Schwartz. The link for Radio Maria Spanish is https://www.radiomariasp.org/miami/ for those who want to listen via a computer.
Daylesford Abbey: 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 at 610-647-2530, ext. 1020 or at
Saint Mary of Providence Center, Elverson: Longing to encounter Christ? The Daughters of St. Mary of Providence offer retreat hospitality in the Roman Catholic tradition. There are two facilities available including a beautifully restored mansion that can accommodate up to 110 people. In addition, there are two chapels, a Rosary garden, and an outdoor stations of the cross. Clergy and Religious are welcome to book for individual retreats. To learn more about the Saint Mary of Providence Center visit stmaryofprov-pa.org/ or call 610-942-4166/7.
Decade to Doorways: Experiencing Homelessness? Sleeping outside or in a vehicle? Fleeing domestic violence? At risk of losing your current housing? Call 2-1-1 for assistance! Chester County has services to help. Emergency services information available 24/7. Intake done 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday-Friday. Text your zip code to 898-211. Se habla Espanol. Hearing impaired? Use 7-1-1 relay service to call 2-1-1
West Chester Food Cupboard: In need of food assistance? Live in Pennsylvania? We are open to serve you! The West Chester Food Cupboard is now serving people who live outside the West Chester Area School District. This means any resident of Pennsylvania can come to the Cupboard and get food. We provide quality non-perishable items, fresh produce, dairy and meat products for you and your family with safe and friendly drive-through service. No appointment is needed– just stop in during our hours of operation: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays 8:30 - 11:30 AM. The only required documentation is proof of address, such as PA driver’s license, lease, utility bill, etc. We are located at 431 S. Bolmar Street, West Chester, PA 19382; 610-344-3175, www.wcfood.org.
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