Upcoming Meetings and Events
Independence Day Holiday: Monday (7/4), Mass at 9:00 AM in church. There will be no Exposition. Parish offices are closed on Sunday (7/3) and Monday (7/4).
Summer Sisters Book Club: Tuesdays (7/5 through 8/16), 7:00 PM, St. Matthew & Zoom
Legion of Mary: Wednesdays, 7:00 PM, St. Mark (time and location change during summer months)
Home & School Officers Meeting: Wednesday (7/6), 7:00 PM, St. Luke
Men’s Spirituality: Thursday (7/7), 7:00 PM, Saint Luke
Walking With Purpose: Fridays, 10:00 AM, Zoom
Mary Queen of Peace Prayer Group: Fridays, 1:30 PM, chapel
Pre-Jordan I: Saturday (7/9), 10:30 AM, St. Matthew & St. Mark
Rosary on the Green: Wednesday (7/13), 6:00 PM, corner of Fellowship Rd. & Rte. 100
Retreat Planning Group Meeting: Wednesday (7/13), 7:00 PM, St. Matthew
Youth Group (7th/8th Grade & High School): Wednesday (7/13), 7:00 PM, CLC
Catechists Workshop: Thursday (7/14), 7:00 PM, St. Matthew
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Other Activities of Interest
Administrative Assistant Position
A Full-time PREP Office Administrative Assistant position is available at Saint Agnes Parish in West Chester. This position will provide administrative support to the parish religious education program, and a willingness to work with a large bilingual (English/Spanish) community. Basic computer skills with knowledge in Google Suite, MS Office, Word and Excel. Attention to details while working independently and multi-tasking as needed. Candidates please send your resume directly to Nancy Sanchez at
Marriage Encounter Weekend
Attention married couples: Live your best life in love in 2022! Why not give yourselves some time together by making a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend? The Summer 2022 in-person experience is July 8-10 at Our Lady of Czestochowa, Doylestown. For more info visit: https://www.wwme-philly.org/.
Life in the Spirit Seminar
The Archdiocese Catholic Charismatic Renewal will hold a seminar every Friday evening from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM starting July 15 through August 26 at St. Raymond of Penafort church in Philadelphia. Presenters will include Fr. Chris Walsh; Fr. Joseph Ita-Sam, CM; Susan Havey; Fr. Stephen Delacy; Kathleen McCarthy; Fr. Rafal Walczy, Osppe; and Gloria Coyne. These seminar sessions will be in-person and live-streamed. For more information visit https://phillyspirit.com/archdiocesan-life-in-the-spiritbrstarts-april-22-2022.
Opening of the Exposition of Sacred Relics
A collection of more than 150 sacred relics will be placed in a permanent exhibition in the lower level of Holy Martyrs Church in Oreland, PA. All are invited to visit on July 17, following the 9:00 AM Mass until 12:00 PM. Light refreshments will be served in the conference room. The exhibition will be open for viewing on various days throughout the year. You are invited to schedule a visit for your school or church group who would like to pray with the Saints. Arrangements can also be made for a presentation or a day of reflection. Contact the church office to discuss arrangements and schedule a visit (215-884-8575;
Women of Grace Retreat
Women of Grace will host a retreat called “Smiting Serpents: Battle Strategies for Catholic Women” on the weekend of July 22-24 at the Malvern Retreat House. Presenters include Johnnette Williams, Fr. Jose Francisco Syquia, Kathleen Beckman, Adam Blai and Susan Brinkman. Cost is $275 per person and includes accommodations and meals. For more information or to register, visit www.malvernretreat.com/events/women-of-grace-retreat-5/.
Summer Silent Retreat
Join us for the Come and Rest Awhile Summer Silent Retreat at the Mother Boniface Spirituality Center from July 24-30, 2022. Take some time to pause in prayer, reflection, and silence, attuning your ear and heart to the Holy Spirit. You may choose to companion with a spiritual director during the week or participate without spiritual direction. For more information and to register, visit our website at www.msbt.org or call us at 267-350-1830.
Food Truck Event for Life
Chester County Connect Care (formerly Chester County Women’s Services) will be hosting an outdoor Summer Picnic and Silent Auction on August 6 from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM at Cowan Park at Gateway Church in Parkesburg. Join us for live music, games, kids’ activities, food trucks with items available to purchase, and of course, our silent auction! 100% of the proceeds go to empowering individuals and families to make life-affirming decisions through education, resources and support. For more information visit https://ccconnectcareinfo.org/picnic/.
2022 Catholic Women’s Conference
Registration is now open for the Catholic Women’s Conference at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown, PA on October 22. The theme for this year’s conference is “Be Not Afraid: Finding Your Freedom in Christ”. Keynote speakers include Michelle Benzinger and Sr. Miriam James Heidland from the Abiding Together Podcast. For more information and to register, visit https://www.catholicwomensconference.org/.