Upcoming Meetings and Events
Labor Day: Monday (9/5), Mass at 9:00 AM, parish offices closed on Sunday (9/4) and Monday (9/5)
Lady Knights Meeting: Tuesday (9/6), 6:00 PM, Holy Family
Spirit Newsletter: Tuesday (9/6), 7:00 PM, St. Mark
Opening Mass for Parish School: Wednesday (9/7), 11:15 AM, church
Legion of Mary: Wednesdays, 7:00 PM, St. Mark
Together Retreat Planning Team: Wednesdays (9/7 & 9/14), 10:00 PM, St. Luke
Walking With Purpose: Fridays, 10:00 AM, Zoom
Pre-Jordan I: Saturday (9/10), 10:30 AM, St. Matthew & St. Mark
Casserole Collection: Saturday (9/10) & Sunday (9/11), before all Masses, social hall kitchen
Scouts Meeting: Saturday (9/10), 6:30 PM, social hall & Wednesday (9/13), 6:30 PM, back parking lot
Parish School Welcome Back Prayer Service: Sunday (9/11), 3:00 PM, church & social hall
EFF Opening Prayer Services: Monday (9/12), 4:45 PM & 6:30 PM, Tuesday (9/13) 4:45 PM, church
Adult Bible Study: Tuesday (through 12/6), 9:30 AM, St. Matthew & Zoom, & 7:00 PM, Holy Family & Zoom
Rosary on the Green: Tuesday (9/13), 6:00 PM, corner of route 100 & Fellowship Rd.
Joint Councils Meeting: Tuesday (9/13), 7:00 PM, chapel & St. Matthew
Communications Committee: Tuesday (9/13), 7:00 PM, St. Luke
Bereavement Ministry Team: Wednesday (9/14), 9:00 AM, St. Luke
HSA Leadership Team: Wednesday (9/14), 7:00 PM, St. Matthew
High School Youth Group: Wednesday (9/14), 7:15 PM, school library
Legion of Mary Curia Session: Thursday (9/15), 1:00 PM, Holy Family
Men’s Spirituality: Thursday (9/15), 7:00 PM, St. Luke
Pre-Cana: Friday (9/16), 7:00 PM & Saturday (9/17), 8:30 AM, church & social hall
Youth Group Abbeyfest Trip: Saturday (9/17), 12:00 PM, Abbeyfest grounds in Paoli
Sharing Our Bounty Food Drive: Saturday (9/17) & Sunday (9/18), before all Masses, church narthex
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Other Activities of Interest
Director of Youth Evangelization Position: The Church of Saint Monica in Berwyn is looking to fill the position of Director of Youth Evangelization. This is a regular full time (40 hours/week) position with benefits. Candidate should be a practicing Catholic in good standing with a bachelor’s degree in theology, catechesis or equivalent. Must have the ability to engage and build relationships with young people. All clearances and background checks required. Submit resume and salary requirements to
REAL: Reading Excites All Learners Tutoring Program
Join your neighbors and fellow parishioners and make a REAL impact in the life of a 2nd 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 email Diane Ward at
Save the Date ~ Saint Peregrine Day
Resurrection of Our Lord Parish in Northeast Philadelphia is hosting Saint Peregrine Day on Saturday, September 10. This is an all-day event focused on encouragement and spiritual renewal for those fighting cancer and their families. This entire day will feature inspirational talks about faith and cancer, powerful moments of prayer throughout the day, demonstrations and presentations, a holistic health expo fair, and so much more. Come visit the shrine and relics of Saint Peregrine who is the patron saint of those suffering from cancer. To find out the schedule of the day please visit: http://www.resurrectphila.org/cancer.
Golf Classic to Benefit Malvern Retreat House
You are invited to participate in the 13th Annual Golf Classic at the Cedarbrook Country Club in Blue Bell, PA on Monday, September 12. The Malvern Retreat Golf Classic is held each year to raise funds for the Malvern Retreat House. A portion of the MRH Golf Classic proceeds fund the Malvern Cares program established to assist needy individuals and families. Through Malvern Cares, people from all walks of life who have special needs - emotional, physical, or formerly homeless - will have the opportunity to experience and benefit from the many Retreat House programs. For more information or to register, visit 2022 Malvern Retreat House Golf Classic (golfstatus.com).
Contemplative Prayer Retreat
Apostolate of the Returning King will hold a weekend retreat on contemplative prayer at the Malvern Retreat House from Friday, September 16 through Sunday, September 18. Cost is $325 per person; $275 each for double occupancy ($550 per couple), must find own roommate. $75 to attend virtually. All-inclusive price for two night/three day stay, five meals and all conferences. For more information call 610-644-0400 or visit www.malvernretreat.com/events/apostolate-of-the-returning-king/.
Padre Pio Festival
Saint Bede the Venerable Church, located in Holland (Bucks County, Northampton Township), welcomes all to its Seventh Annual Festival to honor St. Pio of Pietrelcina, (Padre Pio), on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 17 and 18. The two-day event begins with Saturday’s All-American Picnic Buffet (tickets will be sold at the event), featuring games and amusements for children, food and craft vendors, and live music. The highlight will be a 5:30 PM Vigil Mass, followed by blessings with holy relics of Padre Pio. The Sunday 12:30 PM Solemn Mass will be celebrated by Fr. Thomas Betz, OFM, Cap., followed by a street procession with a statue of Padre Pio and a healing service with confessions and veneration of holy relics. All day there will be specialty food and craft vendors, amusements for children, and live musical entertainment. Plenty of free parking will be available, and pilgrim buses are welcome. For more information, go online to padrepiofestivalhollandpa.com, or call the St. Bede parish office at 215-357-5720.
Annual Carnival at Holy Martyrs
Holy Martyrs Parish in Oreland will hold their annual carnival starting Tuesday, September 20 through Sunday, September 24 starting at 6:00 PM daily (3:00 PM on Saturday). Come enjoy time with family and friends! There will be rides, games, plenty of food, craft been & wine. Advance tickets are available for purchase at the rectory office. Family night passes are available for $30 (good on Wednesday night or Saturday afternoon only). For questions, call the parish office at 215-884-8575. See you at the carnival!
Villa Maria Academy High School Celebrates 150 Years
Family and friends of the Villa Maria community, please join us on Friday, September 30 for Mass followed by an evening celebrating Villa Maria’s 150 years of excellence in educating and empowering young women. For more information and to purchase your ticket, please visit https://www.vmahs.org/villa-events/celebrate-150-years-of-villa-maria.
Oktoberfest at Sacred Heart
Sacred Heart Church in Royersford invites you to join us for our 2nd Annual Oktoberfest! October 1 from 5:00-10:00 PM. Authentic German food and beer, live music, dancing, trivia and games - you will find something for the whole family at this fun-filled, family-friendly event! Tickets sold online at https://www.sacredheartroyersford.org/oktoberfest or in the parish office. Adult 21+: $35. Under 21: $20. Sacred Heart Church Gymnasium 838 Walnut Street. Royersford, PA 19468.
Our Lady of Confidence Retreat for Persons with Disabilities
A three-day retreat at Malvern Retreat House has been scheduled for October 11, 12 & 13 for adults with disabilities. The retreat is geared for adults with intellectual, physical or emotional disabilities. The retreat will be directed by a team: Fr. Dennis Weber, Fr. Amal Sawarimuthu, Fr. Mike Speziale and Fr. Steve Surovic. The theme is: Journeying Together: Communion, Participation & Mission. If you or someone you know would enjoy having their faith in God refreshed and strengthened, register online at: www.opdarchphilly.org. Call 215-587-3530 or email
O'Hara Class of 72 - 50th Reunion
Cardinal O'Hara High School Class of 1972 will celebrate their 50th reunion on Saturday, October 15 at the Drexelbrook Event Center, Drexel Hill. For more information and tickets go to https://cohs1972reunion50years.eventbrite.com/ or email