Upcoming Meetings and Events
Sharing Our Bounty Food Drive: Saturday (9/17) & Sunday (9/18), before all Masses, church narthex
Blessing of Catechetical Ministers: Sunday (9/18) during the 9:30 AM Mass, church
RCIA: Mondays, 7:00 PM, Holy Family
SEAM Board Meeting: Monday (9/19), 7:00 PM, St. Matthew
Adult Bible Study: Tuesday (through 12/6), 9:30 AM, St. Matthew & Zoom, & 7:00 PM, Holy Family & Zoom
Chosen Fathers: Tuesday (9/20), 7:00 PM, St. Mark
Walking With Purpose Online Sessions: Wednesdays (through 12/21), 9:30 AM, Zoom
Legion of Mary: Wednesdays, 7:00 PM, St. Mark
Together Retreat Planning Team: Wednesdays (through 10/12), 7:00 PM, St. Luke
Exton/Lionville Ministerium: Wednesday (9/21), 9:00 AM, St. Mark
7th & 8th Grade Youth Group: Wednesday (9/21), 6:00 PM, CLC
Parish School BLJ: Wednesday (9/21), 7:00 PM, St. Matthew
IAC Team: Wednesday (9/21), 7:00 PM, St. Luke
SAM Game Day: Thursday (9/22), 10:30 AM, St. Matthew
Women at the Well: Thursdays, 7:00 PM, St. Mark
Guitar Group Practice: Thursday (9/22), 7:00 PM, choir room
Walking With Purpose: Fridays, 10:00 AM, Zoom
Crafting Hands: Friday (9/23), 4:00 PM, Wednesday (9/28), 11:00 AM & 7:00 PM, & Thursday (9/29), 10:30 AM, social hall
BLJ Meeting: Monday (9/26), 7:00 PM, St. Luke
Knights of Columbus Officer Meeting: Tuesday (9/27), 7:00 PM, Holy Family
Protecting God’s Children Class: Thursday (9/29), 6:00 PM, social hall
Men’s Choir Practice: Thursday (9/29), 7:00 PM, church
Nourish for Caregivers: Saturday (10/1), 10:30 AM, Holy Family
Blessing of the Animals: Saturday (10/1), 11:00 AM, courtyard
Youth Liturgical Formation Program: Saturday (10/1), 3:00 PM, CLC/social hall
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Other Activities of Interest
Compassionate Senior Companions
Are you interested in providing support and compassion to senior citizens in our community? Compassionate Senior Companions, a company run by Kate Somers, a parishioner at St. Joseph Church, has immediate full-time and part-time positions available for companion and person care aides. The only qualification needed is a heart for helping seniors. If you are interested, call or text Kate at 610-639-3547.
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!
Sacred Heart Academy
Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr invites you to visit this fall. Register to attend our Red & White Breakfast on the Hill - Open House events on Friday 9/30, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, and 12/9 from 9-11:00 AM. Registration is also available for our HSPT/Scholarship Exam on Sunday 9/25 and 10/23. Visit our website SHAbrynmawr.org for a full list of virtual and in-person events.
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
Healing Retreat
If you or someone you love has been suffering from the emotional and spiritual pains of an abortion no matter how much time has passed – please know that a Rachel’s Vineyard retreat weekend will help your soul transform that pain into a hope for the future. Join us for a safe, loving, and confidential weekend to experience the healing power of God’s infinite mercy from November 4-6 at the IHM Spirituality Center in Malvern. To register or get information, contact: Susan: 610-716-4795 or Georgeann: 484-955-4278.