Upcoming Meetings and Events
Casserole Collection: Saturday (12/10) & Sunday (12/11), before all Masses, social hall kitchen doors
Knights of Columbus Family Mass: Sunday (12/11), 9:30 AM Mass, church
Creation Care Team: Monday (12/12), 7:00 PM, St. Luke
Walking With Purpose: Mondays (through 12/19), 7:00 PM, Zoom & Wednesdays (through 12/21), 9:30 AM, St. Matthew
Adult Bible Study: Tuesday (12/13), 9:30 AM, St. Matthew & Zoom, & 7:00 PM, Holy Family & Zoom
Elizabeth Ministry Playdate: Tuesday (12/13), 9:30 AM, social hall
Communications Committee: Tuesday (12/13), 7:00 PM, Holy Family
Interfaith Action Committee: Tuesday (12/13), 7:30 PM, St. Luke
Bereavement Team Meeting: Wednesday (12/14), 9:00 AM, St. Luke
Teen RCIA: Wednesdays, 3:30 PM, Holy Family
Scouts Holiday Party: Wednesday (12/14), 5:30 PM, social hall
7th & 8th Grade Youth Group: Wednesday (12/14), 6:00 PM, school library
Advent Communal Penance Service: Wednesday (12/14), 7:00 PM, church & chapel
SDOS Planning Team: Wednesday (12/14), 7:00 PM, Zoom
Legion of Mary: Wednesdays, 7:00 PM, St. Mark
Women at the Well: Thursdays, 7:00 PM, St. Mark
SAM Team Planning Session: Thursday (12/15), 10:30 AM, St. Mark
Men’s Spirituality: Thursday (12/15), 7:00 PM, St. Luke
Walking With Purpose (Opening Your Heart): Fridays, 10:00 AM, Zoom
Extended Confessions: Saturday (12/17), 9:00-11:00 AM, chapel
Chosen Fathers: Tuesday (12/20), 7:00 PM, St. Mark
Exton/Lionville Ministerium: Wednesday (12/21), 9:00 AM, St. Mark
Youth Group Faith Friends Event: Wednesday (12/21), 6:30 PM, location TBD
SAM Game Day: Thursday (12/22), 10:30 AM, St. Matthew
Church Decorating: Thursday (12/22), 3:00 PM & 6:00 PM, church narthex & chapel
Nativity of Our Lord: Saturday (Christmas Eve, 12/24), Masses at 4:30 & 7:30 in church, Sunday (Christmas Day, 12/25), Masses at 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM & 11:30 AM. Parish office will be closed on Friday (12/23) and Sunday (12/25).
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Other Activities of Interest
Advent Day of Recollection
The Cathedral Basilica of SS Peter & Paul will host an Advent day of recollection on Saturday, December 10, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM in the Drexel Hall/Cathedral Chapel. Parking and lunch are available. For more information or to RSVP, contact Sr. Gabrielle Mary Braccio, RSM (
Bingo @ Holy Martyrs Church
Holy Martyrs Parish in Oreland hosts Bingo on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month. Doors open at 6:00 PM, games start at 7:00 PM. BYOB/BYOS, some food & drinks will be available for purchase – hot dogs, popcorn, Stock’s pound cake, soda, water, coffee, tea & hot chocolate. more information call 215-884-8575.
Floral Tribute Plan at All Souls Cemetery
If you have a loved one who was laid to rest at All Souls Cemetery, be sure to honor their memory with flowers by enrolling in the Floral Tribute Plan. We offer a full selection of handmade year-round silk flowers and decorations. Our plans provide four placements with predetermined months and types of arrangements placed. Our cemetery staff will place your selected arrangements at the gravesite of your loved ones and carefully replace them when the next seasonal arrangement is ready to be placed. For complete details call Renee Cirino (610-484-5145).
Potts Mansion Christmas Tours at St. Mary of Providence Center
Join us on Saturday, December 17 from 12:00-5:00 PM for the Christmas Tours of the Historic Potts Mansion at St. Mary of Providence Center in Elverson. The mansion features marble staircases, beautiful fireplaces, and more! The day includes visits with Santa, prize baskets, and Christmas treats at our "Gingerbread House!" Tour Reservations Required. Visit stmaryprov.org to purchase tickets.
Young Adult Retreat at Marianist Family Retreat Center
Come join other young adults (ages 22-35) married or single, for a retreat on the weekend of February 10-12, 2023, at The Marianist Family Retreat Center in Cape May Point, NJ. This will be a time to examine your personal faith and your relationship with God, your family members and yourself. Our time will be filled with prayer experiences, peer group discussions, Eucharist and lots of fun! Cost is $145 per person. Some financial aid is available. For more information or to register, visit www.capemaymarianists.org or call 609-884-3829.
March for Life
Friday, January 20, 2023 will be the annual March for Life in Washington, D.C. This year’s March for Life theme is Next Steps: Marching into a Post-Roe America. Click here to watch the theme reveal event: 2023 March for Life Theme Debut | LIVE - YouTube
Friday, January 20, 2023 Schedule:
Philadelphia Pilgrims Mass*: 10:00-11:00 AM
*Liturgical music will be provided by students from Bishop Shanahan
Pre-Rally Concert: 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
March for Life Rally: 12:00-1:00 PM
March for Life: 1:00-4:00 PM