Upcoming Meetings and Events
Joseph’s People: Monday (2/20), 7:00 PM, St. Luke & Zoom
Walking With Purpose (Discovering Our Dignity): Mondays (through 4/24), 7:00 PM and Wednesdays (through 4/5), 9:30 AM, St. Matthew
RCIA: Mondays, 7:00 PM, Holy Family
Winter Bible Study: Tuesdays (through 3/14), 9:30 AM & 7:00 PM, St. Matthew & Zoom
Stewardship Council: Tuesday (2/21), 7:00 PM, St. Luke
Chosen Fathers: Tuesday (2/21), 7:00 PM, St. Mark
Ash Wednesday: Wednesday (2/22), Mass w/ashes at 7:30 AM & 7:00 PM, Liturgy of the Word w/ashes at 11:00 AM & 5:00 PM in church
Teen RCIA: Wednesdays, 3:30 PM, Holy Family
Youth Group Ash Wednesday Reflection: Wednesday (2/22), 6:00 PM, school library
Scouts Den Meeting: Wednesday (2/22), 6:30 PM, social hall
Legion of Mary: Wednesdays, 7:00 PM, St. Mark
SAM Game Day: Thursday (2/23), 10:30 AM, St. Matthew
Women at the Well: Thursdays, 7:00 PM & Fridays, 9:00 AM, St. Mark
Walking With Purpose (Opening Your Heart): Fridays (through 3/31), 10:00 AM, Zoom
Stations of the Cross & Benediction: Friday (2/24), 7:00 PM, church
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Other Activities of Interest
Archbishop Pérez wants to text you! Go Forth: Deepen Your Discipleship, Grow in Mission
Join Archbishop Pérez in his mission to create a culture of missionary disciples in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia! Through the Go Forth initiative, you can subscribe to receive a weekly text from the Archbishop with one action step you can take that week to deepen your friendship with Jesus or grow in your mission to bring Jesus to others. There are two ways to subscribe to receive the texts: (1) use your phone to text goforth to the number 84576 or (2) visit the website phillydisciples.org/goforth. Texts begin Ash Wednesday, Feb 22, 2023 and will continue weekly for one year.
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).
Exposition of Sacred Relics
The Exposition of Sacred Relics at Holy Martyrs Church in Oreland, PA will be open on Ash Wednesday following 8:30 AM Mass until 10:30 AM, following 12:00 Noon Mass until 2:00 PM, and from 4:30 PM until 5:45 PM (prior to 6:00 pm Mass). Pray in the presence of more than 200 sacred relics. A variety of relic prayer cards are also available. For more information or to arrange a visit or a presentation for your church or school group, call 215-884-8575, email
Upcoming Admissions Events at Roman Catholic High School
Roman Catholic High School in Philadelphia has several important admissions events coming up this spring:
Entrance Exam (Class of 2027) – February 25
7th Grade Visitation Day – March 23
Spring Open House – March 26
7th Grade Practice Test – April 1
For more information or to register for any of these events, contact
15th Annual Man Up Philly Conference
Join other Brothers in Christ for this special experience and stand united as true Men of God. The Man Up Philly Conference will take place on Saturday, March 4, at Cardinal O'Hara High School in Springfield. Speakers will include Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of New York, and Deacon James Mahoney, Permanent Deacon of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia assigned to St. Athanasius Parish located in West Oak Lane. Deacon James was ordained on June 6, 2004. He is responsible for teaching the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults and instructing a bible study class at St. Athanasius Parish. He is currently employed as the Associate Director of the Shrine of the Miraculous Medal in East Germantown. He is also an instructor in Homiletics for the Permanent Diaconate Program of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. To register for this event, visit this link: Registration – Man Up Philly Conference . Archbishop Perez challenged each of us to find 3 men to invite to this year's Man Up Philly. How are you doing with your invitations? For more information visit www.manupphilly.com.
Lenten Retreat at St. Thomas More
St. Thomas More Parish in Pottstown will hold a Lenten retreat entitled The Wounds of Christ: The Source of Our Healing and the Joy of Our Salvation on Sunday, March 5, from 3:00-5:00 PM with Fr. Isaac Haywiser, O.S.B. The afternoon will include meditation, Eucharistic Adoration, confession, evening prayer and Benediction. For more information, contact the parish at 610-469-9304.
Villa Maria Academy Placement Exam
All 7th grade girls are invited to register for the 7th grade High School Placement Exam (HSPT) practice test at Villa Maria Academy High School on Saturday, March 25. To register for the exam and additional 7th grade events please visit vmahs.org/events
Villa Maria Academy High School has been educating and empowering young women for 150 years. Attend our parent Q & A with our student panel during the test to learn how your daughter can become UNSTOPPABLE at Villa. Questions? Contact the Admissions Team at
Divine Mercy Retreat
In these times of crises and confusion, re-focus on growing Trust in God’s Infinite Mercy by attending the 17th Annual Divine Mercy Retreat at Malvern Retreat House, April 14-16. The Divine Mercy Retreat will offer the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, Spiritual Conferences, Reconciliation, Silence & Devotions, including the rosary and Divine Mercy chaplet. It will culminate with the Feast of Divine Mercy Sunday! Check-in begins at 4:00 PM on Friday April 14 and the retreat ends after 3:00 PM Divine Mercy Devotions on Sunday April 16. Cost is $250 in-person, $75 virtual. For more information or to register, visit www.malvernretreat.com/events/divine-mercy or call 610-644-0400.
Hallahan Catholic Girls High School 50th Class Reunion
There will be a 50th Class Reunion for graduates of John W. Hallahan High School on October 14-15, 2023. We will meet at Logan Square at 4:00 PM on October 14 for pictures, immediately followed by Mass at 5:15 PM at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul. On October 15, there will be a brunch in the IATSE Ballroom, 2401 S. Swanson Street. To receive updates and ticket information, please send your maiden name, email and mailing address to Marie Angeli (