Upcoming Meetings and Events
EFF Stations of the Cross: Monday (2/27) & Tuesday (2/28),4:45 PM & 6:30 PM, church
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
Board of Limited Jurisdiction: Tuesday (2/28), 6:00 PM, St. Mark
Pastoral Council Meeting: Tuesday (2/28), 7:00 PM, St. Luke
Knights Officers Meeting: Tuesday (2/28), 7:00 PM, Holy Family
Communications Committee: Tuesday (2/28), 7:00 PM, St. Mark
Teen RCIA: Wednesdays, 3:30 PM, Holy Family
Altar Server Training: Wednesdays (3/1, 3/8, 3/15 & 3/29), church
Lenten Confessions: Wednesdays (3/1, 3/8, 3/15 & 3/29), chapel
Together Encounter Team: Wednesday (3/1), 7:00 PM, St. Luke
HAS Leadership Meeting: Wednesday (3/1), 7:00 PM, social hall
High School Youth Group: Wednesday (3/1), 7:15 PM, school library
Legion of Mary: Wednesdays, 7:00 PM, St. Mark
Knights of Columbus Council Meeting: Thursday (3/2), 7:00 PM, St. Matthew
Women at the Well: Thursdays, 7:00 PM & Fridays, 9:00 AM, St. Mark
Men’s Spirituality: Thursday (3/2), 7:00 PM, St. Luke
Walking With Purpose (Opening Your Heart): Fridays (through 3/31), 10:00 AM, Zoom
Stations of the Cross: Fridays (3/3 through 3/31), 7:00 PM, church
Nourish for Caregivers: Saturday (3/4), 10:30 AM, Holy Family
Penance Service for Confirmation Candidates: Saturday (3/4), 10:30 AM, church & social hall
BLJ Executive Committee: Saturday (3/4), 1:00 PM, St. Luke
Youth Group Service Project: Saturday (3/4), 3:30 PM, location TBD
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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).
Helpers of God’s Precious Infants – Vigil for Life
Join us as a Volunteer Helper of God’s Precious Infants in a Vigil for Life on Saturday, March 4. We will attend the 8:00 AM Mass at St. Agnes Parish in West Chester followed by a Rosary Pilgrimage to Planned Parenthood. For additional information contact Pat & Jack O’Brien at
Upcoming Admissions Events at Roman Catholic High School
Roman Catholic High School in Philadelphia has several important admissions events coming up this spring:
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.
Retreat for Nurses
Paging all nurses! Daylesford Abbey in Paoli will hold a retreat for nurses on Sunday, May 7. Join fellow nurses for an afternoon of fellowship, reflection and renewal. All faiths and levels of nursing are welcome. Lunch will be included. To register or for questions, contact Theresa Ferrari (
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 (