Upcoming Meetings and Events
EFF – Eucharistic Adoration: Monday (3/13) & Tuesday (3/14), 5:00 PM & 6:45 PM, church
Walking With Purpose: Mondays (through 4/24), 7:00 PM, Wednesdays (through 4/5), 9:30 AM, St. Matthew, and Fridays (through 3/31), Zoom
RCIA: Mondays, 7:00 PM, Holy Family
Creation Care Team: Monday (3/13), 7:00 PM, Saint Luke
Pre-Cana Team Meeting: Monday (3/13), 7:00 PM, school library
Winter Bible Study: Tuesdays (through 5/10), 9:30 AM & 7:00 PM, St. Matthew & Zoom
Pastoral Council Orientation for Nominees: Tuesday (3/14), 7:00 PM, St. Luke
Communications Committee: Tuesday (3/14), 7:00 PM, St. Mark
Exton-Lionville Ministerium: Wednesday (3/15), 9:00 AM, St. Mark
Teen RCIA: Wednesdays, 3:30 PM, Holy Family
Youth Group Escape Room Trip: Wednesday (3/15), 6:00 PM, offsite
Lenten Confessions: Wednesdays (3/15 & 3/29), 6:30 PM, chapel
Together Encounter Team: Wednesday (3/15), 7:00 PM, St. Luke
EFF Homeschool Parent Meeting: Wednesday (3/15), 7:00 PM, St. Matthew
Legion of Mary: Wednesdays, 7:00 PM, Holy Family
Lay Leadership Development Committee: Wednesday (3/15), 7:30 PM, St. Mark
Crafting Hands: Thursday (3/16), 11:00 AM & 7:00 PM, Holy Family
Women at the Well: Thursdays, 7:00 PM & Fridays, 9:00 AM, St. Mark
Men’s Spirituality: Thursday (3/16), 7:00 PM, St. Luke
Crafting Hands Packaging Session: Friday (3/17), 10:30 AM, Holy Family
Stations of the Cross: Fridays (through 3/31), 7:00 PM, church
Easter Outfit Collection: Saturday (3/18) & Sunday (3/19), during all Masses, Holy Family
Scouts Pinewood Derby: Sunday (3/19), 12:00 PM, social hall
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Other Activities and Events
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).
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
Celebrate the Feast of Divine Mercy
The Divine Mercy Novena begins on Good Friday! Participate daily at the National Shrine of Divine Mercy online at www.shrineofdivinemercy.org/ with Mass at 9:00 AM, the Divine Mercy Chaplet at 3:00 PM, and the Rosary at 5:00 PM.
Saint Peter Parish in West Brandywine will be celebrating Divine Mercy Sunday on April 16. The celebration begins with Mass at 11:00 AM followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available from 2:00-3:00 PM. At 3:00 PM there will be the Divine Mercy Chaplet and Benediction.
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 (