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Bulletin - October 1, 2023

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Upcoming Meetings & Events

Baby Items Collection: Saturday (9/30) & Sunday (10/1), during all Masses, church narthex

Pre-Cana Team Meeting: Monday (10/2), 7:00 PM, school library

RCIA: Mondays, 7:00 PM, Holy Family

Walking with Purpose (Touching the Divine): Mondays, 7:00 PM, St. Matthew & St. Mark; Tuesdays, 7:00 PM, Zoom

Fall Bible Study: Tuesdays, 9:00 AM & 7:00 PM, St. Mark & Zoom

Knights of Columbus Council Meeting: Tuesday (10/3), 7:00 PM, social hall

Lady Knights Meeting: Tuesday (10/3), 7:00 PM, Holy Family

Walking with Purpose (Rooted & Radiant): Wednesdays, 9:30 AM, St. Matthew

Altar Server Training: Wednesday (10/4), 3:15 PM, church

Legion of Mary: Wednesdays, 7:00 PM, Holy Family

Together Encounter Retreat Team: Wednesday (10/4), 7:00 PM, St. Mark

Confirmation Parent Meeting: Wednesday (10/4), 7:00 PM, social hall

HSA Leadership Meeting: Wednesday (10/4), 7:00 PM, St. Matthew

Creation Care Team Showing of The Letter: Thursday (10/5), 6:30 PM, St. Matthew

Women at the Well: Thursdays, 7:00 PM, Holy Family & Fridays, 9:00 AM, St. Mark

Men’s Spirituality: Thursday (10/5), 7:00 PM, St. Luke

Walking With Purpose (Grounded in Hope): Fridays, 9:30 AM, Zoom

Sister Parishes Meeting: Friday (10/6), 10:00 AM, Zoom

Blessing of the Animals: Saturday (10/7), 10:30 AM, courtyard

Casserole Collection: Saturday (10/7) & Sunday (10/8), before all Masses, social hall kitchen doors

Other Activities of Interest

Part-Time Chef Position

Saint Joseph Parish is looking for a part time cook to prepare dinners for the resident priests at the rectory.   The chef works independently in the rectory kitchen and would also purchase groceries as needed (using business credit card). This position is part-time, approximately three hours on Monday to Thursday evenings (during dinner hours), and approximately 3 hours on Monday afternoon for shopping. Email Mary Beth Mostyn at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if interested.

REAL Tutoring Program

Join your neighbors and fellow parishioners and make a REAL impact in the life of a second grader at a local elementary school. Administered by Partners in Outreach, REAL: Reading Excites All Learners is a one-on-one tutoring program built to support at-risk readers in early grades. Join the REAL team and help a second grade student with their reading skills on a weekly or bi-weekly basis, or serve as a substitute as openings occur.  No experience is necessary.  For more information, visit our website at www.Partnersinoutreach.org or contact Diane Ward (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; 610-308-3357). All training and materials will be provided by Partners in Outreach.

Camilla Hall Oktoberfest and Craft Fair

The annual Camilla Hall Oktoberfest and Craft Fair will be held on Saturday, October 7, starting at 10:00 AM on the grounds of Camilla Hall. Join us for a fun-filled day of craft & merchandise vendors, food, games, baskets and more! Proceeds benefit Camilla Hall, the convent home and healthcare center for the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. For more information, visit camillaoktoberfest.org.

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, October 7.  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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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 (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or Nancy Stewart (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.). Join our group on Facebook: John W. Hallahan Class of ’73.

 

Candlelight Remembrance at All Souls Cemetery

All Souls Cemetery in Coatesville will hold a Candlelight Remembrance on Monday, November 29, at 6:00 PM on the cemetery grounds. The service will include luminaries in honor of our loved ones during All Souls Month. The service will be led by Fr. Fitzpatrick from St. Peter Parish, with refreshments and live music from the Bishop Shanahan High School chorus. For questions or to register, call Renee Cirino at 610-484-5193 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..