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Bulletin - November 5, 2023

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Upcoming Meetings & Events

Halloween Candy Collection: Saturday (11/4) & Sunday (11/5), before all Masses, church narthex

Donut Social: Sunday (11/5), following 8:00 AM & 9:30 AM Masses, social hall

Youth Ministry Souling & Movie Night: Sunday (11/5), 4:00 PM, social hall & church

Forty Hours Devotions: Sunday (11/5), 7:00 PM, Monday (11/6), 7:30 AM & 7:00 PM, & Tuesday (11/7), 7:30 AM & 7:00 PM, church

Knights of Columbus Council Meeting: Tuesday (11/6), 7:00 PM, CLC

Bereavement Ministry: Wednesday (11/8), 9:00 AM, Saint Luke

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

Cub Scouts Meeting: Wednesday (11/8), 6:30 PM, social hall

HSA Leadership Meeting: Wednesday (11/8), 6:30 PM, St. Matthew

SDOS Planning Team: Wednesday (11/8), 7:00 PM, St. Mark & Zoom

Stewardship Council: Wednesday (11/8), 7:00 PM, St. Luke

SAM Game Day: Thursday (11/9), 10:00 AM, St. Matthew

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

Lady Knights Meeting: Thursday (11/9), 7:00 PM, St. Mark

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

Legion of Mary: Saturdays, 9:00 AM, Holy Family

Pre-Jordan I: Saturday (11/11), 10:30 AM, St. Matthew & St. Mark

Casserole Collection: Saturday (11/11), 5:30 PM, & Sunday (11/12), before all Masses, social hall kitchen doors

Other Activities of Interest

Spiritual Direction – Companions for the Journey

Spiritual Direction is the contemplative practice of helping others to awaken to the mystery of God in their lives. Even more so in these unprecedented times, our need for our personal connection to God is vital. The Spiritual Direction Ministry at the Daylesford Abbey in Paoli offers trained and experienced spiritual directors for those seeking to revitalize their relationship with God and for those who want to deepen their spiritual lives. In person, virtual, and phone meetings are available. For more information on how this ministry can enrich your life, contact Daylesford Abbey (610-647-2530, ext. 1020; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Spanish Scholarship Fund

The Spanish Scholarship Fund was started in August 2006 in an effort to help Hispanic children in the Archdiocese with their Catholic school tuition. This year, the fund will help over 500 Hispanic children at a cost of more than $520,000. You can help these children and get 90% of your donation returned through PA tax credits. For more information, call 610-389-8536. Gracias!

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.

Forum on End-of-Life Issues

The Respect Life Committee of St. Peter’s Parish in West Brandywine will have a forum on end-of-life issues on Saturday, November 11, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM. Lunch will be provided. The following topics covered: determining ordinary vs. extraordinary care; advance directives; pain relief, palliative care and hospice; determining brain death and organ donation; and practical information on writing an advanced directive and choosing a hospice. This event is free, goodwill offerings will be accepted. Restier at www.lifelovesexuality.com. For more information contact Jo Christoff (610-942-3571; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).

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. Want to join us but think it’s too cold? If you are parked on the grounds of All Souls you can listen in your car on 88.3 FM. 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..

The Nutcracker

The Schuykill Valley Regional Dance Company will present its 52nd edition of The Nutcracker on Friday, December 8 at 6:30 PM, and Saturday, December 9, at 1:00 PM & 5:00 PM, at Phoenixville Middle School Theater, 1000 Purple Pride Parkway, in Phoenixville. Come warm your hearts and ignite your spirits in this treasured Christmas holiday classic for the whole family! Featuring over 60 dancers and professional artists. Cost is $22 for Adults; $17 Children under 12.  For information & online ticket purchases, visit  https://www.svrdc.org/.

Behold, I Make All Things New: A young Adult New Years' Retreat

The Malvern Retreat House will hold a Young Adult New Year's Retreat on Friday, December 29 at 6:00 PM through Sunday, December 31 at 1:00 PM.  Activities will include talks, Daily Mass, Confession, Healing Service, Adoration, group discussion and personal time. To register, visit https://www.malvernretreat.com/events/young-adult-new-years-retreat/.