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Upcoming Meetings & Events
Stars Rewards Gift Card Sales: Sunday (12/3), during all morning Masses, St. Mark
RCIA: Mondays, 7:00 PM, Holy Family
EFF Advent Stations of the Nativity: Monday (12/4) & Tuesday (12/5), 4:45 PM & 6:30 PM, church
Walking with Purpose (Touching the Divine): Mondays, 7:00 PM, St. Matthew & St. Mark; Tuesdays, 7:00 PM, Zoom
Elizabeth Ministry Playdate: Tuesday (12/5), 9:00 AM, school gym
Knights of Columbus Meeting: Tuesday (12/5), 7:00 PM, CLC
Lady Knights Meeting: Tuesday (12/5), 7:00 PM, Holy Family
Spirit Newsletter: Tuesday (12/5), 7:00 PM, St. Mark
Finance Council: Tuesday (12/5), 7:00 PM, St. Luke
Walking with Purpose (Rooted & Radiant): Wednesdays, 9:30 AM, St. Matthew
Crafting Hands: Wednesday (12/6), 11:00 AM & 7:00 PM, Holy Family
Altar Server Training: Wednesday (12/6), 6:00 PM, church
Cub Scouts: Wednesday (12/6), 6:30 PM, social hall
Parish School BLJ: Wednesday (12/6), 7:00 PM, St. Matthew
Advent by Candlelight: Thursday (12/7), 7:00 PM, social hall
Women at the Well: Thursdays, 7:00 PM, Holy Family & Fridays, 9:00 AM, St. Mark
HSA Leadership Meeting: Thursday (12/7), 7:00 PM, St. Matthew
Men’s Spirituality: Thursday (12/7), 7:00 PM, St. Mark
Holy Day of the Immaculate Conception: Friday (12/8), Masses at 7:30 AM, 12:00 Noon & 7:00 PM, school and church offices closed
Walking With Purpose (Grounded in Hope): Fridays, 9:30 AM, Zoom
Legion of Mary: Saturdays, 9:00 AM, Holy Family
Pre-Jordan II: Saturday (12/9), 10:30 AM, St. Matthew & St. Mark
Casserole Collection: Saturday (12/9) & Sunday (12/10), before all Masses, social hall kitchen doors
Other Activities of Interest
Christmas Card Sale - Sisters of St. Joseph
The Sisters of St. Joseph Welcome Center is excited to highlight the artistic talents of our students who specially designed Christmas Cards for purchase this year! One pack (10 cards) contains two different designs and two different Sisters of St. Joseph maxims. The cost is $20 per pack. To order your cards, fill out the form in this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1gb73tRJd231Zsr7o-4-yVzk32lFyE8aAa3bAkDDyX2k/viewform?ts=654e3b55&edit_requested=true or contact Maria Murcia-García
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;
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 (
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/.
Advent Day of Recollection
The Office of Consecrated Life is once again sponsoring an Advent Day of Recollection on Saturday, December 16, starting at 9:00 AM at the Cathedral Basilica of SS Peter & Paul. (Conferences for the day will be held at Drexel Hall). The day will include talks by Mother Maria Catherine, PVMI, Confessions, lunch, Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, Exposition & Benediction. All are welcome! Parking will be available and free will donations are gratefully accepted. Please RSVP to Sister Gabrielle Mary Braccio (
Handel’s Messiah at Calvary Chapel
A performance of Handel’s Messiah will be held on Sunday, December 17, 6:00 PM, at Calvary Chapel Chester Springs, 217 Dowlin Forge Rd, Exton. Enjoy an innovative approach to Handel’s Messiah, allowing you to experience the true inspiration behind Handel’s masterpiece. The performance will feature David Chan, concertmaster at the Metropolitan Opera, as well as other talented musicians. Tickets are $20. For tickets or more information, visit https://brushfire.com/cccs/cccsmessiah2023/561616 or call 610-524-5338.