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Upcoming Meetings & Events
Farewell Reception for Fr. Jayamanne: Sunday (1/14), after 11:30 AM Mass, St. Mark
MLK Day of Service: Monday (1/15), 9:15 AM & 10:45 AM, social hall
Joseph’s People: Monday (1/15), 7:00 PM, St. Luke & Zoom
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
Liturgical Life Committee: Tuesday (1/16), 7:00 PM, St. Luke
Chosen Fathers: Tuesday (1/16), 7:00 PM, St. Mark
Walking with Purpose (Rooted & Radiant): Wednesdays, 9:30 AM, St. Matthew
Cub Scouts: Wednesday (1/17), 6:30 PM, social hall
Together Encounter Team: Wednesday (1/17), 7:00 PM, St. Mark
Casino Night Committee: Wednesday (1/17), 7:00 PM, St. Matthew
Stewardship Council: Wednesday (1/17), 7:00 PM, St. Luke
Crafting Hands: Thursday (1/18), 10:30 AM & 7:00 PM, Holy Family
Women at the Well: Thursdays, 7:00 PM, Holy Family & Fridays, 9:00 AM, St. Mark
Lay Leadership Committee: Thursday (1/18), 7:00 PM, St. Luke
Elizabeth Ministry Winter Book Club: Thursday (1/18), 7:00 PM. Zoom
Men’s Spirituality: Thursday (1/18), 7:00 PM, St. Mark
Walking With Purpose (Grounded in Hope): Fridays, 9:30 AM, Zoom
Crafting Hands Packing Session: Friday (1/19), 10:30 AM, Holy Family
Legion of Mary: Saturdays, 9:00 AM, Holy Family
Ministerium Prayer Service for Christian Unity: Sunday (1/21), 7:00 PM, St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, Chester Springs
Other Activities of Interest
It's the Circle of Life: End-of-Life Planning Session
Due to popular demand, The Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia (CFGP) is repeating its workshop, called It's the Circle of Life, on February 22 at 8:00 AM held at SS. Peter and Paul Church in West Chester. Be sure not to miss this informative session. They will demystify end-of-life planning, share the advantages of getting your affairs in order, and present the current-day views of the Church. You will learn about CFGP’s planned giving partner, FreeWill, whose resources are gifted to you, the faithful of the Archdiocese, by CFGP. You will also receive other practical tools and resources to take with you to get started. For more information and to register for this event, please visit the CFGP website, www.thecfgp.org, and click the Planned Giving tab in the menu.
Brothers of Borromeo Vocation Camp (B.B.V.C.)
Young men in grades 6, 7, and 8 are invited to join the Vocation Office and Philadelphia seminarians for B.B.V.C. on March 16, 2024 at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Wynnewood. B.B.V.C. is a day filled with faith, fun, fellowship and food. For more information and to register, contact the Vocation Office (610-667-5778), scan the QR code in the image above or visit HeedTheCall.org/BBVC.
National Eucharistic Conference
The National Eucharistic Congress will be held from July 17-21, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Archdiocese of Philadelphia encourages the faithful from parishes, religious communities, and institutions to consider attending this national event, which will feature beautiful liturgies and nationally recognized speakers, including Bishop Robert Barron, Sister Miriam James Heidland, and Father Mike Schmitz. There is still time to register. Registration information, including information on transportation and lodging, is available at www.eucharisticcongress.org. We ask anyone attending the National Eucharistic Congress from the Philadelphia Archdiocese to also email their name and contact information to
Chester County Volunteer English Program
Become a volunteer tutor! Change someone’s life and see how it changes yours! Our tutors work with a student 1:1 and meet 90 minutes twice a week. Our students are 18 or older, speak one of over 50 languages, work in Chester County and want to learn English to reach their goals. Join us for the January 2024 Virtual Tutor Training Workshop, which will be held on Zoom from 6:00 PM-8:00 PM on the following dates: Tuesday, January 16: Thursday, January 18; and Monday, January 22. There is a $40 fee for materials. Register online at volunteerenglish.org.
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 (