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Bulletin - March 17, 2024

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Upcoming Meetings & Events

Youth Ministry Gifts & Talents Meeting: Sunday (3/17), 5:00 PM, CLC

RCIA: Mondays, 7:00 PM, Holy Family

Joseph’s People: Monday (3/18), 7:00 PM, St. Luke

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

Elizabeth Ministry Easter Playdate: Tuesday (3/19), 9:00 AM, Holy Family

Winter Adult Bible Study: Tuesdays, 9:30 AM & 7:00 PM, St. Mark & Zoom

Together Encounter Team: Tuesday (3/19), 7:00 PM, St. Matthew

K of C Fish Dinner Planning Meeting: Tuesday (3/19), 7:00 PM, Holy Family

Chosen Fathers: Tuesday (3/19), 7:00 PM, St. Mark

Guitar Group Practice: Tuesday (3/19), 7:00 PM, choir room

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

Palm Braiding Session: Wednesday (3/20), 6:00 PM, St. Matthew

Parish Lenten Penance Service: Wednesday (3/20), 7:00 PM, church & chapel

Lay Leadership Committee: Thursday (3/21), 6:30 PM, St. Luke

Crafting Hands: Thursday (3/21), 11:00 AM, Holy Family & 7:00 PM, CLC

Knights of Columbus Officer Meeting: Thursday (3/21), 7:00 PM, Holy Family

SEAM Board Meeting: Thursday (3/21), 7:00 PM, CLC

Choir Practice: Thursday (3/21), 7:00 PM, church

Men’s Spirituality: Thursday (3/21), 7:00 PM, St. Mark

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

Living Stations of the Cross: Friday (3/22), 1:30 PM & 7:00 PM, church

Knights of Columbus Fish Dinner: Friday (3/22), 5:00 PM, social hall

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

RCIA Retreat Program: Saturday (3/23), 8:00 AM, St. Matthew

Extended Confessions: Saturday (3/23), 9:00-11:00 AM, chapel & sacristy

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

Palm Sunday Mass: Saturday (3/23), 5:30 PM & Sunday (3/24), 8:00, 9:30 & 11:30 AM

Other Activities of Interest

Lunch & Learn with Members of All Souls Cemetery

All Souls Cemetery in Coatesville will hold a Lunch & Learn and Advance Planning Seminar on Sunday, March 24, 12:00 PM at St. Peter Parish in West Brandywine. Enjoy lunch and learn how to “get your ducks in a row.” Know your options and understand why pre-planning is one of the best things you can do for your family. Contact Renee Cirino (610-484-5193; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to register or for questions.

Parishioner Survey

The Catholic Preaching Institute at Saint Charles Seminary invites you to take part in a unique survey about homilies preached at Mass. This survey will close on March 22. To participate, visit https://portal.catholicleaders.org/c/s/a01c80.

Life Advocate Resource Conference

All are invited to attend a Life Advocate Resource Conference on Saturday, April 6, 9:00 AM-1:00 PM at St. Matthew Church, 219 Fayette Street in Conshohocken. Learn how to get involved with pro-life activities and see all the pro-life resources offered in the Philadelphia area. This conference is free, and a free lunch will be provided, but registration is required. To register, please send your name and phone number to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 215-885-8150.

Annulment Information Meeting

The Adult Faith Formation Ministry at St. Joseph Parish in Downingtown will present an information session on the marriage annulment process on Sunday, April 14, 7:00 PM in the St. Joseph Parish Meeting Center. Father Andrew Auletta will provide information that includes an explanation of the process and the grounds for an annulment.  The session will be followed by a question-and-answer period for those in attendance. For more information or to register, visit: https://stjosephrc.org/divorce-and-annulment. Registration is not required but is requested so that we will have sufficient materials prepared.

Celtic and Folk Band Concert at Glenmoore UMC

Glenmoore United Methodist Church is pleased to present Rizzetta’s Tones, a Celtic and folk band, on Sunday, April 14, 2:30 PM on the church grounds. For more information, contact Robin Miller (610-942-2324).

Father Judge High School Class of 1974 Reunion

Father Judge High School in Philadelphia will hold a Class of 1974 50 Year Reunion on Saturday, April 27, 6:00-10:00 PM at the high school. Cost is $80 per person. Please email Kevin Huckel (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) for more information.

Mother’s Day Weekend Marian Retreat

Malvern Retreat House will host its first annual Mother's Day weekend retreat honoring our Blessed Mother starting at 3:00 PM on Friday, May 10 through 11:30 AM on Saturday, May 11. The retreat director will be Father Chris Alar, MIC, with guest speaker Mary Bea Damico and music by Anna Nuzzo. Cost is $325.00 and includes rooming and meals. For more information or to register, visit https://www.malvernretreat.com/events/fr-chris-alar-marian-retreat-2024/ or call 610-644-0400.

Blood Drive at Glenmoore UMC

Glenmoore United Methodist Church will hold a blood drive on Wednesday, May 29, 1:00-6:00 PM. For an appointment, please visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS.

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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. so that we can communicate with you as the event draws near.

Cardinal O’Hara High School 50th Reunion

Cardinal O’Hara High School is planning a 50th Reunion for the Class of 1974 on Saturday, October 19, at Llanerch Country Club. For more information or to update your email and mailing address, contact John Caramanico at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 610-633-0783.

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..