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Parish StaffParish StaffParish StaffParish Staff Phone: 610-269-8294 Fax: 610-269-2487
www.stjosephrc.org
460 Manor Avenue, Downingtown, PA 19335
Rev. Msgr. Joseph C. McLoone Pastor
Rev. Anthony T. Rossi Parochial Vicar
Rev. John E. Donia Resident
Deacon Jim Bogdan Permanent Deacon
Deacon Edward R. Schiappa Permanent Deacon
Mr. Ken Chrusch Director of Youth Ministry
Ms. Karen Dawson Parish Services Director/ Adult Faith Formation Coordinator
Mrs. Roe DeRitis Parish Secretary
Mrs. Jo-Ann Funkhouser Bookkeeper
Mrs. Dodie Milano Receptionist
Ms. Julie Wiant Business Manager
Ms. Jeannine Zack Parish Secretary
SchoolSchoolSchoolSchool Phone: 610-269-8999 Fax: 610-269-2252
www.stjosephrc.org
Sister Catherine Irene, I.H.M. Principal
Sister Diane Licordare, I.H.M. Vice Principal
Mrs. Julie Fitzgerald Secretary
Parish Religious Education ProgramParish Religious Education ProgramParish Religious Education ProgramParish Religious Education Program
Phone: 610-873-8798 Fax: 610-873-5466
www.stjosephrc.org
Mrs. Kathy Thomas Director of Religious Education
Mrs. Mary Ann Korpics Assistant to the D.R.E.
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Celebration of the Eucharist Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Vigil Sunday: 6:00 a.m., 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12 noon, 4:00 p.m.
Monday-Friday: 7:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m. Saturday: 8:00 a.m.
Holy Days of Obligation
As Announced
Reconciliation
Saturday: 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays: 6:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Anointing of the Sick Any sick or hospitalized parishioner who is in need of the Sacrament of the Sick should contact the Parish Office.
Perpetual Adoration of the
Blessed Sacrament Holy Family Chapel in the Holy Family Center.
Morning Prayer
Monday—Friday at 6:30 a.m. in Church.
Devotions The Holy Rosary: Recited before the 9:00 a.m. Mass daily.
Miraculous Medal Devotions: Every Tuesday after the 9 a.m. Mass.
Novena to Saint Joseph: Every Wednesday after the 9 a.m. Mass.
Litany to the Sacred Heart: First Friday of the month after the 9 a.m. Mass.
First Saturday Devotions: The First Saturday of each month at 8:30 a.m.
June 5,
2016
The Tenth Sunday
in Ordinary Time
Beth Anderson, Margaret & Michael Erbe,
Edward Fissel, Kelsey Higginbotham,
Nina King, Peter Melle, Jr., Raffaele Family
and Barbara Travaglini
ANNOUNCED MASSES
NEXT WEEKEND
SATURDAY, JUNE 4 5:00 PM Florence Williamson
SUNDAY, JUNE 5 6:00 AM For Our Parishioners
7:30 AM Joseph R. Collette 9:00 AM Daniel Moore 10:30 AM For the members of the St. Joseph Memorial Society
12:00 PM Michael & Ann Francella 4:00 PM Dee Grasso
MONDAY, JUNE 6 7:00 AM Connie Porta 9:00 AM Charles T. Scott
TUESDAY, JUNE 7 7:00 AM Anna Kornet (2nd Anniv.) 9:00 AM Manetta & Pace Families
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8 7:00 AM Josie Girafalco 9:00 AM Deceased Members of Finore & LaSorsa Families
THURSDAY, JUNE 9 7:00 AM Carmelo D'Urso 9:00 AM Maria Priscoglio
FRIDAY, JUNE 10 7:00 AM Mass of Thanksgiving 9:00 AM John Meehan
SATURDAY, JUNE 11 8:00 AM Charles Broomell, III
SATURDAY, JUNE 11 5:00 PM Mate & Gaudencija Busanic
SUNDAY, JUNE 12 6:00 AM For Our Parishioners
7:30 AM Jeff Doyle 9:00 AM Eileen & Paul Failla (50th Wedding Anniv.) 10:30 AM Antonietta D'Urso 12:00 PM Helen & Harold Sinski 4:00 PM Nicola, Adelina & Tony Ursini
The Altar Flowers are in memory of Charles T. Scott.
The Sanctuary Candle burns in memory of The Manetta & Pace Families.
The Chapel Sanctuary Candle burns in memory of Andrew A. Cozzone.
BAPTISMS
Parents of babies to be baptized are asked to please register for Pre-Jordan, a baptism preparation program at Saint Joseph Parish, recommended by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. The next session is July 9 (Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.). Registration information can be found on our website or in the brochures in the Saint Katharine Drexel Room. For more information,
contact Karen Dawson at 610-269-8294 or [email protected].
MARRIAGE
Congratulations to the following couples who were married in May: CAITLIN CONNELLY AND ANGELO POZZESSERE
SAMANTHA JENKINS AND MATTHEW CURRAN
NICOLE LACLAIR AND DAVID JOHNSON
DONNA LIOTTI AND MICHAEL EULER
ANGELA STANZIONE AND JORGE´ CARMONA
Couples planning to marry are asked to meet with their parish priest as soon as possible after their engagement and to enroll in a marriage-prep program (Pre-
Cana) at least six months prior to the wedding. Our fall Pre-Cana weekend is being set. To be notified, contact Karen Dawson at 610-269-8294 or [email protected].
�those who are sick: Sylvia Anderson, Catherine Arellano, Rita Bailey, Paula Barry, Mina Massimini Bender, Patrick Bonani, Philomena Bruno, Sherri Byrne, Allison Carcella, Tyler Paul Caropenuto, Caroline Casenta, Judy DiFonzo Cazillo, George Ciarlone, Sr., Marie Ciarlone, Melissa Clayton, Dolly Colella, Andrew Collette, Alicia Collins, Anita Conant, John P. Conway, Timothy Conway, Baby Michael Corrigan, Jason Cozzone, John Cruice, Al Cupo, Dominic D’Antonio, Russell D. DeGrassa, Evelyn Dulik, Tony Gene Eby, Lillian Espositio, Edward Fagan, Gladys Felice, Emma Gilhool, Ann Giunta, Mark Gottman, Rose Graveno, John Guttman, Phoebe Guyer, Cathie Harper, Ann Hauster, Doreen Hindo, Mary Kapaun, Al Kelly, David Kurtz, Pamela LaPrairie, Meg Lenghel, Ellen Lis, Robert Mancuso, Douglas Martin, Nicholas Massari, McBeth Family, Frank McCole, Sr., Joan McCrea, David McFarland, Joyce McFarland, Gene McManus, Karen McManus, Pat Melcher, Marena Marie Meyers, Helen Moyer, Tracy Murray, Wilma Murphy, Deborah Nejman, Sr. Mary O’Connor, Mimma Patrono, Florence Popadick, Msgr. Joseph Rauscher, Angela Reifsnyder, Lynn Reily, Sue Rizzo, David W. Rothhaar, Doreen & Don Sadowski, Karen Sambuco, Christopher Sauk, Margaret Shannon, Vincent Short, Sr., Laura Shorter, Baby Jessica Shue, Glenda Sickler, Edward Smith, Dylan Spriggs, Sister Mary Stanislaus, Heather Sutton, Hilary Taub, Agnes Timothy, Kelly Tulio, Reece Gabriel Weeks, Ray Wood, Sr. & Ronald Grant Zimmerman.
...those who are serving our country: Sgt. Steve Anderson, Andrew Bowser, Scott Bradley, Specialist Andrew Clauhs, Sarah Debarberie, Lt/Cpl. Shane Desiderio, Staff Sgt. Christopher Deutsch, Staff Sgt. Ian Deutsch, Captain Joseph S. DiBerardinis, 2nd. Lt. Mark Edwards, Danny Fuller, Jeffrey Fuller, 1st Lt. Matthew Glisson, Leslie Harkness, 1st Lt. Jonathan M. Harris, Brent Joshua Horrocks, LCPL. Steven Houser, Jacob Hudson, Zachary Kish, Christopher J. Korpics, Mark T. Korpics, Peter Kurtz, Andy Landmesser, Major Paul D. Lang. PFC. Sgt. Christopher Madden, Krzysztof Malarz, Spc. Nicholas Massari, Pvt. Francis Misantone, 2nd Lt. Ryan Misero, Lt. J.G. Brian Muka, Pvt. Ian Donoghue-Neider, Sgt. Bradley Panichelli, Alex Rozon, Pvt. 1st Class Matthew Scalia, Vincent E. Short, III, Jeremy Solnosky, Ryan Strehl, LTJG Sean Sweeney, Bryan Williams, Josh Woodward and Vincent Yarch.
PLEASE PRAY FOR: Please call the parish office (each month)
if you would like to add/remove someone’s name from these lists.
Today’s Readings Readings for the 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time can be found at #957(C).
A L e t t e r f r o m t h e P a s t o rA L e t t e r f r o m t h e P a s t o rA L e t t e r f r o m t h e P a s t o rA L e t t e r f r o m t h e P a s t o r
June 5, 2016
Dear Friends,
Where does time fly when you are having fun? Where did the month of May go? This weekend finds us with the beginning of the month of June. June is the month dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus is all about pondering Christ’s love and meditating on Christ’s suffering. We are blessed to have a beautiful statue of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in our new church. With His outstretched arms and open heart, He invites us always to come to His open arms and open heart. Our Lord is gentle of heart and has freed us from our sins so we should never tire of going to Him with our needs and concerns.
O most holy heart of Jesus, fountain of every blessing, I adore you, I love you, and with lively sorrow
for my sins I offer you this poor heart of mine. Make me humble, patient, pure and wholly obedient to
your will. Grant, Good Jesus, that I may live in you and for you. Protect me in the midst of danger.
Comfort me in my afflictions. Give me health of body, assistance in my temporal needs, your blessing
on all that I do, and the grace of a holy death. Amen.
On this weekend we want to take time to congratulate all of our GRADUATES. As we honor their accomplishments we pray that God will guide them as they move on to the next stage of their life – be it first grade, freshman year of high school, college or beyond. May Christ, the Master teacher always guide your actions and may you follow His way.
Plans are underway for our annual St. Joseph Community Festival. Take the time to get involved and volunteer some time. We could use your help and you will get to know fellow parishioners.
Here at Saint Joseph’s we will celebrate with our friend and now Father Matthew Biedrzycki. Fr. Matt will be here for a special Mass of Thanksgiving to celebrate his recent Ordination to the Priesthood. Father Biedrzycki will offer the 10:30 Mass on Sunday, June 19th and will be available for first priestly blessings after the Liturgy. As we look forward to this special occasion, let us ask the Lord to help many young men and women, especially from our parish, to be open to and respond to a call for a vocation as a priest, brother or consecrated religious.
Saint Joseph, Pray for Us!
Msgr. McLoone Msgr. McLoone Msgr. McLoone Msgr. McLoone Pastor Pastor Pastor Pastor
Parish Registration
Parish Registration is this Sunday, June 5 at 10 a.m.this Sunday, June 5 at 10 a.m.this Sunday, June 5 at 10 a.m.this Sunday, June 5 at 10 a.m. in the Saint John Neumann Room
of the Church.
Steubenville
Youth Conference
Fundraiser
Pick up a freshly baked pastry after the 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Masses on Sunday, June 12.
Money raised offsets the cost for youth attending our annual youth conference in Steubenville, Ohio.
Free will offerings appreciated.
Thank you for your support!
Religious Education News
Office: 610-873-8798
PREP
Registration for 2016-2017 is open. Information on registration & volunteering can be found through the parish website at www.stjosephrc.org/prep. We ask you to register now, even if you do not yet have other fall schedules that might cause a conflict. It is easier for us to move your child to another session if already registered than your waiting to register once all the other activities have been scheduled.
Home School (those who home school for all subjects) and Private School families are asked to contact the PREP Office to update your family information with us and let us know if you have children who will receive sacraments during the coming school year. Sacraments Packets for eligible families will be handed out in early September.
RCIA
Would you like to know more about the Catholic Faith, want to become a Catholic or learn how to complete reception of the Sacraments of Initiation if already baptized a Catholic? Contact Kathy Thomas ([email protected] or 610-873-8798) for more information.
Saint Joseph Lottery Calendar 2016-2017
May 23 Winner!May 23 Winner!May 23 Winner!May 23 Winner! Mary Louise DeMarco Mary Louise DeMarco Mary Louise DeMarco Mary Louise DeMarco
$125$125$125$125
Calendars are available in the Parish Office!
Cost: $100
Lottery drawings will run through April 30, 2017! You can win more than once!
For questions and info, call Joan Angiulo at 610-806-2142.
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Summer Office Hours through Tuesday, September 6 (Labor Day Weekend).
Summer Office Hours will be: Monday-Thursday - 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday - 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you have an evening event, please make sure to pick up the key before that time. The office hours will remain the same for Saturday (9 a.m.-5 p.m.) & Sunday (9 a.m.-2 p.m.).
Holy Hour for
Young Adults Adults in their 20s or 30s are invited to a special holy hour here at St. Joseph on Wednesday, June 15, from 6:30-7:30 p.m., hosted by CYACC. Pronounced "kayak," this group offers social, spiritual, and service opportunities in the local area for young adults. Please join us in the chapel for Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, prayer, music, Benediction, and Confessions. After the Holy Hour, please come to Victory Brewing Company for food, fellowship, and drinks. For more information, visit www.cyacc.org or check us out on Facebook.
Christ’s Healing
Hands Ministry A ministry for those affected by addiction.
Inspiring individuals and families who are affected by addiction to join together in prayer as a community of faith.
First Annual Anniversary Mass
Please join us on Monday, June 13 at 7:00 p.m. St. Joseph Church, Chapel
“Again, [amen,] I say to you, if two of you agree on earth
about anything for which they are to pray, it shall be
granted to them by my heavenly Father. For where two or
three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the
midst of them.” Matthew 18: 19-20
Children’s Liturgy of the
Word (CLOW) Leaders and Shepherds, please join us on Tuesday, June 14 at 6:30 p.m. in the Saint John Neumann Room of the church. We’d like your thoughts on this past year guiding our younger parishioners to know Jesus better through the Mass Readings, positive or needing improvement. Feel free to bring a friend. Pizza will be provided. An email for signing up will be sent shortly.
Contact Leif Erickson at [email protected] if you have any questions.
Change For Life
Baby Bottle Campaign The Knights of Columbus will be collecting baby bottles after each Fathers’ Day weekend Mass June 18 and 19. The bottles, distributed on Mothers’ Day, should be filled with spare change which will be used to fund the parish March For Life bus trip in January 2017. Leftover amounts will go directly to other Pro-Life causes such as Generation Life, Culture Project, Chester County Women’s Services, and Birthright. Even if you don’t participate, please return the empty bottles. Doing so saves us $1 per bottle for next year. If you have any questions, email Rick Carcella at [email protected].
P a r i s h N e w sP a r i s h N e w sP a r i s h N e w sP a r i s h N e w s Prayer of the Jubilee Year of Mercy
December 8, 2015 to November 20, 2016
Lord Jesus Christ, you have taught us to be merciful like the heavenly Father, and have told us that whoever
sees you sees Him. Show us your face and we will be saved. Your loving gaze freed Zacchaeus and Matthew
from being enslaved by money; the adulteress and Magdalene from seeking happiness only in created things;
made Peter weep after his betrayal, and assured Paradise to the repentant thief. Let us hear, as if addressed to
each one of us, the words that you spoke to the Samaritan woman: “If you knew the gift of God!”
You are the visible face of the invisible Father, of the God who manifests his power above all by forgiveness and mercy: let the
Church be your visible face in the world, its Lord risen and glorified. You willed that your ministers would also be clothed in
weakness in order that they may feel compassion for those in ignorance and error: let everyone who approaches them feel
sought after, loved, and forgiven by God.
Send your Spirit and consecrate every one of us with its anointing, so that the Jubilee of Mercy may be a year of grace from
the Lord, and your Church, with renewed enthusiasm, may bring good news to the poor, proclaim liberty to captives and the
oppressed, and restore sight to the blind.
We ask this through the intercession of Mary, Mother of Mercy, you who live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit
for ever and ever.
Amen.
Going Away This Summer?
Saint Joseph Church wants to remind you that we offer online giving as a way to automate your regular weekly offering. Electronic giving offers convenience for individual parishioners and provides much-needed donation consistency for our congregation.
Online Giving lets you go to http://stjosephrc.org/resources/give-to-st-joseph-parish/ at any time to set up an automatic donation plan or a one-time donation.
If you don’t have a computer, please Auto Give by using the form below. Please return it to the parish office.
Auto Give FormAuto Give FormAuto Give FormAuto Give Form Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________________________________________________________
City: _______________________________________________ Zip _______________________________________
Phone: ________________________________________________E-mail_____________________________________
Auto Give I/We hereby authorize St. Joseph Parish to establish automatic withdrawals beginning_______________________________
Weekly $ _____ Monthy $______ (Please Attach a Voided Check)
Credit Card Authorization
I/We hereby authorize St. Joseph Parish to establish automatic withdrawals beginning_______________________________
Weekly $_____ Monthy $______
Card Number ________________________________________________ Expiration Date _________________________
“Tic Toc...Two Weeks to Launch”
9th Annual
St. Joseph Community Festival
June 21 - June 25
Tuesday-Thursday 6 PM-10 PM
Friday & Saturday 6 PM-11 PM
$25 Ride-All-Night Wrist Bands
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stjoefestival Official Website: http://www.stjoesfestival.com
Festival Raffle Tickets
Raffle Tickets are available in the Parish Office.
Return the stubs/payments to the parish office in an envelope addressed to the St. Joseph Festival by
Sunday, June 19 or at the booth dur ing the festival. Checks can be made out to “St. Joseph
Community Festival.”
Final Festival Committee Meeting
Thursday, June 15 at 7:00 PM in the
Holy Family Center.
Attention Students! Do you need National Honor
Society credits? Do you need to
do your Graduation project?
The Festival Committee is
looking for students to help with
the Food Booth (and other areas). Contact Donna
Kneisly ([email protected]) for more details.
2016 Entertainment Lineup
Tuesday
School of Rock (Downingtown), 6-8 PM
Jive Jump and Wail & Hot Taters, 8-10 PM
Wednesday
James McCullough (solo acoustic) 6-8 PM
de LaSalle String Band! 8-10 PM
Thursday
Top Down, 7-10 PM
Friday
Mystery Guest, - 7-11 PM
Saturday
Danielle & Jennifer - 6-8 PM
June 11 - Festival Shed "Breakout Day"
This is an all hands on deck deal. We need people-power starting as early as 6:30 AM on Saturday morning to help move the Festival contents from out of our onsite shed and stage on St. Joe's grounds. We hope to organize the contents, take stock, and start building and painting booths as necessary. Please bring tools and strong backs (no children please) to the Parish Meeting Center Parking lot. There will be breakfast provided for the early birds at 6:30 AM. If anyone can help through the morning, please drop by when you can. The more hands the quicker
the work will be done. Sign up here: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090a4fabaf2b0-stjospeph
Thank-You to our 2016 Sponsors so far! Daniel J. Brudnok - REALTOR® - BHHS Fox & Roach, Mattioni Plumbing and Heating,
Highspire Ballet Academy, Kathleen Lyons, Green Street Grill, Rothwell Document Solutions, Sheller Oil Company, DiStefano Landscape Services, Mary Jo Valocchi, Accommodation Mollen, Inc.,
Brandywine Hospital, Gateway Medical, Knights of Columbus Council 7208, Brian Hoskins Ford, Villa Maria Academy, St. Martha Manor, St. Anthony's Women's Auxiliary, Beyer Studios, DePompeo Family,
Bradley Digital, SOL-Landscapes, Edward B. Walsh & Associates, Klein Transportation, Flynn O`Hara Uniforms, Krapf Busses, Wegmans
Use Shopwithscrip to
plan your Summer vacation!
Going away on vacation? Many parishioners plan ahead and order gift cards to use - whether clothing stores for vacation wear or restaurants when dining out!
Sign up with Shopwithscrip and a percentage of your orders can be credited to your school tuition or donated to St. Joseph Parish!
Children’s Envelopes
Envelopes for our young stewards can be found in the Saint Katharine Drexel Room in Church and at the Parish Office. These envelopes are a great way to teach our young parishioners the meaning of Stewardship.
Poor Box Collection Sunday, May 29
Total: $310.00
Total to date: $1,588.00
The Poor Boxes for May & June are for Good Works.
S t e w a r d s h i pS t e w a r d s h i pS t e w a r d s h i pS t e w a r d s h i p
Saint Paul begins today’s second reading by stating that he was “called” to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ. As baptized Catholics who have an opportunity to share in Christ’s life through the Eucharist regularly, we too are called to proclaim the teachings of Christ. We are stewards of Christ’s Gospel. But how are we responding to that call?
Do we listen for the guidance of the Holy Spirit? Do we evade, dodge or ignore the Lord’s call? Do we attempt to proclaim the Gospel in a spirit of compassion and love? Reflect on how you exercise stewardship over the Gospel.
(International Catholic Stewardship Council’s June
Newsletter)
Helping Other People Everyday
(H.O.P.E.) Rides require 48 hours notice.
HOPE provides rides to doctors’ appointments, the grocery store, the pharmacy, and other necessary errands.
For the week of 6/6, please contact Leslie Curtis at 610-518-5403.
For the week of 6/13, please contact Helen Lyons at 610-873-8041 or
Julia Kehoe at 610-269-9545.
To volunteer to drive, please contact Helen Lyons at
610-873-8041 or [email protected].
May Mercy Hospice Schedule
Group 1 - Chicken Supreme Group 2 - Deep Dish Turkey Pot Pie
Please call Gail for more info at 610-269-9574.
Collection Total
Sunday, May 29 $27.654.19
Ordinary Income: $19,686.75 (517 envelopes)
Loose Cash: $2,259.69
Weekly EFT: $5,472.75 (201 participants)
Weekly Credit Card: $235.00 (11 participants)
Collection Total: $27,654.19
Good Works, Partner Church
Perhaps you are looking for a way to make a difference in someone's life? Join us as we partner with Good Works, on the third Saturday of the month (volunteer one month or every month) to make repairs on a home of someone in need. Bring along your teenage children, no experience is required. Make a difference in someone's life, while enjoying Christian fellowship, and even a good lunch! Please email [email protected] for more info or to sign up for a Saturday.
Bridge of Hope In this ministry, parishioners form teams to sponsor a single mother facing homelessness. The team provides friendship to the woman and her family by taking turns calling her, spending time together, and being a reliable support structure at a time when she most needs
encouragement.
Contact Kathy Lovell at [email protected]
Charismatic Prayer Group
Charismatic prayer group meets on Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. Please join us in the chapel as we deepen our prayer life, deepen our relationship with the Lord, and worship as a community. For info, call Joe McCahon at 610-716-3084.
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The King’s Men will meet on at Victory Brewing
Company on Thursday, June 9 at 8 PM. The King’s Men (18 & over) enjoy authentic fellowship, engage in learning and lively spiritual discussion and are challenged to live a more integrated and full Christian life! Contact Bill Reagan at [email protected].
Prime Timers
Our annual picnic will be on June 8 (cost: $10.00) If someone is interested in becoming vice president or activities chairperson, please let Fran Griffin know. New officers begin after the June picnic. All persons over age fifty are welcome to attend Prime Timer meetings. Come and bring a friend.
Aid For Friends
The Aid for Friends freezer is getting low on meals. Return any filled pans as soon as possible so we can restock our supply. Our local homebound neighbors will be needing a meal every day including throughout the summer. If you would like info on how to help out, call Debby at 610-269-
8032.
Legion of Mary The Legion of Mary meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Parish Meeting Center. Is Our Blessed Mother calling you? Everyone is welcome. For more information please call Jim McGowan at 610-812-4160.
Flame of Love Prayer Group All are invited to learn more about the Flame of Love and to join us in prayer every Thursday from 1:00-2:00 p.m. in
St. Joseph's Chapel. Meetings will consist of a br ief teaching followed by prayer and recitation of the rosary. To learn more about the Flame of Love, visit www.flameoflove.us. For more information or questions regarding The Flame of Love Prayer Cenacle meetings, contact Cathy Moser at [email protected].
CYO Fall Registration Open Registration has opened for 2016 Fall CYO Sports. Registrations runs until July 15, 2016. The sports include: • Boys and Girls Soccer • Boys and Girls sub novice Cross Country (DOB Jan. 1,
2008 thru Dec. 31, 2010). Potential limit of 10 participants
• Boys and Girls Cross Country (Athletes born between 9/1/2001 thru 12/31/2007)
• Girls Field Hockey (5th - 8th grade) • Girls Volleyball (5th - 8th grade) • Girls Cheerleading (5th - 8th grade) Please note that roster spots are limited for some Fall sports. Additionally, some Fall sports are also open to neighboring parishes so please register early. See the CYO website for additional information and to register.
Youth News
St. Joseph High School Youth Ministry
All high school students are welcome! Guys & gals & bring a friend!
Ask to join our Facebook page - JP2CREW
Wednesday, June 15
6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Eucharistic Holy Hour in the Chapel with praise and worship music followed by
fellowship, volleyball and/or other outdoor activities, prayer, food & bonfire until 10 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday, June 21 - 25
Youth & parent volunteers needed for parish festival youth ministry sponsored water ice stand
Wednesday, June 29
High School Youth Gathering from 7 - 10 p.m. Fellowship, volleyball and/or other outdoor activities,
prayer, food & bonfire. Once again youth are always welcome to bring a friend!
Summer Middle School Youth Gatherings will be held Tuesdays from 7 – 9 p.m. and will include fun
outdoor activities, fellowship, food & prayer
CYACC
Young Adults Getting To Know C.S. Lewis
Are you a young adult in your 20s or 30s? If so, join the Catholic Young Adults of Chester County (CYACC) this summer as we dive into The Four Loves by C.S. Lewis. We will have a kick-off talk this Wednesday, June 8 at 7:30 p.m. at SS. Peter & Paul in West Chester. Sister Sheila, Professor of Theology at Immaculata University, will introduce us to C.S. Lewis’ legacy and influence. For more info check us out on Facebook or email us at [email protected].
Bishop Shanahan News
Summer Programs: Bishop Shanahan High School & Dr. Richard
Fuller offer a summer learning exper ience in four areas: Algebra I enrichment program (grades 5-9); Math
Programs: Algebra 2, Geometry, Pre-Calculus & Calculus (grades 8-12); “Critical Thinking and Study Skills” program (grades 8-12); and a PSAT/SAT Program (grades 8-12 with a student teacher ratio of 8:1). For info call Dr. Fuller 610-275-
9660 or BSHS 610-518-1300. All classes begin June 20.
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Malvern Retreat House
Charismatic Retreat June 10-12
Catholic Charismatic Renewal will be celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2017. This retreat will help everyone to prepare for the upcoming Jubilee. The retreat will be directed by Fr. Bob Hogan, BBD, who is an international speaker and the co-
founder of the Charismatic and Marian Religious Community, the Brothers of the Beloved Disciple. Fr. Bob has served on the National Service Committee for Catholic Charismatic Renewal, and he is the author of a book released this year titled, Celebrating a Charismatic Jubilee. For info, visit malvernretreat.com or call 610-644-0400.
3rd Annual AbbeyFest: Faith, Music and Family
Saturday, September 24
11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Daylesford Abbey
This faith-filled event features Music bands/Christian artists, Speakers, Mass, Confessions & Eucharistic Adoration. There will also be food, craft vendors/exhibits & games for kids. Keynote Speaker: Jeff Cavins. For info & Tickets visit www.theabbeyfest.com or contact J im or Lia Gorman at 610-296-2330 or [email protected].
Chester County
Voices Abroad Concert CCVA is an international performance group featuring young adults from the Philadelphia area that travels each year through Europe as "musical goodwill ambassadors." This year, the 28 member choir will travel throughout Spain and Portugal. Before departing, Chester County Voices Abroad will present a farewell concert of sacred music on Friday, June 17 at 7:30 p.m. at SS. Simon and Jude Church, in West Chester. From our own parish, Justin DiAngelo, Maria Scarfo, Skyler Shields and Taylor Shields will be performing with this year ’s choir! Please come out and support them. For more info, visit www.chestercountyvoicesabroad.org
Back2College Information
Session for Adult Learners
SS. Philip & James is pleased to partner with Immaculata University to offer a Back2College Information Session for adult parishioners of local parishes who may have some or no college credits, and no college degree, on Tuesday, June 7 at 7 pm and on Saturday, June 11, 2016 at 9:30 am.
Topics will include how to:
• Balance work, school, and family
• Choose the right degree program/options
• Take classes online, in the classroom, or both
• Finance your education
• Get college credits for prior work experiences
• Utilize the College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
To find out more and to RSVP for the event, go to www.immaculata.edu/back2college.
Downingtown West
Football Skills Camp Non-Contact Football
June 14 to June 17
For all school-age boys
Info and registration available at dwhsfootball.com
Discernment Retreat June 10 -12, 2016
Friday 6 p.m. - Sunday 1 p.m. Young women (18-35) are invited to join us for this retreat at Villa Maria House of Studies, which focuses on the IHM Charism and the importance of listening to God's call and discovering the many ways that God speaks to us. Time will be included for personal and communal prayer as well as the opportunity to interact with the sisters in Formation. For more info contact [email protected] or 610-889-1553.
Neumann – Goretti Alumni all classes 2016 summer reunion Saturday, August 20, 2016 at Keenan's in
North Wildwood. For more information, call 215-389-0925 or email [email protected]
