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SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME July 27, 2014

A Note from Fr. Joe …. Having completed a 5-day silent retreat and a few days of vacation, I’m back in the office and full speed ahead! But as we all hopefully discover, slowing down is essential. Despite jokes about my not being able to stay quiet, I found the retreat to be quite refreshing and something that I hadn’t realized how much I was missing in my life. In fact, I’ve already tentatively booked a week for next year. In the meantime, I’d recommend looking into some of the fine retreat houses we have right here in our area – even if only for a day or part of a day away – or, if you want a gem of a place a bit upstate, check out St. Francis Retreat House in Easton, PA, where I took my retreat. Run by Capuchin Franciscan friars on 25 beautiful acres, the site is perfect for prayer, reflection, and some real rest & relaxation. Their website is: www.stfrancisretreathouse.org. While on retreat, I took as my companion a new book that I mentioned in our Easter Sunday bulletin. At the time, I said that I was looking forward to savoring Fr. Jim Martin, S.J.’s Jesus: A Pilgrimage – and, I can tell you, it did not disappoint! Drawing on a trip to the Holy Land, along with Gospel passages, commentaries, and personal reflection, Fr. Jim pulls the reader in and makes Jesus present in very tangible way. It’s hard to describe, but I felt a closeness with Christ and fresh insights into who Jesus is – both in general and for me. Please do yourself a favor and consider adding this book to your summer reading list. And, as I joked at the end of a Mass a couple weeks ago, I’m not making a commission on it! In addition to Jesus: A Pilgrimage, I used a relatively new English translation of 15 Days of Prayer with St. Augustine by Fr. Jaime García, O.S.A. It too is a good companion, introducing one to the spiritual thoughts of Augustine on everything from the Incarnation to the Eucharist and the Church. And the nice thing is that you can take it a step at a time, digesting the material and praying as you go along. While I’m on recommendations, there’s another book that just was released titled What Are They Saying About Augustine? Fr. Art generously had a copy waiting for me in my mailbox. As its author, Dr. Joseph Kelley, notes, the text provides “an overview suitable for…parish discussion groups among laity who wish to gain a more sophisticated understanding of Augustine and of church history.” Joe is Professor of Theology and Director of the Center for the Study of Jewish-Christian-Muslim Relations at Merrimack College in North Andover, Massachusetts. Last, but certainly not least, I’m happy to announce the hiring of Mr. Gregory Stejskal as our parish’s new Director of Religious Education and Youth Ministry. He hopes officially to come on board on August 4

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we’ll provide a more detailed introduction. I can tell you that, from an almost 2 hour interview, I found Greg to be bright, articulate, and engaging; I’m sure you will as well. Thank you to Fr. Art, Deacon Don, and Anne Murphy, along with Dan Cellucci, Kate Kopp, and Dean Miller from Pastoral Council, for their assistance in the process! God Bless! Fr. Joe

IMPORTANT NOTICE! Running through early August, Villanova University will be undertaking a construction project – the laying of chilled water underground piping – that ultimately, among other things, will assist in the updating of air conditioning for the Villanova Church. For the remainder of the project, from June 16

th through early August, the Fedigan Gate will remain open for access to the Church – but, again, follow

the instructions of the guards and any signs that may be posted. In addition, we will have a link on our parish website to maps detailing the various phases of the project. As always, remember that the preferred primary option for Church parking is the lot directly across Lancaster Avenue. The only parishioners coming onto campus for Sunday Mass or other services should be those with different mobility needs. Please keep this in mind, especially during the project, and be respectful of the parking for Augustinian residents around the Monastery. Thank you for your cooperation! Fr. Joe

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Schedule of Events for the week of: July 27, 2014 Recitation of the Rosary after the daily Liturgy.

Monday, July 28, 2014 Golden Living Ministry 10:30AM Art Class - PC1 11:00AM Food Addicts in Recovery - Café 7:00PM Tuesday, July 29, 2014 STV “Dine-Out” at Viggiano’s in Conshohocken 6:00PM Finance Council Meeting – PC1 7:00PM Wednesday, July 30, 2014 No Exercise Class this Week Project Hope Volunteer Meeting 10:00AM Honickman Ministry 10:45AM Thursday, July 31, 2014 Friday, August 1, 2014 Parish Office Closes at 1:00PM Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Benediction and Reconciliation after 12:05 Mass Saturday, August 2, 2014 Sunday, August 3, 2014 Rosemont Village Eucharistic Prayer Service 10:30AM

Mon., July 28th Weekday 12:05PM-RMCH Dehlia McCabe Tues., July 29th Saint Martha 12:05PM-RMCH Ruth A. Pennington - Family Wed., July 30th Weekday; Saint Peter Chrysologus 12:05PM-RMCH Irene Grasso - The Penzas Thurs., July 31st Saint Ignatius of Loyola 12:05PM-RMCH Thomas Wynne - Buckland & Farley Families Fri., August 1st Saint Alphonsus Ligori 12:05PM-RMCH Sat., August 2nd Weekday; Saints Eusebius of Vercelli

and Peter Julian Eymard 9:00AM-RMCH Tait Family - Carole Grace 5:00PM-RMCH In Thanksgiving to St. Anthony for Favors Received Sun., August 3rd Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30AM-VNCH For the Parishioners of St. Thomas 9:00AM-RMCH Loretta Prisio - Skorup Family 10:30AM-VNCH John L. Geraghty - Jack Geraghty

Stewardship Thought for the Week “We know that all things work for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purposes.” Romans 8:28 Do you really trust God? Do you believe that all things work for good? Faith is a challenge for everyone at times. Putting our trust in God, in everything we do, means that God’s plan for our lives may be different than our plan. When one door closes, another door opens. Trust in God, His plan is always better.

“Masses in Interpreted American Sign Language” Although we usually have an American Sign Language Interpreter at the 9:00am Mass in the Rosemont Chapel on the Second and Fourth Sunday of each month. The interpreter is unable to be here during August. The Masses with an interpreter will resume in September. We are sorry for any inconvenience.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK: Monday: Jer 13:1-13; Mt 12:31-35 Tuesday: Jer 14:17-22; Jn 11:19-27 or Lk 10:38-42 Wednesday: Jer 15:10, 16-21; Mt 12:44-46 Thursday: Jer 18:1-6; Mt 12:47-53 Friday: Jer 26:1-9; Mt 12:54-58 Saturday: Jer 26:11-16; Mt 14:1-12 Sunday: Is 55:1-3; Rom 8:35, 37-39 Mt 14:13-21

FIRST FRIDAY SOLEMN

EXPOSITION

OF THE BLESSED

SACRAMENT

Friday, August 1, 2014

The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed for one hour following the 12:05 Mass in the Rosemont Chapel of St. Thomas of Villanova. Benediction will follow the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. The solemn exposition of the Holy Eucharist offers the opportunity to the people of God for prayerful reflection on our call to a deeper devotion to the Holy Eucharist and a more faithful living of the Christian Life.

We will have Reconciliation after the 12:05 Mass. Please join us.

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We extend a warm welcome to the newest members of our parish: Deidre Fallis of Media Jerry O’Connor of Rosemont Jennifer Windau of Devon Congratulations to the newly Baptized member of our parish: Henry Richard, son of Richard and Bridget Daw Resting in Peace: Mrs. Elizabeth Y. McTamney Mr. John Ohls Rev. T. Shawn Tracy, O.S.A. Remember those in need of our prayers, especially: Julia Barlow, Peggy Caulfield, Mary Ann Dadourian, Bob Ellison, Jack Geraghty, Patricia Ann Harley, Bridget Kelly, Lynne Kurek, Garrett P. McAleer (baby), Madeleine O’Callaghan, Rita O’Connor, Julia Boland Paparella, Alice Rogers, and Annie Sears.

Please pray for our soldiers assigned in Afghanistan and in other parts of the world.

Please also pray for the soldiers who are returning from their assignments,

especially the wounded soldiers.

CHRISTIAN SERVICE PRAYERLINE The parish prayerline is waiting for your prayer request. This week call Mary Ann Barrow at 610-525-4164 or email mabstv@verizon.net to activate the parish prayerline. Two parish teams are available for your special intentions. PROJECT HOPE This is a transportation ministry for our Parish. If you need a ride to your medical appointments or to food shop this week, please call Mary Ann Deviney at 610-331-2959. Please give at least 3 days notice. DINNERS TO THE DOORSTEP This ministry is for parish families who are in crisis or for parish couples welcoming a new baby. Homemade dinners are delivered. Two parish coordinators keep a list of volunteers who are called as needed. If you are in need of this delicious community support, please call Maria Gunn at 610-291-7205. ST. FRANCIS INN We are forming a parish work group to serve the midday meal at the St. Francis Inn in Kensington on Sunday, August 17th. The Inn tries to meet the immediate daily needs of the poor and homeless people they serve with food, clothing and hospitality. This ministry is open to anyone 16 years or older. For more information and to sign up, contact our parish coordinator, Ruth Reeder at 610-662-2055 or villanovaruth@aol.com.

STV PARISH REMINDERS: There is only a 7:00pm Mass in the Villanova Church on Sunday evenings. The 5:30pm and 9:00pm Masses will resume on Sunday, August 31st.

Thank you for your generosity for the following weekend of July 19 and 20, 2014: Number of Envelopes 321 Envelope Amount $13,663.00 Loose Cash: $1,338.22 Electronic Offerings: $13,663.00 Other $210.00 Total $28,247.35 10% Tithe $2,824.74 Income for July 21, 2013 $27,236.64

Congratulations to our Honor Students: DEVON PREPARATORY SCHOOL Distinguished Honors: Johnathan M. Clementi - Senior William J. Moreno - Junior Edward A. McGinley - Sophomore Honors: James M. Costello - 8th Grade Conor G. Thompson - 8th Grade

Thank you to the parish team who served 400 midday meals at the St. Francis Inn last

Sunday led by Parish Coordinator, Ruth Reeder.

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ST. THOMAS PARISH CENTER SUMMER OFFICE HOURS

The Parish Office closes on Fridays at 1:00PM through August 22nd.

Calling All

St. Thomas of Villanova

Empty Nesters, Widows and Widowers,

Singles and Couples and friends of yours!!

Please join us for a Mid-Summer “Dine-Out”

Tuesday, July 29 at 6:00PM at

Viggiano’s of Conshohocken Italian Restaurant 16 E 1st Avenue

Conshohocken, PA 19428 (484) 344-5561

(Ample parking directly across from the entrance.)

Enjoy a three course dinner

(4 dinner choices) and wine for a total cost of $30.00 (including gratuity).

Please join us for this evening meal

and an opportunity to meet other parishioners and friends.

To RSVP by July 26th, contact Kathy at

office@stvparish.org or call 610-525-4801.

Hosted by the STV Day Trippers!

Men of our Parish

…. You are invited to join us for our weekly Gospel Reflection Group held every Thursday morning from 6:30AM – 7:30AM in the Parish Center. This one hour long weekly gathering allows Christian men the opportunity to come together and share in the Gospel and how it impacts their hearts, relative to their lives today. Come and check us out. When: Every Thursday morning from 6:30AM – 7:30AM Where: St. Thomas of Villanova Parish Center

Need more information? Contact Kraig Null at

krnull62@gmail.com.

DIOCESE OF PUERTO PLATA

SUMMER MISSION APPEAL Weekend of July 26-27 at

St. Thomas of Villanova

The Diocese of Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic was established in December of 1996 by the bifurcation from the Diocese of Santiago. Santiago then became an Archdiocese. At the time of its founding, the diocese had approximately sixteen priests other than those belonging to religious congregations. We have been blessed to receive many priestly vocations, and the number of priests in the diocese has doubled. We have an equal number of seminarians preparing for the priesthood and a flourishing program for the formation of permanent deacons as well. Seminary education here costs almost as much as the average annual income for a family. It is for this reason that we make Mission Appeals, in order to be able to keep our seminarians in school and in order that no young man whom God has called to the priesthood be denied his vocation for financial reasons. Grace Gallagher, the speaker, has volunteered as a lay missionary in the Diocese of Puerto Plata since 2001. She is originally from Philadelphia and is a graduate of a diocesan high school — Cardinal Dougherty. Her work involves raising money for the education of seminarians, for our orphanages and Catholic schools, for the pastoral outreach of the diocese, and for the formation of permanent deacons. Grace also coordinates medical-dental outreaches in the diocese when groups of dentists or doctors travel here to serve the poor or when a child has a medical need that cannot be met by the family or local medical community.

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Religious Education Program for 2014-2015 Our Religious Education Program begins again on Sunday, September 7

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Registrations are being accepted for new students who will attend our parish religious education program for grades K-6 and Jr high in September. We offer two sessions: 10:10am on Sundays for grades K-6 and Jr high and 4:30pm on Wednesdays for grades 1-6. Both sessions are 75 minutes long and are filled on a first come basis. Information and forms can be obtained from the parish website or by contacting rel.ed@stvparish.org - All registrations should be completed as soon as possible. First Eucharist for 2015 All parish children in grade 2 as of September 2014 who attend religious education classes here or who attend another parish parochial school are expected to celebrate the sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist for the first time in 2015. Parents are required to complete a Sacrament Registration Form to begin the preparation process. Information and forms can be obtained from the parish website, or by contacting rel.ed@stvparish.org. All registrations should be completed by Sept. 7

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Confirmation for 2015

All parish children in grade 6 as of September 2014 (regardless of which school they attend) are invited to celebrate the sacrament of Confirmation. (Date to be announced). Parents are required to complete a Sacrament Registration Form to begin the preparation process. Information and forms can be obtained from the parish website, or by contacting rel.ed@stvparish.org

All registrations should be completed by Sept. 7th.

Confirmation is usually celebrated during the Easter season each year however the preparation ceremonies and parent meeting are scheduled for the Fall. REP students in grade 6 are automatically registered for this sacrament. Teens and adults who have not completed their Christian initiation and wish to celebrate the sacrament of Confirmation should contact Deacon Don DiCarlo at the parish center.

Volunteers needed for Religious Education Program 2014-2015 Catechist- (Adults) positions available:

Sundays: Grades 2nd and 4th Wednesdays: 4th Grade.

Responsibilities: This position requires an adult to prepare and teach a lesson to a group of 12-15 students and enable them to learn about the Catholic Faith. Materials and training are provided. Qualifications: This person must be a practicing Catholic

and share it with others. They should have an ability to communicate with and manage a group of students. Attendance at training sessions, catechist meetings and positive PA background checks are required.

Commitment: Sundays from 10:10am – 11:25am or Wednesdays from 4:30pm–5:45pm September to April and at least one hour of preparation each week, for at least one year.

Adult Faith Committee

The Pastoral Council approved the formation of an Adult Faith Committee.

This committee would meet four times a

year to plan and choose topics, speakers, programs for adult faith formation.

If you are interested in joining this committee, please email Ernie

Sherretta at office@stvparish.org.

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The Peace and Justice Committee

of St. Thomas of Villanova and Our Mother of Good Counsel

Presents: Stories of Peacemakers

SUMMER FILM SERIES 2014

“Blessed are the Peacemakers for they shall be called children of God.” (Matthew 5:9)

AUGUST 6 - HOLY LAND: COMMON GROUND Tells the story of a growing movement of Israelis and Palestinians who live as neighbors in peace on the West Bank and Gaza.

Films start at 7:00pm in the STV Rosemont Auditorium. Each film runs 60 minutes. Please join us!

Pizza and drinks are provided at 6:30pm.

Share the Harvest

Our parish has the opportunity to help

needy individuals in the area this summer by

donating fresh fruits and vegetables to ElderNet

of Lower Merion. If you have extra produce in

your garden, or would just like to buy a little

extra when you grocery shop, you can drop off

your donation at a table in the parish office on

Mondays or Tuesdays, or at the back of the

Rosemont chapel after the 5:00pm mass on

Saturdays. Your fresh produce is greatly

appreciated, and will be delivered to ElderNet in

time for their food distribution day during

the week. If you have any questions, please

contact the Gollins at bcmggoll@yahoo.com or

call 610-688-4168.

WELCOME VISITORS

Thank you for worshiping with us today. If you are visiting our beautiful church or chapel, please know you are most welcome! If you have questions or are interested in joining our parish community, please call the parish office at 610-525-4801.

CAN Do Summer

Together we CAN continue the momentum begun with the 40 CANS drive during Lent and help our sister parish through the summer months. With schools closed, children may miss meals while parents have an added stress of feeding their families. We CAN make summer better for everyone through continued donations of CANNED goods and other non-perishable food items including non-sugary cereals (Raisin Bran, Cheerios, Shredded Wheat), no sugar added CANNED fruit, Parmalat boxed milk, mac & cheese, peanut butter, jelly, CANNED tuna, chicken, and ham, rice, soup, and whole wheat pasta. Vegetables and baby food are not needed at this time. The people who are using the food closet at St. Cyprian’s Parish in West Philadelphia thank you. Please drop off your donations to the Parish Center during the week or to the Rosemont Chapel on weekends. We cannot accept food at the Villanova Church.

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NEWS FROM ST. THOMAS OF

VILLANOVA PRESCHOOL September 2014 begins our 34

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Preschool Classes for 2, 3, 4 and 5 year old children. If interested, please contact Mary Kurek, at 610-525-7554 or email stv.maryshouse1@gmail.com for an application or additional information. We will also be offering “Me and You Toddler Twos” again this coming school year. Children must be 2 by October 1

st for the first session which begins

October 8th. All children will need to be accompanied

by a parent or caregiver. The classes will be held on Wednesdays from 9:30am to 10:30am.

Not all heroes wear capes.

St. Thomas of Villanova - Rosemont

American Red Cross Blood Drive Thursday, August 21st - 1:30pm to 6:30pm

In Rosemont Auditorium

Appointments are preferred. For an appointment call: Carol Grace at (610) 525-1353 or sign up online at redcrossblood.org Enter Sponsor Code St. Thomas Rosemont. For questions about eligibility: call 1 800 RED CROSS

The need is constant. The gratification is instant.

Please give Blood!!

Walking with Purpose Enabling Women to Know God

Attention All Women of St. Thomas! Do you feel God calling you to know him better but are not sure how? Do you feel yourself knowing there is more for you spiritually but are not sure what it is? Then WWP may be just what you are looking for. WALKING WITH PURPOSE is a weekly Bible study that aims to bring women to a deeper, personal relationship with Jesus Christ by offering personal study and small group discussion that link our everyday challenges and struggles with the solutions given to us through the teachings of Christ and the Catholic Church. Beginning October 2, 2014, we will be meeting at St. Thomas of Villanova, Rosemont Auditorium on Thursday mornings from 9:15 – 11:15am or Thursday evenings from 7:00-9:00pm. Come and see what God has in store for you! Free Childcare is available for the morning session. We would love to see you. For more information go to Walking with Purpose.com or email or call : Maria O’Malley, Chapter Coordinator Mariaomalley@comcast.net 215-740-6742

All are Welcome!

St. Margaret School, Narberth A few spots remain available for students in our Kindergarten (must be 5 years on or before September 1

st). St. Margaret School provides a nurturing, faith-

based education in a caring environment, serving parishes and families from Bala Cynwyd through Villanova. Please call the school office at 610-664-2640 (#3) for an appointment or visit our website: www.smsnarberth.org and select “Prospective Students” for more information.

“Come and Follow Me” Weekend Retreat Join the Sisters of the Holy Redeemer for a weekend to learn about our daily lives of prayer, community and service while taking time to listen to God in your own life. A retreat for single Catholic women between the ages of 18 – 35 who are seeking to know more about faith, discernment, and religious life. August 8 – 10, 2014—Retreat begins @ 5:30pm on Friday For more information please contact Sr. Ana, CSR or Sr. Katharina Maria, CSR vocations@holyredeemer.com 215-914-4109 www.sistersholyredeemer.org

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KIDS CARE CAMP NEWS

Here is a picture of our

campers on the visit to our sister parish of St.

Cyprian’s. We had 30 campers (3,4,5 grade) and

10 high school counselors in this year’s Kids Care Camp.

We learned about the Food

Closet distribution system at St. Cyprian’s and had a

tour of the historic church which has merged 7 parishes

into one parish in West Philadelphia.

MERION MERCY ACADEMY

Merion Mercy Academy High School is looking to hire the following coaches: Varsity Head Coach for Cross Country Assistant Volleyball Coach. Please contact Athletic Director, Barbara Clarke — bclarke@merion-mercy.com.

ST. JOSEPH’S PREP NEWS:

Current 8th Grade Boys are invited to St. Joseph’s Prep for a Pre-Applicant CHALLENGE Night on Tuesday, August 12, 2014 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. This is an interactive game night with a variety of activities including: Basketball, Trivia, and Kickball. In addition, there will be an Ice Cream Sundae Bar and other snacks. Please call the Admission Office at 215-978-1958 to RSVP.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR

ST. FRANCIS CABRINI

REGIONAL SCHOOL While buying school supplies for your children, grandchildren or friends, please pick up extra school supplies for the children of our sister parish, St. Francis Cabrini Regional School in Philadelphia. Over 320 students are expected to attend SFC Regional in the fall. Suggested items: Pencils, black marble composition books, (no spiral books are used), erasable black ink pens, erasers, scissors for little fingers, backpacks, crayons, pencils, magic markers, scientific TI34 calculators, construction paper, glue sticks, thesaurus, 3X5 index cards, and book jackets for large text books

You can bring your gifts to the Rosemont Chapel on Saturday or Sunday mornings after Mass or the Parish Center anytime during the work week. Thank you!

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STEWARDSHIP GRANT THANK YOU LETTERS

Augustinian Fund Provincial Offices 214 Ashwood Road Villanova, PA 19085 July, 2014 Dear Parishioners of St. Thomas: Thank you for your very generous contribution in the amount of $30,000.00. As I begin my term as Provincial, I wish to express my gratitude for your support of the Augustinians. I am encouraged by your support and generosity. Please know that we will continue to be good stewards of the gift you have entrusted to us and I look forward to partnering with you as we strive together to expand our programs and ministries so that even more individuals might encounter Christ through our Augustinian way of life. Your gift to the Augustinian Fund in support of the volunteers, Care of the Sick & Elderly and Formation/Vocation helps us to meet, and hopefully exceed, our goal in support of this important ministry. Please be assured that you are remembered in the prayers of the Friars of the Province. In Augustine, Fr. Michael F. Di Gregorio, O.S.A. Prior Provincial, Province of St. Thomas of Villanova

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5300 Chester Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19143

July 7, 2014 Dear Parishioners of St. Thomas: We are most grateful to you for your generous grant of $1,200 towards a new recumbent bike. The bike will enable our Residents to strengthen their legs and arms without straining their back. With stronger legs, they will be able to walk around and to get in and out of chairs more easily. Your contribution is a big step towards the purchase of the bike and towards improving their quality of life. We very much appreciate your support. Thank you for joining us in our mission of serving the elderly poor. Sincerely, Sister Catherine Frain, lsp Mother Superior

Community Outreach Partnership 2212 Spruce Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 July 9, 2013 Dear Parishioners: On behalf of the Community Outreach Partnership (CORP), I am writing to thank you for your grant in the amount of $2,000. The grant will be used to help fund the Communicare and WinterShelter programs we operate in Center City, Philadelphia. We are grateful that we can count on the generosity of churches as well as our friends and neighbors to support CORP programs. The problems of homelessness, isolated elderly people and hunger never go away; our WinterShelter, Communicare and Cook-Off programs are a practical way for people to help — both as volunteers and donors. Thank you again for your support. Sincerely, John Randolph Board Convener

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Community Action Agency of Delaware County, Inc. Government Center, 201 W. Front Street

Media, PA 19063 July 2, 2014 Dear Parishioners: The Community Action Agency of Delaware Count, Inc. (CAADC) recently received your donation of $1,000 for the Save Our Shelters (S.O.S.) Campaign including the Life Center of Eastern Delaware County. We would like to express our thanks to you on behalf of our clients for this extremely generous donation. St. Thomas of Villanova has been a great leader in the community on behalf of CAADC and the Life Center. We truly appreciate all you have done over the years for the Life Center feeding program and all other support. Community support has been crucial to the continued operation of our shelters. Last year we helped over 300 households. Your thoughtfulness shows how much your church truly cares about its community. Once again, I would like to thank you for your very generous donation and for your continued support. Sincerely, Edward T. Coleman Chief Executive Officer