The Twenty-Third

Sunday in Ordinary Time

September 10, 2017

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.

Divine Mercy Chaplet: Every Thursday 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.

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www.stjosephrc.org

332 Manor Avenue, Downingtown, PA 19335

Rev. Msgr. Joseph C. McLoone Pastor

Rev. Anthony T. Rossi Parochial Vicar

Rev. John E. Donia Resident

Rev. Francis J. Mulranen Resident

Deacon Jim Bogdan Permanent Deacon

Deacon Edward R. Schiappa Permanent Deacon

Mr. Allen Austin Director of Youth Ministry

Ms. Karen Dawson Parish Services Director/

Adult Faith Formation Coordinator

Mrs. Roe DeRitis Parish Secretary

Mrs. Jo-Ann Funkhouser Bookkeeper

Ms. Anna Kozlowska Elder Care Program Manager

Mr. Dennis Luminella Maintenance Supervisor/

St. Joseph Cemetery Supervisor

Mrs. Dodie Milano Receptionist

Ms. Julie Wiant Business Manager

Ms. Jeannine Zack Administrative Assistant

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. Mary Jane McGeehan Administrative Assistant

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www.stjosephrc.org

Mrs. Kathy Thomas Director of Religious Education

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ANNOUNCED MASSES

NEXT WEEKEND

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 5:00 PM Tom Forese

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 6:00 AM For Our Parishioners 7:30 AM Alice Stuart 9:00 AM Rosario Scotto 10:30 AM Bridget McLoone 12:00 PM Dean DeMario 4:00 PM Sally Parrish

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 7:00 AM Timothy J. Larkin 9:00 AM John C. Meehan

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 7:00 AM Peter J. Charlier 9:00 AM Daniel Mooney

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 7:00 AM Francis Licordare 9:00 AM Jim and Helen Walsh

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 7:00 AM Deacon Edward Leszczynski 9:00 AM Reverend John Driscoll, OSA

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 7:00 AM Kevin J. Lyons 9:00 AM Edwin J. Carlin, Jr.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 8:00 AM Connie Bevilacqua

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 5:00 PM Maria Coppola

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 6:00 AM For Our Parishioners 7:30 AM Carol A. Rodgers 9:00 AM Taciana P. Uy 10:30 AM John Paul Jurchak 12:00 PM Nancy Stoffan 4:00 PM Tomas Serrut

Altar Flowers are in memory of Rev. John Driscoll, OSA.

The Sanctuary Candle burns in memory of

Deceased Members of the Muzii Family.

The Chapel Sanctuary Candle burns in memory of Joseph McLaughlin.

BAPTISMS

Congratulations to the following children baptized September 3.

WILLIAM PATRICK PACIENTE AND HARLOW STOVER

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. You can find the class dates and register either online via our website or by filling out a form in the parish office or the Saint Katharine Drexel Room in church. For more information, contact Karen Dawson at 610-269-8294 or KarenD@stjosephrc.org.

MARRIAGE

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 date is November 3 & 4. Registration forms can be found on our website at www.stjosephrc.org. For more information, contact Karen Dawson at 610-269-8294 or karend@stjosephrc.org.

�those who are sick: Frank Baker, Marcia Bukay, David & Connie Bull, Joseph Carlin, Ellen Cassidy, Michael Castaldi, Marie Ciarlone, Dolly Colella, Anita Suleski Conant, Bernadette Constant, Baby Michael Corrigan, Floyd D’Ginto, Jame Dickinson, Mary Doyle, Judy Fazzini, George Forczek, Marie Tavernese Fuda, Carrie Grosso, Ryan Hieb, Marilyn Humphrey, Mary K. Jordan, Maren Kaniewski, Owen Kopko, Father Larry Kozak, Crystal Leff, Sylvia L. Mango, James Mascherino, Sr., Jim McGowan, Patricia Melcher, Jenny Moylett, Sr. Mary O’Connor, Anthony Olseski, Florence Popadick, Grayson Pribish, Julian Quiroz, Joseph Renda, Joy Renfrew, Judy Reynolds, Sue Rizzo, Christopher Sauk, Marie Scopa, John Schreiber, Brian Sheehan, Baby Jessica Shue, Ed Shultz, Mike Smith, Geri Talucci & Agnes Timothy.

...those who are serving our country: Brandon W. A’Hara, Sgt. Steve Anderson, Andrew Bowser, Caytie Castells, Specialist Andrew Clauhs, Ensign Morgan S. Dankanich, Capt. Joe DeAngelis, Sarah Debarberie, Lt/Cpl. Shane Desiderio, Staff Sgt. Christopher Deutsch, Staff Sgt. Ian Deutsch, Captain Joseph S. DiBerardinis, Sean Doyle, 1st Lt. Mark Edwards, Danny Fuller, Jeffrey Fuller, 1st Lt. Matthew Glisson, Leslie Harkness, 1st Lt. Jonathan M. Harris, Daniel J. Heil, Steven Houser, Jacob Hudson, Victoria Jones, Zachary Kish, Christopher J. Korpics, Peter Kurtz, Andy Landmesser, Lt. Col. Paul D. Lang. PFC. Sgt. Christopher Madden, Krzysztof Malarz, Spc. Nicholas Massari, Major J. Kevin McKittrick, Pvt. Francis Misantone, 2nd Lt. Ryan Misero, Lt. J.G. Brian Muka, Pvt. Ian Donoghue-Neider, PFC Nicholas Odgers, Sgt. Bradley Panichelli, Lt. Ted Pease, Alex Rozon, 1st Lt. Eric F. Satterthwaite, Pvt. 1st Class Matthew Scalia, Cmdr. Christopher Schwarz, Jr., Pvt. Nick Scott, Jeremy Solnosky, Ryan Strehl, LTJG Sean Sweeney, Bryan Williams, Josh Woodward and Vincent Yarch.

PLEASE PRAY FOR:

TODAY’S READINGS

The readings for the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time can be found at #994.

Names will be kept on the sick list for 3 months. Call the parish office to add/remove/re-add names.

Please remember in your prayers all those who have died:

Will Felker and Agnes Smith Will Felker and Agnes Smith Will Felker and Agnes Smith Will Felker and Agnes Smith

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Dear Friends,

Most of us are familiar with the oft-quoted statement taken from today’s Gospel that says, “For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.” The key to that passage is the phrase “in my name.” That means whether we gather to pray or to socialize or to plan or merely to meet, Jesus is among us if we try to be His disciple and live according to His character and His will.

The prophet Ezekiel, from whom our First Reading comes, was considered a major prophet (as were Isaiah and Jeremiah). The name Ezekiel means “God will strengthen.” The opening line in today’s reading is “Y ou, son of man, I have appointed watchman for the house of Israel”. In this instance, it is God speaking and He is addressing Ezekiel. God points out that he, Ezekiel, is “is appointed watchman for the house of Israel.”

Watchman is a term frequently used in the Bible, and Ezekiel in particular uses it often. In the ancient world, their very livelihood was based on producing and maintaining crops and farmland. Often they would construct watchtowers occupied by watchmen who guarded the fields from animals and thieves. Their role was to issue a warning if a threat occurred. This term became expanded in many ways, and it was a term applied to prophets whose role was to warn and alert people against doing wrong.

Jesus, of course, was a unique watchman who throughout His ministry warned those around Him and us to be alert to and guard against sin and other threats to holiness. As a result, the role of a watchman became more than just issuing warnings; it also gained the element of proclaiming the Good News. We, too, are asked in our modern world to fill that role.

Jesus offers some advice and comments to us in today’s Gospel that is worth noting. The Lord’s basic premise is that we must deal with one another when we have times of disagreement. Jesus says, “…if two of you agree on earth,” as He does just prior to stating “I am in the midst of you;” He also means He wants us to try to get along.

We are intended to be a symphony, an orchestra, a group that harmonizes and seeks agreement. Jesus is not only part of our ensemble, but He is also the Director. His command is to love one another and through that love to seek to harmonize and to live our lives in imitation of Christ. Earth can never be Heaven, but the Lord certainly offers us ways that we can be holy and make life here more heavenly.

Saint Joseph, Pray for Us!

Monsignor McLoone Monsignor McLoone Monsignor McLoone Monsignor McLoone Pastor Pastor Pastor Pastor

Coffee and Donuts Sponsored by the

Knights of Columbus

The Knights of Columbus cordially invite you to enjoy Catholic fellowship over Coffee, Juice and Donuts after the 9 a.m. Mass this Sunday, September 10 in the Cafeter ia.

Children’s Liturgy of the Word

(CLOW) This beautiful ministry returns at the 9 AM Mass this Sunday, September 10. Please contact Leif Erickson at leife100@gmail.com for more information.

2nd Collection This weekend, September 9 & 10

For the Black & Indian Missions Please be as generous as possible. Thank you!

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Office: 610-873-8798

P.R.E.P.

Register for classes now for 2017-2018. Information can be found under PREP on the parish website. For more information or questions call 610-873-8798 or e-mail PREP@stjosephrc.org.

Partners in Faith

Come and share the Good News of Jesus with His

children here at St. Joseph Parish

PREP begins on September 11 &12 and we need your help.

Monday 5-6:45 PM

Level 1 one co-Catechist Level 2 one co-Catechist Level 3 two co-Catechists Level 4 two co-Catechists Level 6 one co-Catechists

Monday 6:45-PM

Level 1 one co-Catechist Level 4 two co-Catechists Level 5 one teen aide Tuesday 5-6:45 PM

Kindergarten one co-Catechists Level 1 three co-Catechists Level 3 two co-Catechists Level 4 two co-Catechists Level 5 one co-catechist Level 6 one co-Catechist

Choose the day and time that works best with your schedule. Training and materials are provided. Child care is provided for Catechists with younger children during the 5

PM sessions. Contact Kathy Thomas or Mary Ann Korpics in the PREP Office for more information. 610-873-8798.

Rite of Christian Initiation of

Adults (R.C.I.A.)

Our journey begins again on September 13 for those who want to become a Catholic or complete reception of the Sacraments of Initiation if already baptized a Catholic. Join us in the community meeting room of the Holy Family Center, located behind the parish rectory at 7 PM. Contact Kathy Thomas for information at kathyt@stjosephrc.org or 610-873-8798.

St. Joseph School

News

Welcome! Welcome to all new faculty and staff as we begin the new academic school year! Welcome, Ms. Alisha Baldino, Ms. Bethany Motyl, Ms. Christina Billone, Mrs. Mary Jane McGeehan (Secretary) and Ms. April Brauch. God be with you this year!

Looking Ahead Please visit our school website for all updated information regarding the new school year, including the tentative school calendar www.stjosephrc.org/school.

St. Joseph Church Cub Scout’s Pack 2

Grades K - 5

2017 - 2018 Recruiting Meeting

Wednesday, September 20 at 6:30 p.m.

St. Joseph’s School Cafeteria Come to our blast off with scouting recruiting meeting. Ask questions, make friends, build a real rocket, and have fun! Cub scouting is a family centered, parent-run program for

boys in Kindergarten through fifth grade that combines

FUN with education, sports, and outdoor activities, all

while reinforcing lifelong values. If you have questions or can’t make it contact us at pack2dtown@gmail.com for more info and our meeting schedule!

2nd Collection

for the Relief Efforts for

Hurricane Harvey Next weekend, September 16 & 17.

Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. has asked that all parishes in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia take up a one-time, special collection on the weekend of September 16-17, 2017 to support continued relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Harvey.

This special collection is part of a national initiative called for by Archbishop José H. Gomez, vice-president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, to benefit the victims of this natural disaster and to provide pastoral and rebuilding support to impacted dioceses.

All contributed funds will support Catholic Charities’ USA, which is providing aid to victims of Hurricane Harvey. These funds will support disaster response and recovery efforts including direct assistance, rebuilding, and health care services.

Individuals may also contribute directly to Catholic Charities USA by visiting

https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/.

Please make checks payable to St. Joseph Parish.

St. Joseph Parish Magazine The high-quality monthly magazine will feature parish and school news, local events, family and ministry spotlights, monthly scripture reflections, uplifting articles for the entire family, and much more!

Local businesses, we want to partner with you! We and are looking for 5-6 more business partners to help us get to print. The magazine will print and mail to 4,700 families each month at no cost to the members through the support of sponsoring advertisers. This presents a great marketing opportunity to promote your organization’s message to our active community each month. Call Mike Fontecchio at 484-612-5033 to set up an appointment & visit faithandfamily.pub to learn more.

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Sunday, September 24 Sunday, September 24 Sunday, September 24 Sunday, September 24 at 10 a.m. . . . in the Saint John Neumann Room in Church. This is a great opportunity to register as a parishioner of Saint Joseph Parish. Please come and meet our Pastor, School Principal, Director of Religious Education and our Parish Services Director. Please call the parish office if you have any further questions at 610-269-8294.

Join us for the 2017-2018

Walking with Purpose A Women's Bible Study

Discover something more: Walking with Purpose is a Catholic women’s bible study program that aims to bring women of all ages to a deeper relationship with Christ through scripture. We have 140 participants and growing!

OPEN HOUSE

Tuesday, September, 19 7:30-8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, September 20, 9-10 a.m.

Located in the Parish Meeting Center. Children Welcome. Share in dynamic discussions of spiritual truths and connect with other women to build meaningful friendships as we learn, pray and serve together. This year we will be offering the courses Opening your Heart and Keeping in

Balance.

For more information, go to

www.walkingwithpurpose.com or email

meigankelly@yahoo.com.

Grief Support Group Wherever you are on your journey of grief, you don’t

have to travel alone. We invite you to take part in our six-week grief support program called “Grieving the Death of a Loved One.” The group will meet on Tuesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. from September 19 - October 24 in the Parish

Office.

To register, contact Karen Dawson, at karend@stjosephrc.org. Please provide: your name, e-mail, address, phone number, the name of the loved one you have lost, their relationship to you, & the date they passed.

Blessing of the Animals The blessing of your pets

will take place on the

front patio of the church on

Wednesday, October 4 at 6:30 p.m.Wednesday, October 4 at 6:30 p.m.Wednesday, October 4 at 6:30 p.m.Wednesday, October 4 at 6:30 p.m.

Intellectual Disabilities

and Autism Help-Line Public Information Session

7-8 p.m. Tuesday, September 19

St. Joseph Church

Developmental Programs of Catholic Social Services offer extensive supports and services for individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism. Please join us for

an hour to learn what we offer and how we can help.

For Individuals * Caregivers * Family & Friends * Professionals

Adult Faith Formation Learn about Pivotal Players

Join us for this Adult Faith Formation program that illuminates saints, artists, mystics, and scholars who shaped the life of the Church and also changed the course of civilization. This fall, we focus on two pivotal players: St. Francis and St. Thomas Aquinas. We will watch DVDs from Bishop Robert Barron, discuss in groups, and hear insight from one of our parish priests. We will continue this series in the winter and spring.

Mondays

Sept. 25, Oct. 2, Oct. 9, Oct. 16. 7-8:30 p.m. in Parish Meeting Center, Rm. 2.

Tuesdays

Sept. 26, Oct. 3, Oct. 10, Oct. 17. 9:45-11:15 a.m. in Parish Meeting Center, Rm. 2.

$30 for workbook. This is a one-time cost; the workbook will be used for the winter and spring sessions as well.

To register, Contact Karen Dawson, karend@stjosephrc.org, by Sept. 15.

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Electronic Giving Options

If you need a convenient way to make your contribution, we encourage you to check out our electronic giving options.

To set up a one-time donation, visit us online at http://stjosephrc.org and locate the Online Giving button which can be found under the RESOURCES tab “Give to St. Joseph Parish.”

Helping Other People Everyday

(H.O.P.E.) HOPE is a transportation ministry which provides rides to doctor’s appointments, the grocery store, the pharmacy, and other necessary errands. Rides require 48 hours notice.

For the week of 9/11, please contact Nancy Coccetti at 610-269-3036 or

Leslie Curtis at 610-203-9318. For the week of 9/18,

please contact Helen Lyons at 610-873-8041 or Debbie Hastings at 610-304-0631.

HOPE is experiencing over a 30% increase in ridership over the same period last year, with fewer driver volunteers. We need your help! You may drive on a regular or occasional basis according to your preference and availability. For more information, contact Helen Lyons at 610-873-8041 or helenmlyons@yahoo.com.

September Mercy Hospice Schedule

Group 1 - Southwest Chicken with Corn and Rice Group 2 - Stuffing-Crusted Creamy Chicken

Please call Gail for more info at 610-269-9574.

In today’s second reading, Saint Paul enjoins us to be indebted to no one. Debt creates the kind of pressure that impedes our relationship with Jesus Christ. But there is one debt we will always owe and never be able to pay off fully: The debt of showing love to others. We will never reach the place where we can say, “Now I love others as much as I ought, and that’s enough.” No matter how much we’ve grown in faith, we will always be required to grow in love. Good stewards realize that God does not call them just to love those who are easy to love, but to love the unloved and the hard-to-love people in this world as well. This week, remind yourself: “I am put here as an ambassador of God’s love.” (International Catholic Stewardship Council’s September Newsletter)

Shopwithscrip.com Sign up with Shopwithscrip and a percentage of your orders can be credited to your school tuition or donated to St. Joseph Parish!

Order by 11 AM on Mondays and they will be ready for pick up on Thursdays.

Shopwithscrip.com also offers ScripNow that allows you to print store gift cards fast! Perfect for last minute gifts!

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! Email gwpartnerchuch@gmail.com for more info or to sign up for a Saturday.

Poor Box Collection

September 3 Total: $736.00

The Poor Box for September benefits the St. Joseph Chapter of the Saint Vincent de Paul Society

Sunday, September 3 Collection Total

$80,185.32

Ordinary Income: $23,158.00 (559 envelopes)

Loose Cash: $2,038.43

Weekly EFT: $5,872.27 (212 participants)

Monthly EFT: $35,146.00 (348 participants)

Weekly Credit Card: $634.18 (22 participants)

Monthly Credit Card: $13,336.44 (153 participants)

Collection Total: $80,185.32

The King’s Men (18 & over) offers a time with other men to engage, discuss and challenge you into living a full Christian life. Every meeting starts with a rosary, a 15- minute spiritual exercise, 30 minutes for discussion and 15 minutes of challenges among your peers. The next King’s Men meeting will take place on Thursday, September 14 at 7:30 PM in the Par ish Meeting Center .

Beginning on September 14 The Kings Men will begin reading and discussing Pope Francis Apostolic Exhortation AMORIS LAETITIA (love in the family).

Feed the Hungry: Lend a hand to help Safe Harbor

On the first Friday of every month, St. Joseph parishioners prepare, deliver, and serve dinner to 25 women residents at Safe Harbor in West Chester. Would you like to be part of this fulfilling – and needed – outreach?

We need volunteers to: • Prepare one of the components of the meal – a main

dish, a vegetable, a starch, a salad, and a dessert. • Be part of the team that delivers and serves the meal.

We arrive at Safe Harbor at 4 p.m., serve between 4:30 and 5 p.m., then go home.

If you are interested in volunteering on a rotating schedule or if you would like to learn more, please contact parishioner Elizabeth Sokol at ebsokol47@gmail.com

Our next meal day is Friday, October 6. Thank you.

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Legion of Mary The Legion of Mary meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. in

the Church’s Saint John Neumann Room. Is Our Blessed Mother calling you? Everyone is welcome. For more information please call Jim McGowan at 610-812-4160.

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 Cheryl Miles at cherylm@BridgeofHopeLCC.org

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.

YOUTH GROUP NEWS LIFE TEEN is back!

On September 10, St. Joseph Par ish is once again, a Life Teen parish. Starting this Sunday, we will begin alternating LIFE Nights and EDGE nights every Sunday night.

We will begin with dinner in the cafeteria at 5 p.m. and then move to the Parish Meeting Center.

LIFE Nights will be High School Youth and EDGE Nights will be Middle School Youth.

If you know someone who is interested in attending LIFE Teen or wants to stay informed of happenings, encourage them to sign up by texting "stjyouth" to the number 84576.

Prime Timers

The first meeting for the 2017-2018 year

will be September 13 at 2 PM. We normally meet on the

first Wednesday of the month.

September is our ‘Bring a Snack or Dessert’ meeting. Members whose name begins with A to L are asked to bring a shared goody. New members are welcome without bringing desert.

St. Joseph Parish seniors meet in the Parish Meeting Center from September to June for activities and socialization. We will meet at a local restaurant in December for our holiday luncheon and provide movies during the summer months for those not on vacation. Different activities and club reports are provided at our monthly meetings.

Membership is only $15 for the year and begins with the September 13 meeting and is open to all those age 50+. New potential members and visitors are free to enjoy the companionship and socialization.

Please call Mary at 610-269-3650 or Paul at 610-873-2794 for additional information.

Talk Radio for Catholic Life

Relevant Radio (640 AM) www.relevantradio.com

Download the FREE mobile app and listen live!

Malvern Retreat House

Women's Weekend Retreat - September 15-17, 2017

In today's world of 24/7 sound bites, non-stop commercials, loud music and the like, sometimes we just need a quiet, safe place where we can listen to our God who knows us, loves us and wants to tell us what is the very best for us. The Malvern Retreat House is such a place. Plan to join women of the parish the weekend of September 15-17, 2017 for Our Lady of Peace Retreat. To learn more, call 610-644-0400 or visit the website at www.malvernretreat.com.

This year's theme is: Encountering the Divine Physician, Jesus Christ. Our retreat director is Marty Rotella, 3 time Emmy nominee, singer songwriter who presents music and message of the gospel of Jesus’s love. Spirit Power is his trademark platform for music and evangelization.

Dorothy Day Retreat This unique mid-week retreat for men and women will be held September 26-28 at Malvern Retreat House. It will offer an experience of the Benedictine spirituality of Dorothy Day, who in her life integrated her love of God, neighbor, and nature. Retreatants will experience this integration through spiritual talks, quiet time, and some light hands-on work (if interested - spinning wool fleece into yarn) - the “ora et labora” of St. Benedict. The themes of the retreat include simplicity of life, hospitality, and appreciation for God’s creation. Participants will be given resources for incorporating Benedictine spirituality into their busy lives. For information or to register, visit malvernretreat.com or call 610-644-0400.

CYACC

Young Adults:' Making decisions' Join CYACC this Wednesday September 13, 2017 as we delve into decision making. Christine Wittman, a licensed professional counselor, will be our speaker. We hope to see you at 7:30 p.m. at SS. Peter and Paul Church, West Chester. For more details, follow us on Facebook or check out www.cyacc.org.

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Bishop Shanahan News

11th Annual Endowment Fund Golf-Outing Bishop Shanahan High School's 11th Annual Endowment Fund Golf Outing takes place on September 12. Enter to win the $10,000 raffle-ticket; cost is $100. Need not be present to win on 9/12. A limited number of tickets are available! Contact 610-343-6238 for more information.

Designer Bag Bingo

September 29 from 7 - 9:30 p.m. Cost is $ 25.00 per seat. Light refreshments will be served. BYOB. All proceeds benefit Shanahan students in need of financial aid. To sign up, please go to www.shanahan.org. If you have any questions, please contact Wendi Chapman, Director of Special Events and Alumni Affairs at 610-343-6238 or wchapman@shanahan.org.

Bishop Shanahan College Fair Please join us on Tuesday, October 3, from 7-9 pm in the BSHS Gym as we host our annual college fair. Over 100 colleges will be represented. All area students are invited to attend. For more information, call Mrs. Marie L. Weyback at 610-343-6242.

Class of 1967 Reunion

Bishop Shanahan Class of 1967 is planning our 50th Reunion on October 14, 2017 at TECA Restaurant in West Chester Please go to https://shanahan67.wixsite.com/50th for more

information!

A Place for Support When you're facing a terminal prenatal diagnosis, the decision to carry a pregnancy to term is often accompanied by a range of questions and emotions. We are a non-profit organization dedicated to helping you gather the support, tools, and resources necessary to navigate the months ahead—all while embracing and celebrating precious memories with your baby. For more information contact Christina Gamez at 703-587-

8004 or visit http://carryingtoterm.org/

Volunteers Wanted St. Martha Center is looking for volunteers to help with specific projects. We are looking for people who would be able to drive our St. Martha Villa residents to the 10:30am Sunday Mass. Contact your fellow parishioner Vin McCormick at 423-736-1565 to discuss the joys of this wonderful volunteer opportunity. We are also looking for volunteers to help with Coffee and Hot Chocolate Social from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. during the week. Interested volunteers please call Jeremy Miller at 610-873-8490 ext. 26112 or email at jmiller@chg.org.

AbbeyFest 2017 Saturday, September 16

11 AM-9:30 PM

Mass at 4 PM On the Grounds of Daylesford Abbey

To purchase tickets, visit http://www.theabbeyfest.com/buy-tickets.html

or call 484-320-7879. For general information,

call 267-684-5281 or visit www.theabbeyfest.com.