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. Matthew W. Guckin 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

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www.stjosephrc.org

Mrs. Kathy Thomas Director of Religious Education

Mrs. Mary Ann Korpics Assistant to the D.R.E.

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484-593-4352

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.

Our Lord, Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

November 23, 2014

BAPTISMS

Congratulations to the following children who were baptized

Sunday, November 16.

CATHERINE CLARE COPE, JOSEPH WILLIAM BRICE,

TIMOTHY JOHN HARDERING, EVAN JAMES MCCARRY AND

LUCAS STEPHEN ROOSA

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.

Our next available session is Saturday, December 13 from 9 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 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 next Pre-Cana weekend is April 17 and 18. Flyers are in the Saint Katharine Drexel Room, on the parish website at www.stjosephrc.org and in the parish office. For more information, contact Karen Dawson at 610-269-8294 or KarenD@stjosephrc.org.

�those who are sick: Sylvia Anderson, Paul Barnhouse, Tony Bello, Mina Massimini Bender, Patrick Bonani, Page Brophy, Philomena Bruno, Nathaniel Burt, Allison Carcella, Caroline Casenta, Judy DiFonzo Cazillo, Anita Conant, John P. Conway, Baby Michael Corrigan, Jason Cozzone, John Cruice, Agnes Cunniffe, Dominic D’Antonio, Paul DiFonzo, Linton Dorfman, Evelyn Dulik, Lisa Esworthy, Brayden Ewell, Gladys Felice, Arnold Fernandes, Edward Fernandes, William Ferracone, Tom Fieweger, Faith Foley, Cathy Gold, Charles Gold, John Guttman, Phoebe Guyer, Cathie Harper, Ann Hauster, Cyn Hechinger, Doreen Hindo, Nick Inman, Kenny Klunk, Sr., Patricia Kundert, David Kurtz, Ann Lang, Robert Mancuso, Joseph Massaini, Nicholas Massari, The McBeth Family, Kathy McGroarty, Lynn Memola, Marena Marie Meyers, Guy Milbrandt, Xavier Miniaci, Bill Pashinski, Florence Popadick, Carol Purvis, Lynn Reily, Sue Rizzo, Christopher Sauk, Charles Scott, Margaret Shannon, Melissa Shellenberger, Laura Shorter, Edward Smith, Sister Mary Stanislaus, Tammy Strater, Hillary Taub and Ronald Grant Zimmerman.

...those who are serving our country: Sgt. Steve Anderson, Andrew Bowser, Scott Bradley, Captain Stephen M. Carroll, U.S. Army Medical Corps, Specialist Andrew Clauhs, Sarah Debarberie, Lt/Cpl. Shane Desiderio, Staff Sgt. Christopher Deutsch, Staff Sgt. Ian Deutsch, 1st Lt. Joseph DiBerardinis, Jennifer Dunn, 2nd. Lt. Mark Edwards, Spc. Sean Foreman, 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, Andy Landmesser, Major Paul D. Lang. PFC. Sgt. Christopher Madden, Spc. Nicholas Massari, Pvt. Francis Misantone, 2nd Lt. Ryan Misero, Lt. J.G. Brian Muka, Pvt. Ian Donoghue-Neider, Sgt. Bradley Panichelli, Alex Rozon, Vincent E. Short, III, John Stagliano, III, Ryan Strehl, 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 Our Lord, Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

can be found at #1027(A). SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22

5:00 PM Carmella DiMarco

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23

6:00 AM For the Parishioners

7:30 AM Bernard & Adeline Capriotti 9:00 AM Amina C. Valocchi 10:30 AM Jack Mortimer

12:00 PM Margaret T. Flynn (Peg)

4:00 PM Margaret Flynn

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24

7:00 AM Lucy Napoleone

9:00 AM Lori Becker

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25

7:00 AM Margery G. Randall 9:00 AM Catherine T. Burke

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26

7:00 AM Matthew Menna

9:00 AM Peter & Mary Short

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29

8:00 AM Jack Doyle

ANNOUNCED MASSES

NEXT WEEKEND

The Altar Flowers are in memory of David Dennehey.

The Sanctuary Candle burns in memory of Santa Lucia.

The Chapel Sanctuary Candle burns in memory of Frank Swarner

(30th Anniversary).

Please remember in your prayers all those who have died:

Pasquale DiPietro, William Ivey and Antoinette Morris

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29

5:00 PM Amina Valocchi

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30

6:00 AM For the Parishioners

7:30 AM Margaret Flynn

9:00 AM Erminia Zaccaria

10:30 AM Lori Becker 12:00 PM Joe & Danny Duffy 4:00 PM Nicholas L. LaPalombara

Thanksgiving Day

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27

9:30 AM Mass Only

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28

8:00 AM Mass Only

Jiggs & Theresa Capriotti

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Saint Joseph School News

St. Joseph School Students Invited

to Participate in the

Philadelphia Archdiocesan Honor

and Festival Bands

Congratulations to the following St. Joseph School students who were selected to participate in the Philadelphia Archdiocesan Honor and Festival bands.

Honors Band

Michael Loughlin, Sydney Morisoli and Gillian Porter

Festival Band

Elena Bull, Anna Coble, Molly Delio, Sean Whitaker and Cecilia Wible

On Sunday, November 2 the St. Joseph School students joined their peers from other Archdiocesan elementary schools to audition for the Honor and Festival bands. Only a select number of those who auditioned are invited to participate in these bands. These students will spend many Sunday afternoons practicing and preparing for their upcoming concerts.

We would also like to thank St. Joseph School band instructor, Mrs. Theresa Ducassoux, for preparing our students so well for the auditions.

Interested in St. Joseph School?

St. Joseph School holds Open House events for prospective families to get to know our community. We encourage your family to see our classrooms in action by touring the school.

An Open House is scheduled for Sunday, November 23 following the 10:30 mass.

Please refer to the school website for more information and additional Open House dates. If you would like to schedule an individual tour of our school, or if you would need assistance with the application process, please contact the school at 610-269-8999.

Thanksgiving Day

Mass and Reception

Put your turkey in the oven and join your parish family for a Thanksgiving Day Mass on Thursday, November 27, at 9:30 AM in church, followed by a reception in the cafeteria featuring coffee, juice, and donuts. What a great way to give thanks to God for all His blessings!

Holiday Bake Sale

Available in the Saint John Neumann Room after the 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and noon masses on

Sunday, November 23.

Get all your holiday baked goods such as pies, breads and specialty baked goods.

All proceeds benefit the St. Joseph 8th grade class. Advent Calendars and Candles will also be available.

Thanksgiving Day Prayer

Father, all of Creation rightly owes you thanks and praise.

Your justice, love and mercy abound. We thank you this day for all that you have given us:

For the Passion and Death of your Divine Son, we thank you Father. Through the Cross,

He redeemed the world.

For the Church, we thank you Father. It is our beacon for salvation.

For the martyrs and saints

who give testimony to your Son, we thank you Father. Their witness to your Son is our inheritance.

For our loved ones and friends who have died and gone before us, we thank you Father.

Their love abides with us forever.

For loving spouses, we thank you Father. Together we seek you.

For the gift of children, we thank you Father. They are your precious gifts to us and to the world.

For the gift of our families, loved ones and good friends, we thank you Father.

Through them we see the reflection of your Son.

For jobs, homes and all that we have, we thank you Father. Give us only that which we need,

as we seek your Kingdom.

For the bounty we are about to eat, we thank you through Christ Our Lord. Amen.

Thanksgiving Parish

Office Hours Wednesday, November 26

Open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Thursday, November 27 - Thanksgiving Day

Office closed Friday, November 28

Open 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Please Note: On Fr iday, November 28, there will only be an 8 AM Mass.

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Sunday, December 7, at 10 a.m. Located in the Church, Saint John Neumann Room.

Eleventh Annual

Holiday Hope Chest Please consider donating like-new or new items to this community event. Chester County families in financial need will enjoy a day of free Holiday shopping due to your generosity. (The items collected throughout the County will build an inventory for a store that will open its doors for one day on December 13, 2014.)

The donation truck will be available in the church parking lot

4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 6

8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 7

Encourage your family to donate items they have never worn, quickly outgrown or upgraded. Children’s clothes and toys are the items in demand. Plush animals and adult clothes are not being accepted.

Be sure the items are in like-new and working condition. Please avoid excessively large or heavy items. 100% of the funds/goods collected directly assist Chester County families.

Any questions: Call Duane or Patty Knecht at 610-873-

6120 or Email pattyk@cciu.org. Thanks for your ongoing support! Over 2,000 families have been served since Holiday Hope Chest first opened their doors in Chester County. This is only possible due to the generosity of families from St. Joe’s and others in the community.

All Souls Envelopes November is the month when we pray especially for our beloved dead. Here at Saint Joseph Parish we will remember in a special way at all Masses this November those whose names have been submitted. If you would like your loved ones included in these prayers, please fill out one of the All Souls envelopes, which can be found in the Saint Katharine Drexel Room. Return the envelope to the office and it will be added to the envelopes placed on the altar throughout November.

Book of Names for the Deceased

You are also invited to list the names of your deceased relatives and friends in the book of names for the deceased, located in the narthex of the church. Parishioners and visitors to our church write names in this book every November to help honor and memorialize those we have loved who have returned home to God.

Christmas Flowers and Decorations

Remember your loved ones at Christmas! Donations will be accepted to help defray the cost of all our beautiful Christmas decorations in and around the church.

Bring the names of your loved ones and a donation to the parish office by Wednesday, December 10. We are asking a donation of $10 for each loved one being remembered.

The list of names will be published in the bulletin on December 21.

Names of deceased: (Please pr int clear ly to ensure the name is spelled correctly)

1.___________________________________________

2.___________________________________________

3.___________________________________________

4.___________________________________________

Substance Addiction

Ministry Team St. Joseph Parish is forming a new ministry to help people face the challenges that accompany addiction. The mission of the Substance Addiction Ministry Parish Team includes:

• Increasing awareness by aiding those affected by addiction through education about ministries and groups within the parish and the community at large.

• Providing a safe, confidential place for healing rooted in Catholic Spirituality and Faith Tradition.

A formation meeting for this new ministry will be held on Tuesday, December 9 from 7 to 9 p.m. in Room 3 of the Parish Meeting Center (behind the school). Please join us if you would like to learn more about becoming part of this ministry and talk about ways to form and grow the ministry.

Red Cross Blood Drive Friday, November 28, 2014, 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Education Center. The parish goal is to collect 54 pints. Appointments will be honored first. For more info or to schedule an appointment call Dana Gryger at 610-269-4613 or you may schedule an appointment online at www.redcrossblood.org. To find our drive, search on Sponsor Code: St. Joes Dtown.

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Winners

November 9 786 $150.00 Calendar Still Available

November 10 340 $125.00 Calendar Still Available

November 11 872 $125.00 Calendar Still Available

November 12 208 $125.00 K of C Council #7208

November 13 028 $125.00 Calendar Still Available

November 14 644 $125.00 Calendar Still Available

November 15 899 $125.00 Calendar Still Available

Sweepstakes Calendars for

2015 are on sale now! Proceeds this year will go towards the purchase of a stained-glass window for our church. Calendars cost $100. If you would like, you can reserve a number

now for $50. The balance of $50 must be paid in full by December 30 to be eligible for January 1, 2015 drawing. Drawings are based on the Pennsylvania daily number. You do not need to watch the drawing. Checks are sent weekly to the winners.

If you have any questions, please call Joan Angiulo at 610-

486-6552 or email StJoeLotteryCalendar@verizon.net

S AV E T H E

D AT E ! !

Breakfast with Santa

Saturday, December 20

Saint Joseph Cafeteria

Two Seatings at 8:30 a.m. & 9:30 a.m.

Watch the bulletin for more details. Sponsored by the Saint Joseph Squires.

Do you have expertise to

help the St. Joseph Health and

Wellness Ministry? St. Joseph Parish is starting a new ministry, the St. Joseph Health and Wellness Ministry, to suppor t par ishioners and their families in need of support and options for dealing with health-related issues and options for aging relatives.

The mission of this ministry is to be a trusted source in our parish as parishioners and families encounter: aging issues, health issues and the related care options or decision issues, and support to make decisions regarding independent or assisted living. The ministry will provide resources and support through this process, which can sometimes be very confusing and stressful.

We are looking for: elder care attorneys, nurses, geriatric physicians, bankers, estate planners, medical and nonmedical home care professionals, and anyone who would like to be part of this new ministry.

Please call Kate Somers, 610-639-3547, or Ceil Harkness 610-420-6943 for more information, or email ceceliadharkness@gmail.com.

Luminaries that Last

Supplies are Limited! Order Now!

Order deadline is December 15. For your convenience orders may be picked up in the par ish office dur ing normal business hours beginning the week of December 15 through December 21.

If you have any questions, please contact Ken Chrusch at 610-269-8294 or Kenc@stjosephrc.org.

I would like to purchase ___ boxes of 12 for $36 per box

Name______________________ Phone Number_____________ Email Address____________________

We Remember Mass

"The souls of the just are in the hands of God" (Wisdom 3:1). We celebrated our annual "We Remember" Mass on November 12. This very special liturgy honors those we love whom God has called home, and gathers us as a parish community to pray for peace and comfort for those who mourn. A candle was lit for each person whose funeral was celebrated at St. Joseph in the last year.

• Reusable throughout the year and easy to set up.

• Comes with LED tea light candles that flicker like real candles and burn for up to 100 hours.

• Can be weighted down with water if necessary.

• Stacks for easy storage. • Looks great and eliminates the mess/hassle of

paper bags, sand and real candles.

• Support St. Joseph Youth Ministry with your purchase.

Poor Box & Children’s Collection

Sunday, November 16

Poor Box: $289.00

Children’s Envelopes: $9.76

November total to date: $1,198.97

The November collection is for the families in need of assistance at Saint Joseph Parish.

Collection Totals Sunday, November 16

$30,730.45

Ordinary Income: $23,282.50 (645 envelopes)

Loose Cash: $2,364.45

Weekly EFT: $5,083.50 (184 participants)

Collection Total: $30,730.45

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.

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Good Works Partner Churches Partnering with Good Works, Inc. of Chester County, this ministry helps homeowners living in substandard housing by working hands-on and side-by-side with them once a month to make their homes warmer, safer, and drier. Its mission is to extend God's love and replace hopelessness with the hope of Jesus Christ. Since starting this ministry in 2001, parishioners have completed more than 55 homes. For more info, e-mail gwpartnerchurch@gmail.com.

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 11/24,

Please call Julia Kehoe at 610-269-9545 or Helen Lyons at 610-873-8041.

For the week of 12/1,

Please call Janine Lill at 610-269-3055 or Karen McManus at 610-269-6979.

Hope is in great need of additional drivers and

coordinators. To volunteer to drive, please contact Helen Lyons at 610-873-8041 or helenmlyons@yahoo.com.

November Mercy

Hospice Schedule Group 1 - Stuffed Peppers Group 2 - Mexican Chicken

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

Thank you to all those who baked the delicious goodies for the “We Remember” reception. Your culinary talents were very much appreciated and enjoyed by all who attended.

Thank you also to Linda Donnon, Joan Garbers, Lisa Lannan, Joann Williams, and Pat White for doing all the things that needed to be done for the reception. The success of this event was made possible by the time and talent you dedicated to it.

Gratefully, Pat Wishing Karen McManus

New Online

Electronic Giving If you need a convenient way to make recurring contributions or plan to make an additional gift before the end of the year, we encourage you to check out our new electronic giving options. As the pace of life speeds up, you may find electronic giving a most welcome way to make contributions. To set up a recurring giving schedule or 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”. If you are already enrolled in our electronic giving and need to make changes to your contributions or update your banking or credit card information, you can complete them online as well. Or if it’s easier, complete a paper authorization form and return it to the church office. Please contact Jo-Ann Funkhouser if you have any questions or need assistance enrolling.

Thank you for your generosity and support!

St.JosephYouthMinistryNewsKAIROS 2014

December 11 through December 14

Saint Mary of Providence Center, Elverson, PA For: High School Juniors & Seniors

Cost: $235, includes bus transportation & accommodations

For info contact Elizabeth Riordan at 215-857-3760 or Ken Chrusch 610-906-7100

Annual Christmas Caroling & Bingo at

the Coatesville Veterans Hospital

What grades are invited? 7th – 12th graders

When: Wednesday, December 10

What time: 6:15 p.m. bus departure What to bring? A bingo gift (ex. nonperishable snacks or

toiletries. No mouth wash or cologne). Contact Ken Chrusch for more details.

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The next King’s Men meeting will take place on Thursday, December 4 at 8:00 p.m. in the Par ish Meeting Center .

We would like to encourage all men 18+ to attend this speaker event. Light refreshments will be served. Enjoy authentic fellowship, engage in learning and lively spiritual discussion and be challenged to live a more integrated and full Christian life! Contact Bill Reagan at B_reagan@rocketmail.com.

Family Potluck Dinner

and Prayer Your entire family is welcome to attend St. Joseph’s monthly Family Potluck Dinner & Prayer Evening on Saturday, December 6 following the 5 p.m. Mass!

Celebrate Mass Share a meal

Pray a decade of the rosary

On your way into Mass, bring your dish and serving utensil into the cafeteria (using the right-most doors along the front of the school). What Can You Bring? Crock pot or covered dish to share, large salad, rolls and butter, or desserts! We will have prayer cards and extra rosaries. For more information, contact Patty and Scott Millward at dakotamillward@verizon.net. Thank you!

Knights Corner

1st/2nd Degree Ceremonies, Sunday, November 23 at 7:00 p.m., Chapel

Children’s

Liturgy of the Word

Our Children’s Liturgy of the Word takes place every Sunday during our 9 a.m. Mass. Just prior to the First Reading, children in 1st through 3rd grade will be

called forth to gather in the front of the altar. They will receive a blessing, then proceed with an adult leader to the chapel. There, they will hear approved versions of the readings for the Mass at a level they better understand and trained leaders will invite them to share their reflections on the Gospel. The children will be escorted back into church to join their families for the Liturgy of the Eucharist. If you have questions or would like to become involved in this program, please contact Kathy Thomas at kathyt@stjosephrc.org.

Let the little

children come to

me!

Walking with Purpose

All Women are Invited!

Wednesdays 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. or Sundays 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Where the condition of the heart is more important than the condition of the road.

Questions? Contact Laura White at 610.787.9100 or

laurawhitewwp@gmail.com or ww.walkingwithpurpose.com

Charismatic Prayer Group

Our 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 more information, please call Joe McCahon at 610-716-3084.

Prime Timers Tickets are on sale for the December 10 Christmas Luncheon to be held at The Downingtown Country Club at 12 noon. The cost is $26.00 with your choice of beef, chicken or fish. There will be a special visitor and Christmas music; remember to wear something red! Please contact Debbie Hastings at 610-873-9977 to purchase your ticket.

Mark your calendar for our January 7 meeting. We will be playing bingo so you do not have to bring anything but yourself! Prizes will be purchased by the board activity committee. This is a different Bingo so come join us. There is no cost to play and refreshments will be served. Hopefully the weather will be snow free!

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Are You a Young Adult in Chester County?

If you're a Catholic adult in your 20s or 30s, we want to meet you! Catholic Young Adults of Chester County (CYACC - pronounced "kayak") exists to offer you social, spiritual, and service opportunities. Check us out on Facebook,

at www.cyacc.org, or request more info by emailing cyacc1@gmail.com.

Archdiocese of

Philadelphia News

Holy Hour for the Family, Mass,

and Blessing and Distribution of Holy

Family Icons

Sunday, November 30

5:30 p.m. Holy Hour, 6:30 p.m. Mass To help families prepare for the World Meeting of Families, Archbishop Chaput will bless and distribute an image of the Holy Family to every household in attendance at this special Mass on the First Sunday of Advent at 6:30 p.m. A Holy Hour for the Family at 5:30 p.m. will precede the Mass. All are welcome! Location: Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, Philadelphia

Archbishop's Lecture Series Thursday, December 11 at 7 p.m.

Speaker: Professor David L. Schindler

Topic: Theology of the Body, the Gender Distinction and Religious Freedom - a lecture that examines how our understanding of what it means to be male and female directly impacts a society, its understanding of God, and the meaning of

human freedom. Location: St. Charles Borromeo Seminary. More info: http://www.phillyevang.org/lectures/

Travel with Father Guckin! Travel with Fr. Matthew Guckin to Rhine Getaway Cruise Trip

Where

Amsterdam, Kinderdijk, Cologne, Kablenz, Heidelberg, Strasbourg, Breisach, Basel

Trip Dates

Aug 20-30, 2015 Cost

$6,499.00 Airfare and ALL-Included

To register, please contact (855) 842-8001 or (508) 340-9370. You can also register online at www.proximotravel.com.

Advent Retreat Day for Women Journey with Mary

Begin preparations for Christmas with the story of Mary as you take time to pray with God’s presence in your own story. This day is designed for Catholic women of all ages seeking to enter into the season of Advent more reflectively. The day includes Mass and Lunch.

Sunday, December 7 from 9 a.m.– 4:30 p.m. Provincialate of the Sisters of the Holy Redeemer

521 Moredon Road, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 Space is limited – RSVP by December 5. Free will offering gratefully accepted.

Sponsored by the Sisters of the Holy Redeemer. For more information please contact Sr. Ana Dura, CSR or Sr. Katharina Maria at 215-914-4109 or email vocations@holyredeemer.com. Please visit www.sistersholyredeemer.org for info.

Celebrate Christmas with the Seminarians St. Charles Borromeo Seminary is combining its annual Open House and Christmas Concert events on Sunday, December 7.

Tours of the Seminary begin at 1 p.m. with the last tour beginning at 3 p.m. Seminarians will guide visitors through the historic buildings to view sacred art, common areas and Christmas crèches on display in the Ryan Memorial Library featuring dozens of Nativity scenes from around the world.

The Christmas concert begins at 4 p.m. and will feature the musicians and choir of Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary. The entire day is free and open to the public. For more information visit www.scs.edu

Advent Retreat Day for Women IHM Spirituality Center, 1140 King Rd, Immaculata, PA 19345

“Discovering the Shape of Your Emptiness: Encountering Christ Within”

December 10, 2014 from 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Presenter: Jeannine Peters

For info and/or registration, contact Sister Barbara Cook at 610-647-4136 or visit www.ihmimmaculata.org.