The Most Holy Body and Blood

of Christ

June 3,

2018

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.,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.

Parish StaffParish StaffParish StaffParish Staff Phone: 610-269-8294 Fax: 610-269-2487

www.stjosephrc.org

332 Manor Avenue, Downingtown, PA 19335

Rev. Msgr. Thomas J. Dunleavy Parochial

Administrator

Rev. Anthony T. Rossi Parochial Vicar

Rev. John E. Donia Resident

Rev. Francis J. Mulranen Resident

Deacon Jim Bogdan Permanent Deacon/

Interim Business Manager

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. 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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484-593-4352

TODAY’S READINGS

The readings for Corpus Christi Sunday can be found at #926.

BAPTISMS

Congratulations to the following children baptized on May 27.

KEEGAN ALBERT CHASE, EMMA SOPHIA DAKUGINOW,

COLTON THOMAS MOORE AND NATALIE ROSE STANZIOLA.

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 the Parish Office at 610-269-8294.

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. Registration forms can be found on our website at www.stjosephrc.org. For more information, contact the Parish Office at 610-269-8294.

�those who are sick: Frank Baker, Muthu Ballyamanda, Rhonda Battenfelder, Catherine Bowman, Ashlyn Brown, Marcia Bukay, David & Connie Bull, John Cannon, Ellen Cassidy, Marie Ciarlone, Tony Cipriano, Virginia Cipriano, Dolly Colella, Anita Conant, Baby Michael Corrigan, Amelia D’Ginto, Connie Daily, Daisy DeHaven, George Forczek, Teena Friends, Robert Geary, Carrie Grosso, Paddy Hamilton, Ryan Hieb, Danielle Horack, Maren Kaneiwski, Judy Kaplan, Kristina Karol, Father Larry Kozak, Elwood Lahn, Crystal Leff, Dolores Leifholt, Clyde Lowe, Carleton Lyman, Charlotte Marinari, Wendy Martini, Miranda McClain, Cynthia McGowan, Jim McGowan, Pat Melcher, Thomas Melvin, Dina Metro, Diane Milshaw, Julia O’Connell, Sr. Mary O’Connor, Dave Parker, Stephany Patrone, Florence Popadick, Norma Heras Quiroz, John Richards, Sue Rizzo, Frank Robertson, John Robertson, Christopher Sauk, Msgr. Francis Schmidt, John Schreiber, Christine Robertson Schwartz, Mary Setzer, Baby Jessica Shue, Ed Shultz, Cathy Sirhal, Mike Smith, Geri Talucci, Agnes Timothy, Anna Marie Urbine, Francis Van Buskirk, Elizabeth Van Voorhes, Jeannette Vargas, Mrs. Walt and Robert Zachuranik.

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

PLEASE PRAY FOR: Names will be kept on the sick list for 3 months.

Call the parish office to add/remove/re-add names.

ANNOUNCED MASSES

NEXT WEEKEND

SATURDAY, JUNE 2 5:00 PM John Fredrickson

SUNDAY, JUNE 3 6:00 AM For Our Parishioners 7:30 AM Antonio Palmorini 9:00 AM Floyd D'Ginto 10:30 AM For the members of the St. Joseph Memorial Society

12:00 PM Peter Ippolito 4:00 PM Duane Anderson

MONDAY, JUNE 4 7:00 AM Julius Nagy (49th Anniversary) 9:00 AM Willa Berlecky

TUESDAY, JUNE 5 7:00 AM Roman Dychdala 9:00 AM Margie Eppolito Albrecht McCombs

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6 7:00 AM Joanne Cardine 9:00 AM Robert & Margaret Gallo

THURSDAY, JUNE 7 7:00 AM Anna Kornet (3rd Anniversary) 9:00 AM Anthony Ursini (5th Anniversary)

FRIDAY, JUNE 8 7:00 AM Josie Girafalco 9:00 AM Dominic Castaldi

SATURDAY, JUNE 9 8:00 AM Gaspare Pellegrini

SATURDAY, JUNE 9 5:00 PM Lucia Napoleone

SUNDAY, JUNE 10 6:00 AM For Our Parishioners 7:30 AM Jack Doyle 9:00 AM Floyd D'Ginto 10:30 AM John & Rose Rizzo 12:00 PM John C. Meehan 4:00 PM Donald & Annette Schneeman

George Dailey, Sr., John Driscoll,

James Jackson, Agnes McCormick

and Nicola, Adelina, Joseph & Tony Ursini

The Sanctuary Candle for the week burns in memory of Josie Girafalco.

The Chapel Sanctuary Candle for the week burns in memory of

Nicola, Adelina, Tony and Joseph Ursini.

June 3, 2018

Dear Parishioners,

Mass of Healing Petitioning Christ to heal Parishioners and our Beloved Saint Joseph Parish As people, we are very much aware that situations in life and our world can wound us. When wounds, hurts, sorrows, anger and the like are left untreated, they can fester, infect and poison. How often do we ask Jesus to heal what sin has damaged. How often do we ask Jesus to heal grieving souls. Too often have we prayed for Jesus to heal victims and families of mass shootings. Many a person who has gone through a separation and divorce has asked the Lord to heal them.

On Thursday evening, June 7 at 7 PM, we will have a Mass of Healing. You are invited to attend to either pray for personal healing or to pray for the souls of others in our parish, nation, and/or world to heal. The Scriptures proclaim the healing power of God restoring life. The healing power of God at work in Jesus not only graced people in need of physical healing but also those in need of spiritual and emotional healing as well.

The symbol/logo for Doctors and healing is seen on ambulances, Blue Cross cards, and vehicles used by first responders, and elsewhere. The logo is a snake wrapped around a pole. The symbol dates back to the Old Testament when the Jewish people were living and journeying through the desert on their way to the Promised Land. These people became disgruntled. They became irritable. Life was hard and difficult. It affected their dispositions, outlook, temperament, their faith, hope, and love. It was as if they had been bit by a poisonous snake. All of this prevented them from being the people God called them to be. These people were in need of healing.

Moses spoke to God about what was happening. God directed Moses to take a snake (saraph serpent) and wrap it around a pole. God told Moses to hold the pole up high for the people to see. God told Moses to tell the people who wanted to be healed of all that was afflicting, poisoning, souring, spoiling life within them to look upon it in faith, with a desire for God to heal. All who did so were healed.

In the Gospel, Jesus says, “Just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the desert, so must the Son of Man be lifted up (on the cross)” Jesus invites all in need of inner, spiritual healing to gaze upon the crucifix with faith in the Lord’s power to heal.

You are invited to join us as we prayerfully gaze upon the crucifix and humbly ask Jesus to heal. Wounds, hurt, pain, sorrow, injuries, anger left untreated can infect, fester, poison, and give life to bitterness, cynicism which is cancerous to a human soul that was created to be filled with faith, hope, love, joy, peace, etc.

May the healing power and presence of Jesus enable the people and parish of Saint Joseph to flourish as the Lord envisions.

Karen Dawson Karen Dawson who is employed by the Parish as Parish Services Director and Adult Faith Formation

Coordinator has taken a medical leave of absence.

Joan Robertson

Joan Robertson who has been employed as an evening and weekend receptionist in the Parish Office will serve as Parish Services Director during Karen Dawson’s leave of absence. Joan will not be serving as Adult Faith Coordinator. That position will be vacant for the time being. Parish Organization and Group Leaders as well as others are asked to call on Joan Robertson and interact with her as you would with Karen. Joan will be working on a part time basis, 2 to 3 hours a day, Monday thru Friday.

God bless you,

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St. Joseph Parish

Religious Education Program Contact us at 610-873-8798 or www.stjosephrc.org/prep

P.R.E.P. News

Registration Registration for grades K-6 for 2018-2019 is on-going. Grade 6 is now required prior to the preparation year for receiving Confirmation, which will be received again here in the Spring of 2020. Everything needed for registration is available on the PREP page of the parish website (www.stjosephrc.org).

Sacrament News Communion and Confirmation DVD’s are in the PREP Office along with quite a few banner squares. Stop by to pick them up. We always enjoy seeing you. They will also be available for pick up in the school lobby during the entire week of Vacation Bible Adventure (June 25-28).

Children’s Liturgy of the Word

Remaining Sundays are May 27, June 3 and June 10 We will resume this wonderful ministry again in September. Please contact Leif Erickson at leife100@gmail.com if you would like more information about being a Leader and/or Shepherd for our children in grades K-2/3.

R.C.I.A. If you are interested in becoming a Catholic and have never been baptized, have been baptized in another denomination or completing reception of the Sacraments of Initiation if already baptized a Catholic, contact the PREP Office.

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Steubenville Summer

Youth Conference

July 20-22, 2018 Join the Teens of Saint Joseph Parish at The Franciscan University of Steubenville for a weekend of Faith, Fellowship, and Fun.

$260 per person which includes coach transportation, 6 meals, programming, hotel accommodations and t-shirt

• This trip is open to students who are currently enrolled in grades 8 through 12.

• We will be lodging at the newly-constructed Best Western PLUS - The Inn at Franciscan Square

Download and complete the registration form from www.stjosephrc.org and return ASAP. A $60 non-

refundable deposit must accompany the registration.

The final payment is due

by June 15. For questions or additional information, contact Father Anthony Rossi at frrossi@stjosephrc.org Father John Donia at jdonia@shanahan.org.

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 Sunday, June 10 in the Cafeteria.

Corpus Christi Procession Parishioners of all ages are invited to participate in the Corpus Christi Procession this Sunday, June 3,

immediately following the 12 Noon Mass. The Eucharistic procession will begin at church and end with Benediction. This annual event provides a wonderful opportunity for us to publicly affirm our belief in the Real Presence of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. We will also enjoy water ice after the procession and benediction.

Please note: Even if you attend another Mass on this weekend, please come back for the procession.

Saint Joseph

School News

2018-2019 School Registration

Registration is open for the 2018-2019 school year. Call the school office at 610-269-8999 to enroll.

Knights of Columbus

Change for Life The Knights of Columbus are sponsoring our annual parish “Change for Life” program. Please come to the parish office for an empty baby bottle. Take one home, fill it with spare change and bring it back on the Father's Day weekend Masses of June 16/17. Money collected will go towards parish buses going to the 2019 "March for Life" in Washington DC next January. Any extra will go directly to local pro-life causes. If you have any questions, email Rick Carcella (carcella@comcast.net).

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Confession Schedule On June 13,

evening confessions will take place from 6 to 6:45 PM only due to the 8th Grade Graduation Mass. There will still be morning confessions

at 6:30 AM and 8:30 AM.

The 11th11th11th11th Annual

St. Joseph Community Festival

Tuesday, June 19 Tuesday, June 19 Tuesday, June 19 Tuesday, June 19 ---- Saturday, June 23Saturday, June 23Saturday, June 23Saturday, June 23 6-10 PM

$25 Ride-All-Night Wrist Bands Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stjoefestival

Official Website: http://www.stjoesfestival.com

Come enjoy…

Amusements, Rides, Games, Cheer Wheel, Big Sixx Wheel, Beer Garden, Tiki Bar, Bingo, Parish Food Booth,

Funnel Cake, Live Music each night, Delicious homemade baked goods, a 50/50 raffle, and Fireworks!

Come volunteer!

There are many opportunities: help with set-up, games, food, electrical work, security, medical, advertising, being

a booth captain, and more. Use our website to volunteer for your particular interest!

50/50 Raffle Tickets...

Purchase your Raffle tickets in the parish office.

Donate…

We are looking for unopened adult beverages. Please donate them for use for the festival Cheer Wheel booth.

Drop off your bottles at the parish office.

On the first two weekends in June…

Please stop by the St. John Neumann Meeting Room in church after Mass. You will be able to:

• Purchase 50/50 raffle tickets.

• Preview the homemade quilts that will be raffled off during the Festival. You can buy raffle

tickets that weekend.

• Pick up signs to help advertise the festival via yard signs or window/pole signs.

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Join St. Joseph Parish Visit the Parish Office to fill out a registration form. A member of the parish staff will be available to answer any questions you may have. If you have further questions, please call the Parish Office at 610-269-8294.

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Learn, live, love your faithLearn, live, love your faithLearn, live, love your faithLearn, live, love your faith: To help you learn, live, and love your faith, St. Joseph Parish has purchased a subscription to “Formed,” which gives you free access to dozens of online programs about our Catholic faith.

To access FORMED: Go to www.formed.org

Enter our Parish Code: 13f195

Set up your profile

You can access the programs from your computer, tablet, or phone – anytime, anywhere.

There is information and programs on a variety of topics for children, teens, and adults.

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When you are vacationing or traveling, visit Masstimes.org &

find a church anywhere in the world!

ST. JOSEPH ELDER CARE St. Joseph Parish Elder Care Program provides care management services to older parishioners and their caregivers.

The mission of the program is to help seniors enjoy wellbeing while aging in place or in the long term care setting. Some of the services may include securing in-home assistance, help with accessing benefits and resources, addressing crisis situations, and planning for the future. A Geriatric Care Manager will meet with you at your home or at the parish office. Services are free and confidential. If you or your loved one needs help, please call Anna Kozlowska at 610-269-7480. We are looking forward to serving you!

Parish

Library Stay cool this summer by borrowing a movie or a book from our Parish Library.

There is a wide variety of movies/books perfect for all ages.

Our Parish Library is located in the Holy Family Center and is open during office hours.

Summer Office Hours There will be a slight change of our parish office hours through Tuesday, September 4.

Summer Office Hours will be:

Monday-Thursday

8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Friday

8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday

9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday

9 a.m. to 1 p.m. If you have an evening event, please make sure to pick up the key before the office closes.

Red Cross Blood

Drive Monday, July 2, 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Saint Joseph Education Center’s Cafeteria. The parish goal is to collect 70 pints. Appointments will be honored first. For info or to schedule an appointment call Dana Gryger at 610-269-4613 or you may schedule an appointment online at

www.redcrossblood.org. Enter St. Joes Dtown (note the spaces).

Wednesday, July 4 There will be one daily Mass at 8 AM.

The Parish Office will be Closed.

Are You a College Student Home

for the Summer?

Our Maintenance Department is looking for college students to help with various tasks throughout the summer. If you are interested in this position, please call Denny Luminella at the Parish Office at 610-269-

8294 or email dennyl@stjosephrc.org.

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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.”

June Mercy Hospice Schedule

Group 3 - Chicken Mushroom Casserole Group 4 - Old Fashion Beef Stew

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

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!

Dear Heavenly Father,

As we dedicate this month of June to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, we ask you to grant to us compassionate hearts; hearts rich with your love, embraced by your compassion. Grant us generous hearts: hearts that never count the cost; hearts that seek to serve and not be served. Grant us hearts that love peace: hearts that promote truth and justice, transform hatred and anger, and seek unity and reconciliation. Grant us hearts of a steward: hearts that are filled with gratitude, eager to share, and long to give back to you. Grant us hearts filled with your Spirit: hearts open to conversion, filled with hope, and on fire with your Word. We pray this in Jesus’ name. Amen

Poor Box Collection May 27 Total: $263.00

May Total to Date: $1,468.00

The Poor Box for May and June benefits Good Works.

Helping Other People Everyday 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 6/4,

please contact Janine Lill at 610-269-3055.

For the week of 6/11, Please contact Diane Sweeney at 610-269-3438 or

Meredith DiPietro at 267-481-3873.

For more information, contact Helen Lyons at 610-873-8041 or helenmlyons@yahoo.com.

Sunday, May 27 Regular Collection Total

$26,496.43

Ordinary Income: $18,025.00 (464 envelopes)

Loose Cash: $2,281.16

Weekly EFT: $5,680.27 (199 participants)

Weekly Credit Cards: $510.00 (24 participants)

Collection Total: $26,496.43

Aid for Friends We continue to need meals throughout the summer for the Aid For Friends freezer. Our homebound, elderly neighbors need a meal every day. Pan packets are available in the Katharine Drexel room in church or in the church office. Pick up a packet, make some meals, freeze, and place in the Aid For Friends freezer in the church office. A visitor will deliver them. Contact Debby at dokeefe19@hotmail.com.

(International Catholic Stewardship Council’s June Newsletter)

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 consist of a brief 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 mosercathy375@gmail.com.

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,

July 6. Thank you.

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The Loaves and Fishes

Project

With the Loaves and Fishes Project, giving is as easy as 1-2-3:

• Grab a can of soup, a box of pasta, or any non-

perishable item from your cupboard as you dash out the door to Mass.

• Drop off your donation in the “Loaves and Fishes” closet on your right as you come into church.

• Enter the church with the warm feeling of a nourished soul!

The Loaves and Fishes team delivers the items to the Lord’s Pantry in Downingtown. Feel free to contribute to this “ongoing food drive” once a week, once a month, once a year - anytime. As a church family, we can make a much appreciated contribution and a significant impact to a charity that helps over 700 families every week.

Please contact Nancy Farrington at nmfarrington@gmail.com or 610-620-3619 for more info.

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 to sign up.

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.

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,

June 7 at 7:30 PM in the Parish Meeting Center.

Prime Timers Our final meeting this year is on June 13. We will be hosting an indoor picnic starting at 1PM in the Parish Meeting Center. The cost is $10. All 50 years and older are welcome to attend and you do not have to be a member of our parish. Call 610-269-3650.

We will be sponsoring two movie sessions during the summer, one in July and one in August, no cost to attend.

St. Joseph Prime Timers is a social club for those over 50 years of age. Call 610-269-3650 for more information. For more information, please contact the club president Paul Quinn at 610-873-2794.

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Archdiocese of Philadelphia

Television Mass

Watch the Television Mass Sunday mornings at

5:30 AM on WPVI-TV Channel 6

It will be rebroadcast each Sunday at the following times: 9 AM-DT-2 Channel 6 digital, 10 AM-La Salle University 56

5 PM-DT-2 Channel 6 digital The Archdiocese thanks Channel 6

for its generosity in broadcasting the Television Mass.

The WPVI Televised Mass on

WATCH ABC

WPVI-TV-Channel 6 now offers WATCH ABC. A special new benefit and

participating provider at no additional cost. Just enter your TV Provider account information to log in and

get the WATCH ABC Live Stream of the Mass!

Talk Radio for Catholic Life

Relevant Radio (640 AM) www.relevantradio.com

Download the FREE mobile app and listen live!

Intellectual Disabilities and

Autism Help-Line Do you need help accessing services and supports for someone with an intellectual disability or autism? The CSS Developmental Programs Help-Line is available to answer your questions. Call 484-472-5041 or e-mail IDDhelp@chs-adphila.org

Saint Charles Borromeo

Seminary News

Brothers of Borromeo Vocation Camp July 13, 2018

Boys in Grades 6 to 8 (rising 6th graders to graduated 8th graders)

are invited to gather at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary. The day includes games, activities, great talks, powerful prayer & Mass, lunch and dinner. For more information, visit HeedTheCall.org/event/BBVC.

Quo Vadis Days June 25-28, 2018

This 4-day, 3-night camp held at Black Rock Retreat Center, is an annual favorite for high school aged men (incoming

freshmen to graduated seniors). The camp includes daily Mass, Liturgy of the Hours, outdoor activities, a ropes course, powerful prayer, great talks, and an opportunity to interact with the Philadelphia seminarians. For more information, visit HeedTheCall.org/event/quovadis.

Bishop Shanahan

High School News

Summer Enrichment Program

Bishop Shanahan High School and

Dr. Richard Fuller

offers a summer learning experience 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)

PSAT/SAT Program

(grades 8-12 with a student teacher ratio of 8:1).

For more info, call Dr. Fuller 610-247-5933. All classes begin June 18, 2018.

Fall SAT/PSAT classes start in September 10, 2018.

All Star Football Camp Monday, June 18 through Thursday, June 21

9 AM-3 PM Downingtown West High School

Football Skills Camp is for boys grades 1-9.

Each camper should: • Bring footwear for inside and/or outside practices.

• Bring his own lunch and plenty to drink.

Registration Fee is $125 Family of 2 is $200.

Visit www.dwhsfootball.com to fill out a registration form. Please mail the form to

445 Manor Avenue, Downingtown, PA 19335

For more information, email Coach Milano at milanom@comcast.net.

THE CULTURE PROJECT BANQUET Saturday, June 16 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saints Simon and Jude Parish in West Chester, PA

FEATURED SPEAKER: EOGHAN DE FAOITE

Medical Doctor, Pro-Life Activist & the Chairman of Youth Defence, Ireland’s largest and most active pro-life organization. He will be sharing his experience of practicing medicine in a country without abortion. Learn more & RSVP by June 9 at thecultureproject.org/banquet2018. The Culture Project is an educational initiative endorsed by Archbishop Chaput.