The Thirty-First

Sunday in Ordinary Time

November 5,

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.

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

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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484-593-4352

Frank Detweiler, Michael Doyle, Sr., Joan Marie Hurley, Louis A. Mascherino,

Eileen Owen, Faye Taraschi, Nicola, Adelina, Joseph & Tony Ursini,

and Amina & Ben Valocchi

ANNOUNCED MASSES

NEXT WEEKEND

The Altar Flowers are in memory of Andrew and Clare Kissh.

The Sanctuary Candle burns in memory of Lucia Napoleone.

The Chapel Sanctuary Candle burns in memory of Herbert Hartmann.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4

5:00 PM Tom Guiltinan SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5

6:00 AM For Our Parishioners 7:30 AM Mr. & Mrs. Jean Paul Houle 9:00 AM Josie Barc 10:30 AM For the members of the St. Joseph Memorial Society

12:00 PM Carlo DiOttavio 4:00 PM Joseph Van Horn

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6

7:00 AM Karl Ziegler 9:00 AM Robert A. Radie

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7

7:00 AM Jim DiMartin (28th Anniversary) 9:00 AM Frank Detweiler WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8

7:00 AM Ruth McCarthy 9:00 AM All Souls THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9

7:00 AM Michael Doyle, Sr. 9:00 AM Frank Detweiler FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10

7:00 AM Michael Doyle, Sr. 9:00 AM Kathy & Bill Wagenmann (In honor of their 50th Wedding Anniversary)

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11

8:00 AM Robin Hall

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11

5:00 PM Catharine Kelly SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12

6:00 AM For Our Parishioners 7:30 AM Deceased Members of the Cellini Family 9:00 AM John Graham 10:30 AM John & Mary Hounsell 12:00 PM Dean DeMario 4:00 PM Kevin Corker

BAPTISMS

Congratulations to the following children baptized last weekend. REECE MONTGOMERY DIEDERICH, REMINGTON JAMES DIEDERICH,

MICHAEL DAVID GANNOTTI, ELLA FREYA GEIBERT

AND CONOR KENNETH KANE

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

Congratulations to the following couples who were married in October. EMILY FENIMORE & PHILIP SABATO, KAYLA PHAM & RYAN PHAM

LYNN RHOADES & ANDREW WILSO

JESSICA ROSSANA & MICHAEL SWAIN

JESSICA SCHWAB & ROBERT DERAFELO

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 spring Pre-Cana date is March 23 & 24. 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, Rhonda Battenfelder, Marcia Bukay, David & Connie Bull, Joseph Carlin, Edwin Carpenter, Ellen Cassidy, Marie Ciarlone, Dolly Colella, Anita Suleski Conant, Baby Michael Corrigan, Floyd D’Ginto, Connie Daily, Jame Dickinson, Mary Doyle, Judy Fazzini, Marie Tavernese Fuda, Carrie Grosso, Marilyn Humphrey, Mary K. Jordan, Maren Kaniewski, Owen Kopko, Father Larry Kozak, Crystal Leff, Sylvia L. Mango, Jim McGowan, Patricia Melcher, Jenny Moylett, Sr. Mary O’Connor, Florence Popadick, Julian Quiroz, Joseph Renda, Joy Renfrew, Sue Rizzo, Frank Robertson, Christopher Sauk, Marie Scopa, John Schreiber, Christine Robertson Schwartz, Brian Sheehan, Baby Jessica Shue, Ed Shultz, Mike Smith, Lucy Spadaro, Agnes Timothy and Mrs. Walt.

...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, Sargent Ian Fay, 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, 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, LTJG Sean Sweeney, Bryan Williams, Josh Woodward and Vincent Yarch.

PLEASE PRAY FOR:

TODAY’S READINGS

The readings for the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time can be found at #1018.

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

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Dear Friends,

I am looking forward to our upcoming Parish Mission, which will be held for three straight evenings next

week — November 13, 14 and 15. Simply put, a MISSION is just a time of prayer for us as a parish family to

stop and grow closer to Christ.

The format for Monday and Tuesday evening will be a short prayer service, mission talk and Benediction

of the Blessed Sacrament. On Wednesday evening, we will conclude with a Mass.

I often say that my role as Pastor is to help everyone in our large family grow closer to Christ. I need to

do that personally and encourage you to do that as well. That is my mission and why we are having a MISSION!

These three days of prayer will help us individually and as a family focus on our own personal relationships with

Christ and His Church.

If you can only come one night, do not miss out. Invite your family and friends to join you. We all have

many commitments and obligations, but every once in a while we all need to take time for what is most

important. Allow God to work in your life. Come and listen to His call and invitation.

Saint Joseph, Pray for Us!

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

Parish Mission Parish Mission Parish Mission Parish Mission November 13, 14 and 15 at 7 PM each evening

The Theme:

ForgivenessForgivenessForgivenessForgiveness

Guest Homilist:

Father Bernard EzakiFather Bernard EzakiFather Bernard EzakiFather Bernard Ezaki Parochial Vicar of

St. Jane Frances de Chantal Church

Easton, PA

Our parish united in prayer asking for God’s Mercy.Our parish united in prayer asking for God’s Mercy.Our parish united in prayer asking for God’s Mercy.Our parish united in prayer asking for God’s Mercy.

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St. Joseph School

News

All Saints Day

Thank you to the 1st grade who helped celebrate the All Saints Holy Day with a beautiful program.

May we all be blessed by all the Saints and aim to emulate them!

All you holy men and women, pray for us.

Open House Dates Come and see St. Joseph School,

a 2017 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence

Saint Joseph School is having Open Houses on November 15 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and November 16 from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. We invite you to learn about our school, to meet some of our teachers and tour our classrooms with our Student Council Members. Please call the school office at 610-269-8999 if you have any questions or visit our website at stjosephrc.org/school.

Thank You Bishop Shanahan Students Thank you Bishop Shanahan students for visiting St. Joseph School. Our students were very much inspired and excited by what you had to offer.

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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, November 5 in the Cafeteria.

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 in church and return it to the Parish Office. The envelopes will be placed on the Altar throughout November.

Book of Names for the

Deceased

This month, you are 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.

Help Wanted

Evening/Weekend Receptionist We are looking for a part-time (approx. 17 hours per week) evening/weekend receptionist for our parish office starting immediately. Responsibilities include data entry, answering phones, signing out facility keys for meetings, greeting parishioners, and assisting with special projects and mailings. This position requires a responsible person with strong computer skills and a cheerful attitude. If interested, please send a cover letter and resume to JulieW@stjosephrc.org

CYO Service Project This weekend, November 4 & 5

The Saint Joseph CYO program connected with St. Joseph Regional Catholic School in Baytown, TX (just outside of Houston). This school was hit hard by Hurricane Harvey and needs sports equipment and supplies to restart their CYO program. The CYO board has decided to reach out in three ways: • All of our previously used uniforms will be donated to

the school. • The money raised from the 50/50 at the Beef and Beer

last month will be donated to the school's sports program (over $600).

• Finally, this weekend, November 4 and 5, our CYO teams will be outside of church accepting free-will donations to help support the recovery at St. Joseph, Baytown. We appreciate your prayers and support.

Our children are so much more than young athletes. They serve the world through service and are the present and the future of our church. We are very proud of the hours of service they contribute. (Note: If any parishioner has the means to assist with shipping the uniforms to Baytown, TX, please contact the CYO Board through the parish website.)

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Library

Raffle The Parish Library is holding a Raffle for

free religious books and DVDs. Simply visit the Library during the month of November and fill out a slip with your name and phone number and place it in a jar at the check-out desk. Prizes will be awarded on Monday, November 27. You do not need to be present at the time of the drawing. Winners will be contacted by phone. Enter for a chance to win a free book or DVD!

8th Grade Bake Sale The Annual 8th Grade Bake Sale will be held on Sunday, November 19 in the St. John Neumann Room following the 9 AM, 10:30 AM and 12 Noon Masses. This is perfect timing for you to pick up your desserts for Thanksgiving! The funds raised will provide our St. Joseph School eighth grade students support for their end of year activities.

Thanksgiving Day

Mass and Reception

Put your turkey in the oven and join your parish family for a Thanksgiving Day Mass on Thursday, November 23, 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! Note: Friday, November 24, there will be an 8 AM Mass.

Red Cross Blood Drive Friday, November 24, 2017

from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in St. Joseph’s School Cafeteria.

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 (spaces are needed).

St. Joseph CYO

Green & White Day at Parisi Train to Win in Downingtown

Saturday, November 11 from 9 AM-12 Noon

$20 per family All proceeds will be given back to the CYO program to offset member fees, pay for new gym equipment and accessories, and lobby beautification. To register, please go to the CYO website at http://stjosephrc.org/cyo/. We will be holding a Combine to test athletes in events such as a 10 and 20 yard dash, a Vertical jump, a 5-hop broad jump and a 5-10-5 agility shuffle. Parisi Train to Win is located in Milltown Square, Suite 340, 150 E. Pennsylvania Avenue.

All Abilities ~ Ages 7 & up ~ Boys and Girls

St. Andrew's Dinner The parishes of our area are sponsoring a St. Andrew Dinner for young men (ages 16-22) who are open to the call to the priesthood. The evening consists of Evening Prayer, dinner, and conversation with priests and seminarians.

It will be held on Monday, November 20Monday, November 20Monday, November 20Monday, November 20 at

Saint Joseph Parish, beginning at 6:30 PM

in the rectory.

St. Andrew Dinners are named after the apostle, who, in the Gospel according to John, brought his brother Simon Peter to meet Jesus. This dinner is an opportunity for young men in our deanery to come together to meet with one another and with area priests to discern the call to the priesthood. RSVP to Father Rossi at frrossi@stjosephrc.org or 610-269-8294.

Thanksgiving Parish

Office Hours Thanksgiving Day, Thursday November 23

Closed

Day after Thanksgiving, Friday, November 24

Closed

Saturday, November 25

9 AM-2 PM

Sunday, November 26

9 AM-1 PM

Thank YouThank YouThank YouThank You Thank you to Patrick Russell who recently completed his Eagle Scout project at the parish. Patrick, along with a well organized team of people, successfully installed a connecting pathway from the small church parking lot to the sidewalk. It looks great and is very practical for the foot traffic from that parking lot to the sidewalk.

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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ST. JOSEPH ELDER CARE St. Joseph Church Elder Care Program provides care management services for older parishioners and their caregivers. The mission of the program is to help seniors meet their needs and enjoy wellbeing and high quality of life. Some of the services may include securing in-home assistance, long term care planning, help with utilizing benefits and resources, and addressing crisis situations. Geriatric Care Manager will meet with you at home or at the parish rectory. Services are free and confidential. Please call Anna Kozlowska at 610-269-7480 to take benefit of the program or to obtain more information. We are looking forward to meeting with you!

First Holy Communion

Attire Collection Please consider donating your used First Holy Communion dresses and suits so they can be donated to local parishes in need. Contact Claudia Eells at tpeells@verizon.net to set up pick up or drop off.

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Sunday, December 3 Sunday, December 3 Sunday, December 3 Sunday, December 3 at 10 a.m. . . .

in the Saint John Neumann Room in Church.

“Grieving During the Holidays” Please join us for a one-night support program to help you this holiday season as you cope with the loss of a loved one. The program will be facilitated by Deacon Jim Bogdan and members of our Grief Support Group.

Tuesday, November 28, 7–8:30 p.m. in the

Holy Family Center.

14th 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 donation truck will be available in the

church parking lot

4:30PM - 6:00PM on Saturday, December 9

8:30AM -12:00PM on Sunday, December 10

Encourage your family to donate items they have never worn, quickly outgrown or upgraded. Children’s toys, clothing and sporting equipment are the focus this year. Plush animals and adult clothes are not being accepted. New toys or baby items are welcome! In addition, flat screen TVs, small electronics and Christmas decorations will be 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: Email pattyknechthhc@gmail.com.

Thanks for your ongoing support! Over 3,000 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.

Advent by

Candlelight We warmly invite you to be part of a beautiful evening that brings women

together to celebrate, share and reflect on the true meaning of Advent.

Please join us on Sunday, December 3 from 7-9 PM in the School Cafeteria as we enjoy warm drinks, delicious desserts and a festive spirit. Karen Leonard will offer us her insights on the Friendship of Women. Please come and invite the special women who grace your life. All are welcome and a free will offering will be accepted. Please contact Joene Merlo at 484-467-6772 or joenemerlo@gmail.com to RSVP, host a table, to volunteer in another way or to obtain more information.

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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 11/6, please call Janine Lill at 610-269-3055 or Karen McManus at 610-269-6979.

For the week of 11/13, please call 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.

November Mercy Hospice Schedule

Group 1 - Stuffed Peppers Group 2 - Mexican Chicken

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

Stewardship Corner

The Hospitality Committee would like to thank all volunteers who made the delicious food and scrumptious goodies that were served at the Anointing Mass reception.

We would also like to thank: • Marie Hill and JoAnn Williams for all their help

before, during and after the event. • The nine sixth grade Confirmation students from our

parish for volunteering to help with the Mass and the Luncheon.

Our sincere thanks and appreciation to all of you.

Gratefully,

Pat Wishing and Karen McManus

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Poor Box Collection

October 29 Total: $760.00

October Total: $2,729.00

The Poor Box for October benefitted the Saint Joseph Chapter of Joseph’s People.

The Poor Box for November will benefit the families in need of assistance

at St. Joseph Church.

Sunday, October 29 Collection Total

$29,281.72 Ordinary Income: $20,154.00 (530 envelopes)

Loose Cash: $2,594.41

Weekly EFT: $5,787.27 (208 participants)

Weekly Credit Card: $746.04 (26 participants)

Collection Total: $29,281.72

Aid for Friends Meals

Needed Meals are needed for elderly, isolated local neighbors. Packets of pans are available in the church office or in the St. Katharine Drexel room in church. Please pick up a packet, make some meals, freeze and place in the Aid For Friends freezer in the Holy Family Center as soon as possible. A visitor will deliver them. For more information contact Debby at dokeefe19@hotmail.com.

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.

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, November 9 at 7:30 PM in the Par ish Meeting Center .

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, December 1. Thank you.

St. Joseph Mom’s Group St. Joe’s Moms Group meets each Thursday after 9:00 a.m. Mass from 10 to 11:30 in the Parish Meeting Center behind the school. It’s a great opportunity to worship and then get together with other moms for a little bit of socializing while the kids play. For questions, please contact Liz at 610-316-9406 or lizhennessey@gmail.com.

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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.

Knights of Columbus November Meetings

Due the Parish Mission in November, the monthly Officers and Council Meetings will both take place on Monday November 6 at 6:30 PM and 7:30 PM. Please remember to bring your Knights clothing order and any dry goods for The Lord’s Pantry.

Sunday, November 5 is 1st and 2nd Degree Ceremonies in the Chapel.

Sunday, November 12 at the 12 Noon Mass is the annual Knight’s Memorial Mass followed by a light luncheon in the cafeteria for the families members of deceased Knights of our council and our own Knights families

Prime Timers

The next Prime Timers meeting will take place Wednesday, November 8 at 2 PM. We will be selling tickets for our Christmas luncheon at the Downingtown Country Club. Tickets are $26 for a choice of sirloin, chicken, or salmon.

St. Joseph’s seniors meet in the Parish Meeting Center behind the school from September to June for activities and socialization. We 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.

Club membership is only $15. New potential members and visitors can attend free. For more details on membership or the Christmas luncheon, please call Mary at 610-269-3650 or Paul at 610-873-2794.

Malvern Retreat House

St. Teresa of Calcutta Women’s Retreat All women are welcome to attend this November 17-19

retreat that will be directed by renowned retreat director and former close associate of St. Teresa of Calcutta, Fr. Tom Sullivan. A first class relic of St. Teresa of Calcutta, along with the presence of some of St. Teresa’s Sisters of Charity, will be incorporated into this powerful weekend at Malvern Retreat House. The theme for the weekend will focus on the mission of St. Teresa of Calcutta and the message of Our Lady of Fatima. For more information or to register for this retreat, please visit malvernretreat.com or call 610-644-0400.

Knights of Immaculata

The son of the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia will be heading to Malvern Retreat House in November to direct the Knights of Immaculata Men of Malvern Retreat. Fr. Paul Scalia will offer several presentations during the retreat that will be held the weekend of November 17-19. The cost for this inspirational, traditional retreat is $245, including meals. To register, please visit malvernretreat.com/register or call 610-644-0400 for more information.

CYACC

In preparation for events and speakers for 2018, the CYACC Core Team would like to know what you think! This Wednesday, November 8, we will be having a planning session. Please take some time to think about events you would like to do, topics you would like to learn about, or local speakers you think would be great to have at CYACC. We will meet at 7:30 p.m. in SS. Peter and Paul, West Chester. We appreciate your contr ibutions! For more info, check us out on Facebook or at www.cyacc.org.

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Bishop Shanahan News Fall Musical

Join us at Bishop Shanahan High School for our fall musical, Footloose. Show times include November 10, 11, 17 and 18 at 7:30 PM and November 19 at 2:00 PM. Tickets can be purchased online at www.shanahan.org.

Fall Open House Sunday, November 12 - 12 Noon to 3:00 PM

Includes tours, academic presentation, classroom demonstrations, Q&A with department chairs, teachers and

coaches, and refreshments. Visit shanahan.org/admissionsevents to register and for info.

For a discounted registration for the Class of 2022, have your registration form in by December 31.

Class of 2007 10 Year Reunion

Saturday, November 25 at Teca in West Chester 8-11 p.m. Register online at https://goo.gl/forms/

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Venmo by November 10. For more info visit bishopshanahan2007@gmail.com.

Daylesford Abbey

49th Annual Dinner Dance The Norbertine Community of Daylesford Abbey warmly invites you to the 49th Annual Dinner Dance on November 17 at Aronimik Golf Club. An evening of dancing, live and silent auctions with great prizes and great fellowship. For tickets, contact James Griffin at 610-647-2530, ext. 118.

Ancient Order of Hibernians The Ancient Order of Hibernians is America’s oldest Irish Catholic Fraternal Organization founded concurrently in the coal-mining region of Pennsylvania and New York City in May, 1836. The Order can trace its roots back to a series of similar societies that existed in Ireland for more than 300 years.

Today the AOH exists in America, Canada, Ireland, England, Wales and Scotland, however, while the organizations share a common thread, the American AOH is a separate and much larger organization. Active across the United States, The Order seeks to aid the newly arrived Irish, both socially and economically. The Order has also provided a continuing bridge with Ireland for those who are generations removed from our ancestral homeland. The AOH sponsors many programs associated with promoting our Irish Heritage such as the IRISH WAY PROGRAM, SCHOLARSHIPS and NATIONAL HISTORY DAY sponsorship.

We invite all Catholics of Irish birth or descent to seek admittance to the FINEST Irish Catholic Organization in the World — all we would ask is for you to live our motto of: “Friendship, Unity, and Christian Charity”.

The AOH in Chester County is looking for new members to join its ranks. The division meets monthly at the Knights of Columbus hall in West Chester, 110 Market Street on the 3rd Sunday at 1pm.

If you are interested in joining, please email James Farry at jafarry@verizon.net or Mick Dunleavey at mjdunl@aol.com to receive an application.

Experience the Story of St. John Vianney

Vianney, the inspiring live production performed by Leonardo Defilippis of Saint Luke Productions, will be presented at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church on November 9 at 7 p.m.

Experience the gripping story of Saint John Vianney, the humble priest who battled the devil to save souls. Filled with all of the elements of professional theater, the production runs 90 minutes and is suitable for ages 9 and up. Admission is $8 for a single ticket, $10 for two tickets, or $15 for families of 3 or more. For tickets, contact St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish at 610-399 6936 or visit www.stmax.org