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. Stephen F. Leva 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. Allan Anderson Business Manager

Mr. Allen Austin Director of Youth Ministry

Ms. Karen Dawson Parish Services Director/

Adult Faith Formation Coordinator

Mrs. Roe DeRitis Parish Secretary

Ms. Anna Kozlowska Elder Care Program Manager

Mr. Dennis Luminella Maintenance Supervisor/

St. Joseph Cemetery Supervisor

Mrs. Dodie Milano Receptionist

Mrs. Carol Orphanos Bookkeeper

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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Phone: 610-873-8798 Fax: 610-873-5466

www.stjosephrc.org

Mrs. Kathy Thomas Director of Religious Education

ConventConventConventConvent Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary

484-593-4352

August 26, 2018

The Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time

TODAY’S READINGS

The readings for the 21st Sunday of Ordinary Time can be found at #989.

Please remember in your prayers all those who have died:

Robert Schmitt

BAPTISMS

Congratulations to the following child baptized Sunday, August 19.

BRADY FRANCIS BROWN

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

Congratulations to the following couples who were married in July.

MARY COBLE & TIMOTHY DELAVEAGA

CHRISTINA DILEO & STEVEN NELSON

VICTORIA LAMBERT & RYAN ALDERMAN

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, Faber Botero, Marcia Bukay, David & Connie Bull, Ellen

Cassidy, Tony Cipriano, Virginia Cipriano, Dolly Colella, Anita Suleski

Conant, Baby Michael Corrigan, Amelia D’Ginto, George Forczek, Dave

Goldstein, Karen Goldstein, Carrie Grosso, Michele Halis, Ryan Hieb,

Danielle Horack, Crystal Leff, Dolores Leifholt, Ellen Lis, Carleton

Lyman, Sylvia L. Mango, Wendy Martini, Justin McCarthy, Jim

McGowan, Pat Melcher, Diane Milshaw, Anna Moschitta, Katie Nejman,

Sr. Mary O’Connor, Florence Popadick, Helen Redick, Sue Rizzo, Msgr.

Francis Schmidt, John Schreiber, Cathy Sirhal, Mike Smith, Dot Swisher,

Agnes Timothy, Francis Van Buskirk, Bobby Voldish, and Elizabeth Van

Voorhes.

...those who are serving our country: Brandon W. A’Hara, H.N. Katesiree Cannon Boson, Caytie Castells,

Ensign Morgan S. Dankanich, Capt. Joe DeAngelis, Capt. Joseph S.

DiBerardinis, Nicole Doyle, Sean Doyle, Capt. Mark Edwards, Sargent Ian

Fay, Daniel J. Heil, Victoria Jones, Peter Kurtz, Lt. Col. Paul Lang,

Krzysztof Malarz, Major J. Kevin McKittrick, Capt. Andrew C. Oddo,

PFC Nicholas Odgers, 2ndLt. Joseph W. Rule, 1st Lt. Eric F. Satterthwaite,

Pvt. 1st Class Matthew Scalia, Cmdr. Christopher Schwarz, Jr., Pvt. Nick

Scott, Jeremy Solnosky and LT Sean Sweeney.

PLEASE PRAY FOR: Every three months we will remove names from the military and sick list. This is to help ensure that our lists are always up to date. Please call the parish office to add/remove/re-add names. Thank you for your patience.

Joseph Carlin, Ramon C. DeJesus,

John Gallagher, Paul McGovern,

Joseph Panichelli, Judith Pesilo,

Ben A. Valocchi and Rose Vergara

SATURDAY, AUGUST 25 5:00 PM Peter Thuyet Pham

SUNDAY, AUGUST 26 6:00 AM For Our Parishioners 7:30 AM Anthony Lawrence Gonsalves 9:00 AM Gertrude Dunn 10:30 AM Michael Kravec (1st Anniversary) 12:00 PM Giuseppe & Accursia Puleo 4:00 PM Joseph Scarfo

MONDAY, AUGUST 27 7:00 AM Jeremy Goehl 9:00 AM James C. "Joe" Osborne

TUESDAY, AUGUST 28 7:00 AM Michael Forrest 9:00 AM Maria Xuan Nguyen

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29 7:00 AM Mark Gottman 9:00 AM Francis W. Hirthler

THURSDAY, AUGUST 30 7:00 AM Mr. and Mrs. Will Felker 9:00 AM Frank Sr. & Mary Nadelstumph

FRIDAY, AUGUST 31 7:00 AM Dina Pollini 9:00 AM Dominic Castaldi

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 8:00 AM Clarisse Collette

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 5:00 PM Alex Fernandez

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 6:00 AM For Our Parishioners 7:30 AM Anthony & Yolanda DiBerardinis 9:00 AM Peter Joseph Luminella (63rd Anniversary) 10:30 AM For the members of the St. Joseph Memorial Society

12:00 PM Ben A. Valocchi 4:00 PM Christopher Sambuco

ANNOUNCED MASSES

NEXT WEEKEND

The Altar Flowers for the week are in memory of

Francis W. Hirthler.

August 26, 2018

Dear Parishioners,

Please know that I am grateful for you words of support and most especially for your prayers for all of the priests of Saint Joseph parish. As difficult as it was for me to have to say the things I said last Sunday, I am sure that it was even more difficult for all of you to hear those things and to have to deal with them. Many of you had expressed that you were on the brink of walking away from the Catholic Church, not your faith but the institutional church. I understand that emotion and I pray for you each and every day. The truth is, my friends, that words are not enough; we must pray to our Lord for the strength to bring about change, real change, change that finds its origin in Jesus and His command that we love one another. These are difficult times to be sure, and I know that trust is something that is earned and not just assumed. As your priests, we pledge to work each day to gain your trust, to keep your trust and to treasure your trust.

The Gospel this weekend is a beautiful summation of the “Bread of Life” Gospels that we have been listening to and praying about, Jesus and Peter have an incredible exchange that for me, sums up so much of what I am feeling at this time, “Jesus then said to the Twelve, Do you also want to leave?" Simon Peter answered him, "Master, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe and

are convinced that you are the Holy One of God." As I said last weekend, the one thing that will never change is Jesus and His love for us and His desire for us to be His people doing His will in our lives and the lives of all of our brothers and sisters. I believe that with God’s help, the support of a wonderful, faith-filled community and our desire to bring light to the darkness, we will find our way and continue to be God’s people doing God’s will in our world. God bless you my friends, let us pray for one another.

Peace,

Fr. Steve Leva

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Labor Day The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, September 3 in observance of the Labor Day Holiday.

There will be one Mass at 8 a.m. on

Monday, September 3.

2018 Missionary Cooperation

Appeal Weekend

This weekend, August 25 & 26.

Help support Fr. Walter Ostrowski from the Divine Word Missionaries who bring the good news of Jesus and much needed material support to every corner of the world.

They are sponsored by the Pontifical Mission Societies, who help build up these churches in 1,111 Dioceses, mostly where Christianity is new. The Societies support these churches until they are self-sufficient. Please pray for the work of this Missionary Group and Missionaries throughout the world & show your generous support.

Facilities Management

Committee Our beautiful parish campus comprises seven (7) distinct facilities: the Church, the convent, the rectory, the parish offices, the school, the parish meeting center, and the cemetery. Seven beautiful sites that the members of our parish have, over the years worked and sacrificed to build and maintain. That is no small accomplishment. As pastor, it is my responsibility to make sure that these facilities are maintained, cleaned, and kept up to date. I need help with this aspect of my ministry and I am hoping to form a Facilities Management Committee. My plan is to form a six-member committee who would work with me to inspect our sites and then make recommendations to me for improvements, maintenance, and safety.

If you have experience in facility management, building construction, heating, plumbing, or electrical knowledge and would consider volunteering some of your time, please email me at frleva@stjosephrc.org and let me know you are interested and also give a brief description of your expertise. I appreciate your willingness to consider this ministry and I am grateful for all that our parishioners do for our parish family.

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Summer Office Hours are:

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.

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, September 9 in the Cafeteria.

Children’s Liturgy of the Word (C.L.O.W.)

Children’s Liturgy of the Word will resume on Sept. 9. 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.

Saint Joseph

School News

2018-2019

Re-enrollment Information

Please tell your friends and families about St. Joseph School. We still have openings in most grades - especially Kindergarten. Call for an appointment today to visit our school at 610-269-8999.

R.C.I.A.

(Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) Join us to learn more about becoming a Catholic

September 12, 2018 at 7:00 PM

Parish Meeting Center (at the back of the school) RCIA is for those who have never been baptized, baptized in another denomination, or completing reception of the Sacraments of Initiation if already baptized a Catholic. Contact the PREP office for more information.

With praise and thanksgiving to Almighty God

Reverend Stephen F. LevaReverend Stephen F. LevaReverend Stephen F. LevaReverend Stephen F. Leva joyfully announces his appointment as

Pastor of Saint Joseph ParishPastor of Saint Joseph ParishPastor of Saint Joseph ParishPastor of Saint Joseph Parish by His Excellency,

Most Reverend Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap.

Father Leva will be installed as Pastor by His Excellency,

Most Reverend Timothy C. Senior on

Saturday, the fifteenth day of September, Two thousand and eighteen at five o’clock in the evening.

Parishioners are invited to attend.

St. Joseph’s Parish Annual

GOLF OUTING

Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council #7208

Monday, September 10

at Applecross Country Club

(Our original date was cancelled due to rain) 8 AM Registration and 9 AM Shotgun Start

Cost: $125/player and $475/foursome

100 spots available!

Includes 18 holes, Cart, and Range Balls.

We will have Mulligans available, Putting Competition, Raffles, and other great things!

Continental Breakfast, Snacks, on-course Beverages and Luncheon included!

Contact a Knight or call 610-291-2063 for info or to register.

Sponsorship Opportunities Available All Proceeds go to

LOCAL Community and Children’s Charities.

You Are Invited...You Are Invited...You Are Invited...You Are Invited... Our parish Hospitality Committee is holding a coffee and cake reception after the 5 P.M. Mass on September 15, to celebrate the official installation of Fr.

Leva as the pastor of our parish. Please come and help celebrate this special day for our parish and our new pastor.

Thank You, Pat Wishing, Karen McManus and the Hospitality Committee

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. Please visit the PREP page of the parish website (www.stjosephrc.org). Contact us if further assistance is needed to complete the process.

Adult Volunteer Assistance Needed

The children of St. Joseph Parish who attend PREP are guided in their understanding of faith by wonderful adults and teens who give of their time and talent to share our faith with the next generation. PREP meets during four different sessions: MON 5:00-6:15, MON 6:45-8:00, TUE 5:00-6:15, and TUE 6:45-8:00. Presently, sixty adults and ten teens have chosen to volunteer. PREP is still in need of 34 volunteers. All sessions need help in the classrooms. Please prayerfully consider volunteering and contact us when you are ready to volunteer.

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Join Us for

Walking with Purpose, A Women's Bible Study at Saint Joseph Parish

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 over 140 participants and growing!

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 Keeping in Balance and Fearless and Free.

For more information, go to www.walkingwithpurpose.com or email frannieota@gmail.com.

Please Join Us at an Open House to Learn More!

DATE TIME LOCATION

Monday,

September 17

6:30 - 8:30

PM

Parish Meeting

Center

Tuesday,

September 18

9:00 - 11:00

AM

Parish Meeting

Center

Wednesday,

September 19

8:30 - 10:30

AM

Parish Meeting

Center

Family Fully Alive Festival The Gospel of the Family:

Joy for the World

September 22, 2018 at St. Joseph Parish

9:30AM Registration; 10:30AM Event Kick-Off Costs: $30 Adult/ $60 Family/ $20 Student/ FREE for

Children 12 and under and Clergy. Lunch, access to all speakers and exhibit area are included!

The first 200 registrants will also get a copy of The First Society, Dr. Scott Hahn’s new book!

Speakers: Dr. Scott Hahn, Kimberly Hahn, Marie Joseph, Dr. Monique Ruberu, Fr. Christopher Rogers, Deacon Jim Bogdan, Joe Dembik & Stephanie Spinosa.

Youth track for middle school and high school ages along with wiffle ball and outdoor activities.

Childcare for children under 12 with moon bounces and kids’ activities.

Register at www.familyfullyalive.us or call 610-405-0498 for more information. Like us on Facebook at www.fb.com/familyfullyalive for event updates.

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Safe Environment Saturday, September 29 from

9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Parish Meeting Center, located behind the school.

To register visit, www.virtus.org The Archdiocese and the Harrisburg Child Protective Services Law requires all employees and volunteers who may have any possible contact with children in a parish/school function, or a function that takes place on school or parish property, to complete the safe environment trainings required by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

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!

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.

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.

Parish Library Located in the Holy Family Center. Open during office hours.

New titles recently added to our Library. Look for them in the “New Books” display.

Building Better Families by Matthew Kelly (261.834 Kel). A practical guide to raising amazing children.

The Hidden Power of Kindness by Lawrence G. Lovasik (241.4 Lov). A handbook for souls who dare to transform the world, one deed at a time.

The Miraculous Medal by Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle (242.74 O’B). Stories, prayers and devotions.

The Patron Saints Handbook by Mitch Finley (920.22 Fin). The stories of one hundred patron saints and why we should ask for their intercession.

Signs of Life by Scott Hahn (282 Hah). For ty Catholic customs and their biblical roots.

Perpetual Adoration If the Pope himself gave you a special invitation to visit him in the Vatican, this honor would be nothing in comparison to the honor and dignity that Jesus himself bestows upon you with the invitation of spending one hour with Him in the Blessed Sacrament. "The divine Eucharist bestows upon the Christian people the incomparable dignity." (Pope Paul VI, Mysterium Fidei)

If you have never visited our Adoration Chapel, please avail yourself of this special place that we are so lucky to have day and night at our parish. Do you already visit? Our chapel has a steady stream of visitors both day and night. However, there are many hours without a committed adorer, and almost all hours are in need of co-adorers.

Please prayerfully consider committing to an hour or sign up to be a co-adorer.

Contact Peg Cassidy at ptcassidy1980@gmail.com

Please Note: The St. Joseph Cemetery Mass

has been postponed.

Please keep a look out for a new

date in the fall.

Thank you!

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Poor Box Collection August 19: $265.00

August Poor Box to Date: $655.00

The Poor Box for August benefits Bridge of Hope of

Lancaster and Chester Counties.

The Poor Box for September will benefit the St. Joseph Church Chapter of the St. Vincent de Paul Society.

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 8/27, Please contact Karen McManus at 610-269-6979 or

Janine Lill at 610-269-3055.

For the week of 9/3, 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, August 19 Regular Collection Total

$25,764.00

In today’s Gospel, we hear that a number of Jesus’ followers left Him because His message was too difficult for them to accept. In essence, they did not believe in Him. He then asked the Twelve if they wished to leave as well. Peter responds by making a profound profession of faith in Jesus as Lord and Savior. The Twelve made a choice and stood by their choice, remaining loyal to their commitment to Jesus.

A good question for our reflection might be this: Are we satisfied with the stewardship we exercise over our baptismal commitment? Are we just “along for the ride?” Are we keeping Christ in front of us as we make decisions about our daily activities, our relationships, our parish, issues in the workplace, issues such as peace and justice? What is the quality of our stewardship?

(International Catholic Stewardship Council’s August Newsletter)

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.

Regular Collections Fiscal year July 1 2018-19 2017-18

Year to date $317,232 $345,794

2nd Collection Total for

Catholic University $5,475.00

Thank you for your generosity.

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,

September 7. Thank you.

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The Loaves & 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.

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.

Prime Timers 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. Membership is only $15 for the year 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.

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, August 30 in the Parish Meeting Center at 7:30 PM.

The Mission of

Joseph’s People Since 1995, we have been helping the unemployed and underemployed people in our parish. We are looking for a few good folks to step up and help us. It’s not hard. We hold just two meetings each month, the second and fourth Tues. from 7:00 to 9:00. If you have some HR experience, or are an employer, or just have a good heart, you can help.

Please reach out to Cheryl Spaulding 610.304.4010 or email her at JPCheryl@verizon.net Our mission is only as strong as those who support it. Please support us.

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Bishop Shanahan H.S. News

Bishop Shanahan Endowment Fund Ticket Raffle Bishop Shanahan's 12th Annual Endowment Fund Golf Outing is selling raffle tickets for a $10,000 prize! Tickets are $100.00 each with only 200 tickets being sold. Contact Wendi Chapman at 610-343-6238 or wchapman@shanahan.org, or stop into the Bishop Shanahan Main Office to purchase a ticket. The Endowment Fund provides financial assistance to students at Bishop Shanahan High School.

Designer Bag Bingo Friday, September 21 from 7 PM-9:30 PM at BSHS

Doors open at 6:30 pm

$25.00 in advance / $ 30.00 at the door 10 Games of BINGO, Special Raffles & 50/50

Light Refreshments Provided, BYOB! Reserve Your Space at www.shanahan.org

Proceeds benefit students in need of financial aid!

Bishop Shanahan Class of 2008 - 10 Year Reunion. All members of the “Golden” Class are invited to join for food and drinks at TECA (West Chester) from 7-10 p.m. on Saturday, November 24. All info can be found at the BSHS Class of 2008 Facebook page. Any questions please reach out to Mike Martin at mikemart10@gmail.com.

Women’s Conference 2018 Join us for a day of friendship, prayer and growth in your faith at the 2018 Catholic Women’s Conference. This year’s theme is “Daughters of the King” and the day will be devoted to helping women discover their foundational identity as daughters of the King of Heaven and Earth. Saturday, October 27, 2018, 9am-4pm, at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown, PA. Talks will be offered in English, Spanish and American Sign Language. A mid-

September sellout is expected. Register today at: catholicwomensconference.org.

We Thirst Addiction Program Join us on Tuesday evenings in September and October 2 from 7:00-9:00 PM at Saints Peter and Paul Church for an educational series on addiction. All aspects of this disease will be covered, including the physical, psychological and spiritual. We Thirst is a Christian program designed to compassionately spread awareness and reduce the stigma of a disease that has impacted so many families. Cost is $20 for all five sessions. For more info visit www.ninamariecorona.com. To register, email Judy Magee jmagee@sspeterandpaulrc.org.

Koko 5K/1-Mile Walk The Koko 5K/ 1 mile walk will be held September 9, 2018 at East Brandywine Park. This will be a fun run with family activities. The address is 440 Dilworth Road

Downingtown, PA 19335. Registration begins at 8 am at the park. You can sign up for the race at https://koko5k.weebly.com Proceeds from the race will go to the Edward Kokoszka 06’ Memorial Scholarship at Neumann University.

Pray as volunteer Helpers

Of God’s Precious Infants at

VIGIL for LIFE Saturday, September 1

8:00 A.M. Mass Saint Agnes Church

followed by Rosary Pilgrimage to Planned Parenthood 8 South Wayne Street, West Chester

Volunteer by Tutoring! Join your neighbors and fellow parishioners and make a

REAL impact in the life of a 2nd grade student in Chester

County. Reading proficiently by third grade is a prime indicator of success in school and in life, yet many of the children throughout Chester County are reading below grade level. Administered by Partners in Outreach, REAL: Reading Excites All Learners is a one-on-one tutoring program built to support at-risk readers in early grades. Join the REAL team and help a second grade student with their reading skills on a weekly or bi-weekly basis, or serve as a substitute as openings occur. No experience is necessary.

One Volunteer + One Child + One Hour = REAL Success For more info, visit our website at www.RealTutoring.org, email Diane Ward at dward@partnersinoutreach.org, or call 610-308-3357. All training and materials will be provided by Partners in Outreach.

Community Bus Trip to the

Museum of the Bible The Downingtown Area Recreation Consortium is sponsoring a bus trip to the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, Sept. 8. The bus departs at 7:30 a.m. from the parking lot behind Ashbridge Manor (971 East Lancaster Avenue, Downingtown). We will leave Washington at 5:30 p.m. and return to Ashbridge around 8 p.m. Learn more about the bible museum at www.museumofthebible.org/museum/explore. Cost is $75 per person. This includes deluxe transportation and a ticket to the museum. Call the DARC office at 610-269-9260 to register or ask questions.