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

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484-593-4352

September 2, 2018

The Twenty-Second Sunday in

Ordinary Time

TODAY’S READINGS

The readings for the 22nd Sunday of Ordinary Time can be found at #992.

Please remember in your prayers all those who have died:

Gino DiSantis, Dolores Lyons and Sebastian “Busty” Ruffini

BAPTISMS

Congratulations to the following children baptized on Sunday, August 26.

ELLA ROSE BERGMAIER, ALAN GEROD HOLETON,IV,

KELLEY COLT MARASCO, BLAKE ELIZABETH PHILLIPS AND

VERA ADELINE YANNELLI

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, 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, Elwood Lahn, 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,

Agatha Szafran, 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. 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.

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

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 8:00 AM Silvana DiMarco

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 7:00 AM Andrew J. Cozzone (11th Anniversary) 9:00 AM Ben A. Valocchi

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 7:00 AM William Smith 9:00 AM Lucia Napoleone

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 7:00 AM Paul J. McGovern 9:00 AM Jack & Agnes Harris

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 7:00 AM Floyd D'Ginto 9:00 AM William Blackshire, Jr.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 8:00 AM Margaret Reid

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 5:00 PM John and Betty Kurtz

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 6:00 AM For Our Parishioners 7:30 AM Vincent Lawn 9:00 AM Thomas M. Barrett 10:30 AM John and Mary Hounsell 12:00 PM Dean DeMario 4:00 PM Dr. John Driscoll, O.S.A.

Joseph Carlin, Ramon C. DeJesus,

John Gallagher, Paul McGovern,

Joseph Panichelli, Judith Pesilo,

Ben A. Valocchi and Rose Vergara

ANNOUNCED MASSES

NEXT WEEKEND

The Altar Flowers and Sanctuary Candle for are in memory of Lucia Napoleone.

The Chapel Sanctuary Candle burns in memory of Andrew J. Cozzone.

September 2, 2018 Dear Parishioners,

Well it had to happen — summer is coming to a close and soon, very soon if it has not happened already, all of our children will return to school. As I look back on my life over this past summer it has been quite a whirlwind. In some ways it still feels as if I just arrived here at St. Joseph’s but in many other ways it feels just like home and I like that feeling. I pray that this summer afforded all of us time to rest and relax and maybe even have a little vacation; it is so important for us to be able to back away once in a while from the many obligations and responsibilities that fill our lives from day to day. Now, let’s get to it and bring on the Fall!

I thank you, my friends, for making me feel so welcomed here at St. Joseph’s, I know that we have had our challenges and that things have been difficult. I appreciate the many ways you allow God’s grace to fill your hearts and choose to be a source of God’s love and forgiveness to one another even in the face of personal sadness or pain. Because we are a community of faith-filled disciples who love Jesus, we seek forgiveness and offer that same forgiveness to those we encounter. God is so good, my friends; He loves us without condition and calls us to desire to love one another in exactly the same way. As we move into a new season of the year, let us recommit ourselves to work for the good of all people by bringing the light of Christ to our families, friends, and co-workers, to everyone. God bless you.

On this Labor Day weekend we pray:

Lord on this Labor Day, we thank You for the blessing of work.

We ask for strength to complete each day.

We ask for rest when we are weary.

We ask Your guidance for everyone seeking employment,

and we ask that You be with those whose faces

we might never see but who work tirelessly each day for the good of us all.

Amen.

Peace, Fr. Steve Leva

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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.

Thank You from the

Knights of Columbus The Knights of Columbus council thanks those who participated in the 2018 Change for Life program. Through your efforts we have raised over $6,500 which will help fund buses in January to the 2019 March for Life in Washington, DC with any extra going towards local pro-life causes. Please return any unfilled baby bottles to the parish office as each empty bottle means one less replacement bottle we have to purchase next year. Your returned bottle counts as $1.00 donation back to pro-life. You may still put change in it for the cause and return it to the same place, though it may count towards next year's fundraiser.

Thank You A word of thanks to all of those who volunteer their time and efforts to make our gardens and grounds look so beautiful. This is no small job and I am grateful to the dedicated women and men who roll their sleeves up, get in there and pull weeds, trim bushes and the many other jobs that keep us looking great! Thank you so much and God bless you for all you do.

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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, 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

Register today for grades K-6. Please visit the PREP website or call the PREP website.

Adult Volunteers - Where are you?

We’re missing 20 of you, 10 of whom need to be Catechists. Please consider joining us in sharing our faith with the parish children and helping them to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ. Contact the PREP Office for more details.

Home School Families

Please let us know if you have children of Sacrament age this year for 1st Reconciliation and 1st Holy Communion.

Sacrament News

Packets of information for children receiving 1st Reconciliation and 1st Holy Communion will be given to School parents in the 2nd grade classrooms during the School’s back-to-school nights and to PREP parents in the school cafeteria on the 1st meeting days for PREP (9/10 & 9/11) during class times (Home School families welcome).

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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

Attention

Men Do you have a plan in place that will take your life to the next level? Men at St. Joseph

Parish and around the world are stepping-up to the RISE challenge this September 17. Will you join us?

The RISE: 30 Day Challenge is a powerful video series that has changed the lives of thousands of men around the world. It’s delivered right to your email and only takes about 5 minutes each morning. The investment of $1/day in yourself and your family is priceless. Just register at MenRiseUp.org for the Sept. 17 start-date.

There is an optional group meeting each week starting Wednesday, September 19, 7 p.m. Meeting Room 2. See the RISE table after mass for more details. Let’s RISE!

Community Festival Wrap-up

and Next Year’s Kickoff The Festival Committee reported a successful 2018 St. Joseph Community Festival and passed on $25,000 in profits to the parish. After a record year in 2017, including great weather all 5 days, this year’s profits were just slightly lower. I thank all those who volunteered and made this event successful. I can’t wait to show my extended family the faith and stewardship in action in this vibrant parish at next year’s event.

The new Festival year starts in September and with input from the current Board, I am happy to introduce the following parishioners as members of the Festival 2019 Board of Directors: Teri Jenkins, Kevin Jenkins, Jack Ousey, Dennis Calvey, David McDonald, Chris Grove,

Karen Dawson, Nancy McFalls, Trish Reid, Joan

Angiulo, Donna DiBerardinis. Please wish them well in governing this complex endeavor. I encourage all with an interest to participate in the General Festival meetings announced in upcoming bulletins and the festival website throughout the year. The 2019 Festival is slated for Tuesday June 18 through Saturday June 22 with fireworks expected on Friday evening.

Fr. LevaFr. LevaFr. LevaFr. Leva

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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!

Office Hours Labor Day through Memorial Day.

Summer Office Hours are:

Monday-Thursday - 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday - 8 a.m. to 8 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.

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.

Family Fully

Alive Festival The Gospel of the

Family:

Joy for the World

September 22 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 chil-dren 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.

Women’s Spiritual Book Study “Compassion is a way of life—an inner posture of how to be

with suffering, both our own and others, and a desire to move

that attitude into action. A radical change unfolds in us when

compassion becomes a way of life…” Joyce Rupp in Boundless Compassion

This fall we will be praying with Joyce Rupp’s book Boundless Compassion.

This is a 6-week study beginning on Thursday, September

20. There will be 2 sessions held per week on Thursdays—a morning session and an evening session. Both sessions are the same material so you only need to attend one.

All meetings will be held in the St. John Neumann

Room in the church. The Thursday morning session will be held from 9:45-11:15 a.m. and the Thursday evening session will be from 7-8:30 p.m.

The book can be purchased at any book seller. Each week is broken down into daily reflections and prayers. Please come to the first meeting having prayed with and ready

to discuss the first week.

Any questions or to register please contact Pam Seymour at pseymour@spiritualdirectors.net or 484-678-1653.

Archdiocesan 2nd Collection Next Weekend, September 8 & 9

for the Black and Indian Missions.

Please be as generous as possible. Thank you!

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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! These are perfect for last minute gifts or planning your summer vacations!

Poor Box Collection

August 26: $236.00 August Poor Box to Date: $891.00

The Poor Box for August benefitted 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 9/3, please contact Diane Sweeney at 610-269-3438 or

Meredith DiPietro at 267-481-3873.

For the week of 9/10, please contact John DiEugenio at 484-364-4445 or

Helen Lyons at 610-873-8041.

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

Sunday, August 26 Regular Collection Total

$27,023.00

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 $344,255 $377,664

2nd Collection Total for

Mission Co-Op $6,349.77

Thank you for your generosity.

As September begins, many of our parish groups begin a new year of programming and stewardship.

This week, why not take some time and look over the many opportunities Saint Joseph has for you to get involved in your parish?

On our website, you’ll find descriptions of our more than 60 groups, ministries, and organizations. Whether you like to bake, repair homes, take classes about our faith, drive elderly parishioners to appointments, be a catechist, join men in Catholic fellowship, sing in the choir, wash altar linens, or dozens of other groups, we hope you’ll find a home for your time, talent, and interest in one of our groups.

Please visit our website at www.stjosephrc.org.

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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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.

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, September 6 in

the Parish Meeting Center at 7:30 PM.

Joseph’s People The mission of Joseph’s People is to assist the un/underemployed. Joseph’s People will resume on Tuesday, September 11 at 7 PM in Meeting Room 2 of the Par ish Meeting Center. Fall is the time to rethink your job search plan. This meeting is dedicated to, “Ask, and You Shall Receive.” Knowing who to ask, what to ask and how to ask are extremely important skills and the gateway to getting that new position. Come and meet our new volunteer, Anthony Costantini. Anthony is Sr. HR Bs. Partner at Kleinfedler a local engineering, scientist, construction co. Bring a family member and a friend. All are welcome.

Senior Life-The Next Chapter The Senior Health and Wellness ministry has a new name, Senior Life - The Next Chapter, but we will still be providing the same information and support!

Join us for our monthly workshops that provide information, options, and resources to help seniors make informed decisions as they age. Every month professionals will discuss topics such as: VA benefits, financial planning, legal planning, downsizing, hospice care, and information on independent living, assisted care living, skilled care living, and remaining at home safely.

Our first meeting will be on September 11 at 1:00 in the St. John Neumann room. We will meet the second Tuesday of each month at this time. The meeting will last approximately 1 hour. At the first meeting we will provide an overview for the future meetings. This is your group and we want it to be informative and useful and meet your needs.

If you have any questions please contact Kate Somers at 610-639-3547 or Ceil Harkness 610-420-6943.