The Third Sunday

in Ordinary Time

January 21, 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. 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

TODAY’S READINGS

The readings for the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time can be found at #935.

Please remember in your prayers all those who have died:

Betty LeBuffe, Thomas Sheehan and Barbara Welch Betty LeBuffe, Thomas Sheehan and Barbara Welch Betty LeBuffe, Thomas Sheehan and Barbara Welch Betty LeBuffe, Thomas Sheehan and Barbara Welch

ANNOUNCED MASSES

NEXT WEEKEND

SATURDAY, JANUARY 20 5:00 PM Amina C. Valocchi

SUNDAY, JANUARY 21 6:00 AM For Our Parishioners 7:30 AM Antonio Palmorini 9:00 AM Faye & Paul Taraschi 10:30 AM Agnes Smith 12:00 PM Ben Valocchi, Sr. 4:00 PM Chuck Kulp

MONDAY, JANUARY 22 7:00 AM Paul Taraschi 9:00 AM Aaron Miller

TUESDAY, JANUARY 23 7:00 AM Mike Castaldi 9:00 AM Millie Pinto

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24 7:00 AM Mary Frances Bloom 9:00 AM Alfina Tomarchio

THURSDAY, JANUARY 25 7:00 AM Vincent, Margaret & Robert O'Reilly 9:00 AM Janice Lyons

FRIDAY, JANUARY 26 7:00 AM Mrs. Alice Caruso 9:00 AM Marjorie J. Jones

SATURDAY, JANUARY 27 8:00 AM John Perella

SATURDAY, JANUARY 27 5:00 PM Floyd D'Ginto

SUNDAY, JANUARY 28 6:00 AM For Our Parishioners 7:30 AM Carmen DiGiandomenico 9:00 AM Benjamin Ginnelly 10:30 AM Ben Valocchi, Sr. 12:00 PM Albert Kardine (25th Anniversary) 4:00 PM Paul Homan

The Sanctuary Candle Burns in memory of

William Woodruff.

BAPTISMS

Congratulations to the following children Baptized on January 14.

SAVANNAH LEE ANTONELLI AND JAMES ALLEN ZAHURANEC

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

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, Muthu Ballyamanda, Rhonda Battenfelder, Marcia Bukay, David & Connie Bull, Joseph Carlin, Ellen Cassidy, Marie Ciarlone, Dolly Colella, Anita Suleski Conant, Baby Michael Corrigan, Connie Daily, Jame Dickinson, Mary Doyle, Judy Fazzini, Carrie Grosso, Danielle Horack, Marilyn Humphrey, Mary K. Jordan, Maren Kaniewski, Owen Kopko, Father Larry Kozak, Crystal Leff, Sylvia L. Mango, Wendy Martini, Jim McGowan, Ann McLaughlin, Patricia Melcher, Jenny Moylett, Julia O’Connell, Sr. Mary O’Connor, Dave Parker, Florence Popadick, Julian Quiroz, Joseph Renda, John Richards, Sue Rizzo, Frank Robertson, Christopher Sauk, Marie Scopa, John Schreiber, Christine Robertson Schwartz, Brian Sheehan, Baby Jessica Shue, Ed Shultz, Mike Smith, Lucy Spadaro, Geri Talucci, 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. Staff Sgt. Christopher Deutsch, Staff Sgt. Ian Deutsch, Captain Joseph S. DiBerardinis, 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, LTJG 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.

Parish Office Hours

Office Hours are:

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

Friday: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Saturday: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sunday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Dear Friends,

Our readings on this Third Sunday in Ordinary Time remind us that we are each called by God to a particular purpose in life. In addition, we must guard against being too rooted, so that we can indeed respond to the Lord as a disciple.

Jonah might be called the “reluctant prophet.” God had called Jonah, but Jonah did everything he possibly could to resist that call. God is persistent, and calls Jonah again. God may be calling us as well over and over; the calling will not cease, but our response must be a positive one, just as Jonah’s is. One might say that God offers Jonah a new beginning; we, too are offered a new beginning by the Lord, and as we enter a new calendar year, this may be the time to consider that. Realizing that it was pointless to resist the will of God, Jonah does go to Nineveh, and there he preaches repentance. It is the same message brought by John the Baptist and one conveyed by Jesus over and over. Before we can answer a call, before we can be disciples, we, too, must repent.

Although brief, the Second Reading from St. Paul’s letter to the Corinthians carries a message closely associated with repentance. Paul warns against being too rooted and attached to the things of this life. When Paul says “the time is running out,” he is paralleling Jesus’ words and advice. Jesus said in Matthew 24:44 “Therefore, you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.”

Time is always running out on us. That is why we must seek to repent and respond now, not later. What is our calling? It may not come to us in capital letters and clearly, but it is something we must ever be seeking, and then trying to fulfill it. Paul’s comments about family are often misinterpreted. He is not encouraging neglect of family duties, but he wants us to know that the things of this world — attitudes, emotions, and certainly possessions — are not all that matters. We each have a higher calling.

Finally, the Gospel of Mark relates a story very familiar to us when the Lord calls His first Apostles to “come after me.” This is in effect the calling heard by Jonah, and what Paul was trying to emphasize to us. Before the calling, however, Jesus says again, “The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent and believe in the gospel.”

When Jesus says “Repent,” it may not mean quite what we think it does. The Lord is not telling us to just feel sorry. He is calling us to action. That involves conversion, a change in how we live and what we do. Repentance is a change of direction. Also, it is not something we do before we come to God and answer His call. It is telling us what coming to God is like, what it requires.

We are still called to do Jesus’ work. It began with two, then four, then twelve and has continued to grow

through the centuries. Spreading the Good News is still part of what Jesus expects from each of us.

Saint Joseph, Pray for Us!

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

2nd Collection Catholic Relief Services

This Saturday & Sunday, January 20 & 21

Please be as generous as possible and remember to

make checks payable to St. Joseph Church.

Thank you!

Parish RegistrationParish RegistrationParish RegistrationParish Registration Next Sunday, January 28 Next Sunday, January 28 Next Sunday, January 28 Next Sunday, January 28 at 10 a.m. . . . in the Saint John Neumann Room

in Church.

PLEASE NOTE

There will be no evening confessions on

Wednesday, January 31 due to First Reconciliation.

Saint Joseph

School News

Math Counts We congratulate our St. Joseph Math Counts Team who competed in the local competition of area Catholic Schools on Saturday, January 6. Congratulations to our students who finished in the top 10: Gabriel Nichols (2nd Place), Anthony D’Addezio (3rd Place) and Maggie Quiroz (4th Place). Gabe Nichols won the final the Lightning Round.

Saint Joseph School Open House Do you have family or neighbors who have children who are ready to start school? Please tell them about our National Blue Ribbon School and invite them to an Open House! Join us for our open house on Sunday, January 28, following the Noon Mass.

Catholic Schools Week

Catholic Schools Week begins January 28. This year, the theme for Catholic Schools Week is: “Catholic Schools: Learn. Serve. Lead. Succeed.” This theme encompasses the core products and values that can be found in Catholic schools across the country. Not only are we teaching students to become future servant leaders, faith-filled disciples and enriched citizens in our communities, we, as educators, are growing with them. In Catholic schools, we are all learners, servants and leaders. These shared qualities are what make Catholic schools work. They are what make Catholic schools succeed.

Start your New Year with $10k! St. Joseph School HSA's Green & White Gala is selling raffle tickets for a $10,000 prize! Last year, a member of St. Joseph's Parish won the $10k! Tickets are $100 each and ONLY 300 Tickets will be sold! The winner will be drawn at the Green & White Gala on 2/10/18. Need not be present to win.

To purchase a raffle ticket, please stop by the Saint John Neumann Room after Mass this weekend, January 20 and 21, stop by the school office or contact Beth Gray at graymom3@gmail.com.

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where you can be anything, where you can be anything, where you can be anything, where you can be anything, be kind.be kind.be kind.be kind.

Knights of Columbus Free

Throw Championship All boys and girls ages 9 to 14 are invited to participate in the local council level competition for the 2018 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship to be held in the St. Joseph School gym 11:30 AM to 12:15 PM this Sunday January 21 after the 10:30 AM CYO Mass. Registration at the event requires parental or guardian permission. Contestants will compete in their own age and gender group with the winners progressing through local, district, and state competitions. All contestants are recognized for their participation in the event. Council level champions will be announced in a future Sunday bulletin and receive a Champions Certificate.

Many Thanks from

Joseph’s People On behalf of all of the members and volunteers of Joseph’s People, we would like to thank the Saint Joseph parishioners for their great generosity to us over Christmas and throughout the year. We could never accomplish what we do without your thoughts, your prayers and your financial generosity. May 2018 bring you and your family peace and prosperity.

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.

Rite of Christian Initiation of

Adults (R.C.I.A.) Join us any Wednesday evening at 7 PM if you are interested in becoming a Catholic or in completing the reception of the Sacraments of Initiation if already baptized a Catholic. We gather in the community meeting room of the Parish Office.

Contact Kathy Thomas for information at kathyt@stjosephrc.org or 610-873-8798.

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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.

Can you help?

PREP needs a few additional adult or high school teen volunteers to assist in the classroom on Mondays at 5 PM and 6:45 PM and Tuesdays at 5 PM. Hall Monitors are also needed Mondays at 5 PM. Contact the PREP Office for more details.

Summer PREP Pilot Program July 30-August 10, 2018

9 AM-12 Noon

For students entering grades 1-6. Once registration begins, a limited number of PREP students will be accepted from among those currently attending classes.

Families will be asked to sign an agreement containing, but not limited to: attendance at every class, participation as a variety of parish activities from September through May (list to be provided), etc.

Look for more details on registration in the near future.

Catechists Wanted for Summer PREP

12 adult Catechists wanted for grade levels 1-6

Contact the PREP Office if you would like to help.

Deadline for catechist commitment is January 31, 2018.

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Contribution Statements for 2017 Please note, we will be sending out contribution statements by email this year to all parishioners. Please fill out the form below if you would like to receive a paper copy by mail of your contributions for 2017. We will make every effort to have the statements e-mailed by January 20, 2018.

—PLACE IN THE SUNDAY COLLECTION BASKET OR MAIL TO THE PARISH OFFICE—

Saint Joseph Church, 332 Manor Avenue, Downingtown PA 19335

Please mail my contributions statement for 2017.

Name:

Address:

Blessing of the Throats In honor of Saint Blaise Day on Saturday, February 3, throats will be blessed during the 8 a.m. Daily Mass.

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Children’s

Liturgy of the Word This beautiful ministry is designed for children in grades K-3 to be able to listen to the Word of God at Mass in language that they are better able to understand during the Sunday 9:00 a.m. Mass.

An older child may accompany a younger sibling. Children of preschool age must be accompanied by a parent. All children should make use of restrooms before Mass begins.

Please consider volunteering as a shepherd or leader. Shepherds guide the children to seats in the Daily Mass Chapel and assist with appropriate behavior during this part of the Mass. Leaders proclaim God’s Word to the children, guide a follow-up discussion, help the children to pray the Creed and offer a prayer of the faithful.

Contact Leif Erickson at leife100@gmail.com for more information.

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!

Saint Joseph Cemetery Saint Joseph Cemetery Saint Joseph Cemetery Saint Joseph Cemetery Our parish cemetery is a beautiful, quiet spot located off Glenside Road in Downingtown.

We have many traditional burial plots available and a Columbarium to hold cremains of loved ones.

If you are interested in purchasing a plot or a niche for the future for yourself or your loved ones, call the parish office at 610-269-8294.

Safe Environment Saturday, February 10

9 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. in the Parish Meeting Center 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.

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 10:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, February 11 in the Cafeteria.

Gracious and loving God,

we thank you for the abundant

love and grace you have poured out upon

Saint Joseph Parish.

Fill us, your humble servants,

with your goodness, generosity, and love

as we engage in this campaign

to address the current and future needs

of our growing and vibrant parish family.

May your Holy Spirit

keep our hearts and minds

rooted in the faith of your Son

and enable us to forge

a legacy of faith and service

which will bear fruit for generations to come.

Through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

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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.”

January Mercy Hospice Schedule Group 1 - Chinese Chicken and Noodles

Group 2 - Meaty Macaroni Bake 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!

Poor Box Collection January 14 Total: $601.00

January Total to Date: $1,317.00

The Poor Box for January benefits

St. Katharine Drexel, our Sister Parish in Chester, PA.

Sunday, January 14 Collection Total $30,326.87

Ordinary Income: $21,562 (511 envelopes)

Loose Cash: $2,357.60

Weekly EFT: $5,789.27 (203 participants)

Weekly Credit Card: $618.00 (24 participants)

Collection Total: $30,326.87

God bless the gifts and the givers!

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 1/22, please contact Debbie Hastings at 610-304-0631 or

Helen Lyons at 610-873-8041. For the week of 1/29,

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

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

The first disciples of Jesus in today’s Gospel left their work and their daily routines to follow Him. They abandoned their livelihoods, familiar surroundings and the lives to which they had become accustomed to be closer to Him. The good steward finds ways to be removed from what may be a comfortable existence or daily routine in order to serve the Lord more faithfully. All too often, out of fear, insecurity or even selfishness, we refuse to leave the safety of the little world we have created for ourselves in order to hear the Lord’s call and be challenged by His Gospel. Perhaps we should reflect on what comforts we need to sacrifice in order to be better stewards of God’s mercy, compassion and hospitality He planted within us.

(International Stewardship Council’s January Newsletter)

Aid for Friends

Volunteers Needed We are in need of two additional visitors for two local homebound neighbors, one in East Brandywine and one in Thorndale. Meals would be delivered once a week from the freezer in the church office to the client. No cooking is needed, just delivery. Please contact Debby at 484-883-1583 or dokeefe19@hotmail.com.

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, January 25 at 7:30 PM in the Saint John Neumann Room in Church.

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,

February 2. 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.

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.

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.