The Thirty-Second

Sunday in Ordinary Time

November 12, 2017

Parish Mission Parish Mission Parish Mission Parish Mission

November 13 at 7 PM

Prayer Service & Benediction November 14 at 7 PM

Prayer Service & Benediction November 15 at 7 PM

Mass

The Theme:

ForgivenessForgivenessForgivenessForgiveness

Guest Homilist:

Father Bernard EzakiFather Bernard EzakiFather Bernard EzakiFather Bernard Ezaki

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

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Parish Office Hours

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.

If you have an evening event, please make sure to pick up the key

before that time.

St. Joseph Parish Library

The St. Joseph Parish Library is located in the parish office and is open during regular office hours. We have a great selection of books and DVDs for all ages to choose from!

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

Parish Religious Parish Religious Parish Religious Parish Religious Education ProgramEducation ProgramEducation ProgramEducation Program Phone: 610-873-8798 Fax: 610-873-5466

www.stjosephrc.org

Mrs. Kathy Thomas Director of Religious Education

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Heart of Mary 484-593-4352

Saint Joseph Church Mission Statement

Motivated by our belief in Jesus Christ and bound together by our Roman Catholic faith, we are a parish that seeks to

respond to the Gospel invitation by living as God's people. Baptized into Christ Jesus, confirmed by the gift of the Holy

Spirit, and nourished by the Eucharist, we are a community that gives glory to God and proclaims His message of love and

salvation.

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.

Update Your

Information! Have you moved, been married recently, changed your phone number or email address, or made any other changes in your household?

Please call the parish office or email roed@stjosephrc.org to update your records.

Thank you for your kind assistance.

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.

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 Registration

Sunday, December 3, at 10 a.m. Church, St. John Neumann Room

This is a great opportunity to register as a parishioner of Saint Joseph Parish. Please come and meet our Pastor, School Principal, Director of Religious Education and our Parish Services Director.

Please call the parish office if you have any further questions at 610-269-8294.

ANNOUNCED MASSES

NEXT WEEKEND

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

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13 7:00 AM Deceased Members of the Dehl Family 9:00 AM Frank Detweiler

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14 7:00 AM Loretta Grecky 9:00 AM Mary Paul

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15 7:00 AM All Souls 9:00 AM Helen & Alfred Szalwinski

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16 7:00 AM Connie Bevilacqua 9:00 AM James Quinlan (41st Anniversary)

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17 7:00 AM Richard B. Natoli (1st Anniversary) 9:00 AM Stanley, Erelene, James and Ann Chrupcala

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18

8:00 AM Joseph R. Collette

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18 5:00 PM Martin and Agnes Bucha

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19 6:00 AM For Our Parishioners 7:30 AM Michele LeMarquand 9:00 AM Dylan Manning 10:30 AM Frank Marcocci, Sr. 12:00 PM Paul Erdman 4:00 PM Norbert Morys

BAPTISMS

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, Rhonda Battenfelder, Marcia Bukay, David & Connie Bull, Joseph Carlin, Edwin Carpenter, Ellen Cassidy, Marie Ciarlone, Dolly Colella, Anita Suleski Conant, Baby Michael Corrigan, Connie Daily, Jame Dickinson, Mary Doyle, Judy Fazzini, 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, Julia O’Connell, Sr. Mary O’Connor, Florence Popadick, Julian Quiroz, Joseph Renda, 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 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time can be found at #1021.

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

Please remember in your prayers all those who have died:

Floyd D’Ginto Floyd D’Ginto Floyd D’Ginto Floyd D’Ginto

The Sanctuary Candle Burns in Memory of John Francella.

The Chapel Sanctuary Candle burns in

memory of Nicola, Adelina, Tony & Joseph Ursini.

St. Joseph School

News

Open House St. Joseph School

would like to welcome you to their Open House November 16 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Come visit our school and see why it was awarded the National Blue Ribbon School this year

for overall academic excellence and progress.

“The secret of happiness is to live moment by moment and to thank God

for what He is sending us every day in His goodness.”

–St. Gianna Molla

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

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Dear Friends,

This week, Sr. Catherine and Fr. Rossi traveled to Washington, D.C. to receive our 2017 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. The ceremony was held on Tuesday after two days of conferences. The aim of the gathering was to not only highlight the schools that have achieved this distinction but to share best practices.

I want to salute Sr. Catherine, our Principal, and all the administration, staff and faculty for all they do to make Saint Joseph School truly a place of learning, faith and knowledge.

This weekend, I will be speaking at all the masses for our annual Renewal of Stewardship. I am daily amazed and grateful for all that you do share your time, talent and

treasure. Our parish family is blessed with over 60 ministries and so many individual ways that so many people live out their faith. Our time of renewal of stewardship is an opportunity for each one of to renew our commit to grow closer to the Lord and prayerfully consider how we can give bake to our parish and church. Thank you from my grateful heart for all that you already do.

Next weekend, our Acolyte seminarian will be here to speak

about the annual Saint Charles Seminary Appeal We are grateful

for his presence among us each Thursday and pray that our parish

family will be blessed with many vocations to the priesthood and

religious life in the years to come.

Saint Joseph, Pray for Us!

Monsignor McLoone Monsignor McLoone Monsignor McLoone Monsignor McLoone

Pastor Pastor Pastor Pastor

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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.

Parish Religious Education

Program Phone: 610-873-8798

Website: www.stjosephrc.org/prep

P.R.E.P.

PREP Volunteers Needed

PREP is currently in need of 2-3 additional adult or high school teen volunteers to assist in the classroom at 5:00 on Mondays or 5:00 on Tuesdays. Please contact Kathy Thomas or Mary Ann Korpics in the PREP Office for more details. 610-873-8798

Coming in 2018...

We will be offering summer PREP

Details to follow!

Sacrament News • If you have not received your Sacrament packet, stop

by the PREP Office or download the information on the PREP website. This folder contains all the information you need for the year.

• Confirmation packets are due back to your child’s teacher. We are measuring students for their robes.

• Communion packets are due back in a few weeks.

Knights of Columbus

Thanksgiving Crab Cake Sale Orders due Monday, November 13 by Phone/Email Only

Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes, Crab Soup & Crab Appetizers

Pick-up on Friday, November 17 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm in the Parish Meeting Center Meeting Room #3

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*** Please call or email your order quantity for the products below ***

Smith Island 3.25 oz. Crab Cakes – retail $5.95 (select 4, 6 or 8): x $5.00 per = $_______

Dozen Smith Island 3.25 oz. Crab Cakes – retail $68: x $60.00 per = $_______

Crab Critter Appetizers (bag of 50) – retail $15.95: x $14.00 per = $_______

Maryland Crab Soup (1 qt.) – retail $11.35: x $10.00 per = $_______

St. Joe’s Family Pak (1 doz. cakes, 1 bag critters, 2 quarts soup _____ x $90.00 per = $_______

To order, email tmcaridi@verizon.net or call 484-553-2961 with your order quantity. Payment due at pick-up. Make checks payable to: Knights of Columbus, Council 7208

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St. Charles Seminary Appeal

Next weekend, Marco Cassanova, our Seminarian assigned to us from

St. Charles Seminary, will speak at all Masses about the

2017 Seminary Appeal. There will be envelopes on the table in the narthex to be mailed directly to St. Charles Borromeo Seminary. Thank you for your generosity and support to this special collection for

our Seminary.

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St. Joseph Parish

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!

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.

8th Grade Bake Sale

The Annual 8th Grade Bake Sale will be held next 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.

“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.

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: Fr iday, 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. 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 Wednesday, November 22

8 AM-4 PM

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

Attention Manna Users! All Manna orders placed Monday, November 20 will not

be available for pickup until Saturday, November 25 due

to the Thanksgiving Holiday. Office Hours Saturday, November 25 are 9 AM-2 PM. Thank you!

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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.

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!

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 Sunday, December 10 in the Cafeteria.

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.

Thank you! Thank you to everyone who participated in the St. Joseph’s Vigil at Planned Parenthood on Saturday, October 28. God bless all of you for taking the time to witness and pray for an end to abortion.

Save the Date!

Breakfast with

Santa

Saturday,

December 9

Saint Joseph Cafeteria Two Seatings will be available.

Watch the bulletin for more details.

Sponsored by the Saint Joseph Parish Youth Group

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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 11/13, please call Diane Sweeney at 610-269-3438 or

Meredith DiPietro at 267-481-3873. For the week of 11/20,

please contact Helen Lyons 610-873-8041.

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

Jesus compares the kingdom of heaven with ten virgins

who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.

Five of them were foolish and five of them were prudent.

The foolish did not prepare for the wait, they brought no

extra oil to keep their flames burning bright. The prudent

bridesmaids brought extra oil, just in case the wait was

longer than they had expected. And the wait was long.

Some of those who were supposed to be waiting were not

prepared for the wait, with disastrous consequences. Good

stewards heed Jesus’ warning: Be prepared to wait for the

Lord’s return. Is your faith strong enough to endure the

wait? Will the “flames” of passion for the Lord endure?

What are you doing to keep your passion for the Lord from

burning out? (International Catholic Stewardship Council’s

November Newsletter)

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Poor Box Collection

November 5 Total: $787.00

The Poor Box for November benefits the families in need of assistance at St. Joseph Church.

Sunday, November 5 Collection Total

$84,560.51

Ordinary Income: $27,007.00 (616 envelopes)

Loose Cash: $2,641.62

Weekly EFT: $5,812.27 (209 participants)

Monthly EFT: $34,984.33 (350 participants)

Weekly Credit Card: $735.00 (25 participants)

Monthly Credit Card: $13,380.29 (25 participants)

Collection Total: $84,560.51

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 16 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.

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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.

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 Young Adults: Karaoke Night

Singing karyoke at Round One. This is a cash only event. Please join us this Wednesday, November 15 at 7:30 p.m. at Round One, Exton. We look forward to seeing you. For more info, check us out on Facebook or at www.cyacc.org.

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

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.

Pilgrimage to the

HOLY LAND with Fr. Jim McGuinn,

Assistant Pastor of Saint John the Baptist Parish in Manayunk

June 10 -21, 2018

For info, contact Select International Tours at 800-842-4842

or visit www.selectinternationaltours.com.

Saint Anthony's Women's Auxiliary

3rd annual Holiday Gift and Craft Show! Saturday, November 18 10 AM-2 PM

Saint Anthony's Lodge Banquet Hall Refreshments, gift wrapping & raffles will be available.

Contact staladies@hotmail.com for more details.