The Third Sunday

of Lent

March 4,

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 Lent can be found at #890.

Please remember in your prayers all those who have died:

George Dailey George Dailey George Dailey George Dailey Betty FabrizioBetty FabrizioBetty FabrizioBetty Fabrizio

SATURDAY, MARCH 3 5:00 PM Deceased Members of the Feola & Capuzzi Families

SUNDAY, MARCH 4 6:00 AM For Our Parishioners 7:30 AM Antonio Palmorini 9:00 AM Domenic F. Talucci (1st Anniversary) 10:30 AM For the members of the St. Joseph Memorial Society

12:00 PM Robert Kubiak 4:00 PM George Vangieri

MONDAY, MARCH 5 7:00 AM Rose & Charles Gallelli 9:00 AM Frank Detweiler

TUESDAY, MARCH 6 7:00 AM Barbara Gerhard Webb 9:00 AM Ann McLaughlin

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7 7:00 AM Josephine Lectora 9:00 AM Sara Irwin

THURSDAY, MARCH 8 7:00 AM Sally J. Oakley 9:00 AM Thomas Joseph Maslo

FRIDAY, MARCH 9 7:00 AM Margery G. Randall 9:00 AM Karen A. Girafalco

SATURDAY, MARCH 10 8:00 AM Agnes Cuniffe

SATURDAY, MARCH 10 5:00 PM Solomon Ambrose (living) and all of our Parish Children

SUNDAY, MARCH 11 6:00 AM For Our Parishioners 7:30 AM Paul Taraschi 9:00 AM Mike Castaldi 10:30 AM Gretchen Metz 12:00 PM Dr. Donald E. McConnell 4:00 PM Thomas Joseph Maslo

ANNOUNCED MASSES

NEXT WEEKEND

The Sanctuary Candle burns in memory of Nancy Genk.

The Chapel Sanctuary Candle burns in memory of Julian Girafalco.

BAPTISMS

Congratulations to the following children Baptized on February 25.

BRIDGET SHEA LAM, ANTHONY ROBERT METZ,

JOHN BODHI REDRICK AND ZOE PAIGE SWEET

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, Ashlyn Brown, David & Connie Bull, Ellen Cassidy, Dolly Colella, Anita Conant, Baby Michael Corrigan, Amelia D’Ginto, Connie Daily, George Forczek, Teena Friends, Robert Geary, Carrie Grosso, Paddy Hamilton, Danielle Horack, Mary K. Jordan, Maren Kaneiwski, Judy Kaplan, Father Larry Kozak, Crystal Leff, Wendy Martini, Miranda McClain, Cynthia McGowan, Jim McGowan, Pat Melcher, Thomas Melvin, Dina Metro, Julia O’Connell, Sr. Mary O’Connor, Dave Parker, Stephany Patrone, Florence Popadick, John Richards, Sue Rizzo, Frank Robertson, Christopher Sauk, John Schreiber, Christine Robertson Schwartz, Mary Setzer, Mike Smith, Lucy Spadaro, Geri Talucci, Agnes Timothy, Anna Marie Urbine, Kevin Valentine 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, Nicole Doyle, 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, LT 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.

Brendan Fagan, Francine Failla,

Julia Manetta-Laurento

Faye & Paul Taraschi

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March 4, 2018 - The Third Sunday of Lent

Lent is a season when the Church invites its members to reflect and live the “three pillars” of Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving.

These pillars help support a full and active Christian Life. During Lent, we try to repair and strengthen these three pillars or “disciplines,” because they help people become better disciples of the Lord.

Prayer is a conversation with God. Make a good habit of daily prayer . Read the psalms, and each Lent learn one or two by heart. Pray the words that Jesus and Mary prayed daily. Make an effort to sing well when you come and worship in church. St. Catherine said once that singing is praying twice.

To prepare Himself for the mission of the Father, Jesus fasted in the wilderness for 40 days and nights. As Christians grow up, they need to learn traditional healthy ways to fast. When we fast, we deny ourselves some food or good thing that satisfies our physical craving(s). We remind ourselves of how dependent we are on God’s good gifts, which always must be shared fairly and never taken for granted.

Almsgiving means “shar ing compassion.” It is more than giving away the things we do not need. It means giving away some things that we do need because someone else also may need them. It means giving from ourselves even though it may be sacrificial.

Our parish’s youth are now part of “Life Teen” – a National Catholic ministry to teens. This Lent, Life Teen has joined with The Living Person to invite teenagers and all Catholics to a Lenten Challenge, called 1-1-1. This refers to the following:

• Sacrificing one thing that satisfies our pleasures. • Choosing one devotional or prayer to say every day. • Focusing on one sin that holds us back from a closer relationship with God.

I invite each one of us to join this challenge, so to enter more deeply into this Lenten Season with Jesus.

Saint Augustine said that fasting and almsgiving are the two “wings” that help our prayers “fly to heaven.” Prayer, fasting, and almsgiving go together. They are ways we ask God to root out selfishness from our hearts. They are ways we Christians are invited to live the fullness of God’s spirit in our souls.

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The Scrutinies Parishioners attending Noon Mass on 3/4, 5:00 Mass on 3/10, and 9:00 Mass on 3/18 (the third, fourth, and fifth Sundays of Lent) will share time with the RCIA group as they prepare to be welcomed into the Church.

The readings focus on the themes of baptism and repentance. The Gospel passages for these three Sundays include the Samaritan woman at the well (John 4:5-42), the man born blind (John 9:1-41), and the raising of Lazarus (John 11:1-45). These are the “scrutiny” Sundays. The scrutinies celebrate conversion and offer our Elect an opportunity for introspection along with time for prayer, reflection, repentance, and the exorcisms (a series of blessings conferred to strengthen them against the power of temptation, sin, and Satan; to lead them ever closer to Christ – the Way, the Truth, and the Life; and to deepen their decision and desire to love God above all else).

The Elect are asked to ponder the Word of God in their hearts, to know Christ who came to save the lost, to confess themselves to be sinners, to reject all that is displeasing to God, to ask the Holy Spirit to help them overcome their weaknesses, to learn how to please God, and to put their hope in Christ, finding peace and holiness in Him. The parish community is also asked at this time to seek continued conversion of heart so the weak may be strengthened, the broken restored, the lost found, and the found redeemed.

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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, March 8 at 7:30 PM in the Parish Meeting Center.

Saint Joseph

School News

Registration Registration is open for the 2018-2019 school year at St. Joseph School. Visit our website at http://stjosephrc.org/school/admissions/ or call 610-269-8999.

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 on Sunday, March 11 in the Cafeteria.

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at 10 a.m. . . . in the Church Chapel.

2nd Collection

for M�her Mercy House this Saturday & Sunday, March 3 and 4.

Please make checks payable to Saint Joseph Church. Thank you!

The Disciple Maker Index Survey Deadline March 5

Please take part in our parish’s Disciple Maker Index, a 10-

15 minute online survey: • Go to www.disciplemakerindex.com

• Or pick up a paper copy in the parish office or the St. Katharine Drexel Room in church.

• Complete/Return the survey by March 5.

The survey will ask you to reflect on your own spiritual growth and provide feedback on the parish’s efforts to help you grow. All responses will be confidential and the parish will only receive information about the community as a whole. We are trying to get the highest response rate possible. This information will be invaluable to the parish and our various ministries as we plan ahead and try to be the best disciples we can be. We will receive the results this spring/summer at which time we will share what we have learned with the entire parish. Thank you!

We are beginning a

Prayer Shawl Ministry Prayer shawl ministries began in 1998 by people who had both compassion for others and a love of knitting/crocheting. People gather and pray for shawl recipients as they begin making them. These intentions are continued throughout the creation of the shawl, and upon completion shawls are given to those undergoing medical procedures, those who need comfort after a loss, or those enduring times of stress. We would like to start such a ministry at St. Joseph parish. Please join us at one of two organizational meetings in the St. John Neumann Room in Church:

Monday, March 12 at 7 p.m.

Tuesday, March 13 after the 9 a.m. Mass

The final schedule will be determined by the organizational meetings. If you would like more info or are interested but cannot make either meeting, please contact Carol Grigson at 610-269-5413 or carol.k.grigson@verizon.net.

Prime Timers Our next Meeting is on March 7 at 2:00 PM. Our activity will be a presentation by Arlene Rengert representing the Laundromat Library League. St. Joseph’s seniors meet in the Parish Meeting Center behind the school from September to June for activities and socialization. We will 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. Our new members for March, April, and May are free. In June we will have our inside picnic. Please call Mary at 610-269-3650 or Paul at 610-873-2794 for additional information.

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with love from the Almighty. with love from the Almighty. with love from the Almighty. with love from the Almighty.

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.

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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.

Bishop Shanahan High School 7th Grade Visitation Day

March 14 at 8:30 AM 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Open House

March 21 at 7 PM

7th Grade Practice Test

April 7 at 8 AM

Tours & Shadow Days Year Round

To learn more, call 610-343-6206.

Life in the Spirit Seminars The St. Joseph Parish Charismatic Prayer Group will be presenting a six-week DVD series of talks given by

Leaders in the New Evangelization and the Charismatic Renewal called LIFE IN THE SPIRIT SEMINARS

Remaining Dates are

Thursdays March 8,15 & 22

7-9 p.m. in the church chapel. For more info, contact Joe McCahon at 610-716-3084 or jasmvmd@gmail.com or contact Jane Desiderio at

jane.desiderio@icloud.com

Lenten Faith Formation “Everybody Needs to Forgive Somebody”

Please join us on Monday evenings as Father Rossi, Father Mulranen, and Father Donia discuss and reflect on the book “Everybody Needs to Forgive Somebody.” This is the book that Fr. Ezaki encouraged us to read during our Parish Mission in the fall.

March 5

Sharing Forgiveness (pages 63-105) 7-8 p.m. in the Chapel

No cost. No pre-registration. Invite a friend.

40 Days for Life Ash Wednesday was the beginning of Lent and also the start of the Spring campaign for 40 Days for Life (40 DFL). 40 DFL is a time of prayer, fasting and standing vigil at abortion clinics throughout the United States and other countries to bring awareness of the killing of babies in the womb. The Planned Parenthood Clinic in West Chester performs abortions at its Wayne & Market Streets location every Friday. The Spring campaign will end on Palm Sunday, March 25. St. Joseph Parish has participated in 40 DFL since it became a national event in 2007. It is very important that we show our resolve to end abortion and you can do this by participating in the Spring Campaign.

Saturday, March 24 has been selected as St. Joseph Parish day for prayer and vigil at Planned Parenthood in West Chester. More information in next week's bulletin. Please call Pat DiPietro at 610-269-2093 with any questions or for more information.

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Noontime Lenten Services

for the Community Wednesday, March 7

Downingtown Friends Meeting

Wednesday, March 14

St. James Episcopal Church

Wednesday, March 21

Central Presbyterian Church

Services are 12 Noon to 12:30 PM with lunch following.

Sacrament of Reconciliation

During LENT

Wednesdays 6:30 AM and 8:30 AM prior to Daily Mass.

6:30 - 7:30 PM

Except March 28

Saturdays 3:30 - 4:30 PM

Except March 31

Parish Penance Service

Tuesday, March 27 at 7 PM

Stations of the Cross School Children

Tuesdays at 2 PM (except March 20)

Parish Community

Every Wednesday at 7 PM (except March 28)

Save the Date

Forty Hours Eucharistic Devotion

Sunday, March 18-Tuesday, March 20

Forty Hours will begin after the 12 noon Mass on Sunday, March 18.

Exposition/Adoration will take place throughout these special days and nights in church

The Adoration Chapel will reopen after the Closing Mass on Tuesday, March 20.

Moe details to follow.

Giving Alms You are invited during Lent to give alms in ways that help our neighbors – locally, regionally, or globally.

March 3-4

Special collection to benefit Mother of Mercy House (No Envelopes)

March 10-11

Second collection to benefit the Church in Latin America March 17-18

Special collection to benefit Legacy of Life (No envelopes) March 24-25

Special collection to benefit local charities (No envelopes) March 30

Holy Land Collection

Local Penance Services Tuesday, March 20

SS. Peter and Paul Church, 7 PM

Wednesday, March 21

SS. Simon and Jude Church, 7 PM

Saint Elizabeth Church, 7 PM

Saturday, March 24

Saint Elizabeth Church, 9 AM-11 AM

Monday, March 26

Saint Patrick Church, 7 PM

Saint Maximilian Kolbe Church, 7 PM

Tuesday, March 27

Saint Joseph Church, 7 PM

Wednesday, March 28

SS. Philip and James Church, 7 PM

Operation Rice Bowl

If you’d like to take part in Operation Rice Bowl, please return your bowl when you come to Mass the

weekend after Easter – April 7 and 8

(Divine Mercy Sunday).

Make a Make a Make a Make a Lenten Connection Lenten Connection Lenten Connection Lenten Connection Each Sunday during Lent, choose a special task to focus on during the week. Look for the Lenten handout in the Saint Katharine Drexel Room. There are tasks for adults/teens, and ones for children. Use Lent to... Connect with God. Connect with Each Other.

Going away for Easter? Make a one-time donation online!

http://stjosephrc.org/resources/give-to-st-joseph-parish/ or drop your Easter envelope off at the Parish Office.

Last Year’s Palms Please drop off last year’s palms in the basket in the Saint Katharine Drexel Room in Church. We will collect them through Palm Sunday.

Please Support St. Joseph Church Boy Scout Troop 2

Holy Thursday, March 29

Good Friday, March 30

Holy Saturday, March 31

Easter Sunday, April 1

A Night Out at

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Come to the Parish Fish Fry for

dinner from 4:30-7 PM

and then attend the

School Passion Play

starting at 7 PM.

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Knights of Columbus

Lenten Fish Fry’s Fridays

March 9, March 16 and March 23

Dinner will be served from 4:30 to 7:30 PM in the school cafeteria. Dine in (BYOB) or Take out. Your choice of baked or fried fish ($12), crab cake dinners ($15) or a combo meal for ($14). Reduced kids meals also available. All meals include our famous french fries, coleslaw, dessert and a drink. You may also purchase a 10oz cup of Maryland Crab Soup ($6). For info, contact Larry Grove at 484-639-4838.

Service Hours Available

There are service hours for our young parishioners helping with bussing tables, cleanup, setup, and keeping the soda table filled. If interested in a 4 - 6 PM shift or 6 - 8 PM shift, email john.ousey@verizon.net.

Donate an Easter Ham The St. Agnes Easter Dinner Project provides Easter Hams for struggling families in the greater West Chester area. If you would like to help, you can purchase a ham from: Wegmans; Giant in Exton, Bradford Plaza, Boot Road, Chadds Ford, and Frazer; and Shop Rite of West Chester.

Simply pay for the ham at check out and drop it off at the customer service desk; they will keep them at the store until pick-up. Hams must be purchased by Sunday, March

25. Their “sell by” date must be April 4 or later and

must not have been frozen.

For planning purposes, it is important that we have a count of hams that will be donated. You can do this by signing up at https://tinyurl.com/yd9hkp5u or contacting Maria DiMarco at mmcdimarco3@gmail.com or 484-888-5368 by Sunday, March 25. You can also make a monetary donation to help buy fresh produce.

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March Mercy Hospice Schedule

Group 1 - Stuffed Peppers Group 2 - Chicken Divan on Rice

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!

If your parish celebrates the Mass for the First Scrutiny for catechumens preparing for Baptism at the Easter vigil, you may hear the Gospel story of Jesus speaking with the Samaritan woman at the well; someone who supposedly is of the wrong gender, wrong religion, and has lived the wrong life. The woman is overwhelmed by guilt and shame. And yet Jesus speaks to her and offers her “living waters” to quench her spiritual thirst. The living water that Jesus gives is new life through the Holy Spirit; a life that is accepted, forgiven, loved and eternal. Good stewards of their life in Christ remain mindful of their own spiritual thirst. They listen to Jesus who speaks to them just as He spoke with the Samaritan woman at the well. Jesus has living water for us today. He encourages us to come and drink. Are you thirsty? Are you ready to listen to Him? (International Stewardship Council’s February Newsletter)

Poor Box Collection February 25 Total: $416.00

February Total: $2,508.00

The Poor Box for February benefitted the I.H.M. Literacy Center.

The Poor Box for March will benefit the Saint Joseph Church chapter of the Saint Vincent de Paul Society.

Sunday, February 25 Collection Total

$32,412.09 Ordinary Income: $22,688.50 (764 envelopes)

Loose Cash: $3,401.03

Weekly EFT: $5,777.27 (204 participants)

Weekly Credit Card: $545.29 (25 participants)

Collection Total: $32,412.09

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 3/5,

please contact Helen Lyons at 610-873-8041 or Debbie Hastings at 610-304-0631.

For the week of 3/12, please contact Karen McManus at 610-269-6979 or

Janine Lill at 610-269-3055.

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

2017 Contribution Statements We sent out contribution statements by email this year to all parishioners whose email addresses we have on file. If we do not have your email address or you do not use email and would like to have your 2017 contribution statement mailed to you, please call the parish office at 610-269-8294. Thank you!

2nd Collection Total Solidarity Fund for the Church in Africa

Total $7,627.75

Thank you for your generosity!