Parish StaffParish StaffParish StaffParish Staff Phone: 610-269-8294 Fax: 610-269-2487

www.stjoesdtown.org 460 Manor Avenue, Downingtown, PA 19335

Rev. Msgr. Joseph C. McLoone Pastor

Rev. Matthew W. Guckin Resident

Deacon Jim Bogdan Permanent Deacon

Deacon Edward R. Schiappa Permanent Deacon

Mr. Ken Chrusch Director of Youth Ministry

Ms. Karen Dawson Parish Services Director/ Adult Faith Formation Coordinator

Mrs. Roe DeRitis Parish Secretary

Mrs. Jo-Ann Funkhouser Bookkeeper

Mrs. Dodie Milano Receptionist

Ms. Julie Wiant Business Manager

Ms. Jeannine Zack Parish Secretary

SchoolSchoolSchoolSchool Phone: 610-269-8999 Fax: 610-269-2252

www.stjoeschooldtown.org

Sister Catherine Irene, I.H.M. Principal

Sister Rita Doyle, I.H.M Vice Principal

Mrs. Julie Fitzgerald Secretary

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www.stjoeprepdtown.org

Mrs. Kathy Thomas Director of Religious Education

Mrs. Mary Ann Korpics Assistant to the D.R.E.

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484-593-4352

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.

The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ

June 22, 2014

BAPTISMS Congratulations to the following children who were baptized last weekend.

Zoey Elizabeth McDermott, Declan Michael Murray and

Michael Raymond Pitz

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.

Our next available session is Saturday, August 9 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration information can be found on our website or in the brochures in the Saint Katharine Drexel Room. For more information, contact Karen Dawson at

610-269-8294 or KarenD@stjoesdtown.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 fall date is November 14 & 15. Flyers are in the Saint Katharine Drexel Room and the parish office.

For more information, contact Karen Dawson at 610-269-8294 or KarenD@stjoesdtown.org.

…those who are sick: Alfredo, Anne Beebie, Teresa DeFeo Bellanca, Mina Massimini Bender, Steve Berman, Patrick Bonani, Philomena Bruno, Allison Carcella, Thomas Carroll, Caroline Casenta, Judy DiFonzo Cazillo, Anita Conant, Mildred Connor, Baby Michael Corrigan, Jason Cozzone, John Cruice, Dominic D’Antonio, Pamela DeFazio, Eduardo DeLeon, Paul DiFonzo, Linton Dorfman, Tony G. Eby, Mary Ellen Edwards, Lillian Esposito, Gladys Felice, William Ferracone, Tom Fieweger, Faith Foley, Cathy Gold, Charles Gold, Grace Geiner, Katrina Hall, Cathie Harper, Nick Inman Amanda Jennings, Cameron Kiefer, Kenny Klunk, Sr., Joseph Koval, Jr., David Kurtz, Melissa Lane, Ann Lang, Merrel Long, Bob Lynch, Joseph Massaini, Nicholas Massari, The McBeth Family, Lynn Memola, Joseph Mesure, Selim Miah, Marion & Xavier Miniaci, Sara Moylett, Mary O’Donnell, Bill Pashinski, Rudi Pascual, Florence Popadick, John Richards, Sue Rizzo, Deanna Roache, Don & Doreen Sadowski, Felix Santana, Christopher Sauk, Ann Schlanser, Margaret Schretzenmaier, Angela Scianammea, Charles Scott, Tinamarie Sgro, Margaret Shannon, Robert Sheddy, Melissa Shellenberger, Amy Grace Shorter, Laura Shorter, Angela Siuzdak, Sandy Smith, Sister Mary Stanislaus, Mary Sullivan, Francis Hugh Sweeney, Hillary Taub, Agnes Timothy, Seth Wright and Jackson Winner.

...those who are serving our country: Sgt. Steve Anderson, Andrew Bowser, Scott Bradley, Specialist Andrew Clauhs, Sarah Debarberie, Lt/Cpl. Shane Desiderio, Staff Sgt. Christopher Deutsch, Staff Sgt. Ian Deutsch, 1st Lt. Joseph DiBerardinis, Jennifer Dunn, 2nd. Lt. Mark Edwards, Spc. Sean Foreman, Peter Forner, Jr., Danny Fuller, Jeffrey Fuller, 1st Lt. Matthew Glisson, Leslie Harkness, 1st Lt. Jonathan M. Harris, Brent Joshua Horrocks, LCPL. Steven Houser, Zachary Kish, Christopher J. Korpics, Mark T. Korpics, Andy Landmesser, Major Paul D. Lang. PFC. Tim Liermann, Sgt. Christopher Madden, Spc. Nicholas Massari, Pvt. Francis Misantone, 2nd Lt. Ryan Misero, Lt. J.G. Brian Muka, Pvt. Ian Donoghue-Neider, Sgt. Bradley Panichelli, Alex Rozon, Vincent E. Short, III, John Stagliano, III, Ryan Strehl, Bryan Williams, Josh Woodward and Vincent Yarch.

PLEASE PRAY FOR: Please call the parish office (each month)

if you would like to add/remove someone’s name from these lists.

Today’s Readings Readings for The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ can be found at #925 (A).

SATURDAY, JUNE 21 5:00 PM Zola White

SUNDAY, JUNE 22 6:00 AM For the Parishioners 7:30 AM John Daniels 9:00 AM James F. Mento, Sr. 10:30 AM Barbara Walsh 12:00 PM Crisanne Zima 4:00 PM Paul A. Luzenski

MONDAY, JUNE 23 7:00 AM Jane M. Tupitza 9:00 Am Mrs. Mary DelFranco

TUESDAY, JUNE 24 7:00 AM Robert & Patricia Dawson 9:00 AM Fedelidad Dizon

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25 7:00 AM Rita Colella 9:00 AM Mario DiFrancesco

THURSDAY, JUNE 26 7:00 AM Tommy Merino 9:00 AM Mario D’Urso

FRIDAY, JUNE 27 7:00 AM Robert Cerone 9:00 AM Evan Teter

SATURDAY, JUNE 28 8:00 AM Constantino Ruffini

ANNOUNCED MASSES

NEXT WEEKEND

SATURDAY, JUNE 28 5:00 PM Don & Marie Lammers

SUNDAY, JUNE 29 6:00 AM For the Parishioners 7:30 AM Johnny Marino 9:00 AM Clara Fasano 10:30 AM Sophie C. Nagy 12:00 PM Mary Conrad 4:00 PM Deceased Members of the Francella Family

The Sanctuary Candle burns in memory of James F. Mento, Sr.

The Chapel Sanctuary Candle burns in memory of Mario D’Urso.

Please remember in your prayers all those who have died: Frances G. DiLullo

June 22, 2014 Dear Friends,

Today as a Church universal and as a local community of faith we celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Holy

Body and Blood of Christ, commonly referred to in its Latin title, Corpus Christi. Although we gather to celebrate the Eucharist each Sunday and every day we never want to take for granted the great depths of the mystery we celebrate - that we receive the body and blood, soul and divinity of our Lord at each Eucharist.

Our Eucharistic sacrifice gathers us together and is the “source and summit of the Christian life.” (Catholic Catechism) Through the body and blood of Christ we become one in communion; we share a common sacrifice, a common thanksgiving, a common meal, a common savior, and we encounter forgiveness, one salvation, and one gift of eternal love. For all that we receive we should never take this great gift for granted.

True devotion to our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament is so evident in our parish by your faithful participation at mass, the frequent visitors we have in our Adoration Chapel, our beautiful Forty Hours devotion and our Corpus Christi procession this weekend. Please join us for our Eucharistic procession at the end of the 12 Noon Mass this weekend. “Our faith in God who took flesh in order to become our companion along the way needs to be everywhere proclaimed, especially in our streets and homes, as an expression of our grateful love and an inexhaustible source of blessings.” (St. John Paul II, 2005) Join us as we process to Villa Saint Martha, St. Martha Manor and to the front of the Education Center.

Once again we join the U.S. Catholic Bishops and the Archdiocese in the Fortnight for Freedom taking place this year from June 21-July 4. The Fortnight is vital to establishing and maintaining a new movement for religious freedom, in response to the growing range of religious freedom issues, in so many areas of law, such as the HHS mandate, the sanctity of marriage, immigration, adoption, and disaster relief, both here and abroad. Pray for the protection of conscience rights and religious freedom that all people of good will work together against the increasing threats to these fundamental rights.

THANK YOU! A very big thank you and word of gratitude goes out to our Festival Committee and all who made our 2014 Community Festival such a success. Our new and larger parking lot helped us with better traffic and each year our festival gets bigger and better. Many people come together and work long and hard to ensure that all of our visitors and parishioners have a good old time. Our Community Festival is quickly becoming the start of a summer tradition.

May the power and the grace of our Eucharistic Lord guide us all into a stronger Eucharistic community, where the Lord is the source and summit for all that we say and do and may the Lord unite us as one parish family in love and His protection.

Saint Joseph, Pray for Us!Saint Joseph, Pray for Us!Saint Joseph, Pray for Us!Saint Joseph, Pray for Us!

Monsignor McLooneMonsignor McLooneMonsignor McLooneMonsignor McLoone Pastor Pastor Pastor Pastor

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Summer Office Hours There will be a slight schedule change at the parish office during July and August. On Fridays only, the parish office will close at 4 p.m. If you have a Friday evening event, please make sure to pick up the key before that time. The office hours will remain the same for Monday – Thursday (8 a.m.-9 p.m.) and Saturday (9 a.m.-5 p.m.) and Sunday (9 a.m.-2 p.m.).

Parish Registration Sunday, June 29, at 10 a.m.

Located in the Church, Saint John Neumann Room.

Corpus Christi Procession Parishioners of all ages are invited to participate in the Corpus Christi Procession Sunday, June 22,

immediately following the 12 Noon Mass. The Eucharistic procession will begin at church and process to Villa St. Martha and St. Martha Manor, then end with Benediction in front of the Education Center. This annual event provides a wonderful opportunity for us to publicly affirm our belief in the Real Presence of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Please note: Even if you attend another Mass on this weekend, please come back for the procession!

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PREP News

Registration for 2014-2015. Log on to the PREP website at www.stjoeprepdtown.org for all the necessary information. Contact the PREP Office at 610-873-8798 if you have any questions about signing up for next year.

Homeschool families. Please update your information with the PREP Office over the summer and let us know if you have children entering into Sacrament reception grades (2 & 6).

Reasons to become a

Religious Education Catechist

3. You will become a more active lay participant in the

parish community…

in working with our priests to bring our faith to life in the parish children. You were called and chosen by God. Say “yes” and come, join us. Call the PREP Office at 610-873-8798 for more information.

RCIA Do you want to know more about the Catholic faith? Are you thinking of becoming Catholic? Are you a baptized Catholic who may want to receive Confirmation? Do you have children who may need to be caught up in faith formation and/or sacrament reception? Contact Kathy Thomas for more about RCIA at KathyT@stjoesdtown.org, or 610-873-8798.

Welcome

Matthew

Biedrzycki My name is Mr. Matthew Biedrzycki and I am a seminarian studying to be a priest in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. I am entering my fifth year of seminary, 3rd year of theological studies, and I am an

Acolyte. Serving as an Acolyte is the step prior to – God-willing – being ordained a deacon (and in my case two steps away from being ordained a priest)! I am a graduate of Northeast Catholic High School (class of 2006) and Temple University (class of 2010). My home parish is St. Martha Parish, Philadelphia. Running, cooking (well, learning to cook) and reading are a few of my hobbies and Gal 2:20 is one of my favorite Bible verses. I am thrilled to be serving at St. Joseph Parish this summer and look forward to meeting you all. Pray for me, I am praying for you!

Letter from

Archbishop Chaput Peter’s Pence Collection

June 28 & 29

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ:

Our participation in the Peter’s Pence Collection gives us an opportunity be a witness of charity to our brothers and sisters around the world. Gifts to this annual collection help the Holy Father support victims of war, natural disasters, and others most in need of assistance. On Easter Sunday 2013, Pope Francis encouraged each person to be a witness of charity. He said, “Let us be renewed by God’s mercy…and let us become agents of this mercy, channels through which God can water the earth, protect all creation, and make justice and peace flourish.” Pope Francis has continued to remind us through his actions that we must serve our brothers and sisters in order to be true disciples of Christ. This special appeal gives us the opportunity to be pilgrims of charity around the world. This year the Peter’s Pence Collection will be taken at all Masses on the weekend of June 28 and June 29, 2014.

Gratefully and with best wishes in Jesus Christ,

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

Archbishop of Philadelphia

Fortnight for Freedom in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia

Now through July 4, 2014

Prayer for Religious Liberty Almighty God, Father of all nations, for freedom you have set us free in Christ Jesus (Gal 5:1).

We praise and bless you for the gift of religious liberty, the foundation of human rights, justice and the common good.

Grant to our leaders the wisdom to protect and promote our liberties.

By your grace may we have the courage to defend them, for ourselves and for all those who live in this blessed land.

We ask this through the intercessions of Mary Immaculate, our patroness, and in the name of your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, with whom you live and reign, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Holy Hour for Religious Freedom Sunday, June 22 at 5:30 p.m.

(Confessions at 5:30 p.m. and Mass, 6:30 p.m.) Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul.

Celebrated by Archbishop Chaput.

Family Potluck Dinner

and Prayer

Your entire family is welcome to attend St. Joseph’s monthly Family Potluck Dinner & Prayer Evening beginning Saturday, July 5 following the 5 p.m. Mass!

Celebrate Mass

Share a meal

Pray a decade of the rosary

On your way into Mass, bring your dish and serving utensil into the cafeteria (using the right-most doors along the front of the school).

What Can You Bring? Crock pot or covered dish to share, large salad, rolls and butter, or desserts! We will have prayer cards and extra rosaries. For more information, c o n t a c t P a t t y a n d S c o t t M i l l w a r d a t dakotamillward@verizon.net. Thank you!

Children’s Liturgy of

the Word Begins Sunday, September 14

at the 9 a.m. mass

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED L O O K I N G F O R L E A D E R S ,

SHEPHERDS, and CANTORS. Volunteer time is 20 minutes once a month at Mass. Adults and Teens, guide 1st through 3rd graders through the Word and share reflections of the Gospel.

TRAINING PROVIDED August 17 at 9 a.m. and August 26 at 6:30 p.m.

TO GET STARTED Please contact Kathy Thomas at

KathyT@stjoesdtown.org or 610-873-8798.

Let the li�le

children come to

me!

Please lend your time and talent to our

Stewardship Committee If you like the idea of helping our parish, working on projects and events, meeting and welcoming fellow parishioners, and thinking of ways to help the St. Joseph community grow in its faith, please consider getting involved with our Stewardship Committee. We are looking for parishioners to help in a variety of ways throughout the year, according to their interests, talents, and availability. Perhaps you have a particular interest, skill, or talent and can assist with a specific project. Or maybe you enjoy rolling up your sleeves and getting involved in whatever needs to be done. Please let us know! If you are interested, please return this form to Karen Dawson, Parish Services Director, by Monday, June 30. You may drop it off at the parish office; mail it to Saint Joseph Parish, 460 Manor Avenue, Downingtown, PA 19335, Attn. Karen Dawson; or email it to Karend@stjoesdtown.org.

A member of our Stewardship Committee will contact you by the end of July. Thank you!

Name(s): _________________________________________________________________________ Phone(s): _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ E-mail(s): _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________

Red Cross Blood Drive Tuesday, July 1, 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Saint Joseph Education Center’s Cafeteria. The parish goal is to collect 70 pints. Appointments will be honored first. For info or to schedule an appointment call Dana Gryger at 610-269-4613 or you may schedule an appointment online at www.redcrossblood.org. Enter St. JoesDtown (note the space).

2014

Saint Joseph Lottery Winners June 8 040 $150.00 Calendar Still Available June 9 394 $125.00 Calendar Still Available June 10 802 $125.00 Peg Costello June 11 737 $125.00 Calendar Still Available June 12 146 $125.00 Calendar Still Available June 13 236 $125.00 Calendar Still Available June 14 171 $125.00 Calendar Still Available

For more information or questions, please email StJoeLotteryCalendar@verizon.net

or call Joan Angiulo at 610-486-6552.

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Legion of Mary This group of men and women demonstrates and deepens their devotion to our Blessed Mother through prayer and service. Active members meet weekly for prayer and discussion of the work of the past week. They routinely visit hospitals and nursing homes, say the rosary with groups of homebound parishioners, and stand ready to assist the pastor when needed. Auxiliary members support the work of active members by praying the rosary and legion prayers daily. Contact Mimma Patrono at 610-384-7933 for more information.

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 will deliver the items to the Lord’s Pantry in Downingtown.

Feel free to contribute to this “ongoing food drive” once a week, once a month, or once a year. 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.

If you would like to be part of the Loaves and Fishes team, picking up food and delivering it to the Lord’s Pantry, please contact Nancy Farrington at fangloose@verizon.net or 610-620-3619.

Good Works Partner Churches

Partnering with Good Works, Inc. of Chester County, this ministry helps homeowners living in substandard housing by working hands-on and side-by-side with them once a month to make their homes warmer, safer, and drier. Its mission is to extend God's love and replace hopelessness with the hope of Jesus Christ. Since starting this ministry in 2001, parishioners have completed more than 55 homes. For more info, e-mail gwpartnerchurch@gmail.com.

Helping Other People Everyday (H.O.P.E.)

Rides require 48 hours notice.

HOPE provides rides to doctors’ appointments, the grocery store, the pharmacy, and other necessary errands.

For the week of 6/23, Please call Mary Sweeney at 610-269-0604.

For the week of 6/30, Please contact Mary DiGregorio at 267-240-7525 or

Diane Sweeney at 610-269-3438.

To volunteer to drive, please contact Helen Lyons at 610-873-8041 or

helenmlyons@yahoo.com.

June Mercy Hospice Schedule Group 3 - Chicken Mushroom Casserole

Group 4 - Old Fashion Beef Stew

Please call Gail for more info at 610-269-9574.

Among the compelling Eucharistic themes proclaimed in today’s readings is the notion of “participation” as found in Saint Paul’s letter to the Corinthians. Good stewards are part of a Eucharistic family: loving, welcoming, serving. An important part of living as a steward comes about in the many ways we can participate in the life of the Church. No matter how much time we have to give, no matter what our skills or interests, no matter what our level of commitment, there is a way to participate as a good steward to enrich our lives and the lives of others to build up the Body of Christ.

Volunteer with Project

Linus Involves knitting or crocheting blankets/quilts for critically ill children and distributing them to hospitals in our area. Want to help? Donate a blanket to your local Project Linus. Blankets must be new, handmade and washable. Call Shirley Miller at 610-269-4702. Please do not bring the blankets to the parish office or church.

AID FOR FRIENDS During summer, we start to get low on meals in the Aid for Friends freezer. Don’t forget that meals are needed every day for our local homebound neighbors. Pan packets are available in the St. Katherine Drexel room in the church or next to the freezer in the Holy Family center. Call Debby O’Keefe @ 610-269-8032 for more information.

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SAY YES TO AUTOGIVE! Have you signed up for AutoGive? It is a safe and easy way to contribute on a monthly or weekly basis to the parish in a

consistent manner. All you need to do to sign up is fill out the form below, attach a voided check and drop it in the

collection basket or turn it into the parish office and by next weekend you can be AutoGiving!

Name:______________________________________ Address:____________________________________________ Phone Number:_______________________________ Email:______________________________________________

1. Please indicate amount & frequency of transfer.

Amount:______________ ______Weekly _____ Monthly (debit of acct will occur on 1st day of month)

2. Attach a voided check to this form.

3. Sign on line below.

I hereby authorize Saint Joseph Parish to establish automatic withdrawals.

Signature_______________________________Date______________

SIGN UP FOR SHOPWITHSCRIP!

1. Enrollment code: ALLBF6AD3239 2. Go to www.ShopWithScrip.com and click on “Not a

Member?” (under Member’s Login) 3. Follow the four simple steps and click “I Accept.” 4. Enter your enrollment code and click “Join.” 5. Sign up for PrestoPay. A banner will appear after you

have logged in that tells you that you do not have a PrestoPay account. You must then select “click here” to initiate an account.

6. You will need to enter the required banking information and click “Next” to submit.

7. GLSC will verify the account within one to two business days. You will then receive a code which must be verified by calling Jo-Ann Funkhouser at 610-269-8294.

8. While GLSC offers an option to pay by check, we do not offer this option. Online Manna ordering is by

PrestoPay only – you must establish a PrestoPay

account in order to receive your Manna orders. 9. Orders received before Monday at 11am will be

available Thursday after 1pm.

Capital Campaign Payments

If you are dropping Capital Campaign payments in the collection basket on Sundays, please make sure it is in an envelope clearly marked Capital Campaign. If you need a

supply of envelopes, please call the parish office.

Children’s Envelopes Envelopes for our young stewards can be found in the Saint Katharine Drexel Room in Church and at the Parish Office. These envelopes are a great way to teach our young parishioners the meaning of Stewardship.

Poor Box & Children’s Collection

Sunday, June 15

Poor Box: $291.00 Children’s Collection: $2.52

May & June Total to date: $2,173.14

The May & June collection is for Good Works.

Collection Totals Sunday, June 15

$27,614.25

Ordinary Income: $20,107.00 (605 envelopes)

Loose Cash: $2,420.75

Weekly EFT: $5,086.50 (181 participants)

Collection Total: $27,614.25

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Saint Joseph Moms Group!

Our group meets every Tuesday morning in the Parish Meeting Center behind the school from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The kids play and the moms chat. We also meet once a month at a member's home for an "Moms Night In." The group provides not only socialization for the kids and moms, but an opportunity for faith sharing. It is a great way to find your place in our large Saint Joseph community and to build lifelong friendships with other Catholic moms. If you would like information, please contact Anne Metz at annekmetz@gmail.com.

Joseph's People

This non-profit organization is dedicated to offering support, guidance, and job counseling services to people of all faiths who are unemployed or seek full-time employment. Volunteers offer encouragement, spiritual support, and individual expertise as applicable. They help organize and run meetings and events, and secure occasional speakers. Contact Cheryl Spaulding at 610-304-4010 for more information.

St.JosephYouthMinistryNews

www.ydisciple.org What is discipleship?

Discipleship is mentoring someone in

the Christian life. While Jesus could

have reached the masses in His

earthly ministry, He chose to devote

the majority of His time to 12 men. He knew He needed

to personally care for and form a small group of men

who would be strong enough to do the same for others.

In the end, this approach would multiply disciples and

reach the masses. In other words, Jesus' plan to reach the

world was through the multiplication of disciples which

is why He asked us to “go therefore and make disciples

of all nations.” (Matthew 28:19).

YDisciple provides an ideal environment for high school

teenagers to come to know and love their faith.

Discipleship is not a program – it is an apprenticeship in

the Christian life. Small group meeting times are flexible

to meet the needs of our busy lives. YDisciple is

designed to:

• Connect teens with caring, trained faith-filled adults

who can mentor them.

• Address the need of teenagers to form relationships

with responsible adults beyond their own family as

part of the process of becoming their own person.

• Draw teens out of the culture into an environment

where they can be known and cared for in the

community of the Church.

• Catechize in a small-group setting where testimony,

discussion, and faith sharing can take place.

• Support parents with resources to grow in their own

faith and share their faith with their teenagers.

• Provide quality content so adult leaders can

effectively introduce and explore topics of the faith.

Stay tuned for more information about YDisciple and

how you can be involved.

Steubenville Parent Meeting Monday, June 30

7 p.m. Parish Meeting Center.

RSVP by June 27 if you are attending.

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The King’s Men will not meet on Thursday, June 26.

Come and meet other Catholic men (18 & older) and enjoy authentic fellowship, engage in learning and lively spiritual discussion and be challenged to live a more integrated and full Christian life! Contact Bill Reagan at B_reagan@rocketmail.com.

Charismatic Prayer Group

Our charismatic prayer group meets on Thursdays at 7:30. Please join us in the chapel as we deepen our prayer life, deepen our relationship with the Lord, and worship as a community.

CYO FALL

REGISTRATION

OPEN! Cross Country, Cross Country Sub Novice (k-4),

Volleyball, Field Hockey, and Soccer For additional information and to register please see the St

Joseph CYO webpage at http://www.stjoesdtown.org/CYO/index.html

Please register early as some teams will have player limits.

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Are You a Catholic Young Adult in Chester

County? Are you in your 20s and 30s and looking for other Catholics your age? CYACC

(pronounced "kayak") exists to offer social, spiritual, and service opportunities for Catholic young adults in the local area. For more information on our weekly gatherings, check us out on Facebook, at www.cyacc.org, or by emailing cyacc1@gmail.com.

Archdiocese of Philadelphia News

National Catholic Bible Conference Have you ever wondered how to make sense of the Bible? Do you wish you could sit down with the Scriptures and hear the voice of God speaking to your heart? If so, there's a conference for you on June 27 and 28 at the Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown. The theme of this year's event is "Scripture: The Heart of the Father." Learn from gifted Catholic speakers and biblical scholars, including Scott Hahn, Jeff Cavins, Mark Hart, and Tim Gray. For info/registration visit CatholicBibleConference.com or call 1-888-842-2853.

Basic Evangelization Training Do you want to learn how to share your faith in a non-confrontational joyous way? Join the team from St. Paul Street Evangelization on September 26-

27, at St. Martin of Tours Parish (5450 Roosevelt Blvd. Philadelphia, PA 19124) for a two day training event. All participants receive basic certification. Friday 7-10 PM & Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Mass Saturday morning at 8:15 a,m. Optional dinner, and evangelization opportunity Saturday night. For more information & to register, visit: phillyevang.org/training.

The Calix Society Are you currently in a 12-step program? Would you like to be able to freely discuss how your Catholic faith, Christ, and His Sacraments nourish your recovery? If so, the Calix Society is for you! This group serves to enhance (not replace) 12-step groups with an emphasis upon our journey in Christ. You can find our national website at www.calixsociety.org and local meeting information at www.calix-philly.com. You may also contact Ken at 215-327-3236 or Amy at 610-405-7747

Have you heard about Marriage Encounter

Weekend?

These weekends focus on communication be-tween husbands and wives. They provide a

conducive environment for couples to spend time together, away from the distractions and tensions of everyday life, while encouraging them to focus on each other and their relationship.

It is not a retreat, marriage clinic, group sensitivity, or a substi-tute for counseling. It is a unique approach aimed at revitaliz-ing Marriage – a time for you and your spouse to be alone to-gether, to rediscover each other and together focus on your relationship for an entire weekend. Every marriage deserves that kind of attention! The next Marriage Encounter Weekend is July 18–20 at St. Mary of Providence Center in Elverson.

For more information, including sign-up, please visit wwme-philly.org. Parish contacts: Kim and Jim Musick: kimmu-sick66@gmail.com as well as Phyllis and Rich Fasano: thefas-anos@comcast.net.

Too Busy for a Retreat? Consider a Retreat in Daily Life with the Sisters of the Holy Redeemer. An extended Come & See Retreat experience of prayer and community for single Catholic women seeking God and interested in learning more about religious life in the midst of our busy world. Join the Sisters for prayer, meals and community while maintaining your daily schedule.

Wednesday, July 9 – Sunday, July 13. Begins at 6 p.m. Wednesday.

Provincialate of the Sisters of the Holy Redeemer 521 Moredon Road

Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 Accessible by public transportation.

Free will offering towards room and meals kindly appreciated.

For more information, please contact Sr. Ana Dura, CSR or Sr. Katharina Maria Pies, CSR

215-914-4109 vocations@holyredeemer.com www.sistersholyredeemer.org

Transfer Grants

Available! Archdiocesan Transfer Grants

of $1,000 per student are now available to attend Bishop Shanahan High School.

The Archdiocesan Program is for incoming 10th, 11th and 12th Graders

transferring from public, private or charter schools for the upcoming 2014-2015 school year.

Questions? Contact cdale@shanahan.org or call 610-343-6206.

Downingtown West

Lacrosse Camp! Join the Downingtown West Head Coach, Tom Slate, & coaching staff for a week of lacrosse. This camp is perfect for boys of all ages and skill levels. July 21-24 from 9 a.m. -12 noon at Downingtown West High School. For info or to register go to www.laxevo.com or call 610.873.9910. Follow us @DWestlax or @lax_evo.