The Most June Holy Body 7, 2015 Blood of Christstjosephrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/June-7-2015-Bulletin.pdfA Letter from the Pastor A Letter from the Pastor June 7, 2015 Dear

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

www.stjosephrc.org

460 Manor Avenue, Downingtown, PA 19335

Rev. Msgr. Joseph C. McLoone Pastor

Rev. Anthony T. Rossi Parochial Vicar

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.stjosephrc.org

Sister Catherine Irene, I.H.M. Principal

Sister Diane Licordare, I.H.M. Vice Principal

Mrs. Julie Fitzgerald Secretary

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

www.stjosephrc.org

Mrs. Kathy Thomas Director of Religious Education

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

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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 7,

2015

ANNOUNCED MASSES

NEXT WEEKEND

SATURDAY, JUNE 6 5:00 PM Perley & Milano Families SUNDAY, JUNE 7 6:00 AM For Our Parishioners

7:30 AM Joseph Colella 9:00 AM Kristina Morys 10:30 AM For the members of the St. Joseph Memorial Society

12:00 PM Teresa Heenan 4:00 PM Anna Q. Kornet (1st Anniv.) MONDAY, JUNE 8 7:00 AM Josie Girafalco 9:00 AM Dec. Members of the Patrone & Paccione Families TUESDAY, JUNE 9 7:00 AM Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Ormanowski 9:00 AM Robert Marchesani WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10 7:00 AM Michael & Betty Brennan 9:00 AM Michael & Ann Francella THURSDAY, JUNE 11 7:00 AM John C. Meehan 9:00 AM John & Nancy White (60th Wedding Anniv.) FRIDAY, JUNE 12 7:00 AM Bridget McLoone 9:00 AM Mary Deborah Mango 10:15 AM Irene Masino (School Mass)

SATURDAY, JUNE 13 8:00 AM Antoinetta D'urso

SATURDAY, JUNE 13 5:00 PM Charles Nichols SUNDAY, JUNE 14

6:00 AM For Our Parishioners

7:30 AM William Woodruff 9:00 AM Jack Doyle 10:30 AM Anna Bochenski 12:00 PM Marie Ferretti 4:00 PM Finore & LaSorsa Families

The Sanctuary Candle burns In Honor of St. Anthony.

The Chapel Sanctuary Candle burns in memory of Mom, Peg Flynn.

Timothy Farren, Jim Jacobson, Lorraine Mostyn, Eva Mozzani Osmond,

Stephen Reshey, Molly Taraschi, Dindira Angela Terramin &

Daniel Ziobro, Jr.

Please remember in your prayers all those who have died:

Thomas Glancy

BAPTISMS

Congratulations to the following children who were baptized Sunday, May 31.

ALEXIS BROOKE ANDERSON, ROBERT AIDAN ANDERSON,

AVA MARIE CACCAVO, SAVANNAH BLAIR CLIFT, ZOEY GRACE D’ANGELO,

JULIANNE KRISTINE DELP, ARIA ELIZABETH HANDFORTH,

MARIA ANTONIA MCCALLUM, GRANT PATRICK MCKEON,

MARGARET ANNE POTERJOY, JOSPEH DANIEL SPAZIANI AND

ELIZABETH MARILYN WHEELER. 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. Upcoming sessions are June 27, July 18 and August 22 from 9:30 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

[email protected].

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.

We are in the process of setting our fall 2015 date. To register for a Pre-Cana program in another parish, please visit www.archphila.org.

�those who are sick: Beth Anderson, LaRayne Anderson, Sylvia Anderson, Nita Arayata, Paul Barnhouse, Tony Bello, Mina Massimini Bender, Patrick Bonani, Page Brophy, Philomena Bruno, Wayne Brustle, Sharon Bullock, Nathaniel Burt, Allison Carcella, Caroline Casenta, Judy DiFonzo Cazillo, Anita Conant, John P. Conway, Baby Michael Corrigan, Jason Cozzone, John Cruice, Agnes Cunniffe, Dominic D’Antonio, Matthew Dawson, Kathy DeLorenzo, Frank DiFilippo, Linton Dorfman, Evelyn Dulik, Lisa Esworthy, Gladys Felice, Richard Fernandes, William Ferracone, Cathy Gold, Charles Gold, Mark Gottman, John Guttman, Phoebe Guyer, Cathie Harper, Ann Hauster, Doreen Hindo, Nick Inman, Patricia Kundert, David Kurtz, Margaret Kwack, Robert Mancuso, Joseph Massaini, Nicholas Massari, The McBeth Family, Joyce McFarland, Kathy McGroarty, Pat Melcher, Lynn Memola, Marena Marie Meyers, Caritina Mills, Jim & Mary Ann Paserba, Bill Pashinski, Mimma Patrono, Florence Popadick, S. Pratt, Carol Purvis, Daniel Refford, Lynn Reily, Sue Rizzo, Frank Ruth, Doreen & Don Sadowski, Christopher Sauk, Margaret Schmidt, Margaret Shannon, Melissa Shellenberger, Laura Shorter, John Simmons, Edward Smith, Sister Mary Stanislaus, Tammy Strater, Hillary Taub, Irene Tuffner, Bethany White and Ronald Grant Zimmerman.

...those who are serving our country: Sgt. Steve Anderson, Andrew Bowser, Scott Bradley, Sgt. Thomas J. Buttner, 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, Danny Fuller, Jeffrey Fuller, 1st Lt. Matthew Glisson, Leslie Harkness, 1st Lt. Jonathan M. Harris, Brent Joshua Horrocks, LCPL. Steven Houser, Jacob Hudson, Zachary Kish, Christopher J. Korpics, Mark T. Korpics, Andy Landmesser, Major Paul D. Lang. PFC. Sgt. Christopher Madden, Krzysztof Malarz, 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, Jeremy Solnosky, 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 Corpus Christi Sunday can be found at #926 (B).

A L e t t e r f r o m t h e P a s t o rA L e t t e r f r o m t h e P a s t o rA L e t t e r f r o m t h e P a s t o rA L e t t e r f r o m t h e P a s t o r June 7, 2015

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 Euchar ist 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.

Next weekend will be the last weekend for our dear friend and good priest, Father Matt Guckin. We as a parish family have been blessed to be the recipients of his priestly joy and service for nine years as our resident priest and twelve years as faculty of Bishop Shanahan High School. Father Guckin’s transfer takes effect on Monday, June 15th. We will have a good-

bye celebration next Saturday evening June 13th immediately following the 5:00 p.m. mass, which he will celebrate. Plan now to attend. With Father Guckin going we want to welcome Father John Donia who will arrive next week to begin his ministry among us at Saint Joseph Parish and Bishop Shanahan High School. Let us pray for Father Guckin and Father Donia in this time of transition for both of them.

I would also like to welcome our new seminarian who will be with us for the summer and then will return during the school year on Thursdays for his field education assignment. Welcome Matt Brody! Matt is an acolyte which is the year before he will be ordained a transitional deacon. Next week we will have a little bio of Matt and we hope everybody will get to know and welcome him.

Lastly on this weekend we also take time to congratulate all of our GRADUATES. As we honor their accomplishments, we pray that God will guide them as they move on to the next stage of their life be it first grade, freshman year of high school, college or beyond. May Christ, the Master teacher, always guide your actions and may you follow his way.

Saint Joseph, Pray for Us!

Monsignor McLooneMonsignor McLooneMonsignor McLooneMonsignor McLoone Pastor Pastor Pastor Pastor

CORPUS CHRISTI

PROCESSION Parishioners of all ages are invited to participate in the Corpus Christi Procession this Sunday, June 7,

immediately following the 12 Noon Mass. The Eucharistic procession will begin at church, process around St. Martha’s, and end with Benediction in front of the school. This annual event provides a wonderful opportunity for us to publicly affirm our belief in the Real Presence of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. We will also enjoy water ice after the procession and benediction.

Please note: Even if you attend another Mass on this weekend, please come back for the procession.

Saint Joseph

School News Barnes & Noble Book Fair

Saturday, June 6 through Sunday, June 14

at Barnes & Noble ~ Main Street at Exton

Get a head start on your summer reading by purchasing

books during our bookfair week. A percentage of your purchase, in-store or online,

will benefit our school! Can’t attend the book fair?

Visit bn.com/bookfairs to support us online from Saturday, June 6 to Sunday, June 14

by entering Bookfair ID 11626843 at checkout.

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Children’s

Liturgy of the Word

Our Children’s Liturgy of the Word takes place on Sundays during our 9 a.m. Mass. The last session will take place next

Sunday, June 14 and will resume in September.

Just prior to the First Reading, children in 1st through 3rd grade will be called forth to gather in the front of the altar. They will receive a blessing, then proceed with an adult leader to the chapel. There, they will hear approved versions of the readings for the Mass at a level they better understand and trained leaders will invite them to share their reflections on the Gospel. The children will be escorted back into church to join their families for the Liturgy of the Eucharist. For questions, contact Kathy Thomas at [email protected].

Wrap-Up Meeting

Leaders and Shepherds, please join us at a gathering to wrap up this first year of bringing Scripture alive for the parish children at their level. We’ll be meeting on Monday, June 8 at 7:00 p.m. in the Saint John Neumann Room. R.S.V.P. to Leif Erickson at [email protected].

Let the little

children come

to me!

Christ’s Healing Hands:

A Substance Abuse Ministry Empowering individuals and families, who are suffering from substance abuse, to recover through Christ’s compassion, hope and healing.

Prayer Service

First Sunday of Every Month

7 p.m. in the chapel

Join us beginning this Sunday, June 7

Finding Christ,

Catholic Spiritualty and the 12 steps

Third Sunday of Every Month

7 p.m. in the chapel Join us beginning Sunday, June 21

Prayer service and spirituality session are open to all: Individuals, family supporters and anyone dealing with substance abuse and its effects. Pick up a brochure for full details in the Saint Katharine Drexel Room. Call Confidential at 1-484-228-1233.

Festival Parking Since the festival takes place in the main parking lot of Church, please follow these directions:

• During the days of the festival, there will be room to park for daily Mass in the first two rows of parking spots closest to Manor Avenue.

• For the 5:00 p.m. Saturday, June 20 Vigil Mass, you are asked to park across the street at Downingtown High School.

∗ Parking for those persons with disabilities will be available on the parish grounds.

∗ We have permission to use Downingtown West parking lot and the police traffic control will be present to assist in crossing for Mass.

• Downingtown West parking lot will also be the primary parking area throughout the festival, and police traffic control will be present each evening.

K of C Change for Life The Knights of Columbus are sponsoring our annual parish “Change for Life” program. If you took a baby bottle home to fill with spare change, please plan on returning your baby bottle Father’s Day Weekend (June 13 & 14). Money collected will go towards covering the costs for our parish buses going to the "March for Life" in Washington, DC next January. Any extra money will go to local pro-life causes in the area. Questions? E-mail Rick Carcella at [email protected]

PLEASE NOTE

Wednesday, June 10

There will be no evening confessions

due to the 8th Grade Graduation Mass.

Health & Wellness Ministry “What Factors Influence Families

Most in their Senior Years?”

The St. Joseph Health and Wellness Ministry invites senior citizens and their families to a discussion on this topic.

When: June 9 at 7 p.m. or June 10 at 1 p.m.

Where: Parish Meeting Center (behind the school), Room 2

Msgr. McLoone’s

Garden Club will meet

Saturday, June 13 at 10 AM

in the St. John Neumann Room of the Church.

All are welcome!

World Meeting of

Families

September 2015 www.worldmeeting2015.org

World Meeting of Families Prayer

God and Father of us all, in Jesus, your Son and our Savior, you have made us your sons and daughters in the family of the Church.

May your grace and love help our families in every part of the world be united to one another in fidelity to the Gospel.

May the example of the Holy Family, with the aid of your Holy Spirit, guide all families, especially those most troubled, to be homes of communion and prayer and to always seek your truth and live in your love.

Through Christ our Lord. Amen.Amen.Amen.Amen. Jesus, Mary and JosephJesus, Mary and JosephJesus, Mary and JosephJesus, Mary and Joseph, pray for us!pray for us!pray for us!pray for us!

World Meeting of Families

Monthly Theme There will be a different theme each month leading up to the

World Meeting of Families (September 2015) based on the

10 chapters of the Preparatory Catechesis “Love is Our

Mission: The Family Fully Alive.”

June’s Theme is A Home for the Wounded Heart

Many people, especially today, face painful situations resulting from poverty, disability, illness and addictions, unemployment, and the loneliness of advanced age.

But divorce and same-sex attraction impact the life of the family in different but powerful ways. Christian families and networks of families should be sources of mercy, safety, friendship and support for those struggling with these issues.

Become a Volunteer! More than 10,000 volunteers are needed to help with the World Meeting of Families and the Papal Visit. Go to the website to learn more about volunteer opportunities.

Host a Family! Thousands will visit for this international event from September 22-27. You can open your home and host a family or an individual. Open your home and host a family! It is easy to sign up online.

Learn more at WorldMeeting2015.org or email host@WorldMeeting2015.

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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.), Saturday (9 a.m.-5 p.m.), and Sunday (9 a.m.-2 p.m.).

Religious Education News

Office: 610-873-8798

P.R.E.P. Registration for 2015-2016 is on-going. Tuition increases on June 15th, so register soon at the discounted rate. Information on registration and helping us as a volunteer can be found through the parish website at www.stjosephrc.org/prep.

Home School (those who home school for all subjects) and Private School families are asked to contact the PREP Office and let us know if you have children who will receive sacraments during the coming school year.

Saturday, July 4 Regular Saturday 8 AM and 5 PM Vigil Mass Schedule

Parish Registration Sunday, June 28, at 10 a.m.

Located in the Church, Saint 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.

Red Cross Blood Drive Tuesday, June 30, 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 atwww.redcrossblood.org. Enter St. Joes Dtown (note the spaces).

Saint Joseph Community Festival Tuesday, June 16-Saturday, June 20

Tuesday through Thursday from 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday from 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

"Every Night is Family Night - Ride All Night Long $25"

8th

Annual

Final Festival Committee Final Festival Committee Final Festival Committee Final Festival Committee June 11, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in the Holy Family Center

50/50 Tickets50/50 Tickets50/50 Tickets50/50 Tickets 50/50 tickets can be purchased at the parish office. Please return all tickets to the Parish Office in an envelope marked Festival Committee.

Checks can be made out to “St. Joseph Community Festival.”

BBBB----IIII----NNNN----GGGG----O at the FestivalO at the FestivalO at the FestivalO at the Festival Family fun in our

air-conditioned cafeteria!

Tuesday through Friday Night

$500 jackpot Saturday Night

$1,000 jackpot

Reserve a table for fun with family and friends. Email [email protected] for reservations/details.

T-2Weeks-HELPWANTED!!! This is a community event, run byparishioners, for the enjoyment of our families, friends, and communi-

ty bene�iting the parish. Westillneedvolunteersforactivities. Please check out our Signup Genius site

h�p://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090a4fabaf2b0-fes�val.

Children's Reading and Craft Room

Back by popular demand and located in the school library! Every night of the Festival from 7 to 9 p.m., kids up to age 8 can come to have a book read to them and complete a craft in an air conditioned environment. All who visit will receive a chance to win a door prize AND a free book to take home! Gently used children's books and craft supplies are needed. You can drop off your donations at the parish office ('Attention Festival') or on our porch at 5019 Deer Drive, Downingtown. Contact Amanda or Tammy Wisk with questions: 610.873.0764.

FAMILY, FAMILY, FAMILY, FAMILY,

FOOD, FUN FOOD, FUN FOOD, FUN FOOD, FUN

all in ONE all in ONE all in ONE all in ONE

PLACEPLACEPLACEPLACE!

DunkDunkDunkDunk----ees ees ees ees We are looking for volunteers to be the 'dunk-ees' at our Dunk Tank in one of 3 shifts (6-7, 7-8, 8-9 PM) each night of the festival. Please contact John McCabe at: [email protected]

Baked GoodsBaked GoodsBaked GoodsBaked Goods Baked goods are needed.

If you can donate a baked good(s) for the week please contact Rose Graveno at [email protected], or by phone at either 610-269-0165 or 610-

269-1516.

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 [email protected].

Shopwithscrip.com also offers ScripNow that allows you to print store gift cards fast!

Perfect for last minute gifts and vacations!

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Poor Box & Children’s

Collection Sunday, May 31

Poor Box: $317.00

Children’s Envelopes: $5.00

May & June total to date: $1,942.87

The May and June collection is for Good Works, Partner Churches.

Collection Total

Sunday, May 31

$29,054.70

Ordinary Income: $21,123.50 (197 envelopes)

Loose Cash: $2,349.70

Weekly EFT: $5,521.50 (197 participants)

Weekly Credit Card: $60.00 (4 participants)

Collection Total: $29,054.70

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 6/8,

please call Karen McManus at 610-269-6979.

For the week of 6/15,

Please call Diane Sweeney at 610-269-3438 or Mary DiGregorio at 267-240-7525.

To volunteer to drive, please contact Helen Lyons at 610-873-8041 or [email protected].

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.

Electronic Giving Options

If you need a convenient way to make your contribution, we encourage you to check out our new electronic giving options. To set up one-time Easter 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”. Complete the information and indicate your donation in the Easter box. If you are already enrolled in our electronic giving and need to make changes to your contributions or update your banking or credit card information, you can complete them online as well. Or if it’s easier, complete a paper authorization form and return it to the church office. Please contact Jo-Ann Funkhouser if you have any questions or need assistance enrolling. Thank you for your generosity and support!

Today’s Gospel gives St. Mark’s account of Jesus gathering his disciples for a last supper, revealing to them a new covenant established through his own sacrificial blood. Every time we participate in the Eucharist, we make a pledge to renew and deepen our participation in Christ’s covenant in practical ways. For the steward, that means making daily, personal sacrifices to strengthen this covenant relationship such as deepening our relationship with the Lord in prayer, supporting our parish, and giving comfort to the poor. Now is a good time to reflect on what we can do to strengthen our covenant with the Lord and

our community in practical ways.

2nd Collection For Relief in Nepal

$7,816.68

Thank you for your generosity.

Family Potluck

Dinner and Prayer

Your entire family is welcome to attend St. Joseph’s monthly Family Potluck Dinner & Prayer Evening on Saturday, July 11 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, contact Patty and Scott Millward at [email protected].

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. Please contact Nancy Farrington at [email protected] or 610-620-3619 for more information.

Purchase your 2015 Sweepstakes Calendar!

You can give yourself - or someone else - the chance to win every day of the year in 2015. Just pick a three-digit number and buy a ticket (a “lottery calendar”). You may purchase a calendar at the Parish Office. Proceeds will help fund the purchase of a stained glass window for the church. Calendars cost $100. For info, contact Joan Angiulo at [email protected] or 610-486-6552.

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, please call Joe McCahon at 610-716-

3084.

Life in the Spirit Seminars St. Joseph’s Charismatic Prayer Group will be presenting the LIFE in the SPIRIT SEMINARS on July 9, 16, 23 and 30 from 7-9 p.m. in the Chapel/St. John Neumann room. Please join us as we celebrate the Power of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Contact Joe McCahon at 610-716-3084 or email [email protected].

The next King’s Men meeting will take place in the Parish Meeting Center on Thursday, June 11 at 8 p.m. 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 [email protected].

Prime Timers Prime Timers is a social group for all those over 50 years of age for a social afternoon. Come join us.

Movie Days

During the summer, we will be having "Movie Days for Seniors" in the Parish Meeting Center. Watch the bulletin for more details.

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C.Y.O. Corner Registration has opened for 2015 Fall CYO Sports. The sports include: • Boys and girls Soccer • Boys and girls sub novice Cross Country (DOB Jan.

1, 2007 thru Dec. 31, 2010) • Boys and girls Cross Country

• Girls Field Hockey

• Girls Volleyball Please note that roster spots are limited for some Fall sports. Additionally, some Fall sports are also open to neighboring parishes so please register early. See the CYO website for additional information and to register.

Knights Corner The Knights of Columbus Officers Meeting is at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, June 8. The Knights of Columbus Council Meeting follows at 7:30 p.m. both in the Parish Meeting Center. Final nominations and officer elections for the 2015-2016 fraternal year will held during this council meeting.

Archdiocese of Philadelphia

News

National Catholic Bible Conference On June 19 and 20, the National Catholic Bible Conference will return to the Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown, PA. The theme of this year's conference is "Scripture and the Family of God." You will also have the unique opportunity to glean insight and encouragement from gifted Catholic speakers and biblical scholars, including Jeff Cavins, Mark Hart, Mary Healy, and Edward Sri, Sarah Christmyer, and more!

Registrations are now open! For more info on the conference and to register, please visit CatholicBibleConference.com or call 1-888-842-2853.

Theology of the Body Summer Program

Authentic Happiness What does it mean to be created male and female in the image and likeness of God? Join us for An Introduction to the Theology of the Body, Tuesdays, June 16 to Aug 4, from 7-9 PM at St. Norbert Parish in Paoli.

Discover the "whys" and "whats" behind St. John Paul II's theology that integrates the body and spirit in self-donating love and affects how we live, work, pray and more.

Video presenter Christopher West makes the complex simple and explains Catholic moral teaching in a refreshing and understandable way.

COST: $15. CONTACT: Peggy Kravitz at 484.885.8920 or [email protected]

CYACC

Are You a Young Adult in Chester

County?

If you're a Catholic adult in your 20s or 30s, we want to meet you! Catholic

Young Adults of Chester County (CYACC - pronounced "kayak") exists to offer you social, spiritual, and service opportunities. Visit us on Facebook, at www.cyacc.org, or request more info by emailing [email protected].

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News

Bishop Shanahan Baseball Camp June 22-26 from 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Open to 5th Grade students through students entering 9th Grade. Cost is $150 and checks are payable to BSHS. Camp Director is Varsity Coach, Brian Boyk. Camp Features offense, hitting defense, fielding, pitching and base-running, camp t-shirts and awards, instruction from past and present players. For info, email [email protected] or [email protected] or call the Athletic Office at 610-343-

6246.

Summer Programs begin

June 22, 2015

Bishop Shanahan High School and Dr. Richard Fuller offers a summer learning experience in four areas: Algebra I enrichment program (grades 5-9); Math Programs: Algebra 2, Geometry, Pre-Calculus & Calculus (grades 8-12); “Critical Thinking and Study Skills” program (grades 8-12); and a PSAT/SAT Program (grades 8-12 with a student teacher ratio of 8:1). For more information call Dr. Fuller 610-275-9660 or BSHS 610-518-1300. Fall SAT/PSAT classes start in

September 12, 2015.

Worldwide Marriage Encounter Let your marriage bloom like the spring flowers!

A Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend can rekindle the joy in your marriage and improve your communication! It is a weekend for married couples to focus on each other and their relationship. The next weekend is scheduled for June 26-28 at St. Mary of Providence. Call 610-449-1859 or apply online at http://www.wwme-philly.org

Quo Vadis Days Retreat for young men graduating 8th – 12th grade.

Choose from 2 sessions:

Sunday, July 5 – Wednesday, July 8

Wednesday, July 9 – Sunday, July 12

ONLY $20 per person

Dynamic talks, small group discussions, meaningful prayer

experiences, & a dynamically fun environment including a

ropes course, swimming pool & a lake, basketball, soccer &

ultimate Frisbee. To register, visit www.heedthecall.org. Call the Vocation Office for more information 610-667-5778.

SS. Peter and Paul

Summer Camps! (ages 3-12)

• Full-day, half-day

• Extended care available for preschoolers to tweens

• Choose from sports, theatre, cooking, arts & crafts, cheerleading, athletic conditioning and traditional Day Camp Theme Weeks

• Field trips, water days, special performances and FREE pizza Fridays

• Hang out with old friends, and make new ones! Fore more information on the camp dates and different camps offered, please call Corey Wegerbauer at 610-692-2216 ext.266 or visit the website at http://sspeterandpaulrc.org/summer-day-camps/