Joseph 338 Manor Avenue ~ Downingtown, Pennsylvania, 19335 Founded in 1851 Third Sunday of Easter May 4, 2014

Parish Staff Celebration of the Eucharist Phone: 610-269-8294 Fax: 610-269-2487 Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Vigil www.stjoesdtown.org Sunday: 6:00 a.m., 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12 noon, 4:00 p.m. Rev. Msgr. Joseph C. McLoone Pastor

Rev. Matthew W. Guckin Resident Monday-Friday: 7:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m. Saturday: 8:00 a.m. Jim Bogdan Permanent Deacon

Deacon Edward R. Schiappa Permanent Deacon Holy Days of Obligation As Announced Mr. Ken Chrusch Director of Youth Ministry

Ms. Karen Dawson Parish Services Director/ Reconciliation Adult Faith Formation Coordinator Saturday: 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays: 6:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m. and 6:30 Mrs. Roe DeRitis Parish Secretary p.m. Mrs. Jo-Ann Funkhouser Bookkeeper Anointing of the Sick Mrs. Dodie Milano Receptionist Any sick or hospitalized parishioner who is in need of the Sacrament of the Sick should Ms. Julie Wiant Business Manager contact the Parish Office. Ms. Jeannine Zack Parish Secretary Perpetual Adoration of the School Blessed Sacrament Phone: 610-269-8999 Fax: 610-269-2252 Chapel in the Holy Family www.stjoeschooldtown.org Center.

Sister Catherine Irene, I.H.M. Principal Morning Prayer Sister Rita Doyle, I.H.M Vice Principal Monday—Friday at 6:30 a.m. in Church.

Mrs. Julie Fitzgerald Secretary Devotions The Holy : Parish Religious Education Program Recited before the 9:00 a.m. Mass daily. Phone: 610-873-8798 Fax: 610-873-5466 www.stjoeprepdtown.org Miraculous Medal Devotions: Every Tuesday after the 9 a.m. Mass. Mrs. Kathy Thomas Director of Religious Education Novena to : Mrs. Mary Ann Korpics Assistant to the D.R.E . Every Wednesday after the 9 a.m. Mass.

Litany to the Sacred Heart: Convent First Friday of the month after the 9 a.m. Mass. Sister Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary 484-593-4352 First Saturday Devotions: The First Saturday of each month at 8:30 a.m.

Saint Joseph Church Mission Statement Motivated by our belief in Jesus Christ and bound together by our Roman 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 . Today’s Readings Readings for the 3rd Sunday of Easter can be found at #904 (A). SATURDAY, MAY 3 5:00 PM Jean Patrick

SUNDAY, MAY 4 Parents of babies to be baptized are asked to please register for Pre-Jordan, a 6:00 AM For the Parishioners preparation program at Saint Joseph Parish, recommended by the 7:30 AM Jean-Paul Houle Archdiocese of Philadelphia. 9:00 AM Andrew A. Cozzone (2nd Anniversary) Upcoming sessions are May 10 and June 14 (Saturdays) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 10:30 AM For the members of the Registration information can be found on our website or in the brochures in the Saint Joseph Memorial Society Saint Katharine Drexel Room. For more information, contact Karen Dawson at 610 -269-8294 or [email protected]. Joseph Burns, DeFlaviss Family, Edward

Dexter, Lawrence Eckenrode, Kirk MARRIAGE Lannon, Robert Russell, Oscar Weekley Couples planning to marry are asked to meet with their parish priest as soon as and the Deceased Members of the Saint Joseph Parish Prime Timers. possible after their engagement and to enroll in a marriage-prep program (Pre-Cana) at least six months to the wedding. 12:00 PM Danny Duffy 4:00 PM Paul Luzenski Our fall date is being determined. Please go to http://archphila.org to find a session MONDAY, MAY 5 offered in other locations throughout the Archdiocese. For more information, 7:00 AM Maria Berta Florez 9:00 AM Anthony Ursini contact Karen Dawson at 610-269-8294 or [email protected]. TUESDAY, MAY 6 7:00 AM Anthony & Christina PLEASE PRAY FOR: Viola (Living) Please call the parish office (each month) 9:00 AM Stanley, Erelene, James if you would like to add/remove someone’s name from these lists. & Anne Chrupcala ...those who are serving our country: WEDNESDAY, MAY 7 Sgt. Steve Anderson, Andrew Bowser, Scott Bradley, Specialist Andrew Clauhs, 7:00 AM Peg Flynn Sarah Debarberie, Lt/Cpl. Shane Desiderio, Staff Sgt. Christopher Deutsch, Staff 9:00 AM Sadie Keane THURSDAY, MAY 8 Sgt. Ian Deutsch, 1st Lt. Joseph DiBerardinis, Jennifer Dunn, 2nd. Lt. Mark 7:00 AM Lewis & Theresa Edwards, Spc. Sean Foreman, Peter Forner, Jr., Danny Fuller, Jeffrey Fuller, 1st Lt. Capriotti Matthew Glisson, Leslie Harkness, 1st Lt. Jonathan M. Harris, Brent Joshua 9:00 AM Joseph Ryan Roch Horrocks, LCPL. Steven Houser, Zachary Kish, Christopher J. Korpics, Mark T. FRIDAY, MAY 9 Korpics, Andy Landmesser, Major Paul D. Lang. PFC. Tim Liermann, Sgt. 7:00 AM Thomas Woodward Christopher Madden, Spc. Nicholas Massari, Pvt. Francis Misantone, 2nd Lt. Ryan 9:00 AM Mario DiFrancesco SATURDAY, MAY 10 Misero, Lt. J.G. Brian Muka, Pvt. Ian Donoghue-Neider, Sgt. Bradley Panichelli, 8:00 AM Domenic & Rose Ulissi Alex Rozon, Vincent E. Short, III, John Stagliano, III, Ryan Strehl, Bryan Williams, Josh Woodward and Vincent Yarch. The Sanctuary Candle burns in memory of …those who are sick: Andrew A. Cozzone. Alfredo, Anne Beebie, Teresa De Feo Bellanca, Mina Massimini Bender, Steve

The Chapel Sanctuary Candle burns in Berman, Patrick Bonani, Philomena Bruno, Leonard Bucklin, Bonnie Calvey, Joseph Ryan Roch. Allison Carcella, Thomas Carroll, Caroline Casenta, Judy DiFonzo Cazillo, Jennifer Cockerill, Anita Conant, Mildred Connor, Baby Michael Corrigan, Jason Cozzone, ANNOUNCED MASSES Ryan Cromwell, John Cruice, Dominic D’Antonio, Pamela DeFazio, Eduardo DeLeon, Paul DiFonzo, Tony G. Eby, Mary Ellen Edwards, Lillian Esposito, NEXT WEEKEND Gladys Felice, Tom Fieweger, George Forczek, Cathy Gold, Charles Gold, Grace SATURDAY, MAY 10 Geiner, Katrina Hall, Cathie Harper, Nick Inman Amanda Jennings, Cameron 5:00 PM Tomasina Colella Kiefer, Kenny Klunk, Sr., Joseph Koval, Jr., David Kurtz, Melissa Lane, Ann Lang, Merrel Long, Anna Mandala, Nicholas Massari, The Mcbeth Family, Joseph SUNDAY, MAY 11 Mesure, Selim Miah, Sara Moylett, Mary O’Donnell, Bill Pashinski, Rudi Pascual, 6:00 AM For the Parishioners Florence Popadick, Florence Richards, John Richards, Sue Rizzo, Deanna Roache, 7:30 AM Deceased Members of the Trolio/Woodruff Sue Russell, Don & Doreen Sadowski, Felix Santana, Christopher Sauk, Ann Families Schlanser, Angela Scianammea, Charles Scott, Tinamarie Sgro, Margaret Shannon, 9:00 AM Irene Zima Robert Sheddy, Amy Grace Shorter, Laura Shorter, Angela Siuzdak, Sister Mary 10:30 AM Michael Yasick Stanislaus, Mary Sullivan, Francis Hugh Sweeney, Agnes Timothy, Randall 12:00 PM Peter & Mary Short 4:00 PM Lucy Stefanelli Williams and Seth Wright, Jackson Winner.

A Letter from the Pastor

May 4, 2014 Dear Friends,

The following is a description of the new painting of Abraham and Isaac from Adrian Martinez, the artist.

Saint Joseph, Pray for Us!

Monsignor McLoone

Pastor ______“Abraham and Isaac” Oil on Canvas (mounted on board) 9 feet by 6 feet Installed in St. Joseph Church, April 23, 2014

Abraham and Isaac --- Artist Notes

This painting tells a dramatic story from the Bible in stark terms. I toned down my usual pallet and pared down distracting elements because I wanted the image to be recognizable and comprehensible to the entire congregation of St. Joseph’s, regardless of where they might be sitting. Also, the unimaginable suffering involved in this story fiercely burns away all superfluous elements to a single fraction of a second.

For over a thousand years, Catholic artists have struggled to depict the essential meaning of a particular story in a single static image. Elaborate traditions of iconography evolved and artists often became schematic illustrators of huge narrative cycles. It was never imagined that within only 100 years, the aristocratic grandeur of the and prophets changed into something far more familiar.

Such is the case with Abraham and Isaac. Until the end of the 16 th century this particular Bible story was infrequently painted. Medieval and Renaissance artists tended to create pictures filled with a serene and sacramental air, often depicting graceful and symbolic gestures void of unseemly urgency. Renaissance drawing was self-consciously beautiful and balanced, regardless of the tragic event involved. With the Counter , the Abraham and Isaac story attained iconic status depicting a single terrible moment often in the most lurid, melodramatic terms.

In this painting I have attempted to blend two cultural threads: Renaissance clarity of design and intent, and a Baroque sense of drama. Abraham is about to end his line by killing a beloved son with his own hands at the command of God. The father’s face is resolute without a trace of melodrama. He stands motionless like a gleaming pillar in the terrible darkness, hesitating to fulfill the dreadful command. Isaac, in brilliant scarlet, raises his hand more in surprise than in self-defense. He cannot yet imagine the unimaginable. Neither is, at that instant, aware of the resolution provided by the sacrificial ram reverentially bowing at their feet. I have imagined the ram as a major part of the story but it is not immediately recognizable. Like Abraham and Isaac in the painting, we ourselves don’t quite see - it takes a moment to notice and comprehend the dark shape on the bottom to the right of Isaac. In this particular moment of shifting aesthetic perception is contained a metaphor for the spiritual comprehension of God’s plan. Nothing has changed and everything has changed quicker than the flash of lightning in the bottom left of the painting or the angel wing hovering above.

Adrian Martinez Downingtown, Pennsylvania April 24, 2014 Parish News Second Collection Family Potluck Dinner Catholic Home Missions and Prayer

This weekend, May 3 & 4 Your entire family is welcome to attend St. Joseph’s monthly Family Potluck Dinner & Prayer Evening beginning Saturday, June 7th following the 5 p.m. Mass!

All-You-Can-Eat Celebrate Mass Pancake Breakfast Share a meal Pray a decade of the rosary Sunday, May 4 from 6:30 AM – 12:00 Noon School Cafeteria If you would like to build new friendships and grow in $3.00 for 12 years and under, $6.00 for all others. your faith as a family, mark your calendars! More details Meal includes pancakes, sausage, coffee, tea, juice & milk. to come! To get involved in this new family ministry,

Baked Goods from our parishioners will also be on sale. please come to an information night, Friday, May 9, at 7 Tickets will be available at the door. p.m. in the Saint John Neumann room in church! ALL are welcomed! Prayer for the Unemployed Saint Joseph, as the foster father of the Lord, witnesses in a Second Collection unique way to the care of the family and providing for its May 10, 2014 spiritual and material needs. Employment is one of these most For Camilla Hall Renovation campaign important materials needs. The Memorial of Saint Joseph the Our Second Collection on May 10-11 will support Camilla Worker on Thursday, May 1, 2014, invites us to turn to him, Hall’s Renovation Campaign. St. Joseph is making a parish Protector of the Universal Church and all of us, to ask his gift to the Capital Campaign to renovate Camilla’s nursing/ assistance for the unemployed who often feel utterly alone, retirement home. Since many of the IHM Sisters who have abandoned, and many times guilty about their situation. Our worked here at St. Joseph have been or currently are prayers for the unemployed are a sign of our own concern and residents of Camilla, and since many of the sisters who now a hope for God’s providence in a most challenging situation. serve the parish will likely spend time in Camilla

Petition for the Unemployed eventually, we look forward to making a parish gift toward For all those unemployed and seeking work this effort and continuing to support them as they have to provide for themselves and their families, always supported us. Thank you! may the protecting help of Saint joseph the Worker bring a swift end to their burdens and difficulties and a renewed confidence in God’s providence. Change for Life Let us pray to the Lord. On Mother’s Day weekend after each Mass, the Knights of Columbus will be handing out empty baby bottles. Please Congratulations! take one home and fill it up with spare change and bring it back filled by Father’s Day on June 15. Money collected Two Hundred and Fourteen parish youth will help pay for our pro-life buses going to Washington received First Holy Communion on Saturday, D.C. next year. Any extra money will go to local pro-life May 3. We are grateful to parents, guardians, causes in the area such as Chester County Women’s teachers, catechists, and our priests for their support and Services, Birthright of West Chester, and Generation Life. efforts to prepare the children for this most special moment in their lives. May their next, and every, reception of Jesus in the most Holy Eucharist be just as special for them as Ladies this first time. Night Out

Parish Forum on Walking With Purpose: Rediscover Catholicism Seven Priorities That Make Life Work Please join our parish community on Monday, May 12 at Come join us and see what WWP is all about! 7 p.m. in the chapel for a discussion on Rediscover Wednesdays, May 21 – June 11 from 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Catholicism , the book that was given out to all families at Saint Joseph Church, Parish Meeting Center Christmas and, again, at the beginning of Lent. What did Contact Laura White you think? How can we apply the book’s concepts here at at [email protected] or 610-787-9100. St. Joe’s? Come to listen, share, and rediscover. Parish News Honor Our Religious Education News Blessed Mother PREP News During the Registration for 2014-2015 is now open! Please log onto the PREP website at www.stjoeprepdtown.org for all Month of May necessary information. Everything can be completed

Please join us as we honor our Blessed Mother during the online. Contact the PREP Office at 610-873-8798 if you have any questions about signing up for next year. month of May.

Parish May Procession Congratulations! • On Thursday, May 15 , please join us for our Annual May Crowning at 7 p.m. in the church. Students who received their First Holy Communion or Confirmation this year are invited to wear their dresses, suits, and Pictures to the left are gowns. Jason Pennington and Bring Flowers to Honor Mary Dale Marques who were received into • Following the May Procession through the end of May, full communion in the we invite you to bring flowers from your garden to on surround the Blessed Mother statue that will sit in the Sunday, April 27 narthex during the rest of the month. at the 10:30 a.m. Mass. Parish Registration Sunday, May 18, at 10 a.m. Located in the Church, Saint John Neumann Room . Pictured below are Paige Jones, Landon Jones, Scott Jones, Brooke Jones, Cassie Jones, Karen MacIntyre, ASCENSION OF THE LORD Sam Graef, and Pam Rosfelder who were received into MASS SCHEDULE full communion in the Catholic Church on Saturday, April 26 at the 5 p.m. Mass. Holy Day of Obligation, Thursday, May 29

Wednesday, May 28 7 PM Vigil Thursday, May 29 7 AM, 9 AM 12:05 PM, 7 PM Please Note Confession Times *There will only be 6:30 AM and 8:30 AM Confessions on Wednesday, May 28 due to the vigil for

Ascension Thursday.*

Pictured to the left are PLEASE NOTE Erika Nance, Samantha Polidori, Jennifer Memorial Day, Monday, May 26 Doerdelmann and • The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, May 26 Eric Cooper who received for Memorial Day. the sacraments of Baptism, • There will only be 8 AM morning Mass. First Holy Communion and Confirmation at the Ascension Thursday, May 29 Easter Vigil on • The Parish Office will be closed. It will open again on Saturday, April 19 . Friday, May 30 at 8 AM. Congratulations all! St. Joseph Community Festival June 17-21 from 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday

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

HELP WANTED!!! This is a community event, run by parishioners , for the enjoyment of our families, friends, and community beneiting the parish. We need many volunteers for activities. Please check out our website for volunteer information and sponsorship opportunities. You can also link to our Facebook page and volunteer sign up from there. http://stjoesfestival.com/ .

Live Band Schedule June 17 Bingo every day in the air Hopwood (Throughout the evening) conditioned Cafeteria, near the June 18 Baked Goods Table The Survivors (6-8 pm) & The Floats (8-10pm) June 19 4-Play Band (Throughout the evening) June 20 The Bulldogs (Throughout the evening) June 21 Fern Rock (Throughout the evening) Bottles of ‘cheer’ for our cheer wheel.

Do you have unopened bottles of wine or spirits that you just won’t get to? Why not donate them for use Calling All Bakers Beer Garden in the festival Cheer Wheel booth. If you would like to donate Adults come on by the beer baked goods for the garden for a quick drink and Just drop off your bottles at the Festival please contact Rose access to the adult small parish ofice with a note directing Graveno at 610-269-0165 or games of chance. them to the Festival Cheer Wheel. 610-269-1516. Stewardship Collection Totals

As today’s gospel reveals, the first meal shared with the Sunday, April 27 risen Lord happened in a place called Emmaus. Perhaps Regular Collection

there is no better time to reflect on this story than in $29,016.39 those prayerful moments at Mass when we return to our

place after receiving Holy Communion. Those few Ordinary Income: $21,349.00 (654 envelopes) moments give us an opportunity to reflect on our Stewardship of Christ’s presence within us. We have a Weekly EFT: $5,086.50 (180 participants) chance to practice hospitality by inviting Jesus into our hearts to walk and talk with us about our own Emmaus Collection Total: $29,016.39 journey. We can relive once again the time when he broke bread for the disciples. And just as they did, we Additional too can recognize Christ in this meal we have just shared Easter Sunday Collection with others. April 27: $9,076.00 May Mercy Hospice Schedule Total to Date: $105,997.10 Group 1 - Chicken Supreme Group 2 - Deep Dish Turkey Pot Pie Please call Gail for more info at 610-269-9574. Poor Box & Children’s Collection Sunday, April 27 Helping Other People Everyday Poor Box: $352.00 (H.O.P.E.) Children’s Collection: $6.78 Rides require 48 hours notice. April Total: $1,655.51

HOPE provides rides to doctors’ appointments, the grocery The collection for April was for Birthright. store, the pharmacy, and other necessary errands. The collection for May will be for Good Works.

For the week of 5/5, Please contact Diane Sweeney at 610-269-3438 Say “Yes” to Autogive! or Mary DiGregorio 267-2407525. For the week of 5/12, AutoGive is a safe and easy way to contribute on a monthly Please call Lisa Mattioni at 610-269-9025 or or weekly basis to the parish in a consistent manner.

Ann McLaughlin at 610-269-8550. All you need to do to sign up is fill out a form in the parish

HOPE is in need of additional Coordinators. Coordinators office, attach a voided check and drop it in the collection make calls to find drivers who can bring clients to their basket or turn it into the parish office and by next weekend appointments. you can be AutoGiving!

Please contact Helen Lyons at 610-873-8041 or For more questions, please call the Parish Office at 610-269 [email protected] for more information. -8294. Aid For Friends Volunteers prepare individual meals for the homebound in the area. They pick up containers from the Holy Family Shopwithscrip also offers ScripNow Center and the vestibule of church, fill them at home (often that allows you to print cards fast! Perfect for last minute by simply cooking a little more at dinner and setting aside gifts and vacations! Here are a few Scripnow stores! a portion), and return the meals to the Aid For Friends freezer in the Holy Family Center. Every contribution is important, from one meal a month, several a week, or something in between. Whether you contribute regularly or once in a while, you’re making a difference. Contact: Debby O'Keefe at 610-269-8032. Parish Groups PRIME TIMERS Youth Ministry News The Prime Timers next meeting is May 7 , 1:00 p.m. in the Upcoming St. Joseph Youth Ministry Schedule: Parish Meeting Center. Friday, May 9 – Public and Homeschool 8 th Grade

Retreat: Keeping Faith in High School Sr. Catherine and the St. Joseph school children will present a musical program; refreshments will be served. All Wednesday, May 14 – 6 – 8th grade outdoor kickball – seniors are welcome! Weather permitting

th Tickets will also be available at the May meeting for the Friday, May 16 – St. Joseph School 8 Grade Retreat June 4 picnic, catered by Yoders, cost: $12; call Josephine Friday, May 23 – CYO 6 – 8th Grade – Integrating Campagna for further details - 610-380 -0823. Sports into Faith @ 7p.m. with Dodge Ball and Pizza .

Mom’s Group Speaker Event The King’s Men will meet on Thursday, May 8 Mark your calendar for Tuesday May 6, at 10 a.m. ! at 8 p.m. in the Parish Meeting Center. All moms are welcome to hear Fr. Eduardo de la Torre, LC, Come and meet other Catholic men (18 & older) and enjoy speak and answer questions about raising children to grow authentic fellowship, engage in learning and lively spiritual in their relationship with Christ. We will meet in the Parish discussion and be challenged to live a more integrated and Meeting Center. Coffee and light snacks will be provided. full Christian life! There will be babysitting available for anyone who wishes

Visit thekingsmen.us/ for info or contact Bill Reagan at to use it. [email protected]. RSVPs are not required, but help us be sure we have enough refreshments for all! Charismatic Prayer RSVP to Victoria at [email protected]. Group Our charismatic prayer group meets on Thursdays at 7:30, beginning May 8. Please join us in the chapel as we deepen our prayer life, deepen our relationship with the Lord, and worship as a community. Note that we will not meet on May 15 (parish May procession) or May 29 (Ascension Upcoming Meetings Thursday). Officers’ Meeting Monday May 12 at 7:30 p.m.

2014 Council Meeting Monday May 19 at 7:30 p.m. Bring items for Lord’s Pantry. Nominations for officers for 2014- Saint Joseph Lottery Winners 2015 Fraternal year.

April 20 579 $150 Pat Panichelli April 21 244 $125 Mary Logiurato This group of men and women demonstrates and deepens April 22 773 $125 Calendar Still Available their devotion to our Blessed Mother through prayer and April 23 036 $125 Calendar Still Available service. Active members meet weekly for prayer and April 24 184 $125 Calendar Still Available discussion of the work of the past week. They routinely April 25 513 $125 Calendar Still Available visit hospitals and nursing homes, say the rosary with April 26 173 $125 Calendar Still Available groups of homebound parishioners, and stand ready to assist the pastor when needed. Auxiliary members support the For more information or questions, please email work of active members by praying the rosary and legion [email protected] or call prayers daily. Contact Mimma Patrono at 610-384-7933 for Joan Angiulo at 610-486-6552. more information. Local News CYACC Archdiocese of Philadelphia News

Wednesday, May 7 at 7 p.m. at Saint Agnes Wedding Anniversary Mass Chapel for Praise & Worship Adoration The annual Wedding Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Are you in your 20s and 30s and looking for other Catholics Saturday, May 31, 2014 at the 5:15 pm Vigil Mass at the your age? CYACC (pronounced "kayak") exists to offer Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul, 18th Street and social, spiritual, and service opportunities to young adult Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia. Catholics in the local area. Check us out on Facebook, Charles Chaput, O.F.M, Cap. will be the principal celebrant. at www.cyacc.org, or by emailing [email protected]. See All married couples and their families are invited! Special you on Wednesday! seating will be designated for couples celebrating 50 years and 25 years of married life. No prior registration is required. MALVERN RETREAT HOUSE National Conference Mothers of Children with Disabilities Retreat The National Catholic Bible Conference is Returning to the Tuesday, May 6 at Malvern Retreat House, Fr. Christopher Walsh will direct a retreat for mothers who are raising children Archdiocese of Philadelphia! Have you ever wondered how to with disabilities and also those who have adult children with make sense of the Bible? Do you wish you could sit down disabilities. There will be time to pray, reflect, and chat with with the Scriptures and hear the voice of God speaking to other mothers. To register or for more information please your heart? Do you want to learn an authentically Catholic contact Malvern Retreat House at 610-644-0400, approach to reading the Bible and sharing its wisdom with malvernretreat.com or Sr. Kathleen Schipani at 215-587-3330, others? If so, there's a conference for you on on June 27 and or [email protected]. 28, the National Catholic Bible Conference will return to the Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown, June 13-15 Retreat Pennsylvania. The theme of this year's event is "Scripture: Malvern Retreat House (MRH) is hosting a retreat on June 13- The Heart of the Father." Learn from gifted Catholic speakers June 15 (Father’s Day weekend, 6-3 Group). This year’s and biblical scholars, including Scott Hahn, Jeff Cavins, Mark guest speaker is Gary Zimak. Gary Zimak is a Catholic Hart, and Tim Gray. Registrations are currently being taken.

Evangelist, Author, Radio Host and popular Catholic speaker. For more information, please visit The retreat will also feature two fantastic Retreat Directors Fr. CatholicBibleConference.com or call 1-888-842-2853. Michael Shea, C.M. and Fr. John Corbet, O.P.. You can learn more about MRH at http://sixthreegroup.com The cost of the weekend is a suggested free-will offering of $235 and a $25 NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING deposit is recommended (but not required to reserve your NFP is an umbrella term for certain natural methods used room). For more info on MRH, this weekend or other retreats, either to achieve or postpone pregnancy. The practice of NFP please contact Parish Representative Anthony De Cesaris at is in accord with the faithful, fruitful, and permanent nature of [email protected]. marriage, and with every couple’s call to responsible parenthood. NFP respects the natural rhythms of the body and BISHOP SHANAHAN NEWS promotes shared responsibility for childbearing between Annual Spring Concert & Art Exhibit husband and wife. Couples learn to identify and appreciate the Friday, May 9 at 7:30 p.m. The public is invited and a free signs of fertility in their own bodies. It is effective in helping will offering will be accepted. to achieve as well as to postpone pregnancy. It is holistic and free of harmful side effects and allows users to work with the body rather than against it. It encourages couples to be open to Calling all World War II Veterans the gift of children and to cooperate with God’s plan for a Report to Duty! loving and fruitful marriage. To register go to: http:// Honor Flight Philadelphia, a local non-profit organization, is phillycatholiclife.org/natural-family-planning/ Scroll down currently looking for World War II veterans who would like to travel with us to Washington, DC for a day of honor and for online registration and times and locations available. recognition to view those memorials dedicated to your service and sacrifice to our great nation at NO COST to the veteran. We will be having a 2-class session here at Our next Honor Flight Trip is scheduled for June 21, 2014 . Saint Joseph Church Transportation, breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided as June 7 - Parish Meeting Center, Room 4 well as memorabilia, a Heroes Welcome home and USO style June 14 - Holy Family Center Conference Room show featuring the Manhattan Dolls singing songs of the ‘40’s. 9:30 am – 11:30 am Although we can never repay you for your service, an Honor Flight trip is a small token of our appreciation for your service to our great country and our freedom. To register for this class enter "Group # NFP 3321" Please contact Chris Grove [email protected] or Please contact JoDean at 610-627-1494 or call 610-322-4601 with any questions. [email protected]