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20th Century Saints. On the four
Tuesday nights of July, St. Anthony Church (259 Forest Avenue, Ambler) is offering presentations that explore the lives and impact of some of the greatest saints of modern times.
July 6: Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, Blessed Andre Bessette, St. Maximilian Kolbe;
July 13: St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, St. Katharine Drexel, St. Gianna Beretta Molla;
July 20: St. Pio of Pietrelcina; St. Josemaria Escrivá, Blessed Teresa of Calcutta;
July 27: Saints of the 21st Century: A Survey of the Not-Yet-Canonized, Likely Saints of the Future!
Deacon Dave Friel will give a presentation on each saint for that evening, followed by a group discussion.
All are welcome-children and adults. Please come any night you are available, or all four nights.
The presentations will be from 7 to 8 pm in the Friendship Hall Meeting Room.
For information, call St. Anthony's rectory at: 215-646-4742.
Natural Family Planning
Classes. The Family Life Office offers regular NFP classes throughout the Archdiocese. This is a great opportunity for engaged or married couples to learn about the Church’s teaching on the gift of human sexuality, the meaning of responsible parenthood, and a safe, effective, and morally acceptable method for spacing children.
Upcoming Archdiocesan-sponsored sympto-thermal NFP classes are on July 15 and 22,
2010 (2-part class) from 7:30-9:30 pm at St. Dominic’s Parish Hall in Philadelphia, and
Sept. 4 and 11, 2010 (2-part class) from 10 am – noon at Our Lady of Lourdes parish in Philadelphia. One can also learn a different NFP method, the Creighton Model, at introductory sessions in various locations in the Archdiocese, sponsored by the Friends of FertilityCare
Philadelphia.; www.fertilitycarefriends.org for locations and times. (Including those at Immaculate Conception Church in Jenkintown.)
For more info on any of the classes and to register for a class, call 215-587-3516 or e-mail
tseyfer@adphila.org. You can now register online too at
http://archphila.org/evangelization/famlife/natural_fam_plan/planning.htm.
Catholic Underground. Saturday, July 17 - 7:30 - 10:30 pm
The Archdiocesan Office for Youth & Young Adults (OYYA) invites all Young Adults, ages 18 – 39, to participate in this beautiful Holy Hour at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul and then to stay for the Coffee House in the church hall. July’s featured artist is Marie Miller. A $5 donation is suggested for the Coffee House. Please contact Chris Jones at 215-965-4625 or
cjones@adphila.org for more information.
The Body Never Forgets: Reconciling Traumatic Experiences. A presentation by Nicole Mumma, MA, LPC, on Wednesday, July 21, 7 - 8:30 pm at The Counseling Center of Holy Redeemer. Cost $20. Register by calling 1-800-818-4747.
Theology on Tap. Thursday, August 12 - 6:30 - 9 pm. The Archdiocesan Office for Youth & Young Adults (OYYA) invites all young adults to The Catholic Philopatrian Institute, 1923 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, to explore faith topics relevant to those in their 20’s and 30’s in a comfortable and relaxed setting. The evening features an engaging speaker, time for discussion, faith sharing, and community building. A $5 donation is requested at the door, and a buffet dinner is offered for $8. Contact Abbie Langsdorf at alangsdo@adphila.org or 215-965-4625 for more information.
The
Church
Ministry Institute (CMI) of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is a
three-year certificate program, which, since 1983, has graduated over sixteen
hundred adults. These graduates serve their parishes by supporting pastors in a
variety of ways, such as: establishing bereavement teams, adult faith formation
teams, developing youth ministry programs, coordinating Eucharistic Adoration,
welcoming committees, and developing parish libraries, as well as many other
important and valuable initiatives.
The
CMI meets weekly from September through May in six convenient locations: Saint
Andrew, Newtown, Tuesday nights; Saint Barnabas Parish, Philadelphia, Wednesday
nights; Lansdale Catholic HS, Lansdale, Wednesday nights; Our Lady of Fatima
Parish, Bensalem (Spanish), Wednesday nights; Saint Matthias Parish, Bala Cynwyd,
Thursday nights; and Archbishop Ryan HS, Philadelphia, Thursday nights. Class
Schedule: 7 to 9:30 pm. http://archphila.org/evangelization/formlaity/church_ministry/churchmin.htm
Religious
Studies. How
well do you know your faith? Consider taking a class or making a retreat at
Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary this summer. Go to www.scsrsd.org
for details.
The Pain of Losing a Child Support Group. Sundays, July 18 - August 8, 2 - 3:30 pm, at Presentation BVM Chapel (attached to Presentation BVM Church), 100 Old Soldiers Rd., Cheltenham. For information or to register, please contact Annette Foley, 215-342-7380 or 267-978-2553. Registration ends July 10.
Bereavement Support Group for Friends & Family at St. Luke Chapel House, 2330 Fairhill Ave, Glenside. Alternate Tuesdays from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. The Fall Group is scheduled to begin September 28, 2010.
Mary Mother of Captives Support Group. The mission of Mary Mother of Captives is to bring, through support groups and education, healing and restoration to families who have a loved one on trial, about to be sentenced to prison, in prison or released from prison. Working together we are providing support so as to foster courage, inner peace, strength, and forgiveness in our lives. To offer prayer for the victims who are scarred and their families, wisdom for lawmakers, judges, attorneys, correctional officers and all who work in the Criminal Justice System. For additional information or meetings call: Jack or Sophie, 215-698-2585, mmocsprtgp@aol.com, MaryMotherofcaptivessupportgroup.org
Keystone Hospice is holding a Hospice Volunteer Training Program on Wednesday, July 14, from 9 am to 5 pm. The training will be held at Keystone House which is located at 8765 Stenton Avenue, Wyndmoor. To register or for more information about being a hospice volunteer, please contact Christine DeVore, Director of Volunteers at 215-836-2440 or cdevore@keystonecare.com.
Meals On Wheels.
This program is in desperate need of help in delivering meals to homebound and undernourished seniors within our community. From Monday through Friday they deliver meals to seniors who live alone and who are unable to cook, shop and provide a well-balanced meal for themselves. The program is crucial, as it provides a need of health, wellness, compassion and care for many. Help is needed to deliver meals as the program is growing fast, and volunteer help is minimal at this time. Can you please look over your schedules and try hard to free up just 1 hour out of 168 hours of your week to deliver food to seniors?
If you are able to help, please contact Karen Smith 215-885-7650, 8 am to 12 noon, or 215-619-8863, 1 pm - 4 pm, Monday to Friday, or
glensideinfo@montcosaac.com.
(posted 6/30/10)
Volunteers Needed At Saint Joseph Villa. Do you have some extra time that you don’t know how to fill? Would you consider “gifting” that time to Saint Joseph Villa as a volunteer? Saint Joseph Villa is a facility that provides long-term health care to infirmed and retired Sisters of St Joseph as well as lay men and women. You could help us by making beds, doing laundry, filling water pitchers, visiting our residents, escorting residents to and from physical therapy, helping with bingo and other activities, or just by being a happy presence for those around you. You choose the day, the time and the area of service. To learn more about this endeavor call Sister Vicki DeSante, 215-248-7844.
We are looking for some Angels of Mercy to provide assistance to parishioners: to drive them to church, the doctor or hospital; to house-sit during a funeral; to visit the sick and homebound. Call St. Luke rectory, 215-572-0128, or e-mail us: stlukerc@aol.com
Become a Foster Parent. Call Melissa or Pat at Catholic Social Services, 217-587-3960 for more information.
See also Income Opportunities for Seniors
Archdiocesan Thank You to Bishop Maginnis. All are invited and welcome for a Mass celebrated in thanksgiving for the service of the Most Reverend Robert P. Maginnis on the occasion of his retirement as Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at 12:05 pm in the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, 18th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia. All attending will have the opportunity to personally greet and thank Bishop Maginnis following the Mass.
Theology of The Body for Teens Retreat.
Tuesday, August 3, 2010, 9:30 am – 5 pm
OYYA, Ascension Press and Generation Life invite all high school youth to this one-day summer retreat at Malvern Retreat House. The day, focused on Pope John Paul II’s Theology of the Body, is designed to help teens gain a deeper understanding of their sexuality in light of God’s plan for their lives. The cost of $25 includes all activities, lunch and a copy of Theology of His Body/Theology of Her Body by Jason Evert. Contact Rosemary at
tob@generationlife.org or 215-885-8760 for more information and to register.
Festival of Faith 2010. At Mount Saint Alphonsus, located on the Hudson River in Esopus, NY, Friday-Sunday, August 6-8, 2010. An outdoor festival of camping, music and presentations. Begins with camping Friday afternoon and opening ceremonies Friday evening. Saturday includes prayer time in the morning and 12 hours of music and talks. Saturday evening will have a nighttime musical service and a bonfire. Concludes Sunday morning with Mass. Bring an entire family for only $60 for the entire weekend! Reservations required. For more info, please visit MountSaintAlphonsus.org, or call 845-384-8000.
A day retreat with Fr. Clement Machado, S.O.L.T. Sunday, August 8, 2010, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. followed by Mass at Georgetown Prep School, North Bethesda, Maryland. Cost $30.00. Pre-registration is required. Fr. Machado promotes healing of the whole person, body, mind, heart, & soul through intercessory prayer & ministry of the Sacramentals and the Sacraments—particularly the Sacraments of the Holy Eucharist & Confession. For more information, call 240-345-6775. You can also visit our web page: http://georgetownretreat.comSenior Citizen Retreat at Mount Saint Alphonsus, located on the Hudson River in Esopus, NY, Monday-Thursday, September 13-16, 2010. Also known as our GLEAM Retreat, this 4 day program is for seniors 55 and older. The program offers presentations, entertainment, activities and time for solitude, prayer and socializing. Cost $225 includes accommodations and meals. Space is limited so please reserve early. For more info, please visit MountSaintAlphonsus.org, or call 845-384-8000.
Worldwide Marriage Encounter. Call 800-456-8330 for info.
Malvern Retreat House. Many types of retreats for men, women, married couples, and youth. Find out more at www.malvernretreat.com
Married Couple Prayer Retreat. A Marriage Retorno weekend is a Scripture based couple prayer retreat for married couples wanting to deepen their relationship with one another in the Lord. It is the second step of Marriage Encounter. For info. contact Joe and Mary Ward, 215-362-8699 or visit the MR web site at www.marriageretorno.org
St. David School 90th Anniversary.
St. David School is looking for former lay teachers from the school. On
Sunday, September 26, 2010, Bishop McFadden will celebrate the 12:30 pm Mass to commemorate the 90th year of the school. If you can attend, please call or email Sister Angela Joseph by
September 10: 215-659-6393 or srajoseph@stdavidparish.org.
On Saturday, October 2, St. David’s will continue the celebration. Looking for all alumni who attended St. David School, Willow Grove, PA. Need to verify contact information. Name, address, city, state, zip, phone, email.
Send to stdavidalumni@gmail.com.
For information about event: www.stdavidparish.org
St. Luke School Class of 1970 - 40th Reunion. To get involved or for more information contact Maryann Gardner Kirk at captkirk19038@comcast.net.
Are you an alumnus of St. Elizabeth, Most Precious Blood, Corpus Christi, St. Columba, or St. Mary of the Eternal? The St. Martin de Porres Alumni Association is looking for you. Contact the St. Martin de Porres rectory at 215-228-8330.
Calling all graduates from Queen of Peace. Let's stay connected! Want to receive emails informing you as to what's going on at your alma mater? Want to share news about yourself with other alumni? Let the QOP Alumni Committee know what's going on with you. Send an email to qopalumni@yahoo.com with any info to help us stay connected.
The Friends of St. Bridget Parish in East Falls are looking for alumni. Contact stb@st-bridget.com
St. Alice School, Upper Darby (Stonehurst) is gathering contact information for their graduates. Please send name, address, telephone number, and year of graduation of any graduate of St. Alice School to: St. Alice School Alumni; Sansom St. & Hampden Rd.; Upper Darby, PA 19082, or e-mail at staliceschool@yahoo.com, or call at 610-352-0725.
St. Thomas More High School Alumni Association is very active: Annual Communion Breakfast, socials, class reunions, Memorial Mass, Golf Outing. Keep in touch by receiving their "Bear Tracks" newsletter. If you are not in the mailing list, go to the website for information: www.stmforever.com or call/e-mail at: John Millon '74 (610-259-0380, jmillon@dca.net), Al Fala '70 (215-887-9129, ajfstm 70@yahoo.com) Gerry Woods '66 (610-449-9020, gjwoodswma@aol.com).
Lansdale Catholic High School Alumni Office is looking for "lost" alumni. If you are an alumnus or have a family member who is not receiving any alumni newsletter information , please contact Jim Casey, LC Director of Alumni Affairs at 215-362-1730 or jcasey@lansdalecatholic.com or visit website at www.lansdalecatholic.com/Alumni.htm
Norwood-Fontbonne Academy. Please call 215-247-1591 or visit www.norwoodfontbonneacademy.org, click on Alumni and update your contact information, if you are a graduate of Norwood-Fontbonne Academy. We want to keep you informed with the latest events, reunions and activities happening at NFA!
Archdiocesan Boy Choir (ABC) Alumni Association - Choir alumni will soon have a new way to stay in touch with choir events and each other. The ABC Alumni Association is now forming. In addition to keeping up to date on ABC happenings, the group also plans to organize a variety of events to meet the interests of alumni of all ages. Interested alumni should send their contact information to ABC at P.O. Box 45, Pottstown, PA 19464 or call 610-326-7041
Income Opportunity for Seniors
1) Family Services of Montgomery County is proud to present the Foster Grandparent Program to Montgomery County seniors. If you know of any low-income senior (60 or older) who is compassionate and caring and who likes to help children and youth, they may very well qualify to become a Foster Grandparent. Volunteers work at least 15 hours per week, receive a modest tax-free stipend (which will not affect any rent or health subsidies), paid vacation and sick time, paid holidays, and transportation reimbursement. In addition, they will have a new purpose in your life with people who need you and look forward to your visits. The Foster Grandparent Program volunteers serve as mentors while providing love and guidance to children in day care settings, pre-schools, elementary schools or alternative schools. The program provides paid training and monthly meetings for continuing education. Interested in the Foster Grandparent Program? Call Tricia Reedy Jones, Director, at (610) 630-0201.
2) Family Services of Montgomery County is proud to present the Senior Companion Program to Montgomery County seniors. If you are a low income senior (60 or older) who is compassionate and caring and who likes to help other seniors, you may very well qualify to become a Senior Companion. Volunteers work at least 15 hours per week, serving as companions to other seniors who are more frail, helping them to remain independent in their homes. In return, you receive a modest tax-free stipend (which will not affect any of your subsidies), paid vacation and sick time, paid holidays, and transportation reimbursement. In addition, you will have a new purpose in your life with people who need you and look forward to your visits. The Senior Companion Program provides paid training and monthly meetings for continuing education. Interested? Call Deb Keller, Director, at 215-368-0985, ext. 15.
Saint Basil Academy 711 Fox Chase Rd., Jenkintown. www.stbasilacademy.org
Bishop McDevitt HS - www.mcdevitths.org
Lansdale Catholic HS www.lansdalecatholic.com.
Cathy Garry Memorial Golf Tournament. The Cathy’s Kids Foundation will be sponsoring the 1st Annual Cathy Garry Memorial Golf Tournament on Monday, August 2, 2010 at Center Square Golf Club in Eagleville. All the proceeds raised will be used to send a local child affected by cancer to Walt Disney World with his/her family. If you are interested in registering to golf, would like to make a donation, or simply want to find out more about the event, you can visit the website at www.golfforcathy.com or call Jim Garry at 215-280-5952.
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul conducts Clothing Drives in our area frequently. The usual hours of the collection are 9 am to 2 pm. They accept all usable men's, women's, and children's clothing as well as small household food (bed and bath linens, pots, pans, dishes, cooking utensils, toys, books, and small appliances in good working order). Tax receipts are available upon request. The Society also offers pick-up services for furniture, large appliances, and vehicles (see below). For more information call 215-288-8160. Next drive on Monday, August 9, at Abington Presbyterian Church, 1082 Old York Rd, Abington..
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Philadelphia welcomes donations of vehicles (1993 or newer): Cars, trucks, vans, boats, motorcycles - working or not!!!! All you need to do it to provide the title of the vehicle and the Society will do the rest. (They will provide free towing and do all the paperwork.) You receive a receipt that makes your donation tax deductible. Call 215-288-8160.
There are St. Vincent de Paul Clothing Bins at Bishop McDevitt HS, Queen of Peace Church, St. John of the Cross Church, and the VFW on Jenkintown Road. Twice a year we have a clothing drive at St. Luke Church.
United Way Numbers
Catholic Charities Appeal #0233
St. John's Hospice #00272
Good Shepherd Program at St. John's Hospice #00370
St. Luke CYO #9227
St. Luke Conference of St. Vincent de Paul Society #14394
K of C Showboat Casino Bus Trip. The Knights of Columbus, Glenside, runs a bus trip to the Showboat Casino in Atlantic City on the second Tuesday of every month. The cost is $30.00 and you will receive a $30.00 voucher which must be used at the casino. The bus leaves from the Knights of Columbus, 235 Limekiln Pike, Glenside at 9 am and returns at approximately 6:30 pm. For reservations contact Mike Pace, 215-836-7574, or Mella Maruscak, 215-628-0573.
Companion Service for Seniors. Are you a senior citizen in Montgomery County who needs some extra assistance in order to remain independent in your home? Are you perhaps lonely during the day and would appreciate a friendly visitor to talk to, share stories with, or play games? Do you need help with your mail or meal preparation? Family Services of Montgomery County is the sponsor of the Senior Companion Program which enables trained senior volunteers to visit folks like you for approximately 4 hours to provide assistance with important daily tasks, encouragement to remain active, help with your medication, help with meal preparation, and a friendship that can last a lifetime. Do you take care of a senior and need some relief from your caregiving responsibilities? Senior Companions can also provide 4 hours of respite to caregivers, giving them the peace of mind that their loved one is being looked after. The visits will occur on a weekly schedule to suit your needs. Senior Companions are not housekeepers, nor do they perform personal care (toileting, bathing). This is a free service! If you are interested in learning more about the program, please call Deb Keller, Program Director, at 215-368-0985, ext. 15.
Host
Families Needed for Local Private High School,
F-l Visa Foreign Exchange Student. Host family is responsible to provide room
and board, while earning a generous, tax-free, monthly stipend. If you have room
in your heart & home, then email: Marilena@questexchange.org
or call 215-547-8486 for details
Beds available:
1)
Queen-sized bed, electric controls raise and lower head and/or
foot. A heavy piece of furniture, about twenty years old.
2) Modern single bed from a medical supplies company, lightweight metal
and spring frame, can be raised by a mechanical crank and adjusted (raise or
lower head, middle or foot) by electric controls. Guardrails, almost
brand-new mattress cover and two sets of sheets included.
Contact rectory, 215-572-0128, stlukerc@aol.com,
if interested
A calendar of events for Catholic Young Adults in the 20s and 30s (and early 40s) throughout the Philadelphia Archdiocese: www.stillcatholic.com/PHILLY.htm (The Spring 2007 calendar has been posted.)
Abington Community Taskforce (ACT): Its focus has been to promote healthy youth activities, to increase awareness among citizens about activities taking place in the community, and to give recognition to outstanding citizens involved in programs that promote ACT's goals. To accomplish these goals, ACT facilitates cooperation among Township and Borough organizations that share its goals as well as provides direct services to the community that are in line with its mission. www.abingtonact.org
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