Hello and Happy Feast of St. Joseph the Worker!
There are many saints to whome God has given the power to assist us in the necessities of life, but the power given to Saint Joseph is unlimited: it extends to all our needs, and all those who invoke him with confidence are sure to be heard. - St. Thomas Aquinas
Dr. Daniel A. Drain
Saturday, May 3rd 5:15pm
Wedding Anniversary Mass
The annual wedding anniversary Mass is celebrated with couples in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia who have been married 1-5 years, 10, 25, and 50 years.
Location: Cathedral Basilica of Ss. Peter and Paul, 18th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19103
More info: phillycatholiclife.org
Register here:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeUVIEhZRt4sKGnco7OQbO0MtNRkRZFPuodQ78B0aG6nQkuSA/viewform
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we invite you to join us in praying two powerful novenas to St. Dymphna, patron saint of persons with mental illness:
Let us pray for healing, strength, and peace for all those with mental health challenges.
Zoom Webinar:
Parish Life in
an Apostolic Age
Tuesday, June 3, 2025 – 1:30-2:45 PM
Clergy and parish leaders are invited to join the Office for the New Evangelization and the Strategy Office for a webinar that seeks to provide definition and practical application to Archbishop Perez’ pastoral letter and the missionary hub strategic planning process. See the flyer for webinar topics.
Presenters: Dr. Lou Becht, Manager, Archdiocesan Strategy Office and
Meghan Cokeley, Director, Office for the New Evangelization
Location: Zoom Webinar
More info: This webinar is for clergy, parish staff and parish ministry leaders. It will include interactive activities and opportunity for Q&A. Please attend live, if possible.
To register, click here or visit phillyevang.org/events.
May 8 or 9, 2025
Event: Dr. Bill Lile, The Pro-Life Doc, "A patient is a person, no matter how small."
The most amazing and heartwarming presentation ever delivered by a pro-life physician. In videos, diagrams and words, which are medically accurate and layman-understandable, Dr. Lile tells the amazing story of the extensive life-saving and life-enhancing surgeries and other treatments on children in the womb that he and other medical professionals routinely accomplish. Join us for either of these two dates/locations:
Event: Dr. Bill Lile, The Pro-Life Doc, "A patient is a person, no matter how small."
The most amazing and heartwarming presentation ever delivered by a pro-life physician. In videos, diagrams and words, which are medically accurate and layman-understandable, Dr. Lile tells the amazing story of the extensive life-saving and life-enhancing surgeries and other treatments on children in the womb that he and other medical professionals routinely accomplish. Join us for either of these two dates/locations:
- May 8 - 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm at St. Katherine Parish Center, 9700 Frankford Avenue, Northeast Philadelphia, PA; Please register at: wwww.GenerationLife.org; Questions? Mike McMonagle, 215-393-3610 or prolifeeducationalfoundation@gmail.com
- May 9 - 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm at Saints Simon & Jude Church, 8 Cavanaugh Court, West Chester, PA; Please register at: https://chescoprolife.org/; Questions? Dave Owsik, 610-416-3676 or davidowsik@verizon.net
May 9 - 11 - Friday Evening 7:00 pm to Sunday, 12:00 pm
Event: Theology of the Body Retreat for High School Guys
On this retreat, Brendan will share how the Theology of the Body has radically changed the course of his life and how it can change yours. By addressing issues that teens struggle with most, such as peer pressure, pornography, modesty, and dating, Brendan will offer encouragement for teens to maintain their purity or begin again if they've made mistakes in the past. Sponsored by St. Peter Respect Life Committee
Speakers: Brendan McCauley, Pete DeMaio, Rev. Michael Olivere, Pastor, St. Peter Church
Location: St. Mary of Providence Retreat Center, Elverson
More information and to register: https://www.lifelovesexuality.com/; Cost: $200 Scholarships Available, contact Tracy Phillips at tracymphillips@yahoo.com
Event: Theology of the Body Retreat for High School Guys
On this retreat, Brendan will share how the Theology of the Body has radically changed the course of his life and how it can change yours. By addressing issues that teens struggle with most, such as peer pressure, pornography, modesty, and dating, Brendan will offer encouragement for teens to maintain their purity or begin again if they've made mistakes in the past. Sponsored by St. Peter Respect Life Committee
Speakers: Brendan McCauley, Pete DeMaio, Rev. Michael Olivere, Pastor, St. Peter Church
Location: St. Mary of Providence Retreat Center, Elverson
More information and to register: https://www.lifelovesexuality.com/; Cost: $200 Scholarships Available, contact Tracy Phillips at tracymphillips@yahoo.com
Meets monthly May 10 and June 14, 6:15 – 8:15 pm
Event: Cana Date Night presented by the Cana Date Night ministry of Saint Ann Parish in PhoenixvilleCana Date Night is a ministry dedicated to enriching marriages and thereby strengthening families, parishes and communities. We gather monthly to share a meal while enjoying time with our spouse, fellowship with other couples, and a prayerful focus on sacramental marriage.
Location: Saint Ann Parish Hall, 3rd Ave & Main St, Phoenixville PA 19460
Event: Cana Date Night presented by the Cana Date Night ministry of Saint Ann Parish in PhoenixvilleCana Date Night is a ministry dedicated to enriching marriages and thereby strengthening families, parishes and communities. We gather monthly to share a meal while enjoying time with our spouse, fellowship with other couples, and a prayerful focus on sacramental marriage.
Location: Saint Ann Parish Hall, 3rd Ave & Main St, Phoenixville PA 19460
Questions: Contact Monica & Dave Ryan - monica.paddock@gmail.com / 845-649-8640
Saturday, May 31, 2025 – 9:30AM-1:45 PM
Event: Milk & Honey: A Theology of the Body for Me and Mommy
Have you started to look at your daughter and thought that maybe it was time to have a conversation? But where to start, what to say, and how much is too much? Come; discover what it means to be feminine and how God guides us to what is true, good, and beautiful. For girls 9-12 years old and their mothers.
Speaker: Jessica Murdolo
Location: St. Agnes Catholic Church, 233 West Gay St, West Chester, PA 19380 More info: Visit the website Questions? Email Jessica Murdolo at MilkandHoneyTOB@gmail.com
Event: Milk & Honey: A Theology of the Body for Me and Mommy
Have you started to look at your daughter and thought that maybe it was time to have a conversation? But where to start, what to say, and how much is too much? Come; discover what it means to be feminine and how God guides us to what is true, good, and beautiful. For girls 9-12 years old and their mothers.
Speaker: Jessica Murdolo
Location: St. Agnes Catholic Church, 233 West Gay St, West Chester, PA 19380 More info: Visit the website Questions? Email Jessica Murdolo at MilkandHoneyTOB@gmail.com