Saturday, February 8th , 1:00-3:00 PM
Event: Mindful Like a Catholic Workshop
By combining the centuries-old devotions of the Sacrament of the Present Moment and the Practice of the Presence of God, a Catholic can not only learn how to live mindfully, but how to use this method to achieve perfect peace of soul – something today’s popular version of mindfulness, which is based in Buddhism, can never do. Join Susan Brinkmann, OCDS, for a 90-minute workshop entitled “Mindful Like a Catholic” designed to teach you how to live mindfully in an authentic Catholic way! On-line workshop is January 18 from 1-3 PM.
Location: Catholic Life Institute, Fatima House
Wednesday, February 12th, 9:30-11:00 AM
Event: Catholic Grandparents Association Meeting
Join other grandparents in passing on the faith to future generations, keeping prayer at the heart of the family, and helping, supporting and valuing each other in this great task. Meetings include morning refreshments, conversation regarding relevant grand parenting topics, and the sharing of ideas and stories to strengthen the vocation of the Catholic Grandparent.
Location: Saint Maria Goretti Parish Center, 1601 Derstine Road, Hatfield
Immaculate Heart of Mary Room (Lower Level)
Saturday, February 15th, 6:30 PM
Event: Sisters of Life "Glory Night" Holy Hour with praise and adoration
Please join us every third Saturday of the month for our Glory nights of music and adoration at St. Malachy's Church. Our next Holy Hour will be on Saturday, Feb. 15th at 6:30 pm followed by a social. Here in this little corner of Philly, Our God will be loved and worshiped.
Location: St. Malachy's Church, 1429 N. 11th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122
More inf0: Free and open to the public. All are welcome!
Tuesday, February 18th, 7:00-8:30 PM
Event: The Life of Father John Nguyen
Learn about the remarkable life story of Father John Nguyen (Father Chung) and explore his journey from Vietnam to his grace-filled vocation to the priesthood.
Location: Saint Maria Goretti Chapel, 1601 Derstine Road, Hatfield, PA
Thursday Feb. 20th, 8:00 PM
Event: Support the Catholic Charities Appeal at the 76ers Game
Support the Catholic Charities Appeal and watch the Philadelphia 76ers take on the Brooklyn Nets at the Wells Fargo Center on Thursday, February 20th. A portion of the proceeds directly benefits the Catholic Charitites Appeal. If 150 tickets are sold, Mr. James Amato, Secretary for Catholic Human Services, will receive on court recognition.
Thursday February 20th, 2020, 10am and 7pm
Event: One in Christ!
Discover that we are more one with our Evangelical brothers and sisters in Christ than you may have known! Dan Tarrant, a Saint Andrew staff member, and Pastor Rob Tarnoviski from Bethel Church will share the story of their friendship and how God has led them to oneness in Christ even though they come from very different faith traditions. Dan is a practicing Catholic and Rob is a pastor at a nondenominational church. If you, or someone you love, gets caught between the Catholic and Protestant divide, you will want to join us.
Location: St. Andrew Olde Church, 135 S. Sycamore Street, Newtown, PA
Thursday Feb. 20th and March 16th, 7:00 PM
Event: Open House, Martin Saints Classical High School
Join us for our evening open houses. Martin Saints Classical High School is now accepting applications for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Location: Holy Martyrs Church, 120 Allison Road, Oreland, PA 19075
Friday-Sunday, Feb 21-23rd
Event: Retrouvaille for Stressed or Troubled Marriages
A healing program that offers a welcoming and loving space to married couples who have been living with the misery of a failing marriage. Retrouvaille offers hope that it is not too late for a different and better marriage.
Location: Malvern Retreat House, McShain-Horstmann Family Life Center, 315 S. Warren Avenue Malvern, PA 19355
More info: https://www.helpourmarriage.org/
Six Tuesdays during Lent starting Feb 25, 7:00 PM
Event: Lenten Series Hosted by Ridley Area Catholic Churches
Six Ridley Township area Catholic Churches will host a weekly Lenten series entitled “Seven Signs in the Gospel of John” on six consecutive Tuesday evenings starting February 25th. Each evening will feature a talk on a different miracle of Jesus, and each evening will be hosted by a different parish at 7:00 PM. The format will include Evening Prayer, Benediction, talk by a different guest speaker each week, and end with a social for attendees.
Monday, March 2 - Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Event: Got Questions? Give God a Second Thought at a Lent Mission with Paulist Father John Collins
Topics include: Monday, March 2nd: What Good is God?; Tuesday, March 3rd: Why Prayers Don't Work; Wednesday, March 4th: Ten Kinds of People We Don't Have to Love; Talks are at 7:00 p.m. each evening with an opportunity to ask questions following the talk. Hope to see you there! All are welcome! Location: Saints Simon and Jude Parish, 8 Cavanaugh Court, West Chester PA 19382 (Rte 3 and 352)
More Info: Visit www.simonandjude.org or call 610-696-3624
Tuesday, March 3, 2020 - 7 PM
Event: An Evening of Song and Prayer to Celebrate the Feast of St. Katharine Drexel
Join us on Mother Katharine Drexel's feast day!
Location: St. Katharine Drexel Shrine, Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, Philadelphia
Tuesdays March 3rd, 10th and 17th, 9:30-11:00 AM
Event: Forgiven: The Transforming Power of Confession
Forgiven explores the grace and healing offered in confession and shows how the sacrament of mercy reveals the depth and bounty of God's love. By looking at God's revelation of His mercy in Scripture and making a step-by-step examination of the rite itself, Forgiven communicates God's invitation to each one of us to come experience His indescribable love in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. There is a $6 materials fee. Click here to watch the 2 minute trailer Location: St. Mary Magdalen Church, St. Francis Room (lower church conference room). 2400 N. Providence Road, Media, PA
More info: Contact Nicky Verna at nicky@verna.com or 610-639-3816 (call or text). RSVP is required.
Tuesday, March 3rd, 7:00 PM
Event: Lenten Speaker – Father Michael Shea, C.M.
“Mary at the Foot of the Cross” is our theme. Join us for an evening with Father Michael Shea, CM, Associate Director of the Miraculous Medal Shrine.
Location: Holy Martyrs Church, Father Szal Conference Room (lower church conference room) 120 Allison Road, Oreland, PA
More Info: holymartyrschurch.org or phone 215-884-8575
Saturday, March 7, 2020, 11:30 AM- 5:30 PM
Event: Time to Wine, Dine, and Shine: Young Adult Leadership Retreat
When was the last time you stepped back, slowed down, and reconnected with God and with yourself? Join us for a half-day retreat, where you'll be able to do those things and enjoy good conversation, food, drinks and talks focused on you and your ministry as a young adult leader. You'll learn how to identify your spiritual gifts and use them to glorify our Lord through your work and daily life.
Location: Miraculous Medal Shrine, Philadelphia
March 8 - 10th, 7:00 PM
Event: “Give Up Worry for Lent!” Three-Night Parish Mission
Do you desire the lasting peace that comes from trusting God? Give Up Worry For Lent! will help you surrender your life to Jesus Christ and kick the worry habit as part of your Lenten renewal.
Location: Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 5194 Cold Spring Creamery Road, Doylestown, PA 18902
Speaker: Gary Zimak, leading Catholic speaker and author, FollowingTheTruth.com
Saturday, March 7th, 7:30 AM-5:00 PM
Event: Man Up Philly 2020-Catholic Men's Conference: "No Greater Love-Sacrifice Over Self"
Man Up Philly invites the men of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to the 12th Annual Men’s Spirituality Conference on Saturday, March 7th at Neumann University. Join us for an inspiring day of faith and fellowship. This year’s speakers include Immaculee Ilibagiza, author of Left to Tell and survivor of the Rwandan genocide, Brent Celek, former tight end for the Philadelphia Eagles, and Steve Bollman, founder of That Man is You. The day will include prayer, confession, and Eucharistic Adoration. The conference will conclude with Mass celebrated by the Reverend Archbishop Charles Chaput.
Tuesday March 10th, 9:15-11:00 AM
Event: The Role of the Laity in a Time of Crisis
During this period of profound crisis in the Church, our history tells us that lay people have a role to play in these times of turmoil. Join your friends at Saint Maria Goretti Parish for a morning of reflection on the mission of the laity and what we can do to cooperate with Christ’s action to purify and heal His Church.
Presenter: Meghan Cokeley, Director, Office for the New Evangelization
Location: Saint Maria Goretti Parish Center: 1601 Derstine Road, Hatfield; Immaculate Heart of Mary Room (Lower Level)
Saturday, March 14, 2020 - 8:30 AM-1:30 PM
Event: Unbound Leader Training
A workshop for those who wish to learn how to pray with others using the Unbound model. Training topics include: leading a prayer session from start to finish; how to conduct the interview; asking good questions and more. There are some prerequisites for attending this training. Please see the flyer below for full details.
Workshop facilitator: Meghan Cokeley, Director, Office for the New Evangelization, Archdiocese of Philadelphia
Location: Servants Retreat and Conference Center, Springfield, PA
Monday, Mar 16th, 7:00 PM (Last date for this presentation!)
Event: What Can We Do? The Role of the Laity in a Time of Crisis
As the Church undergoes this period of profound crisis, many of us feel helpless as we watch a drama unfold that we can do nothing about. But the truth is that we are not powerless. The history of the Church tells us that lay people have a role to play in the Church’s times of turmoil. Join us for an evening of reflection on the mission of the laity in times of ecclesial crisis and learn what you can do to cooperate with Christ’s action to purify and heal His Church.
Speaker: Meghan Cokeley, Director, Office for the New Evangelization, Archdiocese of Philadelphia Location: St. Francis of Assisi Gymnasium, Springfield, PA
Saturday, March 21st, 10:30 AM
Event: The Annual Archdiocesan Mass Honoring the Gifts of Persons with Disabilities, The Deaf Community, Family, Friends and Caregivers
Join us at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul at 18th and Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia. Villanova University Pastoral Musicians will provide the liturgical music. There will be a reception immediately following the Mass. All are Welcome.
More info: To RSVP go to www.opdarchphilly.orgor call the Office for Persons with Disabilities at 215-587-3530 with the number attending.
Tuesday, March 24th, 7:00 pm
Event: Lenten Speaker – Gary Zimak
“Give up Worry for Lent” Seen and heard on EWTN, Relevant Radio and Sirius XM Catholic Channel join us for an evening with Gary Zimak.
Location: Holy Martyrs Church, Father Szal Conference Room (lower church conference room) 120 Allison Road, Oreland, PA
More Info: holymartyrschurch.org or phone 215-884-8575
Thursday, March 26th, 7:00 PM
Event: An Evening with Catholic Speaker Mary Lenaburg
This FREE event is open to mothers of all ages. Mary Lenaburg is a writer, speaker, wife and mother, sharing her witness and testimony to groups of all ages, about God's redeeming love. She has learned through her experiences that healing and hope live in fiery moments of grace and no matter what you are facing, God always remains. Mary's first book,"Be Brave in the Scared: How I Learned to Trust God During the Most Difficult Days," was recently published in 2019.
Location: St. Mary Magdalen Parish in Media, PA
Friday-Saturday, March 27-28th
Event: ChristLife Training: "Let Down Your Nets"
Come and be trained in ChristLife’s three-part evangelization process - Discovering Christ, Following Christ, and Sharing Christ. This conference will help you, revitalize the Catholics in the pews, reach fallen away Catholics and evangelize all people to Jesus Christ! For those already experienced with ChristLife Process, this NEWLY REVISED AND UPDATED training conference is an excellent opportunity to take the updated training for Discovering, Following and Sharing Christ, train potential new team members and meet with Dave Nodar and the team.
Location: Saint Mary Church, 94 Walnut Rd., Hamburg, PA 19526 (Diocese of Allentown, about an hour away)
More Info:Visit the website for details and registration.
Saturday, March 28, 6-11 PM
Event: Scythian/McLean Ave Band Concert to Benefit Holy Family Home
Support the Little Sisters of the Poor Holy Family Home at this Spring concert fundraising event.
Location: Jake Nevin Fieldhouse, Villanova University
Tuesday, March 31st, 7:00 PM
Event: Lenten Speaker – Diana von Glahn – The Faithful Traveler
Diean vonGlahn can be seen on EWTN, Catholic TV, Salt + Light, Shalom. Join us for her evening talk.
Location: Holy Martyrs Church, Father Szal Conference Room (lower church conference room) 120 Allison Road, Oreland, PA
More Info: holymartyrschurch.org or phone 215-884-8575
Saturday, April 4th, 9:00 AM-6:15 PM
Event: You Are Called to Holiness Conference and Day of Recollection with Cardinal Raymond Burke and Bishop Joseph Strickland
Location: Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, 18th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia
Cost: $65.00 Admission $25.00 Full Time Student (Breakfast Refreshments and Lunch Included)
More info: Print out a registration form at: https://www.stjohnneumannchapter.org/.
For additional information call: 215-247-2585 or email: holinessconference2020@gmail.com
April 17-19th
Event: The 15th Annual Divine Mercy Retreat
In these times of crises, focus on growing in TRUST in God’s Infinite Mercy on this Divine Mercy Retreat Weekend which will offer the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, Private & Public Adoration, Spiritual Conferences, Reconciliation, Silence & Devotions, including Rosary Procession; culminating in the Feast of Divine Mercy Sunday! This Retreat focuses on the graces available through the Divine Mercy message and devotions given to St. Faustina in the early 20th cen in Poland.
Presenters: Monsignor John Esseff and Reverend Stephen P. DeLacy
Location: Malvern Retreat House, Malvern, PA
More info: $230 Early Bird; $245 (February 15-April 9); $260 (April 10 -15); April 15 is last day of registration! Register at www.DivineMercyRetreat.com
Monday, April 20, 7:00 PM
Event: Stop Worrying and Start Living
A presentation will be given by Gary Zimak, Catholic author and radio show host. Mr. Zimak is a frequent speaker at parishes and conferences across the country and is recognized as the leading Catholic speaker on the topic of overcoming anxiety. Hosted by our Women’s Evening Café, this event is open to all. There will be an opportunity for round table discussion after the talk.
Location: Saints Peter and Paul Parish, 1325 East Boot Rd., West Chester, PA. This event will take place in the church hall.
Cost: Free (free will offering). RSVP required. Light refreshments will be provided.
Tuesday, May 5th
Event: Mothers of Children with Disabilities Retreat
At Malvern Retreat House, David and Mercedes Rizzo, will lead a retreat for mothers and grandmothers who are raising children with disabilities and also those who have adult children with disabilities. The Rizzo’s are parents of a daughter with autism and the author of the book:Praying for Your Special Needs Child. There will be time to pray, reflect, and chat with other mothers. For the flyer or registration information go to:www.opdarchphilly.org. For more information: Please contact Malvern Retreat House at 610-644-0400 or the Office for Persons with Disabilities at 215-587-3530.
First Thursdays of the Month through May 7th, 6:30-8:30 PM
Event: FREE! Women's Evenings of Reflection (Mini-Retreats)
Women's Evenings of Reflection with retreat director, Father Scott Reilly, will be offered the first Thursdays of the month through May 2020 (no meeting in January). Come refresh your soul each month by setting aside a few hours with Christ. The theme for the year is the Fruits of the Holy Spirit. Evenings begin with Mass, followed by supper, reflection and a personal testimony. Come to just one evening or as many as you choose. All are welcome!
Retreat Director: Fr. Scott Reilly, Legionaires of Christ
Location: St. Katharine of Siena Church in Wayne, PA
More Info: Click Here
Monthly meetings, various times and locations
Event: Nourish for Caregivers meeting
Nourish for Caregivers is for anyone juggling the challenges of everyday life, health, career and caring for a loved one, whether it be a loved one with a disability, an ill or aging parent, spouse, friend or grandparent, in town or at a distance. Nourish for Caregivers provides caregivers a faith perspective, as well as practical and emotional supports, useful tools, and shared experiences.
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