75th Anniversaries
Three Felician Sisters of the Immaculate Conception Province recently celebrated their 75th anniversary in the religious life during a liturgy at the provincial headquarters in Lodi, N.J.
The diamond jubilarians are: Sister Mary Angelita Miescier, Sister Mary Dulcis Pilachowska and Sister Mary Hortulane Wierciszewska. They reside at Our Lady of Lourdes Hall in Lodi.
Following the liturgy, the jubiliarians were presented with a papal blessing from the late Pope John Paul II.
Workshops, Events, Etc.
Annual Concert
Chester County Voices Abroad will present its annual “Welcome Home” concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 7 at St. Matthias Church in Bala-Cynwyd. A reception will follow. Information: 610-664-0207.
Beach Parties
The fourth annual seashore party for St. Martin of Tours School will start at 4 p.m. Saturday, July 9 at Moore’s Inlet, North Wildwood, N.J. Information: 215-706-0288. … Alumni of West Catholic High School will attend their 18th annual seashore celebration from 1 to 7 p.m. Sunday, July 10 at Moore’s Inlet, North Wildwood, N.J. Information: 484-431-0781. ... Members of St. Joan of Arc Parish in Philadelphia plan their third annual beach reunion from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, July 30 at Keenan’s Irish Pub, North Wildwood, N.J. Information: 215-425-7425.
Lay Volunteers
Retired men and women are invited to join the Ignatian Lay Volunteer Corps in service to the poor in the Philadelphia and Chester areas. Information: 610-660-3204.
Religious Life
The Sisters of the Holy Cross at St. Mary’s College, Notre Dame, Ind., will offer a program for women on the religious life July 18-24, at St. Mary’s. The program will offer women the opportunity to know the Sisters and their ministries. Information: Sister Margie Lavonis at 574-876-1599.
Support Group
Mercy Hospital will offer a smoking cessation support group from 6 to 7 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of each month at the Community Outreach Center, 5320 Cedar Avenue. Information: 215-748-9700.
Foster Parents
Catholic Social Services is looking for married or single adults to become foster parents for children of all ages, races and religions. Homes are also needed for children with special medical or emotional needs, and siblings who wish to live together. Information: 215-587-3960.
Spiritual
Novena
The Carmelite Monastery at 66th Avenue and Old York Road will conduct its annual novena honoring Our Lady of Mount Carmel July 8-16. Vespers and Benediction at 4 p.m.; rosary and litany at 6:30 p.m., and Mass at 7:30 p.m.
Vigils for Life
The Helpers of God’s Precious Infants will conduct vigils for life at two locations. Following Mass at 9 a.m. Friday, July 8 at St. John Chrysostom Church, Wallingford, the clergy and congregation will pray the rosary at Crozer-Chester Medical Center. ... A vigil wlll also be held following the 9 a.m. Mass Saturday, July 9 at the Newman Center, 3720 Chestnut Street. The group will pray the rosary at a nearby abortion center.