Compiled
by Adam Dickerson
Spiritual
Healing
Mass
Annunciation B.V.M. Parish, Havertown, will celebrate a Mass for Healing
at 7:15 p.m. Friday, March 7 in the church. The Stations of the Cross
will be prayed at 7 p.m. All are welcome.
Woman’s World Day of Prayer
The Plymouth-Whitemarsh Ministerium will host the annual Woman’s
Day of Prayer at noon Friday, March 7 at Epiphany of Our Lord Church,
Plymouth Meeting. The theme is, “God’s Wisdom Provides New
Understanding.” All are welcome.
First Saturday Devotion
The Queen of Peace Chapter of the Blue Army will hold first Saturday vigil
devotion from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, March 7 at St. Joachim Church,
Philadelphia.
Rachel’s Vineyard
Rachel’s Vineyard of Greater Philadelphia will sponsor a retreat
March 7 though March 9 in Immaculata, Pa. The retreat is for anyone hurting
from the spiritual and emotional pain of an abortion. For more information,
call (215) 906-6337 or (610) 399-0890 or visit: www.rachelsvineyard.org.
All contacts are confidential.
Day of Renewal
MOM – Heart of the Home will hold the 14th annual Chester County
Day of Renewal for all mothers from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, March
15 at Bishop Shanahan High School. Cost: $20 by March 7, $25 from March
8 through March 14. To register or for more information, visit: www.mom-heartofthehome.org.
Parish Retreat
Sacred Heart Parish, Clifton Heights, will hold a parish retreat March
8 to March 11. Masses on Saturday and Sunday will follow the regular schedule.
Masses on Monday and Tuesday will be at 7:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Confessions
will be held on Saturday, Monday and Tuesday before and after the morning
and evening Masses. A penance service will also be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday,
March 11 at St. Hedwig’s Chapel, Chester.
Youth for the Eucharist
St. Titus Parish, East Norriton, will host “Youth for the Eucharist”
Adoration from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, March 9. Confession will be available.
For more information, call the rectory at (610) 279-4990 or visit: www.bethanymusicministry.com.
Lenten Retreat Day
Local alumni from the University of Scranton and St. Joseph’s University
are holding a Lenten retreat day on Sunday, March 9 at the St. Raphaela
Center, Haverford. For more information, e-mail: rooney1@Scranton.edu
or djoyce@sju.edu.
Conference for Men
The Southeastern Pa. Catholic’s Men Movement will present a conference
from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 15 at Sacred Heart Parish, Bridgeport.
Cost: $25 at the door. To register by March 8, call Mark Houck at (267)
980-5507 or visit: www.trinitychapter.org/id23.html.
Vigil for Life
Military Chaplain Father Joseph L. Coffey will conduct the Helpers of
God’s Precious Infants vigil for life Saturday, March 15. Following
Mass at 7 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church, Center City, the clergy
and congregation will pray the rosary at a nearby abortion center and
return to St. John’s for benediction.
Educational
Practice
Scholarship Test
Bishop McDevitt High School will hold a practice scholarship test for
seventh-graders at 8 a.m. Saturday, March 8. Cost: $30. For registration
forms, call (215) 887-5575, ext. 226, or visit: www.mcdevitths.org.
Concert
Sacred Heart Oratory, Wilmington, Del., will hold a concert with the organist
Marc Cheban at 3 p.m. March 9. Cost: $10. For more information, call Sister
Mary Daniel at (302) 428-3658.
Little Flower Day
Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls will host its annual “Getting
to Know LF Day” from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 12
for sixth- and seventh-grade girls. For more information, or to attend,
call (215) 455-6900, ext. 162 or visit: www.littleflowerhighschool.org.
Kidney Screening
Nazareth Hospital, in partnership with the National Kidney Foundation,
will host a free kidney disease screening from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday,
March 14 at Incarnation of Our Lord Church. To register, call (866) NAZARETH.
Social
Flea
Market
Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court St. Dominic No. 2222 will hold
a flea market from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, March 8 in Marion Hall, 8504
Frankford Ave., Philadelphia. Tables: $20 each. For more information,
call Dolores at (215) 338-3654.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The 238th annual St. Patrick’s Day parade will be held on Sunday,
March 9. Cardinal Justin Rigali will celebrate a special commemorative
Mass at 9 a.m. at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul. The parade
theme is “St. Patrick, Bless All Those Serving the People of God.”
The parade begins at 11 a.m. at Broad Street and Washington Avenue. For
more information, visit: www.philadelphiastpatsparade.com.
Fashion Show
The Parents and Friends Association of Holy Family University will hold
a fashion show from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. March 9 at Rosewood Caterers, 8888
Frankford Ave. Proceeds go to the scholarship fund. Cost: $40 per person.
For tickets, call Kathy Meyers at (215) 624-6138 or (215) 498-2228.
Communion Breakfast
The Holy Name Society of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish, Bridgeport, will
hold its 74th annual father and son Communion breakfast in SS. Peter and
Paul hall, Bridgeport, following Mass at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, March 9. Cost:
$10 per person. For tickets and more information, call the rectory at
(610) 272-3479 or Nick “Chief” Rotondo at (610) 275-2754.
Celebrate Life Banquet
Pennsylvanians for Human Life will hold its annual Celebrate Life Banquet
at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 9 at the Springfield Country Club in Delaware
County. For more information, call (610) 696-0780 or visit: www.Pennlife.org.
Spaghetti Dinner
The Exton Knights of Columbus will host their 25th annual spaghetti dinner
from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, March 9 at SS. Peter and Paul Parish hall,
East Goshen. Cost: $8 for adults, $4 for children. Takeout is available.
All proceeds will benefit Birthright of West Chester.
Moms’ Morning
Pauline Books & Media will hold a Moms’ Morning from 10 a.m.
to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 11 at the store on Roosevelt Boulevard.,
between Grant Avenue and Welsh Road. Activities will be provided for children
ages 3 to 6. For more information, call 215-676-9494.
Reunions
• John W. Hallahan Catholic Girls’ High School reunion committees
from the Classes of 1968 and 1983 are planning reunions.
The Class of 1968 may contact Eileen Kelly at (215) 765-8843 or Jane Bracken
(610) 873-7154 or e-mail: 1968Class@gmail.com.
The Class of 1983 may contact Patricia Merriman Zachwieja at: pzachwieja@thebeneficial.com.
• West Catholic Boys High School Class of 1958 will celebrate its
golden anniversary reunion on the weekend of May 16 at the Ramada Airport
Inn, Essington. For more information, call Frank Adolf at (610) 344-0716
or visit: www.goldenburrs-1958.com.
Craft Fair
St. Basil Academy will hold a Spring craft fair from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 8. Vendors welcome. For more information, call (215) 663-0685.
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