THE EXAULTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS September 14, 2014

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1 THE EXAULTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS September 14, 2014 St. Thomas of Villanova is an Augustinian Roman Catholic Community. As the Body of Christ, we share our time, talent and treasure to fulfill our Baptismal commitment. Following the example of St. Thomas of Villanova, our patron, we take as our challenge the mission of Jesus and strive to love and experience God through worship, social justice, education and evangelization. A Note from Fr. Joe. This is one of those Sundays in Ordinary Time where a Feast takes precedence in this case, the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. It gives us another opportunity to ponder, beyond the Lenten Season and Good Friday in particular, this incredible symbol of Jesus love for us. So what do we see when we look at the crucifix? Perhaps we fail to even notice it or we take it for granted. As I once preached on a Good Friday, it would be impossible to count the number of times that we ve signed ourselves with the cross, wouldn t it? Yet, let s be honest, when did we last sincerely give some thought to what we were doing, what the cross means in our lives? In referring to the cross, St. Augustine advises, Place your hope up there, place your love up there, ask for strength from up there, look for your reward from up there. (Sermon 165) Because Jesus chose to take on the cross, he helps us carry ours and experience tells me that we each have some cross to bear, be it an addiction, not getting a job, being picked on at school, a ruptured relationship, or the jolting diagnosis of an illness for ourselves or a loved one. Christ is never nearer to us than when we lift up our cross or when we assist others in carrying theirs. For the cross isn t about suffering for suffering s sake, but it s about love and service and following Jesus the Christ s example. It s what we committed to in our Baptism. He emptied himself he humbled himself, becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on the cross. But, as St. Paul goes on in his Letter to the Philippians, Because of this, God greatly exalted him; thus, the name of the Feast that we celebrate this Sunday, echoing a phrase we Augustinians use at the end of prayer every day Through the cross You brought joy to the world. As Christians, we re called to believe those posters in many a football end zone John 3:16 contained in our Gospel passage, For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that one who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life. We trust that the cross brings Resurrection reconciliation, recovery, new life. Is that what we see when we look at the crucifix? Is that what we recall when we sign ourselves with the cross? Again, harkening to our Baptism, these words were used to bless the water of the font May all who are buried with Christ in the death of Baptism rise also with him to newness of life. That s our hope, that s our faith, that s why we can sing this day and every day lift high the cross! Finally, it s apparent from Mass attendance alone last weekend that summer is basically over and most, if not all, have returned from well-deserved vacations. There s a lot going on, so please be sure to check out the rest of this bulletin and our parish website for more information. On behalf of Godfrey Nazareth and his family, thank you for your support; the Staff is looking forward to seeing photos of your response to our Ice Bucket Challenge! And, men of the parish, I hope you can make our first gathering of the new year this Thursday, the 18 th, beginning at 6:30am in the Rosemont Chapel. God Bless! Fr. Joe Stewardship Thought for the Week For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son. John 3:16 God gave us the gift of His son so we can enjoy eternal salvation. Of all our gifts, our life, is the most precious. We belong to God. This is why we must take time every day to ask Him how He wants us to use the life He has given us. Thank you for your generosity for the weekend of September 6 and 7, 2014: Number of Envelopes 343 Envelope Amount $24, Loose Cash: $1, Electronic Offerings: $3, Other $20.00 Total $29, % Tithe $2, Income for September 8, 2013 $19, St. Thomas of Villanova

2 The St. Thomas of Villanova Staff Challenges YOU to the ICE BUCKET CHALLENGE for our parishioner Godfrey Nazareth and his family. Getting to know Godfrey.. I am a biomedical engineer, and a research scientist by profession. My lovely wife Sweta, and I consider ourselves to be incredibly blessed to be parishioners here at St Thomas of Villanova. We have a beautiful daughter Anya, 7. In addition to designing medical devices and formulating pharmaceuticals, some of my passions include robotics, linguistics and semantics, volunteering my time as a research scientist at the Children s Hospital of Philadelphia, my family, and most of all my relationship with God as His Steward of many gifts. I had a wonderful and faith filled childhood; I was an altar boy for several years, serving at the daily mass, doing readings on Sunday, playing guitar, singing back up and harmonies in the choir. And while I was still a young graduate student pursuing my Masters in Biomedical engineering at Drexel University, I begin to notice subtle changes in my balance and speech. After an assortment of tests, painful biopsies and scans lasting over many years, in 2012 I was diagnosed with Motor Neuron Disease, possibly a non-classical, atypical progression of ALS, unique only to me; makes me feel special and chosen by God, one out of over seven billion people! I do not believe in limits, I love to think of the sky as only the beginning! Even though the prognosis may appear to be bleak, I do believe in miracles and choose to wake up each morning with a massive burst of Faith and Hope. I continue to function with deep conviction that a breakthrough on many levels is imminent. Thank you so much fellow STV parishioners for taking the challenge, for your amazing support, continued prayers, and your overwhelming Love! With incredible gratitude, Godfrey Nazareth and Family If you wish to participate, please make your check out to Godfrey Nazareth (cash is welcome), and put your gift in an envelope with Godfrey s name on it and * drop it into the offertory basket at any parish Liturgy * drop it off at the Parish Center * Mail it to the Parish Center Your donation is being made directly to the Nazareth Family. Please send us a picture of your family taking the Ice Bucket Challenge and we will fill posterboards for display at the back of our churches. Thank you. RCIA OPEN HOUSE INQUIRY SESSON Mon., Sept. 15th Tues., Sept. 16th Wed., Sept. 17th Thurs., Sept. 18th Fri., Sept. 19th Sat., Sept. 20th 9:00AM-RMCH 5:00PM-RMCH Sun., Sept. 21st 7:30AM-VNCH 9:00AM-RMCH 10:30AM-VNCH Our Lady of Sorrows Saints Cornelius & Cyprian Weekday; Saint Robert Bellarmine Annette Oponski - Tom & Anne Seidner Weekday Weekday; Saint Januarius; Saint Alonso de Orozco Saints Andrew Kim Tae-gon, Paul Chong Ha-sang and Companions Loretta Prisco - Gary & Karen Farley Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time For the Parishioners of St. Thomas Mary Rizzo - Josephine DeSanto Alfie Pagano - The Murphy Family Sunday, September 14th 11:45 to 1:00pm or Sunday, October 5th 11:45am to 1:00pm (Please note that the start time is Actually 11:45am and not 11:15am) Are you interested in becoming a Christian in the Catholic tradition? Are you curious about the Catholic Faith, but not sure you want to make a commitment? Please join us for a Question Session where we will explore the journey of faith within the parish community. For more information call Deacon Donald DiCarlo at , or go to: deacon@stvparish.org St. Thomas of Villanova

3 We extend a warm welcome to the newest members of our parish: Gregory Doerfler of Clifton Heights Richard & Kerry Duff & Family of Villanova Stephen & Carey Horchler & Family of Wayne Remember those in need of our prayers, especially: Julia Barlow, Peggy Caulfield, Mary Ann Dadourian, Bob Ellison, Jack Geraghty, Patricia Ann Harley, Bridget Kelly, Joseph Maiorana, Garrett P. McAleer (baby), Madeleine O Callaghan, Rita O Connor, Julia Boland Paparella, Alice Rogers, and Annie Sears. Please pray for our soldiers assigned in Afghanistan and in other parts of the world. Please also pray for the soldiers who are returning from their assignments, especially the wounded soldiers. NEWS FROM STV PRESCHOOL... STV Preschool Welcomes Back all the children to the School Year. Here are our four year old children Caroline Capella, Cole & Remi Carabasi, Francesca Christy, Andrew Jang, Hermine Lucq, Tomas Moreland, Ashton Muehl, Louis and Michael Petrizzo, Maeve Quisenberry, Fiona Seeger, Chloe Tomaszewski, Aine Twohig, Ryu Yoshizumi, John Craig, Luke Hough, Maria Gracia Larrain, Akshant Kaveti and Hope Riggs Here are tour three year olds Adriana Becker, Charlotte LoPiccolo, Joseph McDonald, Aniyah Roper, Dylan Russo, Bridget Stephens, Seamus Tucker, Bridget Wildt, Stefano Cottini, Roarke Fisk, Sydney Young and Rose Morley Calling All Men! Guys, please plan on coming back or joining us for the first time for our next morning Men s Gathering this Thursday, September 18th. We ll celebrate Mass in the Rosemont Chapel at 6:30am with Fr. Joe. Then we ll head down to the Auditorium for some coffee, fellowship. Please join us. Schedule of Events for the week of: September 14, 2014 Recitation of the Rosary after the daily Liturgy. Monday, September 15, 2014 Golden Living Ministry Art Class - PC-1 Joint Council & Staff Dinner Meeting - Aud Food Addicts in Recovery - Café Tuesday, September 16, 2014 Step Parent Course - PC1 BP Screening after 12:05 Mass SFC Mentor Information Session - PC1 Genesis Bells - Aud Wednesday, September 17, 2014 Community Unity Breakfast Exercise - Aud Honickman Ministry Religious Education Classes Thursday, September 18, 2014 Men s Gathering - RMCH & Aud Rosemont Presbyterian Mass Peace & Justice Meeting - PC1 Friday, September 19, 2014 Saturday, September 20, 2014 Sunday, September 21, 2014 St. Francis Inn Religious Education Class Rosemont Village Eucharistic Prayer Service New Altar Servers 10:45AM 11:00AM 6:00PM 7:00PM 9:15AM-11:00PM 1:00PM 7:00PM 7:30AM 10:00AM 10:45AM 4:45PM 6:30AM 9:00AM 7:30PM 9:00AM 10:10AM 10:30AM We invite young people in grades 6 and over, to consider the ministry of Altar Server. This ministry assists the people of St. Thomas of Villanova as we gather to celebrate Liturgy. Training sessions are scheduled at the Rosemont Chapel on Thursday, October 9th from 4:00-5:00pm and Tuesday, October 14th from 4:00-5:00pm. You may attend either session. Please contact Alice Obarski in the Parish Office at , ext. 203, or liturgy@stvparish.org, if you plan to attend or if you have any questions. We are grateful to those who already serve in this ministry and invite more of our youth to consider this opportunity to share your time and talent with the community of St. Thomas of Villanova. Thank you St. Thomas of Villanova

4 SPECIAL COLLECTION NEXT WEEKEND At the request of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, there is a special collection scheduled for the weekend of September 20 and 21. This is a voluntary collection for the aid of persecuted Christians and other innocent victims in the Middle Eastern areas of Iraq, Syria, and Gaza. Please note on the check that this is a Special Collection for the Middle East. Funds will be forwarded to Catholic Relief Services and other Catholic agencies working in partnership with the local Church in the affected Middle Eastern areas to meet the most urgent humanitarian needs facing the people. Special envelopes will be available in the Villanova Church and Rosemont Chapel this weekend and next weekend. Thank you for your generosity. Theology on Tap is Back For Young Adults 21 and Over Theology on Tap, a lecture series geared towards Young Adults, will begin this fall on Monday evening, September 15th from 8:00 to 9:30PM. This will be held at the Bryn Mawr Beef and Ale, 610 W. Lancaster Ave in Bryn Mawr (on Lancaster Avenue across from the Acme). Food will be provided with drink specials available from a cash bar. This is the first in a series of talks this Fall exploring the experience of Theology and Faith lived out today. Our first speaker, Dr. Suzanne, Toton, Ed.D., Member of the Theology Department at Villanova University, will address the question, Why does Liberation Theology get such a bum rap? Fr. Peter Donohue, O.S.A. will speak on September 22nd on Spirituality and the Arts. Please join us for fellowship and conversation! Villanova University, Our Mother of Good Counsel Parish, and our own St. Thomas of Villanova Parish are sponsoring this event. READINGS FOR THE WEEK: Monday: 1 Cor 11:17-26, 33; Jn 19:25-27 or Lk 2:33-35 Tuesday: 1 Cor 12:12-14, 27-31a; Lk 7:11-17 Wednesday: 1 Cor 12:31 13:13; Lk 7:31-35 Thursday: 1 Cor 15:1-11; Lk 7:36-50 Friday: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18th ANOINTING OF THE SICK On Saturday, October 18th during the 5:00pm liturgy in the Rosemont Chapel we will have an Anointing of the Sick. The ANOINTING OF THE SICK is not a sacrament for those only who are at the point of death. Hence, as soon as any one of the faithful begins to be in danger of death from sickness or old age, the fitting time for that person to receive this sacrament has certainly already arrived (Constitution on the Liturgy, #73). This is an important sacramental celebration for the whole parish community. It is our opportunity to actively support the members of this parish family who are in need of the Church s Ministry. If you know anyone who might benefit from this sacrament, please bring him/her. Any questions, call Anne Murphy at or service@stvparish.org. 1 Cor 15:12-20; Lk 8:1-3 or Aug L299: Col 3:12-17; PS 133:1-3; Mt 16:24-27 or Saturday: 1 Cor 15:35-37, 42-49; Lk 8:4-15 Sunday: Is ; Phil 1:20c-24, 27a; Mt 20:1-6a Masses in Interpreted American Sign Language We have an American Sign Language Interpreter at the 9:00am Mass in the Rosemont Chapel on the Second and Fourth Sunday of each month. The interpreter will be here on September 28, St. Thomas of Villanova

5 CHRISTIAN SERVICE Anyone who has lost a loved one, whether buried from St. Thomas of Villanova or not, is invited to join Fr. Joe for a Bereavement Evening of Prayer Thursday evening, September 25th 7:00pm in the Rosemont Parish Center Everyone is welcome. Any questions, call Denise DiCarlo at or p.care@stvparish.org Opportunity to Serve Assistants are needed to serve several times a year at the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on First Fridays following the 12:05 Mass at the Rosemont Chapel. The responsibilities are not difficult and the service is an opportunity to be a part of the gift of Eucharistic Adoration for St. Thomas of Villanova Parish. For more information, contact Ann Rafferty at or raffertyannh@gmail.com. PRAYERLINE The parish prayerline is waiting for your prayer request. This week call Mary Ann Barrow at or mabstv@verizon.net to activate the parish prayerline. Two parish teams are available for your special intentions. If you would like to hear more about this Prayer Ministry, contact Mary Ann. You can pray for the intentions of our parishioners and their family and friends at any time from anywhere. PROJECT HOPE This is a transportation ministry for our Parish. If you need a ride to your medical appointments or to food shop this week, please call Pat Herbison at Please give at least 3 days notice. DINNERS TO THE DOORSTEP This ministry is for parish families who are in crisis or for parish couples welcoming a new baby. Homemade dinners are delivered. Two parish coordinators keep a list of volunteers who are called as needed. If you are in need of this delicious community support, please call Sarah Breck at We are in need of COOKS willing to prepare a dinner and deliver it to the home of a parishioner. (3 hours for each meal an hour to shop, an hour to cook, and an hour to deliver) You will be on one of two teams and will be called about 6 times in the next year. Contact Maria Gunn for more information at or maria.jim@comcast.net. ST. FRANCIS INN We are forming a parish work group to serve the midday meal at the St. Francis Inn in Kensington on Sunday, September 21st. The Inn tries to meet the immediate daily needs of the poor and homeless people they serve with food, clothing and hospitality. This ministry is open to anyone 16 years or older. For more information and to sign up, contact our parish coordinator, Ruth Reeder at or villanovaruth@aol.com. URGENT! Substitute Ding-A-Ling Needed! Desperately seeking sub! Do you read music? If so, the bell choir needs you! No handbell experience required; we can teach you. And no long-term commitment; we just need help getting through the holiday season. Please call Joyce Klinck, director at , for more information St. Thomas of Villanova

6 Do you really want to make a Difference in the life of a child? Join the ST. FRANCIS CABRINI REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL MENTORS YOU ARE INVITED TO A ST. THOMAS OF VILLANOVA BROWN BAG LUNCH Monday, September 29th 12:45pm in the Rosemont Auditorium New volunteers are welcome to join with us on Tuesdays, October to early May, to minister with the students: Mentoring a student on a 1-1 basis which can include homework assignments, extra math or reading support. You decide the grade of the child you feel comfortable working with and it will be arranged by the school staff. Volunteers do need to go through a 3 hour training program Protecting God s Children and complete background checks this fall. Join us for an Information Session on Tuesday, September 16th, at 3:00pm in the Rosemont Parish Center of St. Thomas of Villanova Parish Community CYO 2014 Basketball Programs TOPIC: PLAN YOUR OWN FUNERAL Presenters: Alice Obarski, Director of Liturgy John McConaghy McConaghy Funeral Home Ted Powers Stretch Funeral Home This workshop will answer all of your questions about the Mass of Christian Burial, cremation and burial. Liturgy Planners will be available for you to complete for distribution to your children or extended family or to your lawyer. Drinks and desserts are Provided. Please join us. CYO Fall Sports signups for boys and girls in grades 4 through 8 is now open and will be handled online at Use the OMGC Parish for STV and OMGC student athletes. FYI This page is currently being updated and should be ready by 9/14/14. CYO Basketball practice begins in November. You must sign up by October 25, 2014 to be placed on a team. We have a vibrant Boys Program and would like to have Girls Program as well. In the past, we were able to merge Girls teams. All Parishioners MUST sign up at under the OMGC Parish link. You may not play for any other team and we cannot merge with any other team without being released from OMGC/STV parish. If you have any CYO questions, please contact Beverly Owsik or mbmmbj6@gmail.com. Children s Word of God at 9:00AM Sunday Mass Could you give twenty minutes on a Sunday morning during 9:00AM Mass to lead young children ages three to five or ages five to seven in their scripture lesson. We are seeking volunteers to assist with the Word of God Program on Sundays at the 9:00AM Mass in the Rosemont Chapel. This is a great way to get active in stewardship. Please consider this opportunity to serve. Contact Alice Obarski at the Parish Office, 610, , Ext 203 or liturgy@stvparish.org with any questions. Thank you! St. Thomas of Villanova

7 You are invited to become a Volunteer Tutor of English Date: Time: Place: Information Night Monday, September 22nd 7:00pm St. Thomas Parish Center 1st Floor Speakers: Fred Crotchfelt, Board of Directors from the Volunteer English Program and his student, Gustavo Castro. ( PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR STV WOMEN S SPEAKER SERIES Wednesday, October 8th at 7:00pm in the Rosemont Auditorium Topic: Then and Now: The Role of Nuns in the Catholic Church What is required of a tutor? A three evening training course and a three hour per week tutoring session with a client. Tutor space is available at the Radnor and Tredyffrin Libraries, the Rosemont Plaza lobby or the Parish Center. If we have enough interest a 3 hour blitz ESL training course will be held at St. Thomas on October 15th from 6:00-9:00pm. Please RSVP for this Information session by calling Anne Murphy at the Parish Center or service@stvparish.org Attention all 7 th -12 th graders! Abbey Fest The Norbertine community of Daylesford Abbey will be hosting the Abbey Faith & Music Fest on September 20th in Paoli, PA. Abbey Fest is a day-long event of music and sacraments, including Holy Mass and adoration. Matt Maher and Audrey Assad will be performing at the Abbey Fest, along with Paging Samuel, Kara Klein, and others. You won t want to miss out on this opportunity for worship and fun! We will be joining the youth group from St. Katherine of Sienna for the Abbey Fest. We will meet at St. Katherine of Sienna on September 20th at 10:00am to take a bus to the Abbey. We will be at the festival until 8:30pm. The cost for a ticket is $20, which includes transportation. Please Gregory Stejskal at rel.ed@stvparish.org and he will send you the registration form, or you can stop by the parish office on weekdays between 9:00am-4:30pm. Award-winning author, Margaret M. McGuiness, PhD, will talk about her new much-acclaimed book, Called to Serve: A History of Nuns in the United States. Dr. McGuinness - Professor of Religion and Vice President of Mission at LaSalle University - will share the extraordinary stories of women who helped shape American Catholicism, and discuss the evolving role of women in the 21st Century Church. One book reviewer had this to say about Called to Serve. For generations of American Catholics, the face of their church was, quite literally, a woman s face. McGuinness recovers the compelling story of these sisters and puts them back at the center of American Catholic history. Please join us for a fascinating evening. There will be wine and cheese and a chance to socialize. Bring a friend. Please RSVP to Kathy at or office@stvparish.org St. Thomas of Villanova

8 Walking with Purpose Enabling Women to Know God Attention All Women of St. Thomas! Do you feel God calling you to know him better but are not sure how? Do you feel yourself knowing there is more for you spiritually but are not sure what it is? Then WWP may be just what you are looking for. WALKING WITH PURPOSE is a weekly Bible study that aims to bring women to a deeper, personal relationship with Jesus Christ by offering personal study and small group discussion that link our everyday challenges and struggles with the solutions given to us through the teachings of Christ and the Catholic Church. Beginning October 2, 2014, we will be meeting at St. Thomas of Villanova, Rosemont Auditorium on Thursday mornings from 9:15 11:15am or Thursday evenings from 7:00-9:00pm. Come and see what God has in store for you! Free Childcare is available for the morning session. We would love to see you. For more information go to Walking with Purpose.com or or call : Maria O Malley, Chapter Coordinator Mariaomalley@comcast.net All are Welcome! Saint Thomas of Villanova Parishioners are invited to join Villanova University s Day of Service (Adults, High School Teens, Middle School teens with a parent) Saturday, September 27 th Saint Thomas of Villanova was known for his great charity to the poor and marginalized. This day of service honors Saint Thomas of Villanova, the 16 th century Augustinian bishop of Valencia, Spain. Patron of the Parish and University. Your Commitment (choose one) Cook Breakfast for families of the Ronald McDonald House on Chestnut Street in Philadelphia. We will leave by van at 7:30am from the Pavilion and return by 11:30am. Contact Anne Murphy at service@stvparish.org. Work with fellow parishioners to clean up the Rosemont Parish Campus. Join together at the 9:00am Mass at the Rosemont Chapel and work onsite through the early afternoon. Please contact Dean Miller at dmiller@novitascapital.com. CATHOLIC COMMUNITY CHOIR Catholic Community Choir is holding a Throwback Thriller featuring Chico s Vibe on Saturday, October 18, 2014 at St. Kevin Parish Life Center in Springfield. The night will include a Silent Auction and Basket Raffle. Chico s Vibe will throw it back playing hits from 60 s, 70 s, 80 s and 90 s and today. Tickets are on sale NOW and space is limited. The price is $40 in advance and $50 at the door and includes, beer, wine, soda, buffet and a wonderful night of music and dancing. Contact Elain McCarthy at emccarthy@ccchoir.net or Mount Saint Joseph Academy The Mount, a catholic college preparatory school for Girls, invites all interested applicants and their parents to an OPEN HOUSE on Sunday, October 19th, from 12:00 3:00pm. To pre-register visit The SCHOLARSHIP/ENTRANCE EXAM will be given on Saturday, November 1, at 8:00am. For more information, please call the Admission Office at or visit us online at SHARE THE HARVEST THANK YOU. August 29, 2014 Dear St. Thomas of Villanova Parishioners: I just wanted to write to thank you for all your generous donations of fresh produce this summer. Not only have they helped keep us going in a season when there are fewer food drives, but the people who use our food pantry are always appreciative of fresh garden vegetables. I often overhear dinner plans, as people tell their kids how they are going to make corn-on-the-cob or baked potatoes or zucchini bread for dinner, and the tomatoes get lots of compliments as well. Thank you so much. Laila Davis, Pantry Coordinator ElderNet of Lower Merion St. Thomas of Villanova

9 Calling All St. Thomas of Villanova Empty Nesters, Widows and Widowers, Singles and Couples and friends of yours!! St. Thomas of Villanova Parish MOM S GROUP FALL EVENTS Tuesday - September 16th Six Week Parenting Course Creating Harmony in the Home 9:15am to 11:00am in the Rosemont Parish Center Please join us for an Autumn Dine-Out Monday, September 29th at 6:00PM at Yang Ming 1051 Conestoga Road Bryn Mawr, PA Enjoy a three course Chinese Banquet (Variety of Entrees served Family Style) $33.00 which includes the gratuity plus a Cash Bar Please join us for this evening meal and an opportunity to meet other parishioners and friends. RSVP a MUST by September 25th, contact Kathy at office@stvparish.org or call Hosted by the STV Day Trippers! Join the STV Day Trippers on Friday, September 12th at 10:00am in the Parish Center to help to organize day trips to theaters, museums and cultural events for parishioners who are young at heart. If you have any questions, contact Tom Seidner at or tjseidner2001@yahoo.org. October Friday - October 17th - Family Movie & Pizza Night at 6:00pm in the Rosemont Auditorium Tuesday - October 21st - Pumpkin Decorating at Clem Macrone Park at 4:30pm November Tuesday - November 11th - Mom s Meeting - 7:30pm in Cafeteria (enter Rosemont Auditorium) Saturday - November 15th - Family Casserole Making For St. John s Hospice am Rosemont Auditorium Friday - November 21st - Family Movie and Pizza Night at 6:00pm in the Rosemont Auditorium December Tuesday - December 9th - Gingerbread Decorating from 4:30-5:30pm in the Rosemont Auditorium Saturday - December 20th - Breakfast with Santa - 10:00am in the Rosemont Auditorium WELCOME VISITORS Thank you for worshiping with us today. If you are visiting our beautiful church or chapel, please know you are most welcome! If you have questions or are interested in joining our parish community, please call the parish office at Any Moms or Dads interested joining the group should contact us: stvmoms@gmail.com Facebook: stvmoms/ St. Thomas of Villanova