THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 29, A Note from Fr. Michael..

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1 THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 29, 2017 A Note from Fr. Michael.. In today s Gospel, we see the Sadducees and the Pharisees unite in a joint effort to trap Jesus. Their alliance is extremely unusual because they were both politically and religiously at the opposite ends of the spectrum. The Sadducees were the liberal priestly class, who were largely secular in their outlook. The Pharisees, on the other hand were mostly lay people who were religious zealots. They advocated the strict observance of the Mosaic Law, and they longed for the expulsion of the Roman occupiers. From the outset, it is important to note that this unlikely liaison was based on mutual enmity of Jesus. In biblical times, law meant the Mosaic Law contained in the first five books of the Old Testament known as the Torah and regarded by the Jews as the most sacred part of the Old Testament. In the Mosaic Law, there are 613 different laws. The revered Ten Commandments were but the basis of this large body of laws. Jesus contemporaries were largely illiterate, making learning or remembering 613 laws daunting, to say the least. Since salvation was directly related to observation of these laws, the distinction between grave and less grave laws was argued by the Sadducees. The Pharisees, on the other hand, believed all 613 were equally important. This being the case, Jesus is asked the tricky question, Which is the greatest commandment? If he picks one commandment over the others, the Pharisees will condemn him for downgrading the Law. If he replied that all were of equal importance, the Sadducees would condemn him for putting the average person in an impossible bind. Jesus was truly caught in between the horns of a dilemma. Jesus escapes brilliantly by citing not one but two commandments from the Torah on which the entire Law is based. The first is from Deuteronomy: You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul and with your entire mind. The second is from Leviticus: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. By making a distinction, Jesus offers no offense to the Sadducees who felt a hierarchy was necessary. And by picking two that are clearly all-inclusive of the others, he gave no reason for offense to the Pharisees either. To sum up, at a time when religion was multiplying commands and requirements for salvation, making life more difficult for the average person, Jesus simplified it all putting it in everyone s grasp. If we love God and Neighbor, we will fulfill all of God s commands. It s within our grasp but it s not easy. Stewardship Thought for the Week You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul and with all your mind. Matthew 22:37 Do you put other gods before God? Is your love of money, power, status or some personal possession greater than your love for God? Do you really recognize that everything you have and everything you are is a gift from God? The good news it s not too late to put God first in your life in all things. Thank you for your generosity for the week of October 21 and 22, 2017: Number of Envelopes 296 Envelope Amount $10, Loose Cash: $1, Electronic Offerings: $5, Other $ Total $18, % Tithe $1, Income for Oct. 23, 2016 $35, St. Thomas of Villanova

2 Mon., Oct. 30th Tues., Oct. 31st 5:30PM-RMCH Wed., Nov. 1st 12:05PM-VNCH 5:30PM-VNCH 7;00PM-VNCH Thurs., Nov. 2nd Fri., Nov. 3rd Sat., Nov. 4th 9:00AM-RMCH 5:00PM-RMCH Sun., Nov. 5th 7:30AM-VNCH 9:00AM-RMCH 10:30AM-VNCH Weekday Dr. John Rominger Weekday Commemoration of Deceased Augustinian Family Vigil Mass ALL SAINTS DAY Helen Duffy - Carol Wolfington ALL SOULS DAY Weekday; Saint Martin de Porres Saint Charles Borromeo Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time Schedule of Events for the week of: October 29, 2017 Recitation of the Rosary after the daily Liturgy. Monday, October 30, 2017 Centering Prayer RMCH Golden Living Ministry Art Class - PC1 Food Addicts in Recovery - Cafe Tuesday, October 31, 2017 Bible Sharing - PC12 SFC Mentors Vigil Mass-RMCH 7:30AM 10:15AM 11:00AM 7:00PM 10:00AM 1:00PM 5:30PM Wednesday, November 1, 2017 ALL SAINTS DAY Women s 11th Step Spirituality Meeting 6:00AM Food Addicts in Recovery - Café 9:30AM Exercise - Aud 10:00AM Honickman Ministry 10:00AM HOLYDAY MASS-RMCH 12:05PM HOLYDAY MASS-VNCH 12:05PM Religious Education Classes 4:45PM Lady of Fatima Video - Aud 5:00PM Living Rosary-RMCH 5:20PM HOLYDAY MASS-VNCH 5:30PM Venture Crew - Youth Room 7:00PM HOLYDAY MASS-VNCH 7:00PM ALL SAINTS DAY Wednesday, November 1st, is the Feast of All Saints. This is a Holy Day of Obligation and we will celebrate the following Liturgies for this Holy Day.. Tuesday, October 31st - Vigil Mass at 5:30pm at the Rosemont Chapel Wednesday, November 1st, the Masses are 12:05pm in the Rosemont Chapel, and 12:05pm, 5:30pm and 7:00pm in the Villanova Church. ALL SOULS NOVENA Thursday, November 2nd, is All Souls Day. This will be the start of our MASS BOOK Our 2018 MASS BOOK opens on Wednesday, November 1, The donation for each Mass is still $ You can make arrangements for an Announced Mass at the Parish Center. FIRST FRIDAY DEVOTIONS Following the 12:05 Mass on Friday, November 3rd, we will have Reconciliation, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament for one hour and Benediction in the St. Thomas of Villanova Rosemont Chapel. Please join us. Thursday, November 2, ALL SOULS DAY Walking With Purpose - Aud Walking With Purpose - Aud Friday, November 3, FIRST FRIDAY Reconciliation, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction after 12:05pm Mass Saturday, November 4,, 2017 CRS Retreat in Aud Feed the Hungry - Life Center in Upper Darby Sunday, November 5, 2017 Religious Education Classes Rosemont Village Eucharistic Prayer Service Baptism-VNCH UPDATE ON FR. JOE 9:00AM 7:00PM 9:00AM 10:10AM 10:30AM 12:00PM Fr. Joe is currently on his thirty-day silent retreat. When he returns he will assume his new position as Vocation Director for the Province of St. Thomas of Villanova as well as Director of Initial Formation at Bellesini Friary. His mailing address is. Rev. Joseph L. Narog, O.S.A. Bellesini Friary 111 Argyle Road Ardmore, PA St. Thomas of Villanova

3 CHRISTIAN SERVICE We wish a warm welcome to the newest members of our parish: Jay and Nicole Gieler of Bryn Mawr Lester and Elaine Lim & Family of Bryn Mawr Jim & Teresa Rita & Family of Ardmore Congratulations to the newly Baptized members of our parish: Casey Dylan, son of Christopher & Christina Biele Andrew Joseph, son of Michael & Lauren Duncan Patrick Eamon, son of James & Marcela Gibbons Resting in Peace: Mr. Paul G. Coleman, Jr., father of Carolyn McGinley Remember those in need of our prayers, especially: Frank and Richard Beston, Katherine Breck, Jennifer Greenberg, Patricia Ann Harley, Bridget Kelly, Angele Kuchukian, Pamela LaMonaca, Patrick McCabe, Jerry O Connor, Bert Rodgers, Marie Scenna, Annie Sears, and Robert J. Wahl. 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. FEED THE HUNGRY MINISTRY - NOVEMBER 4TH The Life Center of Delaware County is a residence for the homeless but it opens its doors every day to anyone who comes off the street in need of a meal. Our parish serves dinner six times a year on the first Saturday of the odd numbered month. As a general rule, STV fills between 150 to 200 dinner plates each time we go. The next St. Thomas Night at the Life Center is on November 4th, so if you can provide any of the following: cooked meatloaf, roasted potato casserole, green bean casserole, dinner salad (greens, cherry tomatoes), and a bottle of Italian dressing, gallon jugs of lemonade, fruit punch, sweet tea (no soda), (10 gallons needed), and/or premade wrapped sandwiches (bologna and cheese, PBJ and cheese). If you can help prepare an entrée or buy any of the above on Saturday, November 4th, and deliver it to the Steele s home in Villanova, we can truly use your help. Contact Dennis Steele - steelecreativity@gmail.com PRAYERLINE The parish prayer line is waiting for your prayer request. Please contact stvprayerline@gmail.com or Millie Seeds at to activate the parish prayerline. We have parish teams available for your special intentions. 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 Anne Hennessy 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 Maria Gunn at ST. FRANCIS INN Volunteers are needed to serve the midday meal at the St. Francis Inn in Kensington on Sunday, November 19th. 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, Sheila Holst at or hagan1126@verizon.net. HELP AT HOME MINISTRY Do you have a small household repair that you need done? A bigger job that needs assessment? General repairs such as: Plumbing (faucet / toilet repairs); Electric (fix a light); Mechanical (AC and heat, appliance); Structural and cosmetic (threshold, window repair, patching) Are you unable to physically perform the job? Not sure where to begin? Cannot afford to get it fixed? Contact: Parish Coordinator, Jim and Ann Colizzo Jim at jcolizzo@gmail.com; Ann at annortenzi@comcast.net or Anne Murphy, Parish Staff at , pastoral@stvparish.org. Readings for the Week: Monday: Rom 8:12-17; Lk 12:10-17 Tuesday: Rom 8:18-25; Lk 12:18-21 Wednesday: Thursday: 1 Jn 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-12a Wis 3:1-9; Rom 5:5-11 or Rom 6:3-9; Jn 6:37-40 Friday: Rom 9:1-5; Lk 14:1-6 Saturday: Rom 11:1-2a, 11-12, 25-29; Lk 14:1, 7-11 Sunday: Mal 1:14b 2:2b, 8-10; 1 Thes 3:7B-9, 13; MT 12: St. Thomas of Villanova

4 How Will I Get Through The Holidays Without My Loved One? Join us for a Bereavement Evening on Tuesday, November 7th at 7:00pm in the St. Thomas of Villanova Parish Center with Jess Packard, M.S.W., L.C.S.W. Jess is a parishioner and former bereavement counselor with Main Line Health Home Care and Hospice. RSVP is helpful to Anne Murphy, pastoral@stvparish.org or , ext 205. Everyone is Welcome. Thank you to our dedicated Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN) volunteers who welcomed three homeless families to the Parish Center during the week of October 15th. Our guests were treated to warm meals, hospitality and the kindness of our many volunteers. Our parish will welcome families again the week of January 14, We urge you to consider extending St. Thomas of Villanova hospitality to families in our community. To volunteer, please call Cathy Van Kula at or her at service@stvparish.org. ****************************** A big thank to the many parishioners who cleaned out their closets and donated their clothing and small household items to the Green Drop truck on October 14 th. We had a fantastic response and the St. Vincent de Paul Society thanks you. ANNUAL MASS OF REMEMBRANCE Saturday November 11, :00pm Mass in the St. Thomas of Villanova Rosemont Chapel During this time of year, the Church customarily remembers all those members of the community who have died during the past year. Please join us with your family and friends to remember the deceased of our parish. All are welcome. ST. JOHN S CASSEROLES Want to help out a great nonprofit that serves hot meals to those in need? St. John s Hospice is greatly in need of precooked casseroles. Every day they provide over 350 lunchtime meals to homeless people in Philadelphia close to the Convention Center. We are looking for volunteers who can make a casserole and bring it to our freezers located in the room outside the elevator in the lower level of the Rosemont Chapel. Casserole tins are available on the top of the freezers. Any home cooked casseroles must have a protein, i.e., meat and/or beans. Please label and date your casserole with masking tape. If you have any questions, or need recipes for the casseroles, please contact Cathy Van Kula at service@stvparish.org. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR ADVENT GIVING TREE Advent Angel sellers are needed for Selling Angels earmarked for gifts of clothing or gift cards for five faith communities in Philadelphia. You are needed for 1/2 hour after the Mass you attend during the Advent season. Please contact Parish Coordinator, Joan Mauriello at or camdo@comcast.net St. Thomas of Villanova

5 YOU ARE INVITED TO A BROWN BAG LUNCH Michael F. Di Gregorio, O.S.A., Prior Provincial, Province of Saint Thomas of Villanova And the Augustinian Friars Invite you to attend A Cocktail Reception to celebrate a Profile in Augustinian Leadership WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH at 12:45pm in the Rosemont Auditorium Topic: End of Life Issues: a Catholic Perspective John J. Brennan, Guest Speaker St. Thomas of Villanova Parishioner Chairman Emeritus and Senior Advisor The Vanguard Group, Inc. Wednesday, November 8, :00 8:30 PM Overbrook Golf Club, Villanova, Pennsylvania For more details and to register visit: Event donations and sponsorships support Augustinian Formation Program At one time or another, all of us are confronted with end of life concerns for ourselves or our loved ones. Speaker: Deacon and Physician, Alfred J. Mauriello, II Rev. Dr. Mauriello will present an overview of the Church s teachings on complex medical and ethical issues related to the end of life. Bring your Lunch! Dessert and drinks available. Active Mercy Opportunity Join our parish team on Saturday, November 18th from 8:30am-3:30pm You must be 16 years of age. Philadelphia Build is building a new affordable housing community at 16th and Fontain Street in North Central Philadelphia. You will be working on a variety of projects. If you would like to carpool, meet at St. Thomas in the rear parking lot of the Rosemont Chapel at 7:30am. You can also drive directly to the site and park on the street. RSVP is required. Contact our Parish Coordinator, Bob Schreiber. RSVP Robert.schreiber1@verizon.net or call him at or cell: STV FOOD PANTRY NEEDS YOUR HELP!! The Parish food closet accepts donations of nonperishable foods on a weekly basis. The items collected are then delivered to our sister parish, St. Cyprian s in West Philadelphia, where approximately 300 families are assisted on a monthly basis. Items most in need are: powdered milk, canned fruit and 100% fruit juice, peanut butter and jelly, tuna and canned sardines, cold cereal and oatmeal, pasta and pasta sauce, rice, stew and chili, and soup. Food may be dropped off M-F, 9am to 4:30pm to the Parish Center and on weekends to the back of the Rosemont Chapel (around Mass times when The Church is open.) St. Thomas of Villanova

6 St. Thomas of Villanova Parish Community invites you to help Turkeys to the Table This is a stewardship ministry for the families and local community of our sister parish of St. Cyprian s in West Philadelphia. You are asked to bring a Thanksgiving turkey dinner (exactly what you will be preparing for your own Thanksgiving dinner) box or bag it and bring it to the U-haul Trucks on Sunday, November 19th outside of the Rosemont Chapel by 11:00AM and outside of the Villanova Church before 11:30AM Your gift will be delivered that day to the waiting families. If you have any questions, call the Tobia s at or allboysnmom@aol.com or call the Overbeck s at or overbeck1@verizon.net. Suggestions for your gift: Frozen turkey (any size), canned goods, a bag of potatoes, boxed pies, condiments, coffee/tea, stuffing mix. DO YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT BECOMING A CATHOLIC OR COMPLETING SACRAMENTS? Saint Thomas of Villanova Parish offers year round opportunities for people seeking more information about the Catholic Faith, the Sacraments and living the Christian Life. These opportunities are for adults who would like to inquire about following Jesus and becoming a member of the Catholic Church, or, if you are already a baptized Christian, would like to become a Catholic, or, if you are already a baptized Catholic, would like to receive Confirmation and Holy Communion. There are many people like yourself inquiring and we are ready to answer your questions. Please contact Deacon Don DiCarlo (donald_dicarlo@verizon.net) or the Parish Office for more information AUGUSTINIAN VOCATIONS If you are interested in learning more about the Augustinian Order and what it means to be an Augustinian, please visit our website: MEN S GOSPEL REFLECTION GROUP Do you desire a richer connection to the Word of God? Are you looking for a way to share your faith with other men of faith? Would you like to re-enforce your faith while navigating your daily life? If any of these questions caused you to pause and think, then you might enjoy our weekly men s Gospel Reflection Group. We gather weekly in the Parish Center to discuss the coming Sunday s Gospel. Join us on Thursday mornings from 6:30am to 7:30am in the Parish Center next to the Rosemont Chapel St. Thomas of Villanova

7 CYO FALL/WINTER BASKETBALL: CYO Fall Basketball Program signups for boys and girls in Grades 5-12 from OMGC or STV Parish are open at Please select register for a league & then Our Mother of Good Counsel. Registration ends October 31, If you are a first time user of Wagdogs, you must create an account for yourself and add your child. Please select St. Thomas of Villanova as your Parish. All OMGC and STV parishioners in grades 5 through 12 are eligible to play sports with the Parishes CYO Programs. Students must be active participants in Parish Religious Education and Youth Group Programs. WOMEN S 11 TH STEP MEDITATION each Wednesday from 6:00am to 6:45am in the Parish Center Step 11 Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out. Join us, even if you are not part of program, for a great way to start our day as we ask God to direct our thinking, especially asking that it be divorced from self-pity, dishonest or self-seeking motives. Page 86 of AA Big Book SCRIPTURE REFLECTION SESSION The parish offers weekly Scripture Reflection Sessions on Tuesday mornings (10:00am) and evenings (7:00pm). These sessions are conducted by Fr. Michael and Ginny Neumer. The sessions are based on the Sunday scripture readings for the following week s Mass. The object of these sessions is to enhance and heighten the worship experience of those participating in the sessions by reflecting on and discussing the weekly readings prior to the Eucharistic celebration. All are welcome! You are even encouraged to bring a friend or two. ST. THOMAS OF VILLANOVA PARISH NEW MOM S SUPPORT Nurse Volunteer provide support to new MOMS. Focus of the support program is the Mother & the new family. Mother and New Family Support: The postpartum period is a critical phase in the lives of mothers and newborn babies and hence this stage affects the entire family. Although it is a critical time of adjustment both physically and emotionally, this time frame is the most neglected period for the provision of quality care. NEW MOM New mothers are often left to their own resources as they navigate the complexities of this short, yet critical phase. Breastfeeding Milk, no milk, too much milk or not enough, all this can cause stress. Support for breastfeeding or bottle feeding. Transitions Transitions can be challenging and the transitioning to a new family order benefits from support and encouragement. Nurse Volunteer The postpartum nurse volunteer is a semi-retired nurse with considerable experience with the early stages of new mothering. Nurse Credentials She is a Women s Health Nurse Practitioner and has a PhD in Nursing of which her research and focus has been on the new mother and the family unit. CONTACT INFORMATION For Suzanne Foley Cell # suzannefoley@yahoo.com or Anne Murphy, Director of Pastoral Care pastoral@stvparish.org Young Adults of St. Thomas of Villanova Saturday, October 28, 2017 All are invited to join STV Young Adults for a 'Light Hike" on the Wissahickon Trail. Sunday, October 29th at 1pm - Meet at the Trail entry point in Manayunk/East Falls. (Opposite the Wissahickon Transportation Center on Ridge Ave). Contact Chris - chris.geraghty55@gmail.com / with any questions! WORLD MISSION SUNDAY THANK YOU!! Thank you for your generous response in prayers and gifts to World Mission Sunday. While some go to serve in other countries to develop the Church and serve its people, you have answered the call to help Missionaries who care for those in need and are the Heart of the Catholic communities they serve right from where you life. Thank you St. Thomas of Villanova

8 Tryouts for CYO Basketball will begin next week. Please see the schedule below for dates & times. All tryouts will be held at the OMGC gym unless specified. JV Boys (5-6 th Grade): Thursday, 11/2 6:15-7:45pm Saturday, 11/4 8:30-10:00am Varsity Boys (7-8 th Grade): Thursday, 11/2 7:45-9:15pm Monday, 11/6 7:45-9:15pm JV Girls (5-6 th Grade at SCJN GYM): Friday, 11/3 5:00-6:15pm Monday, 11/6 6:00-7:15pm Varsity Girls (7-8 th Grade): Monday, 11/6 6:00-7:15pm Wednesday, 11/8 6:15-7:45pm Contact Matt Hutelmyer with questions: November Events for Youth Ministry: 11/12 Youth Gathering Thanksgiving/ Eucharist Join us for some fun Thanksgiving games, pie & fellowship! MS 5:00-6:30pm HS 7:00-8:30pm 11/19 Turkeys to the Table, 8:30-1:00pm, Rosemont Chapel parking lot Teens needed to help with loading & delivery of Turkeys RSVP Maria Luby, if you would like to help out. JOIN THE CRS PARISH AMBASSADOR CORPS! Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is inviting Catholics to put their faith into action by reflecting on and responding to contemporary problems from a place of faith. CRS and the Archdiocese of Philadelphia provide ambassadors formation in the Catholic social teaching, education about CRS work around the world, and training in parish engagement skills so that ambassadors can serve as leaders in their parishes, energizing them to respond to the Gospel call to care for our global family. NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR FALL 2017! For more information, contact Joanne Kratz at joannekratz@gmail.com or Anne Ayella at aayella@archphila.org HEALING MASS & BAPTISM IN THE HOLY SPIRIT This will take place at St. Katharine of Siena in Wayne on Thursday, November 2nd 7:00pm-Praise, 7:30pm-Mass. Celebrant is Fr. Ray Emmons. He will also preside over the Baptism of the Holy Spirit for those candidates who have taken the Life in the Spirit Seminars and will be reaffirming their Baptism & Confirmation commitment for a deeper personal relationship with our Lord. Father and prayer teams will pray over all for any special intentions they may have. God loves to heal his people! Bring a Friend! Questions call Paul Hayes ************************* Weekly: exciting Charismatic prayer meeting from 7:30pm to 9:00pm at St. Katharine of Siena. This consists of worship and praise, contemporary (KLove.com) music, teaching with witness stories. As Jesus said to His believers on the road to Emmaus, Come and See. ST. KATHERINE DAY SCHOOL Special Education Teacher needed for Life Skills Program at St. Katherine Day School - Wynnewood Campus Contact Kathleen Gould, Principal, at kgould@stkds.org Bonner & Prendie 50th Year Class of 67 Joint Reunion. Together Again! November 17, 2017 Springfield Country Club (400 W Sproul Rd, Springfield, PA 19064) Rooms available at the adjoining Marriot Courtyard ( ) at discounted rates. Music by JERRY BLAVAT Time: 7:30 to 11:30 pm/ Open Bar 8-9pm ALL SPOUSES, PARTNERS, FRIENDS ARE WELCOME Lots of food, fun and renewing relationships with past friends. Tickets are $67 per person Link to purchase tickets: (search Bonner-Prendie 50th reunion) For more information contact: John J Dolceamore ( johndolce@foxroach.com ) or Sherry O'Hagan ( ohaganwolf@gmail.com ) St. Thomas of Villanova

9 MALVERN RETREAT HOUSE Ad Lumina Christi Healing Retreat This mid-week retreat at Malvern Retreat House will be led by renowned evangelist, preacher and retreat director Kathleen McCarthy. The November retreat that begins Monday evening and concludes Friday morning is designed to uplift men and women looking for physical, spiritual and/or emotional healing. For more information or to register, please call or visit malvernretreat.com. St. Teresa of Calcutta Women s Retreat All women are welcome to attend this November retreat that will be directed by a former close associate of St. Teresa of Calcutta, Fr. Tom Sullivan. A first class relic of St. Teresa of Calcutta, along with the presence of some of St. Teresa s Sisters of Charity, will be incorporated into this powerful weekend at Malvern Retreat House. The theme for the weekend will focus on the mission of St. Teresa of Calcutta and the message of Our Lady of Fatima. For more information or to register for this retreat, please visit malvernretreat.com or call ST. RAPHAELA RETREAT HOUSE DAY OF PRAYER FOR WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS Day of prayer and guided reflection to offer peace and support for those who have lost a spouse (recently or years ago). Led by Deacon David Schaffer. Eucharist will be celebrated. Date: November 8, :30am-3:00pm St. Raphaela Center in Haverford, PA Advent Directed Retreat Week/Weekend St. Raphaela Center offers retreats for an extended time of prayer and silence, accompanied by a Spiritual Director. Weekend Dates: December 8-10 Weeklong Dates: December 8-15 St. Raphaela Center in Haverford, PA VILLA MARIA ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL The Alumnae Association of Villa Maria invites you to the 7th annual Shoppes of Villa Maria on Saturday, November 11th from 9:30am to 3:30pm at 370 Central Avenue, Malvern, PA. Start your holiday shopping. SHOP & SIP at Malvern Prep on November 11th Malvern Prep s Mother s Club will be hosting it s annual SHOP & SIP event on Thursday, November 9, 2017 from 7:00-10:00pm in the Stewart Hall with a variety of vendors and their specialty items. Admission is $10.00 at the door (no RSVP required). Bring a friend or come alone and enjoy a glass of wine and delicious appetizers. For more information, contact Beth at edmalone@mindspring.com. HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD 10:00AM - 4:00PM Find that perfect gift for that someone special! * Natural Soaps * Beautiful handmade Items * Bric Brac & Household Items * Delicious Baked Goods and much...more Assigned Reserved Parking available Raffle Table with many exciting prizes 404 Cheswick Place, Rosemont, PA In Performing Arts Center MOM S GROUP NEWS * Indoor Playdates 1st and 3rd Tuesdays - Walkers Preschool and younger siblings SPONSOR OF THE WEEK We appreciate advertisers who support St. Thomas of Villanova by advertising in our bulletin. Please patronize their business and let them know you saw their ad in our bulletin. ZESTO PIZZA & GRILL Take Out - Fast Delivery Catering 908 Conestoga Rd Rosemont and Grill.com Why advertise in a Church Bulletin? It s inexpensive Advertising It s Effective in Catching New Neighbor s Attention It s Advertising in your Own Neighborhood It Develops Good Community Relationships It s Good for Developing Loyal Customers St. Thomas of Villanova