MARCH 2024 EVENTS Parishioner

Third Sunday of Lent

SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT DURING LENT

This season of Lent we are offering a number of opportunities for spiritual growth, reflection, and socializing as a parish community.

We begin with a service called Tenebrae

Sunday, March 3rd at 4:00 PM in the Rosemont Chapel, followed by a light supper in Harten Hall. Tenebrae is something like Lessons and Carols that we celebrate in Advent, using music and Scripture as a means of prayer and reflection.

Tuesday, March 5th,(RSVP by March 4th) and Thursday, March 14th (RSVP by March 13th) at 6:00 PM in Harten Hall we will have Synod Suppers, an opportunity to pray, discuss, and socialize with a light supper while reflecting on the aftermath of the Synod in Rome and how we can continue to participate in this process in preparation for the next phase of the Synod in October of this year. RSVP office@stvparish.org | 610-525-4801. Young Adults are especially encouraged to attend! Our speaker is a young adult so it would be great to have more young adults involved in the discussion!

March 19th at 7:00 PM in Harten Hall, Fr. Jim Paradis, O.S.A. will lead us in an evening of recollection on Pope Francis’ “Laudate Deum” which continues his emphasis on our care for creation, incorporating prayer and discussion and followed by light refreshments.

It is our hope that you will take advantage of these events for your spiritual enrichment and contribute to the upbuilding of our parish community. Fr. Joe

SCHEDULE OF HOLY WEEK

Holy Thursday, March 28th, 7:30 PM in Villanova Church

Good Friday, March 29th, 3 PM in Villanova Church

Saturday, March 30th Easter Vigil - 7:30 PM

Sunday, March 31st Easter Sunday

7:30, 9:30 and 11:30 AM in Villanova Church

9:00 and 11:00 AM in Rosemont Chapel

EVENTS

Sunday, March 3rd

Liturgy of the Word during the 9 AM

Tenebrae Service at 4 PM in Rosemont Chapel with a Simple Supper following in Harten Hall.

Monday, March 4^th

Centering Prayer Group meets every Monday, including holidays, at 8 AM in the Rosemont Chapel.

Monday, March 4^th

Young Adult will meet at OMGC from 7:00 PM. Talk with Sr. Dianne!

Tuesday, March 5th

Join Fr. Michael for his weekly Scripture classes on Tuesdays, at 10:00 AM in PC-1 in the Parish Center

Wednesday, March 6th, 13th, and 20th

Reconciliation after the 12:05 PM Mass.

Friday, March 8^th

Family Movie Night at 5:30 PM in Harten Hall

Sunday, March 10^th

Youth Group at OMGC 7th and 8th grade 3-4:30PM | High School 4:30-6 PM

Sunday, March 10th

Young Adults - Mass and Service Project 7 PM Mass at OMGC Service project sponsored by the Respect Life Committee of St. Thomas - Sandwich making for Women's Shelter.

Tuesday, March 12th

Calvary Luncheon Free Seminar -After the 12:05 Mass in Harten Hall

Thursday, March 14th

Men's Gathering 6:30 AM in the Rosemont Chapel
Youth Group Pizza and Bowling Sunday. RSVP youth@stvparish.org
Young Adult Holy Hour and Service
Bereavement Support Group at Our Mother of Good Counsel, Hosted by Fr. John Deary at the OMGC Social Center

Saturday, March 16th

Confirmation Mass 10:30 AM; Click below to Livestream

https://vumsweb.villanova.edu/Mediasite/Play/8fa9aaae1d8f42c5bf2428f2bce8e3541d

Monday, March 18th - 630 PM

Join us for the Solemnity of St. Joseph with

dinner, discussion, and fellowship in the OMGC rectory. RSVP to Megan Carey.

Tuesday, March 19th

“Laudate Deum” reflection with Fr. Jim at 7 PM in Harten Hall

Sunday, March 24th

Youth Group at St. TV 7th and 8th grade 3-4:30 PM High School 4:30-6 PM

Week of March 24th

Family Promise will be staying at STV Parish. Email Renee for details and how you can help.

Sunday, March 24th

Palm Sunday - Palms will be distributed at all Masses.
Parish Easter Egg Hunt - Meet at Mary's House after the 9 AM Mass

Monday, March 25th

Parish Penance Service 7 PM at Villanova Church
Gospel Reflection at OMGC Parish in Rectory 7:30-8:30 PM

Wednesday, March 27th

Stations of the Cross at 7 PM in the Rosemont Chapel

Ministry of the Month of MARCH - FAMILY PROMISE

MONDAY - APRIL 1ST THE PARISH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED.

INFORMATION & VOLUNTEERS

Synod Parish Priorities - Go to the webpage for our latest updates on the Parish Priorities including Continuing the Path of Synodal Listening, Accompanying Parishioners on their Faith Journey, and being a More Welcoming and Inclusive Parish.

Restoring Justice - Working For Restorative Justice | Our mission is to walk with those impacted by mass incarceration. Would you like to be a pen pal? Click here

Nonperishable Food Donations Needed

The parish collects donations of nonperishable food items and paper products year-round to serve the food closets at our sister parish, St. Cyprian, and St. Edmond’s. Donations can be dropped off at the parish center Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM-4:30 PM

LIVE STREAM LINK VILLANOVA CHURCH: Sunday 7:30 AM | 10:30 AM

LIVE STREAM IN THE ROSEMONT CHAPEL: Saturday 5:00 PM | Sunday 9:00 AM

MASS SCHEDULE

Monday - Friday 12:05 PM | Saturday 9 AM| Vigil 5 PM | Sunday 9:00 AM Rosemont Chapel

Sunday 7:30 AM | 10:30 AM Villanova Church

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