Church of St. Joseph

Events Offered Through the Office for the New Evangelization
http://www.phillyevang.org/events/

Friday, June 4 and July 2, 2021-7:00 PM 
Event: Healing Prayer Service
Join us for Mass, exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, praise and worship music and healing prayers.
Location: National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, 654 Ferry Rd, Doylestown, PA 18901
More info:  Visit the website

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June 4-6, 2021
E vent: Wonderfully Made: A Theology of the Body Retreat for High School Girls
We will talk about what it means to be a young, dynamic, Catholic woman in today's world. The retreat will introduce you to John Paul II's Theology of the Body and what it means for your life! Retreat will include talks, small groups, Mass, Adoration and time for confession.
Speakers: Samantha Kelley, the Founder and President of FIERCE Athlete, Fr. Timothy Danaher, O.P, of St. Patrick Church, Philadelphia, Marie DeCecco and the Sisters of Life
Location: St. Mary of Providence Retreat Center, Elverson, PA
More info:  Click here for more details and registration

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Saturday, June 5, 2021 – Begins at 9 AM
Event: Chester County March for Life
Join us for a time of prayer, a march to Planned Parenthood and a pro-life rally as we give witness to the dignity of human life and mourn 25 years of abortions in West Chester.
Location: March begins with Mass celebrated by Bishop John McIntyre at St. Agnes in West Chester
More information and speakers:  http://chescoprolife.org/
 

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021 - 7:00-8:30 PM
Event: Forming a People of Life Faith Formation Series
Talk topic:  "Safeguarding the Dignity of Man" 
At the root of  all of the Church’s moral teachings – from abortion to immigration to sexuality – can be found a set of core, non-negotiable beliefs about what it means to be human. This talk will give an overview of these core beliefs and show how they form the foundation of our Catholic position on every social issue of our day.  This will equip us to speak more eloquently about our faith and explain to others how the Catholic position on any issue fundamentally preserves and protects the great splendor of our humanity.
Speaker: Meghan Cokeley, Office for the New Evangelization
Location: Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, Philadelphia
More info: No charge to attend;  View the flyer or  click here to RSVP

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Saturday, June 26, 2021 - 10:00 AM
Event: Mass in Honor of Venerable Father Augustus Tolton
Celebrant: Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez
Location: Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, 18th and Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia 19103
More info:  View the flyer

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Wednesday, June 30th, 2021  at 7pm
Sisters of Life Sidewalk Servants Training
Please join The Pro-Life Union and The Sisters of Life for a  Sidewalk Servants Training Session. We will gather to discuss and learn how to effectively bear witness outside of abortion clinics and save lives! 
Location: Saint Katherine of Siena in Wayne

Please RSVP by emailing  cpinto@prolifeunion.org 

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Every Wednesday from July 7 - August 25, 7-9pm via Zoom
Event: The Church and Gender: An 8-week course for Catholic adults
For anyone adults with questions about the Church's teaching on contemporary issues, this course will aim to establish how best to understand and approach contemporary culture.
Instructor: Daniel A. Drain, Ph.D. (Cand.,), MTS, Director of Religious Education at Our Lady of Guadalupe Doylestown
More info:  View the flyer; Cost of Registration: $35; To register, email Daniel at  ddrain@olguadalupe.org

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Monday through Friday, July 12-16 or July 19-23, 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., and 1:30-3:00 p.m. 
Event: One-Week Online Courses on Sexual Ethics and the Theology of the Body
Host: Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and the Family, Washington, DC

• July 12-16: “Sexual Ethics and Theology of the Body” course: will examine St. John Paul II/Karol Wojtyla's teachings on Catholic sexual ethics by focusing on a positive account of the nature of the human person and conjugal/marital love structured as total, reciprocal gift of self. Click here to register!
• July 19-23: “Theology of the Body” course: studies his "Wednesday catecheses" through an in-depth examination of the text and a focus on the theological and philosophical foundations of his thought. Click here to register!

For more information, visit  https://www.johnpaulii.edu/events, or email  information@johnpaulii.edu.

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Monday, July 26, 2021 - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Event: Morning of Reflection for Grandparents: “The Grace of Being Grand”
Celebrate the blessings and challenges of grand-parenting on this feast day of Saints Joachim and Anne, the grandparents of Jesus.  Our morning consists of morning refreshments, prayer, and a conference by our guest presenter. Deacon Tony currently serves as the Permanent Deacon at Saint Stanislaus Parish and is the loving father of two and grandfather of five.  
Guest Presenter:  Deacon Anthony Bellitto
Location: National Centre for Padre Pio, Spirituality Centre, 111 Barto Road, Barto, PA
More info: There is no cost to attend; however, please register by contacting:  Angela@PadrePio.org  or 610-845-3000.

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August 13-15, 2021
Event: Retrouvaille: Rediscover the Love in Your Marriage
Tens of thousands of couples have healed their marriages through Retrouvaille (pronounced Retro-vy).  If you know anyone who could benefit from this program, please pass this on.  Couples learn to build communication skills and to increase intimacy.  It provides help for marriage problems, difficulties or crises.  The next program begins the weekend of August 13 - 15, 2021 at the Family Life Center in Malvern, PA. 
For more information, or to register, visit  www.HelpOurMarriage.org or call 215-766-3944 or 800-470-2230.  All inquiries are strictly confidential.

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Unbound Healing Ministry
Feeling stuck and looking for freedom? Unbound is a ministry of healing and deliverance that helps individuals find freedom in areas of their life where they feel bound. A trained prayer team prays with a person using the Five Keys of the Unbound model of deliverance to help them find freedom and peace. Situations where Unbound can help include: relationship problems, inability to forgive, habitual sin, chronic anger, fear, or sadness, any area of your life where you feel stuck and desire freedom. For more information and to find a local Unbound prayer team to pray with you, visit the Archdiocesan website  phillyevang.org/unbound.

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Matt Talbot Shrine at St. Gabriel Parish, Philadelphia (Grays Ferry)
Venerable Matt Talbot is a recovered alcoholic from Ireland who is being considered for sainthood by the Vatican. He is popularly considered the patron saint of those struggling with addiction. Help us fight the plague of addition in our communities with prayers and devotions to a Servant of God who fought the battle. The Shrine is open Tuesdays and Thursdays following 8:30 AM Mass until 6:00 PM. For more information, visit  https://www.matttalbotshrine.org/

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