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Thank you and God bless you for your continued generosity. Sacrament of ReconciliationThis weekend, Confessions will be heard on Saturday, August 8th, from 5:45 to 6:15pm, prior to the Evening Mass. Next weekend, Confessions will be heard on Sunday, August 16th, from 9:45 to 10:15am, prior to the Morning Mass. Also, the sacrament of Reconciliation is available anytime upon request. Local Assumption TriduumPrior to the Solemnity of Mary's Assumption, a Triduum of Marian Prayer will be conducted on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, August 12th, 13th, 14th, nightly at 7 o'clock in nearby St. Stanislaus Koskta Church. Father Cletus Watson, T.O.R., Pastor, Church of the Crucifixion, Jacksonville, Florida will be the special guest homilist each evening. A native Philadelphian, ordained thirty-two years, Father Cletus is a popular speaker, preaching with much spirit and enthusiasm. At the concluding Friday evening Service, the traditional blessed summer flowers will be distributed. All are cordially invited to attend the Assumption Triduum, directing your prayers to the Holy Virgin given us as our Mother and Queen. Solemnity of Mary's AssumptionOn Saturday, August 15th, the Church solemnly commemorates the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the most venerable of the Marian festivals. Normally a holy day of obligation, this year it is not since August 15th falls on a Saturday. For those who wish to attend Mass that day, however, not out of obligation, but out of devotion, a Mass with song will be offered at 9:00am, on August 15th, in St. Joseph Church. We trust that many, young and old, will be in attendance to observe lovingly Mary's Easter. A Little Fun in the MakingThe opening weeks of September bring the Annual Polish American Festival at Our Lady's Shrine in Doylestown. If sufficient interest is shown, we would be glad to arrange for bus transportation and discounted group admission tickets for the event, where a good time is always had by all. To indicate your interest, please call Michele Buffington at 383-1917. |
Rosary NewsWe believe with all the fervor of our faith in the Blessed Virgin Mary's truimphal assumption both in body and soul into heaven where she was acclaimed Queen by all the choirs of angels and all the legion of saints and we unite with them to praise and bless the Lord who has exalted her above all other creatures and to offer her the tribute of our devotion and love. Therefore we will honor Mary on the feast of the Assumption by reciting the Rosary before the Saturday evening Mass on August 15th at 6:15pm and on Sunday morning Mass at 10:15 on August 16th. Won't you join us in this tribute to our heavenly Mother. Parochial School NewsCoatesville Area Catholic Elementary School will reopen on Monday, August 31st, 1998. Half day session will be held on August 31, with dismissal at 11:00am. No lunch is required. Uniform dress code is effective as of Monday, August 31st. Busses will be available, Coatesville School District will mail a post card with your bus number, place of pickup and time, for other school districts please contact your district office. September 1-2-3 will be full day sessions with dismissal at 2:15pm for grades 1 through 8. Friday, September 4th and Monday, September 7th there will be NO SCHOOL. Classes will resume on the 8th for all grades. Kindergarten orientation and open house for parents and students will be held on September 2nd at 10:00am at the Coatesville Catholic Kindergarten Schneider Center on Cemetery Road, Parkesburg. All Kindergarten students will report on September 8th for full day session from 8:10am to 1:45pm. Tuition for the 1998-99 school year for one child is $1,100.00; two children $1,550.00; three children $2,000.00, for parishioners. Grief CounselingTLA of Paoli, a support group for widows and widowers, hold their monthly meeting on August 11th, at Highgate in Paoli Pointe. Starting at 7pm, Grief Counseling for newly widowed. At 7:30pm, a short business meeting, followed by an interesting program presented by the Philadelphia Zoo. This is followed by refreshments. Spend an evening with folks who understand your Loss. Call Joe Cavanagh at 363-0639 or Dee Eagan at 644-1210 for information or directions. 1998 Fall Semesterin the Family Life AnnouncementsNatural Family Planning - Classes will be held at St. Charles Seminary, Wynnewood; Immaculate Conception, Jenkintown; St. Joseph Parish, Downingtown. For information and dates, call the Family Life Office (610)660-9002. Separated & Divorced Catholics - Support programs are held throughout the Archdiocese. To receive a listing of locations, call the Family Life Office at (610)660-9002. |
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