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O’HARA SPRING FAIR…April 27th through May 1st.
Tuesday through Thursday; 6:30~10:30pm.
 Friday and Saturday 6:30~11:30pm.
 Further info to be announced later.
 Any questions, contact: Diana Goggin at dianagoggin@verizon.net or
 610-789-5689 or Patty Dwyer at pattyanndwyer@aol.com or 610-924-9390.
MAINLINE SINGLES DINNER CLUB AGES (49-63)
Catholic men and woman are cordially invited to share common interests
 and dine together tri-monthly. Next scheduled events: Saturday, May 22, 2010,
 “Pre-Memorial Day House Party”, 6:30pm at a member’s home in Philadelphia.
For more info call Barb at 610-896-6542.
LISTENING TO THE “STILL SMALL VOICE”
What does God long to whisper to your heart?
The IHM Sisters at their Retreat Center (on the grounds of St. Aloysius Academy)
 invite you to an experience of “listening with the ears of the heart.”
 Presenter: Sr. Barbara Cooke, IHM, on Thursday, April 29th from 9:30AM~2:30PM.
 Lunch & Mass are included. To register, call 610-581-0120
or email ihmconference@verizon.net by April 19th.
SEPARATED/DIVORCED CATHOLICS SUPPORT GROUP (SDC)…
For those seeking support through the difficult time of separation
 and/or divorce, come to our next meeting on Wednesday, April 21st.
 Our topic this month is “Forgiveness: The Ultimate Revenge”
presented by Sheila Galligan, IHM. Sister is an Immaculata faculty member.
The meeting is held at 7:30pm in the Catholic Social Services Bldg at Holy Cross Parish.
 Newcomers please arrive at 7:15pm for a short orientation & handouts.
For more information, call Alice at 610-259-9336.
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER…
The next couple’s experience will be April 23-25. For more info call 800-456-8330.
OLDIES DANCE/REUNION AT ST. JOE’S SCHOOL HALL…
Saturday, May 15th, 7:30pm to 12mn. Tickets are $20 in advance,
 $25 at the door. Contact Joe Sullivan at 610-213-7384 or www.savestjoesschool.com .
DENNIS STANTON BASKETBALL CAMPS 2010…
former European pro basketball player & Ursinus College All-American,
 holding 5 weeks of basketball camp for boys & girls ages 8~16 this summer.
 Locations & dates: Perkiomen Valley High (July 12-16 & July 26-30),
 Christopher Dock High School (June 21-25 & July 5-9), Swarthmore College (August 2-6).
 Cost for one week/$180. Multi-week campers & group discounts available per request.
 All SFA parishioners receive $10 discount. For further info, call Dennis Stanton at 215-284-7134.
Check website: www.DennisStantonBasketball.com
LIFE GUARDS WANTED…Divine Providence Village,
 a facility for ladies with developmental disabilities,
 is seeking individuals interested in a summer position as a lifeguard.
 2 PT positions: M~F 4 to 8pm and Sat. & Sun. 1pm to 4pm.
Send resume or contact: HR Office, Divine Providence Village, 686 Old Marple Rd., Springfield, PA
Phone: 610-328-7730. Fax: 215-412-5819, or email HR-DPV@chs-adphila.org . EOE.
RACHEL’S VINEYARD RETREATS…
are for anyone hurting from the spiritual and emotional pain of an abortion.
The weekend will help you experience the mercy and compassion of God,
grieve your loss, and forgive yourself and others.
 Retreat date: May 21, 22, and 23 at the Spirituality Center in Frazer, PA.
For more information call 215-906-6337 or 610-399-0890.
ALL CONTACTS ARE CONFIDENTIAL!
National website: www.rachelsvineyard.org .
DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST…
will be presented by The Theatre Society of Archbishop John Carroll HS
on April 23, 24, 30 and May 1 at 7PM. and a matinee performance on
Sunday, April 25 at 2PM in the school auditorium.
 Tickets cost: $10/evening shows. Matinee/$7 each.
All available at the door before performance.
 For more info, call 610-688-7610 ext. 117.
HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR FAITH?
Consider taking a class or making a retreat
at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary this summer. Go to www.scsrsd.org for details.
SUPPORT GROUP
for those coping with a loved one in prison will meet
Wednesday, April 21st at 6:45pm at Our Lady of Charity Rectory basement,
 231 Upland Rd, Brookhaven, PA.
 For more info call Cathy 610-874-2294 or Jack at 215-698-2585
MSGR BONNER & ARCH PRENDERGAST
will host practice scholarship exam & open house on Sunday, April 25, 2010.
Practice Exam is open to all students who are currently in 6th & 7th grade.
Cost: $45.
For more info, go to www.bonnerhigh.com  or www.prendie.com
You may download a registration form on the website
 or contact Mr. Tom Oropeza, Dir of Admissions at oropeza@bonnerprendie.com
 or 610-259-0280, ext. 1205.
AN EVENING WITH
Fr. Benedict Groeschel, CFR. Wednesday, April 28th
 at 7:15pm at the Normandy Farm Conference Center in Blue Bell, PA.
Admission: $25 (reservations needed by April 21).
 For more info call: 610-649-1730.
All proceeds benefit the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal & the Poor.

St. Francis of Assisi is holding its 2nd Annual Flea Market on Saturday, May 15th. The event will be held in the gym & on school grounds:

Saturday, May 15th: 8AM to 2PM 

Please help by donating items for sale. All items must be clean, gently used, and in very good working condition. Some suggested items are toys, books, clothes (school uniforms & Communion outfits are highly recommended), furniture, electronics, etc. 

Drop-off dates for all donated items are as follows:
Sunday, May 2nd from 9AM to 12N
Saturday, May 8th from 9AM to 12N
Sunday, May 9th from 9AM to 12N

All proceeds will be divided evenly between St. Francis of Assisi Parish and School.
Anyone interested in volunteering to help with sorting, pricing, and/or selling
please contact Brian Beale at 610-544-4773 or bealsy13@comcast.net.

 

CARDINAL O’HARA GIRLS BASKETBALL CAMP…  will take place from June 21~25, 2010 at O’Hara.
 Camp is open to girls in grades 2 thru 9.  For more info &/or applications, students &  their parents may contact school’s Athletic Office at 610-544-3800 ext 1841
 or download an application from the Athletics section of the O’Hara website, www.cohs.com.

   
   
   
   
   
   
   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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