Entries for February 2017

Message from the Pastor - DISCIPLE MAKER INDEX SURVEY Here is a wonderful opportunity for you to proactively offer your feedback that will eventually combine with others to help shape & form future directions within our parish; & it will only require about 15 minutes of your me & energies! It is truly an extraordinary thing when you are challenged/ encouraged/invited to give your direct input that will form future policies & programs for your faith community. It is perhaps a far easier thing to simply sit back & do nothing; & then prepare to later criticize those future new formations about which...

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Save The Date For 9th Annual Archdiocesan Men’s Spirituality Conference; Men on a Mission Saturday, March 4, 2017 at St. Joseph's University Hagan Arena, 2450 N. 54th St., Philadelphia. Featuring: Marcellino D’Ambrosio, Ph.D. - New York Times best- selling author, Catholic TV host; Kevin Reilly - Former NFL Player for the Philadelphia Eagles and cancer survivor; Damon Clarke Owens - International speaker and evangelist, and founder & executive director of Joy To Be (joyTOB.org); Mark Forrest - acclaimed Irish tenor, whose melodic voice has filled concert halls including Carnegie Hall, Ken...

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Girl Scout Sunday Celebration The Girl Scouts of Visitation along with their Service Unit will be celebrating Girl Scout Week (March 5-12, 2017). Girl Scout week will begin with Mass on Sunday, March 5, at 11:30 a.m. The Girl Scouts will celebrate their Catholic faith together. Girl Scouts have given many girls the opportunity to discover their interests, connect with others and take action to change their community and world for the better. Please join in celebrating with the Girls Scouts at Mass on March 5, at 11:30 a.m.

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Ephesians -  Discover your Inheritance Bible Study Now on Tuesday evenings; 7-8:45PM Visitaon Junior High Library St.Paul’s leer to the Ephesians reveals many remarkable gifts that we as Christians are given in the Church. This letter tells us about the nature of the Church—as a body, as a household, as a mystery, as a communion, as a bride, and as an army. It shows us the great inheritance that awaits us as sons and daughters, adopted fully into the family of God. It reveals how God’s great love for us can transform our daily lives—if we allow it . Ephesians will enrich your faith&mdas...

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The Marriage Course - Invest in your Marriage Want an opportunity to spend some quality me with your spouse? Saturdays in February and March at 6:30 pm, we are offering the Marriage Course. For seven weeks, you will enjoy dinner for two in our school library, transformed into a restaurant style settinng; watch a video and discuss topics - just the two of you. The cost is $80 for the course per couple, which includes 7 meals for two and a workbook. Babysitting will be available if needed. Contact John at 610-513-7227 or jmdomanjr@gmail.com to register. Need more informaon? See http://www.themarriagecourses.org/

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Disciple Maker Index Survey is now available at:  www.DiscipleMakerIndex.com

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  Support our Seminarians and enjoy a pancake Breakfast! The Knights are holding their annual pancake breakfast for our seminarians on Saturday 2/11 from 8AM to 10 AM in the Applebee’s restaurant at 555 South Trooper Road right down the street. The Knights will have Tickets available outside after Saturday 2/4 Vigil and Sunday 2/5 masses and also at the Rectory office, Adults $7 (kids $4.50, Family Max $30). All proceeds go to our Seminarians. Up Coming Events: 2/25 The First Annual Knights of Columbus Spaghetti Dinner. The Knights of Columbus, Pope John Paul I Council 7565 serves St Teresa of Avila and...

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American Red Cross Blood Drive - New Coordinator needed After over 20 years of service as the blood drive coordinator, Theresa Weldie and is stepping down. Thank you, Theresa, for your hard work and dedication to this important service. Let’s keep the blood drive going at Visi! We are looking for a coordinator. This is good community service.There are 3 drives a year which require a small amount of time. We have an established group of good helpers already in place. Please contact Theresa Weldie with any questions at 610-630-8414. DONORS ARE NEEDED Blood Drive Saturday, February 18, 2017 7:30AM to 12:30PM ...

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