Adult Education Co-Chair Sought

The Parish Adult Education Committee is requesting a volunteer to serve as Co-Chair for a two-year term.  During the first year, he/she will serve with Bill Culleton, the outgoing Chair, and during the second year, he/she will serve as the Chair, along with a newly appointed Co-Chair.  Specific duties will include collaborating with the Chair to do the following: Convene and facilitate regular Committee meetings, Develop meeting agenda Develop and distribute notices of meetings and presentations Assist Committee members in the planning and implementation of adult...

Social Ministries Appeal 2011

Dear Parishioners and Friends of Old St. Joseph’s Church: Each year throughout Lent we conduct our annual appeal to help support our social justice and outreach ministries which are a direct manifestation of our call to be disciples of Christ. Our love for and compassion with our “neighbors” who are hungry, needy, sick, poor and marginalized, inspire us to seek justice for all. Lent is an ideal time to direct our attention to Jesus’ ministry to the poor, to heed his command to “Love thy neighbor,” and to offer sacrifice in acknowledgment of our many...

Prepare For the Birth of Christ by Praying with the OSJ Parish Advent Retreat! Sign up* to receive the retreat book of daily prayer and mediations “The Unsheltered Heart.” Share the fruits of your prayer with directed parish groups or at home with friends (discussion guide available). Receive a weekly e-mail Advent Reflection from Fr. Dan. *Please send an e-mail with the subject “Parish Advent Retreat” to Donna Soultoukis at dsoultoukis@yahoo.com. A $5 free will offering is encouraged to cover the cost of the book. Books are expected to be available the weekend of...

John O’Malley, S.J. Lecture: Oct. ...

October marks the fiftieth anniversary of the start of the Second Vatican Council.  What really happened there?  How did it shape our Church?  What does the Council tell us about our present-day Church?  We welcome Georgetown Professor of Theology John O’Malley, S.J., on Wednesday, October 24 at 7 P.M. in Barbelin Hall to learn about such issues.  Father O’Malley is an award-winning historian and author whose works include What Happened at Vatican II.  He is also known for his writings on the first Jesuits, the Council of Trent, and Jesuits and the...

Wernersville Overnight Retreat Reseravti...

Reservations due by Monday, Sept. 12 for the 26 Hours: Moving into Silence with God Retreat! This overnight retreat which will take place Sept. 24 & 25, 2011 invites you to an atmosphere of silence into God’s loving presence. If you have never experienced a silent retreat, this is a great opportunity to do so in the beautiful, natural surroundings at the Jesuit Center in Wernersville, PA.  Reservation forms are available in the back of the church or in the front office. For more info, please contact Vickie at vickietravaline@hotmail.com or (609) 405-0518. Hurry!...

Philadelphia Interfaith Committee Event:...

Ramayana! This is a story of biblical importance to Hindus the world over, an epic tale of Superheroes, Beauty, Truth, Fidelity, Betrayal, Evil, Duty and the progressive revelation of God Incarnate. Many believe that merely to hear the Ramayana, or even parts of it, brings the hearer divine blessings and freedom from sin. So, mark your calendars now and come out on Wednesday, June 8, 2011, 7pm in Barbelin Hall to hear the Word of God-Hindu-style. You won’t want to miss it. Guaranteed!

The 8th Annual Interfaith Walk for Peace...

The 8th Annual Interfaith Walk for Peace and Reconciliation took place on Sunday, May 22, 2011 in the Overbrook Farms neighborhood in West Philadelphia. The purpose of this annual walk is to promote the growth of peace in our interfaith communities and neighborhoods. The group met for a pre-walk welcome gathering with prayers at the Al-Aqsa Islamic Society. The walk route began at the African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas and continued on to Bawa Muhaiyaddeen Fellowship and ended at Overbrook Presbyterian Church. For photos from the event, please enjoy our slideshow...

Day of Service at St. Ignatius Nursing H...

Old St. Joseph’s kicked off its first ever Day of Service on April 16, 2011. As part of the Day of Service some parishioners travelled to the Bevilacqua Community Center and constructed planting beds for the community garden. Other parishioners joined together with students from ACES, an after school program, and with members from Mill Creek Community Partnership, to assist seniors at the St. Ignatius Nursing Home create “living masks.” The volunteers were the “artists” and helped sculpt masks of the senior’s faces and hands. The...

Centering Prayer: Mon., 3/21/11, 6:30pm

The centering prayer group will meet on Monday, Mar. 21 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm in the 3rd-floor conference room. The meeting will include viewing of a DVD on contemplative prayer, some discussion, and Mass with a period of centering. Anyone interested in contemplative prayer is welcome to join us. For further information, contact Christine Szczepanowski at 267-250-3049 or christinesz52@gmail.com.

End of Life Decisions: Sun. March 6, 2pm...

End of Life Decisions – March 6, 2011 at 2:00PM in Barbelin Hall People of all ages are encouraged to attend this program which will provide a clear understanding of the preparation needed prior to either a diagnosis of a terminal illness, tragic accident or passage to eternal life from natural causes. If you are a caregiver for your parents, this panel will also help you in discussing these topics with your parents.  What are Ordinary and Extraordinary Means to Preserve Life?  What is the role of hospice?  What is DNI, DNR and do I need them?  What are the ethical...