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...

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!...

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.

Brand-new Young-Adult Community Group

We are starting a brand-new Young-Adult Community Group at OSJ. Our purpose is to serve as a hub for young-adult Catholics who wish to deepen their understanding of the Bible, enrich their personal spiritual lives and gather in fellowship with their peers. All young-adults from ages 20 to 40 are welcomed for scripture study, faith-sharing and prayer. In our meetings, our study will parallel the liturgical calendar and begin with the Gospel of Matthew. Expect a warm environment, intellectual stimulation and enthusiastic discussions! OSJ young-adults, let’s...

Young Adults

Thanks to Jackie & Fred Webb the First Sunday Cookouts/Cookins will continue in Barbelin Hall after the 6:30pm Sunday Masses. The next dinner will be on Feb. 13.