Posted September 19, 2017

The faithful and religious sisters at the Chester County parish joined their pastor, Father Joseph Dieckhaus as he celebrated the 4:30 p.m. Mass in the parish church on Saturday, Sept. 16.

SS. Philip and James, founded in 1959, is located at 723 East Lincoln Highway in Exton, and is home to about 2,500 registered Catholic households. (Photos by Sarah Webb)

  • Cantor Carmel Kropp leads the congregation in song.

  • Lector Mark Mullner proclaims a reading from Scripture.

  • Kenneth Fernandes listens intently as the Gospel is read.

  • Usher Larry LaFave helps with the weekly collection.

  • Altar server Emma Uhlman

  • Father Joesph Dieckhaus receives the offertory gifts brought up by a family at SS. Philip and James Church in Exton.

  • Father Joseph Dieckhaus, pastor of SS. Philip and James Parish, celebrates the Saturday evening vigil Mass on Sept. 16.

  • Organist Jill Lewis fills the church with music during Mass at SS. Philip and James Church in Exton.

  • Betty Zencak