Calendar of Events
Visitation Parish offers Alpha faith enrichment course in Norristown
Visitation B.V.M. Parish in Norristown is hosting the Alpha Course on Thursday evenings in the Visitation B.V.M. School Library, 196 North Trooper Road (use the entrance closest to corner of Chestnut St. and N. Trooper Rd). An information evening will be held Sept. 12 at 7:30 p.m., and light snacks will be served. The course […]
Bishop to bless renovated St. Andrew School in Drexel Hill
Bishop Daniel E. Thomas will celebrate Mass to open the school year at St. Andrew School, Drexel Hill, on Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 10 a.m. Following Mass he will preside over the blessing and dedication of the two school buildings. The main entry to the school, administrative offices, pre-K and kindergarten classrooms were recently renovated. […]
Norristown nursing home hosts family bazaar
Regina Nursing Center will host a family bazaar Saturday, Sept. 7 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the facility located at 550 East Fornance Street in Norristown. The 27th annual event will feature sale of baked goods, raffle tickets, plants, “white elephant” antiques and surprise items, plus refreshments. Proceeds from the bazaar provide for […]
Carmelites prepare for triduum prayers, arrival of St. Therese relics
The annual triduum in honor of St. Therese will be celebrated Sept. 29 to Oct. 1 at the Carmelite Monastery, 1400 66th Avenue and Old York Road in Philadelphia. The rosary and litany will be prayed each day at 6:45 p.m., followed by celebration of the Mass at 7:30. The triduum this year is significant […]
Pennsylvanians for Human Life to hold shopping day
A ladies’ shopping luncheon to benefit Pennsylvanians for Human Life’s educational programs will be held Sunday, Sept. 29 at 12:30 p.m. at Overbrook Golf Club, 799 Godfrey Road in Villanova. Attendees will enjoy vendor shopping and beautiful gift baskets for a silent auction. Individual tickets are $40, a table of 10 tickets is $350. For […]
St. Helena’s Knights of Columbus honor first responders at Blue Mass on 9/11
The St. Helena’s Knights of Columbus will celebrate its seventh annual Blue Mass on Wednesday, Sept. 11, at 7 p.m. at St. Helena Church, 1489 DeKalb Pike in Blue Bell. The Mass will honor police officers, fire fighters and emergency medical responders who serve and protect the Blue Bell area in Montgomery County. This year is […]
St. Teresa of Avila plans parish social night
St. Teresa of Avila Parish will celebrate its Fall Parish Social Saturday, Sept. 28. The beef ‘n beer-style social starts at 6:30 p.m. The event is not a parish fundraiser, but rather a way to bring parishioners together for a night of good food, music, dancing, drinks and laughter. Tickets will be sold after Masses at St. Teresa’s […]
Blessing of School Bags part of Mass at St. Helena, Blue Bell
St. Helena School in Blue Bell will celebrate its annual Blessing of School Bags with a Mass for students in kindergarten to grade eight Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 9 a.m. Since it is also the feast of Our Lady of Mercy, the school community will also celebrate Mercy Day. The school children will also have […]
Healing Mass on feast of the Exaltation of the Cross
In celebration of the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross Sept. 14, a special Mass for healing, including the sacrament of the anointing of the sick, will be celebrated Saturday, Sept. 14 at 10 a.m. at SS. Philip and James Church, 107 North Ship Road (Lincoln Highway), in Exton.
St. Francis-St. Joseph Homes’ alums plan anniversary party
Alumni of St. Francis-St. Joseph Homes for Children will celebrate the 125th anniversary of the founding of what were then separate institutions on Sunday, Sept. 8, rain or shine, at the main campus, Route 13 and Street Road, Bensalem. Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. followed by a picnic. St. Francis was founded in […]