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February 8, 2015
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:30am - 5:30 pm
ANTIPHON: O come, let us worship God and
bow low before the God who made us, for he is
the Lord our God.
COMMUNION: Let them thank the Lord for his
mercy, his wonders for the children of men, for
he satisfies the thirsty soul, and the hungry he
fills with good things.
Msgr. Michael J. Burke, Pastor Emeritus
Residing at Saint Eugene Rectory
200 S. Oak Avenue • Primos, PA 19018
Sunday Mass Schedule
Vigil: 4:00 pm Year Round
and 5:30 pm October through April
7:30, 9:00, 10:30 am, 12:00 noon & 5:30 pm
Monday through Friday
Holy Mass 6:30 am & 8:30 am
Saturday Holy Mass 8:30 am
Saints Philip &James Rectory
107 North Ship Road Exton, PA 19341
Phone: 610 363 6536 • www.sspj.net
Parish Clergy
Rev. Joseph C. Dieckhaus, J.C.L., Pastor
Deacon Charles W. Polley, Jr.
Weekend Assistance
Rev. Harry J. Erdlen, O.S.A., Malvern Prep
Rev. Christopher J. Drennen, O.S.A. Malvern Prep
Rev. Anthony W. Dieckhaus
Parish Staff
Mrs. Barbara A. Doyle,
Parish Office Manager
Mr. Michael McCafferty,
Business Manager
Mrs. Patricia A. Bogdan, M.A., M.S.,
Office of Liturgy Planning
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Refer to page 2.
Visits
To The Most Blessed Sacrament
Saint Mary Chapel
Monday through Friday
9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Devotions
Main Church
Miraculous Medal Novena
Veneration of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina relic
for our Infirmed, especially cancer patients
Saturday after 8:30 am Service
Saints Philip & James School
Pre-K, K, Grades 1–8: 610 363 6530
Sister Helen Thomas McCann , IHM, Principal
Sister Emily Vincent, IHM, School Development
Parish Religious Education
Office: 610 363 1307
Sister Eunice Marie, IHM, Director
CYO Information
www.sspjcyo.net
February 8, 2015
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
A Prayer for the World Meeting of Families
God and Father of us all, in Jesus, your Son and our Savior,
you have made us your sons and daughters in the family of the
Church.
Saturday February 7, 2015
4:00 PM Raymond Brittingham
5:30 PM
People of the Parish
Sunday
7:30 AM
9:00 AM
10:30 AM
12 Noon
5:30 PM
February 8, 2015
Beatrice Martin
Hall Ferrari
Tanya Tareila
Andonietta Bocchino & Valndino Mattona
Carlotta A. O’Connell
Monday
6:30 AM
8:30 AM
February 9, 2015
Dorothy A. Doerr
Joyce Hargraves
Tuesday
6:30 AM
8:30 AM
February 10, 2015
Dick Therrian
Dave Carter
May your grace and love help our families in every part of the
world be united to one another in fidelity to the Gospel.
May the example of the Holy Family, with the aid of your
Holy Spirit, guide all families, especially those most troubled,
to be homes of communion and prayer and to always seek
your truth and live in your love.
Through Christ our Lord, Amen
Jesus, Mary and Joseph, pray for us!
The 10 months prior to the World Meeting of Families have
been assigned 10 themes based on the 10 chapters of the
Preparatory Catechesis Love is Our Mission: The family
Fully Alive.
Wednesday February 11, 2015
6:30 AM George Derr
8:30 AM Armando Ferry
Thursday
6:30 AM
8:30 AM
February 12, 2015
Licia Pietrapaolo
Andrea Zaccarelli
Friday
6:30 AM
8:30 AM
7:00 PM
February 13, 2015
Mary Guglielmi
Kathleen Steinhofer
Elizabeth Nawn (Chapel)
Saturday
8:30 AM
4:00 PM
5:30 PM
February 14, 2015
Mary Carr
People of the Parish
Tedd & Betty Pettibon
Sunday
7:30 AM
9:00 AM
10:30 AM
12 Noon
5:30 PM
February 8, 2015
Beatrice Martin
Hall Ferrari
Tanya Tareila
Andonietta Bocchino & Valndino Mattona
Carlotta A. O’Connell
10 Monthly Themes
February 2015: Two Become One
We are not made to be alone. Human beings need and
complete each other. Friendship and community satisfy that
longing with bonds of common interest and love. Marriage is a
uniquely intimate form of friendship that calls a man and a
woman to love each other in the manner of God’s covenant.
Marriage is a Sacrament. Married love is fruitful and offered
without reservation. This love is in the image of Jesus’s
faithfulness to the Church.
PLEASE REMEMBER…those who are sick in your prayers, Beth
Tomeo, Maryann Bunch, John Lapolla, Krista Hiller, Chase Kane and
Nickie Nicoladse.
For those in need of Healing Prayer there are pray overs the 1st
and 3rd Sunday of each month after the noon Mass on the Blessed
Virgin Mary side of the alter.
PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS, all our
deceased benefactors especially .Carmen Podziomek,
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Monday 7PM, Saturday, before Vigil Masses and
Sunday before 7:30AM & 9:00 AM Holy Mass.
Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament in St.
Mary’s Chapel Monday thru Friday 9AM-7 PM.
Difficulty Hearing in Church? Did you know that you can bring
any transistor radio with a head set to church and tune to channel
107.5 to receive assistance with hearing. Those who have been using
this assistance are most pleased. The radio does not have to be
special. The least expensive ones work just fine.
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Dear Sisters and Brother in the Lord,
On behalf of Archbishop Chaput, I am sharing with you a request from Bishop Francis Kalabat of the Chaldean Diocese of
Saint Thomas the Apostle to broadly encourage prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary for her intercession on behalf of
persecuted Christians in the Middle East. Individuals are asked to say this prayer in conjunction with the recitation of the
Holy Rosary for the intention of the persecuted.
“Mother of God, Virgin Mary, be for us a safeguard from all illnesses and hardships. Through the great love you have for
Christ, ask and beseech Him to be merciful to us, to give healing to our ailments, to console the downtrodden, to reunite those
who are scattered and to forgive us.”
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To prepare for the World Meeting of Families and Pope Francis’s visit, we are studying a catechesis on family life called
Love is Our Mission: The Family Fully Alive. Each month, our parish is reflecting on one chapter. Previous monthly
reflections are online at PhillyEvang.org/wmof. You can order the catechesis and learn more about next year’s big event, at
WorldMeeting2015.org. Chapter 4: Two Become One Our first three chapters reviewed basic Christian faith. We saw how
confidence in Jesus opens the door to faith, enabling us to know God and what God has done in history. God creates male and
female in his image, and makes a covenant with Israel and the Church. God is faithful to his promises, even when we sin.
Because God loved us in this way, we spend our lives trying to return our love to God and share it with our neighbor. In this
month’s chapter and in the chapters to come, we will study the implications of these doctrines for marriage and the family.
When husband and wife promise to love each other as God loves us all, they make a commitment to love not only romantically,
but also with mercy and forgiveness. Our culture sometimes teaches us to think of marriage as a negotiable contract between
two individuals who happen to feel sexual chemistry. This view of love is a recipe for instability, since it is still premised on
individualism and the waxing and waning of romantic feelings. The Church’s alternative account of love enables us to
transcend the culture of individualism and become who we were created to be. Founded on Christ, sustained in the sacraments,
Catholic marriage builds humility and self-sacrifice into the dynamic between male and female. As this month’s chapter
explains in more detail, sacramental marriage creates intimate communion even in times of suffering and hardship. “Love is our
mission,” as our catechism’s title declares, because Christ’s love frees us from false, shrunken accounts of love and makes us
fully alive. - Christopher C. Roberts, catechism editor Did you know? The World Meeting of Families is for everyone, whether
you are married, single, celibate, or consecrated! Talk topics include marriage, parenting, grand parenting, celibacy, dating,
fostering vocations, family life and much more. Visit the website for the list of speakers and talk titles: WorldMeeting2015.org.
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Consultation of the Clergy and Faithful/2015 Synod of Bishops
Once again, as with the most recent Synod of Bishop, the Office of the Synod of Bishops invites a process of broad
consultation among every component of the local Church, including academic institutions, organizations, lay movements and
other ecclesial associations.
A summary of the Lineamenta and accompanying questions for consultation can be found on the Archdiocesan website at
www.archphila.org. Responses to those questions are to be submitted by Monday, March 9, 2015. The online instrument will
automatically submit responses to the Archdiocese for participants. All responses will be collated and form a general response
of the clergy and faithful of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to assist with the preparation for the 2015 Synod of Bishops.
If you require hard copies of the consultation instrument for individuals who do not have access to the Internet, please contact
the Office for Communications at (215) 587-3747. All respondents utilizing traditional mail to send hard copies of the
consultation instrument are asked to mail them to:
Office for Divine Worship
Archdiocese of Philadelphia
222 North 17th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
These forms should be mailed in time for the office to receive them no later than Monday, March 9, 2015.
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I will be happy to celebrate a holy mass with our Prep students Tuesday and Wednesday at 7:15 PM. Parents are cordially
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Sacrament of Baptism
is celebrated the
Second & Fourth Sunday of most months at 1:30
PM in the Church.
Baptismal Instruction The next scheduled
class is Sunday, March 15, 2014 at 10:00 AM in the Rectory
Meeting Room. Please call the Rectory to register.
Charismatic Prayer Meeting: Please join us on Thursday Feb
12 at 7:30 pm in the Rectory Meeting room as we strengthen
our prayer life and deepen our relationship with our Lord
through song, praise and a teaching. For more info, contact
Larry Powers at 610-363-2937.
Sacrament of Confirmation
The Sacrament of Confirmation will be
administered at SS. Philip and James Parish on
May 5 & 6. Any adult Catholic who has not had the
opportunity to receive this sacrament should contact the
Religious Education Office (610-363-1307) to arrange to be
included as a candidate for this sacrament.
Adult Club—meets at 12:30 pm on the first and third
Thursday of each month. Refreshments, a short meeting,
bingo or bridge. We also arrange day trips during the
year. Ed 610-524-2592 & Mary 610-933-5989
Sacrament of Matrimony
Couples must make arrangements to meet with a
priest at least six months in advance. The next PreCana meeting is scheduled for March 6 & 7, 2015.
Call the Rectory for more information.
Are you aware that Ash Wednesday is February
18? Again this year the popular 6-week Lenten
series will be offered. Join with other parishioners
meeting in small groups to focus on the weekend Scripture
readings. Night and Morning sessions are available. Signups
will be on Sat./Sun. Jan. 31/Feb. 1 and Feb. 7/8 in the
vestibule after all Masses. All are welcome. For information,
please call 610-363-7241.
DIRECTION FOR OUR TIMES We meet on the third
Thursday of every month at St. Mary's Chapel @ 7pm. Call
Kathy Dibrino, 484-888-1531 with any questions.
Lenten Series Sign up
Sign-up before and after all Masses this
Weekend
Meetings will begin the week of February 15.
Join Lenten Small Groups—Meet Evenings or Mornings
Reflect on the Sunday Scripture Readings. Small groups
will meet weekly for six weeks. All are invited - young,
old, married, or single. IN THE SPIRIT OF THE NEW
EVANGELIZATION EXPERIENCE A MORE
MEANINGFUL LENT! For more information, please
call: 610-363 7241 or 610-363-8641. Please fill out the
info below and deposit in collection basket or return to
sign-up table in vestibule of church.
Name__________________
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Email_____
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Address:_____
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Phone__________
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Circle” First Choice & Make an “X” over Second
Choice
EVENING: Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri
DAYTIME: Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri
The Prayer Shawl Group Crocheters and knitters
are invited to join the prayer shawl group meeting
February 13, 2015 in the rectory meeting room. Call
Kathy@ 610-363-1720 [email protected]
SSPJ Helping Hands Volunteers A hand is here for
the asking! We are a volunteer group and ready to help our
fellow parishioners with temporary needs. We make meals,
visit, drive for errands and Drs. appointments, groceries and
church. Ask if you think we can lend a helping hand, or you
would like to join our volunteer group. Contact Sarah Hart 610
-269-4689 [email protected].
The Wednesday morning bible study will begin the Little
Rock Scripture Study of "The Passion and Resurrection
narratives" Meetings start at 9 am in the rectory meeting
room. All are welcome. Please call Lesa Hayden for
information 610-905-1833.
SSPJ’S Thrift Shop Hours
Tuesdays & Thursdays 3:30-7:00
PM
Saturday 10-4 PM & Sunday 1-4PM
Our Parish Thrift shop needs gently used First
Communion clothing (boys and girls). Please
consider contributing to another child’s celebration.
Thank you
SSPJ Food Drive .Cash donations are
requested for Lord’s Pantry and West
Chester Food Cupboard the weekend of
2/21-22. These cash donations will allow
the pantries to purchase food through
their wholesalers at up to 50% discount –
resulting in twice as much food to stock the
pantries. For any questions, please contact Dot
Wolfgang via e-mail at [email protected]
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SSPJ . . . a tithing parish in its foundation and future
STEWARDSHIP IS A WAY OF LIFE
Tithing: God’s Plan for Giving:
10% for God by giving 5% to your parish and 5% to God’s other good
works.
Stewardship Status as of February 1, 2015
Current Week Contributions
Actual
$35,312
Budget
$30,900
Deficit
$4,412
Don’t let bad weather affect your giving to
God
On occasion some parishioners are hindered from
attending Mass due to inclement winter weather. The
SSPJ Auto Debit Program provides an opportunity to
sustain your offertory through consistent, planned
giving. Please consider joining close to 200 parishioners
who are already enrolled for automatic weekly or
monthly Church contributions. The Auto Debit program
is simple, secure and confidential. The enrollment form
can be obtained at www.sspj.net or by contacting our
Business Manager at [email protected] or
610-363-6536, ext. 204.
Year-To-Date Contributions
Actual
$971,174
Budget
$988,800
Deficit
-$17,626
" Does anybody hear? Does anybody care?"
The MARCH FOR LIFE marked the 42nd anniversary of the
legalization of abortion in the U.S. at every stage of fetal
development. As a consequence, statistics show in the greater
Philadelphia area more than 10,000 abortions in the first three quarters
of 2014, almost 50% of them in the black community. " Does anybody
hear? Does anybody care?" St. John Paul II on a papal trip to the U.S
warned that if we want peace we must end abortion. If you are not
aware about this evil taking place and would like to be informed as
practicing Catholics and people of God, come and view the
compelling documentary film "40" that examines the effects of
abortion on our nation. Can you spare one hour to become informed
about an issue vital for the future of our nation? We are all called to
stand up for life. PARISH VIEWING DATES AND TIMES TO BE
ANNOUNCED.
SSPJ Mothers Group Meeting We will have our social
gathering on Tuesday, February 10th from 9:00am to
11:00am in the rectory meeting room. Come enjoy
fellowship with other mothers, as well as pray the rosary for
our children and our families. Children and new faces are
always welcome. For more info, please contact Phuong
Judkins (610-594-8759 or [email protected]).
YPC will meet on Sat. Feb. 21 in the gym. New members
from all schools grades 5-8 are always welcome, and wear
sneakers for basketball and social games. Info. Call Karen T
610-363-1484 . YPC thanks members Lindsey Downs,
Amanda Wallace, Caroline Sendi, and their moms Lisa,
Julie, and Mary for organizing a drive to meet the winter
needs of the people in St. Agnes Day Room.
The "40 Film" is here. Don't miss it! This is a
thoughtful and compelling one hour film that
examines the effects of abortion on our nation over
t h e 40+ years since Roe v. Wade. It presents abortion as
the most important human rights issue of our time for people
of all persuasions. It addresses the issue from both sides and
provides heartfelt testimonies from post abortive women and
reports on youth as the generation that will end the abortion
holocaust. Take time to view the film, even if only partially,
to become inspired to pray for an end to abortion during the
40 Days For Life campaign this Lent. The film will be
screened in the church after the 8:30 AM and 7:30 PM
Masses on Ash Wednesday. Please plan to attend.
"Parents are cautioned that the film, due to subject and length,
may not be suitable for younger children"
As always, we are especially grateful to the families of Sts.
P&J School who generously respond to the needs of so many
whom our young people try to help. Thanks to all!
All bulletin request send by Monday of each week by
Email [email protected] & [email protected].
Thank you.
SSPJ Email Alerts If you would like to receive e-mail alerts from
the Parish, please go to the website below and fill-in the required
information. http://tinyurl.com/SSPJAlert
CELEBRANT SCHEDULE
February 14/15, 2015
4:00 PM
Fr. Dieckhaus
5:30 PM
Fr. Drennen
7:30 AM
Fr. Anthony Dieckhaus
9:00 AM
Fr. Dieckhaus
10:30 PM
Fr. Erdlen
C. Polley
12 Noon
Fr. Erdlen
C. Polley
5:30 PM
Fr. Dieckhaus
Counting Team 5
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SSPJ School Celebrates Catholic Schools Week!
Religion Bowl Adds Grade Winner
Every Quarter Counts!
Every Catholic Schools Week, the students anticipate
the annual religion bowl. Students are chosen to
represent their homeroom based on religion contests
within their own classrooms. Questions are asked in
increased difficulty based on the grade level. As in
previous years, there were three rounds: 3rd versus
4th grade, 5th versus 6th grade, and 7th versus 8th
grade. This year, however, there was an overall grade
winner, which was 5th grade! We are proud of how
well our students know their faith. Test your Catholic
IQ and see if you’re smarter than a 5th grader!
Answers are at the bottom of the page.
Students gathered up their loose change to contribute
to a great cause! SSPJ School held its annual quarter
race in which each homeroom collects quarters for a
week and then lines them up along the gym floor to
find out which homeroom collected the most! The
winner was 3rd grade whose quarters went the length
of the basketball court and then some! The total
amount raised was $2,000 which will go to Catholic
charities. Pictured below are some of our generous
students (clockwise): Julia, Dean, Jack, Nick, Sophia,
and Kylie.
1. What day is called the birthday of the church?
2. What does the word Eucharist mean?
3. What does the word Gospel mean?
4. What do we call a letter written to the early
Christian community?
5. How many books are in the Bible?
6. Besides the Gospel, which book did Luke write?
7. Who is the greatest of all the saints?
Pictured above are the 5th grade Religion Bowl winners
from left to right: Lyndsey, Georgia, Nick, Hayden, Ryan,
and Elizabeth.
ALS Association Visits SSPJ School!
A representative from the ALS Association - Greater
Philadelphia Chapter, Ashley Hendrix, came to visit
SS. Philip and James School to thank the students for
the generous $500 donation they raised on spirit day!
At an assembly, Ms. Hendrix told the students about
the disease and how the money helps those afflicted
with ALS. As a thank you, each student received an
ALS wristband. Pictured with Mrs. Denman (left) is
Charlie, 1st grade; Samantha, 3rd grade and Ashley
Hendrix, ALS Association.
Religion Bowl Answers:
1. Pentecost 2. Thanksgiving 3. Good News 4. Epistle
5. Seventy-three 6. Acts of the Apostles 7. Mary
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Mommy & Me
2015 Dates!
Join us for our next Mommy & Me event:
Open Gym on Thurs., February 12 from 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
in the SS. Philip and James School gym.
Please register at www.school.sspj.net/1969/mommy-and-me or
contact Sister Emily Vincent, IHM at 610-363-6530 x152 or
[email protected].
Mommy & Me is for children ages 3, 4, and 5 who are not yet students
of SS. Philip and James School who are accompanied by an adult. Each
month we alternate activities with either Open Gym or Story & Craft.
The remaining dates are: 2/12, 3/12, 4/9, 5/21.
ANNUAL POOR MAN'S SUPPER will be on Sunday
March 1 in the Cafeteria at 6:30 PM. The beneficiary will be
St. Francis Inn in Kensington. They serve hot meals every
day of the week and in 2014 have served nearly 160,000
meals. It is a "second home" for some people who have
none. The Inn, established in 1979, is staffed by Sisters,
Friars, and Lay people and survives on donations. Share a
sacrificial Lenten meal of soup, bread and drink. Suggested
Offering. Adults...$10 and Ages 5-12...$5. Sign up before or
after all Masses on Feb. 21 & 22. Please contact 610-3637241 for information.
Priestly Vocation News
High School Come and See Weekend: At St. Charles
Seminary on February 13 to the 15, for all High School men
who are thinking about the priesthood. See
www.heedthecall.org for more details.
CATHOLIC YOUTH OF CHESTER COUNTY (CYACC)
Adoration. Please join us for a discussion on tithing with Fr
Chris Rodgers and a local married couple who will
explain its origins and application in the Church today. Talk
will take place at 7:30pm at SS Peter and Paul church in
West Chester on Wed 2/11/15. Check us out on Facebook, at
www.cyacc.org, or request more info by emailed
[email protected]
The Pope John XXIII, Exton Council, comprised of
members from our Parish, will conduct a Blood Drive on
Monday, February 16th. We will hold sign ups after each
of our masses on this weekend of February 7th and 8th and
after the following weekend masses. Contact information
is available from Bill O’Neil, 610-363-7490.
Cub Scout Pack 105 invites everyone to come
cheer on the scouts at our 2015 Pinewood Derby.
Saturday, March 14 beginning around 6:45 pm in
the SSPJ Cafeteria. Hot Dogs, Chili, drinks and
snacks will be available for purchase.
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Saint Elizabeth Roman Catholic Church
Has a position for
DIRECTOR/COORDINATOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION & FAITH
FORMATION
Please send letter of interest and resume with personal references
to Rev. Thomas M. Mullin, Pastor, Saint Elizabeth Church, Office,
PO Box 695, Uwchlan, PA 19480-0695. You may fax a letter &
resume
to
610-646-6513
or
email
to:
[email protected].
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SEPTEMBER REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Registration for SS. Philip and James School for September 2015 will take place the week of February 23, 2015.
Please call the school office (610-363-6530 x100) any time after 9:00am to make an appointment to register your
child. Please do NOT leave a message! You must speak directly to Mrs. Davis. Please acquire all necessary
papers before your scheduled appointment time. This registration is for NEW students only. SS. Philip and
James School welcomes both Catholic and Non-Catholic children to our school.
Re-Registration information for current students will be sent home the week of February 16, 2015.
REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL
NEW
STUDENTS:
1. If Catholic, the family must be registered in SS. Philip and James Parish prior to registration for school.
2. If Catholic, a Baptism certificate must be presented, if NOT baptized in SS. Philip and James Church.
3. Child’s birth certificate.
4. Pennsylvania state law requires that all children be immunized BEFORE BEING ADMITTED
TO SCHOOL. You are required to bring the following information with you the day of registration:
A.) Copy of student’s Immunization Record
B.) Copy of most recent Physical Examination
C.) Copy of most recent Dental Exam
Physical and dental examinations are required of children entering Kindergarten/1st, and children new to the state according
to Pennsylvania State Law. Physical examinations are required for children entering Pre-K by WCASD and Archdiocesan
policy. Physical exams must include a copy of all completed immunizations.
We will accept a copy of a complete physical exam and dental exam done after September 1, 2014. We understand that
exams after these dates may not be available at the time of registration. The most recent exam will be accepted at the time
of registration. However, a new exam will need to be completed and returned to the Health Office by September 1, 2015.
5. A fee of $375.00 for the first child is required at the time of registration.
(This is a $300.00 non-refundable
registration fee that is applicable to your tuition and a $75.00 non-refundable technology fee.)
If you are registering two students the fee will be $600.00. (This is a $300.00 non-refundable registration fee
for the first child and a $150.00 non-refundable registration fee for the second child. Both of these fees are
applicable to your tuition. This fee also includes a $75.00 non-refundable technology fee for each child.)
If you are registering three or more students the fee will be a $450.00 non-refundable registration fee, which
is applicable to your tuition, plus a $75.00 non-refundable technology fee for each child.
e.g. Three students = $675.00 ($450.00 registration fee & $225.00 technology fees)
Four students = $750.00 ($450.00 registration fee & $300.00 technology fees)
6. Students for the 4-Year-Old Program must be 4 years old by August 31.
Students for the Kindergarten Program must be 5 years old by August 31.
7.
Child’s Social Security Number.
8.
Kindergarten Program – Full Day.
9.
A student will be registered in SS. Philip and James School ONLY upon completion of requirements 1 through 8.
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Saints Philip and James School
721 E. Lincoln Highway
Exton, PA 19341
610-363-6530 x152
www.school.sspj.net
Middle School Open House
Thursday, February 19
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Or call for a tour or shadow day!
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Find out why SSPJ is
the best place to send
your child to:
Take a tour of the middle
school.
Meet the principal and
teachers.
See the outstanding work
completed by our students.
Find out about our strong
academic program and high
school preparedness.
“. . . grow in grace and
in the knowledge of our
Lord and savior
Jesus Christ.”
2 Pet. 3:18
Did you know?
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Nearly 45% of the graduating class of
2014 maintained a 90 percent average in
6th, 7th, and 8th grades.
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In 2014, 8th grade graduates earned over
$113,000 in scholarships to high schools.
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610-696-0100
SPECIALIZING IN
BASEMENT WATERPROOFING
& MOLD REMEDIATION SINCE 1984
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FOUNDATION REPAIR • OUTSIDE WATER MANAGEMENT
EMERGENCY SERVICE • FREE INSPECTIONS
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Sweeney Seals Swim School, Inc.
WestChesterSwimLessons.com
Colleen Sweeney-#1 Raked Swim Instructor in PA, DE,NJ
We teach Safety & Fun in the Water for
all ages including special needs!
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Private Swim Team Prep & Coaching = Speed Stroke Improvement Diving & Legal Turns
Girl & Boy Scout Survival Patch **Treading Water**Triathlon Training
Exercise Classes: Aqua Arthritis, MS, Noodle, Deep Water Workout, etc.
~~Year Round Indoor HEATED POOL: Mon-Thur (3-8 pm)~~
[email protected]: Online Registration Once and Done!
Colebrook Manor Animal Hospital
637 W. Lincoln Hwy.
Exton, PA 19341
(610) 269-0255
Denis A. Quagliariello, DMD
1502 W. Chester Pk, Ste 20
West Chester, PA 19382
DR. JOSEPH A.S. McCAHON
DR. HELEN A. McCAHON
(610) 692-3312
Parishioners
John M. Beierle
REALTOR®
Parishioner
Fox & Roach, REALTORS®
232 Eagleview Boulevard
Exton, PA 19341
Bus
484-875-2600
Direct 484-875-2526
Cell
610-883-3943
E-mail: [email protected]
A member of the franchise system of BHH Affiliates, LLC.
Larry Beaver, LUTCF
Agency Owner
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING,
Comfort With Care
610-692-3900
www.bvhvac.com • West Chester, PA
PA031124
DAN KENNEDY CONTRACTING
Allstate Insurance Company
3498 Lincoln Hwy. • Thorndale, PA 19372
610-384-5300 • [email protected]
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
24-Hour Customer Service Auto, Home, Life, Retirement
• Interior/Exterior Painting • Pressure Washing
• Deck Staining
• Handyman Services
215-279-3252 [email protected]
Fully Licensed & Insured • Commercial/Residential • HIC # PA 101639
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AND THANK THEM FOR THEIR CONTINUED SUPPORT!
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JOHN PATRICK PUBLISHING COMPANY
800-333-3166 • WWW.JPPC.NET
144 Ss. Philip & James, Exton PA (3rd) Rt. E
INC.
Thank you.
215.587.5650
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ALLEVA FUNERAL HOME, INC.
1724 E. Lancaster Ave. (Box 227) Paoli, PA 19301
Stephen J. Alleva • Supervisor
Funeral Pre-Planning Available • Traditional Funerals • Cremation Services
610-296-5043
610-644-3540
Whitford Flowers Inc.
LEAFFLOOR COVERING
THE GREAT HALL AT
IMMACULATA UNIVERSITY
Flowers for All Occasions CERAMIC • HARDWOOD FLOORS • CUSTOM RUGS
167 W. Lincoln Hwy. •
Exton, PA
610-363-6550
Wedding Receptions, Anniversaries,
Parties, Business Meetings
LAMINATES • SHEET VINYL • CARPETING
1145 King Road, Immaculata, PA 19345
www.leaffloorcovering.com
Free Estimates 234 Lancaster Ave., Malvern
610-296- 2336
Carl Scheuermann, Master Electrician
Proud Member of SS. Philip & James
610.647.4400 Ext. 3112
A & A TAX
CTS Electric, LLC
Wedding Invitations
&
Holiday Cards
& Financial Services, Inc.
Residential and Commercial Services
610-363-2006
Tony Rescigno
[email protected]
www.ctselectric.com
501 E. Uwchlan Ave.
Chester Springs, PA 19425
Painting by Picaso
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610-280-0722
Call Ed DiGiorgio for free estimate
610-458-4044
conveniently from your home or office.
Online Catalog • Online Ordering • Online Proofing
Fax: 610-280-0985
www.picasopainting.com
All Major Credit Cards Accepted
[email protected]
~ St. Elizabeth Parishioner ~
FREE UPS GROUND SHIPPING!
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ON A DAILY BASIS
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484-410-4110
BASEMENT WATERPROOFING, MOLD REMOVAL, FOUNDATION REPAIR
KATE CLORAN
Health &
Wellness Coach
Simple Will - $95
Ph: 484-880-9795
I make house calls for the sick & elderly
Power of Attorney $95 • Living Will $95
[email protected]
www.katecloran.isagenix.com
Living Will language is approved by the Catholic Bishops of Pennsylvania
W. Marshall Pearson
311 Exton Commons, Exton, PA
610.363.3700
High quailty roofing for
your home.
GAF Authorized Installer
Call for a guaranteed price Today!
610.873.1696 • We don’t subcontract!
610-296-9555
WG Handyman Services, LLC
KAY, TABAS & NIKNAM
Ophthalmology Associates
Carpentry/Remodeling • Drywall/Painting
Electrical Fixtures • Plumbing • Odd Jobs
EYE PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS
Bill Garthwaite, SSJ Parishioner • Licensed (#PA103171) & Insured
No Job Too Small
610-620-4202
The Honest Full-Service Center All Souls Cemetery
West Brandywine Twp.
for All Makes & Models
Lots Available - Free Literature
Courtesy Shuttle
(610) 525-0173
Rob & Tiffany DeGrandis
MEMBERS OF ST. ELIZABETH
TM
10% Off
Your Next Service
Maximum Discount $20
Non-coupon items only.
PA STATE INSPECTION
& PA EMISSION TEST
LUBE-OIL-FILTER
CHANGE
$5.00 OFF
www.archphila-cemeteries.org
$2000.00
610-644-6990
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Funeral Home
736 E. Lancaster Ave., Downingtown
(610) 269-6567
James J. Terry, Supervisor, Funeral Director
Gregory C. Froio, Funeral Director
144 Ss. Philip & James, Exton PA (I) Rt. E
(610) 667-6760
CHURCH
MEMBER
DISCOUNT
FREE
INSPECTION
10% OFF
SENIOR
CITIZEN
DISCOUNT
AAA COSMETIC INC.
(sticker & MCI charge additional)
(‘96 & newer vehicles only - ‘95, older & 2 spd idle add’l)
Traditional Funerals • Cremation Services
Pre Planning Services • Largest On-site Parking
50 Monument Rd.
1st Floor
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
(215) 925-6402
JOBS OVER
Pass or Fail Regularly $64.99
James J. Terry
www.kaytabas.com
Curtis Center, Ste. L-30
601 Walnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
$650 OFF 10% OFF
SPECIAL BOTH FOR $39.99
185-3 Lancaster Avenue, Malvern
Kristin M. DiDomenico, MD
General Ophthalmology/Cataract
Expert Basement Waterproofing
Basement Remodeling
LIFETIME
Mold Remediation & Odor Removal
WARRANTY
Water Damage Restoration & Cleanup
Crawl Space Water Proofing
Financing Available
Licensed & Insured
1-855-435-6009
Birthright
International
112 S. High Street West Chester, PA 19382
610-436-0773
“It is the right of every pregnant
woman to give birth, and the right
of every child to be born.”
Birthright Charter
529 E. Lincoln Highway Coatesville, PA 19320
610-384-3020
Free & Confidential Pregnancy Services
800-550-4900 (24 hour hotline) • www.Birthright.org
CHARLES A. MESSA, JR., DDS, M.A.G.D.
FAMILY & COSMETIC DENTISTRY
72 W. Lancaster Ave., Downingtown
610-269-7000
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Rehab & Nursing
Center
CHESTER VALLEY
Professional Realty
REHAB & NURSING CENTER
283 E. Lancaster Ave.
Malvern, PA 19355
Tel. 610-296-4170
Fax. 610-296-0514
www.chestervalleyrehab.com
Tim Sullivan General Contractor
Bill Gero
CRS, CLHMS, Realtor • Kitchens
Relocation Specialist • Bathrooms
• Alterations
Parishioner
484-459-8007 Direct
610-363-8444 Office
Virtual Tours at
www.BillGero.com
610.636.7427
[email protected]
FUNERAL HOME
CONTINUOUS FAMILY SERVICE SINCE 1875
610-696-1181
10% OFF
#PA008802
Joseph J. DellaVecchia, III., F.D. / Supv.
410 North Church Street • West Chester
SPJ
Up to a $30 value. Valid for repairs only. Coupon cannot be
combined with other offers. Must be presented at time of service.
CARNUCCIO COUNSELING LLC
Domenic J. Carnuccio, MA, NCC, LPC
CATHOLIC CHRISTIAN COUNSELING
Marriage • Family • Individual • Group
Member of Diocese
www.tobetterplaces.com
(610) 431-2044
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and retirement communities.
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WHOLESALE DIRECT
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RX
(877) 750-1012 • 24 /7 Support
3836 West Lincoln Hwy.
Downingtown 484-593-0640
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(484)
368-2206
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Budget & Needs
H: M,T,Th 7 F 12-7 W Closed,
Sa & Su 12-5
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SALES TAX!
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That Can’t Be Beat!
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INSPECTION
MERIDIAN
PC
SOLUTIONS
Computer Sales,
Service &
Repair
iPhone Repair
Banbury Shoppes
(next to Wawa)
Licensed & Insured
484-753-7300
www.meridianpcsolutions.com
Windows • Doors
Siding • Carpentry
Roofing • Repairs
Edward Callahan Inc.
PA Lic. #006806
REAGENT
EXPRESS
CENTER
(parishioner owned)
B/W - Color
Engineering Copies
Passport Photos
Shredding - Shipping
610-280-7891
Eagleview Blvd.
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215-427-1727
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610-399-1372
PA4240
Therapy & Wellness, LLC
Commercial Rates are at an All Time Low. Contact us today to get a free analysis
to see if we can help Save you money with your monthly payments on your
commercial property. Multi-Family, Retail, Office Building, Apartment and Condos.
Can close in as little as 45 days! Four season customer service is our top priority.
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3900 City Avenue, Suite 107 • Philadelphia, PA 19131
144 Ss. Philip & James, Exton PA (B) Rt. E
A Professional Psychotherapy,
Psychiatry and Nutritional
Counseling Practice Helping
Adults, Adolescents and Children.
Heating Oil - Propane
Furnaces-Boilers
Air Conditioners
1 N. Bacton Hill Rd., Ste. 107
Malvern, PA 19355
Sales / Service / Installation
“Our Roots are here,
others only have Branches”
(610) 616-5935
Call today for a price quote
Most Insurance Plans Accepted
www.cornerstonetherapy.com
610-692-3388
John Patrick Publishing Company, Inc. (800) 333-3166 • www.jppc.net