St. Dorothy Parish - Drexel Hill

St. Bernadette Early Childhood Education Programs Information Session
St. Bernadette School invites the parents of little ones of St. Dorothy Parish to our Early Childhood Education Information Session on Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 7:00 PM in O’Brien Hall (lower church.) We offer Mother’s Morning Out for 2 & 3-Year Olds, Preschool for 3 & 4-Year Olds, Lunch Bunch, and Early and Afternoon CARES. For more information, please plan on attending our Information Session, or contact Principal Ms. Janet Lien at (610) 789-7676, ext. 201.


Mater Dei Council of the Knights of Council Dinner Dance Party
Mater Dei Council of the Knights of Council in Newtown Square, route 252, is sponsoring a Dinner Dance Party on Saturday, February 11 from 7 to 11 PM. Call Charlie Waldecker at (610) 356-6925 for tickets and more information.


IHM CONFERENCE CENTER
Sister Agnes Hughes, IHM, presents “The Primacy of Prayer In Discipleship”, at IHM Conference Center, 401 S. Bryn Mawr Ave.,    Bryn Mawr, PA, 19010, St. Aloysius Mansion on Wednesday, February 15, 2012, from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Call (610) 581-0120.


Bonner/Prendie Alumni Association presents 2012 Bonner Mixer
Bonner/Prendie Alumni Association presents 2012 Bonner Mixer featuring The Fabulous Greaseband on Saturday, February 18, 2012 from 7 to 11 PM in the Monsignor Bonner High School Gym, 403 N. Lansdowne Avenue. BYOB. Call Terry Mellon Sacedo at (610) 368-6372 or go to pgermanovich@kdi-inc.com.


CHICO’S VIBE - LIVE AT CARROLL
A night with the Delaware Valley’s Premier Live Band will be held on Friday, February 24, 2012 from 7 to 11 PM. This is a special tuition assistance event to show that “Carroll Cares” about students with financial needs. For more information, call (610) 688-7610, ext 125.


LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR SPRING CONCERT - DERVISH
Chase the winter blues away by coming to the Little Sisters of the Poor’s Spring Concert, featuring the Irish group, Dervish. Enjoy traditional Irish tunes while supporting the needy elderly of Holy Family Home. Concert will be held at Prendergast High School auditorium on Sunday, March 4, with reception at 3 PM and concert at 6 PM. Admission is $45.00 per person and includes snacks and beverages. For tickets and sponsorship information go to the website www.littlesistersofthepoorphiladelphia.org or call Catherine at the Holy Family Home, 5300 Chester Avenue, Phila., PA at (215) 729-5153.


St. Andrew's Bible Study
St. Andrew's Bible Study in Drexel Hill invites you to join us in our study of St. Paul's Letter to the Romans and Letter to the Hebrews Wednesday evenings 7:30-8:30 beginning in early February. The Ignatius Catholic Study Bible by noted scholars Scott Hahn and Curtis Mitch will be our text. These must be ordered so please call Leslie Fitzpatrick ASAP at (610) 853-6304 to register or request more information.


BASKETBALL CLINICS
Subject to change, each Saturday in January and February clinics will be held in the school gym. Please consult the times below for information. All parish children are welcome. Please contact the appropriate clinic coordinator to confirm gym availability.

4th Grade Boys - 8 to 9 AM - contact Karen Rogers - dk4rogers@comcast.net
3rd Grade Boys - 9 to 10 AM - contact Matt Swanick - Swanick123@aol.com
3rd Grade Girls - 10 to 11 AM - contact Jill Camuti - jillcamuti@yahoo.com
4th Grade Girls - 11 AM to 12 PM - contact Kathy Shallow - kathyshallow@verizon.net

PLEASE NOTE - There will be NO clinic January 28th due to the Catholic Schools Week Science Fair Exhibit


ACADEMY OF NOTRE DAME
The Academy of Notre Dame de Namur Exhibition and Sale is open to the public from Saturday, January 28 through Sunday, February 5, from noon to 4 PM daily at the Aacademy of Notre Dame de Namur Mansion, 560 Sproul Road, Villanova. Ninety artists will exhibit. To visit the web go to www.ndapa.org/artshow.


Sacred Heart School Manoa’s 1st Annual Shamrock Shuffle 5k Run and Family Fun Walk
Join Sacred Heart School Manoa in their 1st Annual Shamrock Shuffle. 5k Run and Family Fun Walk. Saturday, March 10, 2012. Race Starts at 10:30 AM. To register go to www.brynmawrrunningco.com/nhp/events.html Or for more information including corporate sponsorships contact Maria Pardini at (610) 960-6638 or maria.pardini@gmail.com.


Malvern Retreat House Art Show
For art enthusiasts and collectors, please come to our free, invitational art show, Wednesday Feb 1 through Saturday, Feb 4, 11 AM to 8 PM, and Sunday, Feb 5, 11 AM to 4 PM. The show in the McShain-Horstmann Family Life Center features original works by more than 80 professional artists and includes paintings, sculpture, glass, pottery, photography, and jewelry. Proceeds benefit Malvern Retreat House. For information, please call (610) 644-0400.


Marriage Help
Retrouvaille is a Catholic based program to help marriages that are stressed or in trouble. Retrouvaille has helped countless married couples in all stages of disillusionment or misery in their marriage. Retrouvaille can help your marriage too. The next program will be held at St. Joseph in the Hills Malvern Retreat Center, Melvern, PA on February 10 to 12, 2012. All calls are confidential. Call 1 (800) 470-2230 or go to www.HelpOurMarriage.com.


The Annual Cardinal O’Hara Fashion Show
The Annual Cardinal O’Hara Fashion Show sponsored by the Home and School Association will be held on Sunday, February 19, 2012 at the Springfield Country Club. To reserve seats for the 1 to 6:30 PM show call Nancy Lamb at (610) 544-2531 or email lambsix@aol.com for tickets.


MERCY SPIRITUAL MINISTRIES RETREAT DAY
Mercy Spiritual Ministries is sponsoring retreat at the Motherhouse of the Sisters of Mercy, 515 Montgomery Avenue, Merion, PA, on February 25, 2012 with refreshments at 9:30, opening prayer at 10 AM, and closing prayer at 3 PM. The presenters are Sister Mary Anne Nolan, RSM, and Sister Marie Michele Donnelly, RSM. The theme is “Launching Lent 2012”, and the cost is $30.00. To register e-mail Manolanrsm@aol.com.


Monsignor Bonner High School Book Collection
Monsignor Bonner High School students are collecting new and gently used children’s books. All ages and reading levels are welcome. The books will be donated to less fortunate Catholic schools in our area for use in their libraries and classrooms. Please drop off your book in the vestibules of the church. If you would like books to be picked up from your home call Matt Onimus at (610) 789-8398.


Medjugorje 'Queen of Peace' Prayer Group
Our Blessed Mother Mary is always pointing us towards Jesus, towards peace.
Come, Taste & See. We read and discuss Our Lady's messages.  God loves each of us so very much. Please join us on Thursday afternoons at 1 PM in the boardroom. For more information call Michelle Howard at (484) 454-5119 or Eileen Piergiovanni at (610) 789-4181


St. Anastasia (Newtown Square) Retreat Workshop for Married Couples
St. Anastasia in Newtown Square is hosting a wonderful retreat workshop for married couples that gives them the opportunity to energize their marriage as well as teach them practical skills to live our Pope John Paul II Theology of the Body. To register, call (610) 640-4105. For more information visit www.Livinginlove.org.


Family to Family Ministry Beef and Beer Save the Date
Please save the date of Saturday February 18, 2012 to attend the Beef and Beer from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Maggie O'Neills. The Benefit is in support of Joanne Montie and the Family to Family Ministry. Please contact Joanne or Jim McGowan if you wish to sponsor a gift basket, sell tickets, or help in some other way.


ST. JOSEPH WINTER BASEBALL CLINICS
St. Joseph’s baseball coaching staff is hosting a number of winter clinics in the coming weeks. The various sessions to be held on campus are designed for players in elementary school all the way through high school. Contact Jacob Gill at fgill@sju.edu or call (610) 660-2592. Registration forms and clinic information can be found at www.sjuhawks.com.


Malvern Retreat House
Divine Mercy Weekend
April 13-15, 2012
Archbishop Fulton Sheen: His Life and Legacy to the Church May 8-10, 2012, special Tuesday -Thursday retreat. For more information about these retreats and others offered, call (610) 644-0400.


Oh What A Night Beef and Beer
The St Kevin Community presents the 2nd annual "Oh What A Night", Beef and Beer with a live performance by the Secret Service Band. "Re-live the days of old". February 4th, 2012. For tickets and information, please contact Tony at (610) 550-9494 or the St Kevin Parish office at (610) 544-8777.


Monsignor Bonner Baseball Annual Winter Baseball Camp
Monsignor Bonner Baseball is sponsoring its Annual Winter Baseball Camp on Saturday, February 4, 2012, and Sunday February 5, 2012, from 9 AM to 12 PM. The camp is open to boys grades 6, 7, and 8. The cost is $45.00 for one day or $80.00 for both. Contact Head Coach, Joe DeBarberie at joe@aisinsurance.net or call (610) 715-4042.


B.I.B.L.E.
Basic Instruction Before Leaving Earth
The Bible is more than a book. It is the incredible story of our salvation history – God’s glorious plan for leading his people to an intimate relationship with Himself. Come to learn the riches of the “greatest story ever told.”

What? Home preparation, small group discussion, video, review responses
Who is invited? Everyone
-Those who did A Quick Journey through the Bible
-Those who have not taken any Bible Study
Where? Library in the Church Annex
When? 24 weeks, in segments throughout 2012
Wednesday mornings 9:30 to 11:30 AM or Thursday evenings 7 to 9 PM

7 weeks Starting on January 25 or 26 Ending March 7 or 8, 1 week break
5 weeks Starting March 21 or 22, off Holy Week Ending April 25-26
Snow days in May if necessary.
The rest will be offered in the Fall.
Cost - $15.00 (the parish will cover the other half of the cost)
Sign up on Saturday and Sunday December 17 and 18 after all the masses in the church annex. For more information call (610) 853-1499.


ST. JOSEPH’S WINTER BASEBALL CLINICS
Saint Joseph’s baseball coaching staff has announced the dates to its 2011-12 winter baseball clinics. The various sessions, to be held on campus, are designed for players in elementary school all the way through high school. For information contact coach Jacob Gill at jgill@sju.edu or call (610) 660-2592. For the full schedule, visit www.sjuhawks.com.


MARRIAGE HELP
Retrouvaille is a Catholic based program to help marriages that are stressed or in trouble. Retrouvaille has helped countless married couples in all stages of disillusionment or misery in their marriage. The next program will be held at St. Joseph in the Hills Malvern Retreat Center, Malvern, on February 10 to 12, 2012. For more information, go to www.HelpOurMarriage.com or call 1-800-470-2230.


WEEKLY MASS WITH ACHBISHOP CHAPUT AT THE CATHEDRAL 
Archbishop Chaput has begun to hear confession and celebrate Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, 18th and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, each Sunday. All are welcome to attend! Confessions are heard at 5:30 PM followed by Mass at 6:30 PM.
Archbishop Chapul’s homilies from all Masses can be downloaded at www.archphila.org.
ALL ARE INVITED!


COACHES AND VOLUNTEERS
There are new mandated requirements for all those who volunteer in activities in which children are present. Go to www.aoptraining.org to complete a 15-minute on-line module and go to http://bit.ly/AOPMandatoryReporterTraining to register for a 1-hour class. Please call the rectory with any questions at (610) 789-9914 and thank you for your continued support.


The Bonner Alumni Association
The Bonner Alumni Association is updating class list contact information for their class reunion committee. Please email your name, address, year of graduation, home and mobile phone numbers to MBHS Alumni Association, 403 North Lansdowne Avenue, Drexel Hill, PA 19026, or bonnerhighalumni@gmail.com.


NEAR DEATH EXPERIENCE
Have you personally experienced or know someone in the Delaware Valley having a near death experience? If so, please send your name, address, phone number, and email address to sciencedept@bonnerprendie.com or write to Science Department, MB & APHS, 401-403 North Lansdowne Avenue, Drexel Hill, PA, 19026. All information will be kept strictly confidential.


Annunciation BVM Looking for Alumni
Annunciation BVM in South Philly is looking for alumni and former parishioners to inform them of our 150th Anniversary celebration. For alumni, please forward your name (ladies, maiden name), address, e-mail address, social network preference (facebook ect.), and class year. E-mail to Annunciation150@aol.com or mail to ABVM Alumni, 1511 S. 10th St., Phila., PA, 19147.


St. Barnabas Alumni Association
St. Barnabas Alumni Association is looking for all graduates. If you attended the 2nd Greatest school in Southwest Philadelphia, MBA was the first, so says Fr. Murphy. Please email saintbarnabasalumni@yahoo.com.


Divine Providence Village Volunteers
Divine Providence Village, Springfield, is home to women with developmental disabilities. We are looking for individuals or families who could volunteer to spend some time with one of the Ladies. Some our Ladies are unable to go home or have families that can not visit them. It would be nice for the Ladies to have someone spend some quality time with them, remember them on their birthday and on special holidays. If you think you could be a companion and would like to serve God’s Special People please contact Sister Mary Veasy, SSJ at (610) 328-7730, ext. 36130.


Holy Cross School Alumni
If you or any of your friends or family are graduates of Holy Cross School, Mount Airy, please contact the rectory with your name, phone number and email address, (215) 438-2921 or sms0398@comcast.net. We are looking to build a data base for future school development and events. Your support will help to ensure the continued Catholic education of the children of Mount Airy.


CATHOLIC SCOUTS- A CALL TO FAITH
Add to your Scouting knowledge. Learn more about faith. Try a Catholic Scouting Religious Award. Go to the website to find out more at www.oyya.org or call (215) 965-4636


SACRED HEART OF JESUS SCHOOL
Sacred Heart of Jesus School (South Philadelphia) Alumni Association is presently looking for all graduates. If you are a graduate of the school, please register on our new parish website - www.sacredheartchurchsp.com. Just hit the Contact Us tab then hit Alumni or you can mail the information to the rectory at 1404 South Third Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19147, attn: Kathy Hewitt. Please include all contact information including year of graduation.


SAINT CHARLES BORROMEO SEMINARY
How well do you know your faith? Take a class in Wisdom Literature or Catholic Spirituality, or make a summer retreat at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary. Adult catechesis classes are also available. Go to www.scsrsd.org for details.


Big Returns for Small Investment
Saint Dorothy's Men's Faith Sharing Group meets on Tuesday Evenings from 7 - 8:15 in the Parish Nurse Office located in the Rectory basement. Prayer, Scripture, and Sharing for men of all ages. Materials provided. For more information call John Donnelly at (610) 446-0182.


ST. JOHN’S HOSPICE CASSEROLES
We remind you that we are still collecting casseroles for St. John’s Hospice in Philadelphia. You may pick up the containers in the back of the Church and fill them with your own casserole ideas, or use the suggestions that are available with the containers. Your donations may be dropped off in the freezer, which is located in the church annex (basement). It will be greatly appreciated.
In compliance with food safety regulations we ask that you please place the date of the prepared casserole on the cover of each casserole. Thank you.


Saint Denis Cemetery News
We are in the process of updating our records so if you are a current deed holder for a family lot in the St. Denis Cemetery, please make sure the office has your correct address. If you would like to check the status of your family lot or need to update your address, please contact Stefanie at the St. Denis Cemetery Office at (610) 446-0200.

Saint Denis Cemetery has Adult Burial Lots, Cremation Burial Lots and a Columbarium with niches for cremation inurnments. We offer Time Payment Plans and also accept credit cards. Should you be interested in purchasing any of these lots please contact Stefanie to discuss the details.


ST. DOT’S CLASS OF 1960 50TH REUNION
If you graduated in the Class of 1960 or know someone who did, please contact Vicki Guiteras Guinta at vickigiunta@comcast.net for information about the reunion.


LITTLE FLOWER MANOR
Now offering short-term rehabilitation (Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy) for Medicare patients following surgery/injury, pneumonia, stroke, hip fracture, knee replacement, wound care, or general reconditioning following hospitalization. These patients would have a plan to return to home. If you or your loved one is in need of these services call Joanne Comly, RN for information at (610) 543-6036.


MARY MOTHER OF CAPTIVES SUPPORT GROUP
Mary Mother of Captives Support Group has a Pen Pal Program where you can visit someone by mail that is in prison, a Corporal Work of Mercy. Call Jack/Sophie at (215) 698-2585. Total anonymity guaranteed. For more information go to www.MaryMotherofCaptivesupportgroup.org.


DE LASALLE COUNCIL KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS RETIREES CASINO TRIP
Every fourth Tuesday of the month, De La Salle retirees run a casino trip to Atlantic City. Bus leaves De Lasalle Council home on Baltimore Avenue, Springfield. For more information contact Joe Clapper at (610) 544-3426 or Fred Schray at (610) 446-8273. Trip open to the public.


THE NOTABLES AT THE UPPER DARBY SENIOR CENTER
The Notables is a women’s singing group from the Main Line, Valley Forge area, whose 20-25 members sing in 4-part harmony. Founded over 25 years ago, the group enjoys a winter concert series and a spring concert series with 8-10 concerts during each season. For information call Pattye Benson at (610) 644-6759.


CHURCH MINISTRY INSTITUTE
Are you interested in a little more background in your faith? Do you want to fill some learning gaps for personal reasons to enable you to volunteer with confidence? Then consider attending the Church Ministry Institute, a three-year certificate program offered by the Archdiocese. There are no papers to write or tests to take. Meet committed faculty, and enjoy excellent texts. For a brochure, call (215) 587-0551.


Ignatian Volunteer Corps

Ignatian Volunteer Corps (IVC) is men and women, age 50 and over, sharing their skills, talents, and life experiences with organizations that directly assist people who are poor, or address issues related to poverty. To learn more about the IVC go to www.ivcusa.org.

Upcoming Reunions

OUR LADY OF POMPEII AND NEIGHBORHOOD REUNION
CONWELL / EGAN 1966??
Are you, or do you know a member of the CLASS of 1966 at Bishop Egan or Bishop Conwell? We are currently in the planning stages for a reunion to be held for our 45th and 50th reunions (shhh I won’t tell) to be held in 2011, and 2016. We need addresses, phone numbers or e-mail address. If a family member was a part of our class, and you can pass this information along we would really appreciate it. If they have passed away, and you can let us know we would like to remember them as a part of our reunion as well. I can be reached at (215) 869-4429, or you can access the reunion web site at www.egan66.com, or e-mail me directly at PatriciaKelly@Egan66.com. We look forward to hearing from everyone soon, and seeing how little we have changed in 45 years!

St. Barnabas Class of 1969 40th Reunion

St. Barnabas class of 1969 will be holding a 40th Class Reunion. For more information and tickets call Joe (Jimbo) Duaime at (610) 209-5344 or St.Barneys_@yahoo.com.

MBS 8th grade class of 1946 is contacting all graduates for a class reunion. Please contact Mary Maxwell Flynn at (610) 623-6528 ASAP.

Attention All Graduates of Monsignor Bonner High School!
The Monsignor Bonner High School Alumni Association is in the process of reorganizing and becoming an integral part of the Bonner Community. To that end the Association is seeking graduates from the classes of 1957-2007 to serve as Class Representatives who will in turn serve as liaisons to members of their respective classes and help shape the future of the Association. Anyone interested in serving as a Class Representative and being part of an exciting Bonner future, please contact the School Development Office at (610) 259-0280 or Joe Mattson, Alumni President, at (610) 325-2456.