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Young Adults in their 20's and 30's are welcome to the CYACC (Catholic Young adults of Chester County) Harvest Hoedown at SS Simon and Jude Meehan Center on Saturday, October 20 from 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm. Snacks and drinks included. Line dancing Lesson at 7:00 pm. Evening attire encouraged but not required. Purchase tickets in advance for $10.00 or at the door for $15.00. See attached flyer for more information.

Join us for a day of friendship, prayer and growth in your faith at the 2018 Catholic Women’s Conference. This year’s theme is “Daughters of the King” and the day will be devoted to helping women discover their foundaonal identy as daughters of the King of Heaven and Earth. Saturday, October 27, 2018, 9 am-4 pm at the Naonal Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown, PA. Talks will be offered in English, Spanish and American sign language. A sellout is expected. Register today at: Catholicwomensconference.org.

If you or anyone you know has gone through divorce or in the process of it, I hope you are very supportive of the person. They need the care of the whole community as they battle through betrayal, hurt, overwhelming responsibilities, and the loss of friends, etc. To help in the time of this transition the church offers help. Join us on Wednesday, November 7th, in the Welcome Center, for understanding, support, and a way in faith to move forward to a better life.

Discovering Christ is an experience where we explore answers to some of the most important questions worth asking about your faith and finding deeper purpose in life.  Enter into a new relationship. Share a dinner with others, listen to dynamic teaching and join in a small group discussion that may revitalize your faith. There is no cost to participate but seating is limited, therefore, pre-registration is recommended. Walk-ins are welcome. Babysitting and transportation are available upon request. Please click the link above to register by September 24. The 7 week experience begins Thursday, September 27. Dinner begins at 6:30 pm followed by the Presentation at 7:15 pm.  

CARES TEAM Position available for 2018/2019 School Year!! Be part of our caring CARES Team! Before and after school positions are now available. For more information and resume submission please contact SSJ Principal Sr. Regina Elinich at srelinich@simonandjude.org or at 610.696.5249. All candidates are required to be compliant with state laws and archdiocesan policies.

Do you know what you can do on the SSJ Mobile App? Check Mass times at SSJ and other parishes when you travel. Watch a video of Mass. Read or listen to Homilies, Daily Scripture, Prayers, Family Devotions and more. See the Sunday Bulletin on line. Send in Prayer Requests, Reply to Messages. Communicate with other members in a parish group discussion. Keep up with Catholic News from around the world. Set up online donations, quickly share messages via Facebook, set reminders to silence your phone before Mass, and more. Access Parish and School Directory information. Stay informed on events in the Church, School, PREP, CYO, Minsitry Groups, and more. Download the app today at MyParishapp.com, then search for Sts. Simon.

Simply log on to smile.amazon.com (not amazon.com). Enter your username and password. You are asked to select a charity and enter Saints Simon and Jude Church and School in the search box. Our parish name will come up. Just click select, then click start shopping. It's that easy and you will help support all the wonderful programs at SSJ. Thank you.

Saint Veronica is our "Sister Parish". The children of Saint Veronica at 6th and Tioga, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sent us this lovely thank you note.

Good Works needs Volunteers to help with home repairs, drywall, minor carpentry, painting and building small decks, etc. We also need those who can share faith and information with homeowners. There is a job for Everyone! For information contact Annette Glaudel at 610.431.9566

Casseroles will be collected the third Sunday of the month from 8:15 to 11:00 am. Please drop off your FROZEN casseroles in the kitchen in Monihan Hall. If you would like to make a casserole for the homeless, stop by the Rectory and pick up recipes and a container.

We are in need of additional volunteers to join us in the mission of helping those in need in Central Appalachia. There are so many that need our help in that region of our country. We will help to make their homes warmer, safer, and drier. Please join us as an adult leader or as a high school volunteer. Contact Annette Glaudel at asp@simonandjude.org or 610-431-9566.

Saturday - 5:00 PM Vigil Mass CHANGED TO 4:00 PM during the months of January, February, November and December; Sunday 7:30 AM Mass 9:00 AM Mass 11:00 AM Mass 12:30 PM Mass 6:00 PM Mass; Sunday Baptisms 1:45 p.m.

Learn how to go to CONFESSION!! Click on the CONFESSION button for a HOW TO GUIDE!! Download the app today at MyParishapp.com, then search for Simon. Questions? Contact Marty at 610-696-3624.

WELCOME...Now is the perfect time!! Joining Saints Simon and Jude Parish Family is a positive step forward in getting to know all that Simon and Jude Parish has to offer. We would like to get to know you and what we can do for you. Visiting the Rectory Office to register is easy and only takes a bit of your time. We welcome you Saturdays between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm or weekdays between 8:30 am and 7:30 pm and Sundays, between 10 am and 2 pm. We look forward to meeting you!!

Block Collection donations can now be made electronically. To donate, go to our home page and click the “donate” button at the top of the page to be directed to our secure donation page. Log-in if you already have a profile or create your online profile, select the amount and frequency (one-time, weekly or monthly) and ending date of your donation to this important collection. We can also set up your donation for you if you prefer. Just contact Mary-Kay (mklack@simonandjude.org) or Ron (ron@simonandjude.org) in the rectory office at 610-696-3624 or by email. Thank you for your generosity and sacrifice!

Many people have changed their phone, email or home addresses since they registered in the parish, so presently we have no way to contact you. Do you wonder why you aren’t notified when there are changes or special events or you do not receive information that is sent out to the parish? It may be because the contact information we have for you is not current. We hope to keep you connected and informed so you can explore ways to grow in your faith and be filled with God's blessings! CLICK the link to update your contact information. Thank you!

Can you prepare and extra serving of your dinner and put it in a meal tin, then freeze it and bring it to the Aid for Friends freezer at church? You will be helping someone who is homebound and cannot prepare a meal for themselves. Meal tins are above the freezers behind the large wooden doors across from the rest rooms to the right of the main entrance of church. Please fill the tin with a protein, starch and vegetable. Cover it with tin foil and enclose the filled meal tin in the plastic bag provided. Freeze the meal at home and then return it to the freezer at church. Your simple act of kindness is greatly appreciated!! More information on Aid for Friends can be found at aidforfriends.org.

Eucharistic Adoration is an effective way to do that. The Sacred Heart Chapel is open to all everyday for Adoration. However, additional assigned adorers are needed. If you would like to commit to an hour a week, or split that time with a friend, please contact Jackie Geary at 610-436-5399. It may be the best gift you give yourself.

Camilla Hall known by many as the “Powerhouse of Prayer”, is a convent home for the sick and aging Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, located in Immaculata, PA. The Camilla sisters are ready, willing and able to respond to your requests for prayers and special intentions. Consider putting the Powerhouse of Prayer to work for you. Call 610-386-2000 to leave a message or email prayforme@camillahall.org.

God Calls. We Respond. “No single act of love for God will be lost, no generous effort is meaningless, no painful endurance is wasted.” Pope Francis -- Please click on the link to find out how to volunteer at SSJ!