"Together we will worship and prayer to God,
                                                the source of our strength
                                                to live the values of the Gospel and
                                                to share in the mission of the Church."
                                                        (Excerpt-Parish Mission Statement)

St. Francis de Sales Parish 2012 Lenten Programs:
Gathered in His Name
Beginning the week of February 20th, the Program: Gathered in His Name will be scheduled for six weeks. The program is made up of
small groups, each having a leader guide. Participant will have her/his own program book. The sessions will last for about 75 minutes.
You can register by calling Sister Betty at 610.459.0554.
            Sessions are scheduled on:
                        Tuesday           9:00 AM  or  7:30 PM
                        Wednesday      9:00 AM or   7:30 PM
                        Thursday                              7:30 PM
 

Parish Book Club
Beginning February 20th, Sharon Kukawski, a parishioner who leads our Parish Book Club will be holding meetings in her home on the following dates at 7:00 PM.
            Monday evenings: February 20, 27, and March 5, 12, and 19.
            The Book for discussion is: The Me I Want To Be by John Ortberg.           
To register call Sharon at 610.304.7890 or e-mail shronmarie18@gmail.com.

Please consider bringing a friend and registering for one or both programs.

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St. Francis de Sales Adult Faith Formation Opportunities, 2011-2012:
Prayer Group for Women                            Tuesday            9:00 AM            Rectory
Prayer Group for Men                                  Tuesday            7:30 PM            FWC
Prayer Group for Women and Men             Tuesday            7:30 PM             Rectory
(Begins on October 26, 2010)
Prayer Group for Women                            Wednesday      7:30 PM              Rectory

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Confession
The following websites are available to help in preparation for the Sacrament of Penance/Reconciliation.
Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation - Archdiocese of Philadelphia
Sacrament of Reconciliation - Archdiocese of Baltimore
A Guide For Confession - Archdiocese of St. Louis
Be Reconciled to God - Archdiocese of Fall River

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On-Going Spiritual Events occurring within our Cluster are scheduled as follows:

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament       

       St. Joseph (Aston) - Every Tuesday following the 9:00 a.m. Mass until 7:00 p.m.

        St. Thomas the Apostle (Glen Mills) - Every Monday following the 8:00 a.m. Mass until

                10:00 p.m.   (Exposition is in the old church.)

Miraculous Medal Novena

        St. Joseph (Aston) - Every Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m.

        St. Thomas the Apostle (Glen Mills) - Every Tuesday Evening at 7:00 p.m.

If you have any questions regarding Spiritual Events, please contact Sister Betty Kirk at 610-459-0554.