Ash Wednesday Schedule, Men's Mardi Gras! and other Events

SEVENTH SUNDAY

ORIDINARY

TIMES

FEBRUARY 2025

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23rd at 3:00 PM

Under the direction of Ted Latham & Tonya Taylor-Dorsey, Daylesford Abbey will host a concert entitled, “PILGRIMS OF HOPE: A Concert for Racial Healing” at Daylesford Abbey - 220 S Valley Rd, Paoli, PA.
High School Living Word Lounge - 3:00 - 4:30 PM in the Youth room at St. Thomas of Villanova Parish.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25th

The Parish Office will be closed as our Parish Staff will be on a Retreat.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27th

We will host a Bereavement Support Group at Our Mother of Good Counsel, led by Fr. John Deary at 7 PM.

MARCH 2025

SUNDAY, MARCH 2nd

Children's Liturgy of the Word at the 9 AM Mass in the Rosemont Chapel.

MONDAY, MARCH 3rd

Centering Prayer gathers at 8 AM in the Rosemont Chapel.

Young Adult Gospel Reflection at OMGC Rectory 7:30 - 8:30 PM.

TUESDAY, MARCH 4th

Men's Mardi Gras - Join us as we celebrate Men's Mardi Gras from 6:30 to 8:30 PM in Harten Hall; Click here to RSVP by February 27th to partake in this festive gathering.
Young Adult Mardi Gras Party with Lay Augustinians at OMGC 6:30 PM

Join the Lay Augustinian Group for a night of conversation and food! RSVP to Megan Carey by Monday 3^rd at youth@stvparish.org.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5th ASH WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE:

ROSEMONT CHAPEL MASSES: 7:30 AM, 12:05 PM | Liturgy of the Word 5:30 PM

VILLANOVA CHURCH 12:05 PM - Mass | 3:00 PM - Ecumenical Service

OMGC MASSES: 6:30 AM, 8:00 AM, 7 PM | Children's Liturgy of the Word: 4:30 PM

THURSDAY, MARCH 6th

Men Scripture Reflection 6:30 to 7:30 AM in the Parish Center.

FRIDAY, MARCH 7th

First Friday, Adoration begins at 11:00 AM then Mass follows at 12:05 PM.

MONDAY, MARCH 10th

Join us for a special Mass and Brown Bag Lunch to discuss Father Bill Atkinson's journey toward Sainthood. Mass will be at 12:05 PM in the Rosemont Chapel, and there will be a discussion afterward in Harten Hall. Fr. Rob Hagan, O.S.A. will be the speaker.
Young Adult Gospel Reflection OMGC Rectory 7:30 - 8:30 PM.

TUESDAY, MARCH 11th

Reconciliation after the 12:05 Mass.

THURSDAY, MARCH 13th

Men's Gathering will meet at 6:30 AM in the Rosemont Chapel.
St. Thomas of Villanova Parish is hosting an information session on the recent Pastoral Letter from Archbishop Perez issued in January. trustandhope.org

We will meet from 7:00 - 8:30 PM in Harten Hall. For more details click here.

FRIDAY, MARCH 14th

Special St. Patrick’s Day Themed Family Movie Night, 5:30 PM in Harten Hall.

MONDAY, MARCH 17th

St. Patrick’s Day Gospel Reflection with refreshments OMGC Rectory 7:30 PM-8:30 PM.

TUESDAY, MARCH 18th

Blood Drive from 2 - 7 PM in Harten Hall. Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: StThomasRosemont to schedule an appointment.
Reconciliation after the 12:05 Mass.

MONDAY, MARCH 24th

Join us for a special talk by parishioner Michele Pistone, JD, and Mike Kalpokas of Villanova University. They will be speaking in Harten Hall at 7 PM. They will be speaking about the VIISTA Program at Villanova University. For details click here. To register click here to RSVP.

Young Adult Gospel Reflection at OMGC Rectory 7:30 - 8:30 PM

TUESDAY, MARCH 25th

.Reconciliation after the 12:05 Mass.

SUNDAY, MARCH 30th

Young Adult Service Project TBD

OTHER INFORMATION

LOWER MERION TOWNSHIP CODE BLUE SHELTERS

Now that the weather has gone below freezing at night, the Code Blue Shelters are open and need overnight volunteers. Below are the locations for the next few months. February: Our Mother of Good Counsel, Bryn Mawr.

Stewardship Camp 2025!! June 23 - 27th

This camp is for rising 6th-8th graders with high school students as counselors. It is a wonderful week of service, friendship, and fun. To register for the Camp click here.

BECOMING CATHOLIC/ COMPLETING SACRAMENTS Do you or someone you know have questions about the Catholic faith, becoming a Catholic, or completing sacraments (Confirmation and Eucharist)? Contact OCIA@stvparish.org for more information and learn more about our vibrant and dynamic faith.

DINNERS TO DOORSTEPS

The parish ministry Dinners to the Doorstep is looking for new volunteers who may be interested in preparing and delivering home-cooked meals to those in our community who may be in need. If interested, please reach out to Sarah Breck (610-733-0536, sarahbreck@verizon.net) or Maria Gunn (610-291-7205, Maria.jim@comcast.net).