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Waiting for the Holy Spirit, Praying for the Holy Spirit! Pentecost is May 31, 2020. We celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit on the birthday of the church. “Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful, and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your spirit, and they shall be created. And you shall renew the face of the earth.” Click the link to see Sr. Barbara's Jude's invitation to join us this Sunday, May 31 @ 10:30 am. We invite all parishioners to drive by in celebration of the "Birthday of the Church"!!

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As Archbishop Pérez celebrates the 11 AM Mass of Pentecost at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul this weekend, he will remember and pray for graduates of all levels (elementary, High School and College) in a special way. The Mass will be live-streamed at: http://cathedralphila.org/.

To the Glory of God, the good of our neighbor, and the salvation of our souls, we at Simon and Jude Parish look forward to welcoming you back! In order to do so, we need to adjust a few things and all of us need to do our part to make sure that our return to Mass is a peaceful and safe experience for all. Let us keep our eyes fixed on Jesus as we make our way back to the in-person celebration of the Mass. CLICK THE LINK to review the guidelines on returning to Mass next weekend.

Based on recent statements from government officials at the state level, it is anticipated that the five-county region comprising the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will move into the “yellow” phase of the statewide re-opening plan by Friday, June 5th. As such, it is projected that the celebration of daily and Sunday Masses will resume beginning on Saturday, June 6th. To learn more go to: http://archphila.org/statement-from-the-archdiocese-of-philadelphia-regarding-the-projected-resumption-of-the-public-celebration-of-mass-in-the-five-county-region?

Let us continue to support and pray for our RCIA elect: Kyle Brown and Whitney Scavello who are preparing to receive the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation. We also support and pray for our RCIA candidates for full communion into the Catholic Church: Pamela Cloud, Kirsten Rodrigues and Emily Walker.

With the hope and expectation of starting PREP and school in the fall semester, we are now accepting PREP Registrations and Re-registrations NOW. The registration fees will increase AFTER JUNE 12th!! On line registration is available by clicking the link to take you to our PREP webpage. If you have any questions about registration, please contact Sister Barbara Jude in the PREP office at 610-692-3118.

Please click the link to be directed to our on-line PREP Re-Registration form for the 2020/2021 school year. This link is for RE-REGISTRATION ONLY. If you have any questions, please call the PREP office at 610-692-3118, or email sbarbarajude@simonandjude.org or Mary Conway, Administrative Assistant at mconway@simonandjude.org. Thank you!

Please click the link to be directed to the PREP Registration forms for the 2020/2021 school year. This link is for NEW FAMILIES ONLY. If you have any questions, please call the PREP office at 610-692-3118, or email sbarbarajude@simonandjude.org or Mary Conway, Administrative Assistant at mconway@simonandjude.org. Thank you!

Into the Breach is a call to battle for Catholic men which urges them to embrace wholeheartedly masculine virtues in a world in crisis. Inspired by the Apostolic Exhortation for Catholic men written by Bishop Olmsted of Phoenix, the Knights of Columbus produced a video series which seeks to answer the question of what it means to be a man and how to live as a man in today's world. Click the link for more information!

Traditionally, we crown our Blessed Mother statues in the month of May. Yesterday, May 1, our Saints Simon and Jude statue was crowned as we honor Mary, Health of the Sick. Perhaps every parish family can display a Marian Shrine using items found in your own homes. How beautiful when parents and children gather around our Lady and pray a decade of the Rosary or maybe the entire Rosary!!

IF you are able, we respectfully ask you to continue to support this parish. We understand there are many who, due to circumstances beyond their control, can no longer support SSJ, but for those that can we invite you to mail your envelopes, drop them in the mail slot at the Rectory Office, or donate electronically. (To begin donating electronically, click here or on the button above. We are most grateful for your sacrifice, support and prayers. We will continue to pray for you and for an end to the coronavirus. Know that we are here for you if you need us!

If you are in need of assistance with food, rent or utilities, HOPE ministry may be able to help. Please call 610-787-1721 for assistance.

We need your help to support our local heroes! Our Home & School Association is collecting donations in order to provide a catered meal to medical staff at Paoli Hospital. During this time medical professionals are risking their lives to help others battle the COVID-19 crisis. Our goal is to support and delight those on the front lines. We are thrilled to partner with High Street Café for catering, and will follow food donation guidelines outlined by Paoli Hospital. We realize these are difficult times for everyone, and appreciate anything you can offer. The following link to donate will be live 4/7-4/13: CLINK THE LINK ABOVE TO DIRECT YOU TO OUR PAYPAL PAYMENT LINK. THANK Y0U FOR ALL YOU DO!!

*** American Red Cross ~ Needs Blood Donors *** Saints Simon and Jude is holding From the Chief Medical Officer of The Red Cross... New Protocols in place. Local Area Hospital Patients are waiting for your donations.Please come out to donate. There is an emergency need for Blood at this time. To schedule an appointment go to: RedCrossBlood.org, enter code: west chester or 800.733.2767. Thank you!

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~~~RESCHEDULED EVENTS... CYO SOCIAL Moved to Friday, May 1... NIGHT at THE RACES Moved to Saturday, May 16... FATHER/DAUGHTER DANCE Moved to May 30 ~~~ More to come

Men and Women volunteers, High School age and above, are needed to help greet and seat parishioners, take up the collection, and distribute bulletins. You do not have to serve every week and you may sit with your family. This is a way to get involved and serve our Lord with little extra time because you're coming to Mass anyway! If you or someone you know would like more information please contact an usher or send a note to email@simonandjude.org with USHER in the subject line. Thank you for prayerfully considering this act of service.