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ALERT: St. Mary's Chapel is closed until the Fall.
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SS Philip & James Parish School
Positions NeededMiddle School Science/Math Teacher (Full Time)
SS. Philip and James Catholic School is accepting applications for a Middle School Science/Math Teacher for the 2020-2021 school year. Interested and qualified candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree with a concentration in science and/or math and have state certification. The teacher is responsible to teach Grades 6 -8 science and Grades 7-8 math and coordinate the STREAM program.
Technology Teacher/Coordinator (Part-time)SS. Philip and James Catholic School is accepting applications for a Technology Teacher for the 2020-2021 school year. Interested and qualified candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree and have experience with technology hard- ware and software. The candidate would be teaching classes in pre-K 3 through grade 8 following the Archdiocesan Technology Guidelines and manage the school’s hardware and software.
Pre-K Aide (full-time)SS. Philip and James Catholic School is accepting applications for a Pre-K Aide for the 2020-2021 school year. This position is full-time on days that school is in session.
SSPJ School Substitutes NeededSaints Philip and James School is in forming a pool of substitute teachers. If interested in assisting on an as needed basis, please send a resume and current background clearances. For more information call 610-363-6530, ext. 151.
Contact Person:
Sister Teresa Ballisty, IHM, Principal (steresa@sspj.net) – 610-363-6530, ext. 151
Interested and qualified candidates please send resume, cover letter, three letters of recommendation, and updated clearances (FBI fingerprint, Child Abuse, and Criminal Background) to the e-mail address above. Please attach appropriate documents where applicable.
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The Sacrament of Penance
Due to present circumstances the Sacrament of Penance is not available at SSPJ until further notice. Please keep in mind that the SUSPENSION of the obligation of Mass attendance remains in effect. No one is OBLIGED to attend Mass until further notice. There is no need to confess your absence from Mass because there is, until further notice, no obligation to be there. Any person conscious of MORTAL sin can be returned to the state of grace by making an Act of Perfect Contrition. That means telling God we are sorry for our sins BECAUSE THEY OFFEND GOD’S GOODNESS, AND NOT MERELY BECAUSE WE FEAR THE PAINS OF HELL FOR ALL ETERNITY. An ACT OF PERFECT CONTRITION when tied to the promise to go to the Sacrament of Penance (Confession), when conveniently possible, immediately restores us to the state of grace and thus makes us worthy of receiving Our Lord in the Most Holy Eucharist. Sorry motivated only by fear of punishment is called imperfect contrition and this kind of sorry requires sacramental confession which “perfects” our imperfect sorry. That is why most prayers that are called An Act of Contrition in some way state, that we are sorry not merely because we fear punishment, but most of all because our sins offend God’s Infinite Goodness.
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Mass Times
- Saturday Vigil 4:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN
- Sunday 8:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN 10:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN 12:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN 5:30 PM EnglishEnglishEN
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- First Friday 7:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN St. Mary's Chapel
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- Sunday 7:00 AM to 7:30 AM Before Mass 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM Before Mass
- Monday 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
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SS Philip & James News and Other Important Links
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SS Philip & James News
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January 31
The Foundation for Catholic Education is a not-for-profit organization supporting the Executive Board of Elementary Education and the County Advisory Councils throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Each year, the Foundation honors those that go above and beyond in support of Catholic Education. This year at the Chester County Catholic Schools Hall of Fame Gala, our own Matthew Burns was one of the 2019 Hall of Fame Honorees. We are grateful to all the honorees for your dedication and commitment to Catholic education, and especially to Matthew Burns, who has been a steadfast supporter of our Parish and School.Read More -
November 11
Saints Philip and James School has THREE students that have been named as NEUMANN SCHOLARS! Congratulations to 8th graders Dean, Joshua, and Samantha! This honor entitles them to a FOUR-YEAR SCHOLARSHIP to an Archdiocesan high school of their choice. Neumann Scholars are academically talented 8th grade students in Archdiocesan parochial schools who achieve this honor through a process that involves essay writing and a rigorous standardized test. This year there were 606 qualified students who sat for the test and just 41, throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, were named Neumann Scholars. Our three students were recognized at an assembly this morning, when we welcomed Mrs. Snyder and Mrs. Martin of The Connelly Foundation, who announced our winners and presented them with their awards. Being named a Neumann Scholar is an outstanding accomplishment for these three wonderful students. Additionally, these three students were also recently recognized for receiving individual scholarships to Bishop Shanahan High School.Read More -
September 13
On September 13, 2019, Sister Teresa and School Board Chairman, Pat Folan, had the honor of accepting the School of Distinguished Instruction Award from Bishop Fitzgerald in Philadelphia. SSPJ was one of only four Catholic Elementary schools in Chester County to receive the award for continuous and consistent excellence in Terra Nova test scores. This is the first year the Archdiocese of Philadelphia has awarded this prize. Congratulations to all school staff and students!Read More
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Today's Readings
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Reading 1 ECCL 1:2-11Responsorial Psalm PS 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14 AND 17BCGospel LK 9:7-9
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Virtual Shrine Tours
- National Shrine of the Miraculous Medal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZDUPASXs3E
- National Shrine of St. John Neumann https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-u65s4zOW08
- National Shrine of St. Rita of Cascia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guY6D6fBqYs
- Old St. Augustine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1t3fwKOYV4
- Holy Spirit Adoration - the Pink Sisters https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yggnCG1oqE
- East Coast Shrines https://watch.formed.org/the-faithful-traveler-in-the-united-states-east-coast-shrines
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News from the Vatican
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The world will not overcome the current crisis if only big businesses, financial institutions and the powerful have a voice, Pope Francis said.
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Catholic bioethicists have welcomed the Vatican’s clear statement that euthanasia is incompatible with palliative care.
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The prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith said his office sometimes has the "very unpleasant" obligation to take action against theologians in order to safeguard the...
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Due to the current pandemic situation, all events shown on the SSPJ Parish calendar have been suspended until further notice.
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SSPJ Parish CalendarSeptember 2020
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 30Month View August 30, 202031Month View August 31, 20201Month View September 1, 2020210:00 Flame of Love of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Cenacle
St. Mary's ChapelMonth View September 2, 2020-
Wednesday, September 2, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMWe pray the rosary and include the request of our Blessed Mother to "spread the effect of grace of the Flame of Love over all of humanity, now and at the hour of our death." So that by its effect, humanity will be converted.Read More
3Month View September 3, 20204Month View September 4, 20205Month View September 5, 20206Month View September 6, 20207Month View September 7, 20208Month View September 8, 2020910:00 Flame of Love of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Cenacle
St. Mary's ChapelMonth View September 9, 2020-
Wednesday, September 9, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMWe pray the rosary and include the request of our Blessed Mother to "spread the effect of grace of the Flame of Love over all of humanity, now and at the hour of our death." So that by its effect, humanity will be converted.Read More
10Month View September 10, 202011Month View September 11, 202012Month View September 12, 202013Month View September 13, 202014Month View September 14, 202015Month View September 15, 20201610:00 Flame of Love of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Cenacle
St. Mary's ChapelMonth View September 16, 2020-
Wednesday, September 16, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMWe pray the rosary and include the request of our Blessed Mother to "spread the effect of grace of the Flame of Love over all of humanity, now and at the hour of our death." So that by its effect, humanity will be converted.Read More
17Month View September 17, 202018Month View September 18, 202019Month View September 19, 202020Month View September 20, 202021Month View September 21, 202022Month View September 22, 20202310:00 Flame of Love of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Cenacle
St. Mary's ChapelMonth View September 23, 2020-
Wednesday, September 23, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMWe pray the rosary and include the request of our Blessed Mother to "spread the effect of grace of the Flame of Love over all of humanity, now and at the hour of our death." So that by its effect, humanity will be converted.Read More
24Month View September 24, 202025Month View September 25, 202026Month View September 26, 202027Month View September 27, 202028Month View September 28, 202029Month View September 29, 20203010:00 Flame of Love of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Cenacle
St. Mary's ChapelMonth View September 30, 2020-
Wednesday, September 30, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMWe pray the rosary and include the request of our Blessed Mother to "spread the effect of grace of the Flame of Love over all of humanity, now and at the hour of our death." So that by its effect, humanity will be converted.Read More
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