March 26, 2026

Heavenly Father, we come to you with humble hearts, asking for your mercy upon all mankind. Let your peace flow through nations, across borders, and into every home. Calm the storms of hatred, silence the drums of war, and replace pride with compassion.

Heal our broken world. Let us not grow tired of praying, hoping and believing. May we, in our little ways, be instruments of your peace and love.

Amen.
~ St. Padre Pio



Dear Parishioners,

Saint Andrew of Crete, an eighth-century bishop and theologian, in reflecting upon Christ’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem, once wrote, “It is ourselves that we must spread under Christ’s feet, not coats or lifeless branches or shoots of trees, matter which wastes away and delights the eye for only a few brief hours. But we have clothed ourselves with Christ’s grace, with the whole Christ – for as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ – so let us spread ourselves like coats under his feet.”

As we enter into this Holy Week, we need to take Andrew of Crete’s advice and spread ourselves out before Christ; we need to join with other disciples and be there with Jesus on the path to Jerusalem, to gather in the Upper Room, and to learn the lessons of humility as our feet are washed and we learn to wash the feet of others. We need to sing in the garden after the Last Supper and be there with Peter as he denies the Messiah. We need to stand at the foot of the cross with Mary and John.

We need this week, which calls us to set aside our routines, to remove ourselves from all that is predictable in our lives and simply spread ourselves out before the Lord. We need to watch and wait together as we once again recall the events which gained for us the great and precious gift of our salvation.

God Love Ya!
Fr. Reilly



The Introductory Rites always conclude with the prayer of the priest. The prayer was once called the “Collect, since it collects all the individual prayers of the assembly and summarizes them in the official prayer of the church which the presider prays. The prayer, as all official prayers, is always addressed to the Father through the Son and the Holy Spirit. What we do not always remember is that the important part of the prayer is the communal silence after the words “Let us pray.” This is our time to pray together but in the silence of our hearts. Only after this silent time does the presider conclude by praying the Opening Prayer out loud. Our “Amen” voices our assent to the prayer and also concludes the Introductory Rites.





Why not take a spiritual health day and join us on Wednesday, April 29 for our annual parish retreat at the Malvern Retreat House from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM? Mary Bea Domico, founder and director of the St. Carlos Acutis Shrine and Eucharistic Encounter at Malvern will be our guest speaker.

* Discover how the Lord revealed His Plan for an expanded mission for Malvern Retreat House centered upon the life and work of Blessed Carlo Acutis.

*Learn about the documented and scientific findings of Eucharistic Miracles from around the world, spanning more than 1,200 years.

* Gain new insights into the extraordinary life of this ordinary boy, and the call to sainthood on each and every life.

*Expand your understanding of Eucharistic Miracles – and more importantly the Miracle of the Eucharist.

*Deepen your personal encounter with the Living Heart of Jesus in the Eucharist.

Cost is $45 and includes a continental breakfast and a hot lunch. Prior registration is necessary no later than April 22. To register, click here




We are delighted to announce that 10 people will receive their sacraments of Initiation and will be brought into Full Communion with the Catholic Church this Easter, including 4 Catechumens (unbaptized).

They have been very committed and engages with the Christian Initiation process since last June.

Bradley Cornforth, Theresa Davis, Joe De Castro, Sara DiOrio, Diane DiRocco, Lynn Mander, Nicole Marrical, Todd Marrical, Jamie Short and Hayley Tufano.

Katy Martin will continue this process and another candidate, Kristin Nicole Sing, received her sacrament of Confirmation in February.

Please pray for them as they continue their faith journey!

Fiorenza's Food For Friends (F4), is seeking volunteer drivers to collect food donations from multiple Wawa locations in Exton, Lionville, West Chester, Downingtown, and Chester Springs areas and deliver the donations to multiple non-profit organizations in Coatesville or West Chester.

This is a once a month volunteer opportunity that will take approximately 2 hours to collect and transport food donations on Saturdays or Sundays.

Volunteers will be part of a 4-5 person team that enable you to swap dates each month, if needed.

If you are interested, please contact F4 at: 610.955.7090.
Thank you!

Brenda Russell, CEO
Fiorenza's Food For Friends (F4)

• April 10-12 The Malvern Retreat House is hosting a weekend Divine Mercy Retreat with Bishop Efren Esmilla, Fr. DeLacy and Kathleen McCarthy. Please go to www.DivineMercyRetreat.com for details.
• Apil 15- Presentation by Fr. Chris Walsh: Gifts and Fruits of the Holy Spirit. 7:00-8:00 PM in the Church.
• April 29- Our annual Saints Peter and Paul Parish Retreat at the Malvern Retreat House, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Mary Bea Damico will be presenting on The Life and Work of St. Carlos Acutis. Cost is $45 and includes breakfast and lunch. Please see our parish website to register.
• May 3- Donut Sunday
• May 4 - May Procession

The Women's Evening Cafe welcomes Rosanne Terzian, Health and Wholeness Coach who will speak on the seven pillars of Integrative Health as they are inspired by St. Hildegard of Bingen on April 13, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. 

Free will donations are welcome. Bring cash for a 50/50 raffle and beverages or snacks to share. 

For more information, please contact Carla at: cmkrieman@gmail.com.



Our parish is holding our first Night at the Races Social event on Saturday, April 25. Doors open at 6:30 and the event starts at 7:00 PM. Donn your best Kentucky Derby hats and ascots and join your fellow parishioners at this exciting social event! Tickets-will go on sale after Masses this weekend. They can also be purchased by opening the QR code on the flyer or clicking this link: Night at the Races TIckets   See the flyer for more information.