We are a Catholic Parish located in Wayne, Pennsylvania.
If you are planning a trip and looking for a convenient place to attend Mass, we welcome you. If you are thinking about moving to the Valley Forge area, we invite you to inquire about the possibility of making Saint Isaac Jogues your parish home.
Mass Times
Mass Schedule:
Saturday-5:00 PM, Sunday-8:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:00 PM & 5:00 PM
National Holidays: 9:00 AM Mass
1st Friday Night of Reparation:
Begins at at 7:30 PM, Mass at 9:00 PM
Weekday Masses: Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM* in the Chapel & 12:05 PM in the Church, Saturday: 8:00 AM.
*Summer Daily Mass Schedule: From mid-June to August 24th there will no 8:00 AM Mass. There will be only one daily (Monday through Friday) Mass held at 12:05 PM in the Church. Saturday daily Mass at 8:00 AM will remain the same
The Rosary is prayed aloud after the 8:00 a.m. and 12:05 daily Masses.
Confession
Confession: Saturdays: 3:45 – 4:45 PM
The Sacrament of Penance, commonly called Confession, is one of the seven sacraments recognized by the Catholic Church. Catholics believe that all of the sacraments were instituted by Jesus Christ himself. In the case of Confession, that institution occurred on Easter Sunday, when Christ first appeared to the apostles after his Resurrection. Breathing on them, he said: “Receive the Holy Spirit. For those whose sins you forgive, they are forgiven; for those whose sins you retain, they are retained” (John 20:22-23).
What Is Required?
Three things are required of a penitent in order to receive the sacrament worthily:
He must be contrite—or, in other words, sorry for his sins.
He must confess those sins fully, in kind and in number.
He must be willing to do penance and make amends for his sins.
Video Resource – How to Go to Confession
Examination of Conscience
We can make a good examination of conscience by calling to memory the commandments of God, the precepts of the Church, the seven capital sins, and the particular duties of our state in life, to find out the sins we have committed. (From the Baltimore Catechism)
Eucharistic Adoration
“He is there, who loves us so much!” – St. John Vianney
Adoration in the Chapel: Every day 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Eucharistic Adoration at St. Isaac Jogues began during Advent in 1993. Please take time out from your schedule to spend time with Jesus, truly present in the Sacrament of the Altar. Christ’s great love for us was shown when he was crucified on the cross to pay the penalty for our sins and give us eternal life. Two thousand years ago, the people of Palestine would go to the Man from Galilee for healing and hear the words of Jesus: “Go, your faith has healed you.” Christ has come primarily to heal. He comes to restore a broken humanity. He loves us without limit, and offers Himself to us in the Holy Sacrament of the Eucharist. Can we not give Jesus a few minutes of love and adoration in return? Through Eucharistic Adoration souls are saved. Jesus showed St. Maria Faustina a vision in which each person coming before Him represents all of humanity. Grace and mercy go forth to every person from Jesus truly present in the Blessed Sacrament. It is His love for us that keeps Him day and night waiting in the Blessed Sacrament.
For Jesus said: “Come to Me all who are weary and find life burdensome and I will refresh you.” Mt. 11:28. And “Behold I am with you always until the end of the world.” Mt. 28:20.
Adoration is the first attitude of man acknowledging that he is a creature before his Creator. It exalts the greatness of the Lord who made us and the almighty power of the Savior who sets us free from evil. Adoration is homage of the spirit to the “King of Glory,” respectful silence in the presence of the “ever greater” God. Adoration of the thrice-holy and sovereign God of love blends with humility and gives assurance to our supplications. —Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 2628
“Every believing Catholic should make it a practice to pray as much as he can before the Blessed Sacrament of the altar.” -Fr. John A. Hardon, SJ.
Funeral Arrangements
“Where are we going? On high, to the peace of the heavenly Jerusalem, as it is written: ‘I rejoiced at the things that were said to me: we shall go into the house of the Lord.’ There, good will shall be so ordered in us that we shall have no other desire than to remain there eternally. So long as we live in this mortal body we are journeying toward You, O Lord; here below we have no lasting dwelling place, but seek one which is to come, since our home is in heaven. Therefore, with the help of Your grace, I enter into the secrecy of my heart, and lift up songs of love to You, to You, my King and my God!” -St. Augustine
At the death of a Christian, whose life of faith was begun in the waters of Baptism and strengthened at the Eucharistic table, the Church intercedes on behalf of the deceased because of its confident belief that death is not the end, nor does it break the bonds forged in life. (Order of Christian Funerals, no. 4)
Click here for U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishop overview of Catholic Rites.
Call the Rectory at (610) 687-3366 to make arrangements.
Clergy & Staff
Father Stephen A. Moerman, Pastor
Father Stephen A. Moerman was appointed Parochial Administrator of St. Isaac Jogues Parish on June 20, 2011. On August 10, 2012, Father Moerman was appointed Pastor of the Parish. Prior to his arrival at St. Isaac’s, Father had been assigned to St. Simon & Jude Parish in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
Father was raised in Springfield, Delaware County, Pennsylvania. He attended St. Kevin Parish Grade School, Cardinal O’Hara High School, and St. Joseph University before transferring to St. Charles Seminary. He was ordained a priest on May 21, 1994.
Father has served in Chester County for over a decade.
Favorite Bible Verse: Matthew 25:31-46
When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit upon his glorious throne, and all the nations will be assembled before him. And he will separate them one from another, as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. He will place the sheep on his right and the goats on his left. Then the king will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father. Inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.’ Click here to continue reading.
Favorite Saint: St. Maximilian Kolbe
“Prayer is powerful beyond limits when we turn to the Immaculata who is queen even of God’s heart.” — Maximilian Kolbe
St. Maximilian Kolbe was very active in promoting the Immaculate Virgin Mary and is known as the Apostle of Consecration to Mary. Much of his life was strongly influenced by a vision he had of the Virgin Mary when he was twelve years old. He was canonized by Pope John Paul II on October 10, 1982 and his feast day is celebrated on August 14. Click here to learn more.
“My aim is to institute perpetual adoration,” he said, for this is the “the most important activity.” — Maximilian Kolbe
Deacon Dan Mazurek
Deacon Dan Mazurek began his diaconal studies at St. Charles Seminary in the fall of 2011 after a year of inquiry and he was ordained to the permanent diaconate for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia on June 10, 2017. He was assigned to St. Isaac Jogues parish and his Mass of Thanksgiving was held at St. Isaac Jogues on Sunday, June 11th at the 12:00 PM Mass.
Deacon Dan is originally from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and currently resides in Phoenixville with his wife Anita. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy and Theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville, Ohio and a Masters in Theology from Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary, Pennsylvania. He has been employed by Ford Motor Company for 23 years as a Regional Sales Manager.
Favorite Bible Verse: John 11:25
I am the resurrection and the life. Click here to continue reading.
Favorite Saint: Saint John Paul the Great
I plead with you – never, ever give up on hope, never doubt, never tire, and never become discouraged. Be not afraid. -Pope John Paul II
Pope John Paul II was pope from 1978 to 2005. He was one of the most traveled world leaders in history, visiting 129 countries during his pontificate. As part of his special emphasis on the universal call to holiness, he beatified 1,340 people and canonized 483 saints, more than the combined tally of his predecessors during the preceding five centuries. He died on April 2, 2005 and was canonized a saint on April 27, 2014. His feast day is October 22nd.
Saint John Paul II played a big role in Dan’s life and conversion. Deacon Dan was blessed to see the pontiff in person two times, once in Rome in 1989 and the second time at World Youth Day in Colorado. Click here to learn more about St. John Paul II.
Volunteer Ministry Leaders
Altar Servers: Deacon Dan, 484-302-5927
Greeters: Barb Smith
Lectors: Bob Morris
Music Ministry: Charles Paschall – Choir and Mary Therese Knab – Cantors
Altar Society: Lauriel Wisely – Church Cleaners and Maria Avitabile – Church Linens
Lay Staff
Parish Business Manager: Bill Finnegan, 610-687-3366 ext. 25 or email Bill here
Parish Secretary: Carol Friel, 610-687-3366 ext. 24
Director of Religious Education: Louis Valenti, 610-687-2481 or email Lou here
Youth Minister: Joe Aquilante, 610-254-9106
Electronic Giving Now Available!
St. Isaac Jogues has enlisted Parish Giving to provide its members with the opportunity to use Electronic Funds Transfer as an alternative method for giving.
Parish Giving is available to parishioners free of charge. At the same time, St. Isaac Jogues Parish will benefit from a reliable, more efficient and more convenient means to process the contributions that make it possible to support its mission.
On this giving site, you will be able to select from the various opportunities to contribute to our parish and to various diocesan collections. Following is an overview of some of the features:
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