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Harvest Festival flyer for 10/11/2025

Rising like the Sun over the East side of Chester for 40 years.

Here are three opportunities to join in building community, supporting our programs, and having a great time!

The Annual Harvest Festival

This Saturday, October 11

12:00pm – 3:00pm

Come and enjoy food, games, information from local service organizations, fresh produce to take home, and help judge pies in our signature pie-baking contest!

A Chance to Give and Get

We offer great gratitude for our friends as St. John’s Chrysostom who are hosting a fund raising event to benefit Chester Eastside.

Boscov's Friends Helping Friends one day 25% coupon for 10/22/2025,

A GREAT REASON TO SHOP ON OCT. 22

Feed our neighbors and save money! St. John Chrysostom is participating in Boscov’s Friends Helping Friends event to raise money for Chester Eastside, which serves its community with daily hot lunches, food and clothing assistance, after-school programs, and more.

Just buy a Boscov’s shopping pass for $5 at the Parish House and get 25% off the lowest prices when you shop at Boscov’s online or in store Oct. 22.

One hundred percent of the proceeds from this sale benefit Chester Eastside’s community lunch program. Pay by cash; check to St. John Chrysostom, noting Boscov’s in the memo field; or Venmo @SJC-Church, also noting Boscov’s. Contact Colleen Sachs at (267) 303-0692 or the Parish House at (610) 874-3418.

A Watch Party: The Philadelphia Eagles v. the New York Giants

Sunday, October 26

Kick-Off at 1:00pm

Eagles Watch Party flier for 9/26/2025

Come revel in great party food, (somewhat) friendly rivalries, and watch the game on two large screens! All are welcome!

Without the contributions of our supporters, we would not be able to offer the variety of programs that your generosity makes possible. You can use this link if you’d like to make an offering.

On behalf of all those we serve, thank you.

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