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Fr. Bob's Corner - February 28, 2021

Posted on February 26, 2021 in: Pastor

Fr. Bob’s Corner This weekend’s readings are humbling.  God asks Abraham to sacrifice the very best of himself - his beloved son Isaac.  Abraham doesn’t question God or argue with Him or say “Heck no!” to God.  Abraham has a beautiful, singular heart t...

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Opportunities during Lent

Posted on February 19, 2021 in: General News

Daily during Lent:  MASS, MORNING & NIGHT PRAYER & ADORATION Morning Prayer & Night Prayer—to began Thursday, February 18th!  Morning Prayer will be prayed daily Monday thru Saturday 15 minutes prior to Mass.  Night prayer will be prayed nightly Monday thru...

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Fr. Bob's Corner - February 21, 2021

Posted on February 19, 2021 in: Pastor

This is my favorite time of year. Lent. Not the bright lights of Christmas and the cheer and the big red guy.  My favorite time of year is Lent. It is when the bleakness of winter begins to give way to the newness of spring. Golf season starts. But absolutely most of all - it’s the time o...

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Fr. Bob's Corner

Posted on February 12, 2021 in: Pastor

The response for the psalm for the weekend reads, “I turn to you, Lord, in time of trouble, and you fill me with the joy of salvation.”  It reminds me of the Beatles song “Let it Be”.  “When I find myself in times of trouble, mother Mary comes to me, speaking ...

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VisiMoms sponsored Event:  Becoming A Saint: Upper Darby's Fr. Bill Atkinson  Thursday, March 4 the Visimoms will have their Evening of Reflection: "Becoming a Saint"  highlighting an extraordinary priest, Fr. Bill Atkinson.  Our guest speaker, Fr. Michael D...

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Ash Wednesday & Lent

Posted on February 12, 2021 in: General News

Ash Wednesday, Feb. 17th  7:00AM Mass (Lower Church)| 8:15AM  Mass (Upper Church) Noon  - Liturgy of the Word with Homily & Imposition of Ashes (Lower Church) 2:00PM  Holy Hour (Lower Church)  7:00 PM Mass (Upper Church).  The distribution of Ashes - In ligh...

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Alpha

Posted on February 01, 2021 in: Pastor

Does it seem like a good time to spend some time getting to know or grow deeper in a relationship with the one who deeply loves you, created you, formed you?  The ALPHA program will be offered Thursday evenings via Zoom at 7:30pm.  February 11th, 7:30pm!  Sign-up here:  https://...

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Tuesdays, February 23rd, March 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd – 7:00 - 8:30 PM via Zoom Event: Zoom discussion on “Everything You Wanted to Know About the Sacraments but Were Afraid to Ask!” (Part 2) Please join St. Augustine Parish (Philadelphia) as we host five virtual discussion...

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Tuesdays, February 23rd, March 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd – 7:00 - 8:30 PM via Zoom Event: Zoom discussion on “Everything You Wanted to Know About the Sacraments but Were Afraid to Ask!” (Part 2) Please join St. Augustine Parish (Philadelphia) as we host five virtual discussion...

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Nourish for Caregivers Support Groups In a recent Sunday Gospel Jesus reminds us that he desires mercy, not sacrifice. Mt 9:13  For caregivers, life is often all about sacrifice. Whether it is putting their own needs aside until the end of the day or forgoing self-care altogether, exhau...

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Come & See - Priesthood

Posted on February 01, 2021 in: General News

Various dates January - March, 2021 Come and See Events for Men Discerning a Call to the Priesthood Come and See events, hosted by the Vocations Office for the Diocesan Priesthood are designed to let young men (high school age and above) who are discerning the priesthood. Come and See Events a...

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Man-up Philly

Posted on February 01, 2021 in: General News

March 6, 2021  Event: Man-Up Philly Men's Spirituality Conference (Virtual) This year's Man-Up is going virtual! Join men from around the Archdiocese as we seek to grow closer to the Lord and become the men that God created us to be.  Speakers: Bishop Joseph Coffey, C...

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