Entries for August 2021

       The sentence that every teacher hates to hear: “Summer is almost over”.  And Yogi says “Thank God” because he hates this heat. He’s very excited to see the kids down at school. Which reminds me I made a mistake in one of the art...

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Have you been wondering what this ALPHA is all about?   Come and see! Have you been thinking about doing the Alpha course?    Now’s your chance! What Is It? The Alpha Course is a practical introduction to the Christian faith, where guests have an opportunity to ex...

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Happy Summering!!!  Growing up in New York, my grandmother and mother would, when I was very little, take me over to the votive candle area in church to light a candle for someone.  In all honesty, I had no clue what they were doing.  We would kneel there for a little bit and then get...

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Young adults throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are invited to gather at the National Shrine of Saint John Neumann with Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez to celebrate the launch of the Young Catholic Professionals chapter in Philadelphia on Saturday, August 21, 2021.  The evening will begin...

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Young adults throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are invited to gather at the National Shrine of Saint John Neumann with Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez to celebrate the launch of the Young Catholic Professionals chapter in Philadelphia on Saturday, August 21, 2021.  The evening will begin...

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October 8-9, 2021 Event: Unbound: Freedom in Christ Conference Take hold of the freedom you have been given in Christ! At the UNBOUND: Freedom in Christ Conference, you will learn how to unlock your prison doors by using the Five Keys to Freedom.  The conference involves times of prayer and...

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Beginning Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at 7:00 PM  Event: Surviving Divorce: Hope and Healing for the Catholic Family This 12-week program addresses both practical and spiritual concerns of separated/divorced Catholics, helping you and your family navigate this difficult time and gr...

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Saturday, September 18, 2021  Event: AbbeyFest: Faith, Family and Music Festival Join us for the area’s largest Catholic music festival!  Families, individuals, young adults, youth groups and more are all welcome. We look forward to welcoming His Excellency Archbishop Nelson J....

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Hope in Christ: Spiritual Support for Addiction Website You are not alone! The Church desires to be close to her children who are struggling with addiction and to bring them the healing power of Jesus Christ's love. The Archdiocesan Hope in Christ website is full of Catholic resources for tho...

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UPDATE ON THE CELEBRATION OF THE SACRED LITURGY OFFICE FOR DIVINE WORSHIP ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA FRIDAY, AUGUST 13, 2021 The celebration of the Sacred Liturgy—the praise and worship of God by his people—is the greatest work of the Church carried out in all the parishes and instit...

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Happy Summering!!!  It has been so nice to see everyone enjoying their summer break with their family and friends.  I’d like to provide a couple of updates with things going around the parish:         1.  The school staff is ramping up their efforts to ...

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September 3-5, 2021 Event: Young Adult Retreat on “The Joy of the Beatitudes” Young Adults (20s & 30s) are invited to Malvern Retreat House for a weekend retreat on the joy of living the Beatitudes while deepening our relationship with Jesus Christ. Led by Fr. Remigio Morales, ...

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