Next Sunday is WORLD MISSION SUNDAY
“The mission of Christ the redeemer, which is entrusted to the Church, is still very far from completion. As the second millennium after Christ’s coming draws to an end, an overall view of the human race shows that this mission is still only beginning and that we must commit ourselves wholeheartedly to its service. It is the Spirit who impels us to proclaim the great works of God: ‘For if I preach the Gospel, that gives me no ground for boasting. For necessity is laid upon me. Woe to me [...]
CHRIST OUR HOPE IN EVERY SEASON OF LIFE
It’s hard to believe that October is almost upon us! And, we join with parishes throughout the country in observing Respect Life Month throughout October. This year, we even anticipate it this weekend with our annual Run for Life at the Wilson Farm Park in support of A Baby’s Breath; you will find details about this run on flyers on the church doors. And, Archbishop Charles Chaput will mark the beginning of Respect Life Month with a Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul this Sunday at [...]
Catholic Charities Appeal Update
“Come, you who are blessed by my Father. Inherit the kingdom prepared for you. For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me, naked and you clothed me, ill and you cared for me, in prison and you visited me. …As often as you did it for one of my least brothers, you did it for me” (Mt 25:34-36, 40). For the past 61 years, Catholic Charities Appeal has provided assistance for over 10 million [...]
CATECHETICAL SUNDAY
“Stay with us,” we hear the two disciples of our Lord implore their unknown fellow traveler as they approach Emmaus. We all know the story of these two disciples – how, after our Lord was crucified, they were on their way from Jerusalem to the village of Emmaus. They were talking about everything that had just happened to their beloved friend, Jesus, when he began to walk with them but, as we read in Luke’s gospel, “their eyes were prevented from recognizing him” (Lk 24:15). We might ask, “how could [...]
Fall Activities Resume
As we celebrate Labor Day weekend, I hope you have all had time for some rest and relaxation. Now, it’s time to return to full swing! Our school begins this Wednesday, 4 September, PREP begins next Monday (9 September) and Wednesday (11 September), and all the other parish organizations resume their full fall schedule over the next few weeks. It will be great to have the parish facilities become fully alive again! Of course, the parish facilities have been rather lively all summer as we hosted various camps: Around the [...]
GENDER MATTERS WORKSHOP
I’m sure you are aware of the great controversy swirling around in our country and in many other parts of the world over gender identity. There is a small, but important, segment of society that struggles with it. And, our Lord, who calls us all into an intimate relationship with him and his heavenly Father, calls us to both generosity and truth as we address this issue. The Archdiocese of Philadelphia Office for Life and Family is sponsoring a workshop on Saturday, 7 September, here in our Parish Center, [...]