Our Mother of Consolation Catholic Church in Philadelphia, PA

Growing in Mission... to be the presence of Christ in our world

Parish Mission Prayer
Nourished by the Word and Eucharist, we, the members of Our Mother of Consolation Parish, strive to create a vital, welcoming Catholic faith community that embraces each person. Acknowledging our blessings and supporting one another, we humbly serve the needs of God’s people and work to be the presence of Christ in our world.

Parish Mission Recorded: Tools for Living Today Well

Click here to view the parish mission held on the Feast of St. Francis de Sales. Here are two articles that complemented the talk.
Preparation of the Day
Present Moment
Salesian Spirituality: Everyday Holiness

Parish Planning

The Parish Pastoral Council, with help from the Finance Council, is tasked with carrying out the Parish Pastoral Plan 2021-2026 that also incorporates the findings from the Disciple Maker Index and input from the many "listening sessions" of the Synod on Synodality. We have placed all three documents here for your consideration. Please let us know your feelings and how you can help make these a lived experience.

Parish Pastoral Plan Disciple Maker Index Condensed Report
Synod on Synodality (three-page report) Synod on Synodality (summary statements)

Reach More Lenten Small Communities of Faith 2023

Sign ups are now open for this year's Lenten Small Groups. Groups meet weekly beginning the week of February 12. Groups are in-person or by Zoom. Sharing will be around the Sunday Scriptures and materials will be provided. Engage in an opportunity to journey this Lenten Season with others and with God in a deeper and more profound way.
Pre-Registration is requested by February 1.
Click image to the left to see times, days, locations, and availability of groups.

New Adult Faith Formation Initiative: Third Sundays

Faithful to our new Parish Pastoral Plan, we are pleased to announce THIRD SUNDAYS where various members of the parish will share their faith with us on varied and interesting topics each THIRD SUNDAY after the 9 AM Mass in the parish hall from October '22 to May '23. Click here for topics and presenters.

Year A Homilies to Benefit Those on the Margins: Now Available

Once again, Clear Faith Publishing brings together some of the finest homilists to build a new compilation of homilies and reflections for Cycle A of the Liturgical Year. A Prisoner and You Visited Me breaks open the Sunday and Feast Days readings in order to provide insight, warmth, humor and spiritual food for the reader. Under the moniker ‘Homilists for the Homeless’ the gift of these preachers makes it possible for proceeds from the sale of every book to go toward charities that serve and support those who are living on the margins. Deacon Jim Knipper, editor and publisher, has for the last eight years offered this series to coincide with the eight corporal works of mercy and support corresponding charities. The launch of this new book took place December 1st!! The soft-covered book, the Kindle version and the Apple iBook version will all be available on that day. https://bit.ly/CFPLaunch

OMC Annual Stewardship Appeal -Thanks to everyone who has already shared their faithfulness and dedication to the future of our parish through your financial support. Your generosity allows us to continue our ministries and serve those in need, as we work to be the presence of Christ in our world. If you haven’t had a chance to make your gift to our Annual Stewardship Appeal, you can share your commitment using the response card included with your letter. You can also make your gift online - Click HERE. Thanks you for your continued support of our parish community.

MOMS MEET UP is a monthly WWMN gathering at 9 AM on the first Thursday of each month. All Moms are invited to meet at the Market at the Fareway, which is behind the Chestnut Hill Hotel, for mom-to-mom conversation and a cup of your favorite brew. Contact [email protected]

WWMN is also working with The Cenacle at the Padre Pio Center - A community-based family center supporting pregnant women, new parents, caregivers, and families in Frankford, Philadelphia. Here is their current wishlist if you would like to contribute.

Learn more about this ministry by clicking the image above.