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OMC Update January 29, 2021
Celebrating the Sacraments:
Sunday Mass: Our regular Mass schedule has resumed with limited seating and our COVID-19 mitigation practices in place. The 4:30 PM Vigil Mass and the 9:00 AM Sunday Mass will continue to be livestreamed. Click HERE for more information.
Reception of the Eucharist: We will continue to offer an opportunity to receive Communion after the Saturday 4:30 PM Livestream Mass until 6:00 PM and the after the 9:00 AM Livestream Mass on Sunday, until 10:30 AM. Please enter thru the main doors, wear a face covering, and use the hand sanitizer as you enter Church.
Confessions: Saturday 3:30 to 4:00 PM and Wednesday 7:00 to 8:00 PM
Church Open: The Church will be open for personal prayer and confessions on Wednesday from 7:00 to 8:00 PM.
Daily Mass: Monday Thru Friday 7:00 AM
Making a Spiritual Communion (Click HERE): If you are unable to join us for Mass, you are invited to make a spiritual Communion.
Visual Mass Schedule for Children: This manipulative can be used with young children to help them follow the Mass. Simply print out to help your child move through the Mass and identify where we are in our prayer. Whether virtual or in-person it can be a great help for our young parishioners and a wonderful teaching tool! Click HERE for printout
Reception of the Eucharist: We will continue to offer an opportunity to receive Communion after the Saturday 4:30 PM Livestream Mass until 6:00 PM and the after the 9:00 AM Livestream Mass on Sunday, until 10:30 AM. Please enter thru the main doors, wear a face covering, and use the hand sanitizer as you enter Church.
Confessions: Saturday 3:30 to 4:00 PM and Wednesday 7:00 to 8:00 PM
Church Open: The Church will be open for personal prayer and confessions on Wednesday from 7:00 to 8:00 PM.
Daily Mass: Monday Thru Friday 7:00 AM
Making a Spiritual Communion (Click HERE): If you are unable to join us for Mass, you are invited to make a spiritual Communion.
Visual Mass Schedule for Children: This manipulative can be used with young children to help them follow the Mass. Simply print out to help your child move through the Mass and identify where we are in our prayer. Whether virtual or in-person it can be a great help for our young parishioners and a wonderful teaching tool! Click HERE for printout
First Friday Eucharistic Adoration & Act of Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
February 5, 2021 - OMC Church
Adoration: 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM - 5:00 PM Livestream - Click HERE
Evening Prayer & Benediction: 5:30 PM Livestream - Click HERE
First Friday Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus are related to devotional practices that date back to the 17th century when Jesus appeared to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque VHM, and spoke to her of His Sacred Heart. Several promises were made to those who practice the First Fridays Devotions, one of which includes final perseverance. Devotion to the Sacred Heart, as given to St. Margaret Mary (The Apostle of the Devotion to the Sacred Heart), began to grow in popularity soon after she died, but was officially recognized 75 years later. An important part of the First Friday Devotion to the Sacred Heart is the Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. As part of our Salesian tradition, each Oblate consecrates himself, and our community, to the Sacred Heart of Jesus on the First Friday of the Month. As part of our Salesian Family, we invite you to join as a Parish in consecrating yourself, your family, and our Parish to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and come for Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in the Church. Click HERE for the prayer of consecration.
February 5, 2021 - OMC Church
Adoration: 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM - 5:00 PM Livestream - Click HERE
Evening Prayer & Benediction: 5:30 PM Livestream - Click HERE
First Friday Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus are related to devotional practices that date back to the 17th century when Jesus appeared to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque VHM, and spoke to her of His Sacred Heart. Several promises were made to those who practice the First Fridays Devotions, one of which includes final perseverance. Devotion to the Sacred Heart, as given to St. Margaret Mary (The Apostle of the Devotion to the Sacred Heart), began to grow in popularity soon after she died, but was officially recognized 75 years later. An important part of the First Friday Devotion to the Sacred Heart is the Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. As part of our Salesian tradition, each Oblate consecrates himself, and our community, to the Sacred Heart of Jesus on the First Friday of the Month. As part of our Salesian Family, we invite you to join as a Parish in consecrating yourself, your family, and our Parish to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and come for Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in the Church. Click HERE for the prayer of consecration.
The Blessing of Throats - St Blaise (Wednesday, February 3 - 7:00 AM Mass): This year in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia the blessing of throats is to take place at the end of Mass by giving a blessing to all present with extended hands over the people while saying the prayer of blessing; crossed candles are not to be used.
Distribution of Ashes. Ash Wednesday ( February 17): The distribution of ashes in time of pandemic, will take place at the end of Mass as described by Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, on January 12, 2021. The Priest says the prayer of blessing for the ashes as usual and then then addresses all those present only once with the formula given in the Roman Missal. He then sprinkles some of the blessed ashes on the top of the head of those who approach him without saying anything. This manner of distribution is the typical form in many parts of the world but not in the United States.
Mass with the Distribution of Ashes - 7:00 AM and 12:10 PM
Word Service with Distribution of Ashes - 7:00 PM
OMC Lent 2021 - Click HERE
Mass with the Distribution of Ashes - 7:00 AM and 12:10 PM
Word Service with Distribution of Ashes - 7:00 PM
OMC Lent 2021 - Click HERE
Parish Life:
The 2021 Oblate Annual Appeal: The Oblates at OMC thank you for your generous support of our community and our ministry through the Oblate Annual Appeal. If you have not had the opportunity to support the Oblate Appeal you can still do so. Your gift to the appeal goes directly to educating our Oblate seminarians, assisting with our justice ministries, and providing for our retired Oblates. Click HERE for information on the appeal.
OMC Virtual Pastoral Planning Process - Thursday, February 4 - 7:30 PM: The Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) will host a virtual listening session via Zoom on Thursday, Feb 4 at 7:30 PM. The purpose of this long-delayed listening session (originally scheduled for March 22-23, 2020) is to seek your input in establishing parish goals for our newly developing Parish Pastoral Plan. It will also be an opportunity to interact with PPC members and fellow parishioners to discuss the state of our parish. Your feedback will be our collective vision about our Parish’s future direction. The Parish Pastoral Plan will represent the continued process of making our Parish Mission Statement a reality, as we identify goals and objectives that we want to accomplish as a parish over the next five years. In preparation for our listen sessions, you are asked to review and reflect upon our Vision Statements (Click HERE), as developed by the PPC, in order to offer suggested goals that will assist our parish in realizing each vision. The PPC will compile the suggested goals and use them in developing our 2020-25 Parish Pastoral Plan. Thanks for your continued support of our parish and for your participation in our parish pastoral planning process.
Virtual Meeting Zoom link information:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89097837212?pwd=NXloallXQjdoRUlVRjh2dmNwZFBpUT09
Meeting ID: 890 9783 7212
Passcode: 246846
- If you are able to join please click HERE to RSVP
- If you are unable to attend you are invited to share your suggested goals by clicking HERE
Virtual Meeting Zoom link information:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89097837212?pwd=NXloallXQjdoRUlVRjh2dmNwZFBpUT09
Meeting ID: 890 9783 7212
Passcode: 246846
National Marriage Week USA (February 7-14, 2021):
This annual observance is a great prompt for everyone to reflect on the gift marriage is to our Church and our country, as well as an opportunity for couples to build up their own marriages. This year our theme is: To Have, To Hold, To Honor. Click HERE for more information.
Grief to Grace -Healing the Wounds of Abuse (March 21-26) - is an integrated psychological and spiritual program for anyone who has suffered degradation or violation through physical, emotional, sexual, or spiritual abuse. It is appropriate for anyone who has endured sexual abuse, rape, incest, or other forms of traumatic violation in childhood or adolescence. It is also appropriate for anyone who has been abused by clergy.
The program will be held March 21th through March 26th of 2021 at the Malvern Retreat Center, Malvern PA. The program offers a very unique process for helping victims of abuse to grieve the past and discover spiritual healing and transformation. Dr. Theresa Burke who is the founder of Rachel’s Vineyard - retreats for healing after abortion, composed the program and will serve as the facilitator for this retreat. Grief to Grace provides professional therapeutic staff, all treatment is based on a firm Christian Foundation as well as sound medical and psychological principles and a perceptive understanding of trauma.
Visit www.grieftograce.org for more information. To request an application contact [email protected] or call
610- 427-1187 Reserve your spot now as space is limited.
The program will be held March 21th through March 26th of 2021 at the Malvern Retreat Center, Malvern PA. The program offers a very unique process for helping victims of abuse to grieve the past and discover spiritual healing and transformation. Dr. Theresa Burke who is the founder of Rachel’s Vineyard - retreats for healing after abortion, composed the program and will serve as the facilitator for this retreat. Grief to Grace provides professional therapeutic staff, all treatment is based on a firm Christian Foundation as well as sound medical and psychological principles and a perceptive understanding of trauma.
Visit www.grieftograce.org for more information. To request an application contact [email protected] or call
610- 427-1187 Reserve your spot now as space is limited.
Year of St Joseph: In celebration of the 150th Anniversary of St Joseph being proclaimed the patron of the Universal Church, Pope Francis has declared a Year of St Joseph ( December 8, 2020 - December 8, 2021). You can read the Holy Father’s Apostolic Letter, Patris Corde, on Saint Joseph HERE. Click HERE for information from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Click HERE for an Introduction to the Year of St Joseph and a bi-monthly reflection on St. Joseph from Sr Marie O'Hagan, SSJ.
Click HERE for an Introduction to the Year of St Joseph and a bi-monthly reflection on St. Joseph from Sr Marie O'Hagan, SSJ.
OMC Climate Ministry: It’s tempting to start the new year with lists and lists of what we want to accomplish. But Pope Francis has only one goal for us this year: create a culture of care. Such a culture would overcome “indifference, waste and confrontation,” and help all of us deepen our ecological conversion. Below you’ll find two ways to get started on that goal this month by coming together with Catholics around the globe and helping create a world full of “fraternity and solidarity, of mutual support and acceptance.”
- Monthly Laudato Si Prayer Services: Join in these Global Prayer Services every first Friday of the month to hear creation’s song, creation’s cry, and creation’s invitation. Throughout these prayer services we will have a guest's reflection, scripture reading and prayers of the faithful. We look forward to praying with you. Live interpretation available in English, Spanish, Portuguese and Italian. Click HERE to register.
- Season of Creation 2021 webinar - Thursday 21 January: With an eye on the 2021 Season of Creation, Christians worldwide will unite later this month to celebrate the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. Join one of the Vatican’s leading Laudato Si’ experts and high-level Christian leaders as they discuss how the global Christian family can work together to have a home for all. Thursday 21 January - 11:00 New York | 17:00 Rome | 19:00 Nairobi - Watch live on YouTube. Click HERE to RSVP
All teens in grades 8-12 are invited to our parish youth events.
Click HERE for our Teen Ministry Page, updates and teen gospel reflection.
Teen Lenten Activities - Click HERE
2021 Scripture Challenge: Teens, how well do you know the Bible? Have you memorized any verses to share with others and for your own encouragement? Take our 2021 Scripture challenge. - click HERE for a video with the details. Raffle prizes will be given out at every event in 2021. Join the text list to be sent the verse every Sunday, check Instagram, or install the Verses app and join out group. Links are in the video description as well!
OMC Cub Pack 1855: – Click HERE for the latest Wolf Pack Newsletter
All teens in grades 8-12 are invited to our parish youth events.
Click HERE for our Teen Ministry Page, updates and teen gospel reflection.
Teen Lenten Activities - Click HERE
2021 Scripture Challenge: Teens, how well do you know the Bible? Have you memorized any verses to share with others and for your own encouragement? Take our 2021 Scripture challenge. - click HERE for a video with the details. Raffle prizes will be given out at every event in 2021. Join the text list to be sent the verse every Sunday, check Instagram, or install the Verses app and join out group. Links are in the video description as well!
OMC Cub Pack 1855: – Click HERE for the latest Wolf Pack Newsletter
Parish Offices: The parish office is open Monday thru Friday – 9 AM to 4 PM on a restricted basis. Please call (215-247-0430) or email ([email protected]) Mary Cassidy for Mass intentions, certificates, letters, etc., which can be mailed or pick-up. We ask only 1 person be in the office at a time, that you wear a face covering when in the office and limit your stay to 10 minutes. The food pantry is available, call St Vincent de Paul Society (215-240-0430 - Ext 5) to arrange for food pickup.
Faith Formation Opportunities:
“EC Next Step”: Grow closer to God one step at a time! This is an innovative discipleship tool which offers individuals an opportunity to deepen their spirituality and call to discipleship through short modules which include input, short videos, questions and reflections on various topics. It is FREE and available to anyone through our parish Reach More subscription. To learn more and/or to sign visit ecnextstep.com.
Revive Courses: An opportunity to grow in our Baptismal Call to leadership! The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is grateful to partner with Revive Parishes, an organization that provides online ministry training for parish leaders taught by the best and most experienced Catholic ministry practitioners in the country. WE ARE ALL PARISH LEADERS by virtual of our Baptism. Revive provides individuals with a way to enrich their own ministry in our world and in our parish so that they can more effectively care for others and “be the presence of Christ in our world.” To learn more and to start of FREE course visit: archphila.org/revive.
Revive Courses: An opportunity to grow in our Baptismal Call to leadership! The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is grateful to partner with Revive Parishes, an organization that provides online ministry training for parish leaders taught by the best and most experienced Catholic ministry practitioners in the country. WE ARE ALL PARISH LEADERS by virtual of our Baptism. Revive provides individuals with a way to enrich their own ministry in our world and in our parish so that they can more effectively care for others and “be the presence of Christ in our world.” To learn more and to start of FREE course visit: archphila.org/revive.
Service Opportunities:
Diaper Drive. The OMC Peace and Justice Committee diapers and baby wipes collections concludes this Sunday (January 31) Please bring your donations to the Church vestibule before weekend Masses. You may also place your donation in the bin on the Oblate Residence porch or bring it to the office during business hours (M-F: 9 AM to 4 PM).
“That’s how you bring about a change in the world, one diaper at a time.”
OMC Blood Donation Drive: tomorrow Saturday, January 30, 2021 from 9 AM till 2 PM. Click HERE for information.
OMC Food Pantry: We are still collecting food for our sisters and brothers in need. You may leave your bags of non-perishable food items on the rectory porch whenever convenient. If you need food, or know of someone in need of food, please call the parish office 215-247-0430, press 7 when the auto-attendant service answers, and leave a message in the St. Vincent de Paul voice mail box. Thanks again, for helping us to meet the needs of our neighbors during this time of uncertainty and to our St Vincent de Paul Society for coordinating our efforts.
Caring for Friends – CFF (formerly Aid for Friends): Meals are still needed. You can drop off your frozen meals at the parish or a volunteer can pick them up from your home; please contact me to make arrangements. If you are interested in becoming involved as a volunteer cook, click HERE for information. This is a great opportunity for families to do service at home and to assist those in need. Laura McKenna, our OMC CFF coordinator, can assist you with getting you started. Click HERE to email Laura.
“That’s how you bring about a change in the world, one diaper at a time.”
OMC Blood Donation Drive: tomorrow Saturday, January 30, 2021 from 9 AM till 2 PM. Click HERE for information.
OMC Food Pantry: We are still collecting food for our sisters and brothers in need. You may leave your bags of non-perishable food items on the rectory porch whenever convenient. If you need food, or know of someone in need of food, please call the parish office 215-247-0430, press 7 when the auto-attendant service answers, and leave a message in the St. Vincent de Paul voice mail box. Thanks again, for helping us to meet the needs of our neighbors during this time of uncertainty and to our St Vincent de Paul Society for coordinating our efforts.
Caring for Friends – CFF (formerly Aid for Friends): Meals are still needed. You can drop off your frozen meals at the parish or a volunteer can pick them up from your home; please contact me to make arrangements. If you are interested in becoming involved as a volunteer cook, click HERE for information. This is a great opportunity for families to do service at home and to assist those in need. Laura McKenna, our OMC CFF coordinator, can assist you with getting you started. Click HERE to email Laura.
Weekend Mass Schedule
Saturday Vigil: 4:30 pm Sunday: 7:30 - 9:00 - 11:00* am *Livestream Weekday Mass Schedule Monday-Friday: 7:00 am |
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Reconciliation/Confession
Saturday: 3:30-4:00 pm First Friday Eucharistic Adoration October- June Exposition: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm Vespers & Benediction: 5:30 pm |