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Archived Updates can be found under ABOUT US > Parish Updates
Archived Updates can be found under ABOUT US > Parish Updates
OMC Update January 8, 2021
Celebrating the Sacraments:
Sunday Mass: We will resume our regular Mass this weekend (January 9-10) 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: 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
Sunday Mass: We will resume our regular Mass this weekend (January 9-10) 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: 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
Year of St Joseph: On December 8, 2020, Our Holy Father, Pope Francis announced a Year of Saint Joseph that began that day and will continue through December 8, 2021. The Year of Saint Joseph commemorates the 150th anniversary of the proclamation of Saint Joseph as the patron of the Universal Church. You can read the Holy Father’s Apostolic Letter, Patris Corde, on Saint Joseph HERE:
St. Vincent DePaul Society Year in Review 2020: During the course of this difficult year, your OMC St. Vincent DePaul conference has continued its mission of providing tangible and spiritual support for those we find in need. Our outreach has touched not only those in our parish neighborhood but has extended to many throughout Philadelphia and some of its surrounding communities. As the year has drawn to a close we wanted to share with you some examples of the impact of your support. Read More
OMC Exceeds our CCA Goal - Thanks to all who supported our Catholic Charities Appeal, we have exceeded our Parish Goal of $78,762 by raising $83,136 to date! Together we have shared in the collective efforts of the Catholic Charities Appeal in “Giving Hope to All” by reaching our goal. Thank you for your continued generosity. Your kindness will support tens of thousands of people through countless organizations and ministries throughout the greater Philadelphia area.
The 2021 Oblate Annual Appeal: The 2021 Oblate Annual Appeal is underway. Your gift to the Annual Appeal goes directly to educating our Oblate seminarians, assisting with our justice ministries, and providing for our retired Oblates. The Appeal will conclude on the weekend of January 23-24, as we celebrate the feast of Saint Francis de Sales. Our Oblate Provincial, Very Rev. Lewis Fiorelli, OSFS, will preside and preach at the 4:30 PM Vigil Mass. Click HERE to support the appeal. Thank you for your continued generosity to the Oblate community.
Archbishop Pérez's Statement Regarding Yesterday’s Violent Protests at the United States Capitol: Like so many Americans, I watched the violent protests and vandalism unfold in the United States Capitol with shock and dismay. Yesterday was a truly sad day for our country—a day that I hope and pray never repeats itself. In the midst of our shared sorrow, we must remember that what we saw is not a reflection of who we are. We are better than this and the actions of a few do not represent us or our values. As citizens of this great country, we are blessed. We share common rights to freedom of speech and freedom of assembly among others. While differences of opinion often emerge on a variety of political and societal issues, those differences cannot under any circumstances degenerate into lawlessness and chaos. Regardless of political affiliation, we are united by democracy. Should it devolve into what we witnessed yesterday—violent disorder and chaos—the rights we cherish will disappear into the abyss of anarchy. In the name of the people of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, I express my prayerful gratitude to all government law enforcement agents who worked to restore order to the Capitol as well as our elected officials and their staff members who lived and worked through a dark day in our history to ensure the peaceful transition of power. May God grant us wisdom as we seek common ground as Americans and may He bring peace to our land. Today is a new day. It is a call for all people of faith to lift their hearts in prayer for our country and for healing in a spirit of unity rooted in who we are—citizens of the United States of America.
+Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez - Archbishop of Philadelphia
+Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez - Archbishop of Philadelphia
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.
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.
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:
Reach More Communities of Faith: OMC Parish will once again host small communities of faith that will be meeting via Zoom during this Lenten/Easter season. Our God is calling each of us into a deeper relationship with Jesus! Make the time! Be the difference our world needs us to be as people of faith, active disciples of Jesus on Mission! These virtual small communities of faith will begin the week of February 7. Be ready! Stay tuned for further details and signups the weekend of January 16/17!
“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.
The Institute for Christian Formation: The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is launching The Institute for Christian Formation at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary on January 21, 2021 as a non-credit/non-degree program which will award a certificate upon completion of all sessions. This program is meeting the requests of an archdiocesan-wide survey which took place in 2017 to inquire about levels of interest in faith enrichment and graduate studies in Theology. The survey results were impressive in that the respondents expressed a desire for spiritual formation programs and both non-degree and graduate degree programs leading to an encounter with Jesus Christ. Click HERE for more information.
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.
Reach More Communities of Faith: OMC Parish will once again host small communities of faith that will be meeting via Zoom during this Lenten/Easter season. Our God is calling each of us into a deeper relationship with Jesus! Make the time! Be the difference our world needs us to be as people of faith, active disciples of Jesus on Mission! These virtual small communities of faith will begin the week of February 7. Be ready! Stay tuned for further details and signups the weekend of January 16/17!
“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.
The Institute for Christian Formation: The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is launching The Institute for Christian Formation at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary on January 21, 2021 as a non-credit/non-degree program which will award a certificate upon completion of all sessions. This program is meeting the requests of an archdiocesan-wide survey which took place in 2017 to inquire about levels of interest in faith enrichment and graduate studies in Theology. The survey results were impressive in that the respondents expressed a desire for spiritual formation programs and both non-degree and graduate degree programs leading to an encounter with Jesus Christ. Click HERE for more information.
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:
OMC Coat and Sweater Drive: Our coat and sweater drive will begin the weekend of January 16-17. Please being any new or gently used, clean coats for adults and children. Donations can be brought to the Church vestibule, place in the bin on the Rectory Porch, or dropped off throughout the week at the parish office from 9am until 4pm. Thank you for helping to keep others warm this winter.
OMC Blood Donation Drive: On Saturday, January 30, 2021 from 9 AM till 2 PM, OMC will again host a Red Cross Blood Donation Drive. Every 2 seconds, somewhere in the US, someone needs blood products – 38,000 units of blood daily. Available blood products save lives. The need is especially great this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. This winter, the donor registration process will be entirely online at the Red Cross web site click HERE to register. Use the “Sponsor Code” OurMotherCH. Donors should report to the Parish Hall at the exact time specified online for your donation, wearing a face mask. The number of donors allowed into the Parish Hall at any one time will be limited by the Red Cross to allow safe social distancing. If you arrive too early, you may be asked to wait outside the Hall to be called in (please bring your cell phone). Temperatures of all donors will be checked. Hand sanitizer will be available –please use it. Donations will be tested for COVID-19 antibodies and donors will receive their results.
Walking with Moms in Need: This month, Our Mother of Consolation Parish is beginning a new ministry entitled “Walking with Moms in Need: A Year of Service.” As part of a nationwide Catholic diocesan initiative aimed at helping pregnant women and parenting moms in need, OMC is launching this ministry to provide local assistance, social services, and resources to women who are pregnant or have a child and are looking for somewhere to turn for help. Do you have a resource or a gift that you might share? Are you a mother or a nurse, lactation consultant, doula or therapist? Are you willing to become part of a growing bank of resources that we will offer to these mothers in need? If so, contact Sister Christine at [email protected] or call 215-247-0430.
Philadelphia March For Life - Saturday January 23rd, 2021 - More than 17,000 unborn children are being aborted in Greater Philadelphia annually. Come stand with us and give a voice to the unborn. We are looking forward to keeping you updated during our planning and preparations for this event. But what's going to make this event great... is YOU. Please invite at least one friend to join you at the march. Masks and social distancing will be required. For more information, please to visit the Pro-Life Union of Greater Philadelphia - Click HERE
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.
OMC Coat and Sweater Drive: Our coat and sweater drive will begin the weekend of January 16-17. Please being any new or gently used, clean coats for adults and children. Donations can be brought to the Church vestibule, place in the bin on the Rectory Porch, or dropped off throughout the week at the parish office from 9am until 4pm. Thank you for helping to keep others warm this winter.
OMC Blood Donation Drive: On Saturday, January 30, 2021 from 9 AM till 2 PM, OMC will again host a Red Cross Blood Donation Drive. Every 2 seconds, somewhere in the US, someone needs blood products – 38,000 units of blood daily. Available blood products save lives. The need is especially great this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. This winter, the donor registration process will be entirely online at the Red Cross web site click HERE to register. Use the “Sponsor Code” OurMotherCH. Donors should report to the Parish Hall at the exact time specified online for your donation, wearing a face mask. The number of donors allowed into the Parish Hall at any one time will be limited by the Red Cross to allow safe social distancing. If you arrive too early, you may be asked to wait outside the Hall to be called in (please bring your cell phone). Temperatures of all donors will be checked. Hand sanitizer will be available –please use it. Donations will be tested for COVID-19 antibodies and donors will receive their results.
Walking with Moms in Need: This month, Our Mother of Consolation Parish is beginning a new ministry entitled “Walking with Moms in Need: A Year of Service.” As part of a nationwide Catholic diocesan initiative aimed at helping pregnant women and parenting moms in need, OMC is launching this ministry to provide local assistance, social services, and resources to women who are pregnant or have a child and are looking for somewhere to turn for help. Do you have a resource or a gift that you might share? Are you a mother or a nurse, lactation consultant, doula or therapist? Are you willing to become part of a growing bank of resources that we will offer to these mothers in need? If so, contact Sister Christine at [email protected] or call 215-247-0430.
Philadelphia March For Life - Saturday January 23rd, 2021 - More than 17,000 unborn children are being aborted in Greater Philadelphia annually. Come stand with us and give a voice to the unborn. We are looking forward to keeping you updated during our planning and preparations for this event. But what's going to make this event great... is YOU. Please invite at least one friend to join you at the march. Masks and social distancing will be required. For more information, please to visit the Pro-Life Union of Greater Philadelphia - Click HERE
- 9:00 AM Mass - Archbishop Nelson Perez will kick off the day by celebrating Roman Catholic Mass at the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul. All are welcome!
- 10:30 AM March begins! We will begin our march at the Cathedral, and we will have many stops along our route, including the Philadelphia Women's Center where over 6,500 abortions are performed each year.
- 12:00 PM Rally and Speakers We will conclude the march with a rally at Independence Mall where you will get to listen to some incredibly compelling speakers to wrap up the day.
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.