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OMC Update June 17, 2022Worship:Weekend Mass Schedule:
Saturday Vigil: 4:30 pm Sunday: 7:30 am - 9:00 am - 11:00 am* *Livestream Daily Mass: Monday thru Friday 7:00 AM Due to the Oblate Convocation, there will be no 7:00 AM Daily Mass at OMC Tuesday, June 21 thru Thursday, June 23. Daily Mass at local Parishes:
Confessions: Saturday 3:30 to 4:00 PM and Wednesday 7:00 to 8:00 PM. Examination of Conscience based on Catholic Social Teaching Church Open: The Church will NOT be open for personal prayer and confessions on Wednesday, June 22 from 7:00 to 8:00 PM. Children's Visual Mass Schedule: Click HERE To Mask or Not to Mask? The City of Philadelphia Health Department strongly recommends wearing a mask in large indoor gatherings. In sensitivity to those who may be immunocompromised, there will be at least one Communion minister wearing a mask. Let us respect each person's choice and do what we can to make all feel welcomed and comfortable.
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Launching the Eucharistic Revival-June 19
For the next three years, the Church in the United States of America will be falling to its knees before our Eucharistic Lord, entreating Him to rekindle in all hearts a fire of love for His Real Presence in the Blessed Sacrament, especially the Mass. This year’s celebration of the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of the Lord, on June 19, 2022, marks the inauguration of the National Eucharistic Revival. Click HERE for Information on the Opening Mass. |
OMC Parish Life:Parish Offices: The parish office is open Monday thru Friday – 9 AM to 4 PM. Please feel free to stop by, call (215-247-0430) or email Mary Cassidy ([email protected]) for Mass intentions, certificates, letters, etc., which can be mailed or pick-up. The food pantry is available, call St Vincent de Paul Society (215-240-0430 - Ext 5) to arrange for food pickup.
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Farewell to Fr Bob - June 25-26
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Welcome to OMC
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OMC Parish Religious Education Programs (PREP) Registration for 2022-2023 - Do you have a child entering first grade in non-Catholic school in September 2022? Do you have children who need religious education or preparation for Sacraments? If so, it is time to register your Child for our Parish Religious Education Program (PREP) which also begins in September! Children need to be entering first-grade and be six by September 1 to attend. In addition, if you have a child currently in a special needs learning situation, please speak with us regarding preparation for the Sacraments. We are accepting children in Year 1 to 6. Children in Year 7 are admitted on a case by case basis and only if they are coming from a Catholic School. First priority is given to OMC Parishioners. To register, contact Sr. Christine at 215-247-0430 or [email protected].
All teens in grades 8-12
are invited to our youth events.
Adult Volunteers Needed - Teen Ministry is in need of adult volunteers to help set up, chaperone, and break down our monthly events. Please email Paul Cillo [email protected] if you are interested in helping.
The Teen Ministry Home Page - Click Here
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OMC Joins EcoPhilly - The Philadelphia Archdiocese is responding to Pope Francis’ call in his encyclical letter Laudato Si’ for “a new dialogue about how we are shaping the future of our planet.” As part of the Laudato Si' Movement, the mission of EcoPhilly is to establish a network of creation care teams throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia that achieve measurable improvements in their local environment. Click HERE for more information about Eco Philly
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Shopping Sustainably
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Service Opportunities:
OMC Walking With Moms in Need - Attention Moms! - Moms before, during, and after the birth of their child are always in need; some more than others, and sometimes more than other times. If you are a mom in need or if you know a mom in need, please email us at [email protected]. Perhaps the need is to network with other moms, or to know how to access needed assistance...whatever. Please email us. You do not need to walk alone: Click HERE
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In October of 2021, the Pro-Life Union of Greater Philadelphia, in partnership with Catholic Social Services, opened the first-ever Community-Based Culture of Life Initiative of its kind in Frankford (just north of Kensington), Philadelphia: The Cenacle. The goal is to transform Frankford into a Culture of Life by building a sustainable, self-sufficient, and permanent pro-life presence there. Through education, community engagement, compassionate service and programming, we will partner with Catholic Social Services and the Capuchin Friars at the Padre Pio Prayer Center to build an effective program that minimizes abortion-risk in the area. The Cenacle family life center has been growing so fast and is now serving over 150 mom's and their children!
We are in need of volunteers to fill weekday shifts between Monday through Friday. Right now we have a specific volunteer need filled for the following shifts: Monday’s 9am-11:30am or 1pm -4pm , Tuesday’s 1pm-4pm, Thursday’s 10am-1pm. For more information please email [email protected].
Take Back the Month - Feminine Hygiene Donation Drive! - Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (CSS), for the second year in a row, is collecting feminine hygiene products to support women and girls who face obstacles to obtaining them. The initiative, called “Take Back the Month,” aims to address wide-spread need and ensure that women and girls throughout the Philadelphia area who are unable to access or afford feminine hygiene products due to poverty, homelessness, and other barriers have consistent access at no cost. Those interested in supporting CSS and those in need can donate items online through YouGiveGoods at https://yougivegoods.com/takebackthemonth. All goods donated will benefit CSS’ housing and homeless programs including Mercy Hospice, McAuley House, Women of Hope, Visitation Homes, Mercy Café, and the Chester City Coffee Club. Donated items will also benefit “Ladies Locker” pantries located at CSS Family Service Centers across the five-county region, as well as the CSS School Social Work Program that works with students, families, and staff within Archdiocesan High Schools. In addition, items will be distributed to those in need during staff outreach initiatives in local communities.
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. |
Faith & Justice Opportunities:
Critical Race Theory (CRT) - We have all witnessed the controversy around Critical Race Theory (CRT). Parents are outraged, school boards are under attack, State legislatures have passed laws "banning it" from school curriculum, and the media (conservative & liberal) have hyped it. It is important to carefully navigate CRT and the many issues around race, racism, history, culture, equity, and education that have been conflated into it by those who have repackaged it for their own, perhaps less than charitable, purposes. This video from Educationweek.com is concise in addressing CRT from an educators viewpoint. The video may be useful in beginning the process of educating ourselves about CRT, helping us to move beyond the hype in order to develop a better understanding of it, and allow us to have productive discussions.
21-Day Racial Equity Challenge: For 21 days, we challenge you to enter into the complex work of understanding the realities of racial injustice and anti-Blackness in the U.S. The Ignatian Racial Equity Challenge is designed for all participants, regardless of race, ethnicity, prior anti-racism work, age or background and will include opportunities to learn, pray, and act on different themes of racial equity. Click HERE for more information
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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 for FREE course visit: archphila.org/revive.
New Revive Course - Everyday Apostles: Ordinary Methods to Help you Share an Extraordinary Message The world tells you to be quiet about your faith, that’s its just personal and not meant to be shared. Yet Christ calls us to make “disciples of all nations” - so how do we actually do it? You are invited to learn new mindsets, skills, and habits on how to share your faith with those around you in our latest course hosted by Ryan O’Hara. Click HERE for information |
“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.
OMC Parish School Happenings:
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The Oblates of St Francis de Sales:
OSFS Convocation June 20-23 - For the first time since the beginning of COVID-19, the Wilmington/Philadelphia Province of the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales will gather for convocation. This gathering is an opportunity for the Oblates to come together as brothers, to celebrate, to pray, and to discuss issues that are important to their Community Life. This summer’s meeting is particularly important in that the Oblates will be selecting a new Provincial and a new Provincial Council. On Monday, June 20, thru Thursday, June 23, the OSFS at OMC will join with their Oblate brothers for this important event. While away, the Parish Staff will continue to handle the daily business of the Parish and will coordinate any emergencies or funerals. For any emergencies that may arise during the evening, please call the Parish Office and follow the instructions given by the automated attendant service. Let us pray for the Oblates as they prepare for their Convocation and elect new leadership.
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Are You Planning a Trip? Our Blessed Mother was always a traveler. Some of her travels were planned and safe, and others more dangerous. Mary understands the challenges and struggles we face. Like centuries of Christians before us, we continue to invoke her protection on our own journey through life. When you join Mary’s Travelers, you promote devotion to the Blessed Mother as a way to encourage careful and prayerful journeys. In the tradition of St. Francis de Sales, members strive to make the ordinary, routine activity of travel - physical or spiritual - an act of love for God. You can become part of a spiritual and online community where you can pray for other travelers, your own intentions, and receive many other benefits!
A spiritual community dedicated to Mary and her special intercession! Mary’s Travelers invoke the protection of Christ's Mother on all our journeys. We are a community united in devotion to Mary and call on her to keep us, our loved ones, and all travelers under her divine protection.
A spiritual community dedicated to Mary and her special intercession! Mary’s Travelers invoke the protection of Christ's Mother on all our journeys. We are a community united in devotion to Mary and call on her to keep us, our loved ones, and all travelers under her divine protection.
DeSales Weekly - Every Thursday, DeSales Weekly provides our subscribers with some fresh material to aid them in efforts to live Jesus, which is the motto of our patron, St. Francis de Sales. He sought to integrate the sacred and the secular to make the ordinary events of our lives extraordinary by bringing virtue, grace, and Jesus to all we do. Frequently, we may not be able to see the window through which the Spirit may enter a given moment or activity of our day. With reflections on a panoply of topics and experiences by the Oblates, as well as resources to help prepare for Sunday Mass, and other updates from the Oblate world, this weekly email offers a regular, concise resource to life the spirit and help it soar into the weekend. Click HERE to subscribe. |
The Oblates of St. Francis de Sales celebrate a double Salesian Jubilee Year (January 23, 2022 to January 24, 2023) marking the 400th anniversary of the death of St. Francis de Sales (1622) and the 450th anniversary of the birth of our secondary founder, St. Jane de Chantal (1572). Their friendship gave us what we fondly call "Salesian Spirituality." This jubilee allows for a renewal of The Salesian life. Oblate Superior General, Fr. Barry Strong, OSFS, highlights three pillars of this jubilee year: to increase knowledge and love of the two saints; to encourage imploring their intercession; and to imitate their virtues and devotion. Click HERE for more information. |
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Every Friday Evening 7:00 to 8:30 PM
July 15 Thru August 26 St Raymond Penafort Church - 1350 Vernon Rd, Phila, PA 19150 |
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Saturday, October 22, 2022
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Be Not Afraid: Finding Your Freedom in Christ - We are pleased to announce to you the theme, speakers and open registration for the 2022 Catholic Women's Conference, "Be Not Afraid: Finding Your Freedom in Christ." This year's conference will be back in its fullness with opening Mass with the Archbishop, keynote speakers, breakout sessions, meals and closing prayer service. Full details are below and on the website, catholicwomensconference.org. Click HERE for information.
Office for the New Evangelization Rosary Campaign (Monday thru Thursday 8 PM) - Join online, by phone or in spirit as we pray the Rosary asking the miraculous intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary to put an end to the coronavirus and to bring restoration to those most severely impacted by the pandemic. We are also asking Our Lady to obtain a new outpouring of the Holy Spirit in the Church, bringing about our deeper conversion to the heart of Jesus Christ and institutional renewal at every level. Click HERE for more information or to join.
Catholic Women’s Healthcare - The Gianna Center of Philadelphia located in East Norriton (very close to Plymouth Meeting Mall) and is accepting new patients. The Center provides an authentically Catholic approach to women’s reproductive healthcare and follows Catholic medical ethics. The providers treat women in various age groups - from teens to seniors, and offer general gynecologic care, yearly women's check-ups and natural family planning instruction in the Creighton Model FertilityCare System. For more information see www.phgiannacenter.org or call the center at 844-204-0005
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Young Catholic Professionals Philly (YCP Philly) - In a world that can be void of meaning and leave them restless and dissatisfied, YCP brings together young professionals in their 20s and 30s into a community of belonging, support, and encouragement at all stages of the faith journey. YCP empowers and equips them to live their Catholic faith through everyday work, and to perform all work with excellence for the glory of God. Click HERE to learn more. Click HERE for video.
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Hope in Christ: Spiritual Support for Addiction - 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 those who have an addiction as well as for their families and loved ones. You will find one-time events such as retreats and evenings of reflection, ongoing support ministries, and links to websites, articles and videos. To learn more, visit archphila.org/hope.
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Intellectual Disabilities and Autism Help-Line: Do you need help accessing services and supports for someone with an intellectual disability or Autism? A collaboration of Catholic Social Services-Developmental Programs, The Office for Persons with Disabilities and the Schools of Special Education of the Archdiocese is offering this convenient help-line to assist families connect to disabilities services provided by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. To reach the Help-Line call: 484-472-5041 or email: [email protected]
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