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OMC Update October 29, 2021
Worship:
All Saints Masses: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM*
All Souls Masses: 7:00 AM - 12:10 PM - 7:00 PM *This year, All Saints is not a Holy Day of Obligation
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OMC All Souls Mass of Remembrance
Saturday, November 6 - 4:30 PM Vigil Mass 
Click for All Souls Remembrance
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First Friday Eucharistic Adoration & Act of Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
November 5, 2021 - OMC Church
Adoration: 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Evening Prayer & Benediction: 5:30 PM
Join us for First Friday Adoration - 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.
November 5, 2021 - OMC Church
Adoration: 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Evening Prayer & Benediction: 5:30 PM
Join us for First Friday Adoration - 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.
Sunday Mass: We have begun to celebrate the Eucharist and all the Sacraments, with very few exceptions, in the manner prior to the pandemic. Click HERE for OMC guidelines.
Offertory & In-pew Collection: We have resumed the Offertory Procession and the in-pew collection. If you or your family would like to bring up the gifts, please see the usher when you come to Mass.
Livestream Mass: The 11:00 AM Sunday Mass is livestreamed each week and the recorded Sunday Mass is available throughout the week on our parish YouTube channel.
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.
Confessions are available on Saturday 3:30 to 4:00 PM
Daily Mass: Monday thru Friday 7:00 AM
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.
Offertory & In-pew Collection: We have resumed the Offertory Procession and the in-pew collection. If you or your family would like to bring up the gifts, please see the usher when you come to Mass.
Livestream Mass: The 11:00 AM Sunday Mass is livestreamed each week and the recorded Sunday Mass is available throughout the week on our parish YouTube channel.
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.
Confessions are available on Saturday 3:30 to 4:00 PM
Daily Mass: Monday thru Friday 7:00 AM
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.
OMC Mask Recommendations - In support of the the City of Philadelphia's new mask mandate, or proof of vaccination for business, we are voluntarily asking everyone (vaccinated and unvaccinated) wear a mask in Church. We want all parishioners and liturgical ministers to feel comfortable with attending and ministering at Mass. Let us continue to do our part in defeating COVID 19. For the sake of the common good, we encourage everyone to get vaccinated.
Pope Francis - Get Vaccinated - With a Message of Hope and Unity, the Pope and Six Cardinals and Archbishops from North, Central and South America are Featured in a New PSA Reaching Global Audiences to Promote COVID-19 vaccine. Click HERE.
Pope Francis - Get Vaccinated - With a Message of Hope and Unity, the Pope and Six Cardinals and Archbishops from North, Central and South America are Featured in a New PSA Reaching Global Audiences to Promote COVID-19 vaccine. Click HERE.
All of us know instinctively that nothing compares to “being there” in person. Whether it’s being at a friend’s wedding, sitting down to have a heart-to-heart conversation, comforting a family member while she is grieving or watching as your baby takes his first steps, we all know that being physically present makes all the difference. The same logic applies to our life as Catholics. Especially when it comes to the Mass, truly, nothing compares to being there.
The Holy Mass with Fr. Matthew Biedrzycki: English
The Sunday Obligation with Fr. Thomas Viviano: English
The Holy Mass with Fr. Matthew Biedrzycki: English
The Sunday Obligation with Fr. Thomas Viviano: English
OMC Parish Life:
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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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Grief and the Holidays: Surviving the Loss of a Loved One (Wednesday, November 3 - 7:00 to 8:30 PM - Parish Center) - Are you feeling sad because of the loss of a loved one… even as all around you the holiday activities begin to dominate our world? Come for this evening presentation to be comforted and learn a few tools which may help during this difficult time. Pre-registration is required. To register or for additional information, please contact Sister Christine at [email protected] or 215-247-0430. If you know someone who may benefit from this evening, feel free to invite them and accompany them. All are welcome!
Nominations for PPC Close Sunday 10-31-21
The Parish Pastoral Council explores ideas and recommends pastoral plans and directions with the objective of enhancing the quality of parish life, promoting parish vitality, and helping each other to celebrate our faith and to achieve the goals of a life in Christ.
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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. |
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If you did not have a chance to visit our Ministry Fair last weekend, you can can still discover all the ministry opportunities available and consider how the Spirit may be calling you to serve.
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OMC Parish School - The Office of Catholic Education of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia has recognized Our Mother of Consolation Parish School as a 2021 School of Distinguished Instruction for exceeding growth expectations and benchmarks in academic achievement via standardized testing. OMC is one of only twelve Catholic Elementary Schools in the Archdiocese to receive this designation. Congratulations to Principal Sheetz, faculty, staff, and students on this wonderful accomplishment. Click HERE for info on our Parish School
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COP26 is the 2021 United Nations climate change conference - For nearly three decades the UN has been bringing together almost every country on earth for global climate summits – called COPs – which stands for ‘Conference of the Parties’. In that time climate change has gone from being a fringe issue to a global priority. This year will be the 26th annual summit – giving it the name COP26. With the UK as President, COP26 takes place in Glasgow. In the run up to COP26 the UK is working with every nation to reach agreement on how to tackle climate change. World leaders will arrive in Scotland, alongside tens of thousands of negotiators, government representatives, businesses, and citizens for twelve days of talks. Not only is it a huge task but it is also not just yet another international summit. Most experts believe COP26 has a unique urgency.
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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” in light of the fact that “everyone’s talents and involvement are needed to redress the damage caused by human abuse of God’s creation” 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
SSJ Villa Chance Drive - Were you taught by a Sister of Saint Joseph or do you know one? If so, please consider supporting the retired Sisters of Saint Joseph who are living at Saint Joseph Villa through the SSJ Annual Chance Drive! These Sister pray daily for our world and for all our intentions.
This year the Chance Drive will be online… Drawing December 5, 2021
Six ways to win! Grand prize $10,000
Five prizes of $500 each! Donation - $5 each or $20 for a book of 5 chances
Visit the Villa Chance Drive page to purchase tickets (Click Here).
For additional information, contact any Sister of Saint Joseph or the Development Office at 800-482-6510.
This year the Chance Drive will be online… Drawing December 5, 2021
Six ways to win! Grand prize $10,000
Five prizes of $500 each! Donation - $5 each or $20 for a book of 5 chances
Visit the Villa Chance Drive page to purchase tickets (Click Here).
For additional information, contact any Sister of Saint Joseph or the Development Office at 800-482-6510.
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.
Update - Parish Building Projects
As a parish community, we build upon the legacy we have inherited. Our spiritual life, and our parish were built by our ancestors in the faith beginning in 1855. Since then, we have continued to strengthen the gift that we have received.
The Building Committee will meet to begin planning the completion of the rectory windows either in the spring or next summer, depending on the funds. We will also discuss other future projects. If you are interested in joining the Parish Building Committee, please contact Fr Bob. |
These projects are funded through the Parish Building Fund, which was established in 2007 for the sole purpose of funding capital improvements to the buildings and property. Since its inception, the Building Fund has invested over $3.2 million dollars in the restoration of our parish buildings and grounds. Funding sources for the Parish Building Fund are the Annual Building Fund Appeal, capital gifts, bequests, a percentage of our yearly excess in operating revenues, and individual donations. We offer our thanks to everyone who has contributed to the restoration and upkeep of our parish building.
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2021 Catholic Charities Appeal: The 2021 Catholic Charities Appeal - Giving Hope to All is underway. For over 60 years the Appeal has served as a positive source for good in all facets of the Church in Philadelphia. The Catholic Charities Appeal brings hope where hope is needed most. From center city, to the suburbs, from the suburban communities to our most distressed communities, almost a million people each year receive hope through the Catholic Charities Appeal.
OMC parish 2021 goal: $78,762.
OMC Gifts to Date: $57,984 (74% of Goal)
Click HERE for more information. Click HERE for video.
OMC parish 2021 goal: $78,762.
OMC Gifts to Date: $57,984 (74% of Goal)
Click HERE for more information. Click HERE for video.
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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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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!
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OMC Golden Knights CYO Basketball - We are making plans for the 2021-22 OMC-CYO Basketball season for children in Grades 3-8 and we need your help. Earlier this month, we circulated an email with a Pre-Registration link to indicate whether you have one or more children who are interested in participating. If you haven’t yet completed the Pre-Registration Form and you have one or more children interested in participating, please click here to complete our Pre-Registration Form. We will use the results of pre-registration to decide whether there is enough interest to form each team.
For children in Grades 3-4:
For children in Grades 5-8:
If you have any questions, please contact Chris Kallmeyer ([email protected]).
For children in Grades 3-4:
- The program runs from December through February.
- We have a Boys 3/4 team and a Girls 3/4 Team.
- Each team will practice/play twice per week (the schedule has not yet been determined).
For children in Grades 5-8:
- The program runs from November through February.
- We have Boys 5/6, Girls 5/6, Boys 7/8, and Girls 7/8 teams.
- Each team will practice/play 2-3 times per week (the schedule has not yet been determined).
If you have any questions, please contact Chris Kallmeyer ([email protected]).
Click Here for Info
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OMC Cub Scout Pack 1855 fundraiser
Holiday Wreathes and Door Swags Visit: GiftItForward.com use the fundraising code below when checking out. PK1855PA001 OMC Cubs receive $8 for every gift purchased using our code! Thanks for your support. |
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It’s tempting to start the new year with lists and lists of what we want to accomplish. However, 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 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.”
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Climate Action Alert - The 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow will take place November 1-12, 2021. COP26 is an opportunity like no other to lift up the voices of the most vulnerable and advocate on their behalf. If we don’t, who will? It’s truly up to us. God’s creation is suffering. And we’re running out of time. Pope Francis will be in attendance, this is first time, a Pope is attending a UN Climate Change Conference. support Pope Francis now: Sign the Healthy Planet, Healthy People petition. More than 100,000 Catholics and 300 organizations have joined this initiative. We are asking four simple things:
As Catholics, it is our responsibility We must act now. Share the petition. Join the global Catholic family and take action now.
- Tackle the climate emergency and biodiversity crisis together
- Limit warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius and promise no more biodiversity loss
- Ensure equitable global action, including support for those most affected
- Protect and respect human rights, including the rights of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities in climate and biodiversity action
As Catholics, it is our responsibility We must act now. Share the petition. Join the global Catholic family and take action now.
The Catholic Climate Action Petition for individuals: Send a message to U.S. leaders - A Catholic appeal to work together to boldly protect our common home and our future. We invite you to join your voice with thousands of individuals signing this climate action petition across the U.S. Catholic community as a faith-filled appeal to President Biden and the U.S. Congress, to work beyond partisanship and create climate solutions to care for present and future generations and our common home. This Catholic petition is in solidarity with Catholic institutions that are signing a Catholic climate action letter. We will deliver these united messages during Season of Creation, seeking and praying that they will move the needle of the nation’s moral compass toward the bold and ambitious solutions the nation and world need to address the climate crisis. Click HERE to sign the petition and for more information
Laudato sí Movement consolidated and renewed - The Global Catholic Climate Movement on July 29 changed its name to Laudato sí Movement (LSM). Climate and integral ecology are at the heart of the Movement, which takes its cue from Pope Francis’ landmark encyclical on care for our common home. Speaking with Vatican News, the executive director of LSM, Tomás Insua, speaks about a “synodal journey” aimed at a deeper ecological conversion. As the Movement continues to renew itself, Pope Francis offers a word of thanks for its work. Click HERE for more information.
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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.
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Renewing the Earth: Living Laudato Si' in the Year of Ignatius - This spring the Vatican launched the Laudato Si’ Action Platform, a plan that invites the global Church on a 7-year journey toward total sustainability. Renewing the Earth: Living Laudato Si' in the Year of Ignatius invites you to consider St. Ignatius’ conversion as a model for your own ecological conversion in this historic environmental era that requires a renewal of our spirits and of the earth. You're invited to join a journey of discernment to bring the Laudato Si' Action Platform to life with Ignatian spirituality as a guide. . Click HERE for more information
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Weekly Faith Walk - Councilwoman Bass invites you to join her every Wednesday at 12 Noon for a weekly Interdenominational Faith Walk through different communities to address issues of Gun Violence, Crime and Drugs, and to share various resources and pray for our young people and community members. Click HERE for information.
Service Opportunities:
An Invitation for Making Room - Most in our parish are fortunate enough to have a place to live. Perhaps in our homes and apartments we have a spare room which is used little. Have you thought of possibly offering a homeless person short-term hospitality in your spare room? I have, and I have been in contact with a shelter who will place someone likely to benefit -- someone who perhaps may just need a shower and a good night’s sleep for a job interview. I am interested in connecting with others who are willing to explore this as a potential ministry, and perhaps form a hands-on group. If you are interested in meeting outdoors to discuss this, please email me at: [email protected] . Please mention WELCOME STRANGER in the “Subject” line. Making Room: Recovering Hospitality as a Christian Tradition by Christine D. Pohl, Ph.D., is a good place to start in considering this topic. Click image for Podcast.
National Service Center: The OMC Peace & Justice Committee has additional ways that you can help Afghan Refugees through the Nationalities Service Center, check out their website: https://nscphila.org/afghanistan-resources-and-how-you-can-help Thanks for your support of our brother and sisters from Afghanistan.
Volunteer Immigration Attorneys Needed - Non-profit groups, assisting with the reception of Afghan refugees, have asked for the volunteer services of experienced immigration attorneys. The emphasis, at the moment, is on attorneys who are genuinely experienced in immigration law. The refugees are currently being housed at Joint Base Dix/McGuire/Lakehurst in Burlington County NJ. Volunteers would need to be able to serve at the base and provide their own transportation. Anyone qualified and interested should contact OMC parishioner, John J. Grogan at [email protected].
Welcoming our Sisters and Brothers from Afghanistan - The City of Philadelphia and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are coordinating with the federal government’s Operation Allies Refuge to provide a point-of-entry location for people evacuated from Afghanistan. The Kenney administration is working with partners to welcome evacuees and returning American citizens who will be arriving in our city over the coming weeks. The Philadelphia International Airport is the second airport in the nation to welcome arrivals as part of this federally-led relief operation and emergency response, Operation Allies Refuge PHL. The City of Philadelphia is collaborating with the federal government and is focused on protecting the rights and dignity of Afghan families arriving in the country. In Philadelphia, we know our diversity is our strength. We are a proud welcoming city that celebrates its vibrant immigrant community. Click HERE for how you can help.
Volunteer Immigration Attorneys Needed - Non-profit groups, assisting with the reception of Afghan refugees, have asked for the volunteer services of experienced immigration attorneys. The emphasis, at the moment, is on attorneys who are genuinely experienced in immigration law. The refugees are currently being housed at Joint Base Dix/McGuire/Lakehurst in Burlington County NJ. Volunteers would need to be able to serve at the base and provide their own transportation. Anyone qualified and interested should contact OMC parishioner, John J. Grogan at [email protected].
Welcoming our Sisters and Brothers from Afghanistan - The City of Philadelphia and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are coordinating with the federal government’s Operation Allies Refuge to provide a point-of-entry location for people evacuated from Afghanistan. The Kenney administration is working with partners to welcome evacuees and returning American citizens who will be arriving in our city over the coming weeks. The Philadelphia International Airport is the second airport in the nation to welcome arrivals as part of this federally-led relief operation and emergency response, Operation Allies Refuge PHL. The City of Philadelphia is collaborating with the federal government and is focused on protecting the rights and dignity of Afghan families arriving in the country. In Philadelphia, we know our diversity is our strength. We are a proud welcoming city that celebrates its vibrant immigrant community. Click HERE for how you can help.
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:
How to Make Spiritual Sense of the Attach on the Capital (Saturday, November 6 - 5:30 pm)
Fr. Bryan Massingale, professor of theological ethics at Fordham University, joins Matt Malone, S.J., to discuss the attack on the nation's capital. Since 2019 OMC’s Peace & Justice Committee has joined with counterparts at St. Vincent de Paul and Holy Cross parishes to present films and discussion focusing on justice issues. Join us for a 40-minute video featuring Fr. Massingale followed by facilitators leading small group discussions. Face to Face (next to St. Vincent de Paul Church), 123 E. Price Street 19144, Germantown.
Fr. Bryan Massingale, professor of theological ethics at Fordham University, joins Matt Malone, S.J., to discuss the attack on the nation's capital. Since 2019 OMC’s Peace & Justice Committee has joined with counterparts at St. Vincent de Paul and Holy Cross parishes to present films and discussion focusing on justice issues. Join us for a 40-minute video featuring Fr. Massingale followed by facilitators leading small group discussions. Face to Face (next to St. Vincent de Paul Church), 123 E. Price Street 19144, Germantown.
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Finding Forgiveness in God's Mercy - St. David Church ( 316 Easton Road, Willow Grove ) invites you to join us for an evening reflection on forgiveness from the perspective of a Rwandan genocide survivor. Immaculée Ilibagiza will share her beautiful account of how God inspired forgiveness in her heart for the murderers that raged outside her cramped hiding spot for 91 days. You are invited down to our Church Hall afterwards for light refreshments and a book signing by Ms. Ilibagiza. For a description of this event, click here. Tickets sales open on November 1 at: https://stdavidparish.org/advent-2021/
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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.
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The Archdiocese of Philadelphia:
Healing Retreat for Veterans November 18-21
Discovery House 3730 Richards Ave.
Hammonton, N.J. 08037
Click HERE for more information
World Wide Marriage Encounter Opportunities - MARRIED COUPLES – After the Back-to-School rush winds down, take time to refresh your relationship! Why not give yourselves some time together by making a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend? The next in-person experiences is November 12-14 at Our Lady of Czestochowa, Doylestown. For more info visit: https://www.wwme-philly.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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The Archdiocese of Philadelphia Deaf Apostolate: The Archdiocese of offers weekly Religion classes in American Sign Language and other activities for children and adults who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing. This Summer, the Deaf Apostolate will host a two-week Religious Education Camp at St. Joseph University. For information about the camp, Interpreted Sunday Masses and/or to receive the Deaf Catholic Newsletter email [email protected] or call 215-587-3913 (voice) or 267-507-1215 (video phone). Click HERE for more information
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.