Blessings for this Mother’s Day. We recognize, celebrate, and entrust our mothers, grandmothers, godmothers, and aunts to the beautiful intercessory assistance of the Blessed Mother, the Mediatrix of all Grace. Loving God, as a mother gives life and nourishment to her children, so you give life and care for your Church. Bless these women, as we celebrate this day in their honor. May they… Read More »Mother’s Day
Congratulations to Pope Leo 14th. Robert Francis Prevost was born in Chicago on 14 September 1955. He graduated Villanova University in 1977 with a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics. The Pope attended Big 5 games – how cool is that! Pope Leo 14th was ordained a priest into the Augustinian community in 1982. Pope Leo spent much of his priesthood as… Read More »Father Joe’s Statement on the election of Pope Leo XIV
Thank you to all who planned, organized, or attended the 65th anniversary celebration of Notre Dame de Lourdes School at the Ridley House on Saturday 26 April. Thank you to all our sponsors whose generosity made the evening so memorable for all who attended, most especially for our alumni. Our parish school is a rich blessing to our community and… Read More »Jubilee Year of Hope
Pope Francis in September 2015 visited the United States as part of the World Meeting of Families which was celebrated in Philadelphia. The excitement of that visit was tremendous as the pastoral fruitfulness of the early years of his papacy were blossoming. As we continue to pray for the repose of his soul it is fitting to look back a… Read More »Pope Francis as the homily of a Vesper Liturgy at St. Patrick Cathedral in New York, 24 September 2015.
We all hold deeply rooted cherished memories of Pope Francis most especially of his pastoral visit to Philadelphia nearly a decade ago. His affable manner and gentle spirit was so warmly received by so many. Pope Francis opened the hearts of the faithful to the beauty of the Paschal Mystery and invited us to bear witness to Christ in every… Read More »Pope Francis
A most blessed Easter to you and yours as we celebrate the beauty and the grace of the Resurrection. “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” (John 20:21) May this Easter season fill your heart with hope; and may the reassurance of God’s love guide your feet into the way of peace. The… Read More »Happy Easter!!
Thank you to the cast and production crew of Wizard of Oz Jr. The performances were spectacular, the parish center was beautifully decorated, and the production was amazing. I hope that you enjoyed the performances. Thank you to all, especially to our young parishioners, for sharing your talents with us. Blessings! The following is a schedule of events for our… Read More »Holy Week Liturgies
We continue our look at the Seven Sacraments of the Catholic Church with an additional presentation of the requirements to receive the Sacrament of Marriage in a Catholic Church. Quick Glance Catechism – The Sacrament of Matrimony (Part 2)
We recently submitted our annual Pastoral Report to the Archdiocese. All good news! The report lists the frequency of Sacramental celebrations. The report offers the number who have been baptized, confirmed, and received First Eucharist. Additionally, questions are asked about the other Sacraments, such as the number of men who are studying for the priesthood or diaconate, those who have… Read More »Holy Matrimony!
The Solemnity of the Annunciation is celebrated this Tuesday 25 March. The Annunciation is the first of the Joyful Mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary and it celebrates the invitation to the Blessed Mother, extended by the message of the Archangel Gabriel, to conceive through the power of the Holy Spirit and to allow the Word of God to be… Read More »forty days of cleansing, forty days of service, forty days of hunger