This weekend the Catholic Church celebrates the lives and the inspirational mission of the Apostles Peter and Paul. St. Peter, as the first Pope, was “The Rock” upon which our Church was organized and established. St. Peter provided a framework of what the practice of the faith would look like by taking our Judaic roots and structuring the liturgy around… Read More »The Pontifical Mission Societies
Blessings for this first weekend of summer. May you enjoy some time of relaxation and refreshment with your family and friends. May St. Christopher keep you safe in your travels. May the casual pace of this season afford you the opportunities to nurture your prayer and sacramental life warming your soul with the divine love of the Most Holy Trinity. … Read More »Sweet Summer Time & Extended Benediction
Happy Father’s Day. Blessings to our fathers, grandfathers, godfathers, and for all who provide a paternal role to others. Pope Francis, in December of 2020 – on the 150th anniversary of the proclamation of St. Joseph as the Patron of the Universal Church – wrote the Apostolic Letter, “With A Father’s Heart” describing the merits and the intercessory understanding of… Read More »Happy Father’s Day!
Thank you for your prayers for, kind words and thoughtful memories of Deacon John and for your prayers for his family. Deacon John always approached his diaconate ministry with kindness, compassion, and respect. He was always guided by his faith and his trust in the grace of the Holy Spirit. Yesterday, 7 June was the 27th anniversary of his diaconate… Read More »Pentecost
Welcome to June. It is a month of weddings, graduations, and a celebration of fathers. Congratulations to all. We pray at this time most especially for our graduates at the collegiate, secondary, and primary levels. Almighty God, we thank you for your gift of wisdom and perseverance that have enabled our graduates to trust in themselves and in their God… Read More »JUNE
It is with extremely heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Deacon John Ellis, Sr. Deacon John has been a treasure of goodness and faithfulness to our parish for the past decade. Deacon John was responsible for organizing, scheduling, and training our altar servers – of which we have so very many young parishioners serving. Additionally Deacon John assisted… Read More »Rest in Peace Deacon John Ellis, Sr.
Blessings for this Memorial Day weekend. We remember in our prayers all who have given their lives in service of our country. Prayers too for all our veterans and those who continue to serve our country. Mass for Memorial Day will be Monday morning at 8:30 at Our Lady of Peace Church. With Gratitude and Honor Gracious God, on this… Read More »Memorial Day 2025
Thank you to the members of the Knights of Columbus Peace Council 4518 for their Mother’s Day brunch on 11 May at Nelson Hall. The Knights arranged a beautiful setting with pastel tablecloths decorated with aromatic flowers. They prepared and served a hearty meal of eggs, pancakes, potatoes, breakfast meats, and breakfast pastries along with coffee and orange juice. Thank… Read More »The Nicene Creed
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
STATEMENT OF ARCHBISHOP NELSON J. PÉREZ UPON THE ELECTION OF OUR NEW HOLY FATHER, POPE LEO XIV Archbishop Nelson J. Perez issued the following statement regarding the election ofPope Leo XIV as the Supreme Pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church by the College of Cardinals. On this historic occasion Catholics in the Philadelphia region and around the world rejoice abundantly! The election… Read More »STATEMENT OF ARCHBISHOP NELSON J. PÉREZ UPON THE ELECTION OF OUR NEW HOLY FATHER, POPE LEO XIV