The month of July is dedicated to the Most Precious Blood of the Lord. The Catechism reminds us that “the essential signs of the Eucharistic sacrament are wheat bread and grape wine, on which the blessing of the Holy Spirit is invoked and the priest pronounces the words of consecration spoken by Jesus during the Last Supper: “This is my Body which will be given up for you…… Read More »Most Precious Blood of the Lord
This Youth Ministry initiative is in conjunction with the second objective under the Creating an Enriching and Meaningful Worship Experience goal of our Next Generation Parish initiatives. Last August we offered an update on each of the goals and objectives. The update for the Youth Ministry was as follows: School liturgies frequently feature the talents of the students. Students are lectors, cantors, gift presenters, altar servers, and… Read More »Introductory celebration of our Youth Ministry program
We pray, O almighty and eternal God, who through Jesus Christ has revealed thy glory to all nations, to preserve the works of your mercy, that your Church, being spread through the whole world, may continue with unchanging faith in the confession of your name. We pray Thee, who alone are good and holy, to endow with heavenly knowledge, sincere… Read More »250th Anniversary of Our Nation
The draft of the Declaration of Independence was completed by Thomas Jefferson on 28 June 1776, 250 years ago today. Blessings to our nation as we celebrate the anniversary of this document. In Congress, July 4, 1776 – The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen United States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected… Read More »The draft of the Declaration of Independence was completed by Thomas Jefferson on 28 June 1776, 250 years ago today
“With a Father’s Heart, that is how Joseph loved Jesus, whom all four Gospels refer to as the son of Joseph. Joseph had the courage to become the legal father of Jesus, to whom he gave the name revealed by the angel. After Mary, the Mother of God, no saint is mentioned more frequently in the papal magisterium than Joseph, her spouse. Each of… Read More »Happy Father’s Day!
Daily prayer, reflection, information about the Saint of the Day, and Scripture citations for the day are now being sent to our parishioners on our various platforms. These reflections, called Opening Your Treasure (Matthew 2:11), are being prepared by the members of the Our Lady of Peace clergy with the hopes of nourishing your spirituality with an opportunity to spend a few minutes each day with the Word of God. Enjoy! … Read More »Opening Your Treasure
Light, from light. Interestingly, the faithful of Cameroon remembered the significant role of these missionaries and the Cameroon clergy have responded to the missionary needs of the Catholic Church, even send missionaries to Ireland. Father Wilfred currently serves within the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Father is the Parochial Administrator of St. Martin de Porres parish in North Philadelphia. Father also serves… Read More »Thank You Father Wilfred Emeh
This consecration will occur through a prayer novena beginning on Wednesday 3 June. Each of the nine days of the novena focuses on a line from the litany of the Sacred Heart. Heart of Jesus… … aflame with love for us / a mission of compassion for the world … source of justice and love / may I become your love and radiate your mercy … worthy of all praise / make my heart, beat with your… Read More »Our national consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
The summer season beckons. For many the Walt Whitman bridge is the gateway to summer. It is so appropriate that a bridge honors the legacy of Walt Whitman, and that this bridge features prominently in the Memorial Day weekend memories of so many. Walt Whitman was born on 31 May 1819 in Brooklyn. Whitman, during the American Civil War, volunteered his services to assist those wounded by war. His poem… Read More »Blessings for this Memorial Day weekend.
Thanks to the Knights of Columbus Peace Council 4518 for sponsoring the Mother’s Day Breakfast at Nelson Hall. Eggs, pancakes, breakfast potatoes, bacon, and sausage, along with orange juice, coffee, and breakfast treats, made for a delicious celebration and a fitting way to begin Mother’s Day. The beautifully decorated hall added a festive atmosphere to the occasion. Thanks to all who attended and thanks again to the Knights for this… Read More »Expanding our Ministries