“Being a disciple
means being constantly ready to bring the love of Jesus to others, and this can
happen unexpectedly and in any place: on the street, in a city square, during
work, on a journey."
Listen to Archbishop Perez' 5-minute teaching on The Great Commission as part of his Go Forth text message project! (phillydisciples.org/goforth)
Evangelization
News, Tips & Ideas
Pope Francis Commissions 10 New Missionaries of Mercy for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia
Last month, the Archdiocese announced that Pope Francis has appointed 10 new Missionaries of Mercy for our local Church, making 11 total. Missionaries of Mercy are priests – diocesan or religious – who have been commissioned by the Holy Father to give particular emphasis to the duty shared by all priests to “hear confessions and preach on behalf of and promote the Sacrament of Reconciliation.” To find out the names of our Missionaries of Mercy and learn more about their ministry, visit the website archphila.org/mercy.
Join us for the Commissioning of the new Missionaries of Mercy on Sunday, September 24, 2023 at 4:30 PM at the Cathedral. Click here for full details.
Changes in Leadership for the Archdiocesan Catholic Charismatic Renewal
A few weeks ago, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia announced the appointment of Mrs. Maria Richardson as the Archbishop's Delegate for our Archdiocesan Catholic Charismatic Renewal. We offer our gratitude to Fr. Rafal Walczyk for his service as Delegate this past year, and to Gloria Coyne for her years of tireless service as Liaison for the Renewal. Maria's appointment replaces both of these positions.
Prayer groups and individual members of our local Renewal can contact Maria at mrichardson@archphila.org.
Prayer groups and individual members of our local Renewal can contact Maria at mrichardson@archphila.org.
- The new website for the Archdiocesan Catholic Charismatic Renewal is: archphilaccr.org.
- To subscribe to the email list for the Archdiocesan Catholic Charismatic Renewal, click here.
Thank you, Sr. Kathleen Schipani, IHM!
After 29 years of service in the Archdiocesan Office for Pastoral Care of Persons with Disabilities and the Deaf Apostolate, Sr. Kathleen Schipani, IHM, will be transitioning to serve on the General Council of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Sr. Kathleen has poured herself out in so many ways and been a friend and colleague to many of us. Please join us in thanking her for her service and wishing her well in her new mission for the Lord!
- Sr. Kathleen's email: sr.kschipani@archphila.org
Office for the New Evangelization Events
New Apostolates Webinar
Tuesday, August 8, 2023 - 1:00-3:30 PM (on Zoom)
The Church is always bearing fresh fruit in the form of new apostolates in the service of parish life. Join us as we introduce four apostolates that can help your parish be more intentional in your pastoral care and missionary disciple formation.
This 2.5-hour Zoom webinar will give parish leaders an introduction to each ministry and how it can serve your parish. Each time slot consists of a 20-minute presentation followed by 10 minutes for Q&A through the chat box. You can log in and out of the webinar as you wish, tuning in for the apostolates that interest you. See the schedule in the flyer below.
Apostolates being introduced:
Communio, The Hem of Christ, Institute for Ministry Formation and
Mercy Tree Adventures (See the flyer below for details about each)
Mercy Tree Adventures (See the flyer below for details about each)
Host: Meghan Cokeley, Office for the New Evangelization
Register: Click here to register for the webinar
2023 Catholic Women's Conference
Created for Love:
Daughter - Sister - Friend - Bride - Mother
Saturday, October 28, 2023
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa
654 Ferry Road - Doylestown, PA
Speakers:
Sr. Mary Madeline Todd, OP, Sarah Swafford, Claudine Noel, Mallory Smyth, Sr. Mary Peter, SOLT, Fr. Remigio Morales and the Sisters of Life
Sr. Mary Madeline Todd, OP, Sarah Swafford, Claudine Noel, Mallory Smyth, Sr. Mary Peter, SOLT, Fr. Remigio Morales and the Sisters of Life
Registration and full details at:
Around the Archdiocese
Below you will find Catholic events being offered in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. If you would like to submit an event for inclusion in the newsletter, please email all pertinent information in the format used below to pherrera@archphila.org by the 22nd of the month for consideration.
Wednesday, July 26, 2023 - 1:30-2:45PM (Zoom Webinar)
Event: Introduction to Verbum: A Tool for Faith Formation Leaders
Join us for a webinar introducing you to Verbum, an online Catholic library that will give you quick access to the Bible, Catechism and other Catholic sources that will help you answer questions, create teaching content and lead your faith formation programs more confidently. Licenses are available for Catholic resources in either English or Spanish. For more information about Verbum and to preview the library, visit verbum.com/rcia.
Presenter: Chase Crouse, Academic Account Executive, Verbum Software
Hosts: Meghan Cokeley and Paola Herrera, Office for the New Evangelization
More info: Click here for the flyer
To register for the webinar, visit: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XJnTYdXCSSSip_7EuqG-lA#/registration
July 31 - August 3, 2023, from 6:00pm-9:00pm
Event: Encounter School of Ministry - Summer Intensive @ the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, Doylestown, PA
Description: The Summer Intensive Evening School provides a survey of content offered in the first 4 quarters of the Encounter School of Ministry over a fast 4-day period. It is a powerful experience that helps bridge the gap between the supernatural lifestyle of Jesus and the everyday experience of many believers. Focusing on topics from the first 4 quarters of the Encounter School of Ministry, participants get a taste of the joy, transformation, and renewal that is at the heart of Encounter’s mission! Each day we will begin at 5:15pm with optional Praise & Worship.
Cost: $100/person Register: https://encounterministriesdoylestown.regfox.com/encounter-doylestown-summer-intensive-2023 Questions: Email doylestown@encounterschool.org More info: www.encounterschool.org
August 1-3, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Event: Youth Retreat for High School Teens
Saints Peter and Paul Parish is hosting a High School Age Youth Retreat
This event is free and is for rising 9th graders through graduating High school seniors. Praise and worship, Mass, speakers, Adoration, games, food and more! Prior registration is necessary.
Location: Saints Peter and Paul Church, 1325 East Boot Road, West Chester, PA 19380
More Information: Please contact Michele D’Alessandro, mdalessandro@sspeterandpaulrc.org for more info or to register.
August 4, 2023 at 7:00PM
Event: Mass and Healing Service @ the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, Doylestown, PA
Description: Following Mass, there will be Praise & Worship, Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament, and Healing Prayer Service. This is a special opportunity to encounter Jesus and invite the Holy Spirit to touch you deeply and heal those emotional, mental, physical, relational, or spiritual places that are in need of God’s healing graces. All are welcome!
Questions: Email rafal@czestochowa.us Call: 215-345-0600 or Flyer
Saturday, August 12, 2023 – 8am-12pm
Event: “Our Lady and The Eucharist” Morning Retreat with Fr. Francis Danielski, O Praem, from Daylesford Abbey
Event: “Our Lady and The Eucharist” Morning Retreat with Fr. Francis Danielski, O Praem, from Daylesford Abbey
Join us for a moment of inspiration in this year of Eucharistic Revival. 8 am Confessions, 9 am Mass followed by refreshments, Teaching, Adoration, Prayer, and Q & A all ending before noon. All are welcome!
Location: Saints Simon and Jude Church, 8 Cavanaugh Court, West Chester PA 19382
More Information: View the flyer or go to simonandjude.org or call 610-696-3624
Location: Saints Simon and Jude Church, 8 Cavanaugh Court, West Chester PA 19382
More Information: View the flyer or go to simonandjude.org or call 610-696-3624
Saturday, August 12, 2023, at 11:00 AM
Event: Mass in support of those suffering from addiction celebrated by Fr. Richard Clement
Addiction has touched far too many families and taken far too many of our loved ones.
Join us so that we may draw strength from one another in the power of our faith.
Location: St. Columbkill Church, 200 Indian Spring Rd Boyertown, PA 19512.
Saturday, August 12, 2023 10:00 AM to 3:15 PM
Event: “Pray, Hope, Don’t Worry Day of Renewal” with Gary Zimak
This Day of Renewal consists of two talks by author and speaker, Gary Zimak, Mass, recitation of the Rosary with veneration of the relic glove of Padre Pio, opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, the Stations of the Cross according to Saint Pio, and concludes with the Divine Mercy Chaplet. Bring your own lunch or pre-pay $16.00 for a boxed lunch when registering. Padre Pio Prayer Groups and Bus Groups are welcome to attend. Please register at: www.padrepio.org by clicking on the event calendar for August 12.
Registration opens on July 12. Deadline to order lunch is August 5.
Location: National Centre for Padre Pio – 111 Barto Road – Barto, PA 19504
More information, contact angela@padrepio.org or 610-845-3000
August 13, September 10, 2023 – 2-3 PM
Event: Eileen George Prayer Group
Join us on for a Prayer Group in the spirit of Eileen George and her Meet the Father Ministry. We meet on a monthly basis to pray for specific intentions through Eileen’s intercession, to study and reflect on her teachings, and to pray for her beatification & canonization. The group will be led by Bishop Joseph Pepe, Bishop Emeritus of Las Vegas. For more information, visit www.EileenGeorge.org.
Location: Annunciation BVM Church, 401 Brookline Blvd., Havertown, PA
For questions contact: Jeanmarie Lorello at 610-547-7308 (phone or text).
More info: Click here for the flyer
Second Monday of each Month @ 7:00 pm on August 14, September 11, October 9, November 13, December 11
Event: SoulCore Live Classes
SoulCore is an invitation to integrate body & soul in prayer, fully orienting the heart & mind toward Christ, while discovering the beauty of the Rosary. Join Nicky Verna, SoulCore leader for these free classes. No fitness or Rosary experience necessary. These classes offer a beautiful way to incorporate simple, functional movements with the prayers of Rosary... an invitational way to elevate the heart, mind and body towards God, together with Our Lady Who always brings us to Her Son. Please dress comfortably and bring an exercise mat and water.
Location: Malvern Retreat House; St. Joseph's Library, 315 S. Warren Avenue, Malvern, PA 19355
More Information: Nicky Verna, SoulCore Leader; nicky@soulcore.com or 610-639-3816. Visit www.soulcorephilly.com . Classes are FREE to join and all are welcome!
August 18-20 or October 6-8
Event: Retrouvaille Weekend: Rediscover the Love in Your Marriage
Some couples feel lonely, frustrated, or angry in their marriage, often feeling shut off from one another. Other couples experience severe conflict and never-ending arguments. Retrouvaille offers hope for all these marriages by teaching couples to communicate in a deeper, more meaningful way, healing hurts and rebuilding trust and intimacy. No relationship is beyond help.
Location: Malvern Retreat House, Malvern
More Information: Visit www.HelpOurMarriage.org or call 215 766 3944 or 800 470 2230. All inquiries are strictly confidential.
Saturday, August 19, 2023, 10:00 AM –4:00 PM
Event: Legion of Mary Day at the Blue Army Shrine, Washington NJ
This event will be held at the NATIONAL BLUE ARMY SHRINE OF THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY, 674 Mountain View Road, Washington, NJ 08802
Program: Legion Prayers and Rosary, Opportunity for Reconciliation, Conferences, the Holy Mass
More Info: Bring Food for yourselves and some to share in the fellowship
(The Shrine Snack Bar is closed due to staffing shortage; please Brown Bag your lunch.)
August 20, 11:00 AM
Event: 2023 Santo Niño de Cebú Festival & Summer Sinulog (Filipino Festival)
THE 31st ANNIVERSARY OF THE ENTHRONMENT of SENOR SANTO NIÑO DE CEBÚ AT SAINT AUGUSTINE CHURCH (National Shrine) Join us for 11am Mass followed by procession/parade around the streets of Old City Philadelphia with images of Santo Niño and Lunch
Main Celebrant & Homilist: Most Reverend Timothy C. Senior, Bishop of the Diocese of Harrisburg, PA
Concelebrant: Very Rev. Rob Hagan, O.S.A., Prior Provincial, St. Thomas of Villanova Province
Location: Saint Augustine Church, 4th & Vine Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19106
More Information: https://www.st-augustinechurch.com/ or click here for the flyer
August 25, 2023, at 7:00PM
Event: Healing Service with Fr. Rafal Walczyk
Description: Praise & Worship, Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Healing Prayer Service, and Individual Prayer. This is a special opportunity to encounter Jesus and invite the Holy Spirit to touch you deeply and heal those places that need God’s healing graces. This is a FREE event. All are welcome!
Presider: Fr. Rafal Walczyk, OSPPE (Pauline Fathers) of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown, PA is Director of Encounter School of Ministry – Doylestown Campus.
Location: Holy Angels Church, 82 Possum Park Rd., Newark, DE 19711
Questions: Email aRise@holyangels.net or Call: 630-999-8481
First Friday, September 1, 2023, at 7:00 pm
Event: Mass and Healing Service
All are invited to the First Friday, September 1, 2023, at 7:00 pm, Mass and Healing Service with Our Lady of Fatima's pastor, Rev. Roland Slobogin, as the celebrant. Kathleen McCarthy will be the speaker. Come to worship and praise the Lord with Martha's House music ministry, receive the Eucharist, have prayer teams laying on hands for individual healing after Mass, and hear witness stories. "Heal me, Lord, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise." (Jer. 17:14)
Location: Our Lady of Fatima, 1 Fatima Drive, Secane, PA 19018 (Delaware County)
Tues, Sept 5; Thurs, Sept 7; Tues, Sept 12; Thurs, Sept 14 - 6:30 PM–8 PM
Event: The Seven Principles of Catholic Social Teaching
Father Matthew Guckin, Pastor, Our Lady of Mount Carmel, and Marie Joseph, Executive Director, Legacy of Life Foundation, will present a four-evening series on the Seven Principles of Catholic Social Teaching. Registration is not required. All are welcome!
Location: Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Doylestown. Presentations will be in St. Mary’s Hall across the street from the Church.
For more information, email Mary Eileen Baltes, Director of Parish Engagement.
parishengagement@ourladymtcarmel.org or visit our Parish Website: www.ourladymtcarmel.org
Saturday, September 9
Event: Diaper and Baby Item Drive: World's Greatest Baby Shower
Catholic Social Services will hold a Diaper and Baby Item Drive. There are two ways to give: scan the QR code ( flyer) or purchase baby clothes and gear and drop them off or have them delivered to Amy Stoner at 222 N. 17 St, Philadelphia, Pa 19103, 3rd floor.
More info: Please contact Amy Stoner at astoner@chs-adphila.org for more info!
Second Sunday of each month (Sept-April), 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm starting September 10
Event: Samuel Group - Young Adult Discernment Formation
Samuel Group is a spiritual formation program to help Young Adults go deeper in their prayer life and receive formation on how to hear God speaking to them in prayer, within a supportive dynamic community. This group is open to any Young Adult serious about growing in their faith and willing to make a daily prayer commitment as well as monthly formation meetings and spiritual direction. Sponsored by the Office for Faith Formation for Youth and Young Adults and the Parish Visitors of Mary Immaculate.
Location: Archdiocesan Pastoral Center, 222 N. 17th Street, Philadelphia (free parking available in Cathedral lot)
More info: Email Sr. Theresa Marie, pvmi at fromstmm@gmail.com or samuelgroupphilly@gmail.com. Check out our website at https://sites.google.com/view/sgphilly/home for more info and the link to register.
Mondays, September 11 thru October 30, 7:00 - 8:30 PM OR Wednesdays, September 13 thru November 1, 9:15 - 10:45 AM
Event: Autumn Bible Study - Season 3 of "The Chosen."
We're back with Season 3 of “The Chosen.” We will be showing all 8 episodes of Season 3 of The Chosen. If you haven't heard of it, this is a beautiful series about Jesus' ministry while on Earth. The actual biblical quotes are true, but the other scenes attempt to fill in the blanks about His everyday life. There will be valuable group discussions after the videos, exploring the related Bible passages and the video production details. We will show this at 2 different times so PICK THE TIME that is best for you. Light refreshments will be served. Please join us!
Location: Holy Cross (Delaware County) Parish Center
651 E Springfield Road , Springfield PA 19064
More Info: Please contact Pattie Stevens at pattiejstevens@comcast.net or 484.868.8571
Saturday, September 16, 2023 – Doors open at 12:00 PM
Event: The AbbeyFest: Faith, Music and Family Festival
Our annual AbbeyFest is a festival featuring amazing music, Catholic and Christian vendors, the presence of Religious orders, food trucks, family and kid-friendly activities and games. There will be priests hearing confessions throughout the day and evening along with prayer and healing teams. One of the most unique aspects of AbbeyFest is its engaging atmosphere for children, teens, youth groups and families to experience the fullness of faith and truth of Jesus Christ. Join us in our mission and experience AbbeyFest. You won’t be disappointed!
Featuring musicians: Matthew West, Riley Clemens and more!
Location: Daylesford Abbey in Paoli, PA
Tickets and more info: theabbeyfest.com
Saturday, September 16, 2023 - 12:00-9:00 PM
Sunday, September 17, 2023 - 12:00-6:00 PM
Event: 8th Annual Padre Pio Festival presented by St. Bede the Venerable Parish and Knights of Columbus Council 15478
Saturday – Community Family Picnic with food, games, entertainment and amusements; free evening concert at 7:30 (The Jersey Tenors)
Sunday – Solemn High Mass at 12:30 (Celebrant Most Rev. Nelson J. Perez, Archbishop of Philadelphia) followed by a street procession and healing service with Padre Pio Relics; food, games, entertainment and amusements.
Location: St. Bede the Venerable Parish, 1071 Holland Road, Holland, PA.
More info: www.padrepiofestivalhollandpa.com/
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Event: Rosary Walk for Addictions
Addiction is something that we are all susceptible to and in many ways struggling against (cell phones, email, the Internet, social media, shopping, work, video games, substances, foods, people, exercise, gambling.) Please join us as we pray as a community for protection and healing for all who are impacted by addictions.
Sponsor: AFIRE
Location: The National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, Doylestown, Pa
More info: https://www.apeopleafire.org/events
Event: Rosary Walk for Addictions
Addiction is something that we are all susceptible to and in many ways struggling against (cell phones, email, the Internet, social media, shopping, work, video games, substances, foods, people, exercise, gambling.) Please join us as we pray as a community for protection and healing for all who are impacted by addictions.
Sponsor: AFIRE
Location: The National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, Doylestown, Pa
More info: https://www.apeopleafire.org/events
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 - 7pm
Event: Fides et Scientia Lecture Series 2023 - Dr. Allen Hunt (Dynamic Catholic) "How to Live & Die With No Regrets"
Dr. Allen Hunt (Dynamic Catholic) will join us for a talk entitled: "How to Live & Die With No Regrets." Football games are won and lost in the fourth quarter. We have all seen it. It's heartbreaking. But it's just a game... life isn't. There is a lot more at stake. What's at stake? Everything!
Location: St. Andrew the Apostle Church, 3500 School Lane, Drexel Hill, PA 19026 - Msgr. McGettigan Hall, 7pm. Light refreshments will be served. All are welcome to join us!
More info: See our website, see the flyer or contact Nicky Verna, Director of the New Evangelization.
Friday Evening and Saturday September 22-23, 2023
Event: Be Empowered for Mission – Participating in the Healing Work of Jesus with Dr. Mary Healy
Every member of the Church is given supernatural gifts of the Holy Spirit that equip us to share in Christ’s mission. Come and learn what Scripture reveals about the Lord’s healing power and how we can experience it in our lives. This Conference consists of four talks by Dr. Mary Healy, Professor of Scripture at Sacred Heart Major Seminary, Detroit, and bestselling author and international speaker.
Location: Holy Angels Church, 82 Possum Park Rd., Newark, DE 19711
Information & Registration: Conference Cost: $75 for Adults; $25 for Students; Seminarians, Clergy, and Religious. Fee includes lunch. Seating is Limited. https://aRiseEmpoweredForMission.Eventbrite.com
Questions: contact aRise@holyangels.net or Call: 630-999-8481
Saturday, September 23, 2023, at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Parish, Hilltown, PA
Event: Legion of Mary Evangelization Day
Catholic Evangelizers! Legion of Mary Evangelization Days are an opportunity to share your Catholic Christian presence with your neighbor through home-to-home visitation. Evangelization is done in pairs, two by two. If this is your first time at an Evangelization Day, you will be paired with an experienced person. “How beautiful are the feet of those who announce good news!” Rom 10:15
Schedule: Mass at 7:30 am, Rosary at 8:00 followed by breakfast, training, visitation of homes, lunch, ending by 2:30 pm.
More Info: Registration required – Registration Form can be found at www.philadelphiasenatus.org
September 23, 2023 - 8am-6:30pm
Event: Human and Spiritual Integration: A Workshop on Trauma-Informed Care in Ministry
Harvard Public Health Magazine referred to our times as "The Age of Trauma." To make our parishes, schools and institutions places of encounter with the healing love of Jesus Christ, it is essential for staff and ministry leaders to understand trauma and how we heal from those wounds. This trauma-care certification workshop is for all those serving on the front lines of ministry, especially clergy, religious, parish/school staff and volunteer leaders.
Presenter: Margaret Vasquez, LPCC-S, Certified trauma therapist
Location: St. Ann Church, Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ (Diocese of Paterson, NJ)
For workshop topics and full details, click here for the flyer
Registration: $35pp; https://rcdop.org/healing-ministries-workshop
Sunday, September 24, 2023 - 4:30 p.m
Event: Solemn Vespers and Commissioning of New Missionaries of Mercy
Missionaries of Mercy are priests who have been commissioned by the Holy Father to give particular emphasis to the duty of all priests to “hear confessions and preach on behalf of and promote the Sacrament of Reconciliation.” In addition, they have the authority, granted by the Holy Father, to pardon certain sins reserved to the Holy See. The Archdiocese of Philadelphia rejoices to have 10 more of our priests newly appointed to this ministry.
Presider: Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez
Location: Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul ~ 18th & Benjamin Franklin Pkwy ~ Philadelphia 19103
Tuesdays, Sept 26, Oct 17 or Nov 7 from 7-9 PM
Event: Workshops for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
- Tuesday, September 26, 2023, Cathedral Chapel, Philadelphia
- Tuesday, October 17, 2023, St. Thomas the Apostle, Glen Mills
- Tuesday, November 7, 2023 Saint John Bosco Church, Hatboro
- Bilingual Workshop, English and Spanish, for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion and Lectors, *Saturday*, November 18, 2023, Cathedral Chapel, 9:00 AM to 12 Noon
More info: View the flyer; Please register at: worship@archphila.org. In your message, please include your name, home parish and the workshop/date for which you would like to register.
Saturday, September 30, 2023 - 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Event: 2023 Eucharistic Congress “The Gift of Finest Wheat: This is My Body Given Up for You
Join us for a day of encounter with Jesus’ infinite love for us in the Eucharist! The day begins with Holy Mass at 9:00 AM celebrated by Archbishop Pérez and concludes with Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament at 4:00 PM. Talks by compelling speakers will be offered. Tracks are available in English, Spanish, American Sign Language as well as a College Track, Teen Track (ages 13-17) and a Children's Track (ages 6-12).
Speakers include: Most Rev. Michael Burbidge; Mrs. Antonia Acutis (Mother of Blessed Carlo Acutis); Dr. Edward Sri; Sr. Jane Dominic Laurel, OP; Rev. G. Dennis Gill; Rev. Rafael Capó; Rev. Eder Estrada, F.M.; Rev. Michael Depcik, OSFS and more!
Location: National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, 654 Ferry Road, Doylestown, PA
More info: Meals will not be served, please bring your own lunch; Adults $25.00 per person, no charge for clergy, religious and youth under age 18; please register at: phillyeucharisticrevival.org/congress
Monday, October 9 – Thursday, October 12 - 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Event: Parish Mission with Father Larry Richards
Father Larry Richards, a popular Conference Speaker and pastor from Erie, PA, will conduct a four-day mission at Our Lady of Mount Carmel. The purpose of the mission is to help people grow in their love for God and give them hope and direction in their daily lives. Each night of the Parish Mission has a different theme: Monday Night is about knowing God’s Love and practical information on how to pray. On Tuesday night, the focus is the gift of the Mass and the importance of family. The central theme of Wednesday Night is the forgiveness of sins through the Passion of Jesus Christ. Thursday night is the Healing Service and the beginning of the new life of discipleship.
Location: Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Doylestown.
For more information, email Lori Guest, Director of Parish Discipleship parishdiscipleship@ourladymtcarmel.org or visit our Parish Website: www.ourladymtcarmel.org
October 10, 11 & 12, 2023
Event: Our Lady of Confidence Retreat for Persons with Disabilities is a three day midweek retreat for adults with intellectual, physical or emotional disabilities. The retreat will be directed by a team: Fr. Dennis Weber, Fr. Amal Sawarimuthu, Fr. Mike Speziale and Fr. Steve Surovic. The theme is: Communion with God; Communion with Each Other. If you or someone you know would enjoy having their faith in God refreshed and strengthened, register online at: www.opdarchphilly.org. Call 215-587-3530 or email OPD@archphila.org for a brochure and registration form. If you would like to be a volunteer companion on this retreat contact, Jenny Mars at marsfam1@gmail.com.
Location: Malvern Retreat House, Our Lady’s Hall, 315 S Warren Avenue, Malvern
More Info: To view the flyer click here. For on line registration click here or go to: www.OPDarchphilly.org
Event: Our Lady of Confidence Retreat for Persons with Disabilities is a three day midweek retreat for adults with intellectual, physical or emotional disabilities. The retreat will be directed by a team: Fr. Dennis Weber, Fr. Amal Sawarimuthu, Fr. Mike Speziale and Fr. Steve Surovic. The theme is: Communion with God; Communion with Each Other. If you or someone you know would enjoy having their faith in God refreshed and strengthened, register online at: www.opdarchphilly.org. Call 215-587-3530 or email OPD@archphila.org for a brochure and registration form. If you would like to be a volunteer companion on this retreat contact, Jenny Mars at marsfam1@gmail.com.
Location: Malvern Retreat House, Our Lady’s Hall, 315 S Warren Avenue, Malvern
More Info: To view the flyer click here. For on line registration click here or go to: www.OPDarchphilly.org
Saturdays, October 14, November 18 and December 9, 2023 – 9am-12pm
Event: Go, Make Disciples: An Introductory Training in Missionary Discipleship
Join us for a powerful and practical training in the habits and skills of missionary discipleship. This course will help you deepen your personal friendship with Jesus and acquire relational skills to encounter and accompany others into Christ’s love.
Facilitators: Meghan Cokeley, Office for the New Evangelization with co-facilitators Chris Massaro, Araminta Brown, and Msgr. George Majoros
Location: St. Margaret of Antioch Parish, Narberth
More info: View the flyer; $25.00 includes all 3 sessions, coffee, snacks and guidebook; Visit phillyevang.org/events to register.
Saturday, October 14, 2023 - 9:00 AM to 12 NOON
Event: Institute for Christian Initiation
The workshop will look at what is new and different with the revised ritual book, parish plans for implementation and best practices, discussion of pastoral and canonical concerns and norms for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. All priests, deacons, DRE’s, Christian Initiation coordinators and teams, catechists and liturgical musicians are welcome!
Presenter: Reverend Gerald Dennis Gill, Director, Office for Divine Worship
Location: Archdiocesan Pastoral Center Auditorium 222 North 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
More info: Parking available; Cost is $25pp; View the flyer for more details
Saturday, October 14th, 2023 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Event: Seeds of Hope Retreat Day Trip
Sponsor: AFIRE/National Shrine of Elizabeth Ann Seton
Location: Bus trip to the National Shrine of Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg, Maryland.
More info: NO COST! Transportation, 3 meals, retreat, and tours are all free! Gift cards will be provided by AFIRE for those who attend. Bus will pickup and drop off at Saint Thomas of Villanova in Rosemont, PA; For details, visit
https://www.apeopleafire.org/events
Event: Seeds of Hope Retreat Day Trip
Sponsor: AFIRE/National Shrine of Elizabeth Ann Seton
Location: Bus trip to the National Shrine of Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg, Maryland.
More info: NO COST! Transportation, 3 meals, retreat, and tours are all free! Gift cards will be provided by AFIRE for those who attend. Bus will pickup and drop off at Saint Thomas of Villanova in Rosemont, PA; For details, visit
https://www.apeopleafire.org/events
Mondays, October 16 to November 13, 2023 - 7:00 PM- 9:00 PM
Event: We Thirst: Christian Reflections on Addiction (Live Presentation)
Sponsor: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish- Doylestown, Pa
Location: St. Mary's Hall, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish- Doylestown, Pa
More Details to Come: https://www.apeopleafire.org/events
Event: We Thirst: Christian Reflections on Addiction (Live Presentation)
Sponsor: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish- Doylestown, Pa
Location: St. Mary's Hall, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish- Doylestown, Pa
More Details to Come: https://www.apeopleafire.org/events
Saturday, October 21, 2023, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Doylestown, PA
Event: Legion of Mary Evangelization Day
Catholic Evangelizers! Legion of Mary Evangelization Days are an opportunity to share your Catholic Christian presence with your neighbor through home-to-home visitation. Evangelization is done in pairs, two by two. If this is your first time at an Evangelization Day, you will be paired with an experienced person. “How beautiful are the feet of those who announce the good news!” Rom 10:15
More Info: Registration required – Schedule and Registration Form will be found at www.philadelphiasenatus.org
Friday, October 27 & Saturday, October 28, 2023
Event: Unbound: Freedom in Christ Conference
Take hold of the freedom Christ has won for you! At the Unbound: Freedom in Christ Conference, you will learn how to unlock your prison doors by using the FIVE KEYS TO FREEDOM. The conference involves times of prayer and worship, insightful teaching, and personal ministry from our ministry team. This conference will equip you to cooperate with God as He sets you free.
Location: Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Morton, PA
More info: View the Event page
Thursday November 2 - Sunday, November 5, 2023
Event: Restore: A Women’s Healing Retreat at St. Mary of Providence Center in Elverson, PA
For women seeking Christ-centered healing from the emotional and spiritual effects of trauma and past wounding. Through unique, facilitated healing encounters, we listen deeply for the Holy Spirit’s promptings as He reveals the memories, the moments, the circumstances that caused dis-integration within us. With Him, we will untwist distortions, renounce lies, expose the habitual ways we get stuck in anxiety, fear or overwhelm and, most importantly, open to Jesus’ Love, which is the true balm for our wounded hearts. Come…and let Him Restore you!
Retreat Leaders: Father Stephen DeLacy and De Yarrison of You Are Made New Ministry
More info: https://youaremadenew.com/restore-womens-retreat or email De at de@youaremadenew.com.
Every Wednesday and Second Saturday, 12-1 PM
Event: Lunch in the Park with Christ in the City
Join Christ in the City missionaries as we serve over 50+ men and women experiencing homelessness, building relationships while enjoying lunch.
- Every Wednesday, 12-1 PM on the lawn next to the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, Philadelphia (required training for new volunteers begins at 11:15 AM)
- Second Saturdays, 12-1 PM on Logan Square (required training for new volunteers begins at 10 AM)
More info: Registration is required and all new volunteers must attend a training prior to the event. Full details and registration available at: https://christinthecity.org/philadelphia-lunch-in-the-park/
Thursdays, 9 am to 5 pm (ends 4pm during summer months)
Event: Philly Adoration for Vocations
Held each Thursday between 9 am and 5 pm in Sacred Heart Chapel at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, Catholics are invited to spend time before our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament praying for vocations and ask Him to bless His Church with many holy vocations. We encourage everyone to pray that those whom the Lord is calling will have the courage to respond to His invitation. To sign up for a day/time to pray, visit Heedthecall.org/Phillyadores. Specific details will be emailed to all adorers on the Wednesday before the scheduled prayer time.
Location: Sacred Heart Chapel, St. Charles Borromeo Seminary (100 E. Wynnewood Road, Wynnewood)
More info: https://heedthecall.org/events/phillyadores/ or View Flyer
Second Thursdays of each month, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Event: Adoption Support Group Meeting
This group is open to anyone interested in learning more about the process of adopting children, in the process of adopting a child, or already a parent through adoption. Come meet and talk to caring, supportive families that share their experience with the adoption process and parenting.
Location: (In Person or Virtual) In person: Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Church, 1325 Upper State Road, North Wales PA 19454. Virtual: Email Maria for a Zoom link.
More info: Email Maria Malone at mariamalone@mmredeemer.org to attend in person, get a meeting link and get any updates on meeting times and locations.
LOOKING AHEAD...
May 31-June 2, 2024 - National Eucharistic Procession passes through Philadelphia
ONGOING...
- Eucharistic Revival: phillyeucharisticrevival.org
- Young Adult Groups & Events: phillyyam.org/events
- Hope in Christ: Spiritual Support for Addiction - archphila.org/hope
- Intercessory Teams for Priests - phillyevang.org/pray4priests
- Archdiocesan Missionaries of Mercy - archphila.org/mercy
- Institute for Christian Formation - Click here for website
- Pro-Life Pregnancy Care Resources - Click here for the free guidebook
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