“Know that the greatest service that man can offer to God is to help convert souls.”
Evangelization News, Tips & Ideas
Momentum - The 2nd M of Successful Movements
(An article from our friends at Catholic Christian Outreach)"Momentum is an important element to the success of a multiplying movement. As a movement our desire is to spread ideas and to advance the cause forward. Momentum describes the amount of moving your group is doing towards the mission of evangelization. Momentum is characterized by...read the full article.
Prayers Unite the World
Prayers Unite the World began on the first anniversary of the World Meeting of Families September 19, 2016. It is a website through which peoples' prayer requests are shared with Catholic religious communities and organizations around the world. Within 24 hours of submitting the request, the petitioner receives an email with links to all of those communities that have members praying for them.The website is an excellent tool for evangelization. If someone is aware of a person in need of prayer, they can submit a prayer request on behalf of that person and can forward the email response, reminding them that the Lord is with them and has given them a loving Church with countless Religious communities and organizations selflessly doing God's work. The individual can click on the links provided in the email to know more about those communities.
If people are not coming to Church, we must bring the Church to them. Prayers Unite the World is designed to do just that. Visit the website prayersunitetheworld.org to learn more and submit your prayer requests!
Office for the New Evangelization
Upcoming Events
What Can We Do?
The Role of the Laity in a Time of Crisis
As the Church undergoes this period of profound crisis, many of us feel helpless as we watch a drama unfold that we can do nothing about. But the truth is that we are not powerless. The history of the Church tells us that lay people have a role to play in the Church’s times of turmoil. Join us for an evening of reflection on the mission of the laity in times of ecclesial crisis and learn what you can do to cooperate with Christ’s action to purify and heal His Church.
Dates/Locations:
Tues, Sept 17 at 7 PM - St. Stanislaus, Lansdale
Tues, Sept 24 at 7 PM - St. Catherine of Siena, Horsham
Mon, Oct 7 at 7 PM - St. Andrew Olde Church, Newtown
Speaker:
Meghan Cokeley
Office for the New Evangelization, Archdiocese of Philadelphia
Office for the New Evangelization, Archdiocese of Philadelphia
2019 Catholic Women's Conference
Unique & Unrepeatable:
Your Mission as a Catholic Woman
Saturday, October 26, 2019
9 AM - 4:30 PM
(A mid-September sellout is expected!)
9 AM - 4:30 PM
(A mid-September sellout is expected!)
National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa
Doylestown, PA
Doylestown, PA
Speakers:
Gloria Purvis, Mary Cruz Guzman, De Yarrison, Dr. Monique Ruberu,
Meghan Cokeley, Sue Brinkmann and the Sisters of Life
Gloria Purvis, Mary Cruz Guzman, De Yarrison, Dr. Monique Ruberu,
Meghan Cokeley, Sue Brinkmann and the Sisters of Life
More details and registration:
www.catholicwomensconference.org
www.catholicwomensconference.org
Around the Archdiocese...
Below you will find great Catholic events taking place 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 phillyevang@archphila.org for consideration. Events must be received by the 23rd of each month.
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Wednesday, June 26, 2019, 7pm
Event: Drinking with St. Joan of Arc - Catholic Young Adults of Bucks County, Theology on Tap Summer Series "Drinking with the Saints"
We'll be celebrating the saints all summer long, complete with their own specialty cocktail for theology on tap.
Location: Penn Taproom, Doylestown, PA
Speaker: Mr. Robert Johnson, Ph.D. Candidate, Marquette University
To learn more: Follow us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Buckscatholicya/
Instagram: @Bucks Catholic YA
Event: Drinking with St. Joan of Arc - Catholic Young Adults of Bucks County, Theology on Tap Summer Series "Drinking with the Saints"
We'll be celebrating the saints all summer long, complete with their own specialty cocktail for theology on tap.
Location: Penn Taproom, Doylestown, PA
Speaker: Mr. Robert Johnson, Ph.D. Candidate, Marquette University
To learn more: Follow us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Buckscatholicya/
Instagram: @Bucks Catholic YA
Saturday, June 29, 2019 12:05 PM Mass, 1 PM Presentation
Event: Extraordinary Year of Mission Summer Saint Series
Join us for Mass for the feast of SS. Peter & Paul Mass followed by a presentation at 1PM on "St. Paul, Disciple & Busy Missionary." Father Patrick Brady, Dean at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary brings to life this Icon’s story of conversion and Mission on his Feast Day! Learn ways we can imitate his Missionary spirit in today’s world.
Location: Cathedral Basilica SS. Peter and Paul, Philadelphia
More info: Refreshments will be served. Please RSVP at http://phillymissions.org/
Saturday, June 29, 2019 – 12:00 PM
Event: Mass for Those Suffering from Addiction
All are invited to a Mass for those suffering from addiction. Addiction has touched far too many families and taken far too many of our loved ones. Join us that we may draw strength from one another in the power of our faith.
Celebrant: Fr. G. Dennis Gill
Location: St. Eleanor Church, 647 Locust Street, Collegeville
More info: Click here
Wednesday, July 3, 2019, 7:00 PM
Event: Patriotic Concert
Join us for a patriotic concert for the Northampton community on the grounds of St. Bede the Venerable Church in Holland. (In case of rain, the concert will be held in Saint Bede Church). Music by the Verdi Band of Norristown. Concert will include patriotic favorites, a tribute to the musicals “Phantom of the Opera” and “Les Miserables’”.
Location: St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Road, Holland, PA
More info: Admission is FREE – bring your own chairs. Food will be available for sale. For more information, call 215-357-5720.
Friday, July 5, 2019, 7:00 PM
Event: First Friday Holy Hour: Consoling the Heart of Jesus
Join the Sisters of Life every first Friday for a holy hour of reparation and prayers for healing of the Church.
Location: St. Malachy's Church, 1429 N. 11th Street, Philadelphia
More info: No registration required; all are welcome!
July 8-16, 2019 - 6:30 PM Holy Rosary, 7 PM Holy Mass
Event: Novena in Honor of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Preacher: Fr. James Gordon, FSSP
Location: Carmel of Jesus, Mary, Joseph & Anne, Philadelphia
More info: View the flyer
Tuesday, July 9, 2019 - 7:30 PM
Event: "Beauty and Catholic Education" Lecture
Join the 2019 Cohort of the Philadelphia Catholic Scholars Program for our opening, public lecture with Dr. R.J. Snell, Director of the Center on the University and the Intellectual Life at the Witherspoon Institute in Princeton. Dr. Snell, a leading Catholic thinker, will kick off PCSP 2019 on "Truth, Beauty, and Goodness" with a talk reflecting on the role of beauty in forming a moral imagination and educating young Catholics.
Location: Vianney Hall Auditorium, St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, Wynnewood, PA
Speaker: Dr. R.J. Snell, Witherspoon Institute
To learn more: The lecture is free and open to the public. Visit the website, PhiladelphiaCatholicScholars.org, or email PCSP@scs.edu
Second Thursdays continuing July 11, 2019, 10:00 AM-11:30 AM
Event: Nourish for Caregivers meeting
Nourish for Caregivers is for anyone juggling the challenges of everyday life, health, career and caring for a loved one, whether it be someone with special needs, an aging parent, spouse, friend or grandparent, in town or at a distance. Nourish provides caregivers a faith perspective, as well as practical and emotional supports, useful tools, and shared experiences.
Location: St. Anastasia Rectory Meeting Room, Newtown Square, PA
More info: No charge, walk-ins welcome, Questions? Contact Aimee at 610-724-8950 or aimeegustitis@outlook.com
More details and online RSVP: http://www.phillyevang.org/nourish/
Can't make it in person? Join us for our Rosary Hour of Power online or by phone everyone Monday from 8-9 PM. Full details at the website above.
July 15-19
Event: Camp Guadalupe 2019
All children ages 4-12 are invited to join this week-long celebration of Catholic Faith, Art, Music and rich cultural traditions. Our theme this year is “I Believe!”
Locations: Malvern Retreat House on July 15-19
To learn more, register or volunteer: Visit www.livingbridges.org. For questions contact us at 610-525-4770 or staff@livingbridges.com
Wednesday -Saturday, July 17-20, 2019
Event: 38th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of FertilityCare Professionals (AAFCP)
The purpose of this education program is to enhance the knowledge of FertilityCare Practitioners, healthcare professionals and clergy by addressing topics relevant to the Creighton Model FertilityCare System, NaProTECHNOLOGY, natural methods of fertility regulation, and allied fields.
Location: Normandy Farm Hotel and Conference Center, Blue Bell, PA
Speakers include: Bishop John J. McIntyre, Dr. Thomas Hilgers, Dr. Faith Daggs, Damon Owens of EWTN , Dr. Peter Kleponis and more!
To learn more: Visit the website: www.aafcp.net
Thursday, July 18, 2019, 7:00 PM
Event: Presentation on NaProTechnology for clergy
Fr. Joseph Tham the AAFCP Chaplain and Dean of Bioethics at Regina Apostolorum in Rome is inviting all priests to learn more about the Creighton FertilityCare System and NaProTECHNOLOGY. Clergy will gather, share and discuss ideas on how to incorporate this authentic Catholic health care information into their ministry with engaged and married couples.
Location: St. Helen Catholic Church, Convent, 1489 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA. Entrance is off of Yost Rd.
Speakers include: Fr. Joseph Tham, LC, MD, PhD, Monsignor Nicolo, Father Taglianetti
To learn more and register: contact Liz Parrish, CFCP at 267 221 1185 or email: fertilitycareservices@comcast.net
Five Wednesdays starting July 24, 2019 – 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Event: We Thirst: Christian Reflections on Addiction
All are invited to experience an inspirational and educational series that fosters mercy, faith, hope and love. Expand your knowledge and your heart through these sessions!
Location: Archdiocese of Philadelphia/Catholic Social Services, 222 N 17th Street, Philadelphia
For more information: Cost is $20, inclusive of all 5 sessions; Details and registration at archphila.org/wethirst
Friday, July 26, 2019, 6:00 PM
Event: Extraordinary Year of Mission Summer Saint Series
Mom & Dad, certainly in this case, KNOW Best! Discover their teachings that led Mary to respond to God’s call and be more of a Mission Disciple. Kristi Bushner, Adult Faith Formation Director at St. John the Baptist in Manayunk introduces these “parent” greats.
Location: Cathedral Basilica SS. Peter and Paul, Philadelphia
More info: Refreshments will be served. Please RSVP at http://phillymissions.org/
Wednesday, July 31st, 2019, 7pm
Event: Drinking with St. Francis de Sales - Catholic Young Adults of Bucks County, Theology on Tap Summer Series "Drinking with the Saints"
We'll be celebrating the saints all summer long, complete with their own specialty cocktail for theology on tap.
Location: Penn Taproom, Doylestown, PA
Speaker: Fr. Thomas Dailey, OSFS, John Cardinal Foley Chair of Homiletics and Social Communications, St. Charles Borromeo Seminary
To learn more: Follow us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Buckscatholicya/
Instagram: @Bucks Catholic YA
Thursdays, August 1 & August 8, 2019, 10-11:30am
Event: A Taste of Catholic Christian Outreach (CCO) Discovery Series
If your parish is interested in learning more about a powerful and effective evangelization outreach tool that is simple to execute, consider participating in the first two of six sessions of Catholic Christian Outreach's Discovery Series to get a hands-on look at this tool.
Location: Church of St. Joseph, 3255 Concord Rd., Aston, PA 19014, (Enter lower church through rear, ground floor doors)
Cost: $10 for the new Discovery booklet
More Info: Visit our website to learn more about CCO, and contact Gina Mesko at gmesko@archphila.org to RSVP
Friday-Sunday, August 9-11, 2019
Event: Retrouvaille for Stressed or Troubled Marriages
A healing program that offers a welcoming and loving space to married couples who have been living with the misery of a failing marriage. Retrouvaille offers hope that it is not too late for a different and better marriage.
Location: Malvern Retreat House, McShain-Horstmann Family Life Center, 315 S. Warren Avenue Malvern, PA 19355
More Information: Visit https://www.helpourmarriage.org/ or call 215-766-3944
September 14 & 15, 2019
Event: Padre Pio Festival
Join us for a weekend of prayer and worship along with music and fun festivities for the whole family in honor of one of the Church's most powerful saints, Padre Pio!
Location: St. Bede the Venerable Parish, Holland, PA
More info: https://padrepiofestivalhollandpa.com/
Sunday, September 15, 2019, 2:00 PM-4:30 PM
Event: Mini-Conference on Marriage
Join us during the third and final year of the Archbishop’s Remain in My Love initiative! At this mini-conference, national Catholic speakers will present the splendor of Christ’s teachings on the high dignity of the vocation of marriage and Christian family life. This event is for everyone!
Speaker: Fr. Dennis Gill, Megan Murphy and Damon Owens
Location: Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, Philadelphia
More info: View the flyer here; Free & open to the public; Childcare will be provided; Free parking
Please RSVP at http://archphila.org/remain2019/
Saturday, September 21, 2019, Noon-9:30 PM
Event: The AbbeyFest: Faith, Music and Family Festival
Join over 4,000 Christians for a day of music, praise, prayer, sacraments and fun at the largest Catholic music festival in the area!
Musicians: Matt Maher, Mac Powell, Hannah Schaefer and more!
Location: Daylesford Abbey, Paoli, PA
Tickets and more info: http://www.theabbeyfest.com/
Saturday, October 5, 2019
Event: Hispanic Heritage Mass and Family Retreat
Retreat speakers: Lucila y Ricardo Luzondo
Location: St. Peter the Apostle Hall, Philadelphia
More info: View the newsletter
Saturday, October 5, 2019, 9 AM-8:30 PM
Event: Philadelphia Catholic Charismatic Renewal Conference 2019
We invite you to celebrate with our charismatic family, our annual Catholic Charismatic Conference. Our theme this year is “Did I not tell you that if you believe you will see the glory of God?” You will experience a day of healing, refreshment, joy and empowerment through anointed praise & worship, personal prayer teams, Eucharistic adoration, benediction, & healing service. Music by Martha's House. Vigil Mass will be celebrated by the Most Reverend Bishop Sam Jacobs. Come, praise, worship and receive!
Location: Clarion Hotel & Conference Center Essington, PA
More information: https://phillyspirit.com/philly-ccr-conference-2019broctober-5-2019
Thursday, October 10, 2019, 7:00 - 9:30PM
Event: Chris Stefanick - REBOOT! Live!
Featuring internationally acclaimed speaker, author and TV host Chris Stefanick, REBOOT! is the fun, inspiring and practical experience of applying the beauty and genius of the heart of the Gospel to every aspect of your life. From prayer and spirituality, to work, dating, marriage and parenting, health and more! For ages 12 and up! Order tickets online.
Location: Archbishop John Carroll High School, Radnor, PA
Speakers include: Chris Stefanick, Real Life Catholic
To learn more: Visit the website: https://reallifecatholic.com/reboot-live-participants/
Saturday, October 12, 2019, 8:30 AM-4:30 PM
Event: Called and Gifted Workshop
You have received gifts in Baptism and Confirmation through which God intends His love to reach others. Come and discover these charisms in you! The Called & Gifted discernment workshop includes Church teaching on the laity and lay apostleship, the nature of charisms, call and vocation, and how to undertake the process of discerning your charisms (spiritual gifts).
Speakers: Sherry Weddell and Katherine Coolidge, Catherine of Siena Institute
Location: St. John Neumann Hall, Philadelphia
More info: View the flyer; Cost is $45; More details & registration at archphila.org/gifts
Monday, October 14, 2019
Event: Evangelization Workshop for Parish Leaders with Sherry Weddell
Speaker: Sherry Weddell, author of Forming Intentional Disciples and co-founder of the Catherine of Siena Institute
Location: St. Monica Parish, Berwyn, PA
More info: View the Save the Date
LOOKING AHEAD...
October 19, 2019 - Archdiocesan Pilgrimage to the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington DCOctober 20, 2019 - World Mission Sunday during the Extraordinary Month of Mission
- Hope in Christ: Spiritual Support for Addiction events: archphila.org/hope
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