November eNews: Awesome upcoming events and supports for your evangelizing efforts

"If you don't behave as you believe, you will end by believing as you behave."

– Venerable Fulton Sheen

Evangelization News, Tips & Ideas

Evangelization 101

F.A.C.T. People

The best evangelization ministries in the country recommend that you use the acronym FACT to identify the kind of people to invite to be a part of your evangelization outreach. FACT people are the people you want on your evangelization team, leading your small groups, hosting your outreach events, answering the phone for your parish or ministry and serving in other roles that require a warm, credible and compelling face to represent the Church. To learn more about FACT people and what we mean by Faithful, Available, Contagious and Teachable, click the link below:

http://www.phillyevang.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/FACT-description.pdf

Grab Three Friends and Begin a Journey!

A Steubenville Discipleship Quad is a group of four people who journey together as disciples through weekly gatherings of fellowship, ongoing conversion, and learning. This 12-month path of accompaniment fosters growth through prayer, accountability, and authentic relationships. This method of discipleship can be launched in almost any setting, within a parish or as a personal ministry. The website provides online training for coordinators and small group materials at no cost.

In English: https://steubenvilleconferences.com/discipleship-quads/
Now also available In Spanish! https://steubenvilleconferences.com/cuadrillas-de-discipulado/

Faithful Citizenship:

2020 Voter Information from the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference

The Pennsylvania Catholic Conference, public policy arm of the state’s Catholic bishops, presents information intended to inform and educate Catholic voters before the 2020 general election. Click below to see a comparison on issues of interest to Catholics for the two presidential candidates, in English and Spanish, and a scorecard on how Pennsylvania legislators voted on bills supported or opposed by the PCC.

Presidential comparison:
English— Spanish
State: State legislative races in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia

Office for the New Evangelization Events

Holy Hour for the Election:

50 People, 50 States, One Hour

Sunday, November 1, 2020 - 2:00-3:00 PM

Solemnity of All Saints

Join us for an hour of prayer and adoration before Jesus in the Eucharist as we petition for grace and blessing upon our country, especially asking for God’s will to be accomplished in the upcoming presidential election. We hope for at least 50 people to be present, one for each State of the United States of America, but more are welcome! Please kindly RSVP if you plan to attend at the link below.

Location:

Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, Philadelphia, PA

Click here for the flyer: English / Español

Registration: Click here to register

Around the Archdiocese

Below you will find online 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 Sarah at salbanese@archphila.org for consideration.

Monday, October 26, 2020 - 7:45 -8:30 PM
Event: Rosary for the End of the Coronavirus in Person

Join us in person at Annunciation Parish as we pray the Rosary together for the end of the coronavirus!

Location: Annunciation BVM Parish, 401 Brookline Rd. Havertown, PA

More info: In order not to exceed social distancing capacity in the Church, pre-registration is required. Click here to register to attend

Monday, October 26, 7:00-8:30 PM EST on Zoom

Event: Just Price and a Coronavirus Vaccine: Perspectives from Modern Economics, Public Health, and the Thomistic Tradition

What happens when we finally find the vaccine that the world has been waiting for since the year began: who gets it? Just as importantly, who determines who gets it and on what basis? If our pluralist society lacks a common ethical framework, how much more challenging will it be to settle on one that adequately addresses a global pandemic. Which traditions of moral philosophy can we draw from to derive judgments about the distribution of the coronavirus vaccine that are fair and just and that also account for the conditions of production?

For more details and to RSVP visit: https://justpriceandcovidvaccine.eventbrite.com

Wednesday, October 28 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Event: The Art of Creating Community - Learn About Walking with Purpose: A Virtual Event

This virtual event offers an introduction to Walking with Purpose, a Catholic Women’s Bible Study whose goal is to bring women into a personal encounter with Jesus through the Scriptures. Walking with Purpose meets women where they are in a personal and transformational way to link their everyday challenges with the solutions found in the teachings of Christ and the Catholic Church. Currently, Walking with Purpose parish programs are offered at over 360 parishes in 41 states throughout the US and has a very strong presence in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia

We invite any woman who has a heart for other women and senses a call to bring them closer to our Lord to attend and learn more!

Register online: Click here to register

Contact Elizabeth Durastanti at elizabeth.durastanti@walkingwithpurpose.com if you have any questions.

Wednesday, October 28, 2020- 7:00-9:00 PM

Event: Lector Workshop
This workshop is a training for lectors in the ministry of proclaiming the Word of God during the liturgy. It will take place at Saint Joseph's Parish, in Downingtown, PA from 7:00 to 9:00 PM in the Main Church.

More information: To register, please EMAIL the workshop date, your name, and name of your parish using this link: worship@archphila.org. You can also visit http://www.odwphiladelphia.org/workshops/ for more information.

October 31 to November 3, 2020 - 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM each day

Event: Forty Hours Devotion at the Shrine of St. Rita with the Sisters of Life

Let us join together in praying for a renewal of faith, peace, healing and unity within our city, our country, our world and our own hearts. Filled with hope and confident trust, may we come to our Lord present in the Eucharist, remembering His words, “Truly I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything they ask for, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven" (Matthew 18:19). Following in the footsteps of St. John Neumann, a great promoter of the Forty Hours Devotion, we come together to pray, to ask, and to give thanks.

Location: The National Shrine of St. Rita's of Cascia, 1166 South Broad St. Philadelphia, PA 19146

More info: Click here to sign up for adoration

Sunday, November 1, 2020, 4:00 PM or Tuesday, December 8, 2020

Event: Online Virtual Pilgrimage to Lourdes

Although we cannot go to France or visit your parish community during this extraordinary time, we are blessed to bring Lourdes virtually to you with an exceptional blessing from the Holy Father! Pope Francis has proclaimed a Plenary Indulgence for Lourdes Virtual Pilgrimage Experience^TM to be broadcast or live-streamed directly to you with the same grace as if we were in your local parish or the Sanctuary in France! Each experience is led by a one of our trained guides. Together we will journey to the Lourdes Grotto in our hearts and unite together under the mantle of Our Lady of Lourdes.

Location: Live-streamed online at the website below

More info: Please go to the website for more details, to register and to order your Lourdes pilgrimage kit: https://lourdesvolunteers.org/online-lourdes-virtual-pilgrimage-experience-2/

Sunday, November 1, 2020-7:00-8:30 PM

Event: Holy Hour for Vocations and Family Festival of Praise

Celebrate vocation awareness week with a holy hour. Bethany Music will lead us in music and an art exhibit by Kristyn Brown will be on display.

Location: St. Maria Goretti Church, 1601 Derstine Rd., Hatfield. PA

More infomation: Contact Sue Matour, Vocation Office at 610-667-5778 or smatour@archphila.org

Click here to view the flyer

Now through November 1, 2020

Event: Philadelphia 40 Days for Life

40 Days for Life is a focused, 40-day, non-stop, round-the-clock prayer vigil outside a single Planned Parenthood center or other abortion facility in your community. It is a peaceful and educational presence. Those who are called to stand witness during this 24-hour-a-day presence send a powerful message to the community about the tragic reality of abortion. Sign up for a time slot in which to pray and give witness to the sanctity of life outside of Planned Parenthood in Philadelphia. Or, find a location near you at the website below.

Location: 1144 Locust Street (public right-of-way in front of Planned Parenthood) Philadelphia, PA 19107

More information: Visit https://www.40daysforlife.com/local-campaigns/philadelphia/ and consider signing up for a prayer vigil time slot!

Monday, November 2, 2020-7:00 PM

Event: Sung Latin Mass for All Souls Day

Join us for an evening Latin mass for All Souls Day, which will include Gregorian Chants of the Requiem.

Location: Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, 1723 Race Street, Philadelphia

Click here for the flyer

Tuesday, November 3, 2020-9:00 AM-9:00 PM

Event: Adoration for Our Nation

Join us for 12 hours of adoration on election day.

Location: Annunciation BVM, 401 Brookline Blvd, Havertown, PA 19083

More information: To volunteer for an hour of prayer contact Ana Parmet at afparmet@parmetech.com

Click here for the flyer

November 6th and December 4th, 2020-7:00 PM

Event: Healing Service

Join us for Holy Mass, exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, praise and worship music and healing prayers.

Location: The Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, 654 Ferry Rd, Doylestown, PA 18901

Click here for the flyer

November 6-7th and December 4-5th, 2020

Event: Archdiocesan Marriage Preparation Courses For Engaged Couples

We are thrilled for you and your upcoming marriage! The Archdiocese of Philadelphia offers the Joy-Filled Marriage Program, a thorough, enjoyable, and comprehensive program, which discusses practical “life skills” and the sacramentality of marriage. The purpose of Marriage Preparation is to introduce you to the theology behind the sacrament and give you practical advice using sound psychology that will equip you for your life journey together. All courses are being delivered in a live online format until further notice.

For more information and to register, visit: phillycatholicmarriageprep.com

Saturday, November 7, 2020- 1:00 PM
Event: St. Martin de Porres Mass (and Confirmation with Black Catholic Apostolate Parishes)

The Black Catholic community of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia invites everyone to celebrate the Holy Mass in honor of St. Martin de Porres, patron saint of African Americans, Public Health Workers and Racial and Social Justice. The Sacrament of Confirmation for the young people of our Archdiocesan Black Catholic apostolate will also be celebrated during this Mass.

Celebrant: Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez

Location: Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, Philadelphia

More info: Free parking available at the Cathedral; All are welcome to join us in person or via livestream. Social distancing will be observed; Masks are strongly encouraged. Click here for the flyer.

Livestream information: Livestream the Mass at this link here: https://vimeo.com/event/17522 or on Facebook Live at: https://www.facebook.com/ArchbishopPerez or https://www.facebook.com/ArchPhila

Tuesday, November 10, 2020 - 7:00-8:00 PM
Event: "Transformational and Healing Prayer" Webinar

Every person carries "baggage." Whether from sins committed against us or even our own sinful behaviors. But Christ desires our freedom and heals our wounds in transforming prayer. Join us as we discuss how to pray in a way that fosters total healing with UNBOUND founder Neal Lozano. Zoom Webinar ID 951 2989 8707; Webinar Passcode 789682.

Speaker: Neal Lozano, Executive Director of Heart of the Father UNBOUND Ministries

Hosted by: St. John Vianney Parish, Gladwyne, PA

More info: This event is online only.

Wednesday, November 11, 2020 - 4:00 PM
Event: "Tips for Catholic Parenting from Catholic Parents!" Webinar

In today's increasingly secular world, how do I pass on my faith to my children? Join us for a round table webinar with various Catholic parents as we discuss tips and secrets for the transmission of the faith to our children. This meeting will be perfect for young families, future parents, and even grandparents who would like to share some tips with their children. Don’t miss it! Zoom Webinar ID: 936 7653 7768; Webinar Passcode 263622

Speaker: Matt Robinson, MA, Director of Pastoral Services, Saint John Vianney Parish

Hosted by: St. John Vianney Parish, Gladwye, PA

More info: This event is online only.

Thursday, November 12, 2020- 8:00 PM EST on Zoom

Event: Quo Vadis: The Direction of Eastern Catholic Theology, a Pastoral Perspective for the 21st Century

The Collegium Institute is proud to co-present with the Lumen Christi Institute and the Godbearer Institute the final session of their fantastic series on Eastern Catholic Theology: Quo Vadis: The Direction of Eastern Catholic Theology, a Pastoral Perspective for the 21st Century. This final session will feature Archbishop Borys Gudziak, the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia and Metropolitan of the Ukrainian Catholic Church in the United States.

For more details and to RSVP visit: https://www.lumenchristi.org/event/2020/11/Quo-Vadis-Eastern-Catholic-Theology

Friday, November 13th-Sunday November 14th, 2020

Event: Catholic Moms Summit

So many of us struggle to find joy within our vocation of motherhood, and this Summit is here to help you do exactly that. Our dynamic presenters will be sharing inspiration, wisdom, and encouragement from a wide variety of experiences and backgrounds, and this event is a great opportunity for you to connect with other moms just like you from around the world. I know it will be an experience unlike anything you've ever done before. Be sure to register, and then share this unique event with your friends

More information: To register go to: Catholic Moms Summit

Saturday, November 14th and 21st, 2020-3:00 PM

Event: Celebrating the Cloud of Witnesses: Race, Resistance and Renewal

Come and learn the stories of the great heroic men and women who over came racism and discrimination in living out an authentic witness to the Catholic faith. We will share together lessons on how to incorporate their spirituality in our lives, continue their legacy and support their causes for sainthood.

More info: To register for free, click here

Tuesday, November 17, 7:00-8:30pm EST on Zoom

Event: Manufacturing Minds? A Magi Project Forum Event

Can human minds be manufactured? What is the meaning of consciousness, and how might neuroscientists resolve the mysteries of mind and its implications for decision making? Please join us for a conversation with two eminent Stanford neuroscientists, Prof. William Newsome (Vincent V.C. Woo Director of the Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute) and Prof. William Hurlbut, MD (Stanford Medical School) on these questions, moderated by Prof. Janice Tzuling Chik (Philosophy, Ave Maria University). The Collegium Institute welcomes you to join us for our annual Fall Magi Project Event.

For more details and to RSVP visit: https://fall2020magiproject.eventbrite.com

November 17, 2020-7:00 PM (also Jan 31 at 10 AM and Feb 18, Mar 21 at 7 PM)

Event: Open House for Martin Saints Classical Academy (High School)

Are we the right school for your student? Please come, learn more, and meet our team. Martin Saints Classical Academy hosts Open Houses throughout the school year. We would love to meet you and tell you more about our school and admissions process!

Location: Martin Saints Classical Academy, Oreland, PA
More info: Visit the website

Saturday, November 14, 2020- 9:30-12:00 PM

Event: Workshop in Spanish for Lectors and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

Join us for this workshop from 9:30 AM to Noon. 12:05 PM Mass to follow
Location: Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, 18th and Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19103 Parking available

Saturday, November 14, 2020-2:00-4:30 PM

Event: Poetry in the Park: Shakespeare & Friendship, A Program for High Schoolers

Please join us for the Collegium Institute's Poetry in the Park: Shakespeare on Friendship, Collegium's inaugural program for high school students, which will consist of a dramatic staging of selected acts and scenes from Shakespeare where students will be assigned a role to be read aloud in lively fashion followed by discussion with Collegium staff members. Since we at the Collegium Institute appreciate that high school students would benefit from more in-person peer interactions in this current moment, Poetry in the Park will take place in person, with a 15 person maximum, in order to be able to follow COVID-19 restrictions.

Location: Willows Park, Radnor, PA

For more details and to RSVP visit: https://www.collegiuminstitute.org/calendar/poetry-in-the-park-shakespeare-friendship

Wednesday, November 22, 2020-7:00 PM

Event: Stand Up for Life, Virtual Event

The 2020 Stand Up For Life event, sponsored by the Pro-Life Union of Greater Philadelphia will feature a 45-minute program with special guest speaker, Matt Walsh. Matt is an American Catholic conservative pro-life advocate, political commentator, columnist, author, and blogger. He is best known as the host of the Daily Wire podcast, The Matt Walsh Show. He was one of the popular speakers at the Pro-Life Rally Against Bullying last year in front of the Center City Philadelphia Planned Parenthood.

More information: To register visit: https://app.mobilecause.com/e/iN6SjA?vid=d668q

Tuesday, December 1, 2020 - 7:00 PM
Event: "Tired of Being Tired" Webinar

It's easy to get burnt out in life. Whether from stress, depression, or even self-defeating thoughts. But, the joyful and exhilarating life God wants for you and your family is right around the corner! Join us as we discuss healthy and Catholic ways to defeat the tiredness and burnout which comes with everyday life. We welcome renowned psychiatrist and recent Catholic convert, Dr. Mohamed Dattu, to share his many thoughts! Webinar ID 919 8474 6957; Webinar Passcode 838651.

Speaker: Dr. Mohamed Dattu, Board Certified Psychiatrist

Hosted by: St. John Vianney Parish, Gladwye, PA

More info: This event is online only.

Rosary Campaign for an End to the Coronavirus
“…there is no problem, as difficult as it may be, that we cannot resolve at this time by praying the Holy Rosary.” – Sr. Lucia of Fatima
Join us online, by phone or in spirit as we pray the Rosary asking the miraculous intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary to put an end to the coronavirus and to bring restoration to those most severely impacted by the pandemic.

Rosary in English: Monday through Thursday at 8 PM until further notice
Rosario en español: Please email pherrera@olguadalupe.org for details about joining the Rosary in Spanish

For more details and log-in, visit: http://www.phillyevang.org/rosary

Tuesdays, December 1st, 15th, and 22nd – 7:00 - 8:30 PM

Event: Zoom discussion on “Everything You Wanted to Know About the Sacraments but Were Afraid to Ask!”

Please join St. Augustine Parish (Philadelphia) as we host three virtual discussions during Advent on the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. Did you ever wonder if babies who die without Baptism go to Limbo/Hell? What does it mean to receive the Holy Spirit in Confirmation? What is meant by “Jesus is truly present in the Eucharist”? We will discuss and answer these and other questions you might have regarding the three Sacraments of Initiation. Please register for each webinar separately.

12/1 – Baptism – Fr. Chris Walsh, Pastor, St. Raymond Parish (Philadelphia) – Click here to register for this webinar
12/15 – Confirmation – Meghan Cokeley, Director of the Office for the New Evangelization, Archdiocese of Philadelphia – Click here to register for this webinar
12/22 – Eucharist – Fr. G. Dennis Gill, Director, Office for Divine Worship and Pastor of the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul in Philadelphia – Click here to register for this webinar

Hosted by: St. Augustine Parish (Philadelphia) via Zoom

More info: Submit your questions to the speakers in advance to Jacob Marquart, O.F.S. at staugustineparish09@gmail.com or call (215) 627-1838.

Sunday, December 13th, 2020-2:00 PM

Event: Cathedral Virtual Christmas Concert

The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul proudly presents our first-ever Virtual Christmas Concert, Prayer for Peace,on December 13, 2020 at 2pm. Join the Cathedral choir and instrumentalists as they perform works by Abbie Betinis, Frank La Rocca, Julian Wachner, William Walton, as well as beloved Christmas Carols for all to participate. May we all experience the hope, joy and love of our Lord, Jesus Christ, throughout the Christmas season. A link to the concert will be emailed to you on the day of the concert, or any subsequent day after Dec. 13 when a ticket is purchased.

More info: For tickets, please visit.

http://cathedralphila.org/music/choirs-at-the-cathedral-basilica/

Through May 2021 - First and Third Sundays of Each Month

Event: Bible Novena

The Word of God is living and speaks to each of us daily. Each day, we turn to God and ask for His guidance and strength. This is accomplished no better than by turning to the Bible - the inspired word of God. Between September 2020 and May 2021, the Vocation Office will be praying an extended Novena, reading the entire Bible over the course of these 9 months, and we invite you to join us as we proclaim and hear the word of God and listen for His voice in our lives. Video reflections from local presenters will be made available to accompany your reflection.

Sponsored by: The Vocations Office for the Diocesan Priesthood

More info: https://heedthecall.org/BibleNovena/

Wednesdays, Jan 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2021 – 1:00-2:00 PM
Event: For Your Discernment Webinar Series on Parish Evangelization
Is your parish seeking a way to respond to Jesus’ mandate, “Go, make disciples?" Join us for a series of webinars that will give an overview of three parish evangelization ministries that can help your parish launch a movement of missionary disciple-making. The webinars will provide parish leaders with experience-based information and insight about each ministry in order to help you discern whether one of these ministries might be right for your parish.

Wed, Jan 6 – 1:00-2:00 PM - For Your Discernment Introduction: What Should Parish Evangelization Look Like?
Wed, Jan 13 – 1:00-2:00 PM - For Your Discernment: ChristLife
Wed, Jan 20 – 1:00-2:00 PM - For Your Discernment: Evangelical Catholic
Wed, Jan 27 – 1:00-2:00 PM – For Your Discernment: Catholic Christian Outreach

Speakers & full details: View the flyer
Registration: Each webinar is a stand-alone event. You are welcome to attend as many as you wish. Please register for each webinar separately at: http://www.phillyevang.org/events/

Through May 2021 - Second Tuesdays of each month
Event: Catholic Grandparents Zoom Meeting
Grandparents! You have a great influence for evangelizing the family. A Catholic Grandparents ministry is being organized to support other Grandparents and to pray for our children and grandchildren. Please join us to learn how you can help build a vibrant Grandparents ministry and become equipped to pass on the faith. Our meetings are currently taking place via Zoom due to COVID-19. Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday October 13 7pm to 8:30pm.
More info: Contact Lidia Manieri 610-350-7232 lidia@mmanieri.com or Paul and Mary Kay Dunne 610-724-6534

Monthly meetings, various times and locations

Event: Nourish for Caregivers Support Groups

In a recent Sunday Gospel Jesus reminds us that he desires mercy, not sacrifice. Mt 9:13 For caregivers, life is often all about sacrifice. Whether it is putting their own needs aside until the end of the day or forgoing self-care altogether, exhaustion and frustration can be ever present companions. This month, Nourish offers the topic "The Thing About Compassion." We focus on caring for the caregiver because this role is not just about sacrifice, but also availing one's self to the loving embrace from our merciful Jesus and his most Blessed Mother. The ministry meets in-person at a variety of times and locations throughout the Archdiocese as well as virtually via Zoom.
More information: visit http://www.phillyevang.org/nourish/ or contact Aimee Gustitis at 610-724-8950 or aimeegustitis@outlook.com.

Monthly meetings, various times and locations

Event: SoulCore virtual classes

The SoulCore Rosary workout integrates core-strengthening, stretching and functional movements with the prayers of the rosary. We begin with some basic stretches to warm up the body and recite the Apostle’s Creed. Push-ups are done throughout each of the Our Father’s. The movements vary for each of the Hail Mary’s. And a stretching position of surrender brings us to each Glory Be. Each Mystery begins with a scripture verse and a reflection, offering a time of rest and encouraging deeper reflection on the virtues of each Mystery.

More information: Email Nicky Verna at n icky@verna.com.