Upcoming Programs and Events
For additional future programs and events, please see our Parish Calendar.
CARMELITE ASSOCIATES
Sunday, February 24
2:30-3:30 PM
Open to all! An open conversation exploring prayer and contemplative spirituality. Contact Bp. Tim for more information.
Sunday, February 24
2:30-3:30 PM
Open to all! An open conversation exploring prayer and contemplative spirituality. Contact Bp. Tim for more information.
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Lectionary Bible Study
Sunday, February 17
2:30 PM
Join us just before Mass for an informal discussion about this Sunday's Mass readings. Bring a copy of your favorite Bible if you have one!
Sunday, February 17
2:30 PM
Join us just before Mass for an informal discussion about this Sunday's Mass readings. Bring a copy of your favorite Bible if you have one!
Feast of the Presentation/Candlemas
February 3, 2019
Today at Mass (4 p.m.) we will celebrate the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. When Mary and Joseph brought Christ to the temple on the 40th day after his birth, Simeon embraced the Child and prayed: "Now thou dost dismiss thy servant, O Lord, according to thy word in peace; because my eyes have seen thy salvation, which thou hast prepared before the face of all peoples: a light to the revelation of the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel" (Luke 2:29-32). So the custom had developed in the West of blessing candles on the Feast of the Presentation. Because of this, the feast also became known as Candlemas!
If you have any candles from home that you would like blessed, bring them to Mass today and we will include them when we bless the candles for the parish.
February 3, 2019
Today at Mass (4 p.m.) we will celebrate the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. When Mary and Joseph brought Christ to the temple on the 40th day after his birth, Simeon embraced the Child and prayed: "Now thou dost dismiss thy servant, O Lord, according to thy word in peace; because my eyes have seen thy salvation, which thou hast prepared before the face of all peoples: a light to the revelation of the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel" (Luke 2:29-32). So the custom had developed in the West of blessing candles on the Feast of the Presentation. Because of this, the feast also became known as Candlemas!
If you have any candles from home that you would like blessed, bring them to Mass today and we will include them when we bless the candles for the parish.
Sunday, January 20
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Hi everyone - The news is predicting freezing temperatures with flash freezing on the roads on Sunday, January 20 beginning at 2 PM so we're cancelling our usual Mass at the church. I'll be celebrating Mass at home which will be fairly low-key, but if you'd like to join in here's the information. I'll open the meeting line at 4:00 p.m. If you have any intentions you'd like remembered at Mass, please let me know.
To join by video and computer audio: https://zoom.us/j/410002890 To join by phone: Phone number: 646-558-8656 Then Meeting ID: 410 002 890 Please stay safe and warm this weekend! Mtr. Lyngine |
Epiphany and House Blessings
January 6, 2019
Sunday, January 6 at the 4 p.m. Mass come and celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany! This begins the season of Epiphanytide which celebrates the revelation of Jesus’ divine nature to the world. This is also traditionally a time for house blessings and the recognizing Christ's divine presence in our own lives! We will bless chalk during Mass for everyone to take home this season to use for house blessings.
Links for some information about house blessings:
http://www.dirtysexyministry.com/2014/01/epiphany-house-blessing.html
http://interruptingthesilence.com/2014/01/02/epiphany-house-blessing-with-chalk-2/
http://www.ecatholic2000.com/pray/prayer41.shtml
January 6, 2019
Sunday, January 6 at the 4 p.m. Mass come and celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany! This begins the season of Epiphanytide which celebrates the revelation of Jesus’ divine nature to the world. This is also traditionally a time for house blessings and the recognizing Christ's divine presence in our own lives! We will bless chalk during Mass for everyone to take home this season to use for house blessings.
Links for some information about house blessings:
http://www.dirtysexyministry.com/2014/01/epiphany-house-blessing.html
http://interruptingthesilence.com/2014/01/02/epiphany-house-blessing-with-chalk-2/
http://www.ecatholic2000.com/pray/prayer41.shtml
"Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord." -Luke 2:10-11
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Christmas Eve Mass
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[ADVENT SERIES] ADOPT-A-FAMILY
Sunday, November 25
Stop the Fellowship Hall after Mass and select a gift to bring for a family in need! Bring your wrapped and labeled gift to church on Sunday, December 9.
EDUCATIONAL SERIES: ADVENT HYMNS
Sunday, December 2
2:30-3:30 PM
A friendly, informal discussion (and singing!) followed by Mass.
[ADVENT SERIES] WINTER ACCESSORIES CLOTHING COLLECTION
Sunday, December 2
Bring hats, gloves, and scarves to donate to those who are homeless. We'll drop these off in the clothing bins in the church foyer.
[ADVENT SERIES] PRAYER AND OTHER RESOURCES FOR ADVENT
Sunday, December 2
Don't forget to check in the back of the chapel for some resources for prayer and other Advent traditions!
[ADVENT SERIES] SOCK DRIVE
Sunday, December 2 through Christmas Eve
Joanne is collecting socks for the homeless through Advent. Please bring new pairs of socks on Sundays between December 2 and Christmas Eve. Socks are one of the most needed items of clothing for those who are homeless.
EDUCATIONAL SERIES: Advent Traditions
Sunday, December 9
2:30-3:30 PM
A friendly, informal discussion followed by Mass.
[ADVENT SERIES] JOYFUL MYSTERIES OF THE ROSARY
Sundays from Dec. 9-January 6 after Mass
Come pray the Joyful Mysteries of the rosary after Mass during Advent and Christmas. We'll cover one of the mysteries each Sunday with time for prayer after Mass.
LECTIONARY BIBLE STUDY
Sunday, December 16
2:30-3:30 PM
A friendly, informal discussion of the Sunday readings led by parishioners.
CARMELITE HOUSE MASS
Friday, December 21
7:30 PM
Chapel of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
4830 Osage Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19143
Join us for Mass and a short reflection and discussion on Carmelite spirituality.
ASSOCIATES OF MOUNT CARMEL
Sunday, December 23
2:30-3:30 PM
Open to all! This is an open conversation for anyone who is interested in different forms of prayer and exploring contemplative spirituality. Contact Bp. Tim for more information.
Sunday, November 25
Stop the Fellowship Hall after Mass and select a gift to bring for a family in need! Bring your wrapped and labeled gift to church on Sunday, December 9.
EDUCATIONAL SERIES: ADVENT HYMNS
Sunday, December 2
2:30-3:30 PM
A friendly, informal discussion (and singing!) followed by Mass.
[ADVENT SERIES] WINTER ACCESSORIES CLOTHING COLLECTION
Sunday, December 2
Bring hats, gloves, and scarves to donate to those who are homeless. We'll drop these off in the clothing bins in the church foyer.
[ADVENT SERIES] PRAYER AND OTHER RESOURCES FOR ADVENT
Sunday, December 2
Don't forget to check in the back of the chapel for some resources for prayer and other Advent traditions!
[ADVENT SERIES] SOCK DRIVE
Sunday, December 2 through Christmas Eve
Joanne is collecting socks for the homeless through Advent. Please bring new pairs of socks on Sundays between December 2 and Christmas Eve. Socks are one of the most needed items of clothing for those who are homeless.
EDUCATIONAL SERIES: Advent Traditions
Sunday, December 9
2:30-3:30 PM
A friendly, informal discussion followed by Mass.
[ADVENT SERIES] JOYFUL MYSTERIES OF THE ROSARY
Sundays from Dec. 9-January 6 after Mass
Come pray the Joyful Mysteries of the rosary after Mass during Advent and Christmas. We'll cover one of the mysteries each Sunday with time for prayer after Mass.
LECTIONARY BIBLE STUDY
Sunday, December 16
2:30-3:30 PM
A friendly, informal discussion of the Sunday readings led by parishioners.
CARMELITE HOUSE MASS
Friday, December 21
7:30 PM
Chapel of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
4830 Osage Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19143
Join us for Mass and a short reflection and discussion on Carmelite spirituality.
ASSOCIATES OF MOUNT CARMEL
Sunday, December 23
2:30-3:30 PM
Open to all! This is an open conversation for anyone who is interested in different forms of prayer and exploring contemplative spirituality. Contact Bp. Tim for more information.
Mt. Carmel Apostolate of Prayer: Intercessory prayer ministry
Sundays and ongoing
A special thanks to Joanne and Kristi, who are continuing with the intercessory prayer ministry begun by Br. Bob. This ministry is part of the Mt. Carmel Apostate of Prayer. We have been blessed with Br. Bob's dedication to this ministry over the years and are glad to see his legacy continue to live on in the parish and jurisdiction. If you have any intentions or people you would like held in prayer, please let Joanne and Kristi know and take a moment to enter them into the book of intentions in the back of the chapel near the statue of Mary. Please also feel free to leave a message via the parish's Contact Page.
Sundays and ongoing
A special thanks to Joanne and Kristi, who are continuing with the intercessory prayer ministry begun by Br. Bob. This ministry is part of the Mt. Carmel Apostate of Prayer. We have been blessed with Br. Bob's dedication to this ministry over the years and are glad to see his legacy continue to live on in the parish and jurisdiction. If you have any intentions or people you would like held in prayer, please let Joanne and Kristi know and take a moment to enter them into the book of intentions in the back of the chapel near the statue of Mary. Please also feel free to leave a message via the parish's Contact Page.