Bp. Timothy Michael Cravens
Pastor Emeritus
Bp. Timothy holds a BA in Judaic Studies from Emory University and a Master of Divinity from Harvard University. In the summer of 2004, he officiated at a number of same-sex weddings in New Paltz, NY as part of the New Paltz Equality Initiative organized to continue the courageous work of Mayor Jason West.
Pastor Emeritus
Bp. Timothy holds a BA in Judaic Studies from Emory University and a Master of Divinity from Harvard University. In the summer of 2004, he officiated at a number of same-sex weddings in New Paltz, NY as part of the New Paltz Equality Initiative organized to continue the courageous work of Mayor Jason West.
Upcoming Programs and Events
For additional future programs and events, please see our Parish Calendar.
COMMUNITY SERVICE: FAMILY PROMISE DINNER
Sunday, September 29
After our 4:00 PM Mass
We will be helping out with the Family Promise project hosted by the Unitarian Universalist Church of Delaware County (UUCDC)! Each year the UUCDC opens its doors to families without housing and provides safe shelter and warm meals. The parish will be providing dinner for the families on Sunday, September 29. We’ll be ordering some pizza for the families, and we're looking for volunteers to bring dessert and drinks! Please contact Mtr. Lyngine by email or text if you are able to bring dessert or drinks.
BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS
Sunday, October 6
4:00 – 5:00 PM
At our 4:00 pm Sunday Mass on October 6, we'll be commemorating the Feast of St. Francis with a Blessing and Memorial of the Animals. Since space is small and animals are not allowed in the chapel, we invite everyone to bring a photo, collar, pet toy, food dish etc. of your pet to be blessed after Mass. We'll also be remembering deceased pets, so we invite people to bring pictures or any other meaningful items to be blessed. We would like to open this up to those who are not able to attend as well -- if you would like a pet, living or deceased, included in the St. Francis Day blessing, please feel free to let Bp. Tim or Mtr. Lyngine know their names.
We’ll also be doing blessing of the animals/prayers for pets at a nearby park on either Oct. 5 or 6. Stay tuned for details.
COMMUNITY SERVICE: OPERATION TUNA SALAD
Friday, October 11
6:30 – 8:00 PM
Join us on the Friday before the 2nd Saturday of the month, as we help make large batches of tuna salad for Life Center of Eastern Delaware County, a local shelter for those who are homeless. We meet at a local home just 10 minutes from church to chop vegetables, open many cans of tuna, then mix everything together. We ask that each person bring three pounds of cooked elbow macaroni. Other ingredients (vegetables, tuna, etc.) will be provided. If you would like help out, please let Lyngine know or send a FB message, and we can provide more information.
CARMELITE HOUSE MASS
Friday, October 18
7:30 – 9:00 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.
SAVE-THESE-DATES!
Fall is upon us and it’s moving pretty quickly, so here are some dates to mark down on your calendar for the upcoming months.
Sunday, September 29
After our 4:00 PM Mass
We will be helping out with the Family Promise project hosted by the Unitarian Universalist Church of Delaware County (UUCDC)! Each year the UUCDC opens its doors to families without housing and provides safe shelter and warm meals. The parish will be providing dinner for the families on Sunday, September 29. We’ll be ordering some pizza for the families, and we're looking for volunteers to bring dessert and drinks! Please contact Mtr. Lyngine by email or text if you are able to bring dessert or drinks.
BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS
Sunday, October 6
4:00 – 5:00 PM
At our 4:00 pm Sunday Mass on October 6, we'll be commemorating the Feast of St. Francis with a Blessing and Memorial of the Animals. Since space is small and animals are not allowed in the chapel, we invite everyone to bring a photo, collar, pet toy, food dish etc. of your pet to be blessed after Mass. We'll also be remembering deceased pets, so we invite people to bring pictures or any other meaningful items to be blessed. We would like to open this up to those who are not able to attend as well -- if you would like a pet, living or deceased, included in the St. Francis Day blessing, please feel free to let Bp. Tim or Mtr. Lyngine know their names.
We’ll also be doing blessing of the animals/prayers for pets at a nearby park on either Oct. 5 or 6. Stay tuned for details.
COMMUNITY SERVICE: OPERATION TUNA SALAD
Friday, October 11
6:30 – 8:00 PM
Join us on the Friday before the 2nd Saturday of the month, as we help make large batches of tuna salad for Life Center of Eastern Delaware County, a local shelter for those who are homeless. We meet at a local home just 10 minutes from church to chop vegetables, open many cans of tuna, then mix everything together. We ask that each person bring three pounds of cooked elbow macaroni. Other ingredients (vegetables, tuna, etc.) will be provided. If you would like help out, please let Lyngine know or send a FB message, and we can provide more information.
CARMELITE HOUSE MASS
Friday, October 18
7:30 – 9:00 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.
SAVE-THESE-DATES!
Fall is upon us and it’s moving pretty quickly, so here are some dates to mark down on your calendar for the upcoming months.
- November 3 - Feast of All Saints Parish Mass
- November 22-25 - Independent Catholic Christian Church Gathering
- TBD - Adopt-A-Family Holiday sign-up and gift giving
- December 1 - First Sunday of Advent
Community Service
Donations for the Media Food Bank
Sundays this summer
Before 4:00 PM Sunday Mass
The Media Food Bank is running low on supplies so we are reaching out. They usually run low in summer but this is earlier than usual. If you are able to donate any non-perishable goods, please bring them to church on Sundays throughout the summer. There is a box at the entrance of the church where we can drop off donations. They especially need toilet paper and other hygiene items so if you are able to bring those, they would be very appreciated.
Donations for the Media Food Bank
Sundays this summer
Before 4:00 PM Sunday Mass
The Media Food Bank is running low on supplies so we are reaching out. They usually run low in summer but this is earlier than usual. If you are able to donate any non-perishable goods, please bring them to church on Sundays throughout the summer. There is a box at the entrance of the church where we can drop off donations. They especially need toilet paper and other hygiene items so if you are able to bring those, they would be very appreciated.
Community Service
Operation Tuna Salad
May 10, June 7, July 12, August 9, September 13, October 11
Friday before the 2nd Saturday of each month
6:30-8:00 PM
Operation Tuna Salad is back! Help assemble tuna salad for approximately 150 homeless individuals for the Life Center Shelter. As part of the service project, we ask that each person bring three pounds of cooked elbow macaroni. Other ingredients (vegetables, tuna, etc.) will be provided. Please contact Mtr. Lyngine for the location where we will meet to assemble the tuna salad.
Operation Tuna Salad
May 10, June 7, July 12, August 9, September 13, October 11
Friday before the 2nd Saturday of each month
6:30-8:00 PM
Operation Tuna Salad is back! Help assemble tuna salad for approximately 150 homeless individuals for the Life Center Shelter. As part of the service project, we ask that each person bring three pounds of cooked elbow macaroni. Other ingredients (vegetables, tuna, etc.) will be provided. Please contact Mtr. Lyngine for the location where we will meet to assemble the tuna salad.
Philadelphia Pride Parade
Sunday, June 9
10:30 AM
13th and Locust
Will you be at Philly Pride this year? Thanks to Michael H. and the work he does with his company in support of the LGBT community, a group of us will be marching to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. See you there!
Sunday, June 9
10:30 AM
13th and Locust
Will you be at Philly Pride this year? Thanks to Michael H. and the work he does with his company in support of the LGBT community, a group of us will be marching to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. See you there!
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IMPORTANT -- LOCATION CHANGE
May 5 only Due to a large wedding, our Sunday Mass (May 5 only) will be held at the Reformation Lutheran Church at 102 West Rose Tree Road, Media, PA 19063. This is just across the street from where we usually meet. Same mass, same time, same puns from Tim, same set up more or less - just across the street from where we usually meet. If you have trouble finding us, please call Lyngine (267-259-6185) or Tim (267-909-3333). |
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Parish Book Club
April 28 3:00-3:30 PM Join us as we read through the final chapters of James Martin’s “Seven Last Words: An Invitation to a Deeper Friendship with Jesus.” Haven't read the book? Come anyway and join the discussion. The book offers a portrait of Jesus that uses his last words on the cross to reveal how deeply he understood our predicaments. Jesus' final statements exemplify the depth of his suffering but also provide a key to his empathy and why we can connect with him so deeply. |
Holy Week and Easter Schedule
Main services will be held at 145 W. Rose Tree Road, Media, PA 19063
Please click here for map and directions
Services will also be livestreamed via Facebook Live
Please click here for map and directions
Services will also be livestreamed via Facebook Live
Palm Sunday (April 14)
3:00 PM Stations of the Cross
3:30 PM Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation/Confession
4:00 PM Mass with Blessing of the Palms
Holy Thursday (April 18) - Triduum (Part 1)
8:00 PM Mass of the Lord's Supper with Foot Washing
9:00 PM Vigil at the Altar of Repose
9:30 PM Compline/Night Prayer
Good Friday (April 19) - Triduum (Part 2)
8:00 PM Holy Communion, Reading of the Passion, and Veneration of the Cross
9:00 PM Stations of the Cross, Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary, and Quiet Reflection
Holy Saturday (April 20)
10:00 AM Liturgy of the Word for Holy Saturday (online service)
The Oratory of St. Faustina (Dcn. Dave Wood) will be holding an online liturgy of the word for Holy Saturday. Please join us for this short service as we wait in vigil for the resurrection of the Lord. Saturday April 20th at 10:00 AM Eastern Time. The Holy Saturday service will be hosted on Zoom an online conference platform. Zoom is completely free and very user friendly.
https://zoom.us/j/7821023725
To Join by Phone:
+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
+1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose)
Meeting ID: 782 102 3725
**We will be using the Holy Saturday Liturgy from the 1979 Book of Common Prayer.
Easter Vigil (April 20) - Triduum (Part 3)
8:00 PM Easter Vigil with Eucharist and Lighting of the New Fire
Easter Sunday (April 21)
4:00 PM Easter Sunday Mass
3:00 PM Stations of the Cross
3:30 PM Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation/Confession
4:00 PM Mass with Blessing of the Palms
Holy Thursday (April 18) - Triduum (Part 1)
8:00 PM Mass of the Lord's Supper with Foot Washing
9:00 PM Vigil at the Altar of Repose
9:30 PM Compline/Night Prayer
Good Friday (April 19) - Triduum (Part 2)
8:00 PM Holy Communion, Reading of the Passion, and Veneration of the Cross
9:00 PM Stations of the Cross, Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary, and Quiet Reflection
Holy Saturday (April 20)
10:00 AM Liturgy of the Word for Holy Saturday (online service)
The Oratory of St. Faustina (Dcn. Dave Wood) will be holding an online liturgy of the word for Holy Saturday. Please join us for this short service as we wait in vigil for the resurrection of the Lord. Saturday April 20th at 10:00 AM Eastern Time. The Holy Saturday service will be hosted on Zoom an online conference platform. Zoom is completely free and very user friendly.
https://zoom.us/j/7821023725
To Join by Phone:
+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
+1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose)
Meeting ID: 782 102 3725
**We will be using the Holy Saturday Liturgy from the 1979 Book of Common Prayer.
Easter Vigil (April 20) - Triduum (Part 3)
8:00 PM Easter Vigil with Eucharist and Lighting of the New Fire
Easter Sunday (April 21)
4:00 PM Easter Sunday Mass
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Ash Wednesday Services
March 6 7:30 AM Ashes-to-Go at Jefferson Station (Philadelphia) 7:00 PM Mass at St. Mary of Grace Parish (Media) 7:00 PM Mass on Facebook LIVE (online)
We invite you to begin the season of Lent Wednesday, March 6. In the morning, we'll be at Jefferson Station in Philadelphia with Ashes-to-Go for those whose schedules may not allow them to attend church. In the evening, we invite you to us in-person at St. Mary of Grace Parish in Media, PA or online here on Facebook Live. For those joining online we'll be posting the liturgy before Mass begins. If you will be at Mass on Sunday, March 3, we will have some blessed ashes for you to take home so you can impose ashes if you are not able to attend in person. We will also have extra consecrated hosts that you can take with you and reserve if you would like to receive Eucharist at home on Ash Wednesday.
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Carmelite House Mass
Friday, March 15 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. |
Photo by Ben White on Unsplash
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Lenten Retreat and Day of Reflection
Saturday, March 16 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM A day of quiet reflection and prayer for Lent with opportunities to experience different kinds of prayer in the Catholic/Christian tradition and time for silence and reflection. Everyone is welcome. Schedule 10:00 AM Morning Prayer 10:30 AM Silence and Prayer* We invite you to find a quiet place, take some time with God, and pray how ever you feel most comfortable. We'll have different stations around the church for the rosary, Eucharistic adoration, Stations of the Cross, Lectio Divina, and other types of prayer available also. 12:00 PM Mass 12:45 PM Lunch 1:30 PM Silence and Prayer* 4:00 PM Evening Prayer 4:30 PM Departure *Pastoral conversation, Sacrament of Reconciliation, and Anointing of Sick available also at these times. |
Photo by Aaron Burden on Unsplash
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Lectionary Bible Study
Sunday, March 24 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! |
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Lenten Book Club
March 31 and April 7 3:00-3:30 PM Join us as we read through James Martin’s “Seven Last Words: An Invitation to a Deeper Friendship with Jesus.” The book offers a portrait of Jesus that uses his last words on the cross to reveal how deeply he understood our predicaments. Jesus' final statements exemplify the depth of his suffering but also provide a key to his empathy and why we can connect with him so deeply. |
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Burning of the Palms and Blessing of the Ashes
Sunday, March 3 - Final Sunday before Lent 4:00 PM Join us for the final Sunday before Lent where we will burn palms from last year to make ashes for Ash Wednesday before Mass. We'll also be saying "good-bye" to the Alleluia as we sing alleluia one last time until Easter. If you have palm fronds from last year, please bring them! |
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.
Photo by Aaron Burden on Unsplash
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.