Unfortunately, February 3rd’s Pizza and Prayer will be postponed. Instead, join us on March 3rd for Pizza in the Narthex and a discussion with Monsignor Hennessy!

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is inviting all Catholic men (and wives if married) between the ages of 29 and 55 to join them for an in-person panel of clergy about discerning a vocation to the Permanent Diaconate and admittance to the School for Diaconal Formation program. For more information, please visit https://archphila.org/deacon or School of Diaconal Formation website https://www.scs.edu/diaconal-formation

Need to request a tax letter for your charitable contributions from 2021? Click the title above or email [email protected] with your request!

Join us for Knit Purl, Pray! Everyone is welcome...from beginners to seasoned knitters alike! We will teach you how to knit while spending some time quietly reflecting. It is also a fun way to meet other parishioners! We meet every Wednesday from 4:30 - 5:30 in the Narthex meeting room, and once the weather is warmer we moved to our beautiful Mary’s Garden. The cost is $15 for the Book, Knit Purl Pray by Lisa Bogart.

The Spring Pre-Cana Weekend will be held on March 18th & 19th, 2022 at the parish for those engaged couples wishing to be married in the church. Please contact the parish office, (215) 646-4600 for more information.

Please join us on Monday, January 31st as we discuss Harry Potter & the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling. Our meeting starts promptly at 7:00 pm, but all are welcome to arrive at 6:45 for a quick chat before we begin our discussion. Come armed with questions and comments. Need to know more? Contact Joan Wolff at [email protected]. Until then, happy reading!

Symbolon: Pt 2: Session 10: "Catholic Social Teaching: Protecting Human Dignity" on FORMED As the anniversary of Roe v. Wade approaches on January 22, we look forward this weekend to Pro-Life Sunday, "In an age when life itself seems disposable, how can we follow God's call to protect and promote the dignity of the human person in all places and circumstances?" Click the title to find out how the Church answers this question.

Please join us this Friday in prayer, joy-filled witness, and in union with all those marching for life. We will come before Our Lord to pray for the dignity and sanctity of ALL human life from conception until natural death. In particular, all pregnant women, especially those finding this most joyous time difficult and those families suffering from abortion. We will end the hour with Benediction. On Saturday and Sunday, we will be collecting much-needed supplies for the Sisters of Life. Click the title above to see what you can bring and more details!

"East Coast Shrines: National Shrine of St. John Nepomucene Neumann" on FORMED Recently, the Church celebrated the Memorial of St. John Neumann, bishop. His national shrine is located at 1019 North 5th Street in Philadelphia and was once home to America's first bishop to be canonized a saint. This 30-minute episode includes a tour of the shrine and an interview with Cardinal Justin Rigali about his predecessor's legacy. The shrine's prior director, Rev. Kevin Moley, discusses the saint's life and legacy. To watch this video, click the title above!

HTN Ministry will be collecting furniture for needy families from now through the end of February 2022. The collection is specifically for the following furniture: bedroom dressers, chests, end tables, lamps; kitchen and dining room tables and chairs; living room chairs, loveseats and small sofas; end tables and coffee tables. Please contact Helping the Needy: phone 215-346-6416 or email [email protected] if you have any items you would like to donate.

The 14th Annual Archdiocesan Catholic Men’s Conference will be held on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at Immaculata University! We have a fantastic line-up of speakers and are excited to bring Man Up Philly back to a live event. Click the title above to view more information and register.

This New Year’s resolution… learn something new! So if you decided you would like to learn something new this year, How about joining us for Knit Purl Pray? All skill levels are welcome... from beginners to seasoned knitters! We will teach you how to knit while spending some time in quiet reflection. It's also a fun way to meet your fellow parishioners! We meet every Wednesday from 4:30 - 5:30 pm in the Narthex meeting room, and once the weather is warmer we move to our beautiful Mary’s Garden. Entry is $15 to cover the cost of the book! We hope you'll join us!

Join us Monday, January 17th, in celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and dedication to charity by participating in one of our 5 service opportunities! Drop-offs begin MLK day at 10:00 am and end at noon sharp. For more details, click the title above!

Please join Fr. Keith Chylinski for a wonderful pilgrimage this summer to Germany, Austria and Hungary! One of the highlights will be attendance at the Passion Play of Oberammergau, a sacred tradition dating back to 1633! We will also visit Salzburg, Vienna and Budapest, visiting beautiful churches along the way, including the very place where “Silent Night” was written. We will also take a short river excursion on the Danube, and drive through some of the most scenic places in Europe. The dates for this trip, flying out of Philadelphia, are July 10-19, 2022. There are still spaces available, but they are filling up! For more information and pricing, please contact Peters Way Tours at www.petersway.com or 1-800-225-7662.

Don’t forget to pick up a copy of this year’s Parish Christmas gift, Chris Stefanick’s Living Joy, in the Narthex this weekend! Amid so many challenges, personal and communal, it is important that we remember the gift of joy which God wants us all to receive.  We hope this book helps you to experience and deepen this joy in your lives!

Our Thursday online Zoom Rosary meets every Thursday at 6:30 PM virtually to pray the rosary together! Email [email protected] to join our invitation list!

Unfortunately, this Thursday's Pizza and Prayer has been postponed until Thursday, February 3rd. We hope to see you there!

The Mass Book is now open for dates between July 1st through December 31st. Please visit the Rectory Office to schedule your dates.