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What's Up This Week:

- Weekend Mass Celebrated - SAT 5pm; SUN 9am, 11am, & 6pm

- Novena to St. Joseph 8/19, The Boundary Crosser - watch video here

- Picnic Alternatives Needed - Voice Your Opinion Below!

- Weekday Mass Celebrated - Tues-Fri at 8am (30min)

LET US PRAY:

Novena to St. Joseph, The Boundary Crosser

On the 19th of August we pause to pray a Novena to St. Joseph, reflecting on his life's example and finding ways to apply it in our own lives today. Enjoy this video led by a young adult, sharing his experience of sharing and building his faith during this time of COVID. There is a special 'Zoom prayer' included in this video you might want to share.

Click here or image below for video reflection.

LET US MASK UP:

COVID Mask Mandate & Philadelphia Churches

UPDATE ON THE CELEBRATION OF THE SACRED LITURGY

OFFICE FOR DIVINE WORSHIP ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA

FRIDAY, AUGUST 13, 2021

The celebration of the Sacred Liturgy -- the praise and worship of God by his people -- is the greatest work of the Church carried out in all the parishes and institutions throughout the Archdiocese. At the same time, it is important that reasonable measures are observed on the part of all to mitigate continually the spread of COVID-19.

>> As already widely communicated, the obligation to attend Sunday and Holy Day Mass in person is restored effective this Sunday, August 15, 2021. Those who are sick, have a health risk, or are a primary caregiver, are excused from this obligation.

>> The celebration of Holy Mass and all the Sacraments are to be carried out according to what is described in the liturgical books. For Mass, however, in all circumstances:

* The Invitation and the use of the Sign of Peace continue to be suspended until further notice. Alternate signs of peace should not be arbitrarily introduced.

* The distribution of the Precious Blood continues to be suspended until further notice.

* Priest concelebrants and assisting deacons receive the Blood of Christ typically by intinction until further notice.

>> For the parishes and institutions in the City of Philadelphia, the August 12, 2021, Mask Mandate for the City of Philadelphia applies in the following ways:

* People are strongly encouraged to wear a face covering/mask, whether vaccinated or not, in the body of the church. There are to be no vaccination check points and congregants will not be asked to provide proof of vaccination.

* The priest, deacon, and liturgical ministers are not to wear a face covering or mask in the sanctuary.

* If a face covering or mask is worn, it is to be removed before the reception of the Body of Christ at the Communion of the Mass.

Thank you so very much for your generous assistance in observing these directives.

For complete Letter from Archdiocese, click here.

**Comments and feedback are always welcome! Simply reply to this monitored email account.**

Parish Picnic traditionally is held around the Feast Day of the Holy Cross, this year it would be September 12th, 2021. In light of the latest mask mandate, what are alternatives to celebrating the Parish Picnic you would suggest?

Your opinion matters! Thanks for sharing!

Let us know what YOU think: Are there Alternative Picnic Formats we might consider? Choose your preferred alternative or suggest one for consideration.

I would like us to have a Day of Service instead.

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An event with music and games would be fun.

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Let's use the time for a Healing Mass to remember those lost and celebrate survivors.

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I would like submit my suggestion, by replying to this monitored email account.

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TEENS TALK

VIVO is an animated family movie following Cuban American family. It has fantastic original songs by Lin-Manual Miranda that make you want to get up and dance. There is great representation of all people, and I highly recommend it!

Click here or image to view video.

This song is one of my favorites from the movie. Sung by a young girl, this song is a message about embracing who you truly are. Happy dancing!

VIVO, click here for Official Netflix Movie Trailer

KIDS' CORNER

Weekly Kids' Bulletin available in a printer-friendly format here. Let's celebrate the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Bugging Out!! Tips for Best Backyard Safari (aka BioBlitz) Here's a great resource from National Geographic for the whole family. Enjoy the amazing diversity of life around us! Click here or image for more info.

STEWARDS OF OUR EARTH:

Working Together for Our Common Home

JOIN THE CAMPAIGN

“We’re All Part of God’s Plan(et) is a national Laudato Si’ awareness and engagement media campaign to educate, inspire and activate U.S. Catholics to embrace and act upon the teachings of Laudato Si’ and to care for creation, especially by participating in the Vatican’s global Laudato Si’ Action Platform.

“Send a message to U.S. leaders: A Catholic appeal to work together to boldly protect our common home and our future. We ask you to join your voice with thousands of individuals signing this climate action petition across the U.S. Catholic community as a faith-filled appeal to President Biden and the U.S. Congress, asking them to work beyond partisanship and create climate solutions to care for present and future generations and our common home.” (SSJ Social Justice News, August 4, 2021)

Click for complete 'Stewards of Our Earth' column - Aug 15th. 2021 edition