PARISH INFORMATION
The Hungry don't go on vacation.
Aid for Friends needs you.
It's so easy to make a meal or two! Let Lucy show you how in this video. Instructions are on the Aid for Friends page on our website.
In July we get particularly low on meals, so please help if you can.
Did you ever hear the phrase "the shot heard 'round the world?" It happened in 1775 - and no one knows who shot it. But that lone shot, at the time so tragic, started a chain reaction that brought us freedom and changed the world.
Here's an interesting article with a very brief summary of those events and some fun recipes, activities, and prayers to extend the holiday into the weekend.
Here's an interesting article with a very brief summary of those events and some fun recipes, activities, and prayers to extend the holiday into the weekend.
“How little do my countrymen know what precious blessings they are in possession of, and which no other people on earth enjoy!”
Summer is a great time for Family, Faith, and Fun!
We've picked some great selections for whatever your needs:
- Family Movie Night
- Kids' picture books on audio
- Podcasts for your commute
- Family listening for a road trip
- Spiritual growth
As of 6/20/18:
Received: $45,825
Matched: 7,600
Total: $53,425
Received: $45,825
Matched: 7,600
Total: $53,425
If you would like to contribute, please see the Annual Fund page. If your company has a matching program, contact Pat Kerwin at 215-822-9225 or pkerwin@stjudeschool.org.
FAITH FORMATION
Sacraments 101:
Fun and Informative Videos about the Faith
"Why do I have to confess my sins to a priest?"
A common question from Catholics and non-Catholics alike!
This well done, entertaining video explains the whys and hows of Confession.
A Summer of Saints
Even though the parish calendar slows down in the summer, the liturgical calendar does not!
Saints come from all walks of life, so there's always one we can relate to. Here are interesting articles about this week's saints:
"Doubting Thomas" (7/3) started out badly, but what St. Paul did for the West, Thomas did for the East.
St. Anthony Mary Zaccaria (7/5) lived in a time of corruption and division in the Church. As a doctor and then as a priest, he transformed whole cities.St. Elizabeth of Portugal (7/5) used her position as queen to help the poor and avert war.
St. Maria Goretti (7/6) is the victim whom Pope Francis calls us to imitate as a "witness of forgiveness."
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