The Weekly Focus @ Saint Miriam for June 10, 2018!
Week of Sunday, June 10th 2018
Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time and Baptism Sunday!
From our Pastor…
Click Here to visit our Pastor’s Blog for this week!
Saint Miriam in Devotion.
Click Here to read Franciscan Moments,
our weekly Devotional!
Support Our Mission!
Click Here to Visit Our Current Fund Raisers
In Prayer,
Jerry, Keith, Kevin, Beverly and family, Lucy, Frey Family, Leber Family, Craggs Family, Ruth, Jerry, Donna, Father Bryan, Logan’s and Wenger new babies, Patricia, Father Bob, Gerri, Ruth, Maia, Magnuson Family, Davis’, Peggy, Sidney, Father John and Joanne, Gabriele family, Bishop Ken, Jill, Losang, Alexanne and Macarthur, Peggy and family, Bridget, Catherine.
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To be included in our prayer list, or to receive pastoral care, communion for shut-ins, or any other pastoral need, please let us know by Clicking Here.)
To be included in our prayer list, or to receive pastoral care, communion for shut-ins, or any other pastoral need, please let us know by Clicking Here.)Let’s Eat!
A Cafe’ Experience That Works Wonders!
Now, every time you purchase something wonderful from our Saint Miriam Cafe’ after our Sunday morning Masses, we contribute 100% of that donation to a scholarship fund that allows children without the means to attend our wonderful Zion Preschool at Saint Miriam and Saint Miriam Academy! Your good eating, helps a child learn and grow!
For more information and our delicious current month’s menus, just Click Here!
Father, Who Is Celebrating!?
Sunday Mass
Early Mass: Father Bryan
Family Mass: Father Bryan
Morning Mass: Msgr. Jim
Wednesday Mass
6:00pm Mass: Summer Schedule
Thursday Mass
5:30pm Mass: Summer Schedule
Remember: Summer break to all weekday Masses and Services for Wednesdays and Thursdays begins this week! We will take a summer break and return in September! The break goes from June – September 6th and effects Wednesday and Thursdays ONLY! All Sunday Masses remain the same!
June 10th
A New Franciscan Being Made!Join us as we celebrate with Father John Francis Trubina as he takes his Franciscan Vows at the Family Mass on Sunday, June 10th at 9:00am!
💦 Baptisms Sunday!
Join us as we welcome to the Christian family William Moyer at the 10:30am Morning Mass!
Caring for Creation Group!The next meeting of Caring for Creation Group is Sunday at 12:00 Noon in the Library! Join them!
Current News!
Help us Auction! Plan to help The Women of Saint Miriam get a head start on the annual auction and concert by securing items to donate! Please see Patricia Liguori or Pat Wilcke today!
Join us for our Annual Town Hall!Please join us Sunday, June 24th after the 10:30am for a Town Hall! Ask and get an answer! Learn more!
Annual Father’s Day Raffle Begins! Pick up your 50/50 tickets beginning today for our Annual Father’s Day Raffle on Sunday, June 17th and make dad a winner!
June Ministry Team Schedules are Now Posted!Our April Schedules for all serving Masses for the month of JUNE can now be found by Clicking Here!
Summer Camp Begins June 18th!Zion Preschool’s “Camp Zion” returns from June 18-July 27! Join us and register today! See anyone at the school or Click Here!
Blessing of the Seersucker Returns June 24th!Our annual tradition returns on Sunday, June 24th after the 9:00am and 10:30am Masses on the lawn! Enjoy a Saint Miriam Seersucker Drink and wear your best attire! Join Saint Miriam as we continue an annual and ‘fun’ tradition where parishioners will be led out of the church and into the front garden for a service called, “Blessing of the Seersucker”! This brief service, with a uniquely Southern take on the “kirking” or blessing of the tartans, celebrated by Monsignor Jim’s former parish in Washington DC has made its way to Saint Miriam for some nine years now! While tartans may represent ancestral links with Britain, Saint Miriam makes seersucker representative its own clan, especially those who struggle through a hot summer! Help us welcome in summer, thank God for all we have, and for good weather and wonderful vacations by joining us on June 24th and enjoy a souther drink on the lawn with us, too! The first 12 folks who enter wearing something seersucker also take home a special gift so arrive early!Join us!
Review Us and Like Us!! Please take a moment an Like us on Facebook and send a review, too! It all helps!
Mass, Sanctuary Lamp, and Bread & Wine Sponsors Needed!Please make your Mass intentions and sponsor the Sanctuary Lamp for the year! Click Here to honor your loved ones during this coming year and support your parish!
Smile Amazon Makes Saint Miriam Smile, too!Join us by selecting Saint Miriam as your charity of choice at Amazon Smile and every time you make a purchase, we receive a small donation! Every bit helps! Join us at our website and under Support by Clicking Here!
FatheSaint Miriam, The Mass.
Our Mass Intentions…
All Mass Intentions May be Viewed by Clicking Here.
Make a Mass Intention by Clicking Here.
Memorial Masses: “In Loving Memory of…”
Louise Freed by Rick Freed
Diamond Williams by Rick Freed
Donna Miniscalco by Henry Miniscalco
Louise “Weezie” Testoni by Stephen Logan
Honor Masses:
Father Jim on his anniversary as our Bishop by Women of Saint Miriam
Sanctuary Lamp: (burns all week, “In Memory or Honor of”)
In Memory of Alton St. George by Msgr Jim and Katelyn Wilchek, Ruth St. George, Andrea and Glenn Sprague, and Sean Hall
Bread and Wine Sponsor for Month:
In Loving Memory of Father Thomas Hoderny by Marilyn Amento
Click & Easy Support!
✜ Mass Intentions Available: Please make your Mass Intentions today? See anyone on staff for Masses, Sanctuary Lamp, and Bread and Wine Sponsors every Sunday, or Click Here to make your intentions online!)
TEXT Your Gifts to Saint Miriam TODAY! Text Giving allows you to give to your organization by simply sending a text message to our specially reserved phone number! You just “Text any dollar amount to (215) 515-6511.” Once you text an amount (like “$50” or “120.50”) you would either be sent an acknowledgment for the gift, or given a short link to click on in order to provide their payment information (one time only). You are also prompted by text message with instructions. The whole process is designed to be very simple and self explanatory. Another way to give and support…making it easy so try it today!Why Not GoodShop, Search, and Go Amazon, too? Please support Saint Miriam by downloading and using GoodSearchand GoodShop! Every time you search or buy, we get a small percentage and you get great deals, and often free shipping! Also use Smile Amazon and make us your charity of choice! It all adds up!
Saint Miriam in Support.
How Much do You Love Saint Miriam? There are many ways to support the mission of our parish and a flyer has been prepared to show you how easy it is! Please learn about GoodSearch, GoodShop, eBay, and Amazon Smile! Please support us and pick up a flyer or Support Flyer one today!Matching Gifts Make Giving Easy! Did you ever inquire to see if your employer, club, or social network offers assistance to parishes or schools? Your gift could double and help us grow without anything more from your own pocket! As we hold three recognized non-profits, many companies are pleased to support us! Please remember to ask…it never does hurt!
Visit the Online Store for the Parish! Please visit our online store today and make a purchase to support our ministry by buying your own Saint Miriam Holding Cross, a Mass Cards, Saint Miriam Prayer Cards, a beautiful Rosary, or even sponsor a child, and much more! Just Click Here!
Go Greener at Saint Miriam! Our exclusive customized 24 oz. sport water bottles that combines our love of water with our parish’s “Green Policy” reduces our carbon footprint and will save thousands of plastic bottles from entering the ecosystem! And, the best part is your $10 donation goes directly to help our children’s educational programming! Get your own bottle today by visiting our online store and help go even stay greener!
Help Our Children in 2018-2019: Sponsor a Child Today! There are many ways to help our children become better adults and Christians, as well as better practicing Catholics, and this year we offer two wonderful means to bring a smile – and a little support – right to our school! Sponsor a Child today by Clicking Here!First, why not think about purchasing a brick that will help in the building of a new pathway to our Saint Miriam Summer Playground area and forever create a legacy on our campus! For every donation of $100.00 to The Saint Miriam Fund receive a 4 x 8 Personalized Brick! (Special Size of 8 x 8 is Available for a Donation Amount of $250.00). Learn more about our needed bricks by Clicking Here!
Secondly, you may also Sponsor a Child directly now! When you sponsor a child, you create a special relationship between you, a child in need, the community of Saint Miriam, and our team of caring professionals! Together, we are helping to change the future for children through a quality and affordable private education! For just $29 a month, or a one-time donation of only $350, you can provide essential aid and education to improve the well-being of every child that comes to our doors! And, because we actually feed our children during the school day, your donation not only helps give them a good education, you fill their bellies with wholesome food, too! It gives you the opportunity to witness young lives transformed for the future right here in Montgomery County! Learn more here.
Upcoming Highlights!
(
Visit our Parish Calendar Here for full weekly, monthly, and yearly schedules.)
Visit our Parish Calendar Here for full weekly, monthly, and yearly schedules.)June 10th:
- Father John Francis becomes a Friar at 9:00am
- Baptism at 10:30am
- Imperfect Spirituality Club at 12:00pm!
June 12th:
- Recovery, Inc. at 6:30pm
June 14th:
- Boy Scout Troop #320 at 7:00pm
June 16th:
- AA Sunrise at 8:30am
June 17th:
Father’s Day Raffle 50/50- Caring for Creation at 12:00 noon
June 18th:
Summer Camp Begins!
The Weekly Focus @ Saint Miriam for May 27, 2018!
Week of Sunday, May 27th 2018
Trinity Sunday and Memorial Day Weekend!
From our Pastor…
Click Here to visit our Pastor’s Blog for this week!
Saint Miriam in Devotion.
Click Here to read Franciscan Moments,
our weekly Devotional!
Support Our Mission!
Click Here to Visit Our Current Fund Raisers
In Prayer,
Keith, Kevin, Beverly and family, Lucy, Frey Family, Leber Family, Craggs Family, Ruth, Jerry, Donna, Father Bryan, Logan’s and Wenger new babies, Patricia, Father Bob, Gerri, Ruth, Maia, Magnuson Family, Davis’, Peggy, Sidney, Father John and Joanne, Gabriele family, Bishop Ken, Jill, Losang, Alexanne and Macarthur, Peggy and family, Bridget, Catherine.
( To be included in our prayer list, or to receive pastoral care, communion for shut-ins, or any other pastoral need, please let us know by Clicking Here.)
To be included in our prayer list, or to receive pastoral care, communion for shut-ins, or any other pastoral need, please let us know by Clicking Here.)Let’s Eat!
A Cafe’ Experience That Works Wonders!
Now, every time you purchase something wonderful from our Saint Miriam Cafe’ after our Sunday morning Masses, we contribute 100% of that donation to a scholarship fund that allows children without the means to attend our wonderful Zion Preschool at Saint Miriam and Saint Miriam Academy! Your good eating, helps a child learn and grow!
For more information and our delicious current month’s menus, just Click Here!
Father, Who Is Celebrating!?
Sunday Mass
Early Mass: Father Bryan
Family Mass: Msgr Jim
Morning Mass: Father Bryan
Wednesday Mass
6:00pm Mass: Msgr. Jim
Thursday Mass
5:30pm Mass: Deacon Pat
Remember: Summer break to all weekday Masses and Services for Wednesdays and Thursdays begins this week! We will take a summer break and return in September! The break goes from June – September 6th and effects Wednesday and Thursdays ONLY! All Sunday Masses remain the same!
May 27th!
Honor Both Memorial Day and PREP Kids!This year, join us on Sunday, May 27th after the 9:00am Mass, when we will once again honor the fallen within our beautiful history cemetery with donated and sponsored ribbons! Your ribbon will be tied by our PREP children to our new cemetery gates prior to the ceremony on May 27th following the 9:00am Mass. Suggested donation is only $10 or 3 for $20. (*Only 1 name per ribbon please!) We will honor their sacrifice by offering a prayer at the gates of cemetery, followed by gun salute. You don’t want to miss this one! Last year it was one of the most moving tributes we honored! Join us and get ribbons by Clicking Here!
✚ Secular Franciscan Group!
Join us at 12:00 Noon for our monthly Securlar Franciscan Group!
May 24th!
Adoration, Rosary and Mass!
Join us as we return to our regular Thursday Devotions and Mass! Our full schedule is found by Clicking Here!
June 3rd Concert and NewComers Meeting AND Bubble Sunday, too!
Newcomers Welcome Gathering!Our next welcome to Saint Miriam for Newcomers is Set for Sunday, June 3rd after the 10:30am Mass! Please see Donna Mitchell to sign up! Everyone is welcome, even old members!
Annual Spring Concert Coming! Plan to join us on Sunday, June 3rd at 2:00pm as our own Charlie and Maria present a Spring Concert! See below! Tickets now available by Clicking Here!
We’ll be bubbling over with joy if you would join us for Bubble Sunday!!!!!!!Come and get your very own bottle of bubbles and celebrate our PREP students closing ceremony and awards on June 3rd at the 9:00am Family Mass. We will show our love of our children by hosting an outdoor prayer and then shower them with bubbles…….
Current News!
🛁 We’ll be bubbling over with joy if you would join us for…
Bubble Sunday!!!!!!!
Come and get your very own bottle of bubbles and celebrate our PREP students closing ceremony and awards on June 3rd at the 9:00am Family Mass. We will show our love of our children by hosting an outdoor prayer and then shower them with bubbles…….
June Ministry Team Schedules are Now Posted!Our April Schedules for all serving Masses for the month of JUNE can now be found by Clicking Here!
Come to The Shack!The Women of Saint Miriam are hosting a viewing of the movie, “The Shack” on Tuesday, May 29th at 6:30pm in Fellowship Hall. The movie is based on the best-selling novel about a father’s crisis of faith and his spiritual journey about love, loss, and forgiveness. All are welcome; invite family and friends. Feel free to bring food, snacks, etc.
Summer is Coming!Zion Preschool’s “Camp Zion” returns from June 18-July 27! Join us and register today! See anyone at the school or Click Here!
New Franciscan Being Made June 10th!?Join us as we celebrate with Father John Francis Trubina as he takes his Franciscan Vows at the Family Mass on Sunday, June 10th at 9:00am!
Blessing of the Seersucker Returns June 24th!Our annual tradition returns on Sunday, June 24th after the 9:00am and 10:30am Masses on the lawn! Enjoy a Saint Miriam Seersucker Drink and wear your best attire! Join Saint Miriam as we continue an annual and ‘fun’ tradition where parishioners will be led out of the church and into the front garden for a service called, “Blessing of the Seersucker”! This brief service, with a uniquely Southern take on the “kirking” or blessing of the tartans, celebrated by Monsignor Jim’s former parish in Washington DC has made its way to Saint Miriam for some nine years now! While tartans may represent ancestral links with Britain, Saint Miriam makes seersucker representative its own clan, especially those who struggle through a hot summer! Help us welcome in summer, thank God for all we have, and for good weather and wonderful vacations by joining us on June 24th and enjoy a souther drink on the lawn with us, too! The first 12 folks who enter wearing something seersucker also take home a special gift so arrive early!Join us!
Review Us and Like Us!! Please take a moment an Like us on Facebook and send a review, too! It all helps!
Mass, Sanctuary Lamp, and Bread & Wine Sponsors Needed!Please make your Mass intentions and sponsor the Sanctuary Lamp for the year! Click Here to honor your loved ones during this coming year and support your parish!
Smile Amazon Makes Saint Miriam Smile, too!Join us by selecting Saint Miriam as your charity of choice at Amazon Smile and every time you make a purchase, we receive a small donation! Every bit helps! Join us at our website and under Support by Clicking Here!
Saint Miriam, The Mass.
Our Mass Intentions…
All Mass Intentions May be Viewed by Clicking Here.
Make a Mass Intention by Clicking Here.
Memorial Masses: “In Loving Memory of…”
Louise Freed by Rick Freed
Diamond Williams by Rick Freed
Donna Miniscalco by Henry Miniscalco
Louise “Weezie” Testoni by Stephen Logan
Brett Norman by Romana Salotti
William McAuliffe by Father Bryan
Honor Masses:
Memorial Day Souls Remembered
Sanctuary Lamp: (burns all week, “In Memory or Honor of”)
In Memory of William McAuliffe by Father Bryan and In Honor of Lorraine Cuffey and Donna Mitchell
Bread and Wine Sponsor for Month:
In Loving Memory of Josephine Alessio Gabriel and Michael Gabriel by Veronica Gabriel Mayson
Click & Easy Support!
✜ Mass Intentions Available: Please make your Mass Intentions today? See anyone on staff for Masses, Sanctuary Lamp, and Bread and Wine Sponsors every Sunday, or Click Here to make your intentions online!)
TEXT Your Gifts to Saint Miriam TODAY! Text Giving allows you to give to your organization by simply sending a text message to our specially reserved phone number! You just “Text any dollar amount to (215) 515-6511.” Once you text an amount (like “$50” or “120.50”) you would either be sent an acknowledgment for the gift, or given a short link to click on in order to provide their payment information (one time only). You are also prompted by text message with instructions. The whole process is designed to be very simple and self explanatory. Another way to give and support…making it easy so try it today!Why Not GoodShop, Search, and Go Amazon, too? Please support Saint Miriam by downloading and using GoodSearchand GoodShop! Every time you search or buy, we get a small percentage and you get great deals, and often free shipping! Also use Smile Amazon and make us your charity of choice! It all adds up!
Saint Miriam in Support.
How Much do You Love Saint Miriam? There are many ways to support the mission of our parish and a flyer has been prepared to show you how easy it is! Please learn about GoodSearch, GoodShop, eBay, and Amazon Smile! Please support us and pick up a flyer or Support Flyer one today!Matching Gifts Make Giving Easy! Did you ever inquire to see if your employer, club, or social network offers assistance to parishes or schools? Your gift could double and help us grow without anything more from your own pocket! As we hold three recognized non-profits, many companies are pleased to support us! Please remember to ask…it never does hurt!
Visit the Online Store for the Parish! Please visit our online store today and make a purchase to support our ministry by buying your own Saint Miriam Holding Cross, a Mass Cards, Saint Miriam Prayer Cards, a beautiful Rosary, or even sponsor a child, and much more! Just Click Here!
Go Greener at Saint Miriam! Our exclusive customized 24 oz. sport water bottles that combines our love of water with our parish’s “Green Policy” reduces our carbon footprint and will save thousands of plastic bottles from entering the ecosystem! And, the best part is your $10 donation goes directly to help our children’s educational programming! Get your own bottle today by visiting our online store and help go even stay greener! Help Our Children in 2018-2019: Sponsor a Child Today! There are many ways to help our children become better adults and Christians, as well as better practicing Catholics, and this year we offer two wonderful means to bring a smile – and a little support – right to our school! Sponsor a Child today by Clicking Here!First, why not think about purchasing a brick that will help in the building of a new pathway to our Saint Miriam Summer Playground area and forever create a legacy on our campus! For every donation of $100.00 to The Saint Miriam Fund receive a 4 x 8 Personalized Brick! (Special Size of 8 x 8 is Available for a Donation Amount of $250.00). Learn more about our needed bricks by Clicking Here!
Secondly, you may also Sponsor a Child directly now! When you sponsor a child, you create a special relationship between you, a child in need, the community of Saint Miriam, and our team of caring professionals! Together, we are helping to change the future for children through a quality and affordable private education! For just $29 a month, or a one-time donation of only $350, you can provide essential aid and education to improve the well-being of every child that comes to our doors! And, because we actually feed our children during the school day, your donation not only helps give them a good education, you fill their bellies with wholesome food, too! It gives you the opportunity to witness young lives transformed for the future right here in Montgomery County! Learn more here.
Upcoming Highlights!
( Visit our Parish Calendar Here for full weekly, monthly, and yearly schedules.)
Visit our Parish Calendar Here for full weekly, monthly, and yearly schedules.)May 27th:
- Blessing of Ribbons at 9:00am
- Secular Franciscan Group at 12:00pm!
May 29th:
- Recovery, Inc. at 6:30pm
May 30th:
- Weekday Mass at 6:00pm
May 31st:
- Confessions at 4:00pm
- Rosary at 5:15pm
- Mass at 5:30pm
- Boy Scout Troop #320 at 7:00pm
June 2nd:
- AA Sunrise at 8:30am
- Marriage of Galvez/Law at 11:00am!
June 2nd:
- Bubble Sunday and PREP CCD Awards and Honors at 9:00am
- Newcomer Gathering at 12:00
Spring Concert at 2:00pm!
The Weekly Focus @ Saint Miriam for May 20, 2018!
Week of Sunday, May 20th 2018
Pentecost!
From our Pastor…
Click Here to visit our Pastor’s Blog for this week!
Saint Miriam in Devotion.
Click Here to read Franciscan Moments,
our weekly Devotional!
Support Our Mission!
Click Here to Visit Our Current Fund Raisers
In Prayer,
Lucy, Leber Family, Craggs Family, Jerry, Donna, Father Bryan, Logan’s and Wenger new babies, Patricia, Father Bob, Gerri, Ruth, Maia, Magnuson Family, Davis’, Peggy, Sidney, Father John and Joanne, Gabriele family, Bishop Ken, Jill, Losang, Alexanne and Macarthur, Peggy and family, Bridget, Catherine.
( To be included in our prayer list, or to receive pastoral care, communion for shut-ins, or any other pastoral need, please let us know by Clicking Here.)
To be included in our prayer list, or to receive pastoral care, communion for shut-ins, or any other pastoral need, please let us know by Clicking Here.)Let’s Eat!
A Cafe’ Experience That Works Wonders!
Now, every time you purchase something wonderful from our Saint Miriam Cafe’ after our Sunday morning Masses, we contribute 100% of that donation to a scholarship fund that allows children without the means to attend our wonderful Zion Preschool at Saint Miriam and Saint Miriam Academy! Your good eating, helps a child learn and grow!
For more information and our delicious current month’s menus, just Click Here!
Father, Who Is Celebrating!?
Sunday Mass
Early Mass: Father John
Family Mass: Father John
Morning Mass: Msgr Jim
Wednesday Mass
6:00pm Mass: Msgr. Jim
Thursday Mass
5:30pm Mass: Deacon Pat
Remember: Summer brings a break to all weekday Masses and Services for Wednesdays and Thursdays will take a summer break and return in September! The break goes from June – September 6th!
May 20th!
Baptism Sunday!Welcome to our newest Christians and their families today at the 10:30am Morning Mass! Harrison Leo Plummer, Hannah Grace Burck, and Remi Elizabeth Laffey, and Declan Peter Laffey, and Charles Dahar!
Missing a Tooth?
Be sure to notify the pastor if you child is missing a tooth! Did you know that the tooth fairy visits Saint Miriam every month!? Just ask Lexi who lost two teeth!!
Prayer Shawl Group Meeting! Just a reminder that there will be a Prayer Shawl Group meeting this Sunday after the 9:00 Mass in the Undercroft! The next meeting will be in September, after the summer break for all Small Groups, but we can still make shawls and drop them off any Sunday, too, so doming forget to knit all summer for those in need!
Caring for Creation Group Meeting!
Just a reminder that there also be a Caring for Creation Group Meeting at 12:00 noon in the Diener Room!
May 24th!
Adoration, Rosary and Mass!
Join us as we return to our regular Thursday Devotions and Mass! Our full schedule is found by Clicking Here!
May 27th!
Honor Both Memorial Day and PREP Kids!This year, join us on Sunday, May 27th after the 9:00am Mass, when we will once again honor the fallen within our beautiful history cemetery with donated and sponsored ribbons! Your ribbon will be tied by our PREP children to our new cemetery gates prior to the ceremony on May 27th following the 9:00am Mass. Suggested donation is only $10 or 3 for $20. (*Only 1 name per ribbon please!) We will honor their sacrifice by following a bag piper out of Mass that day and pray at the gates of cemetery, followed by taps of a bugler. You don’t want to miss this one! Last year it was one of the most moving tributes we honored! Join us and get ribbons by Clicking Here!
June 3rd Concert and NewComers Meeting!
Newcomers Welcome Gathering!Our next welcome to Saint Miriam for Newcomers is Set for Sunday, June 3rd after the 10:30am Mass! Please see Donna Mitchell to sign up! Everyone is welcome, even old members!
Annual Spring Concert Coming! Plan to join us on Sunday, June 3rd at 2:00pm as our own Charlie and Maria present a Spring Concert! See below! Tickets now available by Clicking Here!
Current News!
Happy Anniversary, Monsignor Jim!We are pleased to congratulate our pastor on the anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood. Thank you for all your sharing, guidance, acceptance and love. May we all pray and emulate his openness to all!
Prayer Shawl Group Making a Difference!“Good morning, I just wanted to say thank you to you and your parishioners for the prayer shawl. I received it yesterday. I wish I could write this personally and thank you and your church for the prayers and kind thoughts but still not able to hold a pen yet. Maybe you could pass on my gratitude and thanks. I appreciate the kindness your church has extended to me. Thank you.” – Mrs. W
Join them this Sunday after the 9:00am Mass!
Come to The Shack!The Women of Saint Miriam are hosting a viewing of the movie, “The Shack” on Tuesday, May 29th at 6:30pm in Fellowship Hall. The movie is based on the best-selling novel about a father’s crisis of faith and his spiritual journey about love, loss, and forgiveness. All are welcome; invite family and friends. Feel free to bring food, snacks, etc.
☩ Help Us Welcome a New Deacon!
We are pleased to be accepting a new Permanent Deacon to assist us here at Saint Miriam. Brother Peter-Joseph St Mary Avitabile, CSC, will be here starting next month. Welcome to Saint Miriam!
Summer is Coming!Zion Preschool’s “Camp Zion” returns from June 18-July 27! Join us and register today! See anyone at the school or Click Here!
New Franciscans Being Made June 10th!?Join us as we celebrate with Father John Connors and Father John Francis Trubina as they take their Franciscan Vows at the Family Mass on Sunday, June 10th at 9:00am!
Stewardship Update!Each Lent, Saint Miriam uses the season to reflect on God’s goodness and generosity towards us. Then, we look at what we give and how we honor that generosity. It is about being god stewards, but also about honoring and supporting all that we have at our beautiful parish! This year, we ask that you reflect on being a good Christian steward! We fell short and many did not return their annual pledge cards so we will; be reaching out to you this week! Please take a moment and save us the call by clicking below!
Please, give generously and watch as God comes in unexpected ways! Learn more by Clicking Here!
Blessing of the Seersucker Returns June 24th!Our annual tradition returns on Sunday, June 24th after the 9:00am and 10:30am Masses on the lawn! Enjoy a Saint Miriam Seersucker Drink and wear your best attire! Join Saint Miriam as we continue an annual and ‘fun’ tradition where parishioners will be led out of the church and into the front garden for a service called, “Blessing of the Seersucker”! This brief service, with a uniquely Southern take on the “kirking” or blessing of the tartans, celebrated by Monsignor Jim’s former parish in Washington DC has made its way to Saint Miriam for some nine years now! While tartans may represent ancestral links with Britain, Saint Miriam makes seersucker representative its own clan, especially those who struggle through a hot summer! Help us welcome in summer, thank God for all we have, and for good weather and wonderful vacations by joining us on June 24th and enjoy a souther drink on the lawn with us, too! The first 12 folks who enter wearing something seersucker also take home a special gift so arrive early!Join us!
Monsignor Jim has a Painted Fingernail?!Our pastor has joined the movement to bring awareness to the plight of child abuse with A Polish Man! Monsignor “nailed it” by painting a nail Polished Man Blue until October 2nd, and asking you to start raising awareness and funds by being a Polished Man, too! This means you paint one fingernail and take a stand to protect the world’s most vulnerable; children. You don’t shy away from difficult conversations or turn your back on an uncomfortable issue. You step up as a leader, because violence is never acceptable. You lead by example and use your influence to raise funds and awareness to end violence against children for good.
The challenge to men (and women) to paint one fingernail Polished Man Blue represents the 1 child that dies every 5 minutes as a result of violence. That nail starts a conversation.
- A conversation that inspires a donation.
- A donation that allows for prevention and protection.
- And it ends when no child suffers from violence.
- Because it shouldn’t hurt to be a child.
- Nail it to end it.
JOIN OUR PASTOR AND TOGETHER WE CAN END VIOLENCE AGAINST CHILDREN, FOR GOOD.
1 CHILD DIES EVERY 5 MINUTES AS A RESULT OF VIOLENCE. THAT’S 1 TOO MANY. JOIN US, AS A TEAM OR AS AN INDIVIDUAL, AND HELP END VIOLENCE AGAINST CHILDREN.
Honoring Someone You Love!Our beautiful new Sanctuary Doors are installed and the stained glass is simply stunning! One has been sponsored but there are three more left that need someone to sponsor them! For your one time gift of $500 or more, you can add your name or someone to sponsor or remember to a brass plate at each entry door! Join us today and see anyone on staff or email us here!
May Ministry Team Schedules are Now Posted!Our April Schedules for all serving Masses for the month of April, as well as Easter are now posted! From Palm Sunday through Easter are on one format, and then a separate one for all of April can now be found by Clicking Here!
Father John Francis New Mission Brochures Available!Our new Wilmington Delaware Mission Parish is taking hope and the brochures are in the Bell Tower Lobby! Help support us by spreading the word!
Review Us and Like Us!! Please take a moment an Like us on Facebook and send a review, too! It all helps!
Mass, Sanctuary Lamp, and Bread & Wine Sponsors Needed!Please make your Mass intentions and sponsor the Sanctuary Lamp for the year! Click Here to honor your loved ones during this coming year and support your parish!
Smile Amazon Makes Saint Miriam Smile, too!Join us by selecting Saint Miriam as your charity of choice at Amazon Smile and every time you make a purchase, we receive a small donation! Every bit helps! Join us at our website and under Support by Clicking Here!
Saint Miriam, The Mass.
Our Mass Intentions…
All Mass Intentions May be Viewed by Clicking Here.
Make a Mass Intention by Clicking Here.
Memorial Masses: “In Loving Memory of…”
Louise Freed by Rick Freed
Diamond Williams by Rick Freed
Donna Miniscalco by Henry Miniscalco
Louise “Weezie” Testoni by Stephen Logan
Souls in Purgatory by Ed Hoelker
Honor Masses:
Msgr Jim on the anniversary of priesthood by Women of Saint Miriam
Sanctuary Lamp: (burns all week, “In Memory or Honor of”)
In Memory of Winifred Wolf by Father Bryan
Bread and Wine Sponsor for Month:
In Loving Memory of Josephine Alessio Gabriel and Michael Gabriel by Veronica Gabriel Mayson
Click & Easy Support!
✜ Mass Intentions Available: Please make your Mass Intentions today? See anyone on staff for Masses, Sanctuary Lamp, and Bread and Wine Sponsors every Sunday, or Click Here to make your intentions online!)
TEXT Your Gifts to Saint Miriam TODAY! Text Giving allows you to give to your organization by simply sending a text message to our specially reserved phone number! You just “Text any dollar amount to (215) 515-6511.” Once you text an amount (like “$50” or “120.50”) you would either be sent an acknowledgment for the gift, or given a short link to click on in order to provide their payment information (one time only). You are also prompted by text message with instructions. The whole process is designed to be very simple and self explanatory. Another way to give and support…making it easy so try it today!Why Not GoodShop, Search, and Go Amazon, too? Please support Saint Miriam by downloading and using GoodSearchand GoodShop! Every time you search or buy, we get a small percentage and you get great deals, and often free shipping! Also use Smile Amazon and make us your charity of choice! It all adds up!
Saint Miriam in Support.
How Much do You Love Saint Miriam? There are many ways to support the mission of our parish and a flyer has been prepared to show you how easy it is! Please learn about GoodSearch, GoodShop, eBay, and Amazon Smile! Please support us and pick up a flyer or Support Flyer one today!Matching Gifts Make Giving Easy! Did you ever inquire to see if your employer, club, or social network offers assistance to parishes or schools? Your gift could double and help us grow without anything more from your own pocket! As we hold three recognized non-profits, many companies are pleased to support us! Please remember to ask…it never does hurt!
Visit the Online Store for the Parish! Please visit our online store today and make a purchase to support our ministry by buying your own Saint Miriam Holding Cross, a Mass Cards, Saint Miriam Prayer Cards, a beautiful Rosary, or even sponsor a child, and much more! Just Click Here!
Go Greener at Saint Miriam! Our exclusive customized 24 oz. sport water bottles that combines our love of water with our parish’s “Green Policy” reduces our carbon footprint and will save thousands of plastic bottles from entering the ecosystem! And, the best part is your $10 donation goes directly to help our children’s educational programming! Get your own bottle today by visiting our online store and help go even stay greener! Help Our Children in 2018-2019: Sponsor a Child Today! There are many ways to help our children become better adults and Christians, as well as better practicing Catholics, and this year we offer two wonderful means to bring a smile – and a little support – right to our school! Sponsor a Child today by Clicking Here!First, why not think about purchasing a brick that will help in the building of a new pathway to our Saint Miriam Summer Playground area and forever create a legacy on our campus! For every donation of $100.00 to The Saint Miriam Fund receive a 4 x 8 Personalized Brick! (Special Size of 8 x 8 is Available for a Donation Amount of $250.00). Learn more about our needed bricks by Clicking Here!
Secondly, you may also Sponsor a Child directly now! When you sponsor a child, you create a special relationship between you, a child in need, the community of Saint Miriam, and our team of caring professionals! Together, we are helping to change the future for children through a quality and affordable private education! For just $29 a month, or a one-time donation of only $350, you can provide essential aid and education to improve the well-being of every child that comes to our doors! And, because we actually feed our children during the school day, your donation not only helps give them a good education, you fill their bellies with wholesome food, too! It gives you the opportunity to witness young lives transformed for the future right here in Montgomery County! Learn more here.
Upcoming Highlights!
( Visit our Parish Calendar Here for full weekly, monthly, and yearly schedules.)
Visit our Parish Calendar Here for full weekly, monthly, and yearly schedules.)May 20th:
- Baptism Sunday at 10:30am!
- Prayer Shawl Group after 9:00am Mass
- Caring for Creation Group at 12:00 noon!
May 21st:
- Deacon Class at 6:30pm
May 22nd:
- Recovery, Inc. at 6:30pm
May 23rd:
- Weekday Mass at 6:00pm
May 24th:
- Confessions at 4:00pm
- Rosary at 5:15pm
- Mass at 5:30pm
- Boy Scout Troop #320 at 7:00pm
May 26th:
- AA Sunrise at 8:30am
May 27th:
- Secular Franciscan Group at 12:00pm!
The Weekly Focus @ Saint Miriam for May 13, 2018!
Week of Sunday, May 13th 2018
Seventh Sunday of Easter
& Mother’s Day 2018!
From our Pastor…
Click Here to visit our Pastor’s Blog for this week!
Saint Miriam in Devotion.
Click Here to read Franciscan Moments,
our weekly Devotional!
Support Our Mission!
Click Here to Visit Our Current Fund Raisers
In Prayer,
Donna, Father Bryan, Logan’s new baby! Patricia, Father Bob, Gerri, Ruth, Maia, Rich and his father, Davis’, Peggy, Sidney, Father John and Joanne, Gabriele family, Bishop Ken, Jill, Losang, Alexanne and Macarthur, Peggy and family, Katie & Michael, Lorraine, Bridget, Catherine.
( To be included in our prayer list, or to receive pastoral care, communion for shut-ins, or any other pastoral need, please let us know by Clicking Here.)
To be included in our prayer list, or to receive pastoral care, communion for shut-ins, or any other pastoral need, please let us know by Clicking Here.)Let’s Eat!
A Cafe’ Experience That Works Wonders!
Now, every time you purchase something wonderful from our Saint Miriam Cafe’ after our Sunday morning Masses, we contribute 100% of that donation to a scholarship fund that allows children without the means to attend our wonderful Zion Preschool at Saint Miriam and Saint Miriam Academy! Your good eating, helps a child learn and grow!
For more information and our delicious current month’s menus, just Click Here!
Father Who Is Celebrating!?
Sunday Mass
Early Mass: Father John
Family Mass: Msgr. Jim
Morning Mass: Father Bryan
Wednesday Mass
6:00pm Mass: Father John
Thursday Mass
5:00pm Mass: Father John
Remember: Summer brings a break to all weekday Masses and Services for Wednesdays and Thursdays will take a summer break and return in September! The break goes from June 13th – September 6th!
May 13th!
Honoring Our Moms!Join us as we honor our Mothers with our annual Mother’s Day Basket Raffle! Tickets are only $5 a ticket; 3 for $10. Get Tickets Here!
Supporting The Trevor Project!Please support one of our own parishioners, Emily Farina, as she earns money to help The Trevor Project, by selling cupcakes this Sunday in the Cafe! Save a life of someone LGBTQ and get a sweet treat, too!
May 16th!
Sacred Meal Dinner Group (Last One until Fall!)!Join us at 6:30pm and get your meal on!
May 17th!
Adoration, Rosary and Mass!
Join us as we return to our regular Thursday Devotions and Mass! Our full schedule is found by Clicking Here!
June 3rd Concert and NewComers!
Newcomers Welcome Gathering!Our next welcome to Saint Miriam for Newcomers is Set for Sunday, June 3rd after the 10:30am Mass! Please see Donna Mitchell to sign up! Everyone is welcome, even old members!
Annual Spring Concert Coming! Plan to join us on Sunday, June 3rd at 2:00pm as our own Charlie and Maria present a Spring Concert! See below! Tickets now available by Clicking Here!
Current News!
Honor Both Memorial Day and PREP Kids!This year, join us on Sunday, May 27th after the 9:00am Mass, when we will once again honor the fallen within our beautiful history cemetery with donated and sponsored ribbons! Your ribbon will be tied by our PREP children to our new cemetery gates prior to the ceremony on May 27th following the 9:00am Mass. Suggested donation is only $10 or 3 for $20. (*Only 1 name per ribbon please!) We will honor their sacrifice by following a bag piper out of Mass that day and pray at the gates of cemetery, followed by taps of a bugler. You don’t want to miss this one! Last year it was one of the most moving tributes we honored! Join us and get ribbons by Clicking Here!
Summer is Coming!Zion Preschool’s “Camp Zion” returns from June 18-July 27! Join us and register today! See anyone at the school or Click Here!
New Franciscans Being Made June 10th!?Join us as we celebrate with Father John Connors and Father John Francis Trubina as they take their Franciscan Vows at the Family Mass on Sunday, June 10th at 9:00am!
Stewardship Update!Each Lent, Saint Miriam uses the season to reflect on God’s goodness and generosity towards us. Then, we look at what we give and how we honor that generosity. It is about being god stewards, but also about honoring and supporting all that we have at our beautiful parish! This year, we ask that you reflect on being a good Christian steward! We fell short and many did not return their annual pledge cards so we will; be reaching out to you this week! Please take a moment and save us the call by clicking below!
Please, give generously and watch as God comes in unexpected ways! Learn more by Clicking Here!
Blessing of the Seersucker Returns June 24th!Our annual tradition returns on Sunday, June 24th after the 9:00am and 10:30am Masses on the lawn! Enjoy a Saint Miriam Seersucker Drink and wear your best attire! Join Saint Miriam as we continue an annual and ‘fun’ tradition where parishioners will be led out of the church and into the front garden for a service called, “Blessing of the Seersucker”! This brief service, with a uniquely Southern take on the “kirking” or blessing of the tartans, celebrated by Monsignor Jim’s former parish in Washington DC has made its way to Saint Miriam for some nine years now! While tartans may represent ancestral links with Britain, Saint Miriam makes seersucker representative its own clan, especially those who struggle through a hot summer! Help us welcome in summer, thank God for all we have, and for good weather and wonderful vacations by joining us on June 24th and enjoy a souther drink on the lawn with us, too! The first 12 folks who enter wearing something seersucker also take home a special gift so arrive early!Join us!
Need to Travel via Hitch?!Our pastor has a Master Tow travel car trailer available for sale and the proceeds will help us get through summer! It was only used once and has a retail value of over $1,000! Please see anyone on staff or see the actual car travel trailer by the garage! Asking Best Offer! Help us sell the trailer in house and help Saint Miriam!
Monsignor Jim has a Painted Fingernail?!Our pastor has joined the movement to bring awareness to the plight of child abuse with A Polish Man! Monsignor “nailed it” by painting a nail Polished Man Blue until October 2nd, and asking you to start raising awareness and funds by being a Polished Man, too! This means you paint one fingernail and take a stand to protect the world’s most vulnerable; children. You don’t shy away from difficult conversations or turn your back on an uncomfortable issue. You step up as a leader, because violence is never acceptable. You lead by example and use your influence to raise funds and awareness to end violence against children for good.
The challenge to men (and women) to paint one fingernail Polished Man Blue represents the 1 child that dies every 5 minutes as a result of violence. That nail starts a conversation.
- A conversation that inspires a donation.
- A donation that allows for prevention and protection.
- And it ends when no child suffers from violence.
- Because it shouldn’t hurt to be a child.
- Nail it to end it.
JOIN OUR PASTOR AND TOGETHER WE CAN END VIOLENCE AGAINST CHILDREN, FOR GOOD.
1 CHILD DIES EVERY 5 MINUTES AS A RESULT OF VIOLENCE. THAT’S 1 TOO MANY. JOIN US, AS A TEAM OR AS AN INDIVIDUAL, AND HELP END VIOLENCE AGAINST CHILDREN.
Honoring Someone You Love!Our beautiful new Sanctuary Doors are installed and the stained glass is simply stunning! One has been sponsored but there are three more left that need someone to sponsor them! For your one time gift of $500 or more, you can add your name or someone to sponsor or remember to a brass plate at each entry door! Join us today and see anyone on staff or email us here!
May Ministry Team Schedules are Now Posted!Our April Schedules for all serving Masses for the month of April, as well as Easter are now posted! From Palm Sunday through Easter are on one format, and then a separate one for all of April can now be found by Clicking Here!
Father John Francis New Mission Brochures Available!Our new Wilmington Delaware Mission Parish is taking hope and the brochures are in the Bell Tower Lobby! Help support us by spreading the word!
Review Us and Like Us!! Please take a moment an Like us on Facebook and send a review, too! It all helps!
Missing a Tooth?
Be sure to notify the pastor if you child is missing a tooth! Did you know that the tooth fairy visits Saint Miriam every month!?
Mass, Sanctuary Lamp, and Bread & Wine Sponsors Needed!Please make your Mass intentions and sponsor the Sanctuary Lamp for the year! Click Here to honor your loved ones during this coming year and support your parish!
Smile Amazon Makes Saint Miriam Smile, too!Join us by selecting Saint Miriam as your charity of choice at Amazon Smile and every time you make a purchase, we receive a small donation! Every bit helps! Join us at our website and under Support by Clicking Here!
Saint Miriam, The Mass.
Our Mass Intentions…
All Mass Intentions May be Viewed by Clicking Here.
Make a Mass Intention by Clicking Here.
Memorial Masses: “In Loving Memory of…”
Louise Freed by Rick Freed
Diamond Williams by Rick Freed
Donna Miniscalco by Henry Miniscalco
Louise “Weezie” Testoni by Stephen Logan
Virginia Hoelker by Ed Hoelker
Winifred Wolf and Mary Muller by Father Bryan
Honor Masses:
Marilyn Amento by Women of Saint Miriam and Cynthia Wolf Funk by Father Bryan and Jack Borneman by Ed Hoelker
Sanctuary Lamp: (burns all week, “In Memory or Honor of”)
In Memory of Winifred Wolf by Father Bryan
Bread and Wine Sponsor for Month:
In Loving Memory of Josephine Alessio Gabriel and Michael Gabriel by Veronica Gabriel Mayson
Click & Easy Support!
✜ Mass Intentions Available: Please make your Mass Intentions today? See anyone on staff for Masses, Sanctuary Lamp, and Bread and Wine Sponsors every Sunday, or Click Here to make your intentions online!)
TEXT Your Gifts to Saint Miriam TODAY! Text Giving allows you to give to your organization by simply sending a text message to our specially reserved phone number! You just “Text any dollar amount to (215) 515-6511.” Once you text an amount (like “$50” or “120.50”) you would either be sent an acknowledgment for the gift, or given a short link to click on in order to provide their payment information (one time only). You are also prompted by text message with instructions. The whole process is designed to be very simple and self explanatory. Another way to give and support…making it easy so try it today!Why Not GoodShop, Search, and Go Amazon, too? Please support Saint Miriam by downloading and using GoodSearchand GoodShop! Every time you search or buy, we get a small percentage and you get great deals, and often free shipping! Also use Smile Amazon and make us your charity of choice! It all adds up!
Saint Miriam in Support.
How Much do You Love Saint Miriam? There are many ways to support the mission of our parish and a flyer has been prepared to show you how easy it is! Please learn about GoodSearch, GoodShop, eBay, and Amazon Smile! Please support us and pick up a flyer or Support Flyer one today!Matching Gifts Make Giving Easy! Did you ever inquire to see if your employer, club, or social network offers assistance to parishes or schools? Your gift could double and help us grow without anything more from your own pocket! As we hold three recognized non-profits, many companies are pleased to support us! Please remember to ask…it never does hurt!
Visit the Online Store for the Parish! Please visit our online store today and make a purchase to support our ministry by buying your own Saint Miriam Holding Cross, a Mass Cards, Saint Miriam Prayer Cards, a beautiful Rosary, or even sponsor a child, and much more! Just Click Here!
Go Greener at Saint Miriam! Our exclusive customized 24 oz. sport water bottles that combines our love of water with our parish’s “Green Policy” reduces our carbon footprint and will save thousands of plastic bottles from entering the ecosystem! And, the best part is your $10 donation goes directly to help our children’s educational programming! Get your own bottle today by visiting our online store and help go even stay greener! Help Our Children in 2018-2019: Sponsor a Child Today! There are many ways to help our children become better adults and Christians, as well as better practicing Catholics, and this year we offer two wonderful means to bring a smile – and a little support – right to our school! Sponsor a Child today by Clicking Here!First, why not think about purchasing a brick that will help in the building of a new pathway to our Saint Miriam Summer Playground area and forever create a legacy on our campus! For every donation of $100.00 to The Saint Miriam Fund receive a 4 x 8 Personalized Brick! (Special Size of 8 x 8 is Available for a Donation Amount of $250.00). Learn more about our needed bricks by Clicking Here!
Secondly, you may also Sponsor a Child directly now! When you sponsor a child, you create a special relationship between you, a child in need, the community of Saint Miriam, and our team of caring professionals! Together, we are helping to change the future for children through a quality and affordable private education! For just $29 a month, or a one-time donation of only $350, you can provide essential aid and education to improve the well-being of every child that comes to our doors! And, because we actually feed our children during the school day, your donation not only helps give them a good education, you fill their bellies with wholesome food, too! It gives you the opportunity to witness young lives transformed for the future right here in Montgomery County! Learn more here.
Upcoming Highlights!
( Visit our Parish Calendar Here for full weekly, monthly, and yearly schedules.)
Visit our Parish Calendar Here for full weekly, monthly, and yearly schedules.)May 13th:
- Happy Mother’s Day Basket Raffle!
May 14th:
- First Encounter Group at 6:30pm
May 15th:
- Recovery, Inc. at 6:30pm
- Boy Scout Leadership at 7:00pm
May 16th:
- Weekday Mass at 6:00pm
- Sacred Meal Dinner at 6:30pm
May 17th:
- Confessions at 4:00pm
- Rosary at 5:15pm
- Mass at 5:30pm
- Boy Scout Troop #320 at 7:00pm
May 19th:
- AA Sunrise at 8:30am
May 20th:
- Baptism Sunday at 10:30am