The Weekly Focus @ Saint Miriam for May 6, 2018!
Week of Sunday, May 6th 2018
Sixth Sunday of Easter
& May Crowning of Our Blessed Mother!
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,
Patricia, Father Bob, Peggy, Sidney, Father John, Joanne, Virginia Tavani-Romano, Bishop Ken, Jill, Losang, Virginia Tavani-Romano, Alexanne and Macarthur, Katie & Michael, Chester, Donna, Sadie, Lorraine, Matthia and Ethan, Bridget, Catherine, Raphael, Kevin, Greg and Paul, Bill, John, Desiree, Thomas, Linda, Dan, Patrick, Ruth
(
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.)
Who Is Celebrating!?
Sunday Mass
Early Mass: Msgr. Jim
Family Mass: Msgr. Jim
Morning Mass: Father John
Wednesday Mass
6:00pm Mass: Father Bryan
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 6th!
Honoring Our Blessed Mother on May Day!Join us on May 6th as we honor our Blessed Mother with our annual May Crowing at the 9:00am Family Mass!
A Mother Day Basket Raffle, too!Click Here to get your tickets or in the Undercroft Sunday and support the Women of Saint Miriam!
Join the Ladies!Women of Saint Miriam Date Change! Regular May date moved to May 6th at 10:30am! Join us!
May 10th!
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 13th!
Honoring Our Moms!Join us on May 13th 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!
June 3rd Concert!
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!
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!
Concert Coming! Plan to join us on Sunday, June 3rd at 2:00pm as our own Charlie and Maria present a summer concert! More to come!
Give a BIG Thank you to Houwzer Realtors!A BIG Thank you to all the volunteers from Houwzer Realtors who once again spent a day on campus for our annual Spring Clean up saving us thousands in expenses! Please visit them by Clicking Here and send our own parishioner Mike Jara a special thank you by Clicking Here!
Summer Camp is a’Comin!Zion Preschool’s “Camp Zion” returns from June 18-July 27! Join us and register today! See anyone at the school or Click Here!
💒 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
Msgr. Joe Klemas by Deacon Pat Heffner
Virginia Hoelker by Ed Hoelker
Winifred Wolf by Father Bryan
Honor Masses:
Chris McCarthy by Women of Saint Miriam
Sanctuary Lamp: (burns all week, “In Memory or Honor of”)
In Memory of Bishop Mel Borham by Pat Wilcke
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 2017-2018: 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.
Welcome to The NEW Saint Miriam Cafe’!
Eat Good Food, Enjoy Each Other, & Help a Child, too?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!
A Cafe’ Experience That Works Wonders!
Many of you have spoken and love the new Cafe’! In fact, our scholarships have more than tripled! Come and see how we do fellowship this Sunday!
Last month we raised over $772 just by eating good food!
For more information and our delicious current month’s menus, just Click 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 6th:
- May Crowning at 9:00am
- Women of Saint Miriam at 10:30am!
- Pre Jordan at 12:00pm
May 7th:
- Deacon Classes at 6:30pm
May 8th:
- Recovery, Inc. at 6:30pm
May 9th:
- Weekday Mass at 6:00pm
May 10th:
- Confessions at 4:00pm
- Rosary at 5:15pm
- Mass at 5:30pm
- Boy Scout Troop #320 at 7:00pm
May 12th:
- AA Sunrise at 8:30am
The Weekly Focus @ Saint Miriam for April 29, 2018!
Week of Sunday, April 29th 2018
Fifth Sunday of Easter
& First Holy Communion 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,
Peggy, Sidney, Father John, Joanne, Virginia Tavani-Romano, Bishop Ken, Jill, Losang, Virginia Tavani-Romano, Alexanne and Macarthur, Katie & Michael, Chester, Donna, Sadie, Lorraine, Matthia and Ethan, Bridget, Catherine, Raphael, Kevin, Greg and Paul, Bill, John, Desiree, Thomas, Linda, Dan, Patrick, Ruth.
( 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.)
Stewardship Canvas 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!
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!
April 29th!
First Holy Communion!Join us as we honor our First Holy Communicants on Sunday April 29th at the 9:00am Family Mass! (If you missed First Penance, there is a make up session on April 22nd at 9:00am with Father Bryan – please see Sean Hall ASAP!)
May 3rd!
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 6th!
Honoring Our Blessed Mother!Join us on May 6th as we honor our Blessed Mother with our annual May Crowing at the 9:00am Family Mass!
Join the Ladies!Women of Saint Miriam Date Change! Regular May date moved to May 6th at 10:30am! Join us!
May 13th!
Honoring Our Moms!Join us on May 13th as we honor our Mothers with our annual Mother’s Day Basket Raffle! Tickets are only $5 a ticket; 3 for $10.
Current News!
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!
⻍ Join Us as We Welcome 50 Miles!
Leaders of the Pennridge 225 have partnered with March for Our Lives to bring you 50 Miles More, a protest march for gun reform from Senator Pat Toomey’s hometown in Lehigh Valley to Philadelphia, his Senate Office. The March will take place May 3-6! We have agreed to be a stop on the route for the walkers to rest, get refreshments and take a quick nap! There will also be an overnight lock in Thursday May 3rd at 8pm! Help us by volunteering by contacting us here! Learn more by Clicking Here!
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.
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!
Give a BIG Thank you to Houwzer Realtors!A BIG Thank you to all the volunteers from Houwzer Realtors who once again spent a day on campus for our annual Spring Clean up saving us thousands in expenses! Please visit them by Clicking Here and send our own parishioner Mike Jara a special thank you by Clicking Here!
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!
Summer Camp is a’Comin!Zion Preschool’s “Camp Zion” returns from June 18-July 27! Join us and register today! See anyone at the school or Click 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 Tavani-Romano by Michael Gabriele
Virginia Hoelker by Ed Hoelker
Winifred Wolf by Father Bryan
Honor Masses:
Our First Holy Communicants by Father Jim
Sanctuary Lamp: (burns all week, “In Memory or Honor of”)
In Memory of Bishop Mel Borham by Pat Wilcke
Bread and Wine Sponsor for Month:
In Loving Memory of Curtis Lee Mitchell and Anna Walloe and In Honor of Guy and Lorraine Cuffey by Donna Mitchell
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 2017-2018: 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.
Welcome to The NEW Saint Miriam Cafe’!
Eat Good Food, Enjoy Each Other, & Help a Child, too?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!
A Cafe’ Experience That Works Wonders!
Many of you have spoken and love the new Cafe’! In fact, our scholarships have more than tripled! Come and see how we do fellowship this Sunday!
Last month we raised over $772 just by eating good food!
For more information and our delicious current month’s menus, just Click 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.)Apr 29th:
- First Holy Communion at 9:00am
May 1st:
- Recovery, Inc. at 6:30pm
May 2nd:
- Weekday Mass at 6:00pm
- AA General Services at 7:00pm
May 3rd:
- Confessions at 4:00pm
- Rosary at 5:15pm
- Mass at 5:30pm
- Boy Scout Troop #320 at 7:00pm
May 4th:
- First Friday Mass at 9:15am
May 5th:
- AA Sunrise at 8:30am
May 6th:
- May Crowning at 9:00am
- Women of Saint Miriam at 10:30am!
- Pre Jordan at 12:00pm
The Weekly Focus @ Saint Miriam for April 22, 2018!
Week of Sunday, April 22nd 2018
Fourth Sunday of Easter
& Earth Day 2018!
Stewardship Canvas 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!
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,
Peggy, Sidney, Father John, Joanne, Virginia Tavani-Romano, Bishop Ken, Jill, Losang, Virginia Tavani-Romano, Alexanne and Macarthur, Katie & Michael, Chester, Donna, Sadie, Lorraine, Matthia and Ethan, Bridget, Catherine, Raphael, Kevin, Greg and Paul, Bill, John, Desiree, Thomas, Linda, Dan, Patrick, Ruth.
( 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.)Who Is Celebrating!?
Sunday Mass
Early Mass: Father Bryan
Family Mass: Father John
Morning Mass: Father Bryan
Wednesday Mass
6:00pm Mass: Father John
Thursday Mass
5:00pm Mass: Father John
April 22nd!
Honoring Earth Day 2018!Our Caring for Creation Group will be leading us on Sunday, April 22nd for Earth Day! Our Masses for that Sunday will feature information, prayers, and inserts dedicated to protecting our Earth as good stewards! Join us for a fantastic Sunday!
April 26th!
Adoration, Rosary and Mass!
Join us as we return to our regular Thursday Devotions and Mass! Our full schedule is found by Clicking Here!
April 29th!
First Holy Communion!Join us as we honor our First Holy Communicants on Sunday April 29th at the 9:00am Family Mass! (If you missed First Penance, there is a make up session on April 22nd at 9:00am with Father Bryan – please see Sean Hall ASAP!)
May 6th!
Honoring Our Blessed Mother!Join us on May 6th as we honor our Blessed Mother with our annual May Crowing at the 9:00am Family Mass!
Current News!
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!
⻍ Join Us as We Welcome 50 Miles!
Leaders of the Pennridge 225 have partnered with March for Our Lives to bring you 50 Miles More, a protest march for gun reform from Senator Pat Toomey’s hometown in Lehigh Valley to Philadelphia, his Senate Office. The March will take place May 3-6! We have agreed to be a stop on the route for the walkers to rest, get refreshments and take a quick nap! Please volunteer by contacting us here! Learn more by Clicking Here!
Join the Ladies!Women of Saint Miriam Date Change! Regular May date moved to May 6th at 10:30am! Join us!
Give Yourself a BIG Thank you!A BIG Thank you to all who Purchased Mixed Bags! We raised $1,300 for Children in this parish!
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!
Summer Camp is a’Comin!Zion Preschool’s “Camp Zion” returns from June 18-July 27! Join us and register today! See anyone at the school or Click Here!
Father Jim Away. Monsignor Jim will be away the weekend of April 21-22 – Please see or call Father John or Father Bryan in his absence.
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 Tavani-Romano by Michael Gabriele
Father Robert Daley and Souls in Purgatory by Ed Hoelker
Cathy Remolde by Deacon Pat Heffner
Honor Masses:
Allen Howell by Father Bryan Wolf
Sanctuary Lamp: (burns all week, “In Memory or Honor of”)
In Loving Memory of Norman Betge by Pat Wilcke
Bread and Wine Sponsor for Month:
In Loving Memory of Curtis Lee Mitchell and Anna Walloe and In Honor of Guy and Lorraine Cuffey by Donna Mitchell
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 2017-2018: 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.
Welcome to The NEW Saint Miriam Cafe’!
Eat Good Food, Enjoy Each Other, & Help a Child, too?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!
A Cafe’ Experience That Works Wonders!
Many of you have spoken and love the new Cafe’! In fact, our scholarships have more than tripled! Come and see how we do fellowship this Sunday!
Last month we raised over $772 just by eating good food!
For more information and our delicious current month’s menus, just Click 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.)Apr 22nd:
- Earth Day 2018
- First Penance (Make up) 9:00am
- Secular Franciscan Group at 12:00
Apr 23rd:
- Deacon Classes at 6:30pm
Apr 24th:
- Recovery, Inc. at 6:30pm
Apr 25th:
- Weekday Mass at 6:00pm
Apr 26th:
- Confessions at 4:00pm
- Rosary at 5:15pm
- Mass at 5:30pm
- Boy Scout Troop #320 at 7:00pm
Apr 28th:
- AA Sunrise at 8:30am
Apr 29th:
- First Holy Communion at 9:00am
The Weekly Focus @ Saint Miriam for April 15, 2018!
Week of Sunday, April 15th 2018
Third Sunday of Easter
with Baptisms!
Stewardship Canvas to Begin!
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!
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,
Peggy, Sidney, Father John, Joanne, Virginia Tavani-Romano, Bishop Ken, Jill, Losang, Virginia Tavani-Romano, Alexanne and Macarthur, Katie & Michael, Chester, Donna, Sadie, Lorraine, Matthia and Ethan, Bridget, Catherine, Raphael, Kevin, Greg and Paul, Bill, John, Desiree, Thomas, Linda, Dan, Patrick, Ruth.
( 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.)Who Is Celebrating!?
Sunday Mass
Early Mass: Msgr. Jim
Family Mass: Father John
Morning Mass: Msgr. Jim
Wednesday Mass
6:00pm Mass: Father Bryan
Thursday Mass
5:00pm Mass: Father John
April 15th!
Stained Glass Doors Installed and Needs Sponors!
This year’s major project is done! Our stained glass panels from our former parish building in Blue Bell into our main Sanctuary Doors are stunning! Now we need a sponsor for each door! Three are already sponsored and the other three are ready, too for just a one time gift of $500 a place in honor or memory of someone can be affixed! Please give generously or see anyone on staff!
💦 Baptisms Sunday!
Join us as we bring back Baptisms after Lent this Sunday at 10:30am!! Welcome to the family, Remi Elizabeth Laffey and Declan Peter Laffey and Andrew Galvez Law!
April 19th!
Adoration, Rosary and Regular Thursdays Return!
Join us as we return to our regular Thursday Devotions and Mass! Our full schedule is found by Clicking Here!
April 22nd!
Honoring Earth Day 2018!Our Caring for Creation Group will be leading us on Sunday, April 22nd for Earth Day! Our Masses for that Sunday will feature information, prayers, and inserts dedicated to protecting our Earth as good stewards! Join us for a fantastic Sunday!
Current News!
Join the Ladies!Women of Saint Miriam Date Change! Regular May date moved to May 6th at 10:30am! Join us!
Give Yourself!
We need acolytes and sacristans to help us – please see anyone to volunteer today!
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!
Summer Camp is a’Comin!Zion Preschool’s “Camp Zion” returns from June 18-July 27! Join us and register today! See anyone at the school!
❣️Father Jim Away.
Monsignor Jim will be away the weekend of April 21-22 – Please see or call Father John or Father Bryan in his absence.
Welcome New Newsletter for 2018!Our new weekly newsletter cover is now being used! See the wonderful images and updated information and please support the advertisers for this year’s edition! Welcome Easter 2018!
First Holy Communion is April 29th!Join us as we honor our First Holy Communicants on Sunday April 29th at the 9:00am Family Mass! (If you missed First Penance, there is a make up session on April 22nd at 9:00am with Father Bryan – please see Sean Hall ASAP!)
We are Hiring for Administration Assistant, IT/Social Media, and Receptionist!We are accepting applications for a part-time Administration Assistant, IT and Social Media Support, and Receptionist at our Parish and School in Flourtown, PA. This is an immediate hire position once the correct candidate is found! Saint Miriam Parish and Friary operates a parish, school, and historic cemetery. This positon would interact with all facets of our campus and begin in the morning by welcoming our students and families to the school! This position will also provide social media and IT technical support including PowerPoint applications and MAC based and PC based software and support. Apply to Information@mySaintMiriam.org with Resume, cover letter, and hourly salary requirements as well as hours/days available!
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
Sr. Jennie Mercurio by Kathryn Ionata
Honor Masses:
Peggy Gabriele by Father Bryan Wolf
Sanctuary Lamp: (burns all week, “In Memory or Honor of”)
In Honor of all who donated to our Stewardship Campaign at Saint Miriam for their love and care of our parish
Bread and Wine Sponsor for Month:
In Loving Memory of Curtis Lee Mitchell and Anna Walloe and In Honor of Guy and Lorraine Cuffey by Donna Mitchell
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 2017-2018: 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.
Welcome to The NEW Saint Miriam Cafe’!
Eat Good Food, Enjoy Each Other, & Help a Child, too?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!
A Cafe’ Experience That Works Wonders!
Many of you have spoken and love the new Cafe’! In fact, our scholarships have more than tripled! Come and see how we do fellowship this Sunday!
Last month we raised over $772 just by eating good food!
For more information and our delicious current month’s menus, just Click 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.)Apr 15th:
- Baptism Sunday at 10:30am
- Caring for Creation at 12:00
- PreCana at 12:30pm
Apr 16th:
- First Encounter at 6:30pm
Apr 17th:
- Recovery, Inc. at 6:30pm
- Boy Scout Leadership 7:00pm
Apr 18th:
- Weekday Mass at 6:00pm
- Sacred Meal Group at 6:30pm
Apr 19th:
- Confessions at 4:00pm
- Rosary at 5:15pm
- Mass at 5:30pm
- Boy Scout Troop #320 at 7:00pm
Apr 21st:
- AA Sunrise at 8:30am
Apr 22nd:
- First Penance Make Up Session at 9:00am
- Secular Franciscans at 12:00pm
Apr 29th:
- First Holy Communion at 9:00am