The Weekly Focus @ Saint Miriam for December 24th – January 1st 2017
Week of Sunday, December 24th 2017
The Nativity of the Lord!
Christmas 2017!
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,
Donte and Ckrisen, Richard, Rick, Caryl, Normajean, Ray, Joshua, David, Greg and Dana, Ruth, Charlie, Annie, Dave, Lorraine, Allison, Maia, Wayne, Jim, Annie, Keith, Father Joe, Catherine, Joanne, Father Ken, Joshua, Bill, Sean, John, Desiree, Keith, Devyn, Dana, Gregory, Jim, Andrea, Ruth, Keith, John, Jim, Colin, Peggy, Mel, Pat, Melissa, Jen, Mary, Lorraine, Regina, Alexa, Pam, Margaret, Annie Lynch, Maia, Liz and Jane, Guy, Tom, Maureen and Chris, Regan Family, Marie, Rick, Gina, Rita, Ruth, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, Marie, Christina, Michael, Joe, Angela, Leo, Naomi, Phyllis, Angie, Bob, Terri, Mary, Dan, Chris, Sue, Paul, Marie, Suzanne, Cassie.
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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.)
December 24th & 25th!
🎅🏽 Christmas 2017 Schedule!
Please make your plans to join us for Christmas at Saint Miriam!
Christmas Eve
- 7:30am Early Mass on Christmas Eve (Fourth Sunday of Advent Mass)
- 4:30pm Family Mass with Visit from St. Nick
- 8:00pm “Midnight Mass at Eight o’clock”
Christmas Day
- 9:00am Christmas Day Morning Mass (One Mass Only)
New Years Day
- One Mass only at 10:30am and the annual Raymond Light Award!
January 1st!
🍾 New Year’s Day Mass at Saint Miriam! 🎊
Join us as we gather to honor our Blessed Mother on New Year’s Day, January 1st at 10:30am (One Mass only)! New Year’s Day is known as ‘The Octave Day of Christmas’, which is The Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God, and is a holy day of obligation within our Church! We also bestow the annual Raymond Light, Jr. for Sacrificial Giving Award to an honoree! Then, fellowship is a festive occasion in the Undercroft with mimosa, bellini, fresh coffee, bagels and lox, cream cheese, fresh danish and more! AND, not to be undone, but we will also honor the late Louise A. Freed this year at the Mass! Please come and honor our wonderful Blessed Mother, Ray Leight, our Honorees, and Louise, as well as the beginning of a new year with us on New Year’s Day!
Current News!
🎄Christmas Masses and Advent, too?
Our schedule for Christmas reflects the fact that the Fourth Sunday of Advent and Christmas Eve both fall on Sunday, December 24th! The 7:30 am Mass on Sunday is for Advent 4 and the remainder of the Masses, beginning at 4:30pm, are for Christmas Eve. Then, Monday at 9:00am is Christmas Day Mass (one Mass only). Please observe that you should attend Mass on both Sunday and Monday. Honor God, honor family, and honor your parish and all that we do with your presence at Mass this holy time of year.
❗️Offices, School and Events Closed for Holiday.
Our Offices will be closed for the holiday on Tuesday the 26th and there will be no Tommy Conwell Rock Acamdey also the following day on the 27th. The schedule for New Year’s will also be parish offices closed on January 1st and Tommy Conwell closed on the 1st and 2nd. The school will reopen from its holiday break on January 3rd at 7:00am! Have a blessed holiday!
🗞 Newsletter Break for Christmas!
Our newsletter in electronic form as well as insert printed edition will return for January 7th! Enjoy this edition through Christmas and New Year’s Day! Our weekly devotion, Franciscan Moments, and our pastor’s blog will continue during this time!
📆 Mark Your Calendar for Our Annual Staff Meeting on January 8th!
Please make sure you attend our general staff meeting for ministry team, school, and parish staff on Monday January 8th at 5:30pm! Join us as we ‘sync’ our lives for a brand new year!
💒 End-of-Year Giving Runs through January 1st!
There is still time until New Year’s Day! Please join us as we work to end this year debt free and on strong financial footing as a parish! What better gift can you give to your parish than to help with an end-of-year gift that saves you tax obligations, AND helps us to meet our end of year financial goals. Your gift also reduces our need for a heavy stewardship appeal in the spring! So, please give generously today by using this link or sending back your gift in the self address and stamped envelope that went out to your home!
👓 Lector Training Coming in January!
To all the Lectors/Readers at Saint Miriam Parish and Friary we want to take this chance to thank you for your ministry and faithfulness in the honor of serving as an official Lector in the Church! Father John and Deacon Pat would like to have a meeting to review some procedures and ministry updates as well as to give out the new Lector Guides! This meeting is scheduled for January 14, at 12:00 noon, after the 10:30 AM Mass in the body of the church. The meeting should not take any more than an hour. Please email Father John at to let him know if you can attend. Thank you!
📅 Ministry Team Schedules Coming for January!
Our Ministry Team Schedules will be posted for January on the internal website this weekend. Please review and any issues, contact Kate via email. Thank you for your life of service here at Saint Miriam!
Sanctuary Lamp and Bread and Wine Sponsors Needed for the New Year!
Please make your Mass intentions and sponsor the Sanctuary Lamp for the New Year! Click Here to honor your loved ones during this coming year and support your parish!
❤️ Warm a Life with “Scarves with a Purpose”!
Just a reminder that since it’s fall, the parish has begun collecting scarfs for the homeless. So, if you can find the time please grab some yarn from your stash and make a scarf or two for a good cause, or simply buy one or two and place them in the collection basket! There’s a collection basket is located in the Betsy and Walter Diener Room.
Saint Miriam Cookbooks Are HERE!
We are excited to announce that the Women of Saint Miriam Cookbooks have arrived! The cookbooks will be sold in the Saint Miriam Café, in the Office, and Online… and, they are available on the website, too! Get yours for only $25 each beginning this month 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
Theresa Romeo by Msgr. Jim
Mary Muller by Father Bryan
Victoria Amento by Marilyn Dorothy Pensa by Liguori Family
Winifred Wolf, John Kuhn, Virginia Hoelker by Father Bryan
Our Christmas Mass Memorials and Honor Intentions for 2017
Honor Masses: “In honor of”
Msgr Jim by Pat Wilcke
Brendan Collins by Msgr. Jim
Father Patrick Hurley by Father Bryan
Sanctuary Lamp: burns all week, “In Honor of”:
In Memory of Tony and Emil Moriconi by Emil Steven Moriconi
Bread and Wine Sponsor for Month:
In Honor of the Cuffey and Mitchell Family
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 $978.70 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.)- New Year’s Day Mass on Jan 1st at 10:30am!
- End of Year Gifts Time! Give Today!
Dec 23rd:
AA Sunrise at 8:30am
Dec 24th:
- Early Mass at 7:30am (Advent 4)
- Family Mass at 4:30pm (Family Mass with St Nick)
- Christmas Eve at 8:00pm (Midnight Mass at 8 o’clock)
Dec 25th:
- Christmas Day Mass at 9:00am
Dec 26th:
- Recovery at 6:30pm
Dec 27th:
- Tommy Conwell – CLOSED
- Weekday Mass at 6:00pm
Dec 28th:
- Daily Mass at 12:15pm
- Rosary at 5:15pm
- Adoration at 5:30pm
- Boy Scout Troop #320 at 7:00pm
Dec 30th:
- AA Sunrise at 8:30am
Jan 1st:
- New Year’s Day Mass at 10:30am with festive fellowship in Undercroft!
Christmas Flower Memorial and Honors 2017
In Loving Memory
Peg and Joe Greene
Constance and Bernard Markowski by Donna and Chester Mack
June and Chester E. Mack, Sr. by Donna and Chester Mack
The Zydowski and Koba Families by Rosemary Johansson
James and Mary Lou Hartzell by Steve and Kristina Moriconi
Emil and Antonietta Moriconi by Steve and Kristina Moriconi
Lillian Y. Ortiz, Jose L. Rodriguez and Bena Nuinez by Rafael Dengel
William E. Dengel by Daniel Dengel
Mike and Kay Dancho by Marie Hazelton
Veronica and Michael Macey by Marie Hazelton
Thomas Devlin by Kelly Chima
Anna Walloe and Curtis Lee Mitchell by Donna Mitchell
The Wilcke and De Peri Families by Pat Wilcke
All the Deceased Relatives of Saint Miriam Parishioners and Clergy by Pamela and Bill Kunz
Alton St George by Father Jim and Ruth St George
In Honor
The Kolb Family by Drew and Marlene Kolb
Monsignor Jim St. George and Sean Hall by Pat Wilcke
The Harrison and Zielinski Family by Mary Ann and Ken Harrison
Carol Valvo and Jerry Hall by Sean Hall
Dr. Sarahjo Mayson by Veronica Mayson
Katelyn Wilchek by Father Jim
Gracious Gifts
Robert Brock and Dorothea Hatt
The Weekly Focus @ Saint Miriam for December 17th 2017
Week of Sunday, December 17th 2017
The Third Sunday of Advent
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,
Richard, Rick, Caryl, Normajean, Ray, Joshua, David, Greg and Dana, Ruth, Charlie, Annie, Dave, Lorraine, Allison, Maia, Wayne, Jim, Annie, Keith, Father Joe, Catherine, Joanne, Father Ken, Joshua, Bill, Sean, John, Desiree, Keith, Devyn, Dana, Gregory, Jim, Andrea, Ruth, Keith, John, Jim, Colin, Peggy, Mel, Pat, Melissa, Jen, Mary, Lorraine, Regina, Alexa, Pam, Margaret, Annie Lynch, Maia, Liz and Jane, Guy, Tom, Maureen and Chris, Regan Family, Marie, Rick, Gina, Rita, Ruth, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, Marie, Christina, Michael, Joe, Angela, Leo, Naomi, Phyllis, Angie, Bob, Terri, Mary, Dan, Chris, Sue, Paul, Marie, Suzanne, Cassie.
( 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.)
December 17th!
💦 Baptism Sunday!
Please join us this Sunday, December 17th at the 10:30am Morning Mass for Baptism Sunday! We will welcome Carson James Stott and his family to our family! As we do not baptize in Lent, we have only two more Baptisms Sundays to go before we break for Lent! So, please join us and rediscover he beauty of the Sacrament of Initiation in our holy Church!
December 21st!
🌒The Longest Night Service Returns…
Each year, we at Saint Miriam come together for a “Blue Christmas” Service called, “The Longest Night”. The holidays are tough for a lot of folks, and so we recognize that we need to be there for them by gathering together on the Winter Solstice, the longest night of the year with the least amount off daylight. Come, join us, on Thursday, December 21st. It begins at 6:30pm and is one of the most moving services of the year. (A note from Monsignor Jim is placed below next to the calendar for the week.)
December 24th & 25th!
🎅🏽 Christmas 2017 Schedule!
Please make your plans to join us for Christmas at Saint Miriam!
Christmas Eve
- 7:30am Early Mass on Christmas Eve
- 4:30pm Family Mass with Visit from St. Nick
- 8:00pm “Midnight Mass at Eight o’clock”
Christmas Day
- 9:00am Christmas Day Morning Mass (One Mass Only)
New Years Day
- One Mass only at 10:30am and the annual Raymond Light Award!
January 1st!
🍾 New Year’s Day Mass at Saint Miriam! 🎊
Join us as we gather to honor our Blessed Mother on New Year’s Day, January 1st at 10:30am (One Mass only)! New Year’s Day is known as ‘The Octave Day of Christmas’, which is The Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God, and is a holy day of obligation within our Church! We also bestow the annual Raymond Light, Jr. for Sacrificial Giving Award to an honoree! Then, fellowship is a festive occasion in the Undercroft with mimosa, bellini, fresh coffee, bagels and lox, cream cheese, fresh danish and more! AND, not to be undone, but we will also honor the late Louise A. Freed this year at the Mass! Please come and honor our wonderful Blessed Mother, Ray Leight, our Honorees, and Louise, as well as the beginning of a new year with us on New Year’s Day!
Current News!
🌺 Time to Get Your Christmas Flowers!
Please order your Christmas Flowers today! Help us decorate the parish for the coming of Christ this year! Do so after any Mass this weekend, or online by Clicking Here! A great way to honor someone you love and care for the parish, too!
💒 End-of-Year Giving Needed!
So far less than 42% have returned their donations. Please join us as we work to end this year debt free and on strong financial footing as a parish! What better gift can you give to your parish than to help with an end-of-year gift that saves you tax obligations, AND helps us to meet our end of year financial goals. Your gift also reduces our need for a heavy stewardship appeal in the spring! So, please give generously today by using this link or sending back your gift in the self address and stamped envelope that went out to your homes this week!
🎄The 2018 Saint Miriam Giving Tree: Last Call!
Please stop by the Library and pick up an ornament hanging on our Giving Tree, fulfill the wish, and bring back the gift already wrapped for giving with the attached ornament and we will get it to one of several families we help every year! And, this year, we have two families of our own who need a littler support, as well as our continued support of the group home for NHS located in Lafayette Hills! It takes all of us to make a grand Christmas for those who otherwise would go without! Now is your time to help! Join us this Sunday an pick up your ornament!
🎅🏽 Visit our Pop Up Shop for Christmas!!
Please visit the Undercroft this Sunday and pick up a few wonderful Christmas gifts that include Cookbooks, St Francis Statues, and believe it or not, reindeer poop and snowman drops hot chocolate??! What? You gotta stop before you leave today to see this one! Please also shop at our small store! every dollar goes to help us keep expenses low! Support the parish and shop this week!
Lector Training Coming in January!
To all the Lectors/Readers at Saint Miriam Parish and Friary we want to take this chance to thank you for your ministry and faithfulness in the honor of serving as an official Lector in the Church! Father John and Deacon Pat would like to have a meeting to review some procedures and ministry updates as well as to give out the new Lector Guides! This meeting is scheduled for January 14, at 12:00 noon, after the 10:30 AM Mass in the body of the church. The meeting should not take any more than an hour. Please email Father John at to let him know if you can attend. Thank you!
📅 Ministry Team Schedules Coming for January!
Our Ministry Team Schedules will be posted for January on the internal website this weekend. Please review and any issues, contact Kate via email. Thank you for your life of service here at Saint Miriam!
Sanctuary Lamp and Bread and Wine Sponsors Needed for the New Year!
Please make your Mass intentions and sponsor the Sanctuary Lamp for Advent! Click Here to honor your loved ones during this holy season!
❤️ Warm a Life with “Scarves with a Purpose”!
Just a reminder that since it’s fall, the parish has begun collecting scarfs for the homeless. So, if you can find the time please grab some yarn from your stash and make a scarf or two for a good cause, or simply buy one or two and place them in the collection basket! There’s a collection basket is located in the Betsy and Walter Diener Room.
Saint Miriam Cookbooks Are HERE!
We are excited to announce that the Women of Saint Miriam Cookbooks have arrived! The cookbooks will be sold in the Saint Miriam Café, in the Office, and Online… and, they are available on the website, too! Get yours for only $25 each beginning this month by Clicking Here!
On Adoring Adoration
by Deacon Pat Heffner
With the hustle and bustle of the holiday have you ever wondered how God must feel about our moving about here, there, and everywhere, all in “the name of the coming of our Lord”… Now I want you stop and think about adoration, wouldn’t this be a perfect time to really sit before the Lord…
Now, some would say, isn’t God everywhere? Can’t I talk to him in the car, out for a walk in nature, or at my desk at work? And that would be true and thank God! But, He did say at the Last Supper, over a piece of bread that was in his hands, “this is my body which is given up for you”.
Pope Francis recently said, “Immersing oneself in silent Eucharistic adoration is the secret to knowing the Lord.” One cannot truly know the Lord without being in the habit of adoring, of adoring in silence, or sitting with God for a time and allowing God to work with us and in us. Yes, the prayer of adoration is the least known among us, it is the one we engage in the least, and yet saves souls by the multitude!
Since I returned from my sabbatical in October, I’ve come to embrace Adoration every Thursday. And I must be truthful, it’s a real discipline, at least at first! We are not used to sitting quietly anymore in our world! But, now when I come to Adoration, I am recognizing Him as my King and my Lord, the One who I want to spend time with, as much as He wants to spend time with me! Imagine that! The Lord wants me!!!
This is where that peace that passes all understanding takes place, not to mention where enlightenment and miracles can occur. So, why then are not more of us there… No time for Jesus…
It reads in Matthew, “Couldn’t you keep watch for one hour?” he asked Peter. “Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak”
So, now back to this busy Christmas season, but if you truly want to experience Advent come and sit awhile with our Lord. The few faithful that come on Thursday sit stay for the entire hour, and some just for a few adoring minutes, but God is still there and adores you, too, for coming to Him.
Why not take a break in on your journey for a moment and remember why we are hustling about and for whom this season we prepare? why not come to Adoration, even if only for a brief few minutes and feel the presence of God in your life?
Blessed Advent!
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
Theresa Mary Romeo by Msgr. Jim
Mary Muller by Father Bryan
Sterrett Mayson by Veronica Gabriel Mayson
Honor Masses: “In honor of”
Msgr Jim by Lorraine Cuffey
Sanctuary Lamp: burns all week, “In Honor of”:
Guy Cuffey by Lorraine Cuffey
Bread and Wine Sponsor for Month:
In Honor of the Cuffey and Mitchell Family
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 $978.70 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.)- The Longest Night on Dec 21st!
- End of Year Gifts Time! Give Today!
Dec 17th:
- Baptism of Carson Stott at 10:30am
Dec 18th:
- Tommy Conwell at 4:30pm
Dec 19th:
- Mass at 12:15pm
- Recovery, Inc. at 6:30pm
- Boy Scout Leaders at 7:00pm
Dec 20th:
- Tommy Conwell at 4:30pm
- Mass at 6:oopm
- Choir rehearsal at 6:30pm
Dec 21st:
- Weekday Mass at 12:15
- The Longest Night at 6:30pm
- Boy Scouts at 7:00pm
Dec 23rd:
- AA Sunrise at 8:30am
Dec 24th:
- Early Mass at 7:30am
- Family Mass at 4:30pm
- Christmas Eve at 8:00pm
Dec 25th:
- Christmas Day Mass at 9:00am
Jan 1st:
- New Year’s Day Mass at 10:30am with festive fellowship in Undercroft!
Join us for The Longest Night
by Monsignor Jim
Each year, we at Saint Miriam come together for a ‘Blue Christmas’ Service called, “The Longest Night”.
The holidays are tough for a lot of folks, and so we recognize that we need to be there for them by gathering together on the Winter Solstice, the longest night of the year with the least amount off daylight.
When my dad was dying, I began this service to bring me some sense of peace and solace. It was hard; terribly hard. When I lost my dad the next Christmas, this service became a way for me to stay sane, to cope, to live and breathe despite the fact that I wanted nothing else, but to lie down and give up. Somehow, God came in this simply beautiful and moving hour. Somehow God made me know God was still there. I pray the same for you. I pray you join us.
Come, join us, on Thursday, December 21st. It begins at 6:30pm and is one of the most moving services of the year.
The Weekly Focus @ Saint Miriam for December 10th 2017
Week of Sunday, December 10th 2017
The Second Sunday of Advent
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,
Richard, Rick, Caryl, Normajean, Ray, Joshua, David, Greg and Dana, Ruth, Charlie, Annie, Dave, Lorraine, Allison, Maia, Wayne, Jim, Annie, Keith, Father Joe, Catherine, Joanne, Father Ken, Joshua, Bill, Sean, John, Desiree, Keith, Devyn, Dana, Gregory, Jim, Andrea, Ruth, Keith, John, Jim, Colin, Peggy, Mel, Pat, Melissa, Jen, Mary, Lorraine, Regina, Alexa, Pam, Margaret, Annie Lynch, Maia, Liz and Jane, Guy, Tom, Maureen and Chris, Regan Family, Marie, Rick, Gina, Rita, Ruth, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, Marie, Christina, Michael, Joe, Angela, Leo, Naomi, Phyllis, Angie, Bob, Terri, Mary, Dan, Chris, Sue, Paul, Marie, Suzanne, Cassie.
( 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.)December 10th!
🎨Get Ready to Paint City Hall! Uncorked Artists Returns to Saint Miriam!!
We are scheduled for December 10th at 2:00PM for the most fun FUN-draiser of the year! This year, Father Jim picked the image to be painted, too! Plan to join us and online registrations can be found by Clicking Here, too! This year we will be painting “Christmas at City Hall in Philadelphia”! Plan to join us as thus event is always a great time!
December 17th!
💦 Baptism Sunday!
Please join us on Sunday, December 17th at the 10:30am Morning Mass for Baptism Sunday! We will welcome Carson James Stott and his family to our family! As we do not baptize in Lent, we have only two more Baptisms Sundays to go before we break for Lent, so please, join us and rediscover he beauty of the Sacrament of Initiation in our holy Church!
December 21st!
🌒The Longest Night Service Returns…
Each year, we at Saint Miriam come together for a “Blue Christmas” Service called, “The Longest Night”. The holidays are tough for a lot of folks, and so we recognize that we need to be there for them by gathering together on the Winter Solstice, the longest night of the year with the least amount off daylight. Come, join us, on Thursday, December 21st. It begins at 6:30pm and is one of the most moving services of the year.
Let’s Talk About Snow!
There is snow in the forecast and so it is a good time to remind everyone about our snow and cancellation policy at Saint Miriam for the winter season! We will honor our Mass obligations on every day we have a Mass scheduled and will only cancel in the event of a declaration of a Snow Emergency by the County or State. If such an event occurs, we will post on our Master Calendar, located at our website, as well as on our Social Media pages that we are not holding services. Otherwise, we will be here for all who can travel to us safely. Please note that we handle our own snow removal so in the event of a heavy snow, please be mindful to arrive a little early, watch your footing, and if you have time pitch in too help us clear a way! Thank you!
Current News!
🌺 Time to Get Your Christmas Flowers!
Please order your Christmas Flowers today! Help us decorate the parish for the coming of Christ this year! Do so after any Mass, or online by Clicking Here! A great way to honor someone you love, too!
💒 End-of-Year Giving Arrives!
So far less than 40% have returned their donations. Please join us as we work to end this year debt free and on strong financial footing as a parish! What better gift can you give to your parish than to help with an end-of-year gift that saves you tax obligations, AND helps us to meet our end of year financial goals. Your gift also reduces our need for a heavy stewardship appeal in the spring! So, please give generously today by using this link or sending back your gift in the self address and stamped envelope that went out to your homes this week!
🎄The 2018 Saint Miriam Giving Tree has arrived with the start if Advent!
Please stop by the Library and pick up an ornament hanging on our Giving Tree, fulfill the wish, and bring back the gift already wrapped for giving with the attached ornament and we will get it to one of several families we help every year! And, this year, we have two families of our own who need a littler support, as well as our continued support of the group home for NHS located in Lafayette Hills! It takes all of us to make a grand Christmas for those who otherwise would go without! Now is your time to help! Join us this Sunday an pick up your ornament!
Need some Reindeer Droppings or Cookbooks for Christmas?
Please visit the Undercroft today and pick up a few wonderful Christmas gifts that include Cookbooks, St Francis Statues, and believe it or not, reindeer poop and snowman drops hot chocolate??! What? You gotta stop before you leave today to see this one! Please also shop at our small store! every dollar goes to help us keep expenses low! Support the parish and shop this week!
Lector Training Coming in January!
To all the Lectors/Readers at Saint Miriam Parish and Friary we want to take this chance to thank you for your ministry and faithfulness in the honor of serving as an official Lector in the Church! Father John and Deacon Pat would like to have a meeting to review some procedures and ministry updates as well as to give out the new Lector Guides! This meeting is scheduled for January 14, at 12:00 noon, after the 10:30 AM Mass in the body of the church. The meeting should not take any more than an hour. Please email Father John at to let him know if you can attend. Thank you!
📅 Ministry Team Schedules Posted for December!
Our Ministry Team Schedules are posted for December on the internal website. December was a bit complicated with adding new team members and dates around the holiday so we apologize for the delay! Please review and any issues, contact Kate via email. Thank you for your life of service here at Saint Miriam!
Sanctuary Lamp and Bread and Wine Sponsors Needed for Advent!
Please make your Mass intentions and sponsor the Sanctuary Lamp for Advent! Click Here to honor your loved ones during this holy season!
🚂 Don’t Forget Toys for Tots!
Bring a new toy as a gift for a child in need and simply leave it in one of our collection bins located in both the Administration Corridor and near the handicap entrance to the parish building!
🎅🏽 Christmas 2017 Schedule!
Please make your plans to join us for Christmas at Saint Miriam!
Christmas Eve
- 7:30am Early Mass on Christmas Eve
- 4:30pm Family Mass with Visit from St. Nick
- 8:00pm “Midnight Mass at Eight o’clock”
Christmas Day
- 9:00am Christmas Day Morning Mass (One Mass Only)
New Years Day
- One Mass only at 10:30am and the annual Raymond Light Award!
It’s Simply Tasty!?
Fall is a great time to stock up your pantry for the holidays and help Saint Miriam and Zion Preschool at the same time. Peggy Gabriele,one of our parishioners is hosting a Tastefully Simple Fundraiser and will donate her commission. You can order through this Link, or pick up a catalog and order form on Sunday.
❤️ Warm a Life with “Scarves with a Purpose”!
Just a reminder that since it’s fall, the parish has begun collecting scarfs for the homeless. So, if you can find the time please grab some yarn from your stash and make a scarf or two for a good cause, or simply buy one or two and place them in the collection basket! There’s a collection basket is located in the Betsy and Walter Diener Room.
Saint Miriam Cookbooks Are HERE!
We are excited to announce that the Women of Saint Miriam Cookbooks have arrived! The cookbooks will be sold in the Saint Miriam Café, in the Office, and Online… and, they are available on the website, too! Get yours for only $25 each beginning this month 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
William Murray by Peggy Gabriele
Frederick Febick by Father Bryan
Michael Dean by Midge Olson
Honor Masses: “In honor of”
Msgr Jim by Lorraine Cuffey
Sanctuary Lamp: burns all week, “In Honor of”:
Donna and Christopher Mitchell by Lorraine Cuffey
Bread and Wine Sponsor for Month:
In Honor of the Cuffey and Mitchell Family
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 $978.70 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.)- UnCorked Artists Returns Dec 10th!
- Little House Candle Sale until Dec 15th!
- The Longest Night on Dec 21st!
- End of Year Gifts Time! Give Today!
Dec 10th:
- UnCorked Artists at 2:00pm
Dec 11th:
Tommy Conwell at 4:30pm
Dec 12:
- Christmas Pageant Rehearsal at 12 Noon
- Mass at 12:15pm
- Recovery, Inc. at 6:30pm
Dec 13th:
- Tommy Conwell at 4:30pm
- Mass at 6:oopm
Dec 14th:
- Weekday Mass at 12:15
- Rosary at 5:15pm
- Adoration at 5:30pm
- Boy Scouts at 7:00pm
Dec 16th:
- AA Sunrise at 8:30am
- Imperfect Spirituality Club at 10:00am
Dec 17th:
- Baptism of Carson Scott at 10:30am
Dec 21st:
- The Longest Night Service at 6:30pm
End-of-Year Takes All of US!
Join us as we work to end this year debt free and on strong financial footing as a parish! It really is a ‘us’ project…here is why!
Why end of year giving is important?
Because it reduces your tax burden and allows Saint Miriam to pay off all vendor debt and move into 2018 with a clean slate.
Why is this important, too?
Many parties become overwhelmed by vendor debt and obligations and it causes them to close their doors. That is why since our founding some almost 10 years ago, Monsignor Jim does not allow us to move into a new year with existing obligations.
What Happens to Our End of Year Gifts?
We actually pay off vendors and move into a new year with only our mortgage and long term debt service! It has kept us healthy and growing every year! And, if you need proof it works…just look around you!
How does it help Us?
Your gift saves you tax obligations, AND helps us to meet our end of year financial goals. Your gift also reduces our need for a heavy stewardship appeal in the spring!
So, please give generously today by using this link or sending back your gift in the self address and stamped envelope that went out to your homes this week!
What better gift can you give to your parish than to help with an end-of-year gift!?
The Weekly Focus @ Saint Miriam for December 3rd 2017
Week of Sunday, December 3rd 2017
The First Sunday of Advent
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,
Rick, Caryl, Normajean, Ray, Joshua, David, Greg and Dana, Ruth, Charlie, Annie, Dave, Lorraine, Allison, Maia, Wayne, Jim, Annie, Keith, Father Joe, Catherine, Joanne, Father Ken, Joshua, Bill, Sean, John, Desiree, Keith, Devyn, Dana, Gregory, Jim, Andrea, Ruth, Keith, John, Jim, Colin, Peggy, Mel, Pat, Melissa, Jen, Mary, Lorraine, Regina, Alexa, Pam, Margaret, Annie Lynch, Maia, Liz and Jane, Guy, Tom, Maureen and Chris, Regan Family, Marie, Rick, Gina, Rita, Ruth, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, Marie, Christina, Michael, Joe, Angela, Leo, Naomi, Phyllis, Angie, Bob, Terri, Mary, Dan, Chris, Sue, Paul, Marie, Suzanne, Cassie.
( 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.)December 5th!
🕯Advent at Saint Miriam!!
We gather as a community to welcome in the holy season of Advent! Come and join us and allow God to be part of your Christmas planning and preparations this year! Don’t skip Mass and make Sunday a day of keeping with Christ. Let us use this time as an expectant waiting and preparation for the celebration of the Nativity of Jesus at Christmas. Join us and honor Advent 2017!
December 10th!
🎨Get Ready to Paint City Hall! Uncorked Artists Returns to Saint Miriam!!
We are scheduled for December 10th at 2:00PM for the most fun FUN-draiser of the year! This year, Father Jim picked the image to be painted, too! Plan to join us and online registrations can be found by Clicking Here, too! This year we will be painting “Christmas at City Hall in Philadelphia”! Plan to join us as thus event is always a great time!
December 21st!
🌒The Longest Night Service Returns…
Each year, we at Saint Miriam come together for a “Blue Christmas” Service called, “The Longest Night”. The holidays are tough for a lot of folks, and so we recognize that we need to be there for them by gathering together on the Winter Solstice, the longest night of the year with the least amount off daylight. Come, join us, on Thursday, December 21st. It begins at 6:30pm and is one of the most moving services of the year.
Current News!
🎄The 2018 Saint Miriam Giving Tree has arrived with the start if Advent!
Please stop by the Library and pick up an ornament hanging on our Giving Tree, fulfill the wish, and bring back the gift already wrapped for giving with the attached ornament and we will get it to one of several families we help every year! And, this year, we have two families of our own who need a littler support, as well as our continued support of the group home for NHS located in Lafayette Hills! It takes all of us to make a grand Christmas for those who otherwise would go without! Now is your time to help! Join us this Sunday an pick up your ornament!
Need some Reindeer Droppings for Christmas?
Please visit the Undercroft today and pick up a few wonderful Christmas gifts that include Cookbooks, St Francis Statues, and believe it or not, reindeer poop and snowman drops hot chocolate??! What? You gotta stop before you leave today to see this one!
A BIG Thank you to Houwzer Realtors!
The fine folks at Houwzer Realtors were on campus all day this past Thursday and helped take down the remaining tree house on the wooded lot, as well as do all our fall clean up for the entire property as volunteers! Their company asks for volunteer hours every year and they decided to come to us! A big “Thank you” to Michael Jara, one of our parishioners, for arranging this great gift to us! This will save the parish and cemetery over $5,000 in annual fall expenses! Way to go Houwzer!
Lector Training Coming in January!
To all the Lectors/Readers at Saint Miriam Parish and Friary we want to take this chance to thank you for your ministry and faithfulness in the honor of serving as an official Lector in the Church! Father John and Deacon Pat would like to have a meeting to review some procedures and ministry updates as well as to give out the new Lector Guides! This meeting is scheduled for January 14, at 12:00 noon, after the 10:30 AM Mass in the body of the church. The meeting should not take any more than an hour. Please email Father John at to let him know if you can attend. Thank you!
📅 Ministry Team Schedules Posted for December!
Our Ministry Team Schedules are posted for December on the internal website. December was a bit complicated with adding new team members and dates around the holiday so we apologize for the delay! Please review and any issues, contact Kate via email. Thank you for your life of service here at Saint Miriam!
Sanctuary Lamp and Bread and Wine Sponsors Needed for Advent!
Please make your Mass intentions and sponsor the Sanctuary Lamp for Advent! Click Here to honor your loved ones during this holy season!
💒 End-of-Year Giving Arrives!
Join us as we work to end this year debt free and on strong financial footing as a parish! What better gift can you give to your parish than to help with an end-of-year gift that saves you tax obligations, AND helps us to meet our end of year financial goals. Your gift also reduces our need for a heavy stewardship appeal in the spring! So, please give generously today by using this link or sending back your gift in the self address and stamped envelope that went out to your homes this week!
Join us to see a Movie!
If you would like to gather with your children and our Pastor at Movie Tavern in December to see the movie “Star” about a small brave donkey who saves Christmas, let Monsignor Jim know by Clicking Here!
Toys for Tots!
Bring a new toy as a gift for a child in need and simply leave it in one of our collection bins located in both the Administration Corridor and near the handicap entrance to the parish building!
🎅🏽 Christmas 2017 Schedule!
Please make your plans to join us for Christmas at Saint Miriam!
Christmas Eve
- 7:30am Early Mass on Christmas Eve
- 4:30pm Family Mass with Visit from St. Nick
- 8:00pm “Midnight Mass at Eight o’clock”
Christmas Day
- 9:00am Christmas Day Morning Mass (One Mass Only)
New Years Day
- One Mass only at 10:30am and the annual Raymond Light Award!
It’s Simply Tasty!?
Fall is a great time to stock up your pantry for the holidays and help Saint Miriam and Zion Preschool at the same time. Peggy Gabriele,one of our parishioners is hosting a Tastefully Simple Fundraiser and will donate her commission. You can order through this Link, or pick up a catalog and order form on Sunday.
❤️ Warm a Life with “Scarves with a Purpose”!
Just a reminder that since it’s fall, the parish has begun collecting scarfs for the homeless. So, if you can find the time please grab some yarn from your stash and make a scarf or two for a good cause, or simply buy one or two and place them in the collection basket! There’s a collection basket is located in the Betsy and Walter Diener Room.
Saint Miriam Cookbooks Are HERE!
We are excited to announce that the Women of Saint Miriam Cookbooks have arrived! The cookbooks will be sold in the Saint Miriam Café, in the Office, and Online… and, they are available on the website, too! Get yours for only $25 each beginning this month 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
Patrick Greene by Peggy Gabriele
Julia Hoderny by Marilyn Amento
Honor Masses: “In honor of”
Msgr Jim by Lorraine Cuffey
Lucy Amento by Marilyn Amento
Sanctuary Lamp: burns all week, “In Memory of”:
Alton E. St. George by Father Jim and Ruth St. George
Bread and Wine Sponsor for Month:
In Honor of the Cuffey and Mitchell Family
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 $978.70 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.)- UnCorked Artists Returns Dec 10th!
- Little House Candle Sale until Dec 15th!
- The Longest Night on Dec 21st!
- End of Year Gifts Time! Give Today!
Dec 3rd:
- PreJordan Class at 12:15pm
Dec 4th:
- Tommy Conwell at 4:30pm
Dec 5th:
• Mass at 12:15pm
- Recovery, Inc. at 6:30pm
Dec 6th:
- Tommy Conwell at 4:30pm
- Mass at 6:oopm
- AA General Services at 7:00pm
Dec 7th:
- Weekday Mass at 12:15
- Rosary at 5:15pm
- Adoration at 5:30pm
- Boy Scouts at 7:00pm
Dec 9th:
- AA Sunrise at 8:30am
Dec 10th:
- UnCorked Artists at 2:00pm
End-of-Year and US!
Join us as we work to end this year debt free and on strong financial footing as a parish! It really is a ‘us’ project…here is why!
Why end of year giving is important?
Because it reduces your tax burden and allows Saint Miriam to pay off all vendor debt and move into 2018 with a clean slate.
Why is this important, too?
Many parties become overwhelmed by vendor debt and obligations and it causes them to close their doors. That is why since our founding some almost 10 years ago, Monsignor Jim does not allow us to move into a new year with existing obligations.
What Happens to Our End of Year Gifts?
We actually pay off vendors and move into a new year with only our mortgage and long term debt service! It has kept us healthy and growing every year! And, if you need proof it works…just look around you!
How does it help Us?
Your gift saves you tax obligations, AND helps us to meet our end of year financial goals. Your gift also reduces our need for a heavy stewardship appeal in the spring!
So, please give generously today by using this link or sending back your gift in the self address and stamped envelope that went out to your homes this week!
What better gift can you give to your parish than to help with an end-of-year gift!?