Saint Miriam in Prose: From our Pastor

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Saint Miriam in Prayer: Remembering!
Cy, Chris, Maureen and family, Repose of Michael, Alexia, Tricia, Nicole, Father Joseph, Michael, Christine, Dylan, Lorraine, Guy and ‘Boots’, Deacon Pat, Marianne, Jenna, Diane, Leber Family, Jeff, Ed, Sadie, Cy, Greg, Paul, Rick, Louise, Anthony, Alan, Marie, Ruth, Harold, Paulette, Donna, Joan, Joe, Thomas Paul, Maureen, Mary, Angela, Mary Grace, Maia, Andrea, Bishop Ken, and BJ.
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Saint Miriam in Brief: A Quick Look!
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To read our full list of events located in The Focus in Brief, please Click Here!)
Today we honor… The Second Sunday of Easter and the Baptism of Ava Rose Niemeyer!
Camp Zion Registrations Are Going Fast! Please spread the word about our Summer Camp this year! We are getting more and more sign ups and spots are filling quickly! Learn more here and tell your family and friends! The best place to learn and grow and in summer…have fun, too, even in summertime!
Saint Miriam Academy Opens! Please spread the word about our new programs including preschool, kindergarten, before/after school care, and summer camp! Wow! Watch us grow this fall!
Printed Edition of Focus: A HUGE hit!That’s right! Pick up a new printed version of our Weekly Focus Newsletter after all Masses this week! It’s a big hit! Please tell those who advertised you saw their ad at Saint Miriam!
An Open House “Thank you!” The Open House on Thursday was a great success and we are filling in for the Summer Camp and the Fall classes! Plus, a few folks came to check out the parish, too! Thank you to all who helped make the days such a success!
Father on Temporary Leave: Recently, Father Joseph has recognized an increased anxiety that has exacerbated some preexisting medical issues. He and Monsignor believe it is time for him to make a temporary change that will benefit him, reduce tension, and allow him time to fully heal. Therefore, our pastor has offered, and Father Joseph accepted, a three week (3) medical leave effective March 30th. His next date back will be Sunday, April 24th for the 11:00am Mass – a Jubilee for his first year. Please allow him time to rest and wish him your very best. See you at the end of April, Father!
KidsCorner in Undercroft! We have begun to set up a “Kids Corner” in the Undercrot space each week to help with entertaining the younger children. It is adjacent to the stage area and is complete with toys and activities, as well as a couple of child-sized sofas and chairs! For their safety, please try to limit their access to the stage area as much as possible as the screen is now being used during fellowship time in the Saint Miriam Cafe’ to show the announcement video. Thank you for any help!
New Ministry Schedules Posted: Our new format Ministry Team Schedules are now available online by Clicking Here! These new charts are done in both PDF and Excel formats. Any issues, please see Deacon Pat or Msgr. Jim. Thank you for your service to Christ and His holy Church!
Saint Miriam in Life: Other News!
Dine Out and Support Saint Miriam, too? Please join us on Monday, April 18th 2016 at The Fireside Bar & Grille located just down the street from us at 1211 S. Bethlehem Pike, Ambler, PA 19002, anytime during the day with no restrictions and everything you purchase (except alcohol, of course!) makes a 20% donation to Saint Miriam! It’s that simple! Eat, chat, and give back! Join us and mark your calendars now!
Sing with Charlie! The Saint Miriam Choir is growing quickly now (finally!) and we need you! No experience needed, only a love for music. Gather around the piano, make new friends, find another joy, and sing for the Lord! Meet up on Sundays at 10:20am in the sanctuary.
Welcome to the Team, Bob Pardi! Our own Robert Pardi has volunteered to be the official Historian for the parish and cemetery and the timing could not be any better! As we move forward with renovation plans, it will be good to have so,lid records and to correct any errors in our historical data for posterity’s sake for further generations. You may learn all about Bob at our parish website! Welcome and thanks, Bob!
Download Our App and Stay In Touch! Our Saint Miriam Parish App was recently updated and features faster download times, and a ‘refresh’ button for the newest content! Download the App by Clicking Here, and be sure to tell your friends as it is a great outreach tool!
Saint Miriam in Support: Grow our Mission!
Ways to Support 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!
A Legacy of Love and Hope! Join us in Creating a Legacy of Love with our 2016 Stewardship Campaign! Learn more by Clicking Here!
Now TEXT Your Gifts to Saint Miriam! 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 (meaning it processed) or given a short link to click 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!
Mass Donations: A Beautiful Tribute As Catholics the most important thing we do is pray and offer the sacrifice of the Mass. Please…don’t forget to make your Mass intentions today by Clicking Here. Together, we honor God in Mass.
Get Your Mass Intentions In Person! Join the Women of Saint Miriam after any Mass and make your Mass Intentions live and in person after any Mass on Sunday! Now you can honor a loved one in person and online, too!
Searching is Slowing down! Please support Saint Miriam by downloading and using GoodSearch and GoodShop! Our current total raised is $865.94! 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 Fellowship: The Saint Miriam Cafe’!
We Changed The Way We Do Our Cafe’!
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 the new Saint Miriam Academy coming this fall! Your good eating, helps a child!
For more information and our delicious monthly menus, just Click Here!
Saint Miriam in Calendar Form: A Few Upcoming Highlights!
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Visit our Parish Calendar Here for full weekly, monthly, and yearly schedules.)
April 3rd – Baptism of Ava Rose Niemeyer at 11:00am!
– ParishSoft Registrations Today!
April 17th – Baptism Sunday at 11:00am!
April 18th – Eat at The Fireside Bar & Grille and Support Saint Miriam – all day! (See above!)
April 24th – Father Joseph’s Jubilee Mass at 11:00am!
– The Secular Franciscan Group meets at 1:00pm!