The Weekly Focus @ Saint Miriam for November 11, 2018!
Week of Sunday, November 11th 2018
The Thirty-sec0nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
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,
Dannie, Carol, Rick, Mary Alice, John, Debbie, John, Myra, Ruth, Lorraine, Maria, Connor, Cathy, Maia, Patricia, Chrissy, Myra, Bob, Liz, Everett, Dick, Pat, Lisa, Wendy, Eileen, Jack, Maria, Mary Lou, Andrew, Marie, Shealyn, Celine, Marta, Cindy, Mehmet, Anne, MaryAnn and Ken, Bridget, Tom, Michael, Bobbette, Shirley, Kevin, Lucia, Ruth, Maia, Shealyn, Eileen, Maria, Liz, Jessica, Everett, Jen, Ezra and family, Lisa, Wendy, Eileen, Jack, Baby Adam, Maria, Mary Lou, Andrew, Pat, Marie, Shealyn, Celine, Marta, Everett, Cindy, Mehmet, Anne, MaryAnn and Ken, Bridget, Tom, Michael, Bobbette, Shirley, Kevin, Lucia, Ruth, Maia, Chuck, Tom, Lucy, Emma, Abigail, Amina.
(
To be included in our prayer list, or to receive pastoral care, communion for shut-ins, or any other pastoral need, please let us know by Clicking Here.)
To be included in our prayer list, or to receive pastoral care, communion for shut-ins, or any other pastoral need, please let us know by Clicking Here.)Let’s Eat!
A Cafe’ Experience That Works Wonders!
Now, every time you purchase something wonderful from our Saint Miriam Cafe’ after our Sunday morning Masses, we contribute 100% of that donation to a scholarship fund that allows children without the means to attend our wonderful Zion Preschool at Saint Miriam and Saint Miriam Academy! Your good eating, helps a child learn and grow!
For more information and our delicious current month’s menus, just Click Here!
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
Honor Masses:
Maria Wolf by Saint Miriam Ministry Team
Sanctuary Lamp: (burns all week, “In Memory or Honor of”)
In Honor of Our Troops by Donna and Chester Mack
Bread and Wine Sponsor for Month:
In Memory of Vincent McNamara by Barry and Kate Vandegrift
Click & Easy Support!
✜ Mass Intentions Available: Please make your Mass Intentions today? See anyone on staff for Masses, Sanctuary Lamp, and Bread and Wine Sponsors every Sunday, or Click Here to make your intentions online!)
TEXT Your Gifts to Saint Miriam TODAY! Text Giving allows you to give to your organization by simply sending a text message to our specially reserved phone number! You just “Text any dollar amount to (215) 515-6511.” Once you text an amount (like “$50” or “120.50”) you would either be sent an acknowledgment for the gift, or given a short link to click on in order to provide their payment information (one time only). You are also prompted by text message with instructions. The whole process is designed to be very simple and self explanatory. Another way to give and support…making it easy so try it today!Why Not GoodShop, Search, and Go Amazon, too? Please support Saint Miriam by downloading and using GoodSearchand GoodShop! Every time you search or buy, we get a small percentage and you get great deals, and often free shipping! Also use Smile Amazon and make us your charity of choice! It all adds up!
Saint Miriam in Support.
How Much do You Love Saint Miriam? There are many ways to support the mission of our parish and a flyer has been prepared to show you how easy it is! Please learn about GoodSearch, GoodShop, eBay, and Amazon Smile! Please support us and pick up a flyer or Support Flyer one today!Matching Gifts Make Giving Easy! Did you ever inquire to see if your employer, club, or social network offers assistance to parishes or schools? Your gift could double and help us grow without anything more from your own pocket! As we hold three recognized non-profits, many companies are pleased to support us! Please remember to ask…it never does hurt!
Visit the Online Store for the Parish! Please visit our online store today and make a purchase to support our ministry by buying your own Saint Miriam Holding Cross, a Mass Cards, Saint Miriam Prayer Cards, a beautiful Rosary, or even sponsor a child, and much more! Just Click Here!
Go Greener at Saint Miriam! Our exclusive customized 24 oz. sport water bottles that combines our love of water with our parish’s “Green Policy” reduces our carbon footprint and will save thousands of plastic bottles from entering the ecosystem! And, the best part is your $10 donation goes directly to help our children’s educational programming! Get your own bottle today by visiting our online store and help go even stay greener!
Help Our Children in 2018-2019: Sponsor a Child Today! There are many ways to help our children become better adults and Christians, as well as better practicing Catholics, and this year we offer two wonderful means to bring a smile – and a little support – right to our school! Sponsor a Child today by Clicking Here!First, why not think about purchasing a brick that will help in the building of a new pathway to our Saint Miriam Summer Playground area and forever create a legacy on our campus! For every donation of $100.00 to The Saint Miriam Fund receive a 4 x 8 Personalized Brick! (Special Size of 8 x 8 is Available for a Donation Amount of $250.00). Learn more about our needed bricks by Clicking Here!
Secondly, you may also Sponsor a Child directly now! When you sponsor a child, you create a special relationship between you, a child in need, the community of Saint Miriam, and our team of caring professionals! Together, we are helping to change the future for children through a quality and affordable private education! For just $29 a month, or a one-time donation of only $350, you can provide essential aid and education to improve the well-being of every child that comes to our doors! And, because we actually feed our children during the school day, your donation not only helps give them a good education, you fill their bellies with wholesome food, too! It gives you the opportunity to witness young lives transformed for the future right here in Montgomery County! Learn more here.
This Week: Who Is Celebrating!?
Sunday Mass
Early Mass: Father Bryan
Family Mass: Monsignor Jim
Morning Mass: Father John Francis
Thursday Rosary:
6:15pm in Library: Sean Hall
Sunday Rosary:
8:30am in Sanctuary: Deacon Pat
Our NEW Fall Schedule! Our new Fall Mass & Servce Schedule has been updated!
Please vise our website by Clicking Here.
Current News!
Stewardship is Canceled!
You Heard it here first! Pick up your envelope, or visit Here, and see how we will care for Saint Miriam and get a free gift, too!
PREP/CCD and the Pumpkin of Thanksgiving is Here!
In preparation for this Thanksgiving, our PREP/CCD students have a few pumpkins before the altar. On the pumpkins they will place all of the things they are grateful for and we are asking that all of our parish join them by placing all of the things you are thankful for, too!! Let’s make this a true season of remembering what we have to be thankful for!
Our First Healing Mass!
Today we will hold our first Healing Mass at the 10:30am Morning Mass! Special music, gathering around the altar, and anointing with Sacred Oil. Come and find healing in God!
🎺 Concert is Next Friday!
Today we are in countdown mode to our annual concert and silent auction! Get ready for a fabulous evening! Join us!
Sponsor an Advent Candle This Year!
This year you can sponsor one of the four Advent candles that will adorn our beautiful Advent Wreath! You may make this an Honor or Memorial tribute, BUT there are ONLY FOUR so act fast! Each candle may be sponsored for all 4 weeks of Advent plus through Christmas Season for only $100 per intention!
Claires Gourmet Sale for School!
Our school is having a Claire’s Gourmet Sale! Please purchase your items from the catalog located in the Library today and support our children!
Help Us Stay Clean?!
We have a little light cleaning that we could use some volunteers! The Library and the Undercroft could use light dusting and a weekly vacuuming! Can you help us to prevent us from hiring someone? Please see Sean or Alan today!
Help us with the Auction!
We need Wine, Cheese, and Desserts! Sign up today in the Bell Tower or see anyone on staff!
Acolyte Training Coming Next Sunday!
Ed Hoelker and Deacon Pat will be having a refresher and training on serving the altar on November 18th after the 10:30 Mass. Please plan to attend. We are hoping to have some new people interested in serving, and your valuable experience will be needed . Please talk this up and perhaps we can get even more servers!
End of Year Giving Statements!
If you wish to receive an End-of-Year Giving Statements for all contributions from 2028, please email us at financial@mysaintmiriam.org by December 31st.
Take A Water Bottle, Make A Bag, Come to a Meeting, Save the Planet!
It really will be that easy! Stop by the table in the Bell Tower on Sunday, November 18th and get a FREE Water Bottle while you make a environmentally friendly bag for shopping! Cost? ALL FREE! The catch! Just promise to show up to ONE Caring for Creation meeting and make a difference! The next meeting of Caring for Creation is Sunday, November 18th after the 9:00am Mass in the Library!
We Teamed up with Amay Custom Wedding Gowns!
Now our brides exclusive pricing and the opportunity to have a custom made gown and cost more affordable than many store bought gowns! You may also use them as a wedding planner service, too! Contact Away today and tell them we sent you! We create your wedding and gown your way and make it unforgettable.
Join Us for The Longest Night!
Join us on Friday, December 21st, 2018 at 6:30 PM. This service recognizes that not everyone is cheery for the Christmas holidays. There is a growing attentiveness to the needs of people who are “blue” at Christmas, creating a sacred space for people living through dark times. This special service is reflective, accepting, holding out healing and hope.
The 2018 Giving Tree Comes to Saint Miriam!
As you know every year we place gifts with tags to children and vulnerable adults under a Giving Tree in the Library – we collect them from November to Christmas where they are delivered to the neediest of families – this year we will care for Carson Valley Children’s Center, Guadalupe Services, NHS Group Home, and provide a full Christmas (from tree to food to gifts) for two families in need in Camden and Wilmington. We will also add a small gift to our Blessing Bag program for the homeless! Look for the tree next Sunday and choose an ornament to make someone’s Christmas!
Blended Families Support!
Parenting and marriage are hard enough and then you add the challenges of being a blended family! We can support each other and discuss topics that are common in our families. Join us for the initial group on Friday, December 7th from 7:00-8:00pm at Saint Miriam and then we will reconvene after the holidays. Feel free to contact Katie Wenger by e-mail (katiewenger@comcast.net) or call/text (267-304-4442) with any questions.
Cafe Help Needed!
We need help with set up and especially take down of the Saint Miriam Cafe’ – can you spend 30 minutes at approximately 11:30am one Sunday a month to help us?
Sacred Meal Return in January!
Because of the way the holidays fall for November and December, our Sacred Meal Dinners will return on Wednesday, January, 23rd 2019 at 6:30pm!
Continuing our Green Policy!
As part of our continuing effort to become even ‘greener’ as a parish community, we added the latest generation LED bulbs to the Sanctuary and will, by December’s end, eliminate all plastic bottled water and replace with ‘Boxed water”! We also wish everyone to increase your use of our refillable bottle station so pick up a free water bottle if you only agree to join us for our next Caring for Creation Group. And, Our Secular Franciscan Group will be designing and baking a new recyclable system for the parish! Watch us turn even greener!
This Advent Learn About The Mass with Monsignor Jim!
Prepare yourselves to be transformed through insights on this most privileged and intimate encounter with our Lord Jesus Christ as we walk through the Liturgy. See how Mass brings us out of the fallen world and into the heavenly realm, how it resonates with a call from God and a response from his people, the Church, and most importantly, how we are intimately joined with the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus through the Holy Eucharist! The Mass will help you understand how to fully, consciously, and actively participate in the source and summit of the Christian life. Join us as we learn about the Mass with Bishop Barron beginning Sunday, November 25th through Sunday December 16th 2018 at 12:15pm – 1:30pm in the Laurie Lending Library! Space is limited! Sign up in the Library today!
Sacred Singers and Franciscan Music Ensemble of Saint Miriam!
Do you enjoy singing and/or playing music in a loving and fun environment!? Join music director Charlie Masters, as we bring together both instrumentalists and vocalists of all ages and interests in a NEW Contemporary Music Ensemble. Specifically, the ensemble will share their ministry by performing together at one Sunday morning mass each season. Listening/part tracks are provided and rehearsals are conveniently scheduled. Again, all voices and instruments are encouraged to be a part of this exciting new music ministry. Please reach out to Charlie for additional details!
Mass, Sanctuary Lamp, and Bread & Wine Sponsors Are Running Low!!!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!
Pray the Rosary and Adore Christ! Join us to Pray the Rosary on Thursdays at 6:15pm or Sundays at 8:30am! Please hold quiet outside the Sanctuary during these times to allow people to pray. Also every Thursday the Blessed Sacrament is exposed for Adoration in the Sanctuary from 4:00pm until 7:00pm.
We’re On the Web! Main Website: www.mySaintMiriam.org and News, Blogs, Events, Apps & More: www.SaintMiriam.com
Review Us and Like Us!! Please take a moment an Like us on Facebook and send a review, too! It all helps!
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!
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.)Nov 11th:
- 32nd Sunday Ordinary Time
- The Prayer Shawl Group at 10:00am!
- Imperfect Spirituality Group at 12:00 Noon!
Nov 13th:
- Recovery, Inc. at 6:30pm
Nov 15th:
- Open Adoration at 4:00pm – 6:00pm
- Rosary. at 6:15pm
- Boy Scout Troop #320 at 7:00pm
Nov 16th:
- Annual Concert and Silent Auction! Doors open at 6:00pm for Auction preview!
Nov 17th:
- AA Sunrise at 8:30am!
Telephone:
215-836-9800
Email:
General: Information@mySaintMiriam.org
Prayer Requests: Prayers@mySaintMiriam.org
Pastor: Pastor@mySaintMiriam.org
School:
215-836-9800 x 712
Our Websites:
Main: www.mySaintMiriam.org
Parishioner Info and Schedules: www.SaintMiriam.com
Cemetery:
215-836-9800 x 705
The Weekly Focus @ Saint Miriam for November 4, 2018!
Week of Sunday, November 4th 2018
The Solemnity of All Souls and Commemoration of All Saints!
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,
Debbie, John, Myra, Ruth, Lorraine, Maria, Connor, Cathy, Maia, Patricia, Chrissy, Myra, Bob, Liz, Everett, Dick, Pat, Lisa, Wendy, Eileen, Jack, Maria, Mary Lou, Andrew, Marie, Shealyn, Celine, Marta, Cindy, Mehmet, Anne, MaryAnn and Ken, Bridget, Tom, Michael, Bobbette, Shirley, Kevin, Lucia, Ruth, Maia, Shealyn, Eileen, Maria, Liz, Jessica, Everett, Jen, Ezra and family, Lisa, Wendy, Eileen, Jack, Baby Adam, Maria, Mary Lou, Andrew, Pat, Marie, Shealyn, Celine, Marta, Everett, Cindy, Mehmet, Anne, MaryAnn and Ken, Bridget, Tom, Michael, Bobbette, Shirley, Kevin, Lucia, Ruth, Maia, Chuck, Tom, Lucy, Emma, Abigail, Amina.
( To be included in our prayer list, or to receive pastoral care, communion for shut-ins, or any other pastoral need, please let us know by Clicking Here.)
To be included in our prayer list, or to receive pastoral care, communion for shut-ins, or any other pastoral need, please let us know by Clicking Here.)Let’s Eat!
A Cafe’ Experience That Works Wonders!
Now, every time you purchase something wonderful from our Saint Miriam Cafe’ after our Sunday morning Masses, we contribute 100% of that donation to a scholarship fund that allows children without the means to attend our wonderful Zion Preschool at Saint Miriam and Saint Miriam Academy! Your good eating, helps a child learn and grow!
For more information and our delicious current month’s menus, just Click Here!
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
Honor Masses:
Maria Wolf by Saint Miriam Ministry Team
Sanctuary Lamp: (burns all week, “In Memory or Honor of”)
In Memory of Vincent McNamara by Barry and Kate Vandegrift
Bread and Wine Sponsor for Month:
In Memory of Vincent McNamara by Barry and Kate Vandegrift
Click & Easy Support!
✜ Mass Intentions Available: Please make your Mass Intentions today? See anyone on staff for Masses, Sanctuary Lamp, and Bread and Wine Sponsors every Sunday, or Click Here to make your intentions online!)
TEXT Your Gifts to Saint Miriam TODAY! Text Giving allows you to give to your organization by simply sending a text message to our specially reserved phone number! You just “Text any dollar amount to (215) 515-6511.” Once you text an amount (like “$50” or “120.50”) you would either be sent an acknowledgment for the gift, or given a short link to click on in order to provide their payment information (one time only). You are also prompted by text message with instructions. The whole process is designed to be very simple and self explanatory. Another way to give and support…making it easy so try it today!Why Not GoodShop, Search, and Go Amazon, too? Please support Saint Miriam by downloading and using GoodSearchand GoodShop! Every time you search or buy, we get a small percentage and you get great deals, and often free shipping! Also use Smile Amazon and make us your charity of choice! It all adds up!
Saint Miriam in Support.
How Much do You Love Saint Miriam? There are many ways to support the mission of our parish and a flyer has been prepared to show you how easy it is! Please learn about GoodSearch, GoodShop, eBay, and Amazon Smile! Please support us and pick up a flyer or Support Flyer one today!Matching Gifts Make Giving Easy! Did you ever inquire to see if your employer, club, or social network offers assistance to parishes or schools? Your gift could double and help us grow without anything more from your own pocket! As we hold three recognized non-profits, many companies are pleased to support us! Please remember to ask…it never does hurt!
Visit the Online Store for the Parish! Please visit our online store today and make a purchase to support our ministry by buying your own Saint Miriam Holding Cross, a Mass Cards, Saint Miriam Prayer Cards, a beautiful Rosary, or even sponsor a child, and much more! Just Click Here!
Go Greener at Saint Miriam! Our exclusive customized 24 oz. sport water bottles that combines our love of water with our parish’s “Green Policy” reduces our carbon footprint and will save thousands of plastic bottles from entering the ecosystem! And, the best part is your $10 donation goes directly to help our children’s educational programming! Get your own bottle today by visiting our online store and help go even stay greener! Help Our Children in 2018-2019: Sponsor a Child Today! There are many ways to help our children become better adults and Christians, as well as better practicing Catholics, and this year we offer two wonderful means to bring a smile – and a little support – right to our school! Sponsor a Child today by Clicking Here!First, why not think about purchasing a brick that will help in the building of a new pathway to our Saint Miriam Summer Playground area and forever create a legacy on our campus! For every donation of $100.00 to The Saint Miriam Fund receive a 4 x 8 Personalized Brick! (Special Size of 8 x 8 is Available for a Donation Amount of $250.00). Learn more about our needed bricks by Clicking Here!
Secondly, you may also Sponsor a Child directly now! When you sponsor a child, you create a special relationship between you, a child in need, the community of Saint Miriam, and our team of caring professionals! Together, we are helping to change the future for children through a quality and affordable private education! For just $29 a month, or a one-time donation of only $350, you can provide essential aid and education to improve the well-being of every child that comes to our doors! And, because we actually feed our children during the school day, your donation not only helps give them a good education, you fill their bellies with wholesome food, too! It gives you the opportunity to witness young lives transformed for the future right here in Montgomery County! Learn more here.
This Week: Who Is Celebrating!?
Sunday Mass
Early Mass: Father John Francis
Family Mass: Father John Francis
Morning Mass: Monsignor Jim
Thursday Rosary:
6:15pm in Library: Marie Hazleton
Sunday Rosary:
8:30am in Sanctuary: Deacon Pat
Our NEW Fall Schedule! Our new Fall Mass & Servce Schedule has been updated!
Please vise our website by Clicking Here.
Current News!
Order Your All Saints and All Souls Day Intentions!
Make your intentions for All Saints and All Souls’ Day today. This year, enjoy the display near the Altar – don’t miss out! Order forms in Library!
Stewardship is Canceled!
You Heard it here first! Pick up your envelope and see how we will care for Saint Miriam and get a free gift, too!
The Women of Saint Miriam Meet Today!
Join our Women’s Group after the 10:30am Morning mass in the undercroft and become part of something grand!
Maria Wolf on Medical Leave.
Please keep our own Maria Wolf, Cantor, in your prayers as she recovers from surgery this past week. She is home and doing well, but prayers are needed for her and her husband, David. We will welcome Maria back to the mic in December!
Cafe Help Needed!
We need help with set up and especially take down of the Saint Miriam Cafe’ – can you spend 30 minutes at approximately 11:30am one Sunday a month to help us?
Blended Families Support!
Parenting and marriage are hard enough and then you add the challenges of being a blended family! We can support each other and discuss topics that are common in our families. Join us for the initial group on Friday, December 7th from 7:00-8:00pm at Saint Miriam and then we will reconvene after the holidays. Feel free to contact Katie Wenger by e-mail (katiewenger@comcast.net) or call/text (267-304-4442) with any questions.
Sacred Meal Return in January!
Because of the way the holidays fall for November and December, our Sacred Meal Dinners will return on Wednesday, January, 23rd 2019 at 6:30pm!
Continuing our Green Policy!
As part of our continuing effort to become even ‘greener’ as a parish community, we added the latest generation LED bulbs to the Sanctuary and will, by December’s end, eliminate all plastic bottled water and replace with ‘Boxed water”! We also wish everyone to increase your use of our refillable bottle station so pick up a free water bottle if you only agree to join us for our next Caring for Creation Group. And, Our Secular Franciscan Group will be designing and baking a new recyclable system for the parish! Watch us turn even greener!
🍡 🍷 Help us with the Auction!
We need Wine, Cheese, and Desserts! Sign up today in the Bell Tower or see anyone on staff!
Acolyte Training Coming November 18th!
Ed Hoelker and Deacon Pat will be having a refresher and training on serving the altar on November 18th after the 10:30 Mass. Please plan to attend. We are hoping to have some new people interested in serving, and your valuable experience will be needed . Please talk this up and perhaps we can get even more servers!
Sponsor an Advent Candle This Year!
This year you can sponsor one of the four Advent candles that will adorn our beautiful Advent Wreath! You may make this an Honor or Memorial tribute, BUT there are ONLY FOUR so act fast! Each candle may be sponsored for all 4 weeks of Advent plus through Christmas Season for only $100 per intention!
This Advent Learn About The Mass with Monsignor Jim!
Prepare yourselves to be transformed through insights on this most privileged and intimate encounter with our Lord Jesus Christ as we walk through the Liturgy. See how Mass brings us out of the fallen world and into the heavenly realm, how it resonates with a call from God and a response from his people, the Church, and most importantly, how we are intimately joined with the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus through the Holy Eucharist! The Mass will help you understand how to fully, consciously, and actively participate in the source and summit of the Christian life. Join us as we learn about the Mass with Bishop Barron beginning Sunday, November 25th through Sunday December 16th 2018 at 12:15pm – 1:30pm in the Laurie Lending Library! Space is limited! Sign up in the Library today!
Sacred Singers and Franciscan Music Ensemble of Saint Miriam!
Do you enjoy singing and/or playing music in a loving and fun environment!? Join music director Charlie Masters, as we bring together both instrumentalists and vocalists of all ages and interests in a NEW Contemporary Music Ensemble. Specifically, the ensemble will share their ministry by performing together at one Sunday morning mass each season. Listening/part tracks are provided and rehearsals are conveniently scheduled. Again, all voices and instruments are encouraged to be a part of this exciting new music ministry. Please reach out to Charlie for additional details!
Mass, Sanctuary Lamp, and Bread & Wine Sponsors Are Running Low!!!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!
Join The Boys! Our Men’s Club Sets Sail!Join the Men’s Club @ Saint Miriam! Every 2nd Saturday of the month! See Father John Francis!
Morning Mass Changed Go Into Effect November 1st! All of our Masses and Times will remain the SAME, but the Morning Mass at 10:30am will begin a new ‘focus’ weekly. First, The Morning Mass will feature the Mass of Glory again! Come and ‘feel’ the joy of celebrating the Mass again! Also, our Morning Mass at Saint Miriam, a sung liturgy will beginwith specific intentions as follows:
- Baptism Sunday will now be 1st and 3rd Sundays, as needed!
- Healing Mass with Anointing 2nd Sundays!
Pray the Rosary and Adore Christ! Join us to Pray the Rosary on Thursdays at 6:15pm or Sundays at 8:30am! Please hold quiet outside the Sanctuary during these times to allow people to pray. Also every Thursday the Blessed Sacrament is exposed for Adoration in the Sanctuary from 4:00pm until 7:00pm.
Help Us Get Ready early for the Annual Auction! Plan to help The Women of Saint Miriam get a head start on the annual auction and concert by securing items to donate! Please contact Patricia Liguori at patligs@msn.com!
Office Volunteer Needed! Please see any on staff if you can spare a few hours a week to greet our incoming children in the mornings, or help with office tasks in the afternoons!
We’re On the Web! Main Website: www.mySaintMiriam.org and News, Blogs, Events, Apps & More: www.SaintMiriam.com
Review Us and Like Us!! Please take a moment an Like us on Facebook and send a review, too! It all helps!
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!
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.)Nov 4th:
- Feast of All Saints and All Souls
- The Women’s Group Group at 11:30am!
Nov 6th:
- Recovery, Inc. at 6:30pm
Nov 7th:
- AA General Services at 7:00pm
Nov 7th:
- Open Adoration at 4:00pm – 6:00pm
- Rosary. at 6:15pm
- Boy Scout Troop #320 at 7:00pm
Nov 10th:
- AA Sunrise at 8:30am!
- The Men’s Group @ Saint Miriam at 10:00am!
Telephone:
215-836-9800
Email:
General: Information@mySaintMiriam.org
Prayer Requests: Prayers@mySaintMiriam.org
Pastor: Pastor@mySaintMiriam.org
School:
215-836-9800 x 712
Our Websites:
Main: www.mySaintMiriam.org
Parishioner Info and Schedules: www.SaintMiriam.com
Cemetery:
215-836-9800 x 705
The Weekly Focus @ Saint Miriam for October 28, 2018!
Week of Sunday, October 28th 2018
Thirtieth Sunday in
Ordinary Time
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,
Myra, Ruth, Lorraine, Maria, Connor, Cathy, Maia, Patricia, Chrissy, Myra, Bob, Liz, Everett, Dick, Pat, Lisa, Wendy, Eileen, Jack, Maria, Mary Lou, Andrew, Marie, Shealyn, Celine, Marta, Cindy, Mehmet, Anne, MaryAnn and Ken, Bridget, Tom, Michael, Bobbette, Shirley, Kevin, Lucia, Ruth, Maia, Shealyn, Eileen, Maria, Liz, Jessica, Everett, Jen, Ezra and family, Lisa, Wendy, Eileen, Jack, Baby Adam, Maria, Mary Lou, Andrew, Pat, Marie, Shealyn, Celine, Marta, Everett, Cindy, Mehmet, Anne, MaryAnn and Ken, Bridget, Tom, Michael, Bobbette, Shirley, Kevin, Lucia, Ruth, Maia, Chuck, Tom, Lucy, Emma, Abigail, Amina.
( To be included in our prayer list, or to receive pastoral care, communion for shut-ins, or any other pastoral need, please let us know by Clicking Here.)
To be included in our prayer list, or to receive pastoral care, communion for shut-ins, or any other pastoral need, please let us know by Clicking Here.)Let’s Eat!
A Cafe’ Experience That Works Wonders!
Now, every time you purchase something wonderful from our Saint Miriam Cafe’ after our Sunday morning Masses, we contribute 100% of that donation to a scholarship fund that allows children without the means to attend our wonderful Zion Preschool at Saint Miriam and Saint Miriam Academy! Your good eating, helps a child learn and grow!
For more information and our delicious current month’s menus, just Click Here!
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 Annie Lundgren by Pat Wilcke Ghazie Kahoud by Patrica Liguori Michael Hackett by Father Bryan Wolf
Honor Masses:
Patricia Liguori by Pat Wilcke Jane Violet Wagner by Father Bryan Wolf
Sanctuary Lamp: (burns all week, “In Memory or Honor of”)
In Memory of Wayne Furlong by Msgr. Jim
Bread and Wine Sponsor for Month:
In Memory of Dorothy Barrett by Anne Barrett
Click & Easy Support!
✜ Mass Intentions Available: Please make your Mass Intentions today? See anyone on staff for Masses, Sanctuary Lamp, and Bread and Wine Sponsors every Sunday, or Click Here to make your intentions online!)
TEXT Your Gifts to Saint Miriam TODAY! Text Giving allows you to give to your organization by simply sending a text message to our specially reserved phone number! You just “Text any dollar amount to (215) 515-6511.” Once you text an amount (like “$50” or “120.50”) you would either be sent an acknowledgment for the gift, or given a short link to click on in order to provide their payment information (one time only). You are also prompted by text message with instructions. The whole process is designed to be very simple and self explanatory. Another way to give and support…making it easy so try it today!Why Not GoodShop, Search, and Go Amazon, too? Please support Saint Miriam by downloading and using GoodSearchand GoodShop! Every time you search or buy, we get a small percentage and you get great deals, and often free shipping! Also use Smile Amazon and make us your charity of choice! It all adds up!
Saint Miriam in Support.
How Much do You Love Saint Miriam? There are many ways to support the mission of our parish and a flyer has been prepared to show you how easy it is! Please learn about GoodSearch, GoodShop, eBay, and Amazon Smile! Please support us and pick up a flyer or Support Flyer one today!Matching Gifts Make Giving Easy! Did you ever inquire to see if your employer, club, or social network offers assistance to parishes or schools? Your gift could double and help us grow without anything more from your own pocket! As we hold three recognized non-profits, many companies are pleased to support us! Please remember to ask…it never does hurt!
Visit the Online Store for the Parish! Please visit our online store today and make a purchase to support our ministry by buying your own Saint Miriam Holding Cross, a Mass Cards, Saint Miriam Prayer Cards, a beautiful Rosary, or even sponsor a child, and much more! Just Click Here!
Go Greener at Saint Miriam! Our exclusive customized 24 oz. sport water bottles that combines our love of water with our parish’s “Green Policy” reduces our carbon footprint and will save thousands of plastic bottles from entering the ecosystem! And, the best part is your $10 donation goes directly to help our children’s educational programming! Get your own bottle today by visiting our online store and help go even stay greener! Help Our Children in 2018-2019: Sponsor a Child Today! There are many ways to help our children become better adults and Christians, as well as better practicing Catholics, and this year we offer two wonderful means to bring a smile – and a little support – right to our school! Sponsor a Child today by Clicking Here!First, why not think about purchasing a brick that will help in the building of a new pathway to our Saint Miriam Summer Playground area and forever create a legacy on our campus! For every donation of $100.00 to The Saint Miriam Fund receive a 4 x 8 Personalized Brick! (Special Size of 8 x 8 is Available for a Donation Amount of $250.00). Learn more about our needed bricks by Clicking Here!
Secondly, you may also Sponsor a Child directly now! When you sponsor a child, you create a special relationship between you, a child in need, the community of Saint Miriam, and our team of caring professionals! Together, we are helping to change the future for children through a quality and affordable private education! For just $29 a month, or a one-time donation of only $350, you can provide essential aid and education to improve the well-being of every child that comes to our doors! And, because we actually feed our children during the school day, your donation not only helps give them a good education, you fill their bellies with wholesome food, too! It gives you the opportunity to witness young lives transformed for the future right here in Montgomery County! Learn more here.
This Week: Who Is Celebrating!?
Sunday Mass
Early Mass: Father Bryan
Family Mass: Monsignor Jim
Morning Mass: Father Bryan
Thursday Rosary:
6:15pm in Library: Marie Hazleton
Sunday Rosary:
8:30am in Sanctuary: Deacon Pat
Our NEW Fall Schedule! Our new Fall Mass & Servce Schedule has been updated!
Please vise our website by Clicking Here.
Current News!
Cemetery Tour Friday and Saturday at 7:00pm!The Sundance Kid, A Revolutionary War General, A strange Railroad death, The Victims of the Titanic, and much more! Join us tonight for our annual Halloween Cemetery Tour and stay after for S’Mores and food by the outdoor fire! The FIRST 20 Children get a FREE Halloween toy!! Join us at 7:00pm SHARP tonight and tomorrow. All welcome! It’s scary, but not too scary!
Lighting of the Luminaries is November 1st!
Join us inner beautiful historic cemetery of November 1st at 6:00pm as we light our luminaries and bless our graves and mass intentions in honor of All Souls Day! A beautiful and moving tribute. Wont you join us for this brief but lovely service?
Cafe Help Needed!
We need help with set up and especially take down of the Saint Miriam Cafe’ – can you spend 30 minutes at approximately 11:30am one Sunday a month to help us? Please see Lorraine or Father Jim!
Welcome the Great Pumpkins!Our Pumpkin Patch is OPEN through October 31st! Stop by our wonderful Pumpkin Patch and pick out your great pumpkins and help support our children programming!
We Care So Much About God’s Creation That We Added New LED Lamps!
Our effort to reduce our use of energy and our carbon footprint as a parish continues with the addition this week of new LED Lamps in our Sanctuary! The old version was an early Generation one bulb and the news lamps now in place are the newest state-of-the-art lamps that will reduce our energy consumption by 50% in this area of the parish AND Give us 32% more light! Enjoy them this weekend and support our green initiatives! Also, join our Caring for Creation Group and make an impact on God’s creation by being a good steward. watch out for next week’s mews when we launch three new initiatives! Stay tuned!
Acolyte Training Coming November 18th!
Ed Hoelker and Deacon Pat will be having a refresher and training on serving the altar on November 18th after the 10:30 Mass. Please plan to attend. We are hoping to have some new people interested in serving, and your valuable experience will be needed . Please talk this up and perhaps we can get even more servers!
Sponsor an Advent Candle This Year!
This year you can sponsor one of the four Advent candles that will adorn our beautiful Advent Wreath! You may make this an Honor or Memorial tribute, BUT there are ONLY FOUR so act fast! Each candle may be sponsored for all 4 weeks of Advent plus through Christmas Season for only $100 per intention!
This Advent Learn About The Mass with Monsignor Jim!
Prepare yourselves to be transformed through insights on this most privileged and intimate encounter with our Lord Jesus Christ as we walk through the Liturgy. See how Mass brings us out of the fallen world and into the heavenly realm, how it resonates with a call from God and a response from his people, the Church, and most importantly, how we are intimately joined with the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus through the Holy Eucharist! The Mass will help you understand how to fully, consciously, and actively participate in the source and summit of the Christian life. Join us as we learn about the Mass with Bishop Barron beginning Sunday, November 25th through Sunday December 16th 2018 at 12:15pm – 1:30pm in the Laurie Lending Library! Space is limited! Sign up in the Library today!
Order Your All Saints and All Souls Day Intentions!
Make your intentions for All Saints and All Souls’ Day. This year we will be making a wonderful display near the Altar so don’t miss out! Order forms in Library and online under Mass Intentions (Please be sure to choose “All Souls Day”)!
Sacred Singers and Franciscan Music Ensemble of Saint Miriam!
Do you enjoy singing and/or playing music in a loving and fun environment!? Join music director Charlie Masters, as we bring together both instrumentalists and vocalists of all ages and interests in a NEW Contemporary Music Ensemble. Specifically, the ensemble will share their ministry by performing together at one Sunday morning mass each season. Listening/part tracks are provided and rehearsals are conveniently scheduled. Again, all voices and instruments are encouraged to be a part of this exciting new music ministry. Please reach out to Charlie for additional details!
Mass, Sanctuary Lamp, and Bread & Wine Sponsors Are Running Low!!!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!
Join The Boys! Our Men’s Club Sets Sail!Join the Men’s Club @ Saint Miriam! Every 2nd Saturday of the month! See Father John Francis!
Morning Mass Changed Go Into Effect November 1st! All of our Masses and Times will remain the SAME, but the Morning Mass at 10:30am will begin a new ‘focus’ weekly. First, The Morning Mass will feature the Mass of Glory again! Come and ‘feel’ the joy of celebrating the Mass again! Also, our Morning Mass at Saint Miriam, a sung liturgy will beginwith specific intentions as follows:
- Baptism Sunday will now be 1st and 3rd Sundays, as needed!
- Healing Mass with Anointing 2nd Sundays!
Pray the Rosary and Adore Christ! Join us to Pray the Rosary on Thursdays at 6:15pm or Sundays at 8:30am! Please hold quiet outside the Sanctuary during these times to allow people to pray. Also every Thursday the Blessed Sacrament is exposed for Adoration in the Sanctuary from 4:00pm until 7:00pm.
Help Us Get Ready early for the Annual Auction! Plan to help The Women of Saint Miriam get a head start on the annual auction and concert by securing items to donate! Please contact Patricia Liguori at patligs@msn.com!
Office Volunteer Needed! Please see any on staff if you can spare a few hours a week to greet our incoming children in the mornings, or help with office tasks in the afternoons!
We’re On the Web! Main Website: www.mySaintMiriam.org and News, Blogs, Events, Apps & More: www.SaintMiriam.com
Review Us and Like Us!! Please take a moment an Like us on Facebook and send a review, too! It all helps!
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!
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.)Oct 28th:
- 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
- Secular Franciscan Group at 12:00 Noon!
Oct 30th:
- Recovery, Inc. at 6:30pm
Nov 1st:
- Open Adoration at 4:00pm – 6:00pm
- Lighting of the Luminaries at 6:00pm
- Rosary. at 6:30pm
- Boy Scout Troop #320 at 7:00pm
Nov 2nd:
- First Friday Mass at 9:15am!
Nov 3rd:
- AA Sunrise at 8:30am!
Telephone:
215-836-9800
Email:
General: Information@mySaintMiriam.org
Prayer Requests: Prayers@mySaintMiriam.org
Pastor: Pastor@mySaintMiriam.org
School:
215-836-9800 x 712
Our Websites:
Main: www.mySaintMiriam.org
Parishioner Info and Schedules: www.SaintMiriam.com
Cemetery:
215-836-9800 x 705
The Weekly Focus @ Saint Miriam for October 21, 2018!
Week of Sunday, October 21st 2018
Twenty-ninth Sunday in
Ordinary Time & Baptism Sunday!
From our Pastor…
Click Here to visit our Pastor’s Blog for this week!
Saint Miriam in Devotion.
Click Here to read Franciscan Moments,
our weekly Devotional!
Support Our Mission!
Click Here to Visit Our Current Fund Raisers
In Prayer,
Ruth, Lorraine, Maria, Connor, Cathy, Maia, Patricia, Chrissy, Myra, Bob, Liz, Everett, Dick, Pat, Lisa, Wendy, Eileen, Jack, Maria, Mary Lou, Andrew, Marie, Shealyn, Celine, Marta, Cindy, Mehmet, Anne, MaryAnn and Ken, Bridget, Tom, Michael, Bobbette, Shirley, Kevin, Lucia, Ruth, Maia, Shealyn, Eileen, Maria, Liz, Jessica, Everett, Jen, Ezra and family, Lisa, Wendy, Eileen, Jack, Baby Adam, Maria, Mary Lou, Andrew, Pat, Marie, Shealyn, Celine, Marta, Everett, Cindy, Mehmet, Anne, MaryAnn and Ken, Bridget, Tom, Michael, Bobbette, Shirley, Kevin, Lucia, Ruth, Maia, Chuck, Tom, Lucy, Emma, Abigail, Amina.
( To be included in our prayer list, or to receive pastoral care, communion for shut-ins, or any other pastoral need, please let us know by Clicking Here.)
To be included in our prayer list, or to receive pastoral care, communion for shut-ins, or any other pastoral need, please let us know by Clicking Here.)Let’s Eat!
A Cafe’ Experience That Works Wonders!
Now, every time you purchase something wonderful from our Saint Miriam Cafe’ after our Sunday morning Masses, we contribute 100% of that donation to a scholarship fund that allows children without the means to attend our wonderful Zion Preschool at Saint Miriam and Saint Miriam Academy! Your good eating, helps a child learn and grow!
For more information and our delicious current month’s menus, just Click Here!
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
Wayne Furlong by Linda Furlong
Honor Masses:
Rosemary Johansson by Pat Wilcke
Marlene Kolb by Pat Wilcke
Sanctuary Lamp: (burns all week, “In Memory or Honor of”)
In Memory of Wayne Furlong by Msgr. Jim
Bread and Wine Sponsor for Month:
In Memory of Dorothy Barrett by Anne Barrett
Click & Easy Support!
✜ Mass Intentions Available: Please make your Mass Intentions today? See anyone on staff for Masses, Sanctuary Lamp, and Bread and Wine Sponsors every Sunday, or Click Here to make your intentions online!)
TEXT Your Gifts to Saint Miriam TODAY! Text Giving allows you to give to your organization by simply sending a text message to our specially reserved phone number! You just “Text any dollar amount to (215) 515-6511.” Once you text an amount (like “$50” or “120.50”) you would either be sent an acknowledgment for the gift, or given a short link to click on in order to provide their payment information (one time only). You are also prompted by text message with instructions. The whole process is designed to be very simple and self explanatory. Another way to give and support…making it easy so try it today!Why Not GoodShop, Search, and Go Amazon, too? Please support Saint Miriam by downloading and using GoodSearchand GoodShop! Every time you search or buy, we get a small percentage and you get great deals, and often free shipping! Also use Smile Amazon and make us your charity of choice! It all adds up!
Saint Miriam in Support.
How Much do You Love Saint Miriam? There are many ways to support the mission of our parish and a flyer has been prepared to show you how easy it is! Please learn about GoodSearch, GoodShop, eBay, and Amazon Smile! Please support us and pick up a flyer or Support Flyer one today!Matching Gifts Make Giving Easy! Did you ever inquire to see if your employer, club, or social network offers assistance to parishes or schools? Your gift could double and help us grow without anything more from your own pocket! As we hold three recognized non-profits, many companies are pleased to support us! Please remember to ask…it never does hurt!
Visit the Online Store for the Parish! Please visit our online store today and make a purchase to support our ministry by buying your own Saint Miriam Holding Cross, a Mass Cards, Saint Miriam Prayer Cards, a beautiful Rosary, or even sponsor a child, and much more! Just Click Here!
Go Greener at Saint Miriam! Our exclusive customized 24 oz. sport water bottles that combines our love of water with our parish’s “Green Policy” reduces our carbon footprint and will save thousands of plastic bottles from entering the ecosystem! And, the best part is your $10 donation goes directly to help our children’s educational programming! Get your own bottle today by visiting our online store and help go even stay greener! Help Our Children in 2018-2019: Sponsor a Child Today! There are many ways to help our children become better adults and Christians, as well as better practicing Catholics, and this year we offer two wonderful means to bring a smile – and a little support – right to our school! Sponsor a Child today by Clicking Here!First, why not think about purchasing a brick that will help in the building of a new pathway to our Saint Miriam Summer Playground area and forever create a legacy on our campus! For every donation of $100.00 to The Saint Miriam Fund receive a 4 x 8 Personalized Brick! (Special Size of 8 x 8 is Available for a Donation Amount of $250.00). Learn more about our needed bricks by Clicking Here!
Secondly, you may also Sponsor a Child directly now! When you sponsor a child, you create a special relationship between you, a child in need, the community of Saint Miriam, and our team of caring professionals! Together, we are helping to change the future for children through a quality and affordable private education! For just $29 a month, or a one-time donation of only $350, you can provide essential aid and education to improve the well-being of every child that comes to our doors! And, because we actually feed our children during the school day, your donation not only helps give them a good education, you fill their bellies with wholesome food, too! It gives you the opportunity to witness young lives transformed for the future right here in Montgomery County! Learn more here.
This Week: Who Is Celebrating!?
Sunday Mass
Early Mass: Father John Francis
Family Mass: Father John Francis
Morning Mass: Monsignor Jim
Thursday Rosary:
6:15pm in Library: Donna and Chester Mack
Sunday Rosary:
8:30am in Sanctuary: Donna and Chester Mack
Our NEW Fall Schedule! Our new Fall Mass & Servce Schedule has been updated!
Please vise our website by Clicking Here.
Current News!
Fall Pumpkins AND Pizza, Too, on Saturday, October 20th!Join us for a family-friendly good time at the Annual Fall Pumpkin Festival on Saturday, October 20th from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. All proceeds benefit Saint Miriam Parish and Zion Preschool at Saint Miriam. This year we will feature the Jules Pizza Truck, balloon bounce and much more!!!
Welcome the Great Pumpkins!Our Pumpkin Patch is OPEN from October 1st and runs through October 31st! Stop by our wonderful Pumpkin Patch and pick out your great [pumpkins and help support our children programming!
We Care about God’s Creation! Learn more this Sunday!
This is a reminder that our first meeting of the season will be this coming Sunday, Oct. 21 after the nine o’clock Mass for our Caring for Creation Group! They will be meeting in the Diener room. We are excited to see people caring enough about the environment to want to join up. We will essentially be reorganizing with a whole new group of people, and so our mission, and plans are up to our collective commitment and creativity. Join us this Sunday! Also, vote and join in their effort to become an educated voter on environmental issues. Please visit www.ConservationPA.org and use your vote to deepen our stewardship.
Our “Blessing Bags” Need You to Help This Sunday after the 9:00am Mass! Our Blessing Bags are a huge success! We have now helped well over 400 homeless people in our FIRST month! These bags provides a homeless person with enough food to sustain them for a few days. Please help us by (1) distributing these bags, and (2) helping with needed supplies!
Current needs are:
- Package of crackers (21 crackers per pack) – Keebler Club Crackers
- Small container apple-sauce or fruit mix
- Bumble Bee Chicken or Tuna Salad (small container(pouch))
- Juice packs
- Individual container of pudding
- Small container of Vienna Sausages
- Cinnamon twirl cake (1 little serving)
- Individually wrapped cookie
- Small jar of peanut butter (preferably individual servings)
- Bottles of water
Acolyte Training Coming November 18th!
Ed Hoelker and Deacon Pat will be having a refresher and training on serving the altar on November 18th after the 10:30 Mass. Please plan to attend. We are hoping to have some new people interested in serving, and your valuable experience will be needed . Please talk this up and perhaps we can get even more servers!
Sponsor an Advent Candle This Year!
This year you can sponsor one of the four Advent candles that will adorn our beautiful Advent Wreath! You may make this an Honor or Memorial tribute, BUT there are ONLY FOUR so act fast! Each candle may be sponsored for all 4 weeks of Advent plus through Christmas Season for only $100 per intention!
Order Your All Saints and All Souls Day Intentions!
Make your intentions for All Saints and All Souls’ Day. This year we will be making a wonderful display near the Altar so don’t miss out! Order forms in Library and online under Mass Intentions (Please be sure to choose “All Souls Day”)!
Lighting of the Luminaries is November 1st!
Join us inner beautiful historic cemetery of November 1st at 6:00pm as we light our luminaries and bless our graves and mass intentions in honor of All Souls Day! A beautiful and moving tribute. Wont you join us for this brief but lovely service?
It’s Scary, but Not too Scary! – Haunted History Tours, October 26th & 27th
Join Union Cemetery of Whitemarsh at Saint Miriam for a classic All Hallow’s Eve flashlight tour that includes an exciting tour of our cemetery grounds and a walk through the pumpkin patch. Experience the enchanting art and landscape of our cemetery grounds after dark, as an experienced tour guide leads you through along winding, dimly-lit pathways and behind the graves of historic figures . Tours will last approximately 30-45 minutes, and will be followed be seasonal refreshments aside blazing fire pits near our pumpkin patch. Learn More Here! Tours dates and times are October 26th and 27th beginning at 7PM sharp!
Sacred Singers and Franciscan Music Ensemble of Saint Miriam!
Do you enjoy singing and/or playing music in a loving and fun environment!? Join music director Charlie Masters, as we bring together both instrumentalists and vocalists of all ages and interests in a NEW Contemporary Music Ensemble. Specifically, the ensemble will share their ministry by performing together at one Sunday morning mass each season. Listening/part tracks are provided and rehearsals are conveniently scheduled. Again, all voices and instruments are encouraged to be a part of this exciting new music ministry. Please reach out to Charlie for additional details!
Mass, Sanctuary Lamp, and Bread & Wine Sponsors Are Running Low!!!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!
This Advent Learn About The Mass with Monsignor Jim!
Prepare yourselves to be transformed through insights on this most privileged and intimate encounter with our Lord Jesus Christ as we walk through the Liturgy. See how Mass brings us out of the fallen world and into the heavenly realm, how it resonates with a call from God and a response from his people, the Church, and most importantly, how we are intimately joined with the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus through the Holy Eucharist! The Mass will help you understand how to fully, consciously, and actively participate in the source and summit of the Christian life. Join us as we learn about the Mass with Bishop Barron beginning Sunday, November 25th through Sunday December 16th 2018 at 12:15pm – 1:30pm in the Laurie Lending Library! Space is limited! Sign up in the Library today!
Join The Boys! Our Men’s Club Sets Sail!Join the Men’s Club @ Saint Miriam! Every 2nd Saturday of the month! See Father John Francis!
Morning Mass Changed Go Into Effect November 1st! All of our Masses and Times will remain the SAME, but the Morning Mass at 10:30am will begin a new ‘focus’ weekly. First, The Morning Mass will feature the Mass of Glory again! Come and ‘feel’ the joy of celebrating the Mass again! Also, our Morning Mass at Saint Miriam, a sung liturgy will beginwith specific intentions as follows:
- Baptism Sunday will now be 1st and 3rd Sundays, as needed!
- Healing Mass with Anointing 2nd Sundays!
Pray the Rosary and Adore Christ! Join us to Pray the Rosary on Thursdays at 6:15pm or Sundays at 8:30am! Please hold quiet outside the Sanctuary during these times to allow people to pray. Also every Thursday the Blessed Sacrament is exposed for Adoration in the Sanctuary from 4:00pm until 7:00pm.
Help Us Get Ready early for the Annual Auction! Plan to help The Women of Saint Miriam get a head start on the annual auction and concert by securing items to donate! Please contact Patricia Liguori at patligs@msn.com!
Office Volunteer Needed! Please see any on staff if you can spare a few hours a week to greet our incoming children in the mornings, or help with office tasks in the afternoons!
We’re On the Web! Main Website: www.mySaintMiriam.org and News, Blogs, Events, Apps & More: www.SaintMiriam.com
Review Us and Like Us!! Please take a moment an Like us on Facebook and send a review, too! It all helps!
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!
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.)Oct 21st:
- 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
- Baptism Sunday for Ezra Thompson, Violet Marie Andrijiwskyj, Travis Ross, Carter Lucas Wentz!
- Caring for Creation Group at 10:00am!
Oct 23rd:
- Recovery, Inc. at 6:30pm
Oct 25th:
- Open Adoration at 4:00pm – 6:00pm
- Rosary. at 6:15pm
- Boy Scout Troop #320 at 7:00pm
Oct 26th & 27th:
- Haunted Cemetery Tours at 7:00pm!
Oct 27th:
- AA Sunrise at 8:30am!
Nov 1st:
- The Lighting of the Luminaries at 6:00pm!
Telephone:
215-836-9800
Email:
General: Information@mySaintMiriam.org
Prayer Requests: Prayers@mySaintMiriam.org
Pastor: Pastor@mySaintMiriam.org
School:
215-836-9800 x 712
Our Websites:
Main: www.mySaintMiriam.org
Parishioner Info and Schedules: www.SaintMiriam.com
Cemetery:
215-836-9800 x 705