The Weekly Focus @ Saint Miriam for October 14, 2018!
Week of Sunday, October 14th 2018
Twenty-eighth 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,
Connor, Cathy, Maia, Patricia, Chrissy, Maria, 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
John Christman by Marta Korb
Bella Carroll by Maureen Hannigan
Honor Masses:
Sean Hall by Msgr. Jim and Katelyn Wilchek!
Alan Entwistle by Deacon Pat Heffner
Christine McCarthy by Maureen Hannigan
Sanctuary Lamp: (burns all week, “In Memory or Honor of”)
In Honor of Sean Hall by Pat Wilcke
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: Father Bryan
Morning Mass: Father John Francis
Thursday Rosary:
6:15pm in Library: Donna and Chester Mack
Sunday Rosary:
8:30am in Sanctuary: Msgr Jim
Our NEW Fall Schedule! Our new Fall Mass & Servce Schedule has been updated!
Please vise our website by Clicking Here.
Current News!
⛵️ Join The Boys! Our Men’s Club Sets Sail!
This Saturday, October 13th from 10:00am -1:00pm we are having our first meeting of the Men’s Club @ Saint Miriam! This will be an introductory meeting, donuts will be served and all men (and friends of Saint Miriam) are invited. Join us!
The Saint Miriam “Imperfect Spirituality” Club meets today at 12 Noon!
Join this active group of sojourners (both men and women) for a great discussion! You’re sure to enjoy a great conversation and make some new friends. All meetings are held in the Betsy and Walter Diener Room so coffee and a light snack and close by, too. No reservations required.
Fall Pumpkins AND Pizza, Too on 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!!!
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!
We Care about God’s Creation, Your Vote Shows You Do, Too!
Join our Caring for Creation Small Group in their effort to become an educated voter on environmental issues. Please visit www.ConservationPA.org and use your vote to deepen our stewardship.
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!
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!
Our “Blessing Bags” Need You! 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:
Water, pudding, fruit cups, freezer bags, plain cracker packs, Vienna sausage, tuna, chicken, dog food, Toothpaste/brushes, Feminine hygiene products.
October Ministry Team Schedules are Now Posted!Our October Schedules for all serving Masses can now be found by Clicking Here!
Enter the Ray Leight Coloring Book Contest! Our older children will have the opportunity to color the images, and when they are complete we will hang them up in the café for a vote! Parishioners, school families and parents will vote for the best one and the winner will get a free CUSTOM frame to take home. We will also hang a color copy of the winner’s artwork in the school! For more information about this fun contest, contact us here or see Sean Hall today.
Morning Mass Changed Go Into Effect October 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!
Welcome The Men’s Club @ Saint Miriam!Welcome to another Small Group at Saint Miriam for the Men in the Parish!! Starting Saturday October 13th, 2018 the The Men’s Club @ Saint Miriam will become a reality. The Men’s Club will begin meeting on the Second Saturday of Every Month from October – May. All men of the parish are invited and yes, even their friends, too! The group will focus between sponsoring a service project such as winterizing the campus, cleaning gutters, changing lights, cutting the grass, trimming, painting, etc. and meeting for a social breakfast every other month. We will choose a place for breakfast, and as always, ALL are welcome! For more information, please contact Father John Francis, who will lead this wonderful group, at 215-836-9800 x701, or fill out the form by Clicking Here!
Learn to Save Money and Coupon, Too!
Join us on Saturday, October 6th at 1 PM for Couponing 101. At this workshop you will learn how to: Save money on your own grocery bills Collect items for free or just pennies DONATE with local food banks & shelters Get paid for what we already do – SHOP!
Our “Green Policy” at Saint Miriam Becomes even Better!
We implemented a strong environmental stewardship policy, or “Green” Policy, almost 4 years ago. In that time we have deceased our utility usage by 150%, improved insulation values, installed a water bottle fountain system, increased the efficiency of HVAC, and upgraded to the newest technologies to improve our energy use and decrease our carbon footprint as a parish. Soon, we will change out our “1st generation” LED bulbs located in the sanctuary to the most advanced technology available that will increase our lighting lumens and decrease our per bulb operating cost from approx. $8.02 to less than 3.61 cents a year!! Please join us in our effort to make us better strews of all God has given us in our earth. And, join the Caring for Our Creation Group monthly to learn how you can join us in this effort!
New Restroom Signs to be Installed! In order to reinforce our commitment to welcoming one all persons, even those transitioning or struggling with gender identity, we will install at all of our restrooms new signage this coming week to affirm their right to use whichever restroom affirms their identity and personhood. Please make every effort to make all pesos who join us welcome and safe!
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!
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!
Small Groups Return! Plan to join a Small Group this fall! We will offer one new group, too, so stay tuned and learn all about them!
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!
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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 14th:
- 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
- Prayer Shawl Group Meets after 9:o0am Mass!
- The Imperfects Spirituality Group at 12:00 Noon!
Oct 16th:
- Recovery, Inc. at 6:30pm
- Boy Scout Leaders at 7:00pm
Oct 17th:
- Sacred Meal Dinner at 6:30pm
Oct 18th:
- Open Adoration at 4:00pm – 6:00pm
- Rosary. at 6:15pm
- Boy Scout Troop #320 at 7:00pm
Oct 20th:
- AA Sunrise 8:30am
- Pumpkin Fall Festival 1pm – 4pm
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 7, 2018!
Week of Sunday, October 7th 2018
Twenty-sixth Sunday in
Ordinary Time & The Feast of St. Francis of Assisi (celebrated)
From our Pastor…
Click Here to visit our Pastor’s Blog for this week!
Saint Miriam in Devotion.
Click Here to read Franciscan Moments,
our weekly Devotional!
Support Our Mission!
Click Here to Visit Our Current Fund Raisers
In Prayer,
Patricia, Chrissy, Maria, 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
John Christman by Anne Barrett
Honor Masses:
Sean Hall’s Birthday by Msgr. Jim and Katelyn Wilchek
Maria Wolf by Deacon Pat Heffner
Sanctuary Lamp: (burns all week, “In Memory or Honor of”)
In Honor of Donna and Chester Mack by Pat Wilcke
Bread and Wine Sponsor for Month:
In Honor of Marilyn Amento 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: Msgr Jim
Family Mass: Msgr Jim
Morning Mass: Msgr Jim
Thursday Rosary:
6:15pm in Library: Deacon Pat
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!
Bless those Critters! At our annual St. Francis Day Blessing of Animals! Bring your animals, great and small, for this uniquely Franciscan tradition on Saturday, October 6th at 11:00am in the St. Francis of Assisi Memorial Garden and before and after all Masses on Sunday, October 7th!
✞ Join us for an Elevation to Subdeacon!
Plan to join us on Sunday, October 7th at the 10:30am Morning Mass, as we elevate Donna and Chester to the Order of Subdeacon! A Subdeacon serves the Altar, may help the priest turn the pages of the Sacramentary in absence of a Deacon, reads the Epistle Reading, helps as a Eucharistic Minister, and may reserve Sacrament into the Tabernacle. They are identified with a special cloth over their left arm that we will bestow at a later date. After a year of study they finally made it! Way to go, Chet and Donna!
Help Us Set Up Today for The Pumpkin Patch!Our Pumpkin Patch is now open! Stop by from October 1st through October 31st from dawn to dark at our pumpkin patch! Please come and help us with your purchase!
Saint Miriam Featured at OutFest Philly 2018 THIS Sunday!Saint Miriam will have a booth at Philadelphia OutFest 2018 on Sunday, October 7th in Center City from 12:00 noon to 7:00PM. and our own Father John Francis and Rich Magnuson are looking for volunteers to help spread the word about our welcoming parish. If interested, contact Rich by Clicking Here! We welcome everyone!
AND…since Saint Miriam is having a table at Outfest Philly this year Maureen Bradley wanted to get a group together and help spread the love and acceptance of our church by having a group to give Free Mom Hugs. (Or dad hugs, kids hugs…) They are a nonprofit that does this at lots of gay pride events to offer acceptance to LGBTQ people who maybe don’t have the support of their family. Check out Freemomhugs.org and let Maureen know if you can help!
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!
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!
Fall Pumpkins AND Pizza, Too on 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!!!
✝️ 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!
Our “Blessing Bags” Need You! 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:
Water, pudding, fruit cups, freezer bags, plain cracker packs, Vienna sausage, tuna, chicken, dog food, Toothpaste/brushes, Feminine hygiene products.
October Ministry Team Schedules are Now Posted!Our October Schedules for all serving Masses can now be found by Clicking Here!
Enter the Ray Leight Coloring Book Contest! Our older children will have the opportunity to color the images, and when they are complete we will hang them up in the café for a vote! Parishioners, school families and parents will vote for the best one and the winner will get a free CUSTOM frame to take home. We will also hang a color copy of the winner’s artwork in the school! For more information about this fun contest, contact us here or see Sean Hall today.
Morning Mass Changed Go Into Effect October 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!
Welcome The Men’s Club @ Saint Miriam!Welcome to another Small Group at Saint Miriam for the Men in the Parish!! Starting Saturday October 13th, 2018 the The Men’s Club @ Saint Miriam will become a reality. The Men’s Club will begin meeting on the Second Saturday of Every Month from October – May. All men of the parish are invited and yes, even their friends, too! The group will focus between sponsoring a service project such as winterizing the campus, cleaning gutters, changing lights, cutting the grass, trimming, painting, etc. and meeting for a social breakfast every other month. We will choose a place for breakfast, and as always, ALL are welcome! For more information, please contact Father John Francis, who will lead this wonderful group, at 215-836-9800 x701, or fill out the form by Clicking Here!
Learn to Save Money and Coupon, Too!
Join us on Saturday, October 6th at 1 PM for Couponing 101. At this workshop you will learn how to: Save money on your own grocery bills Collect items for free or just pennies DONATE with local food banks & shelters Get paid for what we already do – SHOP!
Our “Green Policy” at Saint Miriam Becomes even Better!
We implemented a strong environmental stewardship policy, or “Green” Policy, almost 4 years ago. In that time we have deceased our utility usage by 150%, improved insulation values, installed a water bottle fountain system, increased the efficiency of HVAC, and upgraded to the newest technologies to improve our energy use and decrease our carbon footprint as a parish. Soon, we will change out our “1st generation” LED bulbs located in the sanctuary to the most advanced technology available that will increase our lighting lumens and decrease our per bulb operating cost from approx. $8.02 to less than 3.61 cents a year!! Please join us in our effort to make us better strews of all God has given us in our earth. And, join the Caring for Our Creation Group monthly to learn how you can join us in this effort!
New Restroom Signs to be Installed! In order to reinforce our commitment to welcoming one all persons, even those transitioning or struggling with gender identity, we will install at all of our restrooms new signage this coming week to affirm their right to use whichever restroom affirms their identity and personhood. Please make every effort to make all pesos who join us welcome and safe!
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!
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.
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!
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!
Small Groups Return! Plan to join a Small Group this fall! We will offer one new group, too, so stay tuned and learn all about them!
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.)October:
- Pumpkin Farm Opens October 1st – October 31st!
Oct 7th:
- The Feast of St. Francis!
- The Women of Saint Miriam meet after the 10:30am Mass!
- Subdeacon Elevation at 10:30am Mass!
- PreJordan Class at 12:15pm
Oct 9th:
- Recovery, Inc. at 6:30pm
Oct 11th:
- Open Adoration at 4:00pm – 6:00pm
- Rosary. at 6:15pm
- Boy Scout Troop #320 at 7:00pm
Oct 13th:
- AA Sunrise 8:30am
- The Men’s Club @ Saint Miriam at 10am!
Oct 15th:
- Imperfect Spirituality Group at 12:00pm!
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
The Weekly Focus @ Saint Miriam for September 30, 2018!
Week of Sunday, September 30th 2018
Twenty-sixth 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,
Maria, 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:
Sean Hall’s Birthday by Msgr. Jim and Katelyn Wilchek!
Sanctuary Lamp: (burns all week, “In Memory or Honor of”)
In Honor of Carol and Dick Valvo by Sean, Jim, and Katelyn
Bread and Wine Sponsor for Month:
In Memory of Catherine Dancho by Marie Hazleton and Carl and Janet Pauley by Keith Pauley
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.
Father, Who Is Celebrating!?
Sunday Mass
Early Mass: Father Bryan
Family Mass: Msgr Jim
Morning Mass: Father Bryan
Thursday Rosary:
6:15pm in Library: Deacon Pat
Sunday Rosary:
8:30am in Sanctuary: Father John Francis
Our NEW Fall Schedule! Our new Fall Mass & Servce Schedule has been updated! Please vise our website by Clicking Here.
Current News!
Help Us Set Up Today for The Pumpkin Patch!Our Pumpkin Patch opens October 1st and they arrive today between 1:00pm and 1:30pm and we can use a few people to help us organize the pumpkin patch! Please come and help us!
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!
Our “Blessing Bags” Need You! 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:
Water, pudding, fruit cups, freezer bags, plain cracker packs, Vienna sausage, tuna, chicken, dog food, Toothpaste/brushes, Feminine hygiene products.
October Ministry Team Schedules are Now Posted!Our October Schedules for all serving Masses can now be found by Clicking Here!
Roll the Dice at Designer Bag BINGO! Our school is holding its first Designer Bag BINGO on Friday, October 5th and doors open at 6:00pm! Join them for a fun evening that has always proven to be a success!
Bless those Critters! At our annual St. Francis Day Blessing of Animals! Bring your animals, great and small, for this uniquely Franciscan tradition on Saturday, October 6th at 11:00am in the St. Francis of Assisi Memorial Garden and before and after all Masses on Sunday, October 7th!
✞ The Macks Make it to Subdeacon!
Plan to join us on Sunday, October 7th at the 10:30am Morning Mass, as we elevate Donna and Chester to the Order of Subdeacon! After a year of study they finally made it! Way to go, Chet and Donna!
Enter the Ray Leight Coloring Book Contest! Our older children will have the opportunity to color the images, and when they are complete we will hang them up in the café for a vote! Parishioners, school families and parents will vote for the best one and the winner will get a free CUSTOM frame to take home. We will also hang a color copy of the winner’s artwork in the school! For more information about this fun contest, contact us here or see Sean Hall today.
Morning Mass Changed Go Into Effect October 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!
Saint Miriam Featured at OutFest Philly 2018 Next Sunday!Saint Miriam will have a booth at Philadelphia OutFest 2018 on Sunday, October 7th in Center City from 12:00 noon to 7:00PM. and our own Father John Francis and Rich Magnuson are looking for volunteers to help spread the word about our welcoming parish. If interested, contact Rich by Clicking Here! We welcome everyone!
AND…since Saint Miriam is having a table at Outfest Philly this year Maureen Bradley wanted to get a group together and help spread the love and acceptance of our church by having a group to give Free Mom Hugs. (Or dad hugs, kids hugs…) They are a nonprofit that does this at lots of gay pride events to offer acceptance to LGBTQ people who maybe don’t have the support of their family. Check out Freemomhugs.org and let Maureen know if you can help!
Welcome The Men’s Club @ Saint Miriam!Welcome to another Small Group at Saint Miriam for the Men in the Parish!! Starting October 13th, 2018 the The Men’s Club @ Saint Miriam will become a reality. The Men’s Club will begin meeting on the Second Saturday of Every Month from October – May. All men of the parish are invited and yes, even their friends, too! The group will focus between sponsoring a service project such as winterizing the campus, cleaning gutters, changing lights, cutting the grass, trimming, painting, etc. and meeting for a social breakfast every other month. We will choose a place for breakfast, and as always, ALL are welcome! For more information, please contact Father John Francis, who will lead this wonderful group, at 215-836-9800 x701, or fill out the form by Clicking Here!
Welcome the Great Pumpkins!Our Pumpkin Patch opens 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!
Learn to Save Money and Coupon, Too!
Join us on Saturday, October 6th at 1 PM for Couponing 101. At this workshop you will learn how to: Save money on your own grocery bills Collect items for free or just pennies DONATE with local food banks & shelters Get paid for what we already do – SHOP!
Our “Green Policy” at Saint Miriam Becomes even Better!
We implemented a strong environmental stewardship policy, or “Green” Policy, almost 4 years ago. In that time we have deceased our utility usage by 150%, improved insulation values, installed a water bottle fountain system, increased the efficiency of HVAC, and upgraded to the newest technologies to improve our energy use and decrease our carbon footprint as a parish. Soon, we will change out our “1st generation” LED bulbs located in the sanctuary to the most advanced technology available that will increase our lighting lumens and decrease our per bulb operating cost from approx. $8.02 to less than 3.61 cents a year!! Please join us in our effort to make us better strews of all God has given us in our earth. And, join the Caring for Our Creation Group monthly to learn how you can join us in this effort!
Fall Pumpkins AND Pizza, Too!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!!!
New Restroom Signs to be Installed Next Week! In order to reinforce our commitment to welcoming one all persons, even those transitioning or struggling with gender identity, we will install at all of our restrooms new signage this coming week to affirm their right to use whichever restroom affirms their identity and personhood. Please make every effort to make all pesos who join us welcome and safe!
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!
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.
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!
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!
Small Groups Return! Plan to join a Small Group this fall! We will offer one new group, too, so stay tuned and learn all about them!
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.)October:
- Pumpkin Farm Opens October 1st – October 31st!
Sep 30th:
- Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time!
Oct 2nd:
- Recovery, Inc. at 6:30pm
Oct 3rd:
- AA General Services at 7:00pm
Oct 4th:
- Open Adoration at 4:00pm – 6:00pm
- Rosary. at 6:15pm
- Boy Scout Troop #320 at 7:00pm
Oct 5th:
- First Friday Mass at 915am
- Designer Bag BINGO at 6:00pm
Oct 6th:
- AA Sunrise 8:30am
- Blessing of Animals at 11:00am
- Couponing 101 at 1:00pm
Oct 7th:
- St. Francis Feast Day and Animal Blessing Before/After all Masses
- Elevation of Subdeacons at 10:30am Morning Mass
- Pre-Jordan at 12:15pm
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 September 23, 2018!
Week of Sunday, September 23rd 2018
Twenty-fifth Sunday in
Ordinary Time & Homecoming 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,
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
Virginia Hoelker by Ed Hoelker
Souls in Purgatory by Ed Hoelker
Honor Masses:
Jack Wilcke by Rosemary Johansson and Father Bryan
Pat and Jack Wilcke by Lorraine Cuffey
Sanctuary Lamp: (burns all week, “In Memory or Honor of”)
In Honor of Carol and Dick Valvo by Sean Hall
Bread and Wine Sponsor for Month:
In Memory of Catherine Dancho by Marie Hazleton and Carl and Janet Pauley by Keith Pauley
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.
Father, Who Is Celebrating!?
Sunday Mass
Early Mass: Father Bryan
Family Mass: Msgr Jim
Morning Mass: Father Bryan
Thursday Rosary:
6:15pm in Library: Deacon Pat
Sunday Rosary:
8:30am in Sanctuary: Father Bryan
Our NEW Fall Schedule Began September 13th!
Our new Fall Mass & Servce Schedule has been updated! Please vise our website by Clicking Here.
Current News!
Our Fall Homecoming Mass: InGathering 2018! Our annual Fall Ingathering Mass will take place TODAY, Sunday, September 23rd 2018! Welcome back Small Groups, our regular weekday schedules and much more with a beautiful service! Join us at the 9:00am for our annual 
Water Communion!
Water Communion! Roll the Dice at BINGO! Our school is holding its first BINGO on Friday, October 5th and doors open at 6:00pm! Join them!
Sundae Sunday is TODAY! Join us on TODAY after the 9:00am and 10:30am Masses and discover Small Groups and ministries we offer, by participating in Sundae Sunday! Grab a cup (or a cone) of fresh ice cream and visit every table for a topping that will knock your socks off! Join us for this fun experience!
Welcome the Great Pumpkins! Our Pumpkin Patch opens 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!
Please Thank Houwzer Realtors Again! The volunteers from Houwzer Realtors were on campus for the Fall Cleanup this past Friday! Please thank them, and our own Mike Jara, when you see them! Their gift of volunteering saves us thousands of dollars every year!
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.
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!
Bless those Critters! At our annual St. Francis Day Blessing of Animals! Bring your animals, great and small, for this uniquely Franciscan tradition on Saturday, October 6th at 11:00am in the St. Francis of Assisi Memorial Garden and before and after all Masses on Sunday, October 7th!
Learn to Save Money and Coupon, Too!
Join us on Saturday, October 6th at 1 PM for Couponing 101. At this workshop you will learn how to: Save money on your own grocery bills Collect items for free or just pennies DONATE with local food banks & shelters Get paid for what we already do – SHOP!
Fall Pumpkins and Pizza, Too!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!!!
BIGGEST Class Ever for PREP/CCD!Time to register for Fall PREP! Its that time of year again and so far we have the BIGGEST Class ever!!! Well over 50 students are enrolled this tear and we are blessed! Please register here as soon as possible so we can begin our planning. Please contact Sean Hall, Director of Religious Education with any questions or assistance needed. Welcome back from the PREP team!
September Ministry Team Schedules are Now Posted!Our September Schedules for all serving Masses can now be found by Clicking Here!
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!
“Blessing Bags” Come to Saint Miriam; All To Help Others!Blessing “Food Bags” Come to Saint Miriam! We have introduced a new ministry at Saint Miriam. Our food bags are filled with nutritious food and goodies. We introduced these Food bags on Sunday, the 19th of August at the 9:00am Mass and the idea of having a ready bag prepared and ready to hand out to our homeless brothers and sisters was greeted with enthusiasm by the members of our church. The food bags were created by Fr. John Francis in 2011 while an Episcopal Deacon in California. This bag provides a homeless person with enough food to sustain them for a few days and allows us to help them. The food bag contains Vienna Sausages, Tuna or Chicken packages, water, juice, crackers and peanut butter, and cookies too. Please help us by (1) distributing these bags, and (2) helping with needed supplies!
We have also been given a supply of Adult Depends-style liners. Please see someone of staff – they are free and boxed as new!
✞ The Macks Make it to Subdeacon!
Plan to join us on October 7th at 10:30am as we elevate Donna and Chester to the Order of Subdeacon! After a year of study they finally made it! Way to go, Chet and Donna!
Small Groups Return!
Plan to join a Small Group this fall! We will offer one new group, too, so stay tuned and learn all about them!
Help Us Stay Flush!!!
Our parish uses a lot of general supplies and we could use your help! Please drop of the following to the office or Library anytime during the week, or after Mass. Why not pick up an extra package on your next trip to the grocery store and help us stay flush?!
- Clorox Clean Up
- Windex
- Cases of Water
- Kleenex – Small Square Boxes
- Bathroom Tissue
- Paper Towels
- K-Cup Coffee (Flavored or Breakfast Blend)
- Trash Bags 13 and 42 gallon sizes
- Foaming soap!
Our PREP/CCD & Preschool Needs Your Help!
A great BIG thank you to Dave and Pam Romeo at Romeo’s Framing and Fine Arts in Lansdale, Liz Foote and Jane Arenas, and Donna Link and Family for helping us start with some great supplies! Why not join their dedication and help us as we can use your help getting these items!
White bulletin board paper, Glue sticks (preferably the glue that goes on purple and dries clear. Markers (Classic and Skinny), Crayons (Large), Orange, Red, Yellow, Green, White and Blue Washable tempera paint (preferably by the gallon), White,Orange,Yellow, Dark Green or it could be called holiday green and Black construction paper (we will need individual packs of each color and at least 3 packs of each color. We will need at least 8 packs of the white).
Please drop off donations in the basket in the Library this week!
Princess House Arrives to Saint Miriam! Please see Robert Danner and our website to order today and we get a percentage in support! Click Here to shop today! All good books need Princess House!
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!
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Mass, Sanctuary Lamp, and Bread & Wine Sponsors Needed!Please make your Mass intentions and sponsor the Sanctuary Lamp for the year! Click Here to honor your loved ones during this coming year and support your parish!
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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.)October:
- Pumpkin Farm Opens!
Sep 23rd:
- Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time!
- Homecoming Sunday!
Sep 24th:
Welcome over 100 Vets representing Montgomery County War Heroes at 6:15pm at Flourtown Country Club!
Sep 25th:
- Recovery, Inc. at 6:30pm
Sep 27th:
- Open Adoration at 4:00pm – 6:00pm
- Rosary. at 6:15pm
- Boy Scout Troop #320 at 7:00pm
Sep 29th:
- AA Sunrise 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