Archives for May 2016

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MEN’S PRAYER GROUP WILL MEET THIS SATURDAY 5/7 AT 7:00 AM IN THE PARISH CENTER

Earlier today, the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament made a major announcement. They will seek to rededicate existing resources in a way that will best support their mission in the future and enable them to provide continued care for elderly and infirm sisters.

This national plan calls for the sale of the Mother House in Bensalem, where the National Shrine of Saint Katharine Drexel is located, and an additional property in Virginia. The leadership of the congregation is taking appropriate and careful steps to ensure that the national shrine will remain open through at least 2017.

They have asked that the Archdiocese of Philadelphia receive the remains of Saint Katharine Drexel at an appropriate time after the shrine in Bucks County closes. Archbishop Chaput has agreed to accept this honor and responsibility. He has also pledged collaborative support so that the congregation’s archives and artifacts can be cared for within the bounds of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

Attached you will find a news release from the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament and a statement from Archbishop Chaput that have been shared with the media. They contain additional and important information. 

            On Tuesday evening May 3^rd at 7:00 PM, the Saint Frances Cabrini Parish Community will be gathering for the annual May Procession in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

At this time, Saint Frances Cabrini Parish Community is especially inviting their students at Holy Family Regional Catholic School to join in this special evening. The Parish Community’s Eighth graders are asked to wear their graduation gown, the Confirmation students are asked to wear their Confirmation robe, and the First Communion students are asked to wear their First Communion outfits and the fifth and seventh grade altar servers are asked to wear their alb. All other students are asked to join in the procession wearing their Holy Family Regional Catholic School winter uniform.

The annual May Procession provides a wonderful opportunity for all our parishioners to give public witness of our love and devotion to the Blessed Mother.  Our Regional School students are all asked to join our Parish Religious Education Program students by gathering in the Father Laut School Building by 6:40 PM. 

In the event of bad weather, we ask that you go directly to church, and follow the direction of the ushers.

            Our May procession is a unique and fitting way to acknowledge and honor the special role of Our Blessed Mother in the life of Church and in the lives of our families, please plan on joining the Parish Community for the Annual May Procession.

 In September, there will be an Archdiocesan pilgrimage to Italy for the Jubilee Year of Mercy and the canonization of Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta.  Pope Francis will preside over the canonization at Saint Peter’s Basilica on Sunday, September 4^th.

In addition to the Canonization Mass, the journey will feature a Jubilee Pilgrimage walk through the four Holy Doors in Rome for the Year of Mercy, a private tour of Saint Peter’s Basilica, a day trip to San Giovanni to visit the tomb of Saint Padre Pio, a tour of Castel Gandolfo to see the Papal summer residence and Papal Gardens, and a walking tour of major Roman attractions including the Colosseum and Trevi Fountain as well as other historic landmarks.

Pilgrims will leave Philadelphia Thursday, September 1^st and return Saturday, September 10^th.  Registration for this pilgrimage is due by May 27^th.

The attached flyer contains additional information.