Archives for March 2020

As we move forward into very uncertain times and recognizing that many people are worrying and struggling with regard to their finances, we offer a personal word of gratitude to our parishioners who continue to support the Parish financially during this difficult and unprecedented time.  We are truly grateful for everyone’s sacrifices to maintain our Parish Community.  We thank those who are contributing through EFT, as well as those who have mailed their envelopes or dropped them through the rectory mail slot.   Monsignor McCormac continues to offer a private Mass every day, giving thanks to the Lord for our Parish Community, and remembering all of our parishioners in his prayers.

Archbishop Pérez has initiated a Virtual Lenten Retreat for all of the faithful of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to help us remain close to the Lord in this time. The retreat, “The Power of Faith and Hope in a Time of Uncertainty,” consists of seven 15-minute video reflections from gifted speakers from around the Archdiocese.   Click below for detailed information.  

“The Power of Faith and Hope in a Time of Uncertainty”

A Message from Archbishop Pérez Announcing the Launch of

“The Power of Faith and Hope in a Time of Uncertainty: A Virtual Lenten Retreat”

Our Lenten journey has taken an unexpected turn with the worldwide outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). In an effort to impede the spread of the virus and to protect those most vulnerable among us, all of us have changed the way that we live. Life as we understand it has temporarily changed, but this too shall pass. We are people whose hearts are grounded in our faith and in our hope, that is the strength that helps us during this time of uncertainty.  Click here to read more…

Retreat begins Monday night, March 30, at 7:00 PM. To participate on that evening, and every evening after that leading up to Palm Sunday, visit one of the following sites:  Archbishop Pérez’s Facebook page, the Archdiocesan Vimeo Channel, the Archdiocesan website, or CatholicPhilly.com. Click here for information on the presenters.

Click here for a personal invitation from Archbishop Perez.

NEWS REGARDING MASSES BEING BROADCAST LIVE THROUGH THE PARISH WEBSITE

Although public Masses will not be celebrated until further notice, St. Frances Cabrini Parish will be broadcasting Masses live through the Parish website.  These celebrations will also be recorded and added to a video library available on the website for viewing at any time.

All broadcasts can be accessed through the Parish website at www.saintfrancescabrini.net.  You can connect with each broadcast 15 minutes before the liturgy begins.

The following liturgies will be broadcast:

Sunday, March 29th, 9:00 AM Mass – You can connect with the broadcast at 8:45 AM

Palm Sunday, April 5, 9:00 AM Mass – You can connect with the broadcast at 8:45 AM

Holy Thursday, April 9, 7:30 PM – The Mass of the Lord’s Supper – You can connect with the broadcast at 7:15 PM

Good Friday, April 10, 7:30 PM – The Celebration of the Passion of the Lord – You can connect with the broadcast at 7:15 PM

Holy Saturday, April 11, 7:30 PM – The Easter Vigil Mass – You can connect with the broadcast at 7:15 PM

Easter Sunday, April 12, 9:00 AM – Easter Sunday Mass- You can connect with the broadcast at 8:45 AM

Be sure to check the Parish website, download the Parish app, or follow us on Facebook for updated information on this and all Parish-related activities.

In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Pope Francis invites Catholics around the world to participate remotely in a prayer service that will be streamed live from Saint Peters Square to https://www.vaticannews.va/en.html on Friday, March 27^th.

Pope Francis will give the extraordinary Urbi et Orbi Blessing with the opportunity for participants to receive a plenary indulgence. The Urbi et Orbi, meaning “to the City and the World,” is a blessing usually delivered by the Holy Father at Christmas and Easter.

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez encourages faithful throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to join the Holy Father spiritually at 1:00 p.m., and to continue praying for sick, suffering, and their caregivers as well as government and health officials in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Monsignor McCormac celebrated Mass on Wednesday morning for the Feast of the Annunciation of the Lord and had it videotaped for the students at Holy Family Regional Catholic School.  You can watch the video by clicking on the link below:

MASS FOR THE ANNUNCIATION OF THE LORD CELEBRATED AT ST. FRANCES CABRINI

The faculty at HFRCS created a video which was sent to all the students and their families.  We would like to share the video with you.  Click on the title to see the video:

“GREETINGS FROM THE FACULTY”