Due to the anticipated snow storm, and for the safety of our volunteers, the Pot of Gold Lottery drawing scheduled for Monday evening, February 1, 2021, will be postponed until Tuesday evening, February 2, 2021, at 7:00 PM. Tickets for 2/1/21 drawing can be dropped off at the rectory until 6:45 PM on Tuesday. IF DROPPING TICKETS ON TUESDAY, PLEASE PUT TICKETS IN AN ENVELOPE AND WRITE THE DRAWING DATE ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE ENVELOPE. Any tickets without a date will be included in the 2/1/21 drawing, so if dropping tickets for the February 8th drawing, you must indicate that on your envelope. Pot of Gold volunteers are asked to come to the gym at the regular time on Tuesday evening, if they are available. Thank you very much for your continued support and your cooperation!
Archives for January 2021
FEBRUARY 1 POT OF GOLD DRAWING POSTPONED
COVID-19 Vaccine Availability Expanded
COVID-19 Vaccine Availability Expanded
Pending Vaccine Availability
Pennsylvania and Delaware recently expanded the availability for the COVID-19 vaccine to include the following groups:
- Persons aged 65 and older
- Persons aged 16 to 64 years old, who have at least one of the following chronic medical conditions that poses high-risk for severe COVID-19:
- Cancer
- Chronic kidney disease
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Down syndrome
- Heart conditions (including heart failure, coronary artery disease, and cardiomyopathy)
- Obesity (BMI greater than 30)
- Sickle cell disease
- Type-2 diabetes
- Smoking
- Immunocompromised due to organ transplant, bone marrow transplant, immune deficiencies, HIV, use of corticosteriods or use of other immune weakening medication (speak with your doctor)
- Pregnancy (speak with your doctor)
Individuals who fall into the categories listed above are eligible for a vaccine and will have to register at a vaccination site.
Jefferson Health is developing plans to roll out the COVID-19 vaccine to the community based on the vaccine supply that is provided to them by state and local governments. Jefferson Health will be reaching out to current Jefferson Health patients who meet the criteria above to pre-register for appointments.
In the meantime, here are ways you may be able to schedule:
See a list of Pennsylvania Department of Health vaccination sites and registration information.
Individual counties may have pre-registration for residents.
For additional information, you can access Pennsylvania’s COVID-19 information hub: COVID-19 PA Information Hub.
We thank Jefferson Health for sharing this information with our parish community.
Audrey Wilson Gives the Weekly Message
Check out the latest weekly message by Audrey Wilson!
Archbishop Pérez to Launch 2021 Catholic Charities Appeal Mon. 1/25 10:00 AM
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez, I write to share that he will officially launch the 2021 Catholic Charities Appeal (CCA) at a special news conference on Monday, January 25th at 10:00 a.m. The theme for this year’s appeal is “Giving Hope to All.” The Archbishop will announce this year’s fundraising goal and highlight CCA’s critical impact on the most vulnerable and at risk families and individuals in our region.
The announcement will be streamed live on Archbishop Pérez’s Facebook at facebook.com/Archbisho…. All are invited to attend virtually. Kindly consider tuning in on Monday morning
Opportunities to Participate in “9 Days for Life” and the “Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children”
Archbishop Pérez is encouraging faithful throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to join with Catholics from throughout the country by participating in “9 Days of Life” (January 21-29, 2021) and the “Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children” (January 22, 2021).
On January 22, 2021, our nation marks the 48th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the United States Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion. Since that time, millions of lives have been lost to abortion. Our prayers and sacrifices make a difference in the face of the culture of death and place emphasis on hope for a culture that respects and protects the gift of human life from conception to natural death.
“9 Days for Life”
“9 Days for Life” is an initiative sponsored by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). It is centered on prayer and calls for an end to abortion as well as renewed respect for the dignity of all human life.
The centerpiece of this national effort is a novena with intercessions, brief reflections, and suggested acts of reparation that can be received directly each day through a variety of electronic forms. The “9 Days for Life” provides many ways for people of all ages and circumstances to participate.
Information regarding “9 Days for Life” is posted on the USCCB website at www.9daysforlife.com. On this site you will find the prayers, programmatic and promotional resources to encourage this nationwide prayer effort. Participants can choose to receive the novena via email, text message, a printable version, or through a free “9 Days for Life” mobile app (with customizable reminders) in English or Spanish.
Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children
In all dioceses of the United States of America, January 22nd is designated as a “Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children.” This day is one of prayer for the full restoration of the legal guarantee to the right to life and of penance for the violations to the dignity of the human person committed through acts of abortion.
Catholics all throughout the county are encouraged to pray especially on this anniversary day for the protection of the life of the unborn. Catholics are likewise encouraged to perform some act of penance, such as abstaining from meat or something similar, for the offenses against the life of the unborn.
Information and resources for the “Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of the Unborn” can be found on the USCCB’s website at https://www.usccb.org/committees/pro-life-activities/january-roe-events/january-22-day-of-prayer.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and the Formation of the Commission on Racial Healing
Statement of Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez on the Occasion of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and the Formation of the Commission on Racial Healing
Today, we join with others across the nation in commemorating the life and ministry of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This year, perhaps more than ever before, all of us need to deeply reflect on his message of peacefully yet persistently seeking racial equality and justice for all. My sincere hope is that it will lead us to imitate his example through actions of love. Click here to read the full statement.
Weekly Message from Monsignor McCormac – 1/14/21
Check out the latest message from Monsignor McCormac!
One Last Christmas Gift!
St. Charles Borromeo Seminary Christmas Concert!
Originally posted on December 2, we are reposting now as one last Christmas gift to you. You’ll notice a familiar face in the opening number; Deacon Tyler Sparrow can be seen singing on the far right of the screen. He also adds his beautiful voice to the performance of Biebl’s Ave Maria. You will be swept away by the magnificent rendition of O Holy Night offered by Father Keith J. Chylinski. As we reach the final days of the Christmas season, enjoy this concert of hope by our seminarians and alums of the seminary. Click here to experience this wonderful Christmas concert!
