Tonight, Friday, March 31, we will be hosting the final Fish Fry. The on line order form can be accessed at https://form.jotform.com/230724184927157. Or simply call the rectory with your order 215-946-4040. See the full menu by clicking here.
Archives for March 2023
LAST NIGHT FOR FISH FRY!
March 31, 2023 by ·
Weekly Message by Theresa Leonetti O’Connor
March 30, 2023 by ·
Theresa discusses Holy Week and Easter in this week’s message.
Time to Return Your Rice Bowls
March 30, 2023 by ·
Please place your Rice Bowl donations in the basket located in the vestibule of the church.
Congratulations to Conwell Egan Catholic Chamber Choir
March 30, 2023 by ·
Congratulations to CEC’s Chamber Choir on their Superior rating from Immaculata University!Through the PMEA (Pennsylvania Music Educators Association), a panel of three college-level judges evaluated the choir on various criteria and gave them a score and a rating. All three judges rated our choir Superior, which is the top rating!
Congratulations to these students and their Choir Director, Mr. Kuchler. Please click here to listen to the selections the choir performed for the panel.
Statement of Archbishop Pérez on Hospitalization of Pope Francis
March 30, 2023 by ·
STATEMENT OF MOST REVEREND NELSON J. PÉREZ FOLLOWING HOSPITALIZATION OF POPE FRANCIS
“I was saddened to see the information released by the Vatican a short time ago that Pope Francis has been hospitalized with a respiratory infection and is expected to remain in treatment for several days.
I ask the bishops, priests, deacons, religious, and lay faithful of the Church of Philadelphia to join their hearts and voices in prayer for the intention of the Holy Father’s good health. The Universal Church is deeply blessed by his ministry. He is a man of deep compassion, humility, and strength. The Philadelphia region will always share a special bond with Pope Francis in gratitude for his visit to our city in 2015.
May the hand of God guide those who are caring for our Holy Father and Mary, Help of the Sick, bring him every comfort on the road to recovery.”
Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, D.D.
Archbishop of Philadelphia
Message of Hope to Our Mother of Consolation Parish
March 23, 2023 by ·
Letter from Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez to the Our Mother of Consolation Parish Community
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,
My heart dropped with deep sorrow when I learned of the fire that tore through the Our Mother of Consolation School building on Tuesday afternoon. This moment is challenging in many ways and I know it comes with a great deal of pain and anxiety for all of you.
We join our voices in Thanksgiving to God that no one from the school or parish was injured and for the swift response of the Philadelphia Fire Department. Because of their timeliness and professionalism, the blaze did not spread to the church or other nearby buildings. Our first responders put themselves at great risk to serve us each day and we owe them a collective debt of gratitude.
While this is a difficult time, it is not one of despair. Much work has already been done to provide for the educational needs of school families and to ensure safety on the grounds of the parish.
I spoke to your pastor, Father John Fisher, on Tuesday. I ended that conversation knowing that you are blessed to have his leadership and understanding that the OMC community is a resilient and tight knit one. I know that you will continue working with one another toward recovery and that God will give you strength. You are also not alone. In just the past few days there has been an outpouring of support in so many ways from Archdiocesan offices, neighboring parishes and Catholic schools, local colleges, and civic officials.
The assistance being offered to you now and that you will continue to receive in the days ahead is a reflection of God’s love. That love is a powerful gift that can and will overcome the challenges you face. I am praying intensely for all of you. May God bless you and may Our Mother of Consolation bring you peace.
Sincerely in Christ,
Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, D.D.
Archbishop of Philadelphia
REMINDER: Martha’s Cupboard Food Drive THIS WEEKEND!
March 18, 2023 by ·
Help Martha’s Cupboard help others!
Donations of non-perishable food items, hygiene products, and cleaning supplies can be brought to the vestibule of the church or to the back porch of the rectory. Monetary donations and gift cards are also most welcome and can be put in the collection basket during Mass or dropped off at the rectory at any time.
If you are interested in learning more about the Martha’s Cupboard Ministry or want to become more directly involved in this ministry, please call 215-946-4040 and a member of our Parish staff will put you in contact with a member of the Martha’s Cupboard Core Team.
