Annual Mass for Persons with Disabilities

Sunday, April 25, 2021
3:00 p.m. Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
18th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will serve as the Principal Celebrant and Homilist. The Saint Christopher Parish Schola will provide the liturgical music. All are welcome to attend this Mass honoring the gifts of persons with disabilities, the deaf community, as well as their family members, friends, and caregivers.

All who wish to attend in person are asked to please RSVP online at www.opdarchphilly.org along with the number of attendees and noting any accommodations needed. Social distancing and mask guidelines will be in place for those physically present.

The Mass will be livestreamed on the Archdiocesan website https://vimeo.com/event/17522 and Archbishop Pérez’s Facebook page www.facebook.com/ArchbishopPerez/ for those are not able to attend.

All attendees are asked to please arrive by 2:45 p.m. Accessible parking is available on the premises.

For more information, please visit www.opdarchphilly.org.

Check out the weekly message by Audrey Wilson recorded on Wednesday, April 14.

ARCHBISHOP NELSON J. PÉREZ LETTER
TO THE MUSLIM COMMUNITY AS IT MARKS THE OCCASION OF RAMADAN

Dear Friends,

Greetings to all of my sisters and brothers of the Muslim faith tradition as you begin the celebration of Ramadan! I wish to offer a greeting of peace as you embark on your month long vigil of fasting, prayer, and works of mercy. Click here to read the letter.

A Message from the Catholic Diocese of Arlington

Friends,

Thanks to all who watched live last week’s informational webinar: The Equality Act and What it Means for Catholics.  We understand that some had difficulty accessing the event and we are sorry for that inconvenience.

Linked here, please find both the entire webinar and individual videos of each speaker’s presentation. Key points provided by the USCCB are also attached and appear below the videos by topic with the pertinent presentation. The key points are also available as a downloadable .pdf on this Equality Act Resource Page offered by the Catholic Diocese of Arlington.

Next Steps?

Congress is now on break for two weeks. During this time, which includes Holy Week, we hope all Catholics will pray intensely for the triumph of truth and the defeat of this legislation. When Congress reconvenes on April 12 we urge everyone to engage by calling their senators or sending an email to oppose the Equality Act.

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Financial assistance for COVID-19-related funeral expenses

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought overwhelming grief to many families. At FEMA, our mission is to help people before, during and after disasters. We are dedicated to helping ease some of the financial stress and burden caused by the virus.

Under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, FEMA will provide financial assistance for COVID-19-related funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020.

FEMA will begin accepting applications for funeral assistance on Monday, April 12, 2021, through their dedicated call center. Please use the following link for additional information and to apply for assistance. Do not respond to any outreach from any individuals or groups prior to registering with FEMA through their website. Click here for additional information.

The most recent weekly message from our Pastor!

Do you carry around guilt and shame? Give it to Jesus!

The cross was for ALL of your sins, and he carried it for you.