“Saint Katharine Drexel: The Holy Heiress,” a 30-minute documentary on the life and work of Saint Katharine Drexel, will air at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 30th, on 6ABC.  The program is a special presentation of 6ABC’s FYI Philly.  Encore presentations of the documentary will air at 1:00 p.m. and midnight on Sunday, March 31st.

“The Holy Heiress” Saint Katharine Drexel, from her early years growing up in Philadelphia, to her religious life dedicated to serving the needs of African Americans and Native Americans, and how she became a saint.  It also tells of the translation and installation last year of her sacred remains to a newly constructed tomb at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul.

Designated an Archdiocesan shrine last month, the tomb,located near the Drexel Family altar inside the Cathedral’s main entrance, is open for visitation and prayer. More information about the tomb and shrine is available at

https://www.saintkatharinedrexelshrine.com/.

This morning, before assuming his duties as Grand Marshal, Monsignor McCormac celebrated Mass with the parade committee in the Chapel at CEC.

Photos of Grand Marshal Msgr. McCormac in the St. Patty’s Day Parade.

Come and lay your burdens at the Cross of Christ.

Prayer around the Cross is comprised of meditative chants, silence, and readings. Come experience the peace and serenity that flow from the chants, Sacred Scripture, prayers and meditation based on the ecumenical prayer experience of the community of brothers in Taize, France. Take a few moments from your otherwise busy life to focus on the love of God revealed in Christ’s Cross. The prayer service begins at 7:30pm in the church. Bring your family and friends and continue your Lenten Journey, gathered around the Cross. Come and lay your burdens at the Cross of Christ.

Parents of children preparing to receive the Sacrament of First Reconciliation this year are invited to a Parents’ Meeting this Thursday, March 7, at 7:00 PM in Monsignor Woods Hall.

Annual 7th Grade Visitation Day for Archdiocesan High Schools: Wednesday, March 20th

Archdiocese of Philadelphia high schools will host their annual
7th Grade Visitation Day on Wednesday, March 20, 2019.  The event gives 7th graders throughout Philadelphia’s five county area the opportunity to spend a day touring one of our schools, meeting students and faculty, and participating in activities at any AOPS high school.

For more information about 7th Grade Visitation Day, please visit www.AOPCatholicSchools.org/VisitUs2019 .  Registration is recommended by March 18, 2019.

ASH WEDNESDAY

The Holy Season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, March 6th; we will celebrate Mass at 9:30 AM and 7:00 PM. During both liturgies, there will be the distribution of ashes.

FAST AND ABSTINENCE AND OTHER ACTS OF PENANCE DURING LENT

The Bishops of the United States prescribe, as minimal obligation, that all persons who are fourteen years of age and older are bound to abstain from eating meat on Ash Wednesday, March 6th, on all Fridays of Lent including Good Friday. Further, all persons eighteen years of age and older, up to and including their fifty-ninth birthday, are bound to fast by limiting themselves to a single full meal on Ash Wednesday and on Good Friday, while the other two meals on those days are to be light.

All the faithful are encouraged, when possible, to participate at Mass and to receive the Holy Eucharist daily, to celebrate frequently the Sacrament of Penance, to undertake spiritual reading, especially the study of the Sacred Scriptures, and to participate in parish Lenten devotions as well as Lenten education programs. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is especially recommended.

CONNECT COFFEE TALK: GETTING A GRIP WHEN IT ALL FALLS APART

We invite all women to join us for this month’s Connect Coffee Talk. Please feel welcome to come even if you have not previously attended Walking With Purpose. You may come to this session only and no preparation or book is required. The session will consist of social time, a DVD presentation and small group sharing related to the presentation.

The Connect Coffee Talk will be offered on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at 10:30 AM in the Parish Center or Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at 7:00 PM in the Monsignor Woods Hall. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call the rectory at 215-946-4040.