Pot of Gold tickets can be dropped off in the mail slot at the rectory.  Please keep checking the Parish website and follow us on Facebook for the latest updates and information. 

Confessions will be heard on Saturday, March 21st, at 4:15 in the church.

During these difficult days, the Lord always remains close to us and provides us ways to receive His grace even when we cannot attend Mass in person. Please find below many excellent resources to nourish you spiritually and help you remain as close as possible to Jesus in the Eucharist during this time.    

Pastoral Messages from Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez in the Wake of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

• Spiritual Message to the Faithful of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (March 18, 2020)
• Mensaje espiritual para los fieles de la Arquidiócesis de Filadelfia (18 de marzo de 2020)
• Spiritual Message to the School Students of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (March 18, 2020)
• Spiritual Message to the Employees of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (March 18, 2020)

News Releases from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia

• Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Announces The Suspension Of All Public Masses In The Archdiocese Of Philadelphia Effective At Noon March 18, 2020
• Statement of Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Regarding The Coronavirus (COVID-19) (March 13, 2020)
• Faithful From The Archdiocese Of Philadelphia To Join Pope Francis’ Live Stream Prayer Service And Receive Extraordinary Urbi Et Orbi Blessing On Friday, March 27 (March 26, 2020)

Spiritual Resources during the Coronavirus Restrictions

• Podcast: What Should You Do If Mass is Cancelled?
• Act of Spiritual Communion by St. Alphonsus Ligouri
• Pope Francis’ Prayer for Protection during the Coronavirus Pandemic

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

• Archbishop Pérez Introduces a Lenten Virtual Retreat
• Faith in a Time of Uncertainty – Night One

Televised and Live Streamed Masses

Daily Mass

• EWTN Weekly TV Schedule
• CatholicTV Daily Mass
• Saint Mary Magdalen Parish Daily Mass (Media)
• The Miraculous Medal Shrine Monday Novena and Mass (Philadelphia)
• Mass From Bishop Barron’s Chapel

Sunday Mass

• St. Frances Cabrini Live! – Sunday Mass at 9:00 AM
• Archbishop Nelson Perez invites everyone to join him spiritually as he celebrates 11 a.m. Mass each Sunday from the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul.
• “The Sunday Mass” airs every Sunday at 5:30 a.m. locally on WPVI-TV Channel 6 ABC
• Archbishop Pérez Mass For The Intention Of Those Affected By The COVID-19 Pandemic (March 15, 2020)
• Saint Raymond of Penafort Parish (Philadelphia)
• Saint John Nuemann Parish (Bryn Mawr)
• Saint Cornelius Parish (Chadds Ford)
• Saint Mary Magdalen Parish Sunday Mass (Media)

Prayers and Daily Bible Readings

• Pope Francis’ Prayer to Virgin Mary for Protection
• Today’s Readings
• Daily Audio Readings from the New American Bible
• Guide to the Rosary

Pastoral Messages from Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez in the Wake of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

Spiritual Message to the Faithful of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (March 18, 2020)

Mensaje espiritual para los fieles de la Arquidiócesis de Filadelfia (18 de marzo de 2020)

Spiritual Message to the School Students of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (March 18, 2020)

The Pot of Gold Lottery will continue as scheduled.  The Jackpot Prize is $63,000 and the next drawing will take place on Monday, March 23.  Tickets can be brought to the rectory office and dropped in the mail slot.  Thank you for your continued participation!

The following announcements and directives have been issued by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.  Please click on the links below to access the full text:

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Announces The Suspension Of All Public Masses In The Archdiocese Of Philadelphia Effective At Noon Tomorrow

Directives to all Priests and Deacons

Today, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia in union with dioceses throughout the country, have announced that the Catholic Bishop Abuse Reporting Service (CBAR) has been established as a result of the bishops of the United States ongoing commitment to carrying Vos Estis Lux Mundi.    CLICK HERE  for the full text of the news release.  

Dear Parishioners,

Financial support for our Parish is vital, and indeed, crucial. Over the years, we have noted that with inclement weather when parishioners were not able to attend Mass, our Sunday collections declined significantly. Unfortunately, for the most part, the Parish lost this source of income.  In more recent times, we have been asking our parishioners to participate in electronic giving in order to provide a steady stream of income to the Parish.

With the Coronavirus COVID 19 affecting almost every aspect of our daily lives, including the weekly financial support of our St. Frances Cabrini Parish, it is all the more imperative that we strongly encourage our parishioners to utilize our electronic giving program.

With Archbishop Nelson Perez suspending the obligation of attending Mass on Sunday for the foreseeable future, we respectfully ask our parishioners to continue their financial support to the Parish by mailing your weekly envelope or sending your contribution electronically.  Electronic contributions can be set up on an ongoing basis, or as a one-time contribution.

There are two ways to send your weekly, monthly or other contributions electronically:

The On-Line Banking Option

• The simplest method for electronic giving is directly through your banking institution. For those who utilize on line banking for paying bills or sending contributions, simply add our Parish to your list of companies, and set up a recurring or one-time contribution payment.  If you are not currently utilizing Automatic Bill Pay, you can easily sign up for the service through your bank.  The bank then issues a check and mails it directly to the Parish on the schedule set by the individual.  There are no fees to the parishioners or to the Parish to utilize this service.  And, the service is available to anyone who has a bank account.  It is safe, simple and secure.

Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) through Parish Giving

• EFT is the mechanism that allows you to make a transaction directly from your bank account to the parish every month. You may also use credit cards to make these transactions.  Your financial information is safeguarded using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) technologies, the same encryption technology employed by banks and other financial institutions. The program is available at no cost to parishioners.  All fees are paid by the Parish.

To enroll in the Parish Giving Program, logon to the St. Frances Cabrini Parish website www.saintfrancescabrini.net and click on the link for Parish Giving.  This will bring you to our Parish’s registration page.  As you enroll, you can pick which day of the month to make your donations as well as your preferred payment method.  The choices for payment method are the bank transfer option or credit card option, although, due to the recurring credit card fees, we do ask you to consider the bank transfer option if it is within your means.

Of course, no matter which method you choose to provide your financial support, the Parish records all contributions received and we will issue an annual statement of contributions upon your request.

We thank you for your continued financial support to our Parish Community.

Sincerely,

Karen M. David, Parish Business Manager

The following statement was released on behalf of Archbishop Perez:

Over the last several weeks, the potential spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) has dramatically impacted our lives and our communities. As the number of cases grow exponentially each day, government and health officials are diligently working to contain the virus.

During this pandemic, we are reminded that life is truly precious and that we all are one family under God. As Christians, we should respond to this pandemic with great faith and prudence.

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) have developed guidelines to help slow the spread the coronavirus. We should incorporate their strategies into our daily lives in an effort to protect ourselves as well as others, especially those most vulnerable, including the elderly and individuals with compromised immune systems.

God is always by our side, he never abandons us. I invite you to join me in prayerful solidarity during this uncertain time. I remind you to keep your eyes fixed on the outstretched arms of Christ the crucified and Christ the merciful and to encounter others with charity and understanding.

Let us pray for the sick, suffering, and their caregivers as well as government and health officials. With God’s grace and blessing, we will navigate the difficult waters of this challenge as a united human family, for after all is said and done, we are people of Hope!

+Nelson J. Pérez

Archbishop of Philadelphia