A New Way Forward

Yesterday, as we celebrated the Solemnity of the Epiphany on the Feast of Saint John Neumann, Archbishop Nelson Perez released a Pastoral Letter containing his vision for the future of the Church of Philadelphia. I strongly encourage you to use the following links to learn more:

• Read the Archbishop’s Pastoral Letter
• Watch the Informational Video
• Check out the Frequently Asked Questions or Submit Your Own Questions by visiting the website, trustandhope.org.

Our Parish will offer a session for parishioners to gather to learn more and to share their thoughts and concerns regarding the future direction of the Church of Philadelphia. Please watch for the date and time for this session. We will also host an Archdiocesan Info Session on Tuesday, March 4^th, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM.

With the declining number of priests available to minister to the needs of the faithful in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and the increasing number of Catholics drifting away from the practice of their faith, it is obvious that changes need to be made. Entrusting our future to the guidance of the Holy Spirit, the Archdiocese is introducing an initiative to create a path to a vibrant future. Whether you attend Mass regularly and are actively involved in Parish life or have not been to Mass in a while and have had limited interactions with our Parish Community, I fervently pray that you will accept the invitation to be involved in the discussions regarding the future of our Catholic Church here in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

In the words of our patroness, Saint Frances Cabrini, “May God be with us as we face tomorrow.”

Due to the snow and risk of ice on the roads tonight, PREP classes for Monday, January 6, are cancelled.

The Safe Environment Lessons scheduled to take place this evening will be conducted next week. Please be safe if you need to be outside in this inclement weather.

In response to the inclement weather forecast, Martha’s Cupboard will be closed on Monday, January 6, 2025. 

Please exercise caution if you need to be outside on Monday.

Monsignor McCormac reflects on the past year as we prayerfully look forward to the future of our Archdiocese. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

On behalf of Monsignor McCormac, Monsignor Magee, and the Pastoral Staff of Saint Frances Cabrini Parish, thank you to all who added such beauty to our Christmas Liturgies. Thank you to those who decorated our church and grounds, to our servers, lectors, cantors, extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion, choir, organists, and to all who participated in each Mass with their full voice and hearts. Mery Christmas!

Thanks to the Saint Frances Cabrini Music Ministry for enhancing our Christmas Liturgies.

Thanks to Jameson Bowman for carrying the Baby Jesus in the Entrance Procession on Christmas Eve. His brother, Carson, accompanied him. Congratulations to their proud parents, Ray and Shannon Bowman.

Monsignor McCormac’s Christmas Message!

Audrey Wilson shares a “message from the heart” for all those dealing with loss amid the joy of the holiday season.