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"To keep me from sin and straying from Him, God has used devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. My life vows destined to be spent in the light irradiating from the tabernacle, and it is to the Heart of Jesus that I dare go for the solution of all my problems"
Fatima Centennial Reflection:
The Immaculate Conception
"As we celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima, we take a moment to reflect on our belief in Our Lady’s Immaculate Conception. This is especially fitting because in Fatima, Our Lady asked all of us to observe the First Saturday devotion specifically in order to repair the damage done by offenses against the Marian dogmas, that is, the truths that we believe about Mary. One of them is..." Click here to read the full reflection...
Evangelization News, Tips & Ideas
Evangelical Catholic ReachMore Pilot Update: Philly Testimonies
A few months ago, we shared with you the great news that 6 of our parishes were piloting the awesome evangelization ministry, Evangelical Catholic. The pilot has now been completed and the fruits have been tremendous! Below is a 2-minute video with testimonies from Philadelphia Catholics who participated in the pilot and how it changed their lives. Hopefully you'll recognize some faces! (Note how the video captures the spirit of Philadelphia Catholicism. Let's all "contend for Christ!")
If your parish is interested in partnering with Evangelical Catholic to launch evangelizing small groups in your parish, please contact the Office for the New Evangelization at phillyevang@archphila.org.
Great News! Consecration of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
The Bishops of Pennsylvania voted to approve a recommendation that each Catholic diocese and eparchy in the Commonwealth be dedicated to the Blessed Mother.
What prompted the proposal was the intent for the dioceses and eparchies in the Commonwealth to observe the 100th Anniversary of the apparition of the Blessed Mother at Fatima.
The official dedication will be marked with a special Mass to be celebrated in Saint Patrick Cathedral in Harrisburg at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, September 27 by all bishops in the state.
The second part of the dedication will be an observance in each diocese and eparchy the weekend of October 14-15. This means that the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will be consecrated to Our Lady on the weekend of October 14-15. More details are coming soon!
Click here for the press release
Stay tuned on the Archdiocesan Fatima Centennial Calendar: archphila.org/fatima/fatimaevents
The second part of the dedication will be an observance in each diocese and eparchy the weekend of October 14-15. This means that the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will be consecrated to Our Lady on the weekend of October 14-15. More details are coming soon!
Click here for the press release
Stay tuned on the Archdiocesan Fatima Centennial Calendar: archphila.org/fatima/fatimaevents
Office for the New Evangelization
Upcoming Events
National Catholic Women's Conference
hosted by WINE: Women In the New Evangelization
Drawn by Love: Sent on Fire
Saturday, October 21, 2017, 8:30am-4pm
Doors open at 7:30am and closing Mass is at 4pm
This conference is expected to sell out by mid-September.
Grab your friends and register today!
Grab your friends and register today!
National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa
Doylestown, PA
Doylestown, PA
Speakers:
Kelly Wahlquist, Kitty Cleveland, Teresa Tomeo,
Alyssa Bormes, Amanda Vernon, and Sarah Christmyer
Website:
Catechists and Archdiocesan Teachers: One elective or annual update credit for catechetical certification will be granted to catechists and school teachers of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia for full day attendance.
WINE Conference
Around the Archdiocese...
If you would like to submit an event for inclusion in the newsletter, please email all pertinent information to cscharff@archphila.org for consideration. Please submit event information in the format used below.
Event: Charismatic Retreat - Healing & Deliverance
The weekend will focus on the theme Healing & Deliverance and will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Catholic Charismatic Renewal. This retreat is being held in collaboration with the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Catholic Charismatic Renewal.
Speaker: Father James Blount
Location: Malvern Retreat House
More info: Visit malvernretreat.com or call 610-644-0400.
July 7 - 9, 2017
Event: Women of Grace Retreat
Theme: Our Lady of Fatima and the Triumph - How the Battle Will Be Won
Speakers: Johnette Benkovic and Fr. Wade Menezes, CPM
Location: Malvern Retreat House
More info: Visit malvernretreat.com or call 610-644-0400.
Tuesday, July 11, 2017, 6:30 am
Event: Catholic Businesspersons' Breakfast
The event will feature time for networking and discussion, as well as a presentation by a retired director of media and public relations at Sunoco. The day will end with 7:30 am Mass in the chapel. Spread the word to Catholic business owners and professionals in the area!Speaker: Gerald T. "Jerry" Davis
Location: Mary, Mother of the Redeemer, Parish Conference Room, North WalesMore info: Register by July 6th with Deacon Eric Banecker by e-mail (ericbanecker@scs.edu) or by calling the rectory at 215-362-7400.
July 12-14, 2017
Event: Masculine Genius Institute Summit
This program is great for men of all ages, especially young fathers and men who are influencing the lives of boys in schools, athletics or extra curricular setting such as cub and boy scouts. Women are welcome to join us!
Theme: Boys to Men: Molding Manly Character
Location: Villanova University, Villanova, PA
More info: View the website
Event: Masculine Genius Institute Summit
This program is great for men of all ages, especially young fathers and men who are influencing the lives of boys in schools, athletics or extra curricular setting such as cub and boy scouts. Women are welcome to join us!
Theme: Boys to Men: Molding Manly Character
Location: Villanova University, Villanova, PA
More info: View the website
Thursday, July 13, 2017
Event: 100th Anniversary Date of Our Lady's Apparitions in FatimaVarious celebrations are taking place around the Archdiocese to honor this date on which Our Lady appeared to the children in Fatima during her apparitions in 1917.
Location: Various locations
More info: Visit the Fatima Centennial Calendar of Events
Thursday, July 13, 2017, 11am (before the 12:05pm Mass)
Event: Archdiocesan Holy Hour in Honor of Our Lady of Fatima
Join us as we thank God for the great grace of the Fatima apparitions 100 years ago on this day!
Location: Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, Philadelphia
More info: View the flyer
Thursday, July 13, 2017, 7:00pm
Event: Holy Hour for World Peace in Honor of Our Lady of Fatima
Join us as we pray with Our Lady of Fatima for peace in the world!
Location: St. John Cantius Parish, Philadelphia
More info: View the flyer
Event: Holy Hour for World Peace in Honor of Our Lady of Fatima
Join us as we pray with Our Lady of Fatima for peace in the world!
Location: St. John Cantius Parish, Philadelphia
More info: View the flyer
Thursday, July 13, 2017, 7:00pm
Event: Chaplet Prayer and Study of the Fatima Apparitions
Join us as we honor Our Lady of Fatima with prayer and a study of Our Lady's messages in Fatima!
Location: St. Paul Parish, South Philadelphia
More info: View the flyer
Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at 7:00 pm
Event: NaPro Roadshow Presentation and Movie
Come to an information session on NaPro Technology (NaPro) and the Creighton Model FertilityCare system, life affirming health care for women. NaPro offers real help for numerous conditions including infertility, repetitive miscarriages, hormonal imbalances and menopause. After the film, presentations offered in English and in Spanish.
Speakers: Dr. Delia Larrauri and Dr. Monique Ruberu
Location: Auditorium of the Archdiocesan Pastoral Center; 222 N.17th Street, Philadelphia
More info & to register: View the webpage
Wednesday, July 26, 2017 - 9am - 12pm
Event: Morning of Reflection for Grandparents
Celebrate the blessings and challenges of grand-parenting by joining us for a morning of reflection. The day begins with Mass at 9 AM, followed by a continental breakfast and conference. Cost is $10 per person.
Presenter: Deacon David Schaffer
Location: St. Jude Church, Chalfont, PA
More info: Contact Angela McClellan for more information at 215-822-9225 (ext. 234) or faith@stjudechalfont.org.
July 27-30 (Clergy Study Day, July 26)
Event: 30th Annual Courage/EnCourage Conference
Annual conference for friends, family, pastoral ministers and members of Courage,an international apostolate of the Catholic Church, which ministers to persons with same-sex attractions.
Location: University of Saint Mary of the Lake (suburban Chicago), Mundelein, IL,
More info: Visit the website
Event: A Retreat for Men and Women
This retreat will help you overcome fear and doubt, covering topics including: You CAN Stop Worrying! - Unleashing The Spirit - Jesus - Your BEST Best Friend.
Speaker: Gary Zimak, radio show host on Holy Spirit Radio
Location: Malvern Retreat House
More info: Visit malvernretreat.com/register or call 610-644-0400
Friday, August 11 (10am) - Sunday, August 13, 2017 (1pm)
Event: Awaken - An Encounter With Theology of the Body
What does it mean to be human? What is this ache in our hearts for connection, for relationship, that even the good things of the world can't seem to totally satisfy? This journey begins and ends with the gift and mystery of our creation as male and female and our encounter with God, the world and other people. Come and awaken the wonder and mystery of being human!
Location: St. Mary of Providence Retreat Center, Elverson, PA
More info: To register, click here
Tuesday, September 19, 2017, 10:00 AM—Noon
Event: CHRISTIAN INITATION (RCIA) COORDINATORS FALL MEETING
Location: Archdiocesan Pastoral Center, 222 North 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA
Topic: Crafting the Syllabus for the Catechetical Sessions for Adults and Children
Presenter: Father Dennis Gill, Director of the Office for Divine Worship
More info: Email the Office for Divine Worship, worship@archphila.orgWednesday, October 4, 2017 – 7-9:30 PM
Event: Reboot Live! with Chris Stefanick
A fun, inspiring and practical experience for all (ages 12 and up) for applying the beauty and genius of the Gospel to every aspect of your life, from prayer and spirituality, to work, dating, marriage, parenting, health and more!
Location: St. Agnes, Sellersville, PA.
Speakers include: Internationally renowned Catholic speaker, family man, father of five, musician and author Chris Stefanick, along with top performing live music artists
To learn more: www.reallifecatholic.com/reboot. or contact Lesia at 215-804-7975
Thursday, October 5, 2017 – 7-9:30 PM
Event: Reboot Live! with Chris Stefanick
A fun, inspiring and practical experience for all (ages 12 and up) for applying the beauty and genius of the Gospel to every aspect of your life, from prayer and spirituality, to work, dating, marriage, parenting, health and more!
Location: St. Philip Neri Parish Church, 437 Ridge Pike, Lafayette Hill, PA.
Speakers include: Internationally renowned Catholic speaker, family man, father of five, musician and author Chris Stefanick, along with top performing live music artists
To learn more: www.reallifecatholic.com/reboot. Look for October 5th and St. Philip Neri to purchase online.
Saturdays, Oct 21, 2017, Jan 3, 2018 and Mar 3, 2018, 9:00 AM—3:00 PM
Event: INSTITUTE FOR CHRISTIAN INITIATION
Location: Archdiocesan Pastoral Center, 222 North 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA
Presenter: Father Dennis Gill, Director of the Office for Divine Worship
More info: View the website; email: worship@archphila.orgSaturday, October 21, 2017 - 8:30am-4pm
Event: WINE National Catholic Women's Conference
Join women across the country for the first-ever National Catholic Women’s Conference hosted by WINE: Women In the New Evangelization! This event is expected to sell out around mid-September...register today!
Speakers: Kelly Wahlquist, Teresa Tomeo, Kitty Cleveland, Sarah Christmyer and musician Amanda Vernon
Location: National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestoshowa, Doylestown, PA
Cost: $55 per person; $50 for groups 5+; $15 for religious sisters & consecrated
More info:View the flyer or visit the website wineconference.org
Catholic Family Fun Club
As always, families can stay tuned to the Catholic Family Fun Club Meetup Group for events and activities for Catholic families in our area!
LOOKING AHEAD...
All of 2017 - Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima!
September 28 - October 1, 2017 - Into the Wild: A Retreat for Men, Quakertown
September 27, 2017 - Consecration of all Dioceses in Pennsylvania to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Harrisburg, PAOctober 7-18,2017 - Pilgrimage to Fatima, Lourdes, & Medjugorje
October 8, 2017 - Consecration of Archdiocesan Youth and Young Adults to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Cathedral, Philadelphia
October 13 & 14, 2017 - Consecration of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Cathedral, Philadelphia
October 21, 2017 - WINE National Catholic Women's Conference, Doylestown
October 21, 2017 - WINE National Catholic Women's Conference, Doylestown
October 28, 2017 - Archdiocesan Pilgrimage to the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, DC
November 2 - 5, 2017, Samson:A Men's Healing Retreat, Hammonton, NJ
November 2 - 5, 2017, Samson:A Men's Healing Retreat, Hammonton, NJ
November 3, 2017 - Save the Date! Book Talk on the Benedict Option with Rod Dreher, Martin Saints Classical High School, Oreland
February 1-11, 2018 - Archdiocesan Pilgrimage to the Holy LandMarch 3, 2018 - Man Up Philly: Men's Conference, Philadelphia