Parish mission, vision, and values are part of any parish onboarding plan. Parishioners and the Pastoral Staff outlined for me what these were at St. Raymond.
Parishioners and the Parish staff outlined the vision and mission of the Parish. The parish vision has been a Philadelphia that knows, loves, and serves Jesus Christ. The mission has been to introduce people to Jesus. Thus, they grow in their faith. They discover their purpose and make a difference because, with Jesus, life is better.
Finally, the values of St. Raymond were outlined. St. Raymond values excellence and innovation and their impact on the church family. The parish values the treasury of traditions. This includes the black church and the universal Catholic church. St. Raymond values the presence of children. There is a strong will to mentor, guide, and accompany them in their lifelong journey of discipleship. The parish values authenticity. First, this includes the daily practice of letting go of who we think we are supposed to be. It then embraces who Jesus calls us to be today. Saint Raymond values opportunities to connect with those who do not know Christ. It also wishes to reach out to those who do not have a church family. Finally, the parish values intentional service. This is a regular part of the life of every Christian in general and members of St. Raymond in particular.
Fr. Charles
CALLING ALL SINGERS!
As more people have returned to in-person mass, we’ve had lots of questions about joining the choir at St Raymond. If you’d like to become a part of this amazing ministry, please reach out to our Director of Music, Kenny Arrington, at Tua20523@temple.edu so that he can set up a time to meet and conduct a voice assessment to determine where your voice may fit. We’re looking for people who are moved to Praise God through song, are humble, patient, and able to commit to attending weekly practices and singing for our 10:00 mass.
Palm Sunday is next weekend, the beginning of Holy Week. Bring your family and friends to Church.
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
Congress XIII (2023)
Announcing the Congress Theme
“Write the Vision: A Prophetic Call to Thrive”
July 20-23, 2023
The Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
201 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, MD 20745
3/25 + 3/26 = Monthly Prayer Team after Mass
Special Collection Envelopes
3/12 = Rice Bowl
3/19 = Easter Flowers
4/7 = Holy Land
CONNECT + GROW + SERVE
Life Groups are open to parishioners, family, and friends (pretty much anyone). If you have never joined a Saint Raymond Life/Small Group, now is the time! 90 minutes + once a week + 4 weeks = a new relationship with Jesus and others. What are the next steps? Pick up a flier from the back of the Church and look over the different groups. Then make a phone call to the Life Group Leader to save your spot at the table (or on the couch). YOU MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE TO ENSURE YOUR PLACE. Want to know more? Call Minta Brown at 610-329-7256 or email mintabrown@saintraymond.net.
NOTE: The flier was recently updated with a new day/time for Fr Charles Zlock’s group. His time is now 8:30 am Monday, immediately following 8 am Mass, in the office basement. Details for all groups are on this handout:
Friends of Bishop McDevitt will again be offering a limited number of $1000 grants to grade school students who are related to a graduate of Bishop McDevitt High School. These grants may be used at any Catholic high school, private or diocesan. #LancersForLife
St. Malachy’s Catholic Church
1429 N. 11th St Phila. Pa 19122
Presents “The Source” Holy Hour with Music
Come, Receive The Lord’s Mercy & Healing
Confessions are Available at 6:30 pm
On the following Dates:
April 15th & May 20th
Social to follow.
Holy Thursday, 4/6/23 Mass 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Good Friday, 4/7 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
4/7 Pray- Stations of the cross 2:00 pm
Easter Vigil, 4/8/23 Mass 7:00 pm (No 5:00 pm service)
Easter Sunday, 4/9/23 Mass 8:00am & 10:00 am
Opportunities to Reflect, Renew & Restore
Cranaleith Spiritual Center, 13475 Proctor Rd, Phila. Pa 19116
Gaelic for “sanctuary of trees,” Cranaleith offers serene and rejuvenating space to those who wish to reflect on what matters deeply in their lives, renew their spirit for life and work, or restore themselves from life’s traumas. Individuals and groups are invited to participate in retreats and other programs offered in a spirit-rekindling environment of well-being, respect, and harmony. Cranaleith is a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Mercy. For program, information log on to, www.cranaleith.org
Monday, March 20, 2023. We normally celebrate the Solemnity of St. Joseph, husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary on March 19, but this year it is transferred to Monday, March 20 because March 19 is the Fourth Sunday of Lent
St. Joseph, the spouse of Mary, the mother of Jesus, and the legal father of Jesus according to Jewish law, is a model of humility and obedience to God’s will. He followed God’s instructions, given by angels in dreams, and took the pregnant Mary into his home as his wife, protected her and Jesus at the child’s birth in Bethlehem through the family’s sojourn in Egypt, and provided for them as a carpenter in Nazareth.
St. Turibius de Mogrovejo
Feast Day March 23rd
Toribio Alfonso de Mogrovejo was a Spanish prelate of the Catholic Church who served as the Archbishop of Lima from 1579 until his death. He first studied the humanities and law before serving as a professor and later as the Grand Inquisitor at the behest of King Philip II.
Born: November 16, 1538, Mayorga, Spain
Died: March 23, 1606, Saña District, Peru
Full name: Toribio Alfonso de Mogrovejo
Place of burial: Cathedral of Lima, Lima, Peru
Canonized: 10 December 1726; Rome, Papal States; by Pope Benedict XIII
March 25th, The Solemnity Annunciation of the Lord. A tradition, which has come down from the apostolic ages, tells us that the great mystery of the Incarnation was achieved on the twenty-fifth day of March. It was at the hour of midnight, when the most holy Virgin was alone and absorbed in prayer, that the Archangel Gabriel appeared before her, and asked her, in the name of the blessed Trinity, to consent to become the Mother of God.
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Thank you for your patience as we address our sound issues in church and online is greatly appreciated.
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