Posted August 18, 2015
Parishioners of Holy Martyrs Parish in Oreland, Montgomery County, welcomed Father Jason Kulczynski as their new pastor at his installation Mass that he celebrated at the church Sunday, Aug. 9. See scenes from the Mass at the full church, located at Ulmer Avenue and Allison Road in the borough of Oreland. (Photos by Sarah Webb)
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Julie Moser
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![Lauren Demkovitz leads the choir](https://catholicphilly.com/media-files/2015/08/HMIMG_3110.jpg)
Lauren Demkovitz conducts the parish choir.
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Dorothy Gomes (left) and Theresa Guida pray together at Mass.
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![cantor Jim Kirby and choir director Lauren Demkovitz](https://catholicphilly.com/media-files/2015/08/HMIMG_3142.jpg)
Cantor Jim Kirby and choir director Lauren Demkovitz lead the congregation in song.
![Msgr. Michael McCulken hands over the keys of the parish to Fr. Jason Kulczynski](https://catholicphilly.com/media-files/2015/08/HMIMG_9669.jpg)
Msgr. Michael McCulken (right), officiating at the installation rite, hands over the keys of the parish church to Father Jason Kulczynski, pastor.
![servers Colleen Quinn, Casey DeCarlo, John Dailey and Connor Mathews](https://catholicphilly.com/media-files/2015/08/HMIMG_9678.jpg)
Servers (from left) Colleen Quinn, Casey DeCarlo, John Dailey and Connor Mathews lead the entrance procession into the church.
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Julia (left) and Michelle Mathews
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Father Jason Kulczynski leads the congregation in the profession of faith.
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![Jody Sweeney and her daughter Mary hold hands as they pray](https://catholicphilly.com/media-files/2015/08/HM_MG_3208.jpg)
Jody Sweeney and her daughter Mary hold hands as they pray.
![Fr Michael Wakefield (pastor St Francis de Sales Church, Sherman Oaks, CA) reads the decree of appointment](https://catholicphilly.com/media-files/2015/08/HM_MG_3152.jpg)
Father Michael Wakefield, pastor of St. Francis de Sales Parish in Sherman Oaks, Calif., reads the decree of appointment for Father Kulczynski.
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Usher Ted Montrella helps take up the collection.
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Tony Mascaro
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![the congregation applauds the newly installed Fr. Jason Kulczynski](https://catholicphilly.com/media-files/2015/08/HMIMG_9734.jpg)
The congregation applauds the newly installed Father Jason Kulczynski.
![Fr. Jason Kulczynski is greeted by parish representitives](https://catholicphilly.com/media-files/2015/08/HMIMG_9759.jpg)
Father Kulczynski is greeted by parish representatives.
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![Fr. Jason Kulczynski gives communion to Danielle DeCarlo and her mother Mary Jean](https://catholicphilly.com/media-files/2015/08/HMIMG_9801.jpg)
Father Kulczynski gives Communion to Danielle DeCarlo and her mother Mary Jean.
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The pastor preaches the homily to his parishioners at the Mass.
![After mass people visit the St Philomena shrine](https://catholicphilly.com/media-files/2015/08/HMIMG_9841.jpg)
After Mass people visit the St. Philomena shrine in the church.
Beautiful Mass, I was edified to witness Father Jason renew his ordination vows. May our Lady always be with Father. Anna McBride Bane {Maternity BVM Parish}