Calendar of Events
Bishop to bless Nativity scene near Philadelphia’s City Hall
In keeping with the true meaning of the season, Auxiliary Bishop John J. McIntyre will preside at the blessing of the Christmas Creche in Love Park, west of Philadelphia’s City Hall on Wednesday, Dec. 19 at 3 p.m. The large creche, which has become a tradition in recent years, is sponsored by area Knights of […]
Live Nativity play in Warrington
Students from St. Joseph/St. Robert School, Warrington, and members of the parish youth group of St. Joseph Parish and St. Robert Bellarmine Parish will form the cast and crew of a live Nativity play Thursday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. outside the main entrance of the school. The show will be performed with live lambs, […]
St. Pius X hosts meditation on birth of Jesus
Catholic writer, teacher and evangelist Bill Donaghy will present on “The Birth that Changed Everything” Monday, Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. at St. Pius X Church, Broomall. Discover the beauty of the birth of the God-man through sacred art and song, joining the community of St. Pius X for a meditation on the love that […]
Advent music festival at St. Genevieve, Flourtown
The St. Genevieve Parish choirs and musicians will present a concert of sacred seasonal works on Sunday, Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. in the church located at 1225 Bethlehem Pike, Flourtown. The second annual Festival of Lessons and Carols will include performances of traditional choral masterworks, uplifting Gospel arrangements and new pieces from international composers. The program features ample opportunities […]
Sunday morning faith sharing at St. Katharine Drexel Shrine
The St. Katharine Drexel Mission Center, Bensalem, offers weekly Sunday Morning Faith Sharing based on the Sunday Mass readings from 10:30 a.m. to noon. The Mission Center and National Shrine is located at 1663 Bristol Pike in Bensalem. Call Sister Annette Marie O‘Donnell, S.B.S., at 215-244-9900 for more information.
Classical Christmas concert features professional singers, orchestra
St. Ignatius of Antioch Parish in Yardley presents a classical Christmas concert featuring award-winning musicians and singers performing traditional Christmas carols and holiday music in “A Classical Christmas” on Friday, Nov. 30 at 7:30 PM in the church at 999 Reading Avenue, Yardley. The concert features singers who have toured the world from Notre Dame […]
Nativity Parish welcomes back Catholics
Do you know someone who has left the Church or has questions about returning to the Church? Nativity of Our Lord Parish, Warminster, is hosting the Catholics Returning Home series starting Monday, Jan. 14, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. in the Parish Conference Center. Catholics Returning Home is a parish-based ministry designed to reach out and invite […]
Ice Cream Sundae Saturday at St. Barbara’s
The St. Barbara Social Trendsetters’ “Ice Cream Sundae Saturday” is Saturday, Dec. 15 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the St. Barbara Parish Hall, 54th Street and Lebanon Avenue. Make your own sundae, and we’ll have lots of toppings, Belgium waffles, chips, pretzels and more. Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and have a fun […]
Little Flower HS hosts Philadelphia police speaker
Little Flower High School’s Home and School Association will host a speaker from the Philadelphia Police Department’s Heads Up program for the next meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. in the school auditorium. Parents of Little Flower students are encouraged to attend. Parking is available in the school lot.
St. Barbara Parish marks feast day, holds Christmas bazaar
St. Barbara Parish celebrates its feast day Sunday, Dec. 2 with Mass at 9 a.m. at the church located at 54th Street and Lebanon Avenue in Philadelphia. A reception for fellowship follows in the parish hall. All are welcome. The St. Barbara Social Trendsetters will hold the parish’s annual Christmas bazaar the previous day on […]