MSGR. FEDERICO BRITTO
PASTOR’S CORNER
March 19, 2023
May Jesus Christ, light of the world, who calls us out of darkness into his wonderful light, be with you!
We experienced another week of God’s grace and mercy. Whatever our week contained we have felt God’s amazing grace. Speaking of God’s amazing grace, St. Cyprian’s Lenten journey continues. I encourage you to come and celebrate, pray, and receive the blessings of this spiritual event. It is every Wednesday during Lent at 7:00pm.
I also encourage you to participate in the Annual Paschal Supper held at St. Ignatius Parish. This rich parish tradition is a blessing to all who come to it. It is held on Palm Sunday at 5:00pm. The Paschal Supper is a wonderful way to end the Lenten season.
In a few weeks, our universal church will be celebrating Holy Week, which includes Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday. Holy Week is the most spiritual time of the church’s liturgical calendar. Please make every effort to attend the tridium of Holy Week,
Don’t forget to fulfill your Lenten/Easter obligation by attending the Sacrament of Confession. As Catholics, we are obligated to participate in this sacrament at least once a year.
Today, the universal church is half-way through the Lenten season. On this Sunday, we celebrate Laetare Sunday, which means “rejoice”. This means the journey Jesus is taking to the cross does not end there. The journey continues in eternal life. We rejoice knowing the eternal kingdom is at our beck and call.
We also celebrate Christ’s mercy upon the blind man who was cured from his blindness, as told in today’s gospel. There may be situations or circumstances that blinds us from God’s mercy. May God’s word help us examine our own blindness as welcome the light of Christ.
Peace and Blessings, Msgr. Britto
SACRAMENTS
Sunday Mass: 10:00 AM Saint Ignatius Church also 10am You Tube Saint Cyprian Social
https://www.youtube.com/user/StCyprianPhilly/featured
Weekday Mass: Monday - Friday: 9:30 AM Saint Ignatius Nursing Home ( canceled until further notice)
Holy Day Masses: 9:30 AM Saint Ignatius Nursing Home
7:00 PM Saint Ignatius Church
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Before Sunday Mass 9:15AM – 9:45 AM
or by appointment
Daily Intentions:
Please Keep in Prayer those who are sick.
DOWNLOADS & LINKS
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 Women's Day Committee Day of Service |
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 Children's Halloween Party 2021 |
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WEEKLY CALENDAR
MONDAY - BEGINNER'S LINE DANCE CLASS 6:00PM TO 7:30PM
FOOD PANTRY - OPEN EVERY TUESDAY - 10AM TO 12PM
UPCOMING EVENTS
PAINTING WITH A TWIST
MARCH 25TH
1PM TO 4PM IN THE LOWER CHURCH.
$40 PER ADULT.
TICKETS INCLUDE PAINTING INSTRUCTIONS AND MATERIALS, FOOD AND BEVERAGES.
PLEASE CONTACT PORTIA ATTHE RECTORY FOR TICKETS.
PASCAL SUPPER
SUNDAY APRIL 2ND
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!! $15 PER ADULT AND $7.50 PER CHILD UNDER 12YRS
SPRING FLEA MARKET
June 3rd, 2023
Vendor Tables $25
10am to 3pm
EASTER EGG HUNT
The Jr. Daughters of St. Peter Claver are hosting a their Annual Easter Egg Hunt after Mass on Easter Sunday.
If you would like to donate candy please drop it off atthe rectory or give it to Mona Bradwell.
FRIENDS AND FAMILY BOWLING FUNDRAISER
SATURDAY MAY 20TH
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WYNEEWOOD LANES
TICKETS ON SALE SOON!
$25 PER ADULT AND $15 PER CHILD
TICKETS INCLUDE 2 HOURS OF BOWLING, SHOE RENTAL, FOOD, AND DRINKS
NEED TO KNOW
SAINT KATHARINE DREXEL PARISH CENTER
OPEN
The Parish is now open for Church meetings, Office space rentals and meeting room rentals. If you would like to use the hall please contact the rectory.
If you would like to donate to the Parish Center, direct donations can be made to our GoFund Me account or sent to the rectory at 636 N. 43rd St. Philadelphia, PA 19104
TOTAL RAISED TO DATE: $76,387.00
PROGRESS REPORT:
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New Roof
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Exterior Wall Repaired
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New Gutter
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New Bathrooms
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New Plumbing
HOME VISITS
Now that our staff is fully vaccinated and more parishioners have also received their vaccinations, the priests, deacon, and seminarian will begin to visit homes to bring holy Communion to our shut-ins, and blessing homes. If a homebound parishioner wishes to receive Holy Communion, and if any parishioners wish to have your home blessed, please call the rectory.
PREP Program
Anyone who needs to receive the Sacraments of Baptism or First Communion, please contact Janet Cosby at the rectory or email stignatius.dre@gmail.com
NEW FACE MASK MANDATE
As of March 7th the city of Philadelphia has dropped the mandate to wearing a face mask. On this date, face masks are optional for all indoor facilities, and outdoors. However, people can still wear the face mask for their own protection, protection of those of high risk health, or if they are un-vaccinated. Again, wearing of face masks are now optional.