Dear Parishioners and Friends of Holy Name of Jesus Parish,

Out of concern for all of us, Archbishop Perez has suspended all public masses until further notice.  Although we are not able to gather for the celebration of Holy Mass, I want to encourage you to pray at home each day, especially for the sick and suffering.  We can make a spiritual Communion like the one listed below.  It will help us to lovingly embrace the Lord as if we had actually received Him.

As people of faith, we approach these stressful and uncertain times with the belief that the lord is always with us.  He will not abandon us in our need.

While adhering to the “social distancing” guidelines encouraged for public health, I will open our church for private prayer each weekday from 12-1:00pm and from 5-6:00pm each evening.

Saturday & Sunday: Church will be open from 12-1:00 If it should become necessary to changes these hours, I will post signs on the church doors.  I’ll be available for confession on Wednesday from 5-6:00pm and on Saturday from 12-1:00.

Our Lenten soup and Stations of the Cross will be suspended until further notice.  First Penance will be rescheduled as soon as possible.

Obviously, if you feel sick, prudence dictates that you seek necessary medical care.  If you are told to stay home, please do so for your own good and the common good.  If quarantine is mandated, please abide by government and health department guidelines.

It is my intention to pray for you and to do what I can to communicate with you via social media.  Please sign up to receive our Parish Bulletin electronically by following this link: https://ebulletin.jspaluch.com

Mrs. McKnight and our School teachers and staff are committed to keeping you informed.  Please check emails from the school and the School website for updates.

EWTN (Ch. 75) has a daily televised Mass at 8:00am and 12:00 pm; Sunday Masses are televised at 5:30am  (Ch. 6), 6:30 am (Ch. 13), and 7:00am (Ch. 2).

Through the intercession of Our Mother of Perpetual Help, may God bless each of us!

– Fr. Bradley

An Act of Spiritual Communion

During these days when we cannot receive the Lord in Holy Communion, an act of Spiritual Communion can help.  You can receive Jesus spiritually in your heart from anywhere you might happen to be, at any time, day or night. No wall can shut us out. Pray:

My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.  I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul.  Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart.  I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You.  Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.

-St. Alphonsus Liguori

*First Penance will be celebrated in church on Thursday, March 12th at 7PM
*Confirmation is scheduled for Saturday, March 14th at 4:30PM
*First Holy Communion will be celebrated on Sunday, May 3rd (Archdiocesan regulations state that a child not attending a Catholic School must be in a PREP Program for at least 2 years before receiving a Sacrament. Neighboring parishes offering PREP include St. Peter the Apostle and St. Anne’s.)

Designer Bag Bingo –  Friday, Nov 8th – 6pm

Designer Bag Bingo will be held on Friday, November 8th to help raise funds for parish repairs. Tickets $35 in advance/$40 at the door. Doors open at 6PM. Feel free to bring your own food and drinks. Hot dogs, beer & soda will be sold. For info call 215-730-3960

Christmas Bazaar – Saturday, Dec 7th

Christmas Bazaar will be held on Saturday, December 7th in the Church Hall. Watch the Church Bulletin for details.

Christmas Pageant – Thursday, Dec 19th – 7pm

Christmas Pageant–Enjoy the true meaning of Christmas on Thursday, December 19th as our parish school students recreate the Nativity. This beautiful performance is a highlight of the Christmas Season. The program will start at 7pm in the Church.

EITC Info session – Wednesday, Nov 6th

You can help our Saint Laurentius Parish School by redirecting some of your PA taxes to benefit our children. There will be a webinar on Wednesday, November 6th to learn more. For information contact Judi Neeld at jneeld@foundationforcatholiceducation.org or call 610-793-8503

Coffee After Mass

One Sunday each month our parish Hospitality committee, assisted by a parish group or students from our school hold an informal Koffee Klatch after the 11AM Mass. Please check for dates in the Church Bulletin. #BETTERTOGETHER

St. Laurentius 7th and 8th grade students will present the Living Stations of the Cross on Wednesday, April 10th at 7pm.  All are welcome!  Lenten Supper of homemade soup and bread will be served in the parish hall from 5:30-6:45pm before.

Saturday & Sunday April 13th & 14th: Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord.  The Passion of Jesus will be proclaimed.  Procession, blessing and distribution of palms enhance our Liturgy today:  Saturday 4:30pm, Sunday 8 & 11am

Holy Thursday, April 18th:  7:30PM

Good Friday, April 19th:  Celebration of the Lord’s Passion:  3:00 PM

Holy Saturday, April 20th: Easter Vigil in the Holy Night: 7:30PM

Easter Sunday, April 21st: 8am & 11am

Easter Monday, April 22nd: 12 noon

Lent begins on Wednesday, March 6th. It is a universal day of fast and abstinence in the church. Ashes will be blessed and imposed after the homily at the 9am and 7pm masses.

On Wednesday, March 13th, we will begin our weekly Lenten Suppers, followed by the Stations of the Cross (7pm). Homemade soup and bread will be served in the parish hall from 5:30-6:45pm.