Weekly Update September 24, 2023

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Second Collection for Saint John’s Debt Reduction
Saint John’s still have a $700,000 debt. Please help us to pay this debt by a generous offering in the second collection this weekend, September 23-24.

 

Boot Up Philly

Saint John’s Hospice is holding its annual Boot Up Philly campaign with the goal of purchasing winter boots, underwear, socks coats and other cold-weather items to assist more than 1000 homeless men and women across Philadelphia. From September 15 to the end of October, all donations to our church Poor Box will be sent to Saint John’s Hospice for the Boot Up Philly campaign.

Transitus of Saint Francis

Join the Capuchin Friars and the Secular Franciscan Brothers and Sisters to commemorate the death (transitus) of Saint Francis on October 3 at 6 PM in the upper church. There will be refreshments after the service.

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RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)

We will begin our weekly zoom classes on Monday, October 8 at 7 PM. These classes are for adults who are considering joining the Catholic Church through baptism or confirmation (for those who are already baptized). However, those who wish to update and expand their knowledge of the faith are also invited. If you wish to receive email invitations to our RCIA classes, email Fr. Tom:

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    Eucharistic Procession

    The Catholic Church in the USA is in the midst of a “Year of Eucharistic Revival”. Our bishops ask us Catholics to learn about and celebrate the real presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. We are planning a Eucharistic procession from Holy Redeemer Church to Saint John Church on Sunday, October 15. There will be 11:15 AM Mass at Holy Redeemer followed by a procession through the streets of Center City to Saint John’s where we will conclude with prayer and Benediction. Please mark your calendars!

    Fr. Tom Betz

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