My Dear Friends and Parishioners: In our readings appointed for this coming Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, we hear those words from St. Paul to the people at Corinth regarding the ‘body of Christ’, that is, “As a body is one though it has many parts, and all the parts of the body, though many, … Read more
As many of you know, I celebrate a lot of weddings! I LOVE weddings! I enjoy the process of engaging them (No pun intended!) and helping them to craft the perfect wedding ceremony. I also enjoy being there for them on their special day and later, I often get to baptize babies and every now … Read more
Dear Friends and Family, This Sunday we honor the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. This is one of the “theophanies” – that is God’s self-revelation to man. In this one event the whole Trinity reveals itself. God the Son makes himself known, the Father speaks, and the Holy Spirit descends! By celebrating this … Read more
After visiting Jesus, the magi “departed for their country by another way.” It is no coincidence that at the time Matthew wrote these words in his gospel story, those who chose to be disciples of Jesus were called “followers of the way.” They weren’t yet called Christians; they had no list of dogmas and doctrines to … Read more
Is There Room Left In Your Heart? In a distracted, noisy world, Pope Francis invites us to rediscover our core, our center, our heart: Join us as we gather in person at Saint Miriam Parish and virtually via Zoom to learn about Centering Prayer and Contemplation We will practice sitting together in silence, getting in … Read more
It’s almost time. Christmas will soon be here and many of us will struggle. Some of us have anticipatory grief, others are dealing with actual or delayed grief, some are simply depressed or at least ‘blue’. Some folks are lonely or missing family or just battle with the amount of joy over the holiday season. … Read more
As you see, Advent is a season of preparation and waiting for the coming of our Messiah, Jesus Christ. There is no one better in the Kingdom of God to assist us in waiting for Jesus than Mary herself. She waited and carried him in her womb for nine months. As she has done … Read more
We’re so used to our image of John the Baptist hanging out in the desert, that something that would have been obvious and shocking to his contemporaries slips right past us: John isn’t supposed to be in the desert! He is the son of Zechariah the priest. And so, as a member of the priestly … Read more
Join us this holiday season. All are welcome! December 13th at 6:30pm – Christmas ConcertFree and open to everyone with a visit from Santa Claus and Special Saint Miriam School Children’s Choir! December 24th at 4:00pm – Christmas Eve Family MassFamily Mass with a visit from St. Nick with special music and musicians! December 24th … Read more
Join us for some holiday fun the week before Christmas! Monday Wear red, green and/or white! Tuesday Milk, cookies & storytime! Wednesday Wear blue & white! Thursday Wear crazy socks or crazy shoes! Friday Wear a festive hat or hairstyle!
That, the name of today’s Solemnity as we come to the final week of the Liturgical Year, certainly sounds as triumphant as it can get. We are proclaiming that Jesus was, is and always will be the Ultimate Ruler of All—all people, all creation, all planets, all galaxies—the entire Cosmos. Jesus Christ, we profess, is … Read more
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Join us on December 13th at 6:30 PM for a FREE Christmas Concert and have a Holly Jolly Christmas with us. This concert will feature: Bronwyn Livezey – ViolinLilly Eckman – CelloJoanne Pulaski – FluteEugene Smith – DrumsCaitlin Dailey – VocalsDennis Rivera – Keys Come out to Saint Miriam Parish & School at654 Bethlehem PikeFlourtown, … Read more
Join Saint Miriam as we bring Christmas cheer to those who need a little help this year. 4 easy steps to fulfill a wish: Questions? Contact us here!
Let’s light up the night early this year. Together, we can shine a beacon of positivity and resilience. Let’s illuminate the darkness, one light at a time. Put up your Christmas lights, even if its just a few strands. It’s a simple act that can bring hope and unity. The recent national campaign has caused … Read more
This Sunday, as Catholics on this Sunday’s Solemnity of Christ the King, we will sit and ponder the meaning of the Lord’s Kingship. This Solemnity reminds us that Christ’s power is absolute. What Christ demands cannot be balanced by other considerations and so it often requires us to reconsider our own life balance and importance … Read more
Do you ever feel like you have nothing to offer? I can only imagine how the widow felt that day in the Temple, watching the others pass by on their way to the collection box, dressed in their luxurious clothes. As she watched them donate large sums of money to the Temple funds, making sure … Read more
Most of you have heard enough of my preaching that you won’t be surprised when I tell you that I don’t literalize this week’s gospel. For me, we lose something if we make it about only physical blindness and sight. We often hear this story and think of blindness and seeing in outward forms, but … Read more
Benefitting our School & Outreach Programs – Just in time for your early holiday shopping! Our annual silent auction begins on Sunday, November 10th before and after all masses, and ends after all masses on Sunday, November 17th. We depend on donated items and/or services in order to make the Silent Auction event a success! I am reaching out … Read more
‘Well, of course I am’, many of us would respond. I’m baptized. I go to church. I give in the collection. I try not to sin. That’s all good. (And thank you for your contribution!) But the question remains: Am I a disciple of Jesus? A student, a learner, a follower? You see, at the end of the gospel passage … Read more