COVID19

Under-the-Tent and Virtual Readers Wanted!

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We realize that we may not be able to worship together in person, but we can still worship together virtually! That is why we are looking for people to read at all Sunday Masses and you can do it virtually now too. Once recorded for a particular Sunday, you simply send us the video. Don't let this pandemic take away your community! Stay involved, serve God, fall in love with the church again in a life of service and faith! If you are interested or would like more information, please ema...
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Saint Miriam Returns on Sundays!

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Sunday Masses at 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 and 12 Noon Our safe return will be in stages, starting with Sunday June 28th! To keep everyone safe, out Mass offerings will expand to allow for more safe distancing in our beautiful new sanctuary! We will also offer the following to help keep us healthy. We will expand out Mass offerings and practice proper social distancing between individuals and families at every service. Main & Sanctuary Doors will be open (reduce need to handle door pulls) ...
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Virtual Rosary Devotion

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We realize that some people may not be ready to come back to in-person gatherings. That's why we created an entire list of virtual worship, devotional, small group and Mass celebration opportunities! Virtual Rosary Devotion The rosary can take us deeper into prayer life. When we pray the rosary, the prayer can slow us down, calm our hearts, and enable us to rest in God's presence. It draws out the deepest desires in our souls, desires God and God alone. Join Saint Miriam for a Virtual Rosary D...
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It’s Time to Rediscover Saint Miriam

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We made a promise long ago and we've kept it al this time: Welcome everyone, even those rejected by other churches, surprise those who come with honesty with moving worship and warm fellowship, engage others with accessible clergy, reach beyond our doors to provide hope, even on the streets. Our history bears the truth: every promise ever made, has been kept! So we're ready for you! Our Parish facilities and worship spaces are cleaned and sanitary, our Small Groups, Support Groups, Children's...
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Saint Miriam Returns for Sundays! (Starting Sunday June 28th)

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Sunday Masses at 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 and 12 Noon Our safe return will be in stages, starting with Sunday, June 28th! To keep everyone safe, our Mass offerings will expand to allow for more safe distancing in our beautiful new sanctuary! We will also offer the following to help us keep healthy: Scaling our Services: Each Mass Limited to 25 attendees Main & Sanctuary Doors will be Open (Reduce need to handle door pulls) No Congregational Singing – Music Team Only Limited Hymn Sele...
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Our School Planned Reopening

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We are designated as “Wave One, Group C” which tentatively places our Infant and Daycare to open June 8th, 2020 at 7:00am. Please note that we will adjust these timelines based on the most current advice to ensure the safety of our students and faculty.  Below are the Staff and Student procedures and policies we are putting in place to ensure everyone's health and safety. To download the Student Reopening Policy, please click here. To download the Staff Reopening Procedures and Policies, p...
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Our Planned Reopening and Safety Procedures – Update – May 27, 2020

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The Governor’s Office has issued “Reopening Pennsylvania”, a segmented planned roll-out of soft openings by region. Our parish falls in the designated area as “Wave One, Group C” which tentatively places a safer opening on or after, May 18th, 2020 at 7:00am. We have decided to renovate our Sanctuary to provide a safer worship experience before we open. The document below outlines our plan for reopening. Please note that we will adjust these timelines based on the most current advice to ensure pu...
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Come & Explore Our Campus!

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During this pandemic, our beautiful campus is open to you every day during daylight hours! Explore our 12+ acres of peaceful contemplation, historic cemetery, and life-sized statues of St. Francis of Assisi, St. Francis with his Friends, and the Beggar Christ at our main entry. Practice social distancing while enjoying fresh air, walking in solitude or taking a jog along our Upper and Lower Roads. Please remember to bring your leashed pets too! Everyone is welcome!     h...
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May Help! – Blessing Bag Outreach

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Dear Friends! Thank you for your interest in helping us help others! Our award-winning programs support the most impoverished and marginalized groups by maintaining their dignity and providing support on many levels including: Blessing Bag Outreach - serving those experiencing homelessness in our streets with self-stable nutritional support “Blessing Bags” including brand new socks through Bombas, Inspyr, and Joy of Sox as well as Support Services Information and a hand-written or drawn no...
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One Day Soon We Will All Be Back to Normal

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Until then, why not take advantage of a great school virtually? Call today or take a virtual tour, schedule an in-person tour when we are able to begin in-person meetings, and receive a discount offer like no other! Also, learn about our year-round infant and daycare programs, as well as a new Summer Camp! We also updated our fall return-to-school schedules! Call or visit online today and discover why the region's only S.T.E.A.M.M. School is the most sought after learning program around for o...
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Virtual Lessons for Children Faith Formation (CFF)!

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While you've been adjusting to your new normal at home, we've made a few adjustments here, too! During this respite of being able to gather together in person due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are still working to educate the children of the parish! From reading lessons and activities to colorful hands-on activities, we provide a lively way for young children to experience the Gospel. Each week, seeds of growth from us to your home will help you teach your children the way they learn best: thr...
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Coronavirus Update – Friday, March 13, 2020

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3/13/2020 Dear Families, This is certainly a challenging time and it is with a heavy heart that I am writing today. As you are aware, we were closed today to effectuate a thorough and deep cleaning of our entire facilities. The school, parish, and offices have all been disinfected and prepared for your return. Our contracted crew accomplished that by 4:00PM, and while added an unplanned expense for us, they did so on time and with little notice; we are grateful. Then, our Governor made the...
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Stations of the Cross – Thursday, April 2 at 6:00pm – LIVESTREAM

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UPDATE – THIS IS NOW A LIVESTREAM-ONLY EVENT! Tune in on our Livestream Channel here! To follow along with the visuals, click here!   Join us for a very special musical edition of the Stations of the Cross Thursday, April 2nd at 6:00pm Charlie and Maria, along with some wonderful readers will joint together to allow us to experience a wonderful Way of the Cross enhanced with song, video, and music as well as dramatic readings!! Open to Everyone! Join Us!
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A Statement on Holy Communion Changes

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In conjunction with our Diocese and our Greater church, we are implementing - effective immediately- the following changes as a temporary measure to help ensure, as much as possible, a safer worship experience at Saint Miriam. During the cold and flu season and the current situation with the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, all parishioners are reminded to use common sense and good hygiene. Those who are ill are not obliged to attend Mass and should stay home to recover and receive a dispensa...
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