February 6 (Sunday)
Mass CANCELED due to severe weather.

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"Ice and snow bless the Lord"

Due to the extreme weather conditions, the 6pm Sunday Mass for St. Mary of Grace parish has been canceled.

Our prayers will be with all of you this Sunday, and Fr. Joseph and Bp. Timothy will offer a private Mass at their homes for the intentions of the entire parish community.

Please stay safe, warm, and indoors this weekend!

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St. Mary of Grace Parish

An Inclusive Independent Catholic Christian community under the pastoral care of the
Augustinians of the Immaculate Heart of Mary

Sunday Mass at 6:00pm

at The Unitarian Church of Delaware County

145 W. Rose Tree Road, Media, PA 19063

Please click here for map and directions

We also hold regular weeknight services (Evening Prayer and Eucharist) in University City and Center City Philadelphia. Please visit our Liturgy page for details.

+Ash Wednesday+
February 17
6:30pm Vespers of Forgiveness
7:00pm Mass with Distribution of Ashes

St. Mary of Grace 
Independent Catholic Church:
Building and Being an Inclusive Church
in the Catholic Tradition

St. Mary of Grace Parish is a Catholic Community in the Independent Catholic Christian Church founded by the Augustinians of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

At St. Mary of Grace parish, an Independent Catholic community, we strive to live the Gospel mandate to love. We believe that all baptized Christians are welcome at the Lord's Table, and invite all to share that with us.

To learn more about our parish please visit our About Us page and our Meet the Parish page.

Independent Catholic Christian Church

2010 Gathering

Diversities of Ministries � the Same Lord

�There are diversities of ministries, and the same Lord.� � I Corinthians 12:5

March 5 - 7, 2010

Temenos Retreat Center

Chester County, PA

We are all called to follow Christ through our baptism. This year�s Gathering will explore the different vocations to which we as Christians are called �--as lay Christians, vowed religious, deacons, priests, and bishops.

The Holy Eucharist will be offered each day, along with opportunities for prayer (Morning and Evening Prayer and Compline).�Ample time for fellowship, solitude, and rest will be available.�

Registration fee:�$180 for all 3 days including meals

Single day registration also available

To register or for more information, please contact Tim Cravens at

(267) 909-3333 or stmikeandsttim@yahoo.com.

News and Upcoming Parish Events

Ash Wednesday

February 17

6:30 pm Vespers of Forgiveness
7 pm Mass with Distribution of Ashes

All services will be held at The Unitarian Church of Delaware County

145 W. Rose Tree Road, Media, PA 19063

Please click here for map and directions

Call (610) 566-1393 or email Fr. Joseph Menna jmennaaihm@aol.com for details.

"Be still and know that I am God."

We invite you to join us on February 19:
3rd Friday Contemplative Evening Prayer

This month Br. Robert Julian begins a series of reflections based on the book I Want to See God: A Practical Synthesis of Carmelite Spirituality by P. Marie-Eugene. We invite you to experience Carmelite Spirituality and learn how it can deepen your prayer life and relationship with God.

On Friday, February 19, 7:30 pm will be the monthly Contemplative Vespers (Evening Prayer) with Eucharist. This is hosted by Br. Robert Julian, HMC who will lead a reflection on Carmelite spirituality. This is a wonderful meditative way to end the week. Contemplative Vespers is held in University City in the Chapel of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel at 4830 Osage Ave.

For more information please email Br. Robert Julian at phillbob1@aol.com

Please visit our� Upcoming Events and News pages for a complete listing of news and events at St. Mary of Grace parish.

If you would like to receive e-mail updates about parish events and activities, please email us at the address below.

stmaryofgrace@yahoo.com

Your email address will be kept strictly confidential and will never be published or shared.