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Sunday, November 1: Solemnity of All Saints Sunday, November 1 we will celebrate the Solemnity of All Saints with a
Solemn Mass. Our custom is to remember our
beloved deceased for the month of November, Month of All Souls. A book
of remembrance will be available to add names to be remembered at all
Parish Masses for November. You may also e-mail Fr. Joseph (jmennaaihm@aol.com) the names of your
beloved who have passed to life eternal to be placed in the book. We
gather our prayers with those of our Augustinian brother, St. Nicholas
of Tolentine, patron of the souls in purgatory.
We will end November with the last Sunday of the month celebrating
Christ The King, with Adoration and Benediction of the Blessed
Sacrament after Mass.
Saturday, October 31: Fall Parish Social Please join us on Saturday, October 31, for our annual Fall social. We will take a road trip to Shady Maple Restaurant/Buffet near
Morgantown, PA. The drive up is spectacular with the changing color of
the trees, and the food at Shady Maple's is delicious!
We plan to meet
at 2pm and leave together in a few cars (carpooling) from:
Unitarian Universalist Church of Delaware County in
Media
145 W. Rose Tree Road, Media, PA 19063
Please click here for map and directions
It is about an hour's drive. We should be back to Media
by around 6-6:30PM. Some parishioners are also thinking about a haunted hay
ride at a nearby farm In Middletown off Rt 352 after we return.
If you are interested in this food festival trip, please send Fr. Joseph an
e-mail, just so we have an idea of attendance (jmennaaihm@aol.com).
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Sunday, October 11: St. Mary of Grace at Outfest 2009
On Sunday, October 11 we will be hosting a booth at Outfest 2009
in Philadelphia from 12noon-4pm.
Stop by, say hello, and learn more about St. Mary of Grace Independent
Catholic Church! We will be holding our usual Sunday Mass and invite you to join us for Eucharist and then a meal afterwards.The weekend of October 10-11 will also be the National Equality March for equal protection for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people. 
For more information about Outfest, please contact Friar Lyngine at lcalizo@gmail.com or (267) 259-6185.
Sunday, September 20: Ordination of Sandra Hutchinson to the order of Acolyte
 "Dearly beloved, as you are about to take upon yourself the office of
Acolyte, ponder what you are undertaking...'Let your light shine before
others, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father Who
is in heaven'...Be you, then, earnest in all justice, goodness, and
truth, that you may enlighten yourself, and others, and the Church of
God." -Bishop's charge to the Acolyte
Please join us on September 20 at the regular Sunday Mass of St. Mary of Grace, when Bishop Timothy will ordain Sandra Hutchinson, a seminarian of the Independent Catholic Christian Church, to the minor Order of Acolyte. The Independent Catholic Christian Church ordains men and women, gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and heterosexual Christians as bishops, priests, and deacons.
Please keep Sandra in your prayers as she takes this next step in the journey towards priesthood.
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"Be still and know that I am God."
We invite you to join us on September 18:
3rd Friday Contemplative Evening Prayer
On Friday, September 18, 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
Saturday, July 11: Day of Reflection and Parish Cookout
Join us on Saturday, July 11 for a Day of Reflection hosted by Hermits of Mercy of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel. Following our Day of Reflection, we will celebrate the summer with a delicious cookout!
4830 Osage Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 11am-3pm: Morning Prayer and Reflection Time
3pm-6pm: Mass and Dinner
Come share all or just part of this wonderful day with us!
For more details or directions please email Bob (PhillBob1@aol.com)
May 2009
Saturday, May 30: Come and Celebrate the 5th Anniversary of the Founding of the Parish!
St. Mary of Grace Independent Catholic Church
Building and Being an Inclusive Church in the Catholic and Augustinian Tradition
11am, Saturday, 30 May 2009
Solemn Mass with Rite of Crowning of Our Lady of Grace
UU CHurch of Delaware County, Rose Tree Road
Following liturgy you are invited to be our guest for a luncheon at
Mrs. Robino's Italian Restaurant on Union Street in Wilmington,
Delaware at 1 PM.
Please RSVP to Fr. Joseph if you can attend
JMennaAIHM@aol. com
PLEASE NOTE: THERE WILL BE A REGULAR 6PM MASS ON SUNDAY.
Sunday, May 3: St. Mary of Grace at Equality Forum
On Sunday, May 3 we will be hosting a booth at Equality Forum 2009 during the SundayOUT! Street Festival
in Philadelphia (Market St. between 2nd and 5th St.) from 12noon-4pm.
Stop by, say hello, and learn more about St. Mary of Grace Independent
Catholic Church! We will be holding our usual Sunday Mass and invite you to join us for Eucharist and then a meal afterwards.
If you would like to volunteer to spread the news and talk to others about St. Mary of Grace Parish at Equality Forum or just need more information, please contact Fr. Joseph Menna.
April 2009
Sunday, April 19: Foundation of the Hermits of Mercy of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Renewal of Vows
On behalf of His Grace, The Most Reverend Timothy Cravens, Presiding Bishop of the Independent Catholic Christian Church, St. Mary of Grace Parish is happy to announce the canonical
establishment of the Hermits of Mercy of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and
renewal of vows of its founder, Brother Robert Julian Dabrow, HMC at Sunday Eucharist, Mercy Sunday, April 19, 6 PM.
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For a schedule of our HOLY WEEK and EASTER SERVICES CLICK HERE
Please note that there will NOT be a 6pm Sunday Mass on April 12. Our regular 6pm Mass will resume on April 19.
March 2009
Saturday, March 21: Spring Parish Community Social
"O all ye things that spring up from the earth, bless the Lord."As
the warm weather begins, the St. Mary of Grace parish community is
having its Spring Social. This Saturday, March 21 we will be gathering
at Longwood Gardens to enjoy the flowers and gardens in bloom. This will also be one of the last chances to catch the Orchid Extravaganza there.We will gather at 12noon at the Visitor's Center at Longwood Gardens. Tickets are $16/person.
A
special thank you to Hector (Fellowship Ministry) and Bob who gathered
information and planned this wonderful event for the parish.Please email or call Fr. Joseph (jmennaaihm@aol.com or 610-566-1393) if you are planning attend so we'll know to wait for you
at the
Visitor's Center.
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