Our Lady of Grace Parish Live-Streamed Mass Schedule:

Daily Mass Monday-Saturday: 8:00 AM
Saturday Vigil: 4:00 PM
Sunday Mass: 7:45 AM & 10:00 AM

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Please Note: The dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday and Holy Day Masses is still in effect until further notice. Several weeks notice will be provided as to when the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation will be reinstated by the Archbishop. We will continue to live-stream our Masses at this time.

Please note that our Vigil Mass and Saturday Confession times have changed as of June 6, 2020!

• Vigil Mass: 4:00 PM
• Saturday Confessions: 2:45-3:45 PM

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Our Lady of Grace Parish relies on the Sunday collection to pay our bills and payroll. We are most grateful for your support of the parish! If you are interested in contributing, you can do so in the following ways:

• OLG Parish e-Giving site, found by clicking here

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  • You have the option to make a one-time or continuous contribution.
  • You can choose the date and frequency of your contribution.

• The Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia’s Parish Support Initiative

  • Visit: www.SupportMyParish.org and select "Our Lady of Grace-Penndel" from the drop-down menu.
  • You have the option to make a one-time or monthly contribution.

• Drop off contributions in the mail

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The Our Lady of Grace Clergy & Staff thank you for your continued support! You are in our prayers!

In response to the Coronavirus situation and as directed by Archbishop Perez and the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Our Lady of Grace has implemented the following alternative schedule until further notice:

LITURGIES, SACRAMENTS, & PRAYER:

• Public Sunday Mass
  • Saturday Vigil: 4:00 PM (New Time!)
  • Sunday: 7:45 AM & 10:00 AM
  • Additional Sunday Mass times may be added at a later date as the need develops.
• Public Daily Mass
  • Monday-Saturday: 8:00 AM in the church proper
  • Please Note: The 7:00 AM Daily Mass (Monday-Friday) will continue to be suspended until further notice. The decision to resume the 7:00 AM Mass will be considered when the Coronavirus restrictions are lifted and we have the opportunity to return to the chapel for Masses. Thank you for your patience and understanding!

• Confessions will continue in the church proper:
  • Wednesday: 7:00-7:30 PM
  • Saturday: 2:45-3:45 PM (Please note this time change in conjunction with our new 4:00 PM Vigil Mass time.)
• Daily Rosary: Immediately following each Daily Mass
• Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will continue in the church proper:
  • Wednesday: 8:30 AM-6:30 PM
    • Benediction: 6:30 PM
• Private Prayer: Our Lady of Grace Church is open daily for private prayer and visits:
  • Monday-Saturday: 9:00 AM-6:00 PM
  • Sunday: 11:00 AM-6:00 PM

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION:

• Confirmation: October 29, 2020, 4:00 PM
  • With Bishop Michael J. Fitzgerald

OFFICE & OTHER HOURS:

• IHM Center (Parish Offices):
  • CLOSED to the public until further notice.
  • Our Parish Staff continue to take calls and emails. Calls will be taken Monday-Thursday, 9:00 AM-3:00 PM.
    • Staff contact information can be found on the "Staff Directory" page of this website.
• Our Lady of Grace Cemetery:
  • Cemetery OFFICE:
    • OPEN to the public
    • PLEASE NOTE: We are only allowing TWO (2) people inside the office at a time per COVID-19 social-distancing restrictions. Mask-wearing is required inside the office.
    • Staff is available to help you with burial arrangements, plot sales, and inquiries during normal business hours:
      • Monday-Friday: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
      • Saturday: 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Cemetery GROUNDS:
    • OPEN for burials and visits during normal visiting hours
    • Per the Governor's mandate and for the safety of others, we kindly ask that you practice social distancing and wear a mask while on the Cemetery grounds.
  • Further details, hours, and contact information for the Cemetery can be found on the "Cemetery" page of this website.
• SCRIP:
  • Available for curbside pickup. Please visit our "SCRIP" page for details about how to place and pick up your order.

~ Week of September 20, 2020 ~

Dear Friends,

God’s love is beyond measure and beyond cost. Jesus reminds us in the parable today that God’s mercy is abundant and generous. In the parable of the generous landowner, when the servants who are hired last receive the same amount as those who were hired at the beginning of the day, we recognize his mercy. He is not bound by formula, agreement or contract. Mercy overwhelms. Jesus offers a caution as well. Those who were hired first thought they would get more because they worked longer. They failed to recognize the graciousness of the landowner toward them – evaluating him on their terms. Jesus does not give us this parable as an instruction on human labor issues but rather on mercy. God’s mercy is given freely, unearned by the recipient. We may at times struggle with this whether it is applied to ourselves or to someone else. Perhaps Isaiah’s words can help here: “As high as the heavens are above the earth, so high are My ways above your ways and My thoughts above your thoughts.” Humility helps us recognize our need for mercy. Humility helps us accept mercy. Humility helps us as well to appreciate His mercy towards others.

Congratulations again to all the children who received First Holy Communion last Saturday as well as those who received at the Sunday liturgies this past summer. The celebration was a powerful reminder for the entire parish of the importance of this gift. Jesus feeds and nourishes us through His Body and Blood, the celebration helps renew and fortify our thanksgiving.

Thanks also to the Knights of Columbus and everyone who supported the Food Drive this month. Speaking of which, thanks also to our coordinators of the Caring for Friends freezer and meal delivery and everyone who participates in preparing these meals. Many people are helped by your ongoing generosity and kindness.

PREP begins this week. The catechesis this semester is “virtual.” Thanks to all our parents, staff and catechists for all the service you offer and especially for all the adjustments you have made and are making during the pandemic. Please pray for all involved in our PREP program.

Youth ministries started last week with a brunch for RISE and IGNITE. The gathering was outdoors to maintain social distancing. Thanks to Maddie and our youth for all you are doing to adjust to the restrictions and to keep our program growing.

God bless,
Monsignor Prior