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

  • Sign-up is quick and easy.
  • 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

  • Send to:

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:

• Pre Jordan: Pre Jordan class is being offered in person and online:
  • In Person Class: The next in-person Pre Jordan class is Sunday, December 6 at 11:30AM in the Chapel. Please pre-register by Thursday, December 3 for the in-person class by emailing Chris Flack: dre@olg1.org.
  • Online Class: You may take an online Pre Jordan certification course called "Belonging" by using the link on our Baptism webpage. There is a small fee of $9.95 for the online course. Please be sure to print the certificate at the end and turn it in with your other paperwork.

OFFICE & OTHER HOURS:

• IHM Center (Parish Offices):
  • PLEASE NOTE: The Parish Offices at the IHM Center will be closed on Tuesday, December 8 in observance of the Holy Day (Feast of the Immaculate Conception).
  • 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:
  • PLEASE NOTE: The Cemetery gates will be closing early (closing at 3:30 PM) on Friday, December 11. Thank you!
  • 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
    • For the safety of yourself and 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.

~ Week of November 29, 2020 ~

Dear Friends, “Be watchful! Be alert!” Jesus tells us as we begin the Season of Advent. Our pastoral theme this year of “Be Not Afraid” is one that encourages hope. Advent is the Season of Hope. Hope for the Lord’s return and final deliverance. The completion or perfection of all creation will take place at this time. The dead will rise and we will all be gathered together in peace and joy, perfect peace and joy. Death will be no more. Sin will be no more. Hunger will be no more. Sorrow will be no more. Grief will be no more. Evil will be no more. Sickness will be no more. Fear will be no more. Living with hope entails vigilance for the Lord’s return, ready to welcome Him when he comes. Observing the season will strengthen our hope and fuel our vigil. There are many opportunities to grow spiritually during the season. The Church is open everyday from dawn to dusk, one simple way to enjoy advent is to stop by for a visit, fifteen minutes of silent prayer can do wonders on our outlook on life. I will be giving a presentation in Church on December 2 called “Dare to Hope.” Magnificat books are available at the entrances to the Church today. Please see our web-site for all the opportunities available.

I hope you had a blessed Thanksgiving and that you were able to enjoy the day. Even though the strain of the pandemic is being felt, perhaps because of it, our thanksgiving reverberates with particular strength this year.

Giving Tuesday is actually this upcoming Tuesday, December 1. Thanks to everyone who has participated in the iGiveCatholic (Giving Tuesday) advanced phase. As mentioned last week, we are participating this year with the funds going toward the purchase and installation of LIVE Streaming equipment in the Church. The equipment will be installed in the choir loft (recently wired for this purpose) so that we can continue the LIVE Streaming on a permanent basis (not just during the pandemic). The equipment costs approximately $8,000.00 so any help you can give is appreciated. The web-site address is: https://philadelphia.igivecatholic.org/organizations/ourladyofgracepenndel

The schedule for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, is as follows: Vigil (Monday, December 7) 5:30 p.m.; and December 8 at 8:00 a.m., 12:00 noon and 7:00 p.m. All masses will be both in person and LIVE Streamed. Although the obligation for the Holy Days has been lifted due to the pandemic, please make every effort to attend either in Church or via LIVE Stream. Our Lady is our parish patron, and the patron of our country, her intercession is especially needed to lift us up in hope. She heard the words “be not afraid,” & believed. The effects of which were felt then, now and for eternity.

Have a great week.

God bless,
Monsignor Prior