Old Saint Joseph's Church

Joining us for the livestream of 9:30 AM Mass this morning? Here is the worship aid: https://oldstjoseph.org//3rd-Sunday-of-Advent.B-2020-CV.pdf and here is Pope Francis's prayer of spiritual communion: My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament of the altar. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart ... I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You.

Visit This Week @OSJ (https://oldstjoseph.org/about-osj/thisweek/) for Chris Ross's beautiful reflections about experiencing Advent as a brand-new parent. (Well, and also for information about celebrating Christmas at OSJ. But first things first.) Thanks to Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash for the photo!

Did you miss yesterday's Feast of the Immaculate Conception? Listen here then, to Fr. Walter Modrys SJ's reading of the gospel and reflection on "Mary, the Most Perfectly Redeemed." https://oldstjoseph.org/december-8-mary-most-perfectly-red/

Welcome words from the US Conference of Catholic Bishops:

Please add your voice to the many calling on Congress to pass COVID relief legislation now. Justice for Immigrants Campaign asks that immigrants and refugees be included in any COVID relief package: https://www.votervoice.net/JFI/campaigns/78563/respond Bread for the World asks for that SNAP benefits increase by at least 15 percent and $20 billion be spent on the global response to COVID-19 (https://secure.bread.org//Advocacy;jsessionid=00000000.app) ... And Network Lobby urges you to call both of your Senators today at 888-496-3502.

Joining us for 9:30 AM Mass this morning? Here's the worship aid: https://oldstjoseph.org//32nd-Sunday-in-Ordinary-Time.A-20. . . and Pope Francis's prayer for spiritual communion: My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament of the altar. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You.

Feast of the Immaculate Conception at Old St. Joseph's, Philadelphia

Before you click away from the parish website to shop for Faith, Food & Friends on Amazon, check out this week's bulletin essay on Now What?, now that the election is over. Take a look, too, at the calendar of parish events in November: https://oldstjoseph.org/about-osj/thisweek/

Join our friends from IVC. We can all learn a lot from Dr. Williams.

New Sanctuary Movement of Philadelphia - Nuevo Movimiento Santuario is among the sponsors of a statewide Power and Unity Parade in support of the Pennsylvania immigrants and proposed legislation for Drivers' Licenses for All. The parade will take place in downtown Harrisburg on Tuesday, November 10, beginning at 11:30AM. It will go to the steps of the state capitol for a 12:30 PM rally. Pedestrians are also welcome to attend the rally. Old St. Joseph’s is a congregation member of New Sanctuary Movement. If you are interested in taking part in the parade, contact Maria at [email protected].

Next Wednesday, the Faith-Justice Institute at SJU will host a virtual lecture: Happier as a Woman: A First Gen’s Academic & Spiritual Journey" Wednesday, November 11, 2020 7 p.m. EST Online. Register at www.sju.edu/klein Dr. Martina Giselle Ramirez, Loyola Marymount University, is the Director of the Center for Teaching Excellence and Professor of Biology at Loyola Marymount University. Recognized for her scholarship and mentorship, she has also dedicated her career to em...powering and advocating for those at the margins. Author of Happier as a Woman: Transforming Friendships, Transforming Lives, Dr. Ramirez will speak of her spiritual journey of self-discovery, relationships and self-love. Co-Sponsored by The Faith-Justice Institute’s Joseph William and Madeline Eberle Klein Fund, Office of Teaching and Learning, The Alliance, and The Faculty Senate Trans Working Group. See more

There may not be an election result (yet), but there is clearly work to be done. Consider, this morning, the Ignatian Solidarity Network's examen for civic engagement: https://ignatiansolidarity.net/ignatian-examen-for-civic-/

Here is a post-Election prayer by Jane Deren PhD from the Ignatian Solidarity Network's Education for Justice program. On this Election Day, it is not too soon to start praying about what comes next. O God of Healing, We are called to wholeness, We are called to community,... We are called to restore and renew. To the darkness of division, We choose to respond with light, To the despair of violence, We choose to respond with peace, Trusting in Your light and Your peace To open a way forward. O God of Healing, Help us listen and learn, Present to the sorrows we all bear. Help us reflect on your teaching As we seek new beginnings. Help us to act with the realization We are all your children, We are sisters and brothers, Connected with sacred bonds. God of Healing, Hear our prayer for wholeness, For community, for restorative peace, And for the renewal of our nation. In Christ’s name, hear our prayer. Amen. See more

All Souls' Solemn Vespers at Old St Joseph's Philadelphia

Joining us at 7:00 PM for All Souls' Day Solemn Vespers? Here's the worship aid: https://oldstjoseph.org//All-Souls-Vespers-Worship-Aid-Nov (It's laid out to be printed front to back on 11x17 paper so it looks a little different. . .you'll catch on.)... If you wish to add a name to the book of the dead, you may add it in the comments; they will be written in after the service. OSJ's Book of the Dead will remain in the church for the month of November.

All Saint's Day Mass at Old St Joseph's Philadelphia, 11/1/2020

Joining us this morning at 9:30 AM for Mass? Here's a link to the worship aid for All Saints Day: https://oldstjoseph.org///2020/10/All-Saints.A-2020-CV.pdf And here is Pope Francis's prayer for spiritual communion:... My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament of the altar. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart ... I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. You are welcome to add your greetings and prayers to the comments on the live-stream.