Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
As we prepare to enter November, we are reminded of the great blessing we have as Catholics to have all of the Saints interceding for us and to serve as examples of how we are called to live. We also pray for our departed loved ones and give thanks for the many blessings in our lives.
Some of these blessings include the parishes and organizations below that are providing opportunities for individuals facing mental health challenges and their caregivers to come together. May we continue to keep encouraging our parish communities to respond to the ongoing mental health crisis across the United States.
May God bless you,
Natalie Rivera, M. Ed
Director
James Flanagan,
Program Coordinator
New Sensory Friendly Mass!
St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Mother
8910 Gap Newport Pike
Avondale, PA 19311
10:00 AM Mass – Every Third Sunday beginning November 17, 2024
610-268-0296.
All are welcome to this regularly scheduled Mass. A special invitation is extended to any person with sensory needs and their families. This Mass will include: no music, dimmer lighting, and a condensed version of that week’s Homily. Families are encouraged to bring materials that can assist with comfort during the liturgy: noise cancelling headphones, wiggle seats, fidgets, etc.
If you are interested in starting a Sensory Friendly Mass in your parish, contact the Office for Persons with Disabilities at opd@archphila.org or visit https://opdarchphilly.org/sfm/
Will you or someone you know be alone this Thanksgiving?
Then join us at Nativity of Our Lord Parish for Thanksgiving Dinner!
Individuals, couples, and families are welcome. Please arrive at 1:45 to be seated. Give thanks with us and enjoy a delicious dinner. There will be a kid's craft table and door prizes!
Please call the parish office to make your reservations at 215-675-1925 Please make your reservation between October 21 & November 21. This is a free event.
For more info contact: Ann Marie Gervino agervino@noolp.org or view flyer
Peace in the Storm for Caregivers
Now Available
At the heart of The Peace in the Storm Project, faith-sharing and theologically sound discussion groups offer caregivers and people living with health challenges the opportunity to grow in faith, knowledge of scripture, and understanding in their spirituality.
Following Peace in the Storm: Meditations on Chronic Pain and Illness, the accompanying book and discussion guide, Peace in the Storm for Caregivers, is now available.
If you are interested in beginning a Peace in the Storm group in your parish, please reach out to us at opd@archphila.org
If you are caring for a loved one and would like to be added to our caregivers newsletter, please sign up HERE
Thursday, December 12, 2024,
1 PM - 4 PM on Zoom
In partnership with the National Catholic Partnership on Disability and CUSA, an Apostolate for Persons with Chronic Illness or Disability and led by The Peace in the Storm Project Founder, Maureen Pratt.
We are excited to announce that we are again participating in #iGiveCatholic this year!
NEW for this year is an option to donate towards mental health initiatives.
You can make a difference with your gift by clicking the "Give Now" button below or SHARING the link below.
Thank you in advance for your generosity!
Office for Persons with Disabilities & The Deaf Apostolate
Archdiocese of Philadelphia
222 North Seventeenth Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Office: 215-587-3530
Video Phone: 267-507-1215
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