Upcoming Events at OSJ
Missed the Offering of Letters on Sunday, October 20? Email your members of Congress about humanitarian aid for Central America’s Northern Triangle through Bread for the World’s website here!
Living with Gratitude, October 26
a talk by Fr. William Byron SJ at 10:30 AM on October 26 in the church. Fr. Bryon will also preach at the 12:05 PM Mass, which will be followed by lunch and further discussion in Barbelin Hall.
How to Read Matthew’s Gospel
Join Fr. Walter Modrys SJ for three evenings devoted to reading and praying with Matthew’s Gospel at 7:00 PM in Barbelin Hall on Tuesday October 29, Tuesday November 12 and Monday November 18. Read more here. The recommended reading is available at Head House Books; ask at the desk for a 15% discount.
All Saints Day, November 1
is a holyday. Mass will be celebrated at 12:05 PM and 7:00 PM (please note time!) Relaxed parking will be available at both Masses.
All Souls Observance, November 6
Because All Souls Day falls on a weekend this year, the parish will observe the commemoration on Wednesday, November 6 at 7:00 PM (relaxed street parking will be available).
Construction Update
So here we are at the end of this week:
. . .and the end of the day on Friday.
We’ve raised nearly $445,000 in donations
and pledges of the $800,000 total cost for this project. Thanks to all who have given their support so far!
During Construction
. . .please enter the church through the park at the southeast corner of 4th and Walnut Streets.
If you need ramp access to Old St. Joseph’s, have a companion ring the doorbell at 321 Willings Alley or call 215-923-1733 and you will be led in through the old courtyard ramp.
Worship/Mass Schedule
Sunday, The Lord’s Day
Saturday, 5:30 PM Vigil Mass; Sunday, 7:30 AM; 9:30 AM; 11:30 AM; 6:30 PM
Weekday Mass
Monday through Saturday 12:05 PM
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Monday through Saturday
11:30 AM in the Church
What Goes in the Time Capsule?
The time capsule found early in the courtyard renovation was a brick-sized copper box. It contained four newspapers, a small bound book with minutes of the memorial committee and a list of donors, and burial cards and new clippings from Fr. Barbelin’s funeral. The time capsule and its contents are being held with with OSJ’s archives at St. Joseph’s University.
A new time capsule will be placed in the wall fronting the elevator to Barbelin Hall. What should go inside? Email your suggestions to bjbrown@oldstjoseph.org.
Important Links
FY 2019 Financial Report
Click here to read Old St. Joseph’s Fiscal Year 2019 Financial Report in text and tables.
