Regional Assemblies on the Roman Missal in the Archdiocese

Know the words, Know the meaning, Know the Mystery!

ARCHDIOCESAN REGIONAL ASSEMBLIES
ON THE REVISED ENGLISH TRANSLATION
OF THE ROMAN MISSAL

SPONSORED BY THE OFFICE FOR WORSHIP

These assemblies are for the person in the pew!

Questions like:
• Why a revised English translation?
• How was the translation accomplished?
• What will be the impact of this revised translation?
will be addressed. Samples of the revised translation will be presented.

All are welcome
to come to one of the following locations for these regional assemblies.
No registration necessary!

7:00—9:00 PM

Delaware County Thursday, May 5, 2011
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, Morton

Montgomery County Thursday, May 12, 2011
St. John of the Cross Parish, Roslyn

Philadelphia-North Thursday, May 19, 2011
Philadelphia-South Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul, Philadelphia

Chester County Thursday, May 26, 2011
Saint Joseph Parish, Downingtown

Bucks County Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Saint Ephrem Parish, Bensalem

For more information,
please call Father Dennis Gill, Director of the Office for Worship, at 215-587-3537.

Also, check the website for the Office for Worship for more on the Roman Missal,
http://archphila.org/evangelization/worship/worship.htm

Celebrate the Life & Legacy of Pope John Paul II!

As we prepare to celebrate the beatification of the late Holy Father, we can allow ourselves to be inspired anew by his life and teachings. May these final days of the lent fill us with greater confidence in God's love for us. May we boldly and joyfully proclaim this good news as Pope John Paul II did until the very end of his life.

New titles from Pauline Books & Media on Pope John Paul II

John Paul II, who served as Pope during the last 25 years of the 20th century and who led the Church with hope into the the third Christian millennium, was beatified six short years after his death on May 1, 2011. This new book from the Encounter the Saints Series tells the story of this man whose message to the world throughout his pontificate was,

"Do not be afraid!"

This book collects the memories of John Paul II and brings you into an intimate "talk" with this beloved pope. These stories have been gathered together into this beautiful volume from John Paul's writings and conversations with friends, loved ones, and companions. In John Paul II-The Story of My Life, you are invited to listen to the story of one of the Church's most-loved spiritual fathers, told through his own words.

You are invited to visit www.pauline.org for other titles.

Search for the Lord with Pope Benedict XVI

"Only in this second volume do we encounter the decisive sayings and events of Jesus' life... I hope...that I have been granted an insight into the figure of Our Lord that can be helpful to all readers who seek to encounter Jesus and to believe in him."- Pope Benedict XVI Jesus of Nazareth Holy Week: From the Entrance into Jerusalem to the Resurrection

Come, learn more about the thought and contributions of Pope Benedict XVI! Explore his writings, view interactive media, participate in discussions and join in a time of prayer introduced and guided by Mrs. Anne Chavez & hosted by the Daughters of Saint Paul.

Where: Corpus Christi Parish Rel. Ed. room, Sumneytown Pk. Lansdale, PA 19446 When: Thursday, April 14th after 12:05 mass

The Daughters of St. Paul will have a selection of titles by Pope Benedict XVI available for purchase during this event. For more information, call (215)676-9494 or email philadelphia@paulinemedia.com

Lenten Reflection From Sr. Kathryn James

Lifted up into his life.... I have recently been inspired by some reading I am doing on the liturgy and the sacraments. At each celebration of the sacraments we are lifted up into the life of Christ. He takes us to himself and presents us to the Father. In the Eucharist there is an overflowing of the presence of Christ, who takes us into himself so that it is he himself who walks out the back of the Church after Mass in order to live again in the world, in your place of work, in my community, in your family, in my place of ministry. I am drawn again and again to immerse myself in the radiance of this reality, a radiant light that dispels sadness and frustration. This Jesus, who gave us his body and blood as nourishment at a meal in which he bent low to wash his apostles' feet, desires to overturn a good deal of society's values, teaching us a humble emptying of self which lies at the heart of the Trinity, new values which would transform our lives and relationships, government, law and education. The rest of Lent will be for me a prolonged retreat in order to reflect on these readings and transform them into practical directives for life. How about you? How is your Lent going? For more beautiful reflections by Sr. Kathryn James visit her blog at http://kathrynhermes.blogspot.com/