Mission Statement

In one of the best known Psalms - Psalm 23, we hear, "my cup overflows". Those words are very true here at Saint Martin de Porres Catholic Church in the Kingdom of North Philadelphia. Our cup overflows with many blessings from our Awesome God. Join us!

As members of Saint Martin de Porres Parish of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia we seek

to worship in word and sacrament
to proclaim and live the radical Gospel message of Christ
to develop a loving and caring faith community committed to the principle of social justice
to be a strong Catholic evangelizing presence to all people and especially the African-American community

We are challenged to strive for spiritual growth, to embrace the Gospel message and to make a difference in the world. We also seek to fulfill the mission love, peace and mutual respect by:

inspiring one another spiritually, emotionally and morally
developing open and on-going conversation within our community
bringing one another to a deeper awareness of God's love and sense of their own discipleship
incorporating the values, teachings, and traditions of our African-American heritage into our prayer and worship

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Mass Schedule

Mass	Confessions	Just For Men...

Daily Mass Schedule Tuesday - Friday 7AM Sunday Mass, 10:00AM ALL ARE WELCOME!	Sunday 9:30AM & Every 1st Thursday during Holy Hour 6:30PM	All men of the Church (young men as well) are invited to join Father Thorne for donuts, coffee and juice every second Sunday of the month in the Community Hall. Following our gathering we will go to Mass together.

Come and Join Us!
All Are Welcome

Thank you for your generosity to our Church. Please continue to be as generous as possible in the Sunday Mass collections.

Anyone interesting in joining the Catholic Church
or receiving the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation,
First Penance or First Communion, please contact:
Sister Lynn Marie Ralph, SBS
215-228-8330 srlmralph@gmail.com

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Lent 2014 - “Yes God is Real”
Suggestions that may help you make Lent a prayerful and holy season in preparation for Easter.

Join us for Worship! Mass is celebrated every Sunday at 10:00 AM. Also, Daily Mass is offered: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 7:00 AM.

Confessions are heard every Wednesday at 6:30 PM and Sunday at 9:30 AM

Stations of the Cross are prayed every Wednesday at 7:00 PM in Church.

Lenten Prayer Books are available. Also, all are encouraged to read the Sacred Scriptures in the Bible during Lent.

All Catholics 14 years old and older are to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday and the Fridays of Lent.

All Catholics 18 and older are to fast (one full meal) on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday.

Participate in Operation Rice Bowl (They are available in Church).

Volunteer for Community Service.

Read more regardling Lent on the events page, here.

Friday - March 7, March 21, April 4 - Fish Fry
Come and join the Hospitality Club of St. Martin de Porres in the Church Hall for a great fish sandwich! After Good Friday Serveice get a fish dinner! Thank you for your support of our fundraising event.
Click here for more details.

Holy Week Schedule

Palm Sunday - Procession and Blessing of Palm April 13, 10AM

Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord's Supper - April 17, 7PM

Good Friday Liturgy of the Lord's Passion - April 18, 3PM

Great Easter Vigil, Bishop Timothy Senior, Celebrant - April 19, 7PM

Resurrection Day! Reverend Stephen Thorne, Celebrant and Homilist - April 20, 10AM

World Meeting of Families 2015

Mission Statement

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