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

Congratulations to our Pastor, Father Stephen Thorne, who celebrated his 16th Anniversary of Ordination of the Priesthood (May 16th)

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

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

> Sunday - Aug 3rd - Blessing of College Students - 10am
We will offer a special blessing for all Church Members who are in College on Sunday, August 3, 10AM, as they prepare for the Fall Semester. Plan to be in Church that Sunday.

> Sunday - Aug 31st - 10am
Blessing of ALL school students, teachers and staff

> Saturday - Sept 13th - Fashon Show - 1-5pm
Sponsored by The Martineer Woman

> Saturday - Sept 20th - Blood Drive - 9am-2pm
Saint Martin de Porres Catholic Church Hall
Sponsored by Delta Sigma Theta Quaker City Alumni Chapter

> Sunday - September 28th - Family & Friends Day - 10am
Guest Homilist Rev. Kenneth Hamilton, SVD, Ph.D.
"No Matter What's Going On...Jesus Can Work it Out"

Fall 2014 - Are you interested in studying Theology?
Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary Fall 2014 Registration is OPEN!
See lis tof Graduate and Undergraduate courses by accessing this website

Please see Father Thorne regarding scholarships.
If you have academic questions contact Mr. Jard Haselbarth, Director of the Graduate School of Theology at 610-785-6292 or email gst@scs.edu

CATHOLIC CALL TO PRAYER!
Join us for Scripture and prayer…
Monday – Friday 6:30 am and 12:10 pm.
Father Thorne is on the prayer line on Tuesday at 12:10 pm
Call: 1-857-232-0158, Enter code: 336656

World Meeting of Families 2015

More details on the Upcoming Events page.

Mission Statement

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

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