St. Madeline Parish

Archbishop Pérez released a statement regarding reinstating the obligation to attend Sunday Mass.

 “We have all felt the impact of COVID-19 as individuals and families.  It has been a time of acute hardship and struggle, of separation and isolation.  It has also had an impact on our lives of faith.  Jesus Christ, our Lord, and Savior, has been with us throughout this challenging period and is most especially near to us when we encounter him in the Eucharist.  The Eucharist offers us His healing and peace, His mercy and reconciliation.  It is now time for everyone to return to the Eucharist with renewed faith and joy.

As many aspects of life are now returning to normalcy, each Catholic Bishop in Pennsylvania will reinstate the obligation to attend Mass in person on Sundays and Holy Days beginning on Sunday, August 15, 2021, the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

The Bishops previously jointly decided to dispense the faithful from this obligation in March of 2020 in order to provide for the common good given concerns over the developing pandemic.  Now, with the impact of the pandemic considerably reduced, it is again possible for the faithful to assemble for the Eucharist. It is time to lift the dispensation from the obligation.

The obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days comes from our Baptism as Christians.  Baptism compels Christians to unite themselves with Christ at the altar in his saving Sacrifice of the Cross. Participation in the communal celebration of the Sunday Eucharist is a testimony of belonging and of being faithful to Christ and to His Church (Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 2182). This is the foundation for the law of the Church that binds Catholics to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days (Code of Canon Law, canon 1247) and the Christian way fully to observe the Third Commandment, to keep holy the Lord’s Day (Deuteronomy 5: 12; Exodus 31: 15; Catechism of the Catholic Church, nos. 2180-2181).

This obligation, as is always the case, does not apply to those who are seriously ill, have a serious health risk, as well as those who have serious anxiety about being a part of large groups at this time.  Likewise, the obligation does not apply to those who care for those who cannot attend Mass in person (Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 2181).  Those who are legitimately excused from Mass on Sundays and Holy Days are encouraged to spend time in prayer, meditating on the Death and Resurrection of the Lord, reading the Sacred Scriptures, and uniting themselves to Christ in his worship of the Father of us all.  Those who are legitimately excused are also encouraged to view a broadcast of the Mass which is intended for those who cannot participate in person.

As Bishops, we welcome this moment of the reinstatement of the obligation for all Catholics in Pennsylvania.  This is a moment to thank God anew for the great gift of the Mass and the Real Presence of Jesus to us in His Holy Body and Blood as well as the joy of gathering together as people of faith.”
 
Most Reverend Nelson Pérez
Archbishop of Philadelphia

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The rectory is open to the public.

We are open for official business only - Mass Cards, letters of eligibility, scrip, etc. If you have something to drop off, please use the mail slot on the front door.

Anyone who is fully vaccinated is no longer required to wear a mask in the rectory. If you are not fully vaccinated, we ask that you continue to wear a mask for your safety and the safety of others. Please be respectful of other people's choices on mask-wearing.


Office hours:
Monday - Thursday
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Thank you and God Bless You!

Sunday Masses
Saturday Vigil Mass at 4:00 PM
Sunday Masses at 8:30 AM, 11:00 AM & 5:00 PM

Weekday Masses
Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM in SLC Chapel

Holy Day Masses
As published

Holiday Masses
Monday through Saturday at 9:00 AM in Church

Confessions
Saturdays 3:00-3:45 PM in Church

Even though Masses are now open to the public, if you wish to stay home, here are some possible options for you to "attend" Sunday Mass.

1.   WEB - Mass live from the Cathedral Basilica in Philadelphia at 11:00 am on Sundays (and on-demand after that time)
https://vimeo.com/event/17522

2.   TV - Channel 6 ABC broadcasts Mass on Sunday mornings at 5:30 am (or record it on your DVR)
 
3.   TV - EWTN broadcasts Mass each Sunday at 8:00 am & 12:00 pm from Our Lady of the Angels Chapel (or record it on your DVR)