ASH WEDNESDAY IS FEBRUARY 18
ASHES WILL BE DISTRIBUTED AT MASS
MASS TIMES ARE: 8:30 AM, NOON AND 7 PM
STATIONS OF THE CROSS WILL BE FRIDAYS IN THE CHAPEL AT 7 PM
PRE-CANA
The Catholic Parishes of East Falls, Manayunk, Roxborough and Andorra will present the Pre-Cana Marriage Preparation Program for engaged couples on SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2026 in Father Sullivan Hall,
Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, 819 E. Cathedral Road. The day begins with registration at 9:30 AM and concludes with attendance at the 5:15 PM Vigil Mass. Continental breakfast and lunch are provided.
Certificates are distributed after Mass. Cost is $100.00 per couple, payable in advance.
To register, please call
Holy Family Rectory, 215-482-0450, Monday through Friday between 9 AM and 3 PM.
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
Grief is hard work! Grief often depletes the griever physically as well as emotionally (and cognitively, spiritually and socially). Tending to oneself after the loss of a loved one creates a place and space for your grief. A grief support group provides the opportunity to share your loss with others while receiving care, support and tools to adapt to your loss.
Carmela S. McDowell, MSW, LSW will be facilitating a grief support group for those who have experienced loss within the past year. Carmela comes to Koller Funeral Home having retired from a community health system where she oversaw the bereavement program responsible for thousands of bereaved during her career. She has provided individual grief support as well as bereavement care in group support settings, workshops and memorial programs.
Registration is required. Please email kollerbereavement@gmail.com or call 215.482.5200
PROGRAM WILL BE HELD ALTERNATING THURSDAYS, 6:30-7:45 beginning March 12 through May 21, 2026
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
Location: Koller Funeral Home NO FEE
6835 Ridge Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19128
Time: 6:30 PM to 7:45 PM
REGISTRATION REQUIRED call 215.482.5200
Or email kollerbereavement@gmail.com
DATE: TOPIC:
March 12, 2026 Understanding Your Grief-Your Personal Journey
March 26, 2026 Grief on the Hardest Days-Preparing for Special Days
April 9, 2026 Stages of Grief/Tasks of Mourning
April 23, 2026 Coping Strategies-Building Your Toolbox
May 7, 2026 Rebuilding-Finding Your Strengths and Helping Yourself Heal
May 21, 2026 Continuing the Journey-Leaning into Hope
The above outline is not meant to limit the focus of the support group. It is merely offered as a starting place. The needs of the participants, both as individuals and a group, will determine the course of our journey and time together.
Facilitated by Carmela S. McDowell, MSW, LSW
For over 25 years Ms. McDowell has provided bereavement support to hospice families and the community who have experienced the loss of a loved one.
IHM PARISH SACRAMENTAL DATES
First Penance Practice Date: TBA
First Penance Date: Tuesday, 2/10/26 @ 6:00 p.m. in Church
First Holy Communion Retreat Date: TBA
First Holy Communion Practice Date: Thursday, 4/30/26
(8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.) in Church and Father Sullivan Hall
* First Holy Communion Date: Sunday, 5/3/26 @11:30 a.m. Mass
* Please note the change from the first Saturday in May to the first Sunday in May for the Reception and Celebration of First Holy Communion. *
Coffee Social Info Session – Return to the Holy Land ☕✝️
Learn more about Return to the Holy Land, traveling September 22–October 2, 2026, hosted by Fr. Zachary Navit and accompanied by Christian English-speaking guide Shafik Khbeis, who will offer a special Lenten reflection. Join us for a Coffee Social Info Session on Sunday, March 8 at 12:00 noon, following the 11:00 AM Mass (all are welcome), at St. Mary Center, 701 Lansdale Ave, Lansdale, PA.
Please let us know you’re coming by registering at EVENTS on www.cloverdaletravel.org
Pizza Party Info Session – Return to Italy 🇮🇹
Learn more about Return to Italy: Villa Life & Holy Holiday with Fr. Zachary Navit, an exclusive pilgrimage-style journey to Tuscany and Northern Italy, traveling June 17–26, 2026. Join us for a Pizza Party Info Session on Sunday, March 22 at 12:00 noon, following the 11:00 AM Mass (all are welcome), at St. Mary Center, 701 Lansdale Ave, Lansdale, PA.
Please let us know you’re coming by registering at EVENTS on www.cloverdaletravel.org.