NEW EVENTS:
Way of the Cross through North Philadelphia
This Good Friday we will also morn for those lost in Gaza (and Israel/Palestine), Syria (and elsewhere in the Middle East and the Islamic World), Sudan (and elsewhere in Africa), Myanmar (and elsewhere in Asia), Ukraine (and elsewhere in Europe), Haiti (and elsewhere in the Americas including our own city streets and everywhere gun violence kills).
Good Friday, March 29. 2024, there will be the annual Way of the Cross through North Philadelphia led by the Pierre Toussaint Men’s Group (and joined by CPF Phila) in the past by the late Fr. Neil Ver’ Schneider, S.J. 1931-2021. This year we will lament the suffering in Gaza (Israel/Palestine) as well the DRC, Haiti, Myanmar, the Sudans, Syria, Ukraine, our own city streets and other places where violence crucifies.
Gathering at 12:45 pm at the Church of the Gesu (next to the entrance to St. Joseph Prep), participants at 1 pm will begin to pray and walk through the neighborhoods and conclude at St. Malachy in time for the Good Friday Service.
As done since 2021 (for those who cannot make the walk) can join using Zoom Meeting Link: https://zoom.us/j/97055451178 or listen in by dialing 929 205 6099, then enter when prompted the Meeting ID: 970 5545 1178 #.
CPF Meets Virtually on 2nd Sundays of the month at 11:30 am:
Also please see CPF Philadelphia Facebook page for notices of meetings to also have an in-person component at St. Malachy, 1429 N. 11th St., 19122; (after 10:00 Liturgy)
Email us at catholicpeacefellowship@gmail.comfor the Zoom Meeting Link / call-in ID for use from a landline
PAST EVENTS:
Saturday May 13th, 9:30 am to 1:30 pm
Recording Link:
Passcode: MW1HEr1+
Since 2021, Fr. George Bur, Ava Murray-Zampetti, Angie and Phil Berryman have led CPF Phila. with other groups through two cosponsored retreats reflecting on the Encyclicals of Pope Francis. May 13 will be the conclusion of this series focusing on Pope Francis’s hope for the Church to be open to hearing the Holy Spirit through listening to the whole community of the faithful with the expectation we can also listen to each other.
After a brief introduction to Synodality by Angie and Phil, Fr. Bur S.J. will share a method of spiritual conversation used by Jesuit and Ignatian communities to prepare for a discernment of apostolic action. For CPF, this can help members discern priorities for the future of Catholic Peace Fellowship Philadelphia. Individuals and members of other groups are also invited to meet, discuss and discern collectively.
Viewing of the Documentary,
“The Nuns, the Priests and the Bombs” and Panel Discussion
Saturday, January 28, 2023, at 1:30 pm
in the East Parlor of St. Joseph Hall, Chestnut Hill College
9601 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118
The Institute for Forgiveness and Reconciliation at Chestnut Hill College, and Catholic Peace Fellowship of Philadelphia, cohosted a free, public viewing of a 2018 documentary titled, The Nuns, The Priests, and The Bombs. Please see the Advent 2022 CPF newsletter for more info CPF Advent 2022 Newsletter.
Review the official trailer of the documentary here: https://www.youtube.com/
For further information contact: Sister Catherine Nerney, SSJ, Ph.D. atnerneyc@gmail.com.
Good Friday, April 7, 2023 (& March 29. 2024), there will be the annual Way of the Cross through North Philadelphia led by in the past by Fr. Neil Ver’ Schneider, S.J. 1931-2021. Gathering at 12:45 pm at the Church of the Gesu (next to the entrance to St. Joseph Prep), participants at 1 pm will begin to pray and walk through the neighborhoods and conclude at St. Malachy’s in time for the Good Friday Service. As done for the last two years, those who cannot make the walk can join using Zoom Meeting Link: https://zoom.us/j/97055451178 or listen in by dialing 929 205 6099, then enter when prompted the Meeting ID: 970 5545 1178 #.
St. Malachy Parish Sunday Mass is at 10 am: (https://www.stmalachychurch.faith/index.html) and https://www.stmalachychurch.faith/donations.html
Democracy in Peril: How Do People of Faith Respond?
A Virtual Webinar: Saturday, April 2
The Annual Gathering for Peace and Justice of CFPA Affiliate Sacred Heart Peace Community, Camden, NJ. Speakers for this event will be: Eileen Flanagan and Father Ken Hallahan. PeaceCoalition.org;
CPF Co-sponsored Virtual & In Person Fall Retreat: “Sisters and Brothers All”
Sorelle e ‘Fratelli Tutti’ – Examen - October 2
October 2, 2021 - Saturday Morning 9:30 to 12 noon at St. Malachy’s Parish Hall 1429 North 11th Street Phila, PA 19122
Angie and Phil Berryman, using the Examen format, led us through key issues raised in the
Papal Encyclical, "Fratelli Tutti" with reflections lead by Fr. George Bur SJ.
Introduction: Ava Murray-Zampetti
The entire retreat was recorded and can be viewed using the Link below:
Recording of CPF Fall Retreat, "Sisters & Brothers All"
And On:
CPF Annual Retreat (Virtual) Laudato Si-Examen April 17, 2021
This Virtual gathering led by Fr. George Bur S.J with the introduction by Angie and Phil Berryman, used the Ignatian Examen format for a reflection on the Papal Encyclical "Laudato Si."
Please see Facebook page for program and links to other information
Camden’s Sacred Heart Gathering for Peace and Justice offer February 2021;
“Finding Hope in Turbulent Times” with Kathy Kelly, Nancy and Jim Forest:
Gesu to St Malachy’s Way of the Cross in person and virtual (in memory of Fr. Neil), Good Friday, April 2, 2021
Please see our Facebook page for photos as well as info for Good Friday 2022.
Pentecost Novena for Racial Justice:
May 23, 2021 at St Malachy’s an in-person & live-streamed Pentecost Prayer Service for Racial Justice concluded a novena organized by New Encounters: Catholics Confronting Racism, a new organization.
Event Recording Available at:
Access Passcode: $1QQhJ2&
https://www.facebook.com/100063313796722/videos/142751154512010/
