Monday, March 18, 2024

This Definitely Seems Worthy Of Our Attention!

Philly Catholics Observance Schedule For Easter

Faithful throughout the five-county Archdiocese of Philadelphia will celebrate Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord and the Sacred Paschal Triduum at their local parishes.


Palm Sunday through Easter Sunday 
 March 24, 2024 – March 31, 2024

MASS SCHEDULE FOR PALM SUNDAY OF
 
THE PASSION OF THE LORD

Sunday, March 24, 2024

Palm Sunday commemorates Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem and the Passion of the Lord is proclaimed as Christians around the globe mark the beginning of the holiest week of the year.

11:00 a.m. Procession and Solemn Mass: Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will be the principal celebrant and homilist.

This Mass will be streamed live:
Archbishop Pérez’s Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ArchbishopPerez
The live stream broadcast is sponsored by Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia.

Members of the Cathedral Basilica and Cantus Angelorum Cathedral Choirs will assist with liturgical music. Blessed palm will be distributed at all Masses. 

The Anticipated Mass in the Basilica will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 5:15 p.m. Other Mass times include 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., and 6:30 p.m. in the Basilica, and 1:00 p.m. in Spanish in the Cathedral Chapel. 

CHRISM MASS

Thursday, March 28, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will be the principal celebrant at the Chrism Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. Each year, the priests of the Archdiocese are invited to concelebrate this Mass with the Archbishop and to renew their priestly promises.

During this Mass, Archbishop Pérez will bless the Oil of Catechumens as well as the Oil of the Sick and consecrate the Oil of Chrism. These Holy Oils will be used at parishes throughout the Archdiocese during the coming year in the celebration of the Sacraments.

Members of the Cathedral Basilica and Archdiocesan Choirs, along with the Cathedral Instrumentalists, will assist with liturgical music.

This Mass will be streamed live:
Archbishop Pérez’s Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ArchbishopPerez
The live stream broadcast is sponsored by Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia.

SCHEDULE FOR THE SACRED PASCHAL TRIDUUM

 
March 28, 2024 – March 31, 2024

HOLY THURSDAY MASS OF THE LORD’S SUPPER – March 28th

7:30 p.m.

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will be the principal celebrant and homilist.  This Mass commemorates the Last Supper, during which Christ instituted the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist, the Sacrament of Holy Orders, and gave us His commandment to love one another. After the homily, following the example of Christ who washed the feet of the Apostles at the Last Supper, the Archbishop will wash the feet of 12 people. 

Members of the Cathedral Basilica Choir will assist with liturgical music.

Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament will continue from the conclusion of Mass until 11:00 p.m. at the Repository in the Basilica.

This Mass will be streamed live:
Archbishop Pérez’s Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ArchbishopPerez
The live stream broadcast is sponsored by Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia.

Night Prayer at the Repository will be held at 10:45 p.m. 

GOOD FRIDAY CELEBRATION OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD – March 29th

 
3:00 p.m.

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will preside and preach at the Celebration of the Lord’s Passion, commemorating the Holy Passion and Death of Jesus Christ.

Members of the Cathedral Basilica Choir will assist with liturgical music.

Prior to the Celebration of the Passion of the Lord, The Office of Readings will take place at 12:00 p.m., The Way of the Cross at 1:00 p.m., and a Choral Meditation on the Passion at 2:00 p.m. Confessions will also be heard 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. 

This liturgy will be streamed live:
Archbishop Pérez’s Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ArchbishopPerez
The live stream broadcast is sponsored by Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia.
(A mult-box direct feed is also available for all live streamed events, see Editor’s note below)

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EASTER VIGIL MASS – March 30th
 
8:00 p.m.

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will be the principal celebrant and homilist at the Easter Vigil Mass celebrating the Resurrection of the Lord. The Easter Vigil will include four parts: Service of Light (Blessing of the Fire and preparation of the Paschal Candle), Liturgy of the Word, Baptismal Liturgy, and the Liturgy of the Eucharist.

Members of the Cathedral Basilica Choir will assist with liturgical music, along with the Cathedral Instrumentalists.

After a reflective and intense period of prayer during Lent, the Elect (unbaptized Candidates) and Candidates (those who have been baptized in other faiths or baptized a Roman Catholic) will become full members of the Catholic Church at the Cathedral and other parishes throughout the Archdiocese at the Easter Vigil and during Easter Time. In 2024, over 600 new Catholics will be welcomed into the Church over Easter.

This Mass will be streamed live:
Archbishop Pérez’s Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ArchbishopPerez
The live stream broadcast is sponsored by Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia.


MASS SCHEDULE FOR EASTER SUNDAY OF
 
THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD
 March 31, 2024

EASTER SUNDAY SOLEMN MASS – March 31st 
 
11:00 a.m.

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will be the principal celebrant and homilist at this Mass on Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord. Members of the Cathedral Basilica Choir will assist with liturgical music, along with the Cathedral Instrumentalists.

This Mass will be streamed live:
Archbishop Pérez’s Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ArchbishopPerez
The live stream broadcast is sponsored by Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia.

Mass will also be celebrated at the following times: 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., and 1:00 p.m. (in English and Spanish) in the Basilica. These Masses will not be available via livestream.

There will be no 6:30 p.m. Mass on Easter Sunday.

About the Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia 
The Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia (CFGP) is an independent, nonprofit community foundation committed to growing philanthropy according to the teachings of Jesus Christ. Grounded in the principles of faith and service, CFGP meets the diverse needs of donors and Catholic institutions through charitable fund management and development consulting. Our services ensure an investment in the future of our faith. To learn more about CFGP, please visit https://thecfgp.org/.

Poll: People Say It Was Better Under TRUMP!

Do you think things in this country are better today with Biden as president or were better back when Trump was president?

Trump 48% (+9) Biden 39% Independents Trump 47% (+22) Biden 25% Yahoo/YouGov, 992 RV, D33/R28, 3/8-11



Trump VS Biden: Why Not Look At The Record?



  1. Yes, to no one's surprise it's Trump vs Biden again. And a lot of people are hung up on the two personalities: Biden is too old, cognitively challenged and often grumpy while Trump is unpredictable, needlessly confrontational and authoritarian -- or so the argument goes. However you want to characterize them, they are who they are, and neither man is likely to change very much.

So . . . . . doesn't it make sense to look beyond the men and examine the issues and each man's record on the issues? Isn't that what the election's all about anyway? Considering all that, here goes:
  1. Economic Growth: Under President Trump, the United States experienced robust, record-breaking economic growth with unemployment reaching historically low levels among all racial, ethnic and demographic groups. The economy was strong, characterized by steady job creation, rising wages, little or no inflation and a booming stock market. For example, gas was as low as $1.82 a gallon then; it now averages $3.46. Everyone prospered under Trump! Now, prices have skyrocketed, interest rates are high, home ownership is beyond reach for many and the American Dream increasingly seems to be a distant memory.

The Border: The Trump administration moved decisively to secure America's southern border, launching the "Remain in Mexico" policy, Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP), and the "zero-tolerance" policy, effectively deterring illegal immigration and unwarranted asylum seekers  Trump also kept his promise to spearhead the construction of the border wall. Immediately upon taking office Biden reversed these measures. The result? A surge of at least seven million illegals entering the country under Biden -- more criminals, more security risks, more gangs, more murders, more drugs and a greater and greater burden on our security, safety, economy and standard of living. Today, every American city is a border city and every state a border state. The border was more secure under Trump.
  1. Tax Reform: President Trump signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act into law which greatly stimulated economic growth by reducing corporate tax rates, simplifying the tax code for individuals, and providing tax relief for tax weary Americans. Now, not only is Biden planning to let the Trump tax cuts expire but he's proposing trillions of dollars in new taxes.


  2. Deregulation: The Trump administration implemented significant deregulatory efforts across various sectors reducing bureaucratic red tape and stimulating business investment. These actions promoted innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic efficiency while decreasing bloated government and government encroachment. Under Biden the federal government has stretched its regulatory tentacles into every walk of life, suffocating growth.


Judicial Appointments: President Trump made numerous judicial appointments, including three Supreme Court justices and hundreds of federal judges. After years of onerous liberal rulings, these appointments correctly shifted the judiciary toward a more constitutionally observant, originalist direction, heeding the intent of the nation's founders and fulfilling a key promise made during his campaign. Now, Biden and his cohorts are busy threatening and undermining originalist judges while appointing more and more judges who legislate from the bench. And, they've weaponized the justice system to go after Trump and his friends!

  1. Foreign Policy Achievements: The Trump administration pursued successful foreign policy initiatives, including renegotiating trade deals, imposing tariffs on Chinese and other imports, brokering the Abraham Accords diplomatic agreements in the Middle East, and prioritizing American interests in international relations. Strengthening our military gave us peace through strength. North Korea backed away from its aggressive nuclear missile program. Peace prevailed in the middle east and Ukraine. Russia, China and others knew not to saber rattle when President Trump was in charge. Now, all that positive movement has been reversed with war, mayhem, brinksmanship and chaos prevailing.


  2. Criminal Justice Reform: President Trump signed the First Step Act into law in 2018, which aimed to address issues such as sentencing disparities, prison overcrowding, and recidivism. This bipartisan legislation was a giant step toward reforming the criminal justice system. At the same time Trump was tough on crime. Now, a new poll shows that America's fear of crime is at a 30 year high and auto theft alone is up 33 percent.


  3. Veterans Affairs: The administration brought about reforms within the Department of Veterans Affairs which greatly improved access to healthcare services for veterans, reduced wait times, and addressed long festering systemic issues within the VA system. Now, homeless veterans plead for help while illegal immigrants reap freebies.


  4. Space Exploration: President Trump signed an executive order to reestablish the National Space Council, emphasizing the importance of space exploration and national security in outer space. His administration also made strides in revitalizing NASA's space exploration programs and created a new branch of the military, the US Space Force.

  5. Energy Independence: The administration pursued policies that promoting energy independence and expanding domestic energy production, including initiatives to deregulate the energy sector and unprecedented support for the development of fossil fuels vital to our national interest and security. Under Biden we have regressed. We are no longer energy independent and increasingly our energy grid and energy supply are at the mercy of newfangled "green new deal" schemes that lead nowhere while apparently resulting in the death of whales and other marine life along out shorelines.


  6. Response to COVID-19: Without President Trump there wouldn't have been any Operation Warp Speed, which accelerated the development and distribution of the breakthrough COVID-19 vaccines. Trump brought science, medicine, government and big pharma together to make this happen in record time -- an unparalleled achievement.



Sunday, March 17, 2024

Well . . .Top 'O The Mornin' Or . . . Whatever!


 

What They Say He Said; What He REALLY Said!

OMG! Watch how the left wing media wildly (and needlessly) contorted THIS story!

And Now For Today's Perceptive Chuckle . . .


 

The Story Behind The Wearin' Of The Green . . .

 

The rector of Saint Patrick's Cathedral, Monsignor Robert T. Ritchie, teaches us how Saint Patrick’s Day came to the United States and reveals how the day has evolved over the years.

Saturday, March 16, 2024

Our Biggest Blog Milestone Yet, HOORAY!

The Dan Cirucci Blog 

has just reached 

FIVE MILLION pageviews! 

Thank you everybody!



'Elephants' Preview Exudes Real B'way Pizzaz!

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