Welcome to historic
St. Michael Parish
1445 North Second Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
celebrating our 179th year
Rev. William G. Ayres, Pastor
St. Michael Roman Catholic Church at 1445 North Second Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122 US - Links"
the History Page
Most of the founding congregation were poor immigrants from Ireland’s troubled northern counties — Tyrone, Armagh, Derry. Just a decade later on May 8, 1844, St. Michael Church, along with St. Augustine Church, was burnt to the ground in what is generally termed the “Nativist riots.” ____________________________________________________ 
Communicating Christ in the 21st Century
The Catholic Standard & Times: In its 108th year, the award winning The CS&T brings information, education and inspiration to its readers around the world. Printed in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, The CS&T is not afraid to tackle the toughest issues in the Church today and tell what the Pope, Catholic media, and other leaders are saying about these important moral issues. In its pages you’ll learn how to pray better, how to live your faith in the workplace, how to be a better Catholic parent, how to defend your faith, what movies, plays, books and video games you should see or play, and much much more. Growth in faith requires ministry beyond Sunday Mass. The CS&T feeds its readers. Cover Price: $1.00 Bulk Copies: .60 cents Individual Subscription: $30.00 for one year ORDER ONLINE; www.archdiocese-phl.org/ssl/cst-phl.com/order_index.htm ______________________________________________________________________________ 
Eucharistic Adoration
Visit Our Lord in Eucharistic Adoration and submit prayer petitions at Savior.org, a website of the Holy Spirit Adoration Sisters of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Our Lord in the Most Blessed Sacrament is presented live via webcam from the Chapel of Divine Love in Philadelphia, PA - a source of perpetual Eucharistic adoration by the Holy Spirit Adoration Sisters since 1916 ______________________________________________________________________________ 
La Salle Academy
La Salle Academy opened its doors in September 2003 to address the needs of underprivileged children. La Salle Academy is an independent school owned by the Board of Trustees established in the traditions of the Christian Brothers and the Sisters of Saint Joseph. We strive to educate children in grades 3 through 8 who face significant financial, social, and academic challenges and whose families believe that quality education is the key to change their futures. La Salle Academy combats the obstacles our students face with a rigorous academic program grounded in faith and coupled with the social and academic supports and services necessary to ensure growth. ______________________________________________________________________________ 
Rachel's Vineyard Retreats
Rachel's Vineyard Retreats are for anyone hurting from the spiritual pain of an abortion. The weekend will help you experience the compassion of God, grieve your loss, and forgive yourself and others. All contacts are confidential. This retreat is sponsored by Rachel’s Vineyard of Greater Philadelphia. - - Held at Immaculata, PA - Philadelphia Area Contact: Priscilla 215-906-6337 oconnorp1@comcast.net Contact: Geri Simboli 610-399-0890 simboli2@earthlink.net Retreat Dates: October 09 - 11, 2009 March 12 - 14, 2010 May 21 - 23, 2010 October 08 - 10, 2010 _ A retreat will be held in Doylestown, PA. November 20 – 22, 2009. For more information call Susan Fetta at 267-880-3631. Read more about it online at www.rachelsvineyard.org. All requests are strictly confidential. _______________________ ____________________________________________________ 
Sisters of Charity, BVM
On July 15, 1833, four of these Irish women, Mary Frances Clarke, Margaret Mann, Eliza Kelly, and Catherine Byrne, left Dublin, Ireland, to work with the Irish immigrants in North America. They arrived in Philadelphia on September 7, 1833 and were befriended by former Dubliner, Mrs. Margaret McDonough. On September 10, Father Terence James Donaghue visited their lodgings in Willings Alley. They opened a school in St. Michael Parish in Fall 1833. On November 1, 1833, the community of the Sisters of the Blessed Virgin Mary was founded. ______________________________________________________________________________ 
Sisters of St. Joseph
The mission of a religious congregation is a particular focus or emphasis on the Gospel message. The mission of the Sisters of Saint Joseph is based on the prayer of Jesus: "that all may be one as you, Father, are in me, and I in you. I pray that they may be one in us." (John 17:21) ____________________________________________________ 
THE SISTERS OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
Saint Katharine Drexel Mission Center and Shrine Often in my desire to work for others I find my hands tied, something hinders my charitable designs, some hostile influence renders me powerless. My prayers seem to avail nothing, my kind acts are rejected, I seem to do wrong things when I am trying to do my best. In such cases I must not grieve. I am only treading in my Master's steps... Katharine Drexel ______________________________________________________________________________ 
Villa Maria House of Studies
The Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary work in the Congregation's corporate apostolate of Catholic education as well as in pastoral, hospital and prison ministries, parenting programs, counseling, literacy instruction, adult spirituality programs, care of the infirm, retreat work and campus ministry. In their lives and in their work, they strive to continue to offer Praise, Love, and Thanksgiving as they carry out the Gospel mandate of Jesus, the Redeemer, "Go and teach all nations." |
