Mission Statement
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Martin de Porres Parish of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia we seek - To Worship In Word And Sacrament - To Proclaim And Live The Radical Gospel Message Of Christ - To Develop A Loving And Caring Faith Community Committed To The Principle Of Social Justice - To Be Strong Catholic, Evangelizing Presence To, All People Especially In The African American Community |
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Parishioners are
challenged to strive for spiritual growth, to embrace the Gospel
message, and to make a difference in the world. The Pastor, family
members and staff of Saint Martin de Porres seek to fulfill the
mission of love, peace and mutual respect by:
- Inspiring one another
spiritually, emotionally and morally;
- Developing open and on-going
communication between themselves and the community around
them;
- Bringing one another to a deeper
awareness of God's love and a sense of their own
discipleship;
- Incorporating the values, teaching
and traditions of African-American heritage into our prayer
and worship
Our Church
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Saint Martin de Porres is a Catholic church in North Philadelphia that has served families for over 100 years. Part of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, the church is over 90% African-American. Saint Martin de Porres encourages all races, faiths, and backgrounds to attend and non-Catholics are welcomed as well! |
Our Parish
Created in 1993 by consolidating the parishes of Saint Columbia, Saint Elizabeth, and Most Precious Blood, Saint Martin de Porres Parish is a church with a mission. Of the nearly 26,000 households in the parish, 40% of all the residents live below the poverty level with 45% earning less than $15,000 annually. Because of the recent history of parishes leaving the region, many felt consolidation was a sign that the Archdiocese was diminishing its presence among the poor. In fact, the opposite was true.
At the time of consolidation, the Archdiocese made a strong commitment to the parish. There was a major investment of capital and renovation, so that a strong and safe church, for Catholic and non-Catholics of the neighborhood alike, might represent the Church’s commitment to the people of North Central Philadelphia. This is the flagship Catholic parish of the area, a sign that the Church was indeed not going away, and would not allow its commitment to dwindle or erode.
Groups and Organizations
| Saint Martin de Porres offers many different programs and organizations to minister, as well as opportunities for you to serve others. These programs and organizations provide parishioners the opportunity to manifest their Christian values; taking into consideration their individual skills and talents, and put those values into action. Please take some time to browse through the different programs and organizations that make up Saint Martin de Porres. |
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Eucharistic Ministers Lectors Altar Servers Ushers Greeters Parish School Sunday School Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Youth Ministry Two Adult Choirs (Traditional & Gospel) Youth Choir Hospitality Committee Social Ministry Parish Pastoral Council |
Young Adult Ministry Finance Committee Liturgy Committee Disciples in Mission (Faith-sharing and Evangelization) Altar Society (Church Environment) Golden Age Club Bible Study Parish Partnership with Saint Katharine of Siena, Wayne, Pennsylvania - Affiliations: Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary Community Organizers (EPOP) |
A Message From The Pastor
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| Mass Schedule Sunday Mass, 10AM Dialy Mass (8AM Mid-June to Labor Day) In the Rectory Chapel
Baptism Marriage We have several hearing assistance devices that are connected directly to our sound system in Church, to help those who are hearing impaired. People can borrow them for Mass or other services by coming to the sacristy. |
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Phone: 215-228-8330 |
