Saint Miriam Has A New Home!
The buildout of our new home is complete! Click here to see our new home!
Click here to see images of our new home in the process of being built!
 On December 20th 2009 we took a great step and are pleased that Saint Miriam has opened her new home at 475 Norristown Road in the Blue Bell suburb of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania!
The Site Committee, worked closely with our pastor and board, and surveyed more than 100 properties and narrowed its selections to two locations. After much prayer and deliberation, with many hours of negotiations with the building owners, they reached an agreement during the last week of September, 2009.
Our new, state-of-the-art facilities features a 2,000+ square foot sanctuary with audio/visual capability, additional space for CCD and Children's education, administrative space, a full sacristy, a fellowship hall with indoor and outdoor seating areas, a kitchen and fully accessible ADA-compliant restrooms. Our property also enjoys parking for 200+ cars, an acre of green frontage and a modern aesthetic that fits well with the Saint Miriam ethos. The site is just large enough for us to serve, but small enough to feel like home! .
This endeavor will take a lot of effort and commitment from
our clergy, staff, board, parishioners, and friends.
Obviously, facilities expenses remain even for a leased building. Not all the changes needed to turn an office building into a church were paid for by Mr. Scandone. We are still responsible for the building and grounds, maintenance, lighting, sound, and other worship and educational space equipment and liturgical materials. Some of the raised funding has been given has been spent on capital needs and building plans already. Further, as soon as practicable, we also need to begin saving for the next phase of ministry and to look toward where the future of Saint Miriam will be. We have always attempted to frame our appeals in reference to the mission and vision of the community of Saint Miriam, not just to bricks and mortar. The bottom line is that our continued mission, wherever we are, requires all of our continued financial support. We must see our giving as an investment in the people we will reach for the glory of God, not just buildings. God will bless us for our hard work and effort. We pray you will join us!
On April 11, 2010, our Diocesan Bishop and Presiding Bishop, along with a special guest, Archbishop +++Richard Gundrey, will join us as we Consecrate Sacred Space. Please join us and see why Saint Miriam is so special. And, please hold us close in prayer as we endeavor to fulfill our mission to God and serve God’s world. God Bless! Father Jim+ Pastor
How can you help?
- Make a donation via US Post to Saint Miriam Build
Fund, 4101 Freeland Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19128,
or at
www.mySaintMiriam.org/Support.html - please
indicate 'building fund' and if there is a Memorial or Honor
of designation.
- Attend Mass weekly and keep up with your donations.
- Make special memorials or dedicate items needed to
loved ones with a special donation.
- Help with fund raising and attend special events.
- Bring new friends to join us for Mass!
Please help us as we grow to help further the Kingdom of
God by embracing everyone to God’s Table! Welcome to
the new Saint Miriam!
Please
help us in our continuing efforts. All donations are deeply
appreciated.
To Receive additional information, or to ask questions, please
contact us at:
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