Letter from Our Pastor

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heart . . . ”

- St. Benedict   

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 "There is nothing more beautiful than to
  be surprised by the Gospel, by the
  encounter with Christ. There is nothing
  more beautiful than to know Him and to
  speak to others of our friendship with
  Him. The task of the shepherd, the task
  of the fisher of men, can often seem
  wearisome. But it is beautiful and
  wonderful, because it is truly a service
  to joy, to God’s joy which longs to
  break into the world."

  — Pope Benedict XVI

Father Jim

A Letter of Welcome from Our Pastor
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Dear Friends,

I know it is not easy visiting a new church community for the first time. Sometimes you feel like you are visiting a country club rather than a church. You are filled with questions including: do I belong here? Am I really welcome? Will the people be unfriendly or too friendly? Will I be conspicuous? Will it be easy to leave if I don’t enjoy it? Will they ask me for money? Will my kids enjoy it? How should I dress? Am I welcome if I don’t believe? What if they find out that I am more sinful than I am pure?

As pastor of Saint Miriam, I want to make your visit an enjoyable experience from the first moment you walk in to our church. I also want the experience to be stress-free and relaxing. That is why we designed our new church from the ground up! Our worship experience is designed to be warm, exciting, visually stimulating, and "user-friendly" for people of all backgrounds including those who have never attended church or those who have been away. In fact, most of our people were not regular churchgoers prior to attending Saint Miriam. So, if you're new or have been away from church for a while, you are in the majority when you visit us! We went to great lengths to make this a community for you and by you.

We now have our own beautiful church located in the suburb of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in the township of Blue Bell. Please come and visit this wonderful space and the people who are dedicated to serving all who enter without reservation or prejudice!

As you explore our on-line home in these wonderfully designed web pages, I hope you listen for that ‘still, small voice’ that’s whispering in your heart. (It’s God calling you!) And, as you listen, won’t you ask yourself, “Can Saint Miriam be the community I’ve been hoping for?” "Can she help my family begin to find God again?" If you think the answer is "yes!" then please come and visit us, or let me know by sending me a secure e-mail at .

I promise a wonderful church experience and personal reply from me!

Welcome Home…

- Father Jim

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Blue Bell, PA
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475 Norristown Road
Blue Bell, Pennsylvania 19422
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215 701 4781

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