“We do not want… a church that will move with the world. We want a church that moves the world.” G.K. Chesterton Every year the church tries to focus us with a theme that will enlighten, encourage, and serve as a compass and companion for the new liturgical year. This year, Saint Miriam has chosen … Read more
“The number one cause of atheism is Christians. Those who proclaim Him with their mouths and deny Him with their actions is what an unbelieving world finds unbelievable.” – Karl Rahner, SJ At Saint Miriam, we have built – and willingly rebuilt – our parish from the ground up many times. In our history, we … Read more
We’d like to introduce you to the finest school in the region the BEST way possible – with 1 FREE month of Tuition! It’s easy to learn more about the region’s only Franciscan STEAMM school and see why the waitlist is growing again! Call or email us, get a no obligation tour, register your child, … Read more
We have always tried to place our staff first, even when we disagree. That is why Saint Miriam was the first school to raise its minimum wage to a livable $15. Then, we did the unthinkable! We took it to $18! Now we plan to once again to reorganize our space and facilities to meet … Read more
It’s time to make the switch! Start the New Year with a Brand New Job! – Join Saint Miriam and receive brand new benefits, an excellent work environment, and the HIGHEST wages of any preschool in the region! We are seeking immediate openings for a brand new classroom slated to begin January 3rd! Email us … Read more
Join us for a Special Family Christmas Mass! This year Saint Miriam returns nostalgia and warm feelings to the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) Vigil Mass on Saturday, December 24th at our 4pm Family Mass. A beautiful live nativity crèche will greet you as you as you enter adjacent to our main parish entry, complete … Read more
On Friday, December 23rd at 11:00am Santa arrives bearing gifts and at noon there will be a fire engine to see kids and families! A special THANK YOU to our friends at the Barren Hill Volunteer Fire Co.
The North Pole Express Mailbox will be at Saint Miriam! We will be putting out our special full-sized North Pole Express Mailbox out in front of the parish from November 30th to December 24th!
This year our 2022 Giving Tree will be in the lobby of the church, school entrance and online. Please choose a tag from the tree and donate the funds to make the purchase, or buy the needed gift and please return the wrapped gift with tag to the lobby of the parish no later than … Read more
Join us for The Sacrament of Holy Orders on Sunday, December 11th 2022 at 11:30am at the Morning Mass as we welcome three new deacons and a new priest! On Sunday, December 11, 2022, The Third Sunday of Advent, Gaudete Sunday, at 11:30am Morning Mass. We will welcome our Diocesan Ordinary to confer the Sacrament … Read more
Mark your calendars for Advent & Christmas Eve at Saint Miriam! Advent: is November 27th, December 4th, December 11th, and December 18th at all Masses. Christmas Eve: 4:00pm and 8:00pm Christmas Day: 9:30am! New Year’s Day: 9:30am followed by a celebratory fellowship and the Annual Ray Leight Award! December brings us Christmas Joy, live camels … Read more
UPDATE: Regrettably, several members of the Ambler Station Singers contracted Coronavirus and have cancelled their next several performances, including our scheduled Sunday concert. We are working to reschedule and are excited to have them at Saint Miriam after the new year! In the meantime, we regrouped and will still have some fun this Sunday! This … Read more
On Monday, November 7th from 6:30pm to 8:00pm you are invited to join our educators, school administrators, and parents for a welcome back to school night! Current parents, please be there from 7:00-8:30pm for a prompt start! Potential parents, we would love for you to join us! Please RSVP here for a FREE tour from … Read more
Life-line screening will be here at Saint Miriam Parish & Friary on Thursday, November 17, 2022. We will be offering safe, painless, non-invasive health screenings that are typically not a part of a routine physical. To be more proactive about your health for yourself, your family and your community, please register for these health screenings … Read more
Sundays: Early Mass: 7:30am Sunday Rosary: 8:30am Family Mass: 9:30am Morning Mass: 11:30am (only on 2nd and 3rd Sundays) Thursdays Adoration: 4:00pm – 7:00pm (St Francis Relic Exposed for the final hour!) Livestream Join us virtually every week for Adoration and Sunday Rosary and watch as we rotate through different Sunday masses every week, too!
The month of November, Saint Miriam will honor All Souls’ Day in Wonderfully Meaningful Ways! All Souls’ Day Memorial Envelopes wrapped with Back Ribbons! There is an old tradition of placing the names of the faithful departed on the Altar during the month November, as we pray in a special way for all departed. This … Read more
“In a culture were we use things and throw them away, Francis calls us to see humans and animals as creatures of God.” The Blessing of Animals will take place on Saturday, October 1st at 11:00am in the St. Francis Garden! Bring all creatures great and small! The St. Francis Feast Day will be honored … Read more
We are proud to announce that Saint Miriam School has been selected as a charity partner for Albertson’s ACME and will receive grant donations from its annual Nourishing Neighbors Campaign aimed at helping ensure every child has access to a healthy breakfast. Every child enrolled at Saint Miriam for the entire 2023 year (including Summer … Read more
Join us for an exciting year as we bring back in-person learning for all children, including Sacramental preparation for First Holy Communion, First Penance, and Confirmation. Remember the importance of being a child’s primary faith teachers and let us help by bringing them together for exciting and experiential opportunities and activities as they explore their … Read more
Once again this year, local restaurants have stepped up to help Saint Miriam tastily raise funds to help support our mission! Wednesday, September 21st at Magerks Pub & Grill in Fort Washington 9AM-4PM at 582 S. Bethlehem Pike, Fort Washington, PA 19034 Good for eat in or take out … Don’t forget to mention that … Read more