COVID-19 Resource Page

Listed below are some resources available as we pray for an end to the COVID-19 epidemic.

LIVE-STREAM OF 11AM SUNDAY MASS FROM THE CATHEDRAL
Archbishop Perez will continue to celebrate the 11am Sunday Mass from the Cathedral which will be live-streamed at archphila.org.  Recordings will be available at this link.

ROSARY CAMPAIGN FOR AN END TO THE CORONAVIRUS
The live-streamed campaign will continue nightly at 8pm until we don’t need to pray it anymore!  Details for joining the Campaign online or by phone can be found here.

SEAL THE DOORPOSTS WITH THE DIVINE MERCY IMAGE
In this time of calamity, the Marian Fathers invite you to participate in a simple but incredibly powerful act of faith.  To protect you and your family, we urge you to post an Image of Divine Mercy on your front doors.  To learn more about this movement, click here.  To download and print an Image of Divine Mercy for your door, click here.

 

GET FREE ACCESS TO CATHOLIC VIDEOS, BOOKS, MOVIES AND MORE
Content is available in English and Spanish for adults and children.  Access FORMED for free. If you do not already have a FREE account, here is how to get one:
1. Visit https://formed.org/signup
2. Type “Presentation Blessed Virgin Mary” in the search box and click on the listing that has “100 Old Soldiers Rd, Cheltenham PA”
3. Enter your info and click SignUp
4. Enjoy!

THE FAITHFUL TRAVELER
The Faithful Traveler (an EWTN series) created videos for the World Meeting of Families on Philadelphia Shrines and Holy Places.  You can access these short videos (3-5 minutes each) on YouTube by clicking on the links below:

FORMED also has The Faithful Traveler: East Coast Shrines series of twelve half-hour videos. You may be stuck in the house, but you can freely “travel” up and down the east coast and “visit” many beautiful shrines in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Maryland, all from the comfort (and safety) of your living room! FORMED is free – you can get a free account by following the instructions listed above.

 

MORE SPIRITUAL RESOURCES
Many more resources can be found on the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Spiritual Resource webpage.

PASTORAL AND TEMPORAL RESPONSE OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA TO THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
Visit the Archdiocese’s Covid-19 webpage for a variety of resources.

WAYS TO BE PRO-LIFE DURING THE PANDEMIC (courtesy of the Pro-Life Union of Greater Philadelphia)
The Covid-19 virus has sidelined so many pro-life efforts, but we can still make an impact.  Click here for some things that we can all do to continue our mission for Life.

OTHER WAYS YOU CAN HELP

    • Catholic Social Services is in desperate need of Uber/Lyft gift cards for essential workers at CSS service sites. Many of these workers rely on public transportation for getting to work. Because Septa is on a limited schedule, and concerns exist regarding risk factors to the riders, the workers must use Lyft/Uber to go to their employment to care for the underserved. Gift cards in denominations of $20, $25, $50 are much appreciated. Please share this with your staff, parents, and broader community. Gift card donations may be sent to:
      Visitation Homes
      Attn: Kate Baumgardner
      2638 Kensington Ave
      Phila, Pa 19125
    • Consider brightening the day for the staff at a CSS homeless shelter, family center, home for those who are physically or intellectually challenged by sending a meal to go. Contact Amy Stoner at astoner@chs-adphila.org who can assist in facilitating the process.
    • As a result of COVID-19, Catholic Social Services food pantries are experiencing a shortage of food and personal items due to their increase in client volume, with some pantries seeing a 100% increase.  It’s become nearly impossible for them to accommodate each individual and family that visits them.  Please consider a donation to the Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia’s Emergency Relief Fund to purchases supplies for the Catholic Social Services food pantries that are trying to feed those impacted by COVID-19.  100% of the Emergency Relief Fund’s proceeds will go directly to the food pantries.  Click here to donate.
    • The largest food pantry in Montgomery County, Martha’s Choice (run by Catholic Social Services) has seen a 100% increase in client volume.  They are in need of strong, healthy volunteers (under age 60) to help those in need during this time.  Martha’s Choice has been able to serve people from the parking lot, maintain social distancing/stringent sanitizing and limit the number of people present by adjusting service protocols for the safety of all involved.
      Volunteer shifts: Tuesday, 9:30am-1pm; Wednesday, 9am-2pm and 2pm-7pm; Thursday, 9:30-1pm; Friday 9am-2pm.
      Job needs: willingness to commit to a weekly shift or more for the next month or so; dedication to maintaining six feet physical distance; flexibility to changing priorities as deliveries arrive and food requests occur; and heavy lifting.
      If you are able to help with this, please contact Patrick Walsh at CSS Martha’s Choice Marketplace at pwalsh@chs-adphila.org
    • Saint John Hospice is a Catholic Social Services shelter for men located in Center City Philadelphia.  During the COVID-19 crisis, the volume of those seeking meals and other life-sustaining essentials has doubled and tripled.  Your donation will help keep them going in this time.  Learn more and donate here.
    • Mercy Hospice, also run by Catholic Social Services, is a community grounded in faith and service where single women and mothers with children experiencing homelessness and in recovery can find opportunities for new beginnings.  Learn more and donate here.