Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, will visit Saint Ephrem Parish School in Bensalem (Bucks County) and celebrate Mass for the school community. Reverend Michael Speziale, Pastor of Saint Ephrem Parish, will concelebrate.
Thursday, January 11, 2024
9:45 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Saint Ephrem Church
5400 Hulmeville Road
Bensalem, PA 19020
During Mass, several students in the 6th grade will perform a musical selection on handbells after Communion. In addition, members of the school community will present Archbishop Pérez with a Spiritual Bouquet.
Following Mass, the Archbishop will embark on a tour of Saint Ephrem Parish School led by 8th grade student ambassadors.
This year, Saint Ephrem Parish School is focusing on the Year of the Eucharist. Each Thursday afternoon is known as Adoration Thursday. As part of this initiative, each class visits the Blessed Sacrament and the day concludes with Benediction.
Background Information about Saint Ephrem Parish School
Founded in 1969, Saint Ephrem Parish School has been providing students in Bensalem and surrounding communities with the educational tools and abilities they need to succeed in high school, college, and beyond. SEC offers core subjects, unique learning opportunities, and extracurricular activities, all within a family-like environment. The school focuses on education and faith. SEC students are instructed in religion daily and encouraged to spread their faith through works at the school and in the surrounding communities. For additional information about SEC, please visit saintephremschool.com/.
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Editor’s Note:
For information about Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, please visit aopcatholicschools.org/. For information about Saint Ephrem Parish School, please visit saintephremschool.com/.
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