Welcome to Holy Martyrs Roman Catholic Church in Oreland, Pennsylvania – Founded 1949

 

” . . . one of the elders spoke up and said to me, “Who are these wearing white robes, and where did they come from?”  I said to him, “My lord, you are the one who knows.” He said to me, “These are the ones who have survived the time of great distress; they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.”    

-Revelation 7:13-14

 

Reverend Jason V. Kulczynski

1961-2024

Rev. Jason Kulczynski

You are a priest forever, according to the order of Melchizedek – Hebrews 7:17

Reverend Jason V. Kulczynski, beloved Pastor of Holy Martyrs Parish in Oreland, Pennsylvania passed away during his celebration of Holy Mass on the evening of Saturday, January 27, 2024, immediately following the Consecration of the Blessed Sacrament. 

Father Kulczynski was born on September 26, 1961 in Brooklyn, New York. He is the son of the late Wanda (nee Danielski), and Joseph, Jr. who survives.

He was a member of Saint Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church where he attended grade school until moving to New Jersey.  The family moved to the Doylestown, Pennsylvania area in 1976 where he was a member of St. Jude Parish in Chalfont. 

From a very young age, Father Kulczynski knew he wanted to be a priest.  After high school, he entered the Pauline Fathers Monastery at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, and began studies for the priesthood at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary.  Soon thereafter, he joined the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, and was ordained a priest on May 20, 1989.

Following ordination, Father served at a number of parishes in the Archdiocese.  He also spent 12 years in Catholic Education, serving as chaplain at both Bonner-Prendergast and Neumann-Goretti Catholic High Schools, where he also taught theology and Latin.  During this time he resided at St. Philomena Church in Lansdowne, Pennsylvania.

In September of 2011, Father Kulczynski was appointed Parochial Administrator of St. Philomena Church, where in November of that year he welcomed Father Giovanni Braschi, the Rector of the International Shrine of St. Philomena in Italy, who was present for the conference titled, “It’s Time to Meet Saint Philomena.”  On February 12, 2012, Father Kulczynski was appointed the first National Director of the Archconfraternity of Saint Philomena for the United States. 

Since 2015, Father has served as pastor of Holy Martyrs Parish in Oreland, making it the location of the National Center of the Universal Archconfraternity of Saint Philomena. 

He served as liaison for, and was a regular celebrant of, the Traditional Latin Mass in the Archdiocese, including a monthly liturgy at the Czestochowa Shrine in Doylestown. 

In addition to his pastoral and teaching work, Father was the host of Aim High on Radio Maria, and has been featured on Sunday Night Prime with Fr. Anthony Apostoli on EWTN, Relevant Radio, Domestic Church Radio, Guadalupe Radio, and KYW News Radio. 

An avid collector of sacred relics for many years, he and his collection have recently toured area parishes and schools, sharing the stories of the holy men and women who have gone before us.  Father loved animals, especially dogs.  He would always keep dog treats on hand, including in his car. 

In addition to his father, he is survived by his sister Karen (David) Trickett of Chalfont, a niece and a nephew, and cousins from the greater New York City area.   He was beloved by many, especially the people of his parish, and will be sorely missed. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, February 5, 2024, at 11:00 AM at Holy Martyrs Catholic Church, 120 Allison Road, Oreland, PA 19075. 

 

Parish Office Hours

Mon. – Thurs.  9:00 am – 3:00 pm – Fri. 9:00 am – 12:00 Noon

 

 

 

COFFEE & CONVERSATION    Thursdays – following 8:30 Massin the Fr. Szal Conference Room 

The Relic Chapel is also Open on Thursday during Conversation . . .

 

 

 

BINGO 

2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the Month

First Friday Devotions

Join us for our First Friday Devotions

The Litany of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus

and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament

following Mass on First Friday

 Breakfast is served in the Hospitality Room

The Relic Chapel is Open until 11:00 am

 

 

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FORMED is the revolutionary digital platform that gives you access to video-based study programs, feature films, audio presentations, and eBooks from the Church’s foremost presenters . . .  At the parish or on the go, FORMED allows you access to the Catholic Faith.

Plan a Visit to the Exposition of  More than 200 Sacred Relics

Regularly open on Thursdays with Coffee and Conversation following 8:30 am Mass, and on First Fridays following Devotions and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament, until 10:30 am

Contact the Church Office to arrange a visit for yourself or your group.

Click on the image to go to the Relic Chapel Page

Parish Lottery Calendar Fundraiser

Thank you to everyone who is participating in this fundraiser. Congratulations to our winners.

Calendars are available in the vestibule after Mass on weekends and in the Parish Office during the week.

 

 

 

BAPTISM and SACRAMENTAL SPONSORSHIP

      For information on planning a Baptism at Holy Martyrs Church click this link

The Sacred Role of Godparents

For more information on choosing a Godparent for Baptism click this link

 

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP

 Information:  Doris Duncheskie at 215.884.8575 or email: dorisduncheskie@gmail.com

 

 

Message of Archbishop Nelson Perez about the Annual

CATHOLIC CHARITIES APPEAL

 

Requests for a Certificate of Eligibility

for Sacramental Sponsorship

If you have been asked to serve as a Godparent for Baptism or a Sponsor for Confirmation, please contact the parish office as soon as possible 215-884-8575 to request a Certificate of Eligibility.

In order to request a Certificate attesting to your eligibility for this ministry in the Church, you must:

Be a resident registered in Holy Martyrs Parish.
Be currently active in the practice of the Catholic Faith – that is you attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation and receive the Sacraments regularly.
You must have received all 3 Sacraments of Initiation, namely Baptism, Holy Communion, and Confirmation
You must be at least 16 years of age
If married, your marriage must be in accord with the laws of the Catholic Church; that is your Marriage was witnessed by a Catholic Priest or Deacon (unless a dispensation was granted by a Bishop.)

If you were previously a parish member, but have moved , we do not have the jurisdiction required to certify your eligibility for this ministry.

 

POPE BENEDICT XVI

Almighty Father, source of forgiveness and salvation, grant that Pope Benedict XVI

who has passed from this life may,

 through the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary and of all the saints,

come to share your Eternal Happiness through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

Eternal Rest Grant Unto Him O Lord, and Let Perpetual Light Shine Upon Him.

Deepen Your Discipleship/Grow In Mission

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Holy Martyrs Church is the current
National Center of the Universal Archconfraternity of Saint Philomena

Click on the image above to go to the Saint Philomena Page

Click the image below for a message from the

Most Reverend Nelson Perez, Archbishop of Philadelphia

Click on the Parish Giving image below to go to the Holy Martyrs Electronic Donation Page

We are always in need of volunteers.  Please contact the Church Office (215-884-8575 or email holymartyrschurch@gmail.com)  if you are interested and able to volunteer for any of the following:

USHERS – We are in need of volunteers to act as ushers to take up the collection at Mass during the Offertory. If you were involved before, or would like to assist contact the parish office to become an usher.

OFFICE HELP – Volunteers are needed to assist with Labeling and Stuffing envelopes for our mailings, manning the activity table in the Church main vestibule when it is scheduled & providing office help – (answering the phone and the door when needed.)

ALTAR FLOWER MINISTRY – Volunteers for this ministry provide flowers for the Altar and the Church.

GARDEN / LANDSCAPING – Our dedicated volunteers who care for our grounds and shrines are in need of some assistance.

HOLY DUSTERS – We are in need of people who will help to keep our church swept and clean.  You may sign up in teams. Scheduling would be once a month. Supplies are provided.

LITURGICAL MINISTERS – For those called to assist at the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass as Readers, Special Ministers of Holy Communion, Cantors, Choir Members, Altar Servers.

CATECHISTS and Teachers for the Parish Religious Education Program (CCD).
 

THANK YOU to everyone who has responded to this need!

Visit Our Parish Shrines

Take a Walk . . .   Take Time to Pray!

Take advantage of the many outdoor shrines and prayer spaces on our Parish grounds, especially the new Crucifix Shrine at the corner of Allison and Ulmer.  The Shrine, which is typical of wayside shrines seen in many European countries, was constructed by Michael Matthews of our parish as his Eagle Scout Project.  Landscaping, and the blessing and dedication, will be planned in the Fall.

We are grateful to be the recipients of this beautiful gift.

 

The Monument to the Veterans of the Armed Services

Monument to the Unborn
Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Unborn, pray for us.

The Mary Garden

Saint Francis of Assisi, pray for us.


Saint Therese of Lisieux, pray for us.

Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs, pray for us.

E-MAIL NEWSLETTER COMMUNICATIONS

Watch your email for the Martyrs Messenger Newsletter.  If you know someone who is not receiving the messages, and would like to, please remind them to send their email address to holymartyrschurch@gmail.com

Please also check in with our parish FACEBOOK pages – Church, Respect Life, and Carnival – for more information and spiritual reflections and prayers.

Also don’t forget to visit our parish website www.holymartyrschurch.org for information and updates.  There you can access the weekly digital Parish Bulletin.

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 In His Sign Catholic Radio Network  WTMR  800AM   at 4:00pm

You can also tune on alternating  Fridays at 11 AM Eastern  for AIM HIGH on Radio Maria   www.radiomaria.us   hosted  by Father Jason Kulczynski.

Radio Maria is available in our area on the website  www.radiomaria.us   or the Radio Maria App which can be downloaded for free at their website www.radiomaria.us    You can also listen to the Archives of most of the broadcasts of shows from the past 8 years.

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RELEVANT RADIO  – www.relevantradio.com      Also in our area at 640am on the radio

Bringing Christ to the World through the Media
Join all of the hosts who bring news and information, prayers and Devotions throughout the day.

Mass is broadcast daily at 1:00pm Eastern
The Family Rosary Across America at 8:00pm Eastern

 

Please visit the Parish FACEBOOK pages for more information and spiritual reflections.

 

The Daily Mass Readings are available at the U.S. Bishops website    www.usccb.org  

 

Live stream Mass from the Cathedral Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul in Philadelphia at 11am on Sundays – click on the above picture.

Keep up with the news at:

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The Veil Removed

The Veil Removed is a short film that reveals the coming together of heaven and earth at Mass,

as seen by saints and mystics, revealed by scripture and in the catechism of the Catholic Church.

Click on the picture above

 

 

 

Learning to Experience God at Mass – Fr. Scott Borgman

O Mary Conceived without Sin, Pray for us who have recourse to Thee.

      For information on planning a Baptism at Holy Martyrs Church click this link

The Sacred Role of Godparents

For more information on choosing a Godparent for Baptism click this link

 


 

 

 


For information about the

Traditional Latin Mass in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia

The Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite

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www.latinmassphila.org

 

Tuesday, 19 March 2019 – 7:00 pm Missa Cantata on the Feast of St. Joseph

SUNG MASS in the Traditional Latin Rite
19 March 2019 – 7:00 pm

Celebrant: Rev. Jason Kulczynski
Pastor of Holy Martyrs Catholic Church

Homilist: Rev. Carl Gismondi, FSSP
Pastor of St. Mary Church, Conshohocken

with the Schola Cantorum Philadelphiensis

www.latinmassphila.org


Brian Holdsworth on Reverence at the Sacred Liturgy

It’s an amazing fact that we can carry on with the day to day affairs of our lives without giving a second thought to the immensity of our universe and the incomprehensible forces that explode and contract within it.

 


CATHOLIC HERALD

Allowing children to skip Mass is like letting them not brush their teeth, theologian tells parents

Click to link to the article

 


   How to Receive the Eucharist

An Instructional Video provided by the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon

 


CATHOLIC RADIO

Click on the images to listen online.

Relevant Radio 640AM

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Domestic Church Media

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Online at radiomaria.us

 

The Office of Youth and Young Adults for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia exists to reveal the real person of Jesus, to help people discover their identity in Him, and to assure everyone that they belong in His Church.

Click below to check out their new website:

         


Traditional Latin Mass – April 5, 2017

 

 

Exposition of Sacred Relics

On All Saints Day at Holy Martyrs and other locations

Over 100 relics of the Lord and the Saints were on display on March 29, 2017.

Students from Regina Luminis Academy visit the Exposition of Relics

Included in the collection is a relic of the Cross of our Lord, relics from Mount Calvary and the Birthplace of our Lord. Also included are relics of the Cloak of St. Joseph, St. John the Baptist, St. Philomena, St. Francis, St. Anthony of Padua, St. Charles Borromeo, St. John Neumann, St. Katharine Drexel, St. (Mother) Teresa of Calcutta, St. John Paul II, Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, St. Damian of Molokai, St. Therese, Venerable Fulton J. Sheen, Servant of God Fr. Walter Ciszek, and many others.

 


         


View the Video of Holy Martyrs Church Groundbreaking Ceremony

 


The Study of the Sacred Scriptures

Fr. Peter Damian (2)

Listen to Father Peter Damian on Aim High, on Radio Maria:

Introduction to the Study of Sacred Scripture   –   Part I

The Study of Sacred Scripture  –  Part 2

Sacred Scripture – Part 3

Sacred Scripture – Part 4

Sacred Scripture – Part 5



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The triumphant Lamb of God, inspiration of the victorious Martyrs.