Our Mother of Perpetual Help Church, Ephrata PA
| Address | 320 Church Ave, Ephrata, PA, United States |
| Phone | +1 717-733-9641 |
| Website | www.omphchurch.com |
| Categories | Catholic Church, Religious Institution |
| Rating | 4 9 reviews |
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Our Mother of Perpetual Help Church reviews
9I lived across the street from the Church when there was a double suicide. I knew the two teenagers who were friends
New to the parish. People are so nice and welcoming. Daily mass goers have been so friendly and inclusive. Very pleased and thankful for the 3 priests and deacon there. Active Knights of Columbus and active parish with lots of opportunities to participate, too.
The homily was downright weird with a priest using a fake foot as a prop but the church is pretty.
Gym was very nice, but poorly planned. Bleachers were only on one side of the gym, but the only entrance was on the other side. Crowd would back up at the entrance waiting for play to be on the other end or stop so they could go to the bleachers and wouldn't disrupt the game.
Upbeat church community, that gets involved and is giving to the poor. Relatable homilies.
We were visiting from Jersey and waned to attend mass. Just a 3 minute drive from the hotel. We were impressed to see so many families with young children attending 9a mass. We enjoyed the live music, choir, and more traditional structure. Seems like a very nice parish. Clergy appears very engaged. Glad we attended
While this is maybe not a representation of this particular parish, I feel it is a representation of the Catholic Church as a whole.
I was very disappointed to find out I could not be the Godparent to my nephew because I was not married in a Catholic Church. I get it, doctrine is doctrine. It really made me think of the church as a whole and the disconnect between the congregation and the hierarchy.
I advocated for my nephew to be baptized in a Catholic Church. I was the one denied by the church that I defended and was ridiculed for defending through many dark years with the scandal. I attend mass on Sunday, and even took advantage of the webcast of the daily mass as a great reset to my day. I carry extra fruit with me to work everyday and hand it out to the homeless outside my office. I teach my children and those around me to take care of those in need and forgive because that is what we are taught and know it is the right thing to do. Because of a rule of not being married in the church, I’m basically told I would not be a good example as a Godparent.
I feel yesterday the church and two parishes lost two great families that were just seeking a relationship with God. My nephew will be baptized Lutheran, and I will still be able to be his Godparent. I too have decided to start searching for a church elsewhere. This denial to be a Godparent was just a small part of my decision to leave, but the one I guess where the church lost my faith. I know many ex Catholics and I guess I now understand why they felt they were not getting the relationship with God or support from the hierarchy of the church to find that relationship.
I pray one day the church realizes why numbers are down and that a connection with the congregation can be made again.
This is a great church. There are three different pastors who rotate with each Mass. Each one has his own unique way of approaching the homily, and each one is enjoyable. The church itself is beautiful and spacious, and you can hear what's going on no matter where you sit. If you're a Catholic and new to the area, give this one a chance. If you're interested in the Catholic faith, give this one a chance. All are welcome!
Today I went to confession. Not a conducive atmosphere -loud music playing throughout the church. I was accused by the priest that I was speaking to loud. LOUD? I have
Been to confession many times. I had my mask on. I felt rushed and that the priest was not intent on listening to me. I am a former seminarian- I know how to make a good confession. As I was trying to eplain calmly my sins, I was interrupted 3x
This is not a battlefield. I have found priests in COPTIC ORTHODOX CHURCH that are empathetic+don"t interrupt me as I speak. Coptic orthodox near my home. I went out of my way to visit OMPH today, miles from my home. I went to a Redemptorist seminary Fr McGarity-great priest!