The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has instituted an interesting program called “Mass Mob.”
Catholics from the Philadelphia area will come together periodically to attend Mass at the same time in some of the beautiful and historic churches the Archdiocese of Philadelphia has to offer. This is a way of joining together as well as in support of the Parish communities.
The first Mass en masse will be held on Sunday March 23rd at beautiful St. Francis Xavier in Philadelphia at the 11:30 Mass. Future mass mob meetings will be forthcoming via social media.
Seems like an interesting idea to me.
If it’s a success though, as a parishioner I’d like to know beforehand so I could leave a little earlier. The last thing I’d want to find when I get the kids out the door for Mass on Sunday morning is our pew is filled with some Mass mob punks.
I also hope there’s not a spinoff charismatic Mass mob that starts doing hand motions and whoopin’ and hollerin’ throughout Mass. That’d be weird.
March 12, 2014 at 6:33 pm
My 2 children (late 20's, devout Roman Catholics each) are members of this group. They are trying to boost attendance at under-attended parishes. Even with the 25-50 additional people attending, I doubt they would 'fill' the pews in these Churches, and I am sure parking won't suffer. It's Philly after all, and there's no parking to begin with. At any rate, I doubt the will inconvenience you and your family.
March 20, 2014 at 1:59 pm
Yeah, get the kids out early, those Mass mob punks are a comin. God forbid you need to change pews. Make room for this kooky 54-year old, I'll try not to speak too loudly in tongues.