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March 2024 by mary davey
We attended Calvin Taylor’s funeral yesterday and the priest that did it needs some lessons. At the eulogy he did not offer his condolences to the families or siblings. Then he said he read the obituary and said he chose 2 families his biological one and the one he chose blah blah. Went on raving about that one and made the biological family like they were nothing. I have been a parishioner at St. Philips over 60 years and have never seen such disregard to mourning families
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February 2024 by Brenda Marie
I went there to just sit alone, pray. It was very calming!
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December 2023 by Ron Ash
The greatest of ships is nothing without its rudder. Going to mass regularly here is a great way to calm life's sometimes stormy seas. If you're looking to set your GPS aka God Guidance System with traditional Catholic teachings, I recommend attending weekend service and other great prayer nights, fellowship opportunities and special events.
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September 2023 by My BTRN
I really enjoyed the service. Mass was fantastic! I'm looking forward to attending again. Great Tuesday night prayer and worship too. Highly recommend checking it out if you love worship music and fellowship.
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July 2023 by James DePasquale
In response to some of the negative reviews and criticisms posted here I would like to say the following:First of all, in general, eulogies are not allowed at a Catholic Mass of Christian burial. Eulogies are often considered the centerpiece of the service, and therefore can detract from the Mass and its central message, which is the Christian meaning of death.A eulogy could potentially take place at the cemetery or maybe even outside of the church after Mass, but not during the actual funeral Mass. By not allowing a eulogy, the priest is simply doing his job by ensuring that God and the Gospel message are at the center of the liturgy. He is in no way trying to show disrespect to the family or their deceased loved one.Secondly, it is not discrimination to say that non-Catholics should not receive Holy Communion at a Catholic funeral. Since the very first days of Christianity, it has always been the practice of the Church to require that a person first profess true belief in the Church and what she teaches (and then be baptized) BEFORE being able to receive Holy Communion for the first time.By receiving the bread you are making a public statement that you are in "communion" with the Church and that you believe and embrace what she teaches. The word "communion" means "to share a profession of faith." The very words "non-Catholic" absolutely imply that a person has not yet come to believe in the Church and what she professes and therefore cannot yet receive Communion. By reminding the congregation that non-Catholics can not receive Communion, the priest is simply defending the dignity and sacred nature of the sacrament. No discrimination is intended on his part.
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June 2023 by Shannon McNally
I went to the school run by this church and was taught discrimination and hatred as part of the religious education. This is not Christ’s way.
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May 2023 by Our Lady of Good Help Church
For the record, most parishes do not allow eulogies during a funeral Mass, as this practice has become increasingly inapproriate with respect to the dignity of the Mass of Christian Burial. Therefore the noncathechized should refrain from their judgments on the right of parishes/pastors regarding such matters.
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May 2023 by B P
At my dear friends funeral, the priest said “no eulogies “ (because sometimes people swear. )Imagine a send off and loved ones can’t speak ?
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May 2023 by Cynthia Almonacy
Great place to workship and praise the Lord. They have daily mass as well. They have 24 hours adoration and I really like being there in the Chapel to adore our Lord.
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April 2023 by Susan Ricci
Priest was so fast I could not hear the readings. He also discriminated by saying only practicing catholics could receive holy communion. He also gave the woman in front of me a dirty look for not putting communion in her mouth immediately, she had stepped aside. I found him rude. He is the reason many do not attend mass.
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April 2023 by Mirek Kula
One of the best run Catholic Churches in the state. Truly Catholic.
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February 2023 by Maria Rees
Dt Phillips is a wonderful parish for kids, teens, young adults, families and elderly people. They have groups and activities for all ages. They also have a chapel 24/7 with the Blessed Sacrament for adoration. It is a great place just to pray or to be part of!
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November 2022 by Debra Kenney
Wonderful, beautiful,devine.
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October 2022 by Parish Saint Philip
In response to the review regarding the funeral held on October 13th; Our sincerest apologies that the Mass did not meet your expectations. However, it is also our understanding that the priest in question did express his sympathy to the family on several occasions before, during and after the Mass. We also received positive feedback from others in attendance. It should also be on record that the parish accommodated your family (as you noted, are not parishioners with no direct connection to the parish) with scheduling the Mass at a later time. Also, all requests regarding music and readings were honored. We at Saint Philip's parish extend our sincere prayers and condolences to you and your family.
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October 2022 by christine
Attended recent funeral for my sister. Even though the parish was not one she usually attended, the priest was awful. My father started his own church supply business years ago (sold after he passed), all 9 siblings attended Catholic Schools etc.., I have never witnessed a priest more impersonal, insensitive and 'cold' in my entire life. Even when a priest didn't know the person, they always would talk to the family and at least try to make some personal comments. It was blatantly obvious his sermon was used many times, memorized and wanted to just get out of there. He didn't even attempt to make eye contact with the immediate family nor did he EVER express ANY sympathy. It was extremely upsetting and horrendous. If he could be fired he should be.
