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2 ST. RICHARD PARISH PHILADELPHIA, PA FROM MY HOUSE TO YOURS Sixth Sunday of Easter SUNDAY MAY 10th 8:00 ALL MOTHERS 10:00 HOLY SPIRIT LIVING AND 11:30 DECEASED MONDAY MAY 11th 8:00 Giuseppe, Gianna & Mario Zuccarini requested by brother and family TUESDAY MAY 12th 8:00 Mickey & John DeSantis req. by daughter, Angela WEDNESDAY MAY 13th 8:00 1st anniversary of Dolores Andrew requested by husband, Anthony, children and grandchildren 4:30pm Carmen & Anna Garafolo req. by Gargano family THURSDAY MAY 14th 7:30 HOLY SPIRIT Marshall Varano & Maria Berchick requested by Lena and family 12:00 Anna & Conrad Schaefer requested by Joan & Bob 7:00pm Anthony Iamuri requested by Cattai family FRIDAY MAY 15th 8:00 Christine Bossing Bequest of Gerald J. Ziccardi SATURDAY MAY 16th 8:00 Michael DiPietro family requested by DiPietro family 4:30pm La Fontano requested by family ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Our SANCTUARY CANDLE will be burning this week In Loving Memory of Lucy Fortunato,, loving request by daughter, Mary. ILM ILM VOTIVE CANDLES Henrietta & Charles Colantuono requested by Mary Fortunato Sunny Castiello requested by Dante & Joan Frances Kaufman requested by Mr. & Mrs. Dante Ricci 26th Anniversary of Mae Ceraso requested by Tom & Rosalie McManus Birthday of Joseph Fortunato requested with love, sister, Mary Angelina Rose Scaruzzi req. by Love, daughter, Annette Gaudio and Grandchildren Sunny Castiello requested by Virginia J. Trapuzzano Dear Parishioners. In today s gospel, Jesus tells his disciples: Love one another as I have loved you. It sounds so simple. But it can be very difficult. Still, Jesus words can help us step back from these difficulties and try to find that foundation of love from which we are to begin all interactions with one another. This is what we see demonstrated in today s reading from Acts. There was controversy in the early Church about what requirements would be made for someone asking to be baptized in the name of Jesus. God reveals to Peter that whoever fears him and acts uprightly is acceptable to him, -Gentile or Jew. In our second reading, taking from John s first letter, love is again put forth as the mark of one who knows God and follows the teachings of Jesus. In this letter, the words of Jesus are reiterated - that love originated with God, in fact, that God is love. And God loved us, his creation, so much, that he sent his only begotten Son to redeem us and make it possible for us to have life everlasting in heaven. But God has also loved us enough that he has given us free will, to accept or reject the love he has offered. If we accept it, we will, in turn, love others as he has loved us. And how has he loved us? Generously, lavishly, sacrificially. To love others in this manner-generously, lavishly and sacrificially-is how we are to love one another. However, to love in this manner does not always come easily. Love like this takes courage. At times we need to be the first one to extend an act of goodwill in a painful situation. To love like this means that our sense of what is fair and right is not dependent on someone else s actions. Our love is given because it is ours to give; it is our choice. We do not merit God s love and grace. They are freely given to us. The more we receive those gifts of love and grace, the more we are able to choose to offer them to others. To love like God loves us means we need to pray to God to discern his will in our lives, and we need to receive the sacraments. The Eucharist nourishes us and strengthens us and the sacrament of reconciliation softens our hearts, and helps us experience our own sinfulness so we are open to receive God s pardon, mercy and love. In doing so, we can foster a disposition of the heart that will enable us to recognize when we need to offer compassion and mercy to those we encounter. As we journey through life, let us consider how we love one another. How we love those who are difficult to love. How we love those who wish us harm. How we love those who are different from us. How we love those we do not really know.

3 Sixth Sunday of Easter May 10, 2015 Continued It is easy love those who love us. The true sign of one who loves as Jesus taught us to love is that he or she loves those who are a challenge to love. The payoff is worth the effort, because we are reminded that whoever loves as Jesus taught will find their joy complete God Love Ya! Fr. Reilly On a personal note: Happy Mothers Day! Please know that all of our mothers, grandmothers, godmothers, and aunts will be remembered in a special way this weekend as Mass is offered for them. Please take note: The Rectory office will be CLOSED on Ascension Thursday May 14th and will reopen Friday, May 15th. A Mother s Day Prayer Heavenly Father, today I turn to you to give you thanks for my mother. With your own gift of life, she bore me in her womb and gave me life. She tenderly, patiently cared for me and taught me to walk and talk. She read to me and made me laugh. No one delighted in my successes more; no one could comfort me better in my failures. I am so grateful for how she mothered me and mentored me, and even disciplined me. Please bless her, Lord, and comfort her. Help her loving heart to continue to love and give of herself to others. Strengthen her when she is down and give her hope when she is discouraged. Most of all, Lord, on this Mother's Day, give my mother the graces she most needs and desires today. Amen. Thank you!! St. Richard Parish May Procession Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at 7pm As we all know, the month of May is dedicated to our Blessed Mother and we will honor Mary with our parish May Procession on Wednesday night May 13 th at 7pm. It will truly be an inspirational evening and I am hopeful that you will all take time out of your busy schedule to honor this great woman of faith. I look forward being with you and praying with you on this special night. May, Mary our Mother, continue to pour forth her blessings upon us, her sons and daughters; and continue to wrap her mantle of love and peace around us the family of St. Richard Parish. ASCENSION THURSDAY MAY 14, 2015 MASS SCHEDULE Wednesday, May 13th 4:30 pm at St. Richard Thursday, May 14th 7:30am at Holy Spirit 12noon at St. Richard 7:00pm at St. Richard Pre-Jordan classes In preparation for Baptism Pre-Jordan classes are held the third Monday of the month at 7:00 pm in the Church. The parents of the child are required to attend the class; godparents are also welcome but not required to attend. Please call the rectory to make arrangements for the Baptism and to attend the class. After you have attended the class and acquired certificates of eligibility for your godparents, you may then call the rectory for an appointment to book the date of your choosing. The next scheduled classes are: May 18, 2015 June 15, 2015 July 20, 2015 Ascension Thursday is a Holy Day of Obligation

4 Sixth Sunday of Easter May 10, 2015 Considering a switch to CATHOLIC SCHOOL? Tuition Transfer Grants are now available at Saint Pio Catholic Regional School! Call and apply today! Affordable Catholic Education May Be Within Reach! While we know that Catholic schools offer an excellent education and moral formation for their students, some families opt for other schools public, charter, private, or homeschools due to the lower price tag. Still, perhaps you wish that your child(ren) had the benefit of attending a Catholic school just look at our standardized test scores, which have risen steadily at Archdiocesan elementary schools over the past few years! In partnership with the Connelly Foundation, Saint Pio Catholic Regional School now has the opportunity to offer Tuition Transfer Grants for new students who register in grades 2-6. Any student currently attending a public, charter, home, or private school who registers to attend Saint Pio Catholic Regional School is eligible to receive a three-year tuition grant: $1,000 in Year One $500 in Year Two $300 in Year Three A total savings of $1,800 for your family! A limited number of grants are available in each grade, and will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis beginning April 7, While these grants are only available to new transfer students who register at Saint Pio Catholic Regional School, they will also benefit current families by filling empty classroom seats, which increases the school s efficiency and revenue, and minimizes future tuition increases. Full classrooms are the surest path to affordable tuition for everyone! If you are interested in a Tuition Transfer Grant or in registering at Saint Pio Catholic Regional School, please contact Marianne Garnham, Principal at (215) to schedule a meeting or a school tour.

5 World Meeting of Families Prayer God and Father of us All In Jesus, your Son and our Savior You have made us your sons and daughters In the family of the Church. May your grace and love help our families In every part of the world Be united to one another In fidelity to the Gospel. May the example of the Holy Family With the aid of your Holy Spirit Guide all families, especially those most troubled To be homes of communion and prayer And to always seek your truth and live in your love. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. Jesus, Mary and Joseph, Pray for us! St. Richard s CYO Family Night Citizens Bank Park PHILLIES VS. DIAMONDBACKS Friday May 15, 2015 game time 7:05pm Cost: $20.00 per ticket $10.00 per ticket is due by May 11th. If you are interested please enclose your money in a envelope with your name, address and phone number and return it to the rectory. Cardiology Consultants of Philadelphia CARDIOLOGY CONSULTANTS OF PHILADELPHIA 1703 S. Broad Street Pasquale M. Procacci, M.D. Mark F. Victor, M.D. Veronica A. Covalesky, M.D. Dean G. Karalis, M.D. Santosh Gupta - Bala, M.D. Salvatore P. Girardo, M.D. Barry A. Bravette, M.D Oregon Avenue Pasquale F. Nestico, M.D Oregon Ave. 2nd Flr Howard Rosner, D.O. CHRIS LORD Masonry and General Contracting r Free Implant Consultations Free Periodontal Evaluation (Gum Evaluation) 2546 S. Broad St. Philadelphia, PA SAVE THE DATES St. Pio Festival Friday May 29th thru Sunday, May, 31st More information coming soon. FRANK R. LAMANTIA, Supervisor 2501 S. Camac St. (215) MARCH 24, :43 PM ST. RICHARDS, PHILADELPHIA, PA

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