Saint William Catholic Church

Transcription

1 Saint William Catholic Church 6200 Rising Sun Avenue Philadelphia, PA (Tel.) (Fax) Rectory Office Hours: 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM Convent Sisters of Immaculate Heart of Mary (Tel.) ADVENT Cycle A PARISH STAFF Rev. Alfonso J. Concha (Fr. Al), Pastor Rev. Msgr. James E. Mortimer, Pastor Emeritus Rev. Tariq Isaac, Parochial Vicar Rev. Augusto Concha (Fr. Gus) Retired, Resident Rev. Alfred Lauricien, O.M.I., Resident Rev. Mr. Felipe Cruz, Permanent Deacon Rev. Mr. Bill Moser, Permanent Deacon MASS SCHEDULE Weekdays: 6:30 AM and 12:00 Noon Saturdays: 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM (Vigil Mass) Sundays: 7:30; 9:00; 12:00; 8:00PM 10:30AM - Spanish 4:00PM - Pakistani 5:30PM - Haitian (Upper Church) PARISH DIRECTORY Convent Sr. Rose P. Kuhn, IHM, Superior Pastoral Ministry to Hispanics Sr. Rose Patrice Kuhn, IHM Parochial Religious Education (PREP) Sr. Marie Bernadette Taraschi, IHM Business Manager Matt Smith Director of Music Mr. Kenneth Houser music@churchofstwilliam.com Of ice Assistant Missy Elwell December 18,2016 CELEBRATION OF THE SACRAMENTS Jesus was born to be with us on Christmas and also in every sacrament we receive. Christmas blessings to all! Pre-baptismal classes Spanish: 2 nd Wednesday at 7:00 PM (Rectory Basement) English: 1 st Sunday at 1:00 PM - Church. Baptism (Lower Church) Spanish: 3 rd Sunday of the month at 1:00 PM English: 2 nd or 4 th Sunday of the month at 1:00 PM Reconciliation Saturdays: Eve of Holy Days: Eve of First Fridays: 4:00-4:45 PM 4:00-4:45 PM After the 12:00 Noon Mass Only Matrimony Weddings may be scheduled for Saturdays at 11:00AM, 1:00PM or 3:00PM in the Upper Church; and 2:00PM in the Lower Church. Couples intending marriage are asked to contact our Parish Priest at least six months prior to the intended date of marriage. Participating in a Marriage Preparation Program is a requirement for the reception of this holy sacrament. Anointing of the sick is a Sacrament of God s Blessings for those who are sick. Parishioners in serious illness, please contact one of our parish priests. Anyone unable to attend Mass due to illness may call the Rectory to make arrangements to receive Communion in their homes. Fourth Sunday of Advent

2 Sunday Collection 2016: December 11th - $7, : December 13th - $9, God Blesses the generous giver! Fr. Al, Pastor SUMMONED BY GOD As Christmas draws near, Advent's Scriptures lure us into a world of dreams, signs, wonders, and the miracle of the virgin birth. Too often we allow the great stories of our faith, the ones that are most familiar, simply to wash over us. Today's Gospel account of the events leading up to the birth of the Lord reads like a present-day soap opera. Yet Joseph 's courage, even in the midst of what must have been an incredibly confusing time, provides a model for us. Each week, we are summoned by God to embrace the way of goodness and truth through the proclamation of God's holy word. Like Joseph, we are called to do as the Lord commands us. As we stand at the threshold of Christmas, let us have the courage to be open to whatever it is that the Lord will require of us as we celebrate the miracle of Bethlehem. TODAY S READINGS First Reading You will be given this sign: the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall name him Emmanuel (Isaiah 7:10-14). Psalm Let the Lord enter; he is king of glory (Psalm 24). Second Reading God has called us to belong to Jesus Christ (Romans 1:1-7). Gospel The son born of Mary shall be called Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins. He shall be Emmanuel, God is with us (Matthew 1:18-24). Sunday, December 18, 5:00PM (Vigil) Jim, Peg, and Jimmy Dunleavy 7:30 Parishioners of St. William 9:00 Deceased members of Kilroy Family; (William, Martha, & Stephen) 10:30 Holy Souls 12:00 Noon James T. Coyle 8:00PM Bukis & Pavilouskis Families Monday, December 19, 6:30 Holy Souls 12:00 Noon William M. Burke Sr- Birthday Memorial Tuesday, December 20, 6:30 Margaret Weltz 12:00 Noon Harry McWilliams Wednesday, December 21, 6:30 Holy Souls 12:00 Noon Philip Robertson Thursday, December 22, 6:30 Margaret Weltz 12:00 Noon Catherine Duffy First Friday, December 23, 6:30 Chris Cullen & William Bublitz 12:00 Noon Philip Robertson Saturday, December 24, 8:00 Christopher Greentree No 5pm mass. See Christmas Schedule. Remember those who have passed away and now live with God in Heaven. All prayer intentions are remembered Mary Jane Purdy and the faithful departed. HEAR OUR PRAYER, a book requesting prayers for people, is placed on the altar at every Mass.

3 Michael Adams Josephine Agozzino Olga Andrijischjn Luis Ariza Dot Aubrey Beatrice Barnes Gertrude Boyes Joseph Bradley John Byrne Florence Caputo Regina Carberry Jared David Carrasco Teresa (Cathy) Carey Patricia Cassidy Adele Censky Patricia Cirone Catherine Clark Marguerite Clauss Emilio Colon Joanne Coleman Shannon Coley Charlotte Corcoran Anna Creniti Caroline Darpino Alaya Diggs Carol DiMaggio Margaret Donahue Tim Edwards Joseph Fenuto Please pray for our sick... John Flannery Gilda Ford Vicki Francis Brandon Fuscia Rita and Steve Garry Ann Geiges Nellie Grady Barbara Harris James Hamilton Joseph Hearn, Jr. Elizabeth Heasley Marte Heil Frankie and Bob Herbert John Herbert Christopher Higgins Jeffrey Hill Peggy Hoffner Denise Horgan Kathleen Boyle Houseman Sheranne Shea-Jubelirer Luke Kehoe Ellen Kelly Kathy Kilroy Anne Krause Loretta LaBarge Marcial Leon Mark Lewis Teresa Mac Bride Jeanne Mace Jerry and Gale Mahoney William Marshall, Sr. Lisa Mathews Lindsey McManus Emma Miller Anne Nyce Annamarie O Donnell Keith Parks Renee Pontuti Verna Quigley Charlie Rehr Thomas E. Reilley Linda Richardson Christopher Rodgers Sally Rodgers Martha Schmid Mary Smith F. Joseph Sullivan Ethel Thomas Betty Thompson Kathleen Thompson Phyllis Thompson James Trainor Guillermo Velasquez Angela Walsh Betty Wilson Catherine Wimsey Elizabeth Wismer READINGS FOR THE WEEK: Monday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a;Ps 71 Lk 1:5-25 Tuesday : Is 7:10-14 ; Ps 24 Lk 1:26-38 Wednesday: Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a;Ps 33 Lk 1:39-45 Thursday: 1 Sm1:24-28 ;1Sm 2:1,4-8abcd ; Lk 1:46-56 Friday: Mal 3:1-4, ; Ps 25 Lk 1:57-66 Saturday: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Ps 89 Lk 1:67-79 SCRIP Updated 2016 Christmas Schedule Vigil of Christmas Saturday, December 24 th 4:00 PM - English - UPPER church 7:00 PM - Bilingual - lower church 8:00 PM - Haitian - UPPER church Christmas Day Sunday, December 25 th 7:30 AM - English - lower church 9:00 AM - English - lower church 10:30 AM - English - UPPER church 12:00 PM - English - UPPER church 2:00 PM - Urdu - lower church 5:30 PM - Haitian - UPPER church Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mather of God Eve Mass Saturday, December 31 st 5:00 PM - lower church Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mather of God New Year s Day Sunday, January 1 st, :30 AM - lower church 9:00 AM - lower church 10:30 AM - UPPER church 12:00 PM - UPPER church 2:00 PM - Urdu - lower church 5:30 PM - Haitian - UPPER church NO 8:00 PM MASSES on DEC 25 th and JAN 1 st What is Scrip? Scrip are gift cards you can purchase for a variety of local stores, restaurants, hotels, etc. You can buy these gift cards at no extra cost and use them just as you would cash. Why should I purchase Scrip? By purchasing Scrip, you earn a percentage of your tuition at Catholic grade schools, high schools, colleges, and universities. If you have a student in a Catholic school, you can set up an account for your child. If you don t have a student in school, you can still open an account, purchase Scrip gift cards, and have your credit placed in a general fund for a given school. The money in this fund will be used to help students in need of tuition assistance. How do I get my tuition credits and what do I do with them? Ask the parish to cut you a tuition check payable to the school and bring the check to the tuition office your tuition balance will be credited. Where can I buy Scrip? Many neighboring parishes in the area sell Scrip cards, including Presentation BVM, St. Matthew, St. Martin of Tours, St. Hilary, St. Jerome, and Maternity BVM. Contact these parishes directly to set up your account. Then buy your gift cards, go shopping, and support Catholic education! so Is this worth my time? Definitely! You could accumulate hundreds of dollars in tuition credit. Give it a try. You can also ask family members, friends, and fellow parishioners to set up accounts in their own parishes if they offer scrip. Thank you for supporting Catholic education by using Scrip! Fr. Al

4 St. William s Christmas Tree Children and families are asked to bring homemade or traditional ornaments to decorate the Parish tree on Saturday and Sunday Dec 17 th and 18 th after Communion. God bless our newly baptized members! Samuel Luis Crespo Mallory Ward How do I spend a visit before Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament? You can just look upon Him with love. It is a good time to listen to God, to be filled with His grace. Some people bring prayer books, read the Bible, pray the rosary, or just sit, relax, and enjoy the peace that comes from simply being in the presence of God. Taking the time the spend with Jesus is in itself a prayer of great faith. Prepare to receive the graces and the blessing this devotion offers. Contact the Rectory at (215) or office@churchofstwilliam.com or the access code to our adoration chapel. CUARTO DOMINGO DE ADVIENTO " EL HIJO DE MARIA, VIENE POR OBRA DEL ESPÍRITU SANTO ". Este Domingo nos enlaza ya casi con el gran acontecimiento: LA ENCARNACIÓN DEL HIJO DE DIOS! Jesús se hace uno de nosotros, misterio admirable! El ángel aclara las dudas de José. Jesús, el Mesías, toma carne de María, por obra del Espíritu Santo. " Le pondrás por nombre Jesús, DIOS nos salva. Esperamos con alegría a Jesús, nuestro Salvador. Para que Jesús pueda venir, nacer en nosotros, necesita nuestra colaboración. Por Tí Señor Jesus, se nos ofrece la salvación. Ven, Señor Jesús. CONFESIÓNES: Todos los Domingo: 10:00-10:20AM BAUTISMO: Coordina con Diácono Felipe o Hermana Rosa. 2 Miércoles del mes a las 7:00 PM - Charla 3 Domingo del mes a la 1:00 PM - Bautismo RICA: Preparación Sacramental para Adultos domingos a las 9:00 AM en la Rectoría. Hable con Diácono Felipe o Hna Rosa. EDUCACIÓN RELIGIOSA: PREP Los Martes, 6:15-7:45 PM JÓVENES DE SECUNDARIA: Los domingos, 9:00-10:00 AM en el convento. Visitas y Comunión a los ENFERMOS y ANCIANOS: Coordina con Fr. Al. ROSARIO: Estan invitados a rezar el Rosario cada domingo a las 10:00 AM antes de la Misa. ACTIVIDADES EN EL ADVIENTO: Posadas: 9 de dic. 18 de dic.: 6:45 PM a 8:30 PM Ultima Posada: 18 de dic. en el Salón de St. William Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe: 11 de dic.: Misa en la Catedral a las 9:00 PM 12 de dic.: Misa a las 7:00 PM en Iglesia St. William Oración Navideña: 13 de dic.: durante PREP: 7:00 PM Confesiones: 14 de dic.: 6:30 8:00 PM y 17 de dic.: 4:00-4:45 PM Pesebre Viviente: 17 de dic. a las 5:45 PM Adornar los árboles navideños: 17 y 18 de dic. Social Media St. William is now on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us for news, inspiration, and more: Instagram: stwilliamphila NAVIDAD de JESUS Misa de Nochebuena: 24 de diciembre 4:00 PM Misa en inglés 7:00 PM Misa bilingüe (inglés y español) Misa de Navidad: 25 de diciembre Todas las Misas en inglés: 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:00PM FUEL ASSISTANCE: Llamar a United Social Services Consultas sobre la INMIGRACIÓN HIAS: 2100 Arch St. 3 rd floor; Servicios Sociales Católicos: 222 N. 17 th St.;

5 COVER SHEET CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS #002005: St. William Church 6200 Rising Sun Avenue Philadelphia, Pa PHONE CONTACT PERSON Missy Elwell SOFTWARE Microsoft Office 2013 Adobe Acrobat XI Standard Windows 7 PRINTER Sharp MX-5110N NUMBERS OF PAGES SENT 1 Through 5 SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION December 11, 2016 TRANSMISSION TIME SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS