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2 ST. RICHARD PARISH PHILADELPHIA, PA FROM MY HOUSE TO YOURS Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 28th 8:00 Linda Santelli requested by the Porchia family 10:00 Holy Spirit Edward & Elisa Pascale requested by daughter, Maria 11:30 John Paris, Sr. requested by John Paris MONDAY SEPTEMBER 29th 8:00 Luigi and Remo Sammarone req. by sister, Gina TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 30th 8:00 Luciano Porchia requested by the Porchia family WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 1st 8:00 ITG to St. Theresa req. by Lucia Gargano & family THURSDAY OCTOBER 2nd 8:00 Abraham Lindo requested by aunt and cousin FRIDAY OCTOBER 3rd 8:00 John Parulski Bequest of Gerald J. Ziccardi SATURDAY OCTOBER 4th 8:00 Amelia Padrone requested by the Pilla family 4:30 Linda Berry requested by the Gargano family Our SANCTUARY CANDLE will be burning this week In Memory of Louis Penna requested by the Roverano family. ***There are Sanctuary Candles available for the months of November and December** VOTIVE CANDLES 5th anniversary of Betty Carpenter requested by Joan, John and family Yolanda Donatucci requested by the Campione family the birthday of Mary DiPietro requested by Tom & Rosalie McManus the birthday of Marie McManus requested by Tom & Rosalie McManus the birthday of Antoinette Rossi requested by Tom & Rosalie McManus Sally Piccuri requested by Ted Scairato and family Church Envelopes All checks are to be made payable to St. Richard Church. Dear Parishioners, Today s Scripture readings can be understood as a plea to live a virtuous life, a life that exemplifies all that is wholesome about our human nature. Justice, compassion, mercy, selflessness, humility and, above all, love betray the best of who we are. This is not to ignore the fact that we sometimes fall short in these virtues in our day-to-day living. Rather, it is to help us recognize that there is more goodness in the world than there is evil. It is found in the love of a parent for their child, in the mercy we show to the sick, the forgiveness we ask from a friend and the compassion we have for another. These little acts often go unnoticed but they are real expressions of a virtuous life. Over the past few months our parish family has truly shown a glimpse of the virtuous life in the compassion we have for one another, especially as we merged into a new parish family. It was through your understanding, concern, love and support of one another that our merger has gone very smoothly. One of the things to commemorate this merger as a new parish was to bring the baptismal font from Holy Spirit Church and begin to use it as our parish baptismal font. It felt only right to bring this important and beautiful vessel of faith to our church so that our brothers and sisters from Holy Spirit would have something familiar in their new place of worship. Our new font is located in the sanctuary to the left of the St. Joseph altar. In building this New Parish Community, I have the benefit of working with a wonderfully gifted and talented Transition Team in order to facilitate a smooth transition to a new parish community. This consultative body assists me as an interim parish pastoral council in the areas of communications, parish groups/ ministries and other action steps as we navigate our pastoral transition days, while remembering what is not changing: Catholic Faith and Values. The members of the team are the following: Denise Arrygale, Vince Bataglia, Anne DeMasi, Jennie Filippello, Deacon Al George, George Hatton, Bob Hughes, Denise Keenan, Pete McGee, Jim & Marie Milano, Dom Nardini, Ron Nighswander, Paul Perillo, Sis Prisco, Karen Strati, Carl Teti and Nicole Talamo. It is through the guidance of the Parish Transitional Team and through your daily prayers, that we were/are able to build and reaffirm our faith in Jesus as we started on this new journey together. I am grateful for all you do and will continue to do as the new parish family of St. Richard. God Love Ya! Fr. Reilly

3 Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Saturday, October 4, 2014 Come join us as we celebrate with Monsignor Kutys, the installation of Fr. Michael J. Reilly as pastor of the newly combined St. Richard Parish. Saturday, October 4, :30PM Mass 50th Anniversary of Holy Spirit Parish In becoming the New Parish of St. Richard on July 1, 2014 the Golden Anniversary of Holy Spirit Parish occured during that week. To celebrate this occasion we will enjoy fellowship, a sumptuous Galdo's buffett, Cash Bar and the music and song of Benny Marsella on Thursday, October 16th 2014 at 6:00 P.M. at Galdo's Caterers. This event is family friendly and opened to all ages! Cost is $35.00 per person. Tickets are available after Mass, at the rectory and at Capozzi Real Estate 3320 S. 20th Street. Hopefully you can join us as we celebrate this milestone! The following donations have been made to the St. Richard Parish Altar Fund Richard Ferullo $50. Nationwide Insurance Louis Pellico Sr, $25. The Merenda Family James J. Nick Nicholas $100. Rollie M. Clifton $75. Carmen & Frederick DiPasquale 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. Below are the scheduled dates for the class. October 20th November 17th Expostion of the Blessed Sacrament Join us every Tuesday in Church for Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament after the 8:00am Mass. Exposition will end with benediction at 7pm. Saint Richard Parish Harvest Weekend BOO & BEER Friday, October 24th 8PM-Midnight Live Band~Full Circle Prizes for Costumes PARISH FLEA MARKET Saturday, October 25th 8AM-3PM Located at Holy Spirit TRICK OR TRUNK Sunday, October 26th 4pm-6PM Activities, Treats & DJ HAUNTED HALLWAY 6PM-8PM

4 Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 28, 2014 Saturday, October 4th is the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi. t There will be a blessing of animals. 2:00pm on the Rectory lawn. All pets and owners are welcome The 2014 Mass Book is full. The date for the opening of the 2015 Mass Book will be announced in the Sunday Bulletin. Please continue to check the bulletin for further updates. Weekly Votive Candles and The St. Richard s Altar Fund are available in memory of loved ones. We ask a $10 donation for the Votive Candles and there is no minimum or limit for the Altar Fund. P Life in the Arts The Office for Life and Family is co-sponsoring an exciting art event: Life in the Arts: "Celebrating all life through the arts". All are invited for performances, silent auction art exhibition, and luncheon at the Union League of Philadelphia on Saturday, October 18th, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. This fundraiser benefits art students and World Meeting of Families Ticket and event information: call , pamela@booksmotivate.org Catholic Life Congress 2014 Allow God to set your faith on fire! This year s Catholic Life Congress A New Pentecost for a New Evangelization features dynamic speakers, inspiring breakout sessions, vibrant music and life-giving prayer, all of which are designed to allow the Holy Spirit to ignite our hearts and our communities with living faith and the courage to proclaim the Gospel everywhere. Join us on November 1, 2014, 9am-4pm at the Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown Hotel. Table of 10: $550; Individuals: $60each. For more information: Family Formation Session Our first family formation session for our PREP families is scheduled for Sunday, October 5, from 10:00-11:15 AM. Families should report to the St. Pio School Hall. Our guest speaker will be Sr. Sheila Galligan who will speak on Marian devotion and the important role Mary has in our life and the life of the Church. Sr. Sheila's presentation is open to the entire parish. Those wishing to attend should come to St. Pio School Hall by 10 AM. Family Mass Our first Family Mass is scheduled for Sunday, October 5, 2014, at 11:30 AM. Bill Monaghan will be our guest musician. Bill will play a variety of contemporary and traditional songs on keyboard accompanied by drums and trumpet. Families will be involved as liturgical ministers during mass. We will also celebrate a Rite of Welcome for the Sacramental Candidates preparing for First Penance and First Holy Communion during this liturgy. See the bulletin for details of this special Rite. Rite of Welcoming for Sacramental Candidates On Sunday, October 5, 2014, during our 11:30 AM Family Mass, we will celebrate a special Rite of Welcoming for those candidates preparing for reception of First Penance and First Eucharist. This special Rite is used by the Church to allow parents and candidates to publicly declare their intention to continue their journey of faith towards reception of the sacraments. At this Rite they will be asked if they are ready to begin instruction, gather with the worshipping community in prayer, and join the community in the love and service of others. They are then signed with the Cross by members of the parish community to show that they belong to Christ. We encourage all candidates and their families to be present for this special Rite. The Blessed Virgin Mary: Model of Faith Join us Sunday, October 5, in St. Pio School hall at 10:00 AM for a special presentation on the Blessed Mother by Sr. J. Sheila Galligan, IHM, Professor of Theology at Immaculata University. Sr. Sheila's presentation will focus on our celebration of God's gift of his Mother whom we usually refer to as the Blessed Virgin Mary. Participants will explore the implications of the special Marian descriptive: "Blessed" and be provide with practical ways for each of us to claim the title "Blessed" as the disciples of the Lord. Following the presentation, all are welcome to join us for our 11:30 AM Family Mass at St. Richard Church.

5 Merion Mercy Academy Open House Sunday, October 5th 1:00 to 4:00 pm The Scholarship and Entrance Exam Saturday, October 25th, 9am-12:30pm The Application/Test Registration is required by October 22nd and can be completed online at Hallahan Scholarship Test Dates: October 18, November 15, December 13, 8:00-11:30 a.m. Register online at Mail $25. fee and form to Hallahan High School OPEN HOUSE, October 18, 12-2 p.m. Information: call Jessica Barlow, Director of Admissions, x 252. Movie Night in Marconi Plaza Date: October 3rd, 2014 East side of Marconi Plaza across from the Playground Time: Dusk (Approx. 6:30PM) Movie Showing is FROZEN Light refreshments will be available for purchase.* Face painting will also be available. *All proceeds go to the Friends of Marconi Plaza group who hosts these events and helps maintain Marconi Plaza For more information about volunteer opportunities or to sponsor an upcoming event in Marconi, friendsofmarconiplaza@gmail 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 RP FREE ESTIMATES Licensed and Insured LAW OFFICES OF RUTH PEARSON Specializing in Wills, Trusts, Probate & Real Estate Ruth Pearson, Esquire 3001 S. Sydenham Street Philadelphia, PA (215) rpearson@pblawgroup.com LOUIS TAG AGENCY Instant Tags Insurance Notary 1601 Packer Ave. (215) Fax (215) Knights of Columbus Desoto Council K of C meets the 1st Tuesday of each month at 8pm in St. Richard Parish Hall. Please join us Tuesday, September 30th at St. Monica s rectory for the 1st Degree ceremony. The ceremony lasts for an hour and the dues are $25.00 per year. Sean s Snack Stand Sunday, September 28, 2014, 11AM-3PM Tot Lot-2015 Reserve Drive Snacks, Face Painting, and TShirts Benefits Children s Hospital of Philadelphia in memory of baby Sean Cavalieri For more info, contact Lisa Cavalieri FRANK R. LAMANTIA, Supervisor 2501 S. Camac St. (215) AUGUST 25, :30 AM This Space Available For Information On Advertising, Please Call Our Parish Representative Mike Hoffman at Ext or mhoffman@4lpi.com ST. RICHARDS, PHILADELPHIA, PA

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