OF CHICHESTER. Couples planning a wedding should contact the rectory a minimum of six months in advance. Anointing of the Sick

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1 Welcome to the Catholic faith community of SAINT RICHARD Serving the Spiritual Needs of the Community Since 1924 Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:30 pm Sunday Masses: 8:00, 10:00, and 11:30 am Holy Day Vigil Mass: 4:30 pm Holy Day Masses: 8:00 am, 12:05 pm, & 7:00 pm Daily Mass: 8:00 am Monday - Saturday Reconciliation Saturdays: 3:30-4:15 pm Before Masses on Sundays, & Holy Days Baptisms Baptisms are celebrated every 12:30 pm. Please contact the rectory to make arrangements for Baptism OF CHICHESTER 18th and Pollock Streets Philadelphia, PA Marriage Couples planning a wedding should contact the rectory a minimum of six months in advance. Anointing of the Sick Arrangements can be made for anointings or communion to be brought to the sick or dying by calling the rectory. R.C.I.A. The RCIA prepares adults for baptism & full communion in the Church. If you re interested in becoming Catholic or completing your initiation into the Catholic Church contact the Director of Faith Formation. Exposition & Benediction October through May Exposition: Tuesdays 8 am - 7 pm Benediction: Tuesdays 7 pm Pastor Reverend Michael J. Reilly In Residence Reverend James R. Casey Director of Faith Formation Mr. Dennis M. Mueller Choir Director Mrs. Debra Scairato Rectory 3010 S. 18th Street Hours: M - F: 8:30-4:30 PM Fax parish@strichardchurch.org St. Pio Catholic Regional School 1826 Pollock Streets Fax Principal Mrs. Marianne Garnham Senior Citizens Group Joe Nolfi: Tuesdays, 12:00-3:00 PM, in the school hall, September through June Parish Registration All Catholics living in the parish should register at the rectory as soon as possible after moving in. Registration can also be done Online via our parish website.

2 ST. RICHARD PHILADELPHIA, PA First Sunday in Lent SUNDAY MARCH 9th 8:00 Margarita Sestini requested by Maria Dunn 10:00 Stewart family requested by Ed & Judy Feby 11:30 Silvio Cocco requested by wife Ned MONDAY MARCH 10th 8:00 Patricia Marino requested by grandchildren TUESDAY MARCH 11th 8:00 Steve Tiberio requested by the Donnelly family WEDNESDAY MARCH 12th 8:00 Regina McSweeney Bequest of Gerald J. Ziccardi THURSDAY MARCH 13th 8:00 Anna Vadino requested by daughter FRIDAY MARCH 14th 8:00 Anselmo Spano requested by Garafolo family SATURDAY MARCH 15th 8:00 Rose & Antonio Arcodia requested by daughter, Genoveffa Colella 4:30 Lucreta & John Alizzi requested by daughter SUNDAY MARCH 16th 8:00 Patricia D Antonio requested by family 10:00 Elvira Tartaglia requested by Bernard & Betty 11:30 Antoinette Bender requested by cousin, Martha Jane Our SANCTUARY CANDLE will be burning this week In Loving Memory of the 21st Anniversary of Sil Cocco requested with love by wife, Ned. VOTIVE CANDLES 2nd Anniversary of Steve Tiberio requested by Dick & Mary Donnelly Margaret Cuticchia req. by dear friend Mary Spatola Rose Spatola requested by children 21st Anniversary of Sil Cocco req. with love, Ned Theresa Whitcraft requested by Whitcraft family Dear Parishioners, Millions were glued to their television sets last month for the Olympic Winter games in Russia. It boggles the mind to think of the sacrifices and countless hours of training that each athlete devotes to their chosen field, to win nothing more than a couple of ounces of precious metal. The season of Lent is like a spiritual Olympics-we do more, we try harder, we become more ambitious for the things of heaven and we seek a prize of far greater worth than the fading metals of glory worn by the Olympians-we seek to become saints. We have much to overcome in order to achieve that goal, not the least of which are the after effects of sin. We learn about the consequences of sin in today s first reading from Genesis. But what Genesis doesn t tell us is whether or not Adam and Eve gave any resistance to the serpent s tempting. Did they immediately give in or did they try to hold him off. For how long? Four minutes? Four hours? Jesus defiance of Satan at the beginning of the fourth chapter of Matthew stands in stark contrast to Adam and Eve s almost eager willingness to give in. Newly baptized in the Jordan, Jesus is led into the desert by the Spirit for the sole purpose of being tempted by the devil himself. Jesus quotes the Book of Deuteronomy to refute each of Satan s three offers. Satan has no kingdom to offer to Jesus, but he offers it anyway, more lies. Jesus could multiply loaves and fishes to feed thousands. Scene asking him to turn a stone into bread seems small by comparison. Jesus is unphased and unimpressed. How does he do it? How does Jesus remain so resolute in the face of temptation? Why is he so strong while we are so weak? One would think that, after Jesus 40 days fast from all food and water, he would not be able to mount a counterattack against the wickedness and snares of the devil. Jesus doesn t just pass the test, he crushes his opponent. In his letter to the Romans, St. Paul compares and contrasts the great strength and faith of Jesus with the weakness of Adam. In St. Paul s line of thinking, Jesus is the new Adam, born of the new Eve, the Blessed Mother. He was sent from the Garden of Paradise in heaven to gather together all the children of Adam and Eve who were cast out of the earthly Eden. Adam s sin of disobedience brought death. Jesus conquering of sin and death with perfect obedience and total trust in the Father brings forth new and eternal life. Sin began with a tree at Eden, and sin would be destroyed with the tree at Calvary.

3 First Sunday in Lent March 9, 2014 So what kind of Lent will you have this year? Will it be more like that of the old Adam or the new one? Will you resist your temptations for a time as Adam did, or can we fast and pray with Jesus, keeping our Lenten promise for these 40 days until the beginning of the Sacred Triduum? Are we trying to live on bread alone, without God in our lives? Are we putting God to the test, demanding things of him that we do not expect from ourselves? Are we worshiping false gods, just as Satan hoped Jesus would? Lent is our 40 days in the desert. We come here with and for the Lord. We come here to find out who we are, who we are not and who we are called to become. As we began this Lent, this spiritual Olympics, do not settle for last place or a mediocre finish. Let s go for the gold! Happy Lent everyone. God Love Ya! Fr. Reilly Stations of the Cross Stations of the Cross will be every Friday during Lent, 1:00 pm with the School children and Friday evenings at 7:00 pm. **There will be no stations on Friday, March 14th because of the Holy Shroud of Turin presentation.** Fasting and Abstinence Fasting and Abstinence are mandated by the Church during this season. In fact, the call for Catholics to fast and abstain is one of the five precepts of the Church. Although people are encouraged to do more for their own spiritual growth, the currently designated fast days are Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. This applies to Catholics between the ages of 18 and 59. Fasting is defined to mean only one full meal a day. Two other smaller meals may be had. All Catholics 14 years old and older must observe the law of abstinence. This means refraining from meat on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday and all the Fridays of Lent. Abstinence forbids the use of meat, but not of eggs, or dairy products. Confirmation News Our candidates for confirmation will have a final retreat experience on Saturday, March 22, Their day will include a trip to St. John Neumann Shrine, Mass, and Confession. We ask all of our parishioners to keep these young parishioners in their prayers in the weeks leading up to their reception of the sacrament on April 12, Candidates are to report directly to Church at 10:30 AM. Parent chaperones are to report to the school hall at 12:30 PM. Families should report to church at 4:30 PM to join their candidates in a special rite that will be celebrated during the 4:30 Pm Mass. PREP REGISTRATION March 1 April 30, 2014 Registration for St. Richard PREP (Parish Religious Education Program) will begin March 1. Our PREP is a one week, full day, summer program for students in grades 1 through 7. The program will be held June from 8:15 AM 2:45 PM. The summer program will be supplemented with five Sunday family formation sessions during the academic year along with spiritual and service activities for the family. Specific details and program requirements may be found on our parish website at Registration for this program begins March 1 and will continue through April 30. The program is only open to registered families of St. Richard Parish. Students eligible to enroll in this program should be entering into 1 st through 7 th grade in September 2014 (i.e., those who are currently in grades K through 6 th ). Registration forms for current PREP families will be mailed directly to the home. Others may obtain registration forms by calling or stopping in the parish office during business hours. Forms may also be obtained our PREP Homepage at WE NO LONGER OFFER A WEEKLY CCD PROGRAM. If you know of an eligible child who will be entering into 1 st grade in September, then please let them know they must register for this summer program now! For more information, please contact Dennis M. Mueller at or dmueller@strichardchurch.org. Sneak Next Sunday s Readings

4 St. Richard High School Students Excel Roman Catholic Christian Joseph Franco 14 ranked number 9 in the class. Tilghman Huber Moyer 16 achieved First Honors. Among those who earned Second Honors: Alexander Cordero 14 Christian J. Franco 14 Richard Frisoli 14 Nicholas Grossi 15 Tyler A. Pizzo 15 Jesse C. Ross 15 Gaetano P. Sabelli 15 Patrick R. Cavalieri 17 SS. John Neumann and Maria Goretti The following ranked in the top ten of their respective classes. Marlena Arrigale 14 was number 2. Monica Starr 14 was number 3 Alexandra M. Arrigale 17 was number 3. Among those who earned First Honors: Marlena Arrigale 14 Monica Starr 14 Samantha Conte 15 Tara Delany 15 Amanda Imbesi 15 Carly E. Scirrotto 16 Alexandra M. Arrigale 17 Among those who earned Second Honors: John Furey 14 Angelina DeNardo 15 Vanessa Derose 15 Deanna DeVito 15 Gianna Colantuono 16 Eric J. Furey 16 Dana Albanes 17 Merion Mercy Academy Among those who earned Distinguished Honors: Cameron R. Centrella 17 Among those who earned Honors: Paige C. Pecora 14 St. Joseph s Prep Among those who earned First honors: Mark B. Centrella Stephen T. Centrella This academic accomplishment is a source of pride for each student, their parents and the parish community. Congratulations to all! March 9, 2014 SAVE THE DATES! The Holy Shroud of Turin Discovering Jesus in His Holy Shroud A day like no other! Donald Nohs, known as the Apostle of the Holy Shroud and General Director of the Confraternity of the Passion International, will conduct an enlightening and interactive presentation on the Shroud of Turin using an authentic life-size replica of the Shroud. A relic of the Shroud will be available for veneration. Join Donald as he helps us journey through the passion event using the Shroud as our guide. Friday, March 14 th, 7 9 PM in church Exploring the Gospel of Matthew Join us this Lent for a free adult faith formation seminar on the Gospel of Matthew. Matthew's Gospel, written nearly two millennia ago, is as vital to Christians today as it was then. In Exploring the Gospel of Matthew participants will not only delve into the Gospel and its message, but also the history of the community for which it was written. Participants will come to see how Matthew portrays Christ as the fulfillment of the Old Testament, understand why the majority of early converts to Christianity were Gentile, and gain deeper insight into concepts like the reign of God, the promise of eternal life, and many of Jesus' other important teachings and sayings. March 6, 13, 27, & April 2, & 9, from 7 to 9 PM St. Pio School Hall (1826 Pollock St.) St. Joseph Triduum This year s celebration of our Annual St. Joseph Triduum will take place on March 18, 19, & 20. Rev. Daniel Dwyer from St. Timothy parish in Northeast Philadelphia will be our celebrant and homilist for this annual favorite. Join us in church each night at 7:00 PM as we celebrate the life of Joseph! ****ST. JUDE SHOP**** has returned to South Philly Located in the basement of St. Monica s (Entrance thru Jr. school parking lot) Hours of operation are: Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 11am-5pm Sunday 7:30am 1pm Any questions please call the Convent

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