Reverend James Rodia, O. Praem.

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1 Reverend James Rodia, O. Praem.

2 ST. RICHARD PARISH PHILADELPHIA, PA FROM MY HOUSE TO YOURS Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time SUNDAY February 7th 8:00 Luigi Sammarone requested by niece, Mima 10:00 HOLY SPIRIT Rose, Albert, and George Crognale requested by Joann Tana 11:30 Catherine Galiano requested by Marie Pasquarella MONDAY February 8th 8:00 Dec d members of the Coffea family requested by Coffea family TUESDAY February 9th 8:00 Margaret Gargani requested by friend, Mary WEDNESDAY February 10th ASH WEDNESDAY 8:00 Joseph & Carmella Lioy req. by daughter in law Rose 9:00 Maria Filipello requested by Mr. & Mrs. Richard Donnelly and family 12:05 Jean Salvaneschi requested by Maria Kahler 3:30 Prayer Service 7:00pm St. Richard Memorial Society THURSDAY February 11th 8:00 Emilio Gentile and Val D Alesandro Sr. requested by Gentile and D Alesandro families FRIDAY February 12th 8:00 Millie & Joe Germano requested by sister, Genoveffa SATURDAY February 13th 8:00 1st Anniversary Catherine Buccieri requested by Catherine Repice 4:30pm Marziale Varano requested by Lena Varano ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Our SANCTUARY CANDLE will be burning this week In Memory of Carlo Lioy requested by wife, Rose and daughters Dear Parishioners, Every now and then the circus comes to town. One of the most amazing acts is always the trapeze artist. Beyond the timing, courage and physical strength of these artists, it s hard not to contemplate the deep confidence and trust they have in one another that allows them to abandon one swinging bar to cling to another person. That same courage, strength and trust it takes for a trapeze artist to let go of that first bar is required of a Christian. Christians must abandon the secure things of this world and, with total trust, reach out and unite their lives to Jesus. The disciples display this type of trust in today s gospel. After fishing all night and being frustrated because they caught nothing, they wash their nets and are ready to go home. At the word of the passing preacher, Jesus, they lower their nets again. After the miraculous catch, they are called to abandon it all - family, livelihood and the catch of fish - to follow him. They let go of their secure lives and follow Jesus. We see the same courage, strength and trust of a trapeze artist in St. Paul. He abandons his staunch persecution of the Church and his Pharisaic ways. He becomes not only a Christian, but the boldest preacher of the gospel to the ends of the earth. How did the disciples find that courage? For them, it was not a leap of faith into thin air. It was a leap of faith toward Jesus outstretched hand. These disciples put their faith in Jesus. If we are going to make this same leap of faith, we must know Jesus, believe in him and place our trust in him. Like the disciples, we must place our lives into his hands. Faith enables us to let go. We have to let go of our doubt so as to believe. We have to let go of the need to control life and give it to God. We have to let go of our sins and grab onto God s mercy. We have to abandon feelings of unworthiness and let God purify us through his mercy. We must leave behind anything that holds us back, do the best that we can, and then put our lives into the hands of God. God Love Ya! ILM IMO VOTIVE CANDLES Agostino &Lucy Fortunato requested by daughter, Mary Fortunato Bill McManus requested by Joe & Eileen Ceraso Fr. Reilly The blessing of throats will take place at ALL Masses this weekend. February 3rd...The feast of St. Blaise

3 Fifth Sunday in ordinary Time February 7, 2016 The following donations have been made to the St. Richard Altar Fund: IMO Birthday of Edith Scairato $25. Peggy Scairato IMO Doris Blessington $300. Ted Scairato, Sr. and family Anniversary Mass Tuesday February 9th 7:30 pm St. Richard Church All are invited to attend a Mass to celebrate the 39th anniversary of The Charismatic Prayer Group. Rev. Jim Casey will be the celebrant.. A Word from Pope Francis Let us ask the Lord that our work today might make us all humble, gentle and patient, and more confident in God. This is how the Church can be a beautiful witness to people The Lord always goes ahead, making the way of a Christian known to us. It is not a path of revenge. The Christian spirit is something else, the Lord says. It is the spirit that he showed us in the most important moment of his life, in his passion: a spirit of humility, a spirit of meekness. MAN UP PHILLY Save The Date For: The 2016 Men s Spirituality Conference What better gift can you give the important men in your life than an opportunity to grow deeper in their faith? There is no better gift! Register the men in your life for Man Up Philly 2016! Print & wrap the attached flyer and put it under the tree or in their stocking and give the gift that will keep on giving for all eternity. Transforming Men, Transforming Families Saturday, March 12, 2016 at St. Joseph's University Hagan Arena 2450 N. 54th St., Philadelphia, PA Featuring: Rich Gannon - St Joe's Prep Grad and NFL Quarterback Commissioner Scott Thomson - Camden's Chief of Police Curtis Martin - Founder of Fellowship of Catholic University Students Fr. George Grima - Founder of GibMissionAfrica - missionary in Ethiopia Come and join with the men of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia as we gather together for the 8th Annual Man Up Philly Catholic Men's Conference. Don't miss the dynamic call to action from Rich Gannon, St Joe's Prep grad and NFL quarterback. Hear Curtis Martin, founder of FOCUS ministries speak of his outreach to young people as they face the challenges of college life. Don't miss the powerful story of Fr. George Grima who has worked in the missions of Brazil and Ethiopia sustaining the children orphaned by war and turmoil. And listen to the transformative story of the City of Camden under the leadership of Police Chief, Scott Thomson. Come and be a part of this outstanding gathering. Lord, you are the center of my life. Give me a trusting heart to remain faithful to you and myself in times of self-doubt and personal struggles. From Mindful Meditations for Every Day of Lent and Easter, Rev. Warren J. Savage and Mary Ann McSweeny How might my weaknesses and failures keep me mindful and in right relationship with God? What might God be calling me to do, even in my humility?

4 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 7, 2016 Sacrament Calendar Feb. 20 Confirmation Preparation Session :30 a.m. in School Hall Feb. 27 First Holy Communion Family Retreat 9-11:00 a.m. in School Hall 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 class is : February 15, 2016 March 14, 2016 Pre-Cana Classes In preparation for the sacrament of Marriage, Pre- Cana classes are required for all couples. You must register in advance for this class. For registration and more information visit Archdiocesan Rally for Teens -- Grades 8-12 Relentless: Love, Mercy, Grace! Join us for the Year of Mercy Generation Phaith Rally on Saturday, February 27 at Cardinal O Hara High School from 10 AM to 5:30 PM. Featuring: keynote presenter David Calavitta, the Bosco Boys and musician Teresa Peterson. Plus hands-on service projects, inspiring workshops adoration and Mass! The cost for the day is $20 per person. Registration materials are available on the web at or by calling For a list of Calendar of Events throughout the Archdiocese, please visit:: PREP Registration March 1 April 30, 2016 Registration for PREP for the year will begin March 1. Saint Richard PREP is a one week, full day, summer program for students in grades 1 through 6. The program will be held June from 8:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. The summer program will be supplemented with five Sunday Family Formation Sessions during the school year along with spiritual and service activities for the family. Participation in ALL aspects is necessary to be in the program also a family must be registered with Saint Richard Parish. Because we no longer offer a weekly program, please inform anyone that you know with an eligible child entering first to sixth grade next September to register for the summer program before April 30, Registration forms for current PREP families will be mailed home. New registration forms will be available beginning March 1 online at www/strichardchurch.org/prep, at the rectory during business hours or by calling Maryellen Carroll at For more information, please Maryellen at dre@strichardchurch.org or call the number above. Children's Liturgy of the Word Attention all children: During the Liturgy of the Word (First Reading through the General Intercessions), we invite children ages 3-9 to hear the Word of God and participate in an interactive homily. We offer this ministry during the 4:30 Vigil Mass. Please consider coming to this Mass and allowing your child to learn about this part of the Mass at his/her level.

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