Saint William Catholic Church 6200 Rising Sun Avenue Philadelphia, PA. 19111 (Tel.) 215.745.1389 (Fax) 215.745.8432 www.churchofstwilliam.com Rectory Office Hours: 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM Convent Sisters of Immaculate Heart of Mary (Tel.) 215.745.3513 1920 Ninety Six Years of Serving The Community 2016 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 215-745-3513 Parochial Religious Education (PREP) Sr. Marie Bernadette Taraschi, IHM 267.499.6376 Pastoral Ministry to Hispanics Sr. Rose Patrice Kuhn, IHM 215-313-7753 Business Manager Matt Smith 215-745-1389 Director of Music Mr. Kenneth Houser music@churchofstwilliam.com Secretaries Missy Elwell, Minerva Baez 215-745-1389 CELEBRATION OF THE SACRAMENTS Holy Eucharist means... Jesus is present with his body and soul. 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 Saturdays: Eve of Holy Days: Eve of First Fridays: Reconciliation 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. November 13, 2016 Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
5:00PM (Vigil) Sunday Collection November 6, 2016 - $8,932.50 November 8, 2015 - $9,305.50 God Blesses the generous giver! Fr. Al, Pastor Today, St. William Catholic Church celebrates the Veterans Memorial Mass in the lower church at 12:00 PM. We welcome all Veterans, Active duty, Retired members of the Military Services, parishioners and friends to express our appreciation for those who served in the past and present. Fr. Al Concha, Pastor Prayer for those who serve in the Military Heavenly Father, we earnestly beg you to look kindly upon those generous men and women, who are serving our country in the armed services. Their calling is a difficult and challenging one as they risk everything to fight for freedom and justice, give them your strength. We ask you Almighty Father, to protect all who serve their nation in the face of stress and adversity and under difficult situations especially in far distant lands. Keep them safe and pure in your sight and finally restore them again to their loved ones at home. We make this prayer in the name of Jesus the Lord. Amen. 7:30 Holy Souls 9:00 US Veterans 10:30 Juan Cruz Sunday, November 13, Sara and Ed Dillon (B day Memorials) 12:00 Noon Holy Souls 8:00PM Parishioners of Saint William Monday, November 14, 12:00 Noon Dennis G. VanThuyne Tuesday, November 15, 12:00 Noon The deceased members: The Brady Family God s Plan for Giving Tithing is God s plan to support His Church. Full tithing means 10% of income to God. We ask half of this or 5% for your Parish Church. Forty Hours at Saint William Prayer to the Holy Eucharist Lord Jesus Christ, you gave us the Eucharist as the memorial of your suffering and death. May our worship of this sacrament of your body and blood help us to experience the salvation you won for us and the peace of the kingdom where you live with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. November 20 th - 22 nd The Blessed Sacrament is exposed on Sunday after the 12:00 noon Mass for adoration and prayers. Monday and Tuesday will be exposed after the 6:30 AM Mass. Scripture service and Homily begins at 7:00PM. On November 22 nd, closing of forty hours includes procession and benediction. ALL ARE WELCOME! Wednesday, November 16, 6:30 Holy Souls 12:00 Noon Holy Souls Thursday, November 17, 12:00 Noon Paul A. Wiedman Friday, November 18, 6:30 Holy Souls 12:00 Noon John A. Fitzgibbons Saturday, November 19, 8:00 Candace Giordano 5:00PM (Vigil) John Scanlon, Sr. Remember those who have passed away and are now with God in Heaven. All the faithful departed are remembered during the month of November Masses.
Michael Adams Josephine Agozzino Olga Andrijischjn Luis Ariza 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 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 F. Joseph Sullivan Ethel Thomas Betty Thompson Kathleen Thompson Phyllis Thompson James Trainor Guillermo Velasquez Angela Walsh Betty Wilson Elizabeth Wismer Prayer for shut-ins and elderly Lord, we ask you in your never ending mercy to look kindly upon those who are not able to be among us because of sickness or the burdens of age. Comfort them with a sense of your goodness, and give them patience in their sufferings. We likewise ask, beloved Savior, that you be close to them with your inspiration so as to relieve their anxiety and loneliness. May they offer their sufferings in union with those you endured on the cross, and thus advance in grace and holiness as they approach your eternal home in heaven. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES: Sunday: Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time Tuesday: St. Albert the Great Wednesday: St. Margaret of Scotland; St. Gertrude Thursday: St. Elizabeth of Hungary Friday: The Dedication of the Basilicas of Ss. Peter and Paul in Rome; Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary TODAY S READINGS: First Reading There will arise the sun of justice with its healing rays (Malachi 3:19-20a). Psalm The Lord comes to rule the earth with justice (Psalm 98). Second Reading Paul speaks of his hard work among the Thessalonians (2 Thessalonians 3:7-12). Gospel Jesus foretells the destruction of Jerusalem, the persecution of his followers. But their perseverance will be their salvation (Luke 21:5-19). READINGS FOR THE WEEK: Monday: Rv 1:1-4; 2:1-5; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 18:35-43 Tuesday: Rv 3:1-6, 14-22; Ps 15:2-5; Lk 19:1-10 Wednesday: Rv 4:1-11; Ps 150:1b-6; Lk 19:11-28 Thursday: Rv 5:1-10; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Lk 19:41-44 Friday: Rv 10:8-11; Ps 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131; Lk 19:45-48 or (for the memorial of the Dedication) Acts 28:11-16, 30-31; Ps 98:1-6; Mt 14:22-33 Saturday: Rv 11:4-12; Ps 144:1b, 2, 9-10; Lk 20:27-40 Sunday: 2 Sm 5:1-3; Ps 122:1-5; Col 1:12-20; Lk 23:35-43 2016 Day of Sanctification for Priests Philadelphia priests to gather with Archbishop Chaput at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary for a day of Retreat. Monday, November 28, 2016. Pray for your priests. Upcoming Events Nov. 20 th - 22 nd Forty Hours with the Lord 24 th Thanksgiving Day Mass - 9:00 AM 27 th First Sunday of Advent (Beginning of cycle A) *Dec. 8 th Immaculate Conception Confessions for Christmas Dec 14 th 6:30 PM - 8 PM and 17 th 4 PM - 4:45 PM *Day of obligation What is Thanksgiving to you? A time to be with family and friends; to appreciate good health; to share our talents with others; to call forgotten friends and families; to talk and listen to spouses or siblings; to hear or give a sound advise; to enjoy the company of new family or neighbors, etc. Thanksgiving Mass is the time to be grateful to God For all blessings we have received in the past year. Join us on Thursday, November 24 th for the 9:00 AM Thanksgiving Day Mass! Fr. Al
MINISTRY TO THE PHILADELPHIA PROTESTANT HOME (PPH) Every Thursday a priest from Saint William Church offers 9:45 am Mass to Catholic members. Additionally, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion bring the Holy Eucharist to PPH members on Sundays. REMINDER COMMISSIONING OF EMHC All Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion to be commissioned on November 12/13 during the following Masses: 5:00 PM, 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM and 12:00 Noon Masses. Appointment letters can be picked up in the Sacristy. Hospitality Ministry Thank you to everyone who has volunteered to be a Parish Greeter. We are still in need of greeters for the 5:00 PM Saturday and 8:00 PM Sunday Masses. Note: We can use more greeters for the other masses at the two side doors. If interested, please call Maryanne Seifert at 215.533.7747. St. Cecilia or Presentation BVM Children who need to make First Communion, please contact Sr. Bernadette at 215.499.6376 or email: sbernadette@churchofstwilliam.com Saint Charles Seminary Appeal Welcome Mr. Noé Ramirez de Paz, Second Year of Theology seminarian, who will speak on Vocations to the Priesthood on November 12 th and 13 th. Food Drive Thursday, November 20 th As we begin the Thanksgiving celebration, remember those who are in need. Please bring your non-perishable foods and leave them in front of the altar. Thank you! Advent Cycle A Advent Cycle A begins Nov 26/27: Volunteer families are needed to light the Advent candle for each Mass beginning with the 5:00 PM vigil mass. Call the rectory to participate. Thank you. DOMINGO TRIGÉSIMO TERCERO "CON PERSEVERANCIA SE SALVARÁN." Nos acercamos al final del año litúrgico. Jesús afirma que hay que recorrer este tiempo de prueba y dificultades con fidelidad y perseverancia. El final no vendrá enseguida. El único tiempo cierto es la conversión. Debemos ser vigilantes y vivir con fe y esperanza. Así alcanzaremos la salvación. Estamos en las manos bondadosas de nuestro Padre. 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 Registración con Diácono Felipe o Hermana Rosa CÍRCULO de ORACIÓN: Viernes a las 7:00 PM en la Rectoría. VISITAS Y COMUNIÓN A LOS ENFERMOS Y ANCIANOS: Coordina con Ida Jiménez. PREP: Los Martes, 6:15 PM - 7:45 PM CONFIRMACIÓN: Bendiciones a los niños y jóvenes que recibieron al Espiritu Santo en el Sacramento de la Confirmación. COMPARTIR EXPERIENCIAS MULTICULTURALES Celebraremos la cultura de Peru: Domingo, 13 de noviembre 2:00-4:00 PM en el Hall. CELEBREMOS CON NUESTROS AMIGOS DE: Uruguay: Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de los 33 Patriotas: Sabado, 12 de nov. 40 HORAS DE ADORACIÓN: Para honorar las 40 horas que el cuerpo de Jesucristo pasó en la tumba, el Santísimo estará expuesto con solemnidad en la Iglesia St. William los días 20, 21, 22 de noviembre. Cuarenta Horas puede ser un tiempo lleno de gracias para nosotros como individuos y para todos como una comunidad parroquial Que todos participemos y recibamos las gracias que el Señor está esperando para darnos! RETIRO ANUAL: del Circulo de Oración Jesús es el Señor. Predicador: Rey Lugo - 2646 Kensigton Ave - Costo: $15 12 de noviembre: 8:00AM - 5:00PM LOS SIERVOS DE CRISTO EN SAN VICENTE DE PAUL Retiro de Evangelizacion para Hombres - noviembre 18, 19 y 20 Informacion: Diácono Andrés Carrillo: 267.632.9334. MES DE LOS DIFUNTOS: Las familias que quieren el Rosario en casa hablen con Elvira. Recuerde Noviembre es el mes de los difuntos. Escribe nombres de familias en el libro de difuntos en la entrada de la Iglesia. Para estar informado acerca de la vida católica y espiritualidad, favor visitar http://catholicphilly.com/. Lee el artículo sobre nuestra celebración del Señor de los Milagros.
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