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ST. RICHARD PARISH PHILADELPHIA, PA
Fifth Sunday of Lent
SUNDAY March 13th
8:00 Albert Maiale, Jr. req. by Theresa Maiale and family
10:00 HOLY SPIRIT James Ruggia req. by Maria Kahler
11:30 Birthday of James Blessington requested by
Ted & Debbi Scairato and family
MONDAY March 14th 8:00 St. Richard Memorial Society
TUESDAY March 15th
8:00 Anna & Edward Mount requested by daughter, Patty
WEDNESDAY March 16th
8:00 Robert Londra requested by Mom & Dad
THURSDAY March 17th
8:00 Grandparents of Barrattini and Bruccoleri families
requested by Denise
FRIDAY March 18th
8:00 Uncles James and Robert (Bob) Barrattini requested
by family and friends
SATURDAY March 19th
8:00 6th Birthday of Christian Robert O’Neill
requested by family
4:30 Amelia & Rocco Paladino requested by family
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Our SANCTUARY CANDLE will be burning this week
In Memory Anthony T. Castiello requested by son. VOTIVE CANDLES ILM Angelina Buonadonna requested by her children
ILM AnnaMay Barbone requested by Joseph & Catherine,
Denise, Brittany, Danielle, Kevin and Christopher
ILM 2nd anniversary of Mildred Capozzi
Req. with love her by her children and grandchildren
ILM Peter Ordonz requested by Vincent Fornataro
IMO Rita Sanderfur req. by Joseph Tompkins& family
IMO 23rd Anniversary of Silvio Cocco requested by
wife, Nettie and family
IMO Irma Naroznowski requested by
daughter, Mary & Dennis
FGH Nettie Cocco requested by son Dennis & Mary
FROM MY HOUSE
TO YOURS
Dear Parishioners,
Like the prophets who preceded him, Jesus’ life and
ministry was tied to the Temple. It was there that he was
presented by Mary and Joseph at forty days old. It was there
that he held priests and scribes spellbound at the age of
twelve. It was there that his ministry was centered, espe-
cially during the week leading up to his passion.
Today we hear of one particular visit to the Temple
during the Feast of Tabernacles. Jesus was teaching a large
group of people in the Temple courtyard when a group of
scribes and Pharisees interrupt him. Jesus knows that the
scribes and Pharisees are setting a trap, and he doesn’t an-
swer right away. Instead he writes in the dirt. One might
wonder if he was writing the relevant passage from the Law
that condemned both partners in an adulterous relationship.
He couldn’t help but notice that the man was conspicuously
absent.
The scribes and Pharisees press him, and he
answers, Let the one among you who is without sin be the
first to cast a stone at her. They have nothing to say in re-
sponse, and one by one they walk away.
Jesus is the one without sin, the only one with the
right to judge, but he doesn’t. He dismisses the woman and
her accusers without condemning them. This says a lot
about Jesus and the invisible God whom he makes visible.
We don’t have the privilege that the disciples had
of seeing Jesus in the flesh. We don’t have the privilege that
St. Paul had of seeing the Risen Lord in heavenly glory.
Instead, we know Jesus through the teachings of the apos-
tles, through sacred Scripture, through the teachings of the
Church and through the sacraments, to name a few ways.
In Jesus, we see God entering his Temple and
dwelling among his people. And we see the kind of God he
is. Not a God of judgment, but a God of forgiveness. Not a
God of wrath, but a God of mercy. Not a God who conquers
by the sword, but a God who conquers by the cross.
This is the God who is making something truly
new. Something the world has not seen or even imagined.
God Love Ya!
Fr. Reilly
Fifth Sunday of Lent March 13, 2016
A Word from
Pope Francis
God promised to restore
to unity and prosperity a
people dispersed by
disaster and division. For
us, as for the people of
Israel, this is a promise
full of hope: it points to a future which God is
even now preparing for us. Yet
this promise is inseparably tied to a command:
the command to return to God and wholeheart-
edly obey his law. God’s gifts of reconciliation,
unity, and peace are inseparably linked to the
grace of conversion, a change of heart which
can alter the course of our lives and our
history, as individuals and as a people. —Morning Meditation, “The Pillars of Sunday Readings Christian Salvation,” June 22, 2013
Sacrament of
Reconciliation
Confessions: Saturdays:
3:30 to 4:00pm
Before Masses on Sundays and Tuesday
Evenings following Benediction (7:00-
7:30PM)
Stations of The Cross
Fridays during Lent at 1:00pm
with the school children
Friday Evening during Lent at 7:00pm
Eucharistic Adoration
Tuesdays 8:30 am-7:00 pm
with Benediction at 7pm
“Breaking Open God’s Word”
Facilitated discussion of the Sunday
Scriptures on Monday 7:00-8:00pm
in the Rectory.
No study held on March 21st.
Announcements
Saint Richard Pastoral Council
Thank you so much for all your prayers and support as
we began this endeavor in establishing a new pastoral
council. We would like to especially thank all those
great men and women who were open in serving our
parish on this council. We are pleased to announce the
following members of our Pastoral Council:
Fr. Reilly, Fr. Rodia, Maryellen Carroll,
Lou Campione, Anne DeMassi,
Dave DiMuzio, Linda Emmertz,
George Hatton, Jim Mulvihill.
Please keep our Pastoral Council in prayer as they
strive to build up the Kingdom of God in and through
our parish.
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Saint Joseph Triduum March 15
th – 17
th at 7pm
During this month of March we celebrate St. Joseph
with our Annual Parish Triduum in his honor. Please
join us these three nights for Exposition of the Blessed
Sacrament, Devotions and Benediction. Our presider
and homilist this year is Rev. Anthony DiGuglielmo,
Vice Chancellor of the Archdiocese Tribunal Office.
Please take some time out of your busy schedule and
join us as we honor a truly a great and holy man, St.
Joseph.
Saint Richard Memorial Brick Garden In order to spruce up and beautify the front of
St. Richard Church we are installing a memorial Brick
Garden. If you are interested in purchasing a Memorial
Brick please see the committee member in the back of
church after all Masses to pick up your order form or if
you have any questions. This Memorial Brick Garden
will only enhance the beauty of St. Richard Church as
we honor those family and friends who have returned
home to be with God in paradise.
• What do I need to let go of from my past?
• To what new law, relationship, or reality is God calling me?
Fifth Sunday of Lent March 13 , 2016
PREP Registration March 1—April 30, 2016
Registration for PREP for the 2016-17 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 20-24 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. 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, 2016. 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 215-468-4777. For more information, please email Maryellen at [email protected] or call the number above.
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 www.philamarriageprep.com .
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; god-
parents 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 appoint-
ment to book the date of your choosing. The next sched-
uled class is :
March 14, 2016
April 18, 2016
Lent and you!
We are asked during the
penitential season of Lent to:
PRAY
FAST
GIVE
Please take advantage of what Saint Richard’s Parish
offers. Our Lenten Schedule can be found in the back
of church and on our website. The “mite cans” to sac-
rifice and save and give to those in need can be found
St. Richard Students Excel at
Hallahan Catholic HS for Girls The following students have received honors for the
First Semester:
First Honors
Gabriella Penza ‘19
Second Honors
Hayley C. Popolo ‘16 Bridget K. Miller ‘17
Isabella A. Lanzilotti ‘19
Sofia A. Deihl ‘16 ranked number 6.
Bridget K. Miller ‘17 ranked number 9.
Sacrament
Calendar
April 3rd Family Formation 10:00-11:15
11:30 Mass
April 4 & 11 First Eucharist Formation Session
(Children only) 4-5 p.m.
April 23rd Confirmation Retreat
10:30AM-3:30PM
April 26th Confirmation Rehearsal
5:30-6:30 PM in Church
April 30th PREP Registration Concludes
CYO NEWS
CYO EASTER EGG HUNT
Saturday, March 26, 2016
12:00 pm Children PRE-K TO 3RD Grades are
invited to meet in front of the church.
Please bring your own bag or basket to
hold all your eggs. Return your form to St. Pio School or
the rectory by March 18th if you plan on participating.
This event IS RAIN OR SHINE!
All children in grades 6TH - 8TH are asked to help at the
CYO Easter Egg Hunt for the younger children.
SATURDAY, March 26, 2016.
We ask that you meet in front of the church at 11:15 am
for set up. Please have your information sheet filled out
and brought to your teacher or the rectory no later than
March 18th. We are looking forward to and enjoyable
time with our little ones. Thank you in advance.
WORLD SODALITY DAY
SUNDAY, APRIL 10, 2016-MASS AT 2 PM
St. Richard’s Church will be the location for the 2016 celebration of the World Sodality Mass sponsored by the Sodalities of Our Lady.
Celebrant and Homilist will be Father Michael S. Olivere.
All ARE WELCOME! Social/Refreshments will be served after the Mass in the school hall. For more information contact:
Linda Coffea 215-518-2336
Roman Catholic High School
Spring Open House
Roman Catholic High School will hold a Spring Open House intended for 6th and 7th grade students and their families on Sunday, April 17th from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Registration available online at RomanCatholicHS.com. For additional information or questions regarding the event call (215)-627-1270 ext. 146 or e-mail [email protected].
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