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ST. RICHARD PARISH PHILADELPHIA, PA
Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
SUNDAY November 13th
8:00 Dec’d members of the Mackin family req. by Dorothy
10:00 HOLY SPIRIT Joseph DiFranco req. by Family
11:30 Anthony & Florence Venafro requested by
Maria and Marty Venafro
MONDAY November 14th
8:00 Linda Litizia Schmidt requested by
Annamarie Gendrachi
TUESDAY November 15th
8:00 Dec’d members of Mount family req. by Patty Mount
WEDNESDAY November 16th
8:00 Gerald Ziccardi Bequest of Gerald J. Ziccardi
THURSDAY November 17th
8:00 Lugina Pilla requested by Pilla family
FRIDAY November 18th
8:00 Severino Verna requested by wife, Anna
SATURDAY November 19th
8:00 William Cibotti requsted by Anna
4:30pm Mr. & Mrs. Fonio requested by family
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Our SANCTUARY CANDLE will be burning this
week In Memory of Anthony Alizzi requested by
daughter, Bernice ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
VOTIVE CANDLES
ILM Angelina Buonadonna requested by her children
IMO Anthony DeSantis requested by sister, Angela
ILM Madeline Concordia requested by husband
IMO Philip Camilari requested by Charles & Joy Camilari
IMO Anastasia Gaydosz req. by Charles & Joy Camilari
IMO Steve Gaydosz requested by Charles & Joy Camilari
IMO Angie Helmer req. by Danny & AnnaMarie Ricci
IMO Angie Helmer requested by Joe & Eileen Ceraso
FROM MY HOUSE
TO YOURS
Dear Parishioners,
St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome receives millions of visi-
tors each year. Some are tourists, lovers of art and architecture.
For them, St. Peter’s is just one of many “must-see” attractions
in Rome, like the Coliseum or the Spanish steps. For others, it
is the very heart of the Catholic Church - a concrete sign of the
unity we share as Catholic Christians
Imagine yourself as one of these pilgrims, shuffling
along the marble floor through a crowd of thousands, trying to
take in the beauty and majesty of this remarkable place. Per-
haps you are struck by Bernini’s twisting bronze columns sup-
porting the canopy high over the altar, or moved by the deli-
cate beauty of Michelangelo’s Pieta - the sculpture of the
Blessed Mother holding the lifeless body of Jesus in her lap.
Just as St. Peter’s is, for many, the heart of the Catho-
lic Church, the Temple in Jerusalem was the center of the Jew-
ish faith. God was worshiped in the Temple. He resided in the
Holy of Holies, the innermost sanctuary of the Temple - so
sacred that only the high priest could enter, and only once a
year on Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. Sacrifices could
only be offered to God at the Temple, which is why Jerusalem
was flooded with pilgrims during all of the major feasts.
But we are not to put our faith in temples made by
human hands. We are to put our faith in the living God. Ulti-
mately all things made by human hands - as beautiful as they
may be - will turn to rubble. The promises of God stand un-
shaken. Therefore, let us continue to pray and support one an-
other in growing in our love for God and keeping our eyes
firmly fixed upon Jesus. Let us witness to our faith and love of
God by living in love and unity with one another.
The Lord gives us many concrete signs and symbols,
such as St. Peter’s in Rome, which remind us how to lead our
lives as Catholic Christians. Let us open our hearts to what
these signs and symbols tell us, and keep our sights firmly
fixed upon Jesus, and our feet firmly planted on the path that
leads to eternal life in heaven.
God Love Ya!
Fr. Reilly
Thirty-Third Sunday of Ordinary Time November 13, 2016
Calling all ALUMNI of ST RICHARD –
HOLY SPIRIT – ST PIO !!! We are building a database of our School’s Alumni in order to keep everyone up-
dated on all of the GREAT things that are happening at our school. It will only take
a minute to complete.
The Alumni form link can be found on the following websites:
St. Richard Parish website at http://www.strichardchurch.org/
St. Pio School website at http://www.stpiocatholicschool.org/
Please pass this note on to your family and friends that have moved from the area as we want to reach out to as
many of our former students across the area and country as possible.
Thanksgiving Day Food Drive On the eve of Thanksgiving, November 23rd , a
mass will be celebrated at 7 PM at St. Richard
Church. We hope that you can attend this mass
of thanksgiving for all the blessings you have
received and to bring with you a bag of non-
perishable food. All food collected will be dis-
tributed to food pantries in South Philadelphia.
If you are unable to attend this mass, please
bring a bag of food with you on the weekend
prior to Thanksgiving Day.
Please also remember the poor and hungry dur-
ing the entire year by bringing a bag of non-
perishables with you every Third Sunday of the
month.
Join Rev. Mike Reilly and the St Richard Church group for a celebration on Broadway.
A BRONX TALE
THE NEW MUSICAL
Saturday, March 18, 2017
2PM Show
A streetwise new musical based on the real life mafia story
of Chazz Palminteri. Featuring a fabulous doo-wop score.
Trip includes:
• Orchestra Seats & Round Trip Coach transportation • 3 course Lunch at Patsy’s Italian restaurant in NY.
• On-Board Video and Special Prizes
• Snack & refreshments provided on motor coach
• Depart 9 AM (St. Richard Church) return 7PM Itinerary with official times will be given out 10 days prior to departure.
Tickets are $225. per person. $127.50 no-refundable deposit due now due
$127.50 nonrefundable balance due Feb 1, 2017
Direct payments and inquiries to Fr. Mike Reilly
St. Richard Parish Prayer Group
Our Prayer Group will celebrate as one in
Thanksgiving at Mass on
Tuesday, November 15th
7PM St. Richard church
Fr. Jim Casey will be the celebrant.
All are welcome!!!
• In what areas of your
life do you need help
remembering Jesus is
there with you, protect-
ing you?
• What is one way you’d
like to grow your rela-
tionship with Jesus in
the upcoming year?
Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time November 13, 2016
Saint Richard Parish Sacrament Schedule First Reconciliation
Saturday December 10th 10:00 a.m.
First Holy Communion
Saturday May 6th 10:00 a.m.
Confirmation
Thursday April 27th 6:00 p.m.
(Bishop Senior will be the Celebrant and Confer the
Sacrament to the 6th graders)
If you have a child attending a school other then Saint
Pio Regional School or Saint Richard PREP, please
call Maryellen Carroll at the Rectory. Every child
seeking these sacraments needs to be part of the Sacra-
ment Formation class. Please call ASAP to receive the
entire schedule of activities and requirements.
Are you or someone you know interested in joining the Catholic
Church? Are you curious about the Catholic Faith, but not
sure you want to make a commitment? Are you married to a
Catholic spouse, raising children Catholic, and interested in
knowing more to be able to share with them? Are you a Catho-
lic who desires to complete the initiation process by receiving
Eucharist and or Confirmation? If you answered yes to any of
these questions, the R.C.I.A. may be for you.
The RCIA is designed to assist youth and adults who:
• have never been baptized, and wish to be baptized in the
Catholic Church
• have been baptized in another Christian tradition (Lutheran,
Episcopalian, etc.) and wish to become
Catholic.
• were baptized Catholic, but have not received First Eucha-
rist and/or Confirmation.
There’s no time like the present to begin your inquiry in the faith. If you are interested in learning more about the R.C.I.A.
for yourself or someone you know, please contact Maryellen
Carroll at 215-468-4777 for more information.
IS THE RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF
ADULTS (R.C.I.A.) FOR YOU?
Birthday Blessings to our oldest living parishioner
Our Parish Family would like to send Birthday
Prayers and Blessings to our oldest living
parishioner.
Anne McNichol as she turned 104 years old
on November 9, 2016.
Mrs. McNichol is still going strong and is sharp
as a tack.
If you would like to send her well wishes,
her address is:
Mrs. McNichol
St.Monica Manor Room 106
2509 S. 4th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19148
A couple of weeks ago, we put
an insert into the bulletin. The
Holy Year of Mercy handout
featured Fr. Bill Atkinson, an
Augustinian priest and a quad-
raplegic , who ministered to
thousands of people, in particu-
lar at Monsignor Bonner High
School in Drexel hill, through-
out his life. People described
him as inspirational, caring,
courageous, kind, forgiving
and patient. Fr. Bill has been
given the title Servant of God
and is on the road to Sainthood. We invite you to take a
prayer card, found in the back of church, and pray to Fr. Bill
to intercede to the Lord on your behalf.
Family Fun Activity – The Meal Box
Every week we will offer you suggestions on how to
nurture the faith of your children.
When it comes to things that make you really happy, what
five things would you rank at the very top?
Food for Family thought: When asked what it would take
to get to heaven, Jesus said, “Feed the hungry, give drink
to the thirsty, and clothe the naked.” That’s what parents
do each day. It’s a paradox that our greatest happiness
comes when we freely give of ourselves. Think about
that the next time you’re fixing supper or folding laundry.
November 13, 2016
USED EYEGLASSES WANTED
The Adelphia Lions Club is sponsoring a used eye-
glass drive. Any used eyeglasses can be dropped off
in the container in the back of Church. Thank you so
much in helping the Adelphia Lions Club in this
endeavor.
Searching for Block Captains
In order to help spread the word of what a great parish
we have here; I am looking for block captains who will
take a few extra bulletins home with them and place
them in the neighbors doors.
You don't have to preach, explain or even talk about your
faith. You are just letting you neighbors know that we, as
a parish family, are happy to welcome them and we have
many great ministries and services to offer them here.
We are looking to begin this by the First Sunday of Ad-
vent. If you feel that you are able to do this, sign ups will
be next weekend after all the Masses. Thank you again
for all you do for making our parish a great one!!
Fr. Reilly
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 Sundays in St. Richard Church after the
11:30 Mass.(Dates are subject to change.)
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:
Sunday, November 14, 2016
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