MASS SCHEDULE Sunday

Vigil 5:00pm (Saturday) 7:30am, 9:00am 12pm, 8pm

10:30am - Spanish 4:00pm - Pakistani 5:30pm - Haitian

Beginning October 7th, the 12pm & 8pm Sunday Masses will be celebrated in Upper Church

Monday through Friday 6:30am and 12:00 Noon

Saturday 8:00am

The Church of St. William 6200 Rising Sun Avenue ~ Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19111

The Church of Saint William 6200 Rising Sun Avenue - Philadelphia, PA 19111

(Tel.) 215-745-1389 (Fax) 215-745-8432 www.churchofstwilliam.com office@churchofstwilliam.com @stwilliamphila stwilliamphila

Rectory Office Hours: 8:45 AM to 11:45 AM and 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM Convent Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (Tel.) 215-745-3513 Parochial Religious Education Program (PREP) (Tel.) 267-831-8046

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. Eugene Almonor, O.M.I. Deacon William Moser Deacon Felipe Cruz Deacon Angel Alicea, Retired CONVENT Sr. Rose Patrice, Superior & Hispanic Ministry Sr. Bernadette Taraschi, Dir. Religious Education PREP

CELEBRATION OF THE SACRAMENTS BAPTISM (Lower Church) Spanish: 3rd Sunday of the month at 1:00PM English: 2nd or 4th Sunday of the month at 1:00PM

Pre-Baptismal Instructions: Spanish: 2nd Wednesday 7:00PM Rectory basement English: 1st Sunday at 1:00PM (Church)

For information or scheduling a Baptism, please email Deacon Bill Moser (English) or Sister Rose (Spanish) at the following: deaconmoser@churchofstwilliam.com s.rose@churchofstwilliam.com CONFIRMATION Bishops are Ordinary ministers of Confirmation. On special oc-casions priests can do the same. RECONCILIATION IN CHURCH Saturday: 4:00—4:45PM Eve of Holy Days: 4:00—4:45PM Eve of First Fridays: After 12:00 Noon Mass only For personal request, contact the Rectory. MATRIMONY Weddings are scheduled on Saturdays at 11:00AM, 1:00PM, or 3:00PM in the Upper Church; 2:00PM in the Lower Church.

Couples intending marriage must contact our parish priest at least six months prior to the intended date of marriage. To reserve a wedding please contact : pastor@churchofstwilliam.com. For required marriage preparation contact the rectory or PhillyCatholicMarriagePrep.com

For wedding music contact Ken Houser, Music Director at music@churchofstwilliam.com. ANOINTING OF THE SICK Sacrament of healing and God’s blessings for those who are sick or in serious condition. Parishioners in serious illness, please contact our parish priests. Anyone unable to attend Mass due to illness may call the Rectory to make arrangements to receive Communion in their home.

YOU ARE INVITED!

September 26 through November 4, you are invited to join other Christians for 40 Days for Life—40 days of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion. You are invited to stand and peacefully pray during the vigil outside Planned Parenthood, 2751 Comly Rd. (at Roosevelt Blvd) and two other locations in center city. For more info and to volun-teer, please contact Caroline Guy at 215-342-5065.

Meeting for Parents of School Children A mandatory meeting for all parents of children attend-ing Presentation BVM School and St. Cecilia School is scheduled for Monday, October 1 at 7:00pm in St. Wil-liam’s Lower Church. This is especially important for those receiving tuition assistance from St. William Parish.

Catholic Tent Revival—October 7 (12-7:30pm) PLACE: Malvern Retreat House Free event for individuals and families under gigantic 1,000 person tent with Mass, Rosary, Confessions in the field, adoration, lineup of speakers, music and food. Register at www.malvernretreat.com or 610-644-0400.

Upcoming Events

October 1—Mandatory parent mtg. of child attending Cath. school Bible Study begins 7—Respect Life Sunday Blessing of Pets at 1:00pm (front of church) Noon & 8pm Sunday Masses in Upper Church 21—Mission Sunday Sunday Concert Series at 2:00pm (lower church)

Bible Study is Back! PLEASE NOTE—Now back to Monday night. Join us on Monday, October 1 at 7:00pm in the convent basement for the series ‘Bible and the Virgin Mary’. Cost is $20. Contact Sr. Bernadette at 267-831-8046 or sbernadette@churchofstwilliam.com.

SUNDAY COLLECTIONS Sunday, Sept. 23 $6,940

Thank you for your continued support of the Parish. Fr. Al

CENTENNIAL O R N E R

100 1920 - 2020

Plans are moving forward for our Centennial celebrations.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS WITH THESE DATES

January 20, 2019 Mass at 11:30am with Bishop Nelson Perez (former Pastor of St. William).

Baptismal Certificates If your child has recently been baptized and you would like a Baptismal Certificate, please contact the rectory at 215-745-1389.

Bishop Dennis J. Sullivan has called Michael G. Bortnowski, who was baptized in our parish, to the Order of Deacon. The church rejoices in the commitment to ministry which Michael G. Bortnowski has made and we announce it to you with great joy. The ordination is to take place at 10:30am on October 20, 2018 at the Catholic Community of Christ our Light Parish (St. Peter Celestine Church) in Cherry Hill, NJ.

Saint William Senior NEWS Senior Citizen meetings are held every 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 12 Noon at Wesley, (7040 Oxford Ave-nue). New members are always welcome. For info con-tact Betty Harding at 215-745-7199. UPCOMING TRIP: December 31—New Year’s Eve Day at Doolings, Spring Lake, N.J. Cocktail hour, lunch, comedian/band. $99

Looking for Sunday and/or weekday Lectors We are looking for new lectors, especially for Sun 7:30am Mass. Please contact the rectory at 215-745-1389 if interested in joining this important ministry.

May 5, 2019—The First 50 years Celebrate the parish from 1920—1970 in the Parish Hall. October 6, 2019—Dinner-Dance at Philadelphia Ballroom for current parishioners, former parishioners and St. Wil-liam School alumni and friends. $50/person Call the rectory for reservations. We are currently looking for people to help with various activities during our Centennial celebration. Perhaps you can spare a few hours of your time. Call us at 215-745-1389 and see what you can do.

Volunteer Opportunity The Usher Ministry is an important part of our parish life and we are looking for a few good men and women to aid in various light duties during the sacrament of the Mass. Training will be provided. Please see Ed Emery or Joe Doroba for more info or call the rectory at 215-745-1389.

Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 30, 2018

FOCUS: Would that all the people of the Lord were prophets!

Jesus says, There is no one who performs a mighty deed in my name who can at the same time speak ill of me. By our baptism we are called to prophecy, and to share the good news of salvation. May we have the enthusiasm of Eldad, Medad and the unknown follower of the Gospel—having no fear in proclaiming the truth and now waiting to be told what to do.

LITURGY OF THE WORD: Joshua protests to Moses in our first reading that two men who were not present when the Spirit of God came and rested upon he elders should not be prophesying. In the second reading, James tells us what happens to the things of this world. In the Gospel, John says to Jesus that someone not in their company was using the power of his name, and Jesus replies, whoever is not against us is for us.

REFLECTION: Jesus tells us to cut off a hand or foot or pluck out an eye if they cause us to sin. We get the point – don’t we? Sin is serious, not just for us, but for the community. One person might sin; but the whole community suffers – especially "the little ones" – those whose faith is vulnerable. He’s calling us to make whatever changes we must to live his life. He knows making serious change can be as painful as cut-ting off a limb. So he is here to encourage and enable us.

So we ask ourselves:

♦ What necessary changes must I make now to fol-low Jesus more closely?

♦ What’s holding me back?

♦ Do I believe he will be there to help me, once I determine to do something?

St. William Concert Series returns for 2nd Season Mark your calendar DATE: Sunday, October 21 TIME: 2:00PM—Lower Church Featuring the return of the Philadelphia Flute Quartet. Light refreshments to follow. Free-will offering graciously accepted. Please spread the word! Like and follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/stwillsconcertseries

Visitation Nuns All are cordially invited to the Visitation Nuns at 5820 City Avenue (btwn 59th St & Cardinal Ave) to celebrate the Feast of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque on Tues., Oct. 16 at 7:30pm Mass. St. Margaret Mary Alacoque of the Monas-tery of Paray-le-Monial, France received the Great Reve-lations of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Visitation Nuns throughout the world honor her in a special manner.

Masses for the week of September 30, 2018 Sunday, September 30 5:00 pm (Vigil) Special Intention 7:30 am Robert F. Ambs 9:00 am Elizabeth Sloane (7th anniversary) 10:30 am Senor De Los Milagros 12:00 pm Jimmy Mack 8:00 pm Anthony & Anna Bukenas Monday, October 1 6:30 am Special Intention 12:00 pm In Thanksgiving of St. Therese Tuesday, October 2 6:30 am Toan Doan (living) 12:00 pm Anna Nguyen (12th anniversary) Wednesday, October 3 6:30 am Can Doan 12:00 pm James Gillis Thursday, October 4 6:30 am Vera Dobson 12:00 pm Anna Nguyen (12th anniversary) Friday, October 5 6:30 am Jennie Mauk 12:00 pm Gioshep Da Nguyen Saturday, October 6 8:00 am Abandoned Souls 5:00 pm Rose Delp

Please keep the sick of our parish in your prayers. Loretta LaBarge Livia Ginobile Bob Edmonds Peter Feledick John Dick James Trainor Patrice Juliani Chris Taraschi Diana Lucas Olivia Lutz Baby River Fisher Ritter Eric Grey

Please pray for the souls of the faithful departed, especially those in our parish. Maria Frias

Bereavement Support Group Lambie Funeral Home is offering Support Group meetings the first Wednesday of the month from October through June (7-8:30pm). Location is Rhawn St. & Rowland Ave. The first session will be October 3 and the topic is ‘The Grief Process’. The Facilitator is Deborah Gawthrop, a Grief Management Specialist. For info call 215-624-8190.

Holy Communion If you are unable to attend Mass and would like to receive Holy Communion in your home, please contact the rectory at 215-745-1389.

Retreat for Persons with Disabilities Our Lady of Confidence Retreat for persons with disabili-ties will be held Oct. 9, 10, 11 at Malvern Retreat House. This retreat is for adults with intellectual, physical or emo-tional disabilities. For info call 610-644-0400 or email OLCRetreat@gmail.com. To register go to www.opdarchphilly.org.

HIGH SCHOOL NEWS • St. Basil Academy—Open House Oct. 7 (12-3pm)

Entrance/Scholar Exam on Oct. 20 & 27 (8am-12pm) Shadow Day visits available Register at www.stbasilacademy.org or call 215-649-9083

• Merion Mercy Academy—Open House Oct. 7 (11am Mass); Scholarship/Entrance Exam Oct. 27 (9am-12:30pm) Register at www.merion-mercy.com

• Archbishop Wood High School—Open House Oct. 7 (9:30am Mass); Scholarship/Entrance Exam Oct. 13 & 20 (8:30am) & Oct. 15 (4pm) Register at www.archwood.org or call 215-672-5050 x268

• Nazareth Academy HS—Open House Oct. 13 (9am to 12pm); Scavenger Hunt Oct. 19 for 7th & 8th gr. Girls (7pm); Entrance/Scholarship Exam Oct. 27 (7:45am-12pm) Questions: 215-268-1026 NazarethAcademyHS.org/AdmissionsEvents

• Roman Catholic HS—Scholarship/Entrance test Oct. 27, Nov. 17, Dec. 8. Register online at www.romancatholichs.com

Mass Book for 2019 The Mass Book for 2019 is now OPEN for anyone who would like to schedule an announced Mass for a loved one (living or deceased). You are welcome to contact the rectory during normal business hours by stopping in or calling 215-745-1389. A donation of $10 per Mass is ap-preciated.

Safe Environment Program All volunteers who come in contact with children are re-quired to have clearances on file along with class certifi-cates as set forth by the Archdiocese and Pennsylvania. One of the classes is Protecting God’s Children. This 2 1/2 hour class is being offered at Presentation BVM on Wed., Oct. 10 at 6:15pm. To register, go to www.virtus.org. Questions—please contact Judi at 215-745-1389.

Jeanes Hospital Campus ♦ Fri. Oct. 26—Better Breathers Support Group

(2:00-3:30pm) Cheltenham Friends Meetinghouse, 7600 Central Ave. Register 215-728-4861

♦ Oct. 9 (11am-12pm), Oct. 23 (6pm-7pm) Joint Re-placement Education Class at Orthopaedic Center at Jeanes on 2nd floor Conf. Room Patient Care Ctr. Register 215-728-3944

A Special Thank You Many, many thanks to J. J. White and his employees, Fran Amato, Henry Lewis and Alex Zukus for all their hard work in replacing the floor in the ladies room in Church. We are so fortunate that Jim White and his staff are always willing to help us. Thank you Jim!

1920—2020

Estamos festejando los 100 años de nuestra Parroquia Saint William.

Domingo, 20 de enero, 2019, celebraremos con una Misa a las 11:30 am. Después de la Misa, habrá una

convivencia en el Hall. Todos están invitados.

¿Quieres participar en el

Evento Cultural de los primeros 50 años de la parroquia?

Llamar: S. Rose 215-313-7753

CONFESIONES: Todos los Domingo: 10:00 - 10:20AM.

BAUTISMO: Coordina con Diácono Felipe o Hna. Rosa 2° Miércoles del mes a las 7:00 PM: Charla 3° Domingo del mes a la 1:00 PM: Bautismo Certificado de Bautismo: Llamar la Rectoría 215-745-1389

Visitas y Comunión a los ENFERMOS y ANCIANOS: Consulta con Padre Al. Asistente: Ida Jiménez

CÍRCULO de ORACIÓN: Los viernes a las 7:00 PM en el sótano de la Rectoría

ROSARIO: Están invitados a rezar el Rosario cada domingo a las 10:00, antes de la Misa.

SACRAMENTOS

Clases: los martes, a las 6:15 PM

Clases: los domingos a las 9:00 AM : convento

Charlas: los domingos a las 9:00 AM en el sótano de la rectoría

CAMILLA HALL: Ocktoberfest - Feria Están invitados a la feria de Camilla Hall,

Immaculata, PA 19345. La feria ayudará a las Hermanas IHM de su Casa de Hermanas

Enfermas: 6 de octubre: 10 AM - 3 PM Gracias

Arzobispo Oscar Romero, mártir, será hecho santo en la ceremonia del Vaticano el 14 de

oct.

Celebren la vida y la santidad del Monseñor Romero con

nuestra comunidad salvadoreña

Hoy día, Domingo, 30 de Septiembre, en el salón parroquial de St. William:

2:00 (en punto) — 4:00 PM

“Es inconcebible que se diga a alguien "cristiano" y no tome como Cristo una opción preferencial por los pobres.”

CONSULTAS sobre la INMIGRACIÓN:

HIAS 2100 Arch St. 3rd floor 215-832-0900 Servicios Sociales Católicos: 222 N. 17th St. 215-854-7019 Welcome Center 215-634-1696

EN CASO de una REDADA de INMIGRACIÓN:

• No abra la puerta • Manténgase callado • No firme documentación

Padres de Familia de los Colegios St. Cecilia y Presentation BVM:

Habrá una reunión este lunes, 1 de oct., a las 7:00 PM en la Iglesia St. William. La reunión es muy importante para los que reciben ayuda financial de la parroquia.

Misa de la Herencia Hispana & Retiro de Formación Sábado, 6 de octubre, 8:00 a, a 4:00 pm Predicador: Padre Bruce Lewandowski Celebrante: Obispo Edward M. Deliman Parroquia San Pedro el Apóstol

DOMINGO, 30 DE SEPTIEMBRE,2018 DOMINGO 26, TIEMPO ORDINARIO

" EL QUE NO ESTÁ CONTRA NOSOTROS ESTÁ A FAVOR NUESTRO "!

El primer mensaje de Jesús es una invitación a la confian-za en la capacidad de hacer el bien que tienen otras per-sonas aunque no sean de nuestra Iglesia, de nuestra par-roquia. Es un mensaje de tolerancia y magnanimidad! Sin embargo, Jesús es severo al condenar el escándalo contra los más pequeños y sencillos. Son muchos los daños y pecados que se cometen contra los niños y mucha gente buena e inocente. Muchos de ellos y ellas son empujados al mundo de la droga, la violencia y la corrupción. Así, se debe evitar todo escándalo contra los pequeños y sencil-los. Aprendamos a ver lo positivo en las personas. Ayude-mos y colaboremos en hacer el bien y no el mal. Seamos generosos frente a la envidia, y no dejemos de pedir ayuda al Señor.

COVER SHEET CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS #002005: St. William Church 6200 Rising Sun Avenue Philadelphia, Pa. 19111 PHONE 215-745-1389 CONTACT PERSON Judi Schein SOFTWARE Microsoft Office 2016 Adobe Acrobat XI Standard Windows 7 NUMBERS OF PAGES SENT 1 Through 5 SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION September 30, 2018 TRANSMISSION TIME Thursday 9:00 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS