Reverend James Rodia, O. Praem.

ST. RICHARD PARISH PHILADELPHIA, PA

Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

SUNDAY October2nd

8:00 Salvatore F. Aversa requested by Sofia family

10:00 HOLY SPIRIT Amelia Padrone req by Pilla family

11:30 Larry LaBella requested by wife, Anna and children

MONDAY October 3rd

8:00 Anna Garafolo requested by Garafolo family

TUESDAY October 4th

8:00 Frank Rua requested by wife, Joann and children

WEDNESDAY October 5th

8:00 Denise Amaradio requested by

Salvatore & Carol Amaradio

THURSDAY October 6th

8:00 Edward Pawlok bequest of Gerald J. Ziccardi

.FRIDAY October 7th

8:00 Rose Dabbundo requested by daughter and family

SATURDAY October 8th

8:00 Ernesto & Immaculata Chieffo requested by Maria

4:30pm Philip Mancini requested by wife, Elisa Mancini

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Our SANCTUARY CANDLE will be burning

this week In Memory of Frank Campanaro

requsted by Danny & Joan Tasca ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

VOTIVE CANDLES IMO Birthday of Mary Emmertz requested by

Charles & Linda Emmertz and children

IMO Beatrice Dintino requested by

Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Scannapieco

IMO Rita Decker requested by Michael & Loretta DiPietro

IMO Paul S. Campbell requested by Peggy Campbell

IMO Domenic Fareri requested by Startare family

IMO Judy Tomarchio requested by Danny & AnnaMarie

FROM MY HOUSE

TO YOURS

Dear Parishioners,

The readings today speak of the power, courage and

strength that is given to us through faith in Jesus, such as the

strength to bear hardship for the gospel and the marvels God

can work through our faith, like a tree being uprooted and

planted in the sea. The words and images are aimed at stirring

up a flame and us. They call us into action. In response, we

may feel the urge to do something for God, to accomplish

many things on behalf of his church.

Sometimes it can be hard to feel we are making a dif-

ference. If we are involved in parish life, we may feel the push

and pull of many different elements: programs and commit-

tees, pressure to make the liturgy more engaging, the need to

increase church membership numbers, or perhaps to proclaim

the gospel in fresh and innovative ways. The weight of these

responsibilities may add up, and we can feel discouraged that

we are not make enough headway in building up the kingdom

of God.

These activities are well intended, and certainly in line

with our understanding of the gospel. So it may come as a

shock to hear these words from Jesus: When you have done all

you have been commanded, say “We are unprofitable ser-

vants; we have done what we were obliged to do.” We expect

praise, or perhaps even gratitude, from the Lord. We expect

him to appreciate our efforts, not respond in such a dismissive

tone. But then again, who are we to expect, or even demand,

anything from the Lord?

The experience of Carlo Carretto may be instructive

here. Carreto was a leader of an Italian youth movement called

Catholic Action for twenty years before and after the Second

World War. At age forty-four, he experienced a call to the con-

templative life, and responded by joining a community called

the Little Brothers in Algeria.

During his novitiate, he spent a week alone in the de-

sert in adoration of the exposed Eucharist. In his life as an ac-

tivist, he had felt responsible for bearing the weight of the

Church on his shoulders. But kneeling before the Eucharist, in

a moment of deep contemplation, he understood the truth: “I

had walked, run, spoken, organized, worked in the belief that I

was supporting something; and in reality I had been holding up

absolutely nothing. The weight of the world was all on Christ

Crucified. I was nothing, absolutely nothing. It had taken some

effort to believe the words of Jesus who had said to me two

thousand years earlier: ‘When you have done everything that is

commanded you to do, say We are unprofitable servants, be-

cause we have only done our duty.

Twenty-Seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time October 2, 2016

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.

Continued

These words of Jesus are not unkind, they are merely

truthful. In today’s reading from the Second Letter of Timothy,

we are reminded: kindle afresh the gift of God which is in you.

Everything we have, we have received from him. He alone

bears the weight of the world. Without him, we can do noth-

ing.

God Love Ya!

Fr. Reilly

IS THE RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF

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Questions contact Linda Coffea 215 518-2336

Blessing of Animals In honor of the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi , we will

bless all your beloved pets on Tuesday October 4th at 7pm

in the rectory yard. All furry, feathered, scaly members of

your family are invited to attend.

Today, the first Sunday in October, is considered PRO-LIFE SUNDAY. The Roman Catholic Church believes that all/every life is precious from the moment of conception to the moment of natural death. We are opposed to

abortion as well as capital punishment. We also believe that dignity and respect be accorded to every child, woman and man because we are all made in the image and likeness of God.

THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), have published pamphlets on the following life topics. This information offers the theology be-hind the Catholic Church’s position on these issues as well as supportive measures. The pamphlets cover: • Bridges of Mercy for Post-Abortion Healing

• Caring for Loved Ones at Life’s End

• Every Suicide is Tragic

• Seven Considerations While Navigating Infertility

• Serene Attentiveness to God’s Creation

• Accompanying Expectant Mothers Considering

Adoption.

For additional information or to find out what other topics

are available, please access USCCB’s website.

Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time October 2, 2016

From Fear to Strength By Janel Esker I’m not the world’s bravest person. When I got to college, I was delighted that I no longer had to go on roller coasters or into haunted houses to avoid my friends’ mocking for being afraid. My college buddies didn’t base our friendship on whether I went along with the crowd. I could say, “No, I really dislike roller coasters and haunted houses. See you when you get done!” It was lib-erating. Life is full of much scarier things than amusement-park rides and fake goblins. We hear the prophet Habakkuk speak of some of it in today’s first read-ing. Evil, violence, strife, destruction—add to that cancer, natural disasters, Alzheimer’s, domestic abuse, and unemployment, and sometimes it can take a lot of courage just to get up in the morning. As a person who’s more fearful than most, I take hope in St. Paul’s reminder to Timothy today: “God did not give us a spirit of cowardice but rather of power and love and self-control.” Feeling afraid is a normal human emotion, but it’s not what God wants for us, and it isn’t part of the spirit God gives us. As St. Paul reminds us, the Holy Spirit “dwells within us.” The Spirit is the source of our daily strength; the Spirit can get us out of bed when all feels lost; the Spirit helps us persist in the face of incredible challenges. Do we have faith in this Holy Spirit—faith at least the size of the minuscule mustard seed that Je-sus speaks of in Luke? If so, it’s enough. With such faith, we will experience the courage to face our fears and to trust that God is with us through them all. †

A Word From

Pope Francis

Fear and sadness cause

illness in people and in the

Church, too; they cause

paralysis and selfishness,

and in the end spoil the air of a

community.�However, a Christian sus-

tained by the fear of God and by the

Holy Spirit has the courageous attitude

of joy, which in pain becomes peace.

Morning Meditation in the Chapel of the Domus Sanctae Marthae, May 15, 2015

• How does your faith offer you power when you’re afraid?

• What is one fear you would like God to help you overcome with strength and joy?

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.

Lord, I am grateful for your gentle

voice of love. Help me to speak with

love and peace everywhere I go. —From Grateful Meditations for Every Day in Ordinary Time, Rev. Warren J. Savage and

Mary Ann McSweeny

October 2, 2016

Newly Enrolled in the

St. Richard Memorial Society

Anthony Vottima

40 Days For Life Campaign 2016

September 28 thru November 6

St. Richard Parish Stand Up For Life Day is

Thursday, October 6th.

Won’t you join us? Sign up after all Masses on Saturday 9/24

and Sunday 9/25

St. Richard Parish Bowling League is looking for

new players. Anyone who is at least 18 years old and

interested, please contact Jennie at 215-906-6066.

ST. JOHN CANTIUS GRADE SCHOOL

CLASS OF 1961 (Bridesburg, Philadelphia)

We are looking for former classmates to celebrate our 55th “Emerald” Grade School Reunion,

Sunday October 16, 2016, 3 pm to 8 pm, at

Edgemont Caterers, 4411 Edgemont Street, Philadelphia, PA. Tickets are $45 per person.

For more information, contact Jeanie Hogg Ashton at 215-743-5760, or blondie721@verizon.net

by October 3, 2016.

Roman Catholic HS

2016 Roman Run 5K along the historic Boat

House Row on October 9, 2016. This is a great day to

enjoy a day on the river and see past, current, and future

Roman Catholic HS students. There are a limited number

of spots left and students receive a discount.

All proceeds benefit Roman Catholic Students.

For additional details or to participate in the 2016 Roman

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