Reverend James Rodia, O. Praem.

Website: www.stpiocatholicschool.org

ST. RICHARD PARISH PHILADELPHIA, PA

Sixth Sunday of Easter

SUNDAY May 1st

8:00 Dante & Nancy Di Campli req. by Joseph Trivarelli

10:00 HOLY SPIRIT Anthony & Frank Natale

requested by Family

11:30 All Dec’d members of Roverano & Newton Family

requested by family

MONDAY May 2nd

8:00 Sister St. David Bequest of Gerald J. Zicacardi

TUESDAY May 3rd

8:00 Al & Carmella Innaurato requested by daughter, Rose

WEDNESDAY May 4th

8:00 IMO Norman Tysarczyk requested by

Patty & Anna Mount

4:30pm Ann & Conrad Schaefer requested by Joan & Bob

7:00pm Laura Tornatore requested by husband

THURSDAY May 5th

8:00 Bernie Morgan requested by Gilda

12:05 John Donahue requested by Mary & Eric Smith

FRIDAY May 6th

8:00 Connie DiSilvestro requested by husband, Lou

SATURDAY May 7th

8:00 Kathy Clarke requested by Joan & Bob Schaefer

4:30pm All Mothers Living & Deceased

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Our SANCTUARY CANDLE will be burning this week

In Memory of Catherine Di Cicco requested by

DiPietro family

VOTIVE CANDLES

IMO Norma Pinto required by Gerry Dolce

ITG to St. Jude

ILM Anna Feoli requested by niece, Marie

ILM Vinny DeMarco requested by friend, Annette

Gaudio and Rita Markowski

FGH Sara Kelly requested by Connie Pellini

IMO Don Pond requested by John & Dawn

IMO 30th Anniversary of Mae Ceraso

requested by Joe & Eileen Ceraso

IMO 30th Anniversary of Mae Ceraso

requested by Rosalie & Tom McManus

FROM MY HOUSE

TO YOURS

Dear Parishioners,

It has been six weeks since we celebrated our Lord’s

resurrection, but the story did not end there. For the past six

weeks, we have walked with the risen Lord, and next week we

will celebrate his Ascension into heaven. Jesus’ Ascension

obviously marked the end of his earthly life. However, we

never walk alone. Jesus continues to be present to us in all

times and all places by the power the Holy Spirit. Jesus also is

present to us through the sacraments, especially the Eucharist.

Jesus gives us the gift of himself - body, blood, soul and divin-

ity - that we might grow in faith and holiness of life.

With this as our backdrop, it is easy to understand

why the disciples didn’t want Jesus to leave them. They were

afraid, they had no idea what they would do next. But Jesus

told him, Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid. It was

time for him to return to the Father. He assured them, The

Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send my name, will teach

you everything. They would never walk alone.

A few days later, he ascended in their site. For the

next nine days they prayed, and on the feast of Pentecost, their

prayers were answered. The Holy Spirit descended upon them

with tongues of fire. Filled with the same Spirit, they went out

and preached the good news of Christ’s resurrection. In that

moment, a confused gathering of ordinary, faithful Jews - who

had little if any formal education - became the Church. And

the world was never the same.

We are the Church - quite likely as average as the first

disciples of Jesus, and, without him, every bit as confused.

We, at times, deny him as Peter did. We, at times, doubt him

as Thomas did. We, at times, might wish him to rain fire on

our enemies, as James and John did. We, at times, panic at the

first sign of trouble, as all the Apostles did.

How does Jesus respond? He loves us, and he never

abandons us. We are each “the beloved disciple” in his eyes,

and he fills us with the grace of the Holy Spirit.

Filled with this grace, the Church has gone around the

world, bringing billions of people to the light of Christ. This is

the most amazing accomplishment in human history, and it

began with a few courageous people who took the risk and

followed Jesus. It continues today. The Spirit is among us and

goes forth with us.

God Love Ya!

Fr. Reilly

Sixth Sunday of Easter May 1, 2016

ANNUAL ST. PIO FESTIVAL ~ MAY 13 -15, 2016 St. Pio Regional School will be sponsoring the annual

St. Pio Festival from May 13 -15, 2016 with vendors,

rides, live bands and great food.

The Festival Schedule is as follows:

Friday, May 13th ~ 6pm -11pm with entertain-

ment provided by The Soul Cruisers

Saturday, May 14th ~ 5:30pm – 11pm with en-

tertainment provided by DJ Gino Caporale

Sunday, may 15th ~ 3pm – 9pm with entertain-

ment provided by The Business

There will also be 2 big prizes this year to be chanced

off:

Annual Tuition Raffle ~ $4000.00 Tuition Credit or

$4000.00 cash reward ($20 a ticket)

Buddy 50 Scooter ~ 500 tickets limited ($10 a ticket)

Chances can be purchased after all Weekend Masses

Votive Candles are available every week with intentions of IMO in memory of your deceased loved ones, IHO in honor of the living, FGH for good health, or IT in thanksgiving. For a donation of $10. the candles will be lit starting with the Saturday 4:30pm mass and will be lit for the entire week at St. Richard Church. Candle intentions may be obtained at the rectory during regular business hours.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

ASCENSION THURSDAY

MAY 5, 2016 There will be no 7 PM evening mass for Ascension Thursday on May 5, 2016, due to the fact that

Archbishop Chaput will be here to celebrate the

Sacrament of Confirmation that evening.

We ask that only those family members having chil-

dren confirmed attend Confirmation. In order that

this Holy Day of Obligation be fulfilled on your

part, we added an extra vigil mass the night before.

The schedule for Ascension Thursday is:

Wednesday, May 4, 2016 4:30pm Mass at St. Richard

7:00pm Mass at St. Richard

Thursday, May 5, 2016 7:30am at Holy Spirit

12noon at St. Richard

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MOTHER’S DAY

REMEBRANCE ENVELOPES

The weekend masses of May 7 & 8, 2016 will be offered for all Mother’s Living and Deceased. If

you would like to have your mother remembered in

a special way this weekend, please use the special

Mother’s Day Remembrance Envelopes and place

them in the collection by next weekend May 1st.

Those envelopes will then be placed on that altar

and those Mother’s will be remembered in a very

special way at each Mass.

Holy Hours of Mercy for the

Jubilee Year of Mercy

During the Jubilee Year of Mercy, take time out to rest

in front of Jesus in the Eucharist and experience his

mercy! Holy Hours of Mercy are taking place all over

the greater Philadelphia area so that all of us have an

opportunity to live the Jubilee and experience the tender

mercy of God. To find a Holy Hour of Mercy near you,

visit archphila.org/mercy/calendar.

Upcoming Holy Hours of Mercy:

• Fri, May 13 at 6:15pm: Shrine of St. Rita of

Cascia, Philadelphia

(also the location of a Holy Door of Mercy)

• Thurs, May 19, 7pm: St. Joseph Parish,

Downingtown • Fri, June 3 at 7pm: Sacred Heart Parish, Royers-

ford (on the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, a special feast during the Jubilee Year of Mercy)

Sixth Sunday of Easter May 1, 2016

Sacrament Calendar

May 2nd First Eucharist Rehearsal (level 2)

4:00-5:00pm in Church

May 3rd Confirmation Rehearsal (level 6)

5:30-6:30pm in Church

May 4th First Eucharist Rehearsal (level 2)

4:00-5:00pm in Church

May 5th CONFIRMATION MASS

5:30PM IN CHURCH

May 7th FIRST HOLY COMMUNION

10 AM IN CHURCH

May 10th May Procession (all children and

families - spiritual)7 PM in Church

May 20th MASS~

Celebrating Jubilee Year of Mercy

7:00 PM in Church

(opportunity for spiritual AND service)

As we are in the final days of preparation for

Confirmation and First Holy Communion

this week, we ask that you pray for those

children who will be receiving these sacra-

ments. Also, please pray for their families as

they continue forming their children in the

faith of Jesus Christ

Jubilee Year of Mercy – Mary, the Mother of Mercy

Have you ever found it difficult to forgive? If so, turn to

Mary, the Mother of Mercy. She is the Mother of God

whose “mercy endures forever” (Ps 118:1), the Mother of

Jesus who prayed, “Father, forgive them, they know not

what they do” (Lk. 23:34). She is our surest help when we

struggle with feelings of resentment or the desire to “get

even.” For did not she, of all people, have reason to feel

resentment, to desire revenge, to despise those who be-

trayed and abandoned her Son? Did not she have reason

to wish for revenge against the hypocrisy of religious

leaders who twisted the truth of his words and the good-

ness of his mighty deeds to justify his condemnation as a

charlatan deserving death? And, did not she have reason

to wish for vengeance against the cowardice of Pilate, the

cruelty of his executioners, and the mockery of the by-

standers who scornfully laughed at her beloved Son

stripped naked dying helplessly on the cross? Indeed, she

had every reason to cry out to God asking for vengeance

against the perpetrators of such barbarous cruelty! But,

no, she did not. She forgave. She witnessed Jesus asking

His Father to forgive.

So let us pray the “Hail, Holy Queen” every day during

this Holy Year of Mercy, asking Mary, the Mother of

Mercy, to help us be merciful when we feel the desire for

revenge or for “getting even.” May Mary, the Mother of

Mercy be “our life, our sweetness, and our hope” as we

learn how “blessed are the merciful for they shall receive

mercy.” (Mt 5:7). –Sr. Annette Pelletier, IHM, Prof. of

Theology, Immaculata University �

How to Live It:

Read the story of Immaculee Ilibagiza. In her book,

Left To Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan

Holocaust, she recounts how she survived the Rwandan

genocide and was brought to forgive those who murdered

her family through the prayer of the Rosary, especially

the Sorrowful Mysteries. Then, consider taking up the

Rosary and asking Our Lady to help you forgive those

who have injured you.

Quote from Catholic Tradition: "Seek refuge in Mary because she is the city of refuge.

We know that Moses set up three cities of refuge for any-

one who inadvertently killed his neighbor. Now the Lord

has established a refuge of mercy, Mary, even for those

who deliberately commit evil. Mary provides shelter and

strength for the sinner." ��������������� ����

Parish Mass for Peace May 24, Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. To celebrate the Jubilee Year of Mercy

we are having a Mass

for peace and to pray for a decrease in

violence in our homes,

community and world.

We invite ALL families, to attend and we ask that you bring a case of water per family to

be given to those in need.

This Holy Mass will combine a Spiritual Work of

Mercy (praying for peace)

and a Corporal Work of Mercy

(giving drink to those who thirst).

Let us share the love of Jesus Christ and come

together as a family of faith.

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 informa-tion 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; godparents are also welcome but not re-

quired to attend.

Please call the rectory to make arrangements for the

Baptism and to attend the class. After you have at-

tended 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 classes are:

May 16, 2016

June 20,2016

St. Maria Goretti and Bishop Neumann Class of 1966 will have a joint 50th Reunion,

Friday, October 21, 2016. For detailed information, email

bsaffici@bn-smg-66reunion.org or go to www.millayclub.org/reunions.

Veterans of All Wars are asked to attend

the dedication of All Wars Monument

which will be held on

Friday, May 6, 2016

11:00am at 15th & Moyamensing Ave.

(across from Rite Aid).

South Philadelphia High School (Southern) Class of 1966 will be having a 50th Reunion

Saturday, October 29, 2016 To request a reunion flyer, email

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