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Reverend James Rodia, O. Praem.
Website: www.stpiocatholicschool.org
ST. RICHARD PARISH PHILADELPHIA, PA
Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
SUNDAY July 10th
8:00 Sarah & Patrich Campbell
requested by Campbell kids
10:00 HOLY SPIRIT Frances Corridore requested by
Corridore family
11:30 Joseph Siliquini requested by family
MONDAY July 11th
8:00 Michael DiPietro, Jr requested by Mom & Dad
TUESDAY July 12th
8:00 Kass Reilly
WEDNESDAY July 13th
8:00 Joseph A. Rauch, Jr requested by Dunn family
THURSDAY July 14th
8:00 1st Anniversary of James Blessington requested by
Ted & Debbi Scairato and family
FRIDAY July 15th 8:00 Marie Ziccardi Bequest of Gerald J. Ziccardi
SATURDAY July 16th
8:00 Sami Nigro requested by Marilyn Nigro
4:30pm Carl Castellano requested by wife & sons
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Our SANCTUARY CANDLE will be burning
this week In Memory of John Duca requested
by wife, Gloria and family
VOTIVE CANDLES
IMO Edith Scairato requested by Dick & Mary Donnelly
IMO Domenic Cimino requested by Marie Pasquarella
IMO Frances Cupo requested by Joann Pasquarella
ILM Clara Rugnetta requested by Rochelle Ostroff-
Weinberg and Danielle Weinberg
FGH Anna Maria Schilero requested by Karen Collins and
Dana Micili
FROM MY HOUSE
TO YOURS
Dear Parishioners,
What is the fundamental difference between the Good
Samaritan and the two religious leaders who passed the man
left half dead by the robbers in our gospel today? Some might
say that the two leaders put the law above the needs of the vic-
tim, while the Samaritan responded with mercy and compas-
sion. But treating others with compassion is also a part of the
law of God.
Perhaps, more fundamentally, the two religious lead-
ers deliberately kept their eyes and hearts closed to the man in
need by walking on the other side of the road - maybe out of
fear that they would have to do something and be inconven-
ienced from their own plans to take part in rituals. Perhaps, if
they had dared to walk directly past the man, they, too, would
have been moved with compassion and thus fulfilled the law
of love of neighbor.
God reveals himself and his laws in many ways, as we
can see from the readings of today. Moses points out that God
has made it relatively easy for people to know and understand
his laws because he planted them in our own hearts and minds,
rather than at a great distance. Because his command is so
close to us, we have only to carry it out.
God also revealed himself to us through Jesus, the
very word of God, as Paul tells us in today’s second reading.
Jesus, the very image of the invisible God, came down to earth
and spent more than 30 years with us to put a human face on
the mysterious God. He did this so that we can know both the
incredible love and forgiveness of God, and also the ways that
we, as God’s human sons and daughters, can please the Father.
But revelation is a two-way street: God gives us the
message through these various ways, but we have to receive
the message - not just hear it but truly listen, take it into our
hearts and act on it. The Good Samaritan in Jesus’ parable is a
wonderful example of that. He saw the robbers’ victim - as the
other two did - and dared to get close enough to him to see his
needs and to realize he needed to respond.
We can easily become overwhelmed by the many
needs of people in the world. In many cases, God is not asking
us to go to the ends of the earth to respond to those needs.
Often, a brother or sister living nearby has special needs that
we can meet. Do we have the courage of the Good Samaritan
to approach our nearby brother and sister in need, look into his
or her face, and respond out of mercy and compassion? If we
can do that, then we are truly neighbor to the one in need - and
we are fulfilling the law of God.
God Love Ya!
Fr. Reilly
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
will end for the Summer months.
Exposition will resume again in September.
Fifteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time July 10, 2016
Votive Candles are available every week with inten-tions 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.
SAVE the DATE
August 8-12, 2016 at Holy Spirit Hall
“Philadelphia, The ‘Saint’sational City!”
Get to know many holy people who lived or visited our wonderful city, including Pope Francis, Saint John Paul II, Saint John Neumann, Saint Katharine Drexel, Blessed Mother Teresa and many more
who walked the streets of Philadelphia. The cost is $40 per child and information including
registration will be on our website soon.
Opportunity is available for parents and teens to assist with the Camp. Please call Maryellen at the
Rectory if you are interested 215-468-777.
Children's Liturgy of the Word Attention all children: During the Liturgy of
the Word (First Reading through the General
Intercessions), we invite children ages 3-9 to
hear the Word of God and participate in an interactive
homily. We offer this ministry during the 4:30 Vigil
Mass. Please consider coming to this Mass and allowing
your child to learn about this part of the Mass at his/her
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 wel-
come 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
scheduled classes are:
July 18, 2016
August 15, 2016
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 .
PRINICIPAL HOLY DOOR
CATHEDRAL BASILICA OF
SAINTS PETER AND PAUL
PHILADELPHIA, PA
SHRINE HOLY DOORS
SHRINE OF ST. RITA OF CASCIA
PHILADELPHIA, PA
SHRINE OFS T. JOHN NEUMANN
PHILADELPHIA, PA
SHRINE OF ST. KATHARINE DREXEL
BENSALEM, PA
SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF
CZESTOCHOWA
DOYLESTOWN, PA
MIRACULOUS MEDAL SHRINE
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Passage through a Jubilee Holy Door is an efficacious sign of our decision to enter into the life of Jesus Christ and make the passage from sin to grace. All are invited to respond to the Ju-bilee invitation to conversion of heart by passing through the holy door!
Catholic Family Fun Club (CFFC) Want to find Catholic activities for the whole family to do
together? Want to meet other families that share your val-
ues? Look no further! The Catholic Family Fun Club
(CFFC) and the Archdiocese of Philadelphia invite you to
join the Catholic Family Fun Club to network with
other families and to attend—and create—local Catholic
catechetical and social activities. Go to
http://www.meetup.com/Catholic-Family-Fun-Club/ to join. Please direct questions to Mary Beth at [email protected]
Fifteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time July 10, 2016
The family which experiences the joy of faith commu-
nicates it naturally. That family is the salt of the earth
and the light of the world; it is the leaven of society. Pope Francis,
Events Happening throughout
the Archdiocese
For a list of Calendar of Events throughout the
Archdiocese, please visit::
http://archphila.org/mercy/calendar/
Interfaith Service of Prayer for the Nation During the
Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia
On Monday, July 25 at 2pm, everyone is welcome to come
together to pray at this critical moment in the history of our
nation. Service will take place at the Cathedral Basilica of
Saints Peter and Paul, Philadelphia presided by Rev.
Gerard Dennis Gill, Rector and Pastor of the Cathe-
dral. For more info, visit cathedralphila.org.
Into the Wild Retreat for Men
Building on the principle that "grace builds upon nature",
the Into the Wild retreat is primarily an outdoor, skill-
oriented weekend with built in moments of prayer and fel-
lowship focused on providing men with experiences linked
to a man's natural vocation as a leader, protector, and pro-
vider. Thursday, August 4, 4pm - Sunday, August 7, 2pm
at Hickory Run State Park; 3613 State Route 534; White
Haven , PA 18661 For more information, visit: http://
www.intothewildweekend.com/
Blessed, Beautiful and Bodacious –
Celebrating the Gift of Catholic Womanhood
Women’s Overnight Retreat at Malvern Retreat House
featuring Pat Gohn, nationally known author, speaker, and
columnist. September 30 – October 1, 2016. Be Re-
freshed, Inspired and Renewed by stepping away for 24
hours of “you” time with the Lord. Join the more than 2000
women who have already experienced this special event
focused on the feminine genius. To register visit malvern-
retreat.com/register.
Questions, call 610-644-0400
We are turning our thoughts to the Spiritual
Works of Mercy, which the Holy Father has
asked us to revive with ardor during the Jubilee.
Let us Pray,
"To bear wrongs patiently not only
impresses those who offend us, it
makes us stronger in body, mind and
spirit. Paybacks might feel good, but
they also introduce discord and
division into our world. When we
bear wrongs patiently, we become
channels of peace..." Susan Brinkmann, OCDS, staff writer for EWTN's
Women of Grace,
Remember vacation time does not mean a
vacation from God. If traveling, you can
find the local Mass schedules for the
closest church at www.masstimes.org
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 en-
deavor.
VISITATION OF THE SHRINES” BUS TRIP
SATURDAY, JULY 16, 2016 St. Mary Magdalen de Pazzi Lodge is having a bus trip to
the following shrines: The Central Association of the Miraculous Medal Shrine,
500 E. Chelten Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
The National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa,
654 Ferry Road, Doylestown, PA
National Shrine of Saint Katharine Drexel
1663 Bristol Pike, Bensalem, PA The cost is $65 and includes snacks on VIP Bus. We will stop for lunch at Club House Diner in Bensalem at your own expense. There will be three pick-up points; -First pick-up 8:15 a.m. Shunk Street between 21st and 22nd -Second pick-up 8:30 a.m. at parking lot at Baldi Funeral-Home, west side of Broad &Reed Streets. -Third pick-up 8:45 a.m. at 7th & Christian Streets. Return to South Philadelphia at approximately 5:00 p.m. If interested, please call Ann Mullen, 267-259-3674
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