Reverend James Rodia, O. Praem.

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ST. RICHARD PARISH PHILADELPHIA, PA

The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ

SUNDAY May 29th

8:00 Mildred Capozzolli requested by

children and grandchildren

10:00 HOLY SPIRIT Edward & Elisa Pascale

requested by daughter

11:30 Anna & Sam Petriganni requested by

Bob & Lorraine Terruso

MONDAY May 30th

9:00 Joseph Campagna requested by Barattini family

TUESDAY May 31st

8:00 Dec’d members of Benckert family

requested by Benckert family

WEDNESDAY June 1st

8:00 Maria, Luigi and Concetta requested by children

THURSDAY June 2nd

8:00 Sister St Bazil Bequest of Gerald J. Ziccardi

FRIDAY June 3rd

8:00 Edith Mastrovito requested by

children & grandchildren

SATURDAY June 4th

8:00 Michael Mancini requested by

Tony Mancini and family

4:30pm Joseph Pasquarella requested by Marie Pasquarella

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Our SANCTUARY CANDLE will be burning this week

In Memory of Biagio Altomare requested by

Zuccarini family

VOTIVE CANDLES

IMO Fred DeBerardimis requested by Rose Lioy

IMO Fred DeBerardimis requested by Millie Mancini

IT for prayers and special intentions answered

IMO Philip Camilari requested by Charles & Joy Camilari

ILM Birthday of Donna Whitcraft requested by Maria

FROM MY HOUSE

TO YOURS

Dear Parishioners,

Happy Memorial Day Weekend! As we gather with family and friends for Bar-B-Ques’ and pool parties, let us not

forget the men and women who gave us this freedom to do so.

Saying a little prayer for these courageous soldiers would truly

be a nice way to begin your holiday weekend.

Dear Heavenly Father,

As we remember those who have made the ultimate

sacrifice for our freedom, we think of how they have

followed in the footsteps of your son, our Savior,

Jesus Christ. May those courageous soldiers who

have fallen fighting for our freedom enjoy eternal

happiness and peace with you in your heavenly king-

dom. We ask you to please hold our service men and

women in your strong arms. Cover them with your

sheltering grace and presence as they stand in the

gap for our protection.

We also remember the families of our troops, and

ask for your unique blessings to fill their homes and

your peace, provision and strength to fill their lives.

May the members of our armed forces be filled with

courage to face each day and may they trust in the

Lord's mighty power to accomplish each task. Let

our military brothers and sisters feel our love and

support.

We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

May God’s grace shine on you, your families and our

country this weekend!

God Love Ya!

Fr. Reilly

FATHER’S DAY REMEBRANCE ENVELOPES

The weekend masses of June 18th & 19th, 2016

will be offered for all Father’s Living and

Deceased. If you would like to have your father re-

membered in a special way this weekend, please use

the special Father’s Day Remembrance Envelopes

and place them in the collection by the weekend of

June 11th & 12th. Those envelopes will then be

placed on that altar and those Father’s will be

remembered in a very special way at each Mass.

Please note: Monday, May 30th is Memorial Day!

The morning Mass is at 9:00AM

Body and Blood of Christ May 29, 2016

Taking Your Family to Mass

and Liking It By Steve and Sue Givens

Besides the importance (and obligation) of Mass and the

sanctity of Sunday, one of your key responsibilities as a

Catholic parent is to educate and form your children in the

Church. Children learn first by example, and God wants to

help your children come to know and love him through you.

Teaching your children about the gifts of salvation and life

everlasting offers them hope and strength to persevere in

spite of life’s challenges.

While it’s difficult to make a nine-month-old understand

your expectations about their behavior, you can ensure your

own. Commit to weekly attendance, to keeping your cool,

and to prayerful participation. Prepare for Mass by looking

inward. Ask God to give you strength, a joyful disposition,

and the ability to cope with disruptions and fussy children.

Patience is not only a virtue; it’s a skill that takes conscious

effort.

Toddlers and preschoolers Mass is a time to learn about our faith, respect, and listen-

ing. They can begin to understand that something special is

happening.

Teach them to appreciate silence and stillness. Outside of

church, practice being quiet and still. Say, “This is how we

are in church.”

Arrive early and point out the objects, items, and decora-

tions. Explain their purpose and symbolism.

Sit where they can see what’s going on.

Have them emulate worship by genuflecting, standing, sit-

ting, and kneeling. As they become older, you can teach

them the reasons behind the things they do in church.

Bring religious books and soft toys to keep them content.

(Cars, balls, and keys roll, bounce, and make noise.)

Emphasize the importance of your participation. Say, “I

have to pray right now” or, “Father is talking.”

Introduce them to their faith and Church through art, music,

and common prayers. Purchase books and recordings and

use them outside of Mass.

These items are just as important in the “cry room,” which

is not a play area. Children old enough to sit, stand, kneel,

and pay attention should do so just as if they were in the

main church.

Grades 1–5

As children near their first Communion, Mass attendance

needs to move beyond good behavior to active participa-

tion. They need to know what the Mass is and why it’s im-

portant.

Remind them that Mass is a weekly obligation. (They can

remind you.)

Help them follow along in the missalette. Teach them the

“flow” of Mass. For younger ones, try purchasing an illus-

trated book about Mass.

Quiz them after Mass to see what they remember. Make it

fun—not a punishment—and praise them for good behavior

and responses.

Read the readings together before Mass, or discuss them

and the homily afterward.

Get them involved through participation in a children’s

liturgy, children’s choir, and altar servers.

Grades 6–8 Adolescents develop opinions and identities. If they see

Mass is important to you, they will at least be curious.

Help them prepare for Mass by previewing the readings,

doing an examination of conscience, going to reconcilia-

tion, and fasting.

Continue the quizzes to reinforce the messages and themes.

Let older siblings come up with questions for young ones.

Discuss ideas of how to apply the readings to daily life. En-

courage them to give examples of how Christian values are

(and are not) present around them. †

A Word From

Pope Francis

We can meet [Jesus] in our

time when we listen to his

word and when we are

uniquely close to him in the

Eucharist....May Holy Mass

never slip into a superficial

routine for us! May we draw

increasingly from its depths! It is Mass itself which inte-

grates us into Christ’s immense work of salvation, which

hones our spiritual vision so that we can perceive his

love: his “prophecy in action.” With this he initiated in

the Upper Room the gift of himself on the Cross, his de-

finitive victory over sin and death, which we proudly and

joyfully proclaim.

Newly Enrolled in the

St. Richard Memorial Society

Pauline Terranova

Gerald F. Grover, Jr

Body and blood of Christ May 29, 2016

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

level.

RCIA Forming the Catholic Faith ! Do you or someone you know want to learn about the

Catholic Faith? Were you Baptized another faith and de-

sire to become Catholic or Catholic and never received

First Communion or Confirmation?

If the answer is YES, then we invite you to become part of

the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) process at

Saint Richard Parish. The journey will allow you to

deepen your relationship with Jesus Christ and learn about

the Roman Catholic Faith. If interested or if you have any

questions as, please call Maryellen at the Rectory.

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 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:

June 20, 2016

July 18, 2016

• How often do we

share a family meal?

How often do we at-

tend Mass and receive

the Eucharist?

• How do I educate and

evangelize those

around me in the

faith?

Lord, you love me and an-

swer all my needs. Help me

to be less self-focused in life

and more attentive to the

needs of others. —From Hopeful Meditations for Every Day of Easter

Through Pentecost, Rev. Warren J. Savage and Mary Ann

McSweeny

Sunday Readings Genesis 14:18–20

“Being a priest of God Most High, [Melchizedek]

blessed Abram with these words...”

1 Corinthians 11:23–26“Jesus, on the night he was

handed over, took bread, and, after he had given

thanks, broke it and said...”

Luke 9:11b–17“Taking the five loaves and the two

fish…, [Jesus] said the blessing over them, broke

them, and gave them to the disciples…

A Note of Thanks St. Richard’s St. Vincent de Paul Society

wants to share with you the letters of thanks

we have received for the many acts of kindness bestowed on

those who were in need.

*St. Gabriel Church Food Cupboard 3/11/16 Dear Parishioners, Thank you for donating food for the poor and bringing it to St. Gabriel Food Cupboard. We are most grateful. It helps very much. God Bless you. Gratefully, Sr. Arleen McCann, I.H.M. *Church of the Holy Child

1/25/16 On behalf of our Pastor, Rev. Efren V. Esmilla, all the bene-ficiaries of your Christmas donations and I, express our gratitude to all your parish community for their love and generosity to us. Your continued support allows us to reach out to those less fortunate in our parish. Sincerely in Christ, Maria V. Fontanez Director Ministry *St. Mary’s Franciscan Shelter

3/1/16 Dear Friends, I write with great gratitude to you for your generous gift of $75.00 received in February. Your donation will help us to keep our home open to the many families who seek shelter with us each day. Thank you for joining with us in this mission. To you and your loved ones, our prayers, gratitude and blessings, Sister Bernadette Dougherty SSJ *The Greater Philadelphia Diaper Bank

As always– Thank you so much! It is such a help. Most truly, Pat

Memorial Day

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