Reverend James Rodia, O. Praem.

Website: www.stpiocatholicschool.org

ST. RICHARD PARISH PHILADELPHIA, PA

Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

SUNDAY July 31st

8:00 Michael Reilly, Sr

10:00 HOLY SPIRIT Albert Iuliucci requested by

wife, Lina and sons

11:30 Edward F. Morrissy, Sr

MONDAY August 1st

8:00 John Parulski Bequest of Gerald J. Ziccardi

TUESDAY August 2nd

8:00 Gaetano “Guy” Mazzola requested by

wife, Loretta and loving family

WEDNESDAY August 3rd

8:00 3rd Anniversary of Bill Clark requested by wife

THURSDAY August 4th

8:00 Dechan Family requested by Ronald Hoffman

FRIDAY August 5th 8:00 Angelina Scicchitano requested by family

SATURDAY August 6th

8:00 Rita Rossi requested by Rossi family

4:30pm George Hatton, Jr. requested by

wife and family

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Our SANCTUARY CANDLE will be burning

this week In Memory of Frances Florio

requested by Rose Lioy.

VOTIVE CANDLES

IMO Mary & Susie Scardino req. by Caroline and Aida

IMO Peggy Biaselli requested by Caroline and Aida

IT to St. Anthony

IMO Marie Coates requested by Joan & Dan Tasca

IMO Maria Coates requested by Talamo family

FGH and happiness for Dominique Lionelli requested by

Giuseppe DeLuca

FROM MY HOUSE

TO YOURS

Dear Parishioners.

The word “vanity” means different things to different

people. Some think of the bathroom counter. Others think of it

as a preoccupation with one’s physical appearance. According

to Qoheleth, who wrote the Book of Ecclesiastes, vanity de-

fines worthless and futile pursuits: Vanity of vanities, all things

are vanity. Qoheleth lived among a people so intent on the

pursuit of wealth and possessions that they became forgetful of

God, and of goodness. He asserts that nothing but sorrow and

grief come from our earthly labors - far better for us to store up

for ourselves treasures in heaven.

Speaking to the Colossians, St. Paul couldn’t agree

more, telling us to seek what is above… not of what is on

earth. He, too, saw people so bogged down with everyday

stresses and anxieties that they had lost sight of who they were

and what they were called to be. Put earthly parts of death,

take off the old self and put on the new self, the Apostle states.

We are called upon to part with the sins and selfishness of our

past, and concentrate on the pursuit of eternal life. He prom-

ises that we who die with Christ in baptism will one day ap-

pear with him in glory. Telling us that our true identity is hid-

den from us, as is our future fate, we are encouraged to find

our true selves by uniting more closely to Jesus.

In the gospel of Luke, Jesus warns against greed and

gluttony, reminding us that one’s life does not consist of pos-

sessions, but in the spiritual treasures we store up for ourselves

by doing good and seeking justice.

Jesus uses the all-too-familiar parable of the wealthy

landowner building bigger barns for his harvest to show us that

what we have here is not making the journey with us to the

afterlife. All it takes is one swift wind to knock down those

barns and scatter the grains like dust across the countryside. It

would have been far better for this man, who had been so

blessed, to share his wealth, especially with the hungry and the

homeless, the widow and the orphan. Jesus then points out the

moral of the story by saying, woe to those who store up

+++++++++++++++treasure for themselves but are not

rich in what matters to God.

What does matter to God? How much money we have

or how much property we own? Accolades we may have re-

ceived? In may have more to do with how much we are willing

to share than how much we can keep ourselves. What matters

most to God is our faith, hope and charity, and how we use

these virtues to benefit our brothers and sisters. So much of

our time and attention is devoted to work, financial matters

and recreation, there is little time left for prayer. The land-

owner’s sudden demise is a sign for us that we will face the

judgment day at a time we least expect. Our degrees and prop-

erty holdings will not speak for us on that day, only

how much love we shared with those around us.

Eighteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time July 312016

Jesus owned nothing. He was a prince who lived like

a pauper - born in someone else’s barn and buried another’s

tomb. Everything he did have he gave for us - to break the

chains of sin, Satan and death - forever and for everyone. In

order to live like Jesus, we have to learn to give like Jesus and

to love like Jesus, not counting the cost. Yes, Christ came with

nothing and left with nothing, but gained everything the proc-

ess - for himself and for us. He did it because he loves us.

What we do for love of him will help us to know him, love

him and serve him, and one day be joined to him forever in

heaven.

God Love Ya!

Fr. Reilly

To learn more about the Jubilee Year of Mercy in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, visit: http://archphila.org/mercy/liturgy/

For a list of Calendar of Events throughout the

Archdiocese, please visit::

http://archphila.org/mercy/calendar/

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:

August 15, 2016

September 19, 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 Jubilee invitation to conversion of heart by

passing through the holy door!

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

The Rectory office will be closed Monday, August 15, 2016.

Office Hours will resume

Tuesday, August 16, 8:30-4:30.

• How do I resist

the tendency

toward greed?

• How can I value

spiritual goods

more than

material things?

Eighteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time July 31, 2016

Come and journey with people who came to our wonderful City! Beginning with Pope Francis and including St. John Neumann,

St. Katharine Drexel, St. Pope John Paul 11, Blessed Mother Teresa,

St. Francis Cabrini, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Dorothy Day & Fr. Bill Atkinson

These people came here to share their faith and their gifts thus

creating a more compassionate and loving Community. They were instrumental in caring for the educational, medical, social services and

spiritual needs of children, women and men.

Schedule

9:00 a.m. - Welcome prayer/music video/introduce the Saints of the Day

9:30 – 11:30 Group Activity: Forming saints, Food, Activity, Craft

11:30 – Fun Faith Facts and Music Video/Closing Prayer

Noon – departure

Last day - Family members invited to “Walk with the Saints”.

presentation where children will introduce new holy friends. Conclude with

“Dancing with our holy stars.” to show that JESUS IS ALIVE at St. Richard Parish.

Cost is only $40 for week. For additional information, please call Maryellen Carroll,

Director of Faith Formation or email dre@strichardchurch.org.

THANKS AND WE HOPE TO SEE YOU AT HOLY SPIRIT WORSHIP SITE!

A Word from Pope Francis Whenever material things, money, worldliness become the center of our lives, they

take hold of us, they possess us; we lose our very identity as human beings....How do

some people, perhaps ourselves included, end up becoming self-absorbed and finding

security in material things which ultimately rob us of our face, our human face?....If

we don’t think about God, everything ends up flat, everything ends up being about

“me” and my own comfort. Life, the world, other people, all of these become unreal,

they no longer matter, everything boils down to one thing: having. When we no longer

remember God, we, too, become unreal, we, too, become empty.

Homily on the Day for Catechists, September 29, 2013

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 catholicfamily-fun@gmail.com

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.

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.

Employment Opportunities

Merion Mercy Academy, a Catholic independent all girls high school sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy, is seeking a short term substitute teacher of theology from the opening of school until mid to late October 2016. Degree required. Experience in teaching the-ology on a secondary level preferred. Qualified ap-plicants are asked to email a cover letter and resume by Wednesday, August 3rd to Mary Ann Danovich, Assistant Head for Academic Affairs , at madanovich@merion-mercy.com.

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