Reverend James Rodia, O. Praem.

Website: www.stpiocatholicschool.org

ST. RICHARD PARISH PHILADELPHIA, PA

Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time

SUNDAY August 21st

8:00 Katherine Rozak requested by Benckert Family

10:00 HOLY SPIRIT Robert Nave requested by

Mom, Dad and family

11:30 Frank Rua requested by wife, Joann and chidren

MONDAY August 22nd

8:00 All Priest and Religious requested by Louis DeLuca

TUESDAY August 23rd

8:00 Dec’d members of Colozzo Family requested by Betty

WEDNESDAY August 24th

8:00 Jerome & Eleanor Masciantonio requested by

John & Maryann Pilla

THURSDAY August 25th

8:00 Mona D’Angelo requested by

Christopher & Melissa DiBella

FRIDAY August 26th 8:00 Domenic Pallini requested by family

SATURDAY August 27th

8:00 Joseph Fanelli requested by Betty & Bernie Tartaglia

4:30pm Marielena DeCarlo requested by Lou & Jean

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Our SANCTUARY CANDLE will be burning

this week In Memory of Helen Rizzello

requested by Nat & Ann Torchia

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VOTIVE CANDLES

ILM Eugene “Jerry” Politano requested by wife, Mary

ILM 26th Birthday of Sean T. Martin requested by

Grandparents

IMO Harry & Ida Carlini requeted by Caroline and Aida

IMO Anthony Carlini requested by Caroline and Aida

IT to St. Jude

IMO Domenic Iacaruso req. by wife, Bernice and sons

IMO Edward Russo requested by Marie Petrocelli

IMO Edward Russo Sr. requested by

Joann Pasquarello and family

FROM MY HOUSE

TO YOURS

Dear Parishioners,

In today’s gospel, Jesus is asked how many people

will be saved. He warns that a place in the kingdom of God

is not a given for those who hear him preach, or a birthright

of the Jewish people. Jesus tells the people, strive to enter

through the narrow gate, adding that many will not be

strong enough. He then tells them that outsiders from other

nations will enter the kingdom of God before them.

In this Year of Mercy, we celebrate that God gives

us opportunity after opportunity to repent and strive again

for holiness. We encourage people to go to confession and

reclaim their Christian faith. We also acknowledge that our

lives are not endless. If we do not strive for holiness in the

time we are given, the door will eventually close.

Parents know this is true. Good parents encourage

their children to study, ask their teacher questions, and do

their homework diligently. Eventually, the test comes, and

students who have prepared well are rewarded.

We hear of this kind of discipline in today’s second

reading from Hebrews. We know that while we are being

disciplined, it seems more like pain than joy. We also know

that good parents discipline their children out of love. God

loves us as sons and daughters, and therefore disciplines us

so that we can be trained to live in peace and righteousness.

We have an opportunity here and now to get to

know Jesus, to discipline ourselves and our children and

strive to enter through the narrow gate. How do we re-

spond?

The finest measure of how well we know Jesus is to

examine how well we follow his example and his com-

mands. In this Year of Mercy, we are invited to focus in a

special way on the seven corporal works of mercy: feed the

hungry, give drink to the thirsty, clothe the naked, shelter

the homeless, visit the sick and imprisoned, and bury the

dead.

This week, reject the temptation toward selfishness

by acting on the corporal works of mercy. Decide by your-

self or with your family whether you might donate to a food

bank, give away gently used clothing, or find a way to visit

someone who is lonely or ill. Take the opportunity to serve

the kingdom of God now, before it is too late.

God Love Ya!

Fr. Reilly

Twenty-First Sunday of Ordinary Time August 21, 2016

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October 29, 2016

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Follow Him... and Reclaim the World

By Fr. Dennis J. Billy, CSsR

“Christianity,” it has been said, “has not been tried and found wanting; it has been found difficult and not

tried.” These words of G. K. Chesterton (1874–1936) highlight one of the current enigmas of the Christian story.

What passes for Christianity today is often a watered-down version of what it really means to follow Jesus. We

have forgotten the rigors that following Christ entails. Rather than a radical change in our outlook on life and the

way we live it, Christianity becomes a nominal membership to which we give our lukewarm allegiance.

Understanding Christ’s outlook and adapting it to our world today is difficult but not impossible. Our Christian

story is based on the conviction that Jesus was crucified, rose from the dead, and returned to his Father’s right

hand in a glorified state. The Jesus of history is one with the Christ of faith, and those who experienced him both

historically and in his glorified state have left in sacred Scripture an authentic testimony. What is more, this story

asserts that we not only possess a fairly reliable record of Jesus’ words and actions but also can live in his friend-

ship and experience through his spirit an intimate communion of mind and heart. The Apostle Paul makes the

astounding claim to have the mind of Christ himself (1 Corinthians 2:16) and that this same Christ was alive and

living within him (Galatians 2:20). We might say Jesus wishes to take possession of our hearts by renewing our

minds and clothing us with a new self (Ephesians 4:24). For this to happen—to follow Jesus—we must embrace

the cross and the empty tomb by living for others in love and expectant hope.

The Christian story is based on the notion that our world has somehow gone awry and that God has decided to fix

it from the inside out. We believe that, in order to redeem our fallen world, God entered it by becoming flesh in

the person of Jesus, who gave himself completely to the point of death so that he could become our food, nour-

ishment, and source of hope. More importantly, by entering our world and setting it aright, God elevated it to

greater heights than ever. He decided not merely to restore humanity to its former glory but to divinize us and

bestow on us the possibility of becoming his adopted sons and daughters.

Jesus’ story is also our story, and like him, we’re called to enter the world of those around us and give ourselves

to them completely. The adventure of Christian discipleship is all about Jesus walking with us on our journey

through life. It is about our lives being inextricably bound up with his. It is a constant reminder that the crosses

we carry pale in comparison with the joy and hope that has been revealed to us as a result of the empty tomb. It

empowers us to engage the world in constructive ways because we, like Jesus, are in it but not of it. It affirms the

power of hope over despair, of love over hatred, of life over death. It believes there is nothing to be afraid of be-

cause the Lord has overcome the powers of darkness, and his kingdom of light is near at hand. †

SAVE THE DATES

Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time August 21, 2016

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 thanks-giving. For a donation of $10. the candles will be lit start-ing 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.

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. (Dates are subject to

change.)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 22, 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 .

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.

PRINICIPAL HOLY DOOR

CATHEDRAL BASILICA OF

SAINTS PETER AND PAUL

PHILADELPHIA, PA

SHRINE HOLY DOORS

SHRINE OF ST. RITA OF CASCIA

PHILADELPHIA, PA

SHRINE OF ST. 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!

Lord, you came to offer the gift of salva-

tion to all people. Help me embrace all

people with a loving and compassionate

heart. From Grateful Meditations for Every Day in Ordinary

Time, Rev. Warren J. Savage and Mary Ann McSweeny

A Word from Pope Francis

The way which would lead [Jesus]

to the glory of the Father passed

through the Cross, through obedi-

ence to the divine design of love for

mankind….We too should be clear

in our Christian life that entering

the glory of God demands daily fi-

delity to his will, even when it demands sacrifice

and sometimes requires us to change our plans.

The Ascension of Jesus actually happened on the

Mount of Olives, …where he had withdrawn to

pray before the Passion in order to remain in deep

union with the Father: …Prayer gives us the grace

to be faith-ful to God’s plan. —General audience, April 17, 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

J.W. HALLAHAN CLASS OF 1966

Is celebrating its 50th REUNION On Sunday, October 23, 2016.

The Fountain Room, P&P Caterers, 2980 Southampton Road, Phila., PA 19154.

The per-person price of $66.00 includes hot buffet, sweet tray dessert table, wine, beer, and soft drinks. A donation from the Class of 1966 will be made to Hallahan in our name. Please make your reservation check payable to Hallahan 50th Reunion and send before Sept. 8 to:

c/o Carolyn Bernard Edwards 1117 Callowhill Road Chalfont, PA 18914

(See Hallahan Class Of ’66 50th Reunion on Facebook for more information.)

ATTENTION: SS. John Neumann and Maria Goretti Catholic High School will open the 2016-2017 school year with the following schedule: Freshman 8:30am September 7, 8, and 9th Sophomores 12:00pm September 7th Juniors 12:00pm September 8th Seniors 12:00pm September 9th

Schedule for the week was mailed with rosters.

Neumann-Goretti Roster Tour Night is Thursday,

September 29th at 6:30 pm

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or blindly judge?

• What challenges

do I face in fully

living out my

faith?

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