Reverend James Rodia, O. Praem.

Website: www.stpiocatholicschool.org

ST. RICHARD PARISH PHILADELPHIA, PA

Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

SUNDAY November 13th

8:00 Dec’d members of the Mackin family req. by Dorothy

10:00 HOLY SPIRIT Joseph DiFranco req. by Family

11:30 Anthony & Florence Venafro requested by

Maria and Marty Venafro

MONDAY November 14th

8:00 Linda Litizia Schmidt requested by

Annamarie Gendrachi

TUESDAY November 15th

8:00 Dec’d members of Mount family req. by Patty Mount

WEDNESDAY November 16th

8:00 Gerald Ziccardi Bequest of Gerald J. Ziccardi

THURSDAY November 17th

8:00 Lugina Pilla requested by Pilla family

FRIDAY November 18th

8:00 Severino Verna requested by wife, Anna

SATURDAY November 19th

8:00 William Cibotti requsted by Anna

4:30pm Mr. & Mrs. Fonio requested by family

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Our SANCTUARY CANDLE will be burning this

week In Memory of Anthony Alizzi requested by

daughter, Bernice ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

VOTIVE CANDLES

ILM Angelina Buonadonna requested by her children

IMO Anthony DeSantis requested by sister, Angela

ILM Madeline Concordia requested by husband

IMO Philip Camilari requested by Charles & Joy Camilari

IMO Anastasia Gaydosz req. by Charles & Joy Camilari

IMO Steve Gaydosz requested by Charles & Joy Camilari

IMO Angie Helmer req. by Danny & AnnaMarie Ricci

IMO Angie Helmer requested by Joe & Eileen Ceraso

FROM MY HOUSE

TO YOURS

Dear Parishioners,

St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome receives millions of visi-

tors each year. Some are tourists, lovers of art and architecture.

For them, St. Peter’s is just one of many “must-see” attractions

in Rome, like the Coliseum or the Spanish steps. For others, it

is the very heart of the Catholic Church - a concrete sign of the

unity we share as Catholic Christians

Imagine yourself as one of these pilgrims, shuffling

along the marble floor through a crowd of thousands, trying to

take in the beauty and majesty of this remarkable place. Per-

haps you are struck by Bernini’s twisting bronze columns sup-

porting the canopy high over the altar, or moved by the deli-

cate beauty of Michelangelo’s Pieta - the sculpture of the

Blessed Mother holding the lifeless body of Jesus in her lap.

Just as St. Peter’s is, for many, the heart of the Catho-

lic Church, the Temple in Jerusalem was the center of the Jew-

ish faith. God was worshiped in the Temple. He resided in the

Holy of Holies, the innermost sanctuary of the Temple - so

sacred that only the high priest could enter, and only once a

year on Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. Sacrifices could

only be offered to God at the Temple, which is why Jerusalem

was flooded with pilgrims during all of the major feasts.

But we are not to put our faith in temples made by

human hands. We are to put our faith in the living God. Ulti-

mately all things made by human hands - as beautiful as they

may be - will turn to rubble. The promises of God stand un-

shaken. Therefore, let us continue to pray and support one an-

other in growing in our love for God and keeping our eyes

firmly fixed upon Jesus. Let us witness to our faith and love of

God by living in love and unity with one another.

The Lord gives us many concrete signs and symbols,

such as St. Peter’s in Rome, which remind us how to lead our

lives as Catholic Christians. Let us open our hearts to what

these signs and symbols tell us, and keep our sights firmly

fixed upon Jesus, and our feet firmly planted on the path that

leads to eternal life in heaven.

God Love Ya!

Fr. Reilly

Thirty-Third Sunday of Ordinary Time November 13, 2016

Calling all ALUMNI of ST RICHARD –

HOLY SPIRIT – ST PIO !!! We are building a database of our School’s Alumni in order to keep everyone up-

dated on all of the GREAT things that are happening at our school. It will only take

a minute to complete.

The Alumni form link can be found on the following websites:

St. Richard Parish website at http://www.strichardchurch.org/

St. Pio School website at http://www.stpiocatholicschool.org/

Please pass this note on to your family and friends that have moved from the area as we want to reach out to as

many of our former students across the area and country as possible.

Thanksgiving Day Food Drive On the eve of Thanksgiving, November 23rd , a

mass will be celebrated at 7 PM at St. Richard

Church. We hope that you can attend this mass

of thanksgiving for all the blessings you have

received and to bring with you a bag of non-

perishable food. All food collected will be dis-

tributed to food pantries in South Philadelphia.

If you are unable to attend this mass, please

bring a bag of food with you on the weekend

prior to Thanksgiving Day.

Please also remember the poor and hungry dur-

ing the entire year by bringing a bag of non-

perishables with you every Third Sunday of the

month.

Join Rev. Mike Reilly and the St Richard Church group for a celebration on Broadway.

A BRONX TALE

THE NEW MUSICAL

Saturday, March 18, 2017

2PM Show

A streetwise new musical based on the real life mafia story

of Chazz Palminteri. Featuring a fabulous doo-wop score.

Trip includes:

• Orchestra Seats & Round Trip Coach transportation • 3 course Lunch at Patsy’s Italian restaurant in NY.

• On-Board Video and Special Prizes

• Snack & refreshments provided on motor coach

• Depart 9 AM (St. Richard Church) return 7PM Itinerary with official times will be given out 10 days prior to departure.

Tickets are $225. per person. $127.50 no-refundable deposit due now due

$127.50 nonrefundable balance due Feb 1, 2017

Direct payments and inquiries to Fr. Mike Reilly

St. Richard Parish Prayer Group

Our Prayer Group will celebrate as one in

Thanksgiving at Mass on

Tuesday, November 15th

7PM St. Richard church

Fr. Jim Casey will be the celebrant.

All are welcome!!!

• In what areas of your

life do you need help

remembering Jesus is

there with you, protect-

ing you?

• What is one way you’d

like to grow your rela-

tionship with Jesus in

the upcoming year?

Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time November 13, 2016

Saint Richard Parish Sacrament Schedule First Reconciliation

Saturday December 10th 10:00 a.m.

First Holy Communion

Saturday May 6th 10:00 a.m.

Confirmation

Thursday April 27th 6:00 p.m.

(Bishop Senior will be the Celebrant and Confer the

Sacrament to the 6th graders)

If you have a child attending a school other then Saint

Pio Regional School or Saint Richard PREP, please

call Maryellen Carroll at the Rectory. Every child

seeking these sacraments needs to be part of the Sacra-

ment Formation class. Please call ASAP to receive the

entire schedule of activities and requirements.

Are you or someone you know interested in joining the Catholic

Church? Are you curious about the Catholic Faith, but not

sure you want to make a commitment? Are you married to a

Catholic spouse, raising children Catholic, and interested in

knowing more to be able to share with them? Are you a Catho-

lic who desires to complete the initiation process by receiving

Eucharist and or Confirmation? If you answered yes to any of

these questions, the R.C.I.A. may be for you.

The RCIA is designed to assist youth and adults who:

• have never been baptized, and wish to be baptized in the

Catholic Church

• have been baptized in another Christian tradition (Lutheran,

Episcopalian, etc.) and wish to become

Catholic.

• were baptized Catholic, but have not received First Eucha-

rist and/or Confirmation.

There’s no time like the present to begin your inquiry in the faith. If you are interested in learning more about the R.C.I.A.

for yourself or someone you know, please contact Maryellen

Carroll at 215-468-4777 for more information.

IS THE RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF

ADULTS (R.C.I.A.) FOR YOU?

Birthday Blessings to our oldest living parishioner

Our Parish Family would like to send Birthday

Prayers and Blessings to our oldest living

parishioner.

Anne McNichol as she turned 104 years old

on November 9, 2016.

Mrs. McNichol is still going strong and is sharp

as a tack.

If you would like to send her well wishes,

her address is:

Mrs. McNichol

St.Monica Manor Room 106

2509 S. 4th Street

Philadelphia, PA 19148

A couple of weeks ago, we put

an insert into the bulletin. The

Holy Year of Mercy handout

featured Fr. Bill Atkinson, an

Augustinian priest and a quad-

raplegic , who ministered to

thousands of people, in particu-

lar at Monsignor Bonner High

School in Drexel hill, through-

out his life. People described

him as inspirational, caring,

courageous, kind, forgiving

and patient. Fr. Bill has been

given the title Servant of God

and is on the road to Sainthood. We invite you to take a

prayer card, found in the back of church, and pray to Fr. Bill

to intercede to the Lord on your behalf.

Family Fun Activity – The Meal Box

Every week we will offer you suggestions on how to

nurture the faith of your children.

When it comes to things that make you really happy, what

five things would you rank at the very top?

Food for Family thought: When asked what it would take

to get to heaven, Jesus said, “Feed the hungry, give drink

to the thirsty, and clothe the naked.” That’s what parents

do each day. It’s a paradox that our greatest happiness

comes when we freely give of ourselves. Think about

that the next time you’re fixing supper or folding laundry.

November 13, 2016

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

endeavor.

Searching for Block Captains

In order to help spread the word of what a great parish

we have here; I am looking for block captains who will

take a few extra bulletins home with them and place

them in the neighbors doors.

You don't have to preach, explain or even talk about your

faith. You are just letting you neighbors know that we, as

a parish family, are happy to welcome them and we have

many great ministries and services to offer them here.

We are looking to begin this by the First Sunday of Ad-

vent. If you feel that you are able to do this, sign ups will

be next weekend after all the Masses. Thank you again

for all you do for making our parish a great one!!

Fr. Reilly

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 .

Pre-Jordan Classes In preparation for Baptism Pre-Jordan classes

are held Sundays in St. Richard Church after the

11:30 Mass.(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

appointment to book the date of your choosing. The next

scheduled class is:

Sunday, November 14, 2016

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