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Reverend James Rodia, O. Praem.

Website: www.stpiocatholicschool.org

ST. RICHARD PARISH PHILADELPHIA, PA

Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

SUNDAY August 14th

8:00 Howard Berardo requested by wife, Marie

10:00 HOLY SPIRIT Val D’Alessandro requested by

Aunt Fran, Mom and sister

11:30 Nicholas Screnci requested by wife and children

MONDAY August 15th

8:00 Laura Filappello requested by

Jennie & Anthony Filippello and children

TUESDAY August 16th

8:00 St. Richard Memorial Society

WEDNESDAY August 17th

8:00 Broccoleri Family requested by family

THURSDAY August 18th

8:00 Philip Filippello requested by Jennie & Anthony

Fileppello and children

FRIDAY August 19th 8:00 Stani & Carmela Mallia requested by daughter

SATURDAY August 20th

8:00 Edward Tasca requested by daughter, Ruth

4:30pm Robert Londra requested by Mom & Dad

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Our SANCTUARY CANDLE will be burning

this week In Memory of James Botti requested

by family and friends.

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VOTIVE CANDLES

ILM Angelina Buonadonna requested by her children

IMO Connie Bauer LaCroce requested by Anna Carrea

IMO James Botti requested by Family and Friends

IMO Toby & Eleanor Ireardi requested by

daughter in law, Angela

IMO Frances Sculli req. by MaryAnn & Mike Calvello

IMO Michael Donatucci requested by

Mrs. Rose Lioy and Carol

IMO Jean Pasquarello requested by husband, Robert

IMO Mary & Ray Pirolli requested by Caroline and Aida

FROM MY HOUSE

TO YOURS

Dear Parishioners,

A friend of mine works as a consultant, helping compa-

nies that are going through major changes, such as mergers or re-

organizations. Employees in these companies are usually comfort-

able with the way things are, and experience high levels of stress

and anxiety when forced to change. My friend explains this reac-

tion in terms of predictability: We are comfortable when our lives

have basic patterns that help us predict what will happen to us.

This is true in relationships as well. We get to know a

spouse or friend so well that we can predict how that personal will

behave, or what he or she will say. When they act “out of charac-

ter,” we find it uncomfortable because it calls into question our

expectations of who this person is. Do we really know them as

well as we thought?

The words of Jesus in today’s gospel may make us un-

comfortable for the same reason. They don’t seem to fit with our

expectations of Jesus as the Prince of Peace, the teacher who said

Blessed are the peacemakers - the gentle and kind Jesus who

healed the sick and gathered the little children to him.

But perhaps it is healthy to have our expectations of Je-

sus challenged. We can become too comfortable in thinking that

we know all there is to know about him, and so we put Jesus into

a well-defined box as if our human minds could fully understand

the Son of God.

So what is Jesus telling us today? His words are meant to

shake us up, to challenge any notion we might have that following

him is comfortable and predictable. Instead, we may find our-

selves at odds with those who are closest to us. The life Jesus

calls us live - to believe in him and to love one another - leads us

along a narrow path.

In the letter to the Hebrews, we are reminded that Christ

himself had to suffer, enduring even the shame of the cross. We

are urged to keep our eyes fixed on Jesus as we run our own race,

and to let go of sin which weighs us down. Jesus endured opposi-

tion from those who did not believe in him. We can expect the

same.

But why does belief in Jesus cause us to be divided from

the world? Because the difference between a life in the world and

a life in Christ strikes at the heart of who we are. The world tells

us that we should be the center of our own lives. Faith tells us that

Christ is the center of all things, and calls us to center our lives in

him.

How will we answer this call to be one of those who

might no longer live for themselves but for him? There is no com-

fortable compromise. We must choose to be on one side of the

divide or the other. Our response will determine whether we lock

ourselves in a cold, little world of our own making, or stand with

Jesus to set the earth on fire.

God Love Ya!

Fr. Reilly

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

Office Hours will resume

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

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A Word from Pope Francis

Peacemaking calls for courage,

much more so than warfare. It calls

for the courage to say yes to en-

counter and no to conflict: yes to

dialogue and no to violence; yes to

negotiations and no to hostilities;

yes to respect for agreements and

no to acts of provocation; yes to sincerity and no to

duplicity. All of this takes courage, it takes strength

and tenacity. History teaches that our own powers

do not suffice....We know and we believe that we

need the help of God....Now, Lord, come to our aid!

Grant us peace, teach us peace; guide our steps in

the way of peace.— Invocation for Peace, June 8, 2014

• What is my

life’s purpose?

• What fuels my

faith? What

stifles it?

Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 14, 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 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!

For a list of Calendar of Events throughout the

Archdiocese, please visit::

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

Save The Date

SODALITY RETREAT SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2016

Be sure to look for more information

in the September bulletins.

Lord, you send us your Spirit to

renew the face of the earth.

Filled with your love, help me

make a difference. —

From Faithful Meditations for Every Day in Ordinary Time, Rev. Warren

J. Savage and Mary Ann McSweeny

South Philadelphia High School (Southern) Class of 1966 will be having a 50th Reunion

Saturday, October 29, 2016 To request a reunion flyer, email

[email protected] OR call 1-267-324-5887No reservations will be accepted after August 15th

No tickets sold at the door.

Only prepaid reservations will be accepted for this event.

St. Maria Goretti and Bishop Neumann Class of 1966 will have a joint 50th Reunion,

Friday, October 21, 2016. For detailed information, email

[email protected] or go to www.millayclub.org/reunions.

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]

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.)

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