Saint William Catholic Church

Saint William Catholic Church
6200 Rising Sun Avenue ♦ Philadelphia, PA. 19111
215.745.1389 (Tel.)  215.342.4783 (Fax)
www.churchofstwilliam.com
Rectory Office Hours: 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Convent Sisters of Immaculate Heart of Mary: 215.745.3513
1920 “Ninety Six Years of Serving The Community” 2016
PARISH STAFF
Rev. Alfonso J. Concha (Fr. Al), Pastor
Rev. Msgr. James E. Mortimer, Pastor Emeritus
Rev. Tariq Isaac, Parochial Vicar
Rev. Augusto Concha (Fr. Gus) Retired, Resident
Rev. Alfred Lauricien, O.M.I., Resident
Rev. Mr. Felipe Cruz, Permanent Deacon
Rev. Mr. Bill Moser, Permanent Deacon
Bishop Michael J. Fitzgerald to install
Fr. Al Concha as a Pastor of Saint William
Saturday, September 10th, 5:00 PM Mass
All are welcome!
PARISH DIRECTORY
ParochialReligiousEducation(PREP)
PastoralMinistrytoHispanics
Sr. Rose Patrice Kuhn, IHM
BusinessManager
Matt Smith
Secretaries
Missy Elwell, Minerva Baez
MusicMinistry
Ken Houser
MinistryofCharity
Ida Jimenez
Weekdays: 6:30 AM and 12:00 Noon
Saturdays:8:00 AM and 5:00 PM (Vigil Mass)
Sundays: 7:30; 9:00; 12:00; 8:00PM
10:30AM - Spanish
4:00PM - Pakistani
5:30PM - Haitian - (Upper Church)
CELEBRATION OF THE SACRAMENTS
Pre-baptismalclasses
Spanish: 2nd Wednesday at 7:00 PM - Convent.
English: 1st Sunday at 1:00 PM - Church.
Baptism(LowerChurch)
Spanish: 3rd Sunday of the month at 1:00 PM
English: 2nd or 4th Sunday of the month at 1:00 PM
Reconciliation
Convent Sr. Rose P. Kuhn, IHM, Superior
Sr. Marie Bernadette Taraschi, IHM
MASS SCHEDULE
215-745-0921
215-313-7753
215-745-1389
215-745-1389
Saturdays:
EveofHolyDays:
EveofFirstFridays:
4:00 - 4:45 PM
4:00 - 4:45 PM
After NoonMassOnly
Matrimony
Weddings may be scheduled for Saturdays at 11:00AM,
1:00PM or 3:00PM in the Upper Church; and 2:00PM in the Lower
Church. Couples intending marriage are asked to contact our
Parish Priest at least six months prior to the intended date of
marriage. Participating in a Marriage Preparation Program is a
required for the reception of this holy sacrament.
Anointingofthesick
Parishioners in serious illness, please contact one of our
parish priests. Anyone unable to attend Mass due to illness may
call the Rectory to make arrangements to receive Communion in
their homes.
August 21, 2016  Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday Collection: August 14, 2016
God’s Plan for Giving
Regular: $7,067.00
Utilities: $1,545.00
Tithing is God’s plan to support His Church.
Full tithing means 10% of income to God.
We ask half of this or 5% for your Parish Church.
Thank you for your generous support. God Bless You. Fr. Al
The Adoration Chapel at St. William: To implement a new policy, parishioners willing to spend time with
the Blessed Sacrament will need to stop in the Rectory and sign a form.
Rectory hours: 9:00 AM until 11:30 AM and 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM
Upcoming Canonization of Mother Teresa
The canonization will be held on September 4, 2016 in Rome during
the Sunday Mass celebrated as part of the Jubilee for workers and volunteers of
mercy.
It is providential that the approved miracle that occurred in Santos,
Brazil in 2008 through the intercession of Blessed Teresa, was brought to the
attention of the Postulation only in late 2013 and received approval in
December 2015. Thus Mother Teresa’s canonization becomes a major event of
the Jubilee of Mercy.
Even in her lifetime, Mother Teresa was an icon of God’s tender mercy, radiating the light of God’s love to so
many through the works of mercy, both material and spiritual. From heaven she continues to fulfil her mission as she
“lights the light of those in darkness on earth.” With her canonization, the Church presents her as a model and
intercessor of those who, like her, “long to light the fire of love and peace throughout the world.” She can be taken as a
patron saint especially for those who are most in need of God’s mercy.
By her example and through her intercession, may Mother Teresa inspire many to give their ‘hearts to love and
their hands to serve’, starting with those closest to them. May we all continue to live and deepen our awareness of
being in need of mercy and our willingness to extend mercy in our communities, in our families and in our service of
the poor. With much gratitude let us pray, Blessed ~ and future Saint ~ Teresa, pray for us!
Sunday, August 21, Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time
5:00PM (Vigil)
7:30
9:00
10:30
12:00 Noon
8:00PM
John Scanlon, Jr.
Martha Kilroy (In Memory of…)
Parishioners of Saint William
Anna M. y Maximino Luciano
Dean Halbritter
Anna Nguyen (10th Anniversary)
Wednesday, August 24, Saint Bartholomew
6:30
12:00 Noon
Thursday, August 25, Ss. Louis & Joseph Calasanz
6:30
12:00 Noon
Monday, August 22, The Queenship of the Virgin Mary
6:30
12:00 Noon
Margaret Weltz
Catherine Duffy
Holy Souls
Timothy J. Kain
Frances Kinkaid
Holy Souls
Friday August 26, Weekday
6:30
12:00 Noon
Tuesday, August 23, Saint Rose
6:30
12:00 Noon
Frances Kinkaid
Holy Souls
Elizabeth Sloan
Ellen M. Shegog (20th Anniversary)
Saturday, August 27, Saint Monica
8:00
Alice Devlin
5:00PM (Vigil) Venturine and Joseph Davino
 We Remember those who have Died 
John S. Koenig
A Will can be a final expression of one’s love and concern for family, friends, and the Parish Community.
Michael Adams
Josephine Agozzino
Olga Andrijischjn
Luis Ariza
Beatrice Barnes
Gertrude Boyes
Joseph Bradley
John Byrne
Florence Caputo
Regina Carberry
Jared David Carrasco
Teresa (Cathy) Carey
Patricia Cassidy
Adele Censky
Catherine Clark
Marguerite Clauss
Emilio Colon
Joanne Coleman
Shannon Coley
Charlotte Corcoran
Anna Creniti
Caroline Darpino
Alaya Diggs
Carol DiMaggio
Margaret Donahue
Tim Edwards
Joseph Fenuto
John Flannery
Gilda Ford
Vicki Francis
Brandon Fuscia
Rita and Steve Garry
Ann Geiges
Nellie Grady
James Hamilton
Joseph Hearn, Jr.
Elizabeth Heasley
Marte Heil
Frankie & Bob Herbert
John Herbert
Christopher Higgins
Jeffrey Hill
Peggy Hoffner
Denise Horgan
Kathleen Boyle Houseman
Sheranne Shea-Jubelirer
Luke Kehoe
Ellen Kelly
Kathy Kilroy
Anne Krause
Loretta LaBarge
Marcial Leon
Mark Lewis
Teresa Mac Bride
Jeanne Mace
Jerry and Gale Mahoney
William Marshall, Sr.
Lisa Mathews
Lindsey McManus
Emma Miller
Jeanne Hite-Mills
Anne Nyce
Annamarie O’Donnell
Keith Parks
Renee Pontuti
Verna Quigley
Charlie Rehr
Thomas E. Reilley
Linda Richardson
Sally Rodgers
Bautista Rodriguez
Martha Schmid
F. Joseph Sullivan
Ethel Thomas
Betty Thompson
Kathleen Thompson
Phyllis Thompson
James Trainor
Guillermo Velasquez
Angela Walsh
Betty Wilson
Elizabeth Wismer
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — Brothers and sisters of every race and
language will be brought to Jerusalem (Isaiah 66:18-21).
Psalm — Go out to all the world and tell the Good News
(Psalm 117).
Second Reading — Be strong and endure your trials as
the “discipline” of a loving God, for it will result in the
peaceful fruit of righteousness (Hebrews 12:5-7, 11-13).
Gospel — People from east and west, north and south,
recline at table in the kingdom of God (Luke 13:22-30).
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES
Sunday:
Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time
Monday: The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Tuesday: St. Rose of Lima
Wednesday: St. Bartholomew
Thursday: St. Louis of France; St. Joseph Calasanz
Saturday: St. Monica
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
2 Thes 1:1-5, 11-12; Ps 96:1-5;
Mt 23:13-22
Tuesday: 2 Thes 2:1-3a, 14-17; Ps 96:10-13;
Mt 23:23-26
Wednesday: Rv 21:9b-14; Ps 145:10-13, 17-18;
Jn 1:45-51
Thursday: 1 Cor 1:1-9; Ps 145:2-7; Mt 24:42-51
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
1 Cor 1:17-25; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 10-11;
Mt 25:1-13
1 Cor 1:26-31; Ps 33:12-13, 18-21;
Mt 25:14-30
Sir 3:17-18, 20, 28-29; Ps 68:4-7, 10-11;
Heb 12:18-19, 22-24a; Lk 14:1, 7-14
DISCIPLINE
It is no accident that the words “disciple” and “discipline” are nearly identical. Their relationship in Christian faith
and life, however, has fallen somewhat out of favor in the past generation, as certain prescribed Church rules and
regulations have been reduced and relaxed. These rules were often referred to as “disciplines.” We are mistaken,
however, to think that it no longer takes discipline to follow Christ. The Letter to the Hebrews assures us of that today.
Our discipline is more like that of an athlete pursuing a victory or a personal best, or a musician striving for a
concert career or to master a new piece of music. This discipline comes from desire, not from regulations. It was the
desire to do the will of God that led Jesus on the path to his cross. It is that same desire he encourages in us today: to
strive to enter through the narrow gate, to find ourselves in the kingdom with a surprising assortment of people who are
there not because of mere observation of rules, but out of a genuine desire to recline at the table of the heavenly banquet.
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Father Judge High School
DOMINGO VIGESIMO PRIMERO
School Opening Information
“ESFUERCENSE EN ENTRAR POR LA PUERTA
ESTRECHA.” En la Primera Comunidad Cristiana formada
por judíos y gentiles había tensiones. Era difícil entender para
un judío que un gentil se podría salvar lo mismo que judíos.
Jesús recuerda que la salvación es para todos los pueblos. Pero
es necesario entrar por la puerta estrecha, con esfuerzo,
sacrificio y conversión. Asi, no a la vida fácil y cómoda; sí, a
la vida de sacrificio y fidelidad a Jesús.
The first day of class schedule is now available for students
attending Father Judge High School in the Fall.
Please call the school for further information 215.338.9494.
Registration for PREP Classes
1st grade to 7th grade
New/Re-Registration for all grades (including Catholic School
Confirmation classes), will take place on:
Aug. 21st, 27th and 28th after Masses
*First Time Registration
Please bring the child’s Baptismal Certificate.
Tuition
$45.00 for 1 child and $55.00 total for 2 or more children
(Checks are made payable to St. William’s Parish.)
Class Times
All classes will begin on
Tuesday, September 20th from (6:15 – 7:45 PM).
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NOTE: High School Sacraments and Confirmation classes
begin today, August 21st at 9:00 AM in the Convent.
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Thank you for your children and for registering them for classes!
CONFESIONES: Todos los Domingo: 10:00 - 10:20AM
BAUTISMO: Coordina con Diácono Felipe ó Hna. Rosa.
2° Miércoles del mes a las 7:00 PM: Charla
3° Domingo del mes a la 1:00 PM: Bautismo
PREP (Educación Religiosa): Grados 1 – 6:
Registración, re-registración sería 21, 27, 28 de agosto
después de las Misas
Registración nueva: Tr aer el cer tificado del bautismo.
Costo: $45 par a 1 niño o $55 (total) par a 2 o más niños.
Clases comienzan Mar tes, 20 de septiembr e: 6:15 – 7:45 PM
Nuevo: Registr ación par a jóvenes de los gr ados 7,8,9 en
PREP Youth Group
Clases para la Confirmación y Secundaria comienza hoy
Domingo, 21 de agosto a las 9:00 AM en el Convento.
Reunión para los Padress de Familia de Grados 1-5:
Martes, 13 de septiembre, a las 6:30 PM en el Hall.
Visitas: ENFERMOS y ANCIANOS: Coordina con Ida Jiménez.
FOOD DRIVE
Misa de Instalación del nuevo párroco
Thank you to everyone who helped restock the shelves
at the St. Helena Food Cupboard.
Padre Al Concha: 5:00 PM, sábado, 10 de septiembre de 2016.
~La parroquia invita a toda la comunidad~
El Obispo será nuestro celebrante principal.
Así hermanos y hermanas, esperamos que nos puedan
acompañar en esta celebración tan especial.
Jeanes Hospital Thrift Shop
7963 Oxford Avenue
Will re-open on Wednesday August 24th at 10:00 AM
(Extended hours on Weds. 10-7pm)
Donations of gently used items are appreciated throughout the
year! Thank you for your support!
CELEBREMOS CON NUESTROS AMIGOS DE
Uruguay en su Día de Fiesta Patrias: 25 de agosto
GRAN RIFA
El Sorteo será Domingo, 11 de septiembre
A beneficio de las obras de la Comunidad Hispana
Donativo: $1
1° Premio: $200
2° Premio: $100
3° Premio $50
4° Premio $25
En Septiembre:
Reunión de Misioneros: 18 de septiembr e después de la Misa
Experiencia Multicultural: 18 de septiembr e, 2:00-4:00 PM
Misa Puertoriqueña: 22 de septiembr e, en la Catedr al
En Octubre:
Misa de Herencia Hispana
9 de octubre a las 2:00 PM en la Catedral
Taller de todos los comités de la comunidad de St. William,
29 de octubre a las 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS
#002005:
St. William Church
6200 Rising Sun Avenue
Philadelphia, Pa. 19111
PHONE
215-745-1389
CONTACT PERSON
Minerva Baez
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