Post on 27-Mar-2018
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
OCTOBERFEST
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October 29, 2016
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SODALITY RETREAT
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2016
Be sure to look for more information
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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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