PASTOR Rev. Alfonso J. Concha (Fr. Al)

PAROCHIAL VICAR Pakistani Community

Rev. Tariq Isaac

IN RESIDENCE (Retired) Rev. Augusto Concha (Fr. Gus)

HAITIAN COMMUNITY Rev. Eugene Almonor, O.M.I.

Deacon William Moser Deacon Felipe Cruz

Deacon Angel Alicea, Retired

SUPERIOR & HISPANIC MINISTRY

Sr. Rose Patrice, IHM

Coordinator for PREP Mrs. Julia Thillet

Forty Hours—November 24, 25, 26 Eucharistic Adoration

All are welcome Sunday - after 12:00pm Mass to 7pm Monday - after 6:30am Mass to 7pm Tuesday - after 6:30am Mass to 7pm

Prayers, Homily, Benediction at 7pm each night Evening Speaker at 7pm—Msgr. Bolger

All are invited to join us and spend time with the Lord.

CHURCH OF ST. WILLIAM

Solemnity of Our Lord, Jesus Christ,

King of the Universe November 24, 2019

Church of St. William 6200 Rising Sun Avenue

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19111

MASS SCHEDULE Sunday

Vigil 5:00pm (Saturday) LC 7:30 & 9:00am LC 12:00 & 8:00pm UC 10:30am - Spanish LC 4:00pm - Urdu LC 5:30pm - Creole UC

Monday through Friday LC 6:30am and 12:00 Noon

Saturday 8:00am

LC = lower church UC = upper church

Website: www.churchofstwilliam.com Email: office@churchofstwilliam.com

PHONE NUMBERS Rectory: 215-745-1389 Fax: 215-745-8432 Convent: 215-745-3513 PREP: 267-831-8046

RECTORY STAFF Secretaries: Liliana Acero, Caroline Guy, Judi Schein

Business Manager: Tim Babbage Music Director: Ken Houser

Facilities Manager: John Meehan

Office Hours: 8:45am—3:30pm Closed 11:45am—12:30pm

Upcoming Events November 24-26 Forty Hours Devotion 28 Thanksgiving Day ~ collection of canned goods 30 Coat Giveaway December 1 First Sunday of Advent 12 Our Lady of Guadalupe 14 Tree Lighting after 5:00pm Mass 14 Concert in LC at 2:00pm 22 St. Helena’s Cupboard collection

Happy Thanksgiving to our parishioners and

your families.

Thanksgiving Mass Thursday, November 28 - 9:00am

We thank you, Lord, for food and friends

And for all of the joy this holiday lends;

It’s Thanksgiving Day and we can see

The blessings you’ve provided our family.

Thanks to you, Lord, for another good year;

When you watch over us,

there’s nothing to fear.

PLEASE NOTE: There are no 6:30am or Noon Masses on

Thanksgiving Day.

Rectory Office will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28 & Friday, Nov. 29

CELEBRATION OF THE SACRAMENTS BAPTISM (Lower Church) Spanish: 3rd Sunday of the month at 12:00PM English: 2nd or 4th Sunday of the month at 1:00PM

Pre-Baptismal Instructions (Rectory Basement) Spanish: 2nd Wednesday 7:00PM English: 1st Sunday at 1:00PM

For information or scheduling a Baptism, please email Deacon Bill Moser (English) or Sister Rose (Spanish) at the following: deaconmoser@churchofstwilliam.com s.rose@churchofstwilliam.com CONFIRMATION Bishops are Ordinary ministers of Confirmation. RECONCILIATION IN CHURCH Saturday: 4:00—4:45PM Eve of Holy Days: 4:00—4:45PM Eve of First Fridays: After 12:00 Noon Mass only For personal request, contact the Rectory. MATRIMONY Weddings are scheduled on Saturdays at 11:00AM, 1:00PM, or 3:00PM in the Upper Church; 2:00PM in the Lower Church. Couples intending marriage must contact our Pastor at least six months prior to the intended date of marriage. Contact: pastor@churchofstwilliam.com

For required marriage preparation contact the rectory or PhillyCatholicMarriagePrep.com

For wedding music contact Ken Houser, Music Director at music@churchofstwilliam.com. ANOINTING OF THE SICK Sacrament of healing and God’s blessings for those who are sick or in serious condition. Parishioners in serious illness, please contact our parish priests. Anyone unable to attend Mass due to illness may call the Rectory to make arrange-ments to receive Communion in their home.

Please keep the sick in your prayers. Mike Montgomery Christopher Browne Clifford Browne Joe Fenuto Shawn Downey Irene Coyle Stephanie Morgan Jeffrey Jubelirer Sher Anne Shea-Jubelirer Michael Griffin Richard Shea Conor F. Donnelly Matthew Koreck Anne Krause Carmella Dick Donna Griffin Patricia Jordan Michael Wilson Please pray for the souls of all the faithful departed. Jose Virgilio Sanchez Campoverde Catherine Ishaq (mother of Fr. Dominic Ishaq)

Mass Book for 2020 is now open. Please call the rectory at 215-745-1389 to schedule Masses or stop in during office hours.

Sunday Collections for November 17 Church $6,592 E-giving $125 Utilities $1,799 E-giving $10 Block $230

Thank you for your continued support of the parish. Fr. Al

Masses for the week of November 24, 2019 Sunday, November 24 5:00pm (Vigil) Ellen Zalisky 7:30am Debra Stevens 9:00am Elfriede Hnatkowsky 10:30am Cira Rojas (19th anniversary) 12:00pm Joseph Cooney (living—birthday) 8:00pm Obdulio Arias Monday, November 25 6:30am Special Intention 12:00pm Sister Joan Mary Gibbons, IHM Tuesday, November 26 6:30am Dec’d members of Doan Family 12:00pm Stango & Petruzzelli Families Wednesday, November 27 6:30am Katelyn Nicole Davis 12:00pm Thomas Luyen Le Thursday, November 28 9:00am Intentions of Shea & Jubelirer Families Friday, November 29 6:30am Sister Theresa Gmeiner, IHM 12:00pm Thomas & Marie Magras Saturday, November 30 8:00am James F. O’Donnell (1st anniversary) 5:00pm Eleanor Ann Parker

Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

November 24, 2019

FOCUS: Today we celebrate Jesus, preeminent over all creation yet always bestowing his love and forgiveness.

Jesus, the image of the invisible God, is preeminent over all creation and head of the Church. On this solemnity, we recognize that Jesus Christ is King but we also know that our loving Savior shows us compassion and mercy, as he showed to the good thief. LITURGY OF THE WORD: In the first reading, the tribes of Israel anoint David, their shepherd, as king. In the reading from Colossians, Paul writes of the incredible glory of Jesus, firstborn of all creation, head of the Church, and preeminent over all creation. In the Gospel, Jesus shows his compassion and mercy by assuring the good thief of his en-trance into his kingdom. REFLECTION: "Location, location, location" – the gos-pel shows us that all through his life and right up to his death, Christ has taken a place with the suffering, poor, sick, the defeated and the outcast who cry out to God. Christ is "the image of the invisible God," and has shown that his rule is from our location – from the midst of us. So we ask ourselves:

• Where in the midst of the world do you discover Christ?

• How have you responded to Christ the King in that place? Advent 2019

Advent is a season observed in many Chris-tian churches as a time of expectant waiting and prepa-ration for the celebration of the Nativity of Jesus at Christmas as well as the return of Jesus at the second coming. The term is a version of the Latin word mean-ing "coming". Advent begins next Sunday, December 1. As we en-ter into the season of Advent, it's easy to get caught in the whirlwind of Christmas preparations, whether shop-ping, baking, party planning or somewhere in between. We know that Advent is a season of conversion for the heart. Let us spend more time this season praying and preparing our hearts for Christ’s coming. You are invited to join us for Dynamic Catholic’s Best Advent Ever, which is all about the amazing pos-sibilities for your life. Every day during Advent you will receive an email with a short video from Matthew Kelly and the Dynamic Catholic team. It’s free and easy to sign up. All you have to do is go to BestAdventEver.com and enter your name and email address. Let’s have an amazing Advent together!

Confessions in Preparation for Christmas

Wednesday, December 11 (6:30—8:00pm) Saturday, December 14 (4:00-4:45pm)

3 priests will be available

Senior Citizen News St. William Seniors Trip to Sight & Sound Theater in Lancaster to see ‘Queen Esther’ with buffet lunch at Shady Maple on June 18, 2020. Cost $115. Contact Betty Harding at 215-745-7199. New members are always welcome to join the Seniors. For information about the Seniors, please call: 267-210-1524 (Ro McElroy—St. William Seniors) 215-745-7199 (Betty Harding—Trips) St. Cecilia Seniors meet in St. Cecilia School Auditori-um located at 525 Rhawn Street on Thursdays (10am-2pm). For info please call Maryann Stroud at 215-342-4354 between 9am and 7pm.

November is the Month of All Souls ‘Centennial Book of the Names of the Dead’ is in the back of the lower church for you to write the names of the faithful departed in your family. This book will be open from Nov. 2019 until Nov. 2020. During the month of November, we pray for the faithful departed.

HOPE for the HOLIDAYS You can bring joy and hope to families in immigration detention, and to children who crossed our borders alone, by writing and decorating holiday cards in English or Spanish. Write a message of hope and encouragement on a Christmas card. Draw a picture or share your favorite poem, quote or Bible verse to personalize the card. Sign the card with your first name (no last name nor address). Put the card (no envelope) in the box in the church vesti-bule by Nov. 24. Blessings! (More information: call S. Rose 215-745-3513)

Coat Giveaway Catholic Social Services will be giving away coats on Saturday, November 30 to families in need in St. William’s Parish Hall beginning at 10:00am.

Property Tax Rebate Applications are available for PA Property Tax/Rent Rebate. Qualified individuals may receive a rebate between $250 and $650 from property taxes or rent paid last year. Application deadline is Dec. 31, 2019. To qualify you must be 65 years of age or older, wid-owed 50 years of age or older, or disabled person 18 years or older. Homeowners with incomes of $35,000 or less and renters with incomes of $15,000 or less could qualify. For info and an application call United Social Services, Mon-Fri (10am-4pm) 215-923-1900.

Roman Catholic High School All students desiring admission to Roman Catholic HS are required to take the Scholarship Entrance test which has been scheduled for Saturday, December 7. Please register online at www.romancatholichs.com.

St. Hilary of Poiters (920 Susquehanna Rd) Saturday, December 7 after 5:00pm Mass Come join us for our Christmas Festival with our live nativity, tree lighting, visit with Santa, live trees and wreaths available for purchase, Santa secret workshop, food, basket raffles, games and much more!

Malvern Retreats ♦ Men’s Retreat at Malvern (Nov. 29-Dec. 1)

Thanksgiving Weekend—Friday, Nov. 29 to Sunday, Dec. 1. Students and sons, accompanied by their fathers and grandfathers can come at a greatly re-duced price. For info contact Frank Coyne at 215-677-0985 or fxcoyne43@yahoo.com.

♦ Advent Retreat of Reflection (Dec. 4) Directed by Fr. Jim McGuinn, the theme is “The Mys-tery of Jesus: His Presence and His Absence.” In-cludes continental breakfast, confession, special talks, sit down lunch and quiet time. Call 610-644-0400 or visit www.malvernretreat.com.

Bereavement Support Group The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 4 (6:30-8:00pm) at Lambie Funeral Home located at 8000 Rowland Ave. at Rhawn Street. The topic will be Continuing Bonds. For more information, please call 215-624-8190.

Brunch with Santa Saturday, December 14

10am—12:30pm St. Hubert High School Cafeteria

Ditman Street entrance $15 (2 yrs old and under are free)

Register and pay at huberts.org/brunchwithsanta

Thanksgiving Mass All are invited to please bring a canned good to the 9:00am Mass on Thursday, Thanksgiving Day. This food will be delivered to St. Francis Inn that same day. Thank you for your support.

Retrouvaille Retrouvaille provides help for marriage problems, diffi-culties or crises. Tens of thousands of couples have healed their marriages through Retrouvaille. The next program is scheduled for the weekend of Feb. 21-23 at the Family Life Center in Malvern. For more info or to register call 215-766-3944 or 800-470-2230 or visit www.HelpOurMarriage.org. All inquiries are strictly confidential.

St. Hubert Catholic High School for girls presents ‘Thoroughly Modern Millie’ DATES: December 6 & 7 (7:30pm) December 8 (2:00pm) COST: $10 adults and students w/ID $5 sr. citizens and grade school students Free under 5 years of age TKTS: www.huberts.org

CONFESIONES: Todos los Domingo: 10:00 - 10:20am

BAUTISMO: Coordina con Diácono Felipe o Hna. Rosa 2° Miércoles del mes a las 7:00pm: Charla 3° Domingo del mes a las 12:00pm: Bautismo Certificado de Bautismo: Llamar la Rectoría 215-745-1389

Visitas y Comunión a los ENFERMOS y ANCIANOS: Consulta con Padre Al. Asistente: Ida Jiménez

ROSARIO: domingo a las 10:00, antes de la Misa.

CÍRCULO de ORACIÓN: Los viernes a las 7:00pm en el sótano de la Rectoría

CLASES de PREP: los martes: 6:15 a 7:45pm

SACRAMENTOS para ADULTOS: domingo a las 9:00am

JOVENES con CRISTO: Grupo de Jóvenes Adultos Domingos, después de la Misa 10:30, en el sótano la Rectoría.

DOMINGO, NOVIEMBRE 24, 2019

JESUCRISTO, REY DEL UNIVERSO

"JESÚS, ACUÉRDATE DE MI CUANDO ESTÉS EN TU REINO"!

Hoy termina El Año Litúrgico. Debemos dar gracias a Dios Padre por tantas bendiciones recibidas. Cuánto nos ama Dios y cuán poco le amamos nosotros a El. A pesar de nuestras pecados, Dios nos sigue amando y bendiciendo. Hoy honramos a Cristo Rey!

Es imposible resumir toda la riqueza de su Reino! San Pablo lo resume así: "El Reino de Dios no es comida ni bebida, sino justi-cia, paz y alegría que procede del Espíritu Santo". Las autori-dades judías le condenaron al Señor y no sabían que Cristo clavado en la Cruz era El Rey del universo ! Muchos se burlaban del El incluyendo los soldados y solo un ladrón arrepentido, ex-clama en una humilde oración: "Jesús, acuérdate de mí cuando estés en tu reino". Jesús le dijo: "te aseguro: que hoy estarás conmigo en el Paraiso"! Es toda una hermosa promesa de Jesús que tamblién nos ofrece a nosotros.

CUARENTA HORAS de ADORACION al SANTISIMO Domingo, 24 de noviembre Exposición después de la Misa mediodía - 7:00 PM Speaker: Msgr. Bolger (7 PM) Lunes, 25 de noviembre Exposición : 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Speaker: Msgr. Bolger (7 PM) Martes, 26 de noviembre Exposición : 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Speaker: Msgr. Bolger (7 PM) ¡Que todos participemos y recibamos las gracias que el Señor está esperando para darnos!

Catholic Community Services: Salón Donación a los que necesitan abrigos

Sábado, 30 de noviembre, a las 10:00 AM

Estamos festejando los 100 años de nuestra Parroquia

Festival de Danzas Misa del 100 Aniversario !Gracias a todos que participaron! Enero 19, 2020 11:30 am

Adviento en Parroquia St. William Primer domingo del Adviento: 1 de diciembre Novenas del Diciembre : en los hogares de la parroquia

Todos están invitados a celebrar el Adviento, participando en, por lo menos, una noche de oración.

Novena: La Guadalupana: 3 de diciembre al 11 de diciembre

Celebración Guadalupana 12 de dic. 5 PM Procesión 6 PM Misa 7 PM Fiesta

Coordinador: Gustavo Medina 610-937-6242

Las Posadas:

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Coordinadoras: Yajaira Alcantara 267-255-4587 Ernestina Sime 267-736-0587

“HOPE for the HOLIDAYS” Gracias a todos que escribieron las tarjetas navideñas a las familias en detención migratoria, y a los niños que cruzaron nuestras fronteras solos. !Que el Nino Jesús les bendiga!

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