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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.
Twentieth Sunday of Ordinary Time August 14, 2016
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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
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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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