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Reverend James Rodia, O. Praem.
Website: www.stpiocatholicschool.org
ST. RICHARD PARISH PHILADELPHIA, PA
Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
SUNDAY November 6th
8:00 Daniel Forsters requested by Kerrigan family
10:00 HOLY SPIRIT Genovesa Colella requested by
Robert & Viola Brescia
11:30 Angelina Buonadonna requested by children
MONDAY November 7th
8:00 Ambrose Colozzo requested by wife
TUESDAY November 8th
8:00 Peter Storace requested by Lena Verano
WEDNESDAY November 9th
8:00 Joseph Kieba, Sr.
THURSDAY November 10th
8:00 St. Richard Memorial Society
FRIDAY November 11th
8:00 Elvira & Frank Tartaglia requested by
Betty & Bernie Tartaglia
SATURDAY November 12th
8:00 All Veterans
4:30pm Connie DiSilvestro req. by husband, Lou
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Our SANCTUARY CANDLE will be burning this
week In Memory of John Duca requested by wife
Gloria and family ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
VOTIVE CANDLES
IMO Mickey De Santis requested by daughter, Angela
IMO Jennifer Juliano requested by DiPietro family
ILM 23rd anniversary of Sean T. Martin requested by
Grandparents
FROM MY HOUSE
TO YOURS
Dear Parishioners,
Today’s Scripture passages truly engage our imagina-
tion: the brutality of the scene in Maccabees; Paul’s letter to
the Thessalonians depicting God as a vigilant sentinel; and
Luke’s gospel enticing us to visualize the resurrected life.
Vastly different imagery, with one central theme:
Whatever we know of this life pales in comparison to the full-
ness of life in Christ that is promised to us in the resurrection.
And the reason we are not able to fully understand the resur-
rection is precisely because it is a wondrous mystery that far
exceeds the limits of the human mind. Though the resurrection
is a mystery beyond our comprehension, images and concepts
from the teachings of Jesus and sacred Scripture can help us
make sense of it for our lives.
Scripture reminds us that our relationship with God is
the reason for our existence. The resurrection is more than just
something we hope or believe will happen upon our death. It
represents the basis, promise and fulfillment of our relation-
ship with God.
The first reading assures us we may be deprived of life
in this world, but the King of the world will raise us up to live
forever with him. There is much to consider in this statement.
First, there will be suffering and death in this world, events
and experience that will cause us pain. But that is not the end
of the story.
The statement continues with the declaration of God
as the King of the world. No matter what the world throws at
us - whatever pain, suffering and death come our way - God is
greater than all that. He rules over that. God is king.
Therefore, God has the final say about our eternity –
and he wants it to be, as Jesus says, where we are like angels;
and we are the children of God. God rescues us from the
depths of sin and death - raising us up, out of the darkness and
into the light of Christ. He does this first at our baptism, and
again upon her death - in our resurrection to new life.
God does not just raise us up, he raises us up to live
forever with him. The one who created us out of love is faithful
to us in all things, and remains with us through our suffering.
God encourages us and strengthens us, and guards us from
evil.
Our relationship with God is not just about this world;
it is about living forever with him.
God Love Ya!
Fr. Reilly
Thirty-Second Sunday of Ordinary Time November 6, 2016
Calling all ALUMNI of ST RICHARD –
HOLY SPIRIT – ST PIO !!! We are building a database of our School’s Alumni in order to keep everyone up-
dated on all of the GREAT things that are happening at our school. It will only take
a minute to complete.
The Alumni form link can be found on the following websites:
St. Richard Parish website at http://www.strichardchurch.org/
St. Pio School website at http://www.stpiocatholicschool.org/
Please pass this note on to your family and friends that have moved from the area as we want to reach out to as
many of our former students across the area and country as possible.
Did you know: Veneration of Saints
The saints are those persons, baptized in Christ, who were faithful to the Gospel in their lives and now share
eternal life with God. The Church recognizes their holiness of life and deeds of charity as examples to all of
us. The saints stand as models of Christian discipleship and intercede for us before the throne of God.
The early Church always held the memory of the saints in high honor. They remembered the heroic witness
of the martyrs who gave their lives for Christ. Later they added to that list those, who without a martyr’s
death, gave exemplary witness of God’s love and charity toward their neighbors. The first Christians visited
the tombs of the saints, celebrated their feasts and sought their intercession.
This tradition continues today in the Church as we join in fellowship with the saints in praising God for our
salvation in Christ.
Relics Relics are the physical remains and effects of saints, which are considered worthy of our honor since they are
representative of those persons now in glory with God. When we honor the relics of the saints, we praise
God for his action in the life of the saint, venerate their memory and seek their intercession as we strive to
imitate their virtue in loving God and neighbor. During the early Church St. Jerome made it clear where the
emphasis belonged: Relics of martyrs should not be worshiped, but they should be venerated "in order the
better to adore Him whose martyrs they are.”
There are three classes of relics: First-class relics are parts of the bodies of saints and the instruments of
Christ's passion. Second-class relics include items of clothing and objects used by a saint, and instruments of
torture used on a martyr. Third-class relics are objects or cloths touched to either first- or second-class relics.
Honoring saints through their relics should not be confused with superstitious beliefs.
Communion of Saints This term, recited in the Creed, refers to all those people who died and went to heaven or those who went to
purgatory first but because of our prayers, are now in heaven.
Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time November 6, 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 .
Saint Richard Parish Sacrament Schedule First Reconciliation
Saturday December 10th 10:00 a.m.
First Holy Communion
Saturday May 6th 10:00 a.m.
Confirmation
Thursday April 27th 6:00 p.m.
(Bishop Senior will be the Celebrant and Confer the
Sacrament to the 6th graders)
If you have a child attending a school other then Saint
Pio Regional School or Saint Richard PREP, please
call Maryellen Carroll at the Rectory. Every child
seeking these sacraments needs to be part of the Sacra-
ment Formation class. Please call ASAP to receive the
entire schedule of activities and requirements.
Pre-Jordan Classes In preparation for Baptism Pre-Jordan classes are held
Sundays in St. Richard Church after the 11:30 Mass.
(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
appointment to book the date of your choosing.
The next scheduled class is:
Sunday, November 14, 2016
Are you or someone you know interested in joining the Catholic
Church? Are you curious about the Catholic Faith, but not
sure you want to make a commitment? Are you married to a
Catholic spouse, raising children Catholic, and interested in
knowing more to be able to share with them? Are you a Catho-
lic who desires to complete the initiation process by receiving
Eucharist and or Confirmation? If you answered yes to any of
these questions, the R.C.I.A. may be for you.
The RCIA is designed to assist youth and adults who:
• have never been baptized, and wish to be baptized in the
Catholic Church
• have been baptized in another Christian tradition (Lutheran,
Episcopalian, etc.) and wish to become
Catholic.
• were baptized Catholic, but have not received First Eucha-
rist and/or Confirmation.
There’s no time like the present to begin your inquiry in the faith. If you are interested in learning more about the R.C.I.A.
for yourself or someone you know, please contact Maryellen
Carroll at 215-468-4777 for more information.
IS THE RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF
ADULTS (R.C.I.A.) FOR YOU?
Newly Enrolled in the
St. Richard Memorial Society
Michael DeSalis
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November 6, 2016
USED EYEGLASSES WANTED
The Adelphia Lions Club is sponsoring a used eye-
glass drive. Any used eyeglasses can be dropped off
in the container in the back of Church. Thank you so
much in helping the Adelphia Lions Club in this
endeavor.
MOTHER BONIFACE SPIRITUALITY CENTER,
3501 Solly Avenue in northeast Philadelphia is offer-
ing a workshop for the Hispanic community entitled:
"Addictions: Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment" on Friday, November 11th from 7-9:30 p.m. The ob-
jective of this workshop is to raise awareness and in-
crease knowledge about addiction and how it affects
our families, community and society. The presenter for
this retreat is Sara Serrano, BSW, who has more than
30 years experience as a drug and alcohol counselor.
She also trains parents and foster parents dealing with
addiction in their families. There is no charge for this
event but free will donation is accepted. To register or
for more information, please contact Laura Endara-
Mantilla at (267) 496—6508.
Merion Mercy Academy, a Catholic independent all girls high school sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy, is seeking to hire a Dance Team Coach. Qualified applicants are asked to submit a cover letter and resume by November 15th to Athletic Director, Barbara Clarke, at [email protected].
Searching for Block Captains
In order to help spread the word of what a great parish
we have here; I am looking for block captains who will
take a few extra bulletins home with them and place
them in the neighbors doors.
You don't have to preach, explain or even talk about your
faith. You are just letting you neighbors know that we, as
a parish family, are happy to welcome them and we have
many great ministries and services to offer them here.
We are looking to begin this by the First Sunday of Ad-
vent. If you feel that you are able to do this, sign ups will
be next weekend after all the Masses. Thank you again
for all you do for making our parish a great one!!
Fr. Reilly
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