PARISH DIRECTORY Convent Sr. Rose P. Kuhn, IHM, Superior215-745-3513 ParochialReligiousEducation(PREP)Sr. Marie Bernadette Taraschi, IHM 267.499.6376 PastoralMinistrytoHispanics Sr. Rose Patrice Kuhn, IHM 215-313-7753 BusinessManagerMatt Smith 215-745-1389 DirectorofMusicMr. Kenneth Houser music@churchofstwilliam.com SecretariesMissy Elwell, Minerva Baez 215-745-1389

CELEBRATION OF THE SACRAMENTS

Pre-baptismal classes

Spanish: 2nd Wednesday at 7:00 PM (RectoryBasement) 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 Saturdays: 4:00 - 4:45 PM EveofHolyDays: 4:00 - 4:45 PM EveofFirstFridays: After NoonMassOnly

Matrimony

Weddings may be scheduled for Saturdaysat11:00AM,1:00PMor3:00PM intheUpperChurch; and 2:00PMintheLowerChurch. Couples intending marriage are asked to contact our Parish Priest at least sixmonthsprior to the intended date of marriage. Participating in a Marriage Preparation Program is a requirement for the reception of this holy sacrament.

Anointing of the sick 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.

October 23, 2016 † Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Saint William Catholic Church 6200 Rising Sun Avenue Philadelphia, PA. 19111

(Tel.) 215.745.1389 (Fax) 215.745.8432 www.churchofstwilliam.com

Rectory Office Hours: 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM Convent Sisters of Immaculate Heart of Mary (Tel.) 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

MASS SCHEDULE

Weekdays: 6:30 AM and 12:00 Noon Saturdays:8:00 AM and 5:00 PM (VigilMass)Sundays: 7:30; 9:00; 12:00; 8:00PM 10:30AM - Spanish 4:00PM - Pakistani 5:30PM - Haitian (UpperChurch)

Sunday, October 23, 5:00PM (Vigil) Peg Dunleavy 7:30 Parishioners of Saint William 9:00 Theodore Sanchez 10:30 William Ramiro Lopez Roman 12:00 Noon James K. Duffy (B’day Memorial) 8:00PM Father Patrick Coyle

Monday, October 24,

6:30 Anna Lally Brooks 12:00 Noon Dorothy Kane

Tuesday, October 25, 6:30 Mary Nguyen Family (Special Intention) 12:00 Noon Stephen J. Kilroy (B’day Memorial)

Wednesday, October 26, 6:30 William McCammitt 12:00 Noon Kathleen J. Jerdon

Thursday, October 27, 6:30 Mary E. Gallagher 12:00 Noon Anne Elwell (9th Anniversary Memorial)

Friday October 28, 6:30 Mathilde De Breus 12:00 Noon Theresa Tran (18th Anniversary)

Saturday, October 29, 8:00 Elizabeth Kane 5:00PM (Vigil) Donna Hancin (Living - Special Intention)

God’s Plan for Giving 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.

Remember those who have passed away and are now in Heaven with God Sean Donnelly Deceased members of St. William’s Class of 1956

All the faithful departed are remembered during the month of November Masses. Please sign the book of Intentions back of Church.

Sunday Collection

October 16, 2016 - $8,256.50 October 18, 2015 - $8,649.50

God Blesses the generous giver! Fr. Al, Pastor

Veteran’s Day Celebration at St. William Church

St. William Catholic Church will celebrate the annual Veterans Memorial Mass, which will take place on Sunday, November 13, 2016 at 12:00 PM.

During this Mass, we commemorate our Veterans' service to our nation with an Honor Guard and a professional choir. Veterans Day is an important time to remember those who served in the Military Forces and those who risked their lives to defend our freedom.

We welcome all Veterans, Active duty, Retired members of the Military Services, parishioners and friends to express our appreciation for those who served in the past and present.

St. William 40-hour Celebration: November 20th, 21st & 22nd

First Communion St. Cecilia or Presentation School

children who need to make First Communion, please contact Sister

Bernadette 215.499.6376 or sbernadette@churchofstwilliam.com

Boy Scout Troop 563 St. Williams’ Boy Scout Troop will be holding a Bake Sale after all Masses today.

The Kiwanis Club The annual fundraising

Pancake Breakfast will be at the Phila Protestant Home Sat. Nov. 5th 8 - 11:00AM

Philadelphia Protestant Home (PPH) FREE Community Shredding Event Parking lot: 6401 Martins Mill Rd.

We Salute Our Heroes! Presentation BVM School will pay tribute on Thursday, November 10th at the 10:00AM Mass followed by a luncheon. RSVP 215.379.3798 or email: info@presbvmschool.org

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 DonahueTim Edwards Joseph Fenuto John Flannery Gilda Ford Vicki Francis Brandon Fuscia Rita and Steve Garry Ann Geiges Nellie Grady Barbara Harris 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 Anne Nyce Annamarie O’Donnell

Keith Parks Renee Pontuti Verna Quigley Charlie Rehr Thomas E. Reilley Linda Richardson Christopher Rodgers Sally Rodgers 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 — The LORD is a God of justice who hears the cry of the oppressed, the orphan, the widow, the lowly (Sirach 35:12-14, 16-18). Psalm — The Lord hears the cry of the poor (Psalm 34). Second Reading — The crown of righteousness awaits me (2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18). Gospel — The tax collector stood at a distance, beat his breast, and prayed, “O God, be merciful to me, a sinner” (Luke 18:9-14).

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Eph 4:32 - 5:8; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 13:10-17 Tuesday: Eph 5:21-33 or 5:2a, 25-33; Ps 128:1-5; Lk 13:18-21 Wednesday: Eph 6:1-9; Ps 145:10-14; Lk 13:22-30 Thursday: Eph 6:10-20; Ps 144:1b, 2, 9-10; Lk 13:31-35 Friday: Eph 2:19-22; Ps 19:2-5; Lk 6:12-16 Saturday: Phil 1:18b-26; Ps 42:2, 3, 5cdef; Lk 14:1, 7-11 Sunday: Wis 11:22 - 12:2; Ps 145:1-2, 8-11, 13-14; 2 Thes 1:11 - 2:2; Lk 19:1-10

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES

Sunday: Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time; Mission Sunday Monday: St. Anthony Mary Claret Friday: Ss. Simon and Jude Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary

Pray for Our Sick

Prayer for the Sick: Merciful Father, giver of life and health, we turn to you with confidence asking you to bless our sick relatives and friends. May they be restored to health of mind and body through your kindness so as to be able to turn to you with gratitude and live. Amen

As the 2016 general election is quickly approaching, I am writing to share a reminder about guidelines for political activities in parish communities and to provide an approved voter information resource website.

http://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/faithful-citizenship/

Do you know the “positions” of the Presidential Candidates?

See enclosed flyer from Bishops PA Catholic Conference.

Election 2016

“El Señor de los Milagros”

...is an image from a mural depicting the suffering of the crucified Christ, painted by an African slave in the 17th century. The original mural was painted on the wall of a hermitage, in Lima, Peru. The painting is known to have miraculously survived a number of earthquakes and even misguided human attempts to destroy it.

The image of the “Lord of the Miracles” is a powerful reminder that God has not abandoned us and that our Lord is ever with us even in the midst of chaos and calamity.

All are invited to join our Peruvian parishioners in celebrating this feast on October 30th at the 1:00 PM Mass. Procession and Fiesta to follow.

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

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

Visitas y Comunión a los ENFERMOS y ANCIANOS: Coordina con Ida Jiménez.

DOMINGO TRIGÉSIMO

"OH DIOS, TEN COMPASIÓN DE ESTE PECADOR"! Hay dos personajes en este Evangelio. Uno que dice,yo soy bueno, no debo nada a nadie; se alababa a sí mismo y de sus propios logros. El otro, decía, yo soy pobre y pecador, y solo decía: "ten compasión de este picador." El fariseo se queda en apariencias, en su propia vanidad y no queda justificado. El publicano reconoce sus pecados y confía en la Misericordia de Dios. Y quedó justificado. Es la actitud humilde del corazón lo que hace a la persona grata a Dios. Meditemos.

TALLER DE TODOS LOS COMITES

Todos que participan y los que quieren participar en la comunidad como Lectores, Grupo de Hospitalidad, Misioneros, Oración Carismática, Pastoral Juvenil, Lectio Divina, Catequistas, etc. 8:00 AM Misa (en ingles); 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Taller en el salón del colegio.

CÍRCULO de ORACIÓN Los Viernes a las 7:00 PM en el sótano de la Rectoría.

ROSARIO PARA SUS DIFUNTOS Las familias que quieren el Rosario para los difuntos en su casa en noviembre para rezar el Rosario para sus difuntos, puede registrarse con Elvira.

Año de la MISERICORDIA

La Capilla de Adoración de St. William está abierta todo los dias.

RICA: Preparación Sacramental para Adultos

Los domingos a las 9:00 AM en el sótano de la Rectoría Registración con Diácono Felipe o Hermana Rosa

Thank you to Collins Family Shop Rite.

They donated the ingredients our Confirmation class needed to make six casseroles for the Catholic Worker House.

We appreciate their support and generosity.

*November 1st - All Saints Day 2nd - All Souls Day 6th - Day Light Savings Time - Masses with Bishop Perez 24th - Thanksgiving Day 27th - First Sunday of Advent (A) *December 8th - Immaculate Conception

*Day of Obligation to attend Mass.

Los Siervos de Cristo en San Vicente de Paul Retiro de Evangelizacion para Hombres - noviembre 18, 19 y 20 Informacion: Diácono Andrés Carrillo: 267.632.9334

“We must meet one another doing good.”

- Pope Francis

2nd Collection -- October 29th & 30th

Collection for Hurricane Matthew Relief Victims

In response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Matthew, Catholic Relief Services, which is providing aids to the people of Haiti and other countries affected by the same storm are asking for your help. Thank you for your kind financial support!

FORMACIÓN TEÓRICA ESPIRITUAL Y PRACTICA octubre 26, noviembre 2 y 9; Costo: $30

Auditorio del Centro Pastoral Arquidiocesano Presentador: Andrés Arango

Información/Registración: 215.667.2820

Homenaje al Senor de los Milagros

30 de Octubre, Misa y Procesión 1:00 PM Compartir en el salón

Senior Citizen’s News

General Meeting: Wednesday, October 26th 12:00 PM Location: Middle School - Rising Sun Ave.

Confirmation Class of 2016

Bishop Edward M. Deliman will confirm our candidates on

Thurs. Nov. 3rd at the 5:00 PM Mass. Family and Friends are welcome!

Become a Foster Parent!

Provide a temporary home to children of all ages and cultures whose families are in crisis.

For more information please call Catholic Social Services at 267.331.2502.

Fall Open House Presentation BVM School

Sunday, November 6, from 12:30 until 2:00 PM.

Un Día en el Seminario San Carlos Borromeo Para hombres hispanos en la escuela secundaria y la Universidad junto con sus familias.

6 de noveimbre comenzando a las 12:00 PM con Misa Información/registración: 215.667.2820

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