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To all our parishioners and your families, and all those visiting Saint William Church,

the Priests, Religious and Staff of Saint William Parish wish you a Blessed Easter.

May the Resurrection of our Lord fill your hearts with joy and peace!

Divine Mercy Sunday April 8

Please join us at St. William Church

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

(Tel.) 215-745-1389 (Fax) 215-745-8432 www.churchofstwilliam.com office@churchofstwilliam.com @stwilliamphila stwilliamphila

Rectory Office Hours: 8:45 AM to 11:45 AM and 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM Convent Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (Tel.) 215-745-3513 Parochial Religious Education Program (PREP) (Tel.) 267-831-8046

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 Deacon William Moser Deacon Felipe Cruz Deacon Angel Alicea, Retired CONVENT Sr. Rose Patrice, Superior & Hispanic Ministry Sr. Bernadette Taraschi, Dir. Religious Education PREP

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

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

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. On special oc-casions priests can do the same. 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 parish priest at least six months prior to the intended date of marriage. To reserve a wedding please contact : pastor@churchofstwilliam.com. For required marriage preparation contact the rectory or PhillyCatholicMarriagePrep.com

For wedding music contact Ken Houser, Church Organist 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 arrangements to receive Communion in their home.

Today we celebrate the Resurrec-tion of our Lord.

Next Sunday is Divine Mercy Sun-day (April 8th). Divine Mercy Sunday is a very special day when the Divine Flood-gates from Heaven are wide-opened and Jesus offers us the total forgiveness of all sins and punishment to any soul who goes to Confession and receives Him in Holy Communion, on that day.

Our Lord’s Divine Mercy Sunday grants forgiveness of all sins and punishment on the Feast of Divine Mercy, even for the most hardened sinners. Schedule for next Sunday at St. William Church Confessions: 2:00-3:00PM Divine Mercy Chaplet begins at 2:45PM Mass at 3:00PM with Msgr. Mortimer Neighboring Church celebrates Divine Mercy Sunday St. Martin of Tours—Confessions 2:30; Devotion 3:00

RCIA—Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Interested in being baptized Catholic? Would like to re-ceive the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist? NOW IS THE TIME! For more information, please contact Sister Bernadette at sbernadette@churchofstwilliam.com or 267-831-8046.

PREP Please Note: There will be no PREP classes on Tues-day, April 3. Classes will resume on Tuesday, April 10.

MASS SCHEDULE Sunday

Vigil 5:00PM (Saturday) 7:30AM, 9:00AM,

12:00PM, 8:00PM (Upper Church) 10:30AM - Spanish 4:00PM - Pakistani 5:30PM - Haitian (Upper Church)

Monday through Friday 6:30AM and 12:00 Noon

Saturday 8:00AM

God bless our newly baptized Nathaniel Michel Castor Anthony Josue Calo Gonzalez Tony Portugal Sophia Dayana Osorio Ramon Nunez Jamye Mishell Reyes Aguirre

From Defiance to Reliance: Navigating Your Spiritual Life Amidst the Chaos of Addictions Join us for a 24-hour spiritual healing retreat sponsored by Malvern Retreat House and Gethsemani Way the weekend of June 22-23. This retreat is for men and wom-en seeking help for themselves, loved ones, spouse or family. It is an ecumenical retreat. Register by calling 610-644-0400 or online at malvernretreat.com. For more info, please contact Mark Christmyer at mchristmyer@parish.stnorbert.org.

Holy Name Society On Saturday, April 14, the Philadelphia Parish Holy Name Society will visit St. William Church for the 8:00AM Mass. Following Mass we will pray the rosary and venerate the relic of Blessed John Vercelli, founder and promoter of the Holy Name Society.

Saint William Seniors There will be a meeting on Wednesday, April 11 at Wes-ley (Oxford Ave) - 11:00AM Board meeting; 12:00PM General meeting. Upcoming Trips: • May 10—Pines Dinner Theater in Allentown—Lunch

and Comedy Show • September 9-13—Wildwood, NJ • November 8—American Music Theater Christmas

Show and Lunch at Shady Maple New members are always welcome and you do not have to be a member of the parish to join. For more infor-mation about the Seniors, please contact Betty Harding at 215-745-7199.

Matrimony: Rediscovering Its Truth You are invited for a day of prayer and reflection at the Cathedral Basilica of SS Peter and Paul. DATE: Saturday, April 21 TIME: 10:00AM—6:15PM AGENDA: Speakers: His Eminence Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke, (Member & Prefect Emeritus, Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signatura) Reverend Gerald Murray, Pastor, Church of the Holy Family, New York & Commentator on EWTN Reverend Gerald Dennis Gill, Dir. Office for Divine Worship Rector & Pastor, Cathedral Basilica SS Peter & Paul. COST: $50 REGISTER: 215-247-2585 saintjohnneumannchapter.org

Scrip Program to Help Catholic Education To help with your tuition costs, please consider purchas-ing Scrip gift cards at Presentation BVM. We have gift cards for all stores—grocery, clothing, shoes, books, toys, appliance, etc. You use these as cash and you earn money for your tuition. For a list of stores and more info, call 215-725-4248 or visit www.presentationbvm.org/scrip.

Easter Sunday - The Resurrection of the Lord April 1, 2018

FOCUS: Is it fact or fiction? The totality of our faith hinges on our fervent belief that the tomb is empty. It all comes down to this. Jesus being raised from the dead gives purpose to his cross and ours. Without the Resurrection, all suffering is absurd, death is the end and we are lost.

LITURGY OF THE WORD: Saint Peter gives a summary of the Paschal Mystery in our reading from Acts. In the reading from Colossians, Paul reminds us that being raised in Christ calls us to a higher stand-ard. In the Gospel, Mary Magdala does not go into the empty tomb right away. Instead, she seeks out Peter and the Beloved Disciple.

REFLECTION: What and where are the empty tombs for us? Relationships that have died, or dried up; pursuits and ambitions that have proven vain and wasted; misplaced confidences in what was shallow and fruitless; nostalgic attempts to re-create the warm and good feelings we had when we were children coming to church on Easter Sunday?

So we ask ourselves:

• Does the empty tomb remind us of the places and situations in our lives which have proved lifeless and left us empty inside?

• Do I believe that Christ is alive and with me as I peer into the empty tomb?

Masses for the week of April 2, 2018 Monday, April 2 6:30 AM Joseph Tran 12:00 PM James C. Allen (29th anniversary) Tuesday, April 3 6:30 AM James Howe, Sr. (3rd anniversary) 12:00 PM Ana Esmeralda Arroliga Wednesday, April 4 6:30 AM Joseph Allen 12:00 PM Candido Alicea Thursday, April 5 6:30 AM Betty Green (4th anniversary) 12:00 PM Catherine Duffy Friday, April 6 6:30 AM Doria Santamaria 12:00 PM Helen Meyers Saturday, April 7 8:00 AM Special Intention 5:00 PM Richard Kurth (5th anniversary)

Please keep the sick of our parish in your prayers. Livia Genobel Loretta LaBarge Catherine Winsey Carmella Dick Sally Masorli Linda Richardson Jeremiah Butler Bob Edmonds Peter Feledick John Dick James Trainor River Fisher Ritter (10 months) Please pray for the souls of the faithful departed, especially those in our parish. Gertrude Boyes Rosemary Kelley

No More Snow! The parish would like to pur-chase a snow blower. And we are hoping we won’t need it any-more this year. If anyone would like to contribute toward this pur-chase, we would be most grate-ful. Please contact the rectory.

Aid for Friends Fundraiser Aid for Friends continues to serve the community with home cooked meals for the homebound. They are having a Designer Bag Bingo to support their outreach ministry. DATE: April 8, 2018 TIME: 1:00-4:00PM PLACE: St. Dominic Church—Marian Hall 8532 Frankford Ave. 19136 COST: $30 (advance); $35 (at door) Incl. 12 games, snacks, beer, wine, soda TKTS: 215-464-2224

Little Sisters of the Poor Spring Concert Fundraiser Featuring Irish Groups Scythian and McLean Avenue Band. DATE: April 7, 2018 TIME: 6:00PM PLACE: Villanova University’s Jake Nevin Field House 800 Lancaster Ave., Villanova COST: $50/person; $20/students; $10 ages 12 & under) Incl. food and beverages TKTS: 215-729-5153

Sunday Collection Sunday, March 18, 2018 - $7,097

Second Collection (Church in Africa) - $1,869 Thank you for your continued support of the Parish

and all the special collections. Father Al, Pastor

Happenings at the High Schools For information about Open Houses, Entrance Exams, Placement Tests, School Activities such as Concerts and Plays, Summer Camps at your favorite high school, visit their website. ♦ Saint Hubert—www.huberts.org ♦ Bishop McDevitt—www.mcdevitths.org ♦ Father Judge—www.fatherjudge.com ♦ Roman Catholic—www.romancatholichs.com ♦ Little Flower—www.littleflowerhighschool.com ♦ Archbishop Ryan—www.archbishopryan.com ♦ Archbishop Wood—www.archwood.org ♦ Nazareth Academy—www.nazarethacademyhs.org ♦ Merion Mercy—www.merion-mercy.com

Here & There How to Prepare a Living Will & Power of Attorney Jeanes Hospital (Cheltenham Friends Meetinghouse)

Tuesday, April 3 (6:30-8PM) Register: 215-728-4861

St. Hubert Alumnae presents Bob Pantano’s Dance Party Cannstatter (9130 Academy Rd) Fri. April 27 (7:30PM)

Tickets $40 Louise: lfwinski@verizon.net 610-724-6061

Little Flower Alumnae at Maggies on the River Friday, April 27 (7:00PM—upstairs

$40 (advance) $45 (door) babica.mcgovern@gmail.com

St. Hubert HS Class of 1958 60th Reunion at St. Hubert HS Cafeteria

Sunday April 8 (12:00PM) $40 Carol Kennedy ck102940ken@gmail.com

COACH Bingo at St. Hubert High School Sunday, April 15 (1:00-4:00PM) Cost: $35

SHAACoachBingo@gmail.com or 267-205-0675

Orthopaedic Center at Jeanes (2nd fl. Patient Care Ctr) Total Joint Replacement Education Class April 10 (11AM-12PM); April 24 (6-7PM)

Register 215-728-3944

Hallahan HS Alumnae—50 Years & Beyond luncheon Wednesday, May 2 at Cannstatter (9130 Academy Rd)

Tkts: $35 Marge West Kiefski 215-913-4482

ABRIL 1, 2018 DOMINGO DE LA RESURRECIÓN DEL SEÑOR.

ALELUYA! ALELUYA! Celebramos la Solemnidad de la RESURRECCIÓN DEL SE-ÑOR! ALELUYA! ALELUYA! "El primer día de la semana María Magdalena fue al sepulcro al amanecer y vio la losa quit-ada del sepulcro"! Se siente rodeada de oscuridad. Pero aquella mañana salió el sol."CRISTO RESUCITÓ "! Es el SEÑOR DE LA VIDA! Cristo venció al a muerte. HA RESUCITADO. ALELUYA! Y nos trae un mensaje de perdón, paz y alegría! Al comienzo, la tumba vacía dejó desconcertados a los discípulos. Por la tarde se aparece el SEÑOR RESUCITADO y desde en-tonces todo queda claro en sus vidas. Y dirán: en verdad, EL Señor, Resucitó, aleluya, EL vive y nos da nueva vida a todos los que creemos en El! Todos somos invitados a ver con los ojos de fe, el misterio de Cristo Resucitado! Debemos alegrarnos en el Señor Resucitado, y darle gracias, porque por Cristo Resucitado hemos pasado de la muerte a la vida, y a la esperanza cierta de la Resurrección. SEÑOR JESÚS RESUCITADO, te damos gracias porque con tu Resurrección renuevas en nosotros el don de la fe y nos ayudas a vivir en la esperanza que es fortalecida por tu amor. Aleluya, aleluya ! Les deseamos a todos Ustedes y a sus familias: unas FELICES PASCUAS DE RESURRECCIÓN!

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

BAUTISMO: Coordina con Diácono Felipe o Hna. Rosa 2° Miércoles del mes a las 7:00 PM: Charla 3° Domingo del mes a la 1:00 PM: Bautismo

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

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

ROSARIO: Están invitados a rezar el Rosario cada domingo a las 10:00, antes de la Misa.

LOS SACRAMENTOS:

Para niños: Contacta a Sister Bernadette Para adultos: Contacta al Diacono Felipe Cruz

En la Arquidiócesis:

Un día para la familia en el seminario San Carlos Borromeo 22 de abril 11:30—5:30 Info: 215-667-2820

Conferencia de Mujeres Católicas: Sanctuario de Czestochowa Sábado, 27 de octubre Info: catholicwomensconference.org

Movimiento Juan XXIII : Info: Carlos Zuluaga 954-309-1771 Retiro para Hombres: Abril 6 – 8 Retiro para Mujeres: Junio 8 – 10 Siervos de Cristo de San Vicente de Paul : Info: Jesús Ortiz Retiro para Hombres: Abril 20,21 y 22 del 2018 Renovacion Carismatica: Taller: Hall de Sta. Veronica Los lunes a las 7:00 PM : 16 de abril hasta 21 de mayo

COMPARTIR EXPERIENCIAS MULTICULTURALES Celebraremos la cultura de Colombia:

Creencias ~ música típica ~ comida ~ es-tructura social ~ y más

Domingo, 22 de abril, 2:00PM – 4:00PM en el Salón Parroquial

Todos están invitados

RECORDATORIO para Asistencia de Matrícula Con el fin de ser considerados para la asisten-cia de matrícula, las familias que tienen hijos en la escuelas St. Cecilia o Presentation BVM deben ser miembros de la parroquia St. William. Deben asistir a misa dominical, participar en actividades parroquiales y apoyar financieramen-te a la parroquia. Las cartas y las solicitudes se enviaron por correo a las familias y todas las

solicitudes de asistencia para la matrícula deben enviarse a la rectoría a más tardar el 1 de mayo de 2018. Una revisión de sus solicitudes y contribuciones se completará en mayo. La asisten-cia de matrícula es solo para estudiantes en los grados 1 a 8. Por favor llame a la oficina de la rectoría si tiene alguna pregunta.

INMIGRACIÓN: Llame a sus legisladores sobre la inmigracion:

Senator Robert Casey: 202-224-6324 Senator Patrick Toomey: 202-224-4254 Representative Brendan Boyle: 202-225-1904

Consultas sobre la INMIGRACIÓN: HIAS 2100 Arch St. 3rd floor 215-832-0900 Servicios Sociales Católicos: 222 N. 17th St. 215-854-7019 Welcome Center 215-634-1696

“REINA del CIELO” Reina del cielo, alégrate, aleluya. Porque el Señor, a quien has llevado en tu vientre, aleluya. Ha resucitado según su palabra, aleluya. Ruega al Señor por nosotros, aleluya. Goza y alégrate Virgen María, aleluya. Porque en verdad ha resucitado el Señor, aleluya. Oremos: Oh Dios, que por la resurrección de Tu Hijo, Nuestro Señor Jesucristo, has llenado el mundo de alegría, concé-denos, por intercesión de su Madre, la Virgen María, llegar a los gozos eternos. Por Jesucristo Nuestro Señor. Amen.

https://rezandovoy.org/ Una oración diaria en mp3

www.DailyCatholicGospel.com Obispo Robert Barron Reflexiones del Evangelio enviadas a su bandeja de correo

electrónico durante todo el año

Banco de Alimentos de Sta. Helena El tercer domingo de cada mes

Lleva una bolsa para asistir a los necesitados. Gracias.

COVER SHEET CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS #002005: St. William Church 6200 Rising Sun Avenue Philadelphia, Pa. 19111 PHONE 215-745-1389 CONTACT PERSON Judi Schein SOFTWARE Microsoft Office 2016 Adobe Acrobat XI Standard Windows 7 NUMBERS OF PAGES SENT 1 Through 5 SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION April 1, 2018 TRANSMISSION TIME Thursday 9:00 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS