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Church of St. William
Church of St. William
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
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
Website: www.churchofstwilliam.com Email: [email protected]
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
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: [email protected] [email protected] 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: [email protected]
For required marriage preparation contact the rectory or PhillyCatholicMarriagePrep.com
For wedding music contact Ken Houser, Music Director at [email protected]. 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.
PREPARE FOR CHRISTMAS
Confessions Wednesday—Dec. 11 (6:30-8:00pm)
Saturday—Dec. 14 (4:00-4:45pm)
3 priests will be available
Christmas Mass Schedule—2019 CHRISTMAS EVE: Tuesday, Dec. 24 4:00pm Upper Church English (Children’s Mass) 5:30pm Upper Church Haitian (Creole) 7:00pm Lower Church English/Spanish CHRISTMAS DAY: Wednesday, Dec. 25 8:00am Lower Church English 10:30am Lower Church Spanish 12:00pm Upper Church English 1:00pm Lower Church Pakistani (Urdu) 5:30pm Upper Church Haitian (Creole) NO 8:00pm Mass on Christmas Day
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.
Masses for the week of December 1, 2019 Sunday, December 1 5:00pm (Vigil) Eleanor Ann Parker 7:30am Carmen Castro 9:00am Rosemary Pantoni 10:30am Lida Mejia 12:00pm Michael Nyce 8:00pm John Donnelly Monday, December 2 6:30am Katelyn Nicole Davis 12:00pm Msgr. James E. Mortimer Tuesday, December 3 6:30am Catherine Ward 12:00pm Catherine Duffy Wednesday, December 4 6:30am Joyce McCammitt 12:00pm Robert Duff (birthday memorial) Thursday, December 5 6:30am Christopher Farley 12:00pm Sarah Garcia (living—birthday) Friday, December 6 6:30am Jose Guitierrez 12:00pm Margaret Alban Saturday, December 7 8:00am Eleanor Parker 5:00pm Fran McCafferty
First Sunday of Advent December 1, 2019
FOCUS: Advent is a time to prepare for the Lord.
In this season of Advent, we remember our place in salva-tion history. We remember that we, who again and again break the covenant established with God, are offered salva-tion through that same God who came as a baby to live, suffer, die and rise so that we may live forever with him. LITURGY OF THE WORD: In the first reading, Isaiah prophesies that the mountain of the Lord’s house shall be established and raised, and that instruction shall come out from Zion. Then God will judge between nations. St. Paul warns the Romans that salvation is imminent, and that they should cast off sin and darkness and choose to lie in the light of Jesus Christ. In Matthew’s Gospel, Jesus speaks to his disciples about the people of Noah’s time who were living carelessly when the flood came, and warns that as it was then, so it is for them. They must be watchful and ready, for God will come at an hour they do not expect. REFLECTION: As we begin Advent we are asked to re-flect on Christ’s "second coming." Not just reflect, but live in ways that show we expect his return and are doing what we must to prepare for him when he does come. If we are peo-ple who tend to put things off the gospel has an urgency about it, to stir us to action now. So we ask ourselves:
• What disruptive and wasteful patterns must we address during this Advent time of preparation for Christ?
• In the spirit of Advent how are we looking for Christ in our daily lives?
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The Beginning of the Year of Grace ~ 2020 With the First Sunday of Advent begins the new year of the Church 2020. The lectionary cycles are as follows:
Year A: Sunday cycle Cycle II: Weekday cycle in Ordinary Time
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament In Celebration of Our Centennial
Saturday—December 7 8:30am—4:45pm
Lower Church The Chapel will be closed while ado-ration is in church. All are welcome to come and spend some quiet time with the Lord.
Advent Wreath The wreath is created out of evergreens which symbolize everlasting life in the midst of win-ter. The circle reminds us of God’s unending love and the eternal life He makes possible. Advent candles are nestled in the evergreen wreath. Additional decorations, such as holly and berries are added. Their red color points ahead to Jesus’ sacrifice and death on the cross, shedding his blood for our sins. Pinecones symbolize the new life that Jesus brings through His resurrection. Advent candles shine brightly in the midst of darkness, symbolizing and reminding us that Jesus came as Light into our dark world. The first candle symbolizes HOPE and is called the “Prophet’s Candle.’ The prophets of the Old Testament waited in hope for the Messiah’s arrival.
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.
Mass Book for 2020 is now open. Please call the rectory at 215-745-1389 to schedule Masses or stop in during office hours. We are open from 8:45—11:45am and 12:30—3:30pm.
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.
The Advent Giving Tree is now up in Church adorned with ornaments. Each ornament has a gift card amount on it. Please feel free to take an ornament and
purchase a gift card in the amount indicated on it. These cards may be placed in an envelope in the Sunday Collection Basket or deliv-ered to the Rectory no later than December 15. We do not ask for specific gift items as we do not have space to store them and the gift cards can be a much better and much needed pre-sent.
Your generosity is lovingly appreciated. May God bless you for helping others during this time of giving.
Mass in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church of St. William
Thursday 12 December at 6:00pm Procession begins at 5:00pm
All are welcome
Here & There St. Hubert High School presents
“Thoroughly Modern Millie” Dec. 6 & 7 (7:30pm); Dec. 8 (2pm)
$10 adults; $5 sr. citizens & grade school students www.huberts.org
Brunch with Santa
Saturday, Dec. 14 at St. Hubert HS Cafeteria 10am—12:30pm
$15 (2 yrs old and under are free) Tkts: huberts.org/brunchwithsanta
St. Hilary of Poiters Christmas Festival
920 Susquehanna Rd. Saturday, Dec. 7 after 5:00pm Mass
Live nativity, Santa, trees & wreaths for sale, food, basket raffle, games and more
Roman Catholic High School
Scholarship Entrance Test—December 7 Register: www.romancatholichs.com
Bereavement Support Group
Wednesday, December 4 (6:30-8:00pm) Lambie Funeral Home at Rowland & Rhawn Sts.
215-624-8190
Retrouvaille (February 21-23) Family Life Center in Malvern
Provides help for marriage problems www.HelpOurMarriage.org
Info & Register: 215-766-3944 or 800-470-2230
Second Collection Next weekend, the second collection will be taken up for the Retirement Fund for Religious. Thank you for your prayers and support for this collection for those who have served us all our lives.
St. William Sunday Concert Series Our concert series continues with a special Christmas Concert presented by the fantastic choirs of St. Augustine Church. Please note it will be on Saturday this month. DATE: Saturday, December 14 TIME: 2:00pm—Lower Church Light refreshments to follow in the church narthex. All are welcome—invite your friends and family. Free-will offering will be graciously accepted.
New Calendars are Coming 2020 calendars will be distributed the weekend of Dec. 14-15 after the Masses by Campbell’s Funeral Home staff. We take this opportunity to thank Dianne, Danielle, Jim, Amanda and the staff of Campbell’s Funeral
Home for their continued generosity in supplying our parish calendars and for all they do for our parish. God bless you!
We love our Advertisers Please patronize the businesses
who advertise in our church bulletin every week.
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, DICIEMBRE PRIMERO, 2019 PRIMER DOMINGO DE ADVIENTO
" ESTÉN PREPARADOS, PORQUE A LA HORA QUE MENOS PIENSEN VIENE EL HIJO DEL HOME "!
Empezamos el Nuevo Año Litúrgico. Es año de gracia y de bendición. Es tiempo de esperanza y de vigilancia cristiana. Es una llamada a prepararnos para encontrar-nos con Jesús que viene. Esta venida de Jesús está llena de gracia y misericordia. Necesitamos un corazón de fe, de amor y de pobreza siempre abiertos para aco-ger al Señor. Así, "uno será tomado, y el otro aban-donado"! Por eso se nos invita a estar despiertos y vigi-lantes porque el Señor llega cuando menos se piensa. Por lo tanto, estemos preparados ! Que el Señor nos conceda su gracia, para que cuando venga, " nos encuentre ve-lando en oración y nuestros corazones de admiración y alabanza "! Digamos con fe: "Ven, Señor, Jesús !
CONSULTAS sobre la INMIGRACIÓN: HIAS 2100 Arch St. 3rd floor 215-832-0900 Servicios Sociales Católicos: 215-854-7019 227 North 18th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 NSM: 2601 Potter St., Philadelphia, PA 19125 215-279-7060
FUEL ASSISTANCE : LiHeap
Aplicaciones: Nov. 1, 2018 Información: 215-560-7226
Estamos festejando los 100 años de nuestra Parroquia
Misa del 100 Aniversario: Celebrante: Obispo Charles Chaput Enero 19, 2020 11:30 am
Celebración de la Corona de Adviento Primer Domingo de Adviento: El amor familiar
Lectura bíblica: San Juan 3, 7-11 Vela: Encender la primera vela Oración: Dios Padre, gracias por darnos una familia. Te pedimos que, ahora que comienza el adviento, en nuestra familia podamos demostrar-nos el amor que nos tenemos y viva-mos cada día más unidos. Te pedimos llenar nuestro hogar de tu amor divino. Te lo pedimos por Jesucristo nuestro Señor. Amén.
Para cantar: "Ven, Ven, Señor, no tardes"
«Ven y Verás» - Juan 1:39 Del 6 al 8 de diciembre
Un fin de semana para hombres hispanos jóvenes en edad de high school o mayores para experimentar la vida en el Seminario San Carlos Borromeo y para aprender cómo dis-cernir una vocación. Previa registración es requerida con la Oficina para Católicos Hispanos 215-667-2820.
SEMINARIO SAN CARLOS BORROMEO 100 WYNNEWOOD RD., WYNNEWOOD PA 19096
Adviento en Parroquia St. William 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:
13 de diciembre al 21 de diciembre
Coordinadoras: Yajaira: 267-255-4587 Ernestina: 267-736-0587
Compartir el espíritu Navideño con una familia que está en necesidad. Escoge un adorno que tiene una cantidad de una tarjeta de regalo. Favor de comprar la tarjeta de regalo y entregarla a la rectoría para 15 de diciembre para ayudar una famil-ia de la parroquia. Gracias.
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