Church of St. William Lent 2020 February 26 to April 12 The 2020 Lenten season begins this Wednesday, February 26. During Lent we are asked to devote ourselves to seeking the Lord in prayer and reading Scripture, to service by giving alms, and to practice self-control through fasting. Many know of the tradition of abstaining from meat on Fridays during Lent, but we are also called to practice self- discipline and fast in other ways throughout the season. Contemplate the meaning and origins of the Lenten fasting tradition in this reflection. In addition, the giving of alms is one way to share God’s gifts—not only through the distribution of money but through the sharing of our time and talents. As St. John Chrysos- tom reminds us: “Not to enable the poor to share in our goods is to steal from them and deprive them of life. The goods we possess are not ours, but theirs.” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 2446). Masses on Ash Wednesday 6:30am—lower church 12:00pm—lower church 7:00pm—lower church (Bi-lingual) 7:00pm—upper church (Creole) Ashes will be distributed during Mass
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Church of St. William
Lent 2020 February 26 to April 12
The 2020 Lenten season begins this Wednesday, February 26. During Lent we are asked to devote ourselves to seeking the Lord in prayer and reading Scripture, to service by giving alms, and to practice self-control through fasting. Many know of the tradition of abstaining from meat on Fridays during Lent, but we are also called to practice self-discipline and fast in other ways throughout the season. Contemplate the meaning and origins of the Lenten fasting tradition in this reflection. In addition, the giving of alms is one way to share God’s gifts—not only through the distribution of money but through the sharing of our time and talents. As St. John Chrysos-tom reminds us: “Not to enable the poor to share in our goods is to steal from them and deprive them of life. The goods we possess are not ours, but theirs.” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 2446).
Masses on Ash Wednesday 6:30am—lower church
12:00pm—lower church
7:00pm—lower church (Bi-lingual) 7:00pm—upper church (Creole)
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.
Parochial Vicar Rev. Tariq Isaac Pakistani Community
In Residence Rev. Augusto Concha (Fr. Gus) retired
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
PREP Coordinator Mrs. Julia Thillet
Novena to St. Francis Xavier The novena will be recited after the 12:00 Noon Mass from March 4th to March 12th and after the 8:00am Mass on March 7th.
Fast and Abstinence and Other Acts of Penance during Lent
The Bishops of the U.S. prescribe, as minimal obligation, that all persons who are fourteen years of age and older are bound to abstain from eating meat on Ash Wednes-day, February 26, on all the Fridays of Lent, and Good Friday. Further, all persons eighteen years of age and older, up to and including their fifty-ninth birthday, are bound to fast by limiting themselves to a single full meal on Ash Wednesday and on Good Friday, while the other two meals on those days are to be light.
All the faithful are encouraged, when possible, to partici-pate at Mass and to receive the Holy Eucharist daily, to celebrate frequently the Sacrament of Penance, to under-take spiritual reading, especially the study of the Sacred Scriptures, and to participate in parish Lenten devotions as well as Lenten education programs. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is especially recommended.
All are encouraged to participate in Operation Rice Bowl which has aided countless hungry persons here in the Archdiocese as well as throughout our nation and our world.
The new Spiritual Leader of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia
We rejoice with Archbishop Nelson Perez and promise our prayers from the
St. William Parish Community for a successful ministry.
“Yes, I Have Hope”
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 Loretta LaBarge Evelyn Flaherty Elizabeth Junod
Please pray for the souls of all the faithful departed.
Sunday Collections for February 16
Church $6,622
Care of Aging and Infirm Priests $1,914
Thank you for your continued support of the parish. Fr. Al
Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 23, 2020
FOCUS: Strive for perfection in love.
Jesus expands on the law that his followers knew well.
As God loves all people without partiality—the bad and
the good, the just and the unjust—so are all who follow
him to do. Certainly this can be difficult, but it is not
impossible. For by Christ’s sacrifice, we have been made
children of the Father. With his help, and God’s grace,
we are capable of striving for the perfection in love to
which we are called.
LITURGY OF THE WORD: In Leviticus, the Lord
declares his statutes to Moses for the Israelites, calling
them to holiness and love. In our second reading, Paul
instructs the Corinthians, calling them to holiness as tem-
ples of the Holy Spirit. In the Gospel from Matthew,
Jesus preaches a new standard of love and justice, calling
his followers to love their enemies.
REFLECTION: We can see that Jesus is not interested
in half-hearted, or part-time disciples. We can’t be good
Christians only at home and when we gather at church.
There are no boundary lines for Christian love, because
God has not drawn boundaries around God’s love. God,
not the world, is the standard for our love. To love in
God’s way we will need to pray earnestly for help from
God.
So we ask ourselves:
Whom do you find the most difficult to love?
Have you thought about asking God to help you love
that person?
Masses for the week of February 23, 2020
Sunday, February 23 5:00pm (Vigil) Kathleen Duff (3rd anniversary)
7:30am Jennie Mauk
9:00am Angel Alvarado, Jr.
10:30am Marlene Torres Bernate (1st anniversary)
12:00pm Margaret McBride
8:00pm Scott Ginsberg (living) Monday, February 24 6:30am Sister Joseph Francis, IHM
12:00pm Helen B. Brady
Tuesday, February 25
6:30am Special Intention
11:45am Catherine Duffy
Wednesday, February 26 6:30am Bertha Allen
12:00pm Dec’d members of Edward Conran Family 7:00pm
Thursday, February 27 6:30am Holy Souls in Purgatory
12:00pm Augustine Le (living)
Friday, February 28 6:30am River Fisher Ritter & T.J. Fisher (both living)
12:00pm Marguerite C. Dick
Saturday, February 29 8:00am Mary Murray (birthday—living)
5:00pm Angel Alvarado, Jr.
From February 26 thru April 5, you are invited to join other
Christians for 40 Days for Life—40 days of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion. You are also invited to stand and peacefully pray during a 40-day vigil in the public right-of-way outside Planned Parenthood, locat-ed at 2751 Comly Road, and also to help spread the word about this important community outreach. If you like more info and to volunteer, please contact Anita Flynn at [email protected] or 267-456-4582.
Chapel Code There is a new code for access to the Adoration Chapel. We are asking all visitors to complete a new form which is available at the rectory and Fr. Al will contact you with the new code.
Blessed Palm Baskets are available at the church doors for you to place your old blessed palm.
Caring for Friends Aid for Friends has a new name—Caring for Friends. This charity was started by one woman who saw a need and said yes. The concept of sharing food and friendship with those in need is so simple and intuitive. It has inspired over 100,000 volunteers to help tens of thousands over 45 years. Our mission was and is to provide food and friendship to homebound seniors and disabled, the homeless, and families in need. We encourage you to visit our website and see what we are working on and how you can help. CaringforFriends.org
Senior Citizen News
St. William Seniors - Our next meeting is scheduled for February 26 at Rhawnhurst Presbyterian Church at 12:00pm. You are welcome to bring your own lunch.
Please note that our meetings will resume at Wesley on March 11 at Noon with a Board meeting at 11:00am. New members are always welcome. For information about the Seniors, please call Ro McElroy at 267-210-1524.
St. Cecilia Seniors meet in St. Cecilia School Auditori-um located at 525 Rhawn Street on Thursdays (10am-2pm). For information about St. Cecilia Seniors, please call Maryann Stroud at 215-342-4354 between 9am and 7pm.
Upcoming Trips:
• Murder Mystery—April 6 sit down luncheon at Manheim, PA
• Penn’s Peak & Luncheon—May 6 Tribute to Johnny Cash
• Trip to Sight & Sound Theater in Lancaster to see ‘Queen Esther’ on June 18—waiting list only.
• Atlantic City (Resorts) and Cruise with lunch on July 22
Contact Betty Harding at 215-745-7199 for trips.
Men’s Spirituality Conference March 7, 2020
The men of our parish are invited to join Catholic men from throughout the Archdiocese at Neumann University for the 12th annual Man Up Philly
Men’s Conference. Speakers will include Immaculee Ilibagiza, Brent Celek, Steve Bollman, Mark Forrest. Mass will be celebrated by the Most Reverend Archbishop Nelson Perez. For more information and to register go to www.manupphilly.com.
US Census Bureau Employment Opportunities There are 8,000 positions available with the U.S. Cen-sus Bureau with an hourly wage of $23-$28. Anyone 18 years of age and older with working papers is eligi-ble. For more info—www.2020CENSUS.GOV/JOBS
Poor Man’s Supper Everyone is invited to attend - Share a meal, meet new friends. That is Lent.
DAY: Thursday evenings DATES: March 5,12,19,26; April 2 TIME: 6:30pm PLACE: Rectory Basement
NEED VOLUNTEERS TO MAKE SOUP We are looking for volunteers to make soup for Thurs-day’s Poor Man’s Supper during Lent. Please call the rectory at 215-745-1389 if you can prepare soup in your home and bring it.
SCHEDULE FOR LENT
ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES—February 26 6:30am—Mass in Lower Church 12:00pm—Mass in Lower Church 7:00pm—Bi-lingual Mass in Lower Church 7:00pm—Creole Mass in Upper Church
Ashes to be distributed during the Mass TUESDAY MASSES (March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; April 7) 7:00pm—Mass in Lower Church (Bi-lingual) THURSDAYS (March 5, 12, 19, 26; April 2) 6:30pm—Poor Man’s Supper in Rectory Basement STATIONS OF THE CROSS AND BENEDICTION English: Wednesdays 7 pm UC *Fr. Al Spanish: Fridays 7:00pm LC * Fr. Gus Haitian: Fridays 7:00pm UC *Fr. Eugene Pakistani: Fridays 5:00pm LC *Fr. Tariq
*CONFESSIONS are heard half hour before Stations of the Cross
Giving Hope to All ~ 2020 Catholic Charities Appeal is now un-derway in the Archdiocese of Phila. Families have received an infor-mation packet in the mail. Your gift will provide necessary support to tens of thousands of people throughout the Archdiocese in education, social services, evangeli-zation, parish and spiritual life and so much more. Please visit catholiccharitiesappeal.org for more info.
Congratulations! We congratulate our students in High School who have achieved Academic Honors for the Second Quarter of the 2019-2020 school year.
St. Hubert High School
First Honors: Ava Santosusso-Grimaldi
Little Flower High School
Second Honors: Natalie O’Neill, Allison Haughney
First Penance The children of St. William Parish will be receiving their First Penance on Tuesday, March 3rd at 6:30pm in the lower church. Let us keep these children in our prayers. Parents and friends are welcome to join us on this special day.
Holy Name Society On Saturday, April 4th all are welcome to join the Holy Name Society after the 8:00am Mass to recite the Ro-sary. Veneration of the relic of St. John of Vercelli will follow.
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 las 12:00 PM: 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 7:00 PM en el sótano de la Rectoría
CLASES de PREP: los martes: 6:15 a 7:45 PM
SACRAMENTOS para ADULTOS: domingo a las 9:00 AM
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
Oportunidades de Empleo : Censo de los Estados Unidos La Oficina del Censo esta reclutando personas para 8000 puestos disponibles, pagando $23-$28/hr. Cualquier persona de 18 an os o ma s con documentos de trabajo es elegible. Ma s informacio n: www.2020CENSUS.GOV/JOBS
Tarjeta de identificación municipal de Filadelfia
La tarjeta es un documento válido y opcional emitido
por el gobierno , que aceptan todos los servicios munici-
pales y programas financiados por la ciudad.
Todos los residentes de Filadelfia de 13 anos de edad o más pue-
den obtener una tarjeta de identificación municipal.
Sitio Mobile para venir a St. William sábado, 29 de febrero
Inscripción: Yajaira Alcántara: 267-255-4587
Visite el sitio web: Phila.gov/PHLcityID
Visitas de los Misioneros a las familias que
han bautizado sus hijo en los u ltimos an os.
Rosario/ Vía Crucis / Circulo de Oración
Los viernes a las 6:30 PM
Misa bi-lingue Los martes del Cuaresma a las 7:00 PM
Miércoles de Ceniza: 26 de febrero
Misa en ingle s a las 6:30 AM y 12:00 PM
Misa en espan ol e ingles a las 7:00 PM
Cenizas se ofrecera n en cada Misa.
¡Bienvenido a casa, Arzobispo Nelson J. Pérez!
ORACIÓN POR EL ARZOBISPO NELSON J. P ÉREZ
Por el Arzobispo Nelson Pérez, Que lo recibimos como nuestro nuevo Pastor en
Cristo. Pedimos que reciba la gracia y la fuerza del Señor para predicar la verdad del Evangelio y edificar el Cuerpo de Cristo en nosotros.
Oremos al Señor. Te roguemos, Señor!
DOMINGO, FEBRERO 23, 2020 SÉPTIMO DOMINGO DE TIEMPO ORDINARIO
"DIJO JESÚS: SABEN QUE ESTÁ MANDADO: "OJO POR OJO. DIENTE POR DIENTE". PERO YO LES DIGO: NO HAGAN FRENTE A LOS QUE LES AGRAVIA. AL CON-TRARIO, SI UNO TE ABOFETEA EN LA MEJILLA DERECHA, PRESÉNTALE LA OTRA"!
Las palabras de Jesús siempre tienen la novedad y la frescura de una buena noticia. Son provocativas y aún desconcertantes. Cómo entender esto en una sociedad tan agresiva como la nues-tra y presentar la otra mejilla o amar al enemigo? Estamos to-cando en el fondo, el núcleo más original del Evangelio de Jesús. Es un cambio sustancial de la escala de valores que regu-laba la vida de esa sociedad y también la nuestra. Estamos padeciendo una profunda crisis de valores. Nos preguntamos, qué son los valores? Son aquellas convicciones que motivan nuestra vida y nos ayudan a discernir lo que es bueno y malo, lo que da sentido a nuestra vida. Según el nivel de nuestros valores, así será la calidad de nuestra vida. Hay valores que predominan en nuestra sociedad: el dinero, el placer, el triunfo sobre los demás, el poder y el propio bienestar. Esto crea un clima de agresividad, violencia y venganza. Jesus propone otro modelo de valores. Jesus nos invita a salir de la venganza y el odio y entrar en la dinámica del amor cristiano, un amor sin límites, sin fronteras, y amar incluso al enemigo. Que el Señor nos ayude con su gracia.
Reunión: Padres de Servidores del Altar1 de marzo, domingo, 11:45 AM en Iglesia
Retiro de Cuaresma con Jesús Sacramentado 7 de marzo, sábado,: 9:30 - 1:00 PM en la Iglesia
Sister Sonia Avi, IHM
Retiro para Servidores del Altar 14 de marzo sábado ,11:00 - 12:30 en Iglesia
Celebremos con nuestros amigos de la República Dominicana en el día de su
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