Church of St. William

Centennial Opening Mass Please join us as we begin the celebration of our Centennial at the Church of St. William.

Spread the word to your friends and family and particularly to alumni and former parishioners. All are welcome!

Mass on Sunday, January 20, 2019

11:30am - Upper Church

Celebrant: Bishop Nelson Perez

Following Mass, everyone is invited to the Parish Hall for an international celebration with food and fellowship.

For current information about the Centennial visit:

www.churchofstwilliam.com/100th

The Church of Saint William 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. Eugene Almonor, O.M.I. 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 12:00PM 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, Music Director 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.

PLEASE NOTE: Because of the 100th anniversary celebra-tion, the January Baptisms in Spanish will be on Jan. 27 at 12:00pm in the lower church.

Upcoming Events

January

14,15,16 Lifetouch Photo Sessions 20 Opening Mass for Centennial at 11:30am 20 Sunday Concert Series at 2:00pm 27 St. Helena’s Food Cupboard collection

Sunday Concert Series

Continue the celebration of our Centennial on Sunday, January 20th and come hear the sounds of classical gui-tarist Charles Mokotoff, described by the New York Times as "exceptional among debutantes, a thoughtful, gentle-manly artist, technically fastidious and able to coax a range of sounds from his instrument."

His work has been described as "a mix of strong tone, pianistic at times, but also capable of beautiful legato phrasing and a natural feel for forward movement."

You won't want to miss it. Freewill offering. Light refresh-ments to follow. All are welcome!

SUNDAY—JANUARY 20

2:00pm - LOWER CHURCH

MASS SCHEDULE

Sunday Vigil 5:00pm (Saturday)

7:30am (LC), 9:00am (LC),12pm (UC), 8pm (UC) 10:30AM - Spanish 4:00PM - Pakistani 5:30PM - Haitian

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

Saturday 8:00AM

Masses for the week of January 13, 2019

Sunday, January 13 5:00pm (Vigil) All Saints 7:30am Stephen Kada 9:00am Sr. Bernadette Rodemer 10:30am Julia Oliveras 12:00pm Special Intention 8:00pm Jeffrey Hill Monday, January 14 6:30am Mary & Daniel Gallagher 12:00pm Stephen, Ellen & Patrick Sloan Tuesday, January 15 6:30am John J. Dick 12:00pm Mary, Pat & James Murray Wednesday, January 16 6:30am Charles D. Dick 12:00pm Remercie LaFonde Thursday, January 17 6:30am Katelyn Nicole Davis 12:00pm James Gillis Friday, January 18 6:30am Mark Gaspich 12:00pm Thomas & Mary Donahue Saturday, January 19 8:00am William Guy, Sr. (4th anniversary) 5:00pm Walter Paulachok (22nd anniversary)

Please keep the sick of our parish in your prayers.

Loretta LaBarge Livia Ginobile Bob Edmonds Peter Feledick Carmella Dick James Trainor Patrice Juliani Olivia Lutz Diana Lucas Baby River Fisher Ritter Eric Grey Linda Richardson Mary O’Donnell Ed Burgoon

Please pray for the souls of all the faithful departed, especially those in our parish.

Robert Lux, Scoutmaster & Eagle Scout Mentor Troop 563 Helen Smith Giovanna Diaz-Ramos

Catholic Catechism for Adults The presence of the Catholic Church in the United States reach-es back to the founding days of our country through the leadership of Archbishop John Carroll, the first Catholic bishop in the United States. His story like the stories at the start of each chapter in the Unit-ed States Catholic Catechism for Adults give us a glimpse into the lives of Catholics who lived out their faith throughout our country's histo-ry. Each chapter in the Catechism for Adults includes stories, doctrine, reflection, quotations, discussion questions, and prayer to lead the reader to a deepening faith. Join us Monday evenings beginning January 21 in the Convent basement at 7:00pm as we explore this rich source of our Catholic Faith in the United States. Purchase the book on Amazon or at any book store. Register for class: sbernadette@churchofstwilliam.com or call 267-831-8046.

God bless our newly baptized

Saadiyah Dalce

Leylla Anastasia Labbe

Nico Alfred Rue

Lucy Helene Grimaldi

The Baptism of the Lord

January 13, 2019

FOCUS: God’s saving grace is found in Jesus Christ.

It can be easy to forget the tremendous blessings we enjoy because of God’s love for us—perhaps even tak-ing them for granted. It is good to spend time with Scripture, and at Mass, thanking God for his never-ending love. We are reminded in word and sacrament that God’s saving grace is found in Jesus Christ.

LITURGY OF THE WORD: Isaiah prophesies the

Lord bringing peace and victory to Israel, and foretells the ministry of John the Baptist. Paul's Letter to Titus reminds his listeners of the saving grace of God in Je-sus Christ. In Luke’s Gospel, John the Baptist denies being the Messiah, and at the baptism of Jesus, the Holy Spirit appears in the shape of a dove. God the Father’s voice is heard proclaiming Jesus as his be-loved son.

REFLECTION: Isn’t it good news to know how God favors us? Doesn’t it cause us surprise and wonder when we hear that, despite what we have done, or de-serve, God looks kindly on us and is ready to come to our aid.

So we ask ourselves:

When have I experienced God’s gratuitous gift of forgiveness?

How have I passed that forgiveness on to others?

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CENTENNIAL O R N E R

Saint William Senior NEWS Senior Citizen meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month at 12:00pm at Wesley, 7040 Oxford Avenue. Next meeting is Jan. 23rd. New mem-bers are always welcome. For information about the Sen-iors, please contact Ro McElroy at 267-210-1524.

‘Young at Heart’ luncheon for Seniors will be held on Monday, January 21 at Presentation BVM Parish Hall on Martins Mill Rd. from 12:00 to 2:30pm. All are welcome.

Catholic Charities Night with the Flyers!

Plan a night out with family and friends

Philadelphia Flyers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins

Monday, February 11, 2019 (7:00pm)

Tickets at Groupmatics.events/event/catholiccharities6

A portion of tickets sold will support the Catholic Charities Appeal.

REMINDER: Lifetouch Photo Sessions– Few timeslots remain this week for you to schedule your photo sessions—January 14, 15, 16. Sign up by going to website www.churchofstwilliam.com and click on Centennial Photo Book. Don’t miss this opportunity!

Centennial Tote Bags will be on sale in the Hall at the luncheon next Sunday for $5. Take this opportunity to purchase a momento for yourself.

Catholic Schools Week January 27—February 2, 2019

Mark your calendar for Open Houses at the local Catholic schools at St. Cecilia School and Presentation BVM School on Sunday, January 27th.

Contributions for 2018 To request a record of your parish contributions for 2018, please email office@churchofstwilliam.com or contact the rectory at 215-745-1389.

See ’Jesus’ with St. William Parish Our parish is running a trip to Lancaster to the Sight & Sound Theatre to see the production of ‘Jesus’.

DATE: Saturday, April 27, 2019 TIME: Bus departs 8:00am; returns 7:00pm COST: $120 (adults); $80 (children 3-12) CALL: Vida Moise 267-872-352 Nancy Sanchez 267-294-6178

Bus will depart in front of St. William Church at 8:00am; show is 11:00am; lunch (not provided in cost) at 2:00pm; shopping 3:00-5:00pm; depart Lancaster 5:00pm.

SUNDAY COLLECTIONS

December 23, 2018 Sunday $7,864; Flowers $309; E-Giving $340 Christmas $11,818; E-Giving $185 December 30, 2018 Sunday $6,047; E-Giving $550 January 1, 2019 $2,565 January 7, 2019 Sunday $7,903

God bless you for your continued support of the Parish and all the special collections. Fr. Al

IMPORTANT MESSAGE Those who volunteered to help set up the Hall for the luncheon next week, are asked to come to the Hall on Saturday, January 19 at Noon. Those bringing their favorite dish to the luncheon next week are asked to bring their dish at 11:00am next Sunday, January 20 to the Hall. HOT dishes must be brought HOT. Those who volunteered to clean up next Sunday are asked to remain after the affair is concluded. New volunteers are also welcome during these times even if you did not sign up previously.

Here & There Jeanes Hospital Blood Drive

Wednesday, Jan. 23 (9:00am—2:00pm) Friends Hall Physicians Bldg.—7600 Central Ave.

Register: 215-728-2131 or redcrossblood.org

Pre-Cana Session at Maternity BVM Saturday—February 23 9220 Old Bustleton Ave. Register: 215-673-8127

Malvern Retreat House 8th Annual Art Show

January 30 to February 3 (10am—7pm) 315 S. Warren Ave., Malvern, PA

Meet Artists/Wine & Cheese Reception Jan. 31 at 5:00pm Free admission www.malvernretreat.com

Retrouvaille—February 8-10

Healing program for married couples Malvern Retreat House—www.malvernretreat.com

Dinner & Show at St. Cecilia (Magic & Music)

Saturday, Feb. 23 (7:00-10:00pm) $35 To honor former teacher Bonnie Gunn

Proceeds to St. Cecilia Scholarship Fund Tkts: Kelly 267-918-2942; Mario 215-745-1905

“TU ERES MI HIJO, EL AMADO, EL PREDILECTO"!

Durante treinta años Jesús ha guardado silencio. Hoy, lleno del Espíritu Santo, es presentado ante todos como El Hijo amado y predilecto del Padre. Al ser bautizado por Juan, "se abrió el cielo, y Jesús fue ungido con la fuerza del Espíritu Santo". Jesús empieza a predicar, a llamar a la conversión y anunciar la presencia del Reino de Dios. Cuando nosotros fuimos bautizados, también desciende sobre nosotros el Espíritu Santo y nos llena de la vida de Dios para vivir y ser hijos e hijas de Dios. Dios nos ama y nos llama, sus hijos e hijas predilectos de Dios. Así pues, no hay nada más importante para nosotros que ser y vivir como hijos de Dios. La gran enseñanza de Jesús es que se despojó de su condición divina, se revistió de humildad y de pobreza y fue el servidor de todos. Renovemos hoy, las promensas de nuestro Bautismo y supliquemos al Señor su gracia para vivir cada día como hijos e hijas amados de Dios Padre.

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

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

ROSARIO: domingo a las 10:00, antes de la Misa.

SACRAMENTOS para ADULTOS: domingo a las 9:00 AM

Nuestra Parroquia St. William cele-brará la apertura de su 100 Aniversario con una Misa el 20 de enero del 2019 a las 11:30 AM.

El celebrante principal sería el Obispo Nelson Pérez.

Después de la Misa, celebraremos con un Almuerzo Internacional.

Te invitamos comprometerse en 1 área:

• Arreglar el salón: Sábado, 19 de enero, de

mediodía – 2:00 PM

• Llevar un plato favorito: Domingo, 20 de

enero a las 11:00 AM

• Recibir la comida: Domingo, 20 de enero a

las 11:00 AM

• Servir la comida: Domingo, 20 de enero,

después de la Misa

• Limpieza: Domingo, 20 de enero, después

del almuerzo

Para ayudar: llame a la Rectoría (215-745-1389) o

comuníquese con Sister Rose (215-313-7753). ¡Gracias y Bendiciones!

El Bautismo de Jesús y su manifestación como Hijo de Dios Lucas 3,15-16.21-22

Señor Dios, mientras tu Hijo era bautizado por Juan Bautista en el Jordán, ha orado. Tu voz divina ha escuchado su oración rasgando los cielos. También el Espíritu Santo se ha mostra-do presente en forma de paloma. ¡Escucha nuestra oración! Te pedimos que nos sostengas con tu gracia para que podamos comportarnos verdaderamente como hijos de la luz. Danos la fuerza de abandonar las ataduras del hombre viejo, para ser renovados continuamente en el Espíritu, re-vestidos e invadidos de pensamientos y sentimientos de Cristo. A Tí, Señor Jesús, que has querido recibir de Juan Bautista el bautismo de penitencia, queremos dirigir nuestra mirada desde nuestro corazón para aprender a rezar como tú rezaste al Padre en el momento del bautismo, con el abandono filial y total adhesión a su voluntad. ¡Amén!

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