MASS SCHEDULE

SUNDAY Vigil 5:00PM (Saturday)

7:30AM, 9:00AM (Lower Church) 12:00PM, 8:00PM (Upper Church)

10:30AM—Spanish 4:00PM—Pakistani 5:30PM—Haitian (Upper Church)

MONDAY through FRIDAY SATURDAY 6:30AM and 12:00 Noon 8:00AM

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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 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 occasions 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 mar-riage preparation contact the rectory or following: 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

God bless our newly baptized Jiovanni Lowell Rodriguez Victoria Christine Kaufman

Gavin McKay Leylanie Fernandez

Poor Man’s Supper During Lent, we will have a Poor Man’s Supper on Thursday evenings at 7:00-7:45PM in the rectory basement on Feb. 22, March 1, 8, 15, 22. All are invited. We are looking for volunteers to make soup for approximately 10-15 people. If you can help make soup for the Thursdays in March, please call the rectory at 215-745-1389.

40 Days for Life This important campaign begins February 14 and continues through March 25. You are invited to join other Christians for 40 Days for Life—40 days of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion. We will stand vigil and peacefully pray at the following locations: • Northeast Phila—Planned Parenthood at 2751 Comly

Rd. at Roosevelt Blvd. • Center City—Planned Parenthood, 12th & Locust Sts. • Center City—Phila. Women’s Center, 777 Appletree

St., just off 8th St. at Cherry and Arch Sts. For additional information, contact Anita Flynn (267-456-4582) or Monique Ruberu (469-231-9084) or go to www.40daysforlife.com to sign up. If you are not able to participate in the vigil, please fast and pray.

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 4, 2018

FOCUS: Let us strive to proclaim the Gospel by our everyday words and actions.

In the Gospel, we hear that the Good News of Jesus is spreading to many towns and villages. Jesus tells his disciples that he has come for the purpose of preaching and teaching. That is our purpose as well. Let us strive to spread the Gos-pel in our everyday lives.

LITURGY OF THE WORD: Our first reading relates the suffering and despair of Job. In the second reading, Saint Paul tells us we must not keep the Good News to ourselves, but we are called to share it with those we meet. In the Gos-pel, we hear that Jesus comes to bring healing and peace to all those he encounters. REFLECTION: Jesus is no longer trapped by the limits of time and place. He comes over to us now at this Eucharistic celebration. He extends a hand, as he did for Simon’s mother-in-law, to raise us up from what would press us down and to help us go further on our journey with him. So we ask ourselves:

• At this stage of our journey with Christ, how do we experience his hand reaching out to sustain us?

• Who is the outstretched hand of Christ for us?

Low-Gluten Communion Hosts We are now offering the option of low-gluten communion hosts. To receive a low-gluten host, please contact a priest or deacon and let them know your desire by visiting the Sacristy at least 5 minutes before Mass. Thank you.

Sunday Collection January 28, 2018 — $6,658

God Bless the generous giver! Fr. Al, Pastor

Man-Up Spirituality Conference March 3, 2018 7:30AM—4:30PM

Mirenda Center at Neumann University, Aston, PA Speakers: Jim Towey, Don Saleski, Mark Forrest,

former Eagle Seth Joyner, and Brian Gail All men are invited to the 10th Annual Man-Up Spirituality Conference, which provides an opportunity for men to come together in true Christian brotherhood. To learn more visit http://www.manupphilly.com.

Catholic Charities Appeal It is that time of year when we are asked to remember the needs of the poor and disadvantaged among us. This is a very important campaign in that the money raised di-rectly assists the people of the Archdiocese as well as our own parishioners. This is the 60th anniversary of the Catholic Charities Ap-peal in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia—60 years of giv-ing hope to all. Pledge cards and brochures are available in Church this weekend. Please feel free to take them home and look them over as this appeal will run until De-cember. The goal for the 2018 Catholic Charities Appeal is $12.5 million. Our goal at Saint William Parish is $17,099. I thank you for responding to this appeal and for your generosity in helping others. Fr. Al, Pastor

Don’t Give Up Chocolate for Lent! What is the best Lent ever? Lent comes every year. It is meant to be a time when we invite God to help us become the best version of our-selves. But for many of us, Lent isn’t a transformative experience. It is just a time when we give up chocolate or something else we enjoy, then go back to it at Easter. This year, you can change that with BEST LENT EVER. You will receive daily emails with short inspirational vide-os, practical tips for your everyday life, and real-life sto-ries to encourage you in your journey. All you have to do is sign up at DynamicCatholic.com/Best Lent.

Food Drive for St. Helena Church We will be collecting non-perishable food for the cupboard at Saint Helena Church the weekend of February 17-18. Their supply is running low and they support people living in our community. Please bring canned goods, pasta, cereal, etc. to the back of church. Your generosity and kindness to others is greatly appreciated.

Masses for the week of February 4, 2018 Sunday, February 4 5:00 PM (Vigil) Tracey Hildebrand 7:30 AM Joanne Crosbee 9:00 AM Diane Lynch (birthday) 10:30 AM Candido Alicea 12:00 PM Dec’d members of O’Mahony Family 8:00 PM Special Intention Monday, February 5 6:30 AM Katelyn Nicole Davis 12:00 PM Holy Souls in Purgatory Tuesday, February 6 6:30 AM Dec’d mbrs Lopez & Rodriguez Fam. 12:00 PM Catherine Duffy Wednesday, February 7 6:30 AM Holy Souls in Purgatory 12:00 PM Palmira Ramos Thursday, February 8 6:30 AM Anthony Cinesi 12:00 PM Teresa Yatko Friday, February 9 6:30AM William Nestel 12:00 PM Elizabeth Brookes Saturday, February 10 8:00 AM Katelyn Nicole Davis 5:00 PM Renate G. Koreck

Please keep the sick of our parish in your prayers. Gertrude Boyes Livia Genobel Loretta LaBarge Catherine Winsey Carmella Dick Sally Masorli Kathleen Ann Nunnaly Linda Richardson Jeremiah Butler River Fisher Ritter (10 months) Bob Edmonds Please pray for the souls of the faithful departed, especially those in our parish. Olga Desiderio Lillian Gearhart

Saint William Seniors PLEASE NOTE: The meeting scheduled for Wednesday, February 14 at Wesley has been ‘CANCELLED’ due to a scheduling conflict. The next regular meeting will be Wednesday, February 28 at 12:00PM at Wesley. Upcoming trips that are open to all seniors are: • St. Michael’s Maryland—June 26, 2018 Lunch/Cruise • Wildwood, NJ—Sept. 9-13, 2018 For more information on the Seniors, please contact Betty Harding at 215-745-7199.

PREP (Parish Religious Education Program) Adult Confirmation classes will begin on Sunday, March 4, 2018. Please contact Sister Bernadette at 267-831-8046 or email at sbernadette@churchofstwilliam.com.

Announced Mass Intentions There are many Masses available for 2018. Please con-tact the Rectory to schedule your Mass intentions by call-ing 215-745-1389 during business hours (8:45-11:45AM and 12:30-3:30PM) or stopping by the Rectory.

Job Opportunities • Knights of Columbus—seeking candidate for career

opportunity representing their insurance program. Full time position with benefits. Must be eligible for membership in Knights of Columbus. Contact Joseph Grayeske at 215-362-2469 or email him at Joseph.Grayeske@kofc.org.

• Creative Beginnings Daycare (121 Huntingdon Pike, Rockledge) seeking Daycare Substitute for children ages infant to Kindergarten. Various shifts as needed. Pay $10-$11/hr. Call 215-214-1787.

• St. John the Baptist Parish (146 Rector St., 19127) is seeking PT weekday employee to maintain church and parish hall—20-25 flex hours weekly. Contact Lex Nugent 215-482-4600 x21 or email businessmanager@stjohnmanayunk.org.

• St. Augustine Parish is seeking a part time housekeeper for home of Augustinian Friars as well as cleaning of parish offices and church. Please send resume to staugustineparish09@gmail.com. References and background checks are required.

Congratulations We congratulate Josephine Nguyen who is attending Nazareth Academy High School on receiving Distin-guished Honors on her report for this semester. We are very proud of you!

Thank you for the honor you bestowed on me for my 100th birthday. I am still in awe of your kindness and grateful for being a member of Saint William Church for so many years. Once again, thanks to you and all Saint William mem-bers and may God bless you all. Elva McGuire

To Father Al,

QUINTO DOMINGO TIEMPO ORDINARIO 4 DE FEBRERO DE 2018

"Jesus curo muchos enfermos de diversos males”

Desde el primer momento de su vida pública Jesús se puso en contacto con la escuela del sufrimiento humano. Primero cura a la suegra de Pedro, luego siguen otras curaciones. El primer detalle es que le toma de la mano a la enferma. Es un gesto muy humano y de compasión y luego le dice: "levántate"! Es una curación total del cuerpo y del espíritu, y un anticipo de su propia Resurrección. Un segundo detalle es que la enferma ahora curada, "se puso servir a todos". Es la actitud de toda persona que ha recibido favores de Dios. Mas tarde cuenta San Marcos lo que dijo Jesús: "no he venido a ser servido sino a servir y a dar mi vida en rescate por to-dos". Que bueno es El Señor que ha venido a curar toda do-lencia y enfermedad.Cuán agradecidos debemos con El Se-ñor que nos ama y cuida de nosotros. Una vez curados debe-mos servir a nuestros hermanos. La atención y cuidado de nuestros enfermos es un gran apostolado y ministerio.

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.

PREP: grados 1 - 7 Clases: los martes 6:15 – 7:45 PM

********** Confirmación

Clases de Confirmación para jóvenes del colegio secundario: contact Sister Bernadette at 267-831-8046

********** SACRAMENTOS PARA ADULTOS:

Charlas los domingos: 9:00-10:15 en el sótano de la Rectoría

Reuniones: Servidores de la Hospitalidad: Hoy día, el 4 de febrero, después de la Misa, en el Convento. Bienvenidos, miembros nuevos! Comité Hispano: Jueves, el 8 de febrero, a las 7:00 PM, en el sótano de la Rectoría

YOUTH GROUP / PASTORAL JUVENIL Jóvenes quienes han hecho la Confirmación están invitados al grupo juvenil los martes en el Middle School, 6:15—7:45 PM.

Clases para prepararse para el examen ser ciudadano Los lunes y los miércoles: 6:00 PM—8:15 PM

5 de marzo hasta 2 de abril The Plaza at Oxford Circle—Bldg. B

900 E. Howell St., Philadelphia 215-288-8504 www.occcda.org

Banco de Alimentos de Sta. Helena Lleva una bolsa

para asistir a los necesitados. Gracias.

Conferencia: en Baltimore: Sábado, 17 de febrero Predicador: Obispo Nelson Pérez

Costo: $30 Pronto: Llame Paola en la Oficina Hispana (215-667-2820)

para registrarse y para información sobre el bus Para más información visite: www.midatlanticcongress.org/

INMIGRACION:

Llame a sus legisladores para hacerles saber su opinión sobre DACA: Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals

y TPS: Temporary Protected Status

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. 215-854-7004

CUARESMA 2018 Miércoles de Ceniza: Feb. 14

Misa en ingles: 6:30 AM y 12:00 mediodía

Misa bilingüe: 7:00 PM

Rosario Cuaresmal Invita a los Misioneros de nuestra parroquia para rezar el

rosario en su hogar durante la Cuaresma.

Vía Crucis Los viernes a las 7:00 PM / después habrá el Círculo de Oración

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

Rezandovoy ofrece diariamente una oración en audio

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