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Reverend James Rodia, O. Praem.
Website: www.stpiocatholicschool.org
ST. RICHARD PARISH PHILADELPHIA, PA
Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
SUNDAY July 17th
8:00 Emidio Comignano req. by sister, Helen and family
10:00 HOLY SPIRIT Antonio Scicchitano requested by
Mario Scicchitano and family
11:30 Edith Scairato requested by Jennie Filippello
MONDAY July 18th
8:00 Angelina Buonadonna requested by children
TUESDAY July 19th
8:00 Al Innaurato requested by daughter, Rose
WEDNESDAY July 20th
8:00 Frank Campanaro requested by Lena Verano
THURSDAY July 21st
8:00 Gabrielle Schlear requested by Louis DeLuca and
Denise Barattini
FRIDAY July 22nd 8:00 Kass Reilly requested by Maggie & Jim Diamond
SATURDAY July 23rd
8:00 Teresina Follone requested by Follone Family
4:30pm Philip Mancini requested by wife, Elise Mancini
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Our SANCTUARY CANDLE will be burning
this week In Memory of John Sullivan
requested by Zuccarini family
VOTIVE CANDLES
ILM Angelina Buonadonna requested by her children
ILM 88th Birthday of Rose Spatola requested by her
children
ILM Alfonso Innaurato requested by daughter, Rose
IMO Pio Lope Landio requested by Helena Raffaele
IMO Rosina Phillips requested by Vivian Bonaventura
IMO Kass Reilly requested by Scairato family
IMO Anthony “Buddy” Stone requested by
Frank & Nicole Talamo and family
IMO Kass Reilly req. by Maria & Bill Dunn and family
FROM MY HOUSE
TO YOURS
Dear Parishioners,
It seems terribly unfair, doesn’t it? Even a child can
see that it is not right to sit making pleasant conversation with
a guest while your sister works all alone in the kitchen. How
can we make sense of the story?
We can never make sense of it if we read it as a lesson
in the duties of hospitality. Today’s story of Martha and Mary
shows the futility of active service which, because it is not
based on attentive listening to God’s word and nourished by
such listening, becomes mere busyness. When Jesus says to
Martha, You are anxious and worried about many things, he is
not criticizing her for performing the duties of hospitality, but
for doing so without first attending to his word. Martha, we
might say, is the kind of person who likes to go about doing
good, especially the kind of good that requires a lot of going
about.
The story in today’s gospel does not ask us to choose
between being a Mary or a Martha. The true disciple of Jesus
must be both. Mark’s gospel tells us that when Jesus called his
Twelve Apostles, he called them for a dual purpose: to be with
him, and to be sent out to proclaim the message. Which is
more important: to be with Jesus, or to proclaim his message
to others? Our relationship with the Lord must come first. Be-
ing with the Lord and listening to his word must be the basis of
all we do for him.
When we act without listening, we are guilty of a sub-
tle kind of pride. We are assuming that we already know what
must be done, and need no guidance. Acting without first at-
tending to God’s word can mean doing what we want to do,
not what God, or the situation, requires of us. The remedy is to
sit at the Lord’s feet, like Mary of Bethany in today’s gospel,
and listen to his word.
How can we do this? We can spend time praying and
reflecting upon sacred Scripture. We can set aside a part of our
daily prayer time for listening to the Lord, who speaks in the
silence of our hearts. And we can listen attentively to the word
of God preached and proclaimed at Mass. When we do these
things, we are like Mary of Bethany choosing the better part,
as Jesus calls it in today’s gospel, which will not be taken from
us.
In short, opening our hearts and minds to Jesus and
his words leads us to choose the better part, and helps us in the
fruitful work of sharing the gospel message with others and
helping to build up God’s kingdom on earth. It is also one of
the primary ways to grow in our faith and love for Jesus, and
come to experience the blessings of peace, joy and fulfillment
that God wishes to give us.
God Love Ya!
Fr. Reilly
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
will end for the Summer months.
Exposition will resume again in September.
Sixteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time July 17, 2016
SAVE the DATE
August 8-12, 2016 at Holy Spirit Hall
“Philadelphia, The ‘Saint’sational City!”
Get to know many holy people who lived or visited our wonderful city, including Pope Francis, Saint John Paul II, Saint John Neumann, Saint Katharine Drexel, Blessed Mother Teresa and many more
who walked the streets of Philadelphia. The cost is $40 per child and information including
registration will be on our website soon.
Opportunity is available for parents and teens to assist with the Camp. Please call Maryellen at the
Rectory if you are interested 215-468-777.
Pre-Jordan Classes In preparation for Baptism Pre-Jordan classes
are held the third Monday of the month at 7:00
pm in the Church. The parents of the child are
required to attend the class; godparents are also wel-
come but not required to attend.
Please call the rectory to make arrangements for the
Baptism and to attend the class. After you have attended
the class and acquired certificates of eligibility for your
godparents, you may then call the rectory for an appoint-
ment to book the date of your choosing. The next
scheduled classes are:
**July 25, 2016
August 15, 2016
Pre-Cana Classes In preparation for the sacrament of Marriage, Pre-Cana classes are required for all couples.
You must register in advance for this class. For registration and more information visit www.philamarriageprep.com .
PRINICIPAL HOLY DOOR
CATHEDRAL BASILICA OF
SAINTS PETER AND PAUL
PHILADELPHIA, PA
SHRINE HOLY DOORS
SHRINE OF ST. RITA OF CASCIA
PHILADELPHIA, PA
SHRINE OFS T. JOHN NEUMANN
PHILADELPHIA, PA
SHRINE OF ST. KATHARINE DREXEL
BENSALEM, PA
SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF
CZESTOCHOWA
DOYLESTOWN, PA
MIRACULOUS MEDAL SHRINE
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Passage through a Jubilee Holy Door is an efficacious sign of our decision to enter into the life of Jesus Christ and make the passage from sin to grace. All are invited to respond to the Jubilee invitation to conversion of heart by passing through the holy door!
The following donations have been made to the St. Richard Altar Fund:
IMO Antoinette “Nettie” Cocco $150. Elaine Bartie and family $100. Philadelphia Phillies $50. Larry & Marge Gusovius and family $50. Barbara Higgins, Johanna Schmidt and Celene Hilkin $25. Dante & AnnaMarie Ricci $25. Dante & Joan Tasca $25. Ted Scairato, Sr. $25. Charles & Linda Emmertz $25. Rich & Joanne Donnelly $15. Diane & Kristen Rospanti $10. Ronald & Nancy Benegar
IMO Clara Rugnetta
$25.00 Rochelle Ostroff-Weinberg and Danielle Weinberg
IMO Edward Weitort $100. Joseph Weitort
Sixteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time July 17, 2016
Events Happening throughout
the Archdiocese
Interfaith Service of Prayer for the Nation During the
Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia
On Monday, July 25 at 2pm, everyone is welcome to come
together to pray at this critical moment in the history of our
nation. Service will take place at the Cathedral Basilica of
Saints Peter and Paul, Philadelphia presided by Rev.
Gerard Dennis Gill, Rector and Pastor of the Cathe-
dral. For more info, visit cathedralphila.org.
Into the Wild Retreat for Men
Building on the principle that "grace builds upon nature",
the Into the Wild retreat is primarily an outdoor, skill-
oriented weekend with built in moments of prayer and fel-
lowship focused on providing men with experiences linked
to a man's natural vocation as a leader, protector, and pro-
vider. Thursday, August 4, 4pm - Sunday, August 7, 2pm
at Hickory Run State Park; 3613 State Route 534; White
Haven , PA 18661 For more information, visit: http://
www.intothewildweekend.com/
Blessed, Beautiful and Bodacious –
Celebrating the Gift of Catholic Womanhood
Women’s Overnight Retreat at Malvern Retreat House
featuring Pat Gohn, nationally known author, speaker, and
columnist. September 30 – October 1, 2016. Be Re-
freshed, Inspired and Renewed by stepping away for 24
hours of “you” time with the Lord. Join the more than 2000
women who have already experienced this special event
focused on the feminine genius. To register visit malvern-
retreat.com/register.
Questions, call 610-644-0400
Lord, you teach us to love and
welcome strangers. Remove the
fear that keeps me from accepting
and loving people with back-
grounds or perspectives different
from mine. From Faithful Meditations for Every Day in Ordinary Time,
Rev. Warren J. Savage and Mary Ann McSweeny
St. Richard Parish Students Excel at: Roman Catholic H.S.
First Honors
Patrick R. Cavalieri ‘17
Second Honors
Joshua A. Kennan ‘18 Justin Vespasiani ‘18
Gaeton P. Gialloreto ‘19
St. Joseph’s Prep First Honors
Mark B. Centrella Charles H. Sailer
Merion Mercy Academy Distinguished Honors
Ava M. Pecora ‘19 Cameron R. Centrella ‘’17
Honors Taila M. Rosati ‘17 Simone A. Fera ‘18
Christina A. Mattioli ‘18
• Who or what makes me
feel afraid or unsafe?
• To whom or what do I
devote most of my
attention?
Remember vacation time does not mean a vacation
from God. If traveling, you can find the local Mass
schedules for the closest church at www.masstimes.org
Catholic Family Fun Club (CFFC) Want to find Catholic activities for the whole family to do together? Want to meet other families that share your val-ues? Look no further! The Catholic Family Fun Club (CFFC) and the Archdiocese of Philadelphia invite you to join the Catholic Family Fun Club to network with other families and to attend—and create—local Catholic catechetical and social activities. Go to
http://www.meetup.com/Catholic-Family-Fun-Club/ to join. Please direct questions to Mary Beth at [email protected]
Votive Candles are available every week with inten-tions of IMO in memory of your deceased loved ones, IHO in honor of the living, FGH for good health, or IT in thanksgiving. For a donation of $10. the candles will be lit starting with the Saturday 4:30pm mass and will be lit for the entire week at St. Richard Church. Candle intentions may be obtained at the rectory during regular business hours.
Children's Liturgy of the WordAttention all children: During the Liturgy of
the Word (First Reading through the General
Intercessions), we invite children ages 3-9 to hear the
Word of God and participate in an interactive homily.
We offer this ministry during the 4:30 Vigil Mass. Please
consider coming to this Mass and allowing your child to
learn about this part of the Mass at his/her level.
Merion Mercy Academy,
Merion Mercy Academy a Catholic independent all girls high school sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy, has one opening for a full time teaching position in a combined roster of secondary physics and chemistry for the 2016-2017school year. Degree required. Experience and certi-fication preferred. Qualified applicants asked to email a cover letter and resume by Monday, July 25th to Mary Ann Danovich, Vice Principal, at [email protected].
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