Reverend James Rodia, O. Praem.

ST. RICHARD PARISH PHILADELPHIA, PA

Palm Sunday of The Passion of the Lord

SUNDAY March 20th

8:00 Erenia Sammarone requested by daughter, Gina

10:00 HOLY SPIRIT Maria Berchick req. by Lena Verano

11:30 Sam & Catherine Politano req. by daughter, Gloria

MONDAY March 21st 8:00 45th Anniversary of Marg Blessington requested by

Ted & Debbi Scairato and family

TUESDAY March 22nd

8:00 John Parulski Bequest of Gerald J. Ziccardi

WEDNESDAY March 23rd

8:00 James & AnnaMae Kealey

HOLY THURSDAY March 24th

8:00 Morning Prayer

7pm Living & Deceased Priests of the Archdiocese

10pm Evening Prayer with Adoration until 11pm

GOOD FRIDAY March 25th

7:00 Adoration

9:00 Morning Prayer

3:00 Celebration of the Lord’s Passion

7pm Living Stations of the Cross

HOLY SATURDAY March

9:00 Morning Prayer

7:30pm Easter Vigil

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Our SANCTUARY CANDLE will be burning this week

In Loving Memory of the 4th Anniversary of

Honey Brady Love, her Brady bunch.

VOTIVE CANDLES ILM 4th Anniversary of Honey Brady requested with love

by her Brady Bunch

SI St. Jude

IMO Michael Patrick Souza requested by Ariana Cruz

FROM MY HOUSE

TO YOURS

Dear Parishioners,

Today we begin the week called Holy. Our dra-

matic liturgy recalls the road of suffering and death Jesus

walked, which led to Easter and the celebration of new life

and glory. As we remember the triumphant entry of Jesus

into Jerusalem, and anticipate the events of his Passion,

death and Resurrection, we once again get in touch with the

essence of our faith. These last few days of Lent reaffirm

the meaning of our faith and purpose of our lives.

As Holy Week unfolds, we are reminded of our

own call to faithfulness and obedience to God’s will. As

followers of Jesus, we can expect to face suffering and per-

secution in our own lives, as we often struggle with sinful-

ness and hardships, injustice and pain. However, when we

suffer for Christ and are true to his teachings, we know that

God will not fail us. God will not abandon us. On the con-

trary, God gives us the strength and grace to persevere!

As Christ said, Yes, and remained obedient to the

will of the Father, we, too, are to say, Yes, knowing full

well that in and through our suffering and fidelity we, too,

can reach holiness and righteousness in the sight of our for-

giving God. Anticipating Christ’s victory over death on

Easter, let us remember and be grateful that the darkness of

sin can be swallowed up by the light of his Resurrection.

And so, like the people of Jerusalem, because of Jesus and

our belief in him, we, too, can shout today with confidence

and joy, Hosanna! Hosanna in the highest!

During this special time of Holy Week, the people

of God (the Church), prepare ourselves to renew our own

Baptismal promises and renew our profession of faith at

Easter. In our midst we are happy to have 1 catechumen,

Matt. A catechumen is a non-Baptized person who is jour-

neying toward the Sacraments of Initiation at the Easter

Vigil (Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Eucharist).

I ask you to remember Matt in your prayers as he

continues his journey to become a fully initiated Roman

Catholic at our Easter Vigil.

God Love Ya!

Fr. Reilly

Palm Sunday March 20, 2016

Lent and you!

We are asked during the

penitential season of Lent to:

PRAY

FAST

GIVE

Please take advantage of what Saint Richard’s Parish

offers. Our Lenten Schedule can be found in the back

of church and on our website. The “mite cans” to sac-

rifice and save and give to those in need can be found

in church.

Saint Joseph Triduum March 15th – 17th at 7pm

During this month of March we celebrate St. Joseph

with our Annual Parish Triduum in his honor. Please

join us these three nights for Exposition of the Blessed

Sacrament, Devotions and Benediction. Our presider

and homilist this year is Rev. Anthony DiGuglielmo,

Vice Chancellor of the Archdiocese Tribunal Office.

Please take some time out of your busy schedule and

join us as we honor a truly a great and holy man, St.

Joseph.

Saint Richard Memorial Brick Garden In order to spruce up and beautify the front of

St. Richard Church we are installing a memorial Brick

Garden. If you are interested in purchasing a Memorial

Brick please see the committee member in the back of

church after all Masses to pick up your order form or if

you have any questions. This Memorial Brick Garden

will only enhance the beauty of St. Richard Church as

we honor those family and friends who have returned

home to be with God in paradise. Forms can be picked

up and dropped off at the rectory during regular

business hours.

Holy Week Schedule

Penance Service:

Tuesday, March 22, 7pm Following a prayer service priests will be available for

individual confessions.

Celebration of the Cross:

Wednesday, March 23, 7pm During this prayer service we will nail our Lenten

wood chips to construct the Cross for Good Friday ser-

vices.

Holy Thursday March 24th Morning Prayer 8:00am

(NO Morning Mass)

Mass of the Lord’s Supper 7:00pm

Night Prayer 10pm

Adoration at the Repository following

Mass until 11pm

Good Friday: March 25th Church Open for Adoration: 7am

Morning Prayer 9am (NO DAILY MASS)

Celebration of the Lord’s Passion 3pm

Living Stations of the Cross 7pm

Holy Saturday March 26th Morning Prayer 9am (NO DAILY MASS)

EASTER VIGIL 7:30pm

Easter Sunday March 25th Masses at

8:00 am

10:00 am Holy Spirit

11:30am

Palm Sunday March 20 , 2016

PREP Registration March 1—April 30, 2016

Registration for PREP for the 2016-17 year will begin March 1. Saint Richard PREP is a one week, full day, summer program for students in grades 1 through 6. The program will be held June 20-24 from 8:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. The summer program will be supplemented with five Sunday Family Formation Sessions during the school year along with spiritual and service activities for the family. Participation in ALL aspects is necessary to be in the program. Family must be registered with Saint Richard Parish. Because we no longer offer a weekly program, please inform anyone that you know with an eligible child entering first to sixth grade next September to register for the summer program before April 30, 2016. Registration forms for current PREP families will be mailed home. New registration forms will be available beginning March 1 online at Www.strichardchurch.org/prep, at the rectory during business hours or by calling Maryellen Carroll at 215-468-4777. For more information, please email Maryellen at dre@strichardchurch.org or call the number above.

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 .

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; god-

parents are also welcome 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 sched-

uled class is :

March 14, 2016

April 18, 2016

Sacrament

Calendar

April 3rd Family Formation 10:00-11:15

11:30 Mass

April 4 & 11 First Eucharist Formation Session

(Children only) 4-5 p.m.

April 23rd Confirmation Retreat

10:30AM-3:30PM

April 26th Confirmation Rehearsal

5:30-6:30 PM in Church

April 30th PREP Registration Concludes

Lord, your life teaches the way

of peace and nonviolence.

Help me to imitate your

Example in times of conflict. —From Mindful Meditations for Every Day of Lent and Easter, Rev. Warren J.

Savage and Mary Ann McSweeny

• How might we

model Jesus and empty ourselves for the sake of oth-ers?

• What have I done to end violence in the world?

CYO NEWS

CYO EASTER EGG HUNT

Saturday, March 26, 2016

12:00 pm Children PRE-K TO 3RD Grades are invited to meet in front of the church. Please bring your own bag or basket to

hold all your eggs. Return your form to St. Pio School or the rectory by March 18th if you plan on participating. This event IS RAIN OR SHINE! All children in grades 6TH - 8TH are asked to help at the CYO Easter Egg Hunt for the younger children.

SATURDAY, March 26, 2016. We ask that you meet in front of the church at 11:15 am

for set up. Please have your information sheet filled out and brought to your teacher or the rectory no later than March 18th. We are looking forward to and enjoyable time with our little ones. Thank you in advance.

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Time: 7:05pm Cost: $20.00 per ticket

A deposit of $10.00 PER TICKET is due by March 27, The Balance of $10.00 PER TICKET is due by April 20

Your money must be enclosed to reserve your tickets. Tickets are limited so don’t delay they will be distributed on a first come first serve basis. The deposit and form must be returned no later than March 27, 2016 to the School or Rectory. For more information please contact Joann at 215-336-2089

WORLD SODALITY DAY SUNDAY, APRIL 10, 2016-MASS AT 2 PM

St. Richard’s Church will be the location for the 2016

celebration of the World Sodality Mass sponsored by the

Sodalities of Our Lady.

Celebrant and Homilist will be

Father Michael S. Olivere.

All ARE WELCOME! Social/Refreshments will be served after the Mass in the

school hall. For more information contact:

Linda Coffea 215-518-2336

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