Reverend James Rodia, O. Praem.

ST. RICHARD PARISH PHILADELPHIA, PA

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

SUNDAY January 17th

8:00 Giovanni Liberatore requested by Family

10:00 HOLY SPIRIT Al & Carmella Innaurato

requested by daughter, Rose

11:30 Oakes & Walls Family requested by Oakes family

MONDAY January 18th

8:00 Connie DiSilvestro requested by husband, Lou

TUESDAY January 19th

8:00 Nicholas & Loretta Masciantonio requested by

Michael & Loretta

WEDNESDAY January 20th

8:00 Sr. St. Bazil Bequest of Gerald J. Zimmerman

THURSDAY January 21st

8:00 Trivarelli Family requested by Joseph Trivarelli

FRIDAY January 22nd

8:00 Thomas Kelly requested by Kelly family

SATURDAY January 23rd

8:00 Frank & Rose Arcodia requested by sister, Genoveffa

4:30pm Deacon Al George requested by Aunt Gloria

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Our SANCTUARY CANDLE will be burning this week

In Loving memory of 6th Anniversary of Michael Monaghan

Love, Mary and Cass

VOTIVE CANDLES ILM Angelina Buondonna requested by her children

IMO Bernardo Vitali requested by daughter, Mary

ILM 4th Anniversary of Margaret J. Cuticchia

requested love, Mary and son, Danny

IMO Gertrude Zahn requested by Joe & Eileen Ceraso

IMO Gertrude Zahn requested by

Rosalie & Tom McManus

IMO the birthday of Helen Radomile requested by

Charles & Linda Emmertz and children

FROM MY HOUSE

TO YOURS

Dear Parishioners,

At this time, I want to say thank you to all those who

helped in any way to make our parish churches look so

beautiful this Christmas. I am grateful for the dedication and

commitment from the members of our parish families.

God Love Ya!

Fr. Reilly

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What are the works of mercy? “The works of mercy are charitable actions by which we come

to the aid of our neighbor in his spiritual and bodily necessi-

ties.” They give shape to the Church’s desire to bring mercy to

the world as a response to the mercy she has so freely and gen-

erously received from Christ. Since the whole human person is

the subject of God’s loving mercy, both body and soul, the

works of mercy are oriented towards both the physical and

spiritual necessities of the human person.

In living the works of mercy, the Church shares in God’s ac-

tion in the world, namely, the restoration, protection and affir-

mation of the full dignity of the person made in the image of

God. For this reason the works of mercy are patterned after the

life of Jesus Christ as he ministered to each human being, body

and soul, in order to restore him to fullness of life.

Corporal Works of Mercy Spiritual Works of Mercy

Feed the Hungry Admonish the Sinner

Give Drink to the Thirsty Instruct the Ignorant.

Clothe the Naked Counsel the Doubtful

Shelter the Homeless Comfort the Sorrowful

Visit the Sick Bear Wrongs Patiently

Visit the Imprisoned Forgive All Injuries

Bury the Dead Pray for the Living

and the Dead

As people of mercy,

fulfilling our Baptismal promises,…

How are We Doing?????

Second Sunday in ordinary Time January 17, 2016

The family which experiences the joy of faith commu-

nicates it naturally. That family is the salt of the earth

and the light of the world; it is the leaven of society. Pope Francis,

• What sacramental

elements (water,

oil, bread and

wine) speak most

deeply to you?

• How does your parish live

out the gifts of the Spirit?

A Word from Pope Francis

“Let us remember...key words

for living in peace and joy in the

family: ‘may I,’ ‘thank you,’ and

‘sorry.’ In our family, when we are not intru-

sive and ask ‘may I’, in our family when we

are not selfish and learn to say ‘thank you,’

and when in a family one realizes he has

done something wrong and knows how to

say ‘sorry’, in that family there is peace and

joy. Let us remember these words.” —Angelus, December 29, 2013

Sacrament Calendar

Feb. 20 Confirmation Preparation Session 3

9-11:30 a.m. in School Hall

Feb. 27 First Holy Communion Family

Retreat 9-11:00 a.m. in School Hall

The Following donations have been made to

the St. Richard Altar Fund:

IMO Frances Coccia $100. Connie Sellers

$100. Her friends in

Our Lady’s Rosary Prayer Group

$75. Jean Calabrese

$65. St. Richard’s

Volunteer Cleaning Group

$50. M. Levin & Co.

$40. Joan D. Schaefer

$30. John Coccia

$25. Marion Trivarelli

IMO Philip & Daniel Sheldon $25. Theresa Sheldon

IMO Doris Blessington $100. Lina Rossi

$20. Len & Eleanor Armstrong

$10. Joan Hatton

IMO Doris & Jim Blessington $40. Monaghan family

Lord, you are present in the love of

spouses and family. Be present to all

husbands, wives, mothers, and fathers.

Multiply for them the wine of your joy.

May their road to heaven be paved

with tenderness, obedience, and cele-

bration. —Adapted from “Jesus,

Guest at the Wedding of Cana,” from A Garden of Prayers by Lucien Deiss, CSSp

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time January 17, 2016

For a list of Calendar of Events throughout

the Archdiocese, please visit:: http://archphila.org/mercy/calendar/

Carrying Christmas into the New Year As we witness suffering in the world around us, we know that many do not have carefree, merry Christmases.

With this awareness, one Christmas song, "O, Holy Night," particularly stands out to me:

Long lay the world in sin and error pining, Til He appear'd and the soul felt its worth. A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices.

For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.

The world is broken. There is suffering. And God Himself comes into that suffering to be with us. This is the true nature of compassion – to suffer with. But awareness of the brokenhearted and God's great gift of Him-self could easily become just another insight that comes and goes. So in the New Year, how do we carry the message of Christmas in our hearts? How do we live its truth in our lives, rather than pack it away with the orna-ments?

We are called to love one another as Christ has loved us, to enter compassionately into the suffering of others, and to share Jesus' love with them. One important way we can do this is through prayer.

A specific invitation to prayer surrounds January 22, when our nation will mark the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court decision that made abortion legal in the U.S. throughout the nine months of preg-nancy. Since that tragic decision, more than 57 million children's lives have been lost to abortion, and many women and men experience – often in silence – deep and lasting suffering due to their involvement.

The U.S. Catholic bishops are inviting the faithful to participate in 9 Days for Life, a period of prayer, pen-ance and pilgrimage set aside from January 16-24 to observe this anniversary by taking part in local events and by joining Catholics across the country united in prayer. Each day of the novena includes simple prayers and dif-ferent brief intentions, reflections and actions. Along with prayers for the end to abortion, the novena also in-cludes prayers for the end to domestic violence and use of the death penalty, for those near the end of their lives, and for children awaiting adoption.

` Visit www.9daysforlife.com to download a free app for your Android or iPhone or to sign up for daily emails or text messages. Printable versions of each day's content will also be there. To receive daily text up-dates, send 9DAYS to 55000* (9DIAS for Spanish speakers). You can even download a special cover photo and profile picture for Facebook to stand in solidarity and raise awareness, which are available in the sidebar of www.9daysforlife.com. Flyers, web ads and other promotional and planning resources are available on the leaders' resources page (www.usccb.org/about/pro-life-activities/january-roe-events/9-days-for-life-resources-for-leaders.cfm).

The daily intention will also be posted on social media with the hashtag #9daysforlife. Follow People of Life at www.facebook.com/peopleoflife, and join the event (www.facebook.com/events/742768605828611) to be noti-fied of the daily postings.

As we begin the New Year, let us remember the brokenhearted and the suffering in our prayers and, remember-ing Christ's own love for each of us, reach out to be with others in support and in love. Though we may not see the immediate effects of our prayers and good works, we can trust in God's power to work through us.

Anne McGuire is Assistant Director of Education and Outreach for the

USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities. Join tens of thousands praying

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 at-

tend the class; godparents 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 at-

tended the class and acquired certificates of eligibil-

ity for your godparents, you may then call the rectory

for an appointment to book the date of your choos-

ing. The next scheduled class is :

January 18, 2016

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