Reverend James Rodia, O. Praem.

ST. RICHARD PARISH PHILADELPHIA, PA

Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

SUNDAY November 8th

8:00 Mary & Frank Zangari requested by Nancy Bertolini

10:00 HOLY SPIRIT 60th Anniversary of Nick Screnci

requested by wife and family

11:30 Dec’d members of Kieba family

requested by Benckert family

MONDAY November 9th

8:00 Poor souls in Purgatory requested by Lena Varano

TUESDAY November 10th

8:00 All Veterans

WEDNESDAY November 11th

8:00 Connie DiSilvestro requested husband, Lou

THURSDAY November 12th

8:00 Salvatore Pigliacelli requested by family

FRIDAY November 13th

8:00 Madeline Concordia requested by Severino Concordia

SATURDAY November 14th

8:00 Joseph DiFranco requested by DiFranco family

4:30pm Elvira Tartaglia req. by Bernard & Betty Tartaglia

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Our SANCTUARY CANDLE will be burning this week

In Loving Memory of Connie Di Silvestro req by husband

VOTIVE CANDLES

ILM 22nd Anniversary of Sean T. Martin

requested with love by grandparents

ILM Betty Gillespie requested with love by family

IMO Rita Sabatini requested by Danny & Joan Tasca

IMO Albert George requested by

Marie Pasquarella and family

FGH John Sullivan requested by Aunt Fran

FROM MY HOUSE

TO YOURS

Dear Parishioners,

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia will be imple-

menting a vocations promotion initiative entitled “Called

by Name.” This Program, which has been recommended by

the U.S. Bishops’ Committee on Vocations, invites men, 16

years of age or older, to consider a vocation as a priest.

Until now, the Archdiocese has relied primarily on the par-

ish priests and Catholic high school priests to recommend

young men for the priesthood. Looking back on my own

vocation, it was my school priest who asked me if I had

ever considered the possibility of becoming a priest. Many

priests would have had a similar experience, that is, a priest

reaching out and asking the vocation question. With this

new initiative, in addition to the priests still asking the

question, the laity will be asked to identify young men

whom they think would “make a good priest.”

Next weekend you will be encouraged to consider

who in our midst might serve well as a priest and to submit

their names to me. There is belief that there are many good

prospective priests simply waiting to be asked. Upon re-

ceiving the names from our parishioners, I will be asking

some parishioners to review the names submitted and make

recommendations to me. I will then send a letter to those

recommended to me, letting them know the good news that

someone has perceived that they possess the qualities

needed in future priests and perhaps they might have a vo-

cation to the sacred priesthood. After my letter is sent, a

follow-up telephone call will be made to see if the young

man has any questions or interest in the possibility of pur-

suing a call to the priesthood. Eventually, names will be

sent to Father Stephen DeLacy, Director of Vocations to

the Diocesan Priesthood and then after some additional dis-

cernment, one of our auxiliary Bishops will call our young

men to see if they might be interested in hearing more

about a vocation to the priesthood.

Realizing that this Initiative is going out across the

Archdiocese, I am personally excited and I believe that

Called By Name has great potential in calling forth voca-

tions to the priesthood both here at St. Richard and

throughout the Archdiocese. Recognizing the great need for

priests to serve our Church, and believing that there are

indeed men being called by God here within our midst, I

thank our parishioners for doing their part in assisting in the

calling forth of men to serve as priests!

God Love Ya!

Fr. Reilly

Thirty-Second Sunday November 8, 2015

Announcements:

Thanksgiving Day Food Drive On the eve of Thanksgiving, November 25th , a mass

will be celebrated at 7 PM at St. Richard Church. We

hope that you can attend this mass of thanksgiving

for all the blessings you have received and to bring

with you a bag of non-perishable food. All food col-

lected will be distributed to food pantries in South

Philadelphia. If you are unable to attend this mass,

please bring a bag of food with you on the weekend

prior to Thanksgiving Day.

Please also remember the poor and hungry during

the entire year by bringing a bag of non-perishables

with you every Third Sunday of the month.

Lord, I am grateful for your abundant gifts. Open my hands and heart that I may give

my all in sharing your peace and love with the world.

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; godpar-

ents 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 godpar-

ents, you may then call the rectory for an appointment to

book the date of your choosing. The next

scheduled classes are:

November 16, 2015

December 21, 2015

Sacrament Reminders for families

whose children will be receiving

First Penance, First Communion and

Confirmation

Nov 21 Confirmation Preparation Session 1

9-11:30 a.m. school hall

Nov 22 Rite of Welcome for Sacrament Candidates

11:30 am Mass

Nov 23 First Penance Refresher Class

4-5:00 p.m. in Church

Nov 30 First Penance Refresher Class

4-5:00 p.m. in Church

Dec 4 First Penance Retreat

6-8:30 p.m. in school hall

Children's Liturgy of the Word Attention all children: During the Liturgy of the

Word (First Reading through the General Interces-

sions), 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.

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 .

St. Richard Charismatic Prayer Group There will be a special Mass celebrated for all the de-

parted souls of the Charismatic Prayer Group and their

departed friends and relatives. Mass will be held at:

St. Richard Church November 17th

7:30 pm Celebrant will be Fr. Michael J. Reilly

All are welcome!

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The prayer group meets every

Tuesday evening in the

Our Lady of Knock Meeting Room

(St. Richard Rectory Basement)

7:15-8:45pm

All are welcome to join us. Bring a friend or two!

Thirty-Second Sunday November 8, 2015

Prayer for Veterans Help us, dear God, to see your face

in every Veteran we encounter.

Guide us as we imagine new ways

to support Veterans and their families.

Bring healing and peace to all who have been wounded

physically, mentally and spiritually during wartime.

Help us bring your saving grace

to heal the invisible wounds of war.

We ask this in Jesus’ holy name. Amen.

(prayer obtained from Archdiocese of Washington DC website)

The annual observance of Veterans Day in the United States on November 11th has it roots in the the armistice that ended World War I hostilities in 1918. The armistice between the Allied nations and Germany went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed thereafter that November 11 be observed as "Armistice Day." In 1954, Congress passed legislation that renamed the federal

holiday "Veterans Day," in recognition of the service of veterans of all U.S. Wars

Servants of Church and Country

Each year on November 11, we observe Veterans Day and remember all those who have served our country in times of war. Among those veterans are our military chaplains. Five military chaplains, all of them Catholics, have received the Medal of Honor since the Civil War. Two of them are on the path to sainthood as their stories of bravery have touched people the world over. Their example inspires a new generation of men to be chaplains as well. Four Catholic military chaplains have also been recognized for bravery in the line of duty withUnited States Navy ships named in their honor. In 2013, the USCCB Media Blog featured a series of posts about past, current and future chaplains, plus the extraordinary history of Catholics priests as Medal of Honor recipients. (information obtained

from USCCB website.)

For all those who have served in the military and their families, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE

• Why is it difficult for me to give all that I have? • When is less actually more?

WE

THANK

YOU!

A Word from

Pope Francis

We need to take up an an-

cient lesson, found in dif-

ferent religious traditions

and also in the Bible. It is

the conviction that “less is more.” A constant flood of

new consumer goods can baffle the heart and prevent

us from cherishing each thing and each moment. To

be serenely present to each reality, however small it

may be, opens us to much greater horizons of under-

standing and personal fulfilment. Christian spiritual-

ity proposes a growth marked by moderation and the

capacity to be happy with little. It is a return to that

simplicity which allows us to stop and appreciate the

small things, to be grateful for the opportunities

which life affords us, to be spiritually detached from

what we possess, and not to succumb to sadness for

what we lack.

—Laudato si´, 222

Senior Citizens

All Souls Mass The Senior Citizens group will have a special Mass

to remember all the beloved deceased members of

their organization who the Lord called home this

year. Please join us on:

Tuesday, November 10th

11:00 am

St. Richard Church

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Senior gatherings have resumed

Please join us in the St. Richard Parish Hall

Tuesdays, 12:00-3:00PM

Civic Association Meeting

Thursday, November 12, 2015

St. Richard Parish Hall

7-8:30 pm

All are Welcome!

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