Reverend James Rodia, O. Praem.

Website: www.stpiocatholicschool.org

ST. RICHARD PARISH PHILADELPHIA, PA

Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

SUNDAY July 10th

8:00 Sarah & Patrich Campbell

requested by Campbell kids

10:00 HOLY SPIRIT Frances Corridore requested by

Corridore family

11:30 Joseph Siliquini requested by family

MONDAY July 11th

8:00 Michael DiPietro, Jr requested by Mom & Dad

TUESDAY July 12th

8:00 Kass Reilly

WEDNESDAY July 13th

8:00 Joseph A. Rauch, Jr requested by Dunn family

THURSDAY July 14th

8:00 1st Anniversary of James Blessington requested by

Ted & Debbi Scairato and family

FRIDAY July 15th 8:00 Marie Ziccardi Bequest of Gerald J. Ziccardi

SATURDAY July 16th

8:00 Sami Nigro requested by Marilyn Nigro

4:30pm Carl Castellano requested by wife & sons

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Our SANCTUARY CANDLE will be burning

this week In Memory of John Duca requested

by wife, Gloria and family

VOTIVE CANDLES

IMO Edith Scairato requested by Dick & Mary Donnelly

IMO Domenic Cimino requested by Marie Pasquarella

IMO Frances Cupo requested by Joann Pasquarella

ILM Clara Rugnetta requested by Rochelle Ostroff-

Weinberg and Danielle Weinberg

FGH Anna Maria Schilero requested by Karen Collins and

Dana Micili

FROM MY HOUSE

TO YOURS

Dear Parishioners,

What is the fundamental difference between the Good

Samaritan and the two religious leaders who passed the man

left half dead by the robbers in our gospel today? Some might

say that the two leaders put the law above the needs of the vic-

tim, while the Samaritan responded with mercy and compas-

sion. But treating others with compassion is also a part of the

law of God.

Perhaps, more fundamentally, the two religious lead-

ers deliberately kept their eyes and hearts closed to the man in

need by walking on the other side of the road - maybe out of

fear that they would have to do something and be inconven-

ienced from their own plans to take part in rituals. Perhaps, if

they had dared to walk directly past the man, they, too, would

have been moved with compassion and thus fulfilled the law

of love of neighbor.

God reveals himself and his laws in many ways, as we

can see from the readings of today. Moses points out that God

has made it relatively easy for people to know and understand

his laws because he planted them in our own hearts and minds,

rather than at a great distance. Because his command is so

close to us, we have only to carry it out.

God also revealed himself to us through Jesus, the

very word of God, as Paul tells us in today’s second reading.

Jesus, the very image of the invisible God, came down to earth

and spent more than 30 years with us to put a human face on

the mysterious God. He did this so that we can know both the

incredible love and forgiveness of God, and also the ways that

we, as God’s human sons and daughters, can please the Father.

But revelation is a two-way street: God gives us the

message through these various ways, but we have to receive

the message - not just hear it but truly listen, take it into our

hearts and act on it. The Good Samaritan in Jesus’ parable is a

wonderful example of that. He saw the robbers’ victim - as the

other two did - and dared to get close enough to him to see his

needs and to realize he needed to respond.

We can easily become overwhelmed by the many

needs of people in the world. In many cases, God is not asking

us to go to the ends of the earth to respond to those needs.

Often, a brother or sister living nearby has special needs that

we can meet. Do we have the courage of the Good Samaritan

to approach our nearby brother and sister in need, look into his

or her face, and respond out of mercy and compassion? If we

can do that, then we are truly neighbor to the one in need - and

we are fulfilling the law of God.

God Love Ya!

Fr. Reilly

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

will end for the Summer months.

Exposition will resume again in September.

Fifteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time July 10, 2016

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.

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.

Children's Liturgy of the Word Attention 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

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 18, 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 Ju-bilee invitation to conversion of heart by passing through the holy door!

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 catholicfamily-fun@gmail.com

Fifteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time July 10, 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,

Events Happening throughout

the Archdiocese

For a list of Calendar of Events throughout the

Archdiocese, please visit::

http://archphila.org/mercy/calendar/

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

We are turning our thoughts to the Spiritual

Works of Mercy, which the Holy Father has

asked us to revive with ardor during the Jubilee.

Let us Pray,

"To bear wrongs patiently not only

impresses those who offend us, it

makes us stronger in body, mind and

spirit. Paybacks might feel good, but

they also introduce discord and

division into our world. When we

bear wrongs patiently, we become

channels of peace..." Susan Brinkmann, OCDS, staff writer for EWTN's

Women of Grace,

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

USED EYEGLASSES WANTED

The Adelphia Lions Club is sponsoring a used eye-

glass drive. Any used eyeglasses can be dropped off

in the container in the back of Church. Thank you so

much in helping the Adelphia Lions Club in this en-

deavor.

VISITATION OF THE SHRINES” BUS TRIP

SATURDAY, JULY 16, 2016 St. Mary Magdalen de Pazzi Lodge is having a bus trip to

the following shrines: The Central Association of the Miraculous Medal Shrine,

500 E. Chelten Avenue, Philadelphia, PA

The National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa,

654 Ferry Road, Doylestown, PA

National Shrine of Saint Katharine Drexel

1663 Bristol Pike, Bensalem, PA The cost is $65 and includes snacks on VIP Bus. We will stop for lunch at Club House Diner in Bensalem at your own expense. There will be three pick-up points; -First pick-up 8:15 a.m. Shunk Street between 21st and 22nd -Second pick-up 8:30 a.m. at parking lot at Baldi Funeral-Home, west side of Broad &Reed Streets. -Third pick-up 8:45 a.m. at 7th & Christian Streets. Return to South Philadelphia at approximately 5:00 p.m. If interested, please call Ann Mullen, 267-259-3674

Job Openings at

Roman Catholic High School Maintenance Supervisor. Responsibilities include: Schedule and supervise maintenance workers, maintain a high standard of cleanliness and neatness, schedule and supervise custodial staff and any contracted cleaning services. Individual must be able to perform light mechanical, electrical, plumbing and carpentry repairs and must be able to read gauges and meters that show pressures, temperatures, voltages, levels, quantities, etc. Additionally, candidate must be able to monitor building equipment and systems (boiler, heating, air conditioning, electrical distribution, fire alarm, security and surveillance.) This is a 12-month, full-time position. Qualifications include a High School diploma including at least 3-5 years of pro-gressive responsibility in maintenance. Email resume & sal-ary requirements to avassallo@romancatholichs.com

Maintenance/Custodial Assistant. Responsibilities include cleaning, light repairs, and maintenance of building systems. Candidate should be reliable, self-motivated and possess an attention to detail. This is a 12-month, full-time position. For complete job description, send resume to avas-sallo@romancatholichs.com

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