Saint William Church

6200 Rising Sun Ave. Philadelphia, PA

19111

CONGRATULATIONS AND SPECIAL BLESSINGS TO A WONDERFUL LADY: MRS. ELVA McGUIRE

Elva McGuire celebrates her 100th birthday on January 22, 2018.

Elva has been a member of Saint William Parish her whole life. She was married in this Church and raised three children, all of whom attended Saint William School. In addition to being a wife and mother, she worked at Curtis Publish-ers in Philadelphia, The Budd Co., was a buyer for Stubbs Women’s Apparel in Lawndale, and then was the Asst. Mgr. at Cheltenham National Bank in Lawndale, where she retired in the late 1990’s. Elva has attended Mass every Saturday evening, so if you see her at Church, or around town, wish her a very Happy 100th Birthday!

Fr. Al Concha and Saint William Parish

Saint William Catholic Church 6200 Rising Sun Avenue - Philadelphia, PA 19111

(Tel.) 215-745-1389 (Fax) 215-745-8432 www.churchofstwilliam.com office@churchofstwilliam.com @stwilliamphila stwilliamphila

Rectory Office Hours: 8:45 AM to 11:45 AM and 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM Convent Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (Tel.) 215-745-3513 Parochial Religious Education Program (PREP) (Tel.) 267-831-8046

PARISH STAFF Rev. Alfonso J. Concha (Fr. Al), Pastor Rev. Msgr. James E. Mortimer, Pastor Emeritus Rev. Tariq Isaac, Parochial Vicar Rev. Augusto Concha (Fr. Gus) Retired, Resident Rev. Alfred Lauricien, O.M.I., Resident Deacon William Moser Deacon Felipe Cruz CONVENT Sr. Rose Patrice, Superior & Hispanic Ministry Sr. Bernadette Taraschi, Dir. Religious Education PREP

CELEBRATION OF THE SACRAMENTS BAPTISM (Lower Church) Spanish: 3rd Sunday of the month at 1:00PM English: 2nd or 4th Sunday of the month at 1:00PM Pre-Baptismal Instructions: Spanish: 2nd Wednesday 7:00PM Rectory basement English: 1st Sunday at 1:00PM (Church) For information or scheduling a Baptism, please email Deacon Bill at the following: deaconmoser@churchofstwilliam.com CONFIRMATION Bishops are Ordinary ministers of Confirmation. On special occasions priests can do the same. RECONCILIATION IN CHURCH Saturday: 4:00—4:45PM Eve of Holy Days: 4:00—4:45PM Eve of First Fridays: After 12:00 Noon Mass only For personal request, contact the Rectory. MATRIMONY Weddings are scheduled on Saturdays at 11:00AM, 1:00PM, or 3:00PM in the Upper Church; 2:00PM in the Lower Church. Couples intending marriage must contact our parish priest at least six months prior to the intended date of marriage. To reserve a wedding please contact : pastor@churchofstwilliam.com. For required mar-riage preparation contact the rectory or following: PhillyCatholicMarriagePrep.com For wedding music contact Ken Houser, Church Organist at music@churchofstwilliam.com. ANOINTING OF THE SICK Sacrament of healing and God’s blessings for those who are sick or in serious condition. Parishioners in serious illness, please contact our parish priests. Anyone unable to attend Mass due to illness may call the Rectory to make arrangements to receive Communion in their home.

Second Collection This weekend (January 20-21), the second collection will be taken up for Catholic Relief Services. The funds collected benefit our brothers and sisters around the world providing humanitarian aid, resettling displaced individuals and families and much more. We are grateful for your compassionate response. May you be blessed for your faithfulness to living the Gospel and recognizing Jesus in those in need.

God bless our newly baptized Augustin Claircia

Mark Raymond Pierre-Louis Cassey Maliah Telfort

MASS SCHEDULE

Sunday Vigil 5:00PM (Saturday)

7:30AM, 9:00AM, 12:00PM, 8:00PM (Upper Church)

10:30AM - Spanish 4:00PM - Pakistani 5:30PM - Haitian (Upper Church)

Monday through Friday 6:30AM and 12:00 Noon

Saturday 8:00AM

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time January 21, 2018

FOCUS: Let us heed God’s call.

How many times do we have to stumble and fall before we realize that following God’s ways, and not our own, leads to happiness and salvation? Let us not resist the Lord, but answer his call.

LITURGY OF THE WORD: In the first read-ing, the reluctant prophet Jonah gets a quick re-sponse today from the people of Nineveh. Saint Paul speaks with urgency telling the Corinthians that time is running out. Jesus begins his ministry by calling four Apostles—changing the direction of their lives. REFLECTION: We hear Jesus’ invitation, "Come follow me," each day, as life presents us with choices. Shall we forgive when asked? Shall we help someone in need? Shall we buy less for ourselves and give more to the poor? Shall we see the injustice or turn a blind eye? In these, and so many other occasions, we hear the same invi-tation Jesus made to those fishermen and, like them, we put other considerations aside to follow him. So I ask myself:

• What recent choices have I made that show my desire to follow Christ?

• What changes do I have to make in my life to follow him more fully?

Charismatic Mass & Healing Service DATE: Friday, February 9 TIME: 6:45PM Prayer and Praise; 7:15PM Liturgy PLACE: St. Martha Church, 11301 Academy Rd. INFO: Bobbie at 215-637-5441 Wheelchair accessible

Low-Gluten Communion Hosts In an ongoing effort to make our parish more accessible to everyone, we offer the option of low-gluten communion hosts for to those who require low gluten hosts. To receive a low-gluten host, please contact a priest or deacon and let them know your desire by visiting the Sacristy at least 5 minutes before Mass. Thank you.

Saint William Seniors Our next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 24th at 12:00PM at Wesley. Please mark your calendar for our upcoming trips: • St. Michael’s Maryland—June 26, 2018 • Wildwood, NJ—Sept. 9-13, 2018

Word on Fire: A Story of Evangelization for the Digital Age All are welcome to join Bishop Robert Barron (Auxiliary Bishop of Los Angeles) on Monday, January 29, 2018 at 7:00PM at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary for a very special evening. Tickets are required and must be reserved in advance. For more info and to register, call 610-785-6287 or email sts@scs.edu.

Catholic Schools Week January 28—February 3 Mark your calendar for Open Houses at the local Catholic schools at Saint Cecilia School and Presentation BVM School on Sunday, January 28th.

Jeanes Hospital Blood Drive Wednesday—January 24, 2018 Appointments available 9AM—2PM Jeanes Hospital Friends Hall Physicians Office Building To register call 215-728-2131 or at redcrossblood.org

Blessed Palms from 2017 Please bring your old blessed palms to the back of the Church no later than February 4, 2018. These palms will become ashes to be used on Ash Wednesday.

Catholic trivia—Answers: 1) Two witnesses; 2) No; 3) Yes; 4) Yes

St. William Concert Series DATE: Sunday, January 28th TIME: 2:00PM—Lower Church TITLE: “Cabin Fever Reliever” The Philadelphia Flute Quartet will present an exciting program of music for four flutes. In addition, there will also be music that explores the use of the piccolo, alto and bass flutes. ALL ARE WELCOME—NO ADMISSION FEE Free will offering graciously accepted. Light refreshments will follow. Info: concerts@churchofstwilliam.com

St. Martin of Tours Designer Bag Bingo DATE: Friday, February 9 TIME: Doors open 6:00PM; Games begin 7:00PM PLACE: 5701 Loretto Ave.—School Gym COST: $30 INFO: Sue Kedra 215-744-0444 x1201

St. Basil Academy—7th grade practice exam DATE: Saturday, March 3 TIME: 8:00AM Register online at www.stbasilacademy.org/admissions. For more info call Kimberley Clearkin 215-649-9083.

Masses for the week of January 21, 2018 Sunday, January 21 5:00 PM (Vigil) Walter Paulachok (21st anniversary) 7:30 AM Elva McGuire (100th birthday—living) 9:00 AM Mary Lazauskas 10:30 AM Loila Bazan 12:00 PM Peter F. Higgins 8:00 PM Holy Souls in Purgatory Monday, January 22 6:30 AM Holy Souls in Purgatory 12:00 PM Sister Maureen Lawrence, IHM (living) Tuesday, January 23 6:30 AM Holy Souls in Purgatory 12:00 PM Ronald Cain (living) Wednesday, January 24 6:30 AM Deceased Lodez & Rodriguez Families 12:00 PM Marianne Toohey Thursday, January 25 6:30 AM Katelyn Nicole Davis 12:00 PM Living & Dec’d mbrs of Inemer Fam. Friday, January 26 6:30AM William Rodriguez 12:00 PM Living & Dec’d mbrs of Fadgen Family Saturday, January 27 8:00 AM Special Intention 5:00 PM Edwin M. Simon, Sr. (10th anniversary- birthday memorial)

Please keep the sick of our parish in your prayers. Dot Aubrey Annamarie O’Donnell Gertrude Boyes Linda Richardson Alice Cirone Edward Ridings Patricia Cirone Christopher Rodgers John Dick Elva Sifonte Livia Genobel Denise Snyder Kevin Gibson Gabriella Suzekely Eric Grey James Trainor Iris Vazquez Josephine Kohute Guillermo Velasquez Loretta LaBarge Catherine Winsey Edward Martin Carmella Dick Sally Masorli Kathleen Ann Nunnaly Jeremiah Butler River Fisher Ritter (10 months) Bob Edmonds Please pray for the souls of the faithful departed, especially those in our parish. Ann Walsh William Rodriguez

Sunday Collection January 14, 2018 - $6,982 Utilities: $1,915 God Bless the generous giver! Fr. Al, Pastor

PREP (Parish Religious Education Program) • Confirmation classes for teenagers will begin Sunday,

January 21, 2018 at 9:00AM in Convent basement. • Adult Confirmation classes will begin on Sunday,

March 4, 2018. Please contact Sister Bernadette at 267-831-8046 or email at sbernadette@churchofstwilliam.com.

Statement of Contributions for 2017 Contribution statements will soon be available. To request your statement, please complete this form and drop it at the rectory or place in

the collection basket or send an email to office@churchofstwilliam.com. Statements will be avail-able for pick up on Jan. 22, 2018 during rectory office business hours. NAME: _______________________________________ ADDRESS: ____________________________________ EMAIL: _______________________________________ PHONE: ______________________________________

Attention: Married Couples A Day of Recollection for Married Couples is being offered on Saturday, Feb. 10 at St. Augustine Parish (4th & Vine Streets) in Philadelphia. The day will begin at 10:30AM, concluding with Mass at 5:15PM. Lunch will be provided. Free will offering welcomed. To register, email pastorstaugustine@gmail.com.

Announced Mass Intentions There are many Masses available for 2018. Please con-tact the Rectory to schedule your Mass intentions by call-ing 215-745-1389 during business hours (8:45-11:45AM and 12:30-3:30PM) or stopping by the Rectory.

Catholic Trivia on Marriage: 1) Sacrament of Marriage re-quires a priest, church and something else. 2) Is a Marriage before the Justice of Peace called Catholic Marriage? 3) Can a Catholic person marry a non Catholic person? 4) If couple is married civilly, can they have a Catholic Marriage blessed by a priest? If you have any other question, please contact your parish priest at your earlier convenience.

First Penance Meeting TONIGHT Parents of children in 2nd grade attending Catholic schools and children in PREP—3rd level (Mrs. Gemma Baldon’s class) must attend a meeting tonight, Sunday, January 21 at 6:30PM in the Parish Hall.

Job Opportunities • Knights of Columbus—seeking candidate for career

opportunity representing their insurance program. Full time position with benefits. Must be eligible for membership in Knights of Columbus. Contact Joseph Grayeske at 215-362-2469 or email him at Joseph.Grayeske@kofc.org.

• Creative Beginnings Daycare (121 Huntingdon Pike, Rockledge) seeking Daycare Substitute for children ages infant to Kindergarten. Various shifts as needed. Pay $10-$11/hr. Call 215-214-1787.

CONFESIONES: Todos los Domingo: 10:00-10:20AM.

BAUTISMO: Coordina con Diácono Felipe o Hna. Rosa 2° Miércoles del mes a las 7:00 PM: Charla 3° Domingo del mes a la 1:00 PM: Bautismo

Visitas y Comunión a los ENFERMOS y ANCIANOS: Consulta con Padre Al. Asistente: Ida Jiménez

CÍRCULO de ORACIÓN: Los viernes a las 7:00 PM en el sótano de la Rectoría ROSARIO: Están invitados a rezar el Rosario cada domingo a las 10:00, antes de la Misa.

PREP: grados 1 - 7 Clases: los martes 6:15 – 7:45 PM

Padres de Familia de niños en el grupo Primera Comunión: Habrá una reunión domingo, esta noche, el 21 de enero a las 6:30 PM, en el salón parroquial

********** Confirmación

Confirmation classes began today for teenagers: Sunday, Jan 21 Please contact Sister Bernadette at 267-831-8046 or

sbernadette@churchofstwilliam.com **********

SACRAMENTOS PARA ADULTOS: Charlas los domingos: 9:00-10:15 en el sótano de la Rectoría

Misioneros: Habrá una reunión domingo, el 21 de enero, después de la Misa, en el convento.

Bienvenidos, miembros nuevos

“Catholic Schools Week” : 28 de enero — 3 de febrero Están invitados a visitar a los colegios católicos:

St. Cecilia: 525 Rhawn St. (215)-725-8588 Presentación BVM: 105 Old Soldiers Rd. (215)-379-1364

FUEL ASSISTANCE Llamar United Social Services: 1-866-857-7095 (hot line)

Come and See Weekend for High School Men St Charles Borromeo Seminary Jan. 26-28, 2018

A Come And See Weekend is a perfect opportunity for men who are considering a vocation to come to St Charles Borromeo Seminary to see what seminary life is like and explore the possibility of their own call to the priesthood. For information, contact Fr. DeLacy at 610-667-5778, or Sue Matour at smatour@archphila.org.

CELEBREMOS con NUESTROS AMIGOS de:

Republica Dominicana: Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de Altagracia: 21 de enero.

INMIGRACION: (info: Archdiocesan Subcommittee on Advocacy)

DACA: Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Afecta cerca de 800,000 adultos jóvenes Clean Dream Act protegería a los jóvenes inmigrantes

TPS: Temporary Protected Status Afecta cerca de 50,000 haitianos; terminará: julio de 2019 Afecta cerca de 200,000 Salvadoreños; terminará: sept de 2019 Afecta nicaragüenses; terminará: enero de 2019 Llame a sus legisladores para hacerles saber su opinion sobre DACA y TPS: Senator Robert Casey: 202-224-6324 Senator Patrick Toomey: 202-224-4254 Representative Brendan Boyle: 202-225-1904

GRACIAS A: • Los Nuevos Miembros del Comité Hispano por asumir el cargo de liderazgo • La Hermandad del Señor de los Milagros por la Celebración de los Tres Reyes Magos • Los coordinadores y los participantes del V Encuentro

Banco de Alimentos de Sta. Helena Lleva una bolsa para asistir a los necesitados. Gracias.

TERCER DOMINGO TIEMPO ORDINARIO Enero 21, 2018

"VENGAN CONMIGO Y LES HARÉ

PESCADORES DE HOMBRES" Jesús comienza su vida pública invitando a la conversión y a la aceptación del Evangelio. No presiona sino propone e invita, llama personalmente a sus mensajeros y seguidores. Jesús busca colaboradores para sacar adelante el plan de Dios, El Reino de Dios. Esto ya ha llegado con la persona de Jesús! Se necesita un grupo de colaboradores más comprometidos para llevar la Buena Nueva del Evangelio a muchas personas. Jesús fue ab-ierto y generoso a la hora de llamar a sus colaboradores. Con ellos compartió el misterio y las exigencias de su misión. La vocación cristiana es una llamada de Dios para colaborar con El en la obra de la salvación de otros y de uno mismo. Todo Cris-tiano tiene una vocación específica, ya en la vida sacerdotal, ya en la vida religiosa, o en la vida laical. Jesús nos sigue invitan-do: "Ven y te haré pescador de hombres". No dejemos de pedir por las vocaciones.

Aviso Taller: Ministros Extraordinarios de la Eucaristia Donde: Hall de la Iglesia de Santa Veronica Jueves, Enero 25, 2018 (7:00P) Rev. Gerald Dennis Gill Para major informacion: Llamar A Carmen Olmedo 215-228-4878

COVER SHEET CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS #002005: St. William Church 6200 Rising Sun Avenue Philadelphia, Pa. 19111 PHONE 215-745-1389 CONTACT PERSON Judi Schein SOFTWARE Microsoft Office 2016 Adobe Acrobat XI Standard Windows 7 NUMBERS OF PAGES SENT 1 Through 5 SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION January 21, 2018 TRANSMISSION TIME Thursday 9:00 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS