Prayer to Respect Life

Dear Lord,

We come before you grateful for the gift of life which you have given us. May we respect it in ourselves by

prudent watchfulness and care. May we respect it in others and always defend

the cause of the unborn and the unwanted. Give us the courage to

stand up for our convictions and not allow life to be taken unjustly.

May we look with genuine Christian love and concern upon the sick, the disabled,

the infirm, as well as those who bear the burden of years.

We are all your creation, Lord. Let us protect and defend life with a respect that is founded upon your everlasting law.

We make this prayer through Christ, our Lord.

Amen.

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hJANUARY

28 2018

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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.

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

St. William Concert Series

ALL ARE WELCOME TO JOIN US TODAY

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. NO ADMISSION FEE Free will offering graciously accepted. Light refreshments will follow. Info: concerts@churchofstwilliam.com

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time January 28, 2018

FOCUS: God’s desire is to liberate his people so

that they fulfill their holy destiny.

Liberation is at the heart of our Scriptures—a

freedom that will liberate us from worldly anxie-ties and concerns, and from all that might hinder

us in fulfilling our holy mission. Listening to and obeying God’s Word prevents us from hardening

our hearts and distancing ourselves from his pres-ence in our lives.

LITURGY OF THE WORD: In the first read-

ing, the Lord promises Israel that he will raise up a new prophet, one who will speak with his au-thority. Paul urges the Corinthians to remain free

of worldly anxieties. In Mark’s Gospel, it is the unclean spirit that recognizes Jesus’ true identity

and responds to his commands.

REFLECTION: We have confidence in Jesus’

words. We trust he will continue to be faithful to us as he sends us modern prophets to teach us his

ways by their words and example. Regular reflec-tion on Jesus’ teachings can shape us; help us re-

sist evil and turn towards the good. As the crowds acknowledged that day Jesus taught in the syna-

gogue – his teaching has authority.

So I ask myself: • Whose words and actions have the power to sway

us and call us to righteous living? • Who gives us perspective and a lens through

which to look out at our world to help us find the good and reject the evil?

For Christians, Jesus’ words have such authority for us.

Low-Gluten Communion Hosts We are now offering the option of low-gluten communion 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.

Sunday Collection January 21, 2018 — $8,279

Catholic Relief Services — $1,322 God Bless the generous giver! Fr. Al, Pastor

Catholic Schools Week

January 28—February 3

Today we invite you to visit the Catholic Schools in the area and see all that they have to offer the children. These schools nurture every child so they can achieve their potential to live the Gospel message of Jesus. They foster an atmosphere of mutual respect and rigorous academics to prepare the children for life. We hope you are able to stop by our schools during the Open House today, Sunday, January 28.

Presentation BVM School 9:30AM—11:30AM

Saint Cecilia School 10:00AM—12:30PM

Blessed Palms from 2017

We have received few palms. Please bring old blessed palms to the back of the Church no later than February 4. These palms will be used on Ash Wednesday 2/14/2018

Man-Up Spirituality Conference

March 3, 2018 7:30AM—4:30PM

Mirenda Center at Neumann University, Aston, PA

Speakers: Jim Towey, Don Saleski, Mark Forrest, former Eagle Seth Joyner, and Brian Gail

All men are invited to the 10th Annual Man-Up Spirituality Conference, which provides an opportunity for men to come together in true Christian brotherhood. To learn more visit http://www.manupphilly.com.

Family life is something worthwhile; a society grows stronger and better,

it grows in beauty and it grows in truth, when it rises

on the foundation of the family.

Pope Francis

Openness to others reflects our openness to the Lord. It is he, the one with an open heart, the only one who can open a space for peace in our hearts, that peace which makes us open to others.

Masses for the week of January 28, 2018 Sunday, January 28 5:00 PM (Vigil) Edwin M. Simon, Sr. (10th anniversary- birthday memorial) 7:30 AM Renate G. Koreck

9:00 AM Helen Handley (17th anniversary)

10:30 AM Maria DeLeon (2nd anniversary)

12:00 PM Anne O’Mahony 8:00 PM Robert & Tina Inemer (living)

Monday, January 29 6:30 AM Special Intention 12:00 PM Nellie McFadden

Tuesday, January 30 6:30 AM Karen Ruth (healing and health)

12:00 PM Katelyn Nicole Davis

Wednesday, January 31 6:30 AM Michael Wilson 12:00 PM Cindy Phillips Thursday, February 1 6:30 AM Special need 12:00 PM Maria T. Zielinski Friday, February 2 6:30AM Parishioners of St. William 12:00 PM Sister Anna William Doyle Saturday, February 3 8:00 AM Special Intention 5:00 PM Tracey Hildebrand

Please keep the sick of our parish in your prayers. Gertrude Boyes Livia Genobel Loretta LaBarge Catherine Winsey Carmella Dick Sally Masorli Kathleen Ann Nunnaly Linda Richardson Jeremiah Butler River Fisher Ritter (10 months) Bob Edmonds Please pray for the souls of the faithful departed, especially those in our parish.

Saint William Seniors

Please mark your calendar for our upcoming trips:

• St. Michael’s Maryland—June 26, 2018

• Wildwood, NJ—Sept. 9-13, 2018

For more information on the Seniors, please contact Betty Harding at 215-745-7199.

PREP (Parish Religious Education Program) Adult Confirmation classes will begin on Sunday, March 4, 2018. Please contact Sister Bernadette at 267-831-8046 or email at sbernadette@churchofstwilliam.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.

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.

• St. John the Baptist Parish (146 Rector St., 19127) is seeking PT weekday employee to maintain church and parish hall—20-25 flex hours weekly. Contact Lex Nugent 215-482-4600 x21 or email businessmanager@stjohnmanayunk.org.

• St. Augustine Parish is seeking a part time housekeeper for home of Augustinian Friars as well as cleaning of parish offices and church. Please send resume to staugustineparish09@gmail.com. References and background checks are required.

Around Town

Word on Fire: Evangelization for the Digital Age Bishop Robert Barron (Auxiliary Bishop of Los Angeles) Monday, January 29 (7:00PM) - tickets 610-785-6287

St. Charles Borromeo Seminary

St. Martin of Tours Designer Bag Bingo Friday, February 9 (doors open 6:00PM) 5701 Loretto Ave.

Tickets: $30 Sue Kedra 215-744-0444 x1201

Charismatic Mass & Healing Service Friday, February 9 (6:45PM Praise: 7:15PM Liturgy)

St. Martha Church, 11301 Academy Rd. Info: Bobbie 215-637-5441

Day of Recollection for Married Couples Saturday, February 10 (10:30AM—5:15PM Mass)

St. Augustine Parish (4th & Vine Sts.) Register: pastorstaugustine@gmail.com

St. Basil Academy—7th grade practice exam Saturday, March 3 (8:00AM)

Register at www.stbasilacademyt.org/admissions Info: Kimberley Clearkin 215-649-9083

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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

********** Confirmación

Clases de Confirmación para jóvenes del colegio secundario: contact Sister Bernadette at 267-831-8046

********** SACRAMENTOS PARA ADULTOS:

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

Servidores de Hospitalidad: Habrá una reunión próximo domingo,

el 4 de febrero, después de la Misa, en el convento.

Bienvenidos, miembros nuevos!

CELEBREMOS con

NUESTROS AMIGOS de: Las Honduras: Fiesta de

Nuestra Señora de Suyapa: 3 de febrero.

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

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

Rosario Cuaresmal Invita a los Misioneros de nuestra parroquia para rezar el rosario en su hogar durante la Cuaresma.

YOUTH GROUP / PASTORAL JUVENIL Jóvenes quienes han hecho la Confirmación están invitados al grupo juvenil los martes en el Middle School, 6:15—7:45 PM.

GRACIAS a: Los diáconos de nuestra arquidiócesis quienes sirvan al Señor y al Pueblo de Dios con humildad y generosidad. Que el Señor los bendiga!

“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

January 28, 2018 CUARTO DOMINGO TIEMPO ORDINARIO

"NO ENSEÑABA COMO LOS LETRADOS, SINO CON AUTORIDAD".

Jesús empieza su misión pública y va acompañado de cuatro pescadores que han dejado todo para seguirle. Llega a Ca-farnaún y luego va a la Sinagoga para enseñar. Las gentes de Cafarnaún quedan asombrados de sus enseñazas porque hablaba con autoridad y no como los demás maestros. Sus palabras tenían algo distinto para cada uno y llegaban al corazón. Jesús enseña y libera a los enfermos de sus males. Su Palabra y sus acciones realizan la obra Salvadora para todos los que le acogen y creen en El. Jesús ha venido a lib-erarnos del pecado y del espíritu del mal y a res-taurar su gracia y su mis-ericordia. En verdad, Dios quiere la salvación de todos! Lo dijo el apóstol Pablo: "Dios quiere que todos se salven y lleguen al conocimiento de la verdad". Abre nuestros corazones, Señor, e ilumina nuestras mentes para poner en práctica tus enseñanzas y experimentar tu Gracia y salvación que necesitamos cada uno de nosotros.

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