PARISH DIRECTORY Convent Sr. Rose P. Kuhn, IHM, Superior215-745-3513 PastoralMinistrytoHispanics Sr. Rose Patrice Kuhn, IHM 215-313-7753 ParochialReligiousEducation(PREP)Sr. Marie Bernadette Taraschi, IHM 267-499-6376 BusinessManagerMatt Smith 215-745-1389 DirectorofMusicMr. Kenneth Houser music@churchofstwilliam.com Of iceAssistantMissy Elwell 215-745-1389

CELEBRATION OF THE SACRAMENTS

Pre-baptismal classes Spanish: 2nd Wednesday at 7:00 PM (RectoryBasement) English: 1st Sunday at 1:00 PM - Church.

Baptism(Lower Church) Spanish: 3rd Sunday of the month at 1:00 PM English: 2nd or 4th Sunday of the month at 1:00 PM Reconciliation Saturdays: 4:00 - 4:45 PM EveofHolyDays: 4:00 - 4:45 PM EveofFirstFridays: Afterthe 12:00 NoonMassOnly

Matrimony Weddings may be scheduled for Saturdays at 11:00AM,1:00PMor3:00PM intheUpperChurch; and 2:00PMintheLowerChurch. Couples intending marriage are asked to contact our Parish Priest at least sixmonthsprior to the intended date of marriage. Participating in a MarriagePreparationProgramis a requirement for the reception of this holy sacrament.

Anointing of the sick is a Sacrament of God’s Blessings for those who are sick.

Parishioners in serious illness, please contact one of our parish priests. Anyone unable to attend Mass due to illness may call the Rectory to make arrangements to receive Communion in their homes. 22 January 2017 3rd 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

Rectory Office Hours: 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM Convent Sisters of Immaculate Heart of Mary (Tel.) 215.745.3513

Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men

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 Rev. Mr. Felipe Cruz, Permanent Deacon Rev. Mr. Bill Moser, Permanent Deacon

MASS SCHEDULE

Weekdays: 6:30 AM and 12:00 Noon Saturdays:8:00 AM and 5:00 PM (VigilMass)Sundays: 7:30; 9:00; 12:00; 8:00PM 10:30AM - Spanish 4:00PM - Pakistani 5:30PM - Haitian (UpperChurch)

Sunday Collection Sunday January 15, 2017- 7,499.50 Catholic Relief collection- 1,504.00 God Blesses the generous giver! Fr. Al, Pastor

January 22, 2017 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time LIBERATION AND REFORM While you might have to reach for an atlas to determine that Isaiah is speaking about Galilee, today 's first reading (part of which was read at Christmas) is prophetic of Jesus' future ministry in that province. The light that brings salvation and rejoicing is, ultimately , Christ. Liberation is the theme: liberation from both ignorance ("darkness") and sin (the "yoke"). As Isaiah identifies a place, so Paul describes an attitude: the attitude that develops, even among good people, of equating their own will with the common good. This always brings dissension, and so it has done in Corinth. Paul will not allow this; we are all members of "Christ's party." The gospel is not to divide us. Matthew quotes from Isaiah in today 's Gospel, presenting Jesus as the fulfillment of lsaiah's prophecies. The theme is "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand" (Matthew 4:17). To spread this message, Jesus begins to select disciples, four of whom we meet today: Peter, Andrew, James, and John . TODAY'S READINGS First Reading -The burdens that were once laid upon the people have been vanquished (Isaiah 8:23 -9:3). Psalm -The Lord is my light and my salvation (Psalm 27). Second Reading -Paul exhorts the believers at Corinth : As there is one Christ, so too must there be no divisions among you. (1 Corinthians 1:10-13, 17). Gospel -After calling his first disciples, Jesus goes throughout Galilee teaching, proclaiming the gospel, and curing the people (Matthew 4:12-23 [12-17]).

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Heb 5:1-10; Ps 110:1-4; Mk 2:18-22 Tuesday : Heb 6:10-20; Ps 111:1-2, 4-5, 9, lOc; Mk 2:23-28 Wednesday: Heb 7:1-3, 15-17; Ps 110:1-4; Mk 3:1-6 Thursday: Heb 7:25 -8:6; Ps 40:7-10 , 17; Mk 3:7-12 Friday: Heb 8:6-13; Ps 85:8, 10-14; Mk 3:13-19 Saturday: Heb 9:2-3, 11-14; Ps 47 :2-3, 6-9; Mk 3:20-21 Sunday: Is 8:23 -9:3; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; 1 Cor 1:10-13, 17; Mt 4:12-23 [12-17]

Wait for the Lord with courage; be stouthearted, And wait for the Lord!

These are just a few of the many verses from the Bible that inspire hope and faith. Do you have a favorite Bible verse or a quote about following the Lord that makes you feel closer to Him? Studies show that starting off each day with a positive thought and

attitude improves both your outlook and your health.

Meditate on this Sunday’s Gospel about Jesus calling His first disciples and teaching them, and recall the people in your own life. Pray and ask the Lord that He open up your heart and the hearts of those you encounter. If you try a little every day, your day should be better, as should the day of those around you. So find your favorite

verse or quote about the Lord, say it every day, live it every day. Whatever strengthens your relationship with the Lord is where you will find your own strengths

to endure everyday life.

Michael Adams Josephine Agozzino Olga Andrijischjn Luis Ariza Dot Aubrey Beatrice Barnes Gertrude Boyes Joseph Bradley John Byrne Florence Caputo Regina Carberry Jared David Carrasco Teresa (Cathy) Carey Patricia Cassidy Adele Censky Alice Cirone Patricia Cirone Catherine Clark Marguerite Clauss Emilio Colon Joanne Coleman Shannon Coley Charlotte Corcoran Anna Creniti Caroline Darpino Alaya Diggs Carol DiMaggio Margaret DonahueTim Edwards John Flannery Gilda Ford

Vicki Francis Brandon Fuscia Rita and Steve Garry Ann Geiges Nellie Grady Barbara Harris James Hamilton Joseph Hearn, Jr. Elizabeth Heasley Marte Heil Frankie and Bob Herbert John Herbert Christopher Higgins Jeffrey Hill Peggy Hoffner Denise Horgan Kathleen Boyle Houseman Sheranne Shea-Jubelirer Luke Kehoe Ellen Kelly Kathy Kilroy Josephine Kohute Anne Krause Loretta LaBarge Marcial Leon Mark Lewis Teresa Mac Bride Jeanne Mace Jerry and Gale Mahoney William Marshall, Sr. Lisa Mathews

Lindsey McManus Emma Miller Anne Nyce Annamarie O’Donnell Keith Parks Renee Pontuti Verna Quigley Charlie Rehr Thomas E. Reilley Linda Richardson Christopher Rodgers Sally Rodgers Martha Schmid Mary Smith Gerri Sugan F. Joseph Sullivan Ethel Thomas Betty Thompson Kathleen Thompson Phyllis Thompson James Trainor Guillermo Velasquez Angela Walsh Betty Wilson Catherine Wimsey Elizabeth Wismer

Sunday, January 22, 2017

5:00PM (Vigil) Rober t Croke 7:30 Parishioners of St. William 9:00 John W. Kulik 10:30 Zoila Bazan 12:00 Noon Peter Higgins 8:00 P.M. Elizabeth Kyryluk

Monday, January 23 6:30 Olga Nicholas 12:00 Noon Paul Varkey (Memorial) Tuesday, January 24 6:30 Ralph Nicholas 12:00 Noon Joseph Conville

Wednesday, January 25 6:30 Margaret Weltz 12:00 Noon Elizabeth A. Dunn Thursday, January 26 6:30 Holy Souls 12:00 Noon Nellie McFadden Friday, January 27 6:30 Sisters of the IHM 12:00 Noon Special Intention Saturday, January 28 8:00 A.M. Renate G. Koreck 5:00PM (Vigil) Helen Handley

Rosary for Life

Pray our annual rosary to support the March for Life.

Friday, January 27 at 7:00 pm Lower Church

We will pray the rosary in English, Spanish, Haitian Creole, and Urdu.

The rosary will be followed by Benediction.

Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you. (Jeremiah 1:5)

Pray for our sick

Adult Bible Study Follow Me: Meeting Jesus in the Gospel of John

What does your relationship with Christ look like? Do you see Jesus as simply a great teacher? A prophet? A man of great wisdom? Or do you see him as more? Jesus calls us to be more than simply believers—he calls us to be his disciples and his friends. Do you consider yourself a disciple and friend of Christ? The Gospel of John shows us that God became like us; he became a man so that we could become like him and grow closer to him.

Follow Me: Meeting Jesus in the Gospel of John is your guide to a personal encounter with Christ.

We will begin Follow Me on

Monday, January 23 at 7:00 pm in the Middle School.

For more information or to register for the study, see the flyers on the church bulletin boards,

visit our parish website (churchofstwilliam.com), or contact Sr. Bernadette

(sbernadette@churchofstwilliam.com or 267-499-6376).

I hope you can join us. You will love it!

On that day you will realize that I am in my Father, and you are in me and I in you. (John 14:20)

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday : Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children; St. Vincent; St. Marianne Cope Tuesday : St. Francis de Sales Wednesday: The Conversion of St. Paul; Week of Prayer for Christian Unity ends Thursday: Ss. Timothy and Titus Friday: St. Angela Merici Saturday: St. Thomas Aquinas; Chinese New Year 4715

Open Houses St. Cecilia - Sunday-1/29/17 10:00 AM- 12:30PM Presentation- Sunday 1/29/17 9:30Am-11:00AM

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

CONFESIÓNES: Domingo: 10:00 - 10:20AM

Jan.22, 2017 - TERCER DOMINGO-TIEMPO ORDINARIO."CONVIÉRTANSE PORQUE YA ESTÁ CERCA EL REINO DE DIOS ". Jesús pide la conversión no sólo a los alejados, o a los pecadores sino a la misma comunidad cristiana. Es un gracia que debemos pedir para cambiar interior y exteriormente a una nueva forma de vida de acuerdo al Evangelio. Así, cómo puede un cristiano iluminar a los demás si no se ha convertido? Qué fe puede mostrar el cristiano a otros si no se ha Arrepentido? Cómo puede ayudar a los demás si en su conducta diaria no practica el amor, el perdón, la misericordia? Que llegue a nosotros la Palabra de Jesús: "conviértete !

RICA: Preparación Sacramental para Adultos domingos a las 9:00 AM en la Rectoría. Hable con Diácono Felipe o Hna Rosa.

Social Media

St. William is now on Twitter and Instagram!

Follow us for news, inspiration, and more:

Twitter: @stwilliamphila Instagram: stwilliamphila

EDUCACIÓN RELIGIOSA: PREP Los Martes, 6:15-7:45 PM JÓVENES DE SECUNDARIA: Los domingos, 9:00-10:00 AM en el convento.

ROSARIO: Están invitados a rezar el Rosario cada domingo a las 10:00, antes de la Misa.Están invitados a rezar el Rosario cada domingo a las 10:00, antes de la Misa.

Consultas sobre la INMIGRACIÓN HIAS: 2100 Arch St. 3rd floor; 215-832-0900 Servicios Sociales Católicos: 222 N. 17th St.; 215-854-7004

We need a bilingual secretary (Spanish and English) is needed for our parish office. Please contact Fr. Al at

pastor@churchofstwilliam.com or call (215) 745-1389.

Senior Citizens News

General Meeting: Wednesday, January 26, 2017 Location: Middle School- Rising Sun Ave

Trips- Open to All March 9, 2017- Rainbow Comedy Theater & Buffet

June 27, 2017- Toms River Cruise & Lunch For more information please contact

Betty Harding- 215-745-7199

A summer kids’ event called Passport to Peru VBS will be hosted at St. Williams from June 26th to June 30th. Passport to Peru is like taking an adventurous trip to Peru! Kids will sing catchy songs, play high-energy games, dig into tasty Peruvian treats, experience cool Bible adventures, collect Bible Memory Buddies, and explore what daily life is like for kids in Peru. Plus, kids get to watch short, captivating videos each day that provide a peek into Peru and the everyday life of kids who live there! Every day concludes with a Closing Celebration that gets everyone involved in living what they’ve learned.

Passport to Peru VBS is for kids from __Kindergarten___ to 5th Grade and will run from

9:00 am to 12:00 pm each day. We need many volunteers to make this week work.

Please contact S. Bernadette at sbernadette@churchofstwilliam.com or 267-499-6376 to volunteer for either a day, few days

or the whole week.

Jeans Hospital Blood Drive

Blood is especially needed this time of Year. You can help save up to three lives.

Wednesday, January 25,2017

Appointments available between 9Am and 2PM Jeans Hospital/ Friends Hall Physicians’ Office Building

7600 Central Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa. 19111

To Register Call 215-728-2131 or sign up on line : redcrossblood.org

(search Jeans Hospital)

For Donor Eligibility Guideline, Call 1-800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org

Bring your Family, Friends, and Neighbors

CÍRCULO de ORACIÓN: Los viernes a las 7:00 PM en el sótano de la Rectoría. Visitas y Comunión a los ENFERMOS y ANCIANOS: Coordina con Fr. Al.. Asistente Ida Jimenez.

ESCUELAS CATOLICOS: St. Cecilia:Sister Jane, la directora de St. Cecilia, vendrá el 22 de enero para explicar sobre la escuela católica. “Open House” el 29 de enero Presentación BVM: “Open House” el 29 de enero

ADORACION - La Capilla de Adoración de St. William está abierta cada día.

ROSARIO PRO-VIDA Rosario multilingüe y Adoración Viernes, el 27 de enero a las 7:00 PM (en punto)

Presentación del V Encuentro en la Arquidiócesis Presentador: Obispo Nelson Pérez 6 de febrero del 2017: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Centro Pastoral: 222 N 17th Street.

Banco de Alimentos de Sta. Helena Lleva una bolsa de alimentos próximo domingo para asistir a los necesitados.

COVER SHEET CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS #002005: St. William Church 6200 Rising Sun Avenue Philadelphia, Pa. 19111 PHONE 215-745-1389 CONTACT PERSON Missy Elwell SOFTWARE Microsoft Office 2013 Adobe Acrobat XI Standard Windows 7 PRINTER Sharp MX-5110N NUMBERS OF PAGES SENT 1 Through 5 SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION December 11, 2016 TRANSMISSION TIME SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS