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St. William Parish Mission Statement

We, the Parish of St. William, enriched by diversity of culture and language,

celebrate the Eucharist, and proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the children of God.

Guided by the Holy Spirit, we strive to reach out to the unchurched and to the needy. We will be a joyful, prayerful, welcoming community

of faith, hope, and love to people of all ages.

MASS SCHEDULE

Weekdays: 6:30 AM and 12:00 Noon Saturdays: 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM (Vigil Mass) Sundays: 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 8:00 PM 10:30 AM - Spanish 4:00 PM - Pakistani 5:30 PM - Haitian (Upper Church)

CELEBRATION OF THE SACRAMENTS

Let all the earth cry out to God with joy! Ps 66

Pre-baptismal classes

Spanish: 2nd Wednesday at 7:00 PM (Rectory Basement) 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 Eve of Holy Days: 4:00 - 4:45 PM Eve of First Fridays: After the 12:00 Noon Mass Only

Matrimony Weddings may be scheduled for Saturdays at 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM or 3:00 PM in the Upper Church; and 2:00 PM in the Lower Church. Couples intending marriage are asked to contact our parish priests at least six months prior to the intended date of marriage. Participating in a Marriage Preparation Program is 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.

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: 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Convent Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (Tel.) 215.745.3513

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 PARISH DIRECTORY

Convent Sr. Rose Patrice Kuhn, IHM, Superior 215.745.3513

Pastoral Ministry to Hispanics Sr. Rose Patrice Kuhn, IHM 215.313.7753

Parochial Religious Education Program (PREP) Sr. Marie Bernadette Taraschi, IHM 267.499.6376

Business Manager Timothy Babbage t.babbage@churchofstwilliam.com

Director of Music Kenneth Houser music@churchofstwilliam.com

Facilities Manager John Meehan j.meehan@churchofstwilliam.com

Office Assistants Missy Elwell, Mercedes Cruz office@churchofstwilliam.com

Sunday Collection

Sunday, May 14, 2017 - Regular collection: 8,138.00 Thank you for your contribution. God bless!

Upcoming Events at St. William

May 25 - Ascension Thursday Holy Day of Obligation

Vigil Mass: Wednesday, May 24 at 5:00 pm Mass at 6:30 am, 12:00 pm and 7:00 pm

May 29 - Memorial Day - Mass at 9:00 am only June 4 - Sunday Mass at 12:00 pm

for all recent grade school and high school graduates in St. William Parish

June 14 - Night at the Phillies (tickets at the

rectory). Will benefit Catholic Charities.

July 4 - Mass at 8:00 am only (due to the Lawncrest parade)

The Ascension of the Lord Today we celebrate the ascension of Jesus into heaven, his departure after the

Crucifixion, the Resurrection, and all the appearances to the disciples. Acts and Ephesians look back at the time just before Jesus leaves and then at its immediate

aftermath, still trying to understand what has happened and what is expected of those who were left behind. The readings remind us that the disciples are still not certain what

all this means to them. But one thing is certain: Jesus is gone and they are struggling with what to do next. Matthew tells us that even as they believed in Jesus, they doubted. Jesus responds to their doubt with a call to work: "Go and make disciples of all nations."

UP, UP AND AWAY

The reading from Acts gives us a pretty complete description of the Ascension. Jesus was lifted up and taken from their sight but not before the disciples ask lots of questions

about what will happen. The disciples are still thinking that the kingdom of Israel will be restored. Jesus answers them with a promise of power from the Holy Spirit and a

commission that they be witnesses not just to Israel but to the ends of the earth. But the disciples are still thinking small. Jesus knows that the meaning of his death and

resurrection is not small. Ephesians offers a glimpse of the great gifts of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection. The disciples cannot even imagine what this means for them as they stand staring into the sky. Jesus tells them one more time that their work is to tell everyone about his life and work, to baptize them,

and to teach them his commandments.

NEVER CAN SAY GOOD-BYE The disciples still thought this was just about their life and their world. They are reminded by Jesus that what they have lived through

with him, his life, death, and resurrection, is greater and more far-reaching than they can yet imagine. This is not just about the kingdom of Israel. This is about all nations. This is not just about witnessing in Jerusalem, Judea, and Samaria. This work will take them to the ends of the earth. It is an enormous undertaking that we and the disciples have been given. It seemed impossible to the

disciples then and it seems impossible to us now. But it is not. It is possible because we are not alone in this work. Jesus is with us not for a day or a week or even our lifetime. Jesus is with us always, until the end of the age.

Today's Readings: Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Eph 1:17-23; Mt 28:16-20

O Mary, my dear Mother, how much I love

thee! And yet in reality how little! Thou dost teach me what I ought to know,

for thou teachest me what Jesus is to me and what I ought to be for Jesus.

Dearly beloved Mother, how close to God thou art, and how utterly filled with Him!

In the measure that we know God, we remind ourselves of thee.

Mother of God, obtain for me the grace of loving my Jesus; obtain for me the grace of

loving thee!

May….. The Month of Mary

Dot Aubrey Alice Cirone Patricia Cirone Marie Comitale Patricia Devlin Eric Grey Kathy Kilroy

Josephine Kohute Annamarie O’Donnell Christopher Rodgers Mary Smith James Trainor Iris Vazquez Guillermo Velasquez

Pray for our sick

Sunday, May 21, 2017 5:00 PM (Vigil) RenateKoreck 7:30 AM Anna Hunter 9:00 AM Parishioners of St. William 10:30 AM Familia Rios Cadona 12:00 Noon Robert P. Jenkins 8:00 P.M. James Heisler

Monday, May 22, 2017 6:30 AM Katelyn Nicole Davis (Souls) 12:00 Noon Barbara Harris (In Memory) Tuesday, May 23, 2017 6:30 AM Holy Souls 12:00 Noon Father Al Concha (Birthday Blessings)

Wednesday, May 24, 2017 6:30 AM Holy Souls 12:00 Noon Msgr. Mirtimer (65th Anniversary ) 5:00PM Robert P. Jenkins Thursday, May 25, 2017 6:30 AM Holy Souls 12:00 Noon Mary Seisor 7:00PM Sisters of St. Williams Convent Friday, May 26, 2017 6:30 AM Holy Souls 12:00 Noon Members of Inemer Family ( Living & Deceased) Saturday, May 27, 2017 8:00 AM Michael Cistone 5:00PM Parishioners of St. William

Donations for New Carpets

Both churches are long overdue for new carpets, which will cost approximately $26,000. Thanks for your generous support

The current floor covering is worn and stained beyond what professional cleaning can handle.

Any amount will help us to make the house of the Lord a truly beautiful place in which we can worship Him. Please mark your check or envelope with the words “Carpet Fund” so that we can properly direct your gift.

Don’t Forget the Scrip Program! Buying Scrip helps children in Catholic school.

For more information on the SCRIP program and a list of stores, visit www.presentationbvm.org/scrip or contact Evelyn Nicoletti (215.725.4248)

Let us pray for those who have passed away, especially: Barbara Jean (Galvin) Harris

And Peter Reynolds

St. William Logo Design Calling all artists!

We are looking for artists to design a new logo for our parish, based on our new mission statement.

The logo should be simple and should include a cross. You can draw the logo by hand or create a computer-designed version.

If your design is chosen, you’ll receive a gift certificate for an area store.

Please drop off your design at the Rectory or email it to office@churchofstwilliam.com.

Senior Citizens News May 24,2017 General Meeting

12:00PM all are welcome Upcoming Trips - All Are Welcome! Wildwood, NJ: 9/17/17 to 9/21/17

Hunterdon Hills: 11/14/2017 For more information, please contact

Betty Harding - 215.745.7199

St. William Night at the

Wednesday, June 14 at 7:05 pm Citizens Bank Park

Phillies vs. Boston Red Sox Tickets: $20 each - Bus: $10 per seat

All net proceeds benefit the Catholic Charities Appeal.

Bus leaves St. William at 5:30 pm and returns by 10:30 pm. Tickets are limited - act now!

Call Gina Christian at (267) 988-5152 or email office@churchofstwilliam.com

English Classes - 4 days/ week IHM Literacy Center, St. Bernard School, 7341 Cottage St.

Registration: June 5 & 6 10:00AM – 11:00AM & 6:00PM – 7:00PM

Cost: $130 ($80 at registration) Bring photo ID

Thank you to each and everyone who came to celebrate Monsignor James Mortimer 65th Anniversary of Ordination to the

Priesthood last Sunday. God Bless you all!

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.

SEXTO DOMINGO DE PASCUA 21 de Mayo de 2017 " EL QUE ME AMA GUARDA MI PALABRA". "

HAREMOS MORADA EN EL"! Jesús continúa su conversación de despedida. Aunque se ausenta se mostrará al que ama, al guarda sus enseñanzas. Algunos cristianos se sintieron desamparados ante ausencia de Jesús. Jesús dijo: "no les dejaré desamparados ". Cristo estará presente por la acción del Espíritu Santo, Defensor y Consolador, y estará presente en la misma Comunidad cristiana que celebra la Eucaristía y practica el amor guardando sus mandamientos. Guardamos los mandamientos del Señor o seguimos nuestros intereses y gustos ? Damos testimonio del amor de Dios en nuestros hermanos y hermanas?. El que vive y practica la obediencia de la fe y da testimonio del amor, comunión entre Dios y nosotros, DIOS hace su "morada" en nosotros, fuente inagotable de gracia y bendición.

LA ASCENSIÓN DEL SEÑOR! "VAYAN Y A HAGAN DISCÍPULOS MIOS."

" YO ESTOY CON UDS. HASTA EL FIN DEL MUNDO"! Jesús ha sido constituido " SEÑOR DEL UNIVERSO " por su Resurrección y Ascensión. Y envía a sus discípulos a anunciar la Buena Nueva del Reino. El propio ser de la Iglesia es la "misión". Es gracia y desafío. Somos responsables de anunciar y dar testimonio de Jesús y de su Evangelio con palabras y obras.

CELEBREMOS CON NUESTROS AMIGOS de: Ecuador en sus Fiestas Patrias, 24 de mayo

CAMPAMENTO BÍBLICO de VERANO Cuándo: Lunes, 26 de junio, hasta viernes, 30 de junio 4, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Quiénes: Niños de 4 años hasta 5° grado

CLASES de INGLES - 4 días por semana IHM Literacy Center, Colegio St. Bernard, 7341 Cottage St.

Registración: 5 y 6 de junio 10:00AM – 11:00AM & 6:00PM – 7:00PM Costo: $130 ($80 cuando se registra)

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♫ ♫ ♫ Nuestra Alegría ♫ ♫ Canto Inspirado en San Mateo 25: 34-40 y espiritualidad del V Encuentro Autor: Iván Díaz Jesús nos llama a ir al encuentro de su pueblo en todo lugar. Jesús nos llama a ser misioneros llevando paz y caridad. Hoy es el tiempo de ir al encuentro, dando consuelo y sanando el dolor. Ir por los campos y las ciudades llevando amor, amor de Dios. Nuestra Alegría está en el servicio, nuestra misión es evangelizar. Nuestra cultura es del encuentro con nuestro Dios y la humanidad. (2) Jesús se encuentra entre los pobres, y los olvidados en todo lugar. Jesús nos dice que lo que hagamos por los pequeños, lo hacemos por Él. Somos testigos del amor de Dios, con obras y gestos hacemos misión. Hoy damos frutos de vida nueva, y caminaremos siempre con Jesús. Nuestra Alegría está en el servicio…. Caminemos todos al encuentro: Con el pueblo de Dios que está en todo lugar. Caminemos todos al encuentro: Con los más pequeños, los necesitados. Caminemos todos al encuentro: A las periferias y lugares lejanos Caminemos todos al encuentro: Con la alegría de ser Discípulos Misioneros.

¡Felicidades por su Graduación! Instituto Católico Hispano, Arquidiócesis de Filadelfia

Ministerio Eclesial Jhoselyn Martinez, Marilyn Martinez Ana Martinez

Violeta Rivera, Alicia Rivera ¡Que la bendición de Dios les acompañe!

Consultas sobre la INMIGRACIÓN HIAS: 2100 Arch St. 3rd floor 215-832-0900 Servicios Sociales Católicos: 222 N. 17th St 215-854-7004 EN CASO DE UNA REDADA DE INMIGRACIÓN Movimiento Nuevo Santuario está preparado para apoyarte Conozca sus derechos y en caso de emergencia llama este número: 267-333-9530 No abra la puerta –Manténgase callado –No firme documentación

Arzobispo Charles J. Chaput sobre la inmigración: "Nuestro ministerio a los católicos hispanos también brinda apoyo a inmigrantes católicos de México, América Central y Sudamérica. Estas son comunidades de fe que enriquecen la vida devocional de toda nuestra Arquidiócesis. Damos la bienvenida y siempre daremos la bienvenida a todos los católicos a la oración y la comunión con nosotros, no importa de su estatus legal. Ellos son nuestra familia en Jesucristo, en primer lugar, y el ser indocumentado no disminuye ni su dignidad ni su persona."

V ENCUENTRO -Una espiritualidad de discípulos misioneros El Encuentro es: Aceptar la invitación a quedarnos con ellos: ir a sus casas, comer con ellos, seguir la conversación iniciada en el camino, tener una experiencia más íntima del compartir y de hacer amistad.Si deseas participar llama a: Rolando (267) 444-6464; Arcides (215) 498-5581 ¡Todos los católicos están llamados a participar! Información: www.vencuentro.org

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