ST. RICHARD PARISH PHILADELPHIA, PA

Twenty First Sunday in Ordinary Time

SUNDAY AUGUST 24th

8:00 Bruno, Rosa and Sister Susanna Varano req. by Lena Varano and family 10:00 Holy Spirit

Frank Bonanno requested by Mr. & Mrs. Valenti 11:30 Anna Hoffman requested by Ronald Hoffman MONDAY AUGUST 25th

8:00 Mariaelena De Carlo requeted by Lou & Jean Baldino

TUESDAY AUGUST 26th

8:00 Kathleen Kerrigan requested by Mom and family WEDNESDAY AUGUST 27th

8:00 Jerry Politano requested by wife, Mary THURSDAY AUGUST 28th

8:00 Lisa Patterson requested by JoAnn Pasquarella & Sons FRIDAY AUGUST 29th

8:00 Anna Petriganni requested by Bob & Lorraine Terruso and family SATURDAY AUGUST 30th

8:00 Honorable Charles P. Mirarchi, Jr. requested by son and daughter-in-law Cookie 4:30 Ken McCoy requested by The Varano family

Our SANCTUARY CANDLE will be burning this week In Memory of The Hoffman family requested by

Ronald Hoffman

Dear Parishioners, Jesus asked his disciples who the people thought he was, and the replies were interesting. But it was Peter who stated it correctly - he inherently knew that Jesus was the �✁✂✄☎✆✝ ✞✟✆✟✂✠☎ ☎✆✡✆✟☛✟☞✆ ✌✍ ✍✡✄✆✁ ✎✟✏✡☛✟ ✆✁✟ ✍✌✑☞✒✡✆✄✌☞ ✌✍ ✆✁✟

Church, and nothing would prevail against it. However, Peter would soon weaken in his faith. This would happen after Jesus was arrested and subsequently crucified. But after the Resur-rection, Peter and the other disciples would be stronger than ever.

God knew these things would happen. From our sec-ond reading this day, we see that the ways of God are un-searchable. No one has known the mind of God. No one will ever know the mind of the Lord God. But what we do know is ✆✁✄☎✓ ✆✁✟ ✔✌✂✒✠☎ ✕✌✖✟ ✄☎ ✟✆✟✂☞✡✕✝ ✗✄☎ ✕✌✖✟ ✄☎ ☛✡☞✄✍✟☎✆✟✒ ✄☞ ☎✟☞✒✘

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Jesus to us so that we could have the reward of everlasting life. Peter exhibited courage after the Lord Jesus had risen

from the dead. He had attempted to bring the love of the Lord to all. He had become a fisher of men. Yet, our job of evangeli-zation still continues today. We must be as strong and fervent as Peter was. The same Holy Spirit that came to disciples many years ago comes to us. We need only trust in the Lord and be open to his gift of the Holy Spirit.

The rock of Christ is with us today. We can really be

on fire for our God and be solid rocks of the Lord even in our day. How can we bring the message of the Lord to all whom we meet? By reading the sacred Scriptures, and by becoming involved in our parish. By our faith, we know that Jesus is the Christ. With our faith, we know that we walk with Jesus al-ways. From our faith, the love of our God shines forth and helps us to live our lives according to the way that God wants. Jesus is exulted and it is he who shows us how to be a very important part of his life.

It is the Lord who is all-powerful. But God wants us

to be powerful as well. The Lord God wants us to be faithful witnesses here on this earth. With Peter as an example, we can ✎✂✄☞✙ �✁✂✄☎✆✠☎ ☛✟☎☎✡✙✟ ✌✍ ✁✌✢✟ ✆✌ ✆✁✌☎✟ ✣✁✌ ☞✟✟✒ ✄✆ ☛✌☎✆✝ ✤✑✂

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all times. God Love Ya! Fr. Reilly

FROM MY HOUSE

TO YOURS

VOTIVE CANDLES

IMO Howard Berardo requested with love, cousins IHO St. Padre Pio for Marie Canalli IMO Mae Kelly requested by Tom Kelly IMO Birthday of Carlo Lioy Love wife, Rose, daughters Carol and Debbie, granddaughters Marisa and Britney ILM John Andrews requested with love, wife & children ILM birthday of Rosario C. Gaudio love, wife Annette, children Sharon and Dennis, grandchildren Zack, Taylor, Matthew and Gabrielle

Church Envelopes

Please continue to use your Holy Spirit envelopes until

you receive your new envelopes.

All checks are to be made payable to

St. Richard Church.

Twenty First Sunday in Ordinary Time August 24, 2014

Registrations are still be accepted for

Vacation Bible School!!

This year's Vacation Bible School experience will take place in Holy Spirit's Hall due to the renovations taking place in St. Richard's Hall. Holy Spirit's Hall is located at 1845 Hartranft St. The date and time listed below will remain unchanged!

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The fun starts at 9 AM and ends 12 PM daily.

Registration forms are available online at www.strichardchurch.org/vbs.htm or by calling Dennis M. Mueller at 215-468-4777. Children must be entering K ✭ 5 in September. Registration is limited to 48 participants.

All C.Y.O.

Coaches & Assistant Coaches On Saturday, September 6th 2014 there will be a mandatory coaches orientation class held at St. ✮✯✰✱✲✳✴✵ ✶✷✸ ✹✯✲✳✺✻✼ ✳✺ ✽✾th Shunk Street. All CYO

coaches are required to attend this class in order to be eligible to coach CYO sports this year. This class will start at 8:45am, the cost is $15.00 per person any questions please call Perry Petrongola 267-446-0682

The Little Sisters of the Poor will be visiting us next weekend, August 30th and 31st, appealing for your financial assistance to support their work of caring for the elderly poor.

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Liturgical Bits & Bytes

Bible Translations

Readings from the Bible are used at Mass. We read from a book called the Lectionary. It is not the Bible, but all the readings in it are taken from the Bible. The translation approved for official use in the United States is the New American Bible. Some other English-speaking countries use different translations. The sense of the various translations is the same. However, the Catholic Bishops of a country can choose which transla-tion will work best for their people and use that for their Lectionary. In the same way, countries where English is not spoken choose translations that can be understood by their people. Whatever translation is selected is sub-ject to the particularities of the language used.

❅❆❇❈❉❊❋● ❍■❇❋ ❏❑▲▼◆ ❖❑❆▲ ❊◆ ❈ P❇❇❉◗❘ ◆❙❆❊■❚❯❆❇ ◆❚❯▲❘that focuses on the Sunday readings. Through discus-

sion and presentation, participants come to understand

the historical background of the readings and their ap-

plication to our lives as disciples of Christ Jesus. This

free weekly scripture study, will resume on Septem-

ber 8, 2014, at 7 PM in the rectory. All are welcome.

No registration required. For more information about

the program, please contact Dennis M. Mueller @

215-467-4777 or at dmueller@strichardchurch.org.

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St. Richard Parish Welcomes

The Little Sisters of the Poor

August 24, 2014

�✁✂✄☎✆✝✞✟✠ ✄✂✡☛✆☞✌ ✍✎ ✡✁✝ ✏✍✆☎ ✑✒✓ ✔✒✕✖✗✘✓✙✚✛ ✜✕✢✣✘✤✥ ✦✧ ✢✒✓ ★✦✘✗ ✩✔✜✪★ ✧✦✘ ✛✒✦✘✢✫ ✕✛ ✬ ✜✕✢✣✘✭gical Celebration for children ages 4-9, which was celebrated dur-ing the 10 AM Sunday Mass at St. Richard. Now that Holy Spirit parish has merged into St. Richard parish, the 10 AM Mass is celebrated at Holy Spirit Church on Sundays. Effective, Septem-ber 21, CLOW will be celebrated at Holy Spirit Church during the 10 AM Mass. CLOW provides children with a celebration of the Liturgy of the Word during Mass that is geared especially for them. It consists of hearing the three Sunday readings proclaimed using a special ✔✒✕✖✗✘✓✙✚✛ ✜✓✮✢✕✦✙✬✘✥ ✮✦✣✯✖✓✗ ✰✕✢✒ ✱✣✛✕✮✲ ✗✕✛✮✣✛✛✕✦✙✲ ✬✙✗ ✛✒✬✘✭ing catered especially for them. Everything in the liturgy is adapted to their level of understanding so that the Living Word of God may be made real and present for them. ✳✴✵ ✶✴✷✸✹✺✵✻✼✽ ✾✷✿❀urgy of the Word resumes Sunday, September 21 at Holy Spirit

Church. Please consider having your 4 ❁ 9 year old child join us each week! A team of dedicated volunteers make the special ministry a suc-cess. Details about volunteer roles are listed below. If you would like to learn more about how you can become involved, or would like additional information about the program, please contact Dennis M. Mueller @ 215-468-4777. Volunteers are scheduled about once a month to assist with the program.

Children's Liturgy of the Word - Catechist

Responsibilities: To proclaim the Sunday readings to the children ages 4 to 9 and lead them in prayer and reflection. Materials are provided to assist in the preparation of the reflection and prayer, and new ministers are teamed up with an experienced minister until they are comfortable leading the Liturgy solo. Qualifications: Person must be living in accord with the Catholic faith and be open and willing to share it with others. He or she should have an ability to communicate with and manage a group of children ages 4 to 9. All presentation materials are provided by the program director along with orientation, training and ongoing support. Adherence to the Safe Environment Program is re-quired.

Children's Liturgy of the Word - Catechist Aide

Responsibilities: To assist with the supervision of the children ages 4 to 9 as they go to the school for the Children's Liturgy of the Word, while they are at the Liturgy, and as they return to the church following the conclusion of the Liturgy. Catechist Aides serve to help maintain a prayerful attitude among the children during the celebration of the Liturgy. Qualifications: This person should have the ability to establish a good rapport with children of all ages. Must be willing to super-vise children in order to maintain a prayerful attitude and respect among participants. Orientation and training will be provided. Commitment for Both Positions: Approximately 20 minutes during one Sunday (10:00 AM) Mass every 4 weeks for at least a year (September through May). Adherence to the Archdiocesan

Safe Environment Program is required.

New Student Registration

The first day of school is right around the corner! You still have time to register your child for the 2014-2015 school year at Saint Pio Catholic School! Openings are available in almost every grade. We welcome the opportunity to have you and your child join our school family. Please call the school office (215-467-5430) for registration informa-tion. Mark Your Calendar ❂ First Day of School Dates

Grades 1 to 8: School begins on Wednesday, September 3rd, at 7:50 AM. This is a half-day with an 11:45 dismissal. September 4th and 5th are full days of school (7:50 AM to 2:50 PM). All students are to be in the school uniform (summer option permitted). Kindergarten: BOYS ONLY report to school on Wednes-day, September 3rd at 8:30 AM. They will be dismissed at 10:30 AM. Boys are to wear the school uniform (summer option permitted). GIRLS ONLY report on Thursday, Sep-tember 4th at 8:30 AM. They will be dismissed at 10:30 AM. Girls are to wear the school uniform (summer option permitted). Full days of school for ALL Kindergarten stu-dents begin on Friday, September 5th at 7:50 AM with dis-missal at 2:50 PM.

PreKindergarten (4 year olds): ALL PreK students re-port on Monday, September 8th, at 8:30 AM. They will be dismissed at 10:30 AM. Full days of school for PreK stu-dents begin Tuesday, September 9th, from 7:50 AM to 2:50PM. PreK students wear the school gym uniform (summer option permitted). Preschool (3 year olds): ALL Preschool students report on Tuesday, September 9th at 8:30 AM. They will be dis-missed at 10:30 AM. Full days of school for preschool stu-

dents begin on Wednesday, September 10th, from 8:00 AM to 2:40 PM. Preschool students wear the school gym uniform (summer option permitted).

Please note: Tuition must be current for your child to be admitted on the first day of school.

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