Church of St. William

The Church of Saint William 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. Eugene Almonor, O.M.I. Deacon William Moser Deacon Felipe Cruz Deacon Angel Alicea, Retired 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 12:00PM 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 Moser (English) or Sister Rose (Spanish) at the following: deaconmoser@churchofstwilliam.com s.rose@churchofstwilliam.com CONFIRMATION Bishops are Ordinary ministers of Confirmation. On special oc-casions 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 marriage preparation contact the rectory or PhillyCatholicMarriagePrep.com

For wedding music contact Ken Houser, Music Director 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 12pm (UC), 8pm (UC)

10:30AM - Spanish 4:00PM - Pakistani 5:30PM - Haitian

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

Saturday 8:00AM

Upcoming Events December 8 Immaculate Conception (holy day of obligation) 13 Confessions (6:30—8:00pm) 15 Confessions (4:00—4:45pm)

Immaculate Conception Holy Day of Obligation

Saturday—December 8

MASSES Friday—December 7 (vigil) Saturday—December 8 5:00pm 7:30am, 9am, 12pm (Eng.) 10:30am (Spanish) Please Note: The 5pm Mass on Saturday is for Sunday only and does not fulfill your obligation for the Holy Day.

Happy Feast Day Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary

Sr. Margaret Paul Longshore Sr. Eileen Reilly

Sr. Judith Ann Geschke Sr. Jo-Ann Abate

Sr. Winnie Feeney Sr. Rose Patrice Kuhn Sr. Marcille McEntee

Sr. Bernadette Taraschi Sr. Ana Iris Grana

CENTENNIAL O R N E R

Reusable Tote Bags on Sale During the month of December, we

are selling Tote Bags with the Church of St. William Centennial Logo.

Cost is $5 per bag.

PRE-CHRISTMAS SALE Buy 4 bags for $20

receive a 5th bag FREE

Luncheon Affair with an International Flair We are looking for volunteer cooks to make your favorite dish for our celebration following the Opening Mass of our Centennial on Sunday, January 20, 2019. Please sign up today and let us know what dish you will prepare. Food trays will be provided for your use. Sign up sheets are in the back of church, or you may call the rectory.

Tote Bags are also available at the rectory. Instead of Christmas wrapping paper or gift bag,

why not put your gift in one of these bags.

Mass in honor of our Lady of Guadalupe St. William Church

Wednesday 12 December 2018 at 6 PM Mananitas Mariachi Music at 5 PM

ALL ARE WELCOME

Mass Times 5:00pm Saturday

7:30am Sunday

9:00am Sunday

10:30am Sunday

12:00pm Sunday

8:00pm Sunday

4:30pm Sunday

5:30pm Sunday PPH TOTAL

Oct. 6 - 7 104 123 103 480 139 172 35 162 100 1418

Oct. 13 - 14 103 109 135 385 115 208 43 159 100 1357

Oct. 20 - 21 103 107 121 505 102 174 55 160 100 1427

Oct. 27 - 28 101 108 120 324 117 154 60 162 100 1246

TOTAL 411 447 479 1694 473 708 193 643 400 5448

OCTOBER COUNT - 2018 Every year, all parishes in the Archdiocese take a count of those attending Mass on the weekends in October.

Listed here is the count for this year.

First Sunday of Advent December 2, 2018

FOCUS: The Jesus who is born in time and history is also the Christ who will come in glory to judge all.

The season of Advent begins with a call to persever-ance and vigilance as we prepare to celebrate not just the historical event of the birth of Jesus of Nazareth, but our central belief that Christ will come again in glory to judge all humanity. Our readings are chosen to help us reflect on this great truth and be prepared for the coming of Christ.

LITURGY OF THE WORD: In a time of great up-heaval and chaos for Israel, Jeremiah reassures the people of better days to come, when a descendent of David will rule them with integrity and honesty. Looking forward to the return of Christ in glory, Saint Paul reminds us that we must strive for true holiness now. In the Gospel, Jesus reminds us that no matter what befalls us in this life, we are to have confidence in him, the Son of Man.

REFLECTION: The apocalyptic language of today’s gospel depicts the collapse of all that seems so fixed – sun, moon and the stars. A once-thought secure world is not as secure as we thought.

So we ask ourselves:

♦ What and on whom have we relied for security and hope in times of crisis?

♦ Have these been supportive and sustaining?

Thank You!! Troop 563 wishes to thank everyone who purchased bake goods from our bake sale last week-end. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

Oliver Cruzado Julian Davila Romulo Edwin Cerpa Renzo Mathias Cerpa Gael Matias Rivera-Jimenez Abner Kalvin John Abby Sophia Rivera-Jimenez Abigail John

Rose Margaret McPhillips River Keaton Aaron Montero-Lyons

God bless our newly baptized

Masses for the week of December 2, 2018 Sunday, December 2 5:00 pm (Vigil) Ellen Zalisky 7:30 am Paul Knitter 9:00 am George R. Brooks, Sr. (30th anniversary) 10:30 am John W. Handley (73rd anniversary) 12:00 pm Helen McGrody 8:00 pm Abandoned Babies Souls Monday, December 3 6:30 am Fadgen Family (living & deceased) 12:00 pm Albert Miller Tuesday, December 4 6:30 am Steinmetz Family (living & deceased) 12:00 pm Michael & Ryan Snow Wednesday, December 5 6:30 am Robert & Tina Inemer (living) 12:00 pm McConway Family Thursday, December 6 6:30 am Katelyn Nicole Davis 12:00 pm Catherine Duffy Friday, December 7 6:30 am Marion McAleer 12:00 pm Stango & D’Veni Families 5:00 pm Edward Sterling (60th anniversary) Saturday, December 8 8:00 am Thomas Lally 5:00 pm Ellen Zalisky

Please keep the sick of our parish in your prayers. Loretta LaBarge Livia Ginobile Bob Edmonds Peter Feledick Carmella Dick James Trainor Patrice Juliani Olivia Lutz Diana Lucas Baby River Fisher Ritter Eric Grey Linda Richardson Mary O’Donnell Ed Burgoon

During November Masses the Parish Priests remember and pray for the souls of all the faithful departed, especially those in our parish. Sharon O. Eves

Saint William Senior NEWS There are no Senior Citizen meetings during the month of December. Our Christmas luncheon is for MEMBERS ONLY on December 12 at Cottage Green at 12:00pm. Meetings will resume January 9th at Wesley (7040 Oxford Ave) at Noon. For information about the Seniors, please contact Ro McElroy at 267-210-1524.

Christmas Schedule—2018 CHRISTMAS EVE: Monday, Dec. 24 4:00pm Upper Church English (Children’s Mass) 5:30pm Upper Church Haitian 7:00pm Lower Church English/Spanish MASSES ON CHRISTMAS DAY: Tuesday, Dec. 25 7:30am Lower Church English 9:00am Lower Church English 10:30am Lower Church Spanish 12:00pm Upper Church English 1:00pm Lower Church Pakistani 5:30pm Upper Church Haitian NO 8:00pm Mass on Christmas Day

Advent Giving Tree Please feel free to take an ornament from the Giving Tree and purchase the item noted. All gifts can be returned to the rectory with the tag attached no later than December 9th. Thank you for making a difference in someone else’s life.

PREPARE FOR CHRISTMAS Confessions

Thursday—Dec. 13 (6:30-8:00pm) Saturday—Dec. 15 (4:00-4:45pm)

SUNDAY COLLECTIONS November 18 Church $6,416; Utilities $1,704; Block Collection $405 E-Giving Church $140; E-Giving Utilities $15; E-Giving Seminary $10 November 25 Church $7,641; Thanksgiving $625 E-Giving Church $665; E-Giving Utilities $20

God bless you for your continued support of the Parish and all the special collections. Fr. Al

2019 Calendars The weekend of December 15 & 16, calendars for 2019 will be distributed. We are extremely grateful to Camp-bell Funeral Home for donating these calendars. Many thanks to them for their kind generosity to our parish.

Best Advent Ever This year, prepare for Christmas in a different way. Join our parish for BEST ADVENT EVER, a free email pro-gram from Dynamic Catholic that will help you slow down and focus on what matters most during the busy holiday season. Each day of Advent, you will receive an email with practical tips for your everyday life and much more. Plus, every Sunday during the program, you will receive a thought-provoking video reflection that will help you un-derstand how the Gospel relates to your own life. To sign up, visit BestAdventEver.com/Christmas18

Second Collection This weekend the second collection is taken up for the Retirement Fund for Religious. Thank you for your gener-osity in remembering the Sisters and Priests who have served all of us throughout the years. Please keep them in your prayers.

Almuerzo con un Sabor Internacional

¡Llamando a todos los cocineros voluntarios! Por favor lleve su plato favorito a la celebración después de la Misa el 20 de enero del 2019, cuando celebraremos la apertura de nuestro 100 aniversario. Pueden ayudar: llevar un plato favorito, arreglar el salón, servir la comida, limpiar después del evento. Se encuentran las hojas de participar en las entradas de la Iglesia. Inscríbase desde ahora hasta el 23 de dic. En enero, recibirá una bandeja y llevará la comida al salón parroquial el 20 de enero a las 11:00 AM.

Para ayudar, llene la información abajo o llame a la Rectoría (215-745-1389) o comuníquese con Sister Rose (215-313-7753). ¡Gracias y Bendiciones!

Para Conmemorar el 100 Aniversario

Venta de bolsas $ 5.00 ( 5 por $20.00 ) Bolsas para regalar para la Navidad ….. Bolsas para alimentos…..

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 las 12:00 PM: Bautismo Certificado de Bautismo: Llamar la Rectoría 215-745-1389 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: domingo a las 10:00, antes de la Misa.

SACRAMENTOS para ADULTOS: domingo a las 9:00 AM

MISA 10:30 el 2 de diciembre Gracias a los niños y jóvenes por participar en la Misa :

Procesiones de Entrada y Ofrendas Hospitalidad , Monaguillos, Lectores Coro de cada domingo, Entregar flyers

CELEBREMOS con NUESTROS AMIGOS el 8 de dic.: Nicaragua: Nuestra Señora del Inmaculada Concepción de “El Viejo Paraguay: Nuestra Señora de los Milagros de Caacupé Estados Unidos: Nuestra Señora de la Inmaculada Concepción

CONSULTAS sobre la INMIGRACIÓN: HIAS 2100 Arch St. 3rd floor 215-832-0900 Servicios Sociales Católicos: 222 N. 17th St. 215-854-7019 Welcome Center 215-634-1696

Adviento en Parroquia St. William: Novenas del Diciembre : en los hogares de la parroquia

Todos están invitados a celebrar el Adviento, participando en, por lo menos, una noche de oración.

Novena: La Guadalupana: 3 de diciembre al 11 de diciembre

Celebración Guadalupana 12 de dic. 5 PM Serenata 6 PM Misa 7 PM Fiesta

Coordinador: Gustavo Medina 610-937-6242

Las Posadas:

14 de diciembre al 22 de diciembre

Coordinadora: Aracili Moreno 267-398-8621

DOMINGO, DICIEMBRE 2, 2018 PRIMER DOMINGO DE ADVIENTO

“Se Acerca Tu Liberacion!” Comienza un nuevo tiempo de espera, el Adviento, que nos prepara a la venida del Senor. Podemos divisar el resplandor de la Navidad. Es un camino lleno de sorpresas y bendicioines. Es tiempo de esperanza. Je-sus espero la venida del reino. Nosotros esperamos la plenitud del reino, a pesar de los fracasos que se presentan. Esperamos nuestra liberacion! Es necesaria la vigilancia. El Senor nos pide levanter la cabeza y preparer su venida con alegria y esperanza. El Senor viene a salvarnos y a liberarnos de las miserias de nues-tro corazon. Quiere plantar en nosotros la semilla del amor y la esperanza. Debemos decir con fe, como decian los primeros cristianos: “Ven, Senor, Jesus!” Que Maria sea nuestra companera de camino y nuestro modelo de fe.

Celebración de la Corona de Adviento Primer Domingo de Adviento: El amor familiar

Lectura bíblica: 1 Tesalonicenses 3:12--4:2 Vela: Encender la primera vela Oración: Dios Padre, gracias por darnos una familia. Te pedimos que, ahora que comienza el adviento, en nuestra familia podamos demostrar-nos el amor que nos tenemos y viva-mos cada día más unidos. Te pedimos llenar nuestro hogar de tu amor divino. Te lo pedimos por Jesucristo nuestro Señor. Amén.

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 December 2, 2018 TRANSMISSION TIME Thursday 9:00 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS