Reverend James Rodia, O. Praem.

Website: www.stpiocatholicschool.org

ST. RICHARD PARISH PHILADELPHIA, PA

Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time

SUNDAY October 30th

8:00 Gaetano (Guy) Mazzola requested by loving family

10:00 HOLY SPIRIT Anthony Natale, Jr. req. by parents

11:30 Maria Rossi requested by Rossi family

MONDAY October 31st

8:00 Josephine Sandone requested by family and friends

4:30pm Clara Rugnetta requested by Rocco & Kim Rugnetta

TUESDAY November 1st

7:30 Genoveffa Colella requested by Maria and Angela

12:05 Ninzio & Pasqual Spitaleri requested by family

7:00PM Santa Bruccoleri requested by daughters

WEDNESDAY November 2nd

8:00 Deceased Parishioners

of

7:00PM St. Richard Parish

THURSDAY November 3rd

8:00 Genoveffa Colella requested by daughters

FRIDAY November 4th

8:00 Cesina Pilla requested by Pilla family

SATURDAY November 5th

8:00 John McSweeney Bequest of Gerald J. Ziccardi

4:30pm Antonio, Josephine and Frank Varano requested by

Lena Verano

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Our SANCTUARY CANDLE will be burning this

week In Memory William J. Meagher

requested by Maria & Marty Venafro and sons ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

VOTIVE CANDLES

ILM 51st Anniversary of Mario Guliante requested

with love, wife Lee

ILM John DeRose requested with love, Mom

IMO Nicosia Family requested with love, Lee

FGH Andrew Hines, Jr. requested with love, Mom,

Grandmom and Pop

FROM MY HOUSE

TO YOURS

Dear Parishioners,

The Gospels are filled with stories that should give us

sinners consultation and hope. Jesus forgave Peter even after

he denied Christ. Jesus did not condemn the adulterous

woman. He forgave the repentant thief. Jesus told powerful

parables about a prodigal son, one lost sheep and a widow’s

lost coin. He ate with sinners and preached of God’s love.

In today’s gospel, Jesus seeks out the tree climbing,

tax collecting Zacchaeus - and announces that he would be

staying at his home. Like so many others who had encountered

Jesus, Zacchaeus is forgiven and then reforms. He makes resti-

tution for his crooked dealings, and gives half of his posses-

sion to the poor. Jesus announces that salvation has come to

Zacchaeus and his house. Indeed, Jesus had come to seek and

to save what was lost.

Jesus not only forgave sins - he came to restore the

sinner into the life of the community. He imbued them with

such grace that they were, once again, in right relationship

with God. He spoke to them of the love of the Father, and of

his enduring mercy. Each person was changed -they praised

God, told others and became witnesses to Christ’s power and

authority.

Two thousand years later, we are still the beneficiaries

of Jesus’ salvific death and resurrection. Through Word and

sacrament, we receive Jesus’ saving grace. Through the sacra-

ments of baptism of reconciliation, our sins are forgiven. How

are we changed? What resolutions do we make to sin no more?

What patterns of behavior do we need to address? How can we

improve our prayer lives, our spending habits, our words and

our actions to live more in harmony with the Gospels and to be

found worthy of his calling?

Moreover, what have we learned as recipients of

God’s lavish, repeated forgiveness? Are we more forgiving?

Are we more tolerant of another’s mistakes? Do we reach out

with mercy toward those who have hurt us?

Let us resolve to be grateful for God’s gracious

mercy, and to share that compassion and mercy with a world

in need of it.

God Love Ya!

Fr. Reilly

Thirty-First Sunday of Ordinary Time October 30, 2016

Calling all ALUMNI of ST RICHARD –

HOLY SPIRIT – ST PIO !!! We are building a database of our School’s Alumni in order to keep every-

one updated on all of the GREAT things that are happening at our school.

It will only take a minute to complete.

The Alumni form link can be found on the following websites:

St. Richard Parish website at http://www.strichardchurch.org/

St. Pio School website at http://www.stpiocatholicschool.org/

Please pass this note on to your family and friends that have moved from the area as we want to reach

out to as many of our former students across the area and country as possible

All Souls Envelopes A special Mass will be celebrated on November 2,

2016 at 7pm for all of our deceased members of

our parish who have returned home to the Lord.

We invite you to join us for the Mass and use the

envelope provided in your packet and return it

before November 2nd so that your loved ones

names may be placed on the altar and

remembered during the month of November.

St. Pio Regional Catholic School

Presents

October 29, 2016

St. Richard Parish Hall 6:00PM

Food, DJ, Bar, Beer Garden

Must be 21 and Over

Call St. Pio School for more

information215-467-5430

Rite of Welcome

November 6 at 11:30

Mass for all children seeking the Sacraments of Penance/Reconciliation and Holy Com-munion for the first time and for those seek-ing the Sacrament of Confirmation.

All are welcome to join us. For this is a spe-cial time for the entire parish to pray for these children. The children will be called up by Father to the Sanctuary of the Church.

Family Mass

November 6 11:30 a.m. If you are interested in volunteering your children to assist in giving out worship aides, reading or helping out, please call Maryellen at the Rectory 215-468-4777.

Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time October 30, 2016

A Word From Pope Francis We need constantly to contemplate

the mystery of mercy. It is a wellspring of

joy, serenity, and peace. Our salvation

depends on it. Mercy: the word reveals the

very mystery of the Most Holy Trinity.

Mercy: the ultimate and supreme act by

which God comes to meet us. Mercy: the

fundamental law that dwells in the heart of every person

who looks sincerely into the eyes of his brothers and sisters

on the path of life. Mercy: the bridge that connects God and

man, opening our hearts to the hope of being loved forever

despite our sinfulness.

— Misericordiae VultusBull of Indiction of the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy,

Saint Richard Parish Sacrament Schedule First Reconciliation

Saturday December 10th 10:00 a.m.

First Holy Communion

Saturday May 6th 10:00 a.m.

Confirmation

Thursday April 27th 6:00 p.m.

(Bishop Senior will be the Celebrant and Confer the

Sacrament to the 6th graders)

If you have a child attending a school other then Saint

Pio Regional School or Saint Richard PREP, please

call Maryellen Carroll at the Rectory. Every child

seeking these sacraments needs to be part of the Sacra-

ment Formation class. Please call ASAP to receive the

entire schedule of activities and requirements.

Searching for Block Captains

In order to help spread the word of what a great parish

we have here; I am looking for block captains who will

take a few extra bulletins home with them and place

them in the neighbors doors.

You don't have to preach, explain or even talk about your

faith. You are just letting you neighbors know that we, as

a parish family, are happy to welcome them and we have

many great ministries and services to offer them here.

We are looking to begin this by the First Sunday of Ad-

vent. If you feel that you are able to do this, sign ups will

be next weekend after all the Masses. Thank you again

for all you do for making our parish a great one!!

Fr. Reilly Pre-Jordan Classes In preparation for Baptism Pre-Jordan classes are held

Sundays in St. Richard Church after the 11:30 Mass.

(Dates are subject to change.) The parents of the child are required to attend the class;

godparents are also welcome but not required to attend.

Please call the rectory to make arrangements for the

Baptism and to attend the class. After you have attended

the class and acquired certificates of eligibility for

your godparents, you may then call the rectory for an

appointment to book the date of your choosing.

The next scheduled class is:

Sunday, November 14, 2016

Are you or someone you know interested in joining the Catholic

Church? Are you curious about the Catholic Faith, but not

sure you want to make a commitment? Are you married to a

Catholic spouse, raising children Catholic, and interested in

knowing more to be able to share with them? Are you a Catho-

lic who desires to complete the initiation process by receiving

Eucharist and or Confirmation? If you answered yes to any of

these questions, the R.C.I.A. may be for you.

The RCIA is designed to assist youth and adults who:

• have never been baptized, and wish to be baptized in the

Catholic Church

• have been baptized in another Christian tradition (Lutheran,

Episcopalian, etc.) and wish to become

Catholic.

• were baptized Catholic, but have not received First Eucha-

rist and/or Confirmation.

There’s no time like the present to begin your inquiry in the faith. If you are interested in learning more about the R.C.I.A.

for yourself or someone you know, please contact Maryellen

IS THE RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF

ADULTS (R.C.I.A.) FOR YOU?

• How often do you ex-

tend forgiveness to

those in your family?

At work? Your

community?

• How often do you seek

forgiveness from oth-

ers or from God

through the sacra-

ment of

penance?

October 30, 2016

November 1st

A Holy Day of obligation.

The Rectory office will be closed.

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Sunday Women's Tea

Malvern Retreat House will host its next Women's Tea on Sunday, November 6th from 2pm-4pm. The featured speaker will be Martie Gillin, founder of the organization SpeakUp! This nonprofit fosters com-munication in families on issues, including stress, substance abuse, anxiety, and healthy relationships. At the tea, Martie will discuss the topic Women

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