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Church of St. William 4th Sunday of
Easter
April 25, 2021
Church of St. William
6200 Rising Sun Avenue
Keep holy the Lord’s Day
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19111 All Catholics are encouraged to come to church for Mass on
Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation, however, if you are
CHURCH IS OPEN sick or unable to attend, you may follow the Mass through
Monday thru Friday (6am to 1pm); Saturday (8am-6pm); Sunday (7am-9pm) digital means. Our church livestreams Mass on Sundays at
9:00am (English) and 10:30am (Spanish).
PARISH STAFF
Pastor Rev. Alfonso J. Concha (Fr. Al) Facebook.com/StWilliamPhila
Pakistani Community Rev. Tariq Isaac (Parochial Vicar)
Retired (Resident) Rev. Augusto Concha (Fr. Gus) SUNDAY MON—FRI
Haitian Community Rev. Eugene Almonor, O.M.I. Vigil 5:00pm (Saturday) 6:30am
Deacons William Moser, Felipe Cruz 7:30am, 9am, 12pm, 8pm 12:00pm
Superior / Hispanic Ministry Sr. Rose Patrice, IHM
PREP Coordinator Julia Thillet 10:30am - Spanish
Secretaries Caroline Guy, Judi Schein, Danilsa Ysabel 4:00pm - Urdu SATURDAY
Business Manager Timothy Babbage 5:30pm - Creole 8:00am
Music Director Ken Houser
Facilities Manager John Meehan
Office Hours
Sacrament of Confirmation
Monday thru Friday 8:45am—3:30pm (closed 11:45am-12:30pm) Church of St. William
Rectory: 215-745-1389 Fax: 215-745-8432 Saturday ~ September 11 at 5:00pm
Convent: 215-745-3513 PREP: 215-745-1389 Archbishop Nelson Perez
Website: www.churchofstwilliam.com We invite children, teens and adults in our parish who have
Email: office@churchofstwilliam.com not received the Sacrament of Confirmation and are eligible to
Facebook: www.facebook.com/StWilliamPhila/
PREP: prep@churchofstwilliam.com
please contact Fr. Al at 215-745-1389 or email him at
pastor@churchofstwilliam.com.
CELEBRATION OF THE SACRAMENTS
BAPTISM (Lower Church) Why be Confirmed in the Catholic Church?
Spanish: 3rd Sunday of the month at 12:00PM
English: 2nd or 4th Sunday of the month at 1:00PM 1. You will be receiving one of the seven sacraments
and a special outpouring of the Holy Spirit.
Pre-Baptismal Instructions (Rectory Basement)
Spanish: 2nd Wednesday 7:00PM
2. By receiving this sacrament, you are accepting re-
English: 1st Sunday at 1:00PM sponsibility for your faith and destiny.
3. The Holy Spirit will give you an increased ability to
For information or scheduling a Baptism, please email Deacon Bill practice your Catholic faith in every aspect of your
Moser (English) or Sister Rose (Spanish) at the following: life and witness Christ in every situation.
deaconmoser@churchofstwilliam.com 4. This sacrament will bring you the privilege of being
s.rose@churchofstwilliam.com
a full member in the Catholic Church.
CONFIRMATION
Bishops are Ordinary ministers of Confirmation. Archbishop Nelson
Perez will administer the Sacrament on Sept. 11, 2021 in our Sunday ~ May 2
church. To register for adult confirmation class, call the rectory. 9:00am & 10:30am Masses
RECONCILIATION IN CHURCH
(Confessions are heard at the front side altar only)
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 Pastor
at least six months prior to the intended date of marriage.
Contact: pastor@churchofstwilliam.com
For required marriage preparation contact the rectory or Please keep the children in your prayers.
PhillyCatholicMarriagePrep.com
For wedding music contact Ken Houser, Music Director at SUNDAY COLLECTIONS ~ APRIL 18
music@churchofstwilliam.com.
Sunday $6,393 Easter $495
ANOINTING OF THE SICK ~ Sacrament of healing and God’s E-Giving 290 E-Giving 50
blessings for those who are sick or in serious condition. Parishion- TOTAL $6,683 TOTAL $545
ers in serious illness, please contact our parish priests. Anyone
unable to attend Mass due to illness may call the Rectory to make Thank you for your continued support of the parish. Fr. Al
arrangements to receive Communion in their home.
Fourth Sunday of Easter
April 25, 2021
FOCUS: We are God’s children; we are the flock of the
Good Shepherd, who lays down his life for us. of April 25, 2021
God loves us so much that we are not simply called God’s Sunday, April 25
5:00pm (Vigil) Peter Feledick
children, but in fact are God’s children now. This love is
7:30am James Hawe, Sr.
that of a good shepherd, who knows and cherishes his 9:00am Harry Cotton
sheep, and who, unlike others, will sacrifice his own life 10:30am Francisco J. Fernandez (birthday memorial)
for the safety of his flock. 12:00pm Maria Huong Nguyen
8:00pm James J. McNally
LITURGY OF THE WORD: In the first reading, Peter
proclaims to the elders that the cripple who has been Monday, April 26
healed and saved was done so in the name of Jesus. This 6:30am Sr. Dolores Ann Dennin, IHM
12:00pm William Guy, Sr. (birthday memorial)
is the Jesus that they had crucified and whom God raised
from the dead. The First Letter of John says that through Tuesday, April 27
the love of God we are now the children of God; what we 6:30am Dolores Landgrebe (birthday memorial)
shall become is not yet revealed. In the Gospel, Jesus says, 12:00pm In Thanksgiving
I am the good shepherd… who lays down his life for the sheep.
Wednesday, April 28
REFLECTION: There are a lot of voices out there that 6:30am James McNally
12:00pm Special Intention
can only distract and scatter us. Perhaps we’ve paid too
much attention to them at times in our lives. Through hard Thursday, April 29
experience we have learned that they don’t have our best 6:30am Collette Wettengel
interests at heart and if we listen to them, we are scat- 12:00pm Aurora Cruz
tered. But the voice of the Shepherd, Jesus tells us, wants
to gather us. His voice can help us keep our wits about us Friday, April 30
in an often-misguided world. 6:30am Scott Rooney
12:00pm Maria Zielinski (38th anniversary)
So we ask ourselves:
Saturday, May 1
• Can I name the “false shepherds” I have listened to? 8:00am Herbert L. Farrington (54th anniversary)
5:00pm Camille D. Sztukowski
• How did they mislead me?
• Where and how do I listen to the voice of the Good Carmella Dick Donna Griffin
Shepherd? Francisco Perez Michael Wilson
Elizabeth Junod Tim Esack
Linda Richardson Shannon Esack
Josephine Starkman Anna Clozio
Please Pray for Priests Isabelle Schmidt Adele Volpe Matt Koreck
Dear Lord, River Fisher Ritter Braydon Mulholland Alonso Castillo
We pray that the Blessed Mother Carol Petroski Patricia McShaffry Betty Harding
wrap her mantle around your priests Abigail Hamilton Robert McGrody Frank Philips
and through her intercession Vincent Florian Gerald McLaughlin Owen Hence
Elva McGuire Joe Fenuto Irene Coyle
strengthen them for their ministry. Claire Gleason Lisa Collins Marge Simon
We pray that Mary will guide your priests Bill Sherwin Theresa Sherwin Joanne Zalisky
to follow her own words, David Lee
“Do whatever He tells you.”
May your priests have the heart of St. Joseph, Please pray for the souls of the faithful
Mary’s most chaste spouse. departed, especially….
May the Blessed Mother’s own pierced heart Barbara Bryant
inspire them to embrace all Lillian Slavin
who suffer at the foot of the cross. Frank Stevens
May your priests be holy,
PREP ~ Parish Religious Education Program
filled with the fire of your love
seeking nothing but your greater glory Please remember today is the dead-
and the salvation of souls. Amen. line for Confirmation documents to be
handed to Fr. Al or delivered to the
St. John Vianney, pray for us. rectory.
Year of St. Joseph Second Collection
On December 8, 2020, Pope Francis declared a Year of St. Next weekend (May 1 & 2), the second collection will be
Joseph “to perpetuate the entrustment of the whole Church to taken up for Catholic Home Missions. Home mission
the powerful patronage of the Guardian of Jesus” and so that dioceses are those Catholic dioceses in the United
“the faithful may daily strengthen their life of faith through the States, its territories, and former territories that cannot
example of [St. Joseph].” Celebrating the 150th anniversary of provide basic pastoral services without outside help.
Pope Pius IX’s declaration of St. Joseph as the Patron of the
Universal Church, this Year of St. Joseph is an opportunity to
Basic pastoral services include Mass, the sacraments,
entrust ourselves more completely to the foster-father of Jesus religious education, and ministry training for priests,
and spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary. deacons, religious sisters, and laypeople. Right now,
over 40% of dioceses in the United States and its terri-
tories are considered home missions.
Feast Day of St. Joseph the Worker Your prayers and financial support are greatly appreci-
May 1 ated.
CONSECRATION TO ST. JOSEPH Church Envelopes
To help men live out the joy of Christ, and If you are a registered member of the parish and do not
to provide all members of the parish com-
munity with examples of virtue, prudence
receive envelopes, please contact the rectory at 215-
and fatherhood, the Knights of Columbus 745-1389. If you would like to become a member of St.
are encouraged to lead their communities William Parish, please call us to schedule an appoint-
in a consecration to St. Joseph during this ment to see one of the priests. We welcome you to join
year of St. Joseph. By this act of consecration, we ask for the our parish!
aid and intercession of the foster father of Jesus Christ, St. Jo-
seph, who serves as a true model for every man. Preparing for
the Consecration to St. Joseph is not a single event, it is choos- Bereavement Ministry
ing a way of life for oneself. Through this act, each participant Maternity BVM Church is offering meetings to anyone who is
consciously chooses to be a beacon of God’s love, authentic grieving the death of a loved one. People of all faiths and
masculinity, and to hold himself and his brothers to the standard other parishes are welcome. Meetings will be held in the Rec-
established by St. Joseph, Chaste Protector of the Virgin, De- tory Meeting Room (lower level of the rectory) at:
fender of the Universal Church and Terror of Demons. PLACE: Maternity BVM Church
This consecration can be done by an individual, a family, or an 9220 Old Bustleton Ave. 19115
entire parish community. It is important to make spiritual prepa- DATES: Wednesdays at 7:00pm
rations leading up to the consecration by learning more about April 28; May 5
St. Joseph and praying for his intercession regularly. Please contact Eileen at 215-677-6582 if you plan on attend-
ing or for more information.
Memorare to St. Joseph
Remember, O most chaste spouse of the Virgin Mary,
Centennial Books are available
that never was it known Please remember to pick up your FREE
book at the rectory if you had your
that anyone who implored your help
picture taken by Lifetouch last year.
and sought your intercession was left unassisted.
Full of confidence in your power, I fly unto you Additional books are available to pur-
and beg your protection. chase for $10 each.
Despise not, O Guardian of the Redeemer, Call the rectory at 215-745-1389.
my humble supplication, but in your bounty,
hear and answer me. Amen.
IHM Center for Literacy and GED
Registration for NEW STUDENTS
Act of Consecration to St. Joseph 2021-2022
O dearest St. Joseph, I consecrate myself to your honor DATES: April 26, 27, 28, 29
and give myself to you, that you may always be my father,
my protector and my guide in the way of salvation. TIMES: 9:00am-11:00am & 6:00pm-8:00pm
Obtain for me a greater purity of heart PLACE: St. Bernard School, 7341 Cottage Street
and fervent love of the interior life. Philadelphia, PA 19136
After your example may I do all my actions Bring photo ID and wear a mask.
for the greater glory of God,
in union with the Divine Heart of Jesus INFO: 215-338-3120
and the Immaculate Heart of Mary. www.ihm4literacy.net
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COST: $130 (September to May); $100 due at
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Wedding Anniversary Mass ~ May 1 (5:15pm)
Married couples celebrating their 5th, 10th, 25th or 50th anniver- Classes will begin Monday, September 13.
sary and newlyweds are invited to Mass at the Cathedral Basili-
ca of SS Peter & Paul on May 1, 2021 at the 5:15pm Vigil Mass Testing for new students is Monday May 3, 4, 5, & 6.
celebrated by Archbishop Nelson Perez. Friends and family are Times will be given at registration. If you have any
welcome and encouraged to attend. RSVP at 215-587-0500 or questions, please call 215-338-3120 on Mondays
visit www.phillycatholiclife.org. through Thursdays, between 9am and 12pm.
CONFESIONES: Todos los Domingo: 10:00 - 10:20AM. DOMINGO, ABRIL 25, 2021
BAUTISMO: Coordina con Diácono Felipe o Hna. Rosa CUARTO DOMINGO DE PASCUA
2° Miércoles del mes a las 7:00 PM: Charla Dia Mundial de Oracion por las Vocaciones
3° Domingo del mes a las 12:00 PM: Bautismo
Certificado de Bautismo: Llamar la Rectoría 215-745-1389 " YO SOY EL BUEN PASTOR "!
Jesús se declara como El Buen Pastor ! El es el Pastor
Visitas y Comunión a los ENFERMOS y ANCIANOS: verdadero, auténtico, modelo y único. El se diferencia de
Consulta con Padre Al. Asistente: Ida Jiménez los falsos pastores, porque está dispuesto a ' dar la vida '
ROSARIO: Domingo a las 10:00, antes de la Misa. por las ovejas. El pastor asalariado, cuando ve venir al
lobo, abandona las ovejas y huye, y el lobo hace estra-
CÍRCULO de ORACIÓN: gos y las dispersa. El Buen Pastor conoce a las ovejas y
Los viernes en la Iglesia 6:30-8:30 pm es conocido por ellas. Así dice Jesus : "Yo conozco a mis
ovejas y ellas me conocen a mi"! El llama a las ovejas por
Matrimonio: Cita con Padre Al
su nombre y ellas le siguen porque conocen su voz.
Sacramentos para adultos: Charlas los domingos a las 9:00 am Jesús crea una comunión de vida, una relación personal
y amorosa con cada una de ellas. Aún más, Jesús como
Consulta con Diácono y Nidia Cruz Buen Pastor, entrega su vida por sus ovejas ! Jesús nos
Clases de PREP: Tarea en hogar ama tanto que siempre da su vida por cada uno de no-
sotros. Cristo Jesús es El Pastor de todos los pueblos. El
confió su misión a los Apóstoles, es decir, a su Iglesia
que continúa la misión en el mundo entero." Rueguen al
Sacramento de la Con irmación Dueño de la mies, que envíe vocaciones a su Iglesia" dijo
Sábado, 11 de septiembre a las 5:00 PM el Señor ! No dejemos de rezar por las vocaciones que
Celebrante: Arzobispo Nelson Pérez necesita la Iglesia, es decir, todos nosotros !
Invitamos a niñ os, adolescentes y adultos de CLASES de INGLES - 4 dı́as por semana
nuestra parroquia que no hayan recibido el Sacramento de IHM Literacy Center
la Con irmació n y que sean elegibles para ponerse en con- Colegio St. Bernard
tacto con
7341 Cottage St.
Padre Al: pastor@churchofstwilliam.com
o llamar a la Rectorı́a: 215-745-1389. Registración nueva:
26,27,28, 29 de abril (con mascara)
9:00 am – 11:00 am & 6:00 pm– 8:00 pm
Formulario de Interés por Vacunas
Costo por el año: $130
El Departamento de Salud Pública de Filadelfia ($100 cuando se registra / balancia de $30 el 30 de sept.)
está proporcionando la vacuna COVID-19 a todos los res-
identes de Filadelfia. Este formulario le informará al De- Lleva identi icación con foto
partamento de Salud que está interesado en recibir la Prueba para estudiantes nuevos: 3,4,5,6 de mayo
vacuna COVID-19 y se asegurará de que las personas con
mayor riesgo puedan recibirla primero. Información:
Si no puede completar este formulario, llame al 215-338-3120 (Lunes a Jueves , 9:00am—12:00pm)
311 o al (215) 685-5488 o envíe un correo electrónico
a covid@phila.gov. Clases comenzarán el 13 de septiembre del 2021
www.ihm4literacy.net
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Eventos Importantes
Intención del Papa Francisco para abril
Primera Comunión
Intención universal - Derechos fundamentals 2 de mayo a las 9:00 AM y a las 10:30 AM
Recemos por aquellos que arriesgan sus vidas Ordinación al Diaconado: Roneld Saint Louis
luchando por los derechos fundamentales en dictaduras, en 8 de mayo en la Catedral
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Día de las Madres y Procesión Mariana
9 de mayo
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