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1920 ~ Our 101st Year ~ 2021
Office: (215) 745-1389
Fax: (215) 745-8432
Email: office@churchofstwilliam.com
Rectory Office Hours
Monday-Friday
8:30am - 3:30pm
(closed 11:45am-12:30pm)
To sign up for electronic updates, join our Parish FLOCKNOTE by texting
"Stwills" to 84576
Eucharistic Adoration will take place on Saturdays, 12:00 - 4:55pm in the Lower Church with Benediction preceding the 5:00 pm Vigil Mass.
Our Eucharistic Adoration Chapel
at 6215 Argyle Street is currently CLOSED until further notice.
Confession
Confessions are offered on Saturdays, from 4:00-4:45 pm in the Lower Church by the Blessed Mother Statue.
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Our Parish Facebook Page
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Holy Sacrifice of the Mass
... during Covid-19 ...We look forward to seeing you in church! Please know that at this time, there is no obligation to attend Mass, but there is plenty of room for you!...The dispensation to attend Sunday Mass offered back in March 2020, is still in effect.- All church entrances will be OPEN
- Parking is available in the Convent Lot and Middle School lot on Saturday & Sunday only. Weekdays - you must park on the street due to MaST II School being in session.
- BRING AND WEAR a FACEMASK at all times while in church.
- Use the hand sanitizer dispenser located at the interior entrances to church prior to entering.
- Families may of course sit together. Observe social distancing with others and sit only in pews marked with BLUE tape.
- For Sunday Mass: Remain in your seat for Communion - it will be brought to you.
- For Daily Mass: Form a line in the center aisle, receive by the hand and return to your seats via side aisle.
- Do NOT gather after the Mass. We need time to clean & disinfect the church for the next Mass.
- Restrooms are OPEN. Please help us keep them clean and sanitary. Report any issues immediately to an usher or staff member.
~ Please ~
IF YOU ARE SICK IN ANY WAY STAY HOME!
Sunday Mass will continue to be live streamed through our Facebook Page at
9:00 am (English)
10:30 am(Spanish)
If you are uncomfortable coming to church at this time, join us in prayer at home and if you can, watch our live-streamed Sunday Mass that is offered on our Facebook Page. Livestreamed Masses are available anytime, even after the initial broadcast is complete.
CLICK HERE for the facebook page.
For more inforamtion regarding Covid-19, go to our Parish News Page
(page updated 6/15/2020)
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St. WILLIAM Virtual MASS LINKS
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Today's Readings
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Reading I Acts 1:15-17, 20-26Responsorial Psalm 113:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8Gospel Jn 15:9-17
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Primera Lectura Hch 1, 15-17. 20-26Salmo Responsorial Salmo 112, 1-2. 3-4. 5-6. 7-8Evangelio Jn 15, 9-17
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parish giving - Electronically
We thank you for your continued financial support of
St. William Parish - always, but particularly during this difficult time for us all. If you are able, please mail or drop off (mail slot to left of doors) your envelopes at the Rectory, or for more ease - use Electronic Giving that is linked below.It's is safe, simple and secure!
Click the image below.
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have you been confirmed?
Sacrament of Confirmation
Saturday ~ September 11, 2021
5:00pm Mass
Presider: Archbishop Nelson PerezWe invite children, teens, and adults in our parish who have not received the Sacrament of Confirmation and are eligible to please contact the rectory at 215-745-1389 or email Fr. Al at pastor@churchofstwilliam.com.
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important announcement - Sisters of the IHMIt saddens us to notify everyone that our IHM Sisters will be leaving St. William’s after serving in this parish since 1924. The reason is that they have many commitments and in order to continue their mission, they must limit the number of convents and schools in which they currently serve. They will be leaving in June, 2021. We are so very grateful for their service here at St. William’s over these many years and pray that God keeps them in His care.Sister Rose Patrice Kuhn
Sister Jo-Ann Abate
Sister Lorraine Marie DeArros
Sister Judith Ann Geschke
Sister Ana Iris Grana
Sister Margaret Paul Longshore
Sister Marcille McEntee
Sister Eileen Reilly
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prep
PREP
(Parish Religious Education Program)
There are no in-person classes at this time due to COVID-19.
Upcoming Important Dates- April 18, 2021 (Sunday) 11:30am ~ parent meeting for First Communion PREP students
- May 2, 2021 (Sunday) 9:00am & 10:30am ~ First Holy Communion Masses for PREP students
- May 11, 2021 (Tuesday) 6:30pm ~ May Procession and Mass (last day of PREP)
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bereavement ministryAre you grieving the death of a loved one? A support group can help and meetings are available for you to attend. Maternity BVM Church welcomes you to attend these meetings that are held in their Rectory Meeting Room, located at 9220 Old Bustleton Avenue, Philadelphia, 19115 on Wednesday evenings at 7:00pm.
March 31 ~ Topic: Crazy is Normal
April 7 ~ Topic: Understanding the Stages of Grief
April 14 ~ Topic: Surviving Stress and Loneliness
April 21 ~ Topic: Feelings of Denial, Bargaining and Guilt
April 28 ~ Topic: Feelings of Anger and Depression
May 5 ~ Topic: Spiritual Elements of Grief and Healing
People of all faiths and all neighboring parishes are welcome. Bring a friend if you wish. Please call one of the team members if you will be attending.
Eileen at 215-677-6582, Jane at 215-676-1423, Connie at 215-206-1412 -
Monthly food collection!
Non perishables are collected for
St. Helena's Cupboard every month on the 3rd Sunday.
Next Collection Date:
Sunday ~ May 16
We thank everyone who continues to bring food items every month to fill St. Helena's Cupboard. Kindly remember that we can only accept items that are non-perishable and we ask that you do not bring food that needs to be refrigerated or frozen.
"YES" Items...
All canned goods (no expired dates please!)
Dry goods such as dry cereals, uncooked rice/beans, pasta.
Jars of peanut butter or jelly (plastic jars preferred)
Boxed snacks or crackers
Juice boxes
Bottled water
"NO" Items...
Frozen Dinners or other Frozen or Refrigerated foods
Cooked or otherwise Prepared food, sandwiches or meals.(**)
Dairy products such as milk, yogurt, butter, etc. -
Catholic News Service
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SUPPORT FOR ADDICTIONS
Opioid addiction has reached epidemic proportions and rates are especially high in the state of Pennsylvania. Addiction, no matter what form it takes, is causing much suffering in the lives of many of our Archdiocesan families and they are looking to the Church for hope and help. There is a new webpage 'Hope in Christ: Spiritual Support for Addiction' that can be found on the link below. Here you will find spiritual support, events, and resources for families struggling with addiction. http://archphila.org/hope
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spiritual communionMy Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.
I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally,
come at least spiritually into my heart.
I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You.
Never permit me to be separated from You.
Amen.