St. William

As we prepare to begin Holy Week, let us open our minds and hearts to the Lord Jesus. This Holy Week reminds us of His love for all of us, particularly, when we have to face difficult times with Coronavirus challenging our welfare and health.

ALL Public Holy Week services are cancelled, but the Lord will be with us as we celebrate Holy Week in our homes.

Celebration of the Triduum druing the Covid 19 restrictions: HERE

+ Distribution of Palm +

Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday April 5.

Due to safety concerns,
distribution of palms has been postponed to a future date.

Almighty ever-living God, sanctify us, that we who follow Christ the King in exultation may reach the eternal Jerusalem through him.  Amen.  
Fr. Al
+
La Semana Santa comienza con el Domingo de Ramos el 5 de abril. 

Para proteger a nuestra gente,  la distribución de palmas se ha pospuesto a una fecha futura. 

VDios todopoderoso viviente, santificándonos, para que nosotros, que seguimos a Cristo Rey en júbilo, lleguemos a la Jerusalén eterna a través de él.  Amén.  
Padre Al

I wish you a Holy Week and Easter blessings! Fr. Al

Rectory Office: (215) 745-1389
Rectory Fax: (215) 745-8432
office@churchofstwilliam.com

Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8:45 am - 11:45 am
12:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Eucharistic Adoration Chapel 
 6215 Argyle Street
24 hours/7 days a week
Please complete this form to obtain an access code from the Rectory.
**NOTE: New Code as of February 2, 2020**

PLEASE NOTE:
THE ADORATION CHAPEL IS CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Click link below for live adoration courtesy of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Doral Florida. 

 + Live Eucharistic Adoration +

ALL PUBLIC MASSES ARE SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE starting 3/18/20
DIOCESE - WIDE

Confession
Saturdays 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm

Thursdays before First Fridays
Following the daily 12:00 pm Mass

Confesiones en español
  Domingo, 10:00 am - 10:20 am​

Thank You  ~  Church Bulletin Advertisers

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Stay Safe  ~  God Bless You

"I am overjoyed to announce a new Lenten initiative, “The Power of Faith and Hope in a Time of Uncertainty: A Virtual Lenten Retreat.” Beginning Monday, March 30th I will share a video each night at 7:00 p.m. via my Facebook page. The series will extend to Palm Sunday and will include dynamic presenters from across our Archdiocese who will bring Catholic Families closer to Christ through scripture, reflection, and prayer. Six of the videos will be in English and American Sign Language and one will be in Spanish.

Please consider participating in this upcoming Lenten Video Retreat. Give this gift of hope to yourself. Christ is hope and through Him we’re a people of hope. I’m praying for you during this time of uncertainty.”

+Nelson J. Pérez Archbishop of Philadelphia

To watch the video in English, please click here
Para ver el video en español, haga clic aquí.

The presenters include

• Reverend Matthew W. Guckin, Director of Catholic Mission and Identity for the Office for Catechetical Formation and Parochial Administrator Pro Tem, Saint Francis de Sales Parish;
• Deacon Anthony Willoughby, Saint Ignatius of Loyola Parish and Campus Minister at Saint Francis Home for Children and Saint Gabriel's Hall;
• Mrs. Megan Mohan, Associate Director of Outreach for ANTHEM;
• Reverend Eric Banecker, Parochial Vicar, Saint Pius X Parish;
• Sister Maeve Nativitas, Sisters of Life, Saint Malachy Convent;
• Mr. Eustace Mita, Co-Founder and Chairman of Man-Up Philly; and
• Reverend Matthew Biedrzycki, Parochial Vicar, Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul.

American Sign Language interpretation is provided by Reverend Seán A. Loomis, Chaplain of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Deaf Apostolate and Parochial Vicar, Annunciation B.V.M. Parish.

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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