St. William

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)

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"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. 

Other times by appointment. 

• 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. 

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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.

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PREP
(Parish Religious Education Program)

There are no in-person classes at this time due to COVID-19.

Upcoming Important Dates

• February 10, 2021 (Wednesday) 6:30pm ~ parent  meeting for Confirmation students

• ​​​​​​​February 20, 2021 (Saturday) 10:00am ~ First Reconciliation for PREP students

• 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)

Non perishables are collected for
St. Helena's Cupboard every month     on the 3rd Sunday.

Next Collection Date:
Sunday ~ February 21 


 

IMPORTANT - Pease Read
Below is a list regarding what is and isn't acceptable for the monthly food drive for
St. Helena's Food Cupboard:

"YES" Items...
+ All canned goods
+ 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...
+ Anything that requires refrigeration or freezing such as:
        Fozen Dinners or other Frozen or Refrigerated foods
+ Fresh or Frozen vegetables
+ Cooked or otherwise Prepared food, sandwiches or meals.(**)
+ Dairy products such as milk, yogurt, butter, etc
+ Anything with expired dates

We are always greatful for your compassion and generosity for those in need but unfortunately over the last few months we have seen a significant increase in
drop off's of items that need refrigeration or freezing and we simply
do not have those capabilities.

We have also been the recipient of items well past their expiration dates - please treat the less fortunate as you would yourself or your family - If it's not safe for you, it's not safe for anyone else.
 

(**) If you wish to prepare meals for Aid For Friends, please CALL the rectory

215-745-1389 to make those arrangements

Thank you and God Bless!

Starting July 6 PHDC will accept applications for a new round of rental assistance. Renters and landlords may submit their application online, by fax, or by mail. Funds will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.  https://phlrentassist.org/phase-2/

• Applicants must be Philadelphia residents (renters in other counties must apply to their county’s designated organization).
• Landlords and renters must each provide information.
• Renters must have lost more than 30% of their income due to reduced work hours/wages because of COVID-19, or have become unemployed after March 1 due to COVID-19
• Renters who applied for PA unemployment assistance must have done so after March 1
• Renters’ income before March 1 must be no more than 100% of the area median income, or $87,000 for a family of three (see table below). (The income limit for Phase 1 was 50% of AMI).
• Assistance is limited to $750 per month per household and $4,500 over six months.
• Payments will be made to landlords.
• Landlords must agree to the terms of the program and may not displace the household or begin eviction proceedings for at least 60 days from the final month of rental assistance

archphila.org/arise 
Once released, videos can be watched any time.

The Arise: Resurrection and Restoration Easter video series breaks open the mystery of the Resurrection of Jesus and his power to bring us new life in the midst of the pandemic. It is also designed to help us transition back into “in person” life in the Church as the COVID19 restrictions slowly lift.  These short videos, given by dynamic local speakers, will offer a teaching on the resurrection of Jesus Christ, its power to restore our lives here and now, and why the “in person” nature of our life as Catholics is so important. 

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

St. William Parish also hosts Alcoholics Anonymous - information can be found here.