Thank you!... about 70 bags of non perishables were collected in May for St. Helena's Cupboard. 

Next Collection Date:
Sunday June 21. 

• Use Rising Sun Entrance only. 
• BRING AND WEAR a FACEMASK at all times while in church.
• Enter only where you see ENTER signs
• Exit only where you see EXIT signs. 
• Use the Hand Sanitizer dispenser located in the Narthex at the entrance to church prior to entering.
• Observe social distancing and obey all signage in church. 
• Restrooms are closed at this time. 

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

The parish's physical office is currently closed to the public. 

 Please e-mail all requests to the above email address and allow us time to respond to your request - thank you!

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Our Eucharistic Adoration Chapel 
at 6215 Argyle Street is currently CLOSED until further notice. 

Confession

During this time, Confessions are offered ONLY on Sundays from 1-2 pm in the
Lower Church, when it is open for Eucharistic Adoration. 

Begins Sun, May 10 at 7PM at: 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. 

May 10: The Power of the Resurrection to Restore Our Lives after the Pandemic, Meghan Cokeley
May 11: Why Nothing Compares to Receiving the Sacraments in Person, Fr. Dennis Gill
May 12: Restoring Our “In Person” Encounter with Christ in the Mass, Fr. Eric Banecker
May 13: How Forgiveness Allows the Power of the Resurrection to Enter Our Lives,
Sr. Sheila Galligan, IHM
May 14: Helping Others Encounter the Risen Christ, Dan Tarrant 
May 15: For Families: Returning to Normal While Preserving What We Gained during the Pandemic, Damon Owens
May 16: Allowing the Resurrection to Take Flesh in Our Lives, Megan Murphy

During this epidemic and shut down of virtually everything around us, we are all going a little "stir crazy" being at home and isolated from our friends and extended family. Most of us at least have someone with us at home to talk to, eat with, share memories, play games....but there are some out there who are by themselves.

Our Seniors are especially vulnerable at this time as are those of any age who live alone. If you know of someone who is by themselves, young or old, friend or not, reach out to them...it doesn't have to be in person, but maybe place a phone call to them, or mail them a card or letter asking how they are, ask them if they are in need of anything, let them know that someone is thinking of them. A kind gesture such as simply reaching out and saying "Hi, I'm here if you need to talk" can go a VERY long way in this difficult time. 

We often hear about "shut-ins" but we never really think much about them daily. Now that we ourselves are forced to become a shut-in, let's think past our own four walls and reach out help each other out and love thy neighbor. We are all in this together! 

Families are invited to download and print this beautiful coloring book to help children enter into the mysteries of our redemption.  Parents are invited to read the accompanying Scripture passages with their children and then children can color in the mosaics.

Additional Family Resources are available here: http://archphila.org/resources/

Scroll down and click on
"Resources for Families"

Rosary Campaign & Divine Mercy Novena

For an End to the Coronavirus
http://www.phillyevang.org/rosary/
Join us online, by phone or in spirit as we pray the Rosary every night at 8 PM. We will ask the miraculous intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary to put an end to the coronavirus.

When:
Every evening, 8:00-8:30 PM* (ET)
until further notice

Please click the link below to tune in each night at 8 PM:
Click here to join the Rosary by video (Zoom link)
Click the link 5-10 minutes early to allow your device to download any necessary software.

Or dial-in by telephone:
Dial: (646) 558-8656
Enter the Webinar ID: 494 480 541

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.

Thank You  ~  Church Bulletin Advertisers

We wish to take this opportunity to thank our advertisers who sponsor our Sunday Church bulletin every week.  We sincerely appreciate your support of this important channel of communication.  We encourage our parishioners and all those viewing our website to take a look at our weekly church bulletin and support the advertisers.  Many businesses may not be operating during this time due to the COVID-19 outbreak and the government's orders to close businesses and stay at home.  However, when we resume our daily lives and things are 'back-to-normal' we encourage you to patronize our advertisers.

Stay Safe  ~  God Bless You