Centennial Raffle Tickets for Sale
Purchase your tickets for only $5 each
or a book of 5 for $20
IF we sell ALL TICKETS
First prize could be $7,000
Second prize could be $2,000
Third prize could be $1,000
Prizes will be determined by number of tickets sold.
1st prize (35% of sales)
2nd prize (10% of sales)
3rd prize (5% of sales)
Drawing for prizes will be
June 25, 2019
(Feast of St. William)
Get your tickets now by contacting the rectory 215-745-1389
Take them to work to sell and
ask your friends and family to sell.
Let’s sell them all so YOU can win BIG!
January 20, 2019 ~ Opening Mass & Luncheon
Was a fantastic celebration. Over 1,300 people attended the Mass with Bishop Nelson Perez, our former pastor (2002-2009) as Celebrant and enjoyed the luncheon in Memorial Hall.
Thank You to ALL of our volunteers who helped with all facets of this day, and to ALL of those who made a dish, and to ALL of YOU for coming. See you at our next event!
Watch the full video of the Centennial Opening Mass HERE
If you would like to PURCHASE a DVD copy of the Mass for $20, click HERE
February 16—Mass for Married Couples at 5:00pm in lower church. There will be a gathering for refreshments following Mass. All Are Welcome!
All couples will be blessed at ALL Masses on Feburary 16 & 17th, but the
gathering is only after the 5:00PM Mass - Please, JOIN US!
May 5, 2019 - Celebrate the first 50 years
Help us celebrate the Parish from 1920 to 1970 when there was an influx of German, Italian, Polish and Irish immigrants. Join us in the Parish Hall for an afternoon (1:30-4:00pm) of food, music, dancing, and art from these first 50 years.
November 17, 2019 - The next 50 years
During this time, people from South and Central America, Haiti, Pakisan arrived and joined our parish. Help us celebrate the time from 1970 to the present with a variety of food, music and art in the Parish Hall on November 17 from 1:30 to 4:00pm.
October 6, 2019 - Alumni and Parishioner Reunion
All alumni of St. William School and former and current parishioners and their families are invited for a reunion at Philadelphia Ballroom (2014 Hornig Road, Philadelphia) from 2:00 to 7:00pm. Cost is $50 per person which includes buffet and open bar. Please contact the rectory at 215-745-1389 to make reservations. Checks made payable to Church of St. William.
January 19, 2020
Everyone is invited to celebrate the actual 100th anniversary of the Parish of St. William with a Mass at 11:30am in the Upper Church (the 10:30am & 12:00pm Masses will be combined). The scheduled Celebrant is Archbishop Charles Chaput. Everyone is also invited for refreshments and fellowship in the Parish Hall following Mass.
Many hands make light work ...
We are looking for volunteers who would like to help with these events
and many more that are in the planning stages. Many of you have asked what is needed....
THE FIRST 50 YEARS
We are currently looking for volunteers to help plan the first Cultural Event celebrating the first 50 years of the parish. Please contact Sr. Rose at 215-313-7753.