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. - Thank you to all who participated.
May 5, 2019 - We celebrated the first 50 years of St William Parish.
Thank You to all who helped us celebrate the Parish from 1920 to 1970 when there was an influx of German, Italian, Polish and Irish immigrants. It was a fun afternoon in the Parish Hall of tasty food, music, dancing, and art from these first 50 years. Many new friends were made this day!
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 The 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.
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.
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....