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The Most Holy Body andBlood of ChristJune 19, 2022Parish Office:1350 Vernon RoadParish School:7940 Williams AvenuePhiladelphia, PA 19150Philadelphia, PA 19150Phone: 215-549-3760Phone: 215-548-1919Fax: 215-549-1271Fax: 215-405-2536Web: www.saintraymond.netWeb: www.saintraymond.net/schoolEmail: pastor@saintraymond.netEmail: dharris@straymondphila.orgMass:Monday - Thursday at 8:00amConfession:Saturday from 4:30pm - 4:50pmSaturday at 8:00am & 5:00pmSunday from 7:30-7:55amSunday at 8:00am & 10:00amSunday from 9:30-9:55amThose who are interested in joining our Church or learning more about the Catholic Faith,please call the Parish Office. You are most welcome! We rejoice knowing your gifts will enrichour Parish and our Community!OUR VISION: A Philadelphia that knows, loves and serves Jesus.OUR MISSION: We exist to introduce people to Jesus so they grow their faith,discover their purpose, and make a difference because with Jesus, life is better.Mass Intentions for the WeekJoin our Daily Call to PrayerCatholic Call to Prayer. Please Call TOLLFREE 1-877-309-2073, Enter Code 319-414445#.6:30am (Monday to Friday): This call lasts5-7 minutes and can have an amazing impact atthe start your day, reflecting on God’s WORD!!NOON CALL TO PRAYER: Samenumber, Monday to Friday at NOON. We willpray the Angelus, reflect on the 1st reading fromDaily Mass, and intercessory prayer for those inneed and beg God that His mighty power save usfrom this wretched virus and so much more!Mon.,Tue.,Wed.,Thur.,Sat.,June 20 8:00amJune 21 8:00amJune 22 8:00amJune 23 8:00amJune 25 8:00am5:00pmSun., June 26 8:00am10:00amIn ThanksgivingPeople of the ParishIntentions of Patricia MartinMaryann SobieskiCommunion ServiceDoris & Cleo BentonInt. of Fr. Jeff RottRonald DennisThere is a Eucharistic Holy Hour with the praying of theRosary on Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30am to 9:30am.Please join us. Enter the Church through the ramp door.

June 19, 2022Please remember what we are committing to as a Parish inorder to keep others safe. With God and our good habits, wehave survived! Face covering/masks are encouraged(requested for those not vaccinated). Please continue tosanitize hands and be courteous when sneezing or coughing.If you have questions, see a Bethany Team Member. If you arefeeling overwhelmed or anxious during this COVID season forany reason, do not hesitate to reach out for prayer, counsel ora friend on our Church Staff. Please never hesitate to shareyour fears or concerns with Father Chris and the Parish Staff.God is able!St. Raymond will host a Life in the Spirit Seminarthat guides Christians in having a deeperrelationship with the Holy Spirit (July 15, 22, 29and August 5, 12. 19 & 19). Each night will includea talk, time for prayer as well as a period of Praise& Worship. There is no cost but the benefits will beamazing! Call Arleen at 215-549-3760 for info.Prayer for the Seven Gifts of the Holy SpiritO Lord Jesus Christ Who, before ascending into heaven didpromise to send the Holy Spirit to finish Your work in thesouls of Your Apostles and Disciples, deign to grant thesame Holy Spirit to me that He may perfect in my soul, thework of Your grace and Your love. Grant me the Spirit ofWisdom that I may despise the perishable things of thisworld and aspire only after the things that are eternal, theSpirit of Understanding to enlighten my mind with the light ofYour divine truth, the Spirit on Counsel that I may everchoose the surest way of pleasing God and gaining heaven,the Spirit of Fortitude that I may bear my cross with Youand that I may overcome with courage all the obstacles thatoppose my salvation, the Spirit of Knowledge that I mayknow God and know myself and grow perfect in the scienceof the Saints, the Spirit of Piety that I may find the service ofGod sweet and amiable, and the Spirit of Fear that I may befilled with a loving reverence towards God and may dread inany way to displease Him. Mark me, dear Lord, with thesign of Your true disciples, and animate me in all things withYour Spirit. Amen.Dear Friends in Christ,This time of year, many of us attendgraduation ceremonies and parties. As student’scomplete kindergarten, elementary school, highschool, trade school or college there is a twofolddimension – they say goodbye to what they leavebehind and hello to what is to come. This iscertainly how I feel as well as I write this final letterfor our Church Bulletin!Fourteen years is a long time. More than 700Sunday where I prayed and sang with you. Thefunerals, Bible Studies, planning meetings, parties,counseling sessions, jokes (some of which werefunny), dinners and visits to your homes, phonecalls and emails – have all left an imprint on me.Thank you for letting me into your life. I am blessedby all you have been and done for me.But there is also a commencement – a newbeginning. Continue to worship. Continue to serve.Continue to welcome others and invite people toMass. Continue to pray daily. Continue to own thisparish support it in all the ways you have in mytime. Do new things that build this Church! Willthings be different? Of course! The people of St.Cecilia are going to experience that too as theyadjust to me (pray for them). But we must moveforward.You are welcome to email me atfrchriswalsh@gmail.com (better than calls and textsright now). I will be posting video reflectionsduring the week on St. Cecilia’s new You TubeChannel (St. Cecilia Church – Fox Chase). St.Cecilia streams the 9:30 am Mass on their website(www.stceciliafc.org). I plan to celebrate that Masseach week. I look forward to welcoming you whenyou visit – please bring your FULL SELF when youdo visit!Pray for me. Pray for Fr. Jeff. God is able.God is always able!Father Chris021 Saint Raymond

WAYS TO OFFER YOUR TITHEDonate via VENMO: @StRaymondPhillyDonate via CashAPP: StRaymondPhillyText straymond to 833-363-7471 to use PushPayUse the offering boxes in Church. Thank you!Prayer for VocationsGod our Father, in your plan for oursalvation, you provide shepherds for yourpeople. Fill your Church in Philadelphia,especially our Saint Raymond Family,with the Spirit of courage and love. Raiseup from our families, priests, deacons andreligious: worthy ministers for Your altarand generous and ardent servants of theGospel. We ask this in the nameof Jesus, our High Priest.Please Lord, hear our prayer!Join us for Adoration of Jesus Tuesday &Thursdays from 8:30am to 9:30am.O Come Let Us Adore Him COVID TESTING AT SAINT RAYMONDPlease call 1-833-533-3463 to make anappointment (Thursday 11-7; Saturday 8-4).Msgr. John O’Brien, a Priest of Jesus Christ!Pastor of St. Raymond form 1987-2008Lord, grant him the reward of his goodness!June 19, 2022Stacie Mazzotta (20th); Debbie Briscoe (21st); Deacon BillBradley (22nd); Stephanie Hendrick & Kelly Upshaw(23rd); Lucretia Jones, Jaden Callands & Oneida Brooks(25th); William Henighan III & Christine Supplee (26th). Ifyou would like to be remembered by our parishcommunity, please sign the book in the back of church.Good Samaritan Ministry.Have you ever thought that God might useYOU to save the life of an unborn child? Do youknow someone who is pregnant and needs helpdeciding what to do? Have them contact the Sistersof Life at 1-877-777-1277 for help. There arepeople ready to help right now!Please pray for couples facing an unplannedpregnancy may they know they are loved and thatresources are available to help them.If you know of individuals with a disability orseniors with health challenges that would benefitfrom receiving Caring for Friends Meals, pleasecontact Arleen Daniels at 215-549-3760 with theirinformationCome Holy Spirit, renew the faceof the earth and begin at St.Raymond Parish today!GET OUR CHURCH’s APP!!!Search for St. Raymond Churchfor your Apple or Android device.Lots of resources to connect to the Parish and makenotes during homilies!!Are you in need of Pastoral Care? If you areexperiencing illness, sadness, grief or someother need and would like prayer or supportfrom Father Jeff, Deacon Bill or the Staff,please call Brandi in the Church Office. We arehere to serve!021 Saint Raymond

Our collection for June 11 & 12 was 11,436. Ourweekly average is 10,724. If you are aware ofsomeone facing financial or food needs, pleasecall the Parish Office and speak with Deacon Bill.Have you considered signing up for PushPay’s Online Giving? Thank you for your generosity!June 19, 2022Are you new to our area or have you visited St.Raymond as a visitor? You are most welcomeand we hope that you feel welcome too! If youwould like to talk with someone about faith, ourparish, or Catholicism, we want to be of service!Contact Richara, our Pastoral Associate atrichara@saintraymond.net or at 215-549-3760.“There’s no other race, to me, that has such atough history for hundreds and hundreds ofyears, and only the strong survive, so we werethe strongest and the most mentally tough, andI’m really proud to wear this color every singleday of my life.” — Serena WilliamsHeavenly Father,you entrusted your Son Jesus,the child of Mary,to the care of Joseph, an earthly father.Bless all fathersas they care for their families.Give them strength and wisdom,tenderness and patience;support them in the work they have to do,protecting those who look to them,as we look to you for love and salvation,through Jesus Christ our rock anddefender.Amen.Sacred Hearts Catholic Preschool (on CarpenterLane in Mount Airy) is now enrolling new students.Children ages 2 years to 5 years old are welcome.All Subsidy (CCIS) accepted. Hours of operation:7.30 am to 5pm. If Anybody is interested, ww.sacredheartssisterschildcare.netFather Chris will remain at St. Raymond until afterthe 8am Mass on Monday, June 20th. He will moveto St. Cecilia (535 Rhawn Street, Phila. PA 19111)that day and assume his duties. Fr. Jeff will arrive atsome point on Monday, June 20th and assume therole of Pastoral Administrator. He will celebrateMass om Tuesday, June 21st and all Masses movingforward. If you wish to meet with Fr. Jeff, pleasecall the Parish Office to make an appointment.Moving forward, Fr. Jeff will be responsible for allPastoral Care at St. Raymond, including visiting thesick and funerals. Please be patient during this timeof transition. God is able!021 Saint Raymond