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CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES TO MONSIGNOR WILLIAM J. McCAFFREY WHO RECENTLY CELEBRATED THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF HIS ORDINATION.
May 20th Week Announced Masses:
Saturday, May 19th
5:00pm Available
Sunday, May 20th (Seventh Sunday of Easter)
9:00am Birthday Remb. Hans Peter Olsen, III, req. Family
11:15am Mem. Leauder Renquin, req. Maureen & Mitchell Robbins
Monday, May 21st
8:00am 3rd Anniv. Mary Pavo, req., Florence Pavo
Tuesday, May 22nd
8:00am For the Mother’s Day Intention Donors
Thursday, May 24th
8:00am 5th Anniv. Joey Diggins, req.Family
Friday, May 25th
8:00am For the intentions of the parishioners of St. Joseph Church
Saturday, May 26th
5:00pm Available
Sunday, May 27th (Pentecost Sunday)
10:00am 15th Anniv. Oliveiro Pina, req., Family
May 6th, 2012 Sacrificial Giving Report
2011 2012
Envelopes: (66) $ 2,128.00 (64) $ 2,490.00
Loose: $ 633.00 $ 484.00
Children: $ 10.00 $ 3.00
TOTAL: $ 2,771.00 $ 2,977.00
Electronic Giving 5/4/2012 $487.00
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St. Joseph Parish extends a grateful thank you to the family of the late James (Jimmy) P. Diggins, Jr. who was buried from St. Joseph Church on May 11, 2012. The family graciously requests that donations be made to St. Joseph Restoration Fund in memory of Jimmy.
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PLEASE NOTE Beginning Sunday, May 27th St. Joseph Church will begin the summer Mass schedule. Saturday, 5:00pm and 10:00am Sunday. Only one Mass on Sunday until September 9th . Please make a note of this change.
CATHOLIC CHARITY APPEAL
Our in-pew collections are over but the Appeal continues. Please help us to reach our goal of $85,000 by returning your pledge card as soon as possible. Remember: Even the smallest gift can mean everything to someone who has nothing, and giving to the Appeal fulfills Our Lord’s commandment to “love one another as I have loved you”.
This year St. Joseph’s will benefit from the PARISH SHARE from Catholic Charity. The money received will go toward the project: “Snow Guards” that need to be replaced on both sides of the Church roof.
Are you planning to be away for the summer? Use the Electronic Giving Plan. Just go to www.parishgiving.org. This will help you plan your giving while you are away on vacation. Thank you.
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ALTAR SERVERS
Sat: May 26th
5:00pm Savanna. (SS), Mason, Olivia, Lily
Sun: May 27th Pentecost Sunday
10:00am Meaghan, (SS) Ariana, Nicholas, Thomas, (MC)
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS
Sat: May 26th
5:00 pm John Donnelly, Laura & Jonathan Samit
Sun: May 27th Pentecost Sunday
10:00am Judy Gillis, Bob Anthony, Shirley
LECTORS
Sat: May 26TH
5:00pm Jane Carey
Sun: May 27th Pentecost Sunday
10:00am David Gillis
Be the one to save a life. Be the match!
Gabe Ibarra, a 14-year-old parishioner of St. Joseph Church, in March was diagnosed with Aplastic Anemia, a blood disorder in which the body’s bone marrow doesn’t make enough new blood cells. The only cure for this condition is a bone-marrow transplant.
How can you help? If you’re between the ages of 18 and 60, are willing to donate, and are in good health, please join the Marrow Registry to see if you are a match for Gabe. Testing is simple (a swab of cheek cells) and is covered by most insurance plans. (If your plan doesn’t cover it, or if you don’t have insurance, a sponsor will cover all costs — so no expense to you.) PLEASE BRING YOUR INSURANCE CARD.
A donor registry drive for Gabe will be held at the French-American School of Rhode Island, 75 John St. (behind the rectory), on Thursday, May 31, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. If you have any questions, or for more information, please call 1-800-283-8385, ext. 762, or email
marrow@ribc.org. Thank You!!
On behalf of BREADLINES, we extend our thanks to you for your continued donations of blankets, clothing, coats etc. We will be removing the box until the Fall season begins. Thank you, Janet Jaquinto
St. Joseph Church is now using a new service called Parish Giving that will allow parishioners to have their weekly contributions deducted from their checking account or credit card.
The link is: https://www.ParishGiving.Org/Web/Members/MemberSignUp.aspx?c=b1c04
Rest assured this is a safe way for your contribution!!
Sixth Sunday of Easter May 13th, 2012
Mary, Model Of Mothers
Sancta Maria(Click to hear this beautiful Intermezzo!)
Our Catholic faith and heritage presents Mary of Nazareth as a timeless model
Of Christian living.
A Prayer to Mary our Mother
“Mother of the Church! Enlighten the People of God along the paths of faith, hope and love! Help us to conquer the menace of evil, which so easily takes root in the hearts of people today, and whose immeasurable efforts already weigh down upon our world and seem to block the paths of the future:
· From famine and war, deliver us.
· From sins against human life from its very beginning, deliver us.
· From hatred and from the demeaning of the dignity of children of God, deliver us.
· From readiness to trample on God’s Commandments, deliver us.
· From attempts to stifle in human harts the very truth of God, deliver us.
· From the loss of awareness of good and evil, deliver us.
Accept, O Mother of Christ, this cry from all who feel the pains and sufferings of this day. Help us with the power of the Holy Spirit! May the renewed revelation of the power of merciful Love put a stop to evil, transform consciences and bring us the Light of Hope! Amen.”
(adapted from the prayers of John Paul II, 1984)
May 13th Week Announced Masses:
Saturday, May 12th
5:00pm 73rd Anniv. Dr. Daniel S. Harrop, Sr. req., Dr. Daniel S. Harrop, III
Sunday, May 13th (Sixth Sunday of Easter) (Crowning of the Blessed Virgin Mary )
9:00 am Available
11:15 am For all Mother’s, Grandmother’s, and God mother’s from St. Joseph Church
Monday, May 14th (St. Mathias, Apostle)
8:00 am Mem. Francis M. Reddy, req. Bob & Barbara Poirier
Tuesday, May 15th
8:00 am Mem. Raymond Holmes, req. Friend
Thursday, May 17th (The Ascension of the Lord)
8:00 For the intentions of the parishioners of St. Joseph’s
6:30pm Available
Friday, May 18th
8:00am Mem. John J. Kelly, Sr., req. Bob & Barbara Poirier
Saturday, May 19th
5:00pm Available
Sunday, May 20th (Seventh Sunday of Easter)
9:00am Birthday Remb. Hans Peter Olsen, III, req. Family
11:15am Mem. Leauder Renquin, req. Maureen & Mitchell Robbins
April 29th, 2012 Sacrificial Giving Report
2011 2012
Envelopes: (76) $2,379.00 (65) $2,417.00
Loose: $ 664.37 $ 847.75
Children: $ 4.63 $ 18.25
TOTAL: $3,048.00 $3,283.00
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THURSDAY, MAY 17th IS THE FEAST OF THE ASCENSION OF OUR LORD. MASSES WILL BE CELEBRATED AT 8:00AM AND 6:30PM
ALTAR SERVERS
Thurs: May 17th (Ascension Thursday)
6:30pm Meaghan, (SS), Alexis, Hannah, Danica
Sat: May 19th
5:00pm Savanna. (SS), Mason, Olivia, Ronan
Sun: May 20th
9:00 am Meaghan, (SS), Catherine, Joseph, Nicholas
11:15am Alexandra, (SS), Ben, Alexis, Will
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS
Thurs. May 17th (Ascension Thursday.)
6:30pm Laura Samit, Florence Gracie, Pat O’Hara
Sat: May 19th
5:00 pm Pat O’Hara,John Donnelly, Laura Samit
Sun: May 20th
9:00am Florence Gracie, Shirley Sears, Bob Anthony
11:15am Dr. Brian Medeiros, Janet Jaquinto, Marge Gates
LECTOR
Thurs: May 17th (Ascension Thursday)
6:30pm Carolyn Piatek
Sat: May 19th
5:00pm Jonathan Samit
Sun: May 20th
9:00 am James Vandermillen
11:15am Dr. Daniel Harrop, III
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Be the one to save a life. Be the match!
Gabe Ibarra, a 14-year-old parishioner of St. Joseph Church, in March was diagnosed with Aplastic Anemia, a blood disorder in which the body’s bone marrow doesn’t make enough new blood cells. The only cure for this condition is a bone-marrow transplant.
How can you help? If you’re between the ages of 18 and 60, are willing to donate, and are in good health, please join the Marrow Registry to see if you are a match for Gabe. Testing is simple (a swab of cheek cells) and is covered by most insurance plans. (If your plan doesn’t cover it, or if you don’t have insurance, a sponsor will cover all costs — so no expense to you.) PLEASE BRING YOUR INSURANCE CARD.
A donor registry drive for Gabe will be held at the French-American School of Rhode Island, 75 John St. (behind the rectory), on Thursday, May 31, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. If you have any questions, or for more information, please call 1-800-283-8385, ext. 762, or email
marrow@ribc.org. Thank You!!
St. Joseph Church Endowment Appeal
On Sunday, June 5, 2012 we observe “Legacy Sunday.” Each of us will be given the opportunity to help build up our parish’s Permanent Endowment Fund for the preservation and care of our historic St. Joseph Church. Established in 2000, “The St. Joseph Church Permanent Endowment Fund” is administered by the Catholic Foundation of RI. It receives gifts, memorial bequests, planned gifts, and other estate gifts. This Appeal will offer us an opportunity to build this lasting legacy for the future. Please also consider remembering us in your will as a permanent way to enable those who follow us to enjoy this treasure and home of faith.
Masses will be offered on six major holy days each year for living and deceased members of our St. Joseph Church Legacy Society.
PLEASE NOTE Beginning Sunday, May 27th St. Joseph Church will begin the summer Mass schedule. Saturday, 5:00pm and 10:00am Sunday. Only one Mass on Sunday until September 9th . Please make a note of this change.
FIRST EUCHARIST was celebrated at St. Joseph Church on May 6th. at the 11:15 am Mass. We congratulate the following Communicants their families and also thank Sister Mary Ellen Maytum, RSM who prepare the children for this sacrament. Jessica Andrade, Paola Kirsten Cruz, Grace DeLuca, Maxwell DeLuca, Morgan E. Fleming, Jude Ibarra, Abigail Mae Ramos and Devandro J. Rodrigues.
Fifth Sunday of Easter May 6th, 2012
May 6th Week Announced Masses:
Saturday, May 5th
5:00pm 44th Anniv. Josephine Iapaolo, req., Thomas M. Bruzzese, Esq.
Sunday, May 6th (Fifth Sunday of Easter)
9:00am Birth. Remb. Natalie Anthony, req. Family
11:15am For the children receiving their First Eucharist, their parents and families.
Monday, May 7th
8:00am For the intentions of the parishioners of St. Joseph Church
Tuesday, May 8th
8:00am 6th Anniv. Beverly Gracie, req., Florence Gracie
Thursday, May 10th
8:00am 3rd Anniv. Bertrand Reilly, req., Bob and Barbara Poirier
Friday, May 11th
8:00am Mem. Eva Spore~Filipac, req., daughter, Barbara Filipac
Saturday, May 12th
5:00pm 73rd Anniv. Dr. Daniel S. Harrop, Sr. req., Dr. Daniel S. Harrop, III
Sunday, May 13th (Sixth Sunday of Easter)
9:00am Available
11:15am For all Mother’s, Grandmother’s, and God mother’s from St. Joseph Church
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The Sanctuary Lamp will burn this week
In honor of our Lord and
In memory of:
NATALIE ANTHONY
req:
FAMILY
The Altar Bread will be offered this week:
In honor of our Lord and
In memory of:
NATALIE ANTHONY
req:
FAMILY
April 29th, 2012 Sacrificial Giving Report
2011 2012
Envelopes: (72) $2,207.00 (59) $2,417.00
Loose: $ 556.25 $ 856.64
Children: $ 9.75 $ 9.36
TOTAL: $2,773.00 $3,283.00
Next weekend’s 2nd collection: Mother’s Day Offering
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ALTAR SERVERS
Sat: May 12TH
5:00pm Savanna, (SS), Mason, Alexandra, (SS), Ben
Sun: May 13TH Mother’s Day
9:00 am Meaghan (SS), Allie, (SS), Nicholas, Carsten
11:15am Makayla, (SS)Alexis, Ariana, Thomas, (MC)
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS
Sat: May 12TH
5:00 pm Pat O’Hara, Dr. Carroll Medeiros, Laura Samit
Sun: May 13TH Mother’s Day
9:00am Florence Gracie, Shirley Sears, Judy Gillis
11:15am Dr. Dan Harrop, III, Lorrqine Beaudoin, Jim Vandermillen
LECTORS
Sat: May 12TH
5:00pm Jonathan Samit
Sun: May 13TH Mother’s Day
9:00 am David Gillis
11:15am Jane Carey
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ST. JOSEPH CHOIR: St. Joseph Choir is in need of voices, especially those that can sing Bass and tenor. The choir adds so much to our liturgies. If you have a voice, please consider joining the wonderful group we have and sing the praises of God. You can contact the choir director and organist Donald Dane by leaving a message at the rectory 421-9137.
THE GREETERS COMMITTEE seeks volunteers to welcome visitors during Open Houses at St. Joseph Church. This will involve at the most two hours of your time once every two or three months on a Saturday between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. If interested please call the Rectory (421-9137) and leave your name and phone number. Thank you.
ROSARY:
PLEASE JOIN US AFTER THE 8:00AM MASS ON TUESDAY AND THURSDAY MORNINGS TO SAY THE ROSARY.
PLEASE NOTE Beginning Sunday, May 27th St. Joseph Church will begin the summer Mass schedule. Saturday, 5:00pm and 10:00am Sunday. Only one Mass on Sunday until September 9th . Please make a note of this change.