Love One Another, As I Have Loved You:
Our model is Jesus: he is truly the “first-born among many brethren” (Rm.
8:29). Thus, Christians are called to live, and to love each other, as
Jesus did: “As I loved you, you also like you the ones the others.” If
Jesus is in the Father for a mutual love, then Jesus must also come into
each one of us for a common and universal love! Is this not what is
realized each time it is granted to us to approach the altar of the Lord
in order to receive within us his Body and Blood? Is it not almighty God
who then comes into us in order to take us into himself?
Already, through Eucharistic communion, we can anticipate our ascent into
Heaven! The Most Blessed Virgin Mary understood this very well: when
she saw Jesus rising up into Heaven, in the Glory of God, she followed
her Divine Son in spirit, she held him in her memory forever, in order to
remain forever with Him. Let us ask Our Mother in Heaven to prepare us
for today’s communion: through her almighty prayer, may we already be
with Jesus, glorified in Heaven!
YEAR OF EVANGELIZATION
The Christian Community of Saint Joseph continues our series of events for the Year of Evangelization, during which we welcome to our parish family those who are new to our faith and welcome home those who for any number of reasons have left it. Our first “Welcome Home Sunday” Mass was celebrated in January. We are preparing to have our 2nd “Welcome Home Sunday” Mass on Sunday, May 23rd at 11:15am
“Welcome Home Sunday” Mass. Parish members and visitors will be asked to invite to this special Mass family and friends who have fallen away or who are interested in joining our faith. Coffee and pastry will be served following Mass. Printed invitations will be provided beginning May 1 and 2.
In the fall, St. Joseph Church presents: “ Deirdre Sings for the Year of Evangelization.” A concert featuring Deirdre Donovan performing a selection of music from the church year and other selections. Date to be announced. For more information about the Year of Evangelization, please visit www.CatholicsComeHome.org.
May 2nd Week Announced Masses:
Saturday, May 1st
5:00pm Available for Intention
Sunday, May 2nd (Fifth Sunday of Easter)
9:00am Birthday Remb. Natalie Anthony, req., Family
11:15am Birthday Remb. Anthony Bastia & Marie
Bastia, req., Family
Monday, May 3rd (Saint Philip and Saint James, apostles)
8:00am Memorial Anthony I. Rafanelli, req., Bob & Barbara Poirier
Tuesday, May 4th
8:00am For the Intentions of the Parishioners of St. Joseph’s.
Thursday, May 6th
8:00am Available for Intention
Friday, May 7th (First Friday)
8:00am 4th Anniv. Beverly Gracie, req., Florence Gracie
8:30-12:20pm Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament
Saturday, May 8th
5:00pm Available for Intention
Sunday, May 9th
9:00am Available for Intention
11:15AM 42ne Anniv. Josephine Iapaolo, req., Thomas Bruzzese
May 2nd Sacrificial Giving Report
2009 2010
Envelopes (89) $ 2053.00 (78) $ 1890.00
Loose 852.25 908.00
Children 11.75 14.00
TOTALS $2917.00 $ 2812.00
Thank you for your generosity!
Haiti Mission Total: $ 1421.00
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Sanctuary Candle Memorial: We are offering the opportunity for people to make a donation for the Sanctuary Candle or the Altar Bread served at Mass in memory of a loved one. Each week the candle will burn and the Bread will be offered to the honor of Our Lord and in memory of your intention. The suggested offering is $10 for the candle and $10 for the Altar Bread. The names or intention will be listed in the bulletin each week or listed anonymously and will be remembered in the prayers of the Mass. Please call the rectory or fill out the form and return to the rectory. Thank You
Altar Bread
Offering: Intention:______________________
Your Name:____________________
Sanctuary Lamp
Offering: Intention:____________________
Your Name:_______________________
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Mother’s Day is next Sunday, May 9th. Mother’s Day Spiritual Envelopes for your intentions can be found in your weekly budgets.
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The Sanctuary Candle will burn this
week in honor of
Our Lord
And in memory of:
Dr. & Mrs. Daniel S. Harrop, Jr.
Req.
Dr. Daniel S. Harrop, III
The Altar Bread will be offered this
week in honor of
Our Lord
And in memory of:
NATALIE ANTHONY.
Req.
BY FAMILY
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Altar Server
Sat: May 8th
5:00pm Nicholas, (MC), Jenna, Makayla, Olivia
Sun:May 9th
9:00am Benny, (MC), Thomas, Catherine, Meaghan
11:15am Lachelle, (SS), Allie, Jeffrey, Alexandra
Tues: May 11th Marian Devotions
6:30pm Nicholas, (MC), Meaghan, Allie
LECTOR
Sat.May 8th
5:00pm Jonathan Samit
Sun: May 9th
9:00am David Gillis
11:15am Mary Lyons
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS
Sat. May 8th
5:00pm Lorraine Beaudoin, Laura Samit, Pat O’Hara
Sun: May 9th
9:00am Judy Gillis, Bob Anthony, James Vanndermillen
11:15am Jane Carey, Marge Gates, Dr. Dan Harrop
Catholic charity Appeal: if you have not yet made your pledge to the catholic charity, please do so as soon as possible. A pledge is a great way to contribute, as it spreads your amount over a longer period of time. At this time, St. Joseph’s has reached 83% of its goal. Please make your contribution and help us make 100%. Thank you for your continued generosity. Your continued support benefits our brothers and sisters in our Diocese who are in need.
Catechism of the Catholic Church
Description: A course treating the Catechism of the Catholic Church taught by Fr. Michael Colello, Administrative Secretary to the Most Reverend Thomas J. Tobin. The course will be on Tuesday, May 4th, 7-8PM at St. Margaret’s Parish Center, 1098 Pawtucket Avenue, Rumford. This month’s session will review “Sacraments of Initiation”. While there is no fee, registration is required to insure sufficient handouts. To register call St. Margaret’s Parish at 401-438-3230, leave your name, phone number, and parish
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PARISH COUNCIL MEETING WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY, MAY 10TH AT 7:00PM IN THE RECTORY
Reception of the Eucharist:
If receiving Holy Communion in the hand, approach the Priest or the Extraordinary Minister, bow, as a sign of reverence. After receiving the host, step to the side and STOP to receive Our Lord, then proceed to the cup, again bow, receive from the cup, then proceed to your pew.
THE ANNUAL ROSE SALE
TO BENEFIT PROBLEM PREGNANCY OF RHODE ISLAND AND THE MOTHER OF LIFE CENTER WILL BE HELD NEXT WEEKEND, May 8th & 9th AFTER ALL MASSES. PURCHASE A ROSE AND HELP SUPPORT THIS WORTHY CAUSE.
MARIAN DEVOTIONS TO OUR LADY, ROSARY, HOMILY AND BENEDICTION, WILL BE OFFERED ON TUESDAY, MAY 11TH AND TUESDAY, MAY 25TH AT 6:30PM. DEACON JOSEPH UPTON WILL PRESIDE AND PREACH.
FIRST EUCHARIST PRACTICE WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY, MAY 10TH AT 6:30PM IN THE CHURCH.
CELEBRATION OF THE FIRST EUCHARIST WILL BE ON SUNDAY, MAY 16TH AT THE 11:15AM MASS.
Congratulations to Stephen & Caroline Connaughton, parents of Sophia Rose and Milton & Shannon Massarocco, parents of Sylei Celyna, whose daughters received the Sacrament of Baptism at St. Joseph Church on April 25th.
ADORATION OF THE MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT WILL BE HELD ON FIRST FRIDAY, MAY 7TH IN THE CHAPEL FROM 8:30AM-12:30PM.
St. Joseph Church will be open for visitors on Saturday, May 8th ,from 11:00am until 4:00pm. All are welcome.
FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER (April 25th, 2010)
“We are his people, the sheep of his flock.” Psalm 100
Good Shepherd Sunday
The image of the shepherd, while not very familiar to city dwellers today, was certainly a very apt and familiar image in Jesus’ time. In our time, it has even taken on a more negative image – the idea that we are sheep, followers, who can’t make up our own minds. Americans like to be self-reliant. But this is in no way, the image that is meant in these readings. It is a protective image of a shepherd who knows better than his sheep where food and water and housing are, and whose prime duty is to take care of the sheep and make sure that they are taken care of and are not left for wolves to snatch and kill. This was a matter of honor of the Mediterranean society of Jesus’ time. Protecting his sheep involved a shepherd’s honor and they would protect that honor to the death, without complaint. This is one of those readings that are difficult for us to understand in our American culture, and so it is important that we recognize the differences in our culture and the culture of Jesus’ time to really understand the beautiful metaphor Jesus was describing.
What we need to take from these reading today besides a cultural understanding, is that we need to listen to Jesus’ voice if we are to receive the protection and care and love of Jesus. To hear and to respond to Jesus’ words is the key to today’s readings and to living a good life. Do we take the time to listen to God’s word in the written word we read on Sundays and see in our Bibles, and to listen to the Word inside us? Remember, each week we take Jesus inside us in the Eucharist and our greatest protection and shepherding comes from within. Take the time to listen to Jesus. Spend some quality time this week with Jesus. Just a few minutes to listen quietly or reflect on his words can change your day. That is how we are nourished. And that is how we shall be judged.
YEAR OF EVANGELIZATION
The Christian Community of Saint Joseph continues our series of events for the Year of Evangelization, during which we welcome to our parish family those who are new to our faith and welcome home those who for any number of reasons have left it. Our first “Welcome Home Sunday” Mass was celebrated in January. We are preparing to have our 2nd “Welcome Home Sunday” Mass on Sunday, May 23rd 11:15am
“Welcome Home Sunday” Mass. Parish members will be asked to invite to this special Mass family and friends who have fallen away or who are interested in joining our faith. Coffee and pastry will be served following Mass. Printed invitations will be provided beginning May 1 and 2.
In the Fall, St. Joseph Church presents: “ Deirdre Sings for the Year of Evangelization.” A concert featuring Deirdre Donovan performing a selection of music from the church year and other selections. Date to be announced. For more information about the Year of Evangelization, please visit www.CatholicsComeHome.org.
April 25th Week Announced Masses:
Saturday, April 24th
5:00pm Available for Intention
Sunday, April 25th (Fourth Sunday of Easter, World Day of Prayer for Vocations)
9:00am Birthday Remb. Kazimierz Jucha, req., Mocco & Jucha Family
11:15am 4th Anniversary Helen D. McLaughlin, req., Son, James
Monday, April 26th
8:00am 1st Anniv. Mary Pavao, req., Florence Gracie
Tuesday, April 27th
8:00am For the Intentions of the Parishioners of St. Joseph’s.
Thursday, April 29th (St. Catherine of Siena,virgin & doctor of the church)
8:00am Memorial Frank Gracie, req., Florence Gracie
Friday, April 30th (Saint Pius V, pope)
8:00am 17th Anniv. Norbert Schecher, Sr. req., Family
Saturday, May 1st
5:00pm Available for Intention
Sunday, May 2nd (Fifth Sunday of Easter)
9:00am Birthday Remb. Natalie Anthony, req., Family
11:15am Birthday Remb. Anthony Bastia & Marie
Bastia, req., Family
April 25th Sacrificial Giving Report
2009 2010
Envelopes (75) $1915.00 (78) $ 1740.00
Loose $ 881.00 $ 929.50
Children 16.00 $ 11.00
TOTALS $2812.00 $ 2680.50
Thank you for your generosity!
Next weekends 2nd collection is for “Flood Relief in Rhode Island”
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The Sanctuary Candle will burn this week in honor of
Our Lord
And in memory of:
George Silva .
Req.
Daughter, Shirley
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Altar Server
Sat: May 1st
5:00pm Milton, (MC), Savannah, Mason, Olivia
Sun:May 2nd
9:00am Benny, (MC), Catherine, Thomas, Meaghan
11:15am Lachelle, (SS), Nicholas, (MC), Jeffrey, Jenna
LECTOR
Sat.May 1st
5:00pm Carolyn Piatek
Sun: May 2nd
9:00am Beverly Baar
11:15am Patricia McWilliams
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS
Sat. May 1st
5:00pm Pat O’Hara, Laura & Jonathan Samit
Sun: May 2nd
9:00am James Vandermillen, Judy & David Gillis
11:15am Lorraine Beaudoin, Jane Carey, Marge Gates
Catholic charity Appeal: if you have not yet made your pledge to the catholic charity, please do so as soon as possible. A pledge is a great way to contribute, as it spreads your amount over a longer period of time. Please help St. Joseph’s reach its goal and to reach out to our brothers and sisters in our Diocese.
Reminder
“The Precepts of the Church”, which are the rules of the Catholic Church are as follows: Easter Duties require that you receive the Eucharist and also the Sacrament of Reconciliation between Ash Wednesday and Pentecost Sunday.
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Reception of the Eucharist:
If receiving Holy Communion in the hand, approach the Priest or the Extraordinary Minister, bow, as a sign of reverence. After receiving the host, step to the side and STOP to receive Our Lord, then proceed to the cup, again bow, receive from the cup, then proceed to your pew.
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THE ANNUAL ROSE SALE
TO BENEFIT PROBLEM PREGNANCY OF RHODE ISLAND AND THE MOTHER OF LIFE CENTER WILL BE HELD ON May 8th & 9th AFTER ALL MASSES. PURCHASE A ROSE AND HELP SUPPORT THIS WORTHY CAUSE.
“FLOOD RELIEF”
As you know, the recent flooding throughout Rhode Island has created significant hardships for many families already struggling to make ends meet in these challenging economic time. To help our neighbors in need the Diocese of Providence is inviting parishes to take a special second
collection to assist with the needs of those here in our diocese who were affected by the recent floods.
On May 2nd St. Joseph’s will have a second collection to help our neighbors in need. Please make checks payable to:
“FLOOD RELIEF”
MARIAN DEVOTIONS TO OUR LADY, ROSARY AND BENEDICTION, WILL BE OFFERED ON TUESDAY, MAY 11TH AND TUESDAY, MAY 25TH AT 6:30PM. DEACON JOSEPH UPTON WILL PRESIDE AND PREACH.