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| +THOUGHTS FOR
SUNDAY’S READINGS+ In today’s Gospel, we hear the series of events that will signal the coming of the Son of Man. “Heaven and earth will pass away,” Jesus tells us, “but my words will not pass away.” He is assuring us that the coming of the Son of Man will not signal the ultimate end. The Lord promises us a life that will endure after this earth passes away. Today’s Scriptures are fitting as we experience the ending of one year and stand at the threshold of another. FEAST OF CHRIST THE KING—Next Sunday, November 22, is the last of the Church’s Liturgical Year. Over the past months, we have celebrated the mysteries of the life of our Blessed Lord. Now, we contemplate Christ in His glorified state as KING of all creation and of our souls, and as a member to modern-day society which seems somewhat indifferent to the supernatural destiny of each one of us. With today’s Feast, we publicly acknowledge Jesus as our King and Savior! As King, Jesus claims dominion over all creation that He may present to His Almighty Father an eternal and universal kingdom, a kingdom of truth and life, a kingdom of holiness and grace, a kingdom of justice, love and peace! THANKSGIVING DAY MASS—will be held at 9:00 am on Thursday, November 26th. We invite all families of the parish to make every effort to attend as we offer thanks to God for the blessings and graces received. In an effort to help the needy of the parish, we invite you to take along some canned goods to be presented at the Offertory of the Mass. Our St. Vincent dePaul Society is always in need of food items, but especially at holiday times for food baskets that are distributed to the needy of the parish. HOLIDAY FOOD BASKETS FOR THE POOR—The St. Vincent dePaul Society will again be distributing food baskets for Thanksgiving and Christmas, and we are asking for your help with donations of non-perishable food items. They may be deposited in the basket in the front vestibule of the church. Cash gifts may be placed in the collection basket. We thank you. MASS BOOK FOR 2010—The Mass Book for 2010 is now available for booking during office hours: Monday to Friday (9:30 am to 5:30 pm). We do not automatically reserve Masses from year to year, nor do we book by telephone. Out of consideration for other families, we are limiting weekend Masses to three per family until January 5. ST. BARTHOLOMEW DINNER CLUB MEMBERSHIP Name ___________________________ Phone ___________ Address ___________________________________________ Dues are $7.00 monthly. Prizes totaling $4,100.00 are given out over a 12 month period, and 2 full-course dinners to all members at our Dinner-Dance! |
+FROM THE
PASTOR’S DESK+ As I write these words to you, we are in the midst of our annual Parish Bazaar and soon our Turkey Trot. Hopefully, you have and will patronize these events of the parish. “So many fundraising parish events,” some will say….yet all of them necessary to help us reach the $5,000 that is needed weekly for parish expenses, since our weekly collection seldom, if ever, reaches the $5,000 mark…..It’s all a part of our Stewardship program of offering our time, talent and treasure back to God for His many blessings to us through our parish. Very soon you will be hearing much of the Year of Evangelization in our diocese. Meanwhile, let us continue to pray for many in our family and our friends that they will “COME BACK HOME” to the practice of their Catholic Faith. Help to spread the Good News of Christ’s love for them and for each one of us as well! Thanksgiving Day is just around the corner. Please don’t forget to help us help those who are less fortunate than ourselves. Your cash donations for non-perishable food items are most welcomed, and will assist us with our Thanksgiving Day food baskets to many needy families. Another way to help the needy of the parish is to take part in the “Advent Giving Tree.” Just check our bulletin. Let’s also not forget our deceased loved ones in prayer. The 2010 Mass Book is now available for booking Masses, or you might wish to enroll them in our St. Bartholomew Memorial Shrine with a Mass being celebrated for them each month. Have a pleasant week and God bless you! FATHER ALFRED ADVENT GIVING TREE Go into many stores and you cannot miss the fact that Christmas is right around the corner—at least in the commercial world! Some of us have already begun to think about our Christmas shopping and put aside money for the things we need to buy. There are so many people who are in need, who lack the basic necessities which we take for granted. Once again we invite parishioners to do what we can to reach out to those in our areas who are in need. The ADVENT GIVING TREE will be set up in the vestibule of the church with gift tags. Parishioners are asked to select one or more tags from the tree. Each tag represents a particular item or items needed. Please return the gifts by December 14th so that they can be delivered in time for Christmas giving. This year we ask you to return the gifts UNWRAPPED so that they can be checked for size, color, etc., before they are distributed. However, they can be placed in a Christmas gift bag with the gift tag attached. Let us enter into the real spirit of Christmas—the spirit of giving, for we celebrate God’s greatest gift to the world….the gift of His Son, Jesus. SUNDAY MASS MISSAL—for 2009-10 is available at $5.00 per book, in the sacristy or at the parish office. |
33rd
Sunday in Ordinary Time
November
15th, 2009
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| MASSES FOR
NOVEMBER 16—22 (Every Mass is offered for the faithful, living or dead. However, the following are specifically remembered this week.) Monday, November 16—Sts. Margaret & Gertrude 7:30 am - Antonia DiBiasio by husband & family 7:00 pm - Mass in Spanish Tuesday, November 17—St. Elizabeth of Hungary 7:30 am - Arthur Marcantonio by wife Norma 7:00 pm - Deceased Members of St. Bartholomew Ladies Guild Wednesday, November 18—Dedication of Roman Basilica Sts. Peter & Paul 7:30 am - Stefano Almagno by Father Almagno & family Thursday, November 19 7:30 am - Intentions of Parishioners (Pro Populo) Friday, November 20 7:30 am - Edward Leamy by wife Saturday, November 21—Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary 8:00 am - Bartolomeo Raymond & Mary Linda Marie Montaquila LORD’ S DAY MASSES 5:00 pm - Collective Mass Father Ermildo Napetti, C.S. Anna Bartolomucci by husband Jennie & Attilio D’Oddio by Mr./Mrs. Alfred D’Oddio Rose Moretti by husband Sunday, November 22—Feast of Christ the King 8:00 am - In Honor of Christ the King 9:30 am - Mass in Spanish 11:30 am - Collective Mass David D’Errico by mother Mafalda (Muffy) DiRaimo Muriel Keegan by family Vincenzo & Mariantonia Parente by Michael/family Charles A. Pisaturo, Sr. by family Domenico & Assunta Ricci by daughter & family MEMORIALS FOR WEEK OF NOVEMBER 16: Sanctuary Candle: IMO Bartolomeo Raymond Montaquila by wife Margaret & children—Mary Linda Marie Montaquila by mother Margaret & family Altar Bread & Wine: IMO Bartolomeo Raymond Montaquila by wife Margaret & children—Mary Linda Marie Montaquila by mother Margaret & family REGULATIONS FOR MASS STIPENDS—for parishes in the Diocese of Providence. Offering for weekday Masses: $10.00. Offering for Sunday Masses: $25.00. Offering for “Collective Masses” is $10.00 per intention. Collective Masses will usually be held on Saturday at 5:00 pm and on Sunday at 11:30 am or 8:00 am with more than one intention being accepted. No parish is allowed to have more than two Collective Masses per week. Priest-Celebrant is allowed to accept only one $10.00 stipend per day, even if he celebrates more than one Mass. Offerings for Funerals: $200.00. Offerings for Weddings: $300.00 for parishioners and $500.00 for Non-Parishioners. Fee for processing a church annulment has been reduced from $750.00 to $500.00. Pastor is obliged to celebrate one Mass per week for the people of the parish (Pro Populo). CONFERENCES AT ST. PATRICK’S CHURCH For Men: November 20th (7:00-9:00 pm) on the “Fatherhood of God” For Women: November 21st (8:30 am-3:30 pm) on the “Dignity & Vocation of Women” For information call: 351-9784 |
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Monday, November 16 6:00-7:00 pm - CCD Classes Grades 6-8, RH Tuesday, November 17—Eucharistic Day (Church is open from 12:00 Noon to 7:00 pm) Rosary & Chaplet of Divine Mercy after 7:30 am Mass 7:00 pm - Mass for Ladies Guild Deceased Members (No Novena) 7:45 pm - Ladies Guild Regular Meeting Wednesday, November 18 6:00-7:00 pm - CCD Classes Grades 3-5, RH 7:30 pm - St. Vincent dePaul Meeting, RH Thursday, November 19 10:00 am - Legion of Mary, RH 6:30 pm - RCIA Classes, RH 6:45 pm - ESL Class, CH 7:00 pm - Latin Mass Rehearsal, Church Friday, November 20 Parish Trip to New Hampshire (November 20-22) Saturday, November 21 10:00 am - CCD Grade 1 & First Communion Class, CH 11:00 am - Spanish Baptisms 4:15-4:45 pm - Confessions Sunday, November 22 10:00 am - Confirmation I & II Classes, RH Second Collection: Human Development Campaign +WEEKLY CHURCH SUPPORT+ “Everyone must give according to what he has inwardly decided—not sadly, not grudgingly, for God loves a cheerful giver.” (2 Cor 9:7) (Weekend of October 31) Envelopes & Loose Collection: $3,615.00 Second Collection: Debt Reduction Fund $835.00 All Saints Day: $774.00 ($5,000.00 Needed for weekly parish expenses) 2010 PARISH TRIP TO ITALY+ May 3 to 13, 2010 Since this is a customized tour with a private driver and a professional tour escort, we are limiting it to 20 passengers, plus two priests. Price: $3,997.00 (Price includes round trip air fare, four-star hotels, all tours, plus buffet breakfast and dinners each day) Visit: Rome, Florence, Positano, Amalfi, Capri, Pescara, Ravenna and San Marino Contact: Fr. Alfred (944-4466) ST. ADALBERT’S PARISH—at 866 Atwells Avenue in Providence invites you to the Thanksgiving Family Bingo on Saturday, November 21st at 6:00 pm. Besides bingo games, cash and basket raffles and delicious Polish-American food will be featured. Admission: $5.00. Call: 351-9306. EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION Saturday, November 21 5:00 pm Doug Weinzierl, Frank Sionni Sunday, November 22 8:00 am Ray Funaro, Anthony Souza 11:30 am Sister Caroline, Sister Frederica LECTORS’ SCHEDULE Saturday, November 21 5:00 pm Sandra Weinzierl Sunday, November 22 8:00 am Petrina Lauro 11:30 am Rosanna Grillo |
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