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| +THOUGHTS FOR
SUNDAY’S READINGS+ Today we remember the heart of our baptismal call: we are called to be holy. We have wonderful examples of this holiness in the saints whom we honor today. Their lives help us to envision concrete ways to live as Christ lived. On this day we also remember people from our own circles of friends and family who have gone before us in faith. Some of these people we consider saintly because of the way they lived their lives. They remind us that being a disciple of Jesus Christ is an active choice that we make each day. +SOLEMNITY OF ALL SAINTS+ Today the Holy Spirit summons us together to celebrate the promise of eternal life made to those who put their faith and trust in God. This promise has been fulfilled in those many souls who have gone before us marked with the sign of faith. All Saints Day is a perennial reminder to us to stay the course, to live lives consistent with the calling we received in baptism. As we listen to today’s readings, let us recall those who embodied the virtues these readings describe. ALL SOULS DAY, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2—On All Souls Day we pray for all our deceased loved ones, for those who one day will be saints but may presently be detained in Purgatory until they are purified of all sin. The Bible reminds us: “It is a good and holy thought to pray for the dead, that they may be freed from their sins.” St. Ambrose further exhorts us: “We have loved them during life; let us not abandon them until we have conducted them by our prayers into the House of the Lord.” Those listed in our All Souls Day envelopes will be remembered in the 7:30 am and 7:00 pm Masses. MASS FOR DECEASED PARISHIONERS—The 7:00 pm Mass is our special annual Memorial Mass for those whose Funeral Mass was celebrated in our parish church between October 1, 2008 and October 1, 2009. This is our way, as a parish family, of supporting families during this difficult time and of prayerfully remembering all deceased parishioners. +ANNUAL PARISH BAZAAR+ Saturday, November 7th (9:00 am to 7:00 pm) Sunday, November 8th (9:00 am to 2:00 pm) Holiday Crafts and Gifts, a Jewelry Boutique, Baked Goods Table, Flea Market and Special Raffle. A variety of food and drinks will be available. Donations of items for the various booths, flea market and homemade baked goods table would be greatly appreciated. Call the rectory for any further information (944-4466). Drop off Flea Market items in church hall on Wednesdays (4:00 pm to 6:00 pm) TURN CLOCKS BACK ONE HOUR Saturday Evening, October 31st |
+FROM THE
PASTOR’S DESK+ Bravo to Bishop Tobin for responding to Democrat Rep. Patrick Kennedy for attacking the Catholic Church’s opposition to abortion-related aspects of the health-care reform! It all appeared as a front page headline of the Providence Journal on October 24th. Kennedy accused the Catholic Church of being against the “biggest social justice issue of our time.” Bishop Tobin replied in his statement that the bishops “are indeed in favor of comprehensive health-care reform and have been for many years,” but he also said they oppose health-care legislation that “requires taxpayers to pay for abortion.” Once again, as the Bishop put it, “Congressman Kennedy continues to be a disappointment to the Catholic Church and to the citizens of Rhode Island. I believe the Congressman owes us an apology for his irresponsible comments….” Bravo, Bishop Tobin! Would that more of our leadership and Catholics heed your voice as our chief shepherd. Hopefully, all of us Catholics, of whatever political party, will let our voices be heard. For we are a Pro-Life Church! Have a pleasant week and God bless you! FATHER ALFRED MASS BOOK FOR 2010—The Mass Book for 2010 will be available for booking of Masses beginning Thursday, November 12 only 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. After that date, you may then select as many as you wish. All Mass intentions should be paid when booking them. —TURKEY TROT— Friday, November 13 at 6:30 pm A large variety of raffles of food and gift baskets, as well as free refreshments. Admission is free. Donated items of canned goods, or boxed goods and paper goods for our prizes may be placed in containers at church entrances. Cash donations may be placed in the collection at weekend Masses. 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 donations of non-perishable food. ST. BARTHOLOMEW DINNER CLUB MEMBERSHIP Name ___________________________ Phone ____________ Address ___________________________________________ Dues are $7.00 monthly. Prizes totaling $4,000.00 are given out over a 12 month period, and 2 full-course dinners to all members at our Dinner-Dance! |
Feast of
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| MASSES FOR
NOVEMBER 2—8 (Every Mass is offered for the faithful, living or dead. However, the following are specifically remembered this week.) Monday, November 2—All Souls Day 7:30 am - Intentions of All Souls Envelopes 7:00 pm - Deceased of the Parish (10/1/2008-10/1/2009) Tuesday, November 3—St. Martin dePorres, Religious 7:30 am - Intentions of All Souls Envelopes Wednesday, November 4—St. Charles Borromeo, Bishop 7:30 am - In Honor of St. Charles (Pro-Populo) Thursday, November 5 7:30 am - Intentions of All Souls Envelopes First Friday, November 6 7:30 am - Intentions of All Souls Envelopes 7:00 pm - Pro-Life—Apostleship of Prayer—Memorial Fund Saturday, November 7 8:00 am - Intentions of All Souls Envelopes LORD’ S DAY MASSES 5:00 pm - Collective Mass Vera Borzaro Laura Cayer Elmira Ciccone Susie Corey & Margaret Nardorza by Ann Corey Anna & Antonio Fantini by family Salvatore & Paolina Napolitano & Antonetta Gifford Evangelista Rendina by family Angela Semper by husband 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, November 8 8:00 am - Father Mario Boeri, C.S. by Rose Romano 9:30 am - Mass in Spanish 11:30 am - Collective Mass Deceased of Holly Name Society Memorial Shrine Enrollments Frank Cuiccio by daughters Salvatore Canzonieri Christina DiLanna Lena Renza by nephew MEMORIALS FOR WEEK OF OCTOBER 26: Sanctuary Candle: In Honor of the Holy Family, St. Theresa & St. Liberato by Anna Nota Altar Bread & Wine: IMO All Souls in Purgatory BAPTIZED IN CHRIST: Kristana Perez—Maiya & Talia Wandyes DIED IN CHRIST: Rose Moretti SINCERE THANKS—to Flora Turchetti and her committee, as well as to our great chef Jack DiGiovanngiacomo and his volunteers for a wonderful evening at our annual Dinner Club! All commented on what a wonderful time they had with such excellent food! So, spread the good word so that we might have more members join. Our thanks also to our old and new members and those who made donations. SINCERE THANKS—to the family of the late Rose Moretti for requesting that donations be made in her memory to our parish on the sad occasion of her recent death. May Rose rest in the peace of the Lord! A Mass will be offered for the repose of her soul on Saturday, November 28 at 5:00 pm. 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 SanMarino Contact: Fr. Alfred (944-4466) |
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Monday, November 2 6:00-7:00 pm - CCD Classes Grades 6-8, RH 7:00 pm - All Souls Mass for Deceased of Parish (10/1/08-10/1/09) 8:00 pm - Ladies Guild Board Meeting, RH Tuesday, November 3—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 - Novena Devotions & Benediction of Blessed Sacrament 6:30 pm - Turkey Trot Meeting, RH Wednesday, November 4 6:00-7:00 pm - CCD Classes Grades 3-5, RH 7:00 pm - Spanish Legion of Mary, RH Thursday, November 5 10:00 am - Legion of Mary, RH 6:30 pm - RCIA Classes, RH 6:45 pm - ESL Class, CH 7:30 pm - Adult Choir Rehearsal, Church Saturday, November 7 10:00 am - CCD Grade 1 & First Communion Class, RH 4:15-4:45 pm - Confessions 9:00 am-7:00 pm - BAZAAR , Church Hall Sunday, November 8 10:00 am - Confirmation I & II Classes, RH 9:00 am-2:00 pm - BAZAAR, Church Hall Second Collection: Church Repairs Fund +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 17-18) Envelopes & Loose Collection: $3,215.00 Second Collection: Mission Sunday $731.00 ($5,000.00 Needed for weekly parish expenses) FEAST OF ST. CHARLES BORROMEO—Each year the Missionaries of St. Charles (more commonly known as Scalabrinians) celebrate the feast of their patron, St. Charles Borromeo, on November 4. Our parish of St. Bartholomew has been staffed by the Scalabrinians since its founding in 1907. St. Charles, who died in 1584, was the Cardinal-Archbishop of Milan, Italy, a staunch reformer of the Church, and an extraordinary Pastor of souls. It was he who began our modern seminary system for the training of priests. During a severe outbreak of the plaque, he assisted his people personally and died shortly after at the age of 48. Blessed John Baptist Scalabrini, founder of the Religious Congregation of Priests, Brothers and Sisters, chose St. Charles as heavenly patron and model for his spiritual sons and daughters because of his great pastoral zeal and care for those who migrated from the Diocese of Milan to Switzerland. Please remember in your prayers your own parish priests and all members of the Scalabrininan Congregation, as we intercede with the Lord for more priestly and religious vocations. EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION Saturday, November 7 5:00 pm Marguerite Lucier, Ann Volatile Sunday, November 8 8:00 am Petrina Lauro, Domenic Nascenzi 11:30 am Joe Carreau, Rosalie D’Agostino LECTORS’ SCHEDULE Saturday, November 7 5:00 pm Phil Caliri Sunday, November 8 8:00 am Judy Turini 11:30 am Peter Marinucci ALTAR SERVERS’ SCHEDULE Saturday, November 7 5:00 pm Brittany Reale, Victoria Brynes, Phil DePasquale Sunday, November 8 8:00 am Joe Carreau 11:30 am Diumila Almonte, Aldrin Munoz, Marven Beauvais |
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