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| +WELCOME TO
OUR PARISH FEAST+ We extend a welcome to parishioners, former parishioners, friends and devotees of St. Bartholomew who come to honor our parish patron, St. Bartholomew, Apostle. Through his intercession, may the Lord send down special blessings upon all of us as we turn to him in faith and prayer. Our 10:30 am Feast Mass in honor of our parish patron is being offered for the intentions of parishioners, friends and devotees of our Saint. Following Mass, the traditional procession will take place by way of the site of our former church and will conclude with the blessing of the bread of St. Bartholomew in front of the church. OUR PATRON ST. BARTHOLOMEW—He was chosen by our Lord Himself to be one of the 12 Apostles (also known in the Gospel as Nathanael). He preached the Gospel in the most barbarous countries of the East. The last field of his labors was Great Armenia, where preaching against the worship of idols caused him to suffer martyrdom. Some say that he was skinned alive, others believe that he suffered crucifixion. His relics are now preserved in a church dedicated to him on an island in the Tiber River near Rome. We are honored to call him our PARISH PATRON! SATURDAY, AUGUST 21st—Third Day of Feast & Festival 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm on church grounds. Food rides, games. Music by Gemini Band. SUNDAY, AUGUST 22nd—Fourth Day of Feast & Festival, beginning with Feast Mass at 10:30 am in three languages. Traditional Procession following Mass by way of the former church on Moorefield Street. Celebrant and Homilist is Bishop Robert C. Evans. Church grounds open from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm, with rides, games, food. Music by DJ Lou Paz. Raffle drawing of $5,000.00 in prizes! PROCESSION ROUTE—Church to Hillhurst Avenue (right) to Pocasset Avenue (left) to Moorefield Street (right) to front of old church for blessing with relic of our saint. Proceed to Silver Lake Avenue (right) to Murray Street (right) to Pocasset Avenue (left) to Magdalene Street (right) to church (right) with concluding ceremonies in front of the church. SPECIAL RAFFLE MAJOR FEAST BOOSTER DONORS SAINT BARTHOLOMEW ANNUAL FEAST DRAWING: SUNDAY, AUGUST 22nd Gift of John & Dorothy Fransosi IT’S A RELIGIOUS FEAST PROCESSION Those taking part in our traditional Procession with the statue of St. Bartholomew following the10:30 am Mass on Sunday, August 22nd are reminded that this is a procession not a parade or political rally. We are here to honor our parish patron St. Bartholomew. |
+FROM THE
PASTOR’S DESK+ Following all Masses next weekend (August 28 & 29), which is my last weekend in the parish before my departure on September 1st for my new residence at Our Lady of Grace Parish in Johnston, I will be greeting parishioners in the parish hall. Refreshments will be served by the Parish Ladies Guild. Our native son, Franciscan Father Stephen Almagno will be preaching at the 5:00 pm Saturday and 11:30 am Sunday Masses, and Father Lacombe will be preaching at the 8:00 am Sunday Mass. My new address as of September 1st is: Our Lady of Grace Rectory 4 Lafayette Street Johnston, RI 02919 Rectory phone: 231-2220 Cell phone: 573-8265 I will be in residence in this parish and I thank my good priest-friend, Msgr. Carlo Montecalvo for his offer to reside in the rectory and to offer any priestly help he may need. Have a pleasant week and God bless you! FATHER ALFRED —WORDS FROM FATHER ROBERT LACOMBE— Effective September 6th, I will be in residence at St. Martha’s Parish, 2595 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence, RI. It has been my pleasure and privilege to serve the good people of St. Bartholomew’s Parish during this past year. The zeal and faith of the good people of St. Bartholomew’s shall be a source of continued inspiration to me as I begin this new assignment. Be assured of my gratitude for your many kindnesses and a special remembrance in my daily Masses and intentions of prayer. Father Robert Lacombe PRAYER TO ST. BARTHOLOMEW—”Dear St. Bartholomew, we come to you with confidence since you are our patron and model, the pride and joy of Silver Lake. We wish to honor you in our church with as much devotion and faith as you are accorded in your shrines throughout the world. Watch over our spiritual and temporal interests. As one of the 12 Apostles, you spread Christ’s faith and truth far and wide. To this day, here in our parish, we live that faith and truth because our immigrant fathers enriched us with devotion to you. You enjoyed intimacy with the divine Master as you listened to His words and experienced daily union with Him. Bring us close to Christ through mediation on His Gospel and devotion to the Holy Eucharist. Speak for us to Jesus that we—sons and daughters of immigrants—may journey through the pilgrimage of life and be conducted by you to the vision of God in Heaven.” SPECIAL COLLECTIONS IN SEPTEMBER September 5—Church Repairs Fund September 12—Catholic University of America September 19—Parish Extraordinary Expenses September 26—Seminary Collection |
Parish
Feast of St. Bartholomew
August 22nd, 2010
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| MASSES FOR
AUGUST 23—29 (Every Mass is offered for the faithful, living or dead. However, the following are specifically remembered this week.) Monday, August —23—St. Rose of Lima, Virgin 7:30 am - Intentions of DiGiovangiacomo Family 7:00 pm - Mass in Spanish Tuesday, August 24—St. Bartholomew, Apostle 7:30 am - In Honor of St. Bartholomew IMO Angelina & Amadio Bianco by Virginia Wednesday, August 25 7:30 am - Father Joseph Moffo, C.S. Thursday, August 26 7:30 am - Angie Nascenzi by husband Friday, August 27—St. Monica 7:30 am - Deceased of DiZazzo Family Saturday, August 28—St. Augustine, Bishop 8:00 am - Intentions of Father Almagno (Birthday) LORD’ S DAY MASSES 5:00 pm - Collective Mass Msgr. Edward Moretti Frank Cuiccio by daughters Anthony DeRaimo Lillian Fusco Louise Grosso Josephine Petrilli Robert Rodi, Sr. William Wilson 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 29 8:00 am - Emanuela & Bambino Ventresca by family 9:30 am - Mass in Spanish 11:30 am - Collective Mass Father Mario Boeri, C.S. Concetta Pazienza by daughter Fernand Slaimen Louise Testa Virginia Villon by family Felice Zampini Jean Gallo MEMORIALS FOR WEEK OF AUGUST 23: Sanctuary Candle: IMO Alexander Almonte Altar Bread & Wine: IMO Alexander Almonte DIED IN CHRIST: Louise Grosso PARISH FEAST AT OUR LADY OF GRACE CHURCH The annual Feast in honor of La Madonna della Difesa (patronal feast of the Church of Our Lady of Grace) in Johnston will be held on the church grounds September 9th to 12th each evening featuring food, entertainment, games and rides. Their solemn Feast Mass will be held on September 12th at 10:30 am followed by the traditional procession through the streets of the parish. A Three-Day Triduum—in preparation for this parish feast will be held on Monday to Wednesday (September 6-8) at 7:00 pm and will be preached by Father Alfred. +RCIA—ADULT RELIGIOUS CLASSES+ Special inquiry evening and registration will be held on Monday, October 18th at 6:30 pm in the rectory meeting room for those adults wishing to be baptized or prepare for First Communion and Confirmation. For more information call: 944-4466. |
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Tuesday, August 24—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 Wednesday, August 25 7:00 pm - Bible Study, RH Thursday, August 26 10:15 am - Legion of Mary, RH Saturday, August 28 4:15-4:45 pm - Confessions Reception for Father Alfred after 5:00 pm Mass, Church Hall Sunday, August 29 Reception for Father Alfred after all Masses, Church Hall 2:00 pm - Pro-Life Picnic, Johnston Memorial Park Second Collection: Church Air Conditioning 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 August 7-8 Envelopes & Loose Collection: $3,530.00 Second Collection: Church Repairs Fund: $1,170.00 Urkupina Feast: $164.00 Total Collections $4,864.00 ($5,000.00 Needed for weekly parish expenses) +THOUGHTS FOR SUNDAY’S READINGS+ Today’s Gospel passage is troubling. When asked, “Will only a few people be saved?” Jesus gives what seems an affirmative response, saying, “Strive to enter through the narrow gate, for many, I tell you, will attempt to enter but will not be strong enough.” He goes on to offer a picture of people begging for the door to be opened, begging on the basis of their association with Christ, but receiving only the harsh reply, “ I do not know where you are from. Depart from me, all you evildoers!” Are matters therefore hopeless, are we therefore helpless? Not at all. The seeming harshness of our Lord’s words is meant to have a therapeutic effect, to blast away complacency, to remove delusion. It is not that Jesus would wish any of us, even the worst of us, to count ourselves as damned. Rather, he wishes all of us, and especially the worst of us, to turn away from evil and choose good. +CCD RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (GRADES 1-8)+ Registration on the following Saturdays of September 11, 18, 25 (10:00 am to 11:30 am) in the Rectory Meeting Room. Fee of $40.00 per child is due at this time, as well as a copy of the child’s Baptism certificate. Since First Communion is a two-year program, all students must have completed first grade before entering the First Communion Class. Further information call: 944-4466. EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION Saturday, August 28 5:00 pm Anne Marie Parrillo, Sandra Weinzierl Sunday, August 29 8:00 am Marie Cicione, Domenic Nascenzi 11:30 am Sister Caroline, Samantha Richards LECTORS’ SCHEDULE Saturday, Autust 28 5:00 pm Doug Weinzierl Sunday, Autgust 29 8:00 am Ray Funaro 11:30 am Peter Marinucci |
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