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| +THOUGHTS FOR
SUNDAY’S READINGS+ The Gospel reading today shows us how strong faith is. When the synagogue official and the woman afflicted with hemorrhages put all faith in Jesus Christ, he saved them. They are great examples for us. In the face of seemingly hopeless situations, they put all their trust in Christ. We are called to put all our trust in him not only during the difficult or hopeless times, but all the time. In a world afflicted with destruction and difficulty, keeping this kind of faith can be even more challenging. But the Gospel today shows us the power that kind of faith can have. FEAST OF SAINTS PETER & PAUL—is celebrated on June 29th and is also the patronal feast of our Cathedral of Saints Peter & Paul. The Church places before us saints of all types: apostles and prophets, rich and poor, women and men, married and unmarried. Today we focus on Saints Peter & Paul—men whose lives were marked by failure and disappointment. Remember that Paul began his career persecuting Christians and Peter denied three times that he even knew the Lord Jesus. Yet these men are real pillars upon which the Church is built. Just as they were called to holiness of life in spite of their failings, so, too, are we called to that same holiness. This day is a celebration of two human beings who struggled throughout their lives. Let us open our hearts to listen to God’s voice, even in the midst of our own struggles and failings. Let us pray that Saints Peter and Paul will intercede in our behalf. INDEPENDENCE DAY—JULY 4TH—As Americans and citizens of our beautiful free country, we celebrate the Day of Independence with pride and joy. We remember the price of our freedom and those who gave their lives in days past so that we might enjoy the God-given liberty which is the hope of many people around the world. Yet our beloved land can only remain a beacon of hope to others as long as it proclaims a joy-filled dependence upon God, our Father, and Jesus, His only Son. As Catholics and Americans, we must admit our failures and shortcomings. Although we proclaim that “….our nation still allows its unborn and innocent children to be legally aborted through the sin of abortion. We pray the Holy Spirit will give each of us the courage to defend this right to life if challenged.” Let us all commit ourselves to this noble task so that our prayers may indeed voice the hope that we shall remain “one nation under God.” FLOWERS FOR ST. BARTHOLOMEW FEAST Enclosed is my offering for flowers for St. Bartholomew Statue and Altar for the Feast on August 23. IN MEMORY OF _____________________________________ or GIFT OF ___________________________________________ Amount Enclosed $ _______________ SPECIAL COLLECTIONS IN JULY July 5 —CYO Regional Center July 12—Church Repairs Fund July 19—Air Conditioning Fund July 26—Parish Extraordinary Expenses |
+FROM THE
PASTOR’S DESK+ My thanks to those who sent cards, gifts and well wishes and an abundance of your prayers on my recent 75th birthday! A happy 4th of July Day to you all, as we pause in prayer to thank God for the gift of freedom that we enjoy here in our nation. Let us continue to pray that the God-given freedom to be born will soon be enjoyed also by those innocent unborn children not allowed to be born because of the terrible evil of abortion. Our Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI has proclaimed this year (June, 2009 to June, 2010) the YEAR FOR PRIESTS, as an occasion to thank God for the gift of the ministerial Priesthood, and to thank all priests for their ministry in the Church. Your thanks can be shown in a most meaningful way by your continuous prayers for Priests and for an increase in more vocations to the Priesthood among the young men of our parishes, diocese and throughout the world. Spend some time each Tuesday on our Parish Eucharistic Day before Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament solemnly exposed on our altar from noon to 7:00 pm. Attend an extra weekday Mass and pray the daily Rosary during this special year. Pray that all priests may be prayerful as Jesus was—compassionate as Jesus was—teachers as Jesus was—prophets as Jesus was, offering themselves completely to the people of God through the holiness of their lives! Have a pleasant week and God bless you! FATHER ALFRED SPECIAL RAFFLE MAJOR FEAST BOOSTER DONORS SAINT BARTHOLOMEW ANNUAL FEAST DRAWING: SUNDAY, AUGUST 23rd GRAND PRIZE: 10% of total Donor Contributions Donation: $100.00 Our thanks to these donors: Phil Sabella Judy Turini Branca Brothers, Inc. Raymond Funaro Mr./Mrs. Thomas Pizzi Mr./Mrs. Albert Longo IMO Carmine Cotoia Mr./Mrs. Frank DiMaio Mr./Mrs. Joseph DiBiasio Jennie Castellano Mr./Mrs. William Paniccia Angelo & Vita Tofani Dr. & Mrs. Brian McLeod +CATHOLIC CHARITY FUND APPEAL+ $41,281.00—Parish Goal 39,639.00—Total Received $1,642.00—Needed to Reach Goal SINCERE THANKS—to the family of the late Mary Cannata who have requested that donations be made to our parish on the sad occasion of her recent death. May she rest in heavenly peace! |
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| MASSES FOR
JUNE 29—JULY 5 (Every Mass is offered for the faithful, living or dead. However, the following are specifically remembered this week.) Monday, June 29—Feast of Sts. Peter & Paul, Apostles 7:30 am - In Honor of Sts. Peter & Paul (Pro Populo) 7:00 pm - Mass in Spanish Tuesday, June 30 7:30 am - Philip, Anita & Michael Casacalenda by children Wednesday, July 1—Blessed Junipero Serra, Priest 7:30 am - Augusto & Giovannina Lupoli by daughter & family Thursday, July 2 7:30 am - Philip Forte by Rosanna Grillo First Friday, July 3—St. Thomas, Apostle 7:30 am - Elena SanAntonio by Angela Palmieri 7:00 pm - Pro-Life—Apostleship of Prayer—Memorial Fund Saturday, July 4—4th of July—St. Elizabeth of Portugal 8:00 am - Cristina Ciancola by granddaughters LORD’ S DAY MASSES 5:00 pm - Collective Mass Father John DiVito, C.S. Peter Buffardi by Peter Garzilli Antonio D’Antuono by sisters Gina D’Antuono by aunts Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 5 8:00 am - Intentions of Parishioners (Pro Populo) 9:30 am - Mass in Spanish 11:30 am - Collective Mass Father Attilio Bordignon, C.S. John Bucci Guido Lanzi Nicholas Silvestri MEMORIALS FOR WEEK OF JUNE 29: Sanctuary Candle: IMO Lena Ginolfi by family Altar Bread & Wine: IMO Father Attilio Bordignon, C.S.—Previous Pastor of St. Bartholomew BAPTIZED IN CHRIST: Aaron Caballero—Roniel Hiraldo—Fabian Saucedo—Alondra Urizar—Steven Rodrigo Yoc DIED IN CHRIST: Mary Cannata—Anna Imondi—Eugene Piccirilli DONATIONS FOR FEAST FLOUR & FOOD FUND—Again this year we are appealing for monetary donations—due to the rising cost of food items—to help us keep our Feast food prices as low as possible. For example, a 50 pound bag of flour for our doughboys has gone up to $30.00 a bag! Anyone wishing to make a donation for flour or other food items is welcomed to do so and will be greatly appreciated. This added help will enable us to keep our Feast food prices the same as last year, especially in these difficult financial times. INTEREST-FREE LOAN TO MY PARISH Dear Father Alfred: _____ Yes—I am interested in making an interest-free loan—of at least $1,000.00—to my parish in its time of need. NAME ________________________________________________ PHONE ______________________________ (Payments to parishioners on their interest-free loan made to St. Bartholomew Parish would begin in two years on a rotating basis from the date that the loan was made to the parish). DISCOUNT FEAST FOOD TICKETS—Our special packet of food tickets of $10.00 can be purchased for $8.00 if purchased at the rectory office before August 10 (a $2.00 savings). |
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Tuesday, June 30—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 Wednesday, July 1 7:00 pm - Bible Study, RH Thursday, July 2 10:00 am - Legion of Mary, RH 7:30 pm - Adult Choir Rehearsal, Church Friday, July 3 7:00 pm - First Friday Mass Saturday, July 4 4th of July (Independence Day Holiday)—Office Closed 4:15-4:45 pm - Confessions Sunday, July 5 Second Collection: CYO Regional Center +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 June 13-14) Envelopes & Loose Collection: $2,986.00 Second Collection: Catholic Communication Campaign $444.00 ($5,000.00 Needed for weekly parish expenses) COME PRAY FOR YOUR PRIESTS—Twenty-four hour Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will be held at St. Patrick’s Church, 244 Smith Street in Providence beginning on Tuesday, July 7th at 7:00 pm and ending with a bi-lingual Mass for Vocations on Wednesday, July 8th at 7:00 pm. People are needed to spend an hour of prayer during this twenty-four period (especially during the night and early morning hours). Contact St. Patrick Rectory at 421-7070. Saint Bartholomew Church PARISH FEAST & FESTIVAL August 20-23, 2009 —GRAND RAFFLE— $5,000—1st Prize $500—2nd Prize - $500—3rd Prize Donation for tickets: $2.00 each, or 7 for $10.00 EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION Saturday, July 4 5:00 pm Anne Marie Parrillo, Frank Sionni Sunday, July 5 8:00 am Charles Beaune, Domenic Nascenzi 11:30 am Mary Anne Cullen, Tina Mattiace LECTORS’ SCHEDULE Saturday, July 4 5:00 pm Phil Caliri Sunday, July 5 8:00 am Ray Funaro 11:30 am Sister Caroline ALTAR SERVERS’ SCHEDULE Saturday, July 4 5:00 pm Brittany Reale, Victoria Brynes, Phil DePasquale Sunday, July 5 8:00 am Joe Carreau 11:30 am Diumila Almonte, Aldrin Munoz, Marven Beauvais |
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