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Holy Trinity Sunday
May 26th, 2013
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| +THOUGHTS FOR SUNDAY’S
READINGS+ Picture the Trinity. What do you see? Perhaps it is the traditional image found in paintings and stained glass of the Father as a dignified elderly man, the risen Jesus standing or sitting by his side, and the Holy Spirit as a dove, hovering over the two. The effect is rather static, frozen in eternity. Better yet to take the lead of today’s readings about an energetic, dynamic, active God—a God who delights in creating, pouring divine love into our hearts, endlessly calling us, wooing us, surprising us, guiding us to all truth, sharing all with us. The mystery of the Trinity—God as Father and Son and Holy Spirit—baffles the mind. Three in One, One in Three! Who can make sense of it? Again and again all the mind and heart and spirit can do is bow down in wonder and awe. We can come to this posture in different ways: experiencing our own delight in creation, opening our heart to the person of Jesus found in the Gospels, and being attentive to the way the Spirit continues to work in our world and our lives. How do you imagine the Most Holy Trinity? THOUGHTS FOR FEAST OF THE BLESSED TRINITY—Today the Church celebrates the Feast of the most Holy Trinity. Jesus Himself gave us a glimpse into the very nature of God, and thus we know something about God that we could not figure out by ourselves, that is, that in one God there are three Divine Persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. This doctrine, this belief of our Catholic Faith, is clearly found in the Scriptures; but the word “Trinity” (which means three in one) was coined by theologians during the early centuries to express this divine truth. This will always remain a mystery to us, for it is impossible for our limited minds to grasp the immensity of God. We will spend all eternity admiring and adoring the Trinity. The best way for us to express our gratitude for this great mystery is to live fully our relationship with God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit! The Trinity is not so much a matter of discussion about God’s nature; rather it is a matter of relationship with Him! “So, when you read about or hear about the mortal failures of the clergy, in any denomination, you have every right to be disappointed. When they fall, pray for them, encourage them and demand that they do better. But don’t use their sins as an excuse to walk away from the church or deny the truth of their message. When you do that, their failure becomes your problem.” (Bishop Thomas Tobin, 10/18/07) |
BLESSED JOHN BAPTIST
SCALABRINI DINNER On the occasion of the 125th Year of the Scalabrini Missionaries, the Scalabrini Lay Movement of Rhode Island will be hosting a special dinner on SATURDAY, JUNE 1st, at 6:30 pm in our Church Hall. Ticket donation is $15.00 for adults, $7.00 for children 10 years of age and under. Dinner tickets are available at the Rectory Office or at the Scalabrini Dukcevich Center. Everyone is invited to attend this celebration in Honor of Blessed John Baptist Scalabrini and the priests who have faithfully served in our parish for many years. THE FEAST OF BLESSED JOHN BAPTIST SCALABRINI 5:00 pm Concelebrated Mass Bishop Robert C. Evans—Main Celebrant Dinner to follow in Church Hall (There will be no 6:30 pm Spanish Mass on this evening.) We are still in need of your help to reach our parish goal. Please prayerfully consider making a pledge in support of the Catholic Charity Appeal. A gift in any amount is greatly received and sincerely appreciated. For your convenience, pledge envelopes are available in the vestibule of the church. Thank you for your generosity and support. HOLY HOUR FOR VOCATIONS and PRIESTHOOD ORDINATIONS On the eve of ordinations to the priesthood, please join the ordinandi for a Holy Hour for Vocations on Friday, May 31, 2013 at 7:00 pm at the Church of St. Augustine, 639 Mt. Pleasant Ave., Providence, RI. The Most Reverend Robert C. Evans, D.D., J.C.I., Auxiliary Bishop of Providence, will preside and Rev. Timothy D. Reilly, Chancellor of the Diocese of Providence, will be the homilist. Please join us in prayer for priestly vocations. On Saturday, June 1, 2013, Rev. Mr. Scott J. Carpentier and Rev. Mr. Thomas J. Woodhouse will be ordained to the priesthood at the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul, Providence at 10:00 am with the Most Reverend Thomas J. Tobin, D.D., Bishop of Providence, presiding. All are welcome. +SPECIAL COLLECTIONS IN JUNE+ Thank your for your generosity! June 2 —Scalabrinian Mission Appeal June 9 —Catholic Communications June 16—Church Repairs June 23—No Second Collection June 30—Extraordinary Expenses |
Holy Trinity Sunday
May 26th, 2013
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| MASSES FOR MAY 27—JUNE
2 (Every Mass is offered for the faithful, living or dead. However, the following are specifically remembered this week.) Monday, May 27 7:30 am - For the Intentions of Parishioners 7:00 pm - No Mass in Spanish Tuesday, May 28 7:30 am - Vincent Ranucci by Sandra D’Allesandro 6:00 pm - Eucharistic Adoration 7:00 pm - Novena Devotions & Benediction Wednesday, May 29 7:30 am - For the Intentions of Mother’s Day Envelopes Thursday, May 30 7:30 am - Deceased of Anthony DiPetrillo Family Friday, May 31 7:30 am - In Honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary Saturday, June 1 8:00 am - For the Intentions of Parishioners LORD’S DAY MASSES 5:00 pm - Feast Day of Blessed John Baptist Scalabrini 6:30 pm - No Spanish Mass this evening Sunday, June 2—The Body and Blood of Christ 8:00 am - Collective Mass Cristina & Peter Ciancola by granddaughters Clara Giacomobono by nieces Joseph Pyrek 9:30 am - Mass in Spanish 11:30 am - The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ—Corpus Christi 2:00 pm - WEDDING: Joseph Zinni & Melissa Andriole MEMORIALS FOR WEEK OF MAY 27: Sanctuary Candle: For Intentions of Parishioners Altar Bread & Wine: For Intentions of Parishioners BAPTIZED IN CHRIST: Mia Rose Silvestri DIED IN CHRIST: Emily Weakley—Rose Politelli CONGRATULATIONS!—to the lucky winners of the second weekly drawing of the Holy Name Society CALENDAR RAFFLE: May 6 #328 Karen Giblin $ 25.00 May 7 #211 Mary Sperduti $ 50.00 May 8 #30 Anthony Cappello $100.00 May 9 #192 Albino DiPaola $ 25.00 May 10 #275 Ken Beaumier $ 50.00 May 11 #273 Peter Goneconte $ 25.00 May 12 #260 Ann DiMaio $ 25.00 A sincere THANK YOU to all who purchased Calendar Raffle Tickets. Good Luck! |
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Monday, May 27 No Bible Study (Memorial Day) Tuesday, May 28 Rosary & Chaplet of Divine Mercy after 7:30 am Mass 6:00 pm - Eucharistic Adoration 7:00 pm - Novena Devotions & Benediction Thursday, May 30 10:15 am - Legion of Mary, RH Saturday, June 2 1:00 pm - Prayer Shawl Ministry, RH 4:15-4:45 pm - Confession 6:30 pm - Blessed John Baptist Scalabrini Dinner, Church Hall Sunday, June 2 Second Collection: Scalabrinian Mission Appeal +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 May 11—12 Envelopes & Loose Collection: $3,471.00 Second Collection: 1,072.00 Total Income: $4,543.00 ($5,000.00 needed for weekly parish expenses) +THE PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY+ Parishioners, relatives and friends who are suffering from a serous illness or surgery and would like to receive a Prayer Shawl are asked to call the Parish Office to give the name, and a Prayer Shawl will be prepared for them. The members of the Prayer Shawl Ministry will get together in Saturday, June 1st from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm in the Rectory Meeting Room. Everyone is invited to participate in many ways: by attending the monthly meeting, by giving yarn or monetary donations, or if you would like to make a Prayer Shawl, please call Rosalie at 274-7806 or 374-2749. Thank you to all who are contributing to this beautiful Ministry! EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION Saturday, June 1 5:00 pm Concelebrated Mass— Blessed John Baptist Scalabrini Sunday, June 2 8:00 am Charles Beaune 11:30 am Rosalie D’Agostino LECTORS’ SCHEDULE Saturday, June 1 5:00 pm Scalabrini Lay Movement Sunday, June 2 8:00 am Petrina Lauro 11:30 am Rosanna Grillo |
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