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7th SUNDAY of EASTER
May 12th, 2013
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| +THOUGHTS FOR SUNDAY’S
READINGS+ This Sunday helps to prepare us to celebrate Pentecost, the crown of the Easter season, by leading us to prayer. We overhear three prayers today. In Acts, the deacon Stephen, filled with the Holy Spirit, prays as Jesus did on the cross in Luke’s Gospel. As he is being stoned, Stephen calls on the Lord to receive his spirit and to forgive his killers. The prayer of the Seer in Revelation fittingly concludes this book of visions. Initiated by the Spirit, this prayer calls out to the One who is the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end, the bright morning star: “Come, Lord Jesus, come!” Finally, at the Last Supper, Jesus prays that all future generations be united with Him and the Father. This communion will come about through the Spirit working in those who preach the Gospel by word and deed and in those who hear and accept this word. These prayers call on the Spirit to work in us; guiding our final surrender to the Lord, our forgiving of others, drawing us into communion with the Trinity, encouraging us to call on the Lord. What is your prayer to the Spirit? +A HAPPY AND BLESSED MOTHER’S DAY+ All Masses on Mother’s Day, May 12th, are being offered for our mothers, living and deceased. May Mary, our heavenly Mother, obtain from Jesus a special blessing for all our mothers. May our devotion to Mary lead us to imitate her eagerness to do God’s will. “The most important person on earth is a mother. She cannot claim the honor of having built any great cathedral, but she is a dwelling for an immortal soul, the tiny perfection of her baby’s body. The angels have not been blessed with such grace. They cannot share in God’s creative miracle to bring new saints to Heaven. Only a human mother can. Mothers are closer to God, the creator, than any other creature. God joins forces with mothers in performing the act of the creation. What on God’s good earth is more glorious than this: TO BE A MOTHER!” MONTH OF OUR BLESSED MOTHER MARY-The month of May is traditionally dedicated throughout the Catholic World to the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God, as we honor and pray tribute to her in a special way to honor her during this month. Let us pray the Rosary for peace and for an end to the violence and terrorism throughout the world, and for the safe return of the men and women in our Armed Forces! |
+FIRST HOLY COMMUNION+ Next Sunday, 24 young girls and boys of our parish will receive the Lord Jesus in Holy Communion for the first time at the 11:30 am Sunday Mass of May 19th. We pray that this joyous event may be a continuation of their commitment to follow Jesus in faith and love, as they attend Mass each week together with their families. Our Best Wishes and Congratulation to the following children: Brittany Almanza—Cinthia Almanza—Juan Almanza—Lizbeth Almanza—Guadalupe Anguilu—Andrea Avila—Joelvis Cabrera—Armand DeCosta—Rosemarie Diaz—Johnna Doyle—Rosny Giron—Fainery Guerrero—Alexis Hatha- way—Gabriella Jimenez—Mia Leaman—Jessica Mercado—Jasmin Morales—Mariah Najera—Damian Rivera—Kevyn Rodriguez—Thaili Soto-Rodriguez—Adamary Salgado—Camila Valenzuela—Jairo Yoc BLESSES 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. +FEAST OF PENTECOST+ Next Sunday’s feast (May 19th), is celebrated as the BIRTHDAY OF THE CHURCH. All of us have been baptized into the one and same Spirit—that same Spirit given on this day to the disciples to strengthen them to go forth in the name of the Lord Jesus. The first reading reminds us: “When the day of Pentecost came, it found the brethren gathered in one place. Suddenly from up in the sky there came a noise like a strong, driving wind which was heard all through the house where they were seated. All were filled with the HOLY SPIRIT….” (Acts 2, 1-11) After the last Mass on Pentecost Sunday, the Easter or Paschal Candle is taken from near the pulpit and placed near the baptismal font, where it will be displayed with honor. In the Baptismal Rite, the candles of the newly baptized are lighted from the Easter Candle. At Funeral Masses, the Easter Candle is placed before the casket. This candle reminds us that Christ is the light of the world and indeed the light and guide of our everyday lives, leading us all one day to our heavenly home. We pray: “Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful, kindle in them, the fire of your love.” |
7th SUNDAY of EASTER
May 12th, 2013
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| MASSES FOR MAY 6—12 (Every Mass is offered for the faithful, living or dead. However, the following are specifically remembered this week.) Monday, May 13 7:30 am - Pio Rauzi 7:00 pm - Mass in Spanish Tuesday, May 14 7:30 am - Frances Marzilli by M/M Richard DelSesto 6:00 pm - Eucharistic Adoration 7:00 pm - Novena Devotions & Benediction Wednesday, May 15 7:30 am - In Thanksgiving by Nancy Thursday, May 16 7:30 am - For the Intentions of Mother’s Day Envelopes Friday, May 17 7:30 am - For the Intentions of Parishioners Saturday, May 18 8:00 am - Paolo Rauzi LORD’S DAY MASSES 5:00 pm - Arthur Marcantonio by wife 6:30 pm - Mass in Spanish Sunday, May 19—Solemnity of Pentecost 8:00 am - Collective Mass Memorial Shrine Enrollments Holy Name Society Joseph A. & Marie A. Carreau by Joe & Jannette Giuseppina & Carmine Santucci by daughters Benedetto & Silvia Rossi by children Paul & Esther Yacovone by Joe & Jannette Carreau 9:30 am - Mass in Spanish 11:30 am - First Holy Communion Mass MEMORIALS FOR WEEK OF MAY 13: Sanctuary Candle: Alice Ginolfi & Mary Ginolfi by family Altar Bread & Wine: Alice Ginolfi & Mary Ginolfi by family BAPTIZED IN CHRIST: Joelvis Cabrera—Emily Hernandez—Fany Larios—Analisha Williams YEAR OF FAITH ROSARY PILGRIMAGE—to be celebrated in Honor of Our Lady of Fatima on MONDAY, MAY 13th at the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul. It will begin at 6:45 pm with: music hosted by Msgr. Anthony Mancini, the Rosary, a procession of “Nations and Cultures,” and Benediction concluding at 8:00 pm. Families are encouraged to attend this time of prayer and celebration in honor of our Blessed Mother during the month of May. |
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Monday, May 13 5:00 pm - First Communion Class Rehearsal, Church 7:15 pm - Bible Study, RH Tuesday, May 14 Rosary & Chaplet of Divine Mercy after 7:30 am Mass 6:00 pm - Eucharistic Adoration 7:00 pm - Novena Devotions & Benediction Wednesday, May 15 5:00 pm - First Communion Class Rehearsal, Church Thursday, May 16 10:15 am - Legion of Mary, RH Friday, May 17 5:00 pm - First Communion Class Rehearsal, Church Saturday, May 18 10:30 am - First Communion Class Rehearsal, Church 4:15-4:45 pm - Confession Sunday, May 19 Second Collection: Air Conditioning +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 April 27—28 Envelopes & Loose Collection: $3,168.00 Second Collection: 885.00 Total Income: $4,053.00 ($5,000.00 needed for weekly parish expenses) +LIVING ROSARY AND MAY CROWNING+ This annual parish celebration will be held in Church on Wednesday, May 22nd at 7:00 pm with the participation of all our church organizations. The Rosary will conclude with Benediction of the most Blessed Sacrament as we honor our Blessed Mother in this month of May—dedicated to her. Refreshments will be served in the Parish Hall following the services. Everyone is invited to attend. “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18). “Year Of Faith” EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION Saturday, May 18 5:00 pm Doug Weinzierl Sunday, May 19 8:00 am Marie Cicione 11:30 am First Holy Communion Mass LECTORS’ SCHEDULE Saturday, May 18 5:00 pm Sandra Weinzierl Sunday, May 19 8:00 am Petrina Lauro 11:30 am First Holy Communion Mass |
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