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SUNDAY’S READINGS+ Today’s Scriptures summon us to reflect on all the great gifts God has given us, and enjoin us to be generous with these gifts. As we bless the God who has blessed us with so much, we must always remember those who are in need. It is our obligation to care for our brothers and sisters in whatever way we are able. The poor woman in today’s Gospel demonstrates the way in which we are to be generous. She gave all she had. +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). —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. ANNUAL PARISH DINNER CLUB—brought in to the parish a profit of $7,400.00! In these difficult financial times for you and for the parish as well, this amount will help offset the weekly collection that is not reaching the needed weekly goal of $5,000.00. Our thanks to all who are members and those who are in charge of the Club! Winners of the Grand Prize Drawing were: Louis Gazzero: $1,000 (Our thanks to him and his wife for donating half of his winning $500 back to the parish) Joseph Carreau: $500—Lois Flinn: $100—Laura Marzilli & Angelina Duquette: $50. Sweepstates Raffle: Flora Turchetti and Virginia Cotoia: $500 each. ST. BARTHOLOMEW DINNER CLUB MEMBERSHIP Name ___________________________ Phone ___________ Address ___________________________________________ Dues are $7.00 monthly. Prizes totaling $4,100.00 are given out over a 12 month period, and 2 full-course dinners to all members at our Dinner-Dance! 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. |
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PASTOR’S DESK+ “I believe that the YEAR OF THE EVANGELIZATION is one of the most important programs in the recent history of the diocese,” thus spoke Bishop Tobin in a letter to priests of the diocese. On October 10th, representatives from all parishes of the diocese attended a one-day Evangelization Congress at Providence College. This week 10 members of our Parish Council will attend a regional meeting to gather more information as we form committees in the parish, as we explore ways of sharing the Gospel Message, promoting the Church, as we invite inactive Catholics and the unchurched to “come home” to the Church. An aggressive media program called “Catholics Come Home” will be seen on TV beginning December 16 into January. Let us increase our prayers and spend some time in adoration before the Blessed Sacrament in our church on Tuesday, our EUCHARISTIC PARISH DAY, as we pray for those parishioners, neighbors and family who have been away “to come back home” to the practice of that precious gift that Christ has given them; their CATHOLIC FAITH! At all Masses, a special prayer will be recited by the Priest at the conclusion of the Prayer of the Faithful. Don’t be afraid to share that faith in Christ by how we speak, think, act, and live! Just a few reminders: Try to attend our annual Parish Bazaar, now being held this weekend in our parish hall…..And this Friday, November 13th, we have the return of our “Turkey Trot.” Due to the spread of the flu, we will omit, for the time being, the optional practice of the Sign of Peace at all Masses. Have a pleasant week and God bless you! FATHER ALFRED PRECAUTIONS REGARDING SWINE FLU—Due to the rapid spread of the H1N1 Flu (or swine flu), Bishop Tobin has requested that the optional Sign of Peace at Mass be eliminated for the time being. Furthermore, those who have symptoms of illness should be very careful to avoid any physical contact that might share the virus with others. In prayer, let us ask the Lord’s protection upon our community during this time of widespread illness. 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. SUNDAY MASS MISSAL—for 2009-10 is available at $5.00 per book, in the sacristy or at the parish office. |
32nd
Sunday in Ordinary Time
November
8th, 2009
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| MASSES FOR
NOVEMBER 9—15 (Every Mass is offered for the faithful, living or dead. However, the following are specifically remembered this week.) Monday, November 9—Dedication of Lateran Roman Basilica 7:30 am - Salvatore Ciccone by wife Maria 7:00 pm - Mass in Spanish Tuesday, November 10—St. Leo the Great, Pope 7:30 am - Andrew Francis, Jr. by family Wednesday, November 11—St. Martin of Tours, Bishop 7:30 am - Theresa Sylvia by husband Ray Thursday, November 12—St. Josaphat, Bishop 7:30 am - Francesco & Angela DelMastro by Maria Ciccone Friday, November 13—St. Frances Cabrini, Virgin 7:30 am - In Honor of St. Frances Cabrini (Pro-Populo) Saturday, November 14 8:00 am - Deceased Members & Spiritual Advisors, Legion of Mary LORD’ S DAY MASSES 5:00 pm - Collective Mass Elma Capezza by husband & children Carmela Ferranti Giovanni Mancini by wife Anthony Politelli by wife & family Carmela & Vincenza Sordellini by Frances Patricia Ulmschneider by Louise & John Russo 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, November 15 8:00 am - Mary Nannarone by Faiola Family 9:30 am - Mass in Spanish 11:30 am - Collective Mass Julio Arias by family Marion Cuiccio by daughters Crescenzo (Chris) D’Acchioli Stephanie Greenhalgh Vincent Lurgio by wife & family Ann Marie Massarone by family Joseph Mattiace & Deceased of Mattiace & Piccirillo Families Francesco Taveras by daughter & grandchildren MEMORIALS FOR WEEK OF NOVEMBER 9: Sanctuary Candle: IMO Mary Nannarone by Faiola Family Altar Bread & Wine: IMO Mary Nannarone by Faiola Family BAPTIZED IN CHRIST: Leonardo Saavedra—Kendra Gudiel—Nataly Vargas 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) “Dear Parishioners, I would like to thank you for your most generous response to our ministry CROSS INTERNATIONAL CATHOLIC OUTREACH during my weekend visit of July 11/12. Your donations of $1,542.00 will have a direct impact in the lives of the poorest of the poor. May the Lord continue to bless all of you for your love and support! Sincerely, Father Roberto Perez, O. Carm…” |
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Monday, November 9 6:00-7:00 pm - CCD Classes Grades 6-8, RH Tuesday, November 10—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 7:30 pm - Respect Life Meeting, RH Wednesday, November 11—Veterans’ Day No CCD Classes 7:30 pm - Holy Name Meeting, RH Thursday, November 12 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 Friday, November 13 6:30 pm - Turkey Trot, Church Hall Saturday, November 14 10:00 am - CCD Grade 1 & First Communion Class, RH 4:15-4:45 pm - Confessions Sunday, November 15 10:00 am - Confirmation I & II Classes, RH Second Collection: Fuel Collection +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 24-25) Envelopes & Loose Collection: $3,687.00 Second Collection: Parish Extraordinary Expenses $1,170.00 ($5,000.00 Needed for weekly parish expenses) OUR SINCERE THANKS—to Mr. & Mrs. Al Longo of Canada, dear friends of Father Alfred, who each year have paid for the lease of a car for parish use. Their generosity has continued over the past 21 years. God bless them! NOVEMBER IS NATIONAL ADOPTION MONTH—In order to help spread the positive message of creating families through adoption, Catholic Social Services of Fall River, Inc. will hold an information session for individuals and families interested in domestic newborn or international adoption on Sunday, November 22 from 1:00 pm-3:00 pm at the Catholic Social Services Office, 1600 Bay St., Fall River, MA. Please call Catholic Social Services at 508-674-4681 for information and direction. EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION Saturday, November 14 5:00 pm Doug & Sandra Weinzierl Sunday, November 15 8:00 am Charles Beaune, Domenic Nascenzi 11:30 am Rosanna Grillo, Samantha Richards LECTORS’ SCHEDULE Saturday, November 14 5:00 pm Phil Caliri Sunday, November 15 8:00 am Ray Funaro 11:30 am Sister Caroline ALTAR SERVERS’ SCHEDULE Saturday, November 14 5:00 pm Brittany Reale, Victoria Brynes, Phil DePasquale Sunday, November 15 8:00 am Joe Carreau 11:30 am Diumila Almonte, Aldrin Munoz, Marven Beauvais |
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