Saint Anthony Church North Providence 353-3120
saintanthonychurch.org
Saint Edward Church Providence 331-4035
parroquiasaneduardo.org
Church of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
North Providence 722-7140
presentationchurchnp.org
August 22, 2021
Twenty First Sunday in Ordinary Time
Rev. Edward S. Cardente, Pastor Rev. Nolasco Tamayo, Part Time Associate
Diocesan Director of Intercultural Ministries Deacon Oscar Rivas
If you are alienated or upset, we welcome you lovingly. If you are in need of forgiveness, Jesus forgives you completely - with unconditional love.
If you have been hurt by the Church, we are truly sorry. If you are angry, Jesus offers you peace.
If life has become burdensome, we are here to support you. We are happy you are here and want you to stay.
We would like to share our lives with you. Come join us each week so we can worship God together.
BUSINESS OFFICE
5 Gibbs Street, North Providence, Rhode Island 02904 Office Number 401 353-3120
Fax 401 353-5126 Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 9 AM - 4 PM
OFFICE IS CLOSED ON FRIDAY
Karleen Celona, Administrative Assistant Information about the Sacrament of Marriage
Ministry to the Sick and Dying and Sacramental Records
MINISTRY TO THOSE IN NEED
Saint Anthony Kitchen – Michelle Mamis 714-7253 Saint Anthony Mobile Lunch - Christine Roberti 353-3120 Saint Edward Food & Wellness Center - Lori Porcaro, Director 602-1880 1001 Branch Avenue, Providence, RI Holy Family Home for Women and Children Ernest Spaziano, Director 304-7744; Email: [email protected] Mary’s Meals to the Poor - Leslie Corneau 545-5698
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION MINISTRY OFFICE Saint Anthony Parish Center 401 353-5215 Maryann Pallotta, Elementary Coordinator
Michelle Ficocelli - Jr High Coordinator and Confirmation Coordinator
Sr. Carol Ann Murray, RSM - First Eucharist Coordinator
Information about Infant Baptism, Adult Sacraments, becoming Roman Catholic (RCIA)
YOUTH MINISTRY OFFICE Saint Anthony Parish Center 353-5216
Tom Malloy - CAL Athletic League
SAINT ANTHONY CHURCH Angelo Minervino, Sacristan
Monday -Thursday
8:30am
in Trinity Chapel
Sunday 8 AM
11:30 AM
CHURCH OF THE PRESENTATION
OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Stephen Campbell, Sacristan
Saturday 4 PM
Sunday 10 AM
Reconciliation
Saturday 3:15 PM - 3:45 PM
Holy Days: As announced
SAINT EDWARD CHURCH John Arena, Sacristan
Saturday 6 PM - Spanish
Sunday 9 AM - English
11:30 AM - Spanish
WEEKEND MASS CELEBRATIONS
ABBA-AVE PRAYER MINISTRY 401 353-3059
CONVENT Daughters of Mary, Mother of Mercy
2 Pope Street, North Providence, RI 02904
MUSIC MINISTRY DIRECTOR Toby Andrews - 401 353-3120 RESPECT LIFE COMMITTEE
Bulletin Submissions: Email to [email protected] by Tuesday 9 AM
SAINT ANTHONY CHURCH
MONDAY August 23 8:30 AM For the Parishioners TUESDAY August 24 8:30 AM 30th Anniv - Dr. Robert F. Roberti by Wife and Children WEDNESDAY August 25 8:30 AM For the Parishioners THURSDAY August 26 8:30 AM Mem - Steven Soares by Parents SUNDAY August 29 8 AM For the Parishioners
11:30 AM 12th Anniv - Raymond J. Herchen by the Family
Birth Rem - Carol Carnevale by Peter Carnevale
Mem - Grandpa Jen by the Family
Mem - Douglas Mitchell by Steven and Joanne Carlino and the Douglas Lumber Family
CHURCH OF THE PRESENTATION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
SATURDAY August 28
4 PM Birth Rem - Margaret Papineau by the Family
1st Anniv - Cynthia Halloran by Mother
SUNDAY August 29
10 AM Birth Rem - Vincent Ferri by the Family
Birth Rem - Leonard Corrente by Wife and Family
SAINT EDWARD CHURCH WEDNESDAY August 25 6 PM Exposicion del Santisimo 7 PM Spanish Liturgy
SATURDAY August 28 6 PM Spanish Liturgy
SUNDAY August 29 8:30 AM Weekly Rosary
9 AM In Honor of Saint Joseph for Graces Received by the Saywards
11:30 AM Spanish Liturgy
THE VIGIL LAMP
The Vigil Candle will burn August 28th through September 3rd as a Birthday Remembrance for
Ronald Papa by his Mother.
The Sunday 11:30 AM Mass is livestreamed weekly on the Saint Anthony website (saintanthonychurch.org).
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK Prayer is vital for life, just as we cannot live without breathing, so we cannot be Christians without praying.
- Pope Francis
STEWARDSHIP August 14 and 15, 2021
Church of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Budgets $ 3,192.00 from 116 envelopes Includes Mail in of $ 795.00
Donations for the Poor: $ 236.00
Saint Anthony Church Budgets $ 4,304.00 from 132 envelopes
Includes Mail in of $ 2,106.00 Donations for the Poor: $ 131.00
Saint Edward Church Budgets $ 1,852.00 from 77 envelopes
Includes Mail In of $ 55.00 Donations for the Poor: $ 134.00
REST IN PEACE
Lord, let perpetual light shine upon Gloria Cavanaugh.
May her soul and the souls of all the faithfully departed through Your mercy, rest in peace.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Attention Parents of children in grades 3 -Conformation II
There are numerous students who have not registered for the Fall program. The deadline date of July 1st has passed; therefore, we are asking parents to return their child(ren)'s forms to the Religious Education Office as soon as possible. Sister Carol is currently meeting with parents of students in grades 1 and 2 (Eucharist Program). If you have not met with Sr. Carol, please contact the Religious Education Office.
Parents of students entering Grade 1 are to contact the Religious Education Office at 353-5215, to register their child(ren)'s for the Fall 2021 classes.
Parents of students in Catholic School who will be entering Grades 2, 9 and 10 in the Fall are to contact the Religious Education Office at 353-3120 to register their children for the Eucharist and Confirmation programs.
RCIC for Children: Parents of any students entering Grade 3 and up in the Fall who have not received the Sacrament of the Eucharist (First Communion) are to contact the Religious Education Office to register for classes. To avoid confusion, these students have not attended classes this past school year.
RCIA for Adults: If anyone 18 years and older has not received the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist, and/or Confirmation, kindly contact the Religious Education Office for more information regarding classes.
SAINT ANTHONY CHURCH ROOF PROJECT As reported previously, the first section of the church roof was reshingled with the remaining sections to be completed in the future. Through the generosity of a parishioner, we are able to finish the project sooner than expected so the contractor has been notified to proceed. The next phase of the project will involve relandscaping the church grounds which will begin in the spring of 2022. We will work with a professional landscape architect who will be decided on by the Property and Maintenance Committee. Applications from experienced and licensed individuals will be gratefully be accepted and forwarded to the committee.
COLLECTION FOR UNACCOMPANIED MINORS AT THE U.S. BORDER
The Youth Ministry of Saint Edward Parish accepting donations of specific items to be shipped to the migrant children in the detention centers at the southern border in the states of Texas and New Mexico as well as Ciudad Mexico. Due to strict regulations the ONLY items accepted are stuffed animals, coloring books and crayons. These are inexpensive items and can be found at the Dollar Store or Dollar Tree. Please bring donations to Mass or to the rectory Monday through Thursday 9 AM - 4 PM. Your generosity is appreciated.
A NIGHT TO HONOR MARY Join Bishop Thomas J. Tobin to inaugurate the Diocese of Providence’s 150th anniversary celebration at “A Night to Honor Mary” on Wednesday, September 8th at 6 PM in the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul. The Bishop will lead the diocese in this Marian devotion through prayer, readings from Sacred Scripture, the Holy Rosary, and a litany and procession. A small reception will follow.
Beginning September 8, 2021, the Diocese of Providence will celebrate the ses-quicentennial of its foundation through a series of events running through June 2022. For more information on this event and other anniversary events, visit dioceseofprovidence.org/150.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED HOLY FAMILY HOME Holy Family Home opened in 2015 and has operated continuously 24 hours a day in order to provide safe shelter for women and their children. The extensive use of volunteers is an essential component of this ministry and has greatly contributed to our success.
We are currently experiencing a need for new additional volunteers to provide oversight, support and help to our residents. Many of our volunteers have been with us from the beginning. Some come alone, some with spouses and others with friends.
If you can give just a little bit of time, even once or twice a month, it would greatly help. The shifts run in three hour blocks and there is one two hour shift. For example, we need help on Sunday from 9 AM – noon, noon to 3 PM and 3 PM – 5 PM. There is also a need during the week from 5PM – 8 PM and 8 PM – 11 PM. There is no minimum or maximum on how many shifts you can cover. You simply sign up for any open shift that fits your schedule.
The home is very safe, secure and clean. We follow all guidelines to protect our families as well as our volunteers. All volunteers are provided training and instructions. If you can lend a hand, please contact Maureen at 304-7744 any Monday, Wednesday or Friday from 9 AM to 1 PM.
PARISH RECORDS PLEASE help us to keep our parish records up to date. If you have moved, changed your phone number, or dropped your “landline” and not notified us, we have no way to contact you. If you are new to the parish and have not registered yet, please let us know. To provide us with updated information please call during office hours Monday – Thursday 9 AM – 4 PM or send a quick email. Email addresses and phone numbers can be found on the front cover of the bulletin. Thank you for your help!
2021 ANNUAL HOLIDAY BAZAAR
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13th 8AM - 3PM SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14th 8AM - 2PM
Plans are underway for the 30th Annual Holiday Bazaar to benefit our Religious Education Program. As in the past this event is a tri-parish effort to bring people together.Donations of hand-crafted items, gift baskets and Christmas items are needed. We are in need of volunteers to help before, and during the bazaar. If you can assist please contact Maryann Pallotta at 353-5215.
CRAFTS Several of our parishioners are making crafts at home for our Holiday Bazaar. If you are talented in this area and are willing to donate some of your cre-ations to our craft table, please contact Bonnie Bline at 743-4195.
HOLIDAY BAZAAR GRAND RAFFLE CASH PRIZES NEEDED
We are preparing for the upcoming Holiday Bazaar and are currently accepting donations for the Grand Raffle Ticket Prizes which will be mailed to all Saint Anthony and Presentation parishioners when the goal is reached. Donors names will be listed on the ticket. If you are able to contribute a cash prize of $50, $100 etc. please contact the Fr. Ed at the rectory office at 353-3120 or Maryann Pallotta at 353-5215. Checks should be made payable to Saint Anthony Church and may be mailed to the rectory at 5 Gibbs Street, North Providence, RI 02904. Note on the memo line: Bazaar Prize and please include a phone number where you may be reached. We need to go to press as soon as possible for the general mailing.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Thes 1: 1 - 5, 8b - 10; Ps 149: 1b - 2, 3 - 4, 5 - 6a, 9b; Mt 23: 13 - 22
Tuesday: Rv 21:9b - 14; Ps 145: 10 - 11, 12 - 13, 17 -18; Jn 1: 45 - 51
Wednesday: 1 Thes 2: 9 - 13; Ps 139: 7 - 8, 9 - 10, 11 - 12ab; Mt 23: 27 - 32
Thursday: 1 Thes 3: 7 - 13; Ps 90: 3 - 5a, 12 - 13, 14, 17; Mt 24: 42 - 51
Friday: 1 Thes 4: 1 - 8; Ps 97: 1, 2b, 5 - 6, 10 - 12; Mt 25: 1 - 13
Saturday: 1 Thes 4: 9 - 11; Ps 98: 1, 7 - 8, 9; Mt 25: 14 - 30
Sunday: Dt 4: 1 - 2, 6 - 8; Ps 15: 2 - 3, 3 - 4, 4 - 5; Jas 1: 17 - 18, 21b - 22, 27; Mk 7: 1 - 8, 14 - 15, 21 - 23
New Parish Membership and Changes
Name: _____________________________________
Street: ____________________________________
City: _____________________Zip: ______________
Phone: ___________________________
Email: _____________________________________
_____ Saint Anthony Church
_____ Saint Edward Church
_____ Church of the Presentation
_____ New Registration
_____ Change of Address
_____ New Phone Number
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES There are several opportunities available within our parishes for volunteering on a regular basis. If you would like to become involved or would like more information, please fill out the information below, place the coupon in the weekend collection basket, and a representative from the ministry will contact you. Name: ____________________________________ Parish: ____________________________________ Phone Number: _____________________________ ___ Saint Anthony Mobile Lunch Program ___ Saint Anthony Kitchen Ministry ___ Saint Edward Kitchen Ministry ___ Saint Edward Food and Wellness Center ___ Holy Family Home for Women and Children ___ Mary’s Meals to the Poor Other_____________________________________
2021 CATHOLIC CHARITY FUND APPEAL Donations as of August 16, 2021
Church of the Presentation $ 30,400
$ 24,783 from 162 donors
Saint Anthony Church $81,700
$ 80,471 from 233 donors
Saint Edward Church $20,900
$ 22,110 from 87 donors
Congratulations to Saint Edward Parishioners for exceeding their Catholic Charity Fund Appeal goal!
PRAYERS FOR FATHER KRIS As Father Kris continues with his treatments for his cancer he is very grateful for the cards and support he has received from members of all three parishes. He will provide a message for the bulletin in the near future. Mail can be addressed to him at Saint Mary Rectory, 12 William Street, PO Box 547, Newport RI 02840-3307.
FREE ULTRASOUNDS FOR EXPECTANT MOMS Mother of Life Pregnancy Center is looking for ultrasound models to support our life - affirming work. If you have an uncomplicated pregnancy of 17 weeks or less and are in prenatal care, would you be interest-ed in having an ultrasound for the training of medical professionals? You will be able to see the Center and services we offer, see your little one, and experience loving support. Please contact Mother of Life Pregnancy Center at 421-0820 for more information.
RESPECT FOR LIFE COMMITTEE “To couples who cannot have children of their own, you are no less loved by God; your love for each other is complete and fruitful when it is open to others.” -Pope Saint John Paul II
