St. Pius X Church Rev. Raymond N. Suriani Pastor Emeritus Alcino G. Almeida, Trustee Alma M. Rhodes, Trustee Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:00 PM Sunday Masses: 7:00, 8:30, 10:30 AM Weekday Masses: Monday through Friday 7:00 AM, Saturday 8:00 AM Holy Days: Please consult the bulletin Mr. Richard Stockman Director of Music Ministry Telephone 401-596-2535 Email: [email protected]Rev. Michael J. Najim, Pastor Rev. Mr. Francis J. Valliere, Deacon Assistant DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF CHILDREN Christine Magowan - 401-596-2535 Email: [email protected]RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS Deacon Francis and Mrs. Donna Valliere - 401-596-2232 Email: [email protected]ST. PIUS X REGIONAL ACADEMY 32 Elm Street, Westerly Telephone: 401-596-5735 www.westerlystpiusxschool.org Mrs. Janet C. Rufful, Principal Email: [email protected]Sacrament of Reconciliation: Confessions on Saturdays from 3:30 - 4:30 PM and Wednesday evenings from 5:00 - 6:00 PM. At other times by appointment with the Pastor. Sacrament of Baptism: Baptisms are held on the third Sunday of each month. Please call the rectory in advance for details. Pastoral Care of the Sick: The Pastor regularly visits the sick and shut-ins in their homes and in the hospital to administer the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick and to bring them Holy Communion. New Parishioners: Welcome! Please register with the parish by calling the rectory office. Sacrament of Marriage: Couples planning to marry should contact the Pastor at least one year before the wedding. RECTORY 44 Elm Street Westerly, Rhode Island 02891 Mrs. Debra M. Carey Parish Secretary Telephone 401-596-2535 Fax 401-596-9930 Email: [email protected]www.saintpiuswesterly.org OFFICE HOURS Monday - Thursday 8:30 am - 12 Noon 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm CLOSED - FRIDAY
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St. Pius X Church
Rev. Raymond N. Suriani Pastor Emeritus
Alcino G. Almeida, Trustee Alma M. Rhodes, Trustee
Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:00 PM
Sunday Masses: 7:00, 8:30, 10:30 AM Weekday Masses: Monday through Friday 7:00 AM,
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Confessions on Saturdays from 3:30 - 4:30 PM and Wednesday evenings from 5:00 - 6:00 PM. At other times by appointment with the Pastor. Sacrament of Baptism: Baptisms are held on the third Sunday of each month. Please call the rectory in advance for details. Pastoral Care of the Sick: The Pastor regularly visits the sick and shut-ins in their homes and in the hospital to administer the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick and to bring them Holy Communion. New Parishioners: Welcome! Please register with the parish by calling the rectory office. Sacrament of Marriage: Couples planning to marry should contact the Pastor at least one year before the wedding.
Tues - March 07 7:00 am Mass John Lallo Saints Perpetua & Felicity, Martyrs
Wed - March 08 7:00 am Mass Robert Silvestri Saint John of God, Religious
Thurs - March 09 7:00 am Mass Daniel Whitman, Jr. Saint Frances of Rome, Religious
Fri - March 10 7:00 am Mass Olga Romero ABSTINENCE Birthday Remembrance
Sat - March 11 8:00 am Mass John & Antoinette Blessed Virgin Mary Capalbo-Abosso
THURSDAY EVENINGS CHILDREN OF THE KING YOUTH GROUP ‐ Prayer & share
group for teens entering high school up to gradua ng senior 7:00pm ‐ 8:30pm
WEDNESDAY EVENINGS KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS. Last Wednesday of the Month, at 7:00 pm in the Church to pray the Rosary. All are welcome! Membership in the Knights of Columbus is open to men 18 years of age or older who are prac cal (that is, prac cing) Catholics in union with the Holy See. Check out this special website to learn more:
MORNING PRAYER Monday, Wednesday thru Saturday a er morning Mass.
MONDAY EVENINGS CCD CLASSES ‐ (grades 1 ‐ 7) 6:00 ‐ 7:15pm during the school
year. Classes are held at the school Monday Evenings.
NOVENA TO ST. JUDE ‐ 7:00pm in the church.
RCIA CLASS ‐ Monday evenings at 7:30pm. Forma on and in‐
struc on held in the mee ng room in the upper church, under the direc on of Deacon Francis & Donna Valliere ‐ 596‐2232 email: [email protected]
TUESDAY ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT ‐ A er 7:00am mass ending with Benedic on at 6:00pm.
TUESDAY EVENINGS CHARISMATIC PRAYER MEETING ‐ First Tuesday of each
month 7:30 ‐ 9:00 pm in the church. Next mee ng: 04/04/2017.
RESPECT LIFE COMMITTEE ‐ Third Tues of each month; 6:05pm
Immediately following Benediction. In the church meeting room (except July & August). Next meeting date: 03/21/2017. New members always welcome!
BOCCE BALL ‐ Each Tuesday evening 6:00pm on the School
grounds. Must be 18 years and up. SEE YOU IN THE SPRING!
THE CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH ‐ Classes are led by Fr. Ray Classes meet in the Church Hall on designated dates at 6:30 pm Next Class: 03/14/2017 (to see a complete lis ng of class dates and obtain ques on and answer sheets visit our parish website).
FRIDAY LEGION OF MARY ‐ 9:00am in the mee ng room. New members
always welcome!
PRAYER GROUP FOR THE SICK ‐ 3:00pm ‐ 3:30pm before the Blessed Sacrament in par cular for those suffering with cancer and serious illness.
SATURDAY ROSARY FOR LIFE ‐ 7:30am (before 8:00am Mass) every First
Saturday. Next Rosary For Life is: 04/01/2017.
Sat - March 11 5:00 pm Mass John P. & John D. Cuda Second Sunday of Lent
Sun - March 12 7:00 am Mass Emma Biron Second Sunday of Lent
Sun - March 12 8:30 am Mass People of The Parish Second Sunday of Lent
Sun - March 12 10:30 am Mass Raymond Lynch Second Sunday of Lent
WEEKDAY WEEKEND
Eternal Father, I offer Thee the Most Precious Blood of Thy Divine Son, Jesus, in union with the masses said throughout the world today, for all the holy souls in purgatory, for sin-
ners everywhere, for sinners in the universal church those in my own home and within my family. Amen.
PARISH STEWARDSHIP
Thank you and God bless you for your continued generosity.
February 26, 2017…………………………..$7,738.00 Weekly Contributions
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Fr. Michael J. Najim March 5, 2017
First Sunday of Lent
Dear Friends,
St. Paul reminds us in his Le er to the Corinthians that we, the Church, are one body made up of many parts. In that same le er, he tells us that there are different gi s, but there is one Holy Spirit who gives those gi s to each of us. We, the parish family of St. Pius X, are one body made up of many parts. There are as many different gi s and talents in this parish as there are people in this parish family. The ques on that each of us must ask ourselves is: Am I using all the gi s and talents God has given to me to build up this parish family? Next weekend, we will have our parish ministry fair. This is an opportunity for the en re parish to take a fresh look at the specific ways God is calling each of us to use our gi s and talents. As you’ve heard me say frequently from the pulpit, being Catholic is not simply about a ending Mass on Sunday. Sunday Mass is the me for us to gather as a family and to worship God; but that’s just part of being Catholic. We are called to use our gi s and talents to share the gospel with others. I’m invi ng each one of you to stop by our parish ministry fair to discern how God is calling you to serve our parish and the wider community. Miscellaneous: Please make some me over the next few evenings to
a end our parish mission. It’s a great way to begin the Lenten season.
One of the great Catholic devo ons is praying the Way
of Cross, especially during Lent. If you’re looking for a spiritual prac ce to add to your Lenten program, come pray the Way of the Cross on Tuesday evenings at 6:00 a er benedic on.
Along with “giving something up” for Lent, why not try
to increase both the quan ty and quality of your daily, personal prayer? Are you trying to spend at least 15 minutes a day in silence? If not, Lent is a great me to make it a habit.
Spring begins in just a li le over two weeks! Let’s all
pray for winter’s quick departure and spring’s swi arrival.
Najim’s Notes St. Pius X Regional Academy 32 Elm Street
Westerly, RI 02891
A personalized, specialized and spiritualized 21st Century Education.
Accepting Re-registrations and registrations now!
Call the school and set up a visit. 596-5735
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April Vacation Camp
9:00am-2:00pm 5 full days $150.00 3 half days $100.00
Last week we had our first full day of STREAM (science, technology, religion, engineering, arts, math) activities with the theme being “Our Lady of Fatima.” The middle school students are participating in the YMCA school program which allows them to learn skills and partici-pate in pickle, wallyball, and basketball. Ms. LePore’s first grade class enjoyed their walk and time at the Westerly public library. On Febru-ary 8, 2017, the students in Kindergarten, grade 1, and grade 2 of St. Pius X Regional Academy celebrated 100 days of school. The students came to school dressed like they were 100 years old. They paraded through the school as part of the celebration. The day also included many activities that revolved around the number 100. Each of the three classrooms had a special 100th day activity to work on. These activities included putting together 100 piece puzzles, building with 100 objects, and a science experiment involving 100 drops of water. A fun day was had by all! This week we began the Lenten season by celebrating with whole school Mass. The mass was hosted by grade 6. Thank you for your continued support and prayers. God Bless, Janet Rufful/Principal ___________________________________________________
Golf Tournament 8th Annual Golf Tournament
Winnapaug Country Club
Sunday, May 21, 2017
ATTENTION GOLFERS: $135 per golfer Registration: 11:30am; Tee Off: 1pm
Price includes 18 holes of golf with cart, golfer gift bag, dinner and a full array of great prizes!
For more information call - 402-596-5735
News
Did you know that…
NFP, though approved by the Catholic Church, is not exclusive to Catholics. In fact, many people who inquire about classes are not
Catholic?
Darren & Robin Blier 596-9582 or Pete & Lora Brodeur 596-3443 www.ccli.org
Find out more about St. Pius X Parish and the many ministries offered here. Go to the Parish website: www.saintpiuswesterly.org
Fr. Raymond N. Suriani www.fatherrays.blogspot.com
Christ’s Faithful People Website: www.cfpeople.org
Classes for: Grades 1 - 6 and Confirmation Level I (Grade 7)
Monday March 6, 2017
6:00pm—7:15pm at St. Pius X SCHOOL
Classes for: Confirmation Level II (Grade 8)
Sunday March 5, 2017 Noon - 1:30pm
St. Pius X Church Hall
Net Ministries Confirmation Retreat March 26, 2017 St. Clare Church
8:30am - 4:30pm (10:00am Mass)
Parish Announcements Parish Lenten Mission: Mon-Wed March 6-8 Confession 6:00pm, Mass 7:00pm Eucharistic Holy Hour CONFESSION ONLY (No Holy Hour) Confessions and Rosary: Wednesday March 8 5:00pm
Youth Group: Thursday March 9 7:00 - 8:30pm Catechism Class: Tuesday 6:30pm March 14, 2017 Eucharistic Holy Hour Confessions and Rosary: Wednesday March 15 5:00pm (resumes)
This week the Traveling Statue of Our Lady of Fatima
will be honoring the home of: The (Mark) MORRONE Family
DID YOU KNOW…
...St. Pius X Parish has an Evangelization Team?
AND...the team was first commissioned and blessed in 2012 by Bishop Thomas Tobin during a special mass commemorating the “Year of Evangelization?
AND...six years later the team still prayerfully and actively help bring to the parish various spiritual opportunities to grow in faith, hope, healing, and love?
AND...is always welcoming new members, new ideas and new ways of evangelizing? LOOK FOR OUR TABLE AT NEXT WEEKS MINISTRY FAIR.
Our mission is to bring the Good News of Jesus to our parish. Through prayer and God’s grace we aim to help all people draw closer to the way the truth and the life of Christ. We are a prayerful and welcoming community who seek to revitalize and energize our parish by bringing a variety of speakers, witness and testimonials to the parish and offering Catholic based programs and various Catholic pilgrimages.
At the Saint Martin de Porres Center in Provi-dence, 9,680 elders and low-income families
are served annually. Thank you for your gift to the Catholic Charity Appeal.
THE TRIUMPTH: A PARISH MISSION
Sunday March 19 thru Wednesday March 22 Church of Immaculate Concep on 111 High Street, Westerly, RI 02891
FR. DAVID W. GUNTER, MIC Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception Tes mony & Introduc on * Catechesis Background
What Has Heaven Been Saying to You? * Final remarks concerning “The Triumpth”
For more informa on contact: Rev. Giacomo Capoverdi 596‐2130
or visit www.thedivinemercy.org/events
Healing Mass Immaculate Concep on Church
6:30pm April 28, 2017
Please Join us for a night of prayer and healing with
Frank Kelly For more informa on go to frankkelly.org
Evening Enrichment Gregorian Chants of Holy Week & Easter
Join us on Enders Island with John Brodeur on 12 Wednesday
evenings beginning March 15, 2017 for an introductory workshop on Gregorian Chant. Each evening begins with a 3‐course dinner at
5:30 and concludes at 9:15pm. All par cipants will receive a Gregorian Missal and will take home a recording made in the
resonant Chapel of Our Lady of the Assump on. This workshop is accredited through Holy Apostles College & Seminary.
March 15—June 14, 2017 5:30pm ‐ 9:15pm $580—Studio Time only $260 +$160+$160
Includes 12 three‐hour sessions and all materials
$760—All‐Inclusive: $320 +$220+$220 Includes all sessions, materials and 12 served 3‐course dinners
FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT
March 5, 2017
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Pope Francis
THE JOY OF EVANGELIZATION
Reflection/Prayer: Have you ever experienced the joy of evangelizing? Give God a chance to speak through you.
Let us witness to the newness, hope, and joy that the Lord brings to life. Let us feel within us “the deligh ul and comfor ng joy of evangelizing: (Paul VI, apostolic exhorta on Evangelii Nun andi, n. 80). Because evangelizing, proclaiming Jesus, gives us joy. Instead, egoism makes us bi er, sad, and depresses us. Evangelizing upli s us.
BREAKFAST BUFFET By the KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Sunday ‐ MARCH 12th
7:30am ‐ 10:30am
Scrambled Eggs, Omelet du jour, Pancakes, Breakfast Potatoes, Sausage, Bacon and Muffins
Westerly Senior Center, 39 State Street, Westerly
Adults $7.00, Seniors $6.00, Children $3.00, Family Discounts Available. Seconds on us!
Monday—Wednesday March 6, 7, 8
Confession 6:00pm—6:45pm Holy Mass—7:00pm
(Mission Talk within the extended homily)
St. Pius X Parish Lenten Mission
With Fr. Michael Rogers, S.J.
“Get Your Soul in Shape” The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius
Fr. Michael Rogers, S.J. Assistant Chaplain, Holy Cross
Area Weekday Masses
St. Pius X Church Monday—Friday 7:00am, Saturday 8:00am
St. Clare Church Monday—Friday 8:00am
Immaculate Concep on Church Monday—Saturday 8:00am Monday—Friday 12:10pm
St. Mary/St. Michael Church Monday—Saturday 7:00am (except Wednesday)
8:00am Monday—Friday (except Thursday) St. Edmunds Island
Monday—Saturday 9:00am
Lent Forty days of interrup on To lives grown comfortable: Lives built on shi ing sand,
Instead of solid rock.
It’s a journey through the desert, To confront both self and sin, And renew a sacred friendship,
Or raise it from the grave.
It’s a me for introspec on, For charity and prayer:
Look in, look out, look up— To forge love’s holy bond.
It requires perseverance, And sincerity of heart,
To stay the course and not give up, When that tempta on comes.
For those who make this journey, And let the season bear its fruit; These forty days will always be A most blessed interrup on.
Wri en by Rev. Raymond N. Suriani
Local Confession Times
St. Pius X Church Wednesday 5:00pm - 6:00pm Saturdays 3:30pm - 4:30pm
