SAINT MARY’S CHURCH
MONDAY, November 7
7:30 AM For Deceased Parishioners who have
generously remembered St. Mary’s through
Gifts & Bequests
TUESDAY, November 8
7:30 AM Mem. for Daniel & Mary Fitzpatrick, by Family
WEDNESDAY, November 9
The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome
7:30 AM Mem. for Edyth & Millicent Hand
FRIDAY, November 11 (Veteran’s Day)
Saint Martin of Tours, bishop
7:30 AM No Communion Service Today
PAWTUCKET
Tuesday, November 8
9:00 – 11:00 AM or 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Adult RCIA
Classes – Saint Mary’s Rectory Meeting Room
These classes are for Adults who wish to receive any of the
sacraments of Baptism, First Penance, First Communion or
Confirmation. Also, any adult who would like to grow in their
faith by learning more about Jesus is welcome.
Sunday, November 13
9:00 AM K thru 6 from 9 to 10:30 followed by Mass
10:30 AM Grades 7 & 8 thru Confirmation II
begin with 10:30 AM Mass ending at 1 PM.
MASSES NEXT WEEKEND
SATURDAY, November 12
th
4:00 PM 6 Anniv. for Albertina Rogers, by Husband
SUNDAY, November 13
st
9:00 AM 1 Anniv. for Alfredo Roque, by Wife &
Children
th
11:00 AM 6 Month Anniversary for Avelino Lopes, by
Family
… It is not too late to Register! ...
Registration Forms are available at the entrances of the
church or by calling Mrs. Porter at 722-5425 or 723-8803 or
emailing her at [email protected]
It is never too late to register.
Teachers and teacher aides, table leaders and
fundraising volunteers are needed.
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Your prayers are requested for the repose of the souls of
all those having Masses celebrated this week. Also pray
for our Homebound Parishioners and all the sick in
Hospitals and Nursing Homes.
This year, rather than
collecting canned goods and
other
food
items
for
Thanksgiving Baskets for the needy families of our parish, we
are asking for monetary or Gift Card donations.
Those wishing to donate money or Gift Cards from markets in
the area for Thanksgiving may do so by placing their donation
in an envelope marked “Thanksgiving” and drop it in the
collection basket. .Help us share the blessings of
Thanksgiving. If you are a parish family in need, or know of a
parish family in need of assistance, please call the Rectory.
SATURDAY, November 12
4:00 PM E. Ministers: Mary Lou Goulet
Lector:
Bea Vaillancourt
Servers:
Jimmy Wood
SUNDAY, November 13
9:00 AM E. Ministers: Maurice Sasseville
Lector:
Susana Medeiros
Servers:
Barry McCoy
11:00 AM E. Ministers:
Lector:
Servers:
Kerrie Mendes
Leslie Jackson
Esi Mensah, Ama Donkor
THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
NOVEMBER 6, 2011
Weekly Support for Week of October 30
Dear Friends,
Last Sunday we paused to remember all of those who were
buried from Saint Mary’s during the past year. It is a beautiful
tribute to the twenty-nine parishioners who have gone before
us marked with the sign of faith. During the entire month of
November the All Souls Envelopes with the names of the
faithful departed will remain on the Altar and be remembered
in a special way at all the Masses during the Month. We
should pray each day: “May all the souls of the faithful
departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen.
This Wednesday the Church throughout the world celebrates
the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica of Saint
John in Rome, Italy. Early in the fourth century the
persecution of Christians came to a close with the conversion
of the emperor Constantine, who granted the followers of
Jesus the right to public worship. Constantine offered Pope
Sylvester I some property owned by the Lateran family, which
became the site of the first Christian Basilica, dedicated on
November 9, 324. In time, the church was placed under the
patronage of Saint John the Baptist and Saint John the
Evangelist. The Lateran Basilica remains the cathedral church
of Rome; this is his cathedral, not Saint Peter’s. Since the pope
is the shepherd of the universal church, the Lateran Basilica of
Saint John is the cathedral church of the world. Each year the
dedication of this building is celebrated in every catholic
parish throughout the world. This feast commemorates the
perseverance of our faith and the right of Christians to
worship.
This Friday we observe Veterans Day. Veterans Day, formerly
known as Armistice Day, was originally set as a U.S. legal
holiday to honor the end of World War I, which officially
ended on November 11, 1918. In legislature that was passed in
1938, November 11 was "dedicated to the cause of world
peace and to be hereafter celebrated and known as 'Armistice
Day.'" As such, this new legal holiday honored World War I
veterans. In 1954, after having been through both World War
II and the Korean War, the 83rd U.S. Congress, at the urging
of the veterans service organizations, amended the Act of
1938 by striking out the word "Armistice" and inserting the
word "Veterans." With the approval of this legislation on June
1, 1954, Nov. 11 became a day to honor American veterans of
all wars. Veterans Day gives Americans the opportunity to
celebrate the bravery and sacrifice of all U.S. veterans. Let us
continue to pray for all those that have served our Country and
those that are presently serving our Country.
With prayers,
Fr. Ledoux
Weekly Collection……. $2387.00
All Souls………...…… $813.00
Thank you for your continued generosity.
The Second Collection next weekend will be for
Catholic Education.
Saint Mary’s Parish Calendar Raffle
A Calendar of Christmas Gifts
for Benefit of St. Mary’s Parish
A Prize a Day for 12 Days…Only 300 Tickets will be sold!
Forms will be available within the next few weeks. Just
fill out the form and mail to the rectory or drop in the
collection basket for your ticket/s. Tickets will be sold on
a first come first serve basis. Remember – Only 300 Tickets
will be sold!
Saint Mary’s
Giving Tree 2011
Would you like to help someone less fortunate than
yourself this Christmas? Just take an Ornament from the
Tree set up in the back of the church, purchase the gift
listed, wrap or gift bag the gift. Don’t forget to include
the Ornament as a tag on the gift. Then return it to
church placing it under the Giving Tree. You can also
drop your gift at the rectory between 9:00 AM & 2:00
PM – Monday thru Friday. You will be blessed for
helping both those in need this Christmas in our parish
and the elderly of Oak Hill Nursing Home.
The Villa at St. Antoine, located at 400 Mendon Road,
North Smithfield offers quality assisted living, innovative
memory loss care and a campus where a continuum of
care is available. Tours, including viewing of apartments
are available on November 4, 11, 18, 25 at 2:00 PM.