67 COLE AVENUE, PROVIDENCE RI 02906 | Phone (401) 751-0196 | Fax (401) 273-2753 www.stsebastianri.org office@stsebastianri.org

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JUNE 2, 2019 | SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

THIS WEEK AT ST. SEBASTIAN’S WON’T YOU JOIN US?

SUNDAY 6/2 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 10:00 AM CLASSROOMS

COMMUNITY OUTREACH MEETING 10:00 AM CHURCH HALL

MONDAY 6/3 ELMHURST ALUMNAE ASSOCIATION MEETING 10:00 AM FR. RANDALL ROOM

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION - GRADUATION 4:00 PM CLASSROOMS

CGS 4:15 PM ATRIUM

TUESDAY 6/4 PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY 7:00 PM FR. RANDALL ROOM

FIRST FRIDAY 6/7 EXPOSITION OF BLESSED SACRAMENT 4:00 CHURCH

CONFESSIONS 5:00 CHURCH

FIRST FRIDAY MASS 5:30 PM CHURCH

SUNDAY MASS

Saturday Vigil 5:00 pm

Sunday 9:00 am | 11:00 am

DAILY MASS

Monday - Friday 7:00 am

Holidays 9:00 am

Saturday 9:00 am

RECONCILIATION

Saturday 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm or by appointment

ADORATION

Mon-Thurs. 6:30 am - 6:55 am Sunday Following the 9:00 am

Mass until 10:55 am

PARISH OFFICE

Monday - Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

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REVEREND JORDAN KELLY, O.P.

Pastor

MEGAN MORROW

Cantor

KRISTEN GOLD

ROBERT SHORT

Coordinators of Religious Education

(401-272-6062)

MARY BRENNAN

Business Manager

PAUL CASTALDI

Maintenance

PASTOR EMERITUS

Msgr. Carlo F. Montecalvo

PARISH TRUSTEES

Charles Rogers Catherine Taylor PARISH FINANCE COUNCIL Charles Brusso Ann Carnevale Grace Dugan PARISH COUNCIL Sarah Garcia-Mata Mary Hill Jamie Hill Janice Opalenski Patricia Recupero Ellen Reinhardt Fred Reinhardt Robert Whelan

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Church of Saint Sebastian Founded October 15, 1915

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Catholic Charity Appeal - WE DID IT!

Thank you to all of our parishioners who have

responded to either solicitation from the Diocese,

our in pew sign up Sundays, or my letter to all

families seeking your help and support. I am most

grateful for your sacrificial and generous support!

But even more, Christ’s Poor of Providence

thank you! I am happy to share the news that we

have met our $78,822 goal. Thank You!

Fr. Jordan, OP

Volunteer Appreciation Dinner

If you volunteer all the time or once in a while, you

should have received an invitation from me to the

Volunteer Appreciation, this Thursday, June 6.

Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres begin at 6:30 pm,

followed by dinner at 7:00 pm. If you haven’t

responded to the invitation and you plan to attend,

please call the rectory and let us know you will be

there. Looking forward to a wonderful evening and

the opportunity to say thank you to so many for all

you do to make Saint Sebastian a joyful –

welcoming community!

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS

Religious Education End of the Year Celebration

Monday, June 10 is the conclusion of this year’s Religious Education Program. Whether you attend Religious Education on Sunday Morning or Monday afternoon, all students and their parents are invited to attend the celebration beginning at 4:00 pm on June 10. Weather permitting, we will gather on the lawns of the Church.

Pre-Registration for Religious Education Fall 2019

Parents of students in Grades 1 – 9 are asked to

pre-register their child (children) for Religious

Education which begins in September of this year.

Current students will be asked to re-register before

the close of this school year.

The registration fee per child is $60 and registration

is open to all registered active families. New

students who were not baptized at St. Sebastian’s

must provide a copy of their baptismal certificate.

Please contact Bob Short at ssricgs@gmail.com with

any questions

Questions about becoming Catholic

Do you, or some you know, have questions about what it means to be a Roman Catholic? Do you attend Mass with your spouse or significant other, know all the prayers, responses and hymns, but are not a confirmed Catholic? If you have answered “yes” to either or both of these questions, or have questions of your own, please contact Father Jordan about the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) Class forming this Fall.

Mark Your Calendars and Reserve the Date

Please circle Saturday October 19, 2019 on your

calendar! Circle for what you might ask?? Circle

the date for the Celebration of Saint

Sebastian’s Founders’ Day Oktoberfest! Our

Parish was founded on October 15, 1915. Come

celebrate our 104th Birthday!! Plans are being

made by Karin Schrott and Father Jordan. Do you

want to help? Please contact Karin or Father.

Proceeds will benefit the Saint Sebastian

Community Outreach Committee. The

Celebration will begin with Mass at 5:00 pm,

followed by cocktails, dinner, and music in the

Parish Hall. Mark your calendars and see you

there!

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From Father Jordan

My Brothers and Sisters,

May the Grace of Our Lord remain always with us!

Thankful Reflections

Saturday, June 1, marks a very important anniversary in my life. June 1 is the sixteenth anniversary of my ordination to the Priesthood of Jesus Christ! I can remember the day perfectly! I thought it would never arrive, and I had waited for years to become a priest.

I entered the seminary in September of 1970 – I was thirteen years old. I attended a high school seminary in Princeton, New Jersey; it was run by the Vincentian Fathers and Brothers. When I was growing up many young men and women “entered” the seminary or convent as they began their high school education. As the youngest of three children, my parents weren’t too keen on the idea, but they eventually yielded. I loved the life we led at “Princeton” as we called it. As much as I loved the life, the early 1970’s was a tumultuous time in our country and our Church, and upon graduation I took a “year off” before progressing to the College Seminary. I returned at the end of that year, but my return would be short lived. For a number of reasons, I left the seminary again, finishing college, working, owning my own home, teaching, and developing a concert career. Eventually, I had to admit to myself and to all those who knew me, that as successful as I was, I was not happy. Gratefully, I was allowed to return to the Order and made my Profession of Simple and Solemn Vows and was ordained in the Church of Saint Vincent Ferrer in River Forest, IL. in 2003.

June 1, 2003 was Ascension Sunday in the Archdiocese of Chicago: it was a glorious day filled with sunshine, family, and friends. My parents were already at home with the Lord, but I kept telling myself they had the best seat in the house! From the heights of heaven, I felt their presence. My father’s brother, Uncle Bob, was there as the patriarch of the Kelly Clan; and my beloved Aunt Lou, my mother’s sister, was there representing my mother’s family. I rejoice that my Aunt and Uncle were present that day – Uncle Bob is going strong at 95. On Friday of

last week, I buried my Aunt Lou. At age 96.5 she quietly went to God as she kept saying, “it is so beautiful….!” May her memory be eternal!

God’s Time

1970 – 2003 spans thirty–three years – a long time to become a priest, or anything else! For some reason God knew that the first date for my ordination, 1988, just wasn’t right for me or for the Church. No matter when, by His Grace and Mercy, I am a Priest of Jesus Christ. I am grateful beyond words to be a Dominican, and to be a Dominican– Priest: I could never have planned such a wonderful life, but God did – His time is always right.

As I stood with my family last week and said goodbye to our matriarch, my heart was filled with gratitude: gratitude for my family; gratitude that Aunt Lou and Uncle Bob were there on my ordination day; gratitude that God brought His Will for me to fruition by my religious profession and by my priestly ordination. I hope these words give you a glimpse into who I am, why certain things mean so very much to me, and that you know the biggest part of my heart: faith, family, and a life of service after the mind and heart of Christ the High Priest.

How long has it been since St. Sebastian Parish had a son of the Parish become a priest? I invite any young man in the Parish to consider this “Most Glorious life - the life of a priest!” Let us all pray for vocations to the priesthood and religious life.

Sixteen years ago, on June 1, one of my most recalcitrant students said to me at the end of the Ordination Mass, “Gee, Fr. Jordan, now that you are a priest, you can marry me when the time comes.” I’m not with you this weekend, because…. I am in Florida performing the wedding of that student who

is now a leader of a major non-profit!! ☺ God’s time is best!

Until we meet at the altar…. O Mary, conceived

without sin, pray for us who have recourse to Thee!

Fr. Jordan, OP

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Quo Vadis Day Camp

Quo Vadis is the Latin for “where are you going?”. Each one of us begins to answer that question as we progress through school.

All Catholic boys of high school age are invited to

attend a Quo Vadis Days Camp to spend time with

other young men discovering their purpose in life

while having fun. The camp will be held from July

30 – August 2 at the Seminary of Our Lady of

Providence. Quo Vadis Days Camp is led by priests

and seminarians of the Diocese of Providence and

is supported by the Office of Vocations. The camp

will include reflections from priests and laymen

from around the diocese, Mass with our bishop, an

outdoor challenge course and a number of other

fun activities. For more information, please contact

Father Christopher Murphy at (401) 331-1316 or

email FatherCJM@gmail.com. To register online,

please visit http://qvdays.org/register/diocese-of-

providence. There is also a poster about Quo Vadis

Days Camp on the main bulletin in the vestibule of

the Church.

Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence

Ordination to the Priesthood

With gratitude to Almighty God

the Church of the

Diocese of Providence

Joyfully requests

the honor of your presence

at the ordination of

Rev. Mr. Brendan James Rowley

Rev. Mr. Eric David Silva

to the

Order of the Priesthood

through the imposition of hands

and the invocation of the Holy Spirit

by

His Excellency

The Most Reverend Thomas J. Tobin, D.D.

Bishop of Providence

Saturday

The 8th of June 2019

Ten O’clock in the morning

The Cathedral of

Saints Peter & Paul

Providence, Rhode Island

Father’s Day Novena

A Novena of Masses will be offered for all Fathers living and deceased beginning on Saturday, June 8 at the 5:00 pm Vigil Mass and continuing until the 9:00 am Mass on June 16, Father’s Day. Please fill out the envelopes found in the book racks of every pew and place them in the collection basket, or drop them off at the Rectory.

The altar flowers today are given by Anne Schmults on the first anniversary of her mother, Frances Geary’s, passing.

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PRAYERS FOR THE SICK: Prayers are asked for our friends, family, fellow parishioners, and especially for Timothy Hangsterfer. Fr. Urban Voll, O.P., Marilyn Childs, Robert Davis, Bryant B,, Catherine Taylor, and Elie Saroufim. If you would like someone included in the Prayers for the Sick, please call the Church Rectory.

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WEEKLY GIFTS

Mass Contributions $ 3,908.00

Online Giving $ 685.00

Total Weekly Gifts $ 4,593.00

Total Number of Gifts 80

MEDIAN OFFERING $ 25.00

PARISH EXPENSES PAID

Flowers - First Communion and Mother’s Day

Given in loving memory of Lucille Hoyer

$ 1,300.00

Advertising $ 360.00

Alarm System $ 202.00

Telephones $ 176.00

Other Expenses $ 659.00

Total Expenses $ 2,697.00

Net Income (Expense) $ 1,896.00

PARISH FINANCES: 5/26/2019 SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION FOR FALL 2019

As we celebrate the Sacraments of First Holy Communion and Confirmation during these Easter Days, we are already preparing for the celebration of these Sacraments in 2020 and 2021.

Unless your child is enrolled in a Catholic School,

preparation for First Holy Communion and

Confirmation requires attendance of Religious

Education Classes for two years. If you have any

questions or concerns about this policy, please

contact Father Jordan.

P l e a s e c o n t a c t K r i s t e n G o l d(ssriprimaryre@gmail.com) or Bob Short (ssricgs@gmail.com) concerning classes for First Holy Communion in the Spring of 2020, and Confirmation in the Spring of 2021.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION

If your child is entering First Grade in the Fall of 2019, he/she needs to be enrolled in Religious Education for First Holy Communion taking place in the Spring of 2021;

If your child is entering Second Grade in the Fall of 2019, and you are planning for First Holy Communion taking place in the Spring of 2020, p l e a s e c o n t a c t K r i s t e n G o l d a t ssriprimaryre@gmail.com, or call 272 –6062 as soon as possible.

CONFIRMATION

If your son or daughter will begin 7th or 8th grade in

September 2019, they need to be enrolled in

Religious Education for Confirmation taking place

in the Spring of 2021. Please contact Bob Short at

(ssricgs@gmail.com) or 272–6062 for more

information.

Separated and Divorced Catholic Group

La Salette Retreat Center in Attleboro, MA is hosting a new bi-weekly support group for separated and divorced persons, beginning on June 6, and will be held from 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. every other Tuesday evening. For more information or for directions, please contact Dottie at 508-642-1928 or dojale@icloud.com.

Our hands and hearts are instruments through

which God shows his love. Help us wrap each of

our lonely homebound or seriously ill relatives and

friends with a shawl made by our PRAYER

SHAWL MINISTRY of our Parish. Everyone is

invited to join in at the next meeting of the

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY Tuesday, June 4th at

7:00 pm in the Father Randall Room.

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Welcome! In my own name and on behalf of the People of Saint Sebastian’s, welcome to our Parish! If you are visiting, coming back to the Church and Mass after some time away, or looking for a Parish, you are most welcome here at Saint Sebastian’s.

Mass Intentions

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BAPTISM Congratulations of the birth of your child!

We require all parents and godparents to attend Sacramental Preparation Classes. Once you have called the rectory to plan for the baptism of your child, we will have someone contact you to set up a special appointment for Preparation Classes. These classes are usually done one on one with each family and are conducted by a couple who are well prepared to teach and assist in Baptismal Preparation.

MARRIAGE Congratulations on your engagement and decision to enter into a Catholic marriage! St. Sebastian Parish will help you in your preparation to ensure that you make this serious and sacred step in your life a holy and happy one.

The day and time of your wedding must be arranged in person by the prospective bride and groom themselves as soon as they feel called to marry. No arrangement can be made by phone or parents. All arrangements should be made nine months prior to the wedding date and done prior to scheduling the reception.

The first meeting with the Pastor may be scheduled by calling the Parish Office at (401) 751-0196.

Spiritual preparation is a key part of this special time. Frequent participation in the sacraments during this time is important, particularly weekly Mass attendance. It is also strongly recommended that you bring yourselves to the Sacrament of Reconciliation during this time of preparation.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION By their word and their example, parents are the first and principal teachers of their children concerning our Catholic Faith. The Religious Education of Saint Sebastian’s stands ready to assist parents in their sacred and most important responsibility.

Should you have any questions about the program please contact Ms. Kristen Gold at ssriprimaryre@gmail.com or Mr. Bob Short at ssricgs@gmail.com

CATECHESIS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD Saint Sebastian’s also offers Level One, ages 3 - 6, of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, commonly referred to as CGS. CGS is a Montessori-based program of faith formation. Please contact Mr. Bob Short, Catechist, at ssricgs@gmail.com

PARISH REGISTRATION Registration is the official way we join a parish community, please stop in the Parish Office or

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5:00 pm

Vigil: Seventh Sunday of Easter

For the intentions of Ms. Diana Ditto and Dr. Charles Beale

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Pro Populo

Frances Geary, mother of Anne Schmults 1st anniversary Dick Tracy

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Saint Charles Lwanga and Companions, Martyrs

For All Persecuted Christians

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7:00 am

St. Peter Martyr, O.P.

For Archbishop J. Augustine DiNoia, O.P, and Father Gabriel O’Donnell, O.P. on 49th anniversary of their ordinations

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Saint Boniface, Bishop and Martyr Alice Boss-Altman

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Easter Weekday Francis M. and Bettie J. Kelly

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7:00 am

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First Friday

Special Intention

Mary Rita & Charles O’Donnell

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9:00 am

Easter Weekday

For the Healing of Victims of Clergy Sexual Abuse

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5:00 pm

Vigil: Pentecost Sunday

Father’s Day Novena

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Pentecost Sunday

John Francis Kelly, 2nd anniversary

Patricia Patton, 2nd anniversary