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St. Patrick Church 45 Harrisville Main Street, Harrisville, RI 02830-1403

Rectory: 401.568.5600 Fax: 401.568.7132 Email: stpatsri01@verizon.net Website: www.stpatrickri.org

Parish Schedule Weekend Celebration of the Eucharist

Saturday evening: 4:00 pm Sunday morning: 9:30 am

Holy Days of Obligation: Vigil Mass 7:00 pm, Holy Day Mass 8:00 am and 7:00 pm See Bulletin for Holy Day Mass location.

Weekday Mass: 8:00 am - Tuesday and Thursday. First Friday: 8:00 am (even numbered months of the year)

Novenas: Tuesday - 6:00 pm The Parish Office and Church side door is open for Prayer from

8:00 am - 12:00 pm on Monday through Friday. Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession): Saturdays 3:15-3:45 pm or by appointment.

Baptisms: Second Sunday of each month. Please call the Rectory. Marriage: Arrangements and instruction. Call the Rectory at least 12 months in advance.

Sacrament of the Sick: Call the Rectory.

Parish Staff

Pastor Rev. Peter John Sheehan

Pastor Emeritus Rev. Bernard O’Reilly, D.Min., Ph.D.

Trustees Marie Roderick Roger Johnson

Financial Council Mary Leach Renay McLeish Peter Lamontagne George Lough Ron Parenteau

Parish Auditors Marc Genereux, CPA Barbara C. Langlois

Director of Religious Education Dennis Auger, M.A.

Administrative Assistant Kerri Caduto

Bulletin Editor Barbara C. Langlois

Parish Mission Statement St. Patrick Parish is a Roman Catholic Faith Community guided by the Spirit of God, the scriptures and the traditions of the Church. Our mission is to share the Good News of Christ through the celebration of the liturgy, the sacraments, prayer and unconditional service to all humankind.

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Sat. Jan 2nd Living & Deceased Members 4:00 pm of St. Patrick Parish Sun. Jan. 3rd Stanislaus & Antonia 9:30 am Kraunelis, requested by Family Tues. Jan. 5th In thanks to St. Anthony for 8:00 am for prayer answered, requested by Arthur & Alice Aubin Thurs. Jan. 7th Frank Bradshaw, requested 8:00am by Ron & Pauline Lemieux Sat. Jan. 9th Living & Deceased Members 4:00 pm of St. Patrick Parish Sun. Jan. 10th John & Frances Lewin & 9:30 am Joseph & Doris Lawrence, requested by Ken & Carol Lewin

Why does the Church have the tradition of celebrating jubilee years?

It actually dates from the Old Testament, but some of the first jubilees that we have on historical record date to the 15th century when popes have declared jubilees and pilgrimages. The whole idea of the jubilee year is intended to be an opportunity for people not only to reflect upon more Christian-centered themes, but more importantly the idea of pilgrimage. That is, to make a pilgrimage to a holy site. It is not that different from other religions that require their faithful to make pilgrimages to the Holy Land or other sites. It is important for Catholics to remember that while it seems like this is just another year, and it is on a certain level, it should be lived out in an extraordinary way. People make promises and resolutions every year. Why not make this year’s resolution one that seeks to live out mercy in a particular way in 2016? Pope Francis is trying to give all an opportunity to realize and experience God’s mercy in a special way. Once we have experienced God’s mercy, we should share it with others through the corporal and spiritual works of mercy. There are many ways we can share God’s mercy, and during this Christmas Season we should consider visiting the sick, lonely, and sometimes forgotten in nursing homes. By showing mercy to others God will return it to us in a bountiful way! Sincerely in Christ, Fr. Peter John Sheehan

Financial Information

The Epiphany of the Lord, Cycle C January 3, 2016

MASS INTENTIONS from the Pastor’s Desk

Due to the early publication of the Bulletin, the financial information for December 27th is not available at this time. This information will be posted in next weekend’s Bulletin.

Weekend 12.20.2015 Regular Collection: $1,804.00 Budgets in the mail: 296.00 Total Weekly Collection: $2,100.00 Other Income: Building & Maintenance $763.00 Mass Stipends 185.00 Food Pantry 80.00 Christmas Flowers 20.00 Christmas Collection 10.00 Immaculate Conception 50.00 Total Other Income: $1,108.00 Total Income $3,208.00 Retirement Fund for Religious: $52.00

Clarification regarding the Christmas Collection: All money collected for the Christmas collection remains in the parish’s general operating budget. Unlike in years past, the Pastor does not receive any portion of that collection. Thank you for your continued generosity.

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“They were overjoyed at seeing the star, and on entering the house they saw the child with Mary his mother. They prostrated themselves and did him homage. Then they opened their treasures and offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.” - Mt 2:10-11

The Epiphany of the Lord, Cycle C January 3, 2016

Readings for the Week of January 3, 2016 Sunday: Is 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12 Monday: 1 Jn 3:22 — 4:6; Ps 2:7bc-8, 10-12a; Mt 4:12-17, 23-25 Tuesday: 1 Jn 4:7-10; Ps 72:1-4, 7-8; Mk 6:34-44 Wednesday: 1 Jn 4:11-18; Ps 72:1-2, 10, 12-13; Mk 6:45-52 Thursday: 1 Jn 4:19 — 5:4; Ps 72:1-2, 14, 15bc, 17; Lk 4:14-22a Friday: 1 Jn 5:5-13; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Lk 5:12-16 Saturday: 1 Jn 5:14-21; Ps 149:1-6a, 9b; Jn 3:22- 30 Next Sunday: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Is 40:1-5, 9-11; Ps 29:1-4, 3, 9-10 or Ps 104:1b-4, 24-25, 27-30; Acts 10:34-38 or Ti 2:11-14; 3:4- 7; Lk 3:15-16, 21-22

Religious Education Religious Education classes will be held on Wednesday, January 6th. Grades 1-6 will be held in the Church Hall at St. Joseph Church from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Grades 7-10 will be held in the Church Hall at St. Patrick Church from 6:15 pm to 7:15 pm. All students preparing for the Sacraments - (First Holy Communion) Grades 1 & 2 and (Confirmation) Grades 9 & 10 are required to sign in each week at Mass. A notebook has been placed at the entrance of the Church for this purpose.

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Around the Diocese St. Joseph Church, 183 Sayles Avenue, Pascoag, RI - St. Joseph Church 50 Week Club will begin in January. Tickets are $50.00 and include 20 weekly drawings of $25.00 for all paid to date tickets, dinner at Bella's Restaurant on June 10th and a $1,000.00 grand prize, $500.00 1st prize, $250.00 2nd prize, and $100.00 3rd prize drawn the night of the dinner. Tickets are now available by calling the Rectory 568-2411 during normal business hours, Monday through Thursday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm or you may call Tina Brunette at 568-4282, Linda Cosetta at 568-4049 or Judy Murphy at 568-4568.

Priesthood Retreat - On January 8th - 9th, 2016 the Office of Vocations is offering a retreat on the Priesthood at the Seminary of Our Lady of Providence. The retreat is open to men in college or in their senior year of high school. This is an opportunity to pray and ponder a priestly vocation. The retreat will include Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, opportunities for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and conferences on the priesthood. Any man interested in attending should contact the Assistant Vocation Director, Fr. Christopher Murphy, by calling (401) 331-1316 or emailing FatherCJM@gmail.com.

Church Boiler Report - 12.20.15 Purchase & Installation $32,652.20 Electrical Upgrade 850.00 Air Handler 1,200.00

Building & Maintenance -$31,738.00

Total Remaining Cost: $2,964.20

Food Pantry The St. Patrick Food Pantry located in the Rectory Basement will be open this Monday evening, January 4th from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. Eligibility requires being a resident of Burrillville.

Next weekend’s second collection is for the monthly Building and Maintenance Fund. These funds are currently being used to offset the total cost of the new boiler. Thank you for your continued support and generosity.

St. Patrick Cemetery - Pre-Arrangement The numerous decisions that must be made following the death of a loved one can prove burdensome, especially in planning a funeral and burial in a short span of time. Please consider pre-arrangement to ease the burden in the midst of grief. The following is a current price list of cemetery plots: Single Grave $ 950.00 Two-Burial Plots 1,700.00 Three-Burial Plots 2,500.00 Four-Burial Plots 3,300.00 For further information, please contact the Rectory regarding the purchase of cemetery burial plots in advance.

Mass Intention Book The 2017 Mass Intention Book is now available at St. Patrick Rectory. If anyone wishes to book Masses in advance, please contact the Rectory at 568-5600 and speak to Kerri Caduto.

2016 Liturgical Calendars - Complimentary calendars are still available at the entrance of the Church. Please feel free to take one home.

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