sunday masses...2020/05/31 · p.o. box 67 191 school street albion, ri 02802 phone 401.333.1568...
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P.O. Box 67 191 School Street Albion, RI 02802
Phone 401.333.1568 Fax 401.333.1568
www.stambrosechurchri.org
SUNDAY MASSES Saturday Vigil 5:15PM
Sunday 8:30AM & 11:15AM
HOLY DAY MASSES 7:30AM & 7:00PM or as announced
WEEKDAY MASSES Monday, Wednesday and Friday 7:30AM
CONFESSIONS Saturdays 4:15-4:45PM
BAPTISMS Please contact Parish Priest prior to the birth of your child.
MARRIAGES Please contact Parish Priest one year prior.
HOLY ORDERS Please contact the Vocations Office at 331-1316 or www.catholicpriest.com
SACRAMENT OF THE SICK Please notify the Rectory Office in case of illness, infirmity or hospitalization.
RECTORY OFFICE Monday, Wednesday,
and Friday 9:00AM to 2:00PM
Closed Legal Holidays
PARISH CEMETERY Please contact the
Rectory Office.
OFFICE OF
FAITH FORMATION AND YOUTH MINISTRY
401.333.1568
Mr. Matthew Daly Director of
Confirmation & Youth Ministry (Grades 5-8)
Mrs. Robin Carney Director of
Religious Education & First Communion Preparation
(Grades K-4) [email protected]
SCOUTING Family Pack 711 (Gr. K-5)
Troop 711 (Boys & Girls Units, Gr. 6-12)
Mrs. Janet Malenfant [email protected]
401.480.8757
Girl Scout Troop 1711 Mrs. Sheena Gleason
[email protected] 401.230.6130
CAL BASKETBALL Coordinator/Coach Mr. Joel Mulligan
[email protected] 401.639.3024
PARISH STAFF
Rev. Thomas J. Ferland, Pastor
Rev. John A. Kiley, Senior Priest Mrs. Robin Carney, Secretary
Ms. Nancy Clancy, Bookkeeper Mrs. Christiana Caprarelli, Adult & Children’s Choir Director
Mrs. Mary Ellen Battey, Organist Mr. Michael Peters, Maintenance Supervisor
Mr. Raymond A. Gagnon, Parish Sexton
PARISH TRUSTEES Mr. Robert Nangle Mrs. Mary Anne Roll
Pentecost Sunday May 31, 2020
Welcome back ... We are so happy to see you!
The celebration of public masses resumes
this weekend, May 30-31, 2020
St. Ambrose Weekend Mass Times:
Saturday 5:15pm Sunday 8:30am Sunday 11:15am
St. Ambrose Weekday Mass Times:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 7:30am
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Dear Parishioners of St. Ambrose Parish, It is my great desire to return to public worship at St. Ambrose Church on the feast of Pentecost and we will do so on that feast of the Holy Spirit, but I wanted to highlight some guidelines that we will be following to ensure the physical safety and peace of mind for all parishioners of St. Ambrose Church. We are adhering to the directives of the Diocese of Provi-dence and the directives of the State of Rhode Island. * To assist in prayerful social distancing we have taped off every other pew. So a pew that is taped off is one that you should not enter. This is to give space and distance between the worshipers. * The number of people that will be allowed to enter St. Ambrose Church for a mass has been set at 50 people. * All parishioners will be required to enter St. Ambrose Church through the center front door. Parishioners may exit by any door but entrance is only by the center front door. We will have hand sanitizing dispensers at the vestibule of St. Ambrose Church for parishioners use. Parishioners may also use their own personal hand sanitizing solution, but all parishioners will be expected to sanitize their hands immediately upon entry to the St. Ambrose Church. * Please remember that Bishop Tobin has continued to dispense everyone in the Diocese of Providence from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass and Holy Day Masses until further notice. So if you are hesitant due to underlying health conditions to attend or display any symptoms you should not attend the celebration of Mass at St. Ambrose. * Parishioners will be required to wear a face mask for the duration of the celebration of Mass, with the exception of receiving Holy Communion. * One of the differences that you will notice at this time of the COVID-19 pandemic is that hymnals, missalettes, bulletins and holy water have all been removed from the church. * Please remember that we continue to live stream all our celebrations of Mass on the St. Ambrose Faith Formation Facebook page. Also keep in mind that it is not necessary to receive Holy Communion at every Mass. If you are concerned or apprehensive about receiving, then please enter into a ‘spiritual communion’ with the Lord. Sincerely yours in Christ, Rev. Thomas J. Ferland Pastor, St. Ambrose Church
We will also continue to live-stream these masses on our Facebook page.
The videos will be posted for later viewing at …
St. Ambrose Faith Formation
Saturday, May 30, 2020 Vigil Mass of Pentecost Sunday
5:15 p.m. Pro Populo
Sunday, May 31, 2020 Pentecost Sunday
8:30 a.m. Pro Populo
11:15 a.m. Pro Populo Monday, June 1, 2020 The Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church
7:30 a.m. Pro Populo Tuesday, June 2, 2020 Sts. Marcellinus and Peter, Martyrs
8:30 a.m. Mass at St. James Church Wednesday, June 3, 2020 St. Charles Lwanga and Companions, Martyrs
7:30 a.m. Madeline Bastien - 2nd Anniversary Requested by her husband, Edgar Bastien
Thursday, June 4, 2020 Weekday
8:30 a.m. Mass at St. James Church Friday, June 5, 2020 St. Bonafice, Bishop and Martyr 7:30 a.m. Pro Populo
Saturday, June 6, 2020 Vigil Mass of The Most Holy Trinity
5:15 p.m. Alice McCourt - 16th Anniversary
Requested by the Family
Sunday, June 7, 2020 The Most Holy Trinity
8:30 a.m. Pro Populo
11:15 a.m. Lorette Bergeron - 14th Anniversary Requested by the Family
June 1, 2020 to June 7, 2020
Monday: Gn 3:9-15, 20 or Acts 1:12-14;
Ps 87:1-2, 3 and 5, 6-7; Jn 19:25-34
Tuesday: 2 Pt 3:12-15a, 17-18;
Ps 90:2, 3-4, 10, 14 and 16; Mk 12:13-17
Wednesday: 2 Tm 1:1-3, 6-12;
Ps 123:1b-2ab, 2cdef; Mk 12:18-27
Thursday: 2 Tm 2:8-15;
Ps 25:4-5ab, 8-9, 10 and 14; Mk 12:28-34
Friday: 2 Tm 3:10-17;
Ps 119:157, 160, 161, 165, 166, 168; Mk 12:35-37
Saturday: 2 Tm 4:1-8;
Ps 71:8-9, 14-15AB, 16-17, 22; Mk 12:38-44
Sunday: Ex 34:4b-6, 8-9; Dn 3:52, 53, 54, 55, 56;
2 Cor 13:11-13; Jn 3:16-18
There were no mass intentions during the week of May 25, 2020, when no
public masses were celebrated.
Please contact the office if you would like to reschedule any Mass Intentions
during the time that public masses were suspended.
Pentecost Sunday May 31, 2020
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There are no weekly collections to report in light of the cancellation of public
masses throughout the Diocese due COVID-19 Coronavrius
We encourage you to continue to
mail in your budget envelopes and other special and second collection contributions
during this time.
This is a great time to consider On-Line Giving. Please visit our website and the
link to sign up for On-Line Giving
Thank you for your continued generosity during this difficult
and challenging time!
As always, Thank you for your generosity!
We depend solely upon your weekly support to meet our weekly parish expenses.
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2019-2020
Grades K-4
The celebration of First Holy Communion for the 2019-2020 Grade 2 class has been rescheduled to
Sunday, November 1, 2020 (All Saint’s Day).
First Penance and Reconciliation will take place two weeks prior which is the weekend after
Columbus Day. It will most likely take place on Saturday, October 17, 2020.
We have set these dates in the hope that Rhode Island’s reopening smoothly transitions from one phase to the next. We will continue to monitor
directives from the State and the Diocese regarding social gatherings and the celebration of
public masses and other services.
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Grades 5 through 8
Announcements will be made as necessary.
The church doors are open at St. Ambrose Church from 7:00am - 6:00pm daily for
individual prayer.
Please remember to practice social distancing when
you visit.
We offer our prayerful condolences and sympathy to the families of
Dorothy M. Musket who passed away on May 16, 2020, and was laid to rest on May 21, 2020
Charles J. Vachon who passed away on May 24, 2020, and
was laid to rest on Saturday, May 30, 2020
“Let us not abandon them until by our prayers we conduct them into the house of the Lord.”
- St. Ambrose
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Pentecost Sunday May 31, 2020
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Social distancing does not mean that we need to be spiritually apart…
Lets keep our parishioners connected especially during these uncertain times.
Make a phone call Send a text Facetime
Have a Zoom meeting Send a card or letter
Just reach out.
Everyone needs to stay connected!
Mass Intentions and
Mary’s Hanging Lamp
If you are interested in scheduling a
Mass Intention or placing a Hanging Lamp Intention for a loved one at St. Ambrose,
please call the Rectory.
Welcome Back…
We will continue to carefully review
directives as they are issued by the State and the Diocese of Providence as we move through the phases of reopening. In the
meantime, please view the video from the Diocese, "Returning to Public Celebrations of Holy Mass in Your Parish", for a preview
of what you can expect when public celebrations of the mass resume in the
Diocese.
You can view the video at https://youtu.be/oTHmgsi83uc
How do I make a Spiritual Communion?
Below are recommendations for how to make a ‘spiritual communion’ when unable to participate in the Holy Sacrifice of the
Mass. These are only recommendations and can always be adapted based upon personal needs.
Gather with others in your household and begin a time of prayer with
the sign of the cross.
Take time to read and reflect upon the readings from
Sunday Mass. The readings are available at usccb.org and a Sun-day Gospel reflection can be found at the same website or during
Lent at dioceseofprovidence.org
Share prayer intentions quietly or aloud.
Pray the Lord’s Prayer.
Pray the following prayer of spiritual communion (see below).
Close with the sign of the cross.
Spiritual Communion Prayer
My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.
I love you above all things and I desire to receive you in my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally,
Come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace you as if you were already there
And unite myself wholly to you. Never permit me to be separated from you.
Amen.
Prayer for Healing from Coronavirus
-Pope Francis
O Mary, you shine continuously on our journey as a sign of salvation and hope. We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick. At the foot of the Cross you participated in Jesus’ pain, with steadfast faith. You, Salvation of the Roman People, know what we need. We are certain that you will provide, so that as you did at Cana of Galilee, joy and feasting might return after this mo-ment of trial. Help us, Mother of Divine Love, to conform ourselves to the Father’s will and to do what Jesus tells us: He who took our sufferings upon Himself, and bore our sorrows to bring us, through the Cross, to the joy of the Resurrection. Amen. We seek refuge under your protection, O Holy Mother of God. Do not despise our pleas – we who are put to the test – and deliver us from every danger, O glorious and blessed Virgin. Amen.
Pentecost Sunday May 31, 2020
PRAYER OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS TO MARY FOR THE MONTH OF MAY
“We fly to your protection, O Holy Mother of God”.
In the present tragic situation, when the whole world is prey to suffering and anxiety, we fly to you, Mother of God and
our Mother, and seek refuge under your protection.
Virgin Mary, turn your merciful eyes towards us amid this coronavirus pandemic. Comfort those who are distraught
and mourn their loved ones who have died, and at times are buried in a way that grieves them deeply. Be close to those who are concerned for their loved ones who are sick and who, in order to prevent the spread of the disease, cannot be close to them. Fill with hope those who are troubled by the uncertainty of the future and the consequences for the
economy and employment.
Mother of God and our Mother, pray for us to God, the Father of mercies, that this great suffering may end and that
hope and peace may dawn anew. Plead with your divine Son, as you did at Cana, so that the families of the sick and
the victims be comforted, and their hearts be opened to confidence and trust.
Protect those doctors, nurses, health workers and volun-teers who are on the frontline of this emergency, and are
risking their lives to save others. Support their heroic effort and grant them strength, generosity and continued health.
Be close to those who assist the sick night and day, and to
priests who, in their pastoral concern and fidelity to the Gospel, are trying to help and support everyone.
Blessed Virgin, illumine the minds of men and women
engaged in scientific research, that they may find effective solutions to overcome this virus.
Support national leaders, that with wisdom, solicitude and generosity they may come to the aid of those lacking the
basic necessities of life and may devise social and economic solutions inspired by farsightedness and
solidarity.
Mary Most Holy, stir our consciences, so that the enormous funds invested in developing and stockpiling arms will in-stead be spent on promoting effective research on how to
prevent similar tragedies from occurring in the future.
Beloved Mother, help us realize that we are all members of one great family and to recognize the bond that unites us, so that, in a spirit of fraternity and solidarity, we can help to alleviate countless situations of poverty and need. Make us strong in faith, persevering in service, constant in prayer.
Mary, Consolation of the afflicted, embrace all your children in distress and pray that God will stretch out his all-powerful hand and free us from this terrible pandemic, so that life can
serenely resume its normal course.
To you, who shine on our journey as a sign of salvation and hope, do we entrust ourselves, O Clement, O Loving, O
Sweet Virgin Mary.
Amen.
