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Parish Prayer Line Doris Morin at 624-4443
The Catholic Faith Communities of Saint Theresa and Saint Christopher
265 Stafford Road Tiverton, Rhode Island 02878
Rectory Office: 401-624-8746 Parish Fax: 401-625-5384
Summer Office Hours:
Monday through Friday 8:00am. to 2:00pm.
May 1st - Sept 1st Mrs. Nancy Smith
Parish Secretary [email protected]
1554 Main Road Tiverton, Rhode Island 02878 Rectory Office: 401-624-6644 Parish Fax: 401-624-9889 Office Hours: Monday through Thursday 8:00am. to 2:00pm. Mrs. Millie Destremps Parish Secretary [email protected]
Visit us on the Web - www.sstandctiverton.org
Mass Schedules Weekend Masses Saturday Evening
5:00pm. at Saint Theresa
Sunday Morning 8:00am. at Saint Theresa
9:30am. at Saint Christopher 11:00am. at Saint Theresa
Weekday Mornings
Monday through Wednesday 8:00am. at Saint Theresa
Thursday 8:00am. at St. Christopher Morning Prayer at 7:45am.
Holy Day Masses
As Announced
Holy Hour As Announced
Novena to Our Lady of Fatima
Tuesdays, 6:00pm at Saint Theresa
Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday afternoons 4:00pm.
at Saint Theresa or by Appointment.
Please call the rectory
FIRST FRIDAY Mass at Sakonnet Bay 9:30am
with home visits to follow.
Parish Staff
Rev. Przemyslaw “Shemek” Lepak Pastor [email protected] Deacon Timothy Flanigan Deacon Assistant [email protected] Mrs. Cindy Wesling Parish Administrative Assistant [email protected] Ms. Dawn M. Grinnell [email protected] Director of Religious Education Ms. Lois Scanlon Sacramental Prep Coordinator and Youth Ministry [email protected] Mr. Ronald Destremps Maintenance Mrs. Nancy Smith Coordinator of Music Ministries Wedding Coordinator [email protected] Mrs. Betty Henderson Mr. & Mrs. Steve Beaupré Miss Andrea Desilets Organists and Music Ministry Directors
Karen Cooper & John Hodgson Trustees, Saint Theresa Parish [email protected] Charles Miksis & Wayne Moran Trustees, St. Christopher Parish [email protected]
PENTECOST SUNDAY
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
All notices for the bulletin must be made in writing by noon on the Monday prior to publication. Items will be included as space permits. Email to: [email protected] or in the collection basket at either parish.
The Sanctuary Light in
Saint Christopher Church burns to the Honor and Glory of God
and this week in Memory of Msgr. Michael D. Hellmer
SUNDAY
MEMORIAL MASS We offer our prayers and condolences to the families of Joseph Welenc and William Vareika whose Mass of Christian burial was celebrated in our parish. Eternal rest grant unto their soul O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.
Saturday, May 14th 5:00pm + Edward and Dorothy Michael (by their Family) Sunday, May 15th
8:00am For the Parishes 9:30am + Shirley J. Meyers (by John E. Meyers) 11:00am + John Garcia (by his Wife and Family) Monday, May16th 8:00am + Corky Albernaz (by his Sister) Tuesday, May 17th 8:00am + Armand and Theresa Joncas (by Dot Midura ) Wednesday, May 18th 8:00am + Steven Pereira (by his Family) Thursday, May 19th 8:00am + Alvin Costa, 7th Anniversary (by his Wife and Children) Saturday, May 21st 5:00pm + Delight Pimental (by her Family) Sunday, May 22nd
8:00am For the Parishes 9:30am + Maureen Gallant (by her Family) 11:00am + James Foley (by his Wife and Children)
PENTECOST SUNDAY
First Reading: Acts 2:1-11 The disciples were celebrating Pentecost together when "tongues of fire appeared which parted, then came to rest on each of them." The disciples were filled with the Holy Spirit and began speaking in foreign tongues. Visitors from many different countries were amazed that each guest could hear his or her native language being spoken as the disciples proclaimed God's glory. Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13 Each person has received different manifestations of the same spirit to contribute to the common good of all. All members of the church have been baptized into one body because of our belief in the Holy Spirit, who was sent to us by God. Gospel: John 20:19-23 Jesus appeared to the disciples even though they had locked the doors in fear. Jesus then showed the disciples his hands and his side; and they rejoiced at his presence. He breathed on them saying "Receive the Holy Spirit." He then gave the disciples the power to forgive others or hold them accountable for their sins.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Pentecost Sunday
Sunday, May 15, 2016 Vigil: Gn 11:1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b or Ez 37:1-14 or Jl 3:1-5; Rom 8:22-27; Jn 7:37-39 Extended Vigil: Gn 11:1-9; Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b; Ez 37:1-14; Jl 3:1-5; Rom 8:22-27; Jn 7:37-39 Day: Acts 2:1-11; 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 or Rom 8:8-17; Jn 20:19-23 or Jn 14:15-16, 23b-26 Monday May 16, 2016 Jas 3:13-18; Mk 9:14-29 Tuesday, May 17, 2016 Jas 4:1-10; Mk 9:30-37 Wednesday, May 18, 2016 Jas 4:13-17; Mk 9:38-40 Thursday, May 19, 2016 Jas 5:1-6; Mk 9:41-50 Friday, May 20, 2016 Jas 5:9-12; Mk 10:1-12 Saturday, May 20 2016 Jas 5:13-20; Mk 10:13-16
FEEDING THE SPIRIT - STRENGTHENING THE SOUL
ST. THERESA AND ST. CHRISTOPHER PARISHES
THE LIFE OF PRAYER MORNING PRAYER: 7:45am Monday thru Wednes-day at St. Theresa and Thursdays at St. Christopher Church. MORNING ROSARY: Prayed each weekday morning immediately following Mass. Offered for respect of life and conversion of our own nation. OUR LADY OF GRACE MARIAN MOVEMENT OF PRIESTS: 2:00pm every Tuesday, Rosary and Prayer at St. Christopher Church. DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET: 3:00pm on Tuesdays at St. Christopher Church. OUR LADY OF FATIMA NOVENA: 6:00pm Tuesday evenings - St. Theresa Church. SPIRITUAL DIRECTION: Journeying with a person trained to help us discern God’s presence and move-ment within the complexity of our daily lives. To find out more about whether this might be for you, contact John Hodgson (401-624-4813; [email protected]) or Jamie Medeiros (508-642-5954 [email protected])
SUPPORT GROUPS
Al-Anon: Help and support are available for family and friends of alcoholics on Fridays at 7:30pm. AA: Why be alone? Alcoholics Anonymous meets on Fridays at 7:30pm, St. Theresa Rectory basement.
CHOIR REHEARSAL Adult Choir: Wed., May 18th and June 1st at 6:30pm at St. Theresa Church. Youth Choir: The Youth Choir meets each Tuesday at 6:30pm, at St. Theresa Church.
BAPTISM PREPARATION Baptism class is done on an individual basis with each family and the godparents. Please call either par-ish office to register for the class.
YOUTH GROUP The Youth Group meets on Mondays at 6:30pm, at St. Theresa Church Hall.
IN YOUR PRAYERS
Fr. Clifford Cabral Lorraine Moniz Claire Proulx Rhonda Clark Rita Lavoie (Somerset, MA) Mary Giannini Doug Vrona Amy Paull Diane Murphy John D’Arpino Renee Melancon Barbara Lambert Aimee Loren Bryan Gerald Ferreira Frances Poirier George & Lorraine Aguiar Gerry Lorraine Borges Patricia Grinnell Kevin Rapoza Janet R. Joyce Lamothe Manuel DeCosta William Bachus Frederick Sleeper Susan Miguel Ron Destremps
Please remember all names in the prayer box in the sanctuary, all the sick of our parish and families, at home and in the hospitals. If you know anyone in need of prayers and they would like it announced in
the bulletin, please contact Doris Morin at 624-4443, 9am to 12noon, or the rectory at
624-6644.
PLEASE LOOK FOR THE PARISH CALENDAR ON OUR WEBSITE: www.sstandctiverton.org
WEBSITE AND CALENDAR
Information for “Parish Events” to be placed on the website and calendar for the Catholic Faith Community of St. Theresa and St. Christopher, need to be re-ceived by noon on Monday .of each week. This an-nouncement should include date/s, time/s, and a de-scription that will be placed on the website along with your event on our calendar. Please send by email to:
[email protected]. Thank you.
CDS and PAMPHLETS AVAILABLE April CD is now available, “The Three Stages of the Interior Life”. Join Matthew Leonard as he walks through the three stages of the spiritual life, helping you progress toward union with God and enter the inte-rior castle written about by St. Teresa of Avila. With humor and concrete examples, this presentation is sure to aid you in your journey to become a saint. The CD’s along with other informational pamphlets and prayer cards can be found in the stand at the back of each church. A good will offering would be appreci-ated BUT NOT NECESSARY. If after you have en-joyed the CD and don’t want to keep it, please pass it on or return it to the CD holder for someone else’s use.
EVENTS IN THE PARISHES MAY 15, 2016
PARISH FINANCES
St. Theresa: May 7/8, 2016: $4,582.11 Number of Envelopes: 196 EFT: 3 $ 95.00 Weekly Budgeted Expectations: $5,865.00 St. Christopher: May 7/8, 2016: $3,482.00 Number of envelopes: 91 EFT: 3 $ 175.00 Weekly Budgeted Expectations: $3,044.00 Rectory Debt Collection: $ 408.00
We thank you for your continuous generosity. Please remember our parishes in your Will or Estate.
COMING EVENTS Feast Comm. Meeting: Wednesday, May 18 at 7pm St. Theresa Parish Hall. St. Theresa Finance Comm. Meeting: Monday, May 23 at 6:30pm at St. Theresa Rectory. Adoration: Thursday, June 2 from 6-7pm at St. Christo-pher Church. St. Theresa Yard Sale: June 3, 4 & 5 (start accepting items on May 18). Women’s Guild: Installation and Breakfast, Sunday, June 5.
JUNE CALENDAR RAFFLE June Calendars will be available after all Masses on the weekends of May 14/15, 21/22 and 28/29. For just $20 you will have 30 chances to win at least $100.00
WEBSITE AND CALENDAR Information for “Parish Events” to be placed on the website and calendar for the Catholic Faith Community of St. Theresa and St. Christopher, need to be received by noon on Monday of each week. This announcement should include date/s, time/s, and a description that will be placed on the website along with your event on our calendar. Please send by email to:
[email protected]. Thank you.
Father Jack Clifton Rehabilitation has moved Father Jack to As-sisted Living if you would like to correspond with him. His address is: Rev. John Watterson 444 Wilbur Ave., Apt 202 Somerset, MA 02725
THANK YOU CCD STUDENTS A sincere thank you to all the CCD students that brought in the requested items for this years Feast bas-kets. For those who have not brought in their items yet-you may do so the next two weekends--there will be baskets in the hall for the items, or items may be dropped off at the Rectory during office hours. Again, thank you, from the Feast Committee.
ST. THERESA FINANCE COMMITTEE The St. Theresa Finance Committee will meet on Monday, May 23rd at 6:30pm at St. Theresa Rectory.
MISSION CO-OP – Next Weekend Next weekend, May 21-22, St. Theresa and St. Chris-topher parishes will be host to Erik Cambier, a member of the Maryknoll Lay Missioners. Erik will speak at all Masses on behalf of the mission and the Society for the Propagation of the Faith. Last fall, when Pope Francis visited the United States, he left with the simple message, “Be merciful to the Poor.” We ask that you welcome Mr. Cambier and support the works of the Maryknolls to the best of your ability.
CONGRATULATIONS TO DEACON TIM This Sunday Deacon Tim Flanigan will receive an Honorary PhD Degree from Providence College for his work in Liberia. Congrats Tim !!
FEAST COMMITTEE MEETING ...Wednesday, May 18th at 7pm at St. Theresa Parish Hall.
WOMEN’S GUILD The Women's Guild will host a breakfast on Sunday June 5th after the 9:30 AM Mass in the St. Christo-pher's church hall. The breakfast will be catered by Foodworks. Menu: Scrambled eggs, bacon/sausage, breakfast po-tatoes, pastries, juice and coffee All Women's Guild members and Men's Guild members and their guests are invited. $14 dollars per person. Payment by cash or check made to St. Christopher's can be placed in envelope stating Woman's Guild Breakfast -Attention Lori Noyes/ Annette Nedeau and placed in Sunday's collection basket. Payment must be received in advance no later than May 29th Any questions please call Lori Noyes 401-624-4029 or Annette Nedeau 401-624-8144 Hope to see you all there!
Adoration Dates and topic
PASTOR’S CORNER MORE EVENTS
ST. THERESA’S YARD SALE Time to do your spring cleaning as St. Theresa's Church will be holding our annual yard sale June 3, 4, and 5. You may start dropping off items Wed. May 18th to Tues. May 31st. We are looking for saleable items in-cluding small appliances, pocket books and purses, but absolutely NO clothing, computers, tvs, print-ers,and encyclopedias. We are also looking for large gift baskets that will hold the many items for our Feast Basket Raffles. ALSO if you are available for sorting, cleaning and pricing items, we would be glad to have your help. We will be there evenings from 5 to 8 pm., any questions please call Jean at 401 624 6515.
ST. BARNABAS CHURCH Country Western Hoedown
Saturday May 21st, at St. Barnabas Hall at 6pm Dance to Cindy Lane & the Double “E”
Buffet dinner of pulled pork, ¼ chicken, cole slaw, potato salad, and more.
Tickets are $17.00- adults Children6-12 $7.00 5 and under Free Family cap of $60.00
For tickets call Mary at 683-0752 or St. Barnabas office at 683-1343.
Mother of Hope Camp (Mater Spei), "a Catholic Charity Fund Agency located on beauti-ful Echo Lake in Chepachet, offers boys and girls ages 5-12 the extraordinary opportunity to experience a tradi-tional summer day camp experience under the guidance of caring and professional staff. At Mother of Hope Camp, children make lasting friendships, participate in daily prayer, celebrate weekly Mass, enjoy swim-ming, music, hiking, art, sports, discovery, canoeing, and so much more all on the beautiful 126 acres of woodlands! Offer your child the lasting gift of faith, friendship, and fun at Mother of Hope Camp! Secure, online registration available: at www.motherofhopecamp.com. Visit our website to learn all that Mother of Hope Camp has to offer. Camp runs from June 20th through August 12th. Early Bird, Sibling, and Multi-Week Dis-counts available. Free Busing to and from many con-venient RI locations. Daily and weekly options avail-able. Accredited by the American Camping Associa-tion. For further information, contact Michelle Losardo, Camp Director, by email at: [email protected] or by phone at 401-568-3580."
Here is the story of a great coach who was retiring. He and his teams had won many championships. He was very proud of them, and they were very proud of him. He knew that it was time for him to pull back from the daily grind of practices, the frequent strain and tension of the games. He was fraying around the edges, and he knew it. So did the smarter players, but they loved him so much that they would not admit this even to themselves. He did not want to leave the school or give up the sport, not yet anyway. So it was agreed that he would become the ath-letic director and his best assistant would become the coach. He promised that he would never interfere in the daily running of the team. Since he was a man of his word, everyone knew that he was telling the truth. Yet there was terrible ambivalence in the team. On the one hand, they were glad the coach was doing what was good for him. On the other hand, they didn’t want to lose him, not even the man who was going to take over as head coach. The old coach would still be around but in the background. It would never be like it used to be, like it had been for such a long time. At his farewell dinner, the play-ers, the coaches, the teachers, and the parents were all deeply moved. They did not want to say goodbye, yet they knew the change would be good and that it was wise to say goodbye. In his farewell speech, the coach com-mended his players to the new coach. Take good care of them, he said. I know you will and I promise not to inter-fere, but take good care of them because I love them all. This is how Jesus felt about us when he said goodbye to return to the Father in heaven. More importantly, that is the way He still feels about us and He has a lot more power than an athletic director. And Jesus gave us His Holy Spirit to be with us. As we celebrate the Feast of Pentecost this Sunday we need to permit the Holy Spirit to direct our lives: a) by constantly remembering and appreciating His Holy Presence within us, especially through the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation; b) by fortifying ourselves with the help of the Spirit against all types of tempta-tions; c) by seeking the assistance of the Spirit in our thoughts, words, and deeds, and in the breaking of our evil habits; d) by listening to the voice of the Holy Spirit speaking to us through the Bible and through the good counsel of others; e) by fervently praying for the gifts, fruits and charisms of the Holy Spirit; f) by renewing our lives through the anointing of the Holy Spirit; and g) by living our lives in the Holy Spirit as lives of commitment, of sacrifice, and of joy. We are called to love as Jesus loved, not counting the cost. As Saint Paul exhorts us, "Walk by the Spirit, and do not gratify the desires of the flesh. If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit" (Galatians 5:16, 25). Have a Blessed Week!