Welcome to Saint Anthony
ON THIS DATE IN SAINT ANTHONY HISTORY
On January 15th, 1944 Saint Anthony Church was legally incorporated, and Monsignor Anthony Dimeo was appointed as our first pastor.
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
If we practice seeing with the eyes of Jesus, we will always be able be able to recognize those who need our help.
-Pope Francis
WINTER HEATING ASSISTANCE GRANTS
Through the generosity of a generous benefactor of our tri-parish community there are restricted funds available for parishioners experiencing financial difficulties heating their homes during this cold winter season. In order to be considered for a grant applicants need to be registered and attending members of one of the three parishes. If there are children in the household they should be attending religious education classes. Only confidential letters addressed to Father Ed at the rectory will be accepted and reviewed. Please provide contact information in the letter. Funds will be awarded on the basis of need and sent directly to National Grid or heating oil company. Do not call the rectory and leave messages. There already is a heavy volume of calls that come into the rectory daily from the three parishes and beyond.
2019 MISSION TRIP TO MISSISSIPPI
Father Ed and Father Mark are extending a special invitation to high school students to be part of a Christian Leadership Experience at the Sacred Heart Southern Missions in Mississippi the week of July 22-26 Those interested candidates will be required to commit to 1. Attend all leadership meetings to be held on Sunday nights during the five month preparation process. 2. Participate in all fundraising efforts. 3. Be interviewed. 4. Demonstrate emotional maturity. 5. Willing to provide $150.00 nonrefundable deposit once accepted. 6. Attend parents meeting. 7. Write a letter explaining why they would like to be considered. Letter can be mailed to Fr. Mark Sauriol, 103 Pine Street, Paw-tucket, RI 02860. In addition, parents of the candidates will be required to participate in all of the above trip prepara-tions. Also, this Leadership experience is not intended for students who are already overcommitted during the early months of the leadership training. Please find Sacred Heart Southern Mission on the web for information on the special work they do in Mississippi. Fist come first considered.
INSTALLATION MASS OF THE NEW OFFICERS
OF THE HOLY NAME SOCIETY
Congratulations to the new officers of the Holy Name Society:
President - Paul Capracotta
Vice President - Rolando Perez
Secretary - Vic Goff
Treasurer - Paul Di Iorio
Next Meeting - March11th at 6:30PM
Parish Center
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS
Attention high school seniors: a limited number of $1000 scholarships will be awarded this spring to members of this year’s graduating class. Eligibility will be determined by parish membership and service to the poor, through participation in related activities or other parish ministries such as assisting at Mass. Watch for the application procedure in a future parish bulletin.
IRISH SLPENDOR WITH FATHER MARK SAURIOL
A trip to Ireland is being planned for our tri parish community by Father Mark and Collette Tours from October 23-30, 2019. Visit Dublin, Christ Church Cathedral, Blarney Castle, Killarney, Dingle Peninsula, Cliffs of Moher and many other beautiful areas of Ireland. We are attempting to hold an informational meeting, so if you are interested or would like more information, please call Karleen at the rectory at 353-3120.
2018 TAX LETTERS
We are currently preparing the end of the year letters for those registered parishioners of Saint Anthony, Church of the Presentation and Saint Edward Churches who use the envelope system (and On Line Giving) to make contributions to the parish. Please note the totals do not include: donations made to Saint Anthony Kitchen Ministries, Saint Edward Food and Wellness Center, Mary’s Meals or the Holy Family Home (those letters are mailed throughout the year), donations to the Bazaar, purchases of raffle tickets and donations to other parish fundraising events. The totals include all 2018 envelope offerings and On Line contributions received in the parish office by January 11, 2019. Any offering received after that date will be applied towards your offerings in 2019. As required, all letters will be mailed by January 31st. Please note the accuracy of the amounts stated in the letters is determined by the information which was completed on the front of each budget envelope. If you use the envelope sys-tem or On Line Giving and you do not receive a letter, please call the parish office.
SPONSOR FORMS
The parish office receives many requests for sponsor forms throughout the year for people who have been asked to be Godparents for Baptism as well as sponsors for Confirmation. The following is the policy on Sponsor Forms:
1. A sponsor must be at least 16 years of age and have received the Sacrament of Baptism, First Communion and Confirmation.
2. A sponsor must be a registered and participating member of the parish and attending Mass on a regular basis for a minimum of six (6) months.
3. A sponsor can be single or married according to the law of the Roman Catholic Church.
DIVORCED? SEPARATED?
The Office of Life and Family is offering a support group for divorced and separated Catholics. It will take place at Saint Mary Church, 437 Carolina Back Road (Rte. 112), Charlestown, Rhode Island. This group meets the first and third Wednesday evening of each month from 7:00pm-8:30pm. If you are interested, please contact Peter Magnotta at 421-7833, ext. 217.
SAINT ANTHONY & CHURCH OF THE PRESENTATION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY PARISHIONERS
Grateful for God’s Providence Capital Campaign
CHURCH OF THE PRESENTATION OF THE
BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
Goal: $289, 183
Parish Share: $116, 040
To Date: $117,240 from 89 Gifts (41% of Goal)
Registered Family Participation: 13%
SAINT ANTHONY CHURCH
Goal: $553, 140
Parish Share: $221,256
To Date: $148,727 from 116 Gifts (27% of Goal)
Registered Family Participation: 6%
SAINT EDWARD CHURCH
Goal: $180, 017
Parish Share: $72,007
To Date: $180,821 from 105 Gifts (100% of Goal)
Registered Family Participation: 25%
As reported by the Diocese on February 12, 2019
CLOTHING DONATIONS FOR THE POOR
Many parishioners have been generous in the response to the need for winter coats. Please note that the clothing depot at Saint Edward Food & Wellness Center is currently filled, and donations cannot be accepted unless cleared by Lori Porcaro or Father Ed. Unsolicited bags of clothes randomly dropped off at the Food Center or Parish Office will be given to Goodwill Industries or discarded. Recently someone attempted to drop off clothing at Holy Family Home that contained used men’s underwear. No clothing donations can be accepted there as the needs of the residents are met through Saint Edward Food & wellness Center. Your cooperation is appreciated.
KNITTING MINISTRY
KNITTERS WILL MEET AGAIN ON JANUARY 28TH
The Knitting Ministry meets weekly Every Monday, Church of the Presntation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
SAINT EDWARD FOOD CENTER
PEANUT BUTTER NEEDED
Peanut butter is needed at the Food and Wellness Center. Any donations will be greatly appreciated. Please drop off either at the rectory or the food and wellness center on Wednesday. Thank you!
HOLY FAMILY HOME NEWS
To inquire about or request residency, please call Coordinated Entry at 401-277-4316. All persons requesting residency at Holy Family Home must be registered with and referred by Coordinated Entry (C.E.).
To Contact shelter staff, please call 401-304-7744.
Holy Family Home for Mothers and Children recently was awarded a $5000 grant from funds raised through the 2018 Jeffrey Osborne Celebrity Classic. It was presented to Father Ed and Ernie Spaziano, Director of Holy Family Home. Other nonprofits also benefited from the singer’s generosity at the event which took place at the Met School, Providence. Special thanks to Greg Mercurio who facilitated this gift through his association with Mr. Osborne.
Click on the Photo above for another video production by Kerry Rubino
RESPECT FOR LIFE COMMITTEE
Cain said to his brother Abel, “Let us go out in the field.” When they were in the field, Cain attacked his brother Abel and killed him. Then the LORD asked Cain, “Where is your brother Abel?” He answered, “I do not know. Am I my brother’s keeper?”
—Genesis 4:8-9
Father, help us to embrace the fact that we are our “brother’s keeper.” When, due to selfish motives, we try to cast off this responsibility, please call to us to account. We would be pleasing to you and to our “brother.”
—40daysforlife.com
ADVOCACY FOR THE UNBORN
Thanks to all who signed the petition circulated by Citizens For Life, Liberty &The Pursuit of Happiness against bills H5126 and H5127 which would legally allow third trimester abortions up to the point of birth. The RI Right to Life is in need of crucial support and additional resources against a very well organized and well-financed pro-abortion lobby. Anyone wishing to volunteer can contact Barth Bracey at RIRTL by phone (401) 521-1862 or by email at bebracy@rirtl.org if you can provide assistance with time, talent or treasure. The online petition link is http:www.rirtl.org/action/index.php?vvsrc-Oetitions/1564/Respond
FATHER PAT MARTIN RETIRING FROM PARISH MISSIONS
Father Pat Martin will no longer be traveling to conduct parish missions due to health restrictions. For many years he came to Rhode Island during the time of Saint Anthony Feast which he enjoyed. He will be missed. Before Christmas he had sent a note expressing gratitude for the support he received in the past and assured his prayers for the future. While he is now in an assisted living facility in San Antonio, Texas, he is able to assist celebrating Mass for the residents and will never be idle. Cards may be sent to the home of his sister to Father Patrick A Martin, 11510 Windtree, San Antonio, TX 78253. Please keep him in your prayers.
ON LINE GIVING REMINDER
For all families who are currently using the online giving program we ask that you log into your account and update any information that has changed since you setup your initial account. This is also a good time to check your statements to see that your offering is being processed as you originally set it up. We have received notification of expired credit cards and invalid email addresses. Also, you should only set up your account once and have your offering deducted from that account; there are a few users who set up a new account each time they make an offering. If you have not signed up for online giving, please consider doing so. Log onto the parish website, stanthonychurch.org, click on the online giving icon, choose the church you are registered at and follow the menu driven screen. The help desk for all online questions is 1-800-348-2886 ext 4.
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Outreach Ministries
Outstanding Video Production by our own Kerri Rubino
Please click on the picture below and enjoy
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To inquire about or request residency, please call Coordinated Entry at 401-277-4316. All persons requesting residency at Holy Family Home must be registered with and referred by Coordinated Entry (C.E.).
To Contact shelter staff, please call 401) 304-7744
SAINT ANTHONY CHURCH
1413 Mineral Spring Ave.
North Providence, RI
Saturday Vigil 5:15 PM
Sunday 8:00 AM, 11:30 AM
SAINT EDWARD CHURCH
997 Branch Ave.
Providence, RI
Saturday Vigil 6:00PM (Spanish)
Sunday 9am(English)11:30 AM (Spanish)
CHURCH
OF THE PRESENTATION of the BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
1081 Mineral Spring Ave.
North Providence, RI
Saturday Vigil 4pm
Sunday 10am
Holy Days As Announced
WEEKDAY MASS
Trinity Chapel
Saint Anthony Church
Weekday Mass Times:
Mon - Thurs 8:30 AM
Sacrament of Reconciliation
(Presentation Church)
Saturday 3:15PM-3:45PM
