Welcome to Saint Anthony
Scenes from the 40th Annual
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Great time had by all!!!!
Dear Parishioners,
Our 40th Annual Saint Anthony Feast was a tremendous success last week with fabulous entertainment, delicious Italian and other kinds of food, and popular amusement and rides. With preparations taking place weeks in advance, plans were carefully made, covering even the smallest detail. The only variable which can never be controlled, of course, is the weather. Fortunately we didn’t have to worry again this year because the conditions were close to ideal for an outdoor event. It was encouraging to see so many of you attend, especially Presentation parishioners who were most supportive and ready to work together. The Grand Raffle sold out early into the second night and the Pot of Gold exceeded last year’s total. Congratulations to the winners whose names are published! The Flea Market was a great success also with little left over which was given to Big Brothers. I am so grateful to the many who volunteered before, during and after the event and especially the men of the Holy Name Society for dismantling the setup on Sunday night. We are in process of compiling expenses before a final determination can be made but I’m cautiously optimistic that you will be pleased with the net profit. There is more good news for the Catholic Charity Appeal this year with all three parishes surpassing their goals!! Finally we wish all our fathers a very blessed Fathers’ Day as we remember them especially in our prayers. May God bless your week!
Father Ed
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
Let us ask the Lord to give us good priests: hardworking men, men of prayer, who are close to God’s people.
-Pope Francis
APOSTOLIC EXHORTATION “GAUDETTE ET EXSULTATE”
Pope Francis issued an Apostolic Exhortation “Gaudette Et Exsultate" on the Call to Holiness in Today’s World. Please click on the left picture to read the entire text
A PARISH MISSION WITH
FATHER PATRICK A. MARTIN
"Fathers Love for Us"
Monday, June 18th at 7 PM
Tuesday, June 20th at 7 PM
Mass and Homily each evening
Fr. Pat will be available for confession and spiritual counsel Monday and Tuesday 9 AM - 11 AM and 6 PM - 7 PM Has been relocated to the Church of the Pesentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. A free-will offering will be taken each night of the Mission
MENS PRAYER GROUP
We spend time with scripture, reflect on it's meaning in our lives, and then share with God and each other our understanding of His word in our everyday experiences. All men, 18 and up are invited to spend some time with the Lord and each other! Our next meeting will take place on June 19th 6:30pm, in the Parish Center Dining Room. We conclude approximately by 7:30 pm.
VILLAGE OF EL ROSARIO KITCHEN UPDATE
A few months ago we shared pictures of the kitchen that was in the process of being built in El Rosario. We now have some pictures of the completed exterior and interior and one of some very grateful children. Thank you for all of your support.
HOLY FAMILY HOME INCREASE IN RESIDENCY
Each year, Holy Family Home has conducted a count of the number of “bed nights” that it provides to homeless woman and children. A “bed night” is defined as one person in one bed for one night.
In calendar year 2016, Holy Family Home provided approximately 7,037 bed nights.
In calendar year 2017, Holy Family Home provided approximately 8,977 bed nights, an increase of 1,940 bed nights.
In addition, we have seen a substantial increase in the amount of persons who are calling the shelter directly. In order to ensure fairness and statewide outreach, each caller is then referred to the state hotline, 211.
2018 CATHOLIC CHARITY FUND APPEAL
“Faith and Good Works”
Your gift to the 2018 Catholic Charity Appeal reaches out to countless people in need throughout our diocese. No matter where you turn, you find someone who will benefit from your kindness. Please consider pledging your support to this worthwhile endeavor.
CHURCH OF THE PRESENTATION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
Goal: $29, 056.00
$36, 428.00 from 196 donors
Congratulations to the Parishioners of the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary for exceeding their 2018 Goal
SAINT ANTHONY CHURCH
Goal: $78, 748.00
$94, 362.00 from 346 donors
Congratulations to the Parishioners of Saint Anthony Church for exceeding their 2018 Goal!
SAINT EDWARD CHURCH
Goal: $19, 950.00
$22, 062.00 from 114 donors
Congratulations to the Parishioners of Saint Edward Church for exceeding their 2018 Goal!
CATHOLIC CHARITY APPEAL IN ACTION
A little over a year ago, a man, who we will call Jose, arrived. He was separated from his family, homeless, hopeless and was suffering from an opiate addiction. After 30 days, he seemed to feel better about himself and started to open up more about his situation. He was able to get off the opiates with an alternative program. He moved to the honor dorm and he started to work. He bought tools he needed, and a vehicle for transportation. One day at work Jose fell off a ladder and broke his ankle, and needed surgery. Around this time a series of hurricanes struck Puerto Rico where is elderly mother, daughter, and grand daughter live. Jose postponed his surgery, sold his tools and vehicle and bought a ticket back to Puerto Rico to help rebuild his mothers home. He knew he could not sustain his continuing recovery there and returned back to Emmanuel House to restart his recovery there. Jose knew that he would have support there and he could have his surgery knowing the staff would help him. Jose is currently doing well with his recovery from his surgery and addiction. He is grateful for the help he is receiving from Emmanuel House. (God’s House).
KNITTING MINISTRY
Please note that the Knitting Ministry will not meet
Until September 10, 2018 at 1pm at the Church of the Presentation. Have a fun and safe summer!
OFFERING AND DONATION CLARIFICATION
When making you weekly offering by check, the check must be made payable to the church on your budget envelope. (Saint Anthony envelopes please make the check Payable to Saint Anthony Church, etc.). Budget envelopes should only contain checks /cash for budget offerings (not ministry donations). Also, please do not use scotch tape or staples on your envelopes or checks.
We appreciate donations to all our ministries; please note when making a donation by check the checks should be written as follows and be placed in a separate envelope marked with the ministry name on it (placed in the collection basket or mailed to the rectory):
Holy Family Home: checks payable to Holy Family Home.
Saint Edward Food and Wellness Center: checks payable to Saint Edward Food and Wellness Center.
Mary’s Meals: checks payable to Church of the Presentation or Presentation Church (note on the memo line Mary’s Meals).
Saint Anthony Kitchen Ministry (hot lunch and mobile ministries): checks payable to Saint Anthony Church (note on the memo line Kitchen or Outreach Ministry).
All offerings, donations and correspondence should be addressed to the rectory office at 5 Gibbs Street, North Providence RI 02904. The physical church buildings do not receive mail. Mail addressed for example to Saint Anthony Church at 1413 Mineral Spring Avenue or Presentation Church at 1081 Mineral Spring Avenue does not make its way to the rectory office.
Some of our Past Events & Highlights
Annual Box City - November 18-19th
Box City was held on Novemebr 18-19th on the Saint Anthony Grounds. The Confirmation II Candidates joined members of the Compass Program for Educational and Team Bulding Activites. Through their Sponsorship effort a total of $575.00 was raised for Parish Outreach Ministries.
Angels on a Mission
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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Saint Anthony ChurchNorth Providence, RI
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Inquiries 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
