Welcome to Saint Anthony

 

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

Let us ask the Holy Spirit to throw open the doors of our hearts so that Jesus can enter and bring us his message of salvation.   

-Pope Francis

 

 

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SAINT ANTHONY &  CHURCH OF THE PRESENTATION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY PARISHIONERS

Grateful for God’s Providence Capital Campaign

VIDEO WEEKEND FOR

GRATEFUL FOR GOD’S PROVIDENCE CAMPAIGN

FOR SAINT ANTHONY & PRESENTATION PARISHIONERS

At all Masses this weekend, there will be an eight minute video explaining the overall Grateful for God’s Providence Campaign. Our goal for Saint Anthony is $553, 140. The Church of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary goal is $289, 183. Saint Edward has a goal of $180,017. Keep in mind that 40% of every dollar raised will stay in our parishes to complete our parish projects, and 60% will go toward the following:

  • SUPPORTING SEMINARIAN EDUCATION - Educate future priests who will serve our communities and our diocese.

  • CATHEDRAL OF SAINTS PETER & PAUL - Allow us to address the immediate needs of preservation and maintenance of the Cathedral.

  • SUPPORTING OUR RETIRED PRIESTS - Ensure medical expenses is secured for our retired priests.

  • CATHOLIC SCHOOL TUITION ASSISTANCE - Assist families and their students with tuition aid, based on demonstrated need.

  • CATHOLIC CHARITIES AND SOCIAL SERVICES - Providing a full range of services to the community including safe housing to the homeless, elder care and much more

The forty percent returned to our parishes will help fund the following projects:

 

  • SAINT ANTHONY

1. The church parking lot needs to be completely resurfaced and realigned as a cohesive project. This will     provide an ease to traffic flow and safer walking surface for our parishioners.

2. The south and western walkways are in need of replacement due to the overgrown trees. A compete redesign of these areas with the removal of the trees will result in sidewalks safer for our parishioners.

 

  • PRESENTATION CHURCH

1. Create an endowment fund that our parish can use to meet    future maintenance and repair issues. The ability to secure and save funds designed to keep the building and property in good condition is a much needed safeguard for the future of the parish.

2. Plan and install a priceless    Casavant Pipe Organ, acquired from Mount Saint Rita. We are blessed to have received this 1962 organ as a donation. This priceless instrument will be in our parish for future generations to enjoy.

 

  • SAINT EDWARD

1. The parking lost needs to be completely resurfaced and realigned as a cohesive project. This will help improve traffic flow and a safer walking area for our parishioners.

2. Our annual insurance inspections has recommended the project but due to the size it was delayed. We now have the opportunity to address this project as good stewards of the property for future generations.

 

2018 ANNUAL HOLIDAY BAZAAR 

 

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 10th   8AM - 3PM

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 11th       8AM - 2PM

Plans are underway for the 28th Annual Holiday Bazaar to benefit our Religious Education and Youth Ministry Programs. As in the past this event is a tri-parish effort to bring people together.   Donations of hand-crafted items, gift baskets and Christmas items are needed. We are in need of volunteers to help before, and during the bazaar. If you can assist please contact Maryann    Pallotta at 353-5215.

CRAFTS

Several of our parishioners are making crafts at home for our  Holiday Bazaar. If you are talented in this area and are willing to donate some of your creations to our craft table, please contact the Religious Education Office,  353-5215.

MRS CLAUS’ ATTIC / FLEA MARKET

DONATIONS NEEDED

We will be accepting items for the upcoming Holiday Bazaar. Christmas and /or holiday items, giftware, glass items, linens,  table top Christmas trees only. We are not accepting clothes, shoes, handbags, appliances, televisions, computers, computer monitors, VHS tapes, printers, furniture, stuffed animals, pillows, any type of bedding, full size Christmas trees, cribs, car seats, or baby walkers. We are looking primarily for Holiday & Christmas items. Thank you! Items can be dropped off at the rear of the Saint Anthony Parish Center only. For more information please call Susan at 232-5713 or Maryann at 353-5215.

 

BAKERS NEEDED

We are in need of sweet treats and baked goods for the Sweet Booth at the Holiday Bazaar. Donations of baked goods may be brought to the Bazaar Saturday  morning or Sunday morning. If you would like to donate an item or volunteer at the Sweet Booth, please call Ann Amaral at 263-4203.

 

PARISH FAMILY BREAKFAST

Our annual parish family breakfast will take place on Sunday   November 11th, from 8am-11am. Breakfast will include: eggs, bacon, sausage, home fries, pancakes, cereal and assorted       donuts. Santa arrives at 9:30am! Tickets will be on sale after all Masses on Saturday October 27th and Sunday October 28th.

KIDDIE KORNER

Fun activities for the younger children of the parents who visit the Annual Holiday Bazaar. There will be coloring and games for children of all ages. The booth will be staffed by the members of the Compass Program. Look forward to seeing you!

 

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KNITTING MINISTRY

Knitting Ministry will meet every Monday at 1PM at The Church of the Presentation 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!

 

MENS PRAYER GROUP

All men, 18 and up are invited to spend some time with the Lord and each other. Our next meeting will take place on Tuesday October 16th at 6:30pm in the Parish Center Dining Room. Please note the date change from October 2nd. New members are always welcome! Please note the dat change from October 9th, Thnak You.

 

ALTAR SERVER TRAINING

We are in the process of organizing another altar server training for boys and girls in grade 4 and up.  The dates are as follows October 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th, from 9:30am - 10:30am. If your child is interested, please contact the Religious Education Office at 353-5215

 

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. For more information, please contact Father Mark at the Saint Mary Rectory at 401-722-5425 or visit https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/905895.

 

THE OFFICE OF LIFE & FAMILY MINISTRY AND

THE R.I. COALITION AGAINST

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Invite you to a day of hope, help & healing . . .  

 Date: Saturday, October 20 Time:  8:30am to 2:30pm 

Place: Our Lady of the Rosary Church 

21 Traverse Street, Providence

 Light lunch will be provided…Free will offering!      

Pre-registration required by October 12th!

 For information and to register:  Call 421-7833.218

 

 

HOLY FAMILY HOME NEWS

The growing number of homeless families in our state and the decreasing availability of affordable housing is a serious crisis which shows little effort of resolution in the near future.     Currently Holy Family Home provides for 11 families with one room reserved for emergencies from our parishes. We receive many inquires daily from all over the state for help which we are unable to assist. Because of this we are  weighing options of a possible expansion of our mission beyond 979 Branch   Avenue to an additional building which would serve as an annex to place eligible families ready for independent living.  If anyone knows of a possible apartment building in the Providence, North Providence, or Fairlawn Pawtucket area that may be available or if anyone wants to donate a building that can be converted to apartments please contact Father Ed.

 

Click on the Photo above for another video production by Kerry Rubino

 

RESPECT FOR LIFE COMMITTEE

October is Respect Life Month. May we show by our words and actions that every human life is cherished and chosen by God.

 

By now, we hope that prayer for the protection of life from conception to natural death has become a part of your daily prayers.  But have you considered fasting?  The sacrifice you make may just be what one expecting mom needs.

Domestic Violence Awareness Day

 

Saturday, October 20, 8:30-2:30, Our Lady of the Rosary Church, Providence

Pre-registration required by October 12.  For more information, visit:

https://www.dioceseofprovidence.org/documents/2018/9/Flier%20When%20I%20Call%20for%20Help.pdf

 

A PRAYER FOR RESPECT LIFE MONTH

He is always with us. Jesus promised this

when he gave the disciples the same mission

he gives to each of us: GO.

 

Go be my hands and feet to a world enslaved

by fear. Go to the women who is

unexpectedly pregnant and fears the future.

Go to your friend who fears reprisal at work

because he takes a stand for the protection

of human life. Go to your aging parent in

failing health who fears being a burden. And

go to others, too, for their support.

 

Walk with each other. Do not be afraid to

embrace God’s gift of life. Whatever storms

or trials we face, we are not alone.

He is with us.

 

SAINT EDWARD CHURCH PASTA LUNCHEON

IN HONOR OF OUR PATRON SAINT

Sunday, October 14th, 2018

Lunch will be served in the church hall from

12:30pm-3pm

All are invited to attend!

Tickets

$10.00…Adults

$5.00… Children under 10

No tickets will be sold at the door.

Tickets available until September 30, 2018

ONLY 200 tickets will be sold!

If you are interested in purchasing a ticket please call Tony@489-9886

 

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.

 

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 Church

North Providence, RI
401-353-3120
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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)

www.parroquiasaneduardo.org

 CHURCH

OF THE PRESENTATION of the BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

1081 Mineral Spring Ave.    
North Providence, RI

Saturday Vigil   4pm
Sunday  10am

www.presentationchurchnp.org

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