Saint Mary's Parish Bulletin...2020/05/03  · St. Mary's is a Stewardship Parish, comprised of the faith-filled communities of St. Mary's hurch and St. James hapel. Together, we are

St. Mary's is a Stewardship Parish, comprised of the faith-filled communities of St. Mary's Church and St. James Chapel. Together, we are devoted to the spreading of the Gospel message of Jesus Christ through deeds, prayer and the

sacrificial giving of our Time, our Talent and our Treasure.

Saint Mary's Parish Bulletin

Pastor Rev. Paul Desmarais Pastor Emeritus Rev. John F. HeaneyDeacon Assistant Rev. Mr. John S. SheaDeacon Assistant Rev. Mr. Paul A. TherouxDeacon Assistant Rev. Mr. Ray CastaldiPastoral Associate Sally Lambert 401-213-6276 Parish Manager Greg Plunkett 401-322-1576 Parish Accountant Brenda DeMerchantOffice Manager Dolly Theroux Parish Main. Supervisor Nathan Dipietro

St. Mary's Parish & Rectory (401) 364-7214 Society of St. Vincent de Paul (401) 364-9413

St. Mary's Parish Website & email [email protected]

Please call rectory in advance.

Marriage Please call Fr. Paul at least one year in advance. Priesthood Please call the Office of Vocations (401) 831-8011

St. Mary’s 4:00pm 8:30 am

Holy Day of Obligation 7:00pm Confessions - Saturdays 3:15pm to 3:45pm

5:30pm

Monday - Friday 8:30am Holy Day of Obligation 8:30am

Summer Weekend Schedule (Effective Memorial Day thru Labor Day)

5:30 pm 8:00am, 9:15am, 10:30am

Rosary: Monday thru Friday 8:00am

Confessions: Saturdays 4:45pm to 5:15pm

Adoration: Mary, Mother of Mercy Eucharistic Chapel Monday through 9:00 am Wednesday 8:00 pm First Friday 9:00—5:00 pm First Saturday 7:00am—8:00 am

Healing Mass second Sunday of the month

Sept-June 2:00 pm

437 Carolina Back Road Carolina, RI 02812

2079 Matunuck School House RdCharlestown, RI 02813

Sunday, May 3, 2020

10:00 am—St. James—None

MASS INTENTIONS NEXT WEEKEND

Sunday, May 9, 2020 10:00 am—St. James—None

Wednesday, May 13 2020

8:3– am—Keith Bowers

WEEKLY READINGS AND OBSERVANCES - ENGAGE PARISHIONERS IN DAILY MASS AND PRAYER Readings for the week of May 3, 2020 Sunday: Acts 2:14a, 36-41/Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 [1]/1 Pt 2:20b-25/Jn 10:1-10 Monday: Acts 11:1-18/Ps 42:2-3; 43:3, 4 [cf. 3a]/Jn 10:11-18 Tuesday: Acts 11:19-26/Ps 87:1b-3, 4-5, 6-7 [Ps 117:1a]/Jn 10:22-30 Wednesday: Acts 12:24—13:5a/Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6 and 8 [4]/Jn 12:44-50 Thursday: Acts 13:13-25/Ps 89:2-3, 21-22, 25 and 27 [2]/Jn 13:16-20 Friday: Acts 13:26-33/Ps 2:6-7, 8-9, 10-11ab [7bc]/Jn 14:1-6 Saturday: Acts 13:44-52/Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4 [3cd]/Jn 14:7-14 Next Sunday: Acts 6:1-7/Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19 [22]/1 Pt 2:4-9/Jn 14:1-12 Observances for the week of May 3, 2020 Sunday: 4th Sunday of Easter; World Day of Prayer for Vocations Monday: Tuesday: Cinco de Mayo

FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER, MAY 3, 2020

GOSPEL MEDITATION - ENCOURAGE DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF SCRIPTURE May 3, 2020 Fourth Sunday of Easter With whom do we converse and listen to the most? Believe it or not, the answer is ourselves. We are con-stantly having conversations with ourselves, and some-times we even get caught! Our inner conversations re-veal the truth about ourselves. We really cannot hide from ourselves, although we often pretend we can. By conversing with ourselves, we find solutions to our challenges, problem solve, work through our relation-ships, formulate opinions, run through dress rehearsals of possible conversations, and wrestle with and deter-mine our system of priorities and values. What other voices affect the conversations we have with our-selves? Often, voices from our past continue to haunt us. These voices cause us to mistrust our judgment, harbor anger, and cling to our fears of rejection, failure, being wrong, and the like. It is in these inner conversations that we face what holds us captive — our limitations, weak-nesses, sinfulness, and stubborn ego preoccupations. We often go about our lives putting out one fire or an-other, keeping ourselves preoccupied and busy, and trying to stay on top of things. Intentionally or uninten-tionally, we find ourselves wandering off. We turn around and can no longer see our home. We look down at our feet and realize we have lost our anchor. Feeling scared, out of place, desolate, unsettled, and lonely, we realize that we are lost. We listened to the wrong voices! In the midst of every-thing competing for our attention, the voice of the One who could truly call us home got muffled. We didn’t hear it. As our inner dialogues continue to play out, the one voice we need to consult — even before our own — is God’s. He is the Good Shepherd who can keep us safely where we need to be. As we graze through the stuff of our lives, we must constantly remember to look up, be attentive, and stay focused. Our habits of prayer are the only thing that can properly root us and keep us grounded. Contemplating God’s presence and develop-ing an inner awareness of love incarnate, we will then find ourselves praying unceasingly as the days and nights and the ebbs and flows of our of lives unfold. Suddenly, the inner conversations we are constantly having are no longer just with ourselves or with voices that can lead us astray but with the Trinity, who desper-ately wants us to stay home. ©LPi

“Whoever enters through me will be saved.” Jesus reminds us in the Gospel that he is the gate we enter through. He calls us to make him the focus of our lives. When an artist is about to draw or paint a picture they sit back to look at and see what will be

the central focus of their work. The

central focus of our faith is Jesus Christ; as he says in John’s Gospel he is the way the truth and the light. In the midst of all the uncertainty of our lives and the world around us more than ever Jesus is our focus.

St. Peter tells us in the second reading that by his wounds we are healed. Our Lord understands all too well what we go through and suffer through. St.

Peter reminds again that Our Lord is the shepherd and guardian of our souls. We can make him the center of our hearts, we can make him the source of the strength and power we need. The responsorial psalm tells us that the Lord is our shepherd there is nothing we shall want when we place our trust and hearts in his hands.

Louise de Marillac, co-founder of The Society of St Vincent de Paul, said: “Above all, be very gentle

and courteous toward your poor."

WE as Vincentian's serve the poor of our area usually through home visits, keeping in contact with client friends, and distributing those helpful gift cards that you, our parish, so generously donate. During this pandemic, our ways of serving have been somewhat curtailed, but we are still in full operation, helping those in need. Our SVdP Conference offers rental, heat, and electrical assistance, as well as other monetary requests after establishing our clients needs. We also offer suggestions on how to establish systemic change within the life of our friends to help break their cycle of poverty. Prayer, education, information, and understanding can go a long way in helping others. Thank you all for your continued support. Our Help Line - 401- 364 – 9413 Pray to Our Dear Lord, have faith in Him, Trust in Him, at All times in your Life, but especially now during the world wide pandemic. Remember, GOD HAS A PLAN !

Are you able to help fund a used car? We have 2 very needy families If so please call our Help Line. Leave your Name and Contact information. Thank You.

On May 5, 2020, people all around the world are coming together to tap into the power of human connection and strengthen communities at the grassroots level. Will you be one of them? We will be one of those participating organizations and we need your help! By joining the #GivingTuesdayNow movement, you're providing that in times of uncertainty, generosity can bring the whole world together. Here is how you can get ready to give: Give. On May 5, go to SVDP Rhode Island website and donate. You can also support SVDP Rhode Island by mailing your donation to 25 Webb Street, Cranston, RI 02920. Follow. Please follow us on Facebook and Instragram and invite your friends and family to do the same. Spread the word. Extend this chance to support us to your friends and family to open their hearts with a donation to SVDP Rhode Island creating a real impact on May 5 by sharing what our mission means to you and why you support SVDP Rhode Island. Make sure you use hashtag #GivingTuesdayNow.

Let's rally together to bring hope to our community during this difficult time. May you and your family be safe and healthy!

BUDGET REQUIRED - $6,597.00 BUDGET COLLECTION

RECEIVED April 20, 2020—$3,963.00 Other—$250.00 Second collection this weekend is the Fuel and Energy for the month of May. Thank you for your continued support.

Prayer for Healing from Coronavirus - Pope Francis

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 moment 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.

2020 Respect Life Theme CHRIST OUR HOPE IN EVERY SEASON OF LIFE “You who are my messenger, in you I place my absolute trust”. Our Lady of Guadalupe Think about praying for an unborn baby and their families. Every day 4000 babies are killed by abortion. They have so little protection only the hand of God can end this. Prayer is the best weapon to help them…the most effective. Say this prayer for nine months to save a baby’s life.

Jesus, Mary and Joseph, I love you very much, I beg you to spare the life of the unborn baby that I have spiritually adopted who is in danger of abortion.

.BEING PRO-LIFE is:

-believing that a baby's life is a gift that should be cherished. -believing that a mother is a precious human life with value and dignity. -believing that all human life belongs only to the Creator who gave us life. -believing that all life is God's to give and take . “That’s why I think that abortion has become the greatest destroyer of peace today because it destroys the life of the child, but also destroys the conscience of the mother also, and for years and years, she knows that she has murdered her own child,” Mother Teresa

Respect Life Rose for the week of May 3rd is for the parishioners of St. Mary’s Church Pregnant? Need Help? The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops is declaring a year of service called “Walking with Moms in Need.” This is the mission of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence’s special ministry called “St. Gabriel’s Call.” The Diocese has seven locations that reach out to help moms, families and babies during and beyond pregnancy. Our help is free and confidential. For Respect Life news and events in the area and diocese, please check out the ministry’s Facebook page at St. Mary’s Respect Life Ministry, the Respect life table at the back of the churches and ministry email address is [email protected]. sign up for emails

SVdP BINS ARE NOT ACCEPTING

DONATIONS. PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE ANYTHING

OUTSIDE THE BINS !!

THANK YOU !

As you are able… Your support is important and appreciated

Although St Mary’s Church, St James Chapel and our Parish Center may be closed for Mass and meetings, the good work of St. Mary’s Parish continues. As you are able, please prayerfully continue supporting our parish during this critical time. Our parish is dependent upon your weekly financial gifts to continue our ministries and operations. Checks may be mailed to the church office at:

St Mary’s Parish

PO Box 475, Carolina, RI 02812

We are deeply grateful for your prayers and support.

How to use our new Parish Center *Ministries should contact Sally Lambert to get their meetings/events on the parish calendar on our website (stmjparish.org). Please include: 1.The date of event. 2. Time needed and duration. 3. Attendees expected. 4. A brief description of your event 5. Contact information so people can reach out to the coordinator of your event. If you would like to include the email addresses of your potential attendees, we can also assist in letting them know about the event and send a reminder as well. *If you are interested in holding a private occasion- the parish center is available for a small fee. Please contact Sally Lambert for specific details for your event and we will be happy to assist you and get your event reserved.

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

If you're still interested in receiving monthly reminders for the capital campaign please contact Sally Lambert. Quite a few of our contributors are on automated pay and it would make sense to save on postage and paper if we don't need to send a reminder. We will continue to send our quarterly and yearly notices. Contact information for Sally Lambert is as follows. Cell phone is 4015249608. Office phone number is 4012136276. Email address is [email protected] Thank you very much