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MAY 12, 2019 | FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
67 COLE AVENUE, PROVIDENCE RI 02906 | Phone (401) 751-0196 | Fax (401) 273-2753 www.stsebastianri.org [email protected]
THIS WEEK AT ST. SEBASTIAN’S WON’T YOU JOIN US?
SUNDAY 5/12 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 10:00 AM CLASSROOMS
MONDAY 5/13 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 4:00 PM CLASSROOMS
CGS 4:15 PM ATRIUM
THURSDAY 5/15 WOMEN’S MORNING OF RECOLLECTION 9:30 AM CHURCH
SUNDAY MASS
Saturday Vigil 5:00 pm
Sunday 9:00 am | 11:00 am
DAILY MASS
Monday - Friday 7:00 am
Holidays 9:00 am
Saturday 9:00 am
RECONCILIATION
Saturday 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm or by appointment
ADORATION
Mon-Thurs. 6:30 am - 6:55 am Sunday Following the 9:00 am
Mass until 10:55 am
PARISH OFFICE
Monday - Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
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REVEREND JORDAN KELLY, O.P.
Pastor
MEGAN MORROW
Cantor
KRISTEN GOLD
ROBERT SHORT
Coordinators of Religious Education
(401-272-6062)
MARY BRENNAN
Business Manager
PAUL CASTALDI
Maintenance
PASTOR EMERITUS
Msgr. Carlo F. Montecalvo
PARISH TRUSTEES
Charles Rogers Catherine Taylor PARISH FINANCE COUNCIL Charles Brusso Ann Carnevale Grace Dugan PARISH COUNCIL Sarah Garcia-Mata Mary Hill Jamie Hill Janice Opalenski Patricia Recupero Ellen Reinhardt Fred Reinhardt Robert Whelan
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Church of Saint Sebastian Founded October 15, 1915
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Sacrament of the Eucharist
This Sunday at the 9:00 am Mass, fifteen of our children will receive Our Lord for the first time in Holy Communion.
Please keep them in your prayers.
United in one Faith, one Baptism, and in one Father of us all, we congratulate:
James Albert Badre
Sibylle Isabelle Aimée Bergugnat
Julian Hyunbin Bernhoft
Adam Joseph Cavanaugh
Emilia Prael Dunkelman
Matthew Sebastian Furia
Gabriela Amalia Giedrimas
Colin Minwoo Hegstrom
John Hutchinson
Mia Ruby Judkins
Hope Andersen Street Martin
Alexander A. Pizzuti
Ava Elizabeth Pizzuti
Mairead Bay Raia
Noelle Lily Tabaddor
O Sacred Banquet, in which Christ becomes our food!
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From Father Jordan
My Brothers and Sisters,
May the Grace of Our Lord remain always with
us!
Looking West leads to the East
Last Sunday a good number of parishioners and
guests were lucky enough to hear our parishioner,
Al Badre explain his book, Looking West. In this
well written book Al explains the journey of
immigration from Lebanon to Albany, NY and to
many places beyond Albany. Al’s explanation of
his book, its development, and how it came to be
published, are fascinating in every sense of the
word. However, there is something much deeper
that is coupled with the narrative of Al’s
immigration.
In a way that can only be the plan of Divine
Providence, Al and his family “Looked to the
West” in order that they may be led to, and that
they may find and acknowledge, the Morning Star,
Christ Jesus and His Holy Catholic Church, that
rises in the East. In a compelling an unabashed
way, Al tells the story of his conversion from
Protestantism to Roman Catholicism. Al lives the
fulfillment of the words of Saint Anselm, Fides
quarens intellectum, Faith seeking understanding.
Intellectually gifted, Dr. Badre was perplexed by
the eternal questions: who is God; why do we
worship Him; what does believing in God mean
and what does it look like? To each and all of
these questions Al found the answers in Plato,
Aristotle and the great philosophers. However, it
was in the study of the great philosopher and
theologian, Saint Thomas Aquinas (just happens to
be a Dominican! ☺ that Al began a journey from
the intellect to the heart. Faith and the practice of
religion is only partially successful unless it moves
from the head to the heart: the longest journey in
the world!
That is the message I wish every person in our
Parish, in fact every person I know, could have
heard last Sunday: intellectual understanding is an
important part of our life of Faith, but it is the
abiding acknowledgment, welcome and presence
of God in our hearts that turns Faith into a lived
reality and not a check the box activity. Faith lived
in our hearts; Faith that acknowledges that Faith
and Good Works lead to salvation; Faith that sees
the fullness of revelation in the Church; Faith that
loves and longs for the presence of Christ in the
Sacraments; in our personal lives and throughout
society, THIS is the Faith that lives in the heart. I
was both moved and humbled to hear Al’s
witness! I am blessed to know him.
First Holy Communion
This weekend fifteen of our young parishioners
will receive their First Holy Communion: this is
the largest class we have had in many years.
The children are precious beyond words. I visited
their class this week to review the First
Communion Song we learned during the Family
Sacramental Retreat: I could have cried as I played
the piano and they sang: angelic is the
only word that describes their voices! May their
hearts be as joyful and pure years from now as
they are on this great day!
Mothers’ Day
Happy Mothers’ Day to all our moms, grandmas,
aunts, godmothers, and spiritual mothers! We
would be lost without you, and we love you! And
today we also honor Mary, the Mother of God and
our mother: may she always intercede for us!
Until we meet at the altar…. O Mary, conceived
without sin, pray for us who have recourse to
The next meeting of the Parish Book Club sill be held on May 29th at 7:00 pm at Denny Roberts house to discuss To the Lighthouse by Virginia Woolf. All are welcome!
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Ministry Fair Next Weekend Have you thought that you would like “to do something more” for our beloved Saint Sebastian, but weren’t sure just what to do? Do you wonder “where can I find time to do one more thing?” If you have said to yourself, “Oh, someone else will sign up for that…..” please stop by the Ministry Fair as you leave Mass next weekend, May 18 and 19. Here are opportunities about which you can learn more at the Ministry Fair: 1. Community Outreach Committee – You don’t
have to sign on for all that this very active committee does, but choose from one of their many projects;
2. Baby Sitting during the Sunday, 9:00 am Mass – One Sunday a month for one hour – Grammys and Grandpops welcome!;
3. Lector – Proclaim the Scripture at the Sunday Mass you generally attend, on dates that work for you;
4. Altar Server – We have 7 faithful, wonderful servers, but we need many more! Who can be an Altar Server? Any boy or girl 3rd grade or higher; any adult of the Parish; Moms and Dads with their children; former Altar Boys from the old days!;
5. Monday Morning Counters – Following the 7:00 am Mass each Monday morning, assist this group of dedicated men and women count the Sunday Collection;
6. Prayer Shawl Ministry – Join parishioners on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month to make Prayer Shawls – training and supplies provided;
7. Social Committee - Help in planning and executing parish social events, including coffee and doughnuts on a Sunday morning;
8. Choir – Help make our Sunday Masses more beautiful by lending your singing voice with other parishioners at Mass twice a month;
9. Christmas or Easter Choir – Can’t manage twice a month, but you would like to sing for Christmas and Easter – this is the group for you!;
10. Children’s Choir – Nothing better than hearing a Children’s Choir! Help your child add beauty to our Sunday Masses, AND
receive some great music education; 11. Religious Education Teachers, Children’s
Liturgy of the Word Catechist, and RCIA Team Members – Help share your faith and train our children and older parishioners as well;
12. Spiritual Life Committee – Assist the Director of Faith Formation develop effective programs for the spiritual life of our Parish: Bible Study, Speaker Series, Parish Study, Parish Lenten Mission;
13. Parish and Finance Councils – Meetings once a quarter to advise the Pastor on matters of Parish Life and Finance
Training and information will be provided throughout the summer, leading to Stewardship Sunday in the Fall. Parish Ministry is a wonderful way to share in the stewardship of our Parish.
Catholic Charity Appeal
Thank you to all who have made gifts to the Annual Catholic Charity Appeal. We still have a way to go to make our goal, but with everyone’s participation, we will not only make our goal, but exceed the goal! Equal sacrifice, not equal gift. Thank you for your great generosity.
Increasing the Opportunities
for Eucharistic Adoration
The gifts and graces of Adoration of the Blessed
Sacrament are without equal. Drawing from the
Spiritual Life Survey taken up during the fall,
there are two opportunities for Eucharistic
Adoration. These times are: Monday – Thursday
mornings from 6:30–6:55; and on Sunday
morning between the end of 9:00 am Mass and the
beginning of the 11:00 am Mass.
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Are You Officially Registered at St. Sebastian’s?
Now is the time to make it official. Please go to our website, stsebastianri.org and click About and then complete either New Parish Registration or Parish Registration Update.
We ask that you do not assume if you are putting checks in the collection or were married, baptized, or had your child baptized here at Saint Sebastian’s that you are registered as a parishioner. We won’t assume your wishes, so please complete the appropriate form.
Thank you!
PRAYERS FOR THE SICK: Prayers are asked for our friends, family, fellow parishioners, and especially for Fr. Urban Voll, O.P., Marilyn Childs, Robert Davis, Bryant B,, Catherine Taylor, and Elie Saroufim. If you would like someone included in the Prayers for the Sick, please call the Church Rectory.
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A sincere thank you for your continued support!
Please consider enrolling in Parish Giving, our online stewardship program for parish contributions. You can register online at www.Parishgiving.org or on our parish website at www.stsebastianri.org.
Weekly Collections
Mass Contributions $ 3,902.00
Online Giving $ 2,520.00
Total Weekly Contributions $ 6,422.00
Total Number of Gifts: 100
MEDIAN OFFERING $ 30.00
Monthly Maintenance $ 2,399.00
Parish Expenses
Monthly Wages $ 5,916.00
Bi-Weekly Wages $ 3,677.00
Benefits $ 1,332.00
Clergy - Weekends & Part-time $ 500.00
Liturgy Expenses (flowers/incense)
$ 1,530.00
Music Expenses $ 643.00
Other Expenses $ 1,764.00
Total Expenses $ 15,362.00
Net Income (Loss) This Week ($ 8,940.00)
PARISH FINANCES: 5/5/2019 SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION FOR FALL 2019
As we celebrate the Sacraments of First Holy Communion and Confirmation during these Easter Days, we are already preparing for the celebration of these Sacraments in 2020 and 2021.
Unless your child is enrolled in a Catholic School, preparation for First Holy Communion and Confirmation requires attendance of Religious
Education Classes for two years. If you have any questions or concerns about this policy, please contact Father Jordan.
Please contact Kristen Gold([email protected]) or Bob Short ([email protected]) concerning classes for First Holy Communion in the Spring of 2020, and Confirmation in the Spring of 2021.
First Holy Communion
If your child is entering First Grade in the Fall of 2019, he/she needs to be enrolled in Religious Education for First Holy Communion taking place in the Spring of 2021; If your child is entering Second Grade in the Fall of 2019, and you are planning for First Holy Communion taking place in the Spring of 2020, please contact Kristen Gold at ([email protected]), or call 272 – 6062 as soon as possible.
Confirmation
If your son or daughter will begin 7th or 8th grade
in September 2019, they need to be enrolled in Religious Education for Confirmation taking place in the Spring of 2021. Please contact Bob Short at
([email protected]) or 272 – 6062 for more information.
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Welcome! In my own name and on behalf of the People of Saint Sebastian’s, welcome to our Parish! If you are visiting, coming back to the Church and Mass after some time away, or looking for a Parish, you are most welcome here at Saint Sebastian’s.
Mass Intentions
Church of Saint Sebastian Founded October 15, 1915
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May 11
5:00 pm
Vigil: Fourth Sunday of Easter
Pro Populo
Su
nd
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May
12
9:00 am
11:00 am
Fourth Sunday of Easter
For the Intentions of our First Communicants and their families
For All Mothers, Living and Deceased
Mo
nd
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May
13
7:00 am
Our Lady of Fatima
For Our Lady’s Protection of Our Country
Tu
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May
14
7:00 am
Saint Mathias, Apostle
For those who are killed because of their Christian Faith
Wed
nesd
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May
15
7:00 am
Easter Weekday
Barbara E. Kiely, 2nd anniversary
Th
ursd
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May
16
7:00 am
Easter Weekday
Bettie Jean Kelly, 20th anniversary
Frid
ay
May
17
7:00 am
Easter Weekday
Mary Davis
Sa
turd
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May
18
9:00 am
Easter Weekday
For the Healing of Victims of Sexual Abuse
Sa
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May
18
5:00 pm
Vigil: Fifth Sunday of Easter
Pro Populo
Su
nd
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May
19
9:00 am
11:00 am
Fourth Sunday of Easter
For All Mothers Living and Deceased
For all preparing for Holy Matrimony
BAPTISM Congratulations of the birth of your child!
We require all parents and godparents to attend Sacramental Preparation Classes. Once you have called the rectory to plan for the baptism of your child, we will have someone contact you to set up a special appointment for Preparation Classes. These classes are usually done one on one with each family and are conducted by a couple who are well prepared to teach and assist in Baptismal Preparation.
MARRIAGE Congratulations on your engagement and decision to enter into a Catholic marriage! St. Sebastian Parish will help you in your preparation to ensure that you make this serious and sacred step in your life a holy and happy one.
The day and time of your wedding must be arranged in person by the prospective bride and groom themselves as soon as they feel called to marry. No arrangement can be made by phone or parents. All arrangements should be made nine months prior to the wedding date and done prior to scheduling the reception.
The first meeting with the Pastor may be scheduled by calling the Parish Office at (401) 751-0196.
Spiritual preparation is a key part of this special time. Frequent participation in the sacraments during this time is important, particularly weekly Mass attendance. It is also strongly recommended that you bring yourselves to the Sacrament of Reconciliation during this time of preparation.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION By their word and their example, parents are the first and principal teachers of their children concerning our Catholic Faith. The Religious Education of Saint Sebastian’s stands ready to assist parents in their sacred and most important responsibility.
Should you have any questions about the program please contact Ms. Kristen Gold at [email protected] or Mr. Bob Short at [email protected]
CATECHESIS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD Saint Sebastian’s also offers Level One, ages 3 - 6, of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, commonly referred to as CGS. CGS is a Montessori-based program of faith formation. Please contact Mr. Bob Short, Catechist, at [email protected]
PARISH REGISTRATION Registration is the official way we join a parish community, please stop in the Parish Office or
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