Fourth Sunday of Advent MASS INTENTIONS December 21, 2014 Our young pe ople are goi ng t o do a sleepover experience t o stand in s olidarity wit h t he homeless. This year will make a donation t o "Keep the Heat" – If you want to s upport young people in this challenge, can deliver an envelope mar ked " Sleep Out" wit h your donation t he rectory or in t he collection. T hank you very m uch! Saturday, December 20th 4:00PM Antonio Medeiros, Jose & Ana Pimentel, In Honor of St. Joseph; Antonio Peixoto; Joseph Aguiar (2nd Anniv); Emily Perry (5th anniv); Jose N. Braga & Famly & Manuel Cunha & Family; 5:30PM Ana & Francisco Maciel (O); Fernando Resendes & Alda Resendes; Aurelia Perry & Family; Maria Faria; Maria Conceicao Correia; Manuel Pavao Medeiros (Birth Remb) Sunday, December 21st 7:30AM Eduardo Sampaio; Maria Da Gloria Bettencourt; Jose de Sousa Medeiros Sr. (57th Anniv) (O); Artur & Rosa Sousa; Maria Faria; Jose & Ana Peixoto; Joao Moniz (5th Anniv) 9:00AM Pro Populo 10:30AM Catherine Rose Botelho (O); Manuel F. de Sousa; Jose & Ana Faria & Family; Jose N. & Erundina Cunha; Eduino & Angelina Avila; Maria Medeiros & Joao Teixeira 11:45AM Joao & Idalina Quadros, Jose E. da Silva , Maria Zulmira Bettencourt (O); Sofia & Natalia Leitao; Afonso Pinto & family; Maria Nascimento Peixoto (Anniv & Birth Remb); Antonio Gouveia (9th Anniv); Jacinto Bairos, Parents & In Laws & Kevin Bairos Pereira; Norberto Tavares & Aristides Mendes Tavares; 50th Wed. Anniv- Joseph & Maria Estrella Vicente Monday, December 22nd 12:05PM Cecilia Marques (Birth Remb); Deceased family of Manuel & Maria Moitoso; Intentions of Gail Sheridan, Mary Rose Pimentel & Benjamin Wiley 6:00PM Elvira Cabral & family & Paiva Family; Manuel Vieira; Abandoned Souls; Rudolpho Brum & Maria do Carmo Brum; Clarence Cunha,Parents & in Laws; Intentions of Luisa Marques; Tuesday, December 23rd 12:05PM Frank Maciel; Anthony & Rita G. Cabral; Frank Vieira; Antonio & Maria Nascimento Silva 6:00PM Antonia Jacinta Braga & Family; David Melo; Arnaldo Pipa; Maria Faria; Wednesday, December 24th - Christmas Eve 4:45PM- Children’s Christmas Pageant 5:00PM- Mass- Pro Populo 11:30PM - Concert 12:00AM- Pro Populo- Midnight Mass (Bilingual) Thursday, December 25th- Christmas Day 10:30AM - Pro Populo - Bilingual Friday, December 26th 12:05PM Delores & Arthur Viveiros & Carolyn Elderkin 6:00PM Berta Moniz & Alcide Raposo; Joaquim & Maria Natalina Amaral & Family; Maria Faria; Antonio Correia (2nd Anniv) Saturday, December 27th 4:00PM Joao Carlos Botelho & Family (O); Sam Faria; Al Brusie (1st Anniv) 5:30PM Idalina Quadros (Birth Remb) (O); Ernesto Bairos (50th Anniv); Maria Vitoria Bettencourt; Jose Bento (Anniv) & Luis Costa; Maria Faria; Jose de Lima, Parents & Souls; In Honor of Sacred Heart & Our Lady of Fatima; Sebastiao & Maria da Conceicao Costa & Antonio Couto, Adelno Campos Sunday, December 28th 7:30AM Jacinto Bairos (37th Anniv) &Kevin Bairos Pereira (10th Anniv); Jose & Ana Faria & Family; Maria Faria 9:00AM Pro Populo 10:30AM Gilberto da Costa (O) 11:45AM Manuel Carvalho; Sylvester Rocha (2nd Anniv); Teresa Medeiros & Husband Blessed Sacrament Lamp Deceased family of David & Marcelina Quadros From the Pastor’s Desk: It has been brought to my attention recently that there have been a few mistakes in the letters that have gone to parishioners’ homes. I am greatly sorry for any inconvenience this has caused. Please know that I have spoken directly to the Cunneen Company. They are responsible for the errors as they are conducting this appeal from a remote location. I assure you this was an oversight and I have asked them to be more diligent in their work. Thank you, Fr. Scott Albino Family and the 248th Combat Engineers Memorial Endowment Scholarship Due to the net gain thus far realized in the Albino Endowed Scholarship Fund, St. Francis Xavier Church will be able to award: Two first-time scholarships of $450.00 to deserving students. Completed applications must be sent to the Pastor by December 31, 2014. A committee will review the applications and the names of the selected students will be announced at the 100th Anniversary Luncheon on January 25, 2015 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. CRITERIA: Applicant must be a member of St. Francis Xavier Parish, East Providence, RI Attends a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Providence, or a college or university in the United States Has a grade point average of 3.0 or better Shows financial need (e.g., family income explanation, etc.) The student must complete the application found online and provide a copy of their last quarter grades (if in high school) or last semester grades (if at a college or university). Applications are available online at our website: www.saintfrancisxavierchurch.com St. Francis Xavier Church With much thanks Fraternity St. Francis Xavier We would like to thank all parishioners for their donations of Christmas gifts for the children. Once again, everyone was very generous and we were able give gifts for those who are less fortunate that came to us for assistance. May God bless all of you for your generosity during this Christmas season. At this time we would like to thank all the volunteers for their hard work, generosity and many sacrifices made in the name of Christ for the poor. They are always working to make sure that those in need do not go without. Thank you and God bless. The Centennial Raffle: Great Stocking Stuffers! $10.00 per ticket: East Providence, RI Christmas Flower Donation Please make a donation for flowers in memory of your deceased loves ones. Use the “Flower Offering” envelope that was enclosed with your budgets. The envelopes will be placed close to the altar, and we will remember those for whom we have been asked to pray in our Mass intentions and special prayers. Thank you in advance for your generosity. ADVENT PENANCE SERVICES 2014 All Penance Services are at 7:00 PM Monday, December 22nd – Our Lady of Fatima, Cumb. Faith Formation News: 10 chances to win $100.00 Grand Prize: One Round Trip Airfare to Portugal/Azores Tickets available at the Rectory *To be drawn on January 25 at the Anniversary Dinner. th Mass Schedule for New Year’s Day There are no classes until after the New Year! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! From the office of Faith Formation. Tuesday, December 31st-New Year’s Eve 6:00PM – Vigil Wednesday, January 1st – Holy Day of Obligation - New Year’s Day 10:30 - Pro Populo - Bilingual Rejoice in Hope Center Thank You The participants of the Rejoice in hope Center wish to thank you for your generous contribution from your recent parish collection. Your support enables the staff and volunteers to continue providing quality programming for youth. Retreats, athletics, leadership training events, social and service opportunities will continue thanks to your donations. Thank you and God Bless You! Retirement Fund for Religious Collection This collection brought in the amount of $1875. Thank you for your generosity. Look who is turning 100! That’s right, St. Francis Xavier Parish is turning 100 years old in January 2015! SAVE THE DATE: Sunday, January 25, 2015 11AM – MASS with Bishop Tobin 1PM – Luncheon at Crowne Plaza $25.00 per person Music provided by: All Star Entertainment Soup, Grilled Chicken Breast with Champagne Sauce, Dessert & Cash Bar St. Francis Xavier Church Mass book for 2015 The Mass book will open for 2015. If you would like to schedule a Mass, please call the rectory 434-1878 between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM – Mondays through Fridays. You need to remember to call at least 2 weeks before of the date that you want the mass to be said if you would like to have the intention appear in the bulletin. You may also come to the office at between those times. East Providence, RI
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