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
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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.
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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