A THOUGHT FROM POPE FRANCIS
JANUARY 25, 2015
3rd SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday, January 24
St Francis de Sales, bishop
8:00am – JAIME NASCIMENTO JR. by sister
3:30pm – ALL BENEFACTORS
FrPeter
5:00pm – RALPH DEMERS, LEO MESSIER, YVETTE
JUTRAS by Pauline & Annette
FrSilvio
Sunday, January 25
3rd SUNDAY ORDINARY TIME
8:00am – JOSEPH & ANGELA DE NARD by family
9:00am – ALL PARISHIONERS
11:00am – Intentions of Brian Regan
*** LATIN MASS***
7:00pm – SOULS IN PURGATORY
Monday, January 26
FrSilvio
FrSilvio
FrPeter
FrPeter
Sts Timothy & Titus, bishops
7:00 am – MR. & MRS. ROBERT MURPHY by family
Tuesday, January 27
St Angela Merici, foundress
7:00am – JOSE ARRUDA & PARENTS by Ermelinda
Wednesday, January 28
St Thomas Aquinas, priest
7:00am – MARY T. CUNNINGHAM by husband
Thursday, January 29
St Dallan Forghaill, Irish poet
7:00am – NICOLAU COSTA by Rosa
Friday, January 30
St Martina of Rome, martyr
7:00am – DELFINA CABRAL & HUSBAND by Ermelinda
Saturday, January 31
St John Bosco, founder
8:00am – BABY WARING by family
3:30pm – ALL BENEFACTORS
5:00pm – ORLANDINA MARTINS
Sunday, February 1
Fr Silvio
Fr Peter
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4 SUNDAY ORDINARY TIME
8:00am – Healing of JOYCE PARADIS by family Fr Peter
9:00am – ALL PARISHIONERS
Fr Silvio
11:00am – THOMAS OYLER JR. by family
Fr Silvio
7:00pm – THE SOULS OF THE LOST MALAYSIAN
FLIGHTS by C.C.
Fr Peter
PLEASE, PRAY FOR THE SICK: Fernando Carvalho,
Zulmira & Eugene Cunha, Rose Crowshaw, Hardwell
August, Hope Laiter, Matthew Boudreau, Concetta
Hopkins, Larry Bass, Frank and Madelene Frausto,
Danile Lewis, Allison Roberto, Alex Wilson, Charles
Pringle, Zachary Leiszler, Amy Federivicz, Carol
Ladeira, Monica Rainville Baton, Joseph Cabral,
Gregory LaRocco, Fred Rioles, Robert Di Pippo,
Virginia Nunez and all the suffering parishioners.
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SACRED HEART 365 CLUB
MARIA JORGE
$ 25.00
GABRIELLA FREITAS
$ 25.00
SACRED HEART
$ 25.00
We are members of God’s family. No matter how
much or how little we have individually, each one
of us is called to personally reach out and serve
our brothers and sisters in need. There is always
someone near us who is in need, materially,
emotionally, spiritually. The greatest gift we can
give to them is our friendship, our concern, our
tenderness, our love for Jesus. To receive Jesus
is to have everything; to give him is to give the
greatest gift of all. But to all of you, especially
those who can do more and give more, I ask:
Please, do more! Please, give more! When you
give of your time, your talents and your resources
to the many people who struggle and who live on
the margins, you make a difference. It is a
difference that is so desperately needed, and one
for which you will be richly rewarded by the Lord.
For, as he has said: “you will have treasure in
heaven.”
WE ARE A TITHING PARISH
GOD’S PLAN FOR GIVING
A WEEK AGO $ 3,198.50 CHILDREN $ 12.10
A YEAR AGO $ 3,236.00 CHILDREN $ 13.65
“The true purpose of tithing is to secure not the tithe, but the tither;
not the gift, but the giver; not your money, but you...for God.
SACRED HEART SCHOOL FUND
In Memory of Hopkins-Buccoliero Families
In Memory of Joan Peck
In Memory of Anthony J. Amerantes
In Memory of John & Priscilla O’Connor
In Memory of Francis Steadman
Anonymous
Previous Anonymous
Anonymous/Weekend 1-18-2015
3,000.00
920.00
150.00
4,000.00
100.00
2,000.00
170.00
5.00
____________________________________________
TOTAL to DATE
10,345.00
SACRED HEART SENIOR DAY SERVICES
Sacred Heart Church of East Providence is
running a Senior Services and is located in the
Church Hall on 118 Taunton Ave. Registered
Nurses are needed and Volunteers are welcome.
For more information please contact Sr. Margaret
Mary at (401) 714-0145 (center) or (401) 2633707 (cell).
MALASSADAS SUNDAY
Today, after all Morning Masses, you can
buy, in the Sacred Heart Church Hall, the best
malassadas in East Providence. We thank the
good ladies who provide such delicacies.
Dear Padre
Many of these “churches” and their “priests”
look legitimate.
From the Pastor’s Desk
Some even use the name “Catholic” and
many of their clergy have advanced degrees
from Catholic colleges and universities.
TO: Pastors and Parishioners of the
Diocese of Providence
However, we should be especially wary of any
church that promotes itself:
FROM: Bishop Thomas J. Tobin, D.D.
DATE: January 9, 2015
RE: Clarification
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence
occasionally circulates an advisory regarding
some local “churches” that appear to be
Roman Catholic but are not, thus causing
considerable confusion for our parish priests
and their parishioners.
Once again, at the recent request of several
pastors, we issue this additional clarification
regarding specifically:
“AMERICAN OLD CATHOLIC CHURCH”
(134 Park Avenue, Cranston)
“ST. THERESE OLD CATHOLIC CHURCH”
(1500 Main Street, West Warwick)
“CHURCH OF THE HOLY PARACLETE”
(155 Douglas Avenue, Providence)
“ST. PATRICK CHURCH”
(2068 Cranston Street, Cranston)
These churches are outside of the full
communion of the Roman Catholic Church,
and therefore NONE is affiliated with the
Roman Catholic Bishops and with Pope
Francis. They are NOT part of the Diocese of
Providence and NOT affiliated to it.
Except for the Sacrament of Baptism, any
sacrament received in these “churches” is
INVALID.
Weddings, involving at least one Catholic
spouse, that are celebrated in these false
Catholic “churches” are also invalid, and
would require a validation in the Roman
Catholic Church.
1) Using slogans such as “different kind of
Catholic” or “outside the Roman Catholic
Church”;
2) With insignia or wording in advertisements
that support the “LGBT community”.
Many Catholics, who are engaged to marry,
are approaching these local “churches”
because they promise a quicker and lesscumbersome marriage preparation process.
Unfortunately, the couples only realize later
that the Roman Catholic Church does not
recognize these marriages as valid.
If there is any doubt regarding the status of a
“church” or individual “priest”, a Letter of Good
Standing should be requested from the
“priest”.
A Letter of Good Standing is a standard letter,
and bears the signature of the priest’s bishop
or religious superior.
It should also be recently-dated and bear the
raised seal of the priest’s diocese or religious
order.
Most Rev. Thomas J. Tobin, D.D.
Bishop of Providence, RI
“Let your heart be a temple
where the praise of God
resounds forever. Love God
with a pure intention day and
night and pray that the reign of
God may expand over all the
earth.” Saint Louis Guanella
A GRAIN OF WISDOM
When I was at the end of my rope,
God was holding the other end.
CATHOLIC TRIVIA
* Answer to the last week’s quiz:
A. St. Peter asked to die on an upside down
cross because he felt unworthy to die like Jesus
* This week’s quiz:
How many Popes chose the name Gregory?
A. 36
B. 26
C. 16
D. 6
Sanctuary Lamp Lit this week...
    For the Intentions of
Sr. Danatha Suchyta
If you would like to have the sanctuary Lamp lit for the week in memory of
loved ones, please, put your intention in the collection basket along with a freewill donation.
BIBLE STUDY CLASS at Sacred Heart
Church Hall, 118 Taunton Avenue in East
Providence, on every Monday of the Week, at
7:00 pm. For any questions feel free to call Mr.
David O’Connell at 632-2516.
Next Bible Study Class will be held on Monday
JANUARY 25, 2015
PARISH BULLETIN ADS
If you are interested or you know of anyone who
would like to place a Business Ad in the Sacred
Heart Church Bulletin, please contact the rectory
immediately at 434-0326. This is done once for
the entire year. Thank you.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Financial statements for tax deduction purposes
are available upon request from Father Peter.
Please call the rectory at 434-0326 and indicate
your budget number.
ADULT CONFIRMATION CLASSES
Any adult parishioner, who has not received the
Sacrament of Confirmation and would like to be
prepared for it, should contact the Rectory at 4340326 to register. The classes will take place
during the Thursdays of Lent on February 19 and
26; on March 5-12-19-26 from 7:00-8:00 pm at
the Sacred Heart Rectory. The Rite of
Confirmation will be held at Sts. Peter and Paul
Cathedral, 30 Fenner Street, Providence, RI
02903 on Sunday, May 17, 2015 at 3:00 PM.
January 26, 2015
SACRED HEART SCHOOL
OPEN HOUSE
The annual Open House of the Sacred Heart
School in East Providence will take place on
Sunday, January 25th, 2015 from 12:00noon
until 3:00pm. Everyone is welcome to come and
visit. We ask that you please spread the news
about the Open House, especially to friends or
neighbors who may be looking for an elementary
school for their children.
Our website is sacredheartepri.com has a great
deal of information about school for anyone who
may be interested, however a personal visit is
always the best font of information.
HELP OUR PARISH: Please have EMD (401434-6623) prepare your taxes. They'll donate $50
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this ad, which can add up quick. Fees start at only
$200. See their ad in back of our bulletin and
show them your support. God Bless!
Baptism of
BRYNN EVELYN ATKINSON
 Name the Capital
A blonde was complaining to her friend about
constantly being called a dumb blonde. Her friend
tells her "go do something to prove them wrong!
Why don't you learn all the state capitals or
something?" The blonde thinks this is a great
idea, and locks herself up for two weeks studying.
The next party she goes to, some guy is
making dumb blonde comments to her. She gets
all indignant and claims, "I'm NOT a dumb blonde.
In fact, I can name ALL the state capitals!"
The guy doesn't believe her, so she dares him
to test her. He says "Okay, what's the Capital of
Montana?"
The blonde tosses her hair in triumph and
says, "That's easy! It's M!"