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St. Mary’s Church
70 Church Street, West Warwick, Rhode Island 02893
The Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel (1844)
The Oldest Catholic Church in Rhode Island
Reverend Douglas J. Spina, Ph.D. ~ Pastor
Rev. Thomas D. O’Neill ~ Rev. Paul F. Reynolds, Pastors Emeriti
Mary A. DePrete & Kenneth J. Morin, Trustees
WEEKEND MASSES
Saturdays: 4:00pm
Sundays: 9:00am, 11:00am
5:00pm, September ~ April
WEEKDAY MASSES
Monday ~ Thursday 8:00am
Rosary & Devotions 7:35am
Wednesday, Chaplet of Divine Mercy 8:30am
HOLY DAY MASSES
8:00am & 7:00pm
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Saturdays 3:00pm ~ 3:30pm
RECTORY OFFICE
Monday ~ Thursday 9:00am ~ 1:00pm
Telephone (401) 821-5555
Fax (401) 615-0304
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.stmaryswestwarwick.org
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE
Reverend Douglas J. Spina, Ph.D.
Director of Religious Education
(401) 821-5555 ~ [email protected]
Grades 1-4 ~ Sunday 9:45 ~ 10:45am
Grades 5 ~ Confirmation II
Sunday 6:00 ~ 7:00pm
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
Last Sunday of the month by appointment only
CEMETERY OFFICE
Clerk: Diane M. Tellier
(401) 822-1006
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE
Please contact Rectory one year in advance
ST. MARY’S OUTREACH
Sheila E. Hunt (401) 885-1370
SACRAMENT OF THE SICK
Please contact Rectory
PARISH NEWS DEADLINE
Copy Deadline: Monday 12 noon
Copy must be in writing or email to
[email protected]
SACRAMENT OF HOLY ORDERS
Please call Vocations Office (401) 331-1316
SAINT MARY’S CHURCH
WEST WARWICK, RHODE ISLAND
Saint Mary’s Church
Weekly Summary Report
January 31/ February 1
Initial Offering
Saturday
February 7
VIGIL 5 SUNDAY ORDINARY TIME
Rita Field (Memorial) Req. by family
February 8
5 SUNDAY ORDINARY TIME
th
Anthony DiPrete (11 Anniversary)
Req. by wife & children
Celia Lamb (Birthday Remembrance)
Req. by family
Elda Azzarone (Memorial)
Req. by nieces & nephews
February 9
Pro Populo
For the People of St. Mary’s Church
February 10
Angelo & Gilda Spina (Memorial)
Req. by children
February 11
In Honor of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Req. by devotees
February 12
For the Intentions of Our Holy Father
Pope Francis
February 14
VIGIL 6 SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
th
Michael Muro (27 Anniversary)
Req. by sister, Paula
February 15
6 SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Joan Skurka (Birthday Remembrance)
Req. by husband, Milton & daughter, Debbie
Mary Gloria Venezia (Memorial)
Req. by family
Lorenzo & Filomena Spina (Memorial)
Req. by grandchildren
$2,323.00
$ 394.00
TH
4:00PM
Sunday
This Week’s Second Collection
Maintenance
Next Week’s Second Collection
Fuel
TH
9:00AM
11:00AM
5:00PM
Monday
8:00AM
Tuesday
8:00AM
Wednesday
8:00AM
Thursday
8:00AM
Saturday
Please remember to make up any
Missed budget envelopes,
especially during the winter months.
We are relying on your continued support!
Please continue to be as generous as possible in your weekly
giving. We count on your support to meet our operating
expenses. If you are not receiving budget envelopes, please
call the office and we will update your census record and enroll
you in the program! Your weekly support is crucial to the dayto-day operation of the parish. This fiscal year’s anticipated
need will be approximately $4,000 per week. Thank you.
PARISH MEETINGS
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Wednesday, March 18
6:30pm in the rectory
TH
4:00PM
Sunday
CEMETERY COMMITTEE
Thursday, March 19
9:00am in the rectory
TH
9:00AM
11:00AM
5:00PM
PARISH COUNCIL
Thursday, March 19
6:30pm in Father Gibson Hall
SOCIETY OF WOMEN
Tuesday, March 3
6:30pm in Father Gibson Hall
Please remember in your prayers…
The Deceased:
Brian T. Cummiskey, Catherine F. Clarke, Phyllis H.
Richards, Jean F. Benoit, Ruby M. Silvaggio, Rosaria L. White, Umberto “Al” &
Jeanne D’Ercole, Margaret DellaCioppa, Linda Fratus, Frances Smith, William
Stromberg, Robert Phillips, Paul Ryan, Catherine Couture, Nichols R.
Zarlenga, Nativa Muschiano, Wayne Pierce, Anna Shannon, Thomas H. Boyle,
Jr., Stephen G. Kowalik, Jr., Leon Gough, Normand Goulet , Carol A. Padula &
Robert A. Scungio, Ernest “Ernie” Pacheco, Josephine Dean, John “Bud”
Warner, Sr., Gary Kindle, Edith R. Fleury, Herman Panciera,, Blanche A. David,
John “Jack” Lamb, Richard T. Kelly, Genevieve H. Carpenter, Eileen Giblin,
Michael Rather, Margaret C. Dean, Harry Nill, Jr. & Anne Woolfall
The Sick: Philip O’Connell, Saverio Giusti, Rita & Robert Strasser, Maria
Coelho, Frank Lane, Kelley Campoli, James Cummiskey, Melissa GallucciWohlust, Melissa Campoli Nolan, Joseph Baldo, Karen Briggs, Thomas
Boucher, Joan M. Newman, Rebecca Magiera Karen Forit, Gloria Selby,
Shane Carmadella, Joyce Ryan, Susan Lawton, Robert Souza, Maddayson
Holm, Jack Casey, James Sousa, James Harrington, Mary Sylvia & Carolyne
O’Mara.
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-FESTIVAL/CARNIVALCOMMITTEE
Monday, February 16
7:00pm in the rectory
Little Sisters of the Poor to Visit St. Mary’s
On the weekend of February 28/March1, we welcome the Little
Sisters of the Poor, who administer the St. Jeanne Jugan
Residence, Pawtucket. They will visit our parish, collecting at
the doors of the church. These monies will assist in their
ministry throughout the world. Thank you, for your generosity.
For more info, visit their website at www.littlesistersofthe
poorpawtucket.org
Deanery Holy Hour for Life
There will be a Holy Hour for Life on Thursday, February 19, at
SS John & James Church, West Warwick at 7:00pm. For more
information call the rectory at 821-7661.
St. Mary
FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
FEBRUARY 8, 2015
CATHOLIC CHARITY FUND APPEAL
BEGINS SOON
Jesus, Our Divine Brother
Religious Education News
Children attending religious education classes at St. Mary’s are
required to sign the Mass attendance book, which is available at
the conclusion of Mass, at the back of the church. If a child
attends Mass at another church, the child must return the bulletin
signed by the priest/deacon.
Attention High School
Young Men
If you believe that God may be calling you to
serve Him and His people as a priest, there will
be a vocation retreat day on the priesthood,
with an emphasis on sophomores and juniors,
Saturday, February 28, 10:00am – 3:30pm, at
the Seminary of Our Lady of Providence. If
you are considering a vocation to the
priesthood, please call Father Doug at the
rectory, 821-5555.
THEOLOGY ON TAP: YOUNG ADULT MEN/WOMEN
Catholic Spirituality from Dating to Marriage is the theme
for this session, which will take place on Thursday, February 12,
fellowship at 6:00pm, presentation at 7:30pm at Costantino’s,
Atwells Ave., Providence. For more information, call 278-4646.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION LENDING LIBRARY COMING SOON!
St. Mary’s Religious Education will sponsor a lending library for
the children of the parish. It will be located in the lower level of
the church. The library will contain children’s religious and
spiritual books at a variety of grade levels. If you have any
children’s religious books, which would help develop our
children’s relationship with Jesus, please place them on the
library shelves. When a child is finished with the book, please
return it so that another child may benefit by it. Check it out, kids.
MAKE SACRIFICIAL GIVING
PART OF YOUR LENTEN PRACTICE
The Catholic Charity Fund Appeal (CCFA) will begin here
at St. Mary’s, February 28 - March 1, the weekend of the
Second Sunday of Lent. Our CCFA Chairpersons are
Sheila Hunt and Frank Pari. Frank will make the annual
appeal at all Masses on the weekend of February 28 March1. Our parish goal is $23,954.00. Thank you for
your generosity in supporting the CCFA.
Healing Mass
Anointing of the Sick
For those who Are Ill or in Recovery
Saturday, February 21 ~ 6:00pm
Open to all, who are sick or in recovery
from addictions to alcoholism, drugs,
and
those
suffering
from
mental/emotional distress. All families,
friends and parishioners are also invited
to attend. Masses begin at 6:00pm.
Masses
celebrated
on
Saturday,
February 21. Additional Masses will be
celebrated on May 16, August 15 &
November 21. This Mass satisfies your
Sunday Mass obligation.
Ham & Bean Supper ~ Financial Report
The Ham & Bean Supper, which was held Saturday, January 24,
after expenses, realized a net profit of $1,625.64. This figure
includes dinner tickets, ham & bean raffle and 50/50 raffle.
THANK YOU, one and all!
Kids, It’s St. Valentine’s Day - Let’s Party
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
SUPER BOWL CHAMPIONS
This Sunday, February 8, at the end of
class, children, who attend the
morning religious education session,
are invited to a St. Valentine’s Day Get
Together. Donut Cake and beverages
will be available, as we celebrate St.
Valentine, who lived the love of Jesus
each day!
2015
Congratulations!
An Unforgettable Game
An Incredible Win
One for the Ages
Happy St. Valentine’s Day
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St. Mary
Saints Preserve Us!
IT’S St. Paddy’s Day
Traditional Irish Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner
The Pastor’s Pulse
Dear parishioners & friends:
Silly Shamus, that grand old leprechaun says,
“Don’t sit on your shamrocks.
Shake a leg and join us on Saturday, March 7
For Irish Delicacies, a jig or two and
A Barrel of brew!”
It all happens after the 4:00pm Mass
In Father Gibson Hall
Beginning with appetizers
Followed by traditional Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner
BYOB ~ Door Prizes & Raffle
Tickets $20.00 adults, $7.00 children 10 & under
Tickets sold weekends of 2/21-22 and 2/28 – March1
Music by the Three Amigos
BETHLEHEM CHRISTIAN FAMILY GUILD
WILL VISIT ST. MARY’S
… next weekend, February 14/15. They will sell their
beautiful religious art, handcrafted olive wood from the
Holy Land. Stop by Father Gibson Hall, before or after
Mass. You will marvel at the stunning and inspirational
handcrafted art work.
All proceeds will benefit the
Catholic Community in the Holy Land.
St. Mary’s Festival/Carnival
The BIGGEST CARNIVAL in
WEST WARWICK
Our Next Festival/Carnival
Meeting Is
Monday, February 16 at
7:00PM
In the Rectory
Mary Doran Council Knights of Columbus
Grand Knight Lee Rossetti ~ 823-8166
Membership: John Pettinicchio ~ 499-4670
Meetings: 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of each month.
New Members Welcomed
So, what do you think of YOUR mother-in-law? Come on,
Father, is this a trick question? In comedy and in real life,
mothers-in-law usually receive a bum rap. Here’s what I’m
talking about.
To add insult to injury, as I was writing this week’s Pulse,
the church’s pest control company actually called to make
an appointment for their quarterly visit. They’re coming
on Tuesday. Is this a coincidence or what?
In today’s Gospel, Mark speaks about Jesus healing
Peter’s mother-in-law. She had a fever and was quite
ill. Because there were few effective medicines existing
in those days, such conditions were usually fatal, a virtual
death sentence. When hearing of her illness, Jesus and
Peter; his brother, Andrew along with James and John
rush to her side. Jesus is aware of the seriousness of the
situation. He enters the room, comforts her, and grasps
her hand. She immediately stands, freed from illness, and
tends to their needs; cooking dinner and waiting on Jesus
and His companions. When her friends and neighbors
hear of this, the message quickly circulates throughout
the town. Jesus, the Rabbi from Nazareth, had performed
a great miracle; healing Peter’s mother-in-law. One by
one, the sick and the suffering were brought to Jesus. He
touched them, cured them and made them whole.
Remember, my friends, the great miracles of Jesus in your
life. The times you and your loved ones cried out in
prayer. In those moments, He touched you, hoisting you
upon His shoulders; comforting you in times of trouble,
sickness, grief and distress. The Rabbi from Nazareth is
near at hand. Reach out to Him. Yes, He is quite near!
Your grateful Pastor,
Remember in prayer the brave men & women, who serve
our country, especially in the Middle East.
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Father Doug
St. Mary
Kid’s Corner
In today’s Gospel, taken from Mark, Jesus heals
The Apostle Peter’s mother-in-law.
Jesus loves all people, especially the sick and the lonely.
Color the picture below.
Pray for those who are sick and in need of Jesus’ help.
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