February 28, 2016 Bulletin - Holy Apostles Catholic Church

HOLY APOSTLES CHURCH
800 PIPPIN ORCHARD ROAD  CRANSTON, RI 02921
Established July 25, 1991  Church Dedicated July 24, 1994
Community Life Center dedicated June 30, 2001
Monsignor Paul D. Theroux, Pastor
pdt@holyapostles.com
Monsignor Albert A. Kenney, In Residence
Monsignor Richard D. Sheahan, Pastor Emeritus
Deacon Gregory P. Albanese
galbanese@lasalle-academy.org
MASS
SCHEDULE
Saturday Vigil
5:00 PM
Sunday
8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 AM
Weekday
See Inside Bulletin
Parish Office Hours
Monday to Friday ----------------------------------------- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Email Address ---------------------------- parishoffice@holyapostles.com
Phone--------------- 401-946-5586
Fax -------------- 401-946-5066
Web Address---------------------------------------- www.holyapostles.com
PARISH MINISTRIES/SERVICES
PARISH STAFF
Apostles of Mercy
Stephen Forleo------------------885-1958
Margaret Simms, Pastoral Associate
mms@holyapostles.com
Auditors
Michele Forcino-----------------946-9565
Brad Sacco -----------------------946-4657
Brownies/Girl Scouts
Sandy Tessier--------------------943-6440
Cub Scouts
Peter Del Vecchio --------------944-8830
CAL Basketball
Anthony Vescera ---------------943-2224
Feed My Sheep
Margaret Gallagher------------944-1664
Men of St. Joseph
Steve Kogut ----------------------580-2452
Prayer Network
Christine Dooley ----------------946-5586
St. Charles Soup Kitchen
Cecile Weeden ------------------943-4421
Trustees
Jeffrey P. Cascione -------------529-2587
Patricia Parkes ------------------946-7684
Catherine Vincent, Business Manager
cv@holyapostles.com
Christine Dooley, Administrative Coord.
cad@holyapostles.com
SCHOOL OF RELIGION
Margaret Simms, Director
mms@holyapostles.com
YOUTH MINISTRY
Michael Santilli, Coordinator
mjs@holyapostles.com
MUSIC MINISTRY
Mark Colozzi, Director
chsebandz@gmail.com • 942-0712
Cookie Rodi, Director
divarodi@hotmail.com • 942-6572
John Norigian, Organist
norigian4@aol.com • 215-8766
Arthur Urbano, Music Minister
aurbano@providence.edu • 475-9616
Antonio Grelle, Music Minister
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SACRAMENTS
Baptism: Parents are asked to contact the
Deacon early in the pregnancy. Parents
are reminded that the selection of
sponsors must be made according to
regulations specified in Canon Law.
Information regarding these regulations
will be forwarded upon request.
Marriage: Engaged couples are asked to
make an appointment with Monsignor at
least six months in advance of their
planned date of marriage. In addition, at
least one of the individuals planning
marriage must be a registered and active
member of the parish.
Penance: Saturdays at 4:15 PM or by
appointment.
Sacrament of the Sick: Please call to
receive this Sacrament of comfort and
healing.
Communion Calls: Communion can be
brought to the homebound on Sundays
following the 9:30 AM Mass. Please call
the parish office to request a visit.
Third Sunday of Lent
February 28, 2016
1st
Reading: Exodus 3:1-8a, 13-15
2nd Reading: I Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12
Gospel: Luke 13:1-9
THE JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY
FROM THE PASTOR…
Last week I received the great news that
Peggy Simms, our parish Pastoral Associate and
Director of Religious Education, has been chosen to
receive a Diocesan Lumen Gentium Award this
year in the category of Catholic Education. I am
delighted that she is being recognized for her very
dedicated service to Holy Apostles over the past 23
years as well as her service in her home parish of
Our Lady of Mercy in East Greenwich. Over the
years she has also taught in Catholic School,
assisted a number of other parishes and has served
on several diocesan religious education committees.
This is a well-deserved honor that will be formally
presented by Bishop Tobin at the Lumen Gentium
Award Dinner at the Twin River Event Facility in
Lincoln on May 18th.
Another well-deserved award goes to Mark
Colozzi who has been chosen as one of the
recipients of the “Companions on the Journey
Award”. This award is the highest adult recognition
from the National Federation for Catholic Youth
Ministry and is presented by our Diocese. He will
receive the award from Bishop Tobin at the
Catholic Youth Ministry and Scout awards
Celebration on Sunday, March 13th at the Cathedral
in Providence. At that same ceremony, Brendan
Dillon and Abby Shideler, both high school students
of our parish will receive the “St. Timothy Award”
which is the highest national Catholic award given
to youth.
In addition, several of our parish Boy Scouts
will also receive awards on March 13th. Anthony
Cardi, Daniel White and Keevan Winters will
receive the Pope Pius XII Award and Jonas Kendra
will receive the Ad Altare Dei Award.
I am sure that you will join me in
congratulating all our award winners. It is certainly
a reminder that Holy Apostles Parish is blessed with
many very talented and dedicated staff members
and parishioners!!
ADULT ED. SERIES
Faith and
Ecology in Dialogue
In this series, Dr. Arthur
Urbano will be joined by
Rabbi Jeff Goldwasser
(Temple Sinai) and Bill Patenaude (RI DEM and
columnist for the RI Catholic) to discuss how
faith, science, and
social justice come
together in the Jewish
and Catholic traditions.
All sessions meet from
7pm to 8:30pm: March 2
at Holy Apostles; March 9 at Temple Sinai
(30 Hagen Ave, Cranston); March 16 at the
Warwick Sewer Authority (125 Arthur W.
Devine Boulevard). For more information,
contact Arthur at aurbano@providence.edu
Thursdays at 6:30pm
LIVING STATIONS
OF THE CROSS ~
Sunday, March 6 at 6:00pm
Thursday,
March 10th at
6:30pm
Msgr. Theroux
Third Sunday of Lent ~ February 28, 2016
FORMED
2016 CATHOLIC CHARITY
FUND APPEAL
Holy Apostles’ Goal:
$145,000.00
Have you given prayerful consideration to your
gift for the 2016 Catholic Charity Appeal?
Won’t you help us by being the “Hands of
Christ” in supporting the people and the work
of the Diocese of Providence? Our parish goal
is to attain 100% participation – a goal that can
only be reached with your sacrificial help and
support.
Stewardship
“Thought of the Week”
Time and Talent - We wish to thank all those
parishioners who are always so willing to pitch in
and lend a helping hand. Their participation
contributes to the vibrancy of our community.
Our parish has recently subscribed to
Formed, an online site that provides an
amazing selection of Catholic movies, videos,
audio presentations, books and seminars.
Simply go to www.Formed.org and enter our
parish code, 726P2D on the homepage.
FIRST COMMUNION
First Communion ~
Saturday, May 7th at 11:00 am
Workshop in the parish center
Saturday, March 19th
9AM to 10:30AM
CONFIRMATION II STUDENTS
6:30pm General Session in Church
Students and Parents
Tuesday, March 8th
THIS WEEK’S SCHEDULE
MONDAY, February 29
Treasure – Thank you for your financial
support.
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ONLINE GIVING
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This secure program works
directly with your bank or credit
card. All transactions are done electronically, debiting
your bank account or charging your credit card for the
amount to which you have agreed in writing. Holy
Apostles is offering two debit dates~ the 4th or
15th of the month or both! You can enroll in Faith
Direct or make changes to your account dates or
contributions online at www.faithdirect.net or call 1866-507-8757. Holy Apostles parish code is RI18.
TUESDAY, March 1
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4:00 PM – In the Parish Center:
Religious Education Classes - Grades 1-6
5:30 PM – In the Parish Center:
Religious Education Classes - Grades 7-8
WEDNESDAY, March 2
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7:00 PM – In Parish Center:
Adult Ed. Series
THURSDAY, March 3
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APOSTLES OF MERCY
4:00 PM – In the Parish Center:
Religious Education Classes - Grades 1-6
5:30 PM – In the Parish Center:
Religious Education Classes - Grades 7-8
7:30 PM – In the Gym:
Men’s Basketball (Over Age 45)
7:00 PM – In Church:
Adult Choir Rehearsal
FRIDAY, March 4
Thanks to all for your ongoing
contributions of food items for our needy.
February Collection:
Henry’s Prison Ministry.
weekly
Bibles only for Father
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4:30 PM – In Parish Center:
Girl Scouts Meeting
7:00 PM – In Parish Center:
Cub Scout Crossover
Third Sunday of Lent ~ February 28, 2016
Parish AND High School Teen
Lenten Project
This year’s project will be for refugees and the
homeless. Please fill a backpack with items
listed below and return to the box in Gathering
Area any Sunday of Lent.
*Items are gender neutral
Gloves
Socks
Hand/baby wipes
Hairbrush
Ponchos (plastic)
Scarf
Hard candy
Tissues
Toothbrush/ toothpaste/ mouthwash (Trial
size) Chapstick/ Hand Lotion
Hat (any kind) Sunglasses
Food/ snacks (packaged)
T Shirt (size Medium or Large)
Facecloths
Travel size hygiene products (hand wash,
shampoo, mouthwash, etc.)
Teens on A Mission
Presents……
“CABARET NIGHT”
Featuring: The Life Teen Choir & Band
Friday, March 11, 2016
AND
Saturday, March 12, 2016
Holy Apostles Parish Center
FALL FESTIVAL 2016
September 16th through September 18th
Planning is underway and once again we’re
excited
about
the
food,
festivities,
entertainment and amusement rides that we’ll
have during the festival. The Festival
Committee is in need of additional members.
Interested? Contact Manny Silva at 580-5182
or manny.silva@tycofp.com .
6:30PM
7:30PM
Wine & Hors d’oeuvres
Show with Coffee & Desserts
$25.00 per person
Tickets MUST be purchased in advance
after weekend Masses or
at the Parish Office.
*Proceeds to benefit the children at
Blessed Assurance Orphanage
in Jamaica.
ATTENTION PARISHIONERS
Please notify the Parish Office of any name,
address, telephone changes, etc.
Third Sunday of Lent ~ February 28, 2016
PARISH NECROLOGY - MARCH
Saturday
5:o0 PM
Remembering our deceased loved ones is a longstanding custom in the Roman Catholic Church. In
addition to offering personal and public prayers,
especially the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, the church also
uses a Necrology.
A Necrology is a listing of those who have died within a
certain period of time. This Necrology should be an
opportunity to remember those who by the giving of
their time, talent, and treasure helped to make Holy
Apostles what it is today.
February 1st
Lena Famiglietti
2005
February 2nd
Mario G. Azzarone
2008
February 3rd
Clarissa Ann Gilmore
2002
February 4th
Gloria L. Marcoccio
2009
February 4th
Donald E. Dagesse
2011
February 5th
Ralph Pascale
2004
February 6th
Nancy M. Drury
1997
February 6th
Claire McDonough
2003
February 6th
Patricia A. Pezzullo
2010
February 10th Robert Ralph Faella
1999
February 10th Gale Bobola
2000
February 11th Nazzarena C. Eacuello
2005
February 12th Mafalda Cascione
2008
February 14th Harold F. Nevola
2005
February 14th Frances C. Ferretti
2011
February 16th Edward L. Zinno
2013
February 16th William F. Loux
2014
February 17th Tara Meghan Rosenberg
1998
February 17th Ernest Parrillo
2015
February 19th Gloria Carlow-Burnham
1996
February 19th Joseph Spagnoli
2006
February 19th Shirley M. Hartley
2011
February 19th Marcy C. Ferri
2014
February 20th Stephanie Jeanne Floody
2004
February 20th Robert Edward Tasca
2008
February 20th Leo F. DiMaio Jr.
2014
February 21st
Joseph Michael Turcone
2004
February 22nd Emil Krupa
2000
February 23rd Pietro Antonio Macera
1998
February 23rd Desiree M. Marcello
2013
February 25th Grace Romano
2005
February 26th Rosemarie Jessop
1999
February 27th Madeline A. O'Connell
2011
February 28th Marie M. DelPonte
2009
Vigil: 3rd Sunday of Lent
Marilyn Bowen ( Anniversary)
Requested by Family
Third Sunday of Lent
Sunday
February 27
February 28
8:00 AM
Frank Abbate (1st Anniversary)
Janet Abbate (Birthday Rem.)
Requested by Daughter, Carolyn Sczerbinski &
Family
9:30 AM
Domenico Passarella (Birthday Rem.)
Requested by Wife & Family
11:00 AM
Madeline J. Pinocci
Requested by Mr. & Mrs. Raymond White
The Altar Bread is offered this week in memory of
Grace Romano (11th Anniversary) requested by Loretta &
Bob and Family.
Lenten Weekday
Monday
8:30 AM
February 29
Open
Lenten Weekday
Tuesday
8:30 AM
Thursday
Mass for the People
Lenten Weekday
8:30 AM
Open
6:30 PM
Stations of the Cross
Lenten Weekday
Friday
8:30 AM
Saturday
5:o0 PM
March 3
March 4
Claire Healy
Requested by Angela Ragosta
Vigil: 4th Sunday of Lent
March 5
Francesca Longo (Anniversary)
Ines Longo (Birthday Rem.)
Requested by Family
Fourth Sunday of Lent
Sunday
March 1
March 6
8:00 AM
Virginia Devlin
John Alsfeld
Requested by Meredith & Ed Nowak & Family
9:30 AM
Claire Healy
Requested by The Adult Choir
11:00 AM
Robert J. Finelli (1st Anniversary)
Requested by Ed, Diane & Eddie
Third Sunday of Lent ~ February 28, 2016
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