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Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 4, 2019 2 Saturday, August 3, 2019 Vigil Mass of The Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:15 p.m. Jeanne Stowe Requested by Rev. Thomas J. Ferland Sunday, August 4, 2019 Last weekend the Sacred Scriptures The Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time shared with us the importance of honesty, 8:30 a.m. Derek Parenteau & Antonio Franco-Memorial persistence and an openness to grow in Requested by Family our relationship with God, in our prayer 11:15 a.m. Jennifer Mailloux life. All our prayers must attempt to Requested by family acknowledge the goodness and love of Monday, August 5, 2019 God, be open to God’s will in our lives The Dedication of the Basilica of St. Mary Major and give voice to our hope in God. Below 7:30 a.m. Pro Populo is a prayer/poem that I did not have the Tuesday, August 6, 2019 opportunity to share with the community. The Transfiguration of the Lord 7:00 p.m. Mass at St. James Church Father, hear our prayers — Wednesday, August 7, 2019 prayers that you know before we ask them, Saint Sixtus II, Pope prayers you inspire us to ask. 7:30 a.m. Rose & Edward Crepeau Let our prayers to you transform us: Thursday, August 8, 2019 making us more grateful Saint Dominic, Priest more forgiving, 7:00 p.m. Mass at St. James Church more caring of one another. Friday, August 9, 2019 Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, Virgin and Martyr In your goodness, give us the grace and trust 7:30 a.m. Pro Populo to work to make what we ask of you a reality. Saturday, August 10, 2019 Vigil Mass of the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:15 p.m. Patricia Beezer, First Anniversary Requested by Family Another prayer that comes from a hum- ble heart is one by Søren Kierkegaard: Harry W. Hunter Requested by St. Ambrose Parish God in heaven, Sunday, August 11, 2019 Let me really feel my nothingness, The Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Not in order to despair over it, 8:30 a.m. Doreen Chudy Requested by Husband But in order to feel the more powerfully The greatness of your goodness 911—St. Ambrose Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 28, 2019 3 Have you registered? Week of July 28, 2019 The Summer Session is almost here... Weekly Budget $ 2.168.00 EFT $ 622.00 Please contact Robin Carney at the Parish Office. Maintenance $ 37.00 Have a safe and blessed Summer! Votive Candles $ 39.00 Poor Box $ 149.00 Grades 5-8 Summer Session Mass Intentions $ 0 August 5-9, 2019 Hanging Lamp $ 0 2019-2020 Faith Formation Grades K-4 As always, Begins in September 2019 Thank you for your generosity! We depend solely upon your weekly support to meet our weekly parish expenses. Confirmation 2019 This Year we will celebrate the Sacrament of DIOCESAN YOUTH DAY Confirmation for the parish communities of St. September 7 James, St. Ambrose & St. Aidan—St. Patrick at Our Lady of Fatima on Wednesday, October 23 at 6:30PM. The Parish, Cumberland Sacrament of Confirmation will be administered by Bishop Robert Evans in the context of the Holy Sacrifice of the REGISTRATION Mass. Please mark your calendars. IS NOW OPEN!! For more information Volunteers Needed call 401-278-4626 We are in need of volunteer catechists for our or email Grades K-4 program beginning in September. youthministry@ dioceseof providence.org Please consider volunteering. Don’t wait for someone else to volunteer. Be the someone who can make a difference. All you need is your faith and a We need your help... willingness to pass that on to the children of our To make the clambake basket raffle a parish! I am happy to work with anyone who would like to teach. Contact me if interested. success Thank you, Robin Carney, Director of Religious Education Here’s How... •Help fill themed baskets by choosing tags Save the Date... from the display at the church entrance, purchasing the items and returning them St. Ambrose to the church by August 11th.. Annual Clambake •You or your group can build your own Sunday basket September 8, 2019 • Or, donate money toward the purchase of basket items Clambake Raffle Tickets 2019 Baskets are valued at $50-$75 please contact Michele Smith at TICKETS ARE 401-935-5086 or email NOW AVAILABLE [email protected] FOR PURCHASE 911—St. Ambrose Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 28, 2019 4 Do you have your 2019 Clambake Raffle Ticket? FORMED has something for the whole family! Don’t miss out! Only 200 tickets will be sold for a chance Jesus Stories were created to help children apply the to win up to $5,000! lessons found in the parables of Jesus. Each 10 minute episode includes a story situation that children today can Get one before they sell out relate to, a parable, and a thought-provoking way to apply it. In this episode, The Rich Fool, we learn how building a castle taught the kids that people are more important than things. Summer has arrived! Share the warmth of God’s love with those who need our help. Keep our parishioners connected... If you know of someone who is confined to their home or a nursing facility, please contact the WATCH MORE: Rectory to arrange for a weekly bulletin to be The Wiseman and the Fool; The Unforgiving Servant; mailed to them and/or arrange for a pastoral visit. The Little Lost Sheep; The Good Samaritan; and The Merchant and His Treasure Visit formed.org Click on Register Enter Parish Code: VNZVG7 Enter your email, create a password, and ENJOY! St. James Church Youth Ministry Tuesday Night Drop-Ins... June 4th through August 27th at 6:00pm at St. James Church Wedding Anniversary Join others and play kickball, fris- Celebration! bee, board games, and much more! All youth are welcome to attend! Congratulations to all married couples celebrating their 25th, 40th, 50th or Over 50th Loss in our Parish Family Wedding Anniversary. We offer our prayerful condolences and sympathy to the family of May the Lord continue to bless your marriage with peace and joy! Harold Theroux “Let us not abandon him, until we have conducted St. Ambrose Community Garden him by our prayers into is open for business after Mass. the house of the Lord.” Buy fresh produce here. St. Ambrose Thank you for your support! 911—St. Ambrose .