“BUT WE HOLD THIS TREASURE IN EARTHEN VESSELS, THAT THE SURPASSING POWER MAY BE OF GOD AND NOT FROM US.” —Corinthians 2:4 FALL 2017 Issue No. 21 Issue No.

A Message from Father Bob Te Mass—It takes a Parish Glory to God in the Highest! by diane comerford

“Tere are different kinds of spiritual gifts but the same Spirit; St. Luke’s Mission Statement there are different forms of service but the same Lord; St. Luke’s Parish at its core strives to live out there are different workings but the same God who produces all of them in everyone. To each individual the manifestations of the Spirit is given for some benefit.” the call of stewardship. Simply put, we 1 Corinthians 12:4-7 are aware that all we have is a result of our gift-giving God. God blesses us with time, You taste your favorite soup. Something is off, not enough salt. You listen to your talent, and treasure. We attempt to respond favorite song. Something is off, there is static. You knock on your best friend’s door. to this God by using creatively what God Something is off, no one answers. has given to us. Working in partnership On any given Sunday, you arrive at St. Luke’s for Mass and nothing is off. Rather, with God, we advance His kingdom on everything invites. Te doors are open. Greeters welcome you. Te bulletin brings earth. By so doing we witness to God’s messages of ministries and events. Father Bob calls you by name. Te design of the presence in our midst. environment committee announces the liturgical season. Tanks to Friday morn-

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108 WASHINGTON ROAD, BARRINGTON, RI 02806 | WWW.S T LUKESPA R I S H . C O M PONDERING Te Mass continued from page 1 A Message from Father Bob ing cleaning, there is order. Our dedicated check-in, they form a circle with the presider. sacristans ensure all systems are a go: sound, As one body, they pray that the community light, and heat. breaks open the Word of God to discover Him in our midst. Te lector moves to the Gifts of bread and wine are placed on the ambo to welcome all assembled. With that offertory table. Collection baskets are opening, the choir leads the congregation in organized. Father Brian shepherds the altar a hymn of praise as the liturgical procession servers – both newcomers and old timers. enters the Church. Te choir assembles in the loft to prepare melody and verse. Te lector is scanning We listen and seek understanding of the the readings one more time. Extraordinary Word of God. We proclaim our Creed. We ministers of the bread and cup prayerfully petition God’s intercession in our earthly This edition of REACH focuses on the importance await guidance. You wave and smile at life. We offer gifts of finest wheat and grape. of liturgy in our lives of faith. One of my favorite friends and neighbors. You go to your usual We celebrate the liturgy of the Eucharist. quotes in liturgy comes from Vatican II. In the pew or maybe shake things up and try a new Te priest consecrates the bread and wine. Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, we read: vantage point. As you kneel in prayer, you We receive the Body and Blood of Christ. “The celebration of the Eucharist, as an give thanks for the wonders and blessings We go forth in peace to know and serve the action of Christ and the people of God…is of life. Lord and one another. the center of the whole Christian life, for the universal church, the local church and for As Mass time approaches, you notice that Whether our view is from the pew, the each and everyone of the faithful…the liturgy the liturgical participants head back to the choir loft, the lobby, the ambo, the altar, we is the summit toward which the activity of the sacristy. You may wonder, what are they unite as a parish family. Glorify God to the church is directed; it is also the fount from which all power flows…All who are made doing? If you follow, you will find them highest! children of God by faith and baptism should reaffirming their roles. After a logistical come together to praise God in the midst of the church, to take part in the sacrifice and to eat the Lord’s supper.”

What I find so impressive about this statement is its focus on Eucharist as activity. After all, “liturgy” literally means work. We work hard at liturgy: the choir practices the hymns, the environment committee works hard to beautify the church, the homilist works hard to apply the Gospel to modern life, the greeters are present to warmly welcome people, the lectors practice their readings, and the altar servers have to remember where to be at Mass. When we merge our efforts and gifts together, we give our God fitting praise.

I love it when the ministers of Eucharist gather in the sacristy before Mass. We make sure of our particular assignment, we pray together, and form a team and thus “do” liturgy together. Remember Misha Cassidy – grade 5 my two oar theory! Unless we pray together and Reflections on the Mass “I wanted to be an altar server since I first allow the Eucharist to propel us out to do service Te ministry of altar server calls our young moved to Barrington and joined St. Luke’s. in the world, we are not the community Jesus calls people to a commitment of time joyfully ren- I knew I had to wait until I was in the 5th us to be. Good liturgy builds community, lacklus- dered with awe and reverence for the Blessed grade. I’m very excited to finally be an altar ter liturgy diminishes community. Sacrament. Here is their witness. server and to serve Jesus. I like helping dur- So enjoy this new edition of REACH. Be amazed ing Mass and especially holding the cross.” to learn of all that goes on here at St. Luke’s. May we heed the final words of Mass, “Go in peace, give glory to God with your life.”

Fr. Bob Hawkins 2 FALL 2017 EDITOR’S

Rose Zangari – grade 5 NOTE “I like helping Father Bob at the altar. Father

Brian teaches us to be altar servers and I Greetings everyone! Our lead story in this Fall watch the older students to learn my job. Re- 2017 issue of the St. Luke's Parish REACH cently, some other St. Luke’s altar servers and newsletter features the Holy Sacrifice of the I were able to serve for Bishop Evans at the Mass, focusing on how the parish comes Carmelite Monastery. Tat was a special day.” together as one body to glorify God in this celebration. Diane Comerford, the Director of Religious Education, did a wonderful job in Alex Geiser - grade 9 writing this article. I'm struck by the number “Being an altar server is a great thing. You get of parishioners filling critical roles in the celebra- to be up front, gaining a different perspective tion of every Mass service, particularly Sunday on the congregation, and you get to help. It Mass. It reads like an invitation for chaos—yet, means a lot to me to be able to help the priest when it comes time for the opening precession, it always comes together! during the Mass. It deepens the meaning of the Mass by helping me focus on the Eucha- Similarly, Fr. Bob's Pondering highlights "the ristic prayers. importance of liturgy in our lives of faith," further driving home the significance of community “Serving at the altar helps both you and the best piece of advice I got came from my dad, involvement in the Mass. Then, to accent these priest. It helps you by giving you a deeper and saying, ‘Walk slowly and look holy. No one two articles on the Mass, Bill Sweeney took the time to identify several digital presentations more meaningful Sunday. Serving helps the can tell if you mess up (except your parents).’ available to us on FORMED free of charge, which priest because you are up there getting ev- I plan to remain an altar server through high are related to the Mass and the Eucharist. erything he needs and ringing the bells. Te school.” Wait—there's more! This issue of REACH is loaded with other news and information of interest for you, our readers. It includes an “REACH” Mass Teme on St. Luke’s FORMED insightful article written by Doug Johnston on the Te following Mass/Eucharist features are available to you. recently-formed St. Luke's Knights of Columbus. Deacon Dom DiOrio reports on A Combined study programs Spiritual Exercise involving members of the St. (Augustine Institute Originals)-Symbolon, Part II-Living Martha's and St. Luke's Parishes who are partici- pating in a program conceived by St. Ignatius, the Faith- Session 2. Te Eucharist-Source and Summit of the founder of the Jesuit Order. Other articles the Christian Life: What do Catholics really believe about are: the Fr. Brian Chat; the Youth Ministry; the the Sacrament of the Eucharist, and why has it become the Eucharistic Miracles Exhibition; iCatholic—Radio center point of the Mass and our lives as Catholics? (See also Evangelism; the Parish Picnic; SLS Comings & Part II Session 3 Walk through the Mass). Goings; and information on Christenings, Wed- dings, New Friends, and In Memoriam. (Bible Studies)-Lectio Eucharist: Acclaimed author and I hope you enjoy the Fall 2017 issue of REACH. teacher Dr. Brant Pitre rigorously digs down to the biblical Please allow me one final thought on the Mass. roots of the Eucharist, through its foreshadowing in the mi- St. John Vianney, the patron saint of parish raculous events of the Old Testament, the Gospels, and Apos- priests, made the following very profound obser- tolic teaching. (Also under Listen, Sacred Scripture - CDs vation about the Mass many years ago. MP3s, to Te Jewish Roots of the Eucharist by Dr. Pitre). “If we knew the value of the Holy Sacrifice of the watch movies Mass, how much greater effort we would put forth in order to assist at it!” (Youth)-Brother Francis-Te Mass-A Life Giving Prayer- for Young Families: Come with Brother Francis as he Peace, and God bless each and everyone of you. celebrates the life-changing power of the Mass in this inspi- rational and instructive presentation! (See also, in the same Joe Lofgren Editor, REACH Newsletter area, Brother Francis –Te Bread of Life-Celebrating the St. Luke’s Parish Eucharist). FORMED continued on page 4

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listen cd/mp3s CHRISTENINGS (Sacraments)-Te Body & Blood of Christ: In this informative presentation, Dr. Scott Hahn, a former Jack Ashworth Adamson Presbyterian minister, provides the biblical basis for the son of Jonathan and Ashley Adamson Church’s teaching on the Real Presence of Christ in the Wesley Walker Almeida Eucharist and the significance of the Feast of Corpus son of Luke and Jennifer Almeida Christi, and gives us a greater understanding of our voca- Leon Jamieson Alves tion to be the living presence of Christ in the world. son of Carlos Alves and Kerry Schiff Evelyn Faye Burling (Sacred Scripture)-Te Fourth Cup: Well-known daughter of Samuel and Jennifer Burling Catholic theologian Dr. Scott Hahn explains Christ’s Meredith Frances Cancilliere Paschal Sacrifice on the cross as the fulfillment of the daughter of Jane Cancilliere traditional fourth cup used in the celebration of the Jew- Naomi Marie Cancilliere daughter of Jane Cancilliere ish Passover meal. (Also, under Listen- Sacraments, to Abdiel Dias the Lamb’s Supper by Dr Scott Hahn). son of Lisa Dias Richard Martin Dubuc, III son of Richard and Elizabeth Dubuc Free at http://www.formed.org Anna Maeve Elliott Register using St. Luke’s code fd25b1. Ten LOGIN and key on either: Study, Watch or Listen, daughter of Jonathan and Courtney Elliott then the above (bracketed) sub-headings and titles. Questions - contact Bill Sweeney at Christina Ann Elliott [email protected]. Financial sponsorship by the St. Luke’s Knights of Columbus Council. daughter of Matthew Elliott and Maria Polverino Ryan Anthony Ford son of Kevin and Keri Ford Graham Joseph Gavigan son of Parker and Doreen Gavigan Jackson Nico Goglia son of Corey and Amy Goglia REACH Us REACH Others Taylor Dorothy Louise Kiely Do you want to reach us with Do you want to reach others with daughter of Stuart and Michea Kiely a comment? a comment? Margaret Jane Killeen daughter of Daniel and Amy Killeen Catherine Elizabeth Knychalski daughter of Robert and Elizabeth Knychalski Do you have a comment on a Your feedback is great — it helps current or past article appearing in us to focus on continuous improve- Margot Grace Lievense the St. Luke’s Parish REACH ment of the REACH product. daughter of Darrell and Stacey Lievense newsletter? Do you have a sugges- But better yet—how about joining Olivia Marie Pereira tion for improving the content us? REACH could always use daughter of Luis and Angelica Pereira or quality of the newsletter? more writers! Shawn Paul Ricard son of Norman Ricard and Jennifer Trottier REACH wants your feedback — Whether you have the talent to Sophie Michelle Secondi good, bad, or otherwise. Tere’s compose an epistle, like St. Paul, or daughter of Paul and Sara Secondi always room for improvement! you are just looking to exercise your Crystal Trottier writing skills, REACH can use you. daughter of Ben Martin and Jennifer Trottier Write to the editor, Joe Lofgren, Interested? at [email protected]. Write to the editor, Joe Lofgren, at [email protected].

4 FALL 2017 Youth Ministry Update by fr. brian morris

YOUTH MINISTRYY the purposes of the youth group at st. luke’s are to give the members an outlet to grow in their faith, to grow in friendship with their fellow young parishioners outside of the classroom, and, of course, to have fun in the process.

this fall, we restarted youth ministry at a great time volunteering at the Haunted cludes with prayer up in the church. I try to St. Luke’s for those in 6th grade through Labyrinth in Cranston. Then, we had mix up the non-meeting events with service high school. The purposes of the Youth excellent weather for our hike to the top of projects and things that are just fun. For Group at St. Luke’s are to give the mem- Mt. Monadnock. The six kids had a great example, in December, we’ll be hosting a bers an outlet to grow in their faith, to time making their way up to the top of the Christmas cookie decorating event for the grow in friendship with their fellow young mountain; the chaperones, I think, found it kids of the parish on the Saturday before parishioners outside of the classroom, a bit more challenging. Christmas. And on the Friday before, we’ll and, of course, to have fun in the process. be going to see the new Star Wars movie It also gives me an opportunity to get to I am very appreciative of all those who have which comes out earlier in the month. know many of the youths of our parish. As chaperoned, driven, or helped out in any a priest, I hope that in building relation- way for the youth group this year. On the I will be putting together a schedule for ships with them, focused around God and hike, we had a pair of gentlemen from our the spring soon. If anyone has fun ideas, His many blessings, that I will be a part of Knights of Columbus Council come along please let me know. The big event will be in these youths’ lives for many years to come. with us, and I hope to do more events with July, when we go to the annual Steubenville the Knights in the future. Parents, please East Conference. A few years ago, Fr. Scott We began the fall with a meeting at the end encourage your children to participate, and brought a group with seminarian Brendan of September. It was a great turnout! 25 don’t be afraid to participate yourselves! Rowley. It is a great experience where the kids came to learn more, but to my chagrin, youths spend a weekend at UMass Lowell I didn’t plan for enough pizza! I have put We will continue to have monthly meetings, praising Christ with hundreds of kids from together a schedule full of events for the most likely the last Sunday of the month, across New England. More on that to fall semester. Unfortunately, our inaugural from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Each meeting come…. St. Luke’s Mini-Golf tournament got rained consists of a fun activity, some food (piz- out. In our next event, however, 14 kids had za!), a discussion about the faith, and con-

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getting to know our associate pastor q&a session with fr. brian morris 24 october 2017

Jesus said to [His disciples] again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” John 20:21

REACH recently sat down with Father good friends with. Together, we started I did two years in Providence studying Brian Morris, Associate Pastor of a journey, but I took a bit of a side road. Philosophy, then four years in Boston St. Luke’s Parish in Barrington, RI. I decided during my senior year that I studying Teology. I was ordained on Fr. Brian arrived at St. Luke’s in early wanted to go to college first. I ended June 3 [2017], and the Wednesday before July of 2017 as a newly ordained priest. up going to Wake Forest, and earned a my ordination, the Bishop informed His life story is certainly an interesting degree in business from their Calloway me that he would be sending me to St. one—one that, in his words, “took a School of Business. While there, I was Luke’s.” bit of a side road” along his path to the fortunate enough to play lacrosse, and to priesthood, and then eventually, to us. this day, some of my best friends are old What unique gifts do you believe you REACH thanks Fr. Brian for granting teammates of mine. bring to the table? this interview with us, and we look “From there, I got hired right out of “I love working with young people, forward to interacting with him again school by UBS to work in their Wash- so the Youth Ministry here at St. Luke’s in future editions of the newsletter. ington, DC branch as a financial advisor seems like a natural fit for me. It was in their wealth management division, something I found out about myself later Once again, Fr. Brian, welcome to St. which used to be Paine Webber. I would in my seminary years. I didn’t think I Luke’s Parish. Reader’s Digest version end up working for them for four years, would be good at it, but in my deacon — please tell us about yourself and your but about three years in, I felt called year, I started a youth group at St. Eu- personal journey that led you to us today. to do something else. I was successful, gene’s where I had been, and it just went “I grew up in East Greenwich, Rhode but unhappy. I started looking for other really well. I was surprised at how well Island. I went to Our Lady of Mercy options, including looking for a job at it went, and how much the kids really Catholic School for two years, two years Hendricken. responded. of public school for middle school, and “I eventually regrouped with “So, hopefully it wasn’t a one-off then I went to Bishop Hendricken. Fr. Taillon, told him everything that was thing. I’m hoping to bring it here to St. While at Hendricken, I started thinking going on in my life, and he suggested I Luke’s. Since I got here in July, it’s been about the priesthood. I did a pilgrimage reconsider the priesthood. He convinced so-far-so-good. We just got started a to Rome right after Easter in 2001, which me to go on a retreat at the seminary in month ago, so it is going to take some was my sophomore year at Hendricken. Providence. While there, I felt very peace- time. It’s one of those things that has to While there, I got to see Pope John Paul ful, very at home, and decided this is grow organically through word of mouth. II, and was very moved by him and by where I belong. So, I left my job, and en- We can preach it from the pulpit all we all the people and the many priests and tered the seminary in Providence. I took want, but the kids have to want to be religious I met there. it one year at a time. During my time there. But like I said, so-far-so-good. We “At Hendricken, I talked to a priest, there, I repeatedly sat down with God to even had some referral business here; that Fr. Marcel Taillon, who I became very ask Him if this is really what He wants is, kids telling other kids to join in.” me to do, and He continually said ‘yes!’

6 FALL 2017 Hopefully, you’ve had time to assess the needs In what areas do you think the parish [stlukesparish.com], and we are work- of the parish, and where specifically you can needs to focus its attention? ing to get more and more information on best apply your talents. What do you con- “Youth Ministry, of course. I know I there so people can see all the great things sider to be the strengths of the parish? keep bringing it up, but that’s what I have that are going on here at St. Luke’s. And, “I think the school is a huge strength. been really working on. Youth Ministry is we intend to keep it active! For example, I think it really brings a lot of life to the huge. on the first opening page, we plan to parish. Every assignment I have had, ex- “And I think every parish is this way, always keep it fresh so people can be cept my deacon assignment, had a school but just getting more people involved. exposed to all the different groups from in it. Tey are all great assignments, but I Tey call it 80/20 rule—20 percent of all around the parish.” haven’t seen a parish as active in combin- your people do 80 percent of the work. ing with its school as this one. It has been As Pope Francis said, we are just try- You recently highlighted in an article you wonderful to watch and to be a part of it. ing to get some of the people out of the wrote for RI Catholic weekly newspaper I really enjoy that. margins. Many people come to Mass each that you found ministering the Sacrament of “I’m teaching on Mondays in the weekend, and that is the extent of their Penance and Reconciliation, commonly middle school. I typically do two classes; involvement. We would just like to get referred to as Confession, as being your one in the morning and one in the after- them involved in one extra thing. It could most favorite part of being a new priest. noon. Beyond that, I try to spend time be Youth Ministry, it could be Knights of Would you please summarize your thoughts with the younger children. I work with Columbus, Men’s Study Group, Women’s from that article? the teachers to find a good time to visit. Study Group, Mobile Loaves and Fishes, “When I was working in Washing- For instance, in kindergarten and first and so on. Tere are so many things going ton, DC, my office was right above the grade, I have been reading them books; on in this parish. Tere are plenty of Catholic book store, called the Catholic bible stories or other stories. My parents options. Information Center. Te priest who ran just moved, so we have my family’s old “I don’t know where the barrier is. it was Fr. Arne Panula, an Opus Dei children’s books coming out of storage. I If it’s advertising, maybe we could do a priest, who just died recently. He heard brought some over to first grade just the better job there. It’s about getting the so many confessions of mine, and those other day. word out. Tere are so many wonderful of many others. Te Center had a 12:05 “Ten, I also put a little box in every families—if we could get those who are p.m. Mass; they heard confessions every classroom for kids to write down ques- not involved yet to get involved in just one day before and after Mass; and then they tions. I try to get over there once a month thing, I think they will grow to want to do would expose the Blessed Sacrament. So, to go through those questions with them.” more. I would go down there a lot during my “We hope the new website will be a lunch break, go to confession, go to Mass, means of getting the word out. It’s a work and then sit with the Blessed Sacrament in progress. We have it published for a little bit. Q & A with Fr. Morris continued on page 8

WWW.STLUKESPARISH.COM 7 Q & A with Fr. Morris continued from page 7 “It was just amazing to me how Fr. against it, but many were shocked. Te types of forums will not affect the way I Arne, or whoever the confessor was at idea that someone would still give up treat you outside the confessional. the time, was able to lift things off my their life for God is not something that “Outside the confessional, the most soul. Sometimes we just don’t realize comes up in many of their minds. It’s interaction I have with people is directly how things are weighing us down, and tough. It’s hard to find lay people, that is after Mass, when I have just enough time it is not always some big major thing. peers, to be friends with and to share my to shake their hand and say hello. For Sometimes it’s the little things that we experiences as a priest with. Tat’s why I most people, that is the only interaction just need to get off our chest and give to so cherish my friendships with my fellow I will have with them for the rest of the the Lord. So, for me, to be on the other priests. week. I would love to do more. If I find side of that screen, or for some to look at “It can also be difficult with lay someone really wants to talk, I will step face-to-face, to be able to lift those things friends because no matter how close we aside and talk to them and let everyone from people’s souls—granted, it’s Christ become, I am still their priest. I cannot else flow out. If I can make one interac- that is doing the real heavy work—but to simply shut off ‘priest-mode’ for a while, tion a week like that, that is one more be able to be that instrument for Christ, even if I take off the collar. So, when I see person I get to know in the parish. to do that for people, it has been an enor- so many of my friends who are in their “So, hopefully everyone is comfort- mous blessing for me. twenties and thirties living without faith, able enough around me to feel they can “Here at St. Luke’s, we hear confes- especially the amazing graces that flow talk to me anytime on anything, and sions on Saturday’s at 4 p.m. until just from the Catholic faith, it can be really know that I will respect them and their before the 5 o’clock Mass. Tere are usu- hard to not want to literally drag them privacy.” ally people there. I’m happy that people to church, with a stop by the confes- are coming, but I’d much rather have sional first. But true faith is an act of Recognizing that your tenure at St. Luke’s more people come. I also have had a few the will; it cannot be forced. So, I hope Church just started, what would you hope people call and make an appointment that my faithfulness as a priest, as well as to be your legacy upon the conclusion of for confession, and I think that is great. I the faithfulness of my brother priests in your tenure here at this parish? know it is tough for some people to make their twenties and thirties, will encourage “I think it’s the Youth Ministry part. it on Saturday afternoon, so I’m happy to those in our generation to come back to I feel very called to it, and it is something give them that option.” the faith.” I really enjoy doing. Also, I hope my lega- cy includes my involvement in the school. As a young man and a newly ordained Not everyone is comfortable with ap- When I went to school as a young child, priest, what is your perspective on the proaching a priest to discuss difficult, often kindergarten to fourth grade, growing up spiritual well-being of young adults in very personal problems. What message in Syracuse, New York, I still remember today’s society, let’s say those in their twen- would you like to send to our readers to Fr. Kevin. Fr. Kevin was an assistant ties and thirties? ease any concerns they may have in ap- pastor, and he would come over to the “I think it needs a lot of work. I proaching you with those type issues? school every once in a while, and he was reflect on my lay friends from college “I think that in today’s world, with just fun—fun to see, and fun to hang out or high school or from work in DC. everyone’s dirty laundry being constantly with. Tey have the society against them. Te aired on places like Facebook and Twit- “I have not talked to Fr. Kevin since, interesting thing about the seminary was ter or the magazine rack at Shaws, the but he made an impact on me, and I hope that for the first time in my life, I lived idea that anything can be truly private to make a similar impact on the lives of with peers who truly wanted to grow in is forgotten. In the confessional though, the kids here. I hope they consider me a relationship with Jesus Christ. I had to everything is completely private — noth- to be somewhat of a role model, and go to a seminary to find that. It’s not that ing gets out. Even when I’m involved in you never know, there may even be a few my lay friends are not good people, but spiritual direction, you should know that vocations out of this group. Same thing the desire to grow in a relationship with I and all priests take that very seriously goes for the youth group. Many of those Jesus Christ just isn’t there, or at least and, unless it involves hurting yourself or kids go to Barrington public schools, and pointed in the right direction. someone else, it always remains private. I hope to give them an outlet for faith, My mom always tells me that I need to and a place to learn and to get to know “When I told my my friends that I was have a better poker face, but I can assure Jesus, and let their faith grow a little bit.” entering the seminary, none of them were you that anything you say inside these

8 FALL 2017 What are your long-range goals as a priest? and they come as well. My cousins come NEW FRIENDS “One of the beautiful things about the too, but like most of my peers, it’s get- priesthood is the promise of obedience, ting tougher on them since they all work. and you give that kind of thing [long-range But for those who can make it, we usually Natalia Akin planning] over to God. When I was in spend a week together, and it’s fun. Luke & Jennifer Almeida finance, it was all about long-range plans. “As far as potential parish group trips Ernest & Kathy Almonte Where do you want to be 10 years? 20 go, I don’t have anything planned right Maria Barroso years? How do you plan to get there? It now. I would love to be able to do some- Peter Basler was one of the things I found that was thing if people are interested. I am going Jeffrey & Victoria Botelho the hardest to give up, and I’m still strug- on the Jamaica mission trip in the spring, Ross & Jennifer Budacki gling with it to some extent. However, I no and I hope to go back to Maine next sum- Nelson & Dawn Cabral longer have to worry about that anymore. mer. I had a great time with the Maine Ralph & Megan Carey I just have to focus on the day, maybe the group for the two days I was there this past Roberta Ciolfi week, at most the month. summer. I’d love to go to Fatima, perhaps. Eric & Estelle Chojnicki “As for where I’ll be in a year, I have no I’ve been to Lourdes, and would love to go Robert & Francesca Cirillo control over that. It is completely up to the back, and maybe hear confessions there. Matthew & Stacy Coleman guy downtown; the Bishop and his advi- “One thing I am looking into is the Julie Coon sors. I hope … I pray that he will allow me 2019 World Youth Day in Panama, but Edward & Deborah Degnan to be here for a number of years. I know unfortunately it is in late January when Matthew DeSisto that the reality of the Church makes that most of the kids are back in school. It may John & Amy Donelan much more fluid than it used to be. I joked be too difficult to get 15 to 20 kids out Jennifer Fuller with him when he gave me my assignment of school for the trip. However, they are Michael & Jessica Galgano to St. Luke’s. He asked me ‘Are you happy?’, also offering something like semi-Youth Corey & Amy Goglia and I just joked back, ‘Bishop, I’m just Days that summer in Rome. Perhaps I can glad you didn’t hand me five parishes to arrange something with my fellow priests Lars & Victoria Guck be the administrator of.’ And he laughed, and get a group together. It’s a ways off, so Anders & Ann Hansen and said, ‘Oh, you wait! In a few years …’ . we’ll see.” Robert & Lauren Hayden Most people here know Fr. Scott. He’s the Cesar & Gabriela Hernandez pastor of two parishes in Pascoag now. He Any take-away message for our readers? William & Lauren Loehning, III has been a priest for five years, I think. Ten “Yes, actually there is—help me out Michael & Kristen Lombardi years ago, that was unheard of, but that is here. I’m a brand new priest, and I’m here Christopher & Coleen Mangahas the reality of the Church we are in. for you. Don’t be afraid to give me some Felicia Marcello “As far as personal plans go, my former criticism—with charity please, of course. Lu-Ann Masse classmate, Fr. Steve Battey [Our Lady of Everyone has been so supportive, and it Matthew & Audrey McClelland Mount Carmel parish], and I are getting has been wonderful, and very helpful, but Geraldine McLaughlin together to go to Rome in January. He has tell me what I can do better. Perhaps you Marc & Engrid Medeiros never been, and I haven’t been since college. have some ideas for the parish that I can Martin & Helgo Mejia We are going to take a couple of days and work on. I’m busy, but I can always be John & Sarah Mycroft go to Ars, France, which is where St. John busier. So, give me some help, and come Steve & Danielle Osborn Vianney is from. He is the patron saint of talk to me. You can pull me aside after Jenelle Paolini parish priests. So, it’s a beautiful tradition Mass, you can come by the office, whatever Barbara Perron that, if you are in your first year of priest- works for you. I look forward Serene Pierce hood when you visit, you are allowed to to talking to you, getting to know you bet- Michel Santana use his chalice for Mass there. ter, and doing my new job better.” Peter & Jill Sylvester “Another personal trip will be in the Andre & Susan Thibeault spring. Every year my mom’s family gathers Catherine Travers together in Myrtle Beach. My mom is one Jeff & Alison Walker of six, and there are about 30 grandkids. William & Cristina Watkins My grandparents are both 89 years old, Michael & Seanna Zimmerman

WWW.STLUKESPARISH.COM 9 Who are the St. Luke’s knights of columbus? by doug johnston

Many people know the Knights of Columbus as the gentlemen who wear the nice uniforms with the feather in their hat, and who are ever-present at First Communions, Confirmations, funerals, and parades. While that is a part of who we are, we are that, and so much more. We are a group of Catholic men who have a passion, even a need, to serve and help the parish, our priests, the local community, and the world. We try to find places of need within the church and community where we can use our time and talents to serve.

Three years ago, a group of men got together and formed the St. Luke’s Knights of Columbus Council #16053. Currently, we are over 30 members strong and growing. You might have seen us at the Parish Picnic or the St. Patrick’s Day dinner. Maybe we met you at our Tootsie Roll Drive which raises monies to help those with disabilities, or at the cookouts for the summer Religious Education program. We try to involve ourselves as much as we can in helping our parish thrive and grow.

The first principle of the Knights, though, has always been charity. We try to support as many worthwhile causes as we can. Whether it is providing monetary support to organizations and programs such as Loaves and Fishes Rhode Island, SPRED (Special Religious Education), Special Olym- pics, and Hurricane Harvey Relief; collecting and distributing backpacks and school supplies to children in need; or supplying clothes and toiletries for our Veterans; we look for ways to give back as a measure for all we have been given.

Perhaps you have been looking for a way to more fully live out your faith. The Knights of Columbus offer both a focus and an opportunity to do just that. If you are a Catholic gentleman, 18 years or older, and this sounds like something you may be interested in, or you just want to learn more about us, please contact me, Doug Johnston, at 401.252.9845 or [email protected].

If you know of some way that the Knights can be of service to the parish or community, please contact the Rectory at 246.1212.

10 FALL 2017 Te Eucharistic Miracles of the World Exhibition offers evidence of the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist by joe lofgren, photography by sal capirchio

“Faith Inspiring,” “Amazing & Spiritual,” doubt or are unaware of this very basic tion, videos on Eucharistic Miracles were “Wonderful—Uplifting,” “Faithful Journey!,” tenet of the Roman Catholic Church. available for viewing. “So great to see and experience truth,” “WOW,” “Had no idea there were so many!,” Yet, signs of the Real Presence are preva- Paul and Susan Boudreau of Middle- “My doubting ‘Tomas’ felt presence,” lent throughout the Church’s history. One town, RI hosted the Eucharistic Miracles “Amazing—1st time I heard of this,” “So very recent sign involved a Eucharistic Exhibition at the request of the parish. happy to have seen this,” “I loved it—thank Miracle that involved Pope Francis. Actu- Tey are authorized to provide this you,” “Truly moving exhibit,” “Just beautiful ally, the Eucharistic Miracles of Buenos service in coordination with the Real and makes you really think,” “Amazing— Aires, Argentina, occurred in three sepa- Presence Eucharistic and Adoration very glad I came,” “Awesome display for all!!” rate years; that is, 1992, 1994, and 1996. Association, which oversees the exhibition Te Pope, then Archbishop of Buenos in the United States. Te Vatican Tese quotes are only a small sample of Aires, called for an analysis of the miracle produced the exhibition. Raymond Car- the comments expressed by attendees that occurred in 1996. Te results of the dinal Burke was given responsibility to of the Vatican International Exhibition, analysis, in short, indicated the submitted disseminate the exhibition in the USA. Te Eucharistic Miracles of the World, sample tissues were of an inflamed heart sponsored by St. Luke’s Parish during the (meaning the person must have suffered Parishes in the local area interested in weekend of the Feast of Corpus Christi, significantly) with intact white blood cells hosting the exhibition should contact 17-18 June 2017. Approximately 170 (white blood cells disintegrate outside Paul and Susan Boudreau, 401.848.7074, people viewed the exhibition during these of the body after 15 minutes; yet, in this [email protected]. For more in- two days. case, six years had already passed). Te formation on these remarkable miracles, results obtained from the samples were visit the Real Presence Eucharistic and Te exhibition offers remarkable evidence similar to those of the studies performed Adoration Association’s website: www. that Jesus is indeed truly present in this on the Host of the Eucharistic Miracle of therealpresence.org. Also, the association Most Blessed Sacrament. According Lanciano, Italy, in 750 A.D. offers the book, The Eucharistic Miracles to the Catechism of the Catholic Church of the World, a catalogue of the Vatican (CCC 1333): “At the heart of the Eucharistic Te exhibition includes posters depicting International Exhibition, for $25. celebration are the bread and wine, that, 126 Eucharistic Miracles from various If interested in purchasing it, visit the by the words of Christ and the invocation of countries around the world, and another Eternal Life website, lifeeternal.org, and the Holy Spirit, become Christ’s Body and dozen posters of holy men and women click on “Shop By Category,” then “Books.” Blood.” Sadly, recent survey polls suggest whose lives were significantly impacted by an alarming number of Catholics either the Eucharist. In addition to the exhibi-

WWW.STLUKESPARISH.COM 11 ST. LUKE’S PARISH ANNUAL PICNIC by joe lofgren photography by sal capirchio

UNDER A SPECTACULAR, CRYSTAL CLEAR BLUE SKY, ST. LUKE’S PARISH CELEBRATED ITS COMMUNITY LIFE TOGETHER DURING ITS ANNUAL PARISH PICNIC ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER , .

Te St. Luke’s Chapter of the Knights For the amusement of the young and cake. In short order, Fr. Brian then of Columbus hosted this year’s affair, young-at-heart, the Knights set up sliced and helped to distribute this deli- which was attended by approximately 65 outdoor activities, including volleyball, cious treat to round out a picture-perfect parishioners and guests. Te Knights, cornhole, and ladder toss. Members of day of fun and fellowship. led by Doug Johnston, planned and the Parish Council entertained the chil- organized the picnic, which included: dren with games and crafts, including Kudos to the members of the Knights acquiring, cooking, and serving all food face painting, and a water balloon toss. of Columbus, Parish Council, and Youth and drinks for the cookout; setting up Ministry who volunteered their time for the picnic in the grassy lot behind Fr. Bob concluded the picnic by leading and talent to host this event. Judging St. Luke’s School; and working with the all attendees in singing Happy Birthday from the many compliments voiced by Youth Ministry to remove and store all to our new associate pastor, Fr. Brian the attendees, and the many happy faces equipment, and clean up the grounds Morris. To the delight of all, Fr. Brian observed during the afternoon, this following the event. graciously invited all the younger chil- year’s parish picnic was indeed a rousing dren to help him blow out the birthday success. candles set atop a beautifully decorated

12 FALL 2017 MARRIAGES

Amanda Ashley & Byron Cieciorka 6/4/2017

A Combined Alison Chouinard & Andrew Gossy Spiritual Exercise 7/22/2017

by deacon dom diorio Amy Sevigny & Richard Bustin-Garduno 8/12/2017 Members of the St. Martha’s and St. Luke’s Parishes have combined to participate in a spiritual exercise program which was conceived by St. Ignatius, the founder of the Jesuit Kathleen Meehan & Andrew Kadak Order, in the 16th century. St. Ignatius used these spiritual exercises to form those who 8/19/2017 entered the Order. Over the years, this Ignatian spirituality has played a significant role in priests and laypeople being able to integrate themselves into the dialogue between Heidi Grossman & Austin Gilbertson God and man in their own era and culture. Trough these exercises, one not only devel- 9/3/2017 ops an intimate relationship with Jesus, but also comes to appreciate how much we are loved by God. Renee Jiacovelli & Justin Dupre 9/16/2017 St. Ignatius’s spiritual exercises involve the meditation on a passage or scene from the biblical narrative of salvation so that you can “hear” what Jesus Christ says to you in your Christine Hjerpe & David Pellegrine own existential situation, and you can “see” what He intends to accomplish through you 10/7/2017 in our world of the twenty-first century.

Te exercises are divided into four notional “weeks,” as referred to by St. Ignatius. Tese are:

Week 1 – In this week, we meditate on God’s love for us, our dependency on God, God’s IN MEMORIAM action in our lives, the fact that we are desired by God, and our finiteness. Finally, it ends by us meditating on how sin has alienated us from God. Tis leads us to the second Richard Burns 6/14/2017 week when we meditate on Jesus entering the scene to bring us back to God. Claire Cardin 9/12/2017 Week 2 – Tis is an intense time of growing closer to Jesus as we spend time with Jesus Peter Clements 10/18/2017 by sharing in His earthly ministry. We sit before Him to listen, learn, be pruned, and Mary Collins 6/15/2017 grow. By “sitting at his feet,” we absorb His goodness and discover, in Him, the person Walter E. Cotter 7/18/2017 He wants us to be and who we really are. Phyllis DiNardo 4/27/2017 Ivan Duran 10/27/2017 Week 3 – During this week, we meditate on the Calvary journey with the Lord. Te unconditional and intense love the Lord has for us becomes evident in this phase. Mildred Ann Eagleson 12/27/2016 Sandra Guimelli 6/4/2017 Week 4 – We end the exercise by rejoicing in the victory of the resurrection, the ascen- Annabel Hanna 5/17/2017 sion and the fire of the Holy Spirit breaking open the locked space of the tomb. William Manning 10/24/2017 Gloria Marshall 5/29/2017 Te St. Martha’s/St. Luke’s combined spiritual exercise program is designed to run Harriet Medici 10/14/2017 through the Lenten and Easter seasons. It culminates with the participants truly rejoicing in God’s great love for us, knowing He allowed Jesus to undergo his passion and death so Helen J. O’Neil 9/21/2017 that the gates of heaven are now open to us to share eternity with our loving God. Stanley Stanko 7/20/2017 Helen Wendt 10/13/2017 Tese exercises are a life changing experience. Joseph Wirth 8/27/2017

WWW.STLUKESPARISH.COM 13 iCatholic radio evangelism by joe lofgren “Radio is ‘word of mouth on steroids.’

… what if you could tell thousands of potential listeners about the good experience surrounding Catholic radio? God is in control and managing the message.” [message appearing on Te Station of the Cross Catholic Radio Network website, thestationofthecross.com.]

Looking for a spiritual pick-me-up during your daily commute? Tired of that incessant chatter on political talk radio, or the repetitive blare of Top 40 tunes? Tere is an alternative. Experience what Catholic and Christian radio have to offer you.

Here’s the good news on the Good News! For the local listener, public radio offerings in the Catholic/Christian genre are available to you now. Curious? Try out these three radio stations. You may just be inspired!

1. relevant radio network Mission Statement Immaculate Heart Media broadcasting as Relevant Radio® assists the Church in the New Evangelization by providing relevant programming through media platforms to help people bridge the gap between faith and everyday life. We believe that Jesus Christ can transform people’s lives, and that media has the power to deliver this message of hope in powerful and transformative ways. We exist to bring the beauty, goodness, and truth of the Catholic Faith into the everyday lives of people who seek it, whenever and wherever they are. Callsign WSJW Frequency 550 AM Guiding Principles • Faithful to the Magisterium and Catechism of the Catholic Church Area coverage Licensed to Pawtucket, • United to the Bishops Rhode Island, serving the Providence area • Under the protective intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Format Catholic call-in talk This summer, Immaculate Heart Radio and Relevant Radio® merged to form one Online relevantradio.com organization–Immaculate Heart Media, branded as Relevant Radio. They are now working together as one organization to reach 133 Million people in 39 states across 127 radio stations. Their Catholic radio programming is heard from Los Angeles to New York City, from Hawaii to Texas, and many places in between.

You can tune-in live locally at 550 AM radio, online at RelevantRadio.com or on our mobile app. Or you can listen to past shows through the On Demand section of their website. You can also subscribe to the show’s podcast.

14 FALL 2017 Weekly Line up time (ET) program gist (from relevantradio.com)

5-6am Daybreak Daybreak™ is a fresh, upbeat approach to morning devotions and prayer. Host Paul Sadek leads you in spiritual reflections and meditations from the daily Mass readings, Morning Prayer, the Holy Father’s teachings, writing of the saints, and more.

6-9 am Morning Air Morning Air® with John Harper is an inspiring, informative, joyful, and family-friendly way to start your day! From breaking news and social issues to tips for business, parenting and family life, Harper and co-host Glen Lewerenz cover every topic from a balanced, Catholic perspective.

9am-Noon The Patrick Madrid Show The Patrick Madrid Show is your source for the latest in current events and contemporary issues. Join host Patrick Madrid for compelling insights, lively conversations, and encouragement for your day!

Noon- 1pm Inner Life The Inner Life® with Chuck Neff is one-on-one Spiritual Direction on the radio. Every day, a Catholic priest joins listeners to offer spiritual advice and guidance designed to assist you along your faith journey, speaking about a variety of topics to help you overcome sin, grow in virtue, and strengthen your faith.

1-2pm Heart to Heart with Heart to Heart with Mother Miriam brings you inspiration and solutions for life’s many Mother Miriam challenges. Host Mother Miriam is a Catholic nun on a mission to bring hope to a world that has lost its way – let her share that hope and joy with you!

2-3pm Father Simon Says Father Simon Says™ is your daily bible study hosted by Father Richard Simon, who jokingly refers to himself as Reverend Know-it-All. Father Simon delves into the daily Scripture readings, shares a Word of the Day to help you sharpen you vocabulary, and opens the phones to your questions about the Faith.

3-6pm The Drew Mariani Show The Drew Mariani Show™ tackles the hottest news and issues of the day through the lens of our Catholic Faith. Host Drew Mariani keeps listeners up-to-date with news from the Church and around the world, and prays the Chaplet of Divine Mercy LIVE every weekday at 4pm ET.

6-7pm A Closer Look with A Closer Look™ with Sheila Liaugminas features notable experts, newsmakers, elected officials, Sheila Liaugminas scholars and clergy on a variety of current event topics including social and moral issues, politics, and medical bioethics. Sheila and her guests put the news of the day into sharp focus from a uniquely Catholic perspective.

7-8pm St. Joseph’s Workshop St. Joseph’s Workshop with Fr. Matthew Spencer helps listeners to grow in holiness and navigate with Fr. Matthew Spencer the ins and outs of Christian living. Fr. Spencer provides direction for your spiritual life and will help you find grace in the ordinary moments of everyday life.

8-9pm The Terry and Jesse Show The Terry and Jesse Show will take your faith to the next level! Terry Barber and Jesse Romero are experienced evangelizers – join this dynamic duo to learn more about your faith and how to share it with others.

9-10pm Rosary and Mass Daily rosary recital and Mass.

10-11pm The Joe Sikorra Show The Joe Sikorra Show with Fr. Dave addresses the news of the day and what it means to you, your family, and your Faith. Licensed therapist Joe Sikorra is joined by co-host Fr. Dave Heney to offer real-life solutions you can believe in!

Weekend Variety of shows Includes: Changed Forever with Fr. Larry Richards, Christ is the Answer, Catholic Cafe, Word On Fire, Dan Cheely Show, Phil Sandoval Show, Where God Weeps, and Miracle Hunter.

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WWW.STLUKESPARISH.COM 15 iCatholic continued from page 15 2. the station of the cross catholic radio network

WQOM, an affiliate of The Station of the Cross Catholic Radio Network, began broad- casting on November 1, 2010 in honor of Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs. Like its sister stations, it is an apostolate dedicated to proclaiming the fullness of Truth with clarity and charity. It’s mission is to receive and faithfully echo the revelation of Jesus Christ that has been authentically handed on over the past 2,000 years by the power of the Callsign WQOM Holy Spirit through the Magisterium of the Catholic Church that Jesus instituted. Frequency 1060 AM Besides the Boston-based WQOM, The Station of the Cross Catholic Radio Network is heard over multiple radio stations surrounding Buffalo, NY, along with stations cover- Area coverage Boston area communities ing Northern Pennsylvania and Northeastern Ohio. (NOTE: Transmitting from the Boston area, therefore may fade in and out in the RI area). The network has an interesting history. In the mid-1990s, Jim and Joanne Wright vis- ited the monastery at the Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN). Mother Angelica, Format Catholic hosted and call-in talk foundress of EWTN, asked them to go back home to Buffalo and start a Catholic radio apostolate. Jim and Joanne did not have any radio or media experience. After prayerful Online thestationofthecross.com discernment, The Station of the Cross began with the goal of bringing Catholic radio to Western New York.

The Station of the Cross Catholic Radio Network offers a mix of programs for its listening audience. It’s primarily program lineup is:

Weekly Line up time (ET) program gist (from relevantradio.com)

6-7am/M-F Sermons for Wake up each morning to inspiring sermons from knowledgeable and faith-filled priests. Everyday Living

7-8am/M-F Morning Glory It’s the start of a new day to glorify the Lord! This fast-paced, faith-based morning show with Brian Patrick and Gloria Purvis is packed with news, sports, and interviews filled with the “get up and go” Catholic spirit you need to start your day right.

8am/Every Day Daily Mass Airing live via satellite from the EWTN Chapel in Irondale, Alabama, this Mass is a beautiful mixture of English and Latin. It is offered in faithfulness to the liturgical guidelines of Vatican II.

9-10am/M-F Catholic Connection Teresa Tomeo discusses social issues and media awareness, interviewing community leaders and news makers. She reports on news throughout the Catholic world and emphasizes how we can make a difference.

10-11am/M,W,F Mornings with Mother Grab your Bible and a cup of coffee – Mother Angelica shares her timeless wisdom and wit to get you going in the morning.

11am-Noon/M-F Women of Grace Johnnette Benkovic hosts this live program that informs, instructs and inspires listeners – both men and women alike – with the truths of the Catholic faith.

Noon-1pm/M-F Take 2 with Jerry & Debbie Hosts Jerry Usher and Debbie Georgianni create a welcoming on-air environment so that their listeners feel comfortable sharing their take on the most important issues of daily life. It’s Catholics helping Catholics. As a peer-to-peer ministry, it’s social media for the ears!

16 FALL 2017 2. the station of the cross catholic radio network Weekly Line up time (ET) program gist (from relevantradio.com)

1-2pm/M-F The Doctor is In Dr. Ray Guarendi brings a wealth of academic credentials and personal life experience to this popular program. He answers listener questions on personal problems, family issues, and health situations.

2-3pm/M-F Called to Communion What’s stopping you from becoming a Catholic? Join Catholic catechist, writer and speaker Dr. David Anders as he explains the Faith to non-Catholics and addresses their questions in a clear and compassionate way.

4-5pm/M,W,Th,F Kresta In The Afternoon Al Kresta takes a look at life through the lens of Scripture and the teaching tradition of the Catholic Church. He also speaks about prominent news topics: abortion, war, peace, dissent, old age, New Age, heavy metal, light eating, politics, church affairs, current events, family and marriage, movies and media, theology and apologetics, sports, crime and business. It’s talk radio where God matters.

4-5pm/Tuesday Love Will End Abortion Love Will End Abortion is a new pro-life radio show hosted by Jim Havens, VP of Mission and Communication for The Station of the Cross Catholic Radio Network and author of Top Seven Decisions of Saintly Husbands and Fathers. The show features compelling interviews, current events, and ongoing formation to help equip us for increased effectiveness in building a culture of life.

5-6pm/M-F Calling All Catholics Our flagship show is a call-in program hosted by various priests who are ready to tackle your most challenging questions about the Catholic Faith. Join Fr. Peter Calabrese, Fr. David Baker, and other knowledgeable and faith-filled priests each weekday. Learn more about the Catholic Church and fall deeper in love with Christ through listening and participating in the program.

6-8pm/M-F Catholic Answers Live Produced by Catholic Answers, this call-in program connects listeners to prominent leaders in the Church today and touches on every aspect of our lives as Catholic Christians.

8-9pm/Tuesday Divine Mercy in My Soul On this network-produced show, Fr. Jacek Mazur and Rick Paolini discuss aspects of the message of Divine Mercy as revealed by Jesus to St. Maria Faustina. iCatholic continued on page 18

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Can you spare one hour out of your busy schedule for spiritual quiet time and reflection with the Lord? St. Luke’s offers Eucharistic Adoration on Mondays. Adoration provides us with an opportunity to spend quality quiet time in the presence of the Lord to get our spiritual journey on track. Tere are so many needs for prayer today. Besides ourselves, prayers are needed for our families, our parish, vocations to the priesthood and religious life, our country, and our world.

Interested? Please contact Bambi Simone, 401-247-0144, [email protected].

WWW.STLUKESPARISH.COM 17 iCatholic continued from page 17 3. k-love network

K-LOVE is a non-denominational, non-profit, listener-supported radio network. It has over 400 radio signals in 44 states and can also be heard online at klove.com.

WLVO began broadcasting as an affiliate of the K-LOVE Network on September 1, 2017. In August 2017, Brown Broadcasting Services sold its WBRU-FM 95.5 license to Educational Media Foundation (EMF) leading to WBRU being replaced Callsign WLVO on that frequency by WLVO, a Christian adult contemporary station. WLVO joins two other stations in the region on the K-LOVE Network: Providence-licensed Frequency 95.5 FM 104.7 FM and New Bedford-licensed 91.1 FM. Area coverage Providence area communities EMF is a non-profit organization that operates radio networks specializing in adult contemporary Christian music, including Air1 and K-LOVE. EMF is based Format Christian adult- contemporary music in Rocklin, California, a suburb of Sacramento, California. The Air1 and K-LOVE programming is distributed by satellite and carried on its own stations, a large Online klove.com number of lower power FM translators, and some stations which it operates on behalf of other owners.

On its website, EMF describes its • Create an Extraordinary Impact: We serve • Learn, Improve, and Grow: We challenge mission as to “create compelling media an extraordinary God who deserves our all. and stretch ourselves, each other, and the that inspires and encourages you to have He allows us to create, produce and share ministry to realize the full potential God a meaningful relationship with Christ.” media with His life-changing message. has given us. Its values are: • We are Passionate, Creative, and Have • In His Strength: It’s not about us. • We Trust in God: Our faith, trust, and Fun: Innovative ideas and solutions, hope is in Christ. God’s Word guides our individual initiative, and having a good The K-LOVE Network offers a steady decisions, refreshes us, and creates an time make our work and lives more stream of Christian adult-contemporary unshakable faith. Our dependence on God interesting. music. Its daily offering includes a Morn- is reflected in our commitment to prayer. ing Show followed by a regular lineup of DJs spinning faith-based tunes throughout the programming day.

SAINT LUKE’S CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday, December 23rd and Sunday, December 24th: Monday, December 25th, Christmas Day: Saturday 5:00 p.m. Monday 8:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m. Sunday 7:00 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m. Tere is no 11:30 a.m. on Sunday. Please Note: Because the Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God, falls on a Monday Sunday, December 24th, Christmas Eve: ( January 1, 2018), it is not a holy day this year. 4:00 p.m. Contemporary Choir 6:00 p.m. Children’s Mass 10:00 p.m. Adult Choir

18 FALL 2017 3. k-love network St. Luke’s School Comings and Goings Roundup by neil kiely

APRIL JULY ONGOING • Weekly all-school Lenten reflection gatherings • New Facilities Manager Tim Cabral Starts • Homework Club • Living Stations of the Cross • Grade 7 Monthly Participation Young • All-School Confessions AUGUST at Heart • Spring Picture Day • Welcome ENTIRE Faculty and Staff Back • Monthly Dress Down Days; Charitable • Grade 2 Lenten Agape Prayer Service • First Day of School 8/28 Recipients: Brittany’s Hope, Mobile • Middle School “Joseph-the Musical” • Middle School Metric Olympics Loaves and Fishes, East Bay Food Pantry, • Grade 7 Trip to Lexington and Concord Seminary Diocese of Providence, FL and SEPTEMBER TX Hurricane Victims, Catholic Relief Fund MAY • Opening School Mass • Band • Grade 2 Biomes Visit • Middle School Retreat and Service Project • Monthly Middle School Dances • Grade 3 Trip to Planetarium • STAR Testing • Homework Club • Grade 5 Former NE Patriot Roland James • Band Instrument Demo Day • Monthly Popcorn Days Motivational Speech • Meet the Teachers Night • CAMP (Come and Meander and Play) • Grade 4 & 5 Trip to Patriots Hall of Fame • School Pictures before and after school program • Spring Musical Performance Willy Wonka Jr. • Catholic High School Presentations to • Grade 8 Retreat to New Hampshire Grade 8 • Grade 6 Trip to Alton Jones • Grade 1 Chicken Incubation and Hatching OCTOBER Project • Flu Clinic • Spring Band Concert • Pastor Appreciation Mass and Student • STAR Testing Council Induction • May Procession and Crowning • Barrington Fire Department Visit Preschool • Grade K-3 Hearing Screening and K • Grade 2 First Communion • Kindergarten Trip to Four Town Farm • First Annual All-School Art Show • Grade 2 Trip to Casey Farm • First Annual Grandparents Day • Preschool Extended Family Night • All School Field Day • Grade 8 Pumpkin Carving • Grades Preschool to 3 Harvest Festival JUNE • Grades 4 & 5 Rock-n-Bowl • Preschool Year End Celebration • Grade 4 October Service Project—Sock- • Grade 3 Trip RI State House Tober. Goal to collect 250 pair new socks for • Grades 1 & 7 Trip to Roger Williams Zoo distribution through Mobile Loaves. Goal • Grades 4 & 5 Trip to Coggeshall Farm met quickly—raised to 1,000 pair! • Kindergarten Graduation • Grade 8 Talent Show • Grade 8 Class Dinner and Awards—RICC • Grade 8 Graduation Mass and Reception • All School Cookout Recognizing the Retirement of Facilities Manager “Silva” • Year End Mass and Awards Ceremony • Math Club—National Gold Level Award Winner, MathCounts

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UPCOMING EVENTS NOVEMBER DECEMBER JANUARY FEBRUARY Sunday, November 19th Friday, December 8th Monday, January 1st Friday, February 2 Jamaica Bake Sale after all Masses Solemnity of the Immaculate Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Pasta Supper - St. Luke’s School, – church hall Conception –is NOT a holyday since it falls on Grade 8 Masses: 7 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 12:00 a Monday Thursday, November 23rd noon and 7 p.m. Wednesday, February 14 8:30 a.m. Mass of Thanksgiving Saturday, January 20th Ash Wednesday Saturday, December 9th First Reconciliation for Grade 2 Saturday, November 25th Advent Adventures, Grades K - 5 Rel Ed and St. Luke’s School REMINDER: TROT OFF YOUR TURKEY 10 a.m. - 12 noon church hall There will be a 7 a.m. and a 12:05 Mass, Monday thru Friday Sunday, December 17th during Lent Christmas Cantata, 2 p.m. – Church

PARISH STAFF & DIRECTORY WORSHIP SCHEDULE Pastor Fr. Robert F. Hawkins Daily (M-F) 7:00 a.m. (Federal Holidays 9:00 a.m.) Exposition of the Blessed Associate Pastor Fr. Brian Morris Weekend Saturday 5:00 p.m. Sacrament (Adoration) Parish Administrator Ann Marie Beccue Sunday 7:00, 8:30, 10:00, and 11:30 a.m. immediately following the Bookkeeper Catherine Carbone Holy Days No Vigil Mass Monday 7:00 a.m. Mass. 3:00 REACH Editor Joe Lofgren September through June - 7:00 & 9:00 a.m. p.m. —Chaplet of Divine Mercy, REACH Managing Editor Neil Kiely Prod. Coordinator 12:00 noon, 7:00 p.m. Memorare, Litany of Loreto, REACH Ann Molak REACH Photographers Sal Capirchio, No 9:00 a.m. Mass in August Evening Prayers, and Benediction. David Renner, Ann Molak Adoration is not held on Federal Rectory 401.246.1212 holidays. Religious Edu. 401.246.1363 St. Luke’s School 401.246.0990