April 21, 2019 Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord
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April 21, 2019 Easter Sunday of The Resurrection of the Lord Saint Anthony Church 1944 2019 Celebrating 75 Years North Providence - 353-3120 Saintanthonychurch.org Saint Edward Church Providence-331-4035-Parroquiasaneduardo.org Church of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary North Providence-722-7140-Presentationchurchnp.org Rev. Edward S. Cardente, Pastor Rev. Nolasco Tamayo, Part Time Associate Diocesan Director of Intercultural Ministries Deacon Louis Vani Deacon Jose Fajardo WELCOME If you are alienated or upset, we welcome you lovingly. If you are in need of forgiveness, Jesus forgives you completely - with unconditional love. If you have been hurt by the Church, we are truly sorry. If you are angry, Jesus offers you peace. If life has become burdensome, we are here to support you. We are happy you are here and want you to stay. We would like to share our lives with you. Come join us each week so we can worship God together. WEEKEND MASS CELEBRATIONS SAINT ANTHONY CHURCH CHURCH OF THE PRESENTATION SAINT EDWARD CHURCH Angelo Minervino, Sacristan OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY John Arena, Sacristan Weekday Masses Monday -Thursday Stephen Campbell, Sacristan Saturday 6:00pm - Spanish 8:30am in Trinity Chapel Saturday - 4:00pm Sunday 9:00am - English Novena Mass Tuesday at 8:30am Sunday - 10:00am 11:30am -Spanish Trinity Chapel Holy Days as Announced Holy Days as Announced Saturday 5:15pm Sunday 8:00am & 11:30am Reconciliation Holy Days as Announced Saturday 3:15pm-3:45pm BUSINESS OFFICE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION MINISTRY OFFICE 5 Gibbs Street, North Providence, Rhode Island 02904 Saint Anthony Parish Center 401 353-5215 Office Number401 -353-3120 Maryann Pallotta, Elementary Coordinator Fax Number 401-353-5126 Michelle Ficocelli - Jr. High Coordinator Office Hours Monday - Thursday 9am - 4pm & Confirmation Coordinator OFFICE IS CLOSED ON FRIDAY Mary Esther Watson - Rite of Christian Initiation- Adults Karleen Celona, Administrative Assistant Sr. Carol Ann Murray, RSM - First Eucharist Coordinator Information about the Sacrament of Marriage Information about Infant Baptism, Adult Sacraments, Ministry to the Sick and Dying and Sacramental Records becoming Roman Catholic (RCIA) Bulletin Submissions Email to pbvm1912@ gmail.com by Tuesday 9am YOUTH MINISTRY OFFICE Saint Anthony Parish Center 353-5216 MINISTRY TO THOSE IN NEED Gian Perrotta- Coordinator Saint Anthony Kitchen – Michelle DiIorio 714-7253 Tom Malloy - CYO Basketball Saint Anthony Mobile Lunch - Stephen and Louise Bello 556-5129 ABBA-AVE PRAYER MINISTRY Saint Edward Food & Wellness Center - Lori Porcaro, 401 353-3059 Director, 1001 Branch Avenue, Providence, RI Holy Family Home for Women and Children SAINT EDWARD ADORATION MINISTRY Ernest Spaziano, Director 304-7744; Priscilla Sayward 401-439-6152 [email protected] Mary’s Meals to the Poor - Leslie Corneau 545-5698 MUSIC MINISTRY DIRECTOR Toby Andrews - 401-353-3120 CONVENT Daughters of Mary, Mother of Mercy RESPECT LIFE COMMITTEE 2 Pope Street, North Providence, RI 02904 Contact—[email protected] THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK Our faith is born on Easter morning: Jesus is alive! This experience is at the heart of the Christian Message. Today we repeat that wondrous proclamation: “ The Lord is truly risen, as He said” A Blessed Easter to you all! -Pope Francis SAINT ANTHONY CHURCH CHURCH OF THE PRESENTATION OF THE MONDAY APRIL 22 BLESSED VIRGIN MARY 8:30 AM Birth Rem - Louis Musco by Wife & Family SATURDAY APRIL 27 TUESDAY APRIL 23 4:00 PM Anniv - Mary G. Roderick by Granddaughter 8:30 AM Anniv Rem - Anne Francisco & Anne Fortini by Nina 6th Anniv - Agnes Martino by Family 1st Anniv - Cheryl Thorpe by Family WEDNESDAY APRIL 24 8:30 AM Mem - Paul & Nick Cimini by Family SUNDAY APRIL 28 10:00 AM 1st Anniv - Thomas Lolio THURSDAY APRIL 25 by Bouffard Council Knights of Columbus 8:30 AM For the Parishioners Anniv - Antonio & Elisa Cordeiro by Family 4th Anniv - Hank Aceto by Wife & Family SATURDAY APRIL 27 5:15 PM - Mem - Alfred & Mary Conca by Frank & Maryann Pallotta Birth Rem - Steven Mancini by Wife & Family THE VIGIL LAMP 1st Anniv - Stephen Celona, Jr. by Wife & Family The Vigil Candle will burn April 27th through SUNDAY APRIL 28 May 3rd in memory of Henry Barrette 8:00 AM Mem - Peter Petteruti by the Goodson Family by Marisa Decristofaro & John Paterra 11:30 AM Birth Rem - Ramiro Coelho by Family REST IN PEACE SAINT EDWARD CHURCH Lord, let perpetual light shine upon WEDNESDAY APRIL 24 Ellen M. Hawksley-Ruggiero, Robert Campbell & 6:00 PM Exposicion del Santisimo Francis Bottis 7:00 PM Spanish Mass May their souls and the souls of all the faithfully departed SATURDAY APRIL 27 through Your mercy, rest in peace. 6:00 PM Spanish Liturgy SUNDAY APRIL 28 8:30 AM Weekly Rosary 9:00 AM Mem - David & Esther Giammarco & ONLINE GIVING REMINDER Mem - Dennis Giammarco by Family If you are not already signed up for online giving we 11:30 AM Spanish Mass encourage you to do so. Online giving is fast, easy, and confidential. In addition, it helps the parish manage its financial health. Please consider signing up today. UPCOMING PARISH MEETINGS & EVENTS Here’s how to do so: Choir Practice Every Sunday 9a Presentation Log onto the parish website found on the Knitting Ministry Every Monday 1pm Presentation bulletin cover Adoration Every Thursday 9a Trinity Chapel Click on the green online giving icon Men’s Prayer April 22 6:30p Dining Room Click on your parish name AARP April 25 1p Presentation Follow the step by step instructions to register May Breakfast May 4 8am Parish Center If you need assistance please call the online help desk at Abbe Ave Prayer May 7 6:30p Trinity Chapel 1-800-348-2886 Ext 2 Parish Feast June 6-9 Parish Grounds Youth Ministry - Compass Contact: [email protected] Phone: 401-353-5216 Compass Bible Quote of the Month (April) “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change and though the mountains slip into the heart of the sea; Though its waters roar and foam, Though the mountains quake at its swelling pride.” - Psalm 46: 1-3 Let God be your “Compass” and guide you on this Lenten journey. HAPPY EASTER TO ALL! Youth Ministry wishes you and your family a happy holiday! Passion Performance Job Well Done: Want to get involved? Have any ideas? Great job to all who participated in the Interested in joining Youth Ministry? Passion Performance last weekend! John (Cam) Baxter Tyler Baxter Call: 401-353-5216 Natalie Cooper Catherine Cooper Email: [email protected] Nick Croce Haley Jasper Nicolette Carney Julia Jasper SAINT ANTHONY RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Religious Education Office: 353-5215 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES ENDED FOR SUMMER RELIGIOUS EDUCATION SCHEDULE OF CLASSES The program has recently ended except for First Communion ALL CLASSES ARE HELD IN THE PARISH CENTER and Confirmation. We are very grateful to Maryann Pallotta, RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE - 353-5215 Michelle Ficocelli and the many volunteer catechists who FIRST EUCHARIST Classes meet every Monday from 6pm-7pm taught our children throughout the year and whose sacrifices Last Class on April 29th. are deeply appreciated. Although formal classes have ended, the obligation of growing in the Christian faith nevertheless continues throughout the summer as parents are reminded of CONGRATULATIONS AND PRAYERS OF THANKSGIVING TO their first responsibility of “bringing up their children in the OUR NEW FULLY INITIATED MEMBERS OF THE practice of the faith.” Please make every effort to bring them CATHOLIC CHURCH to Mass on the weekends either directly or with grandparents, godparents or trusted friends or neighbors. Alicia Cesario Tuan Dang COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS William Everett Attention high school seniors: a limited number of $1000 Victor Goff scholarships will be awarded this spring to members of Talia Mastrostefano this year’s graduating class. Eligibility will be determined Nicholas McCue by parish membership and service to the poor, through Michael Pickering participation in related activities or other parish ministries Taylor Rego such as assisting at Mass. Watch for the application Crystal Turner procedure in a future parish bulletin. Kenneth Lawson May their journey of faith be an inspiration to our own THANK YOU AND A REMINDER FOR GRADES 8 & 10 commitment of faith and a light for all to see! Thank you to all of the 8th grade and 10th grade families who donated candy for our annual Easter Egg Hunt. Also, a reminder to 10th grade parents, permission slips for the 10th grade retreat are due at the office of Religious Education FIRST EUCHARIST PRACTICE SCHEDULE before April 27. First Eucharist Practice will be held at the Church of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary on May 1st, 2nd, & MEN’S SHARED PRAYER GROUP 3rd from 4:00pm-5:30pm. The children are expected to take The next gathering of our men’s shared prayer group is part in all three practices if they are to receive the sacrament Monday April 22 from 6:30pm-8:00pm, in the Parish Center with the class. First Eucharist Celebration will be held on May dining room. All men 18+ are welcome to spend some time 5th at 1pm at the Church of the Presentation. with the Lord and each other. READINGS AND CELEBRATIONS FOR THE WEEK Monday - Monday within the Octave of Easter SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION Acts 2: 14, 22-23; Mt 28: 5-15 The Sacrament of Confirmation will be bestowed on our Tuesday - Tuesday within the Octave of Easter candidates on Sunday May 19, 2019 at 5:00pm. The Acts 2: 36-41; Jn 20: 11-18 Most Rev. Robert C. Evans, D.D., J.C.L will be the celebrant. Wednesday - Wednesday within the Octave of Easter Acts 3: 1-10; Lk 24: 13-35 Thursday - Thursday within the Octave of Easter Acts 3: 11-262; Lk 24: 35-48 RESPECT LIFE COMMITTEE Friday - Friday within the Octave of Easter Those who die in God’s grace and friendship live forever Acts 4: 1-12; Jn 21: 1-14 with Christ.