Third Sunday of Lent 2 March 15, 2020

Saturday, March 14, 2020 Vigil of The Third Sunday of Lent 5:15 p.m. Beverly Tobin – 4th Anniversary Requested by her sister, Dawn

Sunday, March 15, 2020 The Third Sunday of Lent Lent with 8:30 a.m. Pro Populo On this Third Sunday of Lent we are given the

11:15 a.m. Pro Populo great line by St. Maximilian Kolbe to ponder. “Only Love Creates.” Monday, March 16, 2020 Lenten Weekday St. Maximilian allowed the love of God to work its 7:30 a.m. Pro Populo creativity through him. He stood in opposition to

Tuesday, March 17, 2020 the murderous fury of the Nazi dictatorship that St. Patrick, Bishop dominated Europe. The Second World War 7:00 p.m. Mass at St. James Church demonstrated: Hate kills, death destroys, and dictatorial power massacres. Against that back Wednesday, March 18, 2020 drop —love rose up: , self-sacrifice, a way St. , Bishop & of life which St. Maximilian consummated with his 7:30 a.m. Gagnon heroic martyrdom for “Only Love Creates”. Requested by Raymond What an outstanding lesson of life these three Thursday, March 19, 2020 words contain for mankind today, stumbling about St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Mary frightened and blinded by the “culture of death”. 7:00 p.m. Mass at St. James Church The life of St. Maximilian continually gives proof of the creative fecundity of the love of God. He Friday, March 20, 2020 brought forth hope, life and joy. Lenten Weekday May our spiritual guide and great of the 7:30 a.m. Pro Populo charity that gives life, St. Maximilian Mary Kolbe, Saturday, March 21, 2020 touch our hearts, enlighten our minds, and flood our Vigil of The Fourth Sunday of Lent spirits with the grace of his three words of life: 5:15 p.m. Pro Populo “only love creates.” They are words that come from the “God of the living, and not of the dead”. Sunday, March 22, 2020 (cf. Mk 12:27). The Fourth Sunday of Lent 8:30 a.m. Pro Populo

11:15 a.m. Alzira Leone - Remembrance Requested by her

911—St. Third Sunday of Lent 3 March 15, 2020

Week of March 8, 2020 2019-2020 Faith Formation Grades K-4 Weekly Budget $ 2,646.00 On-Line Giving $ 2,517.00 Class Schedule Maintenance $ 65.00

Poor Box $ 84.00 3/15/2020 Grade 2 - Class and Parent Meeting Votive Candles $ 96.00 Easter Flowers $ 132.00 3/22/2020 Grades K, 1, 2, 3 Mass Intentions $ 150.00

As always, 3/28/2020 Thank you for your generosity! We depend solely upon your weekly support 9:00am-10:30am Grade 1 - Saturday Prayer Morning to meet our weekly parish expenses. 11:00am Grade 2 - First Penance and Reconciliation

3/29/2020 Grades 2, 4 Catholic Charity Appeal Supporting the Work of the Church *******

The 2020 Catholic Charity Appeal has begun. Your continued support Grades 5 through 8 of CCA makes an important differ-

ence in the lives of those in need within the Diocese of Providence. 3/22/2020 6:00pm Grades 5-8 Lenten Reconciliation Service and Presentation

In-pew solicitation begins March 21/22 Refer to the calendar sent out to for additional important dates. OUR LADY OF DIVINE PROVIDENCE

Patroness of the 2020 Catholic Charity Appeal

Dear Mary, Our Lady of Provi- Parish Meetings dence, we turn to you in prayer, and we seek your assistance as we begin our St. Ambrose Building & Grounds Annual Catholic Charity Appeal. Inspired by your own example Committee of service, we ask that you guide March 16 our works of love; help us 6:30 PM - Parish Hall to offer generous assistance to all who turn to the Church in their time of need. Through your St. Ambrose Cemetery intercession, may we grow in Advisory Committee faith, hope and love; inspire us to be generous in supporting the To Be Announced Catholic Charity Appeal, and allow us to see the face of Jesus St. Ambrose Finance Committee in all those we serve. Fill our hearts with a compassionate spirit, so that the Church in Providence may always fulfill To Be Announced your Son’s command to, “Love one another as I have loved you.”

911—St. Ambrose Third Sunday of Lent 4 March 15, 2020

Our Lady’s Hanging Lamp

In Memory of Roland and Leo Paris

Requested by the Family In the Footsteps of Patrick

Please keep this intention in your prayers. The Footsteps of St. Patrick is an inspiring docu-drama and spiritual adventure that recreates Patrick's pilgrim NURSING FACILITIES journey through Ireland, using letters written by him, as well as Monastic records from the 10th Century. ANNOUNCEMENT Once a slave of the Irish people, after his escape, he discerned the call of God to return to them as a priest In light of the directives that are being and evangelize the Irish with the Catholic faith. Follow issued in connection with the Corona- that amazing journey to the many places of Patrick's virus, and as a precaution to patients adventure through Ireland.

as well as our volunteers, ALL masses and visits by Eucharistic Ministers at Atria Lincoln Place, The Lighthouse at Lincoln, and Joseph of Nazareth: The Holiday are suspended until the end of March. The Story of the Man Closest to Christ We will continue to stay apprised of ongoing directives and reassess our mass/communion schedule at nursing facilities at the end of March. Thank you. The first feature film ever on the story of St. Joseph, who was a carpenter, the husband of Mary, and the foster father of Jesus Christ. Scripture tells us that St. Joseph was a ""just man"" and that God gave him SOLAR INFORMATION NIGHT the most daunting task ever asked of a man–to be the husband of the woman who would give birth to the Monday, March 23, 2020 7:00pm Messiah and the father and protector of this Holy Family. He would be the man closest to Christ. at the Parish Hall Presentation by Deacon Greg Albanese Visit formed.org Click on Register Enter Parish Code: VNZVG7 Enter your email, create a password, and ENJOY! Attention Homeowners... Would you like to answer Francis’ call to be a good steward of the earth? Renewable energy is Northern Rhode Island Lenten Ecumenical Scripture and a great way to protect the planet and save money Prayer Services on your energy costs! Deacon Greg Albanese, a Permanent Deacon of our Diocese, is a project Each Tuesday evening of Lent at 7pm developer for a locally owned and operated solar installation and service company. He will be March 17: St. James Baptist Church visiting our parish on Monday, March 23rd at 340 South Main St., Woonsocket, RI 7pm in the hall at St. Ambrose to educate us Rev’d. Jeffrey Thomas, pastor

about solar energy and to assist those who are March 24: Our Saviour Parish Polish National Catholic interested in starting the process of going solar. Church All are welcome and friends and relatives 500 Smithfield Rd., Woonsocket, RI are invited too! Rev’d. Henrik Wos, pastor

March 31: All Saint Roman 323 Rathbun St., Woonsocket, RI Rev’d. Joseph Upton, preacher

April 7: Christ Community Church Church & School Sts., Blackstone, MA Rev’d. Ruth Blais, pastor

911—St. Ambrose “Many of the Samaritans of that town began to believe in him because of the word of the woman who testified, “He told me everything I have done.” When the Samaritans came to him, they invited him to stay with them; and he stayed there two days. Many more began to believe in him because of his word, and they said to the woman, “We no longer believe because of your word; for we have heard for ourselves, and we Blessings to you on St. Patrick’s Day know that this is and St. Joseph’s Day truly the savior of the world.

John 4:39-42

Lent is a time to reach out to those who need us most...

Lets keep our parishioners connected.

Lenten Food Pantry Collection If you know of someone who is confined to their home or a The St. Society of St. Ambrose Parish is nursing facility, please contact th collecting donations through April 5 to be distributed to the Rectory to arrange for a those in need at the food pantry at St. in Pawtucket. Gift cards to local supermarkets and drug weekly bulletin to be mailed to stores and any donations made in the Poor Box marked them and/or arrange for a St. John’s Food Pantry will also be forwarded. pastoral visit. A list of the items being collected is listed below. Your continued support and generosity during the Lenten Season is greatly appreciated.

Stations WEEK 3: (March 14/15) DRY GOODS – pasta, in- of the Cross stant potatoes, rice, macaroni & cheese, crackers, cake mix, frosting, bread mix, puddings, Jell-O, etc. and Benediction WEEK 4: (March 21/22) PERSONAL PRODUCTS – soap, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, shaving cream, hand lotion, diapers, baby wipes, bandages, etc.

WEEK 5: (March 28/29) CANNED GOODS – soups, Wednesday evenings at 6:30pm vegetables, varieties of beans, tuna fish, fruit, sauces St. Ambrose (tomato, cranberry, etc.), Spaghetti-O’s, peanut butter, etc. Friday afternoons at 3:30pm WEEK 6: (April 4/5) CONDIMENTS – mustard, St. James mayonnaise, ketchup, relish, salad dressing, sugar, Ava Maria Convent Chapel salt, pepper, oil, parsley flakes, etc.