ST. JOSEPH & ST. PATRICK ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCHES

THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST (CORPUS CHRISTI)

June 23, 2019

PASTOR: REV. SCOTT CARPENTIER

Pastor Emeritus: Rev. Clifford Cabral Pastor Emeritus: Rev. Bernard O’Reilly

PASTOR’S PAGE Linoli was entrusted with the study. He was assisted by Dr. Ruggero Bertelli, retired professor of human Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, anatomy at the University of Siena.

In celebration of the Most Holy Body Linoli extracted parts of the with great care and and Blood of our Lord here is an article then analyzed the remains of "miraculous flesh and that talks about a Eucharistic . blood." He presented his findings on March 4, 1971. These are published to assist His study confirmed that the flesh and blood were of the faithful strengthening their belief in human origin. The flesh was unequivocally cardiac what the Church already teaches about the Real tissue, and the blood was of type AB. Presence of Jesus in the Sacrament of the Eucharist. Consulted by ZENIT, Linoli explained that "as regards Physician Tells of of Lanciano the flesh, I had in my hand endocardium. Therefore, there is no doubt at all that it is cardiac tissue." To be Edoardo Linoli Verified Authenticity of the continued next week… Phenomenon Sincerely in the Real Presence of our Lord in the ROME, 5 MAY 2005 (ZENIT) Eucharist,

Dr. Edoardo Linoli says he held real cardiac tissue in his Father Scott hands, when some years ago he analyzed the relics of the Eucharistic miracle of Lanciano, Italy. TIME, TALENT, TREASURE – St. Paul provides a wonderful 1-sentence summary of Christian The phenomenon dates back to the eighth century. A stewardship: “Out of love, place yourselves at one Basilian monk, who had doubts about the real presence another’s service.” of Christ in the sacred species, was offering Mass, in a church dedicated to St. Legontian in the town of SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR THE WEEK Lanciano. MON Is 49:1-6; Ps 139:1b-3, 13-14ab, 14c-15; Acts 13:22-26; Lk 1:57-66, 80 When he pronounced the words of the consecration, the TUE Gn 13:2, 5-18; Ps 15:2-3a, 3bc-4ab, 5; Host was miraculously changed into physical flesh and Mt 7:6, 12-14 the wine into physical blood. WED Gn 15:1-12, 17-18; Ps 105:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8-9; Mt 7:15-20 THU Gn 16:1-12, 15-16 or Gn 16:6b-12, 15-16; Later the blood coagulated and the flesh remained the Ps 106:1b-2, 3-4a, 4b-5; Mt 7:21-29 same. These relics were kept in the cathedral. FRI Ez 34:11-16; Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6; Rom 5:5b-11; Lk 15:3-7 Linoli, a professor of anatomy and pathological SAT Acts 12:1-11; Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9; histology, and of chemistry and clinical microscopy, and 2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18; Mt 16:13-19 former head of the Laboratory of Pathological Anatomy SUN 1 Kgs 19:16b, 19-21; Ps 16:1-2, 5, 7-8, 9-10, at the Hospital of Arezzo, is the only doctor who has 11; Gal 5:1, 13-18; Lk 9:51-62 analyzed the relics of the miracle of Lanciano. His findings have stirred interest in the scientific world. 5 FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTIONS – Inspired by Our Lady of Fatima, 5 First Saturday Devotions (8-10 am) are At the initiative of Archbishop Pacifico Perantoni of being held at St. Joseph and St. Patrick Churches. They Lanciano, and of the provincial minister of the include Mass, Adoration, Confession, recitation of the Holy Franciscan Conventuals of Abruzzo, and with , Meditation and Benediction. The next Devotion is authorization from Rome, in November 1970 the scheduled for July 6 at St. Patrick Church. Franciscans of Lanciano decided to have the relics examined scientifically. 958-page 2 ST. JOSEPH CHURCH SANCTUARY/TABERNACLE LAMP will burn Mission Statement – As a this week in memory of Deceased Parishioners of Christian Faith Community, we St. Joseph’s Church. the People of St. Joseph’s Church of Pascoag, RI, acknowledge FINANCIAL UPDATE – 06/16/2019 God’s Blessings and strive to live out the Great Commandments to Regular Collection $2,280.00 ‘love God with all our mind, heart, body, and soul” and “to love our neighbor as Electronic Giving $319.30 ourselves”. Through the sacraments and with the Holy Father’s Day $79.65 Spirit as our guide, we seek to witness to and celebrate Monthly $42.00 the Kingdom of God among us; through service, healing HVAC $20.00 and reconciling love. Candles $16.00 Mass Stipend $10.00 MASS INTENTIONS Total Operating $2,766.95 Parish Outreach (Jacob’s Gift) $31.00 Jun 22 Vigil Mass for the Most Holy Body and Catholic Communication $28.00 Sat 5:30 Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) In Memory of Weston & Sandra Wicklund Each week, our parish requires a minimum Total Operating (Birthday Remembrances) Revenue of $3,850.00 to meet our budgeted expenses. If you by their Family miss Mass for any reason, we kindly ask you to make up your missed budget envelopes. Thank you for your generosity.

Jun 23 The Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ Mini-Splits Update Sun 8:00 (Corpus Christi) Total Cost $49,590.22 Intention of the Priest To-Date Donations** $46,968.22 Remaining Balance $ 2,622.00

Jun 24 The Nativity of St. John the Baptist Mon 8:00 In Memory of Carol V. Salois **Donations to help defray the cost of the mini-splits are still by Normand & Dorothy Salois being accepted. If you choose to make a donation, please specify on the envelope that your gift is for HVAC. While those funds are no longer restricted and are therefore subject Jun 26 In Memory of Jacquelyn Dandeneau to Diocesan assessment, your continued generosity is Wed 8:00 by New Freedom appreciated.

th Jun 29 Vigil Mass for 13 Sunday in ST. JOSEPH’S YARD SALE Sat 5:30 Ordinary Time Donations are now being In Memory of Russell Latondress accepted for our indoor yard th (10 Anniversary) sale, scheduled for Fri, July 26 by his Wife & Family & Sat, July 27. Please call the rectory (Mon-Thu, 9 am – 5 pm, th Jun 30 13 Sunday in Ordinary Time 568-2411) to arrange a convenient drop-off day and Sun 8:00 In Memory of John Hewitt time. (NO computers, mattresses, box springs, cribs, by his Family & Friends car seats, or TV’s, please.)

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ST. PATRICK CHURCH SANCTUARY/TABERNACLE LAMP Mission Statement – St. Patrick will burn this week in memory of Deceased Parish is a Roman Catholic Parishioners of St. Patrick Church. Faith Community guided by the Spirit of God, the scriptures and the traditions of the Church. Our mission is to share the Good News of Christ FINANCIAL UPDATE – 06/16/2019 through the celebration of the liturgy, the sacraments, prayer and unconditional service to all Regular Collection $1,569.00 humankind. Electronic Giving $154.72 Mail Ins $255.00 MASS INTENTIONS HVAC $20.00 Building & Maintenance $67.00 Jun 22 Vigil Mass for the Most Holy Body and Father’s Day $108.00 Sat 4:00 Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) Ascension $4.89 th Joseph LeClair (5 Anniversary) Total Operating $2,178.61 Requested by Family Food Pantry $10.00 Catholic Communication $10.00 Jun 23 The Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ Sun 10:00 (Corpus Christi) Each week, our parish requires a minimum Total Mousseau Family Operating Revenue of $2,820.00 to meet our From Bill & Diane Pichie budgeted expenses. If you miss Mass for any reason, we kindly ask you to make up your missed Jun 25 For Deceased Parishioners of budget envelopes. Thank you for your generosity. Tue 8:00 St. Patrick Church Mini-Splits Update Jun 27 St. Cyril of Alexandria Total Cost $27,285.00 Thu 8:00 Bishop & Doctor of the Church To-Date Donations** $25,118.00 For Deceased Parishioners of Remaining Balance $ 2,167.00 St. Patrick Church

Jun 29 Vigil Mass for 13th Sunday in **Donations to help defray the cost of the mini- Sat 4:00 Ordinary Time splits are still being accepted. If you choose to make Claire Bedard a donation, please specify on the envelope that your Requested by the Caduto Family gift is for HVAC.

Jun 30 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time Sun 10:00 Ethelind Morris 958-page 4 Requested by Elaine Giguere, her Cousin

DIOCESAN CAMPAIGN: GRATEFUL FOR MOUNT ST. CHARLES FINE ARTS SUMMER GOD’S PROVIDENCE – As you know, this CAMP - a 2-week, full-day, co-ed summer program at Campaign is in addition to the Catholic Charity Mount in Woonsocket for all children entering grades 5- Appeal (CCA) and comes as our Diocese is 10 in the fall. Campers create a 6-course schedule, preparing to celebrate its 150th Anniversary. choosing from more than 100 fun and informative Please see the chart below for how the money will classes in art, dance, music, drama, and exciting courses be distributed. Each parish will receive 40 percent such as Escape the Room, Geocaching, and Archery. The camp runs 8 am to 4 pm, Mon-Fri, July 15-26. of every dollar raised toward its goal. Let's Tuition of $370 includes materials. For more continue to pray for the future of our Diocesan information: Church. http://www.mountsaintcharles.org/fineartssummercamp.

DIOCESAN YOUTH DAY - will be held on Saturday, September 7th from

11am - 9pm at Our Lady of Fatima Parish in Cumberland. This event, which will be held rain or shine (much of it will be outdoors), is for high school and college aged individuals. It includes MUSIC, GAMES, WORKSHOPS, MASS, ADORATION, FOOD, FUN, AND SO MUCH MORE. For more information, please visit catholicyouthri.org or the Facebook page Diocesan Youth Day 2019.

AROUND THE DIOCESE & ELSEWHERE THEOLOGY ON FIRE! Join us at the of the Little Flower in Nasonville, Rhode Sunday, June 23, 2019 at Our Island, for Theology on Fire! Lady of Fatima, One Fatima Theology on Fire is a lecture Drive, Cumberland. Please series for young adults which note time change - Glorify will meets the second Friday of every start at 6:00 pm. month from April to November. Young adults ages 16- 35 are welcome to join us for a lecture around a fire in The LA SALETTE RETREAT CENTER in Attleboro is the outdoor shrine. Following the lecture, Adoration is the location for a support group for separated and held. Finally, the group closes the night by meeting in divorced persons. Our next meeting will be held on the Church hall for pizza and community. Don’t miss Tuesday June 25th from 7:00 pm-8:30 pm. For more out on this opportunity to meet young Catholics from information or for directions, please contact Dottie at across New England and to grow closer to Christ in 508-642-1928 or [email protected]. community with them!

OUR LADY OF CZENSTOCHOWA POLISH FESTIVAL – Fri. 6/28, 5-10 pm; Sat. 6/29, 5-10 pm; Sun. 6/30, noon-4 pm. On the school grounds, 222 MacArthur Blvd., Coventry, RI. Polish/American food, games, raffles, cow chip bingo, and much more. Polish bands and dancing. Free admission & parking. Questions? 401-821-7991 or www.olcsvp.org. 958 – page 5