HOLY APOSTLES CHURCH 800 PIPPIN ORCHARD ROAD CRANSTON, RI 02921
Established July 25, 1991 Church Dedicated July 24, 1994
Community Life Center dedicated June 30, 2001 Very Reverend William J. Ledoux, Pastor [email protected]
Monsignor Albert A. Kenney, In Residence Monsignor Richard D. Sheahan, Pastor Emeritus Monsignor Paul D. Theroux, Pastor Emeritus Deacon Gregory P. Albanese [email protected]
MASS Saturday Vigil Sunday Weekday SCHEDULE 5:00 PM 8:30 & 11:00 AM See Inside Bulletin
Parish Of ice Hours Monday to Friday ------9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Email Address ------parishof [email protected] Phone ------401-946-5586 Fax ------401-946-5066 Web Address ------www.holyapostles.com
PARISH MINISTRIES/SERVICES PARISH STAFF
Michael San lli , Pastoral Associate Apostles of Mercy SACRAMENTS [email protected] Stephen Forleo ------885-1958 Catherine Vincent, Business Manager Bap sm: Parents are asked to contact [email protected] the Deacon early in the pregnancy. Auditors Michele Forcino ------946-9565 Chris ne Dooley, Administra ve Coord. Parents are reminded that the selec on of sponsors must be made according to Brad Sacco ------946-4657 [email protected] regula ons specified in Canon Law. SCHOOL OF RELIGION Brownies/Girl Scouts Informa on regarding these regula ons Michael San lli, Director Sandy Tessier ------943-6440 will be forwarded upon request. [email protected]
Margaret Simms, Marriage: Engaged couples are asked to CAL Basketball [email protected] make an appointment with Father at least Anthony Vescera ------943-2224 Meg Shideler, six months in advance of their planned date of marriage. In addi on, at least one Feed My Sheep ------946-5586 [email protected]
of the individuals planning marriage must YOUTH MINISTRY be a registered and ac ve member of the Men of St. Joseph Steve Kogut ------580-2452 Michael San lli, Coordinator parish. [email protected] James Chrones ------822-1595 Penance: Saturdays from 4:00 pm to 4:30 MUSIC MINISTRY pm or by appointment. Prayer Network Mark Colozzi, Director Chris ne Dooley ------946-5586 [email protected] • 942-0712 Sacrament of the Sick: Please call to
Cookie Rodi, Director receive this Sacrament of comfort and St. Charles Soup Kitchen [email protected] • 323-6679 healing.
Cecile Weeden ------943-4421 John Norigian, Organist Communion Calls: Please call the parish [email protected] • 215-8766 Trustees office to request a visit. Patricia Parkes ------401-489-1099 Arthur Urbano, Music Minister [email protected] • 475-9616 Manuel Silva ------943-6719 Antonio Grelle, Music Minister [email protected] • 823-0212 TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
From the Pastor…
Dear Friends,
In the city of Pawtucket, the place of my birth and first pastorate is the Saint Jeanne Jugan home. Her memorial is celebrated on Monday, August 30th. This is the story of Saint Jeanne Jugan. Born in northern France during the French Revolution—a time when congregations of women and men religious were being suppressed by the national government, Jeanne would eventually be highly praised in the French academy for her community's compassionate care of elderly poor people. When Jeanne was three and a half years old, her father, a fisherman, was lost at sea. Her widowed mother was hard pressed to raise her eight children alone: four died young. At the age of 15 or 16, Jeanne became a kitchen maid for a family that not only cared for its own members, but also served poor, elderly people nearby. Ten years later, Jeanne became a nurse at the hospital in Le Rosais. Soon thereafter, she joined a third order group founded by Saint John Eudes.
After six years, she became a servant and friend of a woman she met through the third order. They prayed, visited the poor, and taught catechism to children. After her friend’s death, Jeanne and two other women continued a similar life in the city of Saint-Sevran. In 1839, they brought in their first permanent guest. They began an association, received more members, and more guests. Mère Marie of the Cross, as Jeanne was now known, founded six more houses for the elderly by the end of 1849, all staffed by members of her association—the Little Sisters of the Poor. By 1853, the association numbered 500 and had houses as far away as England.
Abbé Le Pailleur, a chaplain, had prevented Jeanne’s re-election as superior in 1843; nine years later, he had her assigned to duties within the congregation, but would not allow her to be recognized as its founder. In 1890, the Holy See removed him from office. By the time Pope Leo XIII gave her final approval to the community’s constitutions in 1879, there were 2,400 Little Sisters of the Poor. Jeanne died later that same year, on August 30. Her cause was introduced in Rome in 1970. She was beatified in 1982 and canonized in 2009.
On Friday, September 3, we celebrate the Memorial of Saint Gregory. Gregory was the prefect of Rome before he was 30. After five years in office, he resigned, founded six monasteries on his Sicilian estate, and became a Benedictine monk in his own home at Rome. Ordained a priest, Gregory became one of the pope’s seven deacons, and served six years in the East as papal representative in Constantinople. He was recalled to become abbot, but at the age of 50 was elected Pope by the clergy and people of Rome. Gregory was direct and firm. He removed unworthy priests from office, forbade taking money for many services, emptied the papal treasury to ransom prisoners of the Lombards and to care for persecuted Jews and the victims of plague and famine. He was very concerned about the conversion of England, sending 40 monks from his own monastery. He is known for his reform of the liturgy, and for strengthening respect for doctrine.
His book, Pastoral Care, on the duties and qualities of a bishop, was read for centuries after his death. He described bishops mainly as physicians whose main duties were preaching and the enforcement of discipline. In his own down-to-earth preaching, Gregory was skilled at applying the daily Gospel to the needs of his listeners. Called “the Great,” Gregory has been given a place with Augustine, Ambrose, and Jerome, as one of the four key doctors of the Western Church. Gregory was content to be a monk, but he willingly served the Church in other ways when asked. He sacrificed his own preferences in many ways, especially when he was called to be Bishop of Rome. Once he was called to public service, Gregory gave his considerable energies completely to this work. Gregory’s description of bishops as physicians fits in well with Pope Francis’ description of the Church as a “field hospital.”
In the days ahead many of our students will be returning to the classrooms. We pray that this will be a good school year for all. As we begin this new school year, I remind all parents of our parish of the importance of weekly Mass attendance. Overall, during the summer months attendance by all age groups has not been of the level it should be, not just here at Holy Apostles but at many other Churches throughout the State. I realize that the Pandemic has caused a lot of concern. I feel the Church is a very safe place to worship our loving God. If you feel that you need to wear a mask, that is your choice. We are glad that you are with us for the Eucharistic Celebration. We are reminded that attendance, participation and support of the parish is not just during the school year, but it is year-round for all Catholics.
Please be assured of my prayers for all students and teachers of our parish at they return to their respective schools. May this be a good year for all!
Have a good week! Fr. Ledoux
Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ August 29, 2021
Back to School Blessings….. All registration forms should be Holy Apostles will celebrate the beginning submitted to the parish office. of the school year for ALL teachers and students on Sunday, September 5th. Fr.
Ledoux will bestow a Religious Ed. Classes begin: special blessing at all The week of: September 27th for Gr. 1-5 Masses on teachers and The week of: October 25th for Gr. 6-8 students and Coffee An’ will be available in the Gathering Area after PARENTS OF CHILDREN the 8:30 am and the 11:00 am Masses. ENTERING GRADE 2 IN SEPT. May God bless everyone with a GREAT, There will be First Communion Orientation on healthy, and blessed academic year!! Tuesday, September 21st at 6:30pm in the parish center.
TEACHERS MEETINGS This meeting is in the parish center. x Grades 1 – 5 Tuesday, September 14th at 4pm
COME SHARE YOUR VOICE ADULT CHOIR rehearsals are on Thursday nights starting September 9th at 7:00pm. All are invited. We sing at the 8:30AM Mass and would love to have new members. Saturday, September 11, 2021 10:00am *First Communion will be livestreamed on our Facebook Page. Saturday, October 23, 2021 * First Communion Rehearsal is Tuesday, 10:00am September 7th at 4pm in Church. Children *Confirmation will be livestreamed on our must be accompanied by an adult.
Facebook Page.
Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ August 29, 2021
STEWARDSHIP
Time and Talent - We wish to thank all those parishioners who are always so willing to pitch in and lend a helping hand. Their participation contributes to the vibrancy of our community.
Treasure – Thank you for your financial support.
ONLINE GIVING This secure program works directly with your bank
or credit card. All transactions are done electronically, debiting your bank account or The Holy Apostles Men of St. Joseph meet twice charging your credit card for the amount to which a month, beginning with Mass in the chapel you have agreed in writing. Holy Apostles is followed by fellowship and discussion. Our next offering two debit dates~ the 4th or 15th of the meeting will be on Saturday, September 4th month or both! You can enroll in Faith Direct or at 7:45AM. Men of all ages are invited to make changes to your account dates or contributions attend. For more information, please visit the online at www.faithdirect.net or call 1-866-507- R.I. Men of St. Joseph website at: 8757. Holy Apostles parish code is RI18. www.rimosj.org.
APOSTLES OF MERCY If you or someone you know has a loved one serving We are collecting food for the needy in the in our armed forces, please send their names with boxes at the entrances of the Church. We can rank and branch of military to only accept non-perishables. [email protected].
Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ August 29, 2021
MASS INTENTION
Saturday Vigil: 22nd Sunday in Ordinary August 28
Time
5:00 PM Nancy Hudson (Birthday Rem.)
Requested by Husband & Family
nd Sunday 22 Sunday in Ordinary Time August 29
8:30 AM Lori Spaziano (1st Anniversary) Private Prayer: The Church is open during the Requested by Mother & Sisters week for visits and private prayer. Quiet time with the Lord is time that will be graced and blessed by 11:00 AM John & Isabell Iaciofano God. Please enter by the Community Life Center. (Anniversary/Birthday Rem.) Requested by Family
Prayer Network: For Special Intentions of a Monday Weekday August 30 serious nature please call the parish.
8:30 AM Open
Tuesday Weekday August 31
8:30 AM Mass for the People Please pray for the soul of:
Wednesday Weekday September 1
Louis Calore 8:30 AM Open
Thursday Weekday September 2 who passed away and his
funeral Mass was 8:30 AM Open
celebrated here at Holy
Apostles. Friday St. Gregory the Great, Pope & September 3 Doctor of the Church
8:30 AM Patrick Keegan, Mary Keegan & James
We wish to express our Keegan sympathy to his family. Requested by Mimi & Arthur
Saturday Vigil: 23rd Sunday in Ordinary September 4
Time
2:00 PM Christopher Finelli & Christine King Wedding
5:00 PM Michael A. Scungio (Birthday Rem.) Requested by Scungio & Morrissey Families
rd Sunday 23 Sunday in Ordinary Time September 5
8:30 AM The Lombardi & Cece Family
ATTENTION PARISHIONERS
11:00 AM Laurence Birmingham (Anniversary) Please notify the Parish Office of any name, Requested by Wife address, telephone changes, etc.
Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ August 29, 2021
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