ST. ROBERT BELLARMINE PARISH

1804 ATWOOD AVENUE, JOHNSTON, RI  02919

Parish Email Address:  SRBP1804@aol.com

 

MASS INTENTIONS

 

SATURDAY, JULY 24

5:15 PM  Bobby “Bo” Desmet (4th Ann. & Rem.),

                 Requested by mom, Terri and Tiffani

SUNDAY, JULY 25

8:00 AM  Frank & Mary Furtado (Rem.),

                 Requested by family

                 Cora Caduto (Ann.),

                 Requested by niece and nephew

10:00 AM Henry & Lydia Courtemanche (Ann.),

                  Cpl. Holly Charette (5th Ann.),

                  Requested by family

11:30 AM Deceased Members of the Lupo and

                  Cilli Families (Rem.),

                  Requested by Norman and Barbara Rao

MONDAY, JULY 26

9:00 AM   Vincent Montecalvo (Birth.),

                  Requested by Celeste Sunderland

TUESDAY, JULY 27

9:00 AM   Frank Preston  (Birth.),

                  Requested by granddaughter, Doris

WEDNESDAY, JULY 28

9:00 AM   Open Intention

THURSDAY, JULY 29

9:00 AM  No Communion Service Today

FRIDAY, JULY 30

9:00 AM   Open Intention

 

SATURDAY, JULY 31

5:15 PM  Alfred Desrosiers (Rem.),

                 Requested by SRB Food Closet Volunteers

SUNDAY, AUGUST 1

8:00 AM  Anna “Baby Ann” Carnevale (Ann.),

                 Requested by her children

10:00 AM Rita Jarbeau (10th Ann.),

                  Requested by daughter, Ann Marie

11:30 AM Laura & Anthony DeAngelis (Rem.),

                  Requested by family

                  Frank Anzeveno (14th Ann.),

                  Requested by family

 1:00 PM Baptisms                 

 

MONDAY, AUGUST 2

9:00 AM   Open Intention

TUESDAY, AUGUST 3

9:00 AM   Hermine Asselin  (Birth.),

                  Requested by Pauline

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4

9:00 AM   Fr. Leon Maynard (Rem.),

                  Requested by Fr. John

THURSDAY, AUGUST 5

9:00 AM  Communion Service

FRIDAY, AUGUST 6

9:00 AM   For the Intentions of  The Religious of     

                  Jesus and Mary – 2010 Jubilarians

                  Requested by Kate

SATURDAY, AUGUST 7

5:15 PM  Edmund Ricci (10th Ann,),

                 Requested by family

SUNDAY, AUGUST 8

8:00 AM  Robert Zubee (2nd Ann.),

                 Requested by brother and Eleanor

                 John & Josephine Tutalo (Rem.),

                 Requested by family

10:00 AM Albert & Marguerite Guertin and

                   Robert Guevremont (Rem.),

                  Requested by family

11:30 AM Anna Wells & Arlene DeSemone (Birth.),

                  Requested by family

                  Richard Paris (20th Ann.),

                  Requested by family

 

 

MONDAY, AUGUST 9

9:00 AM   Open Intention

TUESDAY, AUGUST 10

9:00 AM   Elizabeth Thomas Lonzo

                  Requested by Children and Grandchildren

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11

9:00 AM   Open Intention

THURSDAY, AUGUST 12

9:00 AM  NO Communion Service

FRIDAY, AUGUST 13

9:00 AM   Open Intention

SATURDAY, AUGUST 14

5:15 PM  Bobby "bo" Desmet,  (Birth. Rem,),

                 Requested by Mom, Terri & Tiffani

               Joseph Pereira, Jr. (Rem.),

                 Requested by wife, Anna

SUNDAY, AUGUST 15

8:00 AM  Ann & Joseph O'Melia (Rem.),

                 Requested by Phyllis

10:00 AM Gilbert A. Corvese, Jr., (Rem.),

                  Requested by family

11:30 AM Dorita Saran (Ann.),

                  Requested by family

                 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

Eighteenth & Nineteenth

Sunday in Ordinary Time

 

 

        

August 1 & 8, 2010

 

 

 

 

    

PASTOR’S COMMENTS

 

  

Is Drinking Causing You Problems?

 

   How can you tell if you are engaging in problem alcohol use?

   For help in determining if your drinking is not in control, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) offers a list of questions, available from your local chapter or on the AA Web site (www.alcoholics-anonymous.org/).  If you answer yes to four or more of the questions, AA suggests you seek help.  The questions include:

§         Have you ever decided to stop drinking for a week or so, but could only hold out for a couple of days?

§         Do you wish people would mind their own business about your drinking – stop telling you what to do?

§         Have you ever missed days of school or work because of excess drinking?

§         Have you every switched from one kind of drink to another in the hope that this would keep you from getting drunk?

§         Have you ever had an “eye-opener” upon awakening during the past year?

§         Do you envy people who can drink without getting into trouble?

   Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) emphasizes that only the alcoholic can seek help for him or herself.  While family members may encourage the problem drinker to stop, true healing comes only when the alcoholic decides to take the first step.

   Source:  Alcoholics Anonymous

   For more information go on line www.rhodeisland-aa.org/ or call 1-800-443-9484.

Fr. John

 

 

THE WEBMASTER IS ON VACATION SO WE APOLOGIZE IF INFORMATION IS NOT TOTALLY CURRENT.

 

BLESSED SACRAMENT CHAPEL SANCTARY LAMP

 

The Week of August 1– August 7

“In Memory of”

Henry  & Celia DeMarco (Rem.),

Requested by Sophia and Anthony

 

The Week of August 8– August 14

"Special Intention"

Requested by Eleanor Zubee

 

Come Pray the Rosary

Have you ever wanted to pray and experience the life of Christ in a new way?  Come and join us every Sunday morning after the 8:00 AM Mass for the Rosary.  This beautiful prayer can lead us closer to Christ as we meditate on His life. We will contemplate the mysteries of His life along side His mother Mary who experienced these things first hand. 

 

    MASS INTENTIONS

 

The following dates and times are available:

 

SATURDAY

AUGUST 28

5:15 PM

SUNDAY

SEPTEMBER 19

8:00 AM

SATURDAY

OCTOBER 9

5:15 PM

SUNDAY

OCTOBER 17

8:00 AM

SUNDAY

OCTOBER 24

10:00 AM

 

 

The Rectory Office will be closed

at 12 Noon every Friday during

June, July & August.

 

 

 

 

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Office Hours: 

9am to 3:30pm.

Monday – Thursday

232-9321

E-mail – srbccd@aol.com

 

 

 

Week of July 25th to July 31st, 2010

 

 

     GOING ON VACATION?      

 

 

Please Register your students before you Go!

!  !  !   Teachers Needed   !  !  !

Last year 43 parishioners shared their knowledge and love of Jesus with our children, the average class size was 7 students per class.  So far 27 parishioners have volunteered to teach this coming year. We are still in need of at least 13 parishioners to come forward and help with our Religious Education program.

   Grades

Teachers    Last Year

Teachers

for ‘10-‘11

Still needed

Meeting Days

K

1

1

 0

Mon - 4–5:15pm

1

5

4

1

2

8

4

4

Wed - 4–5:15pm

3

5

4

1

Tues - 4–5:15pm

4

4

4

0

5

3

1

2

Tues - 6:30–8pm

6

3

1

2

7

3

3

0

Wed - 6:30–8pm

8

3

3

0

Conf. I

3

0

3

Mon - 7-8:30pm

If you can not commit to being a teacher,

please consider being a substitute teacher

 

 

FIRST COMMUNION  and CONFIRMATION

are two year programs. Please send in copies of Baptismal Certificates if student was not baptized at St. Robert.

 

Confirmation candidates should have a sponsor chosen prior to the start of classes.

CONFIRMATION II

Catholic high school students entering Grade 10 in September are required to register for Confirmation preparatory classes in the parish.  Registration forms can be picked up at the community table in the church entrance or at the Religious Education office.

Community Service Opportunities!

 

Join other teens during July & August to BUILD the Haunted Labyrinth. For more information contact the CCD office (232-9321) or the Rejoice in Hope Center (942-6571).

 

St. Robert‘s Food Closet –Thursdays from 10am -12noon.

 

St. Robert’s Golf Tournament – August 29, 2010.  Contact Keith Kline 349-0428 to volunteer.

 

 

 

Websites to Explore for Information

www.strobertsparish.org

www.sacredspace.ie

www.findinggod.org

www.catholicscomehome.org

 

 

ST. ROBERT’S ADULT FORMATION CLASSES

FAITH IS A LIFELONG JOURNEY

The Journey:  For some it is a sense of wanting more, not knowing exactly what the “more” is…Many look to the Church as they prepare for marriage.  For others, it evolves as family grows, with babies being baptized, children receiving the sacraments… The journey itself is one of intellectual, emotional and spiritual conversion that is supported by our Adult Formation.

Kathy Kelly is the instructor for the Adult Classes.

She may be contacted at 401-942-0004 or by e-mail at

kellykmo@verizon.net

Classes will meet on Thursday evenings from

7:00 – 8:30 PM starting in the Fall and will conclude at the Easter Vigil in the Spring.

 

 

 

Important Dates for 2010

Classes for the 2010–11 Religious Education Year will begin the week of September 19th.

 

Mr. Marques

 

 

 

  

 

THIS WEEK

 

 

SUNDAY, ROSARY FOLLOWING 8:00 AM MASS IN THE UPPER CHURCH

SUNDAY, BAPTISMS AT 1:00 PM IN THE CHURCH

SUNDAY, AA GROUP MEETING AT 7:00 PM IN THE CHURCH HALL (EVERY SUNDAY)

WEDNESDAY, AA GROUP MEETING AT 7:00 AM IN THE CHURCH HALL (EVERY WEDNESDAY)

THURSDAY, NA GROUP MEETING AT 7:00 PM IN THE SACRISTY

FRIDAY, AA GROUP MEETING AT 7:00 AM IN THE CHURCH HALL (EVERY FRIDAY)

FRIDAY, 12-STEP MEETING AT 8:00 PM IN THE CHURCH HALL (EVERY FRIDAY)

 

 

    PRAYER LINE

Call: Jan Zarrella (274-6576) or Charon Souza (231-3962) or Eileen Morrison (351-2016)

 

 

 

 

 

   DAILY READINGS

 

AUGUST 2 TO AUGUST 7

 

Monday Jer 28:1-17; Mt 14:13-21

Tuesday Jer 30:1-2, 12-15, 18-22; Mt 14:22-36, or 15:1-2, 10-14

Wednesday Jer 31:1-7; Mt 15:21-28

Thursday Jer 31:31-34; Mt 16:13-23

Friday Dn 7:9-10, 13-14; 2 Pt 1:16-19; Lk 9:28b-36

Saturday Hb 1:12--2:4; Mt 17:14-20 

 

AUGUST 9 TO AUGUST 14

 

Monday EZ 1:2-5,24-28c/MT 17:22-27

Tuesday 2 COR 9:6-10; JN 12:24-26

Wednesday EZ 9:1-7, 10:18-22);MT 18:15-20

Thursday EZ 12:1-12; MT 18:21-19:1

Friday EZ 16:1-15, 60, 63 OR 16:59-63; MT 19:3-12

Saturday 1 CHR 15:3-4, 15-16; 16:1-2/1 COR 15:54b-57; LK 11:27-28

 

       

 

 

  SCRIPTURE STUDY

 

Welcome all to our Scripture based prayer and faith sharing meetings.  We meet in the Church Vestry every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 7:30PM for an hour.  We have been meeting for over 20 years and we would love for you to join us!  Please call Joann Fede at 465-9916 for more details.

 

 

 

EMERGENCY FOOD

NETWORK

 

 

The Food Pantry is in need of these items:

RAMEN NOODLES, SOUP, CANNED VEGETABLES

 $10.00 STOP & SHOP OR SHAW’S GIFT CARDS ARE

ALWAYS WELCOME.

Thank you for your generous support!

 

 

Email


We are in the process of updating our Parish census program.  Much of today's communication is through the internet.  It is a convenient way for the office and parishioners to stay up to date with changes in address  and/or phone numbers.  Information about other activities in the parish can be sent at NO COST!!!!.

 

Please send us your Family Email Address.
 All Email addresses will be kept confidential
 

 

 

Altar Servers Needed

Can you fill this very important position?

It is an honor and a special privilege for a young person to serve at Mass. Parents should encourage their youngsters to participate in this very special ministry.

 If you will be entering Grade 4 or above in September, and you wish to serve St. Robert’s in this very special way, please ask your mom or dad to call the Parish Office at 232-5600  for more information. Serving at Mass would fulfill your CVS hours in Grades 7, 8, 9 and 10.

 

ACTIVITIES IN AND AROUND THE PARISH:

40 Week Club

Week #27  Ticket  # 060

$30 Prize Winner: David DeCesare

Captain: Wini & Marie Kelley

Tickets are still available at the Rectory or Call 736-2998

  All payments must be Up-To-Date to be eligible

 

 

GOLF OUTING CANCELLED

Due to a less than favorable response, this year’s Parish Golf Outing has been cancelled.  Unfortunately, we were unable to get the number of golfers needed to make this day a success.  Please forward any suggestions you may have to help make this event possible next year!  Contact Keith Kline at leeleejack@aol.com or call 349-0428.

 

 

Beacon Hospice Seeks Local Volunteers

Beacon Hospice provides quality end-of life care to local terminally-ill patients.  We are looking for caring and compassionate individuals in your area to spend time with our patients.  There is a free training course that is required on what hospice is and how to interact with hospice patients. For more information call Kristy Corbett @438-0008, x15 or email khassell@beaconhospice.com.

 

The Gabriel Project

Volunteering Opportunity:  Would you like to learn more about becoming a Gabriel Angel Volunteer and how you can share your time, talent and treasures by reaching out to women who are pregnant, desperate, and in need of help?  Consider participating by listening, baby sitting, helping with specific needs such as diapers, new baby clothing, baby toiletries, cribs, strollers and other baby items and by praying.  Our help is completely free to the mother-to-be and her family.  Call Carol Owens at 421-7833 x118 to find out how you can help!

 

 

JULY OPEN HOUSES AT  THE VILLA

The Villa at St. Antoine, an assisted living community located at 400 Mendon Road, in North Smithfield, invites the public to Friday Open Houses at the facility on July  30 at 2:00PM.  Our beautifully appointed respite/Trial suites are available for viewing at these times.  Tours of the facility, refreshments and entertainment will be offered.  Call Jean Larkin, Administrator at 767-2574 for more information.

 

 

 

Mother of Life Center

400 Atwells Avenue, Providence

401-421-0820 / www.motheroflife.org

The Mother of Life Center is a Catholic ministry offering pro-life guidance to young pregnant women in Rhode Island.  At our Providence and Westerly offices, we provide free pregnancy testing, social service referrals, ultrasound screenings and some material aid to our clients, regardless of race, religion or nationality. 

 

Shrine of the Little Flower – 17th Annual Feast Day Celebration will be held on August 15th.  St. Theresa’s Shrine is at the intersection of Routes 102 and 7 in Nasonville, RI.  Call 401-568-0575 or e-mail www.shiirl@cox.net for information.

 

 

Diocese of Providence / Respect Life Office

 

Do you wonder?  Do you regret?  The Diocese of Providence offers the Rachels Vineyard Retreat, Project Rachel and the Healing the Wounded the Heart Support Group for women and men who have been affected by an abortion experience(s).  For more information call 421-7833 x119 or email rachelsvineyard@dioceseofprovidence.org.

All requests are confidential. 

 

 

  

 

 

LO

FUNSEEKERS NEWS

There are a few new openings for the Custy’s ALL YOU CAN EAT LOBSTER and Foxwoods trip on August 20th.  Look for flyers on the community table or call Edyie @ 231-7237 for more information.

 

25th, 40th, 50th and Over Wedding Anniversary Celebration

The Office of Marriage Preparation and Enrichment of the Diocese of Providence is sponsoring the fourth annual Wedding Anniversary Celebration on Sunday, October 3, 2010, 1:00pm, at the Cathedral of SS. Peter & Paul, Providence.  Married couples who are celebrating their 25th, 40th, 50th and Over wedding anniversary in 2010 will be honored at this celebration.  Couples who would like to attend can register for this event through their parish before September 3rd.

The Wedding Anniversary Celebration will include Mass, renewal of marriage vows and a personalized certificate for each couple.  Following the Mass, the Office of Marriage Preparation and Enrichment will host a reception for the couples and their families.  Bishop Thomas J. Tobin will be the main celebrant and homilist.

 

 

Respite Care – Help for Caregivers

The Diocese of Providence, Community Services and Catholic Charities, provides assistance to family caregivers who care for a person over 60 years of age or older (or someone with Alzheimer’s Disease of any age).  If you are one of the over 100,000 Rhode Islanders providing care, you may need a break!  Respite care is arranged by bringing a trained worker into the home, arranging for Adult Day Services, or providing overnight care in a licensed care facility.  For low to moderate income seniors, assistance in paying for respite care may be available.  Take care of yourself by taking a break!  Call 421-7833 Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, and ask for Elder Services

 

 

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

Help your children cope with the loss of a loved one.  Whether it is a grandparent, parent, or close friend, these websites may be of assistance.

www.barrharris.org/barbooks.html

www3.baylor.edu/~Charles_Kemp/terminal

illness/childrens_books.htm 

 

 

 
     

           

               

 

Wedding Anniversary Celebration

The Diocese of Providence and the

Office of Marriage Preparation and Enrichment

cordially invites you and your spouse

to celebrate your 25th, 40th, 50th or Over

Wedding Anniversary

Sunday, October 3, 2010, at 1:00 p.m.

Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul

Providence, Rhode Island

The Wedding Anniversary Celebration includes

Liturgy of the Mass,

a renewal of your wedding vows,

a reception for you and your guests,

and a personalized certificate

Bishop Thomas J. Tobin

will be the main celebrant and homilist

Please register with our Parish Secretary before September 3rd