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October 2, 2016 ST. JOSEPH’S

ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 183 Sayles Avenue Pascoag, RI 02859

ST. PATRICK CHURCH 45 Harrisville Main Street

Harrisville, RI 02830

PASTOR: Rev. Peter John Sheehan PASTOR EMERITUS: Rev. Clifford Cabral PASTOR EMERITUS: Rev. Bernard O’Reilly

ST. JOSEPH Tel: 401-568-2411 Fax: 401-568-2586 Monday-Thursday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Email: stjosephpascoag@cox.net Website: www.stjosephri.org Admin. Assistant: Judith A. Murphy

ST. PATRICK Tel: 401-568-5600 Fax: 401-568-7132 Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Email: stpatsri01@verizon.net Website: www.stpatrickri.org Admin. Assistant: Kerri-Ann Caduto

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Fr. Sheehan, Dennis Auger, and Kerri-Ann Caduto - Coordinators

MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday 5:30 PM Sunday 8:00 AM 11:00 AM

Saturday 4:00 PM Sunday 9:30 AM

Monday & Wednesday 8:00 AM Tuesday & Thursday 8:00 AM 1st Friday Odd Numbered Months 8:00 AM 1st Friday Even Numbered Months 8:00 AM

Holy Days of Obligation Vigil 7:00 PM Holy Day 8:00 AM 7:00 PM See inside for specific locations.

NOVENAS: Tuesday 6:00 PM

SACRAMENTS:

RECONCILIATION (CONFESSION) – by appointment OR Saturday after 5:30 PM Mass Saturday 3:15 PM – 3:45 PM

BAPTISM: 4th Sunday of each month; during the 11 AM Mass 2nd Sunday of each month; during the 9:30 AM Mass

Please see Fr. Sheehan after any Mass to start the process.

MARRIAGE: Please see Fr. Sheehan after any Mass at least 6 months in advance.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK:

Please call the parish office/rectory. TRUSTEES:

Michael Franklin, Mitchell Parkhurst Roger Johnson, George Lough FINANCE COUNCIL:

Linda J. Cosetta, John Griffin, Peter LaMontagne, Mary Leach, Nancy Houle, Judith A. Murphy Renay McLeish, Ron Parenteau

PARISH AUDITORS: Ann J. Fortin, William T. Hunt Marc R. Genereux, Barbara C. Langlois

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From the Pastor’s Desk

FFaithful Citizenship What Does the Church Say About Catholic Social

Teaching in the Public Square? 7 Key Themes A consistent ethic of life should guide all

Catholic engagement in political life. This Catholic ethic neither treats all issues as morally equivalent nor reduces Catholic teaching to one or two issues. It anchors the Catholic commitment to defend human life and other human rights, from conception until natural death, in the fundamental obligation to respect the dignity of every human being as a child of God. Catholic voters should use Catholic teaching to examine candidates’ position on issues and should consider candidates’ integrity, philosophy, and performance. It is important for all citizens “to see beyond party politics, to analyze campaign rhetoric critically, and to choose their political leaders according to principle, not party affiliation or mere self-interest” (USCCB, Living the Gospel of Life, no. 33). The following seven themes of Catholic social teaching provide a moral framework for decisions in public life.

The Right to Life and the Dignity of the Human Person

Human life is sacred. Direct attacks on innocent human beings are never morally acceptable. Within our society, life is under direct attack from abortion, euthanasia, human cloning, and destruction of human embryos for research. Those intrinsic evils must always be opposed. This teaching also compels us as Catholics to oppose genocide, torture, unjust war, and the use of the death penalty, as well as to pursue peace and help overcome poverty, racism, and other conditions that demean human life.

Call to Family, Community, and Participation The family, based on marriage between a man and a woman, is the fundamental unit of society. This sanctuary for the creation and nurturing of children must not be redefined, undermined, or neglected. Supporting families should be a priority for economic and social policies. How our society is organized- in economics and politics, in law and public policy- affects the well-being of individuals and of society. Every person and association has a right and a duty to participate in shaping society to promote the well-being of individuals and the common good. Next week we will mention the other 5 key themes to faithful citizenship according to the document, The Challenge of Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship, developed by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) in November 2007. In Christ, Rev. Peter John Sheehan, Pastor

Time/Talent/Treasure. “It just makes his role as pastor easier…he is not like the Lone Ranger…trying to lead people by himself. When people get involved, they take ownership for their parish. It can only strengthen and help the good works that already happen within a parish.” Rev. Roger C. Gagne

Scripture Readings for the Week

SAT Jb 42:1-3, 5-6, 12-17; Ps 119:66, 71, 75, 91, 125, 130; Lk 10:17-24 SUN Hb 1:2-3; 2:2-4; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; 2 Tm 1:6-8, 13-14; Lk 17:5-10 MON Gal 1:6-12; Ps 111:1b-2, 7-9, 10c; Lk 10:25-37 TUE Gal 1:13-24; Ps 139:1b-3, 13-15; Lk 10:38-42 WED Gal 2:1-2, 7-14; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Lk 11:1-4 THU Gal 3:1-5; Lk 1:69-75; Lk 11:5-13 FRI Gal 3:7-14; Ps 111:1b-6; Lk 11:15-26 SAT Gal 3:22-29; Ps 105:2-7; Lk 11:27-28 SUN 2 Kgs 5:14-17; Ps 98:1-4; 2 Tm 2:8-13; Lk 17:11-19

Religious Education

Our first class was held on September 21st. If your child(ren) is/are not registered, please arrive at 5:45 pm on Wednesday to complete the required paperwork. Religious education classes for grades 1-10 will be held at St. Patrick’s Church on Wednesdays from 6-7 pm. We are asking that you have your child(ren) at RE class before 6 pm in order to have the class start promptly at 6 pm with no interruptions. The doors to the church hall are opened at 5:45 pm. For parents with younger children, your children’s formal religious education starts in grade 1. This first year is very important to expose them to their church community. The lessons they learn in grade 1 are the stepping stones they need to be properly prepared for grade 2. All students preparing for the Sacraments (First Holy Communion, grades 1 & 2, and Confirmation, grades 9 & 10) are required to sign in each week at Mass. This will begin the week of September 24 & 25. A notebook will be placed at the entrance of each church for this purpose. If you have any question or concerns, please call Kerri. Dried Fruit & Nut Sale – This week your child was sent home with order forms for this combined parish fundraiser. Orders, along with payments, are due no later than October 26. Orders will be available for pick-up on November 12 & 13.

Combined Parish Fundraiser – Dried Fruit & Nuts Do you like to bake for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays? Do you enjoy an afternoon or evening snack? If so, you would certainly benefit from ordering from our combined parish fundraiser. All orders must be paid in full at the time orders are placed. Orders are due no later than October 26. Orders will be ready for pick-up on November 12 & 13. An order form is enclosed. Please feel free to make copies to share with your family and friends. Thank you for supporting this fundraiser. 958 – page 1

ST. JOSEPH’S CHURCH

Parish Mission Statement: As a Christian Faith Community, we the People of St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church of Pascoag, RI, acknowledge God’s Blessings and strive to live out the Great

Commandments to “love God with all our mind, heart, body, and soul” and “to love our neighbor as ourselves”. Through the sacraments and with the Holy Spirit as our guide we seek to witness to and celebrate the kingdom of God among us; through service, healing and reconciling love.

Mass Intentions for October 1 -9, 2016

Sat 5:30 Arthur, Sr. (deceased) & Ellen (living) Oct 1 Houle (Wedding Anniv. Remembrance) by their Family Sun 8:00 Special Intention by a Parishioner Oct 2 Sun 11:00 In Memory of Lois Simpson (Birthday Remembrance) by her Family Mon 8:00 In Memory of Jan Baryluck, Jr. Oct 3 by his Wife Eva Wed 8:00 In Memory of Arline O’Rourke and Oct 5 Michael Pocino (Birthday Remembrance) by their Family Sat 5:30 In Memory of Raymond Lanctot, Jr. (26th Oct 8 Anniv.) & Earle Fontaine (4th Anniversary) by their Family Sun 8:00 In Memory of Josephine Nickerson Oct 9 (2nd Anniversary) by her Family Sun 11:00 In Memory of Sandra Wicklund (4th Anniv.) by her Mom & Family

The Sanctuary-Tabernacle Lamp will burn this week for Living & Deceased Parishioners of St. Joseph’s Church.

To schedule a Mass for a living or deceased loved one, please call the rectory, 568-2411 Monday through Thursday between the hours of 9:00 and 5:00.

Financial Update 09/25/2016

Regular Collection ........................................... $2371.00 Mail In’s ............................................................. $416.50 Total ................................................................. $2787.50 Monthly ................................................................$25.00 Fuel Collection ................................................... $635.00 Jacob’s Gift (Parish Outreach) ............................$37.00 Candles ................................................................$88.00 Annual Fall Appeal to date ............................. $5,829.00 HVAC (boiler and AC) to date ..................... $27,066.00 This week’s 2nd collection is for the Seminary. Next week’s 2nd collection is the Monthly Parish Collection. Each week, our parish requires a minimum of $3,850.00 to meet our budgeted expenses. If you miss Mass for any reason, we kindly ask you to make up your missed budget envelopes. Thank you for your generosity.

St. Joseph Church Annual Applefest Dinner will be held on Saturday, October 15, 2016, 6:30 p.m., in the Church Hall. The menu will include turkey & pork, salad, squash, potatoes, green beans, applesauce, and homemade apple crisp. The cost is $16.00 for adults, $8.00 for children 5 – 10 years old, and children 4 & younger are our guests. Our theme baskets are back by popular demand as well as a Lottery Ticket Tree. Raffle ticket prizes include a $500 Flight Voucher, Color TV, Theatre Package, Providence Bruins Package, and 2 Trinity Rep Tickets. Theme baskets are on display, and tickets are being sold after Masses. Raffle tickets are also available. You may also call the Rectory (401-568-2411) Mon-Thu, 9 am – 5 pm, for dinner and/or raffle tickets. Please join us for a night of fellowship, a delicious meal, and a chance to win one or more wonderful prizes. We hope to see you there!

St. Joseph’s Church and the Church Hall are handicapped accessible.

Fundraiser Update: The sale of mums netted a profit of $389.00. Thank you for supporting this parish fundraiser—not only those of you who purchased the flowers, but also those who

accepted orders and received, organized, and distributed them! Volunteer Appreciation: Thank you to: Ron Lemieux for new Rectory doorbells, including installation; Bill Nickerson and Paul Cosetta for painting and yard work; Ray McMahon, Ron Lemieux, Linda Cosetta and Ann Fortin for countless volunteer hours, Lynn Landi, Kerri Caduto, Linda Cosetta, Tammy Parkhurst & Kimberley Poirier for selling Applefest meal and raffle tickets. Special thanks to Bea Emidy, Pauline Lemieux and Doris Fior for keeping our altar beautifully decorated.

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ST. PATRICK’S CHURCH

Parish Mission Statement: St. Patrick Parish is a Roman Catholic 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 through the celebration of the liturgy, the sacraments, prayer and unconditional service to all humankind.

Mass Intentions for October 1-9, 2016

Sat 4:00 In Memory of John Oliveira Oct 1 by his Wife & Family Sun 9:30 In Memory of Ernest Ciummo Oct 2 by Evelyn Heroux

Tue 8:00 For Living & Deceased Members of

Oct 4 St. Patrick’s Church

Thu 8:00 In Memory of André Harnois Oct 6 by his Family

1st Friday In Memory of Oct 7 Jeffrey & Leslie Latendresse by their Family

Sat 4:00 In Memory of Elizabeth LaBrie Oct 8 (5th Anniversary) by her Family Sun 9:30 In Memory of Raymond Leduc Jr. Oct 9 by his Family

The Sanctuary-Tabernacle Lamp is available to burn in memory of deceased loved ones. Please call the rectory at 568-5600 to reserve a date.

May Eternal Rest be Granted to: Patricia (Kenney) DeCosta 9/19/2016

Christmas Bazaar 2016 – Our Christmas Bazaar will soon be taking place! This is St. Patrick’s major fundraiser for the year.

New items are being requested for the Penny Social Table, and new and gently used items are being requested for the Yard Sale. All items may be dropped off at the

Rectory between 8 am and 12 pm, Mon-Fri, or you may call (401-568-5600) to make arrangements to leave the items. Just a reminder: Please do not leave anything outside or on the porch. Thank you for your continued support! Let’s make this festive event a great success!

Financial Update 09/25/2016

Budget ..............................................................$1861.00 Mail In’s ............................................................. $110.00 Total Budget .....................................................$1971.00 Annual Appeal to date .................................... $2,360.00 Building/Maintenance ......................................... $3.00 Priest Retirement ............................................... $115.00 Mass Stipends ......................................................$55.00 Louisiana Flood Victims ................................... $541.00

This week’s 2nd collection is for the Seminary. Next week’s 2nd collection is for the Building & Maintenance Fund.

Each week our Parish requires a minimum of $2,814.23 to meet its expenses. If you miss Mass for any reason, we kindly ask that you make up your missed budget envelopes. Thank you for your generosity.

St. Patrick Church’s Annual Appeal is currently taking place. Please support this Appeal that contributes to the operation of our Food Pantry and ongoing capital improvements to our Church and Rectory. Your generosity and support are sincerely appreciated.

Non-Ambulatory Parking Area – This new parking area will be available to those individuals who have permission of Fr. Sheehan only, which will facilitate their access to the chair lift (which was added in May of 2015) at the rear side entrance of the Church. There will only be five spaces available. Thus, you need permission to park there. If you are interested in this option, please call the Rectory Monday-Friday, between 8 am – 12 noon. We give thanks to Joe Franco, our Cemetery Superintendent, who has donated his time and expertise to complete this project. It is our hope that this project will be completed soon. St. Patrick’s Food Closet – There is a need for the following items on a regular basis: toilet paper, toiletries such as toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, shampoo, and peanut butter, and jelly. While we can purchase peanut butter from the RI Food Bank, the Food Bank no longer offers jelly. In addition, monetary donations are most welcome since the Food Closet is able to purchase staples from the RI Food Bank at greatly reduced prices. We will provide you with an official receipt upon request. Eligibility requirement: Burrillville residency and proof of same (such as utility bill with your name on it). Distribution: Every other Monday, 5:30-7:00 pm. May be rescheduled to Tuesday following a Monday holiday.

St. Patrick’s Parish welcomes the newly baptized:

Cameron Maddox Bren

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Your donation to the Seminarian Education Fund helps provide financial support for their education and formation for the priesthood of Jesus Christ. Seminarian Education is this week’s 2nd collection. Rejoice in Hope Youth Center’s Haunted Labyrinth 2016 - Rain or shine; indoor waiting. Oct 1-2, 7-9, 14-16, 21-23, 28-31; 7 pm until the last person screams. Admission $12. 804 Dyer Avenue, Cranston. All proceeds to benefit Rejoice in Hope Youth Center. 401-943-8686 or www.hauntedlabyrinth.com. Thank you for supporting Youth Ministry! St. Raphael Academy Open House – Families with 8th graders looking for college preparatory Catholic high school experience are invited to attend St. Raphael Academy’s Open House on October 2, from 12-3 pm. Stop by, tour the college-style campus, and meet the caring community. Visit www.saintrays.org for more information.

Regretfully, due to unforeseen circumstance, the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi event which was scheduled for October 3, has been cancelled by the Office of Life and Family

Ministry. The Diocese of Providence hopes to resume this event in 2017.

Adult Faith Formation. Throughout the year the Diocese of Providence offers several live and online courses covering the major aspects of our Catholic Faith. These courses are for anyone interested in learning more about Catholicism and can also be used for diocesan Catechist Certification. Below is a list of upcoming courses: Salvation History: New Testament – A 4-week online course which begins October 16. The Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy – A 3-week online course which begins October 16 – Perfect for the Year of Mercy! The Church: Sacrament of Salvation – A 4-week live course that will meet on Mondays, November 14 through December 5. More details are on the website address below. This course is also available online. For more information or to register, call Ed Trendowski at 401-278-4646 or register online at www.discovercatholicfaith.org. LaSalle Academy Open House: Sunday, October 30, 2016, 12 pm. All are welcome. No registration required. Entrance exam for high school only: Saturday, December 3, 8 am. Questions? Call George Aldrich, Director of Admissions, 401-351-7750, ext. 122.

Project Rachel: Project Rachel is a Catholic ministry to those who have been touched by abortion. The loss of a child can form a hole in one’s heart. If the child is lost due to an abortion, the hole can sometimes feel like nothing can ever fill the emptiness. There is hope and healing through our special ministry of compassion and mercy. Pope Francis reminds us, “As the Father loves, so do his children.” We invite you to call for a consultation. Call 421-7833, ext. 218. All calls are strictly confidential. Eucharistic Adoration for Vocations is held every Thursday during the academic year in the Chapel of the Seminary of Our Lady of Providence, 485 Mt. Pleasant Ave., Providence. All are invited to come pray for your priests, seminarians, and for vocations from 12 – 5 pm. Join us in praying that the “master of the harvest send out laborers for his harvest”. Career Opportunity: The Knights of Columbus is seeking a Field Agent representing their insurance program. We offer a complete benefits package with this full-time position. In order to qualify, one must be eligible for membership in the Knights of Columbus. For more information, please contact Michael Lehman, 401-921-4834, or Michael.lehman@kofc.org. Prayer for Vocations O God, our provident Father, through your Son you have revealed to us the mysteries of the Kingdom; you will that all men and women be saved and come to the knowledge of your Truth. Send workers into your great harvest, grant that more men will serve your Church as priests for the Diocese of Providence, that the Gospel may be preached to every creature and your people, strengthened by the word of life and the sacraments, may advance in the way of salvation and love. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, One God forever and ever. Amen. Beacon Hospice Seeks Local Volunteers. Beacon Hospice provides quality end-of-life care to local terminally-ill patients. They are looking for caring and

compassionate individuals in our area to spend time with patients. Volunteers can provide much needed support to patients and their families in a number of ways including:

visiting, sitting vigils, knitting, crocheting, quilting, pet therapy, veterans assisting veterans and many other ways. Contact Ashley Toste, Volunteer Coordinator at (401) 438-0008 or Ashley.Toste@amedisys.com Both St. Joseph’s & St. Patrick’s Rectories will be closed in observance of Columbus Day, Monday, October 10, 2016. 958 – page 4

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