Mass Schedule

Saturday: 5:00 PM - Sunday: 8:00 & 10:30 AM - Mon-Wed: 7:00 AM Holy Days: As announced in bulletin

PASTOR: Rev. Richard A. Valentine

PASTORAL ASSISTANT: William A. Bowden

OFFICE MANAGER:

Diane M. Marques

RELIGIOUS FORMATION DIRECTOR:

Wendy A. Carrier

PARISH OFFICE:............................ 231-5119

RELIGIOUS FORMATION: .......... 231-1340

OFFICE FAX NUMBER: .……….231-0523

HOURS: Monday-Thursday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

WEB SITE: www.stmichaelsmithfield.org

EMAIL: info@stmikegeo.necoxmail.com

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Parents should contact

the Parish office at least four months before the birth of

their baby to discuss baptismal plans.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Saturdays

from 4:00 to 4:30 or by appointment with the priest.

SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY: Couples should

contact the parish priest at least one year in advance. Be

sure you have a confirmed date at the church before

making any other arrangements.

COMMUNION TO THE SICK: Eucharistic Ministers

are available to bring communion to the homebound.

Please call the rectory.

PARISH PRAYER LINE: If anyone wishes to request

a special intention, please call Jody at 231-8956 or Avis at

233-0225. All requests will remain confidential.

ST. MICHAEL’S CHURCH 80 FARNUM PIKE, GEORGIAVILLE, RHODE ISLAND

Sunday: Dt 8:2-3, 14b-16a/Ps 147:12-15, 19-20/1 Cor

10:16-17/Jn 6:51-58

Monday: 2 Cor 6:1-10/Ps 98:1, 2b, 3-4/Mt 5:38-42

Tuesday: 2 Cor 8:1-9/Ps 146:2, 5-9a/Mt 5:43-48

Wednesday: 2 Cor 9:6-11/Ps 112:1bc-4, 9/Mt 6:1-6, 16-18

Thursday: 2 Cor 11:1-11/Ps 111:1b-4, 7-8/Mt 6:7-15

Friday: Dt 7:6-11/Ps 103:1-4, 6-8, 10/1 Jn 4:7-16/Mt 11:25-30

Saturday: Is 49:1-6/Ps 139:1-3, 13-15/Acts 13:22-26/Lk 1:57-66,80 Liturgical Publications Inc

WEEKLY IN OUR PARISH

Weekday Mass: Monday–Wednesday 7:00 AM

Morning Prayer: Monday – Wednesday 6:40 AM

Communal Recitation of the Rosary

Mondays at 6:30 PM

READINGS FOR THE WEEK MASS INTENTIONS

Saturday, June 24, 2016

5:00 PM Alice M. Downs, 14th Anniversary, by Family

Sunday, June 25, 2016

8:00 AM William Copp, 5th Anniversary, by Family

10:30 AM Alice & Edward Campbell, Remembrance,

by Family

2017 CATHOLIC CHARITY APPEAL

“Faith and Good Works”

Parish Goal: $64,050

As of 6/8/2017, funds pledged or donated

$71,341.65!!!!!!!

Through the generosity of our parishioners, our parish has,

once again, attained its Catholic Charity Fund Appeal goal! Not only did we meet it, but we exceeded it. Thank you to all

the families who responded and stepped up to take this chal-

lenge. Together with prayer and by sharing our many gifts, we

can say we have made a difference.

ST. MICHAEL’S CHURCH GEORGIAVILLE, RI

"The Jews quarreled among themselves, saying, 'How can

this man give us his flesh to eat?'" From the beginning, the

Eucharist has been a source of controversy. Some people have

always found the teaching difficult to accept. But as Catholics,

the Blessed Sacrament is at the heart of our worship and our

spirituality; we go to Mass to share in the holy sacrifice of Je-

sus' body and blood, and we receive spiritual nourishment from

partaking of this heavenly food. As Jesus himself tells us in

today's Gospel, "Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood

remains in me and I in him."

From this passage it is clear that Jesus intended the Eucharist

to be a tremendous gift for us, for "whoever eats this bread will

live forever." This of course is because the bread is Christ's

"flesh for the life of the world." In other words, just as he gave

his body on the cross to save us from our sins, so too this same

flesh is given for us at every Mass to strengthen our weakness

and unite us more deeply to our Savior.

Receiving Communion isn't like taking a magic pill, how-

ever. We must beware of reducing this sacrament to an empty

ritual or a foolproof guarantee of heaven. No, it is quite possible

to receive Communion unworthily and reject its spiritual effi-

cacy. Just like the benefits of a healthy meal can be undone by a

habit of binging on junk food, so too we can prevent holy Com-

munion from having its full benefits when we crowd our souls

with vices and sins. If, on the other hand, we wish to let this

sacrament of divine grace flourish, we should receive it with a

sincere spirit of gratitude and reverence, praying that we may be

made worthy to receive such a gift.

THE MOST HOLY

BODY AND

BLOOD OF

CHRIST

A PRAYER FOR FATHERS

God our Father, we give you thanks and praise

for fathers young and old.

We pray for young fathers,

Newly embracing their vocation:

May they find the courage and perseverance

to balance work, family and faith in joy and sacrifice.

We pray for our own fathers

Who have supported and challenged us;

May they continue to lead in strong and gentle ways.

We remember fathers around the world

whose children are lost or suffering;

May they know that the God of compassion walks

with them in their sorrow.

We pray for men who are not fathers but still mentor and

guide is with fatherly love and advice.

We remember fathers, grandfathers, and great-

grandfathers who are no long with us but who live forever

in our memory and nourish us with their love.

Amen

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SUMMER PROGRAM

Grades 3-8, July 17th—28th

The number of students accepted into the summer program is

limited. The program runs week days from July 17th—28th and

the student must attend every class. Students will be accepted in

the order registrations are received.

At this time grades 6 & 7 are closed. Registrations received once

classes are full will be placed on a waiting list.

FALL/WINTER CLASSES

Classes held during the school year are never closed, however

please send in your registrations forms by June 1 so books may be

purchased and teachers recruited.

WHAT’S HAPPENING AROUND THE PARISH

YARN MINISTRY: Thursdays at 6:30 PM, Parish hall

BONEBUILDERS: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:30 - 11:30 AM

ADORATION: Friday, July 7th, 2-5 PM

FOOD CLOSET: Open Saturday, July 8th, 10—12 Noon

BLOOD DRIVE: Sunday, July 9th, 8:30 AM-12:30 PM,

Parish Hall

SUMMER RELIGIOUS FORMATION: July 17th—28th,

Grades 3-8, number of students limited, grades 6 & 7 are closed.

401-231-1340, Ext 3

EMAIL: faithformation80@aol.com

The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ____________ ____ _____June 18, 2017

ST. MICHAEL’S FOOD CLOSET

Thank you for your generosity. The closet

depends solely on the generosity of you, our

parishioners, and we thank you for everything

you donate, food, grocery cards and other fi-

nancial assistance. Items needed: Juice,

coffee, tea, sugar, flour, mayonnaise, catsup, syrup, beef stew,

chowder, canned meats, jarred tomato sauce, cookies & crackers,

paper towels, napkins, tissues, toilet paper, shampoo & deodor-

ant, tooth brushes and paste. Items in bold are needed the most.

ONE ON ONE BASKETBALL CAMP

Scituate High School

Boys and girls: ages 7 – 16

Two sessions

June 26—30 from 9 AM to 3 PM OR

July 10—14 from 9 AM to 3 PM

Cost $175 for one week or $310 for two weeks

Includes a free T-shirt and written evaluation. The camp will

be highly structured, fun and staffed with experienced local

coaches. (Separate instruction for girls.)

BASKETBALL AND SPORTS CAMP

North Providence High School

Boys and girls, ages 6 to 15

July 31st - August 4th from 9 AM to 12 PM

Cost $75 Res., $100 Non-Res.

Interested? Call Frank Luca 639-0814 or register on line

www.1on1basketball.com (Click Prov., then camps.)

SEPARATED OR DIVORCED SUPPORT

GROUP

The La Salette Retreat Center in Attleboro is offering

a bi-weekly support group for separated and divorced

persons. The next meeting is on Tuesday, June 20th from 7-8:30

PM and will continue every other Tuesday evening throughout

the year (except July 3rd). For more information, please contact

Dottie at 508-642-1928 or dojale@icloud.com.

MOUNT ST. CHARLES FINE ARTS

SUMMER CAMP

The Fine Arts Summer Camp is a two week, full day, coed

summer program at Mount St. Charles Academy in Woon-

socket for children entering grades 5-10 in the fall. Campers

create a six-course schedule choosing from more than 100 fun

and informative classes in art, dance, music, drama and related

arts such as Top Chef, Magic and Archery. The camp runs 8

AM to 4 PM, Monday-Friday, July 17-28. Tuition of $370

includes materials. For more information, go to

www.mountsaintcharles.org/fineartssummercamp.

ST. JOSEPH PARISH

St. Joseph’s Church Hall, 183 Sayles Avenue, Pascoag, RI

The Magic of David Oliver

Friday, June 30th

Come, join in a family friendly show filled with magic, music,

comedy and fun. Doors open at 5 PM; meal served at 6 PM and

includes spaghetti & meatballs, salad, bread and dessert; show at

7 PM. Tickets are adults $16, children (ages 5-15)

$8; children 4 and younger are our guests; $50 fam-

ily cap (for immediate family members). Tickets

area available by calling St. Joseph’s Rectory, Mon-

day-Thursday, 9 AM - 5 PM, 401-568-2411.

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