The Church of Saint Sebastian 67 Cole Ave., Providence, RI 02906

(401)751-0196 stsebastianri.org

Mass Schedule

Sunday Masses Saturday: 5:00 pm Vigil Sunday: 9:00 am, 11:00 am Daily Mass M - F: 7 am Saturday: 9am

Confession Times

Saturday 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm or by appointment

Devotions Adoration of Blessed Sacrament Mon-Thurs. 6:30 am - 6:55 am

Rosary Mon– Fri. 6:40am

Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Tuesdays following the 7:00 AM Mass

Parish Office Hours M-F: 10:00 am—2:30 PM

Parish Contact Information (410) 751-0196

March 1, 2020

Weekly Bulletin First Sunday in Lent

Who is this king of glory? The LORD, strong and mighty, the LORD, mighty in battle.

Psalm 24:9

PARISH Directory and INFORMATION Directory Parish Information: P: (401)751-0196 F: (401)273-2753 Web: https://stsebastianri.org/ Reverend Father Jordan Kelly, O.P. Pastor 401-500-2462 pastor@stsebastianri.org Elaine Ginn Receptionist/Secretary office@stsebastianri.org Carole Graves Director of Music/Organist music@stsebastianri.org Megan Morrow Cantor Robert Short Director of Faith Formation and Evangelization 401-272-6062 ssricgs@gmail.com Kristen Gold Assistant Religious Education Coordinator 401-272-6062 ssriprimaryre@gmail.com Paul Castaldi Maintenance Kathy Harrington Parish Accountant finance@stsebastianri@org Parish Trustees Charles Rogers Catherine Taylor Parish Finance Council James Daly Ann Carnevale Grace Dugan Douglas Nani Parish Council Sarah Garcia-Mata Mary Hill Jamie Hill Janice Opalenski Patricia Recupero Ellen Reinhardt Fred Reinhardt

WELCOME to the CHURCH of SAINT SEBASTIAN In my own name and on behalf of the People of Saint Sebastian’s, welcome to our Parish! If you are visiting, coming back to the Church and Mass after some time away, or looking for a Parish, you are most welcome here at Saint Sebastian’s.

Parish Registration Registration is the official way we join a parish community, please stop in the Parish Office or register online to become a registered parishioner. To be considered an active registered member of the parish, members are asked to give of their time, talent and treasure. The parish is in need of and welcomes all three parts of your stewardship.

Sacrament of Baptism Congratulations of the birth of your child! We require all parents and godparents to attend Sacramental Preparation Classes. Once you have called the rectory to plan for the baptism of your child, we will have someone contact you to set up a special appointment for Preparation classes. These classes are usually done one on one with each family and are conducted by a couple who are well prepared to teach and assist in Baptismal Preparation.

Sacrament of Matrimony Congratulations on your engagement and decision to enter into a Catholic marriage! Saint Sebastian Parish will help you in your preparation to ensure that you make this serious and sacred step in your life a holy and happy one. The day and time of your wedding must be arranged in person by the prospective bride and groom themselves as soon as they feel called to marry. No arrangement can be made by phone or parents. All arrangements should be made nine months prior to the wedding date and done prior to scheduling the reception. The first meeting with the Pastor may be scheduled by calling the Parish Office at (401) 751-0196. Spiritual preparation is a key part of this special time. Frequent participation in the sacraments during this time is important, particularly weekly Mass attendance. It is also strongly recommended that you bring yourselves to the Sacrament of Reconciliation during this time of preparation.

Religious Education By their word and their example, parents are the first and principal teachers of their children concerning our Catholic Faith. The Religious Education of Saint Sebastian’s stands ready to assist parents in their sacred and most important responsibility. Should you have any questions about the program please contact Ms. Kristen Gold at ssriprimaryre@gmail.com or Mr. Bob Short at ssricgs@gmail.com

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Saint Sebastian’s also offers Level One, ages 3 - 6, of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, commonly referred to as CGS. CGS is a Montessori-based program of faith formation. Please contact Mr. Bob Short, Catechist, at ssricgs@gmail.com

Robert Whelan Amy Thomas Karin Schrott Gerry Codola Catherine Denning Toni Dumville Robert Lough

Parish Auditors Ellen Boyle

Jennifer Pizzuti

My dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

As another Lenten Season unfolds for us, I would like to reflect upon something that is impacting our Church and society greatly: Anger. It seems everywhere we look, we see expressions of anger. Anger in and at the Church; anger in and at Washington; anger in and among nations; anger in families; anger in social media. In my travels around the Diocese, I often hear many who are concerned about the coarseness in our society. Perhaps during this Lenten Season, a good way for us to reflect upon the anger in our lives and in society is to do an examination of conscience based on that very popular Lenten devotion, The Stations of the Cross. In these fourteen stops along the way of Our Lord’s Passion and Death, we see an example of patience and suffering combined in one total act of selfless love.

The First Station: Jesus is Condemned to Death

• In my own speech, do I in anger condemn another and quickly draw conclusions about a person’s motives and intentions?

The Second Station: Jesus Carries His Cross

• When I have a heavy burden placed on me, justly or unjustly, do I react with anger, blame, retribution, or avoidance?

The Third Station: Jesus Falls the First Time

• Do I take delight in another’s misfortune out of the anger I feel for him or her?

The Fourth Station: Jesus Meets His Sorrowful Mother

• When trial and sorrow come into my life, do I react with anger, blaming God or others for my testing, or do I seek to be compassionate and accepting of the situation over which I have no control?

The Fifth Station: Simon of Cyrene Helps Jesus Carry His Cross

• Does anger overcome me when asked to do something or circumstances demand that I get involved, preferring rather to watch from a comfortable distance, resentful that I have been asked to contribute my time, talent, or treasure?

The Sixth Station: Veronica Wipes the Face of Jesus

• Does my anger keep me from showing compassion, especially if I have experienced a lack of compassion from someone else?

The Seventh Station: Jesus Falls the Second Time

• Am I patient with myself when I make the same mistake again, or do I become angry with my lack of perfection and give up?

The Eighth Station: Jesus Meets the Women of Jerusalem

• Does my anger lead me to be hardened to the plight of others, convincing myself that somehow they are to blame for their situation and therefore absolving myself of any charity toward them?

The Ninth Station: Jesus Falls a Third Time

• Do I create an angry standard in my mind of what persons are worthy of being helped based on my own prejudices and misconceptions?

The Tenth Station: Jesus is Stripped of His Clothes

• In my anger, do I strip someone of his or her dignity or good name by what I say about them, what I post on social media, or how I act toward them?

The Eleventh Station: Jesus is Nailed to the Cross

• How does my interior anger disfigure my soul and nail my humanity to the cross of hatred, arrogance, and selfishness?

The Twelfth Station: Jesus Dies on the Cross

• Does my anger rage to the point that I see another person as irredeemable or without the human dignity of one created by God and saved by the Blood of Christ?

The Thirteenth Station: The Body of Jesus is Taken Down from the Cross

• Do I show respect for the human person or do I judge another as an object of my anger or to be used in a selfish way?

The Fourteenth Station: Jesus is Laid in the Tomb

• In my anger, do I emotionally bury a family member, friend, co-worker, or classmate by treating them as if they are “dead to me,” shutting them out of my life with no intention of reconciling with him or her?

The anger we sense in the world today is real and powerful. It is not easily rooted out, especially if we see the cause in someone else. This Lent, I ask myself and all the faithful to look inwardly to see how the anger in the world is really rooted in our personal anger, and seek to be reconciled with Our Lord and with those from whom we are estranged. Psalm 34 tells us,

From FATHER JORDAN, O.P. , Pastor

MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS,

I offer you this continued reflection on forgiveness and anger from Bishop Alfred A. Schlert of Allentown:

JOIN us IN PRAYER MASS Intentions

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29 SATURDAY AFTER ASH WEDNESDAY 9:00am: The victims of the Clergy Sexual Abuse and the healing and renewal of the Church Vigil of the First Sunday of Lent 4:00pm: Confessions

OPENING OF PARISH MISSION 5:00pm: + Mother Marie William Mc Gregor, OP, on

the anniversary of her death

SUNDAY, MARCH 1 FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT

PARISH MISSION SUNDAY

9:00am: Missa pro populo

11:00am: +John Francis Kelly Eucharistic Adoration begins at the end of the

11am Mass

as part of the Parish Mission

3:30: Mission Conference

Adults in the Church; Children in the Atrium

4:30: Vespers and Benediction to close the Mission

5:30: Pasta with the Padres

MONDAY, MARCH 2 LENTEN WEEKDAY

7:00am: + Reverend Alan Morris, O.P. 5:30pm: For the conversion of our hearts

TUESDAY, MARCH 3 LENTEN WEEKDAY/COMMEMORATION OF

SAINT KATHERINE DREXEL

7:00am: + Regina Duffy Radocaj

5:30pm: Sandra Lucente

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4 LENTEN WEEKDAY/COMMEMORATION OF SAINT

CASIMIR

7:00am: +Robert Koshgarian

5:30pm: +Patricia Wardell

PARISH PRAYER Requests

If you would like someone included in the Prayers for the Sick, please call the office at 401.751.0196 .

We pray for: Patricia Maciel, Betty Young, Marie Brito, Peter Hurley, Laura, Margaret Pleasants, Dennis Roberts, Jim DeLucia, Raymond Capece, Fr. John Hallowell, Danielle Giulianai and her unborn child; James Sullivan Sr., and all the sick of our families and parish.

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE REPOSE of the soul of June Mc Nelis, the wife of Dr. Frank Mc Nelis, who was buried from Saint Sebastian on Thursday.

THURSDAY, MARCH 5

LENTEN WEEKDAY

7:00am: + Anne M. Daniels

5:30pm: + Reverend Antoninus Kilbridge, O.P.

FRIDAY, MARCH 6 LENTEN WEEKDAY/FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH

7:00am:

4:30pm: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

5:00pm: First Friday Confessions

5:30pm: Mass: + Reverend Charles A. Farrell, O.P.

6:00pm: Stations of the Cross

SATURDAY, MARCH 7

Lenten Weekday

9am: Victims of clergy sexual abuse and the renewal of

the Church

Vigil of the Second Sunday of Lent

4:00PM: Confessions

5:00PM: For the intentions of our Monday Morning

Money Counters

Calm your anger and forget your rage; do not fret, it only leads to evil. For those who do evil shall perish; the patient shall inherit the land.

May God grant all of the peace and forgiveness of a Lenten Season truly lived well so that the Love of Christ will wash over us, bring us to be forgiven and inspire us by His forgiveness to forgive.

Sincerely in Christ,

Most Reverend Alfred A. Schlert

Bishop of Allentown

COMING up at SAINT SEBASTIAN THIS WEEK AT Saint Sebastian

TODAY, FEBRUARY 29

9:00am: CLOW

10:00am: Religious Education

Children’s Choir

Eucharistic Adoration begins at the end of the

11am Mass as part of the Parish Mission

3:30: Mission Conference

Adults in the Church; Children in the Atrium

4:30: Vespers and Benediction to close the

Mission

5:30: Pasta with the Padres

MONDAY, MARCH 1

7:00am: Mass

4:00pm: Religious Education

5:30pm: Mass

TUESDAY, MARCH 2

7:00am: Mass

5:30pm: Mass

7:00pm: Prayer Shawl Ministry, Fr. Randall Room

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3

7:00am: Mass

5:30pm: Mass

6:00pm: Soup, Bread, and Study – Parish Hall

THURSDAY, MARCH 4

7:00am: Mass

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament after Mass

until 8:30am

5:30pm: Mass

FRIDAY, MARCH 5—FIRST FRIDAY

7:00am: Mass

5:30pm: Mass

6:30pm: Stations of the Cross

7:30pm: AA – Back to Basics, Parish Hall

SATURDAY, MARCH 6

9:00am: Victims of clergy sexual abuse and the renewal of the Church Vigil of the Second Sunday of Lent

4:00pm: Confessions

5:00pm: +Edna Mc Laughlin & Family

THE STUFF OF DAILY LIFE

To what do our hearts need to attend today?

• During Lent, daily Masses will be celebrated at

7am and 5:30pm.

• Stations of the Cross: Friday at 6pm, following

the 5:30 Mass.

SAVE THE DATE: MONDAY, MARCH 10 @ 6:30PM

Parishioners are invited to attend and are welcome at the March Meeting of the Parish Pastoral and Finance Councils. The Meeting will take place in the Parish Hall. Various members of the Parish Pastoral and Finance Councils will make their regular reports. Parishioners will be able to submit questions in writing before March 10. The Councils will do their best to answer any questions that are submitted.

CONGRATULATIONS!

Congratulations to Austin and Laura Gilmour on the baptism of their daughter Runa;

Congratulations to David and Angela Mc Caster on the baptism of their son David Michael;

Congratulations to Jonathan and Aria Read on the baptism of their daughter Saylor Elizabeth; and

Congratulations to Christopher and Gretchen Chitko on the baptism of their daughter Lucie Miranda

May the light of Christ shine brightly in their hearts and lives forever! Welcome to our Faith

Family!

AROUND the DIOCESE

COMING TO MCVINNEY!

BANFF Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour

returns to McVinney!

Monday, March 9th at 7:00 PM *SPECIAL GROUP

RATE DISCOUNT ANNOUNCED*

Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival is the largest, and one of the most prestigious, mountain festivals in the world. With stops planned in about 550 communities and more than 40 countries across the globe, this year’s tour features a collection of the most inspiring action, environmental, and adventure films from the festival. Traveling to exotic landscapes and remote cultures, and bringing audiences up-close and personal with adrenaline-packed action sports, the 2020 World Tour is an exhilarating and provocative exploration of the mountain world. Experience some of these award-winning films of outdoor adventures at McVinney Auditorium, 43 Dave Gavitt Way, Providence! Get your tickets now by visiting www.mcvinneyauditorium.com. *Groups of 10 or more use the discount code CLIMBERS at check out for a special rate of only $10 per ticket!*

For more information, questions, pricing concerns, just contact Aaron Mack, McVinney Director, at 401.278.4575 or email amack@dioceseofprovidence.org.

SUNDAY SANDWICHES FOR EMMANUEL HOUSE

Families at Saint Sebastian are invited to make healthy bag lunches for the men at Emmanuel House. Please contact Karin Schrott at Karin.schrott@gmail.com for more information.

SAINT PATRICK’S DAY DINNER TO BENEFIT LITTLE SISTERS

The Little Sisters of the Poor Jeanne Jugan Residence

of Pawtucket will hold its 12th annual Saint Patrick’s

Day Dinner at The Old Grist Mill Tavern, 390 Fall

River Ave., on Tuesday, March 17, from 11 a.m. - 9

p.m. This annual event supports the Little Sisters’

mission of serving the elderly poor and will include a

traditional corned beef and cabbage dinner along with

raffle prizes, a “Pot of Gold” drawing, and homemade

scones for sale. Tickets must be purchased in advance

at Jeanne Jugan Residence or at

www.littlesistersofthepoorpawtucket.org. For more

information, please call 401-723-4314.

SUPPORT GROUP OFFERED FOR DIVORCED AND SEPARATED CATHOLICS

The Office of Life and Family has an on-going support group for divorced and separated Catholics at St. James Chapel (in the St. Mary/St. James Parish Center), 2079 Matunuck School House Road. It is held on the first and third Wednesday evening of each month, 7 - 8:30 p.m. This free support group embraces our Catholic faith and provides a peaceful place for sharing, healing, and for topics related to separation/divorce. Preregistration is required. For more information, contact Peter Magnotta at 421-7833, ext. 217.

WEDNESDAY SOUP, BREAD, AND STUDY:

Separate catechetical tracks for children and adults; babysitting is available.

March 4: The Liturgy, Lent, and Living

March 25: Talking to my kids about life

April 8: Passover and the Triduum