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DOMINICAN FRIARS
Rev. Augustine Judd, O.P.
Pastor
Rev. Patrick Briscoe, O.P.
Associate Pastor
Rev. John Burchill, O.P.
Preaching Ministry
Rev. Albert Duggan, O.P.
In Residence, Catholic Chaplain Brown University
ST. PIUS V SCHOOL, (401) 421-9750
Sr. Maria Francesca Wiley, O.P, Principal
FAITH FORMATION & RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
(401) 684-3063
Charles A. & Amanda J. da Silva
MUSIC MINISTRY (401) 749-2091
David Martinez
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS, (401) 751-4871
Agnes Chretien & Esther Twardowski, Ext. 100
Summer Office Hours: Monday 9:00-1:00; Tuesday,
9:00-4:00, Wednesday 1:00-4:00, Thursday 9:00-4:00, &
Friday 9:00-1:00
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT (401) 751-4871, x103
Joanna Lombari
St. Pius V Mission Statement We, the Christian family of St. Pius V Parish, are gift-ed by God with the vision of St Dominic. Empowered by the Holy Spirit and truth, we actively minister to the spiritual and physical needs of the members of the Body of Christ. Through a welcoming Eucharis-tic community, we commit to praise, bless, preach, and to live the love of Jesus through word and deed.
New parishioners are invited to register as members of our parish family. Please call the church office or visit our website.
PARISH SCHEDULE
Weekend Masses Saturday: 4:30 pm Vigil
Sunday: 8:00 am, 10:00 am, 11:30 am, & 6:00 pm (Youth Mass 11:30 am 1st Sunday
of the month)
Holy Days 5:30 pm Vigil, 7:00 am, 8:45 am (School Mass), 12:00 noon, & 7:00 pm
Daily Mass 7:00 am & 12:00 noon (Rosary before noon Mass)
Saturday: 8:00 am
Holidays: 8:00 am & 12:00 noon
Adoration Thursday: 12:30 – 8:00 pm (Summer 7:00-8:00 pm)
Confessions Saturday: 3:30-4:15 pm and by appointment
Thursday evenings: 7:00-7:45 pm
Baptisms 2nd
& 4th Sundays: 1:00 pm
Marriages Arrangements should be made one year in advance of Wedding.
Sacrament of the Sick &
Communion Calls: Please call the church office for arrangements.
How do I know I have a Vocation? Do you feel a real desire for priesthood or religious life? Do you desire it for the right reasons? If you are discerning a vocation, contact a member of the Dominican staff or visit the Dominican Friars web page at www.dominicanfriars.org.
For on-line giving go to
www.faithdirect.net.
Our parish code is RI487.
Deadline for Bulletin Copy is Tuesday 9:00 a.m. Please email announcements to Joanna Lombari at:
August 27, 2017
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55 Elmhurst Ave., Providence, RI 02908
Tel: (401) 751-4871, Fax: (401) 273-1089, Website: www.spvchurch.org
St. Pius V Church
ST. PIUS V CHURCH, PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
Dear Friends, This week the parish’s elementary school began, and others will be starting shortly. The great thing about the start of the school year is that it is an opportunity, regardless of how “successful” the past was, to make resolutions to change things for the better in the new year. This goes for everyone: students, teachers, staff, and parents. Among those resolutions, I would like to suggest resolving to grow in vir-tue, which are stable dispositions that shape our character. Toward that end, I’d like to share with you an article I found a couple of years ago by Louise Perrotta called: Back-to-School Virtues: Helping Your Child Succeed in Class and in Life. The author focuses on three virtues in particular: respect, honesty, and re-sponsibility. In her words: Respect. Respect is a foundational virtue. It takes many forms, including respect for self and others, for life in all its forms, for legitimate authority, and for people’s rights. At its center is respect for human life because it is sacred. Inwardly, we sense this innate dignity of the person. It’s the reason we cringe when we hear the dad down the street shout “you little brat” to his son. Or when we see ten-year-old Brandon sassily roll his eyes at his mother and say, “Well, duh,” when she tells him to do something. Neither is treating the other with the respect they deserve. To focus on respect, ask these questions: Do you treat your children with respect? Entrusted by God to your care, your children are persons in their own right—individuals with rights, free will, and unique personalities and abilities. Is this truth reflected in the way you deal with them? Do you treat them like persons? Are you fair? Taking account of their ages, do you make an effort to explain your reasons when you disagree? Do you listen to their opin-ions? Invite their ideas? Does your tone of voice, as well as your words, communicate respect? Do you require respect from your children? Are you teaching them to honor God? Consider areas like behavior in church, respect for God’s name, respect for those consecrated to his service. Are you instilling respect for people who exercise legitimate authority? Could you improve on the way you’re teaching courtesy? Consideration for others? Manners? And what about “honor your father and your moth-er”? When your kids treat you disrespectfully, do you overlook it or correct it? About this last point, the best policy toward disrespectful speech and behavior to parents is zero tolerance. Ignoring or excusing disrespect from our kids will only increase their bad attitude and erode their respect for other adults. Schools everywhere are experiencing the effects. “Teachers Get No Respect as Student Rudeness Rises,” ran a recent headline in a Mis-souri newspaper. Quoting high school teachers and administrators, the article described today’s students as increasingly ruder, sassier, and harder to teach, with a “you-can’t-make-me-do-that” edge that undermines the learning environment. This attitude of disrespect is in-sidious, creeping into even the best of schools. Parental training on the home front is the best prevention. But make sure you’re maintaining respect, too, urges one counselor at a Catholic high school in the Midwest. “All the time, kids come to me complaining that a teacher is incompetent, no good, and needs to be fired. ‘You can’t talk that way about your teacher,’ I’ll say. And the kid will answer, ‘Why not? My dad says it.’” So don’t erode respect for teachers with remarks like, “What a stupid assignment.” If there’s a problem, take it to the teacher and watch your tone at home. You’ll be helping your kids to be learners rather than perpetual criticizers who find it hard to accept that anyone is quali-fied to teach them anything. Honesty. Essentially, to be honest means to live in the truth. We train our kids in honesty because we want them to become people of integrity who don’t lie, cheat, or steal. To put it another way, we want the “Spirit of truth” to live in them as fully as possible, leading them “into all the truth” (John 14:17; 16:13). In many ways, the world around us gives our kids the cynical message that it pays to lie and cheat. Many are buying it. Consider the “2004 Report Card on the Ethics of American Youth,” released by the California-based Josephson Institute of Ethics, which surveyed 25,000 high school students nationwide. According to its findings, nearly two-thirds cheated on exams, more than one in four stole from a store, and 82 percent lied to their parents about something significant within the past twelve months. (The statistics may actually be worse: 29 percent admitted that they lied on one or more of the survey questions.) In the classroom, technology is giving students more ways to cheat. Many kids copy information off the Internet, with no concern for pla-giarism. There are Web sites that sell term papers. Cheating on exams is facilitated by graphing calculators, cell phones, handheld com-puters, and two-way pagers. “It’s hard to keep up with the technology,” a Catholic school teacher told me. “And when we do catch someone cheating, they typically say they don’t see anything wrong with it because ‘everybody does it.’ And they want the grades.” Her advice to parents: “Start early talking to your kids. Explain: What is honesty? What is stealing? Let them know it includes copying from other kids, taking other people ’s ideas and information. From the get-go, talk about academic integrity.” If we want to cultivate honesty in our children, we must of course take a good look at the example we’re giving them. But “practice what you preach” must go hand-in-hand with “preach what you practice,” says educator Thomas Lickona in his book Raising Good Children. You have to “teach by telling”—forming conscience through direct moral instruction that explains why some things are right and others wrong. He writes: Teach kids that a reputation for being honest is one of the most valuable things they can have. Help them think clearly about violations of honesty. Why is it wrong to lie or break an agreement? Because it violates trust, and trust is essential in any relationship. Why is it wrong to cheat in school? Because cheating is a lie (it misrepresents your knowledge); it’s a violation of your teacher’s trust in you; and it’s unfair to all the people who aren’t cheating. Why is it wrong to steal? Because there’s a person behind the property. Theft violates that person. You might find it helpful to review the Catechism sections on offenses against the seventh and the eighth commandments (see especially 2401, 2412, 2450-54, 2464-92). And don’t forget to teach your kids how to make things right with God and others by going to Confession and making restitution for stolen goods. (Continued/Next Page)
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day prayer of the early
For only $2 per week ($60 total), you’ll have the chance to win
at 2 drawings per month of $60 each. Drawings will begin
September 17th. Additional grand prize drawings will be held
at a Spring Jazz Brunch Buffet in the church hall on Sunday,
April 15. All proceeds directly benefit St. Pius V Church. Tick-
ets can be picked up in the vestibule and will also be available
for purchase during the week from Agnes at the parish office.
If you have any questions, please call the parish office at 751-
4871 or Cindy Soares at 226-5777.
TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME
Tuesday, September 12
Join us for our 2nd annual St. Pius outing
to Fenway Park, as the Red Sox take on
the Oakland A’s! Tickets will be sold on a
first-come, first-serve basis. We’ll be
seated in the third baseline covered
grandstands seats, close to home plate.
Tickets are $51 each (which includes a
chartered bus ride) or $41 if you have your own transporta-
tion. Please contact Lisa Brodeur at [email protected]
to reserve your tickets.
The 30-Week Club is Back
ST. PIUS V CROSS COUNTRY Cross Country for 4th through 8th graders is right around the corner. If you are interested or have any questions, come to the August 25th signup, scheduled to be held from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the steps to Providence College across from our church or stop by during any practice. If it is raining, signup will be at the next practice. The registration fee is $40. Practices will run from 5:00 to 5:45 p.m. as follows:
Monday, August 28: On the PC lawn across from the church.
Wednesday, August 30: On the PC lawn across from the church.
Friday, September 1: At the PC track.
Wednesday, September 6: On the PC lawn across from the church.
Friday, September 8: At the PC track.
Monday ,September 11: On the PC lawn across from the church.
For more information, call coaches Paul Huot at 996-7305 and Ozzie Kooloian at 241-4612.
Wedding Banns Robert A. Giovino & Melissa Barlow
Jeffrey Henry Miszkiewicz & Alyssa Katherine Hernandez
William Francis Gallagher & Kendra Mary Bower
Continued from Page 1 Responsibility. “I went to a party, and it ended up with no chaper-one and lots of alcohol. I called my mom to pick me up. Instead of reprimanding me, my parents said they were proud. Now if I’m in that situation again, I know I don’t need to be afraid to go home.” The high school senior who tells this story acted in a responsible way. Responsible persons exercise their freedom of choice in ways that are good. When they make mistakes, they accept the consequences of their actions and deal with them without making others suffer. If you want your kids to learn responsibility, give them something to be responsible for. Even young children can help around the house and yard and feel proud of their contribution to family life. Assign chores, commend and correct as needed, and don’t allow them to weasel out. Children who are in school have the important responsibility of doing their personal best to make the most of their education. One of many ways we can help our kids take responsibility for their learning is to facilitate doing homework. Let them know you see it as a priority. Establish a regular daily time for homework. Desig-nate a study area where they can work without distractions; have necessary supplies on hand. As appropriate for their age, oversee their work. Do not, however, do it for them! And if, through their own fault, they fail to do their work, resist the temptation to cover for them. Don’t be like the parents described by an Illinois teacher: “They’re at their kids’ beck and call—doing their work, running late papers in for them, making excuses and blaming teachers. How will their kids learn accountability if they never experience the consequenc-es of their actions?” Whether it’s responsibility, honesty, respect, or some other virtue that you target as your “school of virtue” curriculum this semester, be encouraged! The Lord is with you as you help your kids to be-come both smart and good. Let’s all take our cue from that outstanding man of God and mas-ter teacher, Pope John Paul II, whose enthusiasm for youth was on display for over a quarter of a century. You are the future of the world, he told kids. You have an immense potential for good and for creative possibility. Let’s make that our perspective too. Sincerely yours in Christ,
Fr. Augustine, O.P.
CATHOLIC ATHLETIC LEAGUE TENNIS TEAM
St. Pius Church and School are spon-
soring a Catholic Athletic League Ten-
nis Team this fall for grades 6, 7, and 8.
The competitive season runs until Octo-
ber 20th. If your child is interested in
playing, please contact Patrick Breen at
If you would like the Sanctuary Candle to burn for one
week in memory of a loved one or a special intention,
please call the church office at 751-4871.
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21st Sunday in Ordinary Time
"You are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my
church." The name Peter is significant. It comes from a word
that means "rock." When Jesus gives this new name to Si-
mon, he is identifying this chosen apostle as a foundation
upon which his church will stand. This verse, along with the
constant practice of church tradition ever since that moment,
explains the office of the papacy. The pope, even to this day,
is a direct successor of Saint Peter. An unbroken historical
line traces right back to Christ himself, when he gave "the
keys to the kingdom of heaven" to Peter.
In establishing Peter as the first pope, Jesus was
putting a structure in place that has proved to be a brilliant
one. Because it is built on a firm foundation, the Catholic
Church has been able to persevere for millennia through
schisms, wars, scandals, and the persistent presence of sin in
its all-too-human members. The church has maintained con-
sistency and unity in her teaching thanks to the headship of
the pope. It really is remarkable that an institution so old can
still be so vital in this day and age. Thus far, the prophetic
utterance of Christ remains true, "the gates of the netherworld
shall not prevail against it."
Jesus must have been thinking of us, of all future
Christians, when he established the papacy. Just as Jesus
instructed Peter after the Resurrection to "Feed my
lambs...feed my sheep," (Jn 21:15, 17), so too our Holy Fa-
ther continues the mission to care for us like a good shep-
herd. We may be thousands of miles from him, but his pray-
ers and his leadership serve our local Catholic community
nonetheless. The pope's care for us will always be a reminder
of the loving concern of Christ for his church.
“No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s
life for one’s friends.”— John 15:13
BLUE MASS
Sunday, September 24, 10:00 a.m.
Cathedral of SS. Peter & Paul
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
Many thanks to all those who contributed toiletry items in our
bin! We have several people who have moved into new apart-
ments and have no beds to sleep on. If you have either a sin-
gle or double mattress and/or bed frame that you can donate,
it would be much appreciated. Either call or email Agnes in
the church office (751-4871 or [email protected]).
The Diocese will
host a Blue Mass to
honor and pray for
police, fire, and first
responders. Auxilia-
ry Bishop Robert C.
Evans will be the
main celebrant of
the Mass with other
priests of the dio-
cese concelebrat-
ing. Everyone is
invited to come
together to honor
these men and
women for their
courageous service
and pray for their
safety.
CALENDAR
Sunday, 9/17: Commissioning of Catechists (10:00 a.m. Mass)
Sunday, 9/24: First Day of Classes and Parent/Guardian Meeting for grades K-8 (school gym, 11:30 a.m.—12:45 p.m.)
CATECHISTS, CATECHIST AIDES, AND
SUBSTITUTE CATECHISTS NEEDED! The children of our parish need your help. Can you give of your time and talent to help children come to know Jesus, His Church, and His teaching? We are in need of catechists for grades 2, 3, 4, 5, & 6 and Confirmation I. You don’t need to be a theologian or have experience teaching. You just need to have a desire to work with and serve children. A retreat and teacher training session will be offered in September before the start of classes. We also provide materials, lesson plan-ning assistance, and any other support you may need. If you are interested or know someone who would be a good fit, please contact Charlie at 401-684-3063 or e-mail him at [email protected] before Sept. 10th. 2017-2018 REGISTRATION: Registrations will be accepted for new and returning students in Kindergarten through Grade 8 (Confirmation II) faith for-mation classes beginning in September. Please see next weekend’s bulletin for details.
CHILDREN'S LITURGY OF THE WORD
TRAINING Are you a confirmed parishioner who enjoys working with chil-
dren? Leaders are needed to work in teams to prepare a sep-
arate liturgy of the word for children in pre-K - 2nd grade.
Please join us this Sunday, August 27, at 7:30 in the church
hall for a training meeting. All new and returning volunteers
are asked to attend. The training covers the purpose and na-
ture of Children’s Liturgy of the Word, scheduling for the year,
and how to complete diocesan requirements for working with
children. Please contact Tim or Mary Margaret Donovan at
331-1951 or [email protected] or [email protected] to
get involved with Children's Liturgy of the Word.
(Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)
Have you thought about becoming Catholic? Are you Catho-
lic, but not yet confirmed? Classes are forming now for this
Fall. To inquire, contact the parish office at 751-4871 or by
emailing Fr. Patrick at [email protected].
SATURDAY, AUGUST 26
8:00 am Intentions of the Dominican Friars
4:30 pm William J. Ford (d) Birthday Remembrance
SUNDAY, AUG. 27, 21ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
8:00 am Martin J. Reynolds (d) 41st Anniversary
10:00 am Parishioners of St. Pius
11:30 am Marie Rose Plante (d)
6:00 pm
MONDAY, AUGUST 28
7:00 am Special Intentions for the Sullivan Family (l)
12:00 Noon Thomas Calvillo (living) Birthday
TUESDAY, AUGUST 29
7:00 am Lucien Brodeur (d)
12:00 Noon John Sheehan, Jr. (d) 22nd Anniversary &
John Sheehan III (d) 2nd Anniversary
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30
7:00 am Deceased Members of the Monroe Family
12:00 Noon George & Margaret Iamarone (d)
THURSDAY, AUGUST 31
7:00 am Joseph Cotroneo (d)
12:00 Noon Juvenal Mbanzamihigo (d) & All Deceased
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1
7:00 am Rose Flynn (d)
12:00 Noon Nicolau & Margarida Amaral (living)
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
8:00 am Intentions of the Dominican Friars
4:30 pm Thomas A. Geer, Sr. (d)
SUNDAY, SEPT. 3, 22ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
8:00 am William Lynch (d) Birthday Remembrance
10:00 am Pauline Ciccio (d) 12th Anniversary
11:30 am Albert Plante (d)
6:00 pm Parishioners of St. Pius
WEEKLY SCHEDULE Coffee, Donuts, Fellowship: Sundays, after the 10 am
Mass in the church hall.
H.S. Bible Study: 2nd & 4th Suns., 7-8:30 pm, church
hall.
Girl Scouts (Brownies #89): Mondays from 3:30 to 4:45
pm in the church hall.
AA: Mondays, from 6 to 9 pm in the church hall.
Cub Scouts: Thursdays from 6-7 pm in the church hall.
Boy Scouts: Thursdays 7-8 pm in the church hall.
Young Adult Ministry: Thursdays at 7 pm. Please con-
tact us at [email protected] or visit our web site at
http://www.spvya.com.
Girl Scouts (Ambassador Troop): Fridays from 6-8 pm
in the church hall.
Legion of Mary: Saturdays at 10 am in the rectory.
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Readings for the Week of August 27, 2017
Sunday: Is 22:19-23/Ps 138:1-3, 6, 8/Rom 11:33-36/Mt 16:13-
20
Monday: 1 Thes 1:1-5, 8b-10/Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b/Mt 23:13-22
Tuesday: 1 Thes 2:1-8/Ps 139:1-6/Mk 6:17-29
Wednesday: 1 Thes 2:9-13/Ps 139:7-12ab/Mt 23:27-32
Thursday: 1 Thes 3:7-13/Ps 90:3-5a, 12-14, 17/Mt 24:42-51
Friday: 1 Thes 4:1-8/Ps 97:1, 2b, 5-6, 10-12/Mt 25:1-13
Saturday: 1 Thes 4:9-11/Ps 98:1, 7-9/Mt 25:14-30
Next Sunday: Jer 20:7-9/Ps 63:2-6, 8-9/Rom 12:1-2/Mt 16:21-
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Observances for the Week of August 27, 2017
Sunday: 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time
Monday: St. Augustine, Bishop and Doctor of the Church
Tuesday: Passion of Saint John the Baptist
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday: World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation
Saturday:
Next Sunday: 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
LIVE THE LITURGY - INSPIRATION FOR THE WEEK
We all know the given answers to the question: Who is Je-
sus? Son of God, Son of Man, Messiah, Lord, and the Christ
are some that immediately come to mind. But, who do YOU
say that Jesus is? Who we need or want Jesus to be be-
comes the key to unlocking a relationship with God. For
some, Jesus is just a prophet, a wise man, or an inspirational
figure in history. These labels keep Jesus in the past and pre-
vent us from really having a living, vibrant relationship with
him. If Jesus is more than this to you, then who is he and
what purpose does he serve in your life?
St. Pius V Church, August 27, 2017
A DAY OF REMEMBRANCE
September 9th, 10:00—11:00 a.m.
Guardian Angel Plot—Baby Land
Gate of Heaven Cemetery
550 Wampanoag Trail, Riverside
Please join us for this special prayerful event dedicated to all
babies that have died from an abortion, a miscarriage, still-
birth, and early infant death. It will include reflections, the Ro-
sary and other prayers for all the babies. This event is being
held simultaneously with the National Day of Remembrance
for Aborted Children. For more information, contact Car-
ol Owens at the Office of Life & Family Ministry at 421-7833
X218 or email [email protected].
