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The Catholic Faith Communi es of Saint Theresa and Saint Christopher
265 Stafford Road Tiverton, Rhode Island 02878 Parish Office: 401.624.8746 Parish Fax: 401.625.5384
Visit us on the Web - www.sstandctiverton.org
Mass Schedules and Sacraments Weekend Masses Saturday Evening
4:00pm at Saint Theresa
Sunday Morning 8:00am at Saint Theresa
9:30am at Saint Christopher 11:00am at Saint Theresa
Weekday Mornings
Monday through Wednesday 8:00am at Saint Theresa
Thursday 8:00am at St. Christopher Morning Prayer at 7:45am
Holy Day Masses
As Announced
Holy Hour As Announced
Novena to Our Lady of Fatima Tuesdays, 6:00pm at Saint Theresa
Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday afternoons 3:00pm
at Saint Theresa or by Appointment.
Please call the rectory
Sacrament of Baptism By Appointment
Please contact Rectory
First Friday Mass at Brookdale Sakonnet Bay 9:30am
with home visits to follow.
Parish Staff Rev. Przemyslaw “Shemek” Lepak
Pastor [email protected]
Deacon Timothy Flanigan
Deacon Assistant [email protected]
Mrs. Cindy Wesling
Parish Administrative Assistant [email protected]
Mrs. Lynne Swass
Director of Faith Formation Grades 1-6 Facilitator
Mrs. Kelsey Hetu Coordinator of Confirmation
Youth Ministries [email protected]
Mr. Ronald Destremps
Maintenance Mrs. Nancy Smith
Coordinator of Music Ministries Wedding Coordinator
Mrs. Betty Henderson Mr. & Mrs. Steve Beaupré
Miss Andrea Desilets Organists and Music Ministry Directors
Karen Cooper & Gregory Smaldone
Trustees, Saint Theresa Parish [email protected]
Charles Miksis & Wayne Moran Trustees, St. Christopher Parish
1554 Main Road Tiverton, Rhode Island 02878
Parish Rectory: 401.624.6644 Office Hours:
Monday through Friday 8:30am to 3:30pm
Office for Parishes: 265 Stafford Rd. 401.624.8746
Mrs. Nancy Smith Parish Secretary
[email protected] Mrs. Rose Marie Paul
Receptionist [email protected]
Third Sunday of
Lent
MARCH 3-4, 2018
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
THE LIFE OF PRAYER
MORNING PRAYER: 7:45 am Monday thru Wednesday at St. Theresa Church and Thursdays at St. Christopher Church
MORNING ROSARY: Prayed each weekday morning imme-diately following Mass. Offered for respect of life and conversion of our own nation. OUR LADY OF GRACE MARIAN MOVEMENT OF PRIESTS: 2:00pm every Tuesday, Rosary and Prayer at St. Christopher Church.
DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET: 3:00pm on Tuesdays at St. Christopher Church
OUR LADY OF FATIMA NOVENA: 6:00pm Tuesday evenings - St. Theresa Church
SPIRITUAL DIRECTION: Come explore and unpack what is going on with You and God, and God and You. If you are in-terested in spiritual direction, contact Jamie Medeiros at 508-642-5954 or [email protected] (For more information on what spiritual direction is, please see our parish website).
PARISH WEBSITE:WWW.SSTANDCTIVERTON.ORG SUNDAY
Irene Shepard Renee Melancon Claire Proulx Dakota Rev. Clifford Cabral Baby Jacob Barbara Guay Joyce Lamothe Andrew Nicholas Natalie Silva Benoit Beaudoin Barbara Cordeiro Kathleen Frazer Raymond Sylvestre David Boudreau Patricia Bachus Irene Lewis Paquette William Bachus Stuart Frazer Shelby Rapoza Edwin True Elizabeth O’Neill Jil Silva Aston Aguiar Brenda Lenders Billy Tavares Paul Brodeur Irene Brodeur Chris Sigman Steven Laquerre Doug Vrona Please remember all those whose names are in the prayer box in St. Christopher sanctuary, all the sick of our parishes, those at home and in the hospitals. Call the number below if you know anyone in need of prayers and you would like to remember them in the bulletin where their name will remain for one month of prayers or until we hear from you. Please contact our Church Office, Mondays 9am to 12 noon, at 624-8746.
THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT First Reading: Exodus 20:1-17 Through Moses, God passed on the commandments he wished all people to follow. He tells us not to worship idols or take the name of the Lord in vain. All the laws God gave to us, if followed, would ensure that we could live in peace and harmony with one another as he had planned. Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:22-25 Paul tells the Corinthians that Christ is the power and the wisdom of God. Although they claimed to possess wis-dom, “God’s folly is wiser than men, and his weakness is more powerful than men.” Gospel: John 2:13-25 Jesus went to the temple of Jerusalem to find merchants there selling sheep and doves. He knocked over their ta-bles and drove the animals away. The merchants asked him for a sign that he was authorized to do this. He told them to “destroy this temple (referring to his body) and in three days I will raise it up.” The merchants misunder-stood, and did not believe he could rebuild in three days what had taken nearly 50 years to build. Still many be-lieved in him, after seeing the miracles he had performed.
Saturday, March 3rd 4:00pm + Chester Szargowicz Third Anniversary (by Wife, Daughter and Son-In-Law)
Sunday, March 4th 8:00am + Manuel Costa (by Ray & Jackie Brodeur)
9:30am For the Parishes
11:00am + Lidia Zieleriucha & Katarzyna Kwarciana (by a Friend)
Monday, March 5th 8:00am Souls In Purgatory (by Anne Quinn)
Tuesday, March 6th 8:00am + Andrew & Frances Gronkiewicz (by Granddaughter)
Wednesday, March 7th 8:00am Souls In Purgatory (by Anne Quinn)
Thursday, March 8th 8:00am + Martin & Stephanie Swarcewicz (by Daughter & Son-In-Law)
Saturday, March 10th 4:00pm + Steven Picard Anniversary (by Wife & Daughter)
Sunday, March 11th 8:00am For the Parishes
9:30am + Kyle Cabral (by the Henderson Family)
11:00am + Edward & Dorothy Michael (by Steven & Connie Michael)
RE-ST.
ETERNAL REST
We offer our prayers and condolences to the family of Therese Silvia. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.
THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT
SUNDAYPARISH WEBSITE:WWW.SSTANDCTIVERTON.ORG
CHOIR REHEARSAL Adult Choir: Wednesday, March 7, 14, and 21 at 6:30pm at St. Theresa Church.
Youth Choir: Wednesday evenings at 6:30pm at St. Theresa Hall.
PARISH NEWS PARISH NEWS
FAITH FORMATION CLASS SCHEDULE
Sunday, March 4, 2018 Grades 1-6, 9:00 am—10:30 am Confirmation I & II: 6:00 pm —8:00 pm Thursday, March 8, 2018 Sacrament of Reconciliation: Grades 2-3 St. Theresa Church 6 pm Sunday, March 11, 2018 Grades 4-6, 9:00 am—10:30 am Confirmation I & II: 6:00 pm —8:00 pm Thursday, March 15, 2018 Reconciliation: Grades 4-6 St. Theresa Church 6 pm
CALENDAR OF EVENTS See bulletin announcement for more information.
March 6:Adult Faith Formation: “St. Catherine of Siena” St. Theresa Hall 7pm
March 8:Adoration/Holy Hour with Reconciliation St. Theresa Church 6 pm March 9: Fish Fry 3-6 St. Christopher Hall Stations of the Cross to follow in SC Church March 13:Adult Faith Formation: “St. Thomas Aquinas” St. Theresa Hall 7pm
YOUTH GROUP Youth Group will meet the first and third Mondays of each month from 6:30-8 pm. Thank you!
FISH FRY The Men and Women's' Guild will host the very popular Parish’s Lenten Fish Fry each Friday be-tween 3 pm & 6pm at St. Christopher's Hall. Volun-teers are needed, flexible hours and days. Call Don Elbert 401-556-1201.
NEED FOR URGENT DONATION!!! Steven Laquerre is 17 years old and he is a parishioner and an Altar Server at St. Theresa parish. He is suffering from a rare blood disorder and he is awaiting a liver transplant. Steve’s family is about to face a tremendous financial burden due to lost wages and medical bills not covered by insur-ance. On behalf of the family I am asking for your financial support. Any donation will be truly appreciated. Visit
http://www.gofundme.com/BelieveInSteve2000 for more information about Stevie and how you can donate.
Fr. Shemek
WOMEN”S GUILD The next meeting of the Women's Guild will be on Monday, March 5th at 6:30pm at St. Christopher's hall. New members always welcome. Come join us for "Irish Night" as we prepare St. Patrick's Day cards for the home bound of the parishes, and enjoy some Irish fun!
51st FAITH FORMATION CONVOCATION All adults are invited to the 2018 Faith Formation Convocation at Bryant University in Smithfield, RI. Hear talks from dynamic speakers including Matt Fradd, Damon and Melanie Owens, and over 20 more. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit www.discovercatholicfaith.org or contact the Office of Faith Formation at 401.278.4646.
THANK YOU! Thank you for your recent donation to our food pan-try. We certainly appreciate your generosity and faithfulness. This certainly helps many local fami-lies. From East Bay Community Action Program
The Sanctuary Light in Saint Theresa Church burns to the
Honor and Glory of God and this week for
Melissa Murray
The Sanctuary Light in Saint Christopher Church burns to the
Honor and Glory of God and this week for
Edward & Cecile Beaulieu
MARCH 3-4, 2018
DECEMBER Parish Website:www.sstandctiverton.org WINNERS
PARISH FINANCES
St. Theresa: February 24-25 Budget Envelopes: 257 $5,104.37 EFT: 5 $ 130.00 Total: $5,234.37 Weekly Budgeted Expectations: $5,865.00 St. Christopher: February 24-25 Budget Envelopes: 113 $2,652.50 Loose collection: $ 177.00 Total: $2,829.50 Weekly Budgeted Expectations: $3,044.00
Thank You for your continued support of your parish.
A bequest is a wonderful way to express gratitude for a lifetime of blessings! The gift you give estab-lishes a lasting legacy of love for others by helping the Church to continue its Catholic heritage through its many ministries.
ST. THERESA ANNUAL COLLECTION Total as of 2/25/2018: $40,297.50 284 one-time gifts and pledges
It’s not too late to make your donation! Thank you for your continued support of your parish.
2017 CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS If you would like to receive your 2017 Contribu-tion Statement, please call the parish office at 401.624.8746 and leave your name and address. Al-so, please specify if you are a member of St. Theresa or St. Christopher Parish. Statements will be generat-ed once a week. Thank you.
CALENDAR RAFFLE WINNERS February 19-28
19th: Pat Ferreira 24th: Jeanne Thiboutot 20th: Mary Medeiros 25th: Fr. Shemek 21st: Joan Lafond 26th: Peg Fournier 22nd: Joshua Galego 27th: Peter Pacheco 23rd: Irene Brodeur 28th: Evelyn Gouveia
April calendars will be available commencing on the weekend of 10/11 March. Sales will continue on the weekends of 17/18 and 24/25 March. NO calen-dars will be sold on the weekend of Easter. The first drawing will be held on Sunday, April 8th. Thank you for your support of this parish activity.
CATHOLIC CHARITY APPEAL 2018 At the Saint Martin de Porres Center in Provi-
dence, 9,708 elders and low-income families are served annually. Thank you for your gift to the Catholic Charity Appeal. The Appeal is on-going, so please consider a donation at you’re your earliest convenience.
DIOCESE OF PROVIDENCE Volunteer as an Usher at McVinney
The commitment may be small, but the impact is great! Our ushers are integral in providing a wel-coming experience to everyone who comes through the doors of McVinney Auditorium. What you can expect: - Arrive 90 minutes before the event - Take tickets, guide patrons to their seats, or hand out pro-grams - Assist any patrons in the theater during the event - Enjoy the event for FREE! To learn more, email [email protected] or visit www.mcvinneyauditorium.com for more details. We hope to see you soon!
Looking for a Catholic Church when you travel? Check out the following website to locate a Cath-
olic Church and their Mass schedule wherever you travel this summer season. www.masstimes.org
WELCOME TO ST. THERESA AND ST. CHRISTOPHER PARISHES
Parish Website:www.sstandctiverton.org
LITURGICAL MINISTER SCHEDULE Please note that substitutions may have been made that the office was not aware of.
The last name listed for EM at St. Theresa is assigned to serve when Deacon Tim is not present.
Saturday, March 10 4:00 pm Lector: David Dion Eucharistic Ministers: Julie & Chris Joncas, Jacquie Mar-shall Altar Servers: Samantha, Roman, & Amanda Murphy
Sunday, March 11 8:00am Lector: Diane Santos Eucharistic Ministers: Jeff & Dawn Quimby, Lynda Figueiredo Altar Server: Adam Figueiredo 9:30 am Lector: Charlie Galindo Eucharistic Ministers: Jerry Silvia, Carol & Jim Hines Altar Servers: Raymond & Renee Barrett 11:00 am Lector: Charlie St. Denis Eucharistic Ministers: Donna Amaral, Mitchell Swass, Greg Smaldone Altar Servers: Jayden Goetz
Saturday, March 3 4:00 pm Lector: Don Elbert Eucharistic Ministers: Mark & Julie Bessette, Joseph Wieszbicki Altar Servers: Kristen Kendera, Angelina Costello
Sunday, March 4 8:00am Lector: Sr. Michaelinda Eucharistic Ministers: Paul & Margaret Wesling, Bob Busen-bark Altar Server: Gianna Wesling 9:30 am Lector: Len Schmidt Eucharistic Ministers: Justin & Kim Katz, Barry Simpson Altar Servers: Leah, Chloe, & Caleb Katz 11:00 am Lector: Karen Lucas Eucharistic Ministers: Jon & Kitsy Vane, Robert Souza Altar Servers: Carter & Brennen Vane
All notices for the bulletin must be made in writing by noon on the Monday prior to publication. Items will be as space permits. Email to: [email protected] or the collection basket at either parish.
HOLY HOUR WITH RECONCILIATION There will be Holy Hour with Reconciliation continues on Thursday nights during the Season of Lent at St. Theresa Church at 6 pm. Our next Holy Hour with Reconciliation is March 8. Please plan to join as part of your Lenten Journey.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS Stations of the Cross will be prayed every Friday of Lent at St. Christopher Church at 7 pm. Our next Stations of the Cross will be on Friday, March 2, 2018. Please plan to join us in prayer.
ADULT FAITH FORMATION CATHOLICISM: The Pivotal Players
The first class of our Adult Faith Formation be-gins this Tuesday,
March 6: St. Catherine of Siena; The Mystic.
All sessions are at St. Theresa Parish Hall at 7:00 pm. All are welcome!
March 13: St. Thomas Aquinas-The Theologian March 20: G. K. Chesterton– The Evangelist
“Bishop Barron is on a new journey to unlock the truth behind the Catholic Church’s most influential people. You’ll discover places where St. Thomas Aquinas lived, learned and wrote; the places where St. Catherine of Siena ministered and prayed; trek through England where G.K. Chesterton left his mark to help spark an English Catholic revival.”
tending Holy Mass on Sundays.
BISHOP HENDRICKEN HS OPEN HOUSE Bishop Hendricken High School Open House will be held on Sunday, March 4, from noon to 3 pm. The entrance exam for prospective students will be held on Saturday, April 7 at 8:30 am. For information please call the admissions Office: 401-739-3450 ext. 162. HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE
The Holy Week Schedule for Liturgical Ministers was emailed out this week. If you did not receive it, there will be extra copies in the sacristy as usual. Please call the office at 401.624.8746 to give your updated email address to our staff. Thank you.
