TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 13, 2019

MASS INTENTIONS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12 5:15 PM Patrick Duffy (Ann.), By family SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13 8:00 AM ‘Mass of Thanksgiving’ in honor of the 52

nd Wedding Anniv. of Bob and Bev

By Stephanie and Peter 10:00 AM Jacqueline Patenaude (Ann.), By the Nadeau family 11:30 AM Enrico ‘Rick’ Fargnoli (7

th Ann.),

By family Christopher & Claire Tumminelli (Rem.), By SRB Parish family ‘Mass of Thanksgiving’ for Deacon Joseph Tumminelli’s 25

th Diaconate Ann.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 14 9:00 AM Pasco and Adeline DeFazio (Birth.), By daughters Joseph Balassone (Birth.), By family TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15 9:00 AM Frank Kelley (Rem.), By Eileen Joseph Marcello (Birth.), By Ann and John WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16 12:10 PM Yola, Guy & William Gregory (Rem.)

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17 NO SCHEDULED MASS TODAY FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18 9:00 AM Nazareno and Mary Sciotto (Rem.), By children Bernie McNulty (Birth.), By family 2:00 PM Wedding / Jessica McDonnell & Michael Austin SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19 5:15 PM Andrew McGovern (Birth.), By family Phyllis & Anthony Imondi and Anna & Andrew McGovern (Rem.), By family SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20 8:00 AM Lee Pagliaro (1

st Ann.),

By family Wallace Bryda (1

st Ann.),

By family 10:00 AM John Asciolla (Birth.), By family Vincent ‘Jimmy’ Chiello (Rem.), By family 11:30 AM Joseph Balasco (Ann.), By family Nicholas Ricci (6 Mos. Rem.), By family

Sanctuary Lamp Week of October 13 – August 19

“In Memory of” Enrico ‘Rick’ Fargnoli (7

th Ann.), By family

Borrowed from Paul Turner

Gliding into a Hole At the end of a hard day’s work, at the

beginning of a tough month, in the middle of a difficult season—some people feel like quitting. But they cannot. They have to keep on working, even in the face of failure. Like rowers slipping downstream when they strive to paddle up, they see no progress. But if they stop, it only gets worse. Often it is debt that saps our energy. We get deeper into trouble, and there seems no way out.

Rule number one for getting out of a hole is simple: Quit digging.

Even in the Christian life we all go through times of despair. Our prayer does not seem what it used to be. We are not as faithful at attending church as we would like. The feasts and seasons drift by without acknowledgment. Kindness to a neighbor seems unappealing.

Some people let their faith glide into a hole that seems unfathomable. They do not know what to do.

The Second Letter of Timothy knows what to do: “Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, a descendant of David.” Jesus was the Son of God, but he was also human, a descendant of David. He was human like us. And he was raised from the dead.

Remember that. “If we have died with him we shall also live with him; if we persevere we shall also reign with him.” He remains faithful to us if we open our hearts to him and remember.

(Call for additional Mass availability)

The following dates and times are available SUNDAY NOVEMBER 24 8:00 & 10:00 AM

SATURDAY DECEMBER 1 8:00 & 11:30 AM

ST. ROBERT BELLARMINE CHURCH JOHNSTON, RI

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Office Hours: 9am to 4pm.

Monday – Thursday

Phone : 232-9321 E-mail – srbccd@aol.com

Religious Education Classes

Day Month Grade Time

Mon 10-14 9-10 No Class

Tues 10-15 1,2,3&4 4:15-5:30

Wed 10-16 5,6,7&8 4:15-5:30

“Christ has no body now but yours. No hands, no feet on earth but yours. Yours are the eyes through which he looks compassion on this world. Yours are the feet with which he walks to do good. Yours are the hands through which he blesses all the world. Yours are the hands, yours are the feet, yours are the eyes, you are his body. Christ has no body now on earth but yours.” (St. Teresa of Avila, 16th century) You are invited to to serve as Christ did by joining fellow parishioners at MaryHouse meal kitchen, housed at St. Patrick's church and school in Providence. We will be sharing the love and compassion of Christ by serving meals and a friendly presence to those in need. Please contact Terry Novak if you are able to serve on any of the following dates. Terry will share specific information at that time. Email is preferred--terrynovak57@msn.com--but you may also call 331-7075. Many blessings come to those who serve!

November 11 (Veterans Day; 3:30-6:00 PM) November 25 (Thanksgiving meal; 3:30-6:00

PM) December 23 (3:30-6:00 p.m.) December 25 (10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.) December 30 (3:30-6:00 p.m.) January 20 (MLK Day; 3:30-6:00 p.m.) February 24 (3:30-6:00 p.m.)

Note: Volunteers must be at least 14 years of age.

Mr Robert Manzo

SUNDAY, ROSARY FOLLOWING 8:00 AM MASS IN THE UPPER CHURCH WEDNESDAY, AAGROUP MEETING AT 7:00 AM IN THE CHURCH HALL (EVERY WEDNESDAY) FRIDAY, AA AT 8:00 PM IN THE CHURCH HALL (EVERY FRIDAY) FRIDAY, NA GROUP MEETING AT 10:00 PM IN THE CHURCH HALL

Sunday 2 Kgs 5:14-17; 2 Tm 2:8-13; Lk 17:11-19 Monday Rom 1:1-7; Lk 11:29-32 Tuesday Rom 1:16-25; Lk 11:37-41 Wednesday Rom 2:1-11; Lk 11:42-46 Thursday Rom 3:21-30; Lk 11:47-54 Friday 2 Tm 4:10-17b; Lk 10:1-9 Saturday Rom 4:13, 16-18; Lk 12:8-12

Call: Jan Zarrella (274-6576) or Charon Souza

(231-3962) or Eileen Morrison (349-3601)

PLEASE SUPPORT OUR FOOD SHELF!

The Food Shelf is in need of Canned Vegetables

(corn, peas, mixed)

Baked Beans Jelly / Peanut Butter

Ramen Noodles $10.00 STOP & SHOP OR PRICE RITE GIFT

CARDS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME

Thank you for your generosity!

TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 13, 2019

OUR MAJOR FUND RAISER

Week #39 Ticket # 0116 $40: Steve Parrillo

Captain: Fran Zanni Tickets are available at the Rectory Office or call

Ann @ 944-6792, Pat @ 647-7461 or Judy @ 232-3603 The Dinner/Dance will be held on Sunday, November 3rd at the Valley Country Club

All payments must be Up-To-Date to be eligible – Thank you for your support!

Community Outreach Ministry A great big thank you to all who contributed to our clothing drive for the homeless and the

poor. The only items we will continue to collect are clean winter coats, hats scarfs, mittens/ gloves, hoodies and hand/ body warmers. The shelters have been overwhelmed by your generosity. We are no longer accepting personal hygiene items. Once again, your response has been terrific. Blessing bags with these items will assembled and distributed to the homeless in the next few weeks. Prayer Shawls, Lap blankets , Scarfs, Hats & Mittens

To all who have crafted and donated these items, thank you. There's an ongoing need for these items, so we hope you will continue to make and donate them to this ministry. Please leave finished items in the vestry. Anyone wishing to have a comfort prayer shawl, please call Carolyn 231-5864. The lap blankets are given to the elderly in nursing homes, while the hats, scarfs, mittens are donated to the homeless, the poor and their families. The need is great and each of you have made and continue to make a difference. With gratitude, Carolyn and Marge

The La Salette Retreat Center in Attleboro is the location for a support group for separated and

divorced persons. Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday October 29th from 7:00pm-8:30pm . For more information or for directions, please contact

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

The Rectory and CCD Offices will be closed on Monday, October 14, 2019 in observance of

Columbus Day!

ADULT FORMATION CLASSES Our Adult Formation and sacramental preparation program provides a comprehensive and systematic presentation and exploration of the core elements of our Catholic faith. We meet on Thursday evenings from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm in the church vestry. Our first class will be October 10, 2019. To register please contact Kathy Kelly at kellykmo1@verizon.net or the Parish Office at 232-5600.

Save the Date Fundraising team Raging through the Ages will hold their

12TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY BAZAAR on Saturday, November 9. Once again, all of our team profits will

benefit the St. Robert’s Food Shelf. At this time, we are seeking donations of prizes, which will be distributed

among our various booths, as needed. Gift cards, as well as new (never used) gift items and handcrafted

goods would be most appreciated. Additionally, we have vendor tables available for rent on the day of the event.

For general information, call Sandy at 946-3262. To donate a prize, call Robin at 231-5259. To inquire about

a vendor table, call Carol at 233-2330.

St. Robert Bellarmine Prayer Group We will meet on Tuesdays, 2 times a month @ 7:30pm in the Church. Join us for prayer,

faith sharing and scripture study. Call Joanne Fede at 465-9916 for details.

MAGNIFICAT® Breakfast "Our Lady of Divine Providence"

An International Women's Ministry will hold its next breakfast, Saturday, November 2, 2019 from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon, Providence Marriot, One Orms

Street in Providence, RI. Guest Speaker: Dr. Sheila Kuzmic For further information and reservations

contact Linda Gatta (401) 864-7731.

Grateful for God’s Providence ● Diocese of Providence ● One Cathedral Square, Providence, RI 02903 ● (401) 278-4500

www.dioceseofprovidence.org

St. Robert Bellarmine UPDATED CAMPAIGN NEWSLETTER

NEXT WEEKEND IS OUR COMMITMENT

WEEKEND!! We ask you for your consideration and prayers for the campaign so that we all may reap the benefits within our parish and Diocese. One of the major elements of the Grateful for God’s Providence Campaign focuses on helping each of the parishes in our Diocese address their own needs. Each parish will receive 40% of every dollar raised up to their campaign goal, and 60% of every dollar raised above their goal. From dollar one, 40% of what our parish collects will go towards these projects:

Add a restroom, with handicap accessibility, on the main level of the church.

Add an elevator or lift system so as to make the parish hall accessible to all.

Please remember to bring your pledge card with you to Mass next weekend.

Thank you for your prayers. Remember, success depends on us

Prayer for Grateful for God’s

Providence Campaign

Almighty God, your Son Jesus called us

to form a Church that is one, holy,

catholic and apostolic, and your Holy

Spirit guides us on our way. Ever

grateful for your providence in our

lives, we ask your blessing upon our

campaign and upon all the work we do

for your Church. Give us a joyful spirit,

a confident outlook, and a renewed

zeal as we live and share the joy of the

Gospel.Help us to remember that

without you, we can do nothing, but

that with you,all things are possible.

This we ask through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

Our Father...

Hail Mary...

Leader: Our Lady of Providence

Response: Pray for us!