27th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Cycle C
October 2, 2016
ST. JOSEPH’S
ST. PATRICK CHURCH
ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
45 Harrisville Main Street
183 Sayles Avenue
Pascoag, RI 02859
Harrisville, RI 02830
PASTOR: Rev. Peter John Sheehan
PASTOR EMERITUS: Rev. Clifford Cabral
PASTOR EMERITUS: Rev. Bernard O’Reilly
ST. JOSEPH
ST. PATRICK
Tel: 401-568-2411 Fax: 401-568-2586
Monday-Thursday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Email: stjosephpascoag@cox.net
Website: www.stjosephri.org
Admin. Assistant: Judith A. Murphy
Tel: 401-568-5600 Fax: 401-568-7132
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Email: stpatsri01@verizon.net
Website: www.stpatrickri.org
Admin. Assistant: Kerri-Ann Caduto
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION:
Fr. Sheehan, Dennis Auger, and Kerri-Ann Caduto - Coordinators
MASS SCHEDULE:
Saturday
5:30 PM
Saturday 4:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM 11:00 AM
Sunday
9:30 AM
Monday & Wednesday 8:00 AM
Tuesday & Thursday 8:00 AM
1st Friday Odd Numbered Months 8:00 AM
1st Friday Even Numbered Months
Holy Days of Obligation
Vigil 7:00 PM
Holy Day 8:00 AM 7:00 PM
8:00 AM
See inside for specific locations.
NOVENAS:
Tuesday 6:00 PM
SACRAMENTS:
RECONCILIATION (CONFESSION) – by appointment OR
Saturday after 5:30 PM Mass
Saturday 3:15 PM – 3:45 PM
BAPTISM:
4th Sunday of each month; during the 11 AM Mass
2nd Sunday of each month; during the 9:30 AM Mass
Please see Fr. Sheehan after any Mass to start the process.
MARRIAGE:
Please see Fr. Sheehan after any Mass at least 6 months in advance.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK:
Please call the parish office/rectory.
TRUSTEES:
Michael Franklin, Mitchell Parkhurst
Roger Johnson, George Lough
FINANCE COUNCIL:
Linda J. Cosetta, John Griffin,
Nancy Houle, Judith A. Murphy
Peter LaMontagne, Mary Leach,
Renay McLeish, Ron Parenteau
PARISH AUDITORS:
Ann J. Fortin, William T. Hunt
Marc R. Genereux, Barbara C. Langlois
958-cover
From the Pastor’s Desk
Faithful Citizenship
What Does the Church Say About Catholic Social
Teaching in the Public Square? 7 Key Themes
A consistent ethic of life should guide all
Catholic engagement in political life. This Catholic ethic
neither treats all issues as morally equivalent nor reduces
Catholic teaching to one or two issues. It anchors the
Catholic commitment to defend human life and other
human rights, from conception until natural death, in the
fundamental obligation to respect the dignity of every
human being as a child of God.
Catholic voters should use Catholic teaching to
examine candidates’ position on issues and should
consider candidates’ integrity, philosophy, and
performance. It is important for all citizens “to see
beyond party politics, to analyze campaign rhetoric
critically, and to choose their political leaders according
to principle, not party affiliation or mere self-interest”
(USCCB, Living the Gospel of Life, no. 33). The
following seven themes of Catholic social teaching
provide a moral framework for decisions in public life.
The Right to Life and
the Dignity of the Human Person
Human life is sacred. Direct attacks on innocent
human beings are never morally acceptable. Within our
society, life is under direct attack from abortion,
euthanasia, human cloning, and destruction of human
embryos for research. Those intrinsic evils must always
be opposed. This teaching also compels us as Catholics
to oppose genocide, torture, unjust war, and the use of the
death penalty, as well as to pursue peace and help
overcome poverty, racism, and other conditions that
demean human life.
Call to Family, Community, and Participation
The family, based on marriage between a man
and a woman, is the fundamental unit of society. This
sanctuary for the creation and nurturing of children must
not be redefined, undermined, or neglected. Supporting
families should be a priority for economic and social
policies. How our society is organized- in economics and
politics, in law and public policy- affects the well-being
of individuals and of society. Every person and
association has a right and a duty to participate in
shaping society to promote the well-being of individuals
and the common good.
Next week we will mention the other 5 key
themes to faithful citizenship according to the document,
The Challenge of Forming Consciences for Faithful
Citizenship, developed by the United States Conference
of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) in November 2007.
In Christ,
Rev. Peter John Sheehan, Pastor
Time/Talent/Treasure. “It just makes his role as pastor
easier…he is not like the Lone Ranger…trying to lead people by
himself. When people get involved, they take ownership for their
parish. It can only strengthen and help the good works that already
happen within a parish.” Rev. Roger C. Gagne
Scripture Readings for the Week
SAT
SUN
MON
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
SAT
SUN
Jb 42:1-3, 5-6, 12-17; Ps 119:66, 71, 75, 91, 125, 130;
Lk 10:17-24
Hb 1:2-3; 2:2-4; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; 2 Tm 1:6-8, 13-14;
Lk 17:5-10
Gal 1:6-12; Ps 111:1b-2, 7-9, 10c; Lk 10:25-37
Gal 1:13-24; Ps 139:1b-3, 13-15; Lk 10:38-42
Gal 2:1-2, 7-14; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Lk 11:1-4
Gal 3:1-5; Lk 1:69-75; Lk 11:5-13
Gal 3:7-14; Ps 111:1b-6; Lk 11:15-26
Gal 3:22-29; Ps 105:2-7; Lk 11:27-28
2 Kgs 5:14-17; Ps 98:1-4; 2 Tm 2:8-13; Lk 17:11-19
Religious Education
Our first class was held on September 21st. If your
child(ren) is/are not registered, please arrive at 5:45 pm on
Wednesday to complete the required paperwork.
Religious education classes for grades 1-10 will be held
at St. Patrick’s Church on Wednesdays from 6-7 pm. We are
asking that you have your child(ren) at RE class before 6 pm in
order to have the class start promptly at 6 pm with no
interruptions. The doors to the church hall are opened at 5:45 pm.
For parents with younger children, your children’s formal
religious education starts in grade 1. This first year is very
important to expose them to their church community. The
lessons they learn in grade 1 are the stepping stones they need to
be properly prepared for grade 2. All students preparing for the
Sacraments (First Holy Communion, grades 1 & 2, and
Confirmation, grades 9 & 10) are required to sign in each
week at Mass. This will begin the week of September 24 &
25. A notebook will be placed at the entrance of each church for
this purpose. If you have any question or concerns, please call
Kerri.
Dried Fruit & Nut Sale – This week your child was sent
home with order forms for this combined parish fundraiser.
Orders, along with payments, are due no later than October
26. Orders will be available for pick-up on November 12 & 13.
Combined Parish Fundraiser – Dried Fruit & Nuts
Do you like to bake for the Thanksgiving and Christmas
holidays? Do you enjoy an afternoon or evening snack? If
so, you would certainly benefit from ordering from our
combined parish fundraiser. All orders must be paid in full
at the time orders are placed. Orders are due no later than
October 26. Orders will be ready for pick-up on
November 12 & 13. An order form is enclosed. Please feel
free to make copies to share with your family and friends.
Thank you for supporting this fundraiser.
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ST. JOSEPH’S CHURCH
Financial Update
09/25/2016
Parish Mission Statement: As a
Christian Faith Community, we
the People of St. Joseph’s
Roman Catholic Church of
Pascoag, RI, acknowledge
God’s Blessings and strive to
live
out
the
Great
Commandments to “love God with all our mind,
heart, body, and soul” and “to love our neighbor as
ourselves”. Through the sacraments and with the
Holy Spirit as our guide we seek to witness to and
celebrate the kingdom of God among us; through
service, healing and reconciling love.
Mass Intentions for October 1 -9, 2016
Sat 5:30
Oct 1
Arthur, Sr. (deceased) & Ellen (living)
Houle (Wedding Anniv. Remembrance)
by their Family
Sun 8:00
Oct 2
Special Intention by a Parishioner
Sun 11:00
In Memory of Lois Simpson
(Birthday Remembrance) by her Family
Mon 8:00
Oct 3
In Memory of Jan Baryluck, Jr.
by his Wife Eva
Wed 8:00
Oct 5
In Memory of Arline O’Rourke and
Michael Pocino (Birthday Remembrance)
by their Family
Sat 5:30
Oct 8
In Memory of Raymond Lanctot, Jr. (26th
Anniv.) & Earle Fontaine (4th Anniversary)
by their Family
Sun 8:00
Oct 9
In Memory of Josephine Nickerson
(2nd Anniversary) by her Family
Sun 11:00
In Memory of Sandra Wicklund (4th Anniv.)
by her Mom & Family
The Sanctuary-Tabernacle Lamp will
burn this week for Living & Deceased
Parishioners of St. Joseph’s Church.
To schedule a Mass for a living or deceased loved
one, please call the rectory, 568-2411 Monday
through Thursday between the hours of 9:00 and
5:00.
Regular Collection ........................................... $2371.00
Mail In’s ............................................................. $416.50
Total ................................................................. $2787.50
Monthly................................................................$25.00
Fuel Collection................................................... $635.00
Jacob’s Gift (Parish Outreach) ............................$37.00
Candles ................................................................$88.00
Annual Fall Appeal to date ............................. $5,829.00
HVAC (boiler and AC) to date ..................... $27,066.00
This week’s 2nd collection is for the Seminary.
Next week’s 2nd collection is the Monthly Parish Collection.
Each week, our parish requires a minimum of $3,850.00 to meet
our budgeted expenses. If you miss Mass for any reason, we
kindly ask you to make up your missed budget envelopes. Thank
you for your generosity.
St. Joseph Church Annual Applefest Dinner will be held
on Saturday, October 15, 2016, 6:30 p.m., in the Church
Hall. The menu will include turkey & pork, salad, squash,
potatoes, green beans, applesauce, and homemade apple
crisp. The cost is $16.00 for adults, $8.00 for children 5 –
10 years old, and children 4 & younger are our guests.
Our theme baskets are back by popular
demand as well as a Lottery Ticket Tree.
Raffle ticket prizes include a $500 Flight
Voucher, Color TV, Theatre Package,
Providence Bruins Package, and 2 Trinity
Rep Tickets.
Theme baskets are on display, and tickets are being sold
after Masses. Raffle tickets are also available. You may also
call the Rectory (401-568-2411) Mon-Thu, 9 am – 5 pm, for
dinner and/or raffle tickets.
Please join us for a night of fellowship, a delicious meal,
and a chance to win one or more wonderful prizes. We hope
to see you there!
St. Joseph’s Church and the Church Hall are
handicapped accessible.
Fundraiser Update: The sale of mums netted a
profit of $389.00. Thank you for supporting this
parish fundraiser—not only those of you who
purchased the flowers, but also those who
accepted orders and received, organized, and distributed them!
Volunteer Appreciation: Thank you to: Ron Lemieux for new
Rectory doorbells, including installation; Bill Nickerson and
Paul Cosetta for painting and yard work; Ray McMahon, Ron
Lemieux, Linda Cosetta and Ann Fortin for countless volunteer
hours, Lynn Landi, Kerri Caduto, Linda Cosetta, Tammy
Parkhurst & Kimberley Poirier for selling Applefest meal and
raffle tickets. Special thanks to Bea Emidy, Pauline Lemieux
and Doris Fior for keeping our altar beautifully decorated.
958-page 2
ST. PATRICK’S CHURCH
Financial Update
09/25/2016
Parish Mission Statement: St. Patrick
Parish is a Roman Catholic Faith
Community guided by the Spirit of
God, the scriptures and the traditions
of the Church. Our mission is to share
the Good News of Christ through the celebration of
the liturgy, the sacraments, prayer and unconditional
service to all humankind.
Mass Intentions for October 1-9, 2016
Sat 4:00
Oct 1
Sun 9:30
Oct 2
In Memory of John Oliveira
by his Wife & Family
In Memory of Ernest Ciummo
by Evelyn Heroux
Tue 8:00 For Living & Deceased Members of
Oct 4
St. Patrick’s Church
Thu 8:00 In Memory of André Harnois
by his Family
Oct 6
1st Friday In Memory of
Jeffrey & Leslie Latendresse
by their Family
Oct 7
Sat 4:00
Oct 8
Sun 9:30
Oct 9
In Memory of Elizabeth LaBrie
(5th Anniversary) by her Family
In Memory of Raymond Leduc Jr.
by his Family
The Sanctuary-Tabernacle Lamp is
available to burn in memory of deceased loved
ones. Please call the rectory at 568-5600 to
reserve a date.
May Eternal Rest be Granted to:
Patricia (Kenney) DeCosta 9/19/2016
Budget ..............................................................$1861.00
Mail In’s ............................................................. $110.00
Total Budget .....................................................$1971.00
Annual Appeal to date .................................... $2,360.00
Building/Maintenance ......................................... $3.00
Priest Retirement ............................................... $115.00
Mass Stipends ......................................................$55.00
Louisiana Flood Victims ................................... $541.00
This week’s 2nd collection is for the Seminary.
Next week’s 2nd collection is for the Building &
Maintenance Fund.
Each week our Parish requires a minimum of $2,814.23 to
meet its expenses. If you miss Mass for any reason, we
kindly ask that you make up your missed budget envelopes.
Thank you for your generosity.
St. Patrick Church’s Annual Appeal is currently taking place.
Please support this Appeal that contributes to the operation of
our Food Pantry and ongoing capital improvements to our
Church and Rectory. Your generosity and support are sincerely
appreciated.
Non-Ambulatory Parking Area – This new parking area will be
available to those individuals who have permission of Fr. Sheehan
only, which will facilitate their access to the chair lift (which was
added in May of 2015) at the rear side entrance of the Church.
There will only be five spaces available. Thus, you need
permission to park there. If you are interested in this option,
please call the Rectory Monday-Friday, between 8 am – 12 noon.
We give thanks to Joe Franco, our Cemetery Superintendent, who
has donated his time and expertise to complete this project. It is
our hope that this project will be completed soon.
St. Patrick’s Food Closet – There is a need for the following items on
a regular basis: toilet paper, toiletries such as toothpaste, toothbrushes,
soap, shampoo, and peanut butter, and jelly. While we can purchase
peanut butter from the RI Food Bank, the Food Bank no longer offers
jelly.
In addition, monetary donations are most welcome since the Food
Closet is able to purchase staples from the RI Food Bank at greatly
reduced prices. We will provide you with an official receipt upon
request.
Eligibility requirement: Burrillville residency and proof of same
(such as utility bill with your name on it).
Distribution: Every other Monday, 5:30-7:00 pm. May be
rescheduled to Tuesday following a Monday holiday.
Christmas Bazaar 2016 – Our Christmas Bazaar will soon be
taking place! This is St. Patrick’s major fundraiser for the year.
New items are being requested for the Penny Social
Table, and new and gently used items are being requested
Tab
for the Yard Sale. All items may be dropped off at the
R
Rectory between 8 am and 12 pm, Mon-Fri, or you may
call (401-568-5600) to make arrangements to leave the
items. Just a reminder: Please do not leave anything
outside or on the porch. Thank you for your
continued support! Let’s make this festive event a
great success!
St. Patrick’s Parish welcomes the newly baptized:
Cameron Maddox Bren
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Around the Diocese
Your donation to the Seminarian Education
Fund helps provide financial support for their
education and formation for the priesthood of
Jesus Christ. Seminarian Education is this week’s 2nd
collection.
Rejoice in Hope Youth Center’s Haunted Labyrinth
2016 - Rain or shine; indoor waiting. Oct 1-2, 7-9, 14-16, 2123, 28-31; 7 pm until the last person screams. Admission
$12. 804 Dyer Avenue, Cranston. All proceeds to benefit
Rejoice in Hope Youth Center.
401-943-8686 or
www.hauntedlabyrinth.com.
Thank you for supporting Youth Ministry!
St. Raphael Academy Open House – Families with 8th
graders looking for college preparatory Catholic high school
experience are invited to attend St. Raphael Academy’s Open
House on October 2, from 12-3 pm. Stop by, tour the
college-style campus, and meet the caring community. Visit
www.saintrays.org for more information.
Regretfully, due to unforeseen
circumstance, the Feast of St.
Francis of Assisi event which
was scheduled for October 3,
has been cancelled by the
Office of Life and Family
Ministry. The Diocese of Providence hopes to resume
this event in 2017.
Adult Faith Formation. Throughout the year the Diocese
of Providence offers several live and online courses covering
the major aspects of our Catholic Faith. These courses are
for anyone interested in learning more about Catholicism
and can also be used for diocesan Catechist Certification.
Below is a list of upcoming courses:
Salvation History: New Testament – A 4-week
online course which begins October 16.
The Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy – A 3week online course which begins October 16 – Perfect for
the Year of Mercy!
The Church: Sacrament of Salvation – A 4-week live
course that will meet on Mondays, November 14 through
December 5. More details are on the website address
below. This course is also available online.
For more information or to register, call Ed Trendowski
at
401-278-4646
or
register
online
at
www.discovercatholicfaith.org.
Project Rachel: Project Rachel is a Catholic ministry to
those who have been touched by abortion. The loss of a
child can form a hole in one’s heart. If the child is lost due
to an abortion, the hole can sometimes feel like nothing can
ever fill the emptiness. There is hope and healing through
our special ministry of compassion and mercy. Pope Francis
reminds us, “As the Father loves, so do his children.” We
invite you to call for a consultation. Call 421-7833, ext. 218.
All calls are strictly confidential.
Eucharistic Adoration for Vocations is held every
Thursday during the academic year in
the Chapel of the Seminary of Our
Lady of Providence, 485 Mt. Pleasant
Ave., Providence. All are invited to
come pray for your priests,
seminarians, and for vocations from
12 – 5 pm. Join us in praying that the
“master of the harvest send out laborers for his harvest”.
Career Opportunity:
The Knights of Columbus is
seeking a Field Agent representing their insurance
program. We offer a complete benefits package with this
full-time position. In order to qualify, one must be eligible
for membership in the Knights of Columbus. For more
information, please contact Michael Lehman, 401-9214834, or Michael.lehman@kofc.org.
Prayer for Vocations O God, our provident Father,
through your Son you have revealed to us the mysteries of
the Kingdom; you will that all men and women be saved
and come to the knowledge of your Truth. Send workers
into your great harvest, grant that more men will serve your
Church as priests for the Diocese of Providence, that the
Gospel may be preached to every creature and your people,
strengthened by the word of life and the sacraments, may
advance in the way of salvation and love. Through our
Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you
in the unity of the Holy Spirit, One God forever and ever.
Amen.
Beacon Hospice Seeks Local Volunteers. Beacon
LaSalle Academy Open House: Sunday, October 30,
Hospice provides quality end-of-life care to local
terminally-ill patients. They are looking for caring and
compassionate individuals in our area
to spend time with patients.
Volunteers can provide much needed
support to patients and their families
in a number of ways including:
visiting, sitting vigils, knitting, crocheting, quilting, pet
therapy, veterans assisting veterans and many other ways.
Contact Ashley Toste, Volunteer Coordinator at (401) 4380008 or Ashley.Toste@amedisys.com
2016, 12 pm. All are welcome. No registration required.
Entrance exam for high school only: Saturday,
December 3, 8 am. Questions? Call George Aldrich,
Director of Admissions, 401-351-7750, ext. 122.
Both St. Joseph’s & St. Patrick’s Rectories will be
closed in observance of Columbus Day, Monday,
October 10, 2016.
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