The Epiphany of Our Lord HolyGhostCC.org Church of the Holy Ghost January 4, 2015 Tiverton Rhode Island “We have seen His star in the East, and are come with gifts to adore the Lord.” Save the Date June 27, 2015 Ordination to the Priesthood of Deacon Nicholas T. Fleming Cathedral of Saints Peter & Paul Providence, Rhode Island (We will organize a bus please contact Fatima in the office so we can gauge interest) June 28, 2015 1st Solemn Mass of Thanksgiving of Father Nicholas T. Fleming 9:00 am ~ Holy Ghost Church The Epiphany of Our Lord HolyGhostCC.org January 4, 2015 Our Lady, Queen of Peace Adoration Chapel Chapel open: Monday thru Friday; 12:00 pm to 12:00 am Testimonies - In Thanksgiving for all you give me Jesus. - In Thanksgiving for all the graces and blessings in my life. Consider giving one hour a week to Jesus. Call the parish office or see Roger Dufour. PARISH NEWS Religious Education Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all the teachers and families in the Religious Education Program. Classes are on break from Monday, Dec. 22 through Sunday, Jan. 4. Confirmation class will resume on Monday, January 5. Enjoy the holidays with your families and God Bless! Mystic Monk Coffee Just a reminder that we are selling Mystic Monk Coffee and Speciality Teas as a fundraiser. Mystic Monk Coffee is coffee gourmet roasted to perfection by monk coffee roasters. Mystic Monk Coffee can be purchased as dark roast coffee beans, fair trade organic coffee beans, flavored coffee, decaffeinated coffee and in coffee blends. Mystic Monk also has Speciality Teas and Monk Shots (Kcups). Easy support - A couple bags of coffee bought by a supporter can go a long way to help us out! Here is the fundraiser schedule: We will be selling every weekend at all the masses. Product Delivery Date will be 7-10 days after orders are placed. Per each bag of coffee we sell, we take in 3.00. (Tell your coffee and tea loving friends it’s here). Thanks in advance for helping to make this a successful fundraiser! Daily Mass Many people who attend daily Mass don’t know how they would live without it. What a great way to start your day - listening to the Word of God and receiving Holy Communion. “the Eucharist is the source and center of the Christian Life” - Make time for Jesus to be the center of our life! "When you look at the Crucifix, you understand how much Jesus loved you then. When you look at the Sacred Host you understand how much Jesus loves you now," Saint Theresa of Calcutta OTHER NEWS Theology on Tap The Glory of God is Man Fully Alive. Do you want to make the most of life? Are you a young adult in your 20s or 30s? Come join us for Theology on Tap. God’s glory is revealed as he calls every human person to the fullness of life. Fr. Justin Brophy, Campus Minister at Providence College, and Dr. Daria Spezzano, a Theology Professor and married laywoman, will give witness to and offer a theological reflection about God’s ongoing call to holiness in all aspects of their lives: spiritual, intellectual, personal, and apostolic. Practical insights for daily living and Q&A will also be included. Thurs., Jan. 8, 6:00 PM Arrival and Fellowship 7:30 PM. Presentation and Q&A.Cancún Family Mexican Restaurant,175 Putnam Pike (Rt. 44),Johnston, RI. There is is no cost for this event. Must be 21+ to purchase alcoholic beverages. For more info. call Michael Aoyama 401-275-4646. Sponsored by the Diocese of Providence Young Adult Ministry. Retrouvaille of New England Struggling In Your Marriage? - You Are Not Alone! Our peer ministry is led by couples who have lived through the honeymoon phase often followed by deep disillusionment before finally finding resurrection in their marriage. Rediscover a loving marriage. Jan 9-1. To register for the weekend or for more info., call 1-800-470-2230. Prayer Vigil for Peace The Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence in conjunction with local faith leaders, RI State Council of Churches, RI Council for Muslim Advancement, the RI State Police, Providence Police and the RI Police Chiefs Association announce a Prayer Vigil for Peace at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul in Providence on Tues, Jan 13 at 7:00 PM. December 27/ Collection Year December 28 to Date Goal $4,700 $112,800 Weekly Collection $5,155 $101,129 $455 ($11,671) Over (Under) Goal The Epiphany of Our Lord HolyGhostCC.org January 4, 2015 Annual Diocesan Respect Life Mass “A Day of Prayer and Penance for Life”. You are cordially invited to attend Sat., Jan.17, Mass at 9:00 a.m. St. Paul Church One St. Paul Place Cranston. The Most Rev. Thomas J. Tobin, Main Celebrant & Homilist. Concelebrants: Rev. Robert H. Forcier, Pastor of St. Paul Church. Rev. Jamie A Garcia, Pastor of St. Charles Borromeo Church. Rev. Christopher M. Mahar, Human Life Guild Chaplain and Rector of the Seminary of Our Lady of Providence. Deacons for Mass: Deacon Paul M. Shea of St. Paul Church. Deacon Jose Rico of St. Charles Borromeo Church. All clergy are invited to concelebrate... Mass Intentions Prior to the Mass (8:00 a.m.) we will gather at the Broad Street Abortion Clinic Sunday, January 4 for the Rosary. The Epiphany of the Lord The Missionary Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe will be on display during the 4:30 pm - Pro Populo Mass and at the reception in the school auditorium for veneration. To RSVP: 7:30 - + Rose Ferreira by Dick Rogers Please call: 421-7833 x 218 or E-Mail: cowens@dioceseofprovidence.org Each of us is a Of God’s Creation You are invited to join the Office of Life and Family Ministry for a peaceful prayer vigil on: Friday, Jan. 23 at 5pm. We will meet in front of the Diocese of Providence’s, One Cathedral Square. “Even the weakest and most vulnerable, the sick, the old, the unborn and the poor are masterpieces of God’s creation, made in his own image, destined to live forever, and deserving of the utmost reverence and respect.” ―Pope Francis’ Day for Life Greeting. For info, call Carol: 421-7833 x 218. This vigil is begin sponsored in collaboration with Blackstone Catholic Worker, Breadlines & And You Fed Me Ministries. Visiting around the Diocese of Providence Jan 9 – Feb 1. The Missionary Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe . Our Queen & Mother of Hope, Protectress of the Unborn. Come Visit with Our Lady! Our Lady of Guadalupe appeared to St. Juan Diego over 470 years ago and left a miraculous Image of her appearance on his cactus fiber Tilma which can be viewed to this day in a Basilica near Mexico City. The Office of Life and Family Ministry is Inviting You to Come Venerate Our Lady at different parishes: For more info., itinerary and parishes, please call 401.421.7833, ext. 218. Votive Candles Sanctuary Lamp - Rene Divine Mercy - Viana Family - Mitchell Family Blessed Virgin Mary - Barbara Silvia - Rogers Family St. Joseph - Herb Kronsberg - Kathleen Mary Medeiros St. Anthony - Normand Pratt - Theresa Pratt St. Pio St. Theresa - St. Jude - Mr & Mrs Brian Jude Harkin - Ferron Family Adoration Chapel - Julie Medeiros - Julie Medeiros - Julie Medeiros - Julie Medeiros - Julie Medeiros - Julie Medeiros - Julie Medeiros 10:00 am - + Maria Lena Pacheco by sister, Maria 12:00 (Latin) - + Mary & Joseph Estacio by Daughter Monday, January 5 Saint John Neuman 7:00 am - Vocations to the Priesthood & Sanctification of Priests Tuesday, January 6 Saint Andre Bessette 7:00 am - Lottie Gannon (Living) by Barbra & Bernie Wednesday, January 7 Saint Raymond 7:00 pm - + Souls in Purgatory Thursday, January 8 Christmas Weekday 7:00 am - + Lena Pacheco by Friends Friday, January 9 Christmas Weekday 7:00 am - + Kenneth Sullivan by Gladys Kronberg Saturday, January 10 Christmas Weekday 9:00 am - Special Intentions by Pat Simard Sunday, January 11 The Baptism of the Lord 4:30 pm - Rene - Living by Friend 7:30 - Pro Populo 10:00 am - + Laura Furtado by god-daughter, Maria Dufour & Schmitt, Ltd. CPA TERRA NOSTRA RESTAURANT Certified Public Accountants Roger M. Dufour, CPA Tel: 401•751•7154 Fax: 401•230•1269 r.dufour@dufourandschmitt.com 325 South Main Street Suite 301 Providence, RI 02903 Portuguese & American Cuisine 508-677-9878 Agostinho Oliveira 262 Rodman Street Manager Fall River, MA 02723 Amaral’s Central Market 873 GLOBE STREET FALL RIVER, MA 02724 T.A. Restaurant McGoverns Family Restaurant Inc. 310 Shove St. • Fall River, MA 02724 Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Cocktails, Weddings, Banquets (up to 400 people) Closed Mondays • Tues, Wed & Thur 11 am - 7:30 pm Fri 11 am - 8:30 pm • Sat 7 am - 8:30 pm • Sun 7 am - 7:30 pm Founders: Paul & Pat McGovern (508) 679-5010 408 S. Main St. Fall River, MA Pastor Rev. Fr. Jay A. Finelli pastor@HolyGhostCC.org Open 7 days a week - Call for a reservation up to 130 people. Fine Portuguese Dining (508) 673-5890 Secretary Mrs. Fatima Rogers secretary@HolyGhostCC.org Religious Education Ms. Elaine Fleming ccd@HolyGhostCC.org (401) 624-3664 GM Refrigeration Co., Inc. Parish Office & Contact Information Holy Ghost Parish Center 303 Hooper Street Phone: (401) 624-8131 Fax: (401) 625-5156 9:30 am to 4:00 pm Mon, Tues, Thur & Fri George R. Mercier President Air Conditioning • Refrigeration • Heating Installation • Control Systems • Design 24 Hour Service • Maintenance 356 Pleasant St. Fall River, MA 508-678-7432 800-287-7432 401-841-5444 Fax: 508-677-2251 george@gmrefrig.com Mailing Address & Rectory 311 Hooper Street Tiverton, RI 02878 Sunday Mass Schedule • 4:30 pm Mass of Anticipation • 7:30 & 10:00 • 12:00 pm Tridentine (1st Sunday) Weekday Mass (chapel) • 7:00 am - Monday thru Friday • 9:00 am - Saturday Confessions • 3:30 - 4:15 pm Saturday • 1st Friday following Mass • By appointment Allied Carpets Hardwood Vinyl Ceramic Tile FLOOR COVERING, INC. 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