Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

January 27, 2019

Researched by Fr. Vijay Kiran, Assistant Pastor

Evolution of Announcement Books and Bulletins

1917 – 1944 The announcement books were readily available in the religious stationary stores. These blank books were bought and every weekend announcements were written in ink pens. This sample of the outer front cover and hand written page is displayed.

1945 – 1966 By the mid forties, a typewriter was used for most office chores. Some priests also started using the same for personal works. From 1945 onwards, all the announcements were typed and filed every Sunday in a readily available Annoucement Book as it is seen on the left.

1967 – 1997 In 1967, the Sunday bulletin was made available to the people, so that they could read at their convenience in the form of single sheet of paper, both sides typed and duplicated either in black or blue print. Copies were made to distribute to all parishioners. These were in A4 or legal size paper. This was done in the office, by the staff. Samples are on the left side.

1998 – Present In 1998, Msgr. John C. Halloran began printing them in the press with single color. The Pastor’s column appeared along with some ads to cover the cost. In November 2011, Fr. Marcel L. Taillon changed companies and this included full color printing, more ads and the number of pages was increased from 4 to 8 with J.S. Paluch Co., Inc. The present format is seen on the left. Also, bulletins became available online.

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Prayer Chain Ministry If you know someone who would like extra needed prayers , please call Jean at 783-3403 and express your request. Volunteers are needed for this important ministry. Please call Jean, if you can volunteer.

Some of our parishioners joined thousands in Pro-life march in Washington last week!

Food Collection

Next weekend, we will have our monthly Food Collection. Please donate any non-perishable food items: gravy, cranberry juice, canned hams, boxed potatoes, rice, cans of juice, juice boxes, cereal, cookies, crackers, peanut butter, jelly, coffee, pasta, pasta sauce, baked beans, soups, canned fruit, canned meats/tuna fish, personal hygiene products, diapers, dish & laundry detergents and gift certificates. Please deposit items in the bins at the Church entrances. Non-perishable food items may be left at the Church entrances at any time during the month.

Free Tax Assistance Federal & State Income Tax returns will be prepared free of charge at the Community Center, Narragansett. Appointment only ~ 782-0675. Please bring photo ID, SS card, last year’s return and this year’s supporting documents.

1st Friday Adoration This Friday,

February 1st, we will have Adoration of the Blessed

Eucharist at St. Thomas More Church

from 9:30AM to 12Noon.

All are welcome.

Pray the Rosary The rosary is prayed each weekday after the 9:00AM Mass at St Thomas More and for the special intention of peace in the world and on Saturday mornings at 8:30AM before Mass. Please join us, when ever you are available.

Love in our Works “Our Lord does not care so

much for the importance of our works

as for the love with which they are done.”

St. Teresa of Ávila

Mass Intentions for the Week

Saturday, January 26th: 5:00 PM: For the Soul of Barbara Ronci

Sunday, January 27th: 10:00AM: For the Souls of Members of the Military

Monday, January 28th: 9:00 AM: For the Soul of Russell Landry

Tuesday, January 29th: 9:00AM: For the Soul of Ann Stone

Wednesday, January 30th: 9:00 AM: Birthday Remembrance ~ Calvin Pepé Jr.

Thursday, January 31st: 9:00 AM: Special Intention ~ Marion Gillcrist (living)

Friday, February 1st: 9:00 AM: Special Intention

Saturday, February 2nd: 9:00 AM: Birthday Remembrance ~ Anthony P. Boscia II 5:00 PM: For the Souls of the Russo Family

Sunday, February 3rd: 8:00AM: Souls in Purgatory

St. Veronica Chapel

Saturday, January 26th: 4:00 PM: For the Soul of Felisberto Rocha

Sunday, January 27th: 11:00 AM: For the Souls of the Delaney & Kirwan Families

Saturday, February 2nd: 4:00 PM: Pro Populo

Sunday, February 3rd: 11:00 AM: For the Soul of Carmine Papolillo

Men’s Bible Study Our parish has a very active group of men, who for more than 16 years, have met each Saturday at 7:30AM in a "round table" format to discuss the Sunday scripture readings. It is very informal and attended by some scholarly and not-so-scholarly folks. It’s rewarding and even some fun. Bring your coffee and come on over to St. Thomas More parish hall!

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time January 27, 2019

The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring glad tidings to the poor.

-- Luke 4:18a Blood Drive

Sunday, February 10th St. Veronica Chapel/Msgr. Halloran Hall

8AM to 12:30PM

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Msgr. Clarke School Open House Sunday, January 27th from 1~3pm Now Enrolling from 18 months to 8th Grade. Come see our facility, meet our teachers, learn about our core values and see what makes us the right choice for you! Have a perspective Kindergarten or Middle School student (6-8th)? Attend a presentation given by the teachers at 12 noon. RSVP: https://conta.cc/2FfGJH1 Visit our website www.monsignorclarkeschool.org or contact Sara Marshall, Dir. of Admissions & Development ~ 789-0860 smarshall@monsignorclarkeschool.org

Free Rosary Repair Bring your broken rosary beads to the parish office, in an envelope with your name & telephone number. We will call you when they have been repaired.

Sacrament of Reconciliation All second grade students ~ both Sunday & Monday classes will receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation on Sunday, February 3rd at 12:00Noon at

St. Veronica Chapel. Please pray for our children.

Religious Education Schedule ~ January/February 2019

Sun. AM: Jan. 27th, Feb. 3rd, 10th & 24th Grades 1~4: 10:05~10:55AM ~ St. Veronica

Mon. PM: Jan. 28th, Feb. 4th, 11th & 25th Grades 1~4: 4:00~5PM ~ St. Thomas More

Wed. PM: Jan. 30th, Feb. 6th, 20th & 27th Grades 5 & 6: 4:15~5:15PM ~ St. Veronica

Wed. PM: Jan. 30th, Feb. 6th, 20th & 27th Grades 7 & 8: 5:45~6:45PM ~ St. Veronica

Conf. I: Jan. 27thFeb. 6th, 20th & 27th Grade 9: 7:00PM ~ 8:15PM ~ St. Veronica

Conf. II: Jan. 27thFeb. 6th, 20th & 27th Grade10: 7:00PM ~ 8:15PM ~ St. Veronica

RCIA The next class is this Tuesday,

January 29th at 7:30PM at St. Thomas More parish hall.

Can you help?

If you would you like to volunteer to be on a team for our “mercy meals’, please call the parish office at 789-7682 These meals are for families who are grieving and are offered after the funeral.

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Scripture has always held God’s law to be the path to human happiness. In today’s first reading, Ezra the priest reads the scroll of the law to the people returned from exile. They weep--then are joyful. Israel’s relationship with God had always been defined by how they kept and lived God’s law. The author of Psalm 96 likewise praises the law of God as the source of wisdom, joy and enlightenment, purity and justice. In his advice to the bickering Corinthians, Paul points out that, just as God has made all parts of a human body essential for the health of the whole, living as ¶ Christ%s body· requires that each member be recognized as necessary for the good of all. Finally, in Luke’s Gospel Jesus claims that the Spirit is sending him to relieve human suffering. Like Ezra, he is reading from a scroll, proclaiming God’s ¶ law· of mercy to those in need.

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