TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 20, 2019 MASS INTENTIONS

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 MONDAY, OCTOBER 21 9:00 AM Mary Cournoyer (Birth.), By Claire and Lillian Claude Pelland (Rem.), By Bill and Cecile TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22 9:00 AM Connie and Vincent Laurenza (Rem.), By Sal, Cee and Chris Deceased Mem. of the Testa Family (Rem.),

By Tony WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23 12:10 PM Ann Marie DiCenzo (1

st Ann.),

By Anita, Stephen and Tommy Lind DiCarlo (Rem.),

By Rosemarie Izzo THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24 NO SCHEDULED MASS TODAY FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25 9:00 AM Terrie Dorazio (1

st Ann.),

By Lucille Francis Raymond (Rem.), By Ella SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26 2:30 PM Wedding – Susan Gallucci and Robert Spinella 5:15 PM Raymond Johnson (5

th Ann.),

By family Nicholas Iascone (Ann.), By family SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27 8:00 AM Lawrence Zanni (Rem.), By wife Eileen Hopkins (Ann.), By family 10:00 AM Evelyn and Thomas Macchio (Ann.), By family Edward Lanzi (Ann.), By family 11:30 AM Deceased Members of the Corsi and Sisto Family (Rem.), By family

Eileen Gannon (Rem.), By Kathleen Vallee

Borrowed from Paul Turner

Catholic Bibles

It used to be that Catholics did not know the Bible very well at all. Every Catholic home had a Bible, but it was used only as a record book. Into it were inscribed the vital statistics of family members. When Grandpa died. When Aunt Tillie got married. When Cousin Susie was born. It was all in there, penned very carefully for the sake of accuracy, beauty, and the testimony of faith.

Now it is different. We may still use our Bibles for records, but we also use them for prayer, both as individuals and as a family. Even at church, Catholics hear readings from the Bible at every service. We have opened our hearts to the word of God in church and at home.

It is a big book. We will never explore it fully. But we are getting more comfortable with it as a source of inspiration and direction. It is a good thing.

The Second Letter to Timothy says, “All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for refutation, for correction, and for training in righteousness, so that one who belongs to God may be competent, equipped for every good work.”

We who belong to God use the Bible as our guide. It equips us for every good work. Whenever we have questions, problems, curiosities, or a desire to give praise, the Bible is there for our use. Are you using yours?

Sanctuary Lamp Week of October 20 – August 26

“For the Intentions of” Michele Brogno By mom and dad

(Call for additional Mass availability)

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

SUNDAY 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 10-21 9-10 6:30 – 7:45

Tues 10-22 1,2,3&4 4:15-5:30

Wed 10-23 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; 3:30-6:00p.m.) November 25 (Thanksgiving meal; 3:30-6:00

p.m.) 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.

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 Ex 17:8-13; 2 Tm 3:14-4:2; Lk 18:1-8 Monday Rom 4:20-25; Lk 12:13-21 Tuesday Rom 5:12, 15b, 17-19, 20b-21; Lk 12:35-38 Wednesday Rom 6:12-18; Lk 12:39-48 Thursday Rom 6:19-23; Lk 12:49-53 Friday Rom 7:18-25a; Lk 12:54-59 Saturday Rom 8:1-11; Lk 13:1-9

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-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 20, 2019

OUR MAJOR FUND RAISER

Week #40 Ticket # 0225 $75: Carol Sabetta

Captain: Gwen Feole 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 With the help of several women and your generous donations of personal hygiene items, we

completed 52 blessing bags for the homeless which we distributed to Mc Cauley House, Mathewson St Ch and Operation Stand Down a Veteran's shelter in Johnston. We promised Emmanuel House another Catholic shelter for men, with a supply of blessing bags in the near future. We still need a few more supplies however. When you are in the Dollar Store or Job Lot, please consider picking up hand and toe warmers, white socks, shaving cream, razors, men's deodorant, tissues and wipes. Remember these are to be trial size. The homeless are on the streets all day and need bags of items that are easy to carry. We are still collecting hoodies, coats, sweaters, hats, scarfs, gloves and mittens for the shelters. With sincere gratitude. Carolyn & Marge

Former St. Brigid Parishioner Notice Our former Pastor, Fr. Bob’s 45th Anniversary is Nov.1, 2019. A surprise celebration dinner has

been scheduled for Nov.3rd at Marchetti’s Restaurant,Restaurant, 1463 Park AVE., Cranston at 1:30 pm. Adults- $22, children up to 12--$10. If you wish to join us please contact the following:

Doris Haskins------944-0193 Sandy McCarthy—374-4916

Louisa Iannotti-942-0576 (loubill47@cox.net) Checks are to be made out to Marchetti’s

Restaurant. RSVP MUST BE IN BY OCT. 25.

“The Rhode Island Guitar Guild will be presenting iconoclastic master classical guitarist Benjamin

Verdery in recital at Blessed Sacrament Church, 249 Regent Avenue, Providence Rhode Island, on

Sunday, November 3, 2019, at 4:00 pm. Admission: Adults: $25, Students: $15. Further information:

riguitarguild.org.”

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.

HOLIDAY BAZAAR Fundraising team Raging through the Ages will hold its 12th annual Holiday Bazaar in the church hall. The event will take place on Saturday, November 9, from noon until 5:00 and from 6:15 until 8:00 p.m. We will have homemade food, great silent auction items, raffles, baked goods, vendor tables, dollar deals, our very popular straw game, and more. All team proceeds will benefit the St. Robert’s Food Shelf. For general information, call Sandy at 946-3262 or Terry at 331-7075. To rent a vendor table, call Carol at 233-2330. To donate a gift cert. or new gift item, call Robin at 439-0614. NOTE: As we did last year, we will be signing up parishioner bakers, selling television raffle tickets, and offering advance bidding on a few of the silent auction prizes in the next couple of weeks.

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.

St. Philip’s School, Greenville, RI Open House, Sunday, November 3, 2019 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Three-year-olds through 8th GradeSaint

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

www.dioceseofprovidence.org

Philip

St. Robert Bellarmine UPDATED CAMPAIGN NEWSLETTER

THE TIME IS NOW: THIS IS COMMITMENT WEEKEND!

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. By working together to achieve our overall campaign goal of $423,714, our parish family will receive $169,486. Our plan is to use Grateful for God’s Providence proceeds to address the following identified needs:

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.

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Together, we must affirm our commitment to our Catholic faith, parish, and

Diocesan community. We need everyone to prayerfully consider what they can do to help our Diocese and our parish plan for the future.

Please fill out your pledge card today and place it in the offering basket. No

down payment is necessary to make your pledge. We’re challenging every family to consider a 4-year pledge, but every kind of sacrificial gift is welcome.

Pledge Cards are available throughout the Church.