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1 HOLY APOSTLES CHURCH P I P P I N O R C H A R D R O A D C R A N S T O N, R I Established July 25, 1991 Church Dedicated July 24, 1994 Community Life Center dedicated June 30, 2001 Monsignor Paul D. Theroux, Pastor pdt@holyapostles.com Monsignor Albert A. Kenney, In Residence Monsignor Richard D. Sheahan, Pastor Emeritus Deacon Gregory P. Albanese galbanese@lasalle-academy.org MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil 5:00 PM Sunday 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 AM Weekday See Inside Bulletin Parish Office Hours Monday to Thursday :00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday :00 AM - 4:30 PM Address parishoffice@holyapostles.com Phone Fax Web Address PARISH MINISTRIES/SERVICES Apostles of Mercy Stephen Forleo Auditors Michele Forcino Brad Sacco Brownies/Girl Scouts Sandy Tessier CAL Basketball Anthony Vescera Feed My Sheep Men of St. Joseph Steve Kogut James Chrones Prayer Network Christine Dooley St. Charles Soup Kitchen Cecile Weeden Trustees Jeffrey P. Cascione Patricia Parkes PARISH STAFF Margaret Simms, Pastoral Associate mms@holyapostles.com Catherine Vincent, Business Manager cv@holyapostles.com Christine Dooley, Administrative Coord. cad@holyapostles.com SCHOOL OF RELIGION Margaret Simms, Director mms@holyapostles.com Meg Shideler, Coordinator of Gr. 7 & 8 meg@holyapostles.com YOUTH MINISTRY Michael Santilli, Coordinator mjs@holyapostles.com MUSIC MINISTRY Mark Colozzi, Director chsebandz@gmail.com Cookie Rodi, Director divarodi@hotmail.com John Norigian, Organist norigian4@aol.com Arthur Urbano, Music Minister aurbano@providence.edu Antonio Grelle, Music Minister tonygrelle1@gmail.com SACRAMENTS Baptism: Parents are asked to contact the Deacon early in the pregnancy. Parents are reminded that the selection of sponsors must be made according to regulations specified in Canon Law. Information regarding these regulations will be forwarded upon request. Marriage: Engaged couples are asked to make an appointment with Monsignor at least six months in advance of their planned date of marriage. In addition, at least one of the individuals planning marriage must be a registered and active member of the parish. Penance: Saturdays at 4:15 PM or by appointment. Sacrament of the Sick: Please call to receive this Sacrament of comfort and healing. Communion Calls: Communion can be brought to the homebound on Sundays following the 9:30 AM Mass. Please call the parish office to request a visit.

2 EASTER SUNDAY OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD April 1, st Reading: Acts 10:34a, nd Reading: Colossians 3:1-4 Gospel: John 20:1-9 From the Pastor Christ is Risen! Alleluia! I wish a very happy and blessed Easter to all who join us in prayer and worship this weekend at Holy Apostles Church. We have completed the Lenten season of renewal and now we begin a time of celebration and Easter joy. For Catholic Christians, Easter is not just a day; Easter Sunday and the eight days following it (the Octave of Easter) are celebrated by the Church as one continuous Easter day. Also, the Easter Season extends for forty days until the celebration of the Lord s Ascension into heaven and even beyond that for ten more days until Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit was poured out upon the apostles. For that matter, every Sunday of the year recalls and celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus. So Easter is truly a great feast! There are many people deserving of thanks for having helped our parish to prepare for Easter and celebrate the feast with such beauty and solemnity. Special thanks to Cookie Rodi, Mark Colozzi, John Norigian, Arthur Urbano and Tony Grelle who, along with our many talented singers and instrumentalists, provided such outstanding music for our celebrations. I am also grateful to Elaine Altrui who spent so much time planning and executing our beautiful floral decorations. Special thanks to Msgr. Albert Kenney for celebrating Easter liturgies with us. I also thank Deacon Greg Albanese for assisting us with various devotions and ceremonies during Lent and Holy Week. Thanks to the teens Michael Stabile, Jared Farley, Domenic Kaffenberger, Michael Patatanes, Caroline Russell, Jackson Harris, Leah Lancellotta, Sara Lancellotta and Rebecca Fyrer who presented the Passion so effectively on Palm Sunday and Good Friday as well as Donna Gorham and MaryAnn Johnson who prepared them so well. Of course, we can always count on our very dedicated parish staff, Peggy Simms, Christine Dooley, Michael Santilli, Cathy Vincent and Meg Shideler who are always there to assure that every detail is attended to. Finally, I extend thanks to our extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion, readers, servers, ushers and anyone else who contributed in any way to our Easter Festivities. I know that I speak for all our parishioners in extending heartfelt thanks for all the service that is always so well done! Msgr. Theroux 2018 CATHOLIC CHARITY FUND APPEAL Holy Apostles Goal: $134, Amount Collected as of 3/26: $70, Please help us by being the Hands of Christ in supporting the people and the work of the Diocese of Providence. Our parish goal is to attain 100% participation a goal that can only be reached with your sacrificial help and support. MISSION COOPERATIVE APPEAL Each year we have a Mission Cooperative Appeal through the Diocesan Mission Office. This year we have Sister Angelina Giramma, M.P.F. a member of the Religious Teachers Filippini who also have missionary Sisters throughout the world. Sister Angelina will be speaking on behalf of the Filippini missions at all the Masses on April 14/15. A second collection will be taken for this cause. If you choose to write a check, please make it payable to HOLY APOSTLES CHURCH and indicate on the memo line MISSIONS. Your prayers and generosity in support of the Filippini missions is gratefully appreciated.

3 NEW CONFIRMATION I CANDIDATES & their Parents Orientation Meeting CONGRATULATONS to Our Basketball Team (Catholic AND public school students entering Grade 9 in Sept. 2018) April 26 th at 6:30pm in church. The Holy Apostles 5/6 Grade winners of the Mercymount Pot of Gold tournament Special thanks to the 9 amazing teens who presented the Passion account at all the Masses. God s blessings to all! TEENS: Michael Stabile, Jared Farley, Domenic Kaffenberger, Michael Patatanes, Caroline Russell, Jackson Harris, Leah Lancellotta, Sara Lancellotta, Rebecca Fyrer ADULTS: Michael Santilli, Maryann Johnson, Donna Gorham The Holy Apostles Men of St. Joseph meet twice a month, once on a Wednesday evening and once on a Saturday morning. Our next meeting will be Saturday, April 14 th at 8:00 am. Men of all ages are invited to attend. For more information, please visit the R.I. Men of St. Joseph website at: CONFIRMATION I PARENTS ATTENTION PARISHIONERS Just a quick reminder to drop off your Confirmation reception pastry to the parish Please notify the Parish Office of any name, center on Friday afternoon from 3pm to 4pm, April 6th. Thanks! address, telephone changes, etc.

4 Stewardship Thought of the Week Please pray for the souls of: Pauline M. Petracca Very early in the morning after the Sabbath, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb to anoint Jesus body with precious oils. The reward of this good and conscientious steward was to be the first to know that Jesus had been raised from the dead! Alleluia! Time and Talent - We wish to thank all those parishioners who are always so willing to pitch in and lend a helping hand. Their participation contributes to the vibrancy of our community. Treasure Thank you for your financial support. who passed away and her funeral Mass was celebrated here at Holy Apostles. We wish to express our sympathy to her family. APOSTLES OF MERCY Thanks to all for your ongoing weekly contributions of food items for our needy. ONLINE GIVING This secure program works directly with your bank or credit card. All transactions are done electronically, debiting your bank account or charging your credit card for the amount to which you have agreed in writing. Holy Apostles is offering two debit dates~ the 4 th or 15 th of the month or both! You can enroll in Faith Direct or make changes to your account dates or contributions online at or call Holy Apostles parish code is RI18. Please pray for those serving our country SMSgt Kevin Sarli, RI Air National Guard Sgt Joshua Anderson, US Marine Robert M. Braga LC Evan Koppel, US Marine Airman 1 st Class Gabrielle Koppel, US Air Force HM3 Yosman Rodriguez, US Navy Senior Airman Benjamin Fredette, US Air Force Specialist Jeremiah Fredette, US Army E-2 Matthew Fyrer, US Coast Guard ETN2 John Andrew Loiselle, US Navy Col. R. Michael Tetreault, RI Army National Guard MSgt Nicolas Brown, RI Air National Guard SSgt. Benjamin M. Adamo, RI Air National Guard 2 nd Lt. Trevor Kenahan, US Marine Corp. 1 st Lt. Dylan T. Farley, US Army A1C Michael J. Cuddemi, US Air Force Staff Sgt Mark O Brien, US Army If you or someone you know has a loved one serving in our armed forces, please send their names with rank and branch of military to cad@holyapostles.com and we will remember them in our prayers and print in our parish bulletin once a month.

5 MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK S ACTIVITY SCHEDULE MONDAY, April 2 4:00 PM In the Parish Center: Religious Education Classes - Grades 1-5 7:30 PM In the Gym: Men s Basketball (Over Age 45) TUESDAY, April 3 4:00 PM In the Parish Center: Religious Education Classes - Grades 1-5 THURSDAY, April 5 6:30PM In Church: Confirmation Rehearsal 7:00 PM In Church: Adult Choir FRIDAY, April 6 4:30 PM In the Parish Center: Girl Scouts Saturday Holy Saturday March 31 7:30 PM Mass for the People Sunday Easter Sunday April 1 8:00 AM Members of the Holy Apostles Memorial Society 9:30 AM Michael Pezza Sr. (13 th Anniversary) Requested by Family 11:00 AM Marie Sciotti (5 th Anniversary) Requested by Family Monday Monday within the Octave of Easter April 2 8:30 AM Open Tuesday Tuesday within the Octave of Easter April 3 8:30 AM Mass for the People Thursday Thursday within the Octave of Easter April 5 8:30 AM The Cece & Lombardi Families Requested by Family Friday Friday within the Octave of Easter April 6 HOLY APOSTLES THOUSAND CLUB Congratulations to our March winners! $500 #4721 Anne Prignano $150 #2632 Derek Iorfida $100 #3174 Pat Caparco $50 #3589 Mario & Eleanor Figueiredo $50 #1528 Salvatore DiSanto $25 #4942 Mara Cole $25 #3574 Jerald Kaplan $25 #659 John J. Barry III $25 # 2160 Anthony & Evelyn Russo $25 #916 Lynn Wilbur $25 #2940 Frances Kearns 8:30 AM Walter McGarry Requested by Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Papitto Saturday Vigil: Divine Mercy April 7 10:00 AM 5:00 PM Confirmation Dr. Aristido Santopietro (1 st Anniversary /Birthday Rem.) Requested by The McAssey & Nowak Families Sunday Sunday of Divine Mercy April 8 8:00 AM Open 9:30 AM Ernest & Viola Perreault Requested by Jackie & Roland Tetreault 11:00 AM Janet Zurro (Birthday Rem.) Requested by Husband & Family

6 < K D S > KORNER Gospel Today Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord John 20:1-9 Cycle B Mary of Magdala came to the tomb early in the morning and saw the stone removed. Without entering, she ran back to Simon Peter and the other disciple and told them what she saw. They followed the way to the tomb and found it empty except for the burial cloths in separate places. Follow the Risen Christ 1] Mary of Magdala went to the tomb and. a] saw the stone removed b] saw the tomb empty c] folded the burial cloth 2018 Bon Venture Services, LLC Whoever serves me must follow me. John 12:26 2] When Mary of Magdala told Simon Peter what she saw, he. a] went to find all the disciples b] went to the tomb alone c] went to the tomb with the other disciple Jesus loved 3] The burial cloths, one for Jesus head and the others for His body were. a] missing b] rolled up together c] rolled up, but placed separately END Resurrection... The rising again of Jesus aer the crucifixion. An act of returning from death to life. Follow Mary of Magdala to Jesus tomb. BEGIN Answers: 1] a 2] c 3] c

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