All Souls Weekend. May they rest in peace until the resurrection of the body! Fr. Taillon

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1 The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls Day) November 2, 2014

2 All Souls Weekend How blessed we are that this year All Souls falls on a Sunday, so the entire church can celebrate and commemorate praying for the dead together. Because All Saints Day falls on a Saturday, it is not a holy day of obligation, but of course remains a feast day. The Church has always had a special devotion to praying for all the dead, especially souls in purgation on their way to the face of God! We pray for the dead at every Mass. At every weekend mass, we pray for all the dead who were called home that week. When we say and so for whom this Mass is offered, it is because that sacrificial Eucharist is offered for the remission of the sins of that person(s). There is a great intimacy between those of us here on earth and those asleep in Christ, especially at Mass. In some ways we can be closest to our deceased loved ones at Mass, since that is where we worship Him with whom they are! There is a noble practice of having spiritual bouquets and obtaining a Mass card to be sent to the family. This stems from the centuries long practice of praying for our dead and their souls. The wonderful theology of the communion of saints and the mystical body of the Church teaches us that we can assist the dead by our prayers. So while we all have memories of those who have died, when we pray for them we can still give them spiritual gifts and graces. This prayer of praying for the dead also elicits and builds charity in our hearts and in our prayers. There are two Books of the Dead, one in each of our two churches. We will pray for those souls for the month of November. Please be sure to add the names of your loved ones you would like us to remember at the altar. St. John Crysostom said, Let us help and commemorate them. If Job s sons were purified by their father s sacrifice, why would we doubt that our offerings for the dead bring them some consolation? Let us not hesitate to help those who have died and to offer our prayers for them. May all our loved ones be purified after death so to enter fully in the presence of Christ and our Heavenly Father. May others pray for us after we return to the Father. May they rest in peace until the resurrection of the body! Fr. Taillon

3 Mass Intentions for the Week Saturday, November 1st 5:00 PM: In Memory ~ James Provensal Sunday, November 2nd 8:00 AM: Pro Populo 10:00 AM: In Memory~ Anna Vellone 11:30AM: All Souls Mass of Remembrance Monday, November 3rd 9:00 AM: In Memory ~ The Keegan & Martin Families Tuesday, November 4th 9:00 AM: In Memory ~ Brian Gillcrist Wednesday, November 5th 9:00 AM: In Memory ~ Jeff Banach Thursday, November 6th 9:00 AM: Birthday Remembrance ~ Nora Costello Friday, November 7th 9:00 AM: In Memory ~ Jennie O Rourke Saturday, November 8th 9:00 AM: Special Intention ~ Julie Damon 5:00 PM: In Memory ~ James F. Mohan Sunday, November 9th 8:00 AM: In Memory ~ Jack & Dorcas O Connor 10:00 AM: Anniversary ~ Madonna Maggiacomo St. Veronica Chapel Saturday, November 1st 4:00 PM: 4th Anniversary ~ Margaret Fanning Sunday, November 2nd 9:00 AM: In Memory ~ Janet Blick 11:00 AM: In Memory ~ Arthur & Anne Sheridan Saturday, November 8th 4:00 PM: 5th Anniversary ~ Joseph Corrente Sunday, November 9th 9:00 AM: In Memory ~ William, Bertha & Joseph Quinn 11:00 AM: Birthday Remembrance ~ David T. Kenney IIII Bruce Zeniol & Laura Reynolds II Theodore Gravier & Dawn Berrigan All Souls Day Liturgy of Remembrance This Sunday, November 2 nd at 11:30AM, at St. Thomas More Church, our parish will celebrate a Mass of Remembrance for those members of the parish or members of their families who have passed away this past year. A light reception will follow. All are encouraged to come and pray for the dead. Holy Hour for Vocations National Vocation Awareness Week will be celebrated in our country from November 2nd~8th. Please join Bishop Tobin in prayer for vocations to the priesthood in the Diocese of Providence as he presides at a Holy Hour for Vocations on Wednesday, November 5th at 6:30 PM at Jesus Saviour Church, 509 Broadway, Newport. May the young people of our Diocese be inspired by Jesus Christ, supported by our faith community, and respond generously to God s gift of a vocation. Prayer Chain Ministry If you know someone who would like extra needed prayers, please call Jean at and express your request. We are in need of volunteers to become part of this important ministry. Please call Jean, if you can volunteer.

4 St. Thomas More Parish St. Veronica Chapel 53 Rockland St. Narragansett, RI The Nomination Committee will be accepting nominations for the eight at large seats on the Parish Council effective January 1, Elected member at large will consist of: 2 parishioners for the year old age group 4 parishioners for the year old age group 2 parishioners for the 60+ year old age group Election shall be for a 3 year term. The council ordinarily meets 4 times per year. You may submit your own name or that of any other parishioner 16 years or older. If you are submitting the name of someone else, please obtain their permission. Nominations may be dropped off at the parish office, or placed in the collection basket during any of the Masses. Nominations will be accepted from Saturday, November 1 st to Sunday, November 9 th. All nominees will then be contacted by the committee to verify their acceptance and obtain some general background information. On November 22 nd & 23 rd, we will list, in the bulletin, all those running for office. On November 29 th & 30 th, we will ask you to vote for the candidates of your choice. God bless and thank you! Parish Council Nomination Committee Nominee Form Name: Address: Telephone: Age Group:

5 Religious Education Schedule November 2014 Sunday Morning: Grades 1-4 November 2nd, 16th & 23rd 10:05-10:55AM~St. Veronica Monday Afternoon: November 3rd, 17th & 24th Grades 1-4 4:10-5:00PM~St. Thomas More Wednesday Afternoon: November 5th, 12th & 19th Grades 5th & 6th 4:10-5:00PM~St. Veronica Wednesday Evening: Grades 7th & 8th November 5th, 12th & 19th 7:00-8:00PM~St. Veronica Confirmation I: November 2nd, 16th & 23rd** 7:00-8:15PM ~ St. Veronica On Tuesday November 11th ~ 9th grade retreat from 8:30AM to 2:30PM ~ URI Catholic Center Confirmation. II: November 2nd, 16th & 23rd 7:00-8:15PM ~ St. Veronica 1 st Communion ~ Parents Meeting There is an important meeting for First Communion (Grade 2) parents this Monday, November 3rd at 6:30PM at St. Thomas More parish hall. This is for both Sunday and Monday classes. At least one parent must attend! RCIA The next class is this Tuesday, November 4th at 7:30PM at St. Thomas More parish hall.

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