St. Pius V Church. Arrangements should be made one year in advance of Wedding.

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1 (55 Elmhurst Avenue, Providence, Rhode Island 02908) Mailing Address and Office: 55 Elmhurst Ave., Providence, Rhode Island Telephone: (401) , Fax: (401) , Website DOMINICAN FRIARS Rev. Augustine Judd, O.P. Pastor Rev. Thomas More Garrett, O.P. Associate Pastor Rev. John Burchill, O.P. Preaching Ministry Rev. Albert Duggan, O.P. In Residence, Catholic Chaplain Brown Univ. St. Pius V School Principal, Sr. Maria Francesca Wiley, O.P. Faith Formation & Religious Education Charles A. & Amanda J. da Silva (401) Music Ministry, David Martinez Administrative Assistants, Agnes Chretien & Esther Twardowski, Ext. 100 Summer Office Hours: Monday 9:00-1:00; Tuesday 9:00-4:00, Wednesday 1:00-4:00; Thursday 9:00-4:00, & Friday 9:00-1:00 Executive Assistant, Joanna Lombari, Extension 103 PARISH SCHEDULE St. Pius V Church St. Pius V Mission Statement We, the Christian family of St. Pius V Parish, are gifted by God with the vision of St. Dominic. Empowered by the Holy Spirit and truth, we actively minister to the spiritual and physical needs of the members of the Body of Christ. Through a welcoming Eucharistic community, we commit to praise, bless, preach, and to live the love of Jesus through word and deed. New parishioners are invited to register as members of our parish family. Please call the church office or visit our website. Weekend Masses Saturday: 4:30 PM Vigil Sunday: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM, and 6:00 PM (Youth Mass 11:30 AM 1st Sunday of Month) Holy Days Daily Masses Adoration Confessions Baptisms Marriages 5:30 PM Vigil, 7:00 AM, 8:30 AM (School Mass), 12:00 Noon, & 7:00 PM 7:00 AM & 12:00 Noon (Rosary before Noon Mass) Saturday: 8:00 AM Holidays: 8:00 AM & 12:00 Noon Thursday: 12:30-8:00 PM (Except Summer) Saturday: 3:30-4:15 PM and by appointment Thursday Evenings: 7:00-7:45 PM 2 nd & 4 th Sundays: 1:00 PM Arrangements should be made one year in advance of Wedding. Sacrament of the Sick & Communion Calls Please call the church office for arrangements. For On-Line Giving go to Our Parish Code is RI487 October 16, 2016 How Do I Know I have a Vocation? Do you feel a real desire for priesthood or religious life? Do you desire it for the right reasons? If you are discerning a vocation, contact a member of the Dominican staff or visit the Dominican Friars web page at Deadline for Bulletin Copy is Tuesday 9:00 a.m. Please send to Joanna Lombari at officemanagerstpiusv@gmail.com.

2 ST. PIUS V CHURCH Dear parishioners, As a young woman, Simone Weil was a promising student. Born of Jewish parents in France in the early 20 th century, she went on to become among the first female graduates of a leading French university. Weil eventually left her native country for the United States following the Nazi invasion. She joined the French resistance and died in England in 1943 at the age of 34. In spite of the shortness of her life, Weil was a prolific writer on social and political affairs. Her works were published widely in French magazines and journals. Weil s lasting legacy however, is that of a modern spiritual writer. One of her more significant contributions is a 1942 essay Weil wrote to a Dominican priest, Father Joseph-Marie Perrin. Fr. Perrin asked her for help in explaining prayer to a group of young Catholic school students to whom he ministered. The priest believed that Weil, an accomplished student turned teacher, could relate the topic well to the audience. In her essay, Weil connects prayer with study by pointing out that attention is an essential characteristic for doing both well. Just as attention is necessary to receiving what one is being taught, attention in prayer is necessary for communicating with God. Weil explains that if one wants to learn how to pray, he or she must first learn to pay attention. It is only when we stop living as though going through the motions that we can begin to orient ourselves to God. Weil s essay forms part of a collection of her writings organized by Fr. Perrin after her death and published under the title Waiting for God. In a very practical way, the essay echoes Jesus s teaching to stop babbling in prayer (Matt 6:7-9). By paying attention, Weil might add, the babbling will cease. The Gospel this weekend encourages us to pray without ceasing. Weil defined prayer as the orientation of all the attention of which the soul is capable toward God. An active incorporation of Weil s notion of prayer would seem to satisfy the Gospel s exhortation toward unceasing prayer. One way to orient our attention toward God is by measuring the value of all of our actions by whether they bring us closer to being fit to live in heaven. Those that do, we should pursue. Those that do not, we should either change the manner in which we are doing them or drop them altogether. When we are not sure, we should ask God for guidance. Examining the place of God in daily life is becoming particularly foreign to our youth. Two weeks ago I wrote about recent studies showing that Catholics are abandoning the faith at younger and younger ages. This diocese too, has noted recently that many younger Catholics rarely return to church following their receipt of the sacrament of confirmation. At the close of this Gospel, Jesus asks when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth? This is a question that all of us, but especially those who are parents of children young and old, are being invited to answer. May we pray without ceasing, so as to keep the faith alive in those we leave behind. Wishing you all the blessings that I can give, Fr. Thomas More Garrett, op PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND Eucharistic Adoration Eucharistic Adoration is held on Thursdays, immediately following the noon Mass until 8:00 p.m. Adoration ends with a Holy Hour from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. that includes the Sacrament of Reconciliation and Benediction. Two people per hour are required and volunteers are currently needed for all hours. Please contact Cindy Soares at if you are interested. Interested in learning more about your faith? This Year s RCIA program will be part of a broader program to offer further opportunities for faith development here at St. Pius V. Led by Fr. Thomas More, on Tuesdays, interested adults are encouraged to meet in the church hall to discuss a particular topic. The next sessions are as follows: Oct. 18 Oct. 25 Nov. 1 Nov. 8 Nov. 15 The Person of Christ (How is Christ True God & True Man) The Holy Spirit ( the Counselor will come to you ) No Meeting (All Saints Day Holy Day of Obligation) The Church (Our Vehicle of Salvation) Mary, the Mother of God (The First Christian) Jewish-Catholic Dialogue: 2,000 Years But Just Beginning PROVIDENCE COLLEGE Thursday, November 3, 7:00 p.m. Presented by Timothy Cardinal Dolan, Archbishop of New York Cardinal Dolan s talk is the keynote address in Providence College s Theological Exchange Between Catholics and Jews Lecture Series. It is presented in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Second Vatican Council s Declaration on the Relation of the Church to Non-Christian Religions (Nostra Aetate). Admission is free, but advance registration is required, either online (prov.ly/dolan-visit) or by calling (401) Little Flower Home Baby Shower Sunday, November 6 There will be a baby shower on Sunday, November 6, at 2:00 p.m. in the church hall. The shower is for a mama who is expecting a baby girl in December. She is registered at Babies R Us and the registry Number is Desserts and beverages will be provided. Please RSVP by October 23th to Ashley Codding at We are looking forward to seeing all of you to celebrate this beautiful new life!

3 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time THANKSGIVING BASKETS The Outreach Ministry will again be collecting various non-perishable food items to be distributed to families in need. Suggested items include: apple or cranberry sauce, gravy, canned vegetables, canned fruit, instant mashed potatoes, stuffing, rice, cake mixes, boxed desserts, coffee, etc. NO OPENED FOOD PACKAGES, PLEASE. Food donations should be left in the wooden food bins located in the vestibule of the church. Gift cards from Shaw s and Stop & Shop would also be greatly appreciated. Please place the cards in the Sunday collection basket or drop off at the parish office. The last day for collecting is Sunday, November 20. Any questions, call Ann Lapolla at CALENDAR This Sunday, 10/16: All classes meet (11:30 am- 12:45 pm, St. Pius V School) Registration Registrations are still being accepted for new and returning students in Kindergarten through Grade 8 (Confirmation II) faith formation classes. Registration forms are available in the parish office and in the front vestibule of the church. Registration fee: $40 (Error correction: earlier bulletins stated that the fee was $45). Catechists, Catechist Aides, and Substitute Catechists Needed! The children of our parish need your help. Can you give of your time and talent to help children come to know Jesus, His Church, and His teaching? You don t need to be a theologian or have experience teaching. You just need to have a desire to work with and serve children. If you are interested, please contact Charlie or Amanda at or spvfaithformation@gmail.com as soon as possible. The 30-Week Club is Back! For only $2 per week ($60 total), you ll have the chance to win at two drawings per month $60 each. Drawings will begin October 16th. Additional Grand Prize drawings will be held at a Spring Jazz Brunch Buffet in the church hall on Sunday, May 17. Grand prize drawings will be $1,000, $500, $250, and $100. All proceeds directly benefit St. Pius Church. Tickets are available for purchase at the parish office. If you have any questions, please call Agnes at or Cindy at PRESENTATION FOR PARENTS ON LIFE & LOVE FROM THE WISDOM OF ST. JOHN PAUL II With Guest Speaker Lindsey Ruthowski Wednesday, October 26, 7:00 p.m., School Gym What is Theology of the body? How do I share it with my teens? Teaching our sons and daughters how to live a chaste life in a world that teaches them not to... What: Where: When: Cost: YOUTH GROUP TRIP TO THE HAUNTED LABYRINTH!!! Youth Group trip to the Haunted Labyrinth Meet at the Rejoice in Hope Youth Ctr. Friday, October 21, at 7:00 p.m. $10 per person Each year, the diocesan youth center transforms into a haunted labyrinth. You can read more about the haunted labyrinth at Our visit will include pizza and soda after the tour. For more information, contact Fr. Thomas More at vicarspv@gmail.com. ST. PIUS-ST. AUGUSTINE YOUTH GROUP The next meeting is this Sunday, October 16, at 7:00 p.m. in St. Augustine School hall. Activities will include saintthemed games and prizes and a chance to decorate a pumpkin as your favorite saint. Questions? Contact Fr. Thomas More at vicarspv@gmail.com. Haunted Labyrinth Presents Cirque D Horreur Join the youth and adults of Rejoice in Hope Youth Center, 804 Dyer Ave., Cranston, for the Haunted Labyrinth, New England s longest-running haunted house! This volunteer-run haunted house benefits youth ministry at Rejoice in Hope and is annually one of the most popular Halloween themed attractions in the state. Open every Friday, Saturday & Sunday night, 7 10 p.m., through Halloween. Tickets available online or at the door. $12 cash, $13 credit card First 50 people in line each day go through twice! Rain or Shine/Indoor Waiting. The Haunted Labyrinth is also looking for volunteers! This is a great opportunity for teens to earn service hours while supporting youth ministry programs and meeting other teens. Volunteers must be in high school and have a signed permission slip. Please visit the website for more info: or Sacred Triduum to St. Jude: St. Agnes Church, 100 Chatham St. (off Branch Ave.): Sunday, October 23; Monday, October 24; and Tuesday, October 25, 6:00 p.m. Mass and Novena. Coffee n and Grand Raffle Drawing on Tuesday evening.

4 OCTOBER 16, 2016 St. Pius V School still has spots open for the school year in K-6. Please contact the school office at (401) for more information about enrollment. We look forward to hearing from you! If you would like the Sanctuary Candle to burn for one week in memory of a loved one or a special intention, please call the church office at NEWPORT MANSIONS CHRISTMAS TOUR Saturday, December 10 $70/person A bus trip to Newport is being planned to visit the mansions all decorated for Christmas. The tour (if we have enough people) will pick us up here at St. Pius and bring us to the beautiful mansions. The length of the tour is six hours and lunch is included. Please join us. Call Agnes at the church office now to make your reservation. All money must be in no later than November 19. Checks should be made out to St. Pius Church: POPCORN SALE Cub Scout Pack 53 is selling popcorn after all the Masses on the weekends of October 22/23 and October 29/30 to help fund their programs. Your support is appreciated. We invite all women to the Catholic/Christian Women s MAGNIFICAT BREAKFAST Providence Marriott, One Orms St. Saturday, November 5, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon $25/Person Angela Rizzo, our guest speaker, is founder and coordinator of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapter of Magnificat in the Diocese of Rockville Center. She will share her story of overcoming difficult and challenging times. For more information or registration, call Linda Gatta, Coordinator at HOLIDAY BAZAARS Our Lady of Czenstochowa, 222 MacArthur Blvd., Coventry: November 6, 9 am to 3 pm., school auditorium. Fruit Hill Day Services for Elderly, Peace Barn, 399 Fruit Hill Ave., No. Prov: November 12, 9 am to 4 pm, and November 13, 9 am to 2 pm. SEPTEMBER OFFERTORY COMPARISON Envelope Total Faith Direct egiving Total TOTAL OFFERTORY Weekly Average for Sept. (Based on 4 Weeks) Sept $18,509 10,862 $29,371 Sept $19,315 11,640 $30,955 $7,343 $7,739 Our Weekly Budgeted Expenses Total $7,981 TIME-OUT RETREATS A Journey to Peace, a Spirituality for Everyday Living mini-retreat on loss and grief, Wednesday, November 9, 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Sacred Hearts Retreat Center in Wareham, MA. $20/person. Women s Weekend Retreat: Growing into Wholeness at Miramar Retreat Center in Duxbury, MA, January Led by Peggy Patenaude of TAKING TIME OUT. Pre-registration is required. Contact Peggy at or timeoutretreats@comcast.net. For more information, visit: Knights of Columbus Dillon Council, North Providence All-You-Can-Eat Ham & Bean Supper Friday, November 4, 6:00 8:00 p.m. $12/Person The proceeds from this event are as follows: Groden Center for Autistic & Developmentally Disabled Children Dillon Council, Knights of Columbus to continue their charitable endeavors If you would like to attend, please contact Michael DelSignore at no later than Tuesday, November 1. 82ND ANNUAL REUNION Holy Ghost Church Atwells Ave., Providence Venus di Milo, November 4th, dinner-dance at 6:30 p.m., $45/ person. A bus will be offered for those who do not wish to drive at $10/person. For more information, please call

5 St. Pius V Church October 16, 2016 R.I. Catholic Medical Society White Mass This Wednesday, October 19, 7:00 p.m. Our Lady of Fatima Hospital Chapel 200 High Service Ave., North Providence All physicians, health care professionals and workers, and their families and patients are invited. Join us as the Rev. Timothy Reilly, Chancellor of the Diocese of Providence, celebrates the annual White Mass asking the Lord s blessing upon those called to share His work of healing. Catholic School Alumni Mass (Reconnecting with Alumni & Friends) Sunday, November 6, 10:00 a.m. Cathedral of Sts. Peter & Paul, Providence Rev. Jonathan DeFelice, OSB, Celebrant (Music provided by The Prout School Choir) Please join us as we celebrate Mass and remember the souls of deceased principals, teachers, and fellow alumni of all open and closed Catholic elementary schools. Reception to follow in the lower level of the Cathedral. Reconnect with fellow classmates as we pray and work towards supporting our Catholic Schools. For more info: rpageperez@dioceseofprovidence.org. or THE WEEK AHEAD ST. Pius-St. Augustine Youth Group: This Sunday, October 16, at 7:00 p.m. in St. Augustine s School hall. Activities include saint-themed games and prizes and a chance to decorate a pumpkin as your favorite saint. For questions, contact Fr. Thomas More at: vicarspv@gmail.com. Coffee, Donuts, Fellowship: Sundays, after the 10:00 a.m. Mass in the church hall. Second Sunday Sisters Women s Group: This Sunday, October 9, at 7:00 p.m. in the church hall. We are continuing our study of The Holy Year of Mercy with Chapter 8, Mercy & New Life, followed by intentions and fellowship. All women are welcome. Girl Scouts (Brownies #89): Mondays from 3:30-4:45 p.m. in the church hall. AA: Mondays from 6:00-9:00 p.m. in the church hall. RCIA: Tuesdays 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the church hall. Cub Scouts: Thursdays from 6:00-7:00 p.m. in the church hall. Boy Scouts: Thursdays from 7:00-8:00 p.m. in the church hall. Young Adult Ministry: Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. Please contact us at: info@spvya.com or visit our web site at: Girl Scouts (Ambassador Troup): Fridays from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the church hall. Legion of Mary: Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. in the rectory (lower level). The community of St. Pius V extends its deepest sympathy, prayers, and support to the family of Rose Fraielli, who passed away September 30th. MASS INTENTIONS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15 8:00 am Intentions of the Dominican Friars 4:30 pm Pamela Lemoi (d) 2nd Anniversary SUN., OCT. 16, 29TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 8:00 am Flora Villucci (d) 24th Anniversary 10:00 am Donald Joseph Fraieli, Sr. (d) 11:30 am Parishioners of St. Pius 6:00 pm MONDAY, OCTOBER 17 7:00 am 12:00 Noon William I. Swift (d) TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18 7:00 am 12:00 Noon Anne Harris (living) 90th Birthday WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19 7:00 am Special Intention (living) 12:00 Noon Rev. Joao L. Rodrigues (living) & Rev. Antonio Varao (living) THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20 7:00 am Adeline & Nicholas Mansolillo (d) 12:00 Noon Juvenal Mganzamihigo (d) & All Deceased FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21 7:00 am Elsa D. Ayllon (d) 12:00 Noon Special Intention (living) SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22 8:00 am Intentions of the Dominican Friars 4:30 pm Ellen M. Sandberg (d) Birthday Rem. SUN., OCT. 23, 30TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 8:00 am Parishioners of St. Pius 10:00 am Dorothy Passarelli (d) 2nd Anniversary 11:30 am Roland Lemieux (d) 6:00 pm CHILDREN S LITURGY OF THE WORD Confirmed parishioners are needed to help with the CLW ministry during 10:00 a.m. Mass. A separate liturgy of the word is carefully prepared by a team of leaders for children in pre-k to 2 nd grade. CLW leaders help make the weekly Gospel more accessible to children. Training will be scheduled later this month. Interested in growing in your faith and curious about this opportunity? Please contact Tim or Mary Margaret Donovan at or donosfa@yahoo.com. Readings for the Week of October 16, 2016 Sunday: Ex 17:8-13/Ps 121:1-8/2 Tm 3:14--4:2/Lk 18:1-8 Monday: Eph 2:1-10/Ps 100:1-5/Lk 12:13-21 Tuesday: 2 Tm 4:10-17b/Ps 145:10-13, 17-18/Lk 10:1-9 Wednesday: Eph 3:2-12/Is 12:2-6/Lk 12:39-48 Thursday: Eph 3:14-21/Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 11-12, 18-19/Lk 12:49-53 Friday: Eph 4:1-6/Ps 24:1-6/Lk 12:54-59 Saturday: Eph 4:7-16/Ps 122:1-5/Lk 13:1-9 Next Sunday: Sir 35:12-14, 16-18/Ps 34:2-3, 17-19, 23/2 Tm 4:6-8, 16-18/Lk 18:9-14