You are Peter and on this Rock I will build my church. And the gates of hell will not prevail against it. Mt. 16:18

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1 We are a Stewardship Church TIME TALENT TREASURE You are Peter and on this Rock I will build my church. And the gates of hell will not prevail against it. Mt. 16:18 ESTABLISHED Fair Street Warwick, Rhode Island Telephone: FAX: Web address: Rev. Roger C. Gagne, Pastor Rev. Msgr. Nicholas Iacovacci, In Residence Deacon Robert Morisseau, Deacon Associate Charlene Schreiber, Office Manager Saint Peter s School 120 Mayfair Rd Fax: Web Address: Mrs. Joan Sickinger, Principal Barbara Rossi, Office Manager Religious Education Margaret Andreozzi Elementary/Autism Coordinator Elaine Morisseau Jr. High/ Confirmation Coordinator Judy McCormick / Altar Server Trainer Helping Hands for the Poor Ministry Music Ministry Mary O Brien, Parish Organist Choir Director/ Weddings & Funerals Sue Stenhouse Youth Choir Director Schedule of Masses: Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM Sunday: 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 AM Weekdays: Monday-Friday 7:00 AM Holy Days: Check Bulletin for Times of Masses Confessions: Saturday: 4:00-4:30 PM Anytime by appointment Baptism: The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated on the first Sunday of each month at 12:30 PM except during Lent. All parents must attend the Baptismal Preparation Program. Please call the parish office to register. Marriages: Arrangements must be made one year prior to the date of the marriage.

2 ST. PETER Acts 3: 13-15, Peter, speaking to the Israelites, guides them through their religious history to the point that they realize the appalling truth that they have killed the God they worship. Peter hastens to soften the blow with God s mercy: Jesus prayer as He hung dying had been Father, forgive them; they do not know what they are doing. Peter also explains that there is a way out of their terrible burden of guilt. Christ s suffering and death have made it possible for their sin to be wiped away. The suffering was necessary so that we could all be saved. 1 John 2: 1-5a Imagine that you have been accused of a capital crime and there is no doubt that you are guilty. You are truly sorry for what you have done. If there were only someone who could speak for you, you would be willing to spend the rest of your life making amends. Imagine then Third Sunday of Easter that the greatest trial lawyer comes to your defense. Because he is so highly respected and speaks so compassionately and wisely, the judge lets you go free. That lifting of burdens, that rush of joy, that fervent desire to spend our redeemed life in praise and thanksgiving all that is freely available when we turn from our sins back to Jesus. Luke 24: Peter and the others had still not been able to grasp that God has power even over death. Perhaps they felt that they ought to be strong enough to carry on by themselves as they had when Jesus sent them out two by two. Then they had come back thrilled and confident; now they were weak, frightened, and guilt-ridden because of their pathetic cowardice and disloyalty on Thursday and Friday. Could it be their guilt that prevented them from seeing the WARWICK truth? Was their wounded selfimage causing them to hide from God, just as Adam and Eve had done? In any case, they are in great need of reassurance, but when Jesus comes to be with them again and reassure them, they cannot believe their eyes. Jesus sense of humor shows through as He voices their fears: Touch me and see for yourselves; a ghost has no flesh and bones as you can see that I have. At last they look at Him with both physical and spiritual eyes wide open. They are finally receptive as Jesus patiently explains again about His fulfillment of the Scriptures. They knew him in the breaking of the bread Saturday, April 14 Vigil 3 rd Sunday of Easter 11:00 AM Confirmation 5:00 PM Birthday Memorial: Michael Giza Sunday, April 15 3 rd Sunday of Easter 8:00 AM For the People of St. Peter s Parish 9:30 AM Memorial: Rocco J. DeSimone, Jr. 11:00 AM 3 rd Anniversary: Stephen Fallon Monday, April 16 7:00 AM Memorial: Louise Renzi Tuesday, April 17 7:00 AM Memorial: Sarah Horn Wednesday, April 18 7:00 AM Special Intention Thursday, April 19 7:00 AM Memorial: Paul Legan Friday, April 20 7:00 AM Memorial: Helen Kelly Saturday, April 21 Vigil 4 th Sunday of Easter 5:00 PM Memorial: Marion Doran Sunday, April 22 4 th Sunday of Easter 8:00 AM For the People of St. Peter s Parish 9:30 AM 28 th Anniversary: Kevin Stone 11:00 AM 28 th Anniversary: Helen Ochs

3 THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER Parish Stewardship of Treasure Weekend of April 7 th & 8th.$7, Children s Collection Monthly.. 1, Helping Hands for the Poor Total...$9, CATHOLIC CHARITY APPEAL Update As of April 13 th, we have received $ 71,000 towards our goal of $103,300. Thank you for your support for this once a year appeal for the needy of Rhode Island. May God continue to move hearts, and bless our parish. Baptisms We congratulate Ella Perry Plouffe Clark Martin Simone who were baptized on April 8, 2018 and we welcome them into the St. Peter s Parish family. Crèche Program and Coffee An: Sunday, April 29 will be the last Crèche Program and Coffee An of the season. Special thanks to Mrs. Margaret Andreozzi and all her dedicated volunteers for their many hours of service every weekend. Both of these programs will resume in the fall. Sat 4/21 Calendar of Events 04/15/18 through 04/21/18 SCHOOL VACATION 1:00 PM NO RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES Autism and the Sacraments Closing Mass UC & LC ALZHEIMER S ASSOCIATION The 2018 all-day free conference for caregivers, named Caregivers Journey will take place at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Warwick on April 26, 2019 from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The conference provides healthcare professionals and caregivers with the tools they need to carry on their journey of supporting someone with dementia. Visit to register online or call the Chapter Office at Opening: #596 (WC) At The Lamb s High Feast Psalm 22 (G): To You, O Lord Preparation: #606 (WC) We Now the Green Blade Rises Communion: Nothing but the Blood of Jesus Closing: #592 (WC) Alleluia! The Strife is O er CONFIRMATION 2018 April 14, 2018 We congratulate the newly confirmed: Marissa Birmingham Jayce Boyd Emily Carter Haleigh De Feo Theresa Der Manouelian Alexandra Egan Serena Cook Adam Ferrara Renee Fontaine Sophia Hopkins Christian Irwin Kaitlin Jaggi Ryan Jaggi Sara Langevin Abigail Larson Kiley Lemieux Maeve Malloy Samantha McConnell Tara O Connor Tyler Olivelli Marc Orduna Sophia Piperata Caitlin Quigley Christopher Quirk Mikaila Rastella Alyssa Richard Reagan Rojek Brendan Rooney Alexa Sickinger Ashley Smith Abbey Spolidoro Abigail Testa Samuel Toth Daniel J. Tuirok Isabella Tuirok Jillian Woods 25-Week Club Winners for drawing #25 Deacon Bob Morisseau ~ $50 Alicia Warren ~ $50 Cynthia Toher ~ $25 Allison Bailey ~ $25

4 APRIL 15, 2018 Lock in EARLY BIRD RATES (until May 20 th ) at Mother of Hope Camp and PAY LATER! The TRADITIONAL OUTDOOR SUMMER DAY CAMP PROGRAM at MOTHER OF HOPE CAMP (Mater Spei) offers children 5-12 FREE BUSING (included in the cost of tuition) as well as DAILY and WEEKLY options from JUNE 18 through AUGUST 10 th. Mother of Hope Camp, an agency of the Catholic Diocese of Providence, is located on 126 acres of beautiful woodlands along Echo Lake in Chepachet, RI and is staffed by caring and professional individuals. SIBLING & MULTI-WEEK DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE. Visit for information and SECURE ONLINE REGISTRATION. Don t miss Mother of Hope Camp s OPEN HOUSE & FAMILY FUN DAY from 1-4 pm on Sunday, May 20 th. St. Peter s Tri-Parish School PASS (Program to Assure Student Success) The PASS program will provide financial assistance to deserving students who are presently enrolled in St. Peter s Tri-Parish School. Although a variety of scholarships is available for members of St. Peter s Parish, there are still students who have genuine financial hardships and need additional help with their tuition. The PASS program provides each of us with an opportunity to make a difference in the life of one child. Please consider helping a student achieve his or her dreams. Please fill out the form and return it to the parish office or place it in the collection basket. NAME ADDRESS CITY, STATE, ZIP All donations are tax deductible. If you have any questions, call the office at Thank you for your support in assuring student success. All donors will be remembered in our monthly school Mass and in the daily prayers of our children. May God bless you abundantly for your generosity.

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