St. Thomas More Parish ~ List of Choir Members (part II)

First Sunday of Advent December 2, 2018

1950 s: Lucy Quirk St. Thomas More Parish ~ List of Choir Members (part II) 1960 s: St. Thomas More: Lillian Joss, Mary Sweet, Mary Johnson St. Veronica??? 1970 s: St. Thomas More: Joanne McGovern Children Choir, Mr. Frank White Choir Director (Folk Choir), Stephanie Fraser (Choir Director - 1975), Jeanne Jarret, Aline Coutu (Organist March 29, 1970), Lillian Joss, Leann Joss, Steve Joss (Guitarist Saturday Service), Pamela Murphy, Fritz Wenisch, Theresia Wenisch, Albert Alba St. Veronica??? 1980 s: St. Thomas More: Walter Hanlon, Kate Pearson, Sandra Papa, Ruth D. Toupin, Jane Stach (Weekday music Lenten season), Marilyn Brennan, Theresia Wenisch, Fritz Wenisch, Leon Y. Passeroni and his daughter Downey, Pamela Murphy, Albert Alba, Miller Barney St. Veronica??? On Aug. 23, 1987, Edward C. Bradley, Organist presented The St. Thomas More Festival Summer Chorale ~ consisting of 20 volunteers from all over the South County area and including many from our regular parish choir. 1990 s: St. Thomas More: Rebecca Ladd, Walter Hanlon, Mary Clinton, Tina Bernard, JoEllen Flaherty, Barbara Hackey, Mark Wollenweber, Albert Alba, Jim???, Roger??? St. Veronica: Steve Lydon, Tina Bernard, Jim Ferolito, Sue Orban, Pam H.??? 2000 s: St. Thomas More: Anne-Sophie Meyer, Reese Jarret, Jimmy Grondin, Judy Logan, Albert Alba, Angela Stupinski, Angela Castellucci, Custy Kulig, Mike Ferraris, Sandra Papa, Leo Passeroni, Pamela Murphy, Cheryl Sanford, Marilyn Betley, Audrey Bourbonais, Baxter Churchville, Pat Cinquegrana, Anthony Costa, Dean D Andrea, Michele E, Jim Ferolito, Rosalinda Fortier, Paul Haas, Corrie Lombari, Carmel Martin, Mary Ann Kittredge, Gail Scowcroft St. Veronica: Steve Lydon (Guitarist), Tina Bernard (Guitarist), Walter Donat (Piano), Renee Wojciechowski (Piano: 2000 2005), Jim Sheridan (Piano), Ken Cafaro (Bass Guitarist), Stanley Wojciechowski, Lynne Carroll, Patricia Wright, Georgina Santos, Carey Baker, Jillian McConnell, Elaine Pascquale, Richard Beaupre, Ted Collins, Marilyn Corrigan, Lindsay Donat, Susan Donat, Elaine Ruggieri 2010 s: St. Thomas More: Albert Alba, Donna Craig, Sydney Saulnier, Pamela Murphy, Angela Castelucci, Liz Clement, Leo Passeroni, Sandra Papa, Custy Kulig, Molly Megeau, Jim Mattucci, Rae McPhail, Judy Logan, Edna O Connor, Angela Stupinski, Kathy Munroe, Susan Williams, Yolanda Lanzel St. Veronica: Steve Lydon (Guitar), Carey Baker, Richard Beaupre (Guitar), Al Butler, Ken Cafaro (Bass Guitar), Dean D Aadrea (Guitar), Paul Pelletier (Violin: 2015 2017), Becky Primavera (Piano), Walter Donat (Piano), Tyler Tashdjian (Flute), Peter McLaughlin (Drums), Samantha Camparone, Lynne Carroll, Ted Collins, Karen Connelly, Marilyn Corrigan, Susan Donat, Barbara Feeley, Jim Ferolito, Alice Fitzpatrick, Marilyn Kelly, Sue Orban, Robert Perry, Emilia Provensal, Elaine Ruggieri, Georgina Santos, Jim Sheridan, V. J. Simonelli, Stanley Wojciechowski, Patricia Wright, Lindsay Clark, Matt, Duska, Kaitlyn Duska, Barbara Feeley, Mary Hurwitz, Harry Lewis, Thomas Morgan, Trish St. Laurent, Patricia Wright, Marilyn Brennan, Lindsay Donat, Caitlyn Kelly, Mary Sylvia If you have any more information, please call the parish office. Thank you! Fr. Vijay Kiran, Assistant Pastor

Mass Intentions for the Week Saturday, December 1st: 5:00 PM: For the Souls of Vincent & Barbara Pellegrino Sunday, December 2nd: 8:00 AM: Anniversary ~ John & Angelina Vieira 10:00AM: For the Souls of the Members of the Military Monday, December 3rd: 9:00 AM: For the Souls of Savino & Carmela Sivo and Frances Paolantonio Tuesday, December 4th: 9:00AM: For the Soul of Rose Pingitore Wednesday, December 5th: 9:00 AM: Anniversary ~ Gretchen Ford Thursday, December 6th: 8:30 AM: For the Souls of the Goodwin Family Friday, December 7th: 9:00 AM: For the Soul of Rita Gustafson 5:00 PM: Pro Populo Saturday, December 8th: 9:00 AM: Souls in Purgatory 5:00 PM: For the Soul of Jacob Hansen Sunday, December 9th: 8:00 AM: Anniversary ~ Anne Del Monico 10:00AM: Anniversary ~ Arthur Vincent St. Veronica Chapel Saturday, December 1st: 4:00 PM: Anniversary ~ Leeann Miele Sunday, December 2nd: 9:00 AM: Month s Mind ~ Ann M. Stone 11:00 AM: Month s Mind ~ Grace Verducci Saturday, December 8th: 8:00 AM: For the Soul of Phyllis Pepin 4:00 PM: For the Souls of the McLaughlin Family ~ Bernard, Lisa, Edward, Thomas, Barbara, William & Tom Jr. First Sunday of Advent December 2, 2018 I will raise up for David a just shoot; he shall do what is right and just in the land. -- Jeremiah 33:15 Special Collection Next weekend, the second collection is the Annual Retirement Fund for Religious. Religious institutes must provide for their own retirement costs. Religious men and women work long past the age of 65 in compensated ministries that help to support their communities and only retire in the sense that compensated work ends. Please be generous to those, who devoted their lives to others. Extra envelopes are available at the Church entrances. 1st Friday Adoration This Friday, December 7th, we will have Adoration of the Blessed Eucharist at St. Thomas More Church from 9:30AM to 12Noon. All are welcome.

First Sunday of Advent ~ Strengthen Your Hearts How good is good enough? Do you have to be perfect to get to heaven? In the second reading this Sunday, Paul seems to think so when he tells us to be "blameless in holiness" (1 Thess 3:13.) Now Paul never considered himself as perfect. But even with his weakness, Paul always did the best he could. So what should we strive for? Maybe we can take a hint from his phrase "strengthen your hearts." Think of athletes who try to do their best. A great ball player takes batting practice every day to improve his average. Good athletes are always looking for ways to improve themselves. The keep in shape so they can be stronger, faster, smarter. That same attitude is what Paul means by "strengthen your hearts." And Advent is a good time to start. As we prepare to celebrate the coming of the Lord, we can get ourselves in spiritual shape. Spiritual reading can give us a stronger prayer life. But if our spiritual reading just makes us feel good, we may be wasting our time. Hopefully, it will lead us to try praying more often and more seriously. Likewise, we can read about volunteering to feed the poor, but making the commitment and doing it is what strengthens the heart. Then as the Gospel says, we may have "the strength...to stand before the Son of Man." (Lk 21:36)

Religious Education Schedule ~ December 2018 Sun. AM: Dec. 2nd & 9th Grades 1~4: 10:05~10:55AM ~ St. Veronica Mon. PM: Dec. 3rd & 10th Grades 1~4: 4:00~5PM ~ St. Thomas More Wed. PM: Dec. 5th & 12th Grades 5 & 6: 4:15~5:15PM ~ St. Veronica Wed. PM: Dec. 5th & 12th Grades 7 & 8: 5:45~6:45PM ~ St. Veronica Conf. I: Grade 9: Conf. II: Grade10: Dec. 2nd, 9th & 16th 7:00PM ~ 8:15PM ~ St. Veronica Dec. 2nd 9th & 16th* 7:00PM ~ 8:15PM ~ St. Veronica Please note: Christmas Pageant is on Sunday, December 16th following the 10AM Mass at St. Thomas More. Volunteers are needed. Call Scott Johnson at 783-2113, for more information. Altar Servers Needed! Ages 9 and above Come and join this important ministry! For more info., call Fr. Kiran at789-7682 or Jan Rego at 212-9171. Christmas Pageant rehearsal dates: Monday, December 10th ~ 5-6:15PM Wednesday, December 12th ~ 5-6:30PM Thursday, December 13th ~ 5-6:30PM For more info., please call Scott Johnson at 783-2113. December 16th ~ 6PM to 8:30PM There's only one more youth night for the year! Make sure to save the date and invite your friends to these amazing nights filled with music, an encouraging teaching, food, games, and prayer. Email youth minister Emily Cuellar for more info. or questions at youthministrystmsfa@gmail.com.

Bereavement Support Program The Office of Life and Family will offer the Our Lady of Sorrows Bereavement Support program at St. Thomas More Church, 53 Rockland St. (parking lot side entrance), Narragansett, on Wednesday evenings 6:30 pm ~ 8:00pm, December 5th & 12th (last one) This support group provides a peaceful place to share and learn about grief with the spiritual comfort of our Catholic faith. It is most appropriate for adults at least three months beyond their loss. There is no cost to attend! For registration/information, contact: Peter Magnotta at 421-7833, ext. 217 St. Gabriel s Call The diocesan outreach ministry for women and families during and beyond pregnancy. You can be part of this essential life-affirming work by becoming a Gabriel Angel volunteer. Put your faith and compassion in action and walk with an expectant mother through difficult decisions and challenges. In a spirit of Christian love and friendship, Gabriel Angel volunteers accept the mother s fears and worries in deepest confidence and find ways to alleviate them. Our help can include material items for babies and children up to 4 years of age, referrals to services and access to social services available within the Diocese of Providence. We have 3 locations is in need of volunteers on various days for 2 to 3 hours one day a week. If you are interested in learning more about the ministry and how you can share your God-given time and talent, call Carol Owens at 421-7833 x 218. Cookie Wrap Our Annual Cookie Wrap for the homebound will take place on Thursday, December 13th following the 9:00AM Mass. We need volunteers to bake. Please bring in cookies by 9:30AM that day. The Sounds of the Season On Sunday, December 9 th at 3PM, the Gregorian Concert Choir and Festival Orchestra will present a concert entitled, The Sounds of the Season in the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul in Providence. The concert will feature the music of Advent and Christmas to benefit Bishop Tobin s Keep the Heat On Campaign. Proceeds raised will provide heating assistance for struggling individuals and families who have exhausted all other public and private aid. There are a few free tickets available at the parish office. Tickets for the concert are $10 per person and may be purchased by calling the Cathedral office at 331 2434. (Tickets will also be available at the door on the day of the concert). Worldwide Marriage Encounter Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to my voice." Listen to God's voice by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next Weekends are Dec 7-9 in Duxbury, MA & Jan 18-20 in South Kingstown, RI. For more info., call 800-710-9963 or visit them at https://wwmema.org/. Readings for the Week Monday: Is 2:1-5; Ps 122:1-9; Mt 8:5-11 Tuesday: Is 11:1-10; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17; Lk 10:21-24 Wednesday: Is 25:6-10a; Ps 23:1-6; Mt 15:29-37 Thursday: Is 26:1-6; Ps 118:1, 8-9, 19-21, 25-27a; Mt 7:21, 24-27 Friday: Is 29:17-24; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Mt 9:27-31 Saturday: Gn 3:9-15, 20; Ps 98:1-4; Eph 1:3-6, 11-12; Lk 1:26-38 Sunday: Bar 5:1-9; Ps 126:1-6; Phil 1:4-6, 8-11; Lk 3:1-6 Free Rosary Repair Bring your broken rosary beads to the parish office, in an envelope with your name & telephone number. We will call you when they have been repaired.

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