Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 17, 2019
REJECT New York / Virginia Style Abortion Expansion Bills in Rhode Island Both H5127 (Ajello)/S152 (Goldin) and H5125 (Williams) would: - Eliminate any constitutional restrictions on late-term abortions - Eliminate any constitutional restrictions on methods of abortion, e.g., partial birth abortion - Eliminate any penalties for engaging in experimentation on human fetuses - Undermine the authority of the State and the Department of Health from enacting and adopting constitutional restrictions on the performance of abortions at facilities where abortions are performed - Require the State to pay for all abortions sought by Medicaid-eligible pregnant women and women covered by the payor of last Resort program - Neither bill preserves existing limitations as to who may perform abortions, thus opening the door to non-physicians performing surgical abortions - In addition, H 5127 / S 152 would repeal existing constitutional protection from a viable unborn child from criminal assaults on the child s mother - Arguably abrogate the parental consent statute by not retaining the provision of state law ( 23-4.6-1) that disqualifies a pregnant minor from consenting to an abortion and H 5125 would substantially erode the State s parental consent statute by allowing consent to be obtained from persons who have no constitutional right to give consent (grandparents and adult siblings) - Neither H 5127 / S 152 nor H 5125 could plausibly be regarded as merely codifying the principles of Roe v. Wade. Both H 5127 / S 152 and H 5125 are every bit as extreme as the bill passed in New York and filed in Virginia. Note carefully that these bills strike down our existing post-viability ban, along with a wide range of other longstanding restrictions. And while some sort of watered-down post-viability ban might, hypothetically, be permitted under their proposed statutory framework, no new ban is actually proposed in these bills. These bills thus permit abortion right up to the moment of birth. For information and to take action against these bills, visit: rirtlaction.org The Reproductive Health Care Act is dangerously close to becoming law of the land. These bills ~ H5125 & H5127, would eliminate any constitutional restrictions on late-term abortions, Rhode Islanders must act now before it is too late. Please send a letter or e-mail one of the following elected officials to oppose these bills. E-mail to: Speaker Nicholas Mattiello: repmattielo@rilegislature.gov Rep. Teresa Tanzi: rep-tanzi@rilegislature.gov Rep. Carol McEntee: rep-mcentee@rilegislature.gov Mail to: RI State House Attention: (insert name) 82 Smith St. Providence, RI 02903
Mass Intentions for the Week Saturday, February 16th: 5:00 PM: For the Souls of the Del Monico Family Sunday, February 17th: 10:00AM: Birthday Remembrance ~ James Provensal Monday, February 18th: 9:00 AM: 6th Anniversary ~ John Cook Tuesday, February 19th: 9:00AM: Anniversary ~ Sarah Carpenter Wednesday, February 20th: 9:00 AM: Birthday Remembrance ~ Agnes Hayek Thursday, February 21st: 9:00 AM: Special Intention ~ The Milano Family (living) Friday, February 22nd: 9:00 AM: For the Soul of Elizabeth Kearney Saturday, February 23rd: 9:00 AM: 13th Anniversary ~ Dorothy Cook 5:00 PM: For the Souls of James Doherty & Nancy Kopech Sunday, February 24th: 8:00 AM: Sanctity of Life 10:00AM: For the Soul of George Kwetkowski St. Veronica Chapel Saturday, February 16th: 4:00 PM: For the Soul of Dr. Everett Federici Sunday, February 17th: 9:00 AM: 20th Anniversary ~ Albert Christopher 11:00 AM: Anniversary ~ Frank Maiorano Saturday, February 23rd: 4:00 PM: Birthday Remembrance ~ Henry McGreen Sunday, February 24th: 9:00 AM: For the Soul of Ann Stone 11:00 AM: 2nd Anniversary ~ Maurice Dubois Office Closed The parish office is closed this Monday, February 18th in observance of Presidents Day. Come join us for 9AM Masses. Thursday, February 21st February 20th ~ 12:30pm For location, call Dot at 789-7983. Men s Bible Study Our parish has a very active group of men, who for more than 16 years, have met each Saturday at 7:30AM in a "round table" format to discuss the Sunday scripture readings. It is very informal and attended by some scholarly and not -so-scholarly folks. It s rewarding and even some fun. Bring your coffee and come on over to St. Thomas More parish hall!
Last Sunday, our mission team made a pilgrimage to St. Charles Borromeo parish in Providence to attend a Spanish Mass. At the Mass, our mission team was prayed over by the clergy and the congregation. A large percentage of the parish has immigrated from the Dominican Republic. Afterwards, we went to the parish hall to try some Latino food and hear a witness talk from a woman who has a child with special needs. She shared with us the great disparity between the USA and the DR with regards to medicine, healthcare and support. Please pray for our missionaries this week.
Religious Education Schedule ~ February 2019 ~ (No classes this week!) Sun. AM: Feb. 24th Grades 1~4: 10:05~10:55AM ~ St. Veronica Mon. PM: Feb. 25th Grades 1~4: 4:00~5PM ~ St. Thomas More Wed. PM: Feb. 27th Grades 5 & 6: 4:15~5:15PM ~ St. Veronica Wed. PM: Feb. 27th Grades 7 & 8: 5:45~6:45PM ~ St. Veronica Conf. I: Grade 9: Conf. II: Grade10: Feb. 24th 7:00PM ~ 8:15PM ~ St. Veronica Feb. 24th 7:00PM ~ 8:15PM ~ St. Veronica RCIA The next class is this Tuesday, February 19th at 7:30PM at St. Thomas More parish hall. Altar Servers Needed! Ages 9 and above Come and join this important ministry! For more info., call Fr. Kiran at 789-7682 or Jan Rego at 212-9171. Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 17, 2019 Blessed are you who are poor, for the kingdom of God is yours. Blessed are you who are now hungry, for you will be satisfied. -- Luke 6:20-21a 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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