SUNDAY MASSES Saturday Vigil 5:15PM Sunday 8:30AM & 11:15AM HOLYDAY MASSES 7:30AM & 7:00PM WEEKDAY MASSES Monday, Wednesday & Friday 7:30AM CONFESSIONS Saturdays 4:15-4:45PM BAPTISMS Please contact Parish Priest before the birth of your child. MARRIAGES Please contact Parish Priest one year prior. HOLY ORDERS Vocations Office at 331-1316 or www.catholicpriest.com SACRAMENT OF THE SICK Please notify the Rectory Office in case of illness, infirmity or hospitalization. P.O. Box 67 191 School Street Albion, RI 02802 Phone 401.333.1568 Fax 401.333.1568 office@stambrosechurchri.org www.stambrosechurchri.org PARISH STAFF Father Thomas J. Ferland, Parish Priest Father John A. Kiley, Senior Priest Mrs. Caren Colombi, Secretary Ms. Nancy Clancy, Bookkeeper Mrs. Christiana Caprarelli, Children s Choir & Adult Choir Directress Jeffrey Allard, Organist Mr. Michael Peters, Maintenance Supervisor Mr. Raymond A. Gagnon, Parish Sexton PARISH TRUSTEES Mrs. Joyce Boudreau The Honorable Burton Stallwood RECTORY OFFICE Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays 9:00AM 2:00PM Closed Wednesdays & Legal Holidays PARISH CEMETERY Rectory Office. OFFICE OF CHILDREN, YOUTH & FAMILY MINISTRY 401.333.1568 Mr. Matthew Daly Director of Confirmation & Youth Ministry (Grades 6-8) StAmbroseYouth@cox.net Mrs. Robin Carney Directress of Religious Education & First Communion Preparation (Grades K 5) rcarney@stambrosechurchri.org Mr. James R. Jahnz Coordinator of RCIA 401.334.8993 Mr. Charles W. Malenfant Boy Scout Troop 711 Mrs. Janet Malenfant Cub Scout Pack 711 & Girl Scout Troop 1711 401.765.4240
SUNDAY MASSES Saturday Vigil 5:15PM Sunday 8:30AM & 11:15AM HOLYDAY MASSES 7:30AM & 7:00PM WEEKDAY MASSES Monday, Wednesday & Friday 7:30AM CONFESSIONS Saturdays 4:15-4:45PM BAPTISMS Please contact Parish Priest before the birth of your child. MARRIAGES Please contact Parish Priest one year prior. HOLY ORDERS Vocations Office at 331-1316 or www.catholicpriest.com SACRAMENT OF THE SICK Please notify the Rectory Office in case of illness, infirmity or hospitalization. P.O. Box 67 191 School Street Albion, RI 02802 Phone 401.333.1568 Fax 401.333.1568 office@stambrosechurchri.org www.stambrosechurchri.org PARISH STAFF Father Thomas J. Ferland, Parish Priest Father John A. Kiley, Senior Priest Mrs. Caren Colombi, Secretary Ms. Nancy Clancy, Bookkeeper Mrs. Christiana Caprarelli, Children s Choir & Adult Choir Directress Jeffrey Allard, Organist Mr. Michael Peters, Maintenance Supervisor Mr. Raymond A. Gagnon, Parish Sexton PARISH TRUSTEES Mrs. Joyce Boudreau The Honorable Burton Stallwood RECTORY OFFICE Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays 9:00AM 2:00PM Closed Wednesdays & Legal Holidays PARISH CEMETERY Rectory Office. OFFICE OF CHILDREN, YOUTH & FAMILY MINISTRY 401.333.1568 Mr. Matthew Daly Director of Confirmation & Youth Ministry (Grades 6-8) StAmbroseYouth@cox.net Mrs. Robin Carney Directress of Religious Education & First Communion Preparation (Grades K 5) rcarney@stambrosechurchri.org Mr. James R. Jahnz Coordinator of RCIA 401.334.8993 Mr. Charles W. Malenfant Boy Scout Troop 711 Mrs. Janet Malenfant Cub Scout Pack 711 & Girl Scout Troop 1711 401.765.4240
The Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 2 Saturday November 18 Vigil of the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:15 p.m. Roger C. Pelletier Memorial Requested by Dick & Janice Roy Sunday November 19 The 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30 a.m. Rodolphe Boudreau 4th Anniversary 11:15 a.m. Lucien Horent Anniversary Family Mass Monday November 20 Weekday 7:30 a.m. Frank Zabatta Birthday Remembrance Tuesday November 21 The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary 7:00 p.m. Mass at St. James Church Wednesday November 22 St. Cecilia 7:30 a.m. Matthew Bricault Memorial Thursday November 23 Weekday Thanksgiving Day 9:00 a.m. Mass at St. Ambrose Church For All Parishioners 9:00 a.m. Mass at St. James Church Friday November 24 St. Andrew Dung-Lac, Priest, Companions, Martyrs 7:30 a.m. Susan Flaherty In Health Requested by his Frank Gallagher Saturday November 25 Vigil of the 34th Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:15 p.m. Theresa M. Lenartowick Memorial Requested by Rev. Thomas Ferland Sunday November 26 The 34th Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30 a.m. Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Duval Anniversary Requested by their Family 11:15 a.m. John T. Brennan, Jr. 22nd Anniversary Dorothy Eyre 2nd Anniversary Requested by her Family Dear Parishioners, Our national holiday of Thanksgiving is a holiday that is proclaimed each year by the president. George Washington made the first proclamation in 1789, asking Americans to unite in thanks for, among other things, the peaceful and rational manner in which we have been enabled to establish constitutions of government. President Lincoln revived the tradition during the Civil War, asking Americans to give thanks with one heart and one voice. President John F. Kennedy in his proclamation of 1963 attempted to lay to rest some regional rivalry. The rivalry over the bragging rights as to where the first Thanksgiving was held in the United States. It was primarily between New England and Virginia. President Kennedy issued Proclamation 3560 on November 5, 1963, stating: "Over three centuries ago, our forefathers in Virginia and in Massachusetts, far from home in a lonely wilderness, set aside a time of thanksgiving. On the appointed day, they gave reverent thanks for their safety, for the health of their children, for the fertility of their fields, for the love which bound them together, and for the faith which united them with their God." It is good to gather and give thanks to the Lord God for the blessings we have received. May each of us recognize the blessings of God that nurture, sustain and enrich our lives. May we echo the words of Isaiah: Sing glory to the Lord, give praise across the world. Happy Thanksgiving! Peace, Fr. Tom 911 St. Ambrose
The Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 3 Week of November 12, 2017 Weekly Budget..$ 2,909.00 EFT... $ 673.00 Annual Collection.$ 800.00 Poor Box.....$ 210.00 Votive Offering..$ 93.00 Thank you for your generosity! We depend solely upon your weekly support to meet our weekly parish expenses. SECOND COLLECTION This Week the second collection will be for Campaign for Human Development. Thank you for your support. The FORMED Access Code for St. James & St. Ambrose Parishioners VNZVG7 Faith & Formation Grade 3, 4 & 5 will report to parish hall for class 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. rcarney@stambrosechurchri.org Parent & Child 6-8 6:00 7:00 p.m. StAmbroseYouth@cox.net NO CLASSES FOR ALL ON THE 26TH Our Lady s Hanging Lamp in Honor of Louise Godin Please keep this intention in your prayers ****************************** If you are interested in an inten on for Our Lady s Hanging Lamp please contact the rectory at 333-1568. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY Project Hope, a diocesan agency serving the Blackstone Valley area, sponsors the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, which prepares free tax returns for income-qualified individuals and families from late January through mid-april. Please consider donating a few hours of your time each week to serve as a VITA preparer or greeter. Participants receive IRS training and certification. For more information, please call Mike Speidel at 617-645-1584. THE SOUNDS OF THE SEASON December 10 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 from the concert provide heating assistance for struggling individuals and families. Tickets are $10 per person by calling the Saint Mary School 12th Annual Christmas Shopping December 3 rd from 9 3:00 p.m. St. Mary Parish Center on Vallone Road in Cranston Over 40 Vendors, Baskets, 50/ 50, Straw Raffles, Kid Activities, Food Court with homemade goodies! 911 St. Ambrose
The Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 4 Our Lady of Good Help Christmas Bazaar Catholic Schools Open House Bishop Hendricken High School 12:00 2:00 p.m. 2615 Warwick Ave, Warwick, RI 02889 401-739-3450 www.hendricken.com BayView Academy 12:00 p.m. 3070 Pawtucket Ave, Riverside, RI 02915 Worldwide Marriage Encounter When one finds a worthy wife, her value is far beyond pearls. Spouses, find value in one another by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. January 19 th to the 21 st in South Kingstown, RI and March 9 th to the 11 th in Duxbury, MA. For more information, contact Stephen & Michelle O'Leary at 800-710-9963 or visit them at https://wwmema.org/. Thanksgiving Food Drive Please consider donating items to help feed those on Thanksgiving. If making a monetary donation, please make your check payable to St. Ambrose and place in an envelope in the collection basket labeled Food Drive or it can be dropped at the rectory. Thank you for your generous donations as always. FOLLOW THE YELLOWBRICK ROAD right to Bishop Hendricken! The Wizard of Oz Performances are November 30th to December 3rd 7:00 p.m. & December 2-3 at 2:00 P.M. at Bishop Hendricken High School. Tickets are $12 for Students & Seniors, and $15 for Adults. Tickets can be purchased online www.hendricken.com/arts/boxoffice or by calling the Box Office at (401) 739-3450 ext. 147. Saturday, November 18 th 9AM to 6 PM Sunday November 19 th 9 AM 12:00 noon Santa will be there on Saturday 11:00 to 1:00 and from 4:00 to 6:00, Sunday from 11:00 to 12 noon. Hand-made items, gifts for everyone! Split the Pot Raffle Penny Social great prizes! 12 Days of Christmas Raffle great gift idea! Special raffle Kitchen will be open The kitchen will be serving light items. Advent Retreat: An Incredible Love Story, Spirituality for Everyday Living mini-retreat led by Peggy Patenaude of Taking Time Out, will be held on Wednesday, December 13th at Sacred Hearts Retreat Center in Wareham, MA 10:00 am -12:30pm. (Coffee at 9:30) Cost is $25. Pre-registration required. Contact Peggy at 508-548-9149 or timeoutretreats@comcast.net. Or visit us at www.timeoutretreats.com Women s Weekend Retreat: The Story of My Life at Miramar Retreat Center in Duxbury, MA January 12-14, 2018. For more details, contact Peggy; see above contact information. Chorus of East Providence Holiday Concert Performing Vivaldi s, GLORIA, with orchestra and other traditional holiday music December 2 nd at 7:30, December 3 rd 2:00 p.m. St. Martha s Church, 2595 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence, RI Tickets are $15.00 at the door Advance and senior rate is $13.00. Under 12 are complimentary. College student rate is $5.00, with student ID Contact Judy Antonio 508-889-6211 for tickets or www.coepgloria.brownpapertickets.com 911 St. Ambrose
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