Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time September 9, 2018
St. Thomas More Recently, James Cavanagh went to London on a pilgrimage of St. Thomas More. I thought that it would be a good idea to share some photos of these extraordinary places of our patron saint. St. Thomas More, Pray for our civic leaders, attorneys and especially judges. Left: Roman Parliament where St. Thomas More was tried and found guilty of treason. Right: The cell in the Tower of London where St. Thomas More was held for 3 years. Left: View from the cell in the Tower of London where St. Thomas More was imprisoned. Right: The location of the scaffold where St. Thomas More was beheaded. Left: The tomb of St. Thomas More with his human remains. Right: Crucifix worn by St. Thomas More which contains small nails that pricked his skin to remind him of the passion of Christ.
Mass Intentions for the Week Saturday, September 8th: 5:00 PM: For the Soul of Marion Rancourt Sunday, September 9th: 8:00 AM: For the Soul of Christopher White 10:00 AM: 3rd Anniversary ~ Myles Mulligan Monday, September 10th: 9:00AM: For the Soul of Thelma Louise Hudson Tuesday, September 11th: 9:00 AM: For the Souls of Albert Stuart & Paul McDonaugh Wednesday, September 12th: 9:00 AM: For the Souls of John & Mary Maciel Thursday, Thursday, September 13th: 9:00 AM: For the Soul of Augustus Friel Friday, September 14th: 9:00 AM: Birthday Remembrance ~ Winifred Hague Saturday, September 15th: 9:00 AM: Pro Populo 11:00 AM: Mass of Anointing 5:00 PM: Anniversary ~ Fr. Frank Burke Sunday, September 16th: 8:00 AM: 10th Anniversary ~ Dorcas O Connor 10:00 AM: 1st Anniversary ~ Sheril Ann Murphy St. Veronica Chapel Saturday, September 8th: 4:00 PM: Birthday Remembrance ~ Robert Menard Sunday, September 9th: 9:00 AM: For the Souls of Mary Cunningham and Joanne Rapoza 11:00 AM: 5th Anniversary ~ Paul Martin Saturday, September 15th: 4:00 PM: Anniversary~ Robert Viola Sunday, September 16th: 9:00 AM: For the Soul of Paul McCarthy 11:00 AM: Birthday Remembrance ~ Bernard McSally Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time September 9, 2018 Did not God choose those who are poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs to the kingdom? -- James 2:5 Mass of Anointing On behalf of the St. Thomas More Parish Community, we would like to invite you to our annual Mass of Anointing, followed by a sit down luncheon in the parish hall, next Saturday, September 15th at 11:00AM at St. Thomas More. A communal anointing of the sick will be included in the Mass for anyone who is elderly, health is fragile due to illness or having an upcoming surgery. Any family members & Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist are invited to attend. Senior Priest Retirement Next weekend s second collection will benefit the Senior Priest Retirement Fund, a significant source of support for priests that provides for basic needs such as food, housing, transportation and medical care. After decades of faithful service, many retired priests continue to serve as needed, like Msgr. Halloran & Fr. Henry, while others require assisted living or nursing home care. Your support is appreciated. Knights of Columbus Pope Pius XII The next meeting is this Monday, September 10th at 7:00PM at St. Thomas More parish hall. Contact Rich Bourbonnais for any additional information at 932-3124. Our Lady s Guild The next meeting of our Lady s Guild is this Tuesday, September 11th following the 9AM Mass at St. Thomas More parish hall. All women of the parish are welcome to attend.
Register Now for Religious Education Classes Forms are available online, Church entrances and at the parish office. Please register as soon as possible! Classes for grades 1 ~4 will begin on Sunday, September 23rd from 10:05 ~ 10:55AM at St. Veronica & Monday, September 17th from 4:10 ~ 5PM at St. Thomas More. Grades 5 & 6 will be held on Wednesdays from 4:15 ~ 5:15PM and will begin on September 19th at St. Veronica. Grades 7 & 8 will be held on Wednesdays from 5:45 ~ 6:45PM and will begin on September 19th at St. Veronica. Confirmation I & II will be held on Sundays from 7~ 8:15PM and will begin on September 16th with a parent meeting from 6:30 ~ 7:30PM at. St. Veronica. Schedules will be posted soon. Please register for classes by Wednesday, September 12th. Education The things taught in schools and colleges are not an education, but the means of an education. --Ralph Waldo Emerson Teach & Greet There will be a meeting for all Religious Education Teachers this Monday, September 10th from 6:30 ~ 7:30PM at St. Thomas More parish hall. Please call or e-mail Scott Johnson at 783-2113 or stmjohnson@yahoo.com, if you can not attend. 1 st Communion/Parents/Students Meeting with Scott Johnson/Fr. Taillon On Sunday, September 16th, following the 11AM Mass at St. Veronica Chapel, there will be a meeting at Msgr. Halloran hall at 12Noon. This is for all grade 2 students and their parents. At least one parent needs to attend! Taste & Sea A Tasting Event Benefiting Msgr. Clarke School Saturday, September 15th 6pm-10pm Live Music, Food and Local Beer, Wine & Spirits to SampleVisit www.monsignorclarkeschool.org and click the pop up flyer for more details and tickets.
Save the date! Our Lady s Guild Day of Reflection is on Wednesday, October 10th at the Christian Brothers Center in Narragansett. Walking the Path of Faith: God's Power, Providence, and Presence in Our Lives with presenter Sr. Bridget Haase, OSU Ursuline sister, author, speaker, storyteller. (Website: www.wisdomwonder.com) 9AM ~ 3PM. Reservations: $45 (includes coffee an' and hot lunch) Also, mass and rosary. Call or stop by the parish office to reserve a spot! Sr. Bridget's books will be available for sale and signing. See Beyond Outward Appearances The phrase "Sunday best" has lost much of its meaning in our society today. Some lament the loss of people dressing up for church on Sunday; others think it's a healthy sign that we're as casual in attire gathered before the Lord as we are elsewhere. No matter which school of thought on this topic we belong to, James would probably chastise us. In either case, we are still focused on external appearance, mistaking it for some sort of favored position before God. True, James criticizes the community that favors the rich and well-dressed while ostracizing the poorly clothed, but even more he criticizes the making of distinctions, making choices based on criteria that having nothing to do with the reign of God. James might turn our attention to the reign of God described by Isaiah, in which people are healed and the earth becomes ripe to bear fruit. Jesus today is focused on this reign of God, healing a Gentile man in a region hostile to his Jewish faith, not mindful of the man's origins or clothing or status or ability to repay. Isaiah, James, and Jesus in Mark's Gospel all call us to look more deeply to find where the will of God needs to be done, and has been done, on earth as in heaven. The St. Veronica choir is hosting a coffee an after the 9AM and 11AM Masses on Sunday, September 23rd. Please come and share some fellowship with other parishioners, and meet the choir. Information about joining the choir will be provided. If you have been thinking about joining the choir this is a good opportunity to hear firsthand from those who enjoy this important ministry. 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! 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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