SUNDAY, JULY 4, 2021
MASS SCHEDULE
WEEKEND Saturday (Vigil): 4:00 P.M.
Sunday: 8:00 A.M. and 11:00 A.M.
WEEKDAY
Monday Friday: 7:30 A.M.
National Holidays: 9:00 A.M. only Holy Days of Obligation:
9:00 A.M. & 5:30 P.M.
RECONCILIATION
Confessions are heard on Saturday from 3:30²4:00 P.M.
Wednesdays from 5:00 6:00 P.M., or by appointment.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Wednesdays from 12 Noon 6:00 P.M.
STAFF
PASTOR AND CHAPLAIN—ST. RAPHAEL ACADEMY
Rev. Ryan J. Simas, KHS (rsimas522@icloud.com) PERMANENT DEACON Deacon John M. Regan
PARISH SECRETARY Mrs. Therese Berard (sjwsecretary@gmail.com) PARISH BUSINESS MANAGER
Mrs. Gail M. Hebert (saintjoseph1929@gmail.com)
DIRECTOR OF MUSIC Mr. Rene R. Pincince RELIGIOUS EDUCATION COORDINATOR
Mrs. Allison Mousseau (saintjosephccd@gmail.com)
RECTORY OFFICE
1200 Mendon Rd.
Woonsocket, RI 02895 HOURS:
Monday Wednesday | 9 A.M. 3 P.M.
Thursday | 9 A.M. 12 Noon Friday²closed
PHONE: 7660626 FAX: 7661632
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SATURDAY, July 3rd—Saint Thomas
4:00 PM Donald Pincince
(By Lucy Clo & Marianne) SUNDAY, July 4th—
14th Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 AM PRO POPULO 11:00 AM Raymond Pace
(By Robert Tardif)
MONDAY, July 5th—Saint Anthony Zaccaria &
Saint Elizabeth of Portugal 9:00 AM Joel Therien
(By Mrs. Rachel Duquette) TUESDAY, July 6th—Saint Maria Goretti 7:30 AM John Allard
(Birthday Remembrance By friend, Sandra) WEDNESDAY, July 7th—Weekday
7:30 AM Andre Kelleter
(7th Anniversary By his Wife)
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION NOON to 6:00 PM THURSDAY, July 8th—Weekday
7:30 AM Hubert Choquette
(Birthday Remembrance By Wife, Beatrice & Family) FRIDAY, July 9th—Saint Augustine Zhao Rong 7:30 AM Wilfred Vadenais
(Birthday Remembrance By the Family) SATURDAY, July 10th—BVM
4:00 PM Michelle Brady
(Birthday Remembrance By the Family) SUNDAY, July 11th—
15th Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 AM PRO POPULO 11:00 AM Robert Lafleur
(6th Anniversary By the Family)
SAINT JOSEPH CHURCH WOONSOCKET, RI
This week the Sanctuary Lamp burns in memory of Darlene Letendre This week the Altar Candles burn
in memory of Michelle Brady
Eucharistic Adoration Wednesdays from 12NN - 6 PM Confessions available from 5 PM - 6PM
“Could you keep watch with me for one hour?”
(Matthew 26:40)
Daily Mass
Please join us for Daily Mass every morning at 7:30 A.M., Monday through Friday at Saint Joseph Church. 25 minutes that could radically
change your life and deepen your relationship with our Eucharistic
Lord.
Join us for the recitation of the Rosary daily after Daily Mass.
14TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JULY 4, 2021
Pastor’s Ponderings…
Dear Saint Joseph and All Saints Parishioners:
Across our country, people will be firing up the BBQ, inviting friends over, and celebrating the freedom we enjoy as a country this weekend. As Catholic Americans, our understanding of freedom does not come from the Declaration of Independence or any legal decision. We know that human freedom is rooted in our human dignity and is rightly recognized in our country’s founding docu- ments as an “inalienable” right. When St. John Paul II came to the United States on one of his pastoral visits, he spoke of this nature of freedom in the context of the American experiment: “America has always wanted to be a land of the free. Today, the challenge facing America is to find freedom’s fulfillment in the truth: the truth that is intrinsic to human life created in God’s image and likeness, the truth that is written on the human heart, the truth that can be known by reason and can therefore form the basis of a profound and universal dialogue among people about the direction they must give to their lives and their activities.”
St. John Paul delivers the most memorable line of this homily: “Every generation of Americans needs to know that freedom consists not in doing what we like, but in having the right to do what we ought.” Our God-given freedom is a gift, given without cost or being earned. But that does not mean there are not responsibilities attached to this gift. I am free for a purpose, for a reason. That purpose is so that I can choose what is right and so that I can conform my life to the truth
— the truths of the natural law and the truths God has revealed in Jesus Christ and His Catholic Church.
Peace,
Father Ryan
St. Joseph Food Cupboard Needs: Macaroni & Cheese
Prayer Shawl Ministry The Prayer Shawl Group welcomes new members, call Mary Ann for more information 1-508-498-5884
or if in need of a Prayer Shawl for anyone.
Church Hours
Our Church is open daily from 7:00AM until 12:00NN Sunday mornings from 7:00AM-12:00NN.
On Wednesdays we will hold Eucharistic Adoration from 12:00NN - 6:00PM.
Deeper Discipleship: Tuesday night Summer Catechetical Series
Father Blain Hall Presented by Father Ryan
6:00 PM-6:15 PM Fellowship & Conversation 6:15 PM—7:00 PM Presentation
7:00 PM—7:15 PM Questions & Answers July 6th— What Happens When I Die?:
Death, Judgement, Heaven and Hell.
July 20th—Evangelizing: How Do I talk about my Faith without making it
Uncomfortable?
July 27th—”Pray Without Ceasing:”
Methods of Prayer to Deepen Your Relation- ship with God
WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERS
We encourage all new parishioners to register. Please complete this form and put in collection basket if you’d like a registration packet mailed to you, or call the rectory 766-0626. God Bless.
Name: _____________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________
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Telephone: _____________________
Saint Joseph Parish Prayer Line Call Jeanne Dubois 231-6240, and
she will contact the members of the Parish Prayer Line to pray for your
intention.
AROUND THE PARISH
Religious Education Information
The CCD Office is now closed for the summer, and will reopen in August. Messages may be left
on the office voice mail (401-766-0626 ext 107) which is monitored during the summer.
Counters: 7/11/2021 D. Hudon, L. Rousseau and R. & M. Lamoureux
Join Saint Joseph Club 50/50 for 2021-2022 For only $5 per month, you can help support the parish, be eligible for over 120 cash prizes during the year, and attend a free banquet in April. All parishioners, friends, and family welcome to join.
For more information contact Madeleine & Louise Gagne @ 762-5760.
Calling All Men!!!
The Men of St. Joseph is a Catholic group for men who wish to grow in their relationship with God and claim their role as the spiritual leaders
of their families. The next meeting is August 5th @ 6:30 pm.
For more information, contact Dennis Blanchette at dennis_blanchette@yahoo.com.
Weekly Offerings: 6/27/2021 176 Weekly Envelopes $3,789.00 Loose Donations $1,718.00 Parish On Line Giving $ 720.58 Miscellaneous Gifts $ 207.00
Total Offertory for 6/27/2021 $ 6,434.58 Total Offertory for 6/28/2020 $ 5,924.14
God Bless you for your continued generosity to the parish.
The 2021 Catholic Charity
Appeal
6/24/21 CCFA Report $53,384.00 2021 Goal is $57,000.00
Consider a pledge or a single donation.
Deacon John brings the Holy Eucharist to the shut-ins and those unable to attend Church due to health reasons. If you are interested in receiving Our Lord, please call
the Rectory at (401) 766-0626 to be put on the list.
Still Need A Missalette?
Missalettes are still available to purchase for $5 each. Please stop by the sacristy after Mass to
purchase them or call the Parish Office at 401-766-0626 (Saint Joseph’s) or 762-1100 (All Saints). New Missalettes will not be placed in the
pews until November.
Tables for Sale
Saint Joseph’s has a small number of 6-foot and 8-foot wooden tables in good condition for sale for $30 each. Anyone interested should contact
the Parish Office at 401-766-0626.
Bingo is CANCELLED for the time being.
SAINT JOSEPH CHURCH JULY 4, 2021 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time
First Reading:
But you shall say to them: Thus says the Lord GOD! And whether they heed or resist—for they are a rebellious house—they shall know that a prophet has been among them. (Ez 2:4-5) Psalm:
Our eyes are fixed on the Lord, pleading for his mercy. (Ps 123)
Second Reading:
I will rather boast most gladly of my weaknesses, in order that the power of Christ may dwell with me. (2 Cor 12:9)
Gospel:
Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor except in his native place and among his own kin and in his own house.” (Mk 6:4)
REFLECT
First Reading:
Today’s reading is an excerpt from the prophetic call Ezekiel received while in exile in Babylon (Ez 1:1-3:27) The Lord commissioned Ezekiel to go and confront the “rebellious house” of Israel.
How do you imagine the Israelites received Ezeki- el’s message?
Second Reading:
Paul learned that the “thorn in his flesh” taught him to be humble and dependent upon God’s grace alone. Where do you see God’s grace most present in your life?
Gospel:
Jesus was “amazed” at the lack of faith his fellow Nazareans had in him, suggesting Jesus ex- pected a different response. Why do you think the villagers of Nazareth “took offense” at Jesus?
Calling All Married Couples!
The Diocese of Providence is hosting the annual Wedding Anniversary Celebration Mass on Sunday September 26, 2021 at 1:00 PM in the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul in Providence. Any couple celebrating their 25th,
40th, 50th, or over 50 year anniversary in 2021, and who are married according to the norms of the Catholic Church, are invited to attend. Couples wishing to attend should contact Terry at Saint Joseph’s (766-0626) or
Debbie at All Saints (762-1100) by August 27th to register.
Permanent Diaconate Program
Bishop Tobin has authorized the recruitment and formation of a new class of Permanent Deacons for the Diocese of Providence. Deacons are men who love God and His Church and feel called to serve in a more committed way. The role of the deacon is to assist the bishops and priests and to
proclaim by his life the Church’s call to serve the needs of others. The formation process is a four
year program of academic instruction, spiritual development, human development and practical pastoral experience. Upon completion, each man
is prepared for ordination and assignment to serve as a deacon in parishes and other ministerial situations: proclaiming the Gospel, assisting in the celebration of the Sacred Liturgy
and other rites of the Church and serving in ministries of charity and catechetics.
If interested contact Father Ryan at the Rectory Office or Deacon Noel Edsall, Director of Permanent Deacons at 401-278-4604 or
nedsall@dioceseofprovidence.org
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