St. Mary's Church 
ST. MARY'S CALENDAR
Catholic Charity Fund Appeal: This year’s theme is “Works of mercy need a hand.” By working together we can bring Christ’s message out into the world. We as a family of faith can help bring a little light and a little hope to thousands of people each year by supporting the appeal. As you fill out your envelope, just take a moment to thank God for all He has done for you and be as generous as you can. Please consider a pledge. Whatever you can do, you will be doing it for those who really need you, members of our one family in Christ. That’s why I support this appeal and I hope you will too. Thank You!
Lenten Weekday Schedule
Monday Mass at 8:00AM and 12noon
Tuesday Mass at 8:00AM and 7:00PM
Wednesday Mass at 8:00AM and 12noon
Thursday Mass at 8:00AM and 7:00PM
Friday mass at 8:00AM and 12noon
Friday at 7:00PM Stations and Benediction
Lenten Penance Service: This Wednesday at 7:00 PM we will have a very short liturgy of the word followed by the opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation. You will have the chance to go to confession to at least four different priests. Fr Barry, Fr John, & two Columban Fathers.
Be a Better Steward of God’s Creation: ReduceYour Carbon Footprint, Energy Use & Costs: St. Luke’s Church, Barrington, has scheduled a RI Interfaith Power and Light Cool Congregations Workshop, for Sunday, March 14th, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Helen Hawkinson, a St. Mary’s Parishioner will present a slide program on climate. Participants will be able to calculate their household’s current carbon imprint, compare that to the usage of other American households of equal size and review ways they can make reductions, both in usage and in costs. Kristin Caproni, Education Specialist of the Diocesan Office of Catholic Charities and Social Ministries, will present information on the St. Francis Pledge from Catholic Climate Covenant: Care for Creation, Care for the Poor and explain how to make the pledge. Light refreshments will be served.
Adoration-What is it? Eucharistic Adoration is the fact of worshiping God as He is present in the consecrated Eucharist. Spending time before the Blessed Sacrament, in prayer and devotion, is exactly the same s spending time before the living God. Adoration occurs in many forms, but especially in a focused and most perfect way when the Blessed Sacrament is exposed for adoration. Our Chapel, located at the rear of the church, lower level, is open every Wednesday from 9 AM to 9 PM for adoration. From 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM, The Chaplet of Divine Mercy is recited as well as the Rosary. From 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM there is communal prayer including the above and various other prayers. Handout sheets are available. Why not spend time in quiet moments-or in joining parish members-to worship your Maker?
4TH of July Float: I hope you have started to think of a design. We need a patriotic theme that includes our parish. Your idea should be submitted to Fr Barry. Should your design be chosen, you will receive a $100.00 gift certificate to S S Dion.
Parish Council: Next meeting is Monday, March 8th at 6:30pm
Email and Phone-Tree Intercessory Prayer Ministries are now up and running. You can always sign up at the back tables. Please write your requests or let Fr. Barry or Deacon Paul know your intention. Our thanks to Irene Head who has volunteered to do our phone tree.
Reminder that our sick list and military personnel are now located on back bulletin board. They depend on your prayers.
Need for prayers We are receiving so many requests for prayers that each weekend the binder for prayers will be brought to the altar in the opening procession. This binder for your prayer petitions will be on the back table before and after every Mass.
Next weekend, we will begin using a new chalice that has been donated to the parish in memory of Salvatore Parella by his family. His grandson, Gregory and parents gave us a color laser printer and banner stands.
Inclement Weather Notice: In the event of inclement weather, CCD cancellations or church functions will be announced in church, on the CCD phone line 253-2270, as well as listed on the local television stations.
Eucharistic Ministers: That evening, March 23rd all Eucharistic Ministers will be commissioned as well by Bishop Tobin. Please plan to attend.
10th graders and up: A great opportunity! The best thing the church offers is the ‘search’. Deacon Paul is leading one April 9-11. For more information see Deacon Paul or Fr Barry.
FREE TAX SERVICE: East Bay Community Action Centers are offering a free tax service for qualifying incomes up to $49,000, or in some cases, higher. These are done by appointment only. Please call 435-7876 to schedule, get location and directions.
MASS INTENTIONS: With the additional noon time and 7 PM Masses being offered during Lent, there are plenty of available dates to have a Mass said for a departed love one or for a special intention. Please contact the rectory during regular business hours. The stipend is $10 per Mass.
St. Elizabeth’s Church will be holding Fish & Chip Friday’s on February 19th & 26th, and March 5th & 12th .The meal will be served between 5 PM & 7 PM in their auditorium. The cost is $10 pp and $6 for children under 10. Take out orders are available.
The Marthas of St. Mary’s is a group of parishioners who help those who temporarily cannot, for whatever reason, cook for themselves. The group members take turns cooking and delivering a daily meal to those in need. If you have been a member of the Marthas and would like to continue to do so, please contact Mary Lytle at 253-3457 to be included on the updated list of volunteers. If you would like to join the group and be added to the list, please call Mary. If you know of someone who needs the services of the Marthas, please call David at the rectory.
My Daily Way of the Cross: On the back table there are tri-fold brochures of the Stations of the Cross. We invite you to take one home and use it daily. The praying and meditating of the Passion of Chris is a good Lenten practice.
FREE TAX SERVICE: East Bay Community Action Centers are offering a free tax service for qualifying incomes up to $49,000, or in some cases, higher. These are done by appointment only. Please call 435-7876 to schedule, get location and directions.
Resource Center Located in the back of the church near the side door. We invite you to browse and help yourself to anything that looks interesting. If you have any thing that you would like to donate to the center please do so.
Bishop Hendricken High School will hold an open house next Sunday, March 14th from 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM. Future students and their families are invited to meet the faculty and view classroom presentations. Information on academics, college placement, and extracurricular activities will be available. If you have a son who is currently in the 7th grade, this is an excellent opportunity for you visit and get a jump on his high school options. The entrance exam for prospective freshmen and sophomore transfers will be held on Saturday, March 27th. For more information please contact the admissions office at 739-3450x162.
HOSPICE TRAINING A six-week hospice Volunteer Training program will be offered by Visiting Nurse Services of Newport & Bristol Counties at its Portsmouth, RI office at 1184 East Main Road. Classes will be held 6 PM – 9 PM on Thursdays, beginning on March 18th and running through April 22nd. The VNA offers hospice services to people with terminal illnesses in our area. Hospice Volunteers provide companionship, comfort, respite for caregivers, do errands, prepare meals and also help with special events, fund-raising programs, and in the office. Registration and interviews are required to participate. No health care experience is necessary. For more info or to schedule an interview, contact Joy Benson at 256-3372. Deadline for registration is Friday, March 12th.
MALASSADA SALE: St. Elizabeth’s Church Holy Ghost Committee is having a Malassada sale this Sunday, March 7th from 7:0 0 AM to 11:00 AM in the parish gym.
A Chowder and Clam Cake Dinner sponsored by the Warren Barrington Rotary Club to benefit the Mt. Hope High School Marching Band’s 2011 trip to Florida will take place this Friday, March 12th from 5 PM– 7:30 PM at St. Thomas the Apostle Church Auditorium, 400 Metacom Ave., in Warren. Adults $8, children under 12, $5. Carry out orders are available and tickets will be sold at the door,as well as from any band member.
