The Reverend Robert H. Forcier P A S T O R

THE CHURCH OF

SAINT AUGUSTINE 639 MOUNT PLEASANT AVENUE • PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND 02908

SUNDAY MASSES Saturday at 5:00 Sunday at 7:00, 9:30, 11:30 am & 5:30 pm

DAILY MASSES 7:00 am (Monday thru Friday) 5:30 pm (Monday, Wednesday & Friday) (NO 5:30 pm Daily Masses June - August) 8:00 am (Saturday) CONFESSIONS Saturday from 4:00 to 5:00 pm BAPTISMS First Sunday of the month. Please call the Rectory. MARRIAGE Please call the Rectory one year in advance.

DEVOTIONS Perpetual Novena of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, Fridays immediately following the 7:00 am Mass

May and October Rosary & La n Benedic on, Mondays at 7:00 pm

SAINT AUGUSTINE SCHOOL

Phone 831-3503 Fax 331-0414 Email staugprov@verizon.net

Web www.churchofsaintaugus neprov.com

Mailing address 20 Old Road, Providence, R.I. 02908-1937

The Reverend Joseph Brice Associate Pastor

The Reverend Monsignor Barry R.L. Connerton Pastor Emeritus

Sister Dorothy Schwarz, S.S.D. Directress of Religious Educa on

Mr. Stephen Romano Director of Liturgical Music

George T. Rocchio David E. Martinelli Trustees

Jeanne Raymond Mary Kay Pompetti Bette Bisci Parish Secretaries

John Carbone Superintendent

635 Mount Pleasant Avenue, Providence, R.I. 02908 Phone 401-831-1213 Web www.staugus nesri.com

Following the way, the truth and the life of Christ. Mrs. Janet Rufful School Principal

A Roman Catholic Parish serving the community since 1929.

THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST - JUNE 14, 2020

Vigil - The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ 5:00 PM - 3rd Anniversary - Evelyn Fargnoli Sunday, June 14- The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ 7:00 AM - 9:30 AM - Memorial - Gene A. Rossi, Sr. & Beverly Rossi 11:30 AM - Birthday Memorial - Philip LaVorgno 5:30 PM - Memorial - Manny Mar n Monday, June 15 - Weekday 7:00 AM - 7th Anniversary - Louis Stephen Desmarais Tuesday, June 16 - Weekday 7:00 AM - 10th Anniversary - Antonio Fascia, Sr. Wednesday, June 17 - Weekday 7:00 AM - Month’s Mind - Tina Oliva Thursday, June 18 - Weekday 7:00 AM - Memorial - Katherine Radican Friday, June 19 - The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus 7:00 AM - 6th Anniversary - Barbara Greene Saturday, June 20 - The Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary 8:00 AM - 2nd Anniversary- Diane Lakeland Vigil - Twel h Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 PM - Memorial - Rosalie & John Cosen no Sunday, June 21 - Twel h Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:00 AM - 9:30 AM - Month’s Mind - Rita McCoy 11:30 AM - 17th Anniversary - Judge Anthony Giannini 5:30 PM - Memorial - Americo & Anna Procaccini

PARISH RECORDS Help us to keep our parish records up-to-date. If you have moved recently, changed your phone number (dropped your “landline” and now have a cellphone only?), or are new to the parish, please let us know.

Call 831-3503 during office hours or email at staugprov@verizon.net. Thank You!

Better days are on the horizon. Soon we will all be to-gether again. During this time, let us pray and give each other hope from afar. Until the time comes that we can gather and worship together as faithful servants of God, please consider signing up for Parish Giving so we can continue the mission of Saint Augustine Church. To sign up go to

www.churchofsaintaugustineprov.com Thank you for your generous support

Dear Parishioners Well…as we resumed Ordinary Time in the Church calendar just a couple of weeks ago, I can say that things s ll seem anything BUT ordinary in our daily lives! As we con nue our

new “normal” under the direc ves and guidelines of phase II of the re-opening of RI, I am pleased to report that things are looking promising. Not only does the Covid-19 data tend to point to a favorable trend (hopefully soon a fla ening of the curve), here at St. Augus ne’s I have witnessed uniform, widespread coopera on and compliance with the instruc ons for returning to Mass. THANK YOU! In general, people understand the importance of following the protocols for the safety and health of all. As people of the Good News we are encouraged by this good news as we move forward in faith.

The events in our country these past few weeks have certainly given us cause to reflect upon the structural inequi es and injus ces in our society that need addressing. Racism, hatred and discrimina on are scourges on any civilized society and must be condemned and eradicated. Peaceful protest, respect for authority and differing viewpoints are acceptable. Civil chaos and violence are not. As Chris ans, we believe in the inherent dignity of all human beings created in the likeness and image of God. We believe that God abides in us and is the source of our hope, courage and strength. The awareness of the presence of God gives us the ability to face the difficul es of life while acknowledging that we are the temples of the Holy Spirit. We are created in love to be a community of loving persons. We can all do be er. May the Lord help us to be instruments of peace, unity and healing in a world that so desperately needs it.

Catholic Charity Appeal 2020

We are pleased thus far with the response to this year’s Appeal. We are about $40,000 away from reaching our parish goal of $165,000. This figure is definitely within reach if all those who have given in the past do so again this year. Please make your do-na on or pledge ASAP. Drop it off at the rectory or mail it to 20 Old Road, Providence, RI 02908. As always thank you to all who have already made contribu ons. Your extraordinary generosity will enable so many of our out-reach ministries within the diocese to con nue their good work in the midst of tremendous challenges, especially at this me. May God bless you always for your commitment & kindness. Father Forcier

Saint Augus ne Church Schedule We have resumed our regular Mass schedule.

Please check the front of the bulle n for details. Our church is open for private prayer from

6 AM to 4 PM daily. Mass will be live-streamed Monday - Friday at 7 AM

Saturday at 8 AM preceded by the Rosary and Sunday at 9:30 AM on YouTube and Facebook

Visit the parish website at www.churchofsaintaugus neprov.com for links.

Confessions will con nue to be offered from 4 PM to 5 PM on Saturdays.

PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday - Thursday, 9 AM to 4 PM

Saint Augus ne School 635 Mount Pleasant Avenue

Providence, RI The Mission of St Augus ne School is to follow

the Way, the Truth, and the Life of Christ by nurturing prayerful, responsible, and compassionate members of society.

By challenging our students to strive for excellence, they will become well-rounded

individuals with strong character, knowledge, and faith.

Consider enrolling your child or grandchild in St. Augus ne School. For more informa on or to set up a virtual mee ng with the principal and prospec ve teacher, email

principal@staugus nesri.com

Natalie A.W. Biah Veronica Lilly Borrelli

Braeden Edward Cabral Madison A. Catanzaro

Ryan Sean Coffey Corey Coughlin

Andrew Joseph D’Artista Samuel Steele Dempsey

Jacob R. DiFilippo Morgan Olivia Fontaine Allison Elizabeth Groves

Isabel Elizabeth Isherwood Tyler Thomas Lee

Gabriella S. Lombari Tamara J. Lopatosky

Andrew Joseph Matteo Andrew R. Mendes

John R. Myre Zachary Alexander Perullo

Ella Harris Pierre-Louis Isiah V. Ramos

Oliver Carroll Reall Harrison A. Rhodes

Jasmine Ann-Marie Roberts Emma Gabriella Rose Zennia Victoria Sam

Victoria Goncalves Santos Lily Isabella Scampoli

Logan R. Slezak Jacob P. Weidinger

SAINT AUGUSTINE SCHOOL CLASS OF 2020

HOLY HOUR FOR PRIESTS Saint Augus ne Church

Friday, June 19 - 6 PM to 7 PM Fr. Joseph Brice - Homilist

‘The family that prays together stays together.’ As the family of the Church, you are invited to join your prayers to the prayers of millions

throughout the world on June 19 2020. It is an opportunity for us to raise our hearts to God for all priests in the exercise of their ministry; that they will be blessed, through our prayers, with God’s grace for their priesthood; that in this worldwide communion of prayer for them, they may experience our gra tude and support; and finally that they will persevere in unity with Christ and his Church and shepherd the Lord’s flock to the safe pastures of his Kingdom.

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