January 5, 2020

The Epiphany of the Lord

Saint Anthony Church

North Providence - 353-3120

Saintanthonychurch.org

Saint Edward Church

Providence-331-4035-Parroquiasaneduardo.org

Church of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

North Providence-722-7140-Presentationchurchnp.org

Rev. Edward S. Cardente, Pastor

Rev. Nolasco Tamayo, Part Time Associate Diocesan Director of Intercultural Ministries

Deacon Louis Vani

Deacon Jose Fajardo

WELCOME

If you are alienated or upset, we welcome you lovingly. If you are in need of forgiveness, Jesus forgives you completely - with unconditional love.

If you have been hurt by the Church, we are truly sorry. If you are angry, Jesus offers you peace.

If life has become burdensome, we are here to support you. We are happy you are here and want you to stay.

We would like to share our lives with you. Come join us each week so we can worship God together.

BUSINESS OFFICE

5 Gibbs Street, North Providence, Rhode Island 02904 Office Number 401-353-3120

Fax Number 401-353-5126 Office Hours Monday - Thursday 9am - 4pm

OFFICE IS CLOSED ON FRIDAY

Karleen Celona, Administrative Assistant Information about the Sacrament of Marriage

Ministry to the Sick and Dying and Sacramental Records

Bulletin Submissions Email to pbvm1912@ gmail.com by Tuesday 9am

MINISTRY TO THOSE IN NEED

Saint Anthony Kitchen – Michelle DiIorio 714-7253 Saint Anthony Mobile Lunch - Stephen and Louise Bello 556-5129 Saint Edward Food & Wellness Center - Lori Porcaro, Director, 1001 Branch Avenue, Providence, RI Holy Family Home for Women and Children Ernest Spaziano, Director 304-7744; hfhprov@gmail.com Mary’s Meals to the Poor - Leslie Corneau 545-5698

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION MINISTRY OFFICE Saint Anthony Parish Center 401 353-5215 Maryann Pallotta, Elementary Coordinator

Michelle Ficocelli - Jr. High Coordinator & Confirmation Coordinator

Mary Esther Watson - Rite of Christian Initiation - Adults Sr. Carol Ann Murray, RSM - First Eucharist Coordinator

Information about Infant Baptism, Adult Sacraments, becoming Roman Catholic (RCIA)

YOUTH MINISTRY OFFICE Saint Anthony Parish Center 353-5216

Gian Perrotta - Coordinator Tom Malloy - CYO Basketball

SAINT ANTHONY CHURCH Angelo Minervino, Sacristan

Weekday Masses Monday -Thursday 8:30am in Trinity Chapel

Novena Mass Tuesday at 8:30am

Trinity Chapel

Saturday 5:15pm

Sunday 8:00am & 11:30am

Holy Days as Announced

CHURCH OF THE PRESENTATION

OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Stephen Campbell, Sacristan

Saturday - 4:00pm

Sunday - 10:00am

Holy Days as Announced

Reconciliation

Saturday 3:15pm-3:45pm

SAINT EDWARD CHURCH John Arena, Sacristan

Saturday 6:00pm - Spanish

Sunday 9:00am - English

11:30am -Spanish

Holy Days as Announced

WEEKEND MASS CELEBRATIONS

ABBA-AVE PRAYER MINISTRY 401 353-3059

SAINT EDWARD ADORATION MINISTRY Priscilla Sayward 401-439-6152

CONVENT Daughters of Mary, Mother of Mercy

2 Pope Street, North Providence, RI 02904

MUSIC MINISTRY DIRECTOR Toby Andrews - 401-353-3120

RESPECT LIFE COMMITTEE Contact—Monica700@verizon.net

SAINT ANTHONY CHURCH

MONDAY JANUARY 6 8:30 AM Months Mind - Mariana Freitas by Maria Bento TUESDAY JANUARY 7

8:30 AM Months Mind - Dorothy Andreozzi

by Frank & Maryann Pallotta

WEDNESDAY JANUARY 8 8:30 AM Birth Rem - Dr. Anthony Guglielmi by Wife

THURSDAY JANUARY 9 8:30 AM Rem - Samuel Nicolo by Family

SATURDAY JANUARY 11 5:15 PM For the Parishioners SUNDAY JANUARY 12 8:00 AM For the Parishioners

11:30 AM 14th Anniv - John Ando by Family

THE VIGIL LAMP The Vigil Candle will burn January 11th through

January 16th for the 5th Anniversary of Ronald Papa by Mother

THOUGHT FOR THE The Magi offered their precious gifts to the Christ Child. Today, let us ask God: Lord, help me rediscover the joy of giving. -Pope Francis

CHURCH OF THE PRESENTATION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

SATURDAY JANUARY 11 4:00 PM Birth Rem - Manuel Bento by Wife & Family

SUNDAY JANUARY 12 10:00 AM For the Parishioners

UPCOMING PARISH MEETINGS

Choir Practice Every Sunday @ 9a Presentation

Knitting Ministry Every Monday @ 1p Presentation

Adoration Every Thursday @ 9a Trinity Chapel

REST IN PEACE

Lord, let perpetual light shine upon Jean Marolla

May her soul and the souls of all the faithfully departed through Your mercy, rest in peace.

SAINT EDWARD CHURCH

WEDNESDAY JANUARY 8

6:00 PM Exposicion del Santisimo

7:00 PM Spanish Liturgy

SATURDAY JANUARY 11 6:00 PM Spanish Liturgy

SUNDAY JANUARY 12 8:30 AM Weekly Rosary 9:00 AM 11th Anniv - Mario Linardo by Wife & Family 11:30 AM Spanish Liturgy

STEWARDSHIP

DECEMBER 21st & DECEMBER 22nd

Church of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Budgets $3,827.00 from 171 envelopes

Includes Mail in of $870.00

Donations for the Poor: $403.00

Saint Anthony Church

Budgets $7,839.00 from 258 envelopes

Mail in: $2,640.00

Donations for the Poor: $329.00

Saint Edward Church

Budgets $2,714.00 from 125 envelopes

Donations for the Poor: $56.00

SAINT ANTHONY CHURCH ANNUAL COLLECTION

Donations as of December 30, 2019:

$18, 310.00

THE CHURCH OF THE PRESENTATION OF

THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY ANNUAL COLLECTION

Donations as of December 30, 2019:

$7,590.00

Contributions may be placed in the weekly collection basket in a separate envelope labeled “Annual Collection”. Or it may be mailed to the parish office. All donations received by January

10, 2020 will be included in the 2019 tax letter.

Gian leading the Confirmation candidates in singing Christmas songs during the December 15th dinner in the parish center.

Toby conducting the Choir Toys about to be distributed to the food center Families Food Center clients waiting to pick

up extra Christmas supplies.

Beautifully decorated Church of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, during the choir’s annual Christmas Concert on December 15th.

Blessings to all in our tri-parish family as we celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany in this new year. As the Epiphany is the culmination of the Advent-Christmas season we have included in this bulletin a photographic display of some of the highlights of this joyful time of the year. On December 15th our music minister Toby Andrews led the choir in an uplifting and prayerful concert in the Presentation Church sanctuary that led us into the final days of Advent with a peaceful spirit. Also, on December 15th the Saint Anthony Kitchen Ministry prepared and served a special meal for over 100 hungry guests. Scarves, hats and gloves were distributed by the Knitting Ministry, and coats by the St Edward Food Center volunteers. Gian led our youth in Christmas songs at the occasion too. On December 18th the annual Toy distribution occurred at St. Edward Church from the many toys collected from parish-ioners and other donors. Clients were also treated to an extra bag of food to get them through the holidays too. On December 24 our annual Christmas Vigil Liturgy featured our children reverently portraying the Christmas gospel under the leadership of Maryann Pallotta and dedicated volunteers from her ministry.

As we begin a new year, we are so grateful for the many ways God has blessed our tri-parish commu-nity with committed people of faith who serve in important ways in worship, religious education and service to the hungry and homeless. We are so excited in anticipating a new ministry in 2020 at Saint Edward Church with plans to provide a hot meal to our neighbors experiencing food insecurity. We also want to extend our prayerful gratitude for the many Christmas greetings and gifts received at this time of year from many of you. Finally, as Father Nolasco prepares to leave for a well-deserved vacation with his family in Colombia may God bless him with a time of rest and relaxation. May God bless us all in this new year with the peace and joy of God’s loving presence among us. Happy New Year to you all!!

SAINT ANTHONY RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Religious Education Office: 353-5215

READINGS AND CELEBRATIONS FOR THE WEEK

Monday - Christmas Weekday

1 Jn 3: 22-4:6; Mt 4: 12-17, 23-25

Tuesday - Christmas Weekday

1 Jn 4: 7-10; Mkt 6: 34-44

Wednesday - Christmas Weekday

1 Jn 4: 11-18; Mk 6: 45-52

Thursday - Christmas Weekday

1 Jn 4: 19-5:4; Lk 4: 14-22

Friday - Christmas Weekday

1 Jn 5: 5-13; Lk 5: 12-16

Saturday - Christmas Weekday

1 Jn 5: 14-2; Jn 3: 22-30

Sunday - Baptism of the Lord

Is 42: 1-4, 6-7; Acts 10: 34-3; Mt 3: 13-17

RESPECT FOR LIFE

There are several ways you can join other pro-life advocates from our tri-parish community and across the Diocese for the annual March for Life on Friday, January 24, 2020.

- The Dillon Council of the Knights of Columbus would like to spon-sor a student or young adult who wants to attend but is in need of financial support. For more information, please contact Steve Bello at 401-556-8745.

-Attend the Youth Rally, Mass, and March with the Diocesan Office of Life and Family Ministry; bus leaves Thursday night, returning Friday night/Saturday morning. For more information, contact Car-ol Owens at 401-278-2518 or cowens@dioceseofprovidence.org

-Listen to a pro-life speaker, attend evening and morning Mass, participate in the March; $100 includes dinner, breakfast, and over-night lodging in a Knights of Columbus Hall; bus leaves Thursday morning. For more information, contact Tyler Rowley at 401-290-7201 or t3rowley@gmail.com.

FALL SCHEDULE OF CLASSES

GRADES 7th & 8th: Classes will meet on Sunday’s from 10am-11:15 am followed by 11:30am Mass.

GRADE 2: First Communion Students will meet on Monday’s from 6pm to 7pm, except where the classes meet on the fol-lowing Sunday’s at 8am: 10/20; 11/17; & 12/9.

CONFIRMATION CLASSES: Will meet on Sunday’s from 10am-11:15am followed by 11:30am Mass.

Grades 1, 3-6: Will meet on Monday’s from 6pm to 7pm or on Tuesday’s from 3:45pm-4:45pm.

STUDENTS ENTERING GRADE 1 (PUBLIC SHOOL)

RCIA for Children: If any parent has a child in grade 3 and up who has not received the Sacrament of First Eucharist and who has not previously been enrolled in our Rel. Ed. classes, please contact the Rel. Ed. Office to register his/her child’s name.

RCIA for Adults: If anyone 18 years and older has not re-ceived the Sacrament of Confirmation or First Eucharist and Baptism, kindly call the Rel. Ed. Office for more information regarding classes.

OFFERING AND DONATION CLARIFICATION When making you weekly offering by check, the check must be made payable to the church on your budget envelope. (Saint Anthony envelopes please make the check Payable to Saint Anthony Church, etc.). Budget envelopes should only contain checks /cash for budget offerings (not ministry donations). Also, please do not use scotch tape or staples on your envelopes or checks.

We appreciate donations to all our ministries; please note when making a donation by check the checks should be written as follows and be placed in a separate envelope marked with the ministry name on it (placed in the collection basket or mailed to the rectory):

Holy Family Home: checks payable to Holy Family Home.

Saint Edward Food and Wellness Center: checks payable to Saint Edward Food and Wellness Center.

Mary’s Meals: checks payable to Church of the Presentation or Presentation Church (note on the memo line Mary’s Meals).

Saint Anthony Kitchen Ministry (hot lunch and mobile ministries): checks payable to Saint Anthony Church (note on the memo line Kitchen or Outreach Ministry).

All offerings, donations and correspondence should be addressed to the rectory office at 5 Gibbs Street, North Providence RI 02904. The physical church buildings do not receive mail. Mail addressed for example to Saint Anthony Church at 1413 Mineral Spring Avenue or Presentation Church at 1081 Mineral Spring Avenue does not make its way to the rectory office.

FATHER NOLASCO AWAY

Father Nolasco will be away from January 13th, through mid February. Therefore, there will not be any English Masses on the following Sundays: January 19th, 26th, February 2nd, February 9th and February 16th. English Masses will resume on February 23rd. All are welcome to attend any of the other Masses. We all wish Father Nolasco a restful vacation.

2019 SAINT ANTHONY CHURCH

FALL RENOVATIONS UPDATE The major project began earlier in the year with the repair job on the east wall and was continued through the fall with the repointing of the bricks, and waterproofing of the lower walls has been successfully completed. In addition, the stain glass windows on the lower level were caulked and sealed to prevent further water damage. Lombardi Construction Company was the contractor and the their skilled workers performed so diligently to complete the task. Next year they will return to repoint the upper church walls which will finish the job. What remains is the installa-tion of new gutters around the church which need replace-ment. When the weather breaks in the spring new granite curbing will be installed along Pope Street to replace the existing deteriorating concrete ones. Installation of new walkways and landscaping will then follow.

2020 MASS BOOKS ARE AVAILABLE

Intentions may be scheduled by visiting or calling the recto-ry between the hours of 9am - 4pm. The criteria:

1. Three different individuals will be allowed to reserve an intention at each of the weekend Masses.

2. When scheduling mass, two individuals names or two family last names will be accepted. (I.E. John and Mary Jones or the Jones and Smith Family).

3. A $10.00 offering will be accepted for each of the inten-tions and is due when the mass is reserved. (When mailing checks, please include the date and time of mass.)

4. One family member from each family will bring of the gifts during the offertory, if they so choose.

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SAINT EDWARD FOOD & WELLNESS CENTER NEWS Wednesday, December 18, the new toys collected through the Holy Name Society efforts were distributed to the clients of the Food Cen-ter to give their children for Christmas, an annual tradition which so many parishioners from Saint Anthony and the Church of the Presen-tation have generously supported. An abundance of toys also were collected at the December meeting of the Renaissance Alliance Lodge of the Order of Sons of Italy in America under the leadership of Presi-dent Joe Calabro which has also been an annual tradition. Other gen-erous individuals have also collected toys for which we are most ap-preciative. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE FOOD CENTER IS CLOSED FOR TWO WEEKS AND WILL REOPEN ON WEDNESDAY JANUARY 8, 2020. THE NEW HOURS OF OPERATION WILL BE FROM 10AM TO 1 PM AND 5 TO 7PM. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

SAINT ANTHONY YEAR-END APPEAL Letters were sent out recently to all registered parishioners requesting the customary annual donation to supplement church expenses. In particular the necessary funds that were expended for the major repairs on the church were higher than anticipated and substantially impacted our savings. Thus it is critical that funds are raised to complete the work. Unfortunately, the Grateful for God’s Providence Campaign proceeds fell well below the goal for the parish resulting in only $150,000 pledged of the $550,000 that the Diocese requested of which 40% will eventually be re-turned to the parish. So there is an ongoing request for contributions. Donations of $250 or more will be recog-nized by an engraved brick in a memorial walkway around the church. Larger donations of $500 or more will be acknowledged on a memorial wall of 12 inch square tiles mounted along the eastern wall of the church. Donors will be contacted early spring with details on the memorials. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

2019 TAX LETTERS

We are currently preparing the end of the year letters for those registered parishioners of Saint Anthony, Church of the Presentation and Saint Edward Churches who use the envelope system (and On Line Giving) to make contributions to the parish. Please note the totals do not include: donations made to Saint Anthony Kitchen Ministries, Saint Edward Food and Wellness Center, Mary’s Meals or the Holy Family Home (those letters are mailed throughout the year), donations to the Bazaar, purchases of raffle tickets and donations to other parish fundraising events. The totals include all 2019 envelope offerings and On Line contributions received in the parish office by January 10, 2020. Any offering received after that date will be applied towards your offerings in 2020. As required, all letters will be mailed by January 31st. Please note the accuracy of the amounts stated in the letters is determined by the information which was completed on the front of each budget envelope. If you use the envelope system or On Line Giving and you do not receive a letter, please call the parish office.

ANNUAL PRIESTHOOD RETREAT FOR HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS, COLLEGE AND POST COLLEGE AGE MEN This annual event will take place on Friday and Saturday, January 10-11, 2020, at the Seminary of Our Lady of Providence. Participants will have an opportunity to be in a quiet atmosphere of prayer and reflection. As the recent Diocese of Providence Pastoral Profile has disclosed, the number of priests in active ministry has significantly decreased from 216 in 2000 to 134 in 2018, and the number may be lower this past year. Every Catholic who is concerned about the future of the church in this Diocese needs to be proactive in encouraging vocations to the priesthood. If you are aware of any young man who you believe would make good candidate please contact Father Ed as soon as possible. Let’s all pray for and encourage vocations!

REALITIES OF THE CHURCH IN 2019

22 diocesan priests in active ministry are under 40 years old

37 diocesan priests in active ministry have more than one assignment/ministry

64 diocesan priests in active ministry are 60 years old or older. (Just under half of those in active ministry)

13 diocesan priests in active ministry aged 70 or older remain in active ministry

9 diocesan priests have turned or will turn 70 in 2019

There are 13 seminarians studying for the priesthood for the Diocese of Providence

PICTURES FROM THE CHRISTMAS VIGIL MASS

SUNDAY REFLECTION BY REV. LEONARD N. PETERSON

UPCOMING TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES

FOR 2020 AND 2021 Father Ed invites you to join him in a couple of planned trips under Saint Anthony Church for our tri-parish family. The first trip is a Washington, DC tour from May 22-26, 2020, for $899 per person, double occupancy, which includes deluxe motor coach transportation, 4 nights accommodations in a nearby hotel, 6 meals and guided tours to the White House, the National Mall and other places of interest. The trip is offered by RDC Tours. Further information will follow. If interested please call Gilda Del Monico at 232-2251. A pilgrimage to the Holy Land is scheduled for February 3 through 11, 2021, under the direction of Collette Tours. More information will follow and an informational meeting is planned after the holidays.

“Tis the season” of beautifully wrapped boxes encasing treasures specially chosen by the givers. They are meant to express many things, above all love, but also friendship, forgiveness for perceived failures, or just plain joy for the present and the future.

“Tis the season” for receiving gifts, presumably given by loved ones or recent acquaintances, or even perhaps a co-worker from the wider reaches of our “people circle” wishing to acquire or strengthen a relationship. Or they may be expressions of thanks for favors received.

“Tis the season” of a brand new year, its number 2020 often used to define perfect eyesight, thereby giving a hint that this may be the perfect year to look for a “new vision” to permeate our outlook.

“Tis the season” of Winter’s apex, when ever so slowly the daylight lasts longer with each new day, calling for us to live the hope we invest in Spring.

“Tis the season” above all to recognize that Jesus Christ is Himself our greatest gift. His unchanging love for us is no prisoner of time or whim. He is “the Light of the World” for all men and women anywhere and everywhere.

“Tis the season,” finally, of Epiphany, which is Christmas for many Eastern Christians. That marks the time when Christ burst out of the confines of a Bethlehem stable to be a Gift, beautifully wrapped but eager to be opened for all nations.

All of this expanded meaning for the season underscores why we love it as being so special. True, it shakes us up a bit, especially if we have commercialized it, or limited its invitation to love God and our neighbor, or unconsciously made our Christianity into some kind of private possession, not to be shared with people who don’t look like us or speak our language. It tells us each year that we share this blue ball we live in with billions of others, all created by the one God and Father. There are no strangers here.

The poets of our world have a way of stating the truth that makes us pause and rehearse their words with our inner ears. We need them more desperately than we sometimes acknowledge. They open us up on this Epiphany day so that we can ponder and grow. Here is one of them with the lilting name of Edna St. Vincent Millay. This is what she wrote:

“The world stands out on either side, No wider than the heart is wide. Above the world is stretched the sky, No higher than the soul is high.”

Peace to you and yours this New Year of the Lord 2020!

25TH ANNIVERSARY OF SAINT ANTHONY KITCHEN MINISTRY

February 2020 marks 25 years of feeding the hungry at the bi-monthly Sunday meals served in the Parish Center. Begun by members of the Saint Anthony Finance Council as a Valen-tine’s Day dinner for the homeless from the streets of Provi-dence, the effort became permanent under the leadership of Gloria Mamis and her late husband Jerry. Over the years thousands of people transported by rented busses have been served a hot meal by a dedicated group of volunteers, now continued under the direction of their daughter, Michelle Di Iorio. As the anniversary approaches there is a new initia-tive to invite more parishioners to participate in this rewarding outreach. As there is a need to update the records so that a regular schedule can be made according to volunteer’s avail-ability please return the coupon below as soon as conven-ient. Scheduling will begin after the new year and new volun-teers will be personally contacted. Your support is deeply ap-preciated.

Name_________________________________________

Address_______________________________________

Phone___________________Email_________________

Check One: ____________New ____________Current

THANK YOU TO JIM HUMMEL We are deeply appreciative of Jim Hummel’s excellent cov-erage of Saint Anthony Kitchen Ministry on the eve of it’s 25th anniversary in the December 15th Rhode Islander Sec-tion of the Providence Sunday Journal. There is also a seven minute video version posted at RhodeIslandSpotlight.org for your examination.

MISIÓN DE NUESTRA PARROQUIA

La Comunidad de San Eduardo es… Una comunidad Católica que acoge y da la bienvenida, orgullosa de su diversidad cultural, Corresponsable de tu Tiempo, sus Talentos y Bienes, que Ora y forma Discípulos intencionales para la Evangelización, testimoniando el Evangelio de Cristo en el servicio a los necesita-

dos.

JESUCRISTO ES EL CAPITÁN DE MI VIDA ESTE 2020 Un buque se encontraba en inminen-te peligro, el barco estaba a punto de chocar contra unos altos peñas-cos.

De pronto un hombre, desobede-ciendo las órdenes del capitán, fue hasta donde estaba el piloto, a quien vio amarrado y haciendo girar la

rueda pulgada a pulgada para llevar el buque mar adentro. Cuando el marino vio al hombre le sonrió y este último se apresuró a bajar y dijo a los otros pasajeros:

– He visto el rostro del piloto y sonreía. No se preocupen.

Seguramente todos los pasajeros del barco estaban preocupados y hasta en pánico viendo cómo el buque podía chocar contra los altos peñascos. Desde el lugar en el que se encontraban y con la información que tenían, seguramente esperaban un final trágico.

Sin embargo, hubo un pasajero que decidió ir a ver a quien estaba en control y encontró una esperanza en la sonrisa del piloto.

Las noticias no siempre son buenas, a veces nos invaden los proble-mas y parece no haber esperanza, empezamos a ver cómo nuestra vida se dirige hacia rocas que podrían destruirnos. Pero cuando eso sucede, podemos ir a buscar a Dios, quien dirige nuestras vidas y confiar en que no hay nada ni nadie que pueda lastimarnos. Esta-mos seguros con Él como capitán!

Queridos Feligreses… Empezamos un nuevo año. Las hojas de un nuevo año se abren ante nosotros para que escribamos en ellas nuestra propia historia de Salvación de la mano del capitán de nues-tro barco: Jesucristo nuestro Salvador que se manifiesta a las nacio-nes!

Hagamos como la madre Teresa de Calcuta… Que seamos un lápiz en las manos de Dios! Dejemos a Dios escribir nuestra historia este 2020. Estoy seguro que si le entregamos nuestra voluntad a Él, nuestra liber-tad y nuestra conciencia, escribiremos las mejores páginas de nuestra historia en este año de Gracia que comenzamos. Es el momento de las buenas resoluciones y de un nuevo comienzo! Renovemos nuestros buenos propósitos y los buenos hábitos de la Ora-ción, la perseverancia en la búsqueda de Dios y nuestro esfuerzo por seguirlo conociendo más, amarlo aún más para servirlo mejor en nuestra comunidad parroquial.

Este año que termina ha sido una gran bendición para nosotros. Segui-mos creciendo poco a poco en nuestra Corresponsabilidad del tiempo y talentos… Además perseveramos en nuestra generosidad material con la parroquia. Sigamos manteniendo nuestro apoyo económico semanal con entusiasmo… Dios sabrá bendecirnos abundantemente.

Gracias al esfuerzo conjunto en la campaña capital AGRADECIDOS POR LA PROVIDENCIA DE DIOS, logramos mejorar parte del par-queadero que necesitaba urgente reparación. Hace mucho más fácil y accesible el ingreso al templo. Seamos constantes en pagar lo prometi-do, para reponer el dinero prestado para ese proyecto.

Hemos tenido 14 bautizos este año pasado, 10 niños y niñas hicieron su primera comunión, 14 su confirmación y 2 bodas…

Logramos también entre todos renovar completamente la cocina de la parroquia. Fue un gran esfuerzo económico y de mano de obra. Gracias a Salvador Pérez por liderar los trabajos y a todos por hacerlo posible. Esperamos el año próximo terminar de acondicionarla, para el proyecto de comenzar el “soup kitchen” para la primavera posiblemente.

Los ministerios existentes se han sostenido y queremos establecer el ministerio de visita a los enfermos bajo de dirección de Mayté Castro. Muchas bendiciones del Señor siguen llegando y crecemos poco a poco.

AD MAJOREM DEI GLORIAM…

FELIZ AÑO NUEVO 2020 Fr. Nolasco

NUESTRA CO-RRESPONSABILIDAD!!!

“Cuando le das a Dios, descubres que Dios te da a ti “ Tiempo y Talento: Gracias al comité de personas que ayudan a limpiar y orga-nizar el sótano de la parroquia cada semana. Gracias también a Hertor Rodri-

guez por ayudar a remover la nieve de los alrededores de la parroquia. Mil

bendiciones a ellos. Dios les Pague!

Tesoro: Ofrenda Diciembre 21 y 22 $2,714.00 en 125 sobres y $15.00 en

ofrenda suelta. Diciembre 14 y 15 $2,371.00 en 82 sobres y $37.00 en ofren-

da suelta. Dios les pague!!!

REGÍSTRATE EN LA PARROQUIA

Bienvenido a nuestra comunidad de San Eduardo. Es una bendición tenerte entre nosotros. Si vienes a la misa regular-mente y quieres quedarte, por favor regístrate!

Ventajas de registrarte…

* Te presentas en la Parroquia como miembro activo

* Recibirás correspondencia de la Parroquia y los sobres marcados con tu nombre y dirección para la colecta domini-cal.

* Si necesitas un certificado, carta de recomendación, visto bueno para ser padrino/madrina en otra parroquia, podrás conseguirlo por estar registrado.

* Podrás presentarte para recibir un sacramento o para tus hijos también, la catequesis, etc.

¿Cómo hacerlo? Diligencia la aplicación correspondiente y entrégala completamente diligenciada a uno de los ujieres. Tu información es confidencial y no será compartida con nadie.

*SI HAS CAMBIADO DE DIRECCION O TELEFONO, TE PEDIMOS POR FAVOR QUE ACTUALICES TU INFORMACION EN LA PARROQUIA. Los ujieres es-tán disponibles para ayudarte con los cambios. Gracias.

CAMPAÑA DE “DONAR EN LINEA”

Seguimos ofreciendo un servicio fácil, conveniente y seguro para su ofrenda semana! Donación en línea es una aplicación basada en red que le permite comenzar, parar y cambiar sus contribucio-nes en cualquier momento. Usted puede ver que nuestros sobres de ofrenda ahora tienen una casilla de chequeo con la indicación, “I’ve given online” (Yo he donado en línea) el cual usted puede usar para presentar durante el ofertorio durante la Misa. La Dona-ción en línea es muy fácil de usar y no requiere conocimientos especiales aparte de cómo acceder a internet. Si usted todavía no se ha registrado vaya al sitio de la parroquia: www.stedwardchurchpvd.org. Y presiona en la opción “dar el línea” siguiendo las instrucciones. Es conveniente durante el invierno cuando por mal clima se puede hacer más difícil tu parti-cipación en las misas.

ORACION A LA SAGRADA FAMILIA

“Jesús, María y José, en ustedes contemplamos el es-

plendor del amor verdadero, a ustedes nos dirigimos

con confianza.

Sagrada Familia de Nazaret, haz que también nuestras

familias sean lugares de comunión y cenáculos de

oración, auténticas escuelas del Evangelio y pequeñas

Iglesias domésticas.

Sagrada Familia de Nazaret, que nunca más en las fa-

milias se vivan experiencias de violencia, cerrazón y

división: que todo el que haya sido herido o escandali-

zado conozca pronto el consuelo y la sanación.

Sagrada Familia de Nazaret, que el próximo Sínodo de

los Obispos pueda despertar en todos la conciencia

del carácter sagrado e inviolable de la familia, su belle-

za en el proyecto de Dios. Jesús, María y José, escu-

chen y atiendan nuestra súplica. Amén”.

(Papa Francisco)

EL PADRE NOLASCO VISITARÁ A SU FAMILIA

En Colombia, por unas semanas a partir del 16 de Enero. Durante estas semanas estarán varios sacerdotes celebrando las Eucaristías de los sábados y domingos, al tiempo que ha-brá la adoración Eucarística a las 6.00 p.m. todos los miérco-les, dirigidas por el Diácono José Fajardo. Los invitamos a todos a participar activamente, a recibir a los sacerdotes con la hospitalidad que nos caracteriza y agradecerles por estar con nosotros. Unidos en la oración en estos días. Estará de regreso para el 18 de Febrero, Dios mediante. Unidos en la oración.

La Pastoral Juvenil de la Parroquia continua invitando a todos los jóvenes mayores de 13 años a integrarse al Grupo Juvenil. Hay dinámicas, momentos de oración, conoces mas de tu fe católica y lo más importante de todo conoces mas de Dios…Te esperamos todos los Jue-ves de 7PM—8:30PM

Para más información puedes llamar a Francis Guevara al 301-5063.