Our Lady of Good Help

 
 
Beautiful stained glass window of Our Lady of Good Help holding the child Jesus.  The inscription in French reads that this is a gift from the Society of Saint Jean the Baptist from Notre Dame de Bonsecours, the original French name of Our Lady of Good Help Church.

1063 Victory Highway
Mapleville, RI
401-568-5272
www.ourladyofgoodhelp.org
Rev. Joseph Pescatello, Pastor
Deacon Richard Lapierre
Patricia Ducharme, PA/DRE
Nancy Latendresse, Parish Bookkeeper
Christine Goudreau, Parish Secretary

Beautiful stained glass window of Saint Joseph.  The inscription in French reads that this is a gift from the Society of Saint Jean the Baptist, Saint Joseph council.

August 10, 2008
NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Mass Schedule

Sat
08/09

5:00pm

Elaine Marteka (b-day remem) by her daughter Kim

Sun
08/10

8:00am
10:00am

Robert Cahill by Theresa Desjarlais
Leo N. Brissette (b-day remem) by the family

Mon
08/11

7:30am

COMMUNION SERVICE

Tues
08/12 7:30am

COMMUNION SERVICE

Wed
08/13
7:30am

Louis S. Coppolino by his daughter

Thur
08/14
7:30am
7:00pm
For the men & women in military service
VIGIL MASS OF THE ASSUMPTION
Fri
08/15
7:30am

FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION
For the people of the parish

Sat
08/16

5:00pm

Anita Potter (B-day remem) by the family

Sun
08/17 8:00am
10:00am
Robert Cahill by Eileen Cahill
Michael Murphy by the Berard family
 

This Week in Our Parish

Tuesday
7:00pm
Alcoholics Anonymous in the church hall
Friday

10:30am

Alcoholics Anonymous in the church hall

Saturday
4:00pm
Reconciliation in the church
Hands folded in prayer

Prayers Wanted: Please remember the sick and homebound of our parish in your daily prayers, especially: Jason Pratt, Pauline Rabideau, Deborah Duquette, Mark Herard, Joanne Doyle, Philip Rabideau, Pamela Fontaine.
 

Money Matters

Week
Budget
Goal
8/3/08   
$ 3,160.90   
$3,600.00

Our Needy/St. Vincent de Paul collection was $163.00. The Holy Father collection was $642.50. We thank you for your continued support and generosity.
 


STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT: Elijah recognized the voice of God not in the strong and heavy wind, not in the earthquake, and not in the fire, but in a tiny whispering sound. May we find enough quiet in our clamorous world to hear His voice and discern what He is calling us to do and be.

 


SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT dePAUL FOOD PANTRY: The next food pantry will be on September 2, 2008.

SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DEPAUL GOLF TOURNAMENT: The society will be hosting its 10th annual golf tournament on Wednesday, August 20th, 2008 at the Foster Country Club. 100% of the proceeds will be used to help the needy in our area. For more information, please call Jim Martufi at 568-4709. Have a great time while helping us help others.

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Our Lady with flowers at her feet.

FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION OF OUR LADY: This Friday is the Feast of the Assumption. A vigil Mass will be celebrated at 7 pm on Thursday, August 14th, and 7:30 am on Friday, August 15th. Please join us.

 
 


PARISH OFFICE NEWS:
Monday, August 11th, is a state and diocesan holiday (Victory Day). The parish office will be closed on Monday.

The office is open on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.

Finger with tied string as a reminder.
 

 Anniversaries logo in stained glass

 

 

 

 

25th, 40th, 50th, AND OVER WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: The Office of Marriage Preparation and Enrichment of the Diocese of Providence is sponsoring the second annual Wedding Anniversary Celebration on Sunday, October 19, 2008 1:00 pm at the Cathedral of SS. Peter & Paul, Providence. Married couples who are celebrating their 25th, 40th, 50th and over wedding anniversary in 2008 will be honored at this celebration. Couples who would like to attend can to register for this event through their parish before September 19th.

The Wedding Anniversary Celebration will include Mass, renewal of marriage vows and a personalized certificate for each couple. Following the Mass, the Office Marriage Preparation and Enrichment will host a reception for the couples and their families. Bishop Thomas J. Tobin will be the main celebrant and homilist.

If you have any questions, please call the Office of Marriage and Enrichment at 401-278-4576.

 

WEDDING BANS III: William A. Latendresse & Emma S. Tipple

Engagement and wedding rings.
 
Handicap logo

HANDICAPPED PARKING:
The parking area between the rectory and the church is designated for handicapped parking for the parish. Please refrain from parking in this area during the weekend masses, leaving this area available for any parishioner or visitor who is in need of handicapped parking. Thank you!
 


VILLA AT ST. ANTONINE will be holding open houses every Friday at 2 pm during the month of August. Tours of the facility, refreshments and entertainment will be offered. For more information, please call Jean Larkin at 401-767-2574.

 
Open Bible


EMBRACE YOUR FAITH CONFERENCE:

In honor of June 2008-2009 being named the year of St. Paul, St. Patrick Church, 244 Smith St., Providence, RI will sponsor a day presented by Sr. Marie Noel Keller, R.S.M. on Saturday, September 6, 2008 from 9 am to 2 pm.

For the past 28 years Sr. Marie Noel has been the Executive Director of the Institute on scared Scripture at Misericordia University in Dallas, Pa. Sister's topic "St. Paul, Pastor in Practice" will focus on who St. Paul is as opposed to whom many people think he is - Misconceptions vs. Reality. Sister will use two of St. Paul's letters, Philippians and 1 Corinthians, to show St. Paul the Pastor in practice. The $10.00 registration fee includes lunch. Please make checks payable to St. Patrick Church. Include your name, address and telephone number and send to St. Patrick Church, 152 Holden St., Providence, RI. No tickets will be mailed.

 
   
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