mass intentions - St. Francis Xavier Church

Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mass Intentions
October 2, 2016___
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Saturday, October 1st
8:00AM HOLY FAMILY MASS
4:00PM Maria de Lurdes Reis (14th Anniv) (O);
Florence Perry (3rd Anniv); Frank & Hilda Vieira;
Joseph, Irene & Russell Escobar
5:30PM Paulo Oliveira; Joao & Maria Julia Botelho,
Manuel, Margarida & Isabel Araujo,
Victor & Maria Pavao; Gabriel Gomes (Birth Remb)
Sunday, October 2nd
7:30AM Manuel & Maria Moniz, Evaristo & Beatriz Oliveira (O);
Margaret Pereira; Manuel Chaves & Family; Maria Faria;
Ana & Jose Faria & Family; Maria Clara Marques;
Norberto Medeiros (anniv)
9:00AM Pro Populo
10:30AM Maria Zulmira Bettencourt (O)
11:45AM Fernando Resendes & Grandparents; Jose VIgario;
Chibante & Cabral Deceased family members;
Maria da Estrella & Manuel Pacheco, Joseph Sousa;
Christine Ferreira (1st Anniv)
Monday, October 3rd
12:05PM Rev. Augusto Mendonca
6:00PM Manuel da Rosa (Month’s Mind); Manuel & Maria
Amaral & TJ Motta; Manuel Rebelo Soares &
Angelina Ferreira Matias;
Joao Cordeiro Jr. & Evangelina S. Jorge;
Carlos Rosa (Birth Remb) & In Laws
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Tuesday, October 4
12:05PM Rev. Manuel Rego
6:00PM Rev. Joel Oliveira; Antonio Batista (Birth Remb);
Bernardino Sousa & Wife; Luisa Botleho
Wednesday, October 5th
12:05PM Rev. John E. Tavares
6:00PM Mary Lacerda & Aldina Botelho;
Manuel & Hortencia Lima & family
Thursday, October 6th
12:05PM Rev. Joel Oliveira
6:00PM Priests, Vocations & Religious; Alcide Raposo &
Berta & Adelino Moniz; Paiva & Cabral Familes;
Maria Alice Medeiros; Manuel Soares, Maria Borges,
Maria Fatima Soares, Manuel Soares Bettencourt,
Avelino Soares Bettencourt.
Friday, October 7th
11:00AM HOLY HOUR (ENG)
12:05PM Pro Life; Daniel & Aurelia Andrade & daughter, Antonio Soito
5:00PM HOLY HOUR (PORT)
6:00PM Maria de Lurdes Bettencourt; Souls; Arlindo Rego;
Virginia de Sousa (Anniv); Isaltina Leal;
Gil & Helena Raposo; Paulo Oliveira (Birth Remb)
Holiday Bazaar
The Holiday Bazaar this year will be on
Saturday & Sunday, October 29th & 30th
Bazaar Raffle
All Parishioners will soon be receiving their
Bazaar raffle tickets. This year our Bazaar raffle:
1st Prize- $1,000.00 –
2nd Prize- $200.00
3rd Prize-$100.00
Do not miss your chance to win these great
prizes! This raffle will be a great help to our
parish. The success of our raffle depends on the
patronage of our parishioners and friends. We
are counting on your generosity and help with
this raffle.
Donations are needed for:
Our Famous Malassadas:
FLOUR, oil, eggs, margarine, sugar,
or if you would like to give a monetary
donation to help with the expense,
it is greatly appreciated.
Christmas Store: wrapping paper, cards
crafts, plants, fabric, decorations etc.
Sweet Booth: cakes, pastries, etc.
Handmade Articles – Attic Treasures.
Please come and help us maintain this
wonderful tradition. The bazaar is very
important to our parish.
Please drop off your donations at the
rectory Monday thru Friday
between 9:30AM and 4:30PM
Saturday, October 8th
2:00PM Wedding: Augusto Castro & Jennifer Melo
4:00PM Jose Ferreira, parents & In Laws (O);
Liberato Carreiro da Mota
5:30PM Edmundo Moniz (O); Manuel Medeiros (3rd Anniv);
Cizaltina & Jose Cabral; Joana Moniz (13th Anniv)
Sunday, October 9th
7:30AM Humberto Gomes (20th Anniv)
9:00AM Pro Populo
10:30AM Albert Motta (13th Anniv) (O); Tommy Gomes (14th anniv);
Artur & Francelina Machado, Joao & Maria Furtado;
Joao Pina; Jose N & Erundina Cunha;
Maria da Rosa & family; Ana Goulart
11:45AM Joana Pipa (6th Anniv) (O); Mary P. Fonseca; Guilherme &
Maria dos Anjos da Silva & family; Carlos Medeiros;
Maria de Jesus Vieira Brum; Silvana Oliveira & Family;
All those deceased from Feiteiras, Sao Miguel, Acores
Blessed Sacrament Lamp
Special Intention
The candles in front of Our Lady of
Fatima will remain lit at all the
Masses during the Month of
October, for the deceased family of
David & Marcelina Quadros.
Candlelight Procession
Thursday, October 13th at 7:00 PM, we will
have the Candlelight Procession to pray for
our salvation, peace on Earth, conversions of
sinners, for peace in our families, and for our
Holy Church of Jesus Christ. Our Preacher
will be Fr. Victor Silva, Pastor of
St. Anthony’s Church, West Warwick, RI.
All are welcome to join us.
Saint Francis Xavier Church
30 Week Club Dinner
Saturday, October 22, 2016
at 6:30pm Rego Auditorium
1st prize $500.00
2nd Prize $200.00 3rd Prize $100.00
4th Prize- $50.00 5th Prize $50.00
30 Chances to Win $30.00
Menu: Portuguese Soup, Salad,
Bacalau a Ze do Pipo, Chicken with rice, Wine,
Soda, Dessert & Coffee
Music by - DJ Joe Freitas
If you do not have tickets and would like to join us
please call the rectory- 434-1878
Tickets are $30.00
Baptisms in our Church
This Sunday, October 2nd the
following children will receive the
Sacrament of Baptism following
the 11:45am Mass:
James Joseph Cabral;
Michael Joseph Machado Jr.;
Mila Patricia Pacheco.
Congratulations to the parents and godparents.
Portuguese Charismatic Prayer
Group Conference
There will be a conference for all the Portuguese
prayer groups in the diocese on October 14th & 15th
at St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Warren, RI
The preacher will be Fr. Norberto Brum. Contact :
Noelia Amaral at 725-3015.
TV MASS
On Sunday, October 23rd, the
11:45am Mass will be televised and
shown again on the Portuguese
Channel 80 or 96 at 7:00PM. We are not
asking for donations at this time, but we will be
asking for donations for the next TV mass for
December 11th. This allows many of the
homebound members of the Portuguese
parishes throughout South-Eastern New
England to hear the Word of God and be
nourished spiritually.
Thank you for your
support. Please know that your support with
this ministry is greatly appreciated. Thank you
for your support.
East Providence, RI
Little Sisters of the Poor
This weekend of October 1st & 2nd the Little Sisters of
the Poor will be here to ask for your support in their
mission to continue to work with the poor and the sick in
the diocese. Please be generous.
Faith Formation News:
Kindergarten- GRADES 1-2-3-4-5
Classes are in session
There are no Faith formation classes next Sunday,
October 9th due to the Columbus Day Holiday.
Grades 6-7-8 Middle School- Fall Session
Monday, October 3rd at 6:00PM to 7:30pm
Rego Auditorium .
CONFIRMATION I
Tuesday, October 4th
from 6pm – 7:30pm
Please note: On Monday, October 10th there is
only an 8:00am mass due to Columbus Day
Holiday, there is no Mass at 12:05 or 6:00PM. The
rectory will be closed on Monday
Seminary Education Collection
This weekend of October 1 & 2 there will be a
collection to help with the education and formation
of seminarians in the Diocese of Providence, Please
be generous. Your donation will help future priest.
Haunted Labyrinth 2016
October 1-2, 7-9, 14-16, 21-23 and 28-31
Open 7:00pm until the last person screams.
Admission: $12.00
Rejoice in Hope Youth Center,
804 Dyer Avenue, Cranston, RI
943-8686 or www.hauntedlabyrinth.com
Rain or Shine/Indoor Waiting
All proceeds to benefit
Rejoice in Hope Youth Center
(Please bring this ad with you
and receive $1.00 off)
Thank you for supporting Youth Ministry!
Fraternity of St. Francis Xavier
Joe Antonio Food Pantry
The food pantry is running low on a few items. If you are
out shopping please think of the less fortunate and pick
up an item to bring to the food closet. Much needed
items are: crackers, jelly & Ramen Noodles. You may
leave your donations in the church or drop them off at
the rectory Monday thru Friday from 10am to 4:00pm.
Thank you in advance to helping those less fortunate.