March 28, 2021 Palm Sunday

Rev. Edward S. Cardente, Pastor

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

Deacon Oscar Rivas

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

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 401 353-5126 Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 9 AM - 4 PM

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 stanthonybulletin00@gmail.com by Tuesday 9 AM

MINISTRY TO THOSE IN NEED

Saint Anthony Kitchen – Michelle Mamis 714-7253 Saint Anthony Mobile Lunch - 401-353-3120 Saint Edward Food & Wellness Center - Lori Porcaro, Director 602-1880 1001 Branch Avenue, Providence, RI Holy Family Home for Women and Children Ernest Spaziano, Director 304-7744; Email: director@hfhprov.org 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 and Confirmation Coordinator

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

Tom Malloy - CAL Athletic League

SAINT ANTHONY CHURCH Angelo Minervino, Sacristan

Sunday 11:30 AM

CHURCH OF THE PRESENTATION

OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Stephen Campbell, Sacristan

Saturday 4 PM

Sunday 10 AM

Holy Days: As announced

SAINT EDWARD CHURCH John Arena, Sacristan

Saturday 6 PM - Spanish

Sunday 9 AM - English

11:30 AM - Spanish

WEEKEND MASS CELEBRATIONS

ABBA-AVE PRAYER MINISTRY 401 353-3059

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 Monica700@verizon.net

SAINT ANTHONY CHURCH

FRIDAY April 2 3 PM Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion

SATURDAY April 3 7:30 PM Easter Vigil Mass

SUNDAY April 4 - Easter 8 AM For the Parishioners 11:30 AM For the Parishioners

Please note: Due to Corona Virus, daily mass has been cancelled at this time.

CHURCH OF THE PRESENTATION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

THURSDAY April 1 7:30 PM Liturgy of the Lord’s Supper

SUNDAY April 4 - Easter

10 AM For the Parishioners

SAINT EDWARD CHURCH WEDNESDAY March 31 6 PM Exposicion del Santisimo 7 PM Spanish Liturgy

SATURDAY April 3 6 PM Spanish Liturgy

SUNDAY April 4 - Easter 8:30 AM Weekly Rosary 9 AM For the Parishioners 11:30 AM Spanish Liturgy

THE VIGIL LAMP

The Vigil Candle will burn April 3rd through April 9th for the Deceased Members of the Porter and

Carrara Families by Michael and Donna Porter.

REST IN PEACE

Lord, let perpetual light shine upon

Carol Ann DelGuidice. May her soul and the souls of all the faithfully

departed through Your mercy, rest in peace.

The Sunday 11:30 AM Mass is livestreamed weekly on the Saint Anthony website (saintanthonychurch.org).

STEWARDSHIP March 20 and 21, 2021

Church of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Budgets $ 2,282.00 from 74 envelopes Includes Mail in of $ 807.00

Donations for the Poor: $ 284.00

Saint Anthony Church Budgets $ 5,413.00 from 107 envelopes

Includes Mail in of $ 3,596.00 Donations for the Poor: $ 114.00

Saint Edward Church Budgets $ 1,591.00 from 45 envelopes

Includes Mail In of $ 141.00 Donations for the Poor: $ 78.00

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK This astonishes us: God saved us by taking upon himself all the punishment of our sins.

Without complaining, but with the humility, patience and obedience of a servant, and purely out of love. -Pope Francis

RETURN OF 8 AM MASS ON EASTER SUNDAY As vaccinations increase and more parishioners begin to return to Mass, the 8 AM Mass will commence on Easter Sunday in Saint Anthony Church. This additional weekend Mass will allow those wishing to return an alternative choice without compromising the existing building capacities set by the CDC in our state. No reservations are needed.

EASTER SUNDAY LITURGIES

8 AM SAINT ANTHONY CHURCH 10 AM PRESENTATION CHURCH 11:30 AM SAINT ANTHONY CHURCH (also live streamed)

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Schedule of Classes

Religious Education Office 401-353-5215

Grade 1: Virtual classes will continue on Saturday, March 27th at 9 AM.

Grade 2 – First Communion Students: Classes will meet on Monday, April 5th at 4:45 PM and 6 PM.

Grades 3 through 6: Virtual classes will meet on Monday, April 5th at 6 PM.

Grades 7, 8, 9 and 10: Students will meet virtually on Sunday, March 28th for their final class.

STUDENTS ENTERING GRADE 1 (PUBLIC SCHOOL): Parents of students entering grade 1 who have not contacted the Religious Education Office to register their child’s name for classes are asked to do so immediately.

RCIC 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 Religious Education classes, please contact the Religious Education Office to register his/her child’s name.

RCIA for Adults: If anyone 18 years and older has not received the Sacrament of Confirmation or First Eucharist and Baptism, kindly call the Religious Education Office for more information regarding classes.

HOLY THURSDAY LITURGY OF THE LORD’S SUPPER: APRIL 1st 7:30 PM AT PRESENTATION CHURCH

Unfortunately because of Covid-19 the Foot-Washing Ritual will be omitted this year. After Communion the traditional transfer of the Eucharist to a repository in the side chapel will take place. The Church will remain open until 10:30 PM for private prayer.

GOOD FRIDAY LITURGY OF THE LORD’S PASSION: APRIL 2nd AT 3 PM AT SAINT ANTHONY CHURCH

This is the only day of the year that the Mass cannot be celebrated. The Passion will be proclaimed and the cross will be venerated by the faithful attending. Holy Communion will be distributed and the liturgy will end in silence.

HOLY SATURDAY EASTER VIGIL MASS: APRIL 3rd AT 7:30 PM AT SAINT ANTHONY CHURCH

The traditional Easter Vigil liturgy will be celebrated within Covid-19 restrictions of seating capacity. The brass ensemble will enhance the musical program to make this principal liturgy of the Resurrection special.

CONFIRMATION CANDIDATES: SPONSOR FORMS

All Confirmation candidates must have their sponsor forms submitted by Sunday, May 2nd.

MERCY IS NOT A MIRAGE: A VIRTUAL EVENT Doug and Dave proudly present Mercy Is Not a Mirage: a special virtual event for the Diocese of Providence. Experience the gift of God’s mercy during this special time, full of expected surprises, music and prayer with the Doug and Dave Show. For more information, or to register to receive the YouTube link, please contact Louise at ldussault@dioceseofprovidence.org or Pat at pkane@dioceseofprovidence.org.

Abstinence from meat on Ash Wednesday and the Fridays of Lent (for those 14 and older) is required by Church law. Also, Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of fasting: those between the ages of 18 and 59 should eat less, meaning, take no solid food between meals and only one full meal that day. Serious health conditions excuse a person from these precepts. Pastors and parents are encouraged by the law of the Church to ensure that minors who are not bound by the law of fast and abstinence are educated nonetheless in an authentic sense of penance.

WINTER HEATING ASSISTANCE GRANTS

Through a most generous donation of an anonymous benefactor, we are very happy to announce that any parishioner of our tri-parish community who is in need of financial assistance to keep their heat on may apply for a grant. Only registered parishioners of one of our parishes will be considered. Requests should be submitted in writing with your contact information and sent to Father Ed at the Parish Offices at 5 Gibbs Street in North Providence, 02904.

SAINT ANTHONY KITCHEN MINISTRY UPDATE On Sunday, March 21st the Saint Anthony Kitchen Ministry was blessed with a donation of 70 meals which were delivered to the hungry in downtown Providence. The entire meal which consisted of kale soup, stew, bread, apple juice, sweet bread and flan, was donated by Victor and Mary Santos and Joe and Jessica Monteiro. Victor, the owner of Galito Restaurant in Pawtucket, along with his sister, Jessica and their respective spouses, approached us with an offer to prepare and donate the entire meal! We are grateful for their generosity and thoughtfulness. Please consider supporting this family owned restaurant located at 214 Columbus Avenue in Pawtucket.

2021 CATHOLIC CHARITY FUND APPEAL PARISH GOALS

Church of the Presentation $ 30,400

Saint Anthony Church $81,700

Saint Edward Church $20,900

Did you know that the Catholic Charity Appeal helps fund the diocesan health care ministry? The program covers the costs associated with our diocesan priests visiting the sick in hospitals, nursing homes and private residences. The ministry coordinates priest coverage for 13 hospitals (2,500 beds) and the one RI in - patient hospice care facility. 75% of active priests, many who are retired from a parish, help to provide ministry and emergency coverage for our sick, elderly and dying brothers and sisters in these facilities. As Catholics, we know how comforting it is to have a priest with us in such difficult times. Because of your generosity, this program is funded every year, along with 30+ other ministries and services You can return a pledge card in the mail, or visit givecentral.org/2021CCA. Thank you.

Text to Give Number: (401) 496-9889 Text the word “Appeal” to the number above, and a secure giving

New Parish Membership and Changes

Name: _____________________________________

Street: ____________________________________

City: _____________________Zip: ______________

Phone: ___________________________

Email: _____________________________________

_____ Saint Anthony Church

_____ Saint Edward Church

_____ Church of the Presentation

_____ New Registration

_____ Change of Address

_____ New Phone Number

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES There are several opportunities available within our parishes for volunteering on a regular basis. If you would like to become involved or would like more information, please fill out the information below, place the coupon in the weekend collection basket, and a representative from the ministry will contact you. Name: ____________________________________ Parish: ____________________________________ Phone Number: _____________________________ ___ Saint Anthony Mobile Lunch Program ___ Saint Anthony Kitchen Ministry ___ Saint Edward Kitchen Ministry ___ Saint Edward Food and Wellness Center ___ Holy Family Home for Women and Children ___ Mary’s Meals to the Poor Other_____________________________________

RESPECT FOR LIFE COMMITTEE No sin or crime is greater than God’s mercy. The sacrifice of the Cross reveals that Christ’s greatest desire is to forgive those with a repentant heart.

SPECIAL THANKS TO THE DE LA SALLE CHRISTIAN BROTHERS

Our outreach ministry programs received an unexpected and much appreciated, donation from the Christian Brothers. We received a phone call this week from Brother Dennis Malloy FSC, President of LaSalle Academy in Providence, informing us that some members of his community requested our parish outreach ministries be the recipient of a donation that they were putting together. They are aware of the numerous ministry works our tri - parish community undertakes each and every day and wanted to help us continue to live out the teachings of our faith to help the less fortunate in our community. On Tuesday Brother Dennis visited and presented a check which will be used to continue our fight against hunger and homelessness in our community. Thank you Brother Dennis and may God continue to bless the Christian Brothers in their ministry of providing a quality Catholic education to so many of our young people at LaSalle Academy!!

CATHOLIC MEN’S CONFERENCE The Diocese of Providence invites all priests, deacons, and other Catholic men to join in person at the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul with apologist Trent Horn on Saturday, April 17th. The morning will begin with Holy Mass celebrated by his Excellency, Bishop Robert C. Evans, followed by a talk and a Q & A session with Trent.

9:00 AM - Holy Mass celebrated by Bishop Evans 10:00 AM - Trent Horn's talk "No More Mr. Nice Guy" 11:00 AM - Q & A with Trent Horn 12:00 Noon - Closing