Everything has being through the love of God
julian of norwich
“If we hope for what we do not see, we wait with endurance.”
Dear Parishioners,
I want to share some thoughts and reflections, as we approach the halfway mark in the diocesan Capital Campaign, ”Grateful for God’s Providence.”
I want to thank those who have already responded with a pledge or a one-time donation. Everyone will have an opportunity in the next few weeks to respond to this once in a generation appeal.
Read MoreDear Parishioners,
Our parish will be participating in a once in a generation Diocesan
Capital Campaign during the next several weeks. A committee of fellow
parishioners will provide the leadership for this campaign. Through a series
of receptions and mailings, you will be informed as to the purpose of this
campaign and how you can participate.
Cardinal Cupich, the Archbishop of Chicago, when asked about what directs Pope Francis in his every day life, responded: “The Holy Father genuinely believes not only that Jesus rose from the dead 2,000 years ago, but is risen, active and alive in the world, leading the church today.” Pope Francis, according to Cardinal Cupich, “sees his role as being attentive to all that Jesus is doing and calling us to be in our time. It is his faith that Christ is alive and active in the church that he is insisting on a new pastoral approach for the church and its ministers.”
Read MoreORDINARY TIME - JAN. 2018
The dictionary defines the word ordinary as something that is customary, usual or familiar. What is familiar or common to Christians is the weekly celebration of the paschal mystery. This mystery recalls the life, death and most importantly the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The first day of the week becomes for the believer a day of play and worship. Through play and worship Sunday is in itself a sacrament of the redeemed.
Read MoreThe incarnation of God happened when the eternal word of God took on a human body by becoming flesh, as the prologue of St. John’ s gospel states: “And the word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.” Through God’s initiative, a whole new act of creation had once again taken place in the human experience.
Read MoreT.S. Eliot’s poem “The Journey of the Magi” tells the story of the Three Wise Men who set out on a journey to satisfy their curiosity about the appearance of a star. They struggled at the “worst time of the year, the very dead of winter,” willing to travel at night through cold and hostile towns….
Read MoreNEW PARISH BOUNDARIES
Dear Parishioners,
Effective January 1st 2018, St. Peter and St. Timothy Parish will take over the territory of the former St. William Parish. Bishop Tobin will issue a special decree in the near future making these changes official. A copy of his decree will be placed in the bulletin.
Read MoreDear Parishioners,
The following is a list of what was discussed at the Warwick Pastoral Planning meeting that was held on Tuesday, June 27th at St. Rita’s Church.
