New Page 0

CHURCH SUPPORT

April 19/20, 2008

WEEKLY COLLECTION $5755.00

WEEKLY COLLECTION GOAL $6800.00

Shortfall $1045.00

DEBT COLLECTION $5025.00

DEBT COLLECTION GOAL $6800.00

Shortfall $1175.00

Thank You For Your Generosity!

STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT: Those who obey the commandments, Jesus says in today’s Gospel, are the ones who really love Him. Does my stewardship reveal my love for Jesus?

As is our faith community tradition, we will honor our Blessed Mother with a Procession on Sunday, May 4th, at the 10:30am Mass. Our custom is that all of the young Parishioners are encouraged to dress in their “Sunday best” and participate in the joyful Procession to Crown our Blessed Mother. The Procession will take place after Communion.

The May Crowning was featured at the most recent celebrations of LIFE. Those present heard how this tradition started and how the personal experiences of participating in a May Crowning were in past years. We were told that the whole month of May is traditionally dedicated to Mary in many cultures. As May is considered the season of the beginning of new life (spring, flowers, etc.) and growth, this element of new life ties in with our Blessed Mother and the life of our Savior that she carried. A statue of Mary is honored with a wreath of blossoms to indicate Mary’s virtues, virtues imitated by the faithful. In preparation for our May Procession next weekend, make some time to spend with Our Mother and allow her to speak to your heart. Do YOU have a story of an experience of participating in a May Procession and Crowning that you can share with a family member, friend, neighbor? If so, please pass along this story, and other stories of devotions by e-mailing them to stlucyyouth@juno.com , which may then be put onto the website or shared in upcoming bulletins.

Next Sunday begins our final week of LIFE celebrations for 2007-2008. Feel free to participate in Praying the Diversity of Pentecost on Sun., May 4 from 11:45am-2:15pm; Mon., May 5 or Tues., May 6 from 5:30pm-8pm. The time frame includes a meal. All are welcome, just contact the Rectory if you are not a LIFE participant. We will welcome guest speakers for the high school students and adults. Charlie, Sheila, and Katie Collins will share their experiences of ministering to and serving the people of Nicaragua.

FR. ANDRE PATENAUDE, MS will hold a healing service at Our Lady of LaSallette Shrine on Sunday, April 27th at 2 pm.

SAVE THE DATES! In honor of the dedicated service to St. Lucy’s Faith Community, there will be two events where Parishioners can say “thank you” to Fr. Gene and Sr. Mary, who are both retiring this June after more than 20 years of service. Following each of the Masses on the weekend of June 21/22 a reception will be held in the Parish Center. A Farewell Program will be held at the Officers’ Club on Sunday, June 29 from 1 to 4pm. More information will follow.

PROUDLY WE SING ... Newport Navy Choristers present Proudly We Sing, May 9th at 7:30pm at St. Lucy’s Church. Tickets are Adults ($8), Seniors and Children under 12yrs ($5), and families of 4 or more ($20). All proceeds benefit Middletown-based, nonprofit agency Looking Upwards in their mission of supporting people with developmental disabilities to live fulfilling lives. Tickets are available from chorus members, Looking Upwards, or at the door. For more information call Looking Upwards at 847-0960 ext. 30 or visit www.newportnavychoristers.org .

A NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER will be held on Ascension Thurs., May 1st. The day includes Mass at St. Lucy at 9am and 7pm, Mass at the Portsmouth Abbey at 7:20am, Patriotic Rosary at St. Barnabas Chapel at 10:30am, Mass at noon at Salve Regina Chapel, community prayer from noon to 1pm, Chaplet of Divine Mercy at St. Anthony’s at 3pm, and Ecumenical Prayer Service at First Presbyterian Church at 7pm.

“Everything’s Cool” Film and Pizza Party will be held on Sunday, April 27 from 4-7pm at the Portsmouth United Methodist Church on 2732 East Main Road. The Aquidneck Island Interfaith Youth (grades 7 and up) will be introduced to the issues of Global Warming and Climate Change through the movie Everything’s Cool. The film begins at 4pm followed by a brief discussion, pizza, and foosball, air hockey, ping pong, and rock band in the Parish youth room. Call Pastor William Taylor at 683-1069 if you have any questions.

EMMAUS YOUTH CENTER/YOUTH MINISTRY is sponsoring a Search for Maturity weekend from May 16-18 at the Youth Center in Riverside. Any High School youth (Grade 10 and over) or college age young adult is welcome to attend. For further information call the Youth Center at 401-433-4327.

A DAY OF PILGRIMAGE: The Sacred Heart Retreat Center in Wareham will be hosting a Day of Pilgrimage celebrating the Feast of Bl. Damien of Molokai on May 10th from 1-5 pm. Fr. Bill Petrie, ss.cc. will lead a talk, prayer, and video presentation describing Damien’s life and ministry to those with leprosy on Molokai. Call (508) 295-0100 for more information. There is no charge for this event but seats are limited.

FR. GENE/SR. MARY – PLANNING MEETING will be held in the Parish Center on Thurs., May 8th, at 6:30 pm to continue planning the retirement events.

DISNEY’S MULAN: All are invited to The St. Philomena School’s musical production of Disney’s Mulan. Performances are on May 2nd at 7pm, May 3rd at 1pm and 7pm, and May 4th at 1pm. Admission is $10/adults and $5/children 12 and under. Call 683-0268 for more information. All proceeds will benefit the Sisters FCJ mission for the poor in the Philippines.

Rhode Island’s Diaper Bank: The Community Action Committee is asking for donations of new disposable diapers and incontinence products of all sizes and brands on behalf of the Rhode Island Diaper Bank. The RI Diaper Bank currently distributes these diapers and incontinence products through social service agencies in six core cities in Rhode Island where childhood poverty rates are the highest in the state. Collections will be taken until Mother’s Day, May 11th and may be placed in the connector of the church. Thanks for your support!

2008 Catholic Charity Fund Appeal…

Supports 39 Diocesan Ministries and Programs that

serve over 200,000 Rhode Islands annually

It is the goal of every Catholic Charity Fund ministry to continue the redemptive work of Christ in our world.

What we do:

We teach God’s truth

We love our neighbor

We serve with grateful hearts

Why we do it:

To promote peace and justice

To proclaim the dignity of each person

To share our values

How we do it:

Through 39 ministries and programs

Through dedicated clergy, staff and volunteers

Through living what we believe

There is still time to make your donations. Thank You!