Celebrate National Vocation Appreciation Week by keeping anyone discerning their vocation in your prayers. Also check out this wonderful video by Sr. Karolyn Nunes, FSGM.
BLOOD DRIVE! St. John Paul II in St. Cecilia’s Church Hall Sunday, November 3, 2019 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. All presenting donors will be entered to win New England Patriots tickets! Don’t forget to bring your driver’s license or another form of identification when you donate. Visit www.ribc.org/drives to make an appointment, Sponsor Code 0462 Rhode Island Blood Center www.ribc.org or 800-283-8385
All Saints Day is a Holy Day of Obligation. Vigil Mass will be held at 5:15 on Thursday, October 31st. Holy Day Masses will be at 8:30 am and 7:00 pm on November 1st. There will be NO 5:15 Mass on November 1st.
St. John Paul II Parish Knights of Columbus Council 12613 are sponsoring a Clam Cake & Chowder Dinner on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at 6:00 PM (after 4:30 pm) in the church hall. Tickets are $10.00 for adults, $6.00 for children under $6.00 and $30 for a family (maximum of two adults). Tickets are available after masses and at the rectory during business hours.
ALTAR GUILD St. John Paul II Parish is going to revive an old tradition called "The Altar Guild." The purpose of the guild is to help keep God's house neat and clean. Some of the chores would include: washing altar cloths and altar linens, dusting, mopping, vacuuming, cleaning candle holders and water fonts, and whatever needs to get done to keep our main church, the St. Leo's daily chapel and the Adoration chapel up to the standards God's house deserves. If you can spare one (1) hour a week on Friday afternoon from 3;30 to 4:30 pm or if you would like to help but cannot make this time, please call Marge Pike at 401-722-7605.
The Adult Choir will also begin practice on Thursday September 12th from 7:30-8:30 in the school cafeteria. If you enjoy singing from the pew each week, why not consider sharing your joy of singing by joining our Adult Choir. We are in need of more voices. We have a wonderful group of members and would welcome new additions with open arms! Please consider joining us!
Saturday, October 12, 2019 in front of St. Cecilia Church at noon for a Public Rosary Rally hosted by the Legion of Mary. For more information, please call Dot Wiencis at 401-487-7305.
YOUTH CHOIR The St. John Paul II Youth Choir will begin practice on Thursday, September 12th from 6:30-7:30 in the school cafeteria. All students from grades 1 and up are invited. Please consider joining our wonderful choir! We need new elementary and middle school voices most of all! If you are unable to come on Sept. 12th you are welcome to join on any Thursday night. If you love to sing it’s a perfect opportunity to share your talent and have fun at the same time! This is our tenth year, we would like to keep this wonderful tradition going strong for many more years to come. Parents, please encourage your child to consider joining!
October 6, 2019 from 2 to 3 pm Life Chain is: Peaceful & Prayerful; Public Witness to All Life, born & unborn; A Visual Statement of Solidarity; A testament that the Church Supports the Sanctity of all Human Life from the Moment of Conception to Natural Death. For more information and locations of local LIFE CHAINS, call: Carol Owens, Respect Life Activities: 278-2518 Email: cowens@dioceseofprovidence.org
As you know, we are a busy church and it takes lots of helping hands to make it all work. Since last September we have had 50 funerals. Each funeral Mass needs two (adult) altar servers. Although we have a dedicated group of funeral altar servers already, it is a small group. We need more! Anyone interested is asked to contact the Parish Office (401) 722-1220 and leave your name and contact information. Training will be provided.
Drop-Off Day: September 28th from 10-1. Volunteers will be in St. Cecilia’s Hall to accept donations for the Bazaar – bring us new and gently used items, books, liquor, and tools! Please hold plants until November. We will be able to assist in unloading as well.
Two informational meetings will be held regarding the Capital Campaign next Tuesday, October 1st at 2 PM and at 7 PM. Attendees should RSVP to the Rectory office at 401-722-1220 with the time and number attending.
Please join us in the church hall for refreshments today after the 8AM Mass to say farewell to Connie Cordeiro and her family and to wish them safe journey and blessings as they start the next chapter of their lives in Georgia.
The Mass Record of 2020 is ready. To schedule Masses in memory of a loved one, for healing, or for a "special intention" please contact Kathy in the Rectory at 722-1220 or by email stjpii697@gmail.com. Weekday stipends are $10.00, weekend Mass stipends are $25.00. There are still many openings in 2019 also.