Come join us for a fun filled weekend filled with raffles, crafts, vendors, kids games and lots and lots of great food. The Bazaar is in the hall of St. Cecilia Church on Friday, November 16th from 9 AM to 8 PM and Saturday, November 17th from 9 AM to 4 PM (last raffle tickets are sold at 2:30, raffles begin at 3 PM)

Please do not drop donations at the church office going forward. Our Rectory is filled with our hard-working staff. Donations will need to be dropped, collected, and stored a little differently. The second drop off is November 3rd from 1-3pm. Volunteers will be at St. Cecilia’s garage (in the parking lot on Norfolk Ave.) to accept donations for the Bazaar – bring us new and gently used items, books, liquor, and tools! Please hold live plants until November. We will be able to assist in unloading as well. If those dates don’t work or you require a pick up, call Matthew and Amanda Turner at 401-726-7197.

Thursday, November 1st is All Saints Day, a Holy Day of Obligation. Masses will be held at 8:30 AM in St. Cecilia's Church and 7:00 PM in St. Leo's Church.

Please click on the title link to reach the 2017-18 detailed parish financial report.

As we continue to see images of the devastation left in the wake of Hurricane Florence and now Hurricane Michael it is important that we come together to reach out to support those affected by these disasters. The widespread damage, tragic suffering and loss of lives present an overwhelming challenge to relief efforts and agencies such as Catholic Charities and Catholic Relief Services. With that in mind, Bishop Tobin has asked us to take up a special collection to assist the victims of Hurricanes Florence and Michael. St. John Paul II Parish will take up a collection this weekend, October 27/28. You may use the Fuel Offering envelope for this collection.

on October 14, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at the Parish of Saint John Paul II, Saint Cecilia Church. A Sunday Brunch will be served to all alumni and their family following Mass in the church hall. Following the brunch, a tour of the school will be given to Alumni showing them how their school has progressed. It will give you an opportunity to see all the exciting things Saint Cecilia School now offers its students and their families. Please RSVP to Mrs. Jean Ventura, the school secretary, at 401-723- 9463 by October 3, 2018 if you are able to attend. We look forward to seeing you!

A heart felt goodbye to Mary Ann Chase for all her years of service to our parish and for over 25 years as Director of Religious Education. Her wake will be Monday, September 24th from 4 to 7 PM at Tripp's Funeral Home. Mass will be Tuesday, September 25th at 10:00 AM in St. Cecilia's Church. (scroll over title to see obituary)

The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults is a program designed for people over the age of 18 who wish to become full, active, participating members of the Catholic Church. St. John Paul II parish program will begin on -October 3, 2018 and will meet every Wednesday evening from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the Sacristy of St. Cecilia’s Church and will continue to meet until Wednesday, April 24, 2019 excluding holidays. Adults will receive the sacraments of Baptism, Holy Eucharist, and Confirmation at the Easter Vigil Mass on Saturday, April 20, 2019. If you are interested in receiving any or all these sacraments, please call the rectory during office hours (401-722-1220).

Please join us for our Parish's Annual Golf Tournament on October 1st at Pawtucket Country Club. Cost is $140 per person and includes Green Fees, Cart, Food/Beer/Water Stations on the course and a Steak Dinner Immediately following the event. Deadline is September 23rd. Proper Golf Attire REQUIRED.

A new St. John Paul II tradition will be born on September 16, 2018. From 2-5pm in St. Cecilia’s hall we will gather to sample meat pie contestants for the official Christmas Bazaar Meat Pie Recipe! BAKERS: sign up sheets and guidelines/regulations are available in the front vestibule. We need accurate recipes that can be duplicated and up to 5 pies ready to be served. TASTERS: tickets are on sale this weekend! $3 per person will cover the fixings and drinks, this is not a fundraiser (so don’t skip it because of cost).

The next meeting of the Spirited Seniors will be held September 6, 2018 in St. Cecilia Church Hall. The meeting will be help at 11:30, followed by lunch at noon. Lunch will be antipasto, pizza, water, dessert and coffee. Tickets are $8.00 for members and $9.00 for non-members. There will also be a split the pot. RSVP no later than August 29th to Janet Keefe at 401-323-6125

Please do not drop donations at the church office going forward. Our Rectory is filled with our hard-working staff. Donations will need to be dropped, collected, and stored a little differently. First, we are hosting 2 dropoff days on August 25th and November 3rd from 1-3pm. Volunteers will be at St. Cecilia’s garage (in the parking lot on Norfolk Ave.) to accept donations for the Bazaar – bring us new and gently used items, books, liquor, and tools! Please hold live plants until November. We will be able to assist in unloading as well. If those dates don’t work or you require a pick up, call Matthew and Amanda Turner at 401-726-7197.

The CHRISTMAS BAZAAR is Friday November 16th from 9am-8pm & Saturday November 17th from 9am-4pm… Here are ways to ensure our success: ATTEND the meetings or just volunteer during the setup week &/or at the Bazaar. The more the merrier and we are growing! The next meeting is on September 7th at 7pm in the Rectory. New Items needed: LIQUOR for the Liquor Table CRAFT STORE gift cards would be greatly appreciated by our crafters. Did you know: that the entire area is funded completely by the craft committee and donation? Thank you! ANYTHING ELSE for the Penny Social, we will make everything work! Used items needed: TOOLS for the tools table. BOOKS, especially romance and children’s books, are in demand. PLANTS, POTS, & SOIL are also welcomed closer to the Bazaar, so split them now! EVERYTHING ELSE gently used is for the Pick-A-Paper. Did you know: with St. Vincent de Paul running this table they’ve been able to use some household supply donations for their ministry as well? Our parish is a blessing! The major RAFFLE tickets will be going out in September. Don’t forget to buy your tickets, but also sell them to everyone else – the grand prize is %5,000! Please remember that a child cannot win a raffle. GOT BAZAAR DONATIONS? **NEW POLICY** Please do not drop donations at the church office going forward. Our Rectory is filled with our hard-working staff. Donations will need to be dropped, collected, and stored a little differently. First, we are hosting 2 dropoff days on August 25th and November 3rd from 1-3pm. Volunteers will be at St. Cecilia’s garage (in the parking lot on Norfolk Ave.) to accept donations for the Bazaar – bring us new and gently used items, books, liquor, and tools! Please hold live plants until November. We will be able to assist in unloading as well. If those dates don’t work or you require a pick up, call Matthew and Amanda Turner at 401-726-7197.

During last week masses, Father Sisco referred to Bill Donohue's analysis of the Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report on the Catholic League's website. Follow this link to see the pdf of the analysis.

Sr. Mary Karolyn Nunes of the Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George, and Sr. Maria Fatima Nunes of the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist on the occasion of their 10th Anniversary of Profession of Vows. Both Sisters, daughters of Al & Gail Nunes, were members of this parish CCprior to entering religious life. (click on title for picture)

The Diocese of Providence cordially invites you and your spouse to celebrate your 25th, 40th, 50th or Over 50 Wedding Anniversary Sunday, September 23, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul Providence, Rhode Island The 2018 Wedding Anniversary Celebration includes: Mass, renewal of wedding vows, a personalized certificate & a reception for you and your guests. Bishop Thomas J. Tobin will be the main celebrant and homilist. Forms are available in the entries of both St. Cecilia’s and St. Leo’s churches, or by contacting the Rectory at (401) 722-1220. Forms must be completed and returned to Kathy at the Rectory by 3:00 PM on August 10th, as Fr. Sisco must sign them.

A fundraiser for St. John Paul II Parish Youth Group Featuring EVAN NORTHUP Professional Magician Sunday, July 29, 2018 Doors open at 5:30 pm 6:00 pm: Roaming Magic & hors d’oeuvres 7:00 pm: Dinner 8:00 pm: Stage Performance St. Cecilia’s Church Hall, 1253 Newport Ave., Pawtucket Adult Admission - $30 / $50 per couple (no children please) For tickets call Deb Zagorski at 401-723-9463 ext. 12 or see Matt & Amanda Turner. All proceeds will be used toward Youth MinistryActivities, mainly Steubenville East events.

DINNER AND MAGIC A fundraiser for St. John Paul II Parish Youth Group Featuring EVAN NORTHUP Professional Magician Sunday, July 29, 2018 Doors open at 5:30 pm 6:00 pm: Roaming Magic & hors d’oeuvres 7:00 pm: Dinner 8:00 pm: Stage Performance St. Cecilia’s Church Hall 1253 Newport Ave., Pawtucket Adult Admission - $30 / $50 per couple (no children please) For tickets call Deb Zagorski at 401-723-9463 ext. 12 or see Matt & Amanda Turner All proceeds will be used toward Youth Ministry Activities, mainly Steubenville East events.

The Diocese of Providence cordially invites you and your spouse to celebrate your 25th, 40th, 50th or Over 50 Wedding Anniversary Sunday, September 23, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul Providence, Rhode Island The 2018 Wedding Anniversary Celebration includes: Mass, renewal of wedding vows, a personalized certificate & a reception for you and your guests. Bishop Thomas J. Tobin will be the main celebrant and homilist. Forms are available in the entries of both St. Cecilia’s and St. Leo’s churches, or by contacting the Rectory at (401) 722-1220. Forms must be completed and returned to Kathy at the Rectory by 3:00 PM on August 10th, as Fr. Sisco must sign them.

There will be a Bazaar Committee meeting on Friday, July 6, 2018 at the church Rectory beginning at 7:00PM. All are welcome, ideas and suggestions are appreciated.