The Reverend Robert H. Forcier P A S T O R

THE CHURCH OF

SAINT AUGUSTINE 639 MOUNT PLEASANT AVENUE • PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND 02908

SUNDAY MASSES Saturday at 5:00 Sunday at 7:00, 9:30, 11:30 am & 5:30 pm

DAILY MASSES 7:00 am (Monday thru Friday) 5:30 pm (Monday, Wednesday & Friday) (NO 5:30 pm Daily Masses June - August) 8:00 am (Saturday) CONFESSIONS Saturday from 4:00 to 5:00 pm BAPTISMS First Sunday of the month. Please call the Rectory. MARRIAGE Please call the Rectory one year in advance.

DEVOTIONS Perpetual Novena of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, Fridays immediately following the 7:00 am Mass

May and October Rosary & La n Benedic on, Mondays at 7:00 pm

SAINT AUGUSTINE SCHOOL

Phone 831-3503 Fax 331-0414 Email staugprov@verizon.net

Web www.churchofsaintaugus neprov.com

Mailing address 20 Old Road, Providence, R.I. 02908-1937

The Reverend Joseph Brice Associate Pastor

The Reverend Monsignor Barry R.L. Connerton Pastor Emeritus

Sister Dorothy Schwarz, S.S.D. Directress of Religious Educa on

Mr. Stephen Romano Director of Liturgical Music

George T. Rocchio David E. Martinelli Trustees

Jeanne Raymond Mary Kay Pompetti Bette Bisci Parish Secretaries

John Carbone Superintendent

635 Mount Pleasant Avenue, Providence, R.I. 02908 Phone 401-831-1213 Web www.staugus nesri.com

Following the way, the truth and the life of Christ. Mrs. Janet Rufful School Principal

A Roman Catholic Parish serving the community since 1929.

EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - AUGUST 2, 2020

ALTAR SERVERS Mon & Tues @ 7AM - John Benitez, Amelia Manion Wed - Fri @ 7AM - Harrison Rhodes, Shea Rhodes

Sat. @ 8 AM - Aidan Manion, Amelia Manion

Vigil - Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 PM - Memorial - Joseph Brennan Sunday, August 2 - Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:00 AM - 1st Anniversary - John Simon 9:30 AM - 9th Anniversary - Be y Corrigan 11:30 AM - Memorial - Ma hew James Chase &

Gregory Michael Sperdu 5:30 PM - 4th Anniversary - Meghan Soltys Monday, August 3 - Weekday 7:00 AM - Birthday Memorial - Americo J. Procaccini Tuesday, August 4 - Saint John Vianney 7:00 AM - 24th Anniversary - Conce a Tavone

Birthday Memorial - Michael Tavone Wednesday, August 5 - Weekday 7:00 AM - Birthday Memorial - Viola San Antonio Thursday, August 6 - The Transfigura on of the Lord 7:00 AM - 4th Anniversary - Meghan Soltys Friday, August 7 - Weekday 7:00 AM - Memorial - David Palmisciano Saturday, August 8 - Saint Dominic 8:00 AM - 11th Anniversary - James A. Mancini, IV Vigil - Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 PM - 11th Anniversary - Rose Rioles Sunday, August 9 - Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:00 AM - Month’s Mind - Mary Madeline McGrath 9:30 AM - 5th Anniversary - Evelyn Gallone

5:30 PM - Memorial - Italia & Domenic Gianfranceseo 11:30 AM- 7th Anniversary - Candace Mendes

July 26, 2020 collec ons are as follows

Sunday Collec on $ ..…..……..….4,395.39

Electronic Giving $ …...………….1,854.00 TOTAL $ ….…...........6,429.39

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT

Poor Box (7/26) $ ………………....332.00

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Dear Parishioners, THUS SAYS THE LORD:

All you who are thirsty, come to the water!

Isaiah 55:1-3 Chapter 55 of the Book of Isaiah could be described as the Lord’s great invita on to grace: to freely receive from Him what we absolutely need for life, but what we ourselves cannot obtain and cannot earn. But as Chapters 53 and 54 remind us, it is the work, the labor of God Himself, accomplished in His Messiah’s suffering, death and resurrec on, that makes this offer of boundless, life-giving grace possible. Romans 8:35, 37-39 In this reading from Paul’s le er to the Roman community of believers, he reminds them and us what it means to believe in Christ: to trust that because He is God, the work of salva on He accomplished for us cannot be undone by any force or power or creature, in either the natural or the supernatural realm. Ma hew 14:13-21 According to the first-century Roman historian Josephus, Herod An pas imprisoned and then executed John the Bap st because he feared that John’s influence over the people might enable him to lead a rebellion. When Jesus hears of John’s execu on, His response is to withdraw from the people to a deserted place. Jesus had not come to take up where John le off, not residing and preaching in the desert and calling the people to return to the Lord, but to do something completely new. It is the mere news of Jesus’ whereabouts that draws the people to Him—because He is the Lord Himself come among them, and the only One Who can feed them with bread from heaven.

A FRESH PERSPECTIVE ON THE SUNDAY READINGS

HIS WORD TODAY by Rev. William J. Reilly

“Thus says the Lord: All you who are thirsty, come to the wa-ter. Come without paying and without cost... Heed me and you shall eat well. You who have no money, come receive grain and eat. Come to me heedfully, listen, that you may have life. I will renew with you the everlas ng covenant.”

During the hot days of summer we are constantly looking for relief. A refreshing drink, a cool breeze, a pool or lake, a break from oppression and toil. Water is o en the most welcome solu on.

It was the water of bap sm which gave us new life, and allowed us to live the covenant the Lord made with His people. Water was a constant in the bible from crea on, the flood, the Red Sea, and even the side of Jesus on Calvary.

It is the water of grace which enables us to have a personal rela onship with Jesus Christ. When we celebrate the sacraments, every me we receive the Eucharist, we are touched by God’s saving grace. Maybe it is worth a minute to ask the Lord to help me appreciate the great gi He offers me constantly.

Remember this spring when the virus reminded us to wash our hands for twenty seconds? It was not only a precau on, but a remedy. May we “come to the water’ and be renewed.

Hb 1:12—2:4; Mt 17:14-20 Father Forcier

SAINT AUGUSTINE SCHOOL Summer Office Hours

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:00 AM to Noon

Visit our website - www.staugus nesri.com Accep ng registra ons for 2020 - 2021 school year

Any parent who has a child from Kindergarten age through Confirma on age and has not received a registra on form through the mail, should contact the office a er August 16th and leave their name and telephone number. Sr. Dorothy will contact you. Any Sophomore student in High School - Catholic or Public - must register with Sr. Dorothy either by calling the rectory a er August 16th or a er all Masses the last weekend of August or the first weekend of September.

Did you receive your copy of Rediscover Jesus in church? Books change lives. We hope that this one has already had a positive impact on YOUR life and those you love. If you have already read the book, please pass on your copy to others. Is there a family member, coworker or friend who could benefit right now from a good Catholic book and the invitation to rediscover Jesus? Follow DynamicCatholic.com/RJstaugustine which shows a daily video designed to spark a powerful conversation between you and Jesus.

THE RINGING OF THE BELLS Tradi onally church bells ring as a call to unite us in prayer. Our church bells ring at 12 Noon and 6PM. Take a moment to bow your head and thank God for all the blessings he has poured upon us. Prayers typically prayed are the Angelus and the Our Father. Our church is also open 6AM to 4PM for personal

prayer. Spend some me in God’s presence and rest in His loving care.

THE ANGELUS The Angel of the Lord declared to Mary: And she conceived of the Holy Spirit. Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen. Behold the handmaid of the Lord: Be it done unto me according to Thy Word. Hail Mary... And the Word was made Flesh: And dwelt among us. Hail Mary... Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Let us pray: Pour forth, we beseech Thee, O Lord, Thy grace into our hearts; that we, to whom the incarna on of Christ, Thy Son, was made known by the message of an angel, may by His Passion and Cross be brought to the glory of His Resurrec on, through the same Christ Our Lord. Amen.

Finding God in Everyday LIFE A Day of Reflection

Presented by Sr. Dorothy Schwarz Saturday, August 15

10AM to 3PM 13 Monkey Wrench Lane,

Bristol, RI The day is open to all Catechists, Bible Study Class members and any interested adult. Please bring a bagged lunch and an open heart!

All Covid 19 safety procedures will be followed.

MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA

Come pray at the foot of Our Lady’s Altar a er the 7 AM Mass on Friday mornings, for the favors and graces granted through the

loving intercession of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal.

Pray the Rosary with us every Saturday before the 8 AM Mass.

DAILY READINGS FOR THIS WEEK Sunday

Is 55:1-3; Rom 8:35, 37-39; Mt 14:13-21 Monday

Jer 28:1-17; Mt 14:22-36 Tuesday

Jer 30:1-2, 12-15, 18-22; Mt 14:22-36 or Mt 15:1-2, 10-14

Wednesday Jer 31:1-7; Mt 15:21-28

Thursday Dn 7:9-10, 13-14; 2 Pt 1:16-19; Mt 17:1-9

First Friday Na 2:1, 3, 3:1-3, 6-7; Mt 16:24-28

Saturday Hb 1:12—2:4; Mt 17:14-20

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