Twenty-Seventh Sunday in

Ordinary Time

October 7, 2018

Peace of Christ Jesus! I am pleased to share with you our annual Financial Report Summary ending fiscal year, June 30, 2018. A deep gratitude to our Finance Council, trustees and auditors that work so hard behind the scenes to make stewardship such a strong part of the vitality of our parish. Our parish continued a pattern of growth adding new families bringing our total families to 1430. Our annual offertory saw an increase of several thousand dollars. Thirty additional families started using online giving (Faith Direct) bringing to 166 those that utilize electronic giving. Our parish continued its steady support for the poor and the needy here in Rhode Island by surpassing our Catholic Charity Drive goal. Also, we are sending two mission groups (men’s mission to Jamaica and teen/adults to Dominican Republic) to Mustard Seed orphanages for the disabled and abandoned. Our capital campaign, “Honoring our Past, Consecrating our Future” is at $1.6 million dollars with $687,560.00 already collected and many pledges coming in regularly. The engineering and design phases have begun at the St. Veronica Parking lot and for the St. Thomas More Parish Hall renovation. Construction should begin in the spring on the parking lot. Thanks to all who have sacrificed so much to make our goals a coming reality. Our parish graciously received a bequest of $13,657.32 from the estate of Geraldine Carley, which was placed in the St. Thomas More Endowment Fund. Adding to the endowment fund enables us to grow for the long-term growth and financial security of our parish and mission. We welcomed Lynn Bamford, as the first ever Stewardship Director to help us grow in offering our time, talent and treasure. Recently, we hired a new bookkeeper Sofia Macera to our staff. In short, our parish is blessed with a generous spirit in so many ways, especially those who give of their prayers, service and resources. Please know how grateful I am for your love for the Lord, the Church and His people!

Fr. Taillon Pastor

St. Thomas More Parish, Narragansett, Financial Report Summary

Ordinary Operational Revenues 7/1/17-6/30/18

Weekly Offering Collection $620,777.00 Annual Collection $19,455.00 Catholic School Collection $12,216.00 Mass Stipends/Funeral/wedding $25,910.00 Parish Outreach to the poor $25,952.00 Other Revenue $35,088.00

Total Regular Revenue $739,398.00 Extraordinary Revenue Investment Revenue $140,689.00

Total Extraordinary Revenue $140,689.00

Total Revenue $880,087.00 Total Operational Expenditures St. Thomas More Church $483,221.00 St. Veronica Chapel $87,503.00 Rectory residence $33,527.00 Carriage House clergy residence $16,301.00 Depreciation Expense - Note #1 $ - Religious Education $81,685.00 Catholic School Tuition Assistance $20,000.00 Diocesan Parish Assessment $46,014.00 Diocesan School Assessment $23,673.00 Other Expenses $6,592.00

Total Operational Expenses $798,516.00

Net Results of Operations $81,571.00

Note #1: Depreciation Expenses were not accounted until 1995. This is not a Cash Expenditure, but an amount that ideally should be put aside to replace buildings and equipment as they depreciate. The depreciation expense for this year is $207,702.00. Various second collections Total transmitted $84,215.00 Number of registered Families 1430 Number of Baptisms 27 Number of Weddings 16 Sacrament of First Eucharist 25 Sacrament of Confirmation 27 Adult Receptions 5 Number of Funerals 39

Prayer Chain Ministry If you know someone who would like extra needed prayers , please call Jean at 783-3403 and express your request. Volunteers are needed for this important ministry. Please call Jean, if you can volunteer.

Wedding Banns II Taylor Tarter & Grace Fitzpatrick

Bereavement Support Program The Office of Life and Family will offer the Our Lady of Sorrows Bereavement Support program at St. Thomas More Church, 53 Rockland St. (parking lot side entrance), Narragansett, on

Wednesday evenings 6:30 pm ~ 8:00pm, October 10, 2018 through December 12, 2018

(no meetings on Oct.31 and Nov. 21). This support group provides a peaceful place to

share and learn about grief with the spiritual comfort of our Catholic faith. It is most

appropriate for adults at least three months beyond their loss. There is no cost to attend!

For registration/information, contact: Peter Magnotta at 421-7833, ext. 217

Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time October 7, 2018

Let the children come to me; do not prevent them, for the kingdom of

God belongs to such as these. -- Mark 10:14

A Flu Shot Clinic will take place at St. Thomas More parish hall on Thursday, October 18th from 9:30AM ~ 12Noon. There is no cost, if you bring your medical card.

“The secret of happiness is to live moment by moment and to thank God for all that He, in His goodness, sends to us day after day.” ~ St. Gianna Molla

Knights of Columbus Pope Pius XII

The next meeting is this Tuesday, October 9th at 7:00PM (date change due to the holiday) at St. Thomas More parish hall. Contact Rich Bourbonnais for any additional information at 932-3124.

Office Closed The parish office is closed this

Monday, October 8th in observance of Columbus Day.

Come join us for the 9AM Mass at St. Thomas More.

Mass Intentions for the Week

Saturday, October 6th: 5:00 PM: Birthday Remembrance~Will & Anne SanSouci

Sunday, October 7th: 8:00 AM: Pro Populo 10:00 AM: Anniversary ~ Carolina Vincent

Tuesday, October 9th: 9:00AM: For the Souls of George & Elizabeth Horgan

Wednesday, October 10th: 9:00 AM: Birthday Remembrance ~ Filomena Marino

Thursday, October 11th: 9:00 AM: Birthday Remembrance ~ Christy Keegan

Friday, October 12th: 9:00 AM: Birthday Remembrance ~ Anna Vellone

Saturday, October 13th: 9:00 AM: 2nd Anniversary ~ Paula Trainor 5:00 PM: For the Soul of Thomas J. McGovern Jr.

Sunday, October 14th: 8:00 AM: For the Soul of Marion Rancourt 10:00 AM: For the Soul of Richard Clays

St. Veronica Chapel

Saturday, October 6th: 4:00 PM: For the Soul of David Mulanaphy

Sunday, October 7th: 9:00 AM: 3rd Anniversary ~ Angela Hanrahan-Chatwin 11:00 AM: For the Souls of Saverio & Lena Ruscito

Saturday, October 13th: 4:00 PM: For the Soul of Grace Donovan

Sunday, October 14th: 9:00 AM: For the Soul of Connie Poitras 11:00 AM: For the Souls of Custy Kulig & Carol Kulig

Men’s Bible Study Our parish has a very active group of men, who for more than 16 years, have met each Saturday at 7:30AM in a "round table" format to discuss the Sunday scripture readings. It is very informal and attended by some scholarly and not-so-scholarly folks. It’s rewarding and even some fun. Bring your coffee and come on over to St. Thomas More parish hall!

Day of Reflection Our Lady’s Guild Day of Reflection for women & men is on Wednesday, October 10th at the Christian Brothers Center . The theme is: “Walking the Path of Faith: God's Power, Providence, and Presence in Our Lives” with presenter Sr. Bridget Haase, OSU Ursuline sister, author, speaker, storyteller. (website: www.wisdomwonder.com) 9AM ~ 3PM. Reservations: $45 (includes coffee an' and hot lunch) Also, Mass and rosary . Call or stop by the parish office to reserve a spot! Sr. Bridget's books will be available for sale and signing.

Check out our bookracks located at the Church parking lot entrance at St. Thomas More and in the main entrance at St. Veronica Chapel. There are lots of new cd’s and pamphlets. Great gift ideas!

Free Rosary Repair Bring your broken rosary beads to the par-ish office, in an envelope with your name & telephone number. We will call you when they have been repaired.

Religious Education Schedule ~ October 2018

Sun. AM: Oct. 14th, 21st &28th Grades 1~4: 10:05~10:55AM ~ St. Veronica

Mon. PM: Oct. 15th, 22nd & 29th Grades 1~4: 4:00~5PM ~ St. Thomas More

Wed. PM: Oct. 10th, 17th & 24th Grades 5 & 6: 4:15~5:15PM ~ St. Veronica

Wed. PM: Oct. 10th, 17th & 24th Grades 7 & 8: 5:45~6:45PM ~ St. Veronica

Conf. I: Oct. 14th, 21st & 28th Grade 9: 7:00PM ~ 8:15PM ~ St. Veronica

Conf. II: Oct. 14th, 21st & 28th Grade10: 7:00PM ~ 8:15PM ~ St. Veronica

Open House ~ Be a Crusader! Discover what The Prout School can offer ~ Prout is the only high school in Rhode Island to offer the prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) Program/rigorous academics, competitive athletic programs, various clubs etc. Join us at our Open House on Sunday, October 14th from 1 ~ 4pm. For more info., call Sharon DeLuca at 789-9262, Ext 514 or go to www.theproutschool.org.

Open House Bishop Hendricken will have an open house on Sunday, October 14th from 12Noon to 3PM or Sunday, November 18th from Noon to 3PM.

For more information. please call 739-3450 ext. 163 or go www.hendricken.com.

He Embraced Them and Blessed Them Today Jesus stresses how children embody the reign of God. They are trusting and loving and have hearts that are open to love. They are joyful when they are made aware of God's love for them, and are eager to return that love. This is the model Jesus holds out to us if we want to welcome the reign of God. We need to have open, loving hearts. We must drop our defenses, however we came by them, and welcome Christ's love for us with joy. This is impossible for us on our own. Only the grace of God will enable us to do this, but that grace is freely and generously given. We have only to accept it.

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