September 26, 2021

THE TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

AUGUST 18, 2024

ST. ROCCO PARISH DIRECTORY

927 Atwood Avenue Johnston, RI 02919 PARISH OFFICE

Office Hours: Monday ~ Thursday 9:00AM ~ 3:00PM Closed on Friday's Parish Website



Fr. Angelo N. Carusi, Pastor........................... 942-5203 frcarusi@

Rev. Mr. Robert P. Troia, Deacon..................... 942-5203

Mrs. Stephanie Fava, Secretary....................... 942-5203 churchofstrocco@ Fax # 464-6422

Mass Intentions for the Week

SATURDAY, AUGUST 17 The Vigil of the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 pm ~ Victor Fred, Carol & Fred Proccianti Jr. & Caroline, Domenico & Saverio Sam Badolato (Memorial) by family

Orlando Ricci (Memorial) by family

SUNDAY, AUGUST 18 The Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 am ~ Peter Tanzi Sr. (Memorial) by daughter & son in law

Louis & Helen Folcarelli (Birthday Remembrance) & Anna Caracciolo (7th Anniversary Memorial)

by Linda & Donna Folcarelli

11:00 am ~ Annual Feast Mass

Mr. Christopher A. Caramello, Music Director...........692-5270 musicaasanrocco@

OFFICE OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 931 Atwood Avenue Johnston, RI 02919 ~ email~ srcccdoffice@ Mrs. Megan Reitz Director................ ..944-6040

ST. ROCCO'S SCHOOL

Main Office: 944-2993 Fax # - 944-3019 931 Atwood Avenue Johnston, RI 02919

Mrs. Melissa D'Amico, Principal mdamico@

Mrs. Marcia Montecalvo, A ssistant Principal mmontecalvo@

PARISH MASS/CONFESSION SCHEDULE Saturday Evening Mass: 5:00 PM Sunday Masses: 8:00 AM (Bi-Lingual Italian/English)

10:00 AM, 12:00 Noon Weekday Mass: 7:00 AM Saturday Morning & Legal Holidays 8:00 AM Confessions: Saturday 11:00 AM ~ 12:00 PM & 4:00 PM or anytime by appointment; please call the Rectory Office.

ADORATION Every Saturday morning from 8:30 AM to 12:00 Noon

NOVENA DEVOTIONS

Tuesday Evenings:

6:00 PM

Rosary and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament with Novena

Prayers to St. Rocco, St. Anthony and St. Jude.

LEGION OF MARY Wednesday Evenings: 6:00 PM Rectory Office Conference Room

SICK PARISHONERS Please notify the Rectory when a parishioner or family member is confined at home, hospitalized or in a nursing home.

BAPTISMS 10:00 AM on the 1st Sunday of the month by previous appointment only. Sponsor certificates and birth certificates are required before date is set for a Baptism. Parental attendance at Parish Baptism Preparation Program is also required.

WEDDINGS Contact Rectory Office at least 1 year before.

12:00 pm ~ Procession

MONDAY, AUGUST 19

Weekday/St. John Eudes

7:00 am ~ Parishioners of St. Rocco

TUESDAY, AUGUST 20

St. Bernard

7:00 am ~ Robert Arruda (Memorial) by family

6:00 pm? Novena

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21

St. Pius X

7:00 am ~ Maria & Antonio Viveiros (Memorial)

THURSDAY, AUGUST 22

The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary

7:00 am ~ Sr. Maria Rosa C. Reveria (Memorial)

by The Sisters

FRIDAY, AUGUST 23

Weekday/St. Rose of Lima

7:00 am ~ Rudolph Cardillo & Robert, Lynn Marie & Toni Jean

Ricci (Memorial)

by Elaine Ricci

SATURDAY, AUGUST 24

St. Bartholomew

8:00 am ~ Marion Crudale (Memorial)

by James Conti & Frances Zanni

8:30 ~ 12:00 pm Adoration

Vigil of the Twenty First Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 pm ~ Antonio DeMarco (Anniversary Memorial)

by family

Patricia & Charles Mariano (Memorial) by family

SUNDAY, AUGUST 25 The Twenty First Sunday in Ordinary Time

8:00 am ~ Joseph Vento Jr. (Birthday Remembrance) by wife Donna Vento

John Caracciolo (Birthday Remembrance) by Linda & Donna Folcarelli

Rocco G. Colagiovanni (Memorial) by Arlene & Richard Siravo

10:00 am ~ Natale & Pia Ciacciarelli (Memorial) by Connie & family

Kirsten Ciacciarelli (Memorial) by Connie & family

12:00 pm ~ Teolinda "Tillie" Corvese (Memorial) by husband & family

Elizabeth, Carmine, Anthony, Dolores, Harry & Rebecca Corvese (Memorial) by family

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THE TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

AUGUST 18, 2024

From the Pastor's Desk:

August 11, 2024

Effective Prayers That Take Less

Weekly Collection

Than a Second

First Collection

While it's essential to set aside time each day dedicated specifically to prayer, it's also important to guard against pigeonholing your spiritual life into a 15 or 20 minute slot. We have to make sure we don't have a "checklist" attitude of okay, I've done my prayer thing, so now I get on with "real" life. Just as our relationships with each other need more than 15 minute slots, so too our relationship with God needs spontaneous "hello's", "how are you doing's" and "I love you's."

St. Josemaria Escriva said it this way: W e've got to be convinced that God is always near us. We live as though he were far away, in the heavens high above, and we forget that he is also continually by our side. He is there like a loving Father. He loves each one of us more than all the mothers in the world can love their children -- helping us, inspiring us, blessing ... and forgiving.

When we have a living faith in God's presence, it's natural to turn to Him or His Mother with little thoughts and phrases, which take less than a second to mentally pray. Just as young lovers are always on each other's minds and texting and calling throughout the day, these aspirations do much to keep our love alive, or rekindle it if it's grown cold.

Here are some ideas for little "text messages" you might raise to God throughout the day: Jesus, I trust in you.

O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.

Jesus, remember me.

God will provide.

Allow me to praise Thee, O Holy Virgin; give me strength against Thine enemies.

Jesus, Mary and Joseph, my family is yours. Guard them in your heart.

Envelopes and Loose Collection Total = $6393.00

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Parish Beautification Total = $77.00

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Parish Outreach Total = $112.00

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Online Giving

Total = $1395.50 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Other Donations/Collections $200.00

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Total number of

envelopes used this week:

1st collection 245 2nd collection 40

MEMORIALS August 19th-26th Altar Bread & Wine ~ Altar Candles~ ~Sanctuary Lamps~ Victor Fred & Carol Proccianti, Jr. Caroline, Domenico & Saverio Sam Badolato

St. Rocco's Church Religious Education Program

My Jesus, thank you.

Jesus in the Holy Sacrament of the altar, I give you my heart.

Jesus, you are mine and I am yours.

I shall wait for my Lord and Savior.

Lord, to you I lift up my heart. But the important thing is not to merely follow

some sort of formula, as that again brings the danger of falling into a "checklist" spirituality. Allow the aspirations to come from your heart, as short and sweet as you want.

St. Josemaria said: Get used to lifting your heart to God, in acts of thanksgiving, many times a day. Because he gives you this and that. Because you have been despised. Because you haven't what you need or because you have. Because he made his Mother so beautiful, his Mother who is also your Mother. Because he created the sun and the moon and this animal and that plant. Thank him for everything, because everything is good.

Religious Education Registration

I hope everyone is having a wonderful summer! It's hard to believe Religious Education is just around the corner! We begin with Mass on September 15th at 10:00 AM, followed by class from 10:45 to 11:50 AM for 1st through 5th grades. The first class for grades 6th through 8th starts Monday, September 16th from 6:30 to 7:45 PM.

If you have not registered, there is still time. There are registration forms in the church as you enter which you may fill out and return to the rectory or put in the collection basket at Mass. In addition, registration in person is scheduled for August 25th and September 1st after the 10:00 AM and 12:00 Noon Masses. The registration fee remains the same, $50.00.

Enjoy the rest of the summer and see you soon!

Mrs. Megan Reitz

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The Life of St. Rocco / Parish Patron

St. Rocco was born of noble parentage about 1340 A.D. in Montpellier, France. At birth it was noted that he had a red cross-shaped birthmark on the left side of his chest. As a young child, St. Rocco showed great devotion to God and the Blessed mother. At an early age, his parents died leaving him an orphan under the care of his uncle, the Duke of Montpellier. Soon after, St. Rocco distributed his wealth among the poor and took a vow of poverty.

St. Rocco dressed in the clothes of a pilgrim and departed for Rome. Along the way, he stopped at Aquapendente, which was stricken by the plague, and devoted himself to the plague victims, curing them with prayer and the sign of the cross. He next visited Cesena and other neighboring cities, and then finally Rome. Legend has it that everywhere he visited, the terrible scourge disappeared before his miraculous power. He visited Mantua, Modena, Parma, and other cities, all with the same results.

During his travels, he too contracted the plague which was evident by an open sore on his leg. Rocco was banished from the city and took refuge in a cave. There he slept on leaves and drank water from a small stream. Miraculously a dog that refused to eat, faithfully brought him bread as a means of sustenance. The dog used to leave a nearby castle and the lord of this castle having a curious nature followed this dog into the woods and discovered Rocco. The nobleman had pity on Rocco and brought him to his castle where Rocco was cured.

St. Rocco traveled through northern Italy for two or three more years before returning to his birthplace in France. So weak and sick from suffering, the townspeople did not recognize him and he was thrown into jail as a spy without any proof. He was kept in prison for five years. On August 16, 1378, a guard entered his cell and found St. Rocco near death. The dungeon was illuminated with a blue light radiating from his body. Upon hearing this, the Governor demanded to know St. Rocco's identity. St. Rocco faintly replied, I am your nephew Rocco. Only one thing could prove that, so he had him disrobed and the red cross-like mark was visible on the left side of his chest. The Governor and the townspeople present in the cell then believed. A voice from paradise was heard announcing that St. Rocco's soul had merited immortal glory in Heaven. Even after his death, St. Rocco performed many miracles.

Saint Rocco is venerated in the Roman Catholic Church as the protector against the plague and all contagious diseases. The statue of St. Rocco is considered unique among theologians because of his pose. It is most unusual because it depicts him with his left hand pointing to an open sore on his left leg. Few images of saints expose any afflictions or handicaps. His body is enclosed in a glass tomb in the church of St. Rocco in Venice. St. Rocco is remembered on August 16th of each year.

St. Rocco is greatly venerated in Southern Italy and Sicily. In fact, no other country in the world honors St. Rocco as extensively as Italy, most particularly in the South. Numerous cholera epidemics ravaged Southern Italy from shortly after St. Rocco's death and the Southern Italian people turned to St. Rocco for his protection against this plague, other sickness and for his help in all circumstances of life.

At the turn of the Century, millions of Southern Italian immigrants brought their devotion to the Blessed Mother and the Saints, including St. Rocco to the United States.

Prayer to St. Rocco

O Great St. Rocco, deliver us, we beseech thee, from the scourges of God; through thy Intercessory, preserve our bodies from contagious diseases, and our souls from the

contagion of sin. Obtain for us salubrious air; but, above all, purity of heart. Assist us to make good use of health, to bear suffering with patience; and, after thy example, to live in the practice of penance and charity, that we may one day enjoy the happiness which thou

has merited by thy virtues.

St. Rocco, pray for us!

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Major Feast Donor Raffle Tickets

We would like to invite you to purchase a "Major Donor" Ticket in the amount of $100.00. Ten percent (10%) of the total "Major Donor" contribution will be raffled and given as a grand prize winner. This drawing will be held on Sunday evening August 18th. Please contact Fr. Carusi or Alex Paliotta, or the Rectory Office if you are interested in purchasing a ticket. Thank you.

Thanks to all those who bought tickets as of August 13th!

Joseph & Karen Maggiacomo, Anthony & Millie Mastantuono, IMO Arthur & Mary Rinaldi Sandra Kershaw, Albert DeMeo, John C. Manni, Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Calitri, Nellie DeCiantis Eugene & Anna Marie Richmond, Stephen & Paula Cerra, Anthony Sauro, Lucille Barone Sauro Corsinetti Family, Daniel & Karen Parrillo, John & Carole Altrui, Nardolillo Funeral Home, Gregory & Donna Cambio IMO Richard Mandarini, Jr., IMO Linda Sacco, Bittner Family, Superior Electric Co. Inc., David & Maryssa DiSegna Rev. Ryan Connors, Woodlawn Funeral Home, Vincent Russo & Family, James Conti & Frances Zanni, Joe Beretta Pauline DiScuillo, The DiSanto Family, Frances G. Zanni, Dennis & Nancy Levesque, Thomas & Alice DeNucci IMO Bucci & Martin Families, Velma Butmarc & Cindy Bucci, Medeiros & Imondi Families, John & Lori Pezzullo The Cavallaro's IMO Joanna Ruggiero, Stanley & Violet Gross, Lorraine Amalfitano, Liz Sabatino, Lyden Family Alfred A. Russo, Jr., Edward Stravato, ESQ, IMO Edward Stravato, Sr., Ann & Sal Manzi, The Original Italian Bakery, Milagros Linsao, Al & Linda Cournoyer, IMO Corona & Ranaldi Families, The Lonardo Family, Gene R. Crudale, Mike & Sue Carlino & Family, Patricia Salvo & Jason Pepe, Lenny & Susanna Parsons, Maria Zambarano Frank & Bernadette DiBiase, IMO Charles & Patricia Mariano, IMO Palma E. (Ricci) Zampini, Tom & Cathy DiSegna, Sandra & John Bergantino, Richard & Debbie Campopiano, Al & Joyce Monaco, Giarrusso Family, Americo Testa DeCesare Family, Ephraim Doumato Jewelers, Romano Funeral Home, Jim & Linda lanzi, John J. Lombardi IMO Michael & Mary Ricci, IMO John Montanaro, CAL Supply Company Inc., Donna Folcarelli, Rui Corriera Mario & Lori Carlino, Santa Maria di Prata Woman's Auxiliary, William L. Golato, IMO Maria Macera, Paul Paliotta St. Rocco School Parent Association, Rev. Angelo N. Carusi, Barbara Blanchard, Joe Micheletti, David & Norma Sasso St. Rocco Holy Name Society, St. Rocco's Woman's Guild, Donna J. Kane, Anthony Miele, Joe & Donna Lembo Gerald & Joan Fontaine, Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Croft, Ann & Frank DiLanna, Frank Cordeiro, Eric Zuena, John Paliotta Dr. Eduarda Macera & Dr. Richard Tartarini, Camilla Macera, Stella Macera, Joe & Marie DiBenedetto, Sr. Daisy Cheryl Goneconte, Elizabeth Souza, The Misto Family, The Ciunci Family, Steve Merolla, Joe Souza, Sheik Mrs. Ciunci - Grade 4, Eagle Eye Landscaping, Inc., Arlene & Richard Siravo, IMO Donald Parrillo, Armand Sabitoni IMO Anthony Corsinetti, Sr., IMO Philip & Emma Butmarc, Councilwoman Linda L. Folcarelli, Joe & Lisa Vitelli Domenic & Carol DelVecchio, Ralph's Kitchen & Catering, LTD, IMO Vittorio & Clara Ricci, Gio Paliotta Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Ucci, Marisa & Nicholas Souto, Alex & Maria Paliotta, The Buttie Family, Grace's Stuffies Vincent & Lori Maggiacomo, Mr. & Mrs. Mary Torti, Fr. Tom Ferland, IMO Phyllis & John Nigris, The Sisters ~ OLG Glenn & Lori Pezza, Richard & Judy Finnegan, Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Croteau, Larry & Claudia Baldino, David Peck DiLanna Food Service, Ken Travelyn, Frank Lombardi, Law Associates, PC, Rhonda DePertillo, Bill Dimitri, IMO Italo & Carmela Fava, Mr. & Mrs. Okolowitcz, IMO Montella & Sorbara Familes, IMO Mr. & Mrs. Al Crudale Ann & Cliff Esposito, Buenaventura Family, IMO Corrente & Carboni Families, David & Elizabeth Smith, J. Pereira

Michael Pezza, Paul Correia, John E. Marandola, Ronald J. Cannata

St. Rocco Feast Sponsorship Opportunities

Each year thousands of guests visit our Parish Feast and enjoy all we have to

offer; be it the wide selection of food offerings, ice cold beverages, and delec-

table desserts.

Have you ever thought about having your family's name associated with our

Delicious Sausage & Pepper Sandwiches or Homemade Meatballs and Eggplant?

To help defray the cost of the Feast? The opportunities are plentiful and available

to anyone who would like to lend additional support to our Parish Feast. Dona-

tions can remain anonymous or be named in the Parish Bulletin.You could sponsor in memory of a loved

one or on behalf of your family.Further information is available by contacting Fr. Carusi after Mass or call

the Rectory Office: 942-5203.

Thank You for your Support!

Tasca Family ~ Deborah Palumbo ~ Debra Squizzero ~ Cal Supply Company, Inc.

Catholic Foundation of Rhode Island ~ Maria & Francesco Cassisi~ Lucille Barone Sauro

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