As part of the Diocesan Year of Evangelization,
we invite you to our parish’s special Faith Formation Enrichment opportunity:
For Educators, Parents, & Volunteers
Saturday, April 10th, 2010
8:30am to 12 noon
St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church
350 Fair Street, Warwick
All workshops facilitated by degreed
professionals in the field of Autism
During this Year of Evangelization I thought the following examination of conscience might be helpful in preparing for the sacrament of confession. Share it with others. Be the change you want to see in your parish and in your church.
Dear Parishioners,
In a few days the season of Lent will begin with the imposition of Ashes. Ashes are a sign of repentance, and a sign that all the material things we value are destined to become dust. Lent is the time when we journey with Jesus into the desert to search for the deeper meaning of life. The devil tempts Jesus with the three material things; power, pleasure and responsibility. Jesus counters that there is more to life than bread alone, the kingdoms of the earth, and tempting God by acting irresponsibly.
Jesus shows us how to use these gifts by taking responsibility for the deeds of mercy, and healing those who are in the grip of the devil. During this Year of Evangelization we are called to do the same thing. We, like Jesus, are called to heal those who are in the grip of the devil and assume the deeds of mercy.
When the disciples of Jesus told him that they were unable to cast a demon out of a possessed person he told them that it was only through prayer and sacrifice that this could be done. I ask you to pray and sacrifice as we prepare for the journey of Lent during this Year of Evangelization.
… May God bless you abundantly with His graces.
Sincerely in Christ,
Roger C. Gagne
Pastor
The Year of Evangelization is a multi-faceted effort to reach out to our lost brothers and sisters in Christ to welcome them back to the Catholic Church, strengthen the faithful and share with others the teachings of the Catholic Faith.
In the Year of Evangelization, Bishop Thomas J. Tobin is calling Catholics to celebrate, and refocus on, the Christian duty to share the Good News of Jesus Christ. Throughout Church history Catholics have invited one and all to receive the Gospel’s promise of salvation from a fallen world—from sin and death. The Year of Evangelization continues this core Christian activity. It is a call to personal evangelization —to be true witnesses of the Word of God; it is a time for the Church of Providence to re-energize the faithful; it is a time to invite home those who have wandered from the Church for whatever reason. It is a time to bring the Gospel message boldly into the public square.
Every Parish in our diocese will be participating in this year of evangelization in a variety of ways. Even though St. Peters is an active and vibrant parish, there is always room to grow in our faith journey.
I invite you to consider being a part of this exciting effort by becoming a member of this hospitality/evangelism team. The purpose of this team will be to pray and share ideas about our Catholic faith and how we as a parish can continue to grow in hospitality and outreach.
If you are interested or would like more information call 467-4895 or email info@stpeterswarwick.com.
Sincerely,
Roger C. Gagne
Pastor
Blessings & Congratulations to Auxiliary Bishop Robert C. Evans!
On Tues., Dec. 15th, 2009, he was ordained Auxiliary Bishop of Providence.
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