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QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK

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Adults: Do I consider illness and suffering punishment for past sins?

Children: Do I criticize my friends or family and say nasty things behind their backs?

SUNDAY SMILE

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An elderly man on the beach found a magic lamp.  As he picked it up and started cleaning it, a genie appeared and said: “Because you have freed me, I will grant you a wish.”  The man responded.  “I had a fight with my only and older brother thirty years ago.  I want to be reconciled with him so that he may forgive me and start loving me.” The genie said, “I am glad that you did not ask for money or riches.  Your wish is granted.  Are you sick and about to die?” the genie enquired.  “No way!” the man shouted.  “But my unmarried, older brother is about to die and he’s worth about $60 million!!”

Catholic Charity Appeal 2025

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The 100th Catholic Charity Appeal has kicked off in the Diocese of Providence with its 2025 theme “Trust in Providence.”. This year, our parish goal remains the same as last year at $55,100. To date, 166 of our registered families have pledged $44,978.51 On behalf of those who are assisted by the ministries and services funded by the Catholic Charity Appeal, I THANK YOU for the gifts already given as well as for your anticipated    support. Peace, Fr. Varghese Visit givecentral.org to make an online contribution to the 2025 Catholic Charity Appeal.

Readings for the Week – April 6, 2025

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Monday Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 or Dn 13:41c-62  Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 Jn 8:12-20

Tuesday Nm 21:4-9 Ps 102:2-3, 16-18, 19-21 Jn 8:21-30

Wednesday Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95 Dn 3:52, 53, 54, 55, 56 Jn 8:31-42

Thursday Gen 17:3-9 Ps 105:4-5, 6-7, 8-9 Jn 8:51-59

Friday Jer 20:10-13 Ps 18:2-3a, 3bc-4, 5-6, 7 Jn 10:31-42

Saturday Ez 37:21-28 Jer 31:10, 11-12abcd, 13 Jn 11:45-56

Sunday Is 50:4-7 Ps 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, 23-24 Phil 2:6-11 Lk 22:14-23:56 or Lk 23:1-49 

 

Respect Life Corner:

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The 40 Days for Life Campaign is a peaceful and prayerful campaign of vigils outside of abortion clinics around the world.  The Spring campaign runs from March 5 to April 13. You can take part by signing up for any time slots for the Providence campaign at this link:  40daysforlife.com/locations.  When you get the page, just choose Providence and follow the instructions. More information: Contact our Respect Life Team at Mary Mother of Mankind parish. They are Mike Thibaudeau at 774-275-1230 and Mary Gilcreast at 401-536-2420.