QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK

Adults: When Jesus tells me that I am salt and light in this world, what new thing do I understand about myself and my fellow believers? 

Children: How can I bring the light of Jesus to my family and my friends? 

Readings for the Week – February 23 2025

Monday Sir 1:1-10 Ps 93:1ab, 1cd-2, 5 Mk 9:14-29

Tuesday Sir 2:1-11 Ps 37:3-4, 18-19, 27-28, 39-40 Mk 9:30-37

Wednesday Sir 4:11-19 Ps 119:165, 168, 171, 172, 174, 175 Mk 9:38-40

Thursday Sir 5:1-8 Ps 1:1-4, 6 Mk 9:41-50

Friday Sir 6:5-17 Ps 119:12, 16, 18, 27, 34, 35 Mk 10:1-12

Saturday Sir 17:1-15 Ps 103:13-14, 15-16, 17-18 Mk 10:13-16

Sunday Sir 27:4-7 Ps 92:2-3, 13-14, 15-16 1 Cor 15:54-58 Lk 6:3945

 

ON LINE GIVING -PARISH OFFERING

Please consider making a weekly online donation with this link: www.marymotherofmankind.org

  

SIGN UP TO GIVE ONLINE with the link above. Click on the collection you wish to donate to. Click “Recurring Donation,” then enter your donation amount and frequency. Once you’ve added your account information, donations will automatically deduct from your account. Give on-the-go! Access the site from your mobile phone or tablet. It’s that easy!

IT’S SAFE. IT’S SIMPLE. IT’S CONVENIENT.

If you prefer to contribute by check, you are welcome to mail your budget envelope to the Parish office 25 4th Street, N. Providence, RI 02911.

TUITION ASSISTANCE

Tuition assistance is available for qualified families who have children attending Catholic schools in grades one through eight. Any family wishing to apply for assistance should send a letter to Fr. Varghese asking to be considered for tuition assistance. Eligibility for consideration requires that families are:    

  1. Registered members of Mary Mother of Mankind Church.
  2. Contributing members for at least one year.
  3. Mass regularly actively involved in the parish.

Confidentiality will be guaranteed for all applicants. This program of tuition assistance is made possible by the regular weekly budgetary support from our many faithful.

 

Marriage & Dating

What is the purpose of dating? 

How do we date in today’s culture? 

What is appropriate for dating versus engagement and marriage?”

Jackie will share the what’s, how’s, and why’s of dating, sex and marriage in this talk! 

Audience: Young Adults, High School Teens, & Parents 

When: Friday, April 4, 2025 

From: 7:00PM – 9:30PM 

Where: Cathedral of Saints Peter & Paul (food & fellowship to follow in the Cathedral Hall) 

Topic: “Marriage & Dating” 

Cost: $15.00 per person 

 

Mother of Life Pregnancy Center

Thank you to all who participate in donating! Please help us restock our shelves with the following:     Diapers (disposable) sizes 4-5-6, Diaper cream, Burp pads/cloth diapers, Bottles, Hand Mitts, Loveys-teddy bears and other comfort items for   Babies, Baby Books, Rattles. The Center provides free pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, counseling, client advocacy, parenting classes, material goods for babies and moms and more.

Godparent or Confirmation Sponsor

Have you been asked to be a godparent or confirmation sponsor? If so, please know that you will be required to be a registered parishioner of Mary, Mother of Mankind Parish before we can issue a “letter in good standing” as required for sponsors to indicate they are striving to practice their faith by regular worship, as well as by being in good canonical standing and living lives consistent with Gospel values.