St. Philip Parish

Ash Wednesday Schedule

Diane — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:12:14 +0000

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

8:00 AM – Holy Mass withDistribution of Ashes

12:00 Noon – Holy Mass with Distribution of Ashes

4:00 PM – Liturgy of the Word / Service with Distribution of Ashes

7:00 PM – Holy Mass with Distribution of Ashes

Saint Philip Church Lenten Schedule

Diane — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 19:33:49 +0000

Click here to view the Saint Philip Lenten Schedule

Lenten Supper to Aid 3-year-old Brandon

Diane — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:16:00 +0000

The St. Philip Parish Men’s Club is hosting a ziti and meatball supper on Thursday, March 22 in the Parish Center to benefit 3-year-old Brandon Anderson of Coventry who has severe brain malformation and vision impairment. The dinner is from 3-8:30 PM. We will have a huge raffle with prizes such as vacation stays, jewelry, gift cards, gift baskets, and more. Dinner tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for children and seniors. Raffle tickets are $5 for a book of 6 chances. Tickets can be purchased at the Smithfield YMCA, Pleasant View Diner, Kountry Kitchen Restaurant, and Village at Waterman Lake at the Chalet desk. On the weekend of February 11 & 12, tickets will be on sale from 9 AM to 3 PM at Stop & Shop Supermarket in Greenville. On the weekend of February 18 & 19, tickets will be on sale following all Masses in the Church lobby. Donation checks can be made out to St. Philip Church in the memo line write “Brandon’s Fund” and can be put in the offertory basket or mailed to the rectory. For more information call organizer Vinny Mattera at 949-3345. Thank you!

To view a news piece and video that was recently featured on Channel 12 click here: http://www.wpri.com/dpp/on_air/street_stories/street-stories-smiling-at-adversity?CMP=201201_emailshare

The New Roman Missal – Father Rodrigues on RI Catholic Hour

Diane — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 22:09:56 +0000

The Revised Translation of the Roman Missal has brought about a great occasion to reflect on what we are doing and saying at Mass. The Office of Communications of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence, has announced the airing of a special two-part series on the implementation of the third edition of the Roman Missal. The program airs on Rhode Island Catholic Hour, Tuesday, November 15 and Tuesday, November 22 at 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., on Cox channel 14, Verizon channel 33 and Full Channel 14.

Go here to see the RI Catholic Hour – New Roman Missal

Msgr. Anthony Mancini, rector of the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul, discuss in depth the changes of the Mass with Father Jeremy Rodrigues, assistant pastor of St. Philip parish in Greenville.

The changes recapture the sacredness of the Mass and the meaning of the Liturgy. “The Eucharist is at the very center of the Church’s life because at Mass, Christ is really and truly present among us in word and Sacrament. Therefore it is fitting that we celebrate the Liturgy with dignity and devotion,” said Msgr. Mancini.

“The new translation of the Roman Missal affords us the opportunity to reinvigorate our communal worship of God. In the Liturgy we encounter God in a most profound and real way that no other event on earth can equal,” said Father Rodrigues.

“Therefore what we say and do during Mass should always be understood from the perspective that we come first to give of ourselves to God who in turn seeks to share his Divine life with us.”

In an effort to help the faithful adjust to the upcoming changes beginning November 27, the new Eucharistic prayers will be recited by several diocesan priests on both programs.

This program was produced by the diocesan Office of Communications with partial funding from donations to the annual Catholic Communication Campaign collection.

Mission Trip to Vietnam

Diane — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 14:19:05 +0000

During the month of August, Renewal Ministries sent our pastor, Father Frank and our parishioner, Mr. Donald Turbitt to Vietnam to preach and teach for one week each in 3 dioceses around Hanoi. They ministered to priests, religious, seminarians, and lay Catholics in order to open a deeper relationship with Christ in their lives.

Vietnam is a Communist country, yet there are six million Roman Catholics there, representing 8% of the population, who are hungry to know more about God from the free world. Father Frank and Don taught and prayed with these people from August 1 to August 23. By keeping them in your prayers, asking the Holy Spirit to inspire and strengthen them, our Blessed Mother to protect them, and the angels and saints to surround them in safety and peace, Father Frank and Don returned home inspired, filled, and in good health!

MESSAGES FROM VIETNAM

Father Frank and Don Turbitt are kept us updated on their travels through emails and photos. Click below to read about their experiences and view the beautiful pictures of Vietnam. Click on a picture to enlarge it.

2012 MISSION TRIP to NICARAGUA

FrRodrigues — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 16:21:29 +0000

Saint Philip Church Announces its Second Mission Trip to

Managua, Nicaragua

High school Juniors and Seniors are invited to an experience of a lifetime!

A mission trip is being planned through MUSTARD SEED COMMUNITIES to “Hogar Belen” in Diriamba and Managua, Nicaragua. Along with a visit to a poor community in La Chureca near Managua, Nicaragua. This trip is being led by Fr. Rodrigues. Young men and woman from Saint Philip Parish are being invited to reach out to many people in need in order that they grew closer to God through the poorest of the poor by working with children and young adults with disabilities; ages 2 to 22 years old. This trip is open to all high school Juniors and Seniors from Saint Philip Church.