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Good luck and Farewell to Father Gaffney
Posted by joan smith on 6/19/20
On May 20th, Bishop Tobin announced the transfer of Father Gaffney from Administrator pro tem, St. Timothy and St. Rita Parishes to pastor at St. Bernard Church in Wickford as of July 1st .
This weekend , June 27/28, will be Father’s last weekend here at St. Timothy’s. ... Read More »
Polly Venditti Memorial Scholarship
Posted by joan smith on 6/19/20
Polly Venditti Memorial Scholarship
Polly Venditti passed away on January 29, 2016. Polly was a longtime member of St. Timothy’s and was actively involved at the parish until a month before her passing.
To honor her memory, we have established the Polly Venditti Memorial Scholarship. A $500 award ... Read More »
We are open - Guidelines
Posted by joan smith on 6/05/20
From the Diocese of Providence:
Catholics will continue to be dispensed from Sunday and Holy Day Masses. Access to Mass will be limited. Hand hygiene and masks are key. (Masks must be worn) Pews will be sectioned off. Singing will be limited Parishioners will receive Holy Communion in a safe ... Read More »
Congratulations, Graduates!
Posted by joan smith on 6/05/20
Congratulations, Graduates!
The parish offers its sincere congratulations to all our parishioners who are graduating---from every level of education! The traditional ceremonies have had to be curtailed this year with the social distancing necessary during the pandemic. Different, creative styles of graduation events have been planned by colleges, high ... Read More »
Pope to lead world shrines in rosary prayer for pandemic May 30
Posted by joan smith on 5/31/20
Pope to lead world shrines in rosary prayer for pandemic May 30
By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service
5.26.2020 9:50 AM ET
CNS/L'Osservatore Romano
Pope Francis prays at a replica of the Lourdes Grotto in the Vatican Gardens in this 2013 file photo. Pope Francis ... Read More »
Spiritual Communion
Posted by joan smith on 5/30/20
My Jesus, I believe that You are in the Blessed Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I long for You in my soul. Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. As though You have already come, I embrace You and ... Read More »
St. Timothy and St. Rita will be open for Mass this weekend
Posted by joan smith on 5/30/20
St. Timothy Church will open for Mass at 4 p.m. The Church will open 20 minutes before the start of Mass. Please enter through the front entrance of church (Warwick Ave) only. Face masks are required. Masses will also be held on Sunday at 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. ... Read More »
Reopening of St. Timothy and St. Rita Churches - Information fro the Diocese of Providence
Posted by joan smith on 5/27/20
From the Diocese of Providence:
1. Catholics will continue to be dispensed from Sunday and Holy Day Masses.
2. Access to Mass will be limited. ... Read More »
Returning to Public Celebration of Holy Mass from the Diocese of Providence
Posted by joan smith on 5/21/20
Bishop Tobin's Address to the Diocese of Providence
Posted by joan smith on 5/21/20