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June 20, 2021 Twelfth Sunday In Ordinary Time
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church
A Parish of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence
OUR LADY OF GRACE CATHOLIC CHURCH
15 George Waterman Road
Johnston, Rhode Island 02919
Telephone: (401) 231-2220
Facsimile (401) 231-3905
OURLADYOFGRACERI.ORG
REV. PETER J. GOWER, PASTOR
OUR LADY OF GRACE- PARISH DIRECTORY
Month Of May Church Address:
15 George Waterman Rd
Date Johnston, RI 02919
Week 1
Mailing Address:
Weekend Collec- 4 Lafayette St
tion - $3,630.00 5/2/2021 Johnston, RI 02919
On-Line Giving - $460.00 Office Hours: Mon-Thurs 9 am—3:30
MaDonna $236.00 pm
Week 2 Friday-9am—Noon
Weekend Collec-
PARISH WEBSITE
tion - $4,267.00 5/9/2021 Ourladyofgraceri.org
On-Line Giving - $940.00
Monthy $337.00 PARISH OFFICE
Week 3
Weekend Collec- Reverend Peter J. Gower
Pastor
tion - $3,469.00 5/16/2021
ourladyofgraceri@aol.com
On-Line Giving - $545.00
Mother's Day $751.00
Week 4 Mr. Joseph Quartino
Weekend Collec- Building Superintendent
tion - $3,597.00 5/23/2021
Mr. Jeffrey Del Gigante
On-Line Giving - $405.00 Music Director
Week 5 Mrs. Frances DiBiasio
Weekend Collec- Funeral Administrator
tion- $3,163.00 5/30/2021 (401) 231-7334
(401) 451-0359
On-Line Giving- $255.00
OFFICE OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Total
Weekend Collec- Mrs. Joanne Burley, Director
tion - $18,126.00 jburley@ourladyofgraceri.org
On-Line Giving - $2,605.00 (401) 231-2220 ext 2
Other $1,324.00 Religious Education Office Hours:
$22,055.00
Monday—Wednesday
9:00 am until 2:00 pm
Thursday
9:00 am until 1:00 pm
SOCIAL MEDIA–CONNECT WITH US
Facebook
@olgri2020
Instagram
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“View from the Pew” by George W. Reilly Happy Father’s Day
Today is the day we remember our fathers, whether still with us or having already passed on to their eternal re-
ward. There are those who say that the word FATHER simply stands for “FAITHFUL AND TRUSTWORTHY, HON-
ORING EVERY RESPONSIBILITY.” That is a nice sentiment, but my view for you today is to look a bit deeper, per-
haps because I am a father of two children and immensely proud of them and their offspring of four grandkids.
Nothing makes me happier.
In thinking back on my own father as I grew up in the 40’s, 50’s and 60’s, my father was stern but reasonable and a
no-nonsense type, and you always knew where he was coming from. Like my Dad, did yours speak with the voice
of reason or the voice of doom? What “fatherly sayings” had the biggest influence on your life? Perhaps you,
too, heard a lot of the following phrases while growing up.
“Don't ask me, ask your mother.
Were you raised in a barn? Close the door.
You didn't beat me. I let you win.
I'll play catch with you after I read the paper.
A little dirt never hurt anyone; just wipe it off.
You call that a haircut?
This will hurt me a lot more than it hurts you.
You call that noise "music"?
You want an allowance?
When I was your age, I treated MY father with respect.
As long as you live under my roof, you’ll live by my rules.
I’ll tell you why. Because I said so. That’s why.
You want something to do? I’ll give you something to do.
What do you think I am, a bank?
What part of NO don't you understand?”
• This is a true story. One day, when I was about 12-years-old, I was changing the toilet paper roll, and unfortu-
nately dropped the wooden spring dowel down the toilet. My father was pretty angry with me for my mistake.
But he set out to take apart the fixture to remove the dowel. He went into the basement to shut off the water
and wanted me to help. I unfortunately turned the wrong valve and he got blasted with water. When he dried
off, he drove to the plumbing supply house for parts. When he parked the car, he got too close to the curb,
rubbed the tire and got a flat. My poor Dad changed the tire, bought the toilet parts in the store, fixed the toi-
let, turned the water back on, and went on with his day. He passed away in October of 1961, just a couple of
months after I had started my studies at Providence College, but I still remember his patience and restraint on
that day. Happy Father's Day, Dad!
* How about starting a new Father’s Day tradition this year? When you see your Dad today, lean over the give
him a big hug and say in his ear, “I love you Dad.” Hopefully, he responds with the same sentiment and a new
tradition emerges.
•
• Father’s Day is an opportunity to tell Dad how much you appreciate him on this third Sunday in June. New
dads, experienced dads, granddads, dads-in-law, stepdads, girl dads, serious dads, goofball dads…there must
be a million fatherly types out there, and without a doubt, there are at least that many reasons to honor them
on Father’s Day with your own original card for him. Why spend $5 on a fancy card when you can write these
expressions on paper yourself for Dad.
•
“I’m so proud to be your kid.”
“Dad, you’re still the one I think of first when I have a question about something or when I just need some
support and good advice. Thank you for always being there for me.”
“You taught me so many of the important things I know—including a few choice words for certain situa-
tions.”
“God gave me such a good gift when he gave me you for a father.”
“Dad, you’ve got my back. That keeps me stepping up to what challenges come in life. Love you so much
for that.”
“I love that we can have a beer, wrestle with the meaning of life and talk about anything—including religion
and politics.”
“Sending you heartfelt appreciation on Father’s Day. It’s the least I can do considering all the gray hairs I’ve
caused you.”
“Thanks for teaching me all the best things I know…plus some other good stuff that I probably should have
paid more attention to. Love you, Dad!
PRIZES NEEDED FOR THE OLOG FEAST STRAW RAFFLE
The 2021 OLOG feast is quickly approaching and the Straw Raffle
Game is in need of prizes.
As you know, the Straw Raffle Game is a lot of fun for kids and adults and there is a
steady stream of players throughout the 4 days of the feast. However, there have
been times when we have run out of prizes.
So, we are coming to you to ask that if you could donate a prize or two it would be
greatly appreciated.
The prize should be worth at least $3.00 or more and should be brand new. We ask
that no "gently used"articles be donated but rather new items only.
Some examples of prizes could be:
Lotions such as those from Bath and Body Works
Dish Towels
Winter gloves, adults and kids
Hair clips, head bands or other hair related accessories
No-Show sneaker socks for kids and adults
Kids books
Costume jewelry
Scented candles
You may drop off your donation in the church foyer or in the office noting that it is a
Straw Raffle prize donation.
As usual, our thanks to you for your help.
The Straw Raffle CommitteeFamily Law, Bankruptcy & Estate Planning
Jacqueline M. Grasso, Esq.
Attorney at Law
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