There is a mistake in this week's bulletin. The Memorial Day Mass on Monday, May 26th will be at 8 AM. There will be NO 5:15 PM Mass on Monday. Sorry for the confusion and have a blessed Memorial Day.

Mass on Saturday, May 10 at 8 AM is cancelled due to the First Communion Mass. 13 students will be making their First Communion tomorrow at 10:30 AM. All are welcome.

December 15, 2024 from 8 AM to 11:30 AM, the Knights of Columbus Council 12613, is hosting their Annual Breakfast with Santa. Breakfast includes Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Ham, Home Fries, Beans, French Dipped Waffles, Pastries, Coffee, Tea, Hot Chocolate, Milk and Juice. TICKETS: Adults $12.00, $Children 12 years and under $6.00, 5 years and under free. Family price will be $30.00 (maximum 2 adults.) For further information please contact Al Nunes 401-723-2307 or Bruce Guindon at 401-474-0371.

St. John Paul II's 3rd Annual International Night is scheduled for May 18, 2024 at 6 PM. We are pleased to announce that Bishop Richard Henning will be joining us for a night of food, fun and entertainment. Tickets are on sale after all masses and by calling the parish offices at 401-722-1220 x2

Best wishes to you all! As you know, Bishop Henning continues to connect to parishes throughout the Diocese each month to share what’s on his mind and heart. This month is dedicated to the protection of children. The protection of youth is not only something important for Bishop Henning, but has been a lasting concern of the Diocese of Providence. We were one of the first Diocese to establish an office of compliance, to ensure safe environment protocols are followed. Please see the Bishop Henning’s newsletter in our bulletin for more information about this topic. In addition, I offer the following link to our Diocesan Website for more information.

Our 2024 Vacation Bible Camp registration is now open. Please click on the box above to be taken to the registration form. Camp will run from June 24 to 28, 9 AM to 12 noon, this year. We are looking forward to exploring this year's theme of Scuba!!!!!

After the 10 AM mass on Easter Sunday, children up to grade 5 are invited to take part in our annual Easter Egg Hunt. The hunt is sponsored by our Confirmation classes for our parish children.

The St. John Paul II Parish Lenten Mission will be held on Thursday, March 21 and Friday, March 22 from 6 to 7 PM. The topic is Walking through Lent with St. John the Evangelist. There will be not Stations of the Cross on Friday, March 22nd. Consider joining us for Chowder and Clam cakes in the church hall as well on Friday

The Office will be closed on Monday, January 15th in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr Holiday. It will re-open on Wednesday, January 17th. Monday's mass will be held at 8:00 AM. There will be no 5:15 Mass.

On Thursday, December 14, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM we will be offering confessions. Multiple priests will be available. Please join us during this time of preparation for our Lord's birth.

Members of our parish Boy Scout troop will be selling Christmas wreaths after all Masses the next two weekends, November 25 & 26 and December 2 & 3 after all masses. Members of the troop decorate the wreaths, so each is unique. Profits from this sale go toward funding camping trips for the troop. Wreaths are $20 each or 2 for $35.

The Deadline for special craft and Meat pie Orders is quickly approaching. ALL ORDERS must be in by November 5th. Volunteers will be at the entrances of the church after all masses this weekend or you can visit our bazaar page at https://www.saintjohnpaulri.com/parish-bazaar for more information!