About St. Timothy · Warwick, Rhode Island
St. Timothy is a Roman Catholic parish in Warwick, Rhode Island, part of the Diocese of Providence. The parish was canonically established on October 15, 1950, and worships at 1799 Warwick Avenue. Since July 1, 2019, St. Timothy has been yoked with neighboring St. Rita Parish in Oakland Beach under a single pastor, sharing clergy, staff, and Faith Formation programs. The parish offers daily and Sunday Mass, perpetual adoration, a robust faith formation program for grades 1-10, OCIA (RCIA), and a number of lay prayer and service groups including the Flame of Love cenacle and the Legion of Mary.
- Established
- 1950
- Patron
- St. Timothy
- Rector
- Father Dean Perri
- Diocese
- Diocese of Providence
Why belong here
St. Timothy is a welcoming, multigenerational parish family in the heart of Warwick. Daily Mass, weekend Masses in two churches, and a daily-open Divine Mercy Adoration Chapel (with a 24-hour adoration chapel at St. Rita) make Eucharistic devotion central to parish life. Active programs include Faith Formation for grades 1-10, OCIA (RCIA), the Flame of Love prayer cenacle, the Legion of Mary (Our Lady of Snow praesidium, which sponsors the annual Life Chain on Warwick Avenue), Vacation Bible School, music ministry, and outreach such as the parish 'Groceria' food pantry. The shared yoking with St. Rita since 2019 has combined resources to keep both parishes vibrant, and the 75th anniversary in 2025 reflects a community still actively growing in faith together.
Mass times at St. Timothy
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday 2:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. (in the confessional at St. Timothy's)
- First Saturday of the month 6:30 a.m. to 7:45 a.m.
- By appointment
Adoration times
- Divine Mercy Adoration Chapel at St. Timothy's: Monday–Friday 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Divine Mercy Adoration Chapel at St. Timothy's: Saturday 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- 24-hour Adoration Chapel at St. Rita's (call 401-738-1800 for access)
- First Friday Adoration at St. Rita's 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
About St. Timothy Parish
St. Timothy is a Roman Catholic parish in Warwick, Rhode Island, in the Diocese of Providence, founded October 15, 1950. It shares its pastor and staff with St. Rita Church in Oakland Beach under a 'yoked' parish arrangement that has been in effect since July 1, 2019. The parish's stated mission is to be 'a parish family — a family of believers — one with the Lord and one with each other,' and to keep 'a warm, open, and inviting atmosphere for everyone — from children to seniors.' Worship, formation, and outreach are organized across both church campuses, with the main office at the St. Timothy rectory on Warwick Avenue.
- Founded October 15, 1950 (75th anniversary celebrated May 4, 2025)
- Yoked with St. Rita Parish since July 1, 2019
- Diocese of Providence
- Pastor: Father Dean Perri
Faith Formation & Religious Education
St. Timothy's Faith Formation program (CCD) serves both St. Timothy and St. Rita parishes. Classes for grades 1-5 are held every Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Classes for grades 6-10 are held Sunday evenings twice a month from 6:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Re-enrollment and registration forms are available at the church entrances, or by calling the Faith Formation Office. For students seeking the parish school, the parish shares a tri-parish school with St. Peter's (stpeterschoolri.com). The Youth Faith Formation Coordinator is Mrs. Ginny Conway. SPRED (Special Religious Education) for children with special needs is offered at St. Rita's, coordinated by Robert and Gail Schoeninger.
- Grades 1-5: Sundays 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
- Grades 6-10: Sunday evenings 6:15 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. (twice a month)
- Faith Formation Office: 401-738-9079 (Mon–Thu 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.) / 401-921-0712
- Youth Faith Formation Coordinator: Mrs. Ginny Conway
- SPRED (Special Religious Education) at St. Rita's: Robert & Gail Schoeninger
- Tri-Parish School partnership: stpeterschoolri.com
OCIA (RCIA) and Sacramental Preparation
The parish runs the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA, formerly RCIA) for adults seeking Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, or full reception into the Catholic Church. Deacon Ken Andrade serves as the deacon assistant for OCIA, and the Faith Formation Office (401-738-9079) handles inquiries about religious education and sacramental preparation generally. Children preparing for First Communion and Confirmation follow the parish Faith Formation program. Couples preparing for marriage must begin at least 8 months in advance (contact the rectory). Baptisms are celebrated on the Third Sunday of the Month at St. Timothy's. Communion Calls to the homebound, sick, and those in nursing facilities can be arranged by calling the rectory Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- OCIA (RCIA): Deacon Ken Andrade
- Baptism: Third Sunday of the Month at St. Timothy's
- Marriage: at least 8 months of preparation
- Communion Calls: call rectory Mon–Fri 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (401-739-9552)
Lay Prayer Groups & Ministries
Several lay groups sustain the spiritual life of the parish. The Flame of Love of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Prayer Cenacle meets on the first and third Wednesdays of the month at 1:00 p.m. in the Msgr. Carlin Center at St. Timothy Church; new members are always welcome. The Legion of Mary, Our Lady of Snow Praesidium, leads the annual Life Chain pro-life witness along Warwick Avenue each fall. The parish music ministry is led by Music Directors Lori Ann Dunn (St. Timothy's) and Marcia Beagan (St. Rita's). Sacristans include Linda Ferri at St. Timothy's and David Delsanto at St. Rita's. Vacation Bible School is offered during the summer. The parish 'Groceria' food pantry, coordinated by Linda Ferri, provides food assistance to those in need.
- Flame of Love Prayer Cenacle (1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 1:00 p.m., Msgr. Carlin Center)
- Legion of Mary — Our Lady of Snow Praesidium
- Music Directors: Lori Ann Dunn (St. Timothy's), Marcia Beagan (St. Rita's)
- Sacristans: Linda Ferri (St. Timothy's), David Delsanto (St. Rita's)
- Vacation Bible School
- Parish Groceria food pantry
Parish Staff
The yoked parishes of St. Timothy and St. Rita share a unified pastoral and administrative staff, listed on the parish website under the 'Staff' section. Father Dean Perri serves as pastor of both parishes. Deacon Ken Andrade assists with OCIA (RCIA) and the Flame of Love prayer group. The office and ministry staff includes the parish secretary, facilities manager, accountant, sacristans, music directors, and Faith Formation coordinator.
- Father Dean Perri — Pastor
- Deacon Ken Andrade — Deacon Assistant, OCIA (RCIA), Flame of Love
- Mrs. Joan Smith — Secretary, St. Timothy Church
- Mr. Mark Smith — Facilities Manager, St. Timothy Church
- Miss Katherine Harrington — Accountant (both parishes)
- Mrs. Lori Ann Dunn — Music Director, St. Timothy Church
- Ms. Linda Ferri — Weekend Sacristan (St. Timothy's); Secretary & Groceria coordinator (St. Rita's)
- Mrs. Ginny Conway — Youth Faith Formation Coordinator
- Mrs. Marcia Beagan — Music Director, St. Rita Church
- David Delsanto — Sacristan/Maintenance, St. Rita Church
- Mr. & Mrs. Robert & Gail Schoeninger — SPRED (St. Rita's)
Contact, Office Hours & Locations
St. Timothy's Church is located at 1799 Warwick Avenue, Warwick, RI 02889, with phone 401-739-9552 and email [email protected]. The Faith Formation Office is reached at 401-921-0712 (or 401-738-9079). The partner St. Rita's Church is at 722 Oakland Beach Avenue, Warwick, RI 02889, phone 401-738-1800, email [email protected]. Office hours: St. Timothy's rectory is open Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.; St. Rita's office is open Tuesday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Online donations are accepted via eservicepayments.com.
- St. Timothy's: 1799 Warwick Avenue, Warwick, RI 02889 — 401-739-9552 — [email protected]
- St. Rita's: 722 Oakland Beach Avenue, Warwick, RI 02889 — 401-738-1800 — [email protected]
- Faith Formation Office: 401-921-0712 / 401-738-9079
- St. Timothy's office hours: Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–12 noon and 1 p.m.–4 p.m.
- St. Rita's office hours: Tue–Fri 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
- Online donations: eservicepayments.com
Anniversaries & Parish Mission
The yoked parishes marked a major joint milestone on Sunday, May 4, 2025, when they gathered for the 75th anniversary of St. Timothy Parish and the 90th anniversary of St. Rita Parish. Holy Mass was celebrated at 9:00 a.m. at St. Timothy Church and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Rita Church, followed by a celebration dinner-dance at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick. The parish has historically hosted periodic Parish Missions — multi-day preaching events with Confessions, Stations of the Cross, and Benediction — most recently led by Fr. Robert Perron of the Providence-Haiti Outreach, preaching on the Good Shepherd (John 10).
- 75th Anniversary of St. Timothy Parish — celebrated May 4, 2025
- 90th Anniversary of St. Rita Parish — celebrated May 4, 2025
- Joint celebration dinner-dance at the Crowne Plaza, Warwick
- Parish Mission with Fr. Robert Perron, Providence-Haiti Outreach
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Father Andrew2019 (at yoking with St. Rita)
Referenced in 2019 parish notes as pastor when St. Rita was yoked to St. Timothy on July 1, 2019.
- Father Dean Perricurrent
Current pastor of the yoked parishes of St. Timothy and St. Rita.