Weekly Bulletin
Liturgy Schedule for This Week
| Day | Month | Date | Time | Church | Intention |
| Saturday | September | 4 | 4:00 PM | St. Andrew Church | Alfred Francis by Dennis and Kathy Brancaccio |
| Saturday | September | 4 | 6:00 PM | Our Lady of the Snows | Tim Wargo by Loraine Wargo and family |
| Sunday | September | 5 | 9:00 AM | St. Andrew Church | Tom Blue by Fran and Roy Raymond |
| Sunday | September | 5 | 11:00 AM | St. Patrick Church | Denise Duhamel Brackett by family |
| Monday | September | 6 | 8:00 AM | St. Andrew Church | Nellie B. Cormier |
| Tuesday | September | 7 | 8:00 AM | St. Andrew Church | Mass |
| Wednesday | September | 8 | 8:00 AM | St. Andrew Church | No Mass |
| Thursday | September | 9 | No Mass | ||
| Friday | September | 10 | 8:00 AM | St. Andrew Church | Parishioners |
| Saturday | September | 11 | 4:00 PM | St. Andrew Church | Mable Farnsworth by family |
| Saturday | September | 11 | 6:00 PM | Our Lady of the Snows | Dorothy Cravetts by family |
| Sunday | September | 12 | 9:00 AM | St. Andrew Church | Theresa Hamel by Roger Hamel |
| Sunday | September | 12 | 11:00 AM | St. Patrick Church | Ed Clark |
Extended Liturgy Schedule (to September 26, 2010)
Schedules for Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers and Altar Servers
Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers and Altar Servers for St. Andrew Church
Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers for Our Lady of the Snows Church
Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers for Saint Patrick Church
Collections Last Weekend
| Parish | Offertory | Fuel | VT Catholic Magazine |
| St. Andrew Parish | $1670 | $105 | $12 |
| Our Lady of the Snows / Saint Patrick Parish | $942 |
Religious Education Programs in your Parish
Our Lady of the Snows/St. Patrick Parish – Coordinator Suzie Lowe (496-5380)
Parents who borrowed teaching materials for last year's home schooling, please return these materials to Suzie Lowe or Father Jerry.
Parents of second graders are reminded that this is First Communion year (May 2011). There will be a formal class for second graders preparing for First Communion (more information to come later). Parishioners can also pass along the information to neighbors/friends who have second graders.
Also, any parishioners interested in helping in any way with the religious education of our children, are asked to contact Suzie Lowe (496-5380) or Father Jerry. Thank You!
St. Andrew Parish - Coordinator: Dianne Bilodeau (244-5275)
If you did not participate in our program last year and would like to register your child for classes in the Fall, please call the rectory. If your child attended classes last year you will receive a mailing within the next week or so.
Classes will be held on Sundays from 10 to 11 AM in St. Leo’s Hall commencing September 19th.
PLEASE NOTE: Children from Our Lady of the Snows/St. Patrick Parish are welcome to attend classes at St. Andrew Parish.
Staff Meeting for the St. Andrew Religious Education Program, for both teachers and classroom aides, will be held on Sunday, September 12th immediately following the 9 AM Mass. This meeting should last about an hour. (Anyone interested in simply learning more about our program is also welcome to sit in on this meeting.)
Parish News
Welcome! We welcome Waylon Lowe to our Church community of St. Patrick/Our Lady of the Snows. By Baptism and the Holy Spirit, Waylon becomes our newest and youngest member. Waylon George Lowe is the son of Wesley and Suzie (Mays) Lowe. He is the younger brother of Madeleine, Wesley the IV, and Piper. His godparents are Darrell Mays and Eileen Hansen.Prayers for the Sick
Let us remember to pray for all those for whom we have promised our prayers. Please notify the rectory if anyone in your family is unable to attend Mass because of illness, handicap, or age and would like a home, hospital, or nursing home visit by Father Jerry, or a Eucharistic Minister.
2010 Bishop’s Fund Appeal
The 2010 Bishop’s Fund is nearing completion and both parishes are getting closer to their goals!
St. Andrew Parish has raised $20,055 (91.8%) Goal: $21,840.00.
Our Lady of the Snows/St. Patrick Parish has raised $12,355 (80.4%) Goal: $15,370.
A very sincere thank you to everyone who has already made a gift to this year’s effort. If you have not yet made your gift, but would like to do so, envelopes are available at the church exits. Please help us reach our parish goals.
American Red Cross Blood Drive
The American Red Cross will conduct a Blood Drive in St. Leo’s Hall (being St. Andrew Church, Waterbury) on Thursday, September 9th from noon to 5:30 PM.
Weekly Contribution Envelopes
St. Andrew Parish - If you haven’t already done so, you may pick up your new box of envelopes in the parish hall after mass this weekend. We have a few extra boxes for any parishioners who have not used contribution envelopes in the past but would like to try them.
Our Lady of the Snows/St. Patrick Parish – We still have a few box sets of envelopes available for parishioners of the valley churches also. If you would like to start using contribution envelops see Father Jerry.
2010 Gifts of the Kingdom – Enlighten Us, Lord
Gift of the Kingdom will be held on Saturday, October 9th at St. Michael’s College, Colchester. This year’s theme: “Enlighten Us, Lord”. For more information, or to register go to www.vermontcatholic.org.
Finance Council Members
Many thanks to those parishioners who have offered to serve on our Parish Finance Councils. We now have the members we need to complete our rosters and therefore begin the process of completing terms and bringing new members on, as the Church requires. New members of St. Andrew Finance Council: John Callan, Denise Russo, and Harrie Yandow. New Members of Our Lady of the Snows/St. Patrick Finance Council : Suzie Lowe and Gene Scarpato.
CROP Walk
The 26th CROP Hunger Walk in the Washington West Area will be held on Sunday, September 26th. Mark your calendars! Please join us again this year in our efforts to help alleviate hunger and poverty throughout the world by walking and raising money. Details to follow. Our contact person for St. Andrew Parish is Adele Yandow (244-7722). This event is sponsored by Church World Service.
Catholic Cursillo Weekends
• Men's Weekend: Thursday October 21 to Sunday, October 24.• Women's Weekend: Thursday November 11 to Sunday, November 14.
Both will be held at Mountain Meadows in Killington. Brochures/information sheets are posted at the entrance of our churches. For more information, on Cursillo contact Tom Beardsley or Father Jerry.
Campbell’s Soup Labels Fundraiser for Bishop Marshall School
Save your soup can labels and help Bishop Marshall School to acquire school and athletic supplies. Call Gena Callan for details (244-5619).
Catholic Pamphlets and CDs
We have pamphlets on various topics of life and religion such as: “Why Go to Mass?”, “What the Church Teaches: End of Life Issues”, “How to get more out of Mass”, “Top Ten Questions Catholics are Asked”, “When Someone is Unemployed” and others, available in each of our churches. Also available is Bishop Matano’s article on the Eucharist entitled “The Most Holy Eucharist and the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.” Check out our selections of CDs and pamphlets as selections change from time to time.
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Cenacle/Hour of Prayer
Our next monthly Cenacle (hour of prayer) will be held in St. Andrew Church on Tuesday, September 7th from 5:30 – 6:30 PM. For more information on this devotion to the Blessed Mother please call Patty Gardner at 522-9619.Special Monthly Appeal for Local Food Shelves
The next monthly appeal for our local food shelves will be held the weekend of September 11th, 12th in our churches. Items especially needed include tuna fish, assorted canned meat products, dried pasta, sauces with meat, soups, canned tomatoes and fruit, instant potatoes, instant rice, cereals, jams/jellies, juices, flour, sugar, salt, cake, brownie, and cookie mixes, assorted personal care products. Monetary donations are also welcome - please make checks payable to any one of the following:
• Mad River Valley Interfaith Council Fund• Waterbury Food Shelf
• Duxbury Elf Shelf
Perpetual Adoration Chapel at St. Augustine Church, Montpelier
"Let everything that has breath praise the Lord." Psalm 150:6. Adorers needed. Join us at the Chapel of Perpetual Adoration. Call Lindel James at 229- 5050
Lost and Found
Items found in church may be turned in at the sacristy or the rectory. If you have lost something, call us to see if has been turned in.
Rosary Makers Welcome
Our Lady's Rosary Makers of St. Andrew Church provides Rosaries to organizations and missions requesting them. Rosaries from St. Andrew Church have gone to servicemen overseas, missions in Kenya and India, prison ministries in Ohio, and a hospital in Brooklyn. If you would like to learn how to make Rosaries (you can join our group or take the supplies with you and make the Rosaries at home), or if you have any questions about our group, please call the Rectory.
Birthright
Pregnant? Birthright, a pregnancy service for any woman distressed by an unplanned pregnancy, offers life-affirming options, confidential pregnancy tests, assistance, friendship and support. For help call 865-0056; for information, www.birthright.org.
Roman Catholic Homeschoolers
Roman Catholic Homeschoolers will hold their first monthly meeting of the 2010-2011 school year on Wednesday, September 8, from 10 AM to 1:00 PM at St. Pius X Church, in Essex Center. Mass will be celebrated at 10:00, followed by activities for the students and lunch (please bring your own). All Catholic homeschooling families and those considering homeschooling are welcome. Mass is open to all community members. For more information, contact Laurie Rossi at 288-9490.
Blue Army Pilgrimage
A pilgrimage to the National Shrine of the World Apostolate of Fatima (Blue Army), Washington, NJ. October 30th and 31st. For information phone Stan (482-3609) or Clairette (878-3214). Reservations by Sept. 5th.
Bishop John A. Marshall School Celebrating 13 Years of Excellence
Enrolling Students for Fall 2010. High Academic Standards, Dedicated Faculty, Mathematics, Religion, Reading, History, French, Writing, Science, Art, Drama, Music, Soccer, Basketball, Golf, Concert & Marching Band. Full Day Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten. Bishop John A. Marshall School, an independent Catholic School located in Morrisville, educates children to form moral, thoughtful, caring, Christian citizens, and inspires them to achieve academic excellence. Our school is open to families of all faiths. Applications are available at www.bjams.org or call 802-888-4758 for more information.
Retreats for Women
Two retreats for women sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy will be held during the weekends of September 10-12, 2010 and September 17-19, 2010 at Mt. St Mary’s, Burlington. The theme “Celebrate What’s Right With the World” will be presented by Sr. Lilyan Fraher, RSM ,a long time Director of Retreats from Connecticut and Rev. Tim Sullivan who serves as a Chaplain at the Fletcher Allen Hospital and has served on many retreats for women. For information call Sr. Ruth Ravey at 802-658-5494(H) or email 22marystreet@gmail.com or write to her at 22 Mary Street, South Burlington, VT 05403.
2nd Annual Touch-a-Truck/Pet-a-Pony at Bishop John A. Marshall School
Come explore various big trucks and construction equipment and have the opportunity to pet horses and ponies at the school on Saturday, September 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Food and beverages will be available for purchase, courtesy of the Men’s Booster Club. Proceeds benefit BJAMS PTO and student activities. Cost is $15/family, $4/child.
Message from Father Jerry
I always think of early September as being the beginning of the year. With the end of summer in sight and the beginning of school, this time of year does begin the “pastoral year.” Of course, the parish church; the daily and weekend Eucharist, baptisms, funerals, weddings continue in a never ending cycle. But with the beginning of school the parish communities become whole again. Our Masses will see more children and families present, our religious programs start again as well as all their related activities. The parish community becomes whole again because a central element “of what we do and what we are” is re-vitalized: EDUCATION OF FAITH. Granted that the celebration of the Eucharist (Mass) is the primary means of Faith Education through the liturgy, religious education (both Youth and Adult programs) formally teach Faith Education. Many thanks to our teachers in our public schools, and Catholic schools and in the many religious education programs in our parishes; with our prayers and blessings in this most important ministry of service to society and the Church!