Weekly Bulletin
Liturgy Schedule for This Week
| Day | Month | Date | Time | Church | Intention |
| Saturday | February | 4 | 4:00 PM | St. Andrew Church | Bob and Charlotte O’Brien by family |
| Saturday | February | 4 | 6:00 PM | Our Lady of the Snows | Sister Elizabeth Candon by Donna Dalton |
| Sunday | February | 5 | 9:00 AM | St. Andrew Church | Ernie Ruff by the Gildea family |
| Sunday | February | 5 | 11:00 AM | St. Patrick Church | Mass |
| Monday | February | 6 | 8:00 AM | St. Andrew Church | Rosemary Gault by Wanda Persons |
| Tuesday | February | 7 | 8:00 AM | St. Andrew Church | Mass |
| Wednesday | February | 8 | 8:00 AM | St. Andrew Church | Pat Raymond by Roy and Fran Raymond |
| Thursday | February | 9 | No Mass | ||
| Friday | February | 10 | 8:00 AM | St. Andrew Church | Theresa Hamel by Roger Hamel |
| Saturday | February | 11 | 4:00 PM | St. Andrew Church | Lonnie Field by JoAnn Field |
| Saturday | February | 11 | 6:00 PM | Our Lady of the Snows | Mass |
| Sunday | February | 12 | 9:00 AM | St. Andrew Church | In fond memory of Teresa Woodard by a friend |
| Sunday | February | 12 | 11:00 AM | St. Patrick Church | Mass |
Extended Liturgy Schedule (to February 24, 2012)
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 | Insurance | Catholic Ed |
| St. Andrew Parish | $1607 | $20 | $45 | $610 |
| Our Lady of the Snows / Saint Patrick Parish | $1075 | $5 | $10 | $210 |
Contributing to Your Parish On-Line
With assistance from the Diocese of Burlington, members of our parishes may now make weekly parish offertory contributions on-line via a secure website. Since members of Our Lady of the Snows/St. Patrick Parish have expressed an interest in on-line giving, we are making this option available to them first.
Latin Amercan Collection Next Weekend, February 11, 12
Your donation will help keep faith in the region through supporting evangelization, developing lay leadership programs and funding religious/seminarian formation. Special envelopes are available in our churches if you would like to make a donation.
Religious Education News:
St. Andrew Parish - Coordinator: Dianne Bilodeau (244-5275)
Our Lady of the Snows/St. Patrick Parish – Coordinator Suzie Lowe (496-5380)
Classes at St. Andrew Parish will continue Sunday, February 5th for Grades 1 – 10.
Youth Mass at St. Andrew Church this Sunday, February 5th (9 AM Mass), with Students from Grades 5/6 participating.
Parish News
Rest In Peace
Prayers are requested for Claire Voelker (mother of Pat Halloran), Father Gerald Grace, SSE (Edmundite) and Sister Elizabeth Candon, SRM (Sister of Mercy). May the Lord grant them eternal Light, Happiness and Peace in His presence, and may the Resurrection of Christ always be a source of consolation to those who mourn.
Prayers for the Sick
Please pray for Dick and Ruth Bergeron, Kathleen Germana, Sidnia Gordon, Phyllis Gorey, Janet Koster, Mary Reagan, Theresa Smith and Kat Yager. Please notify the rectory if anyone you know 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.
Important Message from our Bishop:
''As you know, a few days ago the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that almost all employers, including Catholic employers, will be forced to offer their employees health coverage that includes sterilization, abortion-inducing drugs, and contraception. This mandate directly opposes Catholic teaching and fails to respect the formation of our consciences. In so ruling, the current administration has cast aside the First Amendment of the Constitution of the United States, denying to Catholics our Nation's first and most fundamental freedom, that of religious liberty. I am asking your help in defending the Church from this attack on our religious liberty. My pastoral letter is posted on the diocesan website www.vermontcatholic.org . Please join your prayers to mine as we seek legislation that would reverse this administration's decision. -Most Reverend Bishop Matano.
[The Bishop's announcement and letter was issued on January 27. Copies of his pastoral letter on the subject are available in our churches].
Cenacle Hour
There will be a Cenacle – Hour of Prayer - on Tuesday, February 7th, from 5:30-6:30 PM at St. Andrew Church, Waterbury. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Rosary, quiet time of meditation, prayers to Our Lady, Benediction. All are welcome!
Knights of Columbus Breakfast Buffet
The Knights of Columbus Monthly Breakfast Buffet will be held on Sunday, February 12th from 8:30 to 11:15 AM. All are welcome!
Altar Server Information Meeting
If you missed our recent information meeting but are interested in learning more about altar serving let us know (office@rccwwm.org or 244-7734). We will be scheduling a Saturday training session for new servers in the near future. Children in grade 4 and up are eligible to become altar servers.
Car Raffle
Our Lady of the Snows/St. Patrick Parish are holding a car raffle - grand prize is a 2012 all-wheel drive Chevrolet Equinox, valued over $26,000. Tickets are $50 each or three for $100. Information flyers are available in each church or call the rectory for more information on how you can purchase a ticket. This fundraiser promises to be a major boost in addressing Our Lady of the Snows/St. Patrick Parish’s ongoing needs for funds.
Raffle Update: We are fast approaching the conclusion of Our Lady of the Snows/St.Patrick fundraiser. The drawing will take place on Saturday, February 18th at Founders Hall (behind Our Lady of the Snows Church), at the conclusion of the Parish Spaghetti Dinner. Of course, the winner of the raffle does not need to be present. Also, the winner may choose to receive $20,000 cash instead of the vehicle. Tickets are still available for purchase after most Masses, or by filling out the order form and sending it to the parish office.
Homemade Spaghetti Dinner at Our Lady of the Snows Parish
Don’t miss our annual Spaghetti Dinner at Founders Hall, Route 100, Waitsfield (behind Our Lady of the Snows Church) on Saturday, February 18th from 5 to 7 PM. Meat and Vegetarian; regular and gluten free pasta, Vermont localvore products. Adults $7; Seniors $6; ages 6-12 $5; 5 and under –free. No reservations necessary. All are welcome. COME FOR THE DRAWING OF THE 2012 CHEVROLET EQUINOX (7:15 PM).
Special Monthly Appeal for Local Food Shelves
Our next appeal will be held the weekend of February 11, 12, in our churches. If you prefer to make a monetary donation, please make your check payable to one of the following:
• Mad River Valley Interfaith Council Fund• Waterbury Food Shelf
• Duxbury Elf Shelf
Lost Nation Theater Presents Ann Harvey & Friends
Don’t miss Ann Harvey and Friends - Great Music and Humor; Thursday – Saturday, February 9 – 11 at 7:30 PM; Sunday, February 12 at 2 PM; Montpelier City Hall Arts Center (Main Street). $20/General Admission; $15/Students & Seniors. Ashley O'Brien will accompany with guests Eileen Harvey Baker, Phil Baker, Paul Lincoln. Reservations: 802/ 229-0492; www.lostnationtheater.org. A discount of $5 off each ticket is available to anyone using "Catholic Church" as a code when making a reservation. We hope to see you at the theater!
Pie for Breakfast
Waterbury Rotary Youth Exchange Committee will serve “Pie for Breakfast” on Saturday, February 11th from 8 – 11 AM at the American Legion in Waterbury. Cost: $5 for all the pie you can eat. Includes live music and a silent auction. Proceeds will benefit the International Exchange Program for Harwood students. Questions? Call Tricia at 244-8425.
Spring Cursillo Weekends have been set!
Men's weekend April 19-22 and Women's weekend April 26-29; both taking place at Mountain Meadows, Killington. See the bulletin board for details on this Catholic Renewal Weekend or talk to someone who has made a weekend.
Vermont World Wide Marriage Encounter Weekend
April 27-29, in Stowe, Vermont. Spring will be here soon. Shake off those winter blahs with a weekend for just the two of you. Contact Dave & Jennie Erkson @ 1-800-434-4218 or via e-mail at erksonmevt@comcast.net to register or for more information. Or check out www.wwme.org.
Disaster Relief Update
Funds are still available from Vermont Catholic Charities! Minimal paper work required. This relief assistance is available for anyone affected by Tropical Storm Irene. Call Father Jerry for an appointment at 244-7734!
Campbell Soup Labels, Box Tops for Education Labels & Tyson Food Labels Fundraiser for Bishop Marshall School
We need your help! Please remember to collect all of the above labels. Tyson food labels alone are worth 24 cents each to BJAMS!! How BJAMS benefits: money and school supplies! Call Gena Callan for details (244-5619).
Deanery Adoration Chapel at St. Augustine Church, Montpelier
What better place to get away from the hustle and bustle of our lives, a place to take time to renew our Faith , to redirect our minds and hearts? To pray in the quiet. Our Chapel has a special charism to pray for our loved ones, friends, and neighbors who are hurting in their faith. Please pray for the persons whose names have been put in the box in our chapel. Come to our Chapel to pray. Come to our Chapel and heal. Our Deanery Chapel is located at St. Augustine's Catholic Church on Barre St. in Montpelier. Contact Deacon Ges Schneider at 223-2151 or St Augustine Rectory at 223-5285 for more information.
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.
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.
French Canadian Supper at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Parish in Richmond
There will be a French Canadian Supper at Our Lady of the Rosary Parish in Richmond on Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 5:00 PM. Serving Pea Soup, Meat Pie, Mashed Potatoes, Dessert, Beverages, etc.
Free Will donation to benefit the charities of Rosary Council of the Knights of Columbus 4684. For information call 434-3196 (evenings) or 434-2521(daytime).Bishop Marshall School
Have you ever considered sending your children to the Bishop Marshall School? This is not only a great, local Catholic school with a warm faculty and very challenging curriculum but also a strong community of individuals who put high emphasis on faith, family, and education. They are currently accepting mid-year enrollment applications and tuition assistance may be available to qualified families. Whether you simply have general questions or would like to schedule a tour, consider giving Maryellen Kohl a call at 888-4758. You may also visit them online at www.bjams.org or www.facebook.com/bjamsvt.
Open Your Heart and Home to a German, French, or Norwegian Exchange Student for the coming 2012-2013 school year
Caring host families (with or without children) are needed to provide food, a bed and a loving home for the one or two semesters starting in late August. EMF students have medical insurance, spending money for their personal expenses and expect to share their host family’s daily life including household responsibilities. They speak English, are well-screened and eager to experience life in America. Their stay here is sponsored and supervised by EMF (Educational Merit Foundation), a non-profit, educational exchange program. For more information on EMF students, please call Marie-Claude Dijoud now at 1-800-467-8363 or visit our web site at www.emfusa.org.