Weekly Bulletin
Liturgy Schedule for This Week
| Day | Month | Date | Time | Church | Intention |
| Friday | March | 5 | 5:30 PM | St. Andrew Church | Mass |
| Saturday | March | 6 | 4:00 PM | St. Andrew Church | Leigh Lacaillade by Jane Lacaillade and family |
| Saturday | March | 6 | 6:00 PM | Our Lady of the Snows | Dr. Armando Falcao by Lucia and Arthur Trezise |
| Sunday | March | 7 | 9:00 AM | St. Andrew Church | Edith Brunton |
| Sunday | March | 7 | 11:00 AM | St. Patrick Church | Parishioners |
| Monday | March | 8 | 8:00 AM | St. Andrew Church | Mass |
| Tuesday | March | 9 | 8:00 AM | St. Andrew Church | John Brady, Jr. by Jim and Diana Whitney |
| Wednesday | March | 10 | 5:30 PM | St. Andrew Church | Kathy Brancaccio’s Mother by Carmen Mentasti |
| Thursday | March | 11 | No Mass | ||
| Friday | March | 12 | 5:30 PM | St. Andrew Church | Mary Breen |
| Saturday | March | 13 | 4:00 PM | St. Andrew Church | Lawrence and Noella Godin by Pat and Diane Murray |
| Saturday | March | 13 | 6:00 PM | Our Lady of the Snows | Dick and Ruth Bergeron, Special Intention, by Parishioners |
| Sunday | March | 14 | 9:00 AM | St. Andrew Church | Alice Howland |
| Sunday | March | 14 | 11:00 AM | St. Patrick Church | Parishioners |
Extended Liturgy Schedule (to April 4, 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 |
| St. Andrew Parish | $1357 | |
| Our Lady of the Snows / Saint Patrick Parish | $907 | $20 |
Religious Education Programs in your Parish
St. Andrew Parish - Coordinator: Dianne Bilodeau (244-5275)
Both the traditional classroom and home schooling programs are offered again this year.
No classes on Sunday, February 28 due to the winter break. Classes for Grades 1 – 8 will resume on Sunday, March 7th. Classes for Grades 9 and 10 will resume on Sunday, March 14th.
Youth Mass at St. Andrew Church next Sunday, March 14th with Students from Grade 5 participating.
Our Lady of the Snows/St. Patrick Parish – Coordinator Suzie Lowe (496-5380)
This year's Children’s Religious Education Program consists primarily in parents' home schooling their children. For more information on either option, or for information concerning First Penance or First Communion, contact Susie Lowe or Father Jerry.
Students from Our Lady of the Snows/St. Patrick Parish are always welcome to attend classes at St. Andrew Church. For more information on either program please call the rectory.
Confirmation will be held on Friday, April 9th at 7 PM at St. Augustine Church in Montpelier.
Parish News
Prayers for the Sick
Let us remember to pray for those for whom we have promised our prayers, especially Peter Basile, Joe Healy, Jr. and Dick and Ruth Bergeron. 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.
Bible Study
Our Lenten Bible Study class will continue on Tuesday, March 9th from 7:00 – 8:30 PM in St. Andrew Rectory. We will complete Matthew’s Gospel and go on to Luke. All are welcome!
Lenten Fish Fry
There will be a Lenten Fish Fry on Friday, March 12th (also on March 26th) in St. Leo’s Hall (behind St. Andrew Church) from 5 to 7 PM. Dinner will include fried fish, coleslaw and fries. $7/per person. Alternative choice of pasta with Marinara sauce and garlic bread will also be served for $5. Take-outs are welcome – you may call ahead at 244-5825 after 3PM on March 12th to reserve your take-out order. This event is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus.
Knights of Columbus Monthly Breakfast Buffet
The Knights of Columbus will serve their famous monthly breakfast buffet next Sunday, March 14th from 8:30 – 11:15 AM in St. Leo’s Hall (behind St. Andrew Church). All are welcome.
Ministry to the Sick
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.
Capitol Deanery Lenten Penance Services:
Lenten Penance Services for the Capital Deanery will be held on the following dates:
• Sunday, March 14 - 3:00 PM - St. Monica Church, Barre• Sunday, March 21 – 3:00 PM – Holy Name of Jesus, Morrisville
• Sunday, March 21 – 7:00 PM – St. Augustine Church, Montpelier
Cenacle/Hour of Prayer
Our next monthly Cenacle (hour of prayer) will be held in St. Andrew Church on Tuesday, April 6th from 5:30 – 6:30 PM. For more information on this devotion to the Blessed Mother please call Patty Gardner at 522-9619.
Catholic Pamphlets
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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To place an ad in our weekly bulletin contact Sales Representative Jim LaBarge at 518-366-9406, or call the rectory. Special thanks to our current advertisers for renewing their ads. Please keep in mind that our advertising sponsors make the publication of our weekly bulletins possible.
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
Shaw's Supermarkets Receipt Rewards Program
You can help the Mad River Valley Interfaith Council Fund or the St. Andrew Youth Group by signing up online at shaws.com/neighborhoodrewards. Give your Shaw’s Rewards card number and the Neighborhood Rewards ID#:
• 49001018367 for Mad River Valley Interfaith Council; or• 49001018391 for St. Andrew Youth Group.
Use your card at Shaw’s on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and 1% of your bill will be sent to the designated organization to help your community. Thank you!!
Special Monthly Appeal for Local Food Shelves
Our next appeal will be held the weekend of March 13, 14, in our churches. Items especially needed include jelly/jam, toilet paper, canned pastas containing meat, spaghetti sauce, ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, cake/brownie mixes, sugar, flour, salt. Please make checks payable to any one of the following:
• Mad River Valley Interfaith Council Fund (Moretown/Waitsfield area)• Waterbury Food Shelf
• Duxbury Elf Shelf
Thank you for your generosity.
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.
Rosaries for Sale
Our Lady's Rosary Makers, St. Andrew Church has a nice collection of reasonably priced Rosaries for sale. Call Susan Wilson at 244-5071.
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 Susan Wilson at 244-5071.
Lenten Retreat at Immaculate Heart of Mary and Our Lady of the Holy Rosary
A Lenten Retreat presented by Msgr. Reid C. Mayo – “NOW IS THE TIME: A CALL TO CONVERSION.’’ Monday, March 8 – 7 PM – Our Lady of the Holy Rosary; Tuesday, March 9 – 7 PM – Immaculate Heart of Mary; Wednesday, March 10 – 7 PM – Our Lady of the Holy Rosary. For more information call 434-2521 or 878-4513. All are welcome.
There are many Kids who need a Family like Yours
Casey Family Services is holding an orientation for families thinking about foster and adoptive parenting on March 6 & 13 from 9:30 AM-4:30 PM. RSVP required. We believe that good parents come in all shapes and sizes. There are over 1,300 Vermont children in foster care. Many of these kids are looking for a family like yours. Whether you are interested in weekend-only or full-time parenting, come learn about what it takes to give a child the chance to succeed. We provide ongoing training, support, and financial assistance. Kids in our community need you now more than ever, so now is the time to learn more about becoming a foster or adoptive parent. RSVP by contacting: Michelle Turbide at 655.6688 (ext 4715); mturbide@caseyfamilyservices.org, www.caseyfamilyservices.org.
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.
Silent Auction and Calcutta for St. Joseph School
Please come and support the final Silent Auction and Calcutta for St. Joseph School in Burlington. The event will be held Saturday April 10, 2010 at 6:00 PM at the Elk's Lodge on North Avenue in Burlington. Tickets are $50.00 per couple and include dinner and a Calcutta ball for a chance to win $1,000!!! Call St. Joseph School for tickets or more information: 864-5623.
Mater Christi School is Accepting Registrations for School Year 2010-2011
Mater Christi School, a private school offering a strong academically based program in a Catholic/values-based environment is now open for registrations for this coming year. The school, located in Burlington, VT, accepts boys and girls from preschool (3 years old) through grade eight. It offers a popular After School Program, extracurricular sports and drama programs, and generous tuition assistance. Call the school for a tour, more information or to register: (802) 657-3992.
Blue Army gathers at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral
The Burlington Diocesan Division of the World Apostolate of Fatima (formerly "Our Lady's Blue Army in Vermont") will gather on Wednesday, March 17th at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral, Burlington. Rosary at 4:45 PM; Mass at 5:15 followed by light refreshments and a short business meeting. Members in attendance will discuss plans for the Apostolate's April 25th Annual Meeting, scheduled also at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral. All are welcome. Bring a friend. Call Carol (863-4671) or Diana (734-1048) for information or carpool help.
Life Teen Mass and Life Night
Next Life Teen Mass and Life Night, will be on Sunday, March 14. Mass will be at 5:15PM at Christ the King in Burlington followed by a Life Night. All high school teens are welcome to join us. Dinner & dessert will be served. For more information please contact Monica @ burlingtonlifeteen@gmail.com.
St. Joseph School
You are cordially invited to help celebrate the history of Nazareth/St. Joseph School and the excellent Catholic education it provided for so many for nearly 150 years. This gathering will be held on Saturday, June 12, 2010 at Oakledge Park in Burlington, Vermont from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. You may RSVP by joining St. Joseph School on Facebook, call St. Joseph School directly at #864-5623 or you may contact Valerie Carpenter Parzyck at #872-0604 or by e-mail at sjshomeandschool@comcast.net. Hope to see you there!