Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception 20 Pine Street, Burlington, Vermont 05401 cathbvt@aol.com 658-4333 St. Joseph Co-Cathedral 29 Allen Street, Burlington, Vermont 05401 sjvt@comcast.net www.stjosephvermont.com 658-4333 The Most Reverend Christopher J. Coyne, Bishop of Burlington Msgr. Peter A. Routhier, Rector Rev. Mr. Charles T. Borsavage, Deacon Rev. Mr. William F. Glinka, Deacon Office Staff Doreen M. Couture, Parish Secretary Karen Halpin, Parish Secretary Dorothy Barewicz, Parish Accountant Outreach Center Joseph's House 113 Elmwood Avenue Burlington, VT 05401 (802) 951-4290 Email: josephshouse@comcast.net Chelsea Beauregard, Director Religious Education Marybeth Hebert, Director (802) 862-0512 Dorothy Barewicz, R.C.I.A. (802) 658-4333 Mount Calvary Cemeteries St. Joseph Cemetery Peter Beauregard, Superintendent (802) 864-9050 Eucharistic Celebrations Sat. 4:00 p.m.... St. Joseph Co-Cathedral Sun. 8:30 a.m.... St. Joseph Co-Cathedral 10:45 a.m.... Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Weekdays and Holydays: Please consult Mass Schedule on the inside of bulletin. Sacrament of Reconciliation Monday: 11:30-12:00 noon at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Saturday: 8:30-9:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral Saturday: 2:00-3:00 p.m. at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral or at any other time by appointment. Baptisms Parents are asked to contact the Office to schedule a meeting. Weddings Couples are asked to contact the Office a minimum of six months prior to the anticipated wedding. Ministry to the Sick and Homebound Please notify us of any parishioner who is ill at home. Due to privacy laws, priests/deacons must be asked by family members to visit parishioners in the hospital or nursing home. Please advise us of those in need of the Church s ministry. 3rd Sunday of Lent March 8, 2015
March 8, 2015 GUIDELINES FOR LENT The time of Lent is to be observed by Catholics as a special season of prayer, penance and works of charity. Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, in particular, are the most important penitential days of the liturgical year. They are days of both fast and abstinence. All Fridays in Lent are days of abstinence. The rule of fasting states that only one full meal a day can be taken. Two small meals, sufficient to maintain strength, are allowed, but together they should not equal another full meal. Eating between meals breaks the fast, but drinking liquids does not. The rule of fasting obliges all Catholics from 18 to 59. Abstinence refers to the eating of meat. The common estimate of the community is used to determine what falls under the category of meat. The rule of abstinence binds all Catholics 14 years or older. The substantial observance of the laws of fast and abstinence is a serious obligation. Self-imposed fasting on the other weekdays of Lent is recommended. Abstinence on all Fridays of the year is also highly recommended. Parents and teachers should see to it that, even those who are not bound by the laws of fast and abstinence because of age, are brought up in an atmosphere that is conducive to a sense of penance. HUNGERING FOR A SEASON OF HOPE The next stop on our CRS Rice Bowl journey is the African nation, Niger, where we re reminded that life s joys and challenges are often seasonal. This week we pray for people who struggle to feed their families during the hungry season when food is in short supply and we commit to acting for the common good. The annual Catholic Relief Services Collection will be taken next weekend, Sat. & Sun., Mar. 14th & 15th. Please visit www.usccb.org (search CRS Collection) to learn how your donations make a difference and help Jesus in disguise. JOSEPH S HOUSE Greetings! We have some exciting things going on at Joseph s House. We now offer clothing vouchers to some of the local thrift shops and will be offering a Babysitting class and CPR/First Aid class through the Red Cross this month, to some of the families we serve. These classes are made possible through the support of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Williston. Our hope is that these classes will not only provide good life skills, but also help our clients with useful certifications to aid in their job searches. Lastly, a great big THANK YOU to Christ the King School in Burlington for doing a hygiene item drive for Joseph s House. What a great turn out in donations! We appreciate your support! God Bless, Chelsea Beauregard, Director CHITTENDEN COUNTY RIGHT TO LIFE Will meet on Tues., Mar. 11th in St. John Vianney s Parish Hall, 160 Hinesburg Road in So. Burlington from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. New volunteers are always welcome. Please contact chitrighttolife@gmail.com for more information. CEMETERY NEWS Price Update for Cemetery Products and Services Effective Feb. 1, 2015 On an annual basis we review our product and service offerings along with our fee structure to be sure we can continue to maintain and operate our cemeteries in a proper, safe and respectful manner. It is important that a family seeking a Catholic burial with limited resources understands we can review any fees, if needed, to meet their needs. Peter Beauregard, Superintendent Mt. Calvary Cemeteries Saint Joseph Cemetery
PLEASE KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS ALL OUR SICK AND SHUT-INS, ESPECIALLY: Intercessions for Life March 7 and 8, 2015 3rd SUNDAY OF LENT For an end to the use of the death penalty in our country; We Pray to the Lord: Bill Bachand Lorraine Bluto Richard Bluto Sam Brigham Judith Casey Marie Ella Desjardin Lorraine Dorey Bev Lapointe Karen Luciano Lisa MacGregor Thomas Maille Claire McManus Diane Moody Richard Spear Lillian Tessier Kim Wilbur ST. AMBROSE ANNUAL LENTEN FISH FRY Fridays, Mar. 13th and Mar. 27th, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., for a meal of Fried or Baked Haddock, French Fries, Coleslaw, Fresh-Baked Dinner Rolls, Beverage & Dessert. Adults $12, Children under 11 $5. Immediate family of 5 $35. For more information call (802) 453-2488. COMMUNION BREAKFAST Hosted by Catholic Financial Life Chapter N035, Knights of Columbus Council #2284 and Daughters of Isabella Madonna Circle 730 on Sun., Mar. 15th, from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Winooski Senior Center on Barlow Street, Winooski. Scrambled Eggs, Home Fries, Bacon, Sausage, Pancakes, French Toast, Coffee, Tea & Juice will be served. Adults $5, Children 6 to 12 $4, Children under 5 Free (not to exceed $20.00 per family). FEDORAS & SHILLELAGHS An Evening of Swingin Standards Multi-Award Winning Tenor DENNIS McNEIL Thursday, March 19th at 7:00 p.m. Flynn Center for the Performing Arts Regular Tickets: $40 Special Event: Champagne Meet & Greet Tickets: $60 Your purchase directly supports the students and programs of Christ the King School in Burlington and our mission to provide a high quality, loving, Catholic education to the children of our region. FOOD SHELF WEEKEND Next weekend, Sat. & Sun., Mar. 14th & 15th, will be Food Shelf Weekend. This month we are looking for Cereal (hot and cold), Boxed Potatoes, and Canned Fruit. Thank you for your generosity. SAVE THE DATE!!! The Confraternity of St. Joseph will sponsor the annual St. Joseph Feast Day Potluck again this year. This will take place Sat., Mar. 21st, beginning with the 4:00 p.m. Mass followed by a Potluck supper. Installation of new Confraternity officers will take place during Mass. Congratulations to new President, June Dow; new Vice President, Anne Buley; and returning officers, Jim Meunier, Secretary and Jim Letourneau, Treasurer. For additional information, please call Ann Buley at (802) 651-0778. MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER Married Couples: Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid. No matter how strong the winds, Jesus is there to take our hands and guide our marriage. Restore, renew and rekindle your marriage on the upcoming Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend on Fri., May 1 Sun., May 3rd at St. Anne s Shrine in Isle LaMotte. For information or to register, contact Dave & Jennie Erkson at erksonmevt@comcast.net or call (802) 434-4218 or visit www.wwmevt.org.
Monday, March 9, 2015 7:00 AM (IC) Clyde & Katherine Barrows 12:05 PM (IC) Mass of Thanksgiving Tuesday, March 10, 2015 7:00 AM (IC) Cathedral Parishioners 12:05 PM (IC) Mrs. Anna Harder Wednesday, March 11, 2015 7:00 AM (IC) For the Living & Deceased Members of the Glaser Family 12:05 PM (IC) Homer Baker, Jr. Thursday, March 12, 2015 7: 00 AM (IC) Walter Blomeyer 12:05 PM (IC) Rita Bissonette Friday, March 13, 2015 7:00 AM (IC) Theresa V. Charlesworth 12:05 PM (IC) Jessica Mukamana Saturday, March 14, 2015 8:00 AM (SJ) Deceased Members of the Narcisse Couture Family 4:00 PM (SJ) Donald Martel Sunday, March 15, 2015 8:30 AM (SJ) Herman & Dorothy Courville R.C.I.A. Candidates 10:45 AM (IC) John & Mary Cannizzaro Patricia Anne Thompson Stations of the Cross Mon., Mar. 9 (IC) After 7:00 AM Mass Fri., Mar. 13 (SJ) 5:30 PM PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS ALL WHO HAVE DIED, ESPECIALLY: CAROL ANN CHEESEMAN RAYMOND CLAVELLE SUSAN FERRARI
Parish Meetings & Events Stations of the Cross Mon., Mar. 9th After 7:00 a.m. Mass, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Beginners Line Dancing Tues., Mar. 10th 6:15 to 7:30 p.m., St. Joseph School Gym R.C.I.A. Class Tues., Mar. 10th 7:00 8:30 p.m., St. Joseph Co-Cathedral Parish Hall Choir Rehearsal Wed., Mar. 11th 7:30 p.m., Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Stations of the Cross Fri., Mar. 13th 5:30 p.m., St. Joseph Co-Cathedral Religious Education Sun., Mar. 15th 9:30 10:15 a.m., St. Joseph School (Penance Grade 2) Confirmation Class Sun., Mar. 15th After 5:15 p.m. Mass, Christ the King Topic: Holiness is Possible Sharing God s Gifts Thank you to all our parishioners who so generously support our Church week after week Offertory Mar. 1st (IC) 2nd Sunday of Lent $1,254.00 Mar. 1st (SJ) 2nd Sunday of Lent $2,208.70 Special Collection Mar. 1st (IC) Lenten Programs $ 228.00 Mar. 1st (SJ) Joseph s House $ 651.00 Upcoming Collection Mar. 15th (IC) Catholic Relief Services Mar. 15th (SJ) Catholic Relief Services