Immaculate Heart of Mary and Our Lady of the Holy Rosary July 2, 2017 Father Daniel J. Jordan, Pastor (802) 878-4513 ihmchurch@comcast.net Immaculate Heart of Mary 7415 Williston Road P.O. Box 1047 Williston, Vermont 05495 Rectory: (802) 878-4513 Parish Hall: (802) 878-2756 Email Address: ihmchurch@comcast.net Website: ihm-williston.org Office Administrator: Joann Frymire Directors of Religious Education Laura Kalagher Parish Council Coordinator Chris Geffken Marriage: Six months preparation required. Do not set a date prior to meeting with the pastor. Pre-Cana required in the Diocese of Burlington. Baptism: By appointment. Call the rectory to make arrangements. Mass Schedule Lord's Day Masses: Saturday, 5:30 PM Sunday, 10:30 AM Weekday Masses: Mon, 8:00 AM &Wed, 7:00 PM Reconciliation: Wednesday, 6:00-6:45 PM Eucharistic Adoration: Wednesday, 8:00-10:00 PM Our Lady of the Holy Rosary 64 West Main Street P.O. Box 243 Richmond, Vermont 05477 Rectory: (802) 434-2521 Email Address: olhr@gmavt.net Website: olhr-richmond.org Office Administrator: Ann Root Director of Religious Education Jill Danilich Parish Council Coordinator Chris Braves Supervisor of Cemeteries Doug St. Amour Grand Knight - KofC Council #4684: Doug St. Amour Rosary Council #4684, meets the first Wednesday of every month at 7:30PM Mass Schedule Lord's Day Masses: Saturday, 4:00 PM Sunday, 8:30 AM Weekday Masses: Thurs. & Fri., 8:30 AM Reconciliation: Sat, 3:15-3:45 PM & Thurs., 6-7PM Eucharistic Adoration: Thursday, 6:00-8:00 PM The Rosary is recited 20 minutes before all Masses at both churches. OFFICE HOURS FOR PARISH OFFICES FOR IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY Monday: 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM Tuesday: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM Thursday & Friday: 9:00 AM To 2:00 PM FOR OUR LADY OF THE HOLY ROSARY Tuesday 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Thursday 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Friday 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY July 2, 2017 Thirteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time NO PARKING Please DO NOT park in the driveway in front of the church. We have plenty of parking and that is a fire lane. Also if you do not need handicapped parking please do not park in the spaces by the rectory especially on Sunday mornings. The offering for June 24/25: $2782; Peter Pence: $546 In order to meet our expenses, we need to collect at least $2500 in our weekly offering! Please remember us when you are away or attending Mass at a different parish. Thank you for continued financial support. God Bless You! CD S AVAILABLE Our CD rack has some new titles. We ask a donation of $3.00 per CD. FREEDOM Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves and under a just God cannot long retain it. --Abraham Lincoln UPDATE ON SENIOR CITIZEN ASSISTANCE We always need more parishioners to volunteer for even an hour a year. Our seniors are the least likely to speak up to let us know that they need assistance. We need all parishioners to be alert to seniors who are your fellow parishioners, neighbors or other community members who might not have anyone checking in on them. Even if you do not have the time or resources to help, please at least let Fr. Dan know your concerns so that no Senior Citizen in Williston or Richmond goes unnoticed. And, if YOU are a senior who needs assistance (from changing a light bulb to something you consider major), please do not hesitate to speak up. It does not matter if you are a registered parishioner or even if you are Catholic. Please know that you are never alone. Call or email Father Dan at 878-4513 or email him at djordan@vermontcatholic.org. Alternatively, you can also call Pam K. at 879-0870 or email at pamk@together.net or talk to a parishioner to speak on your behalf. You are never alone. God bless our Senior Citizens and God bless our younger generations. Our seniors are the pillars of our Church and non-seniors are the future of the Church. Please pray for all of us. IHM CARD MINISTRY Do you know that IHM has a Card Ministry to send cards to the homebound holidays, as well as those grieving, dealing with difficulties, are sick, lonely, or celebrating a sacrament or other special occasion? Because we do not always know who these people are, please keep us posted on anyone you feel would like or benefit from a card from Father Dan and the IHM. Contact Father Dan at ihmchurch@comcast.net or Pam K. at 879-0870 or pamk@together.net. Page 2
WE ARE ONE BODY IN CHRIST HOLY ROSARY Saturday, 7-1, 3:15-3:45 Confessions 4:00 PM Mass Darcy Spence RIP by Sheila Hartnett Sunday, 7-2, 8:30 AM Mass For the intentions of the Holy Rosary Parishioners Thursday, 7-6, 8:30 AM Confessions: 6:00PM - 7:00PM; Adoration: 6:00PM - 8:00 PM For the intentions of the Youngman Family Friday, 7-7, 8:30 AM Mass For the intentions of the Ritchie Family Saturday, 7-8, 3:15-3:45 Confessions 4:00 PM Mass Darcy Spence RIP by Janice Siple Sunday, 7-9, 8:30 AM Mass For the intentions of the Holy Rosary Parishioners IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY Saturday, 7-1, 5:30 PM Mass For our country Sunday, 7-2, 10:30 AM Mass For the intentions of the IHM Parishioners Monday, 7-3, NO MASS TODAY Wednesday, 7-5 Confessions: 6:00PM 6:45 PM; 7:00 PM Mass; 7:45 PM Adoration & Benediction at 9:30 PM Adam Reynolds RIP by Pam Argy Friday, 7-7, First Friday Adoration from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Benediction at 3:00 PM Saturday, 7-8, 5:30 PM Mass Stephen St. Peter RIP by Pam Argy Sunday, 7-9, 10:30 AM Mass For the intentions of the IHM Parishioners If you would like to have a Mass said for a special intention contact either rectory to schedule this. This is a wonderful way to remember your beloved dead. COMMUNION AT HOME If you or someone you know would like to receive Communion at home please call either IHM at 878-4513 or Holy Rosary at 434-2521. the sick Jim Cruise Liz Cressinger Jo Dzombak Julian Haftarczuk Christian Hegarty Terrie Kneen Marilyn Mack Bill Petty Father Donald J. Ravey Sara Stuhlsatz Paul Whitney James Bissonnette Brian Doherty Margaret Guthrie Brian Hard Judy Kenyon Gail Lavallee Ronald Muffley Mary Jane Purczynski Grace Robinson Marilyn Whitney Lucille Youngman Those serving in the Military Throughout the world Joe & Reese Rose Daniel Kalagher Andrew Danilich Devon Duquette Please let us know of any family members serving in the military, no matter where they are stationed, so we can pray for them. Our Faithful Departed READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Eph 2:19-22; Ps 117:1bc-2; Jn 20:24-29 Tuesday: Gn 19:15-29; Ps 26:2-3, 9-12; Mt 8:23-27; or, for Independence Day, any readings from the Mass "For the Country or a City," nos. 882-886, or "For Peace and Justice," nos. 887-891 Wednesday: Gn 21:5, 8-20a; Ps 34:7-8, 10-13; Mt 8:28-34 Thursday: Gn 22:1b-19; Ps 115:1-6, 8-9; Mt 9:1-8 Friday: Gn 23:1-4, 19; 24:1-8, 62-67; Ps 106:1b-5; Mt 9:9-13 Saturday: Gn 27:1-5, 15-29; Ps 135:1b-6; Mt 9:14-17; Sunday: Zec 9:9-10; Ps 145:1-2, 8-11, 13-14; Rom 8:9, 11-13; Mt 11:25-30 Page 3
NEED TABLES OR CHAIRS? OLHR is getting rid of banquet tables and chairs. If you would like 1 or more please contact the rectory. 434-2521. A GREAT PART TIME JOB AVAILABLE! Holy Rosary Parish is looking for a part-time secretary/bookkeeper. 3 days a week, 5 hours per day. If interested contact Fr. Dan or the rectory. SAINT ANNE S SHRINE UPDATES The Diocese of Burlington will hold a Family Day with a Mass celebrated by Bishop Coyne at St. Anne s Shrine on July 9 at 12:15 PM, followed by a BBQ on the grounds. A reminder that a 9:00 AM morning Mass is now celebrated every Sunday, along with the 10:30 AM. Mass. Mass on Saturday evenings at 7:00 PM. We will begin the weekday Mass on Monday, June 26th at 11:15 AM. Monday through Friday, with Reflection Series talks on Wednesdays after Mass, concluding with lunch. Reflections Talks July 5, 2017: Rev. David Cray, SSE-Spiritualities of the Heart July 12, 2017: Msgr. Richard Lavalley-Mary's Prayer: The Magnificat July 19, 2017: Deacon Michael Carter, SSE-Praying with St. Genevieve July 26, 2017: Very Rev. Stephen Hornat, SSE-An Edmundite Journey: Coming to America BISHOP S ANNUAL APPEAL Thank you to all of our faithful parishioners for your generosity to the Annual Appeal. Be sure to checkbishopsappealvt.org for introductions to diocesan departments of safe environments, human resources, and facilities and insurance. Their daily efforts support all parishes throughout Vermont, serving 118,000 Catholics, and nearly 40,000 active parish families. This year the goals are IHM: $37824 and OLHR: $21011. So far IHM has pledged $37090 which is 98.06 % and Holy Rosary has pledged $19321 which is 91.96%. You and your family fulfill a key role in our faith throughout the state of Vermont. Any gift, no matter the size, truly does count. Thank you. TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION It's Independence Day week, and there is a link worth tracing between the Declaration of Independence and the language of liturgy. One of the signers of the Declaration on that July 4 long ago was Charles Carroll, probably the wealthiest man in the colonies and one of the few Catholics on the political scene. As a flourish to his signature, he sought to distinguish himself from other prominent citizens bearing the same name by penning "Charles Carroll of Carrolltown"--a defiant "come and get me if you dare" postscript aimed at the British. Carroll's brother John was a priest and patriot who in 1789 was given the task of organizing the Catholic Church in this country. By 1791 he had assembled a synod, or assembly of delegates, to launch that task formally. Archbishop Carroll wanted to gain acceptance of our faith by American people who mistrusted our customs and could not comprehend our liturgy. He made the amazing proposal to Rome that our liturgy should be prayed not in Latin, but in the vernacular, English. His wish was denied, but one hundred sixty years later, his deep desire helped the American bishops and scholars at the Second Vatican Council to win the vote in favor of the vernacular not just for the United States, but for the Church throughout the world. --Rev. James Field, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co. Page 4
OUR LADY OF THE HOLY ROSARY The offering for June 24/25: $1676; Peter Pence: $611 In order to meet our expenses, we need to collect at least $1885 in our weekly offering! Please remember us when you are away or attending Mass at a different parish. Thank you for continued financial support. God Bless You! FEED THE HUNGRY Please mark your calendars for August 22, 23, 24, and 25th to make meals for ANEW Place (formally the Burlington Emergency Shelter). We will be doing the meals again this year and if you would like to contribute food, money, or your time to deliver, please contact Jeanne Desilets, 434-3526 or at jeno1950@gmail.com. It is such a worthy cause and SO appreciated. More details to follow in August. Thank you. CHRISTMAS IN JULY! As our gift to you, we have many copies of our cookbook left. If anyone would like one or more, please feel free to take them. They will be available at the entrances to the church. Enjoy. HAPPY AND SAFE 4TH OF JULY Fatima Centennial Vermont Tour for Peace Parishioners please come and celebrate the Centenary Year of Our Lady's appearance and her messages. The Blue Army Vermont and the Diocese of Burlington had selected 7 churches to host the celebration of Graces, between May through October, 2017. Tour #3 will be July 1st, at St. Augustine, Montpelier, VT. 9:00 AM - start with the procession with the Fatima state statue, Rosary and Confession. 10:00 AM -Mass with the Blessing and distribution of the Brown Scapulars of Our Lady of Mt.Carmel. Please bring some flowers (small potted plant or cut flowers from your garden) to be presented to the Lady while she stays at the church until her next visit on July 15th- 10:00 AM at St. Paul Church, Barton, VT. THE RICHNESS OF LIFE IN CHRIST Today we have the beautiful story of the woman promised a child, the wonderful exhortation about life in Christ, and a powerful instruction from Jesus. An embarrassment of riches? Not if we take Jesus' words about "welcome" to heart. The many challenges and blessings offered to us today by Elisha, Paul, and Jesus should be cause for rejoicing, and welcomed heartily into our lives. And, like the great treat that they are, they should be enjoyed and shared generously with others. Today's reading from Romans was chosen very early in the liturgical life of the Church to be the sole apostolic instruction received by candidates for baptism at the Easter Vigil. This illustrates its importance as a core belief, and as a means of comprehending the story of the Resurrection. Christ's resurrection is not merely a story about something that he underwent once upon a time, but it is our story, the story of how we joined the other members of the one Body of Christ, the church. We were not only dead, but we were buried; not ultimately buried, but raised to eternal life with Christ. Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co. Page 5