Saturday: Sunday: Daily mass Wednesday Weekend Liturgies SL 4:00pm SP 4:30pm SL 8:00am SP 9:30am HF 11:00am & 7:30pm at Holy Family at 8:30am at SP at 6:00pm SACRAMENTS Baptism: Parents should call the Parish Office Marriage: Must be scheduled at least six months in advance to allow for the required pre-marriage course. Please call Fr. Ranges, S.S.E. 878-5331 Reconciliation: Saturday: St. Lawrence 3:15 to 3:45 pm St. Pius X 3:30 to 4:00 pm or by appointment Please call Fr. Ranges, S.S.E. 878-5331 Anointing of the Sick: Please contact Fr. Ranges Visits to the Home Bound: Please notify the parish office of anyone unable to attend church because of illness, age or handicap ESSEX CATHOLIC COMMUNITY Pastor ~ Rev. Charles Ranges, S.S.E. Parochial Vicar ~ Rev. Lino Oropeza S.S.E. 4 Prospect Street Essex Junction, Vermont 05452 802-878-5331 ~ holyfamily2@comcast.net Parishes of: HOLY FAMILY/ST. LAWRENCE 36 Lincoln Street / 158 West Street Essex Junction, Vermont 05452 www.hfslvt.org ~ holyfamilysecretary@comcast.net Parish Office / Holy Family Cemetery ~ 802-878-5331 Parish Hall Rental ~ 802-878-5331, ext. 203 or events@essexcatholic.org PARISH STAFF Administrative Assistant ~ Gail Haggarty Accountant ~ Margaret Judge Faith Formation Director ~ John McMahon Parish Council Chair ~ Rev. Charles Ranges, S.S.E. Finance Council Chair ~ Bernard Couture Parish Hall Coordinator ~ Michael Dowling ST. PIUS X 20 Jericho Road Essex, Vermont 05452 www.saintpiusx.net ~ saintpiusx@comcast.net Parish Office 802-878-5997 PARISH STAFF Deacon ~ Deacon Gerry Scilla Office Manager/Accountant ~ Margaret Judge Faith Formation Director ~ Andrew Coulter Administrative Assistant ~ Maria Beckett Parish Council Coordinator ~ Gary Diminick Finance Council Chair ~ Jim Rose Music Director ~ Dave Riley Sacramental Preparation: Children (Grades 1-2) ~ The preparation process for the sacraments of First Reconciliation & Eucharist involves participating in our parish's first and second grade religious education classes. Both sacraments are celebrated during the second grade year. Confirmation (Grades 9-10) ~ This two-year preparation process is designed to help candidates learn more about their faith, our Catholic Church and what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ. The process is intended to help the candidate become more receptive to the Holy Spirit and actively living out the mission of the Church in their lives.
OCTOBER 23, 2016 HOLY FAMILY / ST. LAWRENCE Sunday, October 23: Religious Education Classes: See Faith Formation Monday, October 24: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Catholic Daughters Meeting - Parish Hall Tuesday, October 25: 6:00 pm Cemetery Commission Meeting LL Parish Center 6:30 pm 7:30 pm Adoration Holy Family Church Wednesday, October 26: 9:00 am Cenacle of Life Prayer Group - following Mass 4:30 pm -5:15 pm Body/Soul Movement Class - LL Parish Hall 6:00 pm -7:00 pm Adult RCIA - Hoehl Room 7:00 pm Joint Pastoral Council Meeting - Hoehl Room Thursday, October 27: 9:00 am Divine Mercy Chaplet prayed following Mass Friday, October 28: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Rosary making Workshop - LL Classroom Saturday, October 29: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Fall Serve Our Neighbor Day - St. Lawrence Church Altar Server Schedule Saturday, Oct. 29: 4:00 PM - Ida Sunday, Oct. 30: 8:00 AM - Patrick, Madison 11:00 AM - Mai Linh Free Photo Directory Picture If you had your picture taken for the Photo Directory, Thank you! If you have not received your Free 8 x 10 Family picture, several pictures have been delivered to the Holy Family/St. Lawrence Rectory. Please call Gail, 878-5331 between 8:00 AM and Noon, Monday-Friday, to determine if we have your picture. Faith Formation Office: 878-5331, ext. 202, or john.mcmahon@hfslvt.org 2016-17 R.E. Program Registration: Classes Continue Class Schedule: Grades 1-5: Every Sunday morning 9:30-10:45 AM @ HFSL Parish Center, Oct. 23. Grade 10: Alternating Sunday evenings 5-7 PM @ St. Pius X Parish Hall, Oct. 23. Grades 6-7-8: Alternating Sunday evenings 5-7 PM @HFSL Parish Center, Sun., Oct. 30 Grade 9: Alternating Sunday evenings 5-7 PM @ St. Pius X Parish Hall, Oct. 30. Essex Eats Out Our next Essex Eats Out will be held, Friday, Nov. 11, 2016. Hosted by Team # 4. Thank you all very much for your continued support of this important community ministry. GREAT CATHOLIC RESOURCES, FORMED! Don t miss out on outstanding movies, books, audios, and study programs by compelling and trusted teachers to enrich your Catholic Faith. Check out the CD display at the entrance of church for inspirational CDs and books. Sign up for access to FORMED: Go to www.formed.org. Enter Parish Code 7BHFCD and follow the prompts to create your own account. Enjoy these FREE resources from your smartphone, tablet, or computer anytime! For questions, please email judy.dufresne@gmail.com. ESSEX AREA SENIOR LUNCHEONS Holy Family / St Lawrence will be hosting Wednesday, Nov. 9th lunch for Essex Seniors at Maple St. Park. We are in need of sandwiches and cake. If you would like to donate a dozen sandwiches or a cake, please email Jean Allard at pajealla@gmail.com or call me, Jean, at (802) 878-2406. Thank You for your generosity in supporting this important service to our Seniors. October 16, 2016 Regular Collection $ 4,476.25 World Mission $ 1,265.57 Building/Grounds $ 291.00 Donations / Mass Stipends / Hall Rental $ 608.24 Capital Campaign $ 1,100.00 Thank you for your stewardship and generosity! Christmas Baskets for Seniors We are still in need of medium sized wicker baskets for our "Christmas Baskets for Seniors" project. Baskets can be left in the foyer of Holy Family or St. Lawrence churches, (more details coming in future bulletins). This small act of love brings joy to many hearts and your help is needed every year to make this a success. Any questions please call Mary Berthiaume 878-2940.
ST. PIUS X PARISH OCTOBER 23, 2016 Faith Formation Office: Contact Andrew at 878-1182 or stpiusxconf@comcast.net SUNDAY OCTOBER 23 COFFEE HOUR after Mass 9:30 am Children's Liturgy of the Word 5:00 pm 2nd year Confirmation MONDAY OCTOBER 24 3:30 pm Faith Formation Grade 3rd & 5th 6:30 pm Faith Formation Grades 7th 7:00 pm Folk Group TUESDAY OCTOBER 25 3:30 pm Faith Formation 1st Grade 7:00 pm Rosary WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 26 6:00 pm Mass 7:00 pm Choir Rehearsal THURSDAY OCTOBER 27 7:00PM Youth Group SUNDAY OCTOBER 30 9:30 am Children's Liturgy of the Word 5:00 pm 1st year Confirmation St. Pius X Annual Christmas Bazaar will be held on Saturday, November 5th from 9:00am to 3:00pm. RAFFLE TICKETS HAVE BEEN MAILED. Please drop your completed tickets in the mail or collection basket asap. This is a great way to help fund our Faith Formation programs and support our Faith Community. Please Contact Cheryl 879-6122 or Deb 878-5113 for ways you can get involved. YOUR HELP IS NEEDED! OCTOBER IS THE MONTH OF THE HOLY ROSARY All are invited to come and pray the Rosary at church every Tuesday Evening during October at 7:00 pm. Prayer: Mary we do not deserve to even be heard, yet we know your Son s Passion merits that we are. Mary, we call you as you have called us. Please, intercede before God to forgive us, to heal our families and to heal our Nation & our World. OCTOBER 16, 2016 Offertory $ 4,105.03 World Mission $ 801.75 Carpet/Painting Donations $43,135.00 Goal $50,000.00 Thank you for your continued generosity Faith Formation K 8th Faith Formation Registrations are available downstairs outside the Faith Formation Office or through the St. Pius X website, www.saintpiusx.net. Childcare for parents who are serving as catechists/aides. We are seeking teens and adults to do childcare coverage during the class time. This would either be on Monday or Tuesday from 3:15 PM - 5:15 PM. Schedules: 3rd & 5th Grades on Monday, October 24, 3:30-5:15 PM 7th Grade on Monday, October 24, 6:30-8:15 PM 1st Grade on Tuesday, October 25, 3:30-5:00 PM 4th Grade on Monday, October 31, 3:30-5:15 PM 2nd Grade on Tuesday, November 1, 3:30-5:00 PM Confirmation: Second year Confirmation Sunday, Oct 23rd at 5:00 PM First year Confirmation on Sunday, Oct. 30th at 5:00 PM Second year Confirmation Sunday, Nov. 6th at 5:00 PM ST. PIUS X EEO COORDINATOR NEEDED Donna Harnish, our Essex Eats out coordinator, is stepping aside and we are looking for one or more people to fill her shoes. If you have an interest in joining this important outreach ministry to feed those in need, please contact Donna at 879-7922 or harnishd@comcast.net. CRAFTERS Needed If you have a craft and would like to rent a space at our up coming Christmas Bazaar, to be held on Saturday, November 5th, please call the parish office at 878-5997. MUSIC MINISTRY SEEKING NEW MEMBERS St. Pius X music ministries are looking for members. The choir will be singing at 4:30 every other Saturday. The Folk Group will be at 9:30 on Sundays. This may allow some of you, that were previously unable to participate, an opportunity to share your talent with the St. Pius X Community. If you are in high school or older, like to sing, or play an instrument, we'd love to have you join us. For choir inquiries, please contact Jay at 878-2349. For all other inquiries, contact Dave at 878-3163. We look forward to seeing you. CARPETING & PAINTING FUND We are just $6,265.00 short of reaching our $50,000 goal. If you have not made a donation please prayerfully consider doing so. This is a great way to make a onetime tax deductible donation before the end of the year :) Thank you in advance for your stewardship.
Please be sure to read all pages of the Bulletin each week. Events you may be interested in might be listed on the page associated with the event location. The Bishop s Fund Annual Appeal is now in its final stage. For those of you who have been unable to participate this year, please consider doing so. The greater percentage of parishes in our diocese have a lower progress toward their goals in comparison with last year. As a whole, we stand at nearly $100,000 less pledged than last year. Every contribution counts to ensure our diocese has the funds it needs to continue the abundant ministries we all support. Please go to bishopsfund.org for outreach updates. You can select for secure online giving on the Bishop s Fund page. Blessings to all families in our Catholic community of Vermont. Thank you and God Bless, To date, Holy Family/St. Lawrence Parishioners have pledged $57,901.66 which is 80.91% of our goal $71,559.00. To date, St. Pius X Parishioners have pledged $58,684.47 which is 86.23% of our goal $68,055.00. ATTENTION ALL HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH Our HS Youth Sessions will re-start on Thur., Oct. 27 from 6-8PM at St. Pius X and will continue meeting thereafter every other week (more or less) throughout the winter. These sessions are open to all high school students and are not another version of CCD classes! They will be fun, silly, delicious, & deep (games, discussions, food, prayer, rubber chickens, & service work will all be featured prominently). We urge you to discuss having your teen attend at least one of the sessions to check them out. Friends are welcome & do not have to be Catholic. Would you like to stop and take time to meet Our Lord? Come and find Him in the secret depths of your heart! Take Time with God: a silent day - retreat from 10am to 7pm, will take place at Our Lady of Life Center, Quebec on October 29th. The emphasis will be on learning about and practicing Carmelite silent prayer in the footsteps of Fr. Marie-Eugene of the Child Jesus, o.c.d., who will be beatified on November 19th. Msgr. Richard G. Lavalley and Teresa Hawes will be the retreat facilitators. For more info and to car-pool: call the Saint Francis Xavier Rectory at: 655-2290 or email @ ourladyoflifeinstitute.org Mass Schedule for All Saints/Old Soul s Day Feast of All Saints (Nov. 1st): Mon., Oct. 31-7:00 PM Vigil Mass at St. Lawrence Church. Tue., Nov. 1-8:30 AM Mass at Holy Family Church Tue., Nov. 1-7:00 PM Mass at St. Pius X Old Soul s Day (Nov. 2nd): Wed., Nov. 2-8:30 AM Mass at Holy Family Church Wed., Nov. 2-6:00 PM at St. Pius X 2ND COLLECTION FOR NEXT WEEKEND Next weekend s second collection is for The Priests Benefit Fund. Please see The Inland See for more details. Thank you for your generosity. Serve Our Neighbor Day Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016 9:00 AM-1:00 PM at St. Lawrence Church HFSL & St. Pius X parishioners of all ages will gather on Saturday, Oct. 29 for Serve Our Neighbor Day, a parish-wide community service event. We ll meet briefly at St. Lawrence Church, pray together and reflect on Christ s call to serve our brothers and sisters in need. Then, we re out the door to our local volunteer assignments for 2 ½ hours, re-convening at 12:30 p.m. for a brief reflection time. Refreshments and childcare (for age 5 and under) will be provided. You can participate by volunteering on OCT. 29. To do so, register online at www.hfslvt.org. Click on the Serve Our Neighbor Day homepage link. Registration deadline for volunteering is Sunday, Oct. 23! You will receive a call the week before the event to confirm details. You can also help us identify elderly, ill, grieving and/or disabled residents (they don t have to be parishioners) who need help (cannot help themselves!) raking leaves, organizing garages, doing odd jobs around the house, etc. for 2-3 hours. Project Requests can be made on line or by contacting John McMahon (878-5331, ext. 202 / or john.mcmahon@hfslvt.org). Beloved: A Marriage Enrichment Retreat This Free Retreat is based on the video series, BE- LOVED, from the Augustine Institute. For more information call Judy at 878-6152 or email her at kanyaj@comcast.net. World Wide Marriage Encounter Married Couples - The upcoming Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend on 11/18 11/20 is at St. Anne s Shrine in Isle La Motte. For info or to apply, contact Gary & Lynn Root @ vtroot@together.net, call 802-456-8114 or go on-line @ www.wwmevt.org. Note that the application deadline is November 1, 2016. HOLY SHROUD OF TURIN is back in the room to the left of the altar at St Pius X. DVD's of the presentation are available in the room. The Exhibit is a great visual for meditation and prayer. For additional information please contact Don Messier at DWAMessier@aol.com.
MASS INTENTIONS At Holy Family During the Week Daily Rosary 8:00am ~ Daily Mass 8:30am M-F and on the 1st and 2nd Saturday of the month Cenacle of Life after Mass on Wednesday Divine Mercy Chaplet after Mass on Thursday Adoration ~ Tuesday s 6:30pm - 7:30pm HOLY FAMILY / ST. LAWRENCE Saturday, October 22: 4:00 pm Gerard Danderand, by his Wife & Family & For Prayers Answered, by Phyllis McGuire Sunday, October 23: 8:00 am Madeline Noel, by the Truax Family & Jackie Adams, by Stan & Marcy 11:00 am Paul Manny, by Janet & Emily 7:30 pm Nicole Bessette Sterling, by Zdiuch/Bessette Families Monday, October 24: 8:30 am Intentions of Andy Halpin, by the many Families of their Loving Children Tuesday, October 25: 8:30 am Prayers for the health of Stephen Jones, by his Loving Family Wednesday, October 26 8:30 am Mass for Healing Thursday, October 27: 8:30 am Prayers for the Health of Stephen Jones, by his Loving Family Friday, October 218 8:30 am Fr. Michael Cronogue SSE, Saturday, October 29: 4:00 pm 67th Wedding Anniversary Blessings for Thomas & Theresa Blanchette, by Thomas & Theresa Sunday, October 30: 8:00 am Al & Alice Dutil, by the Truax Family & Solange Lalancette, by Monica 11:00 am Deceased members of Zdiuch Families, by Zdiuch & Bessette Families 7:30 pm Juliet Firlik, Hurley by Jeff & Luane Firlik ST PIUS X SATURDAY OCTOBER 22 4:30 pm Adrien Poulin by Charlie & Lilly Ramsey Kate Noon by the Choir SUNDAY OCTOBER 23 9:30 am Dr. Howard Carpenter by Gary & Patti Diminick Fernande Matthews by Alma DesLauries WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 26 6:00 pm Jane Judge by the Judge family St. Pius X Parishioners SATURDAY OCTOBER 29 4:30 pm Dr. Rene & Mary Lou Messier by Don & Ann Messier Frank Ryder by Elaine Pietrawski SUNDAY OCTOBER 30 9:30 am John La Bonte, Jr. by Gary & Patti Diminick Jim Reiss by his wife Kathy The Edmundite community at St. Michael s College mourns the death of Fr. Michael Cronogue, SSE. who died suddenly on October 13 th from a heart attack. As you know, Fr. Lino and I belong to the community at the college and since we are a small group we know each other very well and Fr. Mike was a real brother to us. His death was a tragic loss and, with Christian faith, we experience the grief of the passing of a wonderful person who shared the love of Christ with all he encountered. Please pray for us and for eternal rest and peace for Fr. Mike. Please also pray for our community that the Lord will bless us with vocations. The work of evangelizing the baptized is the charism of our community and certainly it is needed especially today. Today, parents often have their children baptized in the faith and neglect to foster this faith by bringing their children to church, providing religious education and sharing their faith by personal witness. Most of us have adult children and siblings who have stop practicing the faith. Sometimes the faith is lost despite the best efforts of the parents. The faith is no longer supported by the culture around us. All of us constantly need to hear the good news and develop a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus and grow in our baptismal identity. Recently at a staff meeting we addressed baptismal instruction and our parish staff hopes to continue to discuss this issue so that we can improve our baptismal instruction. The sacrament of Baptism is not magic but an outward sign which brings us into a life of grace that needs to be nourished. The method of evangelization must always be positive and inviting. Thank God for the gift of Catholic leadership today, especially in the person of Pope Francis and our own Bishop Coyne, who are encouraging us in spreading the good news with a joyful, welcoming approach. God Bless, Your prayers are requested for the safety of our service men and women and support personnel working as peace-keepers and for those who are ill especially ~ Shaun McGuire, Robert Vaccaro, Taylor Blais, Catherine Wiest, Donna Girard, Linda Zeno, Mack Riley, Nina Balch, Guy Domingue, Marc Kamhi, Patricia Reilly, Joseph Deso, John, Alex, Bridget Vitale, Haley Reen, Erna Schmitz, Ray Lamore, Fernando Luis Riganti, Julia Sessa, Sherry Harvey, Andre Domingue, Barbara Slattery, Clara Szell, Janet Bonneau, Eileen Fleiter, Quenten Fabano, Allison, Nora Thomason, Jordan Hutchins, Mary Blais, Joan Penrod, Shirley Aiken, Jeff Boomhower, Steve Stoddard, Katie, Sophie Fellows, Lenore Badolato, Ciera Charbonneau, Al Putlitz, John W. Beatty Sr., Kathleen Deeley, Roger Crocker, Colleen Collins, Janice Solowiej, Frank Barkyoumb, Carol and Larry Girard, Bill Jenks, Sharon Gabric, Linda Desell, LV Carroll, and Catherine Yurkon, and repose of the soul of Rev. Michael Cronogue, SSE.