and Our Lady of the Holy Mass Reopen Father Rod Oliver Saligan, Parish Administrator Edition - Sept 20 (802) 878-4513 [email protected]

Immaculate Heart of Mary Our Lady of the Holy Rosary 7415 Williston Road 64 West Main Street P.O. Box 1047 P.O. Box 243 Williston, Vermont 05495 Richmond, Vermont 05477

Rectory: (802) 878-4513 Rectory: (802) 434-2521 Parish Hall: (802) 878-2756 Email Address: [email protected] Email Address: [email protected] Website: olhr-ihm.vermontcatholic.org Website: ihm-williston.org Office Administrator: Hope Kennedy Office Administrator: Josh McDonald Director of Religious Education Director of Religious Education Jill Danilich Laura Kalagher Parish Council Coordinator Parish Council Coordinator Chris Braves Cathie Cassano Supervisor of Cemeteries Doug St. Amour Marriage: Six months preparation required. Do not set a date prior to meeting with the pastor. Grand Knight - KofC Council #4684:

Baptism: By appointment. Call the rectory to make William Rensch arrangements.

Our Lady of the Holy Rosary In Church Mass Schedule Immaculate Heart of Mary In Church Mass Schedule Reservations for Weekend Mass Required Reservations for Weekend Mass Required Please Read Instructions on “Coming Up” Page Please Read Instructions on “Coming Up” Page Lord's Day Masses: Saturday, 4:00 PM Lord's Day Masses: Saturday, 6:00 PM Sunday, 8:30 AM Sunday, 10:30 AM Weekday Masses: Wednesday, 8:30 AM Weekday Masses: Monday, 8:30 AM Friday, 8:30 AM Tuesday, 7:00 PM Reconciliation: Follows Mass on Reconciliation: Follows Monday Mass until Wednesday and Friday 9:30 AM Saturday 3:15PM – 3:45PM Tuesday, 6:30 PM : Tuesday, 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM Eucharistic Adoration: Thursday, 6:00PM to 7:00 PM Adoration with Rosary Apostolate for the Family OFFICE HOURS FOR PARISH OFFICE At IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY OFFICE HOURS FOR PARISH OFFICE Monday 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM At OUR LADY OF THE HOLY ROSARY Tuesday 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM Tuesday 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Wednesday 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM Wednesday 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Thursday 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM Friday 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Friday 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM

IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY Immaculate Heart of Mary is open for private . Monday: 12 PM - 5 PM Tuesday: 12 PM - 5 PM Wednesday: 12 PM - 5 PM Thursday: 12 PM - 5 PM Friday: 12 PM - 5PM

Live Mass

Live Mass is offered Wednesday at 8:30am and Saturday at 4:00pm on the Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Facebook page (video will be posted on Facebook until Sunday).

On the top right of the website (https://olhr- ihm.vermontcatholic.org) home page, click “f” to get to the Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Facebook page.

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES The Count on September 10 Sunday: Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Weekly Church Offering: $6004.00 Time Capital Improvement: $ 465.00 Monday: St. Matthew Fuel: $ 75.00 Diocese Collections: $ 55.00 Tuesday: Autumn begins Religious Education: $ 420.00 Wednesday: St. Pius of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio) $7019.00 Saturday: Ss. Cosmas and Damian; We will display offerings here as they are counted. Blessed Virgin Mary

Online Report 9/7/2020 to 9/13/2020

Weekly Church Offering: $ 820.00 SAINT PIUS OF PIETRELCINA (1887-1968) September 23 Capital Improvement: $ 20.00 Did the World War II American flyer really see Padre Pio in Fuel & Utilities: $ 20.00 midair, preventing the bombing of his village below? Did

Thank you. God bless you for your generosity! Pio actually “bilocate” in Italy, the Holy Land, even America, as countless witnesses testified? Or “read hearts” before penitents spoke? What of the , Second Collection for September 26/27: Christ’s wounds imprinted on Padre Pio’s hands, feet, and Catholic University side? John Paul II, who as a young man visited Pio, never mentioned these extraordinary elements at the If you cannot attend Mass, please continue to send canonization. Instead, the pope spoke of “trials accepted your offerings to us using the online option or mail with love,” referring perhaps to sanctions restricting Pio’s your offerings to: faculties for hearing confessions and celebrating public Immaculate Heart of Mary Mass, imposed because of criticism, later discredited, sent P.O. Box 1047 to the Vatican; of Pio’s offering his sufferings in union with Williston, Vermont 05494 ’ passion for a suffering world; of his continual availability to sinners seeking direction and absolution; of Bishop’s Annual Appeal Padre Pio’s prayer that blossomed in charity, especially through his House for the Relief of Suffering, a healthcare Immaculate Heart of Mary has reached 80% of our facility that anticipated by decades today’s holistic Bishop's Annual Appeal Goal of $41,369. partnering of medical science and spirituality. Finally, how Thank you! September 17 report. comforting for us ordinary Christians, this extraordinary saint’s most frequent advice: “Pray, hope, and don’t Page 2 worry!” —Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. WE ARE ONE BODY IN CHRIST

the sick

HOLY ROSARY Ashley Bissonnette Edward Maxfield Saturday, 9-19, Susan Blair Mimmi Maxfield For repose of the soul of Mark Siple requested by his Betty Bouchard Florence Paris wife and family Frank Bridgeman Dolores Paul Sunday, 9-20, Catherine Chicoine Father Donald J. Ravey For repose of the soul of Daniel Mathieu of Connecticut Liz Cressinger Grace Robinson requested by Jeanne Atkinson Brian Doherty Storm Rushford Wednesday, 9-23, Margaret Guthrie Sara Stuhlsatz NO MASS - Father Oliver on personal retreat/vacation Julian Haftarczuk Bob Thomas

Friday, 9-25, Janet Hale Stephen Thompson NO MASS - Father Oliver on personal retreat/vacation Brian Hard Laura Warren Callie Hayes Matthew Yakubik Saturday, 9-26, Christian Hegarty For repose of the soul of Daniel Mathieu of Connecticut Kessler requested by Rosary Council 4684 Terrie Kneen Sunday, 9-27, For the Intentions of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Parishioners Those serving in the Military Throughout the world

IIMMACULATE HEART OF MARY Joe & Reese Rose Daniel Kalagher Saturday, 9-19, Andrew Danilich Devon Duquette For the soul of Julian Haftarczuk requested by Erik Karstensen Steve and Katherine Hayes

Sunday, 9-20, Please let us know of any family members For the Intentions of Immaculate Heart of Mary serving in the military, no matter where they are Parishioners stationed, so we can pray for them.

Monday 9-21,

NO MASS - Father Oliver on personal retreat/vacation COMMUNION AT HOME Tuesday, 9-22,

NO MASS - Father Oliver on personal retreat/vacation Parishioners wishing to be visited by a Eucharistic Minister for Communion and who are not worried about accepting Saturday, 9-26, community members into their homes during the COVID-19 Please call the office with Mass intentions for your pandemic, may call or e-mail either office. loved ones

Sunday, 9-27, We would also like to hear from parish Eucharistic For the Intentions of Immaculate Heart of Mary Ministers who are feeling ready to bring Communion to Parishioners the homebound.

Masses are commonly offered for the souls of our departed loved ones, but Mass may also be offered for the intentions of those still with us, or in thanksgiving for blessings received. The Mass is the heart of our Catholic faith, and so it is the most potent prayer we can offer. Contact either rectory to schedule. The customary donation is $10.

Page 3 Church Reopen Protocol Father Oliver will be on personal retreat and vacation: Please DO NOT COME to church, if you: Monday 9/21 through Friday 9/25 • have a cough or fever AND • are feeling sick • are at a high risk from COVID-19 Monday 9/28 through Friday 10/2 • care for the sick ****** No Daily Mass ******

You can watch TV/live streaming (internet) Masses and Please note! participate in spiritual Communion. If you receive a strange email or text message Call your parish office to make a reservation for claiming to be from Father Oliver asking for weekend Mass help. Please ignore it. • See office hours on page one of this bulletin • We need your name, your phone number, the Eucharistic Mission at St. Mark Parish number of people coming with you Please join us for Eucharistic-centered mission at • You will be provided with a seat number St. Mark Church, September 21 & 22. Come • Reservations are not needed for daily Mass encounter the love of Jesus and learn about the

Church Reopen Mass Schedule beauty and centrality of the . All are welcome! Both evenings will include Eucharistic Mon. IHM 8:30am Mass followed by Confession adoration, Benediction, and an opportunity for until 9:30am Confessions, with several priests available. The

Tues. IHM 6:30 pm Confession mission will follow COVID-19 protocols, and will 7:00 pm Mass also be live-streamed at stmarksvt.com. For more 7:30 pm Adoration until 8:30 pm information, contact the St. Mark parish office at 802-864-7686 or [email protected]. Wed. OLHR 8:30 am Mass followed by Confession Monday, September 21, 2020 - Mission 7:00pm Tuesday, September 22, 2020 - Mission 7:00pm Thurs. OLHR 6:00 pm Adoration with Rosary Apostolate for the Proverbs 28:27: “He that giveth unto the poor Family until 7:00 pm shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall Fri. OLHR 8:30 am Mass followed by Confession have many a curse.”

Sat. OLHR 3:15 to 3:45 pm Confession God calls us to support the most vulnerable among 4:00 pm Mass us and the Christ Our Hope: Building a Vibrant Church 4:45 pm Drive Through Communion campaign offers us the opportunity to do that. A until 5:15 pm portion of the dollars raised will fund an endowment

IHM 6:00 pm Mass for Catholic Charities so it may expand its ability to 6:45 pm Drive Through Communion serve the needy. This is a pressing need because until 7:15 pm Catholic Charities cannot serve on average 70 Sun. OLHR 8:30 am Mass families or 280 people per month.

9:15 am Drive Through Communion Beyond that need, the campaign offers great hope at until 9:45 am home here at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary. Sixty IHM 10:30 am Mass cents of every dollar will come back to us so we may 11:15 am Drive Through Communion address church flooring, pew coverings and our bell until 11:45 pm tower. Drive through Communion is available if you must stay out of church While considering your gift, it’s worth remembering • Available on weekends after each church Mass that a key provision of the CARES Act states that a • Please arrive at the church before Mass ends donor may deduct 100% of any gift to a qualified • Park in the parking lot charity against their 2020 adjusted gross income. • Father will offer Communion in the back of the Please note this deduction expires at the end of 2020.

church Soon volunteers will begin making outreach calls to • For the occupants of one car at a time discuss the campaign and answer questions. Please • Try to see a TV/live streaming (internet) Mass be receptive to their call and take time to talk with before coming for Drive through Communion them. Remember, these are your fellow parishioners, your neighbors, your friends, your brothers and Page 4 sisters in Christ. They are serving God in their volunteer role. OUR LADY OF THE HOLY ROSARY

We Welcome, Pray, Reconcile, Participate in the Offering at the September 14 Count: Eucharist, $1734.00 Transform, and Evangelize. SEE PAGE 6 FOR ADDITIONAL Online Report 9/7/2020 to 9/13/2020 ANNOUNCEMENTS

Weekly Church Offering: $ 280.10 Our Lady of the Holy Rosary is open for Catholic University: $ 10.00 private prayer. Church Improvement Fund: $ 30.00 Tuesday: 9am – 2pm $ 310.10 Wednesday: 9am – 2pm Thank you. God bless you for your generosity! Friday: 9am – 2pm

Second Collection for September 26/27: Fuel Rosary with Kate Monday Through Friday - 9AM If you cannot attend Mass, please mail your Pray the Rosary in a Zoom Meeting - email your parish offerings to us at: office for the link. If you prefer to call in, email Kate or

Our Lady of the Holy Rosary the office for the information you will need. P.O. Box 243 Richmond, Vermont 05477

Donate online at the website: Bishop’s Annual Appeal https://olhr-ihm.vermontcatholic.org. Look for the word “DONATE”. Our Lady of the Holy Rosary has reached 90% of our Bishop's Annual Appeal Goal of $22,451. September 17 report. READINGS FOR THE WEEK 9/21 - 9/27 Monday: Eph 4:1-7, 11-13; Ps 19:2-5; Mt 9:9-13 Thank you!

Tuesday: Prv 21:1-6, 10-13; Ps 119:1, 27, 30, 34, 35, 44; Lk 8:19-21

Wednesday: Prv 30:5-9; Ps 119:29, 72, 89, 101, 104, RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS 163; Lk 9:1-6 Congratulations to Kelsey, Emily, Maisy and Colton Thursday: Eccl 1:2-11; Ps 90:3-6, 12-14, 17bc; on your First Communion! Welcome to the table of Lk 9:7-9 plenty.

Friday: Eccl 3:1-11; Ps 144:1b, 2abc, 3-4; Grades 7/8 Lk 9:18-22 Zoom meeting Saturday the 25th at 10:00 am

Saturday: Eccl 11:9 -12:8; Ps 90:3-6, Grades 1 - 6 12-14, 17; Lk 9:43b-45 Check email for parent meeting info

Sunday: Ez 18:25-28; Ps 25:4-9; Phil 2:1-11 [1-5]; Mt 21:28-32 HOLY ROSARY- IHM WEBSITE https://olhr-ihm.vermontcatholic.org Page 5

Additional Announcements

A REMINDER: Mr. Edward Izzi, who lives in Williston, needs a ride to the 8:30am Sunday morning Mass at Our Lady of the Holy

***** No Daily Mass ****** Rosary. Mr. Izzi has a ride home from Mass.

Monday 9/21 through Friday 9/25 If you can help, please call Mr. Izzi at 508-558-0484

AND or the Our Lady of the Holy Rosary office at 434-2521.

Monday 9/28 through Friday 10/2 Thank you!

Father Oliver will be on personal retreat and vacation At the request of Pope Francis the

2020 Pontificial Collection -Holy Land Sanctuary-

Will be taken up SEPTEMBER 19/20, 2020

This notice is for parishioners who do not give through the envelope system or for those who may not have used their Holy Land Sanctuary envelopes dated April 10, 2020

Acts of Reparation and Plea for God’s Thursday evening at Adoration. The Catholic Men and Women United to Repent, Pray, and Fast sunlight perfectly illuminated a section of the Altar cloth with a Cross and its for our Nation ornate circle, for just a minute or two. "The United States of America is engulfed in a battle of good versus evil like never before and we are taking action by inviting you to join thousands of Catholics to commit to pray the Rosary for 100 days, with a goal of over one million offered in reparation and intercession Pew reservations continue to for our nation." be requested for Listen to the following link if you would like to hear more from Catholic week-end Mass. Apologist, Theologian and Author, Dr. Scott Hahn on this important effort support by EWTN.

Please contact the office Please join Scott Hahn during office hours by phone

or by e-mail to make your https://millionrosarymarch.com/ reservations.

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