Immaculate Heart of Mary and

Our Lady of the Holy Rosary

Father Rod Oliver Saligan, Parish Administrator (802) 878-4513 ihmchurch@comcast.net

September 22, 2019

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: Director of Religious Education Laura Kalagher Parish Council Coordinator Cathie Cassano

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: Hope Kennedy Director of Religious Education Jill Danilich Parish Council Coordinator Chris Braves Supervisor of Cemeteries Doug St. Amour

Grand Knight - KofC Council #4684: William Rensch Rosary Council #4684, meets the first Wednesday of every month at 7:30PM

Mass Schedule Lord's Day Masses: Saturday, 5:30 PM Sunday, 10:30 AM Weekday Masses: Refer to “Coming Up” Page Reconciliation: Refer to “Coming Up” Page Eucharistic Adoration: Refer to “Coming Up” Page

Mass Schedule Lord's Day Masses: Saturday, 4:00 PM Sunday, 8:30 AM Weekday Masses: Refer to “Coming Up” Page Reconciliation: Saturday, 3:15-3:45 PM Eucharistic Adoration: Refer to “Coming Up” Page

The Rosary is recited 20 minutes before all Masses at both churches.

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.

OFFICE HOURS FOR PARISH OFFICES FOR IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY FOR OUR LADY OF THE HOLY ROSARY Monday: 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM Tuesday 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Tuesday: 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM Thursday 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM Friday 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Thursday: 8:30AM to 2:00 PM Friday: 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM

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IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY

September 22, 2019

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED We are in need of Altar Servers, Lectors, Ushers, and Greeters for our Sunday Liturgies. Please consider serving your parish in one of these ways. If you would like to volunteer or receive more information please contact the office at 878-4513 or ihmchurch@comcast.net.

BISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL

Our results as of September 16 are:

IHM goal $41,369; $35,707 collected to date which is 86%.

The offering for Sept 14/15: $2809.40

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 KIOSK IN THE VESTIBULE

There are a wide variety of CD’s available in the entryway to the church. There is something for everyone - Adults, Teens, and Children! Topic include Conversion Stories, Evangelization, Church Teaching, Prayer, Suffering, Sacraments and the Blessed Mother, as well as information on Marriage, Family, and the Culture of Life. A donation of $3.00 is suggested to cover the cost.

Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT POSITION This position offers clerical support and assistance for the parish office. The individual is expected to maintain a welcoming and helpful atmosphere by providing exceptional customer service to the pastor, priest(s), employees, board members, departments and visitors. The individual frequently works with sensitive or confidential material; which requires an individual with tact, integrity and the ability to maintain absolute confidentiality. The parish administrative assistant must exercise appropriate initiative and judgment in working independently and with a team.

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Burlington Department of Human Resources 55 Joy Drive South Burlington, VT 05403 Phone: 802-846-5825

IHM FAMILY FORMATION PROGRAM

The calendar and registration forms can be found on the parish website or contact Laura Kalagher at kalagherihm@gmail.com. If you have any questions, call Laura at 802-238-5868. We look forward to seeing you and your family!

The Saint Nicholas Project is visiting IHM! Founded by Fr. Lance W. Harlow in 2015, the Saint Nicholas Project's goal is to raise awareness of and increase support for the boys and girls at the Kurn Hattin Homes for Children, a K-8 residential care facility for children at risk from troubled homes. We will have an informational table and light refreshments available for you after Mass on Sunday, September 29th, 2019. The kids need you! Please stop by and learn about Kurn Hattin Homes and find out how you can help children from families in distress right here in Vermont! THANK YOU!

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WE ARE ONE BODY IN CHRIST

the sick

HOLY ROSARY

Saturday, 9-21, 3:15-3:45 PM Confession 4:00 PM Mass - Celebrant Father Privé For Kim-Marie Yoder McKinley RIP by the family Sunday, 9-22, 8:30 AM Mass - Celebrant Father Privé For Ellen Picard Hooper RIP by Lea Manor Listzwan

No Daily Masses This Week No Evening Adoration/Confession on Thursday

Saturday, 9-28, Confession 3:15 PM - 3:45 PM

4:00 PM Mass - Celebrant Father Privé For All Souls Sunday, 9-29, 8:30 AM Mass - Celebrant Father Privé For Linda Forbes RIP by the Danilich family NO DAILY MASSES GOING FORWARD UNTIL

FATHER OLIVER ARRIVES IN OCTOBER

IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY

Saturday, 9-21, 5:30 PM Mass - Celebrant Father Privé For Jack Dente RIP by Collette Dente Sunday, 9-22, 10:30 AM Mass - Celebrant Father Privé For William C. Koch RIP by Ed and LuAnn Koch

No Daily Masses This Week No Evening Adoration/Confession on Wednesday

Saturday, 9-28, 5:30 PM Mass - Celebrant Father Privé For Parishioners of IHM and Holy Rosary Sunday, 9-29, 10:30 AM Mass - Celebrant Father Privé For Roger and Jane St. Hillaire RIP by the family

NO DAILY MASSES GOING FORWARD UNTIL FATHER OLIVER ARRIVES IN OCTOBER

If you would like to have a Mass said for a special intention, contact either rectory to schedule. This is a wonderful way to remember your beloved dead. The customary donation is $10.

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.

Ashley Bissonnette Betty Bouchard Joe Bouchard Catherine Chicoine Brian Doherty Margaret Guthrie Janet Hale Callie Hayes Harold Irish Michael Kessler Gail Lavallee Mimmi Maxfield Dolores Paul Mary Jane Purczynski Father Donald J. Ravey Storm Rushford Bob Thomas Marilyn Whitney

Susan Blair Frank Bridgeman Liz Cressinger Pat Gerecke Julian Haftarczuk Brian Hard Christian Hegarty Paulita Irish Terrie Kneen Edward Maxfield Florence Paris Bill Petty Grace Robinson Sara Stuhlsatz Stephen Thompson Matthew Yakubik

Those serving in the Military Throughout the world

Joe & Reese Rose Daniel Kalagher Andrew Danilich Devon Duquette Erik Karstensen

Please let us know of any family members

serving in the military, no matter where they are stationed, so we can pray for them.

BULLETIN REMINDER Announcements and reminders for the bulletin should be sent to olhr@gmavt.net by Monday at noon.

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Diocesan Women's Retreat Saturday, November 16, 2019, at St. John Vianney Parish in South Burlington. Speaker will be Donna-Marie Cooper O'Boyle. Details pending.

Worldwide Marriage Encounter God has entrusted your spouse to your care. Show that you are trustworthy in that care by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next Weekends are: • Oct 18-20, 2019 in Laconia, NH • Nov 15-17, 2019 in Isle La Motte, VT For more information, call John & Diane Forcier at 802-657-3083 or visit them at https://wwmevtw.org/.

VT Chris an Rock-toberfest On September 28, 2019 @ 7PM at the Barre Auditorium the “Love is a Lion Tour” will be rocking out with featured ar sts CITIZEN WAY (“Wavewalker”, “Bulletproof”) and JASON GRAY (“With Every Act of Love”, “More Like Falling in Love”) with special guests THE YOUNG ESCAPE (“Love Me Like You”). More info at h ps://www.facebook.com/events/2303083613143328 Tickets star ng at $20/ea (groups of 10+), you can purchase online at h ps://vtchris anmusic.com

ASPIRE TOGETHER’S ANNUAL FUNDRAISING BANQUET ANNOUNCEMENT Join us Thursday, September 26th at 6 p.m. for Aspire Together’s Annual Fundraising Banquet at Champlain Valley Expo (Expo North Bldg). Come show your support as we hear from our compelling featured speaker & Right To Life Director, Mary Beerworth. To register: email devon.aspiretogether@gmail.com or call Aspire Together at 802-658-8046.

CANONIZATION You are cordially invited to celebrate the canonization of Blessed John Henry Cardinal Newman on Sunday, October 13th, at Holy Family Church Hall in Essex Junction, from 4 - 7:30 pm. The evening will include Solemn Vespers, dinner and dessert, and three brief presentations on the life and thought of Cardinal Newman, featuring a guest speaker from St. Thomas More College, as well as Fr. Kevin Chalifoux and Fr. Matthew Rensch. $10 per person/$15 for two/$5 for each additional guest. For more information or to RSVP by October 6th: VermontNewman@gmail.com

Annual Diocesan Pastoral Ministries Conference will take place Saturday, September 28, 2019, at the Lake Morey Resort in Fairlee, VT. The keynote speaker will be Ron Huntley from Divine Renovation who will focus on helping us and our parishes move from "maintenance to mission." Breakout sessions will focus on pastoral ministry, religious education, youth ministry, marriage and family life, worship, RCIA and communications. Cost of the conference is $30.00 and includes lunch, and materials. Pre-registration is required. Learn more and register at www.vermontcatholic.org/ministryconference2019 or contact Valerie Parzyck vparzyck@vermontcatholic.org or 658-6110 x 1131

BEGINNING OCTOBER 1st…

Father Saligan has requested the following daily Mass schedule from Bishop Coyne. Week-end Mass times will remain the same.

Immaculate Heart of Mary Monday 8:00 a.m. Mass Followed by Confession

Tuesday 6:00 p.m. Confession 7:00 p.m. Mass 8:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration

Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Wednesday 8:30 a.m. Mass Followed by Confession Thursday 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration Friday 8:30 a.m. Mass Followed by Confession

Eucharistic Mission at St. Mark Parish We've postponed this mission. The Missionaries of the Most Holy Eucharist coordinator contacted us to cancel the event due to delay in Fr. Declan's visa (he is from Ireland). We are planning to reschedule the event, and will let you know the new dates. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by this change. Originally scheduled for September 28th through October 1st.

LIFE CHAIN in Burlington - Sunday October 6, 2-3 PM: Annually, on the first Sunday in October, LIFE CHAIN invites the churches in each city across North America to stand and pray for an hour while holding prolife signs that will be provided. We will meet in front of Edmund's School on Main St. in Burlington at 2:00 p.m. and stand quietly and prayerfully until 3:00 p.m. For more information, go to nationallifechain.org or http://lifechain.net/ or call Ethel Brousseau at 893-1168.

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OUR LADY OF THE HOLY ROSARY We Welcome, Pray, Reconcile, Participate in the Eucharist, Transform, and Evangelize.

FLOCK NOTES Get messages about Holy Rosary events, cancella ons… Send your request to be added to the Flock Notes Parishioner Reminder and Announcement System by e-mailing OLHR@gmavt.net with your e-mail address or your cell phone number if you prefer a text message.

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!

HOLY ROSARY WEBSITE If you need information about anything Our Lady of the Holy Rosary related, please look us up on our parish website. A search using the key words OLHR together with Richmond will bring the website up. The website address is: https://olhr-richmond.com/

The offering for Sept 14/15: $ 2000.00

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Ezr 1:1-6; Ps 126:1b-6;

Lk 8:16-18

Tuesday: Ezr 6:7-8, 12b, 14-20;

Ps 122:1-5; Lk 8:19-21

Wednesday: Ezr 9:5-9; Lk 9:1-6

Thursday: Hg 1:1-8; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Lk 9:7-9

Friday: Hg 2:1-9; Ps 43:1-4;

Lk 9:18-22

Saturday: Zec 2:5-9, 14-15a;

Jer 31:10-12ab, 13; Lk 9:43b-45

Sunday: Am 6:1a, 4-7; Ps 146:7-10;

1 Tm 6:11-16; Lk 16:19-31

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Monday: St. Pius of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio); Thursday: Ss. Cosmas and Damian Friday: St. Vincent de Paul

Saturday: St. Wenceslaus; Blessed Virgin Mary St. Lawrence Ruiz and Companions

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS GRADES 1 - 7:

Sat., Sep. 28 9:00 - 10:30 AM Class # 4 for grades 1 - 7

CONFIRMATION -GRADES 8 - 9

Sun., Sep. 22 9:30 - 11:30 AM Confirmation Class #1 @ OLHR Sun., Sep. 29 6 - 7:30 PM Confirmation Deanery Event - bowling, pool, air hockey, food, fun @ St. Marks, Burlington

Joseph’s House Burlington Vermont (an outreach of St. Joseph’s Cathedral) has been having difficulty meeting the needs of the people who come to them for help. Members of the LOTW community are sponsoring a “Personal Care Drive” to help them out. The three items that they are most in need of are: shampoo, dish detergent, and laundry detergent. Other items they give out are toothbrushes, toothpaste, bar soap & shaving cream. Drop off boxes will be available in both churches during September. Thank you!

St. Joseph’s Level III Residential Care Home, Burlington, VT Rooms and Suites available: St. Joseph’s Residential Care Home, operated by Vermont Catholic Charities, is a small home-like community that provides personal care, medication management, home cooked meals, nursing overview, and a wide array of activities. For more information or to schedule a tour of the home, please call (802) 864-0264.

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355600 Immaculate Heart of Mary/Our Lady of the Holy Rosary 7415 Williston Road Williston, VT 05495-1047 802-434-2521 olhr@gmavt.net Contact: Hope Kennedy Software Using: Win 10 Publisher 2016 Adobe DC Date of Publication: September 22, 2019 Number of Pages Transmitted: 6 Bulletin Transmission Time: Wed 11:15 AM Special Instructions: