COVER SHEET
CHURCH NAME:
Immaculate Heart of Mary/Our Lady of the Holy Rosary
BULLETIN NUMBER:
355600
DATE OF PUBLICATION:
355600.090907
NUMBER OF PAGES TRANSMITTED:
5
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Please call Joann @ 802-318-2422 (cell)
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IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY
September 9, 2007
Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
The offering for the weekend of September 1/2:
Offertory: $1637.00 Capital Improvement: $1096.50
Thank you for your continued financial support. God
Bless!
IHM Liturgical Schedule
Saturday, September 8
Greeters: David, Julie Duchesneau & family
Lector: Jo-Ann Beaudin
Eucharistic Minister: John Roach
Servers: Seth Armstrong, Chad Bateman, Chris Castano
Sunday, September 9
Greeters: Karla Karstens & family
Lector: Dan Morin
Eucharistic Ministers: LuAnn Koch & Greg Gause
Servers: Adam Geffken, Adam Morin, Tom Pelchat
Saturday, September 15
Greeters: Mike, Lynn McClintock & family
Lector: Cathy Rylant
Eucharistic Minister: Jo-Ann Beaudin
Servers: Katy Duchesneau, Kelsey Jensen, Laura Murphy
Sunday, September 16
Greeters: Linda Poirier & family
Lector: Kerry Enright
Eucharistic Minister: Rachel Wurtsbaugh & Bernie Ferenc
Servers: Heather Mallow, Brittany Mount, Molly
Partelow
INVITED
The Good News is that we have all been invited—
invited to the Kingdom, invited to be disciples. It’s a lifechanging invitation, and like so many other such
invitations, it requires a great deal of deliberation and
discernment. Whether we choose marriage, ordination,
single life, or community life, we know the serious
planning and consideration that accompany these profound
decisions. Like the tower-builder in the Gospel, we have
weighed both the monetary and emotional cost. We have
pondered and planned our lives in the direction to which
we believe God has called us. And while we pray for
guidance and acceptance of God’s will, we often fail to
understand so much. Like Solomon, we turn to God for
wisdom and counsel in our life-changing decisions.
© Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co.
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS
CLASSES START THIS WEEKEND:
Grades 1 & 2: Saturday 10:00-11:30 AM
Grades 3, 4, 5: Sunday 8:45-10:15 AM
Grades 6, 7, 8: Sunday 6:00-7:30 PM
1st year Confirmation: Sunday 6:00 at Holy Rosary
with your parent
Catechist Certification Training
The first of 4 workshops for this year is Tuesday,
September 11th at IHM at 6:30. This session is on
Scripture. All are welcome. Please call LuAnn Koch
if you are interested 879-1577.
POST-MASS SOCIALS RETURNING! We will
renew our successful recent experiment of having
post-Mass socials beginning this weekend, after both
the 5:30 PM Saturday Mass and the 10:30 AM
Sunday Mass. We hope to be able to have post-Mass
socials through the fall. If anyone is interested in
volunteering to help organize one of the socials,
please get in touch with Greg Gause (878-5843,
[email protected]). It is not hard and we have
detailed directions to guide you. See you after Mass at
the social!
IHM welcomes
Sawyer Andrew VanOrnum
Son of Jeremy & Magdalena VanOrnum.
Sawyer was baptized at IHM on August 19, 2007
IHM welcomes
Kenzie Addison & Kate Angelina Wyman
Daughters of Zachary & Karen Wyman.
Kenzie and Kate were baptized at IHM
On August 26, 2007
PRAYER CHAIN
We all need prayers. At times our families and
friends are going through some difficult times and
need extra help. If you have someone you would like
to add to our Prayer Chain please contact Joanne
Brinkerhoff at 872-5811.
WE ARE ONE BODY IN CHRIST
Saturday, 9-8, 4:00 PM Holy Rosary
Holy Rosary Parishioners
Saturday, 9-8, 5:30 PM IHM
IHM Parishioners
Sunday, 9-9, 8:30 AM Holy Rosary
Holy Rosary Parishioners
Sunday, 9-9, 10:30 AM IHM
Charles Balserus by his wife, Debbie
Monday, 9-10, 8:00 AM IHM
All Souls’ Intentions
Tuesday, 9-11, 8:30 AM Holy Rosary
All Souls’ Intentions
Wednesday, 9-12, 8:00AM IHM
Walter Estey by Janice C. Barrows
Thursday, 9-13, No Mass Today
Friday, 9-14, 8:30 AM Holy Rosary
Saturday, 9-15, 4:00 PM Holy Rosary
Saturday, 9-15, 5:30 PM IHM
Guy Trono by Giberte Myers
Sunday, 9-16, 8:30 AM Holy Rosary
Holy Rosary Parishioners
Sunday, 9-16, 10:30 AM IHM
Theresa Bancroft by her daughter, Debbie Balserus
Mass intentions for the living and deceased members
of family and friends are greatly appreciated by the
Pastor.
George Bates
Pat Gallo
Edwina Holmes
Diane Lehneman
Teresa Levesque
Evelyn Nawotka
Albert Rose Sr
Richard Whalen
Steve Wright
Lucille Youngman
Our Faithful Departed
May they rest in peace.
Those serving in the Military
throughout the world
Hospital Visitations
If you know of someone who is in need of a visit
while in the hospital please contact either parish
office.
NEW TO THE PARISH?
See Father Don after one of the weekend Masses and
he will give you a registration form to fill out and
return. Welcome to the parish!
First time for
Michael Rohde and Heather Raftery
Their wedding will take place
Saturday, September 29, 2007 at IHM
Please remember them in your prayers
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READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: Col 1:24 — 2:3; Lk 6:6-11
Tuesday: Col 2:6-15; Lk 6:12-19
Wednesday: Col 3:1-11; Lk 6:20-26
Thursday: Col 3:12-17; Lk 6:27-38
Friday:
Nm 21:4b-9; Phil 2:6-11; Jn 3:13-17
Saturday: 1 Tm 1:15-17; Jn 19:25-27 or Lk 2:33-35
Sunday:
Ex 32:7-11, 13-14; Ps 51; 1 Tm 1:12-17;
Lk 15:1-32 [1-10]
MEETINGS WITH FATHER DON
Holy Rosary Parish Pastoral Council will meet on
Monday, September 10th at 7pm in the rectory. If you
are unable to attend please call Mary O’Neil at 4342894.
Urgent appeal for drivers to bring Father Don over to
Holy Rosary on Saturday afternoons for Confession
& Mass. If you can help contact Father Don (8784513) ASAP. He would like to set up a schedule so
please consider if you can help drive once or twice a
month.
Deadline for October calendar for meetings and
events is Friday, September 21. Please contact
Thomas O’Neil (434-2894) if you have anything for
the calenday
RCIA-Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults begins in
October. The RCIA is the way in which adults
become full, active, and participating members of the
Catholic Church through the sacraments of Baptism,
Confirmation, and Eucharist. RCIA is ideal for those
interested in becoming Catholic, returning to the
Church or just wishing to learn more about the faith.
Contact Fr Don for further information at 878-4513.
Please pray for the success of this program.
Bishop’s Fund Announcement:
We are in the process of wrapping up our parishes’
efforts for the 2007 Bishop’s Fund Campaign. Please
send in your pledge card if you have not yet done so,
so that we can finish up and reach 100% participation
for our parishes. Holy Rosary stands at 89% with 135
gifts totaling $19974.99 collected towards a goal of
$22400. HM stands at 88% with 216 gifts totaling
$37650.70 towards a goal of $43000. Envelopes with
forms for this purpose are in the Gathering Area at
IHM and in the Parish Hall at Holy Rosary.
CHICKEN PIE DINNER
Essex Junction 3rd Degree Knights of Columbus to
host 11th Annual Chicken Pie Dinner, Saturday,
September 15th at Holy family Parish Hall. Seatings
at 5:00, 5:45, & 6:30 Adults- $8 children under 12$3 For reservations/tickets call Barry Corbin 8788314. Take out is available. Proceeds to benefit
KofC Scholarship Funds.
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The weekend following Labor Day our Music
Ministry will again provide the Liturgical music for
all the weekend Masses. If you are interested in
finding out more about the various groups please call:
IHM:
5:30 Mass Jeff Firlik 879-5064
10:30 Mass Linda O’Brien 288-9011
Holy Rosary:
4:00 Mass Jerome Mendicino 878-6442
8:30 Mass Jeanne Desilets 434-3526
BIBLE STUDY
Campus Ministry at St Michael’s College, with St
John Vianney Parish acting as host for the extended
area of parishes, announces a Bible Study program for
this fall. These will be held at St John Vianney on
Tuesdays, 7:30-9:00 PM from September 11 through
October 30. Contact Pat Soychak for more
information at 864-4166 ext 204.
SOUTH AMERICAN MISSIONS
Next weekend we have a visiting diocesan priest from
the Society of Saint James who will give us some
insight into the state of the missions in South
America. The Society, founded by Cardinal Cushing
in 1958, has about forty members serving in Peru,
Bolivia, and Ecuador. Each year a few of the
members come north to spread the word about their
missionary work and to appeal for donations. Please
be as generous as you can. For more information on
the Society of Saint James visit their web site:
www.socstjames.com. Special envelopes will be
included in the bulletin.
Share Your Love with Birthright. Birthright of
Burlington, an emergency pregnancy service, is in
existence to give support to the pregnant woman so
she can bring her child into the world with respect
and dignity. To continue our role in the community
we are in need of volunteers. We are looking for
volunteers in all aspects of our organization. Please
come to our Volunteer Informational Meeting on
September 13 at 7pm being held at our office at 289
College St, Burlington. If you have any questions or
would like to sign up for the meeting please call the
office at 865-0056.
OUR LADY OF THE HOLY ROSARY
The offering for the weekend of September 1/2:
offertory: $1495.00 Fuel: $435.00
Special Collection September 15/16:
Renovations
To meet our obligations we need to collect$1520 in
the weekly collection and $770 in the monthly fuel
collection.
Thank you for your continued support. God Bless!
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Rosary for
Peace takes place every Monday from 6 to 7 pm in
the Church.
LITURGICAL MINISTRY SCHEDULE
September 8
Lector: Tom Levesque
Eucharistic Minister: Rachel Towers
September 9
Lector: Keith Kennedy
Eucharistic Minister: Mary Dobson
September 15
Lector: Kathi Manley
Eucharistic Minister: Tom O’Neil
September 16
Lector: Ray Desilets
Eucharistic Minister: Joe Bouchard
Our Lady of the Holy Rosary welcomes
Leah Taryn Smith
Daughter of Daren & Tara Smith
Leah was baptized
At Holy Rosary on August 18, 2007
Our Lady of the Holy Rosary welcomes
Isaiah James Ritchie
Son of Timothy & Katelyn Ritchie
Isaiah was baptized
At Holy Rosary on August 19, 2007
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
We are currently in need of teachers for the following
grades: 8th, 9th, & 10th. Please contact the rectory
ASAP if you can help!!
Grades K-8: Classes start Sat, Sept. 8th; 9-10:15 at
Camels Hump
Grade 2 classes will be held at the church 9-10:15.
Grade 9: Parent Meeting, Sun, Sept. 9th, 6pm at Holy
Rosary
Grade 10: Parent Meeting, Sun, Sept. 16th, 6pm at
IHM
Grade 9: classes start Sun, Sept 23rd, 9:30-11:00 at
Holy Rosary
Grade 10: classes start Sun, Sept 30th, 9:30-11:00 at
Holy Rosary
Food for the food shelf can be placed in the
baskets in the hall and at the door. Delivery
will be made at the end of each month.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NEWS
Pancake Breakfast, the first of the "new season",
Sunday Sept. 9, 9:15am.
JOB OPPORTUNITY:
George Gifford has announced he will be retiring as
supervisor of our cemeteries at the end of this season.
We are most grateful for his many hours of dedicated
service over the last 31 years.
Anyone interested in finding out what this job, as
supervisor of Holy Rosary and St. Mary’s Cemetery,
involves should call George at 434-6008.
Hale and Hearty will meet on Sept. 12, at 5:30.
Catechist Certification Training
The first of 4 workshops for this year is Tuesday,
September 11th at IHM at 6:30. This session is on
Scripture. All are welcome. Please call Jill Danilich
if you are interested 434-4397.