Saint Anthony Church 15 Church Street White River Jct. Vermont 05001 Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time – September 8, 2019 Father Charles R. Danielson, Pastor Deacon John P. Guarino Bishop of Burlington: Most Rev. Christopher J. Coyne Parish Office Hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM Closed on Wednesday Secretary: Ms. Joanne Collins Telephone: 802-295-2225, ext. 3 Office e-mail: [email protected]Website: www.stanthonysvt.org Mass Schedule Weekend: Saturday 4:00 PM Sunday 8:30 AM Weekday: Monday & Friday 9:00 AM Holy Days: Consult the parish bulletin Rectory Chapel Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Religious Education Coordinator: Mrs. Julie Hamilton, 295-3989, [email protected]Sacraments Reconciliation: Saturday from 3:15 – 3:45 PM Baptism: Parents must come to the rectory to get the necessary forms at least one month in advance. Marriage: Couples must contact the parish at least six months in advance.
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Saint Anthony Church 15 Church Street
White River Jct. Vermont 05001
Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time – September 8, 2019
Father Charles R. Danielson, Pastor Deacon John P. Guarino
Bishop of Burlington: Most Rev. Christopher J. Coyne
Baptism: Parents must come to the rectory to get the necessary forms at least one month in advance.
Marriage: Couples must contact the parish at least six months in advance.
Mass Intentions
Saturday, September 7 4:00 P.M. Florence Golden by Richard & Karen Powell Sunday, September 8 8:30 A.M. The People of Saint Anthony Parish Monday, September 9 9:00 A.M. In thanksgiving to Saint Anthony by JLD Friday, September 13 9:00 A.M. Cornelius & Delia Agan by the estate Saturday, September 14 4:00 P.M. The People of Saint Anthony Parish Sunday, September 15 8:30 A.M. Denise Teixeira by the Usher Family
Low Gluten Altar Bread: If you require a low gluten host for communion, come to the altar with the Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion. The celebrant will give you the consecrated low gluten host from a separate paten.
Religious Ed: Meeting Monday evening! Parents and Guardians of Confirmation candidates – There will be a very important Confirmation meeting this Monday, September 9th at 6:00 pm in the Religious Ed Building. Julie will be handing out paperwork that must be completed and
returned with the candidates on the first day of class, Sunday, September 22nd at 9:30 am. If you have any questions please email [email protected] or call 802-295-3989. Office Closed: The parish office will be closed Tuesday, September 10. We will re-open on Thursday, September 12 at 11:00 a.m. Last Chance: This weekend is your last opportunity to take advantage of the free yarn, knitting needles & crochet hooks and pattern books. You need not use it now; the cold weather is sure to come. You’ll be glad that you have the yarn to keep you occupied and warm! The tubs of yarn are on the tables at the entrance of the church. There’s plenty here for you to take as much as you can use. Please help yourself! Wednesday Night Crafters: We meet weekly in the Religious Ed building starting this Wednesday, September 11 at our regular time of 6:30 p.m. We will be working on items for the Christmas Bazaar. As always, no experience or materials are needed, just willing hands and a joyful heart! All materials are provided. Any questions please contact Charlotte Merrill (802) 295-2145 or [email protected] Second Collection This Week: This weekend there will be a USCCB national second collection for Catholic University. Catholic University strives to be the voice of our Church in response to the issues facing society today. The University’s business and theology schools offer a unique program to provide seminarians and newly ordained priests with the essentials of finance, management and accounting centered on virtue and ministry. Please make checks payable to St. Anthony Church. Knights of Columbus Dinner: On Saturday, September 14, 2019 a Roast Beef Dinner will be held in Saint Anthony’s Parish Hall from 4:45 - 6:15 PM. The Cost is $12.00 for Adults, $6.00 for children. Dan will be preparing the dinner to raise funds for the Knights of Columbus. If you can help by making a pie or dessert, serve dinner, or help with clean-up, please call Dan Smith at (802) 356-3527 or Dominick Montuori at 802-295-5562. There is no sign-up for the dinner, everyone is welcome! Thank you. Bishop’s Annual Appeal: Your gift to the Bishop’s Annual Appeal supports many Diocesan efforts which include opportunities made available here at St. Anthony Church. Please help us sustain vital programs by contributing to the 2019 annual appeal. As of September 3, Saint Anthony Parish has reached 56% of our pledge goal, with donations totalling $20,467.00. Envelopes for your donations are available on the bulletin boards at the entrance of the church and in the parish office. Please visit bishopsappealvt.org for more information. Thank you for your generosity! Diocesan Pastoral Ministries Conference: This first annual event will take place on 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 registerat www.vermontcatholic.org/ministryconference2019 or contact Valerie Parzyck at [email protected] or (802) 658-6110 x1131.
Parish Registration: We call your attention to the Parish Registration form printed in the bulletin this weekend and invite you to complete the form and formally join our Parish Family. Simply complete and return the form to us. You may enclose it in an envelope marked ‘Confidential’ to ensure privacy, bring it to the office, mail it or drop it in the collection basket. The registration form is also available to download from our website. Please note that we will not send offertory envelopes if you do not specifically request them.
Not sure if you’re registered? Please check with the parish office. If you are registered with us but your phone number, address or other information has changed, simply include your name and the updated information on the form. We keep your information strictly confidential. Call the parish office if you have questions. Upcoming Events at La Salette, Enfield: The Triduum to celebrate the anniversary of the apparition of Our Lady at La Salette in France will be held the weekend of September 20-22. On Friday, September 20th, Mass starts at 6:30 p.m., with Rosary Procession following. On Saturday, September 21st, Reconciliation is available at 5:30 p.m. Mass starts at 6:30 p.m., with Rosary Procession follows. On Sunday, September 22nd, Mass with the Most Reverend John B. McCormack presiding, starts at 11:00 a.m., with Rosary Procession after. You are welcome to attend any or all of these services.
Healing Service: A healing Service with adoration will be held Sunday, September 29 from 3:00-4:00 p.m. at the Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette, 410 NH Rte 4A, Enfield.
Novena Prayer to Mary, Mother of the Church
Mary, Mother of the Church, we stand before you
shaken by the scandal and division in the Church that we love. We pray for victims of abuse,
whose trust was betrayed and whose innocence was shattered by members of the clergy.
We pray for those whose suffering was ignored
and for those who were silenced or disbelieved. We pray for Church leaders,
that by putting the needs of the vulnerable first, by acting with transparency,
and by always holding themselves accountable to God and to the People of God they may regain the trust that has been broken.
We pray for ourselves, that the darkness and confusion we feel may give way to light.
May we find the way to justice, unity, healing, and hope,
through your Son, Jesus, our Lord. Amen. Mary, refuge of sinners, pray for us.
Mary, comfort of the troubled, pray for us. Mary, Mother of the Church, pray for us.
Haven: The most needed items this week are cereal, tuna, macaroni and cheese, black beans, and kidney beans. Non-perishable items may be left in the basket at the top of the stairs. Thank you!
St. Anthony Parish would like to welcome all those who are visiting with us this weekend.
Sunday Envelopes: _____ Yes, we will use envelopes. _____ No, we will not use envelopes. (Those who use envelopes for contributions will be eligible to receive an annual report for tax purposes upon request.)
Adults in Household
Name: _______________________________________________________________________ First Middle Last Maiden Name: _______________________________________________________________________
Date of Birth: _______________________________________________________________________
Marital Status: _____ Not Married _____ Catholic Marriage _____ Civil Marriage
_____ Separated _____ Divorced _____ Widowed
Name: _______________________________________________________________________ First Middle Last Maiden Name: _______________________________________________________________________
Date of Birth: _______________________________________________________________________
Marital Status: _____ Not Married _____ Catholic Marriage _____ Civil Marriage
_____ Separated _____ Divorced _____ Widowed
Sunday, Sep 08, 2019TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Embrace the hard sayingsNice-guy Jesus inhabits our religious imagination, a carryover
from the coloring books. This smiling Lord seeks lost sheep and
welcomes prodigal kids home. He banishes fevers and wipes
away tears. It can be a jarring wake-up call to encounter the
gospel Jesus, who does all those things but also says we have to
give up everything to be his followers. Can’t we negotiate here?
Does “all” really mean all? A very few will take this saying
literally. The vast majority of us spend our lives seeking a
comfortable compromise. Jesus is asking for ultimate loyalty, not
personal poverty. Does he have your heart?TODAY'S READINGS: Wisdom 9:13-18b; Philemon 9-10, 12-17; Luke14:25-33 (129). “Anyone of you who does not renounce all hispossessions cannot be my disciple.”
Monday, Sep 09, 2019MEMORIAL OF PETER CLAVER, PRIEST
Step upWhat can we do in the face of injustice and inhumanity? We read
and hear about it in the news, we see it play out on our borders
and in our cities. But what can one person do? Peter Claver, a
pious seminarian from Spain who volunteered for the Spanish
colonies, was deeply troubled by the treatment of slaves brought
from Africa to Cartagena. He headed for the wharf as soon as a
slave ship entered the port, boarded, and ministered to the
desperately ill human cargo who had managed to survive the
horrendous journey. He also advocated and petitioned, insisting
that human rights be respected. No evil is so great that you cannot
be a force for lessening it.TODAY'S READINGS: Colossians 1:24—2:3; Luke 6:6-11 (437). “I askyou, is it lawful to do good on the sabbath rather than to do evil, tosave life rather than to destroy it?”
Tuesday, Sep 10, 2019Begin anewA new school year is underway, and many people have stored
their vacation luggage and thrown themselves back into work.
Today’s gospel is also filled with a sense of new beginnings:
apostles newly chosen, plenty of healing, crowds eagerly seeking
Jesus. New beginnings abound in our faith: at Easter, Baptism,
house blessings, Confession, and many other moments. As you
read these words, even if you are “not feeling it,” be steadfast
knowing that new beginnings are a central part of your faith and
can emerge from the shadows at any moment.TODAY'S READINGS: Colossians 2:6-15; Luke 6:12-19 (438). “Powercame forth from him and healed them all.”
Wednesday, Sep 11, 2019Practicing your faith is rewardingIn psychology, “positive reinforcement” occurs when there is a
good result or reward from a behavior, causing the person (or
animal) to behave that certain way repeatedly in order to keep
getting the reward. Think of the lab rat who gets a treat when it
presses a button—and keeps pressing it to get more treats. But
this concept predates modern medicine—it goes back to biblical
times with the Beatitudes delivered at the Sermon on the Mount.
Jesus assures those who are meek, who hunger for justice, and
who have poverty of spirit that they will be blessed for it. There’s
no greater reward.TODAY'S READINGS: Colossians 3:1-11; Luke 6:20-26 (439). “Blessedare you who are poor, for the kingdom of God is yours.”
Thursday, Sep 12, 2019Do what is justCatholics have a tradition of sharing the gifts we have been given.
Not for the sake of charity but for the sake of justice. Remember,
the early Christian community “shared all things in common.”
And Saint John Chrysostom wrote that the goods we possess
really belong to the poor. Similarly, Saint Gregory the Great
taught that when we take care of those in need, we give them
what is rightfully theirs, not ours. Make a contribution of your
“time, talent, and treasure” today in pursuit of doing what is just.TODAY'S READINGS: Colossians 3:12-17; Luke 6:27-38 (440). “Forthe measure with which you measure will in return be measured outto you.”
Friday, Sep 13, 2019MEMORIAL OF JOHN CHRYSOSTOM, BISHOP, DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH
Come togetherIn the fourth century, Roman Emperor Constantine built a city
(naming it after himself, modestly), and moved the empire’s
capitol from Rome to Constantinople. John Chrysostom was an
early archbishop of Constantinople. It was always understood that
the bishop of the capitol city was the head of the church. So it
became clear to some that Chrysostom should now lead the
church. Those still in Rome begged to differ. This conflict, along
with others, went on for centuries and resulted in the Great
Schism of 1054, which separated the Catholic Church and the
Eastern Orthodox Church. In July of this year Pope Francis
presented the current archbishop of Constantinople, Patriarch
Bartholomew, with a reliquary with bones believed to be of Saint
Peter as a gesture of goodwill in the ongoing hope that the two
churches might reunite. Pray for the unity of all Christians.TODAY'S READINGS: 1 Timothy 1:1-2, 12-14; Luke 6:39-42 (441).“Remove the wooden beam from your eye first; then you will seeclearly to remove the splinter in your brother's eye.”
Saturday, Sep 14, 2019FEAST OF THE EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS
Avoid heated exchangesAlong with honoring the saving power of the cross, today’s feast
commemorates the dedication by Constantine in 325 of the
basilica and shrine in Jerusalem where the Church of the Holy
Sepulcher stands today. Reputed to be Jesus’ burial site, arguably
the most hallowed location in all of Christendom is not immune to
petty squabbles. On a hot day in 2002, an Egyptian (Coptic)
monk moved his chair into the shade, which was taken by
Ethiopian Orthodox monks to be an encroachment on their
territory. Stones, fists, and even chairs flew, resulting in a number
of injuries (and frowns worldwide as the news circulated). It’s all
well and good to be passionate about things devotional, but don’t
forget to love your neighbor too—even if you think they’re
throwing shade at you.TODAY'S READINGS: Numbers 21:4b-9; Philippians 2:6-11; John 3:13-17 (638). “God did not send his Son into the world to condemn theworld, but that the world might be saved through him.”
Invest just five minutes a day, and your faith will deepen and grow—a day at a time
