Saint Anthony Church 15 Church Street White River Jct. Vermont 05001 Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time – September 19, 2021 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 E-mail: [email protected]Website: https://stanthony.vermontcatholic.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 in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel has been temporarily suspended due to COVID-19 restrictions. Religious Education Coordinator: Diane Usher, [email protected]Sacraments Reconciliation: Saturday from 3:15 – 3:45 PM Baptism: Parents must contact 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-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time – September 19, 2021
Father Charles R. Danielson, Pastor Deacon John P. Guarino
Bishop of Burlington: Most Rev. Christopher J. Coyne
Baptism: Parents must contact 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.
Let us pray for one another and for all those impacted by Covid-19.
Mass Intentions
Personal safety issues are still present due to Covid 19. Children who have not been vaccinated, people whose health is compromised so that they have to avoid any risk of contagion as well as their caregivers, may in freedom choose not to attend Sunday Mass. Saturday, September 18 4:00 P.M. The People of Saint Anthony Parish Sunday, September 19 8:30 A.M. Frederick & Agnes, Robert & Regis Woods by estate Monday, September 20 9:00 A.M. No intention Friday, September 24 9:00 A.M. No intention Saturday, September 25 4:00 P.M. The People of Saint Anthony Parish Sunday, September 26 8:30 A.M. Dr. Bohdan & Mrs. Taissa Kusma by John Usher family
Sacrificial Giving Report To meet our expenses we need: $ 3,900.00 Offertory collection September 11-12: $ 2,712.00 Catholic University: $ 460.00
Thank You for Your Support
of Saint Anthony Church!
Religious Education: Religious Education for grades 1 through Confirmation starts this Sunday, September 19, 2021 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. in the Religious Education Building.
Mass Intentions: If you would like to a Mass offered for your intentions, for loved ones living or deceased, or for special occasions, please contact the parish office by email or phone. You may also drop a note in the collection box.
Let us know if you want a specific date or if you would prefer the first available Mass. Please include the name of the person for whom the Mass will be offered and who is requesting the Mass (that is, how it should be listed in the bulletin.) We will do our best to accommodate your requests. The customary offering is $10. Thank you.
Found: A piece of jewelry was found in our parking lot after Mass last Saturday. If you may have recently lost something please contact the rectory office to identify the piece. We may have found it.
Weekly Bulletin: Our bulletin is on our website https://stanthony.vermontcatholic.org. If you do not have web access, or if you would prefer a printed version, you may pick up a bulletin outside the parish office in a plastic container on the porch near the office. You will also find the new Living Faith booklet, Vermont Catholic magazine, and Bishop’s Appeal envelopes and brochures. The box is replenished as needed.
Message from Fr. Rick:
Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
September 19, 2021
“If anyone wishes to be first, he shall be the last of all and the servant of all.”
It has probably always been so but we live in a culture that does not place a high value on that wondrous virtue: Humility.
To be “the last of all and the servant of all” is, in today’s society, counter cultural.
Oh, sure we might pay lip service to the idea of humility but when we actually see it our society is often utterly baffled.
A perfect example: St. Teresa of Calcutta. While, it is true many of world’s great at least publicly professed their admiration for this Albanian nun. Many of this worlds high and mighty had plenty of harsh things to say about a woman who followed Christ into the very depths of human misery and served Him, the least of her brothers and sisters. Some even criticized her harshly for her naivete. They forgot, or maybe they never knew, that she was not then to be a Social Worker. She was there to accompany the poorest of the poor to walk like Christ does among us.
Fr. Rick
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA): Do you know someone interested in exploring our Faith? Saint Anthony and Saint Francis of Assisi Parishes are again offering the RCIA opportunity for those who may be interested in becoming Catholic. Classes will start Monday, September 27, 2021 and continue weekly until Easter. See Father Rick or call the parish office if interested.
Confessions: The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available in the confessional at St. Anthony Church on Saturdays from 3:15-3:45 p.m. Individual confession is available by appointment.
Save The Date: A Covid-friendly Holiday Craft Fair is being planned for Saturday, October 9 at Saint Anthony Parish Center, which will be arranged to permit social distancing. Masks will be worn, and we will not sell or serve food items. Yes, it will be a smaller event, but we hope it will be filled with the gratitude and joy of the season. Details to follow.
Bishop’s Annual Appeal: As of September 15th Saint Anthony Church is 35% to our Bishop’s Appeal goal of $35,032.20, with donations totaling $12,338.00. Please make your checks payable to Bishop’s Annual Appeal, as they are processed in Burlington. Pledge envelopes may be deposited in the offertory box as you leave Mass or mailed directly to the Chancery Office, 55 Joy Drive, South Burlington, VT 05403. Extra envelopes may be found in our bulletin box outside the rectory door. Thank you.
St. Nicholas Project: The St. Nicholas Project is conducting its fall fundraiser, "Shoes for St. Nicholas." They are inviting Catholics throughout the diocese to make a donation to the Kurn Hattin Homes for Children to help the staff purchase new shoes and winter boots for the boys and girls. Kurn Hattin is a non-profit residential care facility located in Westminster, VT for boys and girls ages 5-15. Fr. Lance W. Harlow founded The St. Nicholas Project as an association of Catholics who help support the children's home with material and financial donations.
You may make an on-line donation by visiting: www.thestnicholasproject.com and go to the Donate icon. Or, mail a check directly to: Kurn Hattin Homes for Children P.O. Box 127 Westminster, VT 05158. If you have any questions, please contact Fr. Harlow at: [email protected]. Thank you for remembering the boys and girls at the children's home and for being their special guardian angels. God bless you!
La Salette Shrine: 410 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH. This is the 175th year anniversary of the 2846 Apparition of Our Lady of La Salette as well as the 70th year anniversary of 1951 La Salette Shrine of Enfield. Both being celebrated this year on September 17, 18, 19 with the following: Masses Friday evening with procession, Saturday evening with procession and Sunday morning with hillside service. Visit anytime for peaceful, contemplative time.
Sanctuary Lamps: The Sanctuary Lamps that are always burning in front of the tabernacle may be sponsored for your intentions. Each candle burns for 14 days. A donation to help defray the cost of the candle is appreciated, but not necessary. Please contact the office for availability.
Catholic Mass on TV: The obligation to attend Sunday Mass remains suspended for people in certain circumstances. Those unable to attend Sunday Mass in person may view celebration of Sunday Mass at 10:00 a.m., livestreamed on our website, or watch:
Sunday mornings at 6:00 a.m. on WCAX-TV, channel 3; Sunday mornings at 10:00 a.m. on WNNE-TV, channel 13 (or consult your local listings.)
Televised Masses may be found on The CatholicTV Network, cable channel 166 (or consult your local listings) Sunday at 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 7 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. Daily Mass is Monday through Friday at 9:30 a.m., with rebroadcasts at 7 and 11:30 p.m.
Televised Masses may also be found on EWTN, channel 38 (or consult local listings) Sunday 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon. Daily Mass is Monday through Saturday at 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Prayer for Making a Spiritual Communion: My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the most holy Eucharist. I love you above all things, and I desire to receive you into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace you as if you were already there and unite myself wholly to you. Never permit me to be separated from you. Amen.
Haven: The Haven Food Shelf is open to anyone in our community. Curbside pick-up is available Monday-Wednesday 9:00 - 4:30, Thursday-Friday 9:00 - 3:00, Sunday from 12-3 p.m. for a week’s worth of groceries, once a month, for anyone. Visit uppervalleyhaven.org/foodshelffaq/ for info. The curbside pickup process is extremely efficient and COVID safe.
Saint Anthony Parish has long supported the Haven by collecting non-perishable food in the basket at the entrance of the church before and after Masses.
Top Five Food Shelf Needs this week include soups/stews, beans (white, red, black), tuna/chicken, oatmeal and bottled water (16 oz. or gallon). Always Needed are pasta, canned veggies, tomatoes & fruit, pasta sauce, mac & cheese, peanut butter and rice. Other Needs include can openers (manual), sleeping bags, wash cloths & bath towels, gas cards and gift cards to grocery stores or Walmart. Thank you!
St. Anthony Parish would like to welcome all those who are visiting with us this weekend.
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Sunday, Sep 19, 2021TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Let the Good News resound
Religion is often reduced to its most visible aspect: Sunday
worship. But the church's ministry includes service,
evangelization, healing, and teaching. On Catechetical Sunday we
celebrate our mutual call to educate and instruct. "Catechize"
means to echo or resound. Saint Paul once modeled for the
Corinthians this task of “re-sounding” the Good News when he
wrote: "I received from the Lord what I also handed on to you."
Does your Catholic faith steer you when making decisions and
weighing values? Does it bring consolation? Does it challenge you
to sacrifice? Echo these riches to those you love.
TODAY'S READINGS: Wisdom 2:12, 17-20; James 3:16—4:3; Mark
9:30-37 (134). “Whoever receives one child such as this in my
name, receives me.”
Monday, Sep 20, 2021MEMORIAL OF ANDREW KIM TAE-GŎN, PRIEST, AND PAUL CHŎNG HA-SANG, AND
COMPANIONS, MARTYRS
Sound the depths of your faith
This year marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of Andrew Kim
Tae-gŏn, the first native-born Korean priest and patron saint of
Korea. He was one of an estimated 10,000 who were martyred for
their Christian faith in Korea in the 19th century. The theme of the
bicentenary celebration is “Are you Catholic?” because Andrew’s
“yes” to that question during interrogation cost him his life. The
bishop of the Korean city of Daejeon said the theme “calls us to
reflect seriously on our identity and our consistency as Catholics.”
Take this opportunity to consider what your Catholic identity
means to you.
TODAY'S READINGS: Ezra 1:1-6; Luke 8:16-18 (449). “No one who
lights a lamp conceals it with a vessel or sets it under a bed.”
Tuesday, Sep 21, 2021FEAST OF MATTHEW, APOSTLE, EVANGELIST
Let peace begin with me
The United Nations designates today as the International Day of
Peace. It’s also the feast of Saint Matthew—the evangelist whose
list of Beatitudes includes the words “blessed are the
peacemakers.” According to the Catechism of the Catholic
Church, the “Beatitudes are at the heart of Jesus' preaching.” They
“shed light on the actions and attitudes characteristic of the
Christian life” and are the “paradoxical promises that sustain hope
in the midst of tribulations.” Matthew must have experienced such
tribulations when he, as a hated tax collector, joined the other
apostles. Be a peacemaker today, especially among people you’re
nearest to.
TODAY'S READINGS: Ephesians 4:1-7, 11-13; Matthew 9:9-13 (643). “I
desire mercy, not sacrifice.”
Wednesday, Sep 22, 2021
Share the wealth
Power sharing and collaborative ministry are thorny questions
within church circles and many faith communities. Jesus can be
our model and our guide, in this as in all questions. When he sent
the apostles out he did so in pairs and “gave them power and
authority.” Add it up and it equals shared, collaborative ministry.
Those who are sure of their own authority are able to share it
freely and without fear. More ministries and leadership positions
will open up in the church when those with power learn to trust the
faith community the way Jesus did.
TODAY'S READINGS: Ezra 9:5-9; Luke 9:1-6 (451). “He sent them to
proclaim the Kingdom of God and to heal the sick.”
Thursday, Sep 23, 2021MEMORIAL OF PIUS OF PIETRELCINA, PRIEST
Be an everyday mystic
In a secular world that prizes material possessions, the mystical
aspect of the church can captivate. Saint Padre Pio (1887-1968)
certainly drew attention for his mystical attributes. A relatively
obscure Italian Capuchin priest, he gained fame for reportedly
displaying the wounds of Christ, called stigmata, and for his
insightful (some called it psychic) abilities as a confessor. He
spent up to 10 hours a day with people who sought guidance and
forgiveness in Confession. Only a few of us become mystics, but
all can seek holiness and insight. Today meditate and act on the
path to holiness that God has placed before you.
TODAY'S READINGS: Haggai 1:1-8; Luke 9:7-9 (452). “Herod said,
‘John I beheaded. Who then is this about whom I hear such
things?’”
Friday, Sep 24, 2021
Grounded in a sense of belonging
In our Western mindset, we often think of land as “property,”
owned and available for human use. But if we hope to stem climate
change, we need to realize it’s really the other way around. The
land doesn’t belong to us; we belong to the land. Writes Pope
Francis in his encyclical on caring for creation, Laudato Si’: “Many
things have to change course, but it is we human beings above all
who need to change. We lack an awareness of our common
origin, of our mutual belonging, and of a future to be shared with
everyone.” How will you commit to the care of this land that
sustains us in so many ways?
TODAY'S READINGS: Haggai 2:1-9; Luke 9:18-22 (453). “In this place I
will give you peace.”
Saturday, Sep 25, 2021OPTIONAL MEMORIAL OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
Ripe with possibilities
Jesus was born to Mary “in the fullness of time,” as one scripture
passage puts it. This rich metaphor of time ripening rings true to
human experience. Think of the blessings in your own life, and
how they have developed often from small beginnings or mere
glimmers of hope: deep and lasting relationships, hard-earned
insights, lifelong achievements and legacies. Good things take
time, patience, perseverance, courage, and perhaps most of all,
trust. Think of Mary’s journey of trust in response to God’s call,
and make it your own. And may the blessings in your own life ripen
in the fullness of time!
TODAY'S READINGS: Zechariah 2:5-9, 14-15a; Luke 9:43b-45 (454).
“Sing and rejoice, O daughter Zion! See, I am coming to dwell
among you, says the LORD.”
Invest just five minutes a day, and your faith will deepen and grow—a day at a time
