The Rutland-Wallingford Catholic Community Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 16, 2020 Christ the King Located at 66 S. Main St., Rutland, Vt. St. Patrick Located at 218 N. Main St., Wallingford, Vt. Immaculate Heart of Mary Located at 18 Lincoln Ave., Rutland, Vt. We are one community with three worship sites: Christ the King and Immaculate Heart of Mary in Rutland, and St. Patrick in Wallingford. As one, we pray the Eucharist and other sacraments together, and we explore the meaning of our Catholic faith. As a community, we reach out in love, following the call of Jesus to serve those in need. As one community, we grow together in faith and love for Jesus Christ. Parish Staff Pastor: Msgr. Bernard W. Bourgeois: Ext. 105 E-mail: [email protected]Parochial Vicar: Rev. Matthew J. Rensch: Ext. 106 E-mail: [email protected]Pastoral Care for the Homebound: Susan Roland: Ext. 100 Directors of Music: WilliamGower-Johnson (CTK): Ext. 107 Lori Routhier (IHM): Ext. 100 Finance Managers: Gerard Whooley (CTK & SP): Ext. 108 Gary Belock (IHM): Ext. 109 Directors of Religious Education: Sandra Carpenter: [email protected]Suzanne Aquistapace: [email protected]DRE Office: (802) 773-0500, Ext. 15 Rutland Catholic Schools: Christ the King School, Grades Pre-K – 8: (802) 773-0500 Lila Millard, Acting Principal Mount St. Joseph Academy, Grades 9 – 12: (802) 775-0151 Michael Alexander, Acting Principal Pastoral Offices Mailing Address: 66 S. Main St., Rutland VT 05701 Telephone: (802) 773-6820, (802) 775-1054 (fax) E-mail: [email protected]Website: www.rwcatholic.org Office Hours: 9 AM to 4 PM, Monday to Friday; Closed on Holidays Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday 4:00 PM Immaculate Heart of Mary 5:30 PM Christ the King Sunday 7:30 AM Christ the King 9:00 AM St. Patrick 10:30 AM Christ the King 5:30 PM Christ the King For our complete Mass schedule, please see inside. Confessions Friday 3:30 PM Christ the King Saturday 3:00 PM Immaculate Heart of Mary You may also make an appointment by calling the office.
Monday: The Seven Holy Founders of the Servite Order;George Washington’s Birthday
Friday: St. Peter Damian, bishop and DOTC
Saturday: The Chair of St. Peter the Apostle
Next Sunday: Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Financial News Because of the calendar, last year’s offertory year to date numbers reflect one extra week. This applies to all parishes.
Christ the King This Year ($) Last Year ($) Offertory Last Week 7,065 6,156 Year to Date 219,946 228,326
Immaculate Heart of Mary This Year ($) Last Year ($) Offertory Last Week 1,331 1,636 Year to Date 58,764 71,898
St. Patrick This Year ($) Last Year ($) Offertory Last Week 1,074 906 Year to Date 36,235 36,241
Gospel Meditation Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
People are not property. We cannot exchange them at will or simply use them for our own designs and purposes. What does the word “commitment” mean to you? We can begin to understand its meaning by looking at some synonyms: dedication, devotion, allegiance,
loyalty, faithfulness, fidelity, and bond. Commitment is primarily about relationship, and Jesus is all about relationships: how our lives affect others, how we treat our brothers and sisters, how we resolve conflict, and how we view the vows of marriage. Jesus’ teachings on obeying the commandments, murder, reconciliation, marriage, divorce, and adultery all stem from the sacredness of commitment. All of this has a God connection.
We can easily see one another as interchangeable and dispensable. We treat so much of our lives this way. What
MASS SCHEDULEFebruary 15–23, 2020
Sat.2/15
4:00 PM IHM Marilyn Doaner by her daughters, Debbie and Kathy
5:30 PM CTK Paul Trapeni III by the Hampls
Sun. 2/16
7:30 AM CTK Intentions of the parishioners
9:00 AM SP Amanda Loree by a parishioner
10:30 AM CTK Michael Kevin O'Brien by the Stanley family
5:30 PM CTK Therese Fragosa by the Stanley family
Mon. 2/17
6:45 AM CTK Louis Masse and family by estate
4:45 PM CTK Lucille Rottjer (8th anniversary) by Betty Whitehill
Tue.2/18
6:45 AM CTK Andrew Westphal (birthday memorial) by his mother, Irma
6:00 PM SP Dauphne Audy by a parishioner
Wed.2/19
6:45 AM CTK Intentions of Dan and Stephanie Burke by Peggy Angstadt
4:45 PM CTK Marge Kirchner by Diana and Jack Paquette
Thu. 2/20
6:45 AM CTK Healing and mercy by a parishioner
4:45 PM CTK Juliette Pivinby Berthe, Lise, ReJeanne, and Carmen
Fri.2/21
6:45 AM CTK Al Murray and Robert Paquette by Rita and Kevin Geno
4:45 PM CTK Joseph Galanti by Noreen Carson
Sat.2/22
4:00 PM IHM Jonathon Leach and Norma Leach by family
5:30 PM CTK Ralph Santoro by Bernice Santoro and family
Sun. 2/23
7:30 AM CTK Intentions of the parishioners
9:00 AM SP Elise Durr by the estate
10:30 AM CTK Michael Kevin O’Brien by Kathy and Ray Lopes
5:30 PM CTK Warren Perkins by Kathy and Ray Lopes
Bulletin Notice Deadline Please have your bulletin notices into the office by noon on
Thursday, 10 days before the bulletin date. Thank you!
Sunday Coffee Hour at Christ the KingJoin us for coffee and donuts after the 10:30 AM Mass.
Masses with Ash DistributionWednesday, February 26
6:45 AM at Christ the King 8:30 AM at Christ the King 12:15 PM at Christ the King 6 PM at IHM 6 PM at St. Patrick
works today may not be what I want tomorrow. We search and search for the right thing only to find our hearts still restless in the end. Is real happiness achievable this side of the grave? Sometimes, we expect too much out of others, and want our relationships to fill a hole that we should work out how to fill ourselves. Any seasoned married couple will tell you that their love for one another changes as time passes. Even though the understanding of romance changes as life changes, the dedication, devotion, allegiance, loyalty, faithfulness, and fidelity all remain and even deepen.
Some relationships can be hurtful, and God does not want us to live with abuse or pain. Also, how a relationship develops is sometimes out of our control, and we become the victim of someone else’s decision. But we can’t be self-focused in our relationships and see them exclusively as self-fulfilling ends. We are companions on life’s journey with varying depths of relationships being enjoyed by all who are with us along the way. We have the freedom to choose. God asks us to do so wisely, with right judgment and thinking.
Broc Community Food Shelf The Broc boxes at the entrances to each church for the winter are oatmeal for Christ the King, and pasta sauce for St. Patrick. (IHM collects for the Community Cupboard the third weekend of the month.) Thank you in advance for your generosity!
Ash Wednesday Almsgiving Collection There will be a special collection on Ash Wednesday to support Vermont Catholic Charities. This agency provides financial and emotional support to individuals and families throughout Vermont through the programs offered which include counseling, emergency aid, prison ministry, Project Rachel, and residential care homes. A portion of the collection will go to help fund the Bishop de Goesbriand grants which are awarded to Vermont nonprofits who are making a difference in their communities. Envelopes will be available in the churches. Please know that every gift, whatever the size, makes a difference. Thank you for your generosity.
2020 Contribution Envelopes If you have not picked up your 2020 offertory envelopes, please call the rectory to make arrangements to get them, or let us know you no longer want them. Call 773-6820, Ext. 8 for Jerry, or Ext. 9 for Gary. Also, let us know if you would like to start receiving offertory envelopes. Thank you very much for your generosity.
CRS Rice Bowl this Lent! Our parish community will participate in the national Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowl collection this Lent. It is a program of fasting, prayer, and almsgiving in which we will help to alleviate poverty in our own diocese and internationally. This is a family, home-based program that provides prayer, giving, and fasting opportunities so families can participate. More will be said on it in the weeks to come. If you’re interested, you can look at the website: www.crsricebowl.org. We hope you join the more than 14,000 Catholic communities across the United States in a life-changing Lenten journey with CRS Rice Bowl. Pick up your family’s CRS Rice Bowl in church beginning the weekend of Feb. 23. During the 40 days of Lent, we will reflect on the challenge of global hunger and how it affects our human family.
40 Days for Life February 26 – April 5 During the Season of Lent, you are invited to join other Christians for 40 Days for Life – 40 days of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion. You are also invited to stand and peacefully pray during a 40-day vigil in the public right-of-way outside the local Planned Parenthood, across the street and on the sidewalk from 11 Burnham Avenue, Rutland, and also to help spread the word about this important community outreach. If you would like more information – and especially if you would like to volunteer to help, please contact: Delia Warnecke, (802) 287-0354.
Events Statewide events are on the second page of The Inland See.
✤ Fr. Bernie's Adult Education Class Wednesday, February 19, 6:30 PM, in Engle Hall
✤ Mardi Gras Dinner at IHM Saturday, February 22, Following Mass On the menu is roast pork Hawaiian style with mashed potatoes, carrots, broccoli, and desserts including a Mardi Gras king cake. Come and join in the festivities before the Lenten season! $12 for adults and $6 for children under 12.
✤ “Unplanned” Viewing Sunday, March 1, at 2 PM St. Alphonsus Hall, Pittsford, Vermont All are invited!
✤ MSJ-CKS Annual Auction and Dance Saturday, March 21, 7–11 PM, Rutland Holiday Inn This is an adult-only, fun-filled evening that kicks off with a silent and live auction, which is followed by dancing with music provided by MC Sounds! Donations, large or small, are also welcomed. If you are interested in donating an item, vacation rental, or a service, please contact Mary Lou Tedesco Harvey at [email protected] or by phone at (802) 236-3485.
✤ 2020 Vermont Catholic Men’s Conference Saturday, March 28, 9 AM – 3:15 PM St. Anthony’s Parish, White River Junction The Vermont Catholic Men’s Conference changes lives. Men return to their lives renewed with a new perspective of the Lord in their lives. The keynote speaker will be Guy Gruters, retired Air Force captain and 5-year Vietnam POW and lifetime Catholic. The day will also include Mass with Bishop Coyne, speakers Msgr. John McDermott and Paul Kendall, lunch, confession, adoration, and fellowship. Call the rectory if you would like to register.
Visit our website at www.rwcatholic.org. Information and bulletins are uploaded weekly.
Come and spend time with the Lord!Adoration is offered at Christ the King every Friday from noon to 2:30 PM.
And from Our Pastor…DearFriendsandParishioners:
Last weekend, we celebrated First ReconciliaSon for oursecond grade parishioners who are on the path to First HolyCommunion in theSpring.Someconsider thisa“riteofpassage”forCatholics;Iprefertocallitastopalongthejourneyoffaith.
ImenSonedtothestudentsandtheirfamiliesthattheywereembarkingonagreatjourney.Itislikearideinacar.You’regoingsomewhere.YouhaveadesSnaSon inmind.Maybeyou’regoingtovisitarelaSveorfriendwholivesadistanceaway.Therewillbestopsalong that ride, likeatgas staSons, tollbooths, stores, andother things to see. The stops become part of the journey andusuallyasimportantasthedesSnaSon!IdidmenSonthatwhenIwas their agewe ocen traveled on Sundays fromBennington toFairHaventoseemyauntandherfamily.AsweleceachSme,myfather would announce that the car was not stopping along theway.Thatdidn’talwaysworkoutforhim!
Our journey to the Sacred Heart of Jesus is like any carjourney.Today’sstopistheSacramentofReconciliaSon.Itoldthestudentsthesixmostimportantwordsthey’lleversayare“I loveyou”and“Iamsorry”.ThosesixlihlewordsbuildrelaSonshipsup.Conversely, if those words aren’t used, out loud that is,relaSonshipscanbedestroyed.WeneedtostopourjourneysfromSmetoSmetosaythosewordsinourloveforoneanother.
It’sthesamewithJesus.InourrelaSonshipwithhim,wecan’tbeafraidtousethosesamewords.That’swhatReconciliaSonisallabout.We tell Jesuswe’re sorry–out loud–andwehear thosebeauSfulwordsof forgiveness in theprayerof absoluSon.Whenwe are sorryweneed to verbalize it. Is it really sincereunless itcomesfromourhearts?
Therewillbemanystopsalongthe journeyof faith.Someofthem, like this one, is a beauSfulmomentof grace. Through thesacramental stops, the person is inspired to get back on thatjourney.KeepmovingforwardtotheheartofJesus!Likeanyotherjourney, someSmes we get derailed. We don’t read our GPScorrectly,orthinkweknowbeher,andallofasuddenwe’relost.Thebeautyofthisjourneyisthatwecangetrightbackinourcars,and keep moving. Jesus will bring us back. The Sacrament ofReconciliaSonisthepathbacktothemainroadofthejourney.
Please joinme in praying for our second grade parishionerswhoareon theirway toFirstCommunion in thespring.WepraythattheywillopentheirheartstoJesusandknowhisloveintheirlives. We pray also for their parents and families, that they aregoodexamplesoffaithfortheseyoung,impressionablemindsandhearts.Finally,weprayforourparish,thateachofus,whetherornotweareconnectedtoanyofthesechildren,mayalsobegoodexamples.Wepraythatweshowouryoungparishionersthejoyofour faith, and that they see us live it out with passion and firmresolve.Amen.
February 15–21, 2020 FOR THE DIOCESE OF BURLINGTON
On February 26, our Lenten journey begins with Ash Wednesday. Ash Wednesday marks the first day of the 40
days of Lent dedicated to reflection, fasting, almsgiving, and good works in preparation for Easter. One concrete way we can prepare and share our gifts with others is to participate in the collection on Ash Wednesday to support the outreach work of Vermont Catholic Charities, including the Bishop de Goësbriand Grants for Human Advancement. These grants are awarded to Vermont non-profit organizations that are making a difference in the daily lives of people living in their communities.
Vermont Catholic Charities has been awarding Bishop de Goësbriand grants since 2011. To date, over 230 grants have been given out, totaling more than $480,000. What a wonderful expression of our faith — to serve others. Organizations receiving funding have included homeless shelters, right to life programs, and food programs for children and families.
Here are a few examples of how these grants impact the lives of Vermonters.
✦ The Upper Valley Haven in White River Junction received a grant to support the Seasonal Shelter, which helped 87 people stay out of the cold. One client stated, “When I arrived at the Haven I was broken. I felt frozen, totally overwhelmed by all my problems, but the Service Coordinator told me I could do anything.” Julio noticed a sign seeking help at the Mobil station near the Haven. Julio inquired, filled out an application, went on interview, and landed the job. Five weeks after starting work, Julio moved into an apartment with a roommate.
✦ Good Beginnings of Central Vermont received a grant to support its infant carriers and emergency assistance programs. The grant helped a total of 26 families, or 65 individuals (35 parents and 30 children).
✦ The Addison County Community Action Group (HOPE) received a grant to support its food shelf and financial assis-
tance program. The agency commented, “Your support has a tremendous impact on our ability to respond to the needs of some of the most vulnerable in our county. Thank you for your continued commitment and support to our community.”
✦ The Catholic Center at UVM received a grant to buy food to prepare and serve community meals at the Salvation Army. One student commented, “To be part of the community of Burlington or any place we may live in the future, there cannot be an ignorance of the fact that many go without food, warmth, and shelter. It has been a joy and privilege to serve at the Salvation Army in Burlington.”
As we begin this Lenten journey together, we ask you
to prayerfully consider participating in the Ash Wednesday collection - any gift, no matter the size, makes a difference. As a Catholic community, let’s continue to do Christ’s work here in Vermont and show Christ’s love to our neighbors in their times of need. By sharing our gifts with others, we prepare ourselves to celebrate the good news that Jesus Christ has risen.
— Mary Beth Pinard, executive director of Vermont Catholic Charities Inc.
“Lent is a favorable season for opening the doors to all those
in need and recognizing in them the face of Christ.”
03|21, 22 SATURDAY & SUNDAYYoung Adult Retreat at Saint Anne ShrineSaint Anne’s Shrine , Isle la Motte • 9:30 am - 2 pm
For young adults 18-39 (out of high school). Cost: $75, in-cludes meals and lodging. Led by sisters from the Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal (New York). Learn more at: vermont-catholic.org/event/young-adult-retreat-saint-ann-shrine/
03|21 SATURDAYExploring Laudato Si: A Call To ConversionMercy Ecospirituality Center, Benson 10 am - 3 pm
Explore the spiritual roots of the environmental crisis as outlined in the encyclical Laudato Si. Along with considering key themes of the encyclical, the workshop will also invite participants into experiential and prayerful reflection on how the natural world is revelatory of God, and of our kinship with all. Co-led by Anne Curtis, RSM (Executive Director of Mercy Ecology) and Arlene Flaherty OP, (Director of the Office of Justice and Peace, School Sisters of Notre Dame) women religious committed to the process of their own ecological conversion and to accompanying those who also want to take this journey. Registration: [email protected] or (802) 537-4531 by March 10.
age to be? Would you like to have more meaning and pur-pose in your life? The Ageless in the Lord Lenten Retreat has nothing to do with age, but everything to do with attitude! This retreat will challenge those who are past their mid-life, or are living in their senior years. Register by 2/28/2020: [email protected]. Cost: $10 includes materials and light refreshments.
03|06 FRIDAYLenten Soup Supper for HaitiSt. John Vianney, S. Burlington • 6 - 7 pmJoin us for a modest Lenten meal, with a
variety of meatless soups and lots of good fellowship. A free will donation is requested (but not required) and will go to support education and community development at our sister parish in Boc-Banic, Haiti. We will also accept donations of school supplies, which will be collected throughout Lent and shipped to Haiti later in the spring. After the meal, all are invited to stay for Stations of the Cross in the church upstairs.
03|06 FRIDAYRevolution of the Heart: The Dorothy Day StoryHoly Family, Essex Junction • 7 - 8:30 pm
This new documentary explores the life, the faith, and the ministry of this extraordinary woman who devoted herself to the ideals of Catholic social teaching and the Preferential Option for the Poor. She is currently under consideration for sainthood. Essex Catholic Community is pleased to present this film as part of our “Series on the Saints.”
03|07 SATURDAYOur Lady of Fatima DevotionsHoly Family • 8 - 9:30 amFirst Saturday of every month, rosary and
reconciliation begin at 8 am and Mass at 8:30.
03|08 SUNDAYBurlington K of C Pancake BreakfastSt. Mark, Burlington • 8 am - 5 pm
Age 6 to 89, suggested $7, under 6 and over 89, no charge. Maximum per family, $25. Blueberry or plain pancakes, french toast, bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, coffee, tea, milk, orange juice, hot chocolate.
03|09, 16 MONDAYSLenten SeriesHoly Family, Essex Junction • 7 - 8:30 pm“The Journey of the Magi for Lent: A Parable,
A Poem, and a Painting” presented by Fr. Richard Berube, SSE.
03|14 SATURDAYPadre Pio DevotionsHoly Family, Essex Junction • 8 - 10 amRosary starts at 8 am followed by Mass,
Special Intentions for the intercession of Saint Padre Pio and then learning about Padre Pio’s life, ministry and spiritual gifts will follow in the Holy Family Parish Hall after Mass.
02|20 THURSDAYS Surviving DivorceSt. Peter, Vergennes • 6:30 - 8:00 pmSurviving Divorce is a divorce support group
based on the teachings of the Catholic Church that will help bring hope and healing to those who have experienced the pain and loneliness of a broken marriage. This 12-week series begins on February 20. Each session contains video presen-tations and group discussion that will answer questions, restore hope and begin authentic healing. This program is open to the newly separated and divorced and those still struggling with issues many years later. Contact (802) 877-6585 for information and registration.
02|21, 22, 23 FRIDAY SUNDAYRetreat: Re-Reading My Life in the Light of the GospelOur Lady of Life Center, Quebec
Retreat for all ages in the Carmelite tradition with teaching by Fr. Michel Vigneau, Trinitarian; teaching given in French with simultaneous English translation. FOR MORE INFO: www.notredamedevie.org/en
02|22 & 03|21 SATURDAYSMarriage Preparation Retreats10 am - 5:30 pmSpend time in prayer, sharing and fellowship
with your fiance and other engaged couples. February 22 at Sacred Heart St. Francis de Sales Parish Hall, Bennington, and March 21 is at Blessed Sacrament in Stowe.
02|26 WEDNESDAYAsh WednesdayCome to Mass and receive your ashes!
02|28, 03|06, 13, 20, 27, 04|03 FRIDAYSStations and SoupSt. Michael, Brattleboro • 5:30 - 6:30 pmOn Fridays during Lent, we will pray the
Stations of the Cross, followed by soup prepared by various parish groups, served at St. Brigid’s Kitchen.
03|01 SUNDAYRite of Election and Call to Continuing ConversionCathedral of St. Joseph, Burlington • 3 pm
Celebrated by Bishop Coyne. During the Rite of Election, the Church “elects” those seeking full initiation into the Church through Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist at Easter. The Church also recognizes those already-baptized Christians seeking full initiation into the Catholic Church and pledges the support of prayer as they journey toward Full Communion in the Catholic Church. A small reception follows the liturgy.
03|02 MONDAYAgeless in the LordChrist the King, Rutland • 10 am - 12 pmAre you aging well? Does aging feel like a
thief in the night? Do you think that your age is not the best
UPCOMING EVENTS
DIOCESE OF BURLINGTON CAREERS
Diocese: Finance Officer
Diocese: Respect Life Coordinator
Sacred Heart / St. Francis de Sales School, Bennington: Administrator
St. Joseph’s Residential Care Home, Burlington: Full-Time LPN or Med Tech — $1000 Sign-On Bonus
St. Joseph’s Residential Care Home, Burlington: Part-Time LPN or Med Tech
St. Joseph’s Residential Care Home, Burlington: Full-Time LNA or Caregiver — $500 Sign-On Bonus
St. Joseph’s Residential Care Home, Burlington: Part-Time LNA or Caregiver
