Immaculate Heart of Mary and

Our Lady of the Holy Rosary

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

October 27, 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: Monday, 8:00 AM Tuesday, 7:00 PM Reconciliation: Monday, following Mass Tuesday, 6:00 PM Eucharistic Adoration: Tuesday, 8:00 PM

Mass Schedule Lord's Day Masses: Saturday, 4:00 PM Sunday, 8:30 AM Weekday Masses: Wednesday, 8:30 AM Friday, 8:30 AM Reconciliation: Saturday, 3:15-3:45 PM Following Daily Masses 3rd Thursday, 6:00 PM Eucharistic Adoration: Thursday, 6:00 PM

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.

Baptism: By appointment. Call the rectory to make arrangements.

OFFICE HOURS FOR PARISH OFFICE OFFICE HOURS FOR PARISH OFFICE At IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY At OUR LADY OF THE HOLY ROSARY Monday through Friday Tuesday 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Wednesday 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Friday 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM

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IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY

October 27, 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.

The offering for October 19/20: $ 1732.50 World Mission: $ 416.00

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.

Thirtieth 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!

BLIND NEED HELP! The Vermont Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired has an immediate need for volunteer drivers to get blind and visually impaired people where they need to go. Clients of VABVI can’t drive, forcing them to rely on others. They need to buy food, get to vital medical appointments, and run important errands. VABVI’s Volunteer Transportation Program provides free, personalized transportation services to our clients. Be a part of our team! Drivers work on an “as Needed” basis and are free to accept or decline any trip to suit their own schedules. Volunteer as much or a little as you have time for. Drivers receive mileage reimbursement for use of their cars. If you can help or would like more information, call Megan at 800-639-5861 ext 211.

Immaculate Heart of Mary and Holy Rosary: Thank you for your generous response to the LOTW's Joseph House Personal Care initiative. The items were dropped off at Joseph's House this week and were very much appreciated.

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WE ARE ONE BODY IN CHRIST

the sick

HOLY ROSARY Saturday, 10-26, 3:15-3:45 PM Confession 4:00 PM Mass For Rose Livingstone on her 92nd birthday [living] by Jeanne Atkinson Sunday, 10-27, 8:30 AM Mass For George and Adleen Fortier RIP by David and Fran Thomas Wednesday, 10-30, 8:30 AM Mass followed by Confession For Lou Truso RIP by Jeanne and David Atkinson Thursday, 10-31, Adoration: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Friday, 11-1, All Saints Day - Holy Day of Obligation 8:30 AM Mass followed by Confession For Deceased Members of the Rensch/Walsh Family Saturday, 11-2,

Confession 3:15 PM - 3:45 PM 4:00 PM Mass For Patrick Fitzsimons RIP by Mary and Thomas O’Neil Sunday, 11-3, 8:30 AM Mass For Joe Bouchard RIP by the Richmond Rug Hookers

IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY

Saturday, 10-26, 5:30 PM Mass For Roger and Jane St. Hilaire RIP by the Hilaire Family Sunday, 10-27, 10:30 AM Mass For Ann Ledakowich RIP by the DeLuca family Monday, 10-28, 8:00 AM Mass For a Special Intention Tuesday, 10-29, Confession: 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM 7:00 PM Mass For Deceased Members of IHM Parish Adoration: 7:45 PM Benediction: 9:00 PM Friday, 11-1, All Saints Day - Holy Day of Obligation 7:00 PM Mass For All Souls Saturday, 11-2, 5:30 PM Mass For Parishioners of IHM and Holy Rosary Sunday, 11-3, 10:30 AM Mass For Dialog and Reconciliation in the Middle East

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 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.

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8th Annual Vermont Catholic Women’s Retreat Saturday, November 16 at St. John Vianney Parish in South Burlington. The keynote speaker will be award winning author and Catholic speaker, Donna Marie Cooper O’Boyle who will speak on The Role and Discovery in Christ for Women and How to be Beautiful to God. In addition, there will be opportunity for confession, Eucharistic Adoration, small group discussions, Rosary and, of course, Catholic fellowship. Cost for this retreat is $40 and includes lunch. Learn more and register at: www.vermontcatholic.org/womensretreat2019 or call Valerie Parztck at 658-6110 x1131

NOVEMBER 1 is All Saints Day On this day of Holy Obligation Masses will be offered as follows:

Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Friday 8:30 a.m. Mass Followed by Confession

Immaculate Heart of Mary

Friday 7:00 p.m. Mass Followed by Confession

Worldwide Marriage Encounter The next Weekends are: • Nov 8-10, 2019 in Huntington, NY • 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/.

Joseph House Mission Outreach Center - Joseph’s House will once again be offering a Thanksgiving Program to serve those who need a little extra help. This year Joseph’s House would like to serve 55 families from around Chittenden County with their dinner needs. Each family receives a Hannaford Gift Card, for the “trimmings” and a frozen turkey. With great generosity Mater Christi School staff, students and their families have committed to donating the frozen turkeys, but we could use your help in providing the “trimmings”! Would you join us in making 55 Thanksgiving Days extra special this year? Any amount you can donate toward this program would be greatly appreciated. “You will be enriched in every way for great generosity... for the rendering of this service not only supplies the wants of the saints but also overflows in many thanksgivings to God.” 2 Corinthians 9:11-12 Donations may be made anytime through October and November. Checks should be made out to: “Joseph House” with the notation “Thanksgiving Outreach” in the Memo line and mailed to: Joseph’s House 113 Elmwood Avenue Burlington, VT 05401

RICE MEMORIAL OPEN HOUSE

Sunday, November 3 from 1-3 p.m.

Could Rice be the right fit for you? Choosing a high school is one of the most important decisions your family will make. Join us at our annual Open House on Sunday, November 3, 2019 from 1-3pm to meet our teachers, current students, and their parents, as well as our coaches and club representatives. Learn what makes a Rice education truly unique. It only takes a couple of hours to see the rewards of a lifetime. Registration is encouraged, but walk-ins are still welcome. RSVP by November 1, 2019. at www.rmhsvt.org/openhouse.

You are invited to attend the showing of: POWER IN MY HANDS

When: Wednesday, October 30 from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Where: OLHR parish Hall. "The all star cast uncovers the beauty, timelessness and power of the prayer of the rosary. The film will help viewers understand and grasp the power to transform individuals, families, communities, America - a society in spiritual crisis, and instill a response for the need and the power of prayer."

Harvest Delight Thanksgiving Luncheon

Hosted by Age Well & SASH (for those 60 years of age and older)

Enjoy a delicious traditional Thanksgiving Meal with all the fixings.

Entertainment by Ted LeBlanc. Door Prizes and 50/50 drawing

Cost: $5.00

When: Wednesday, November 6th - Doors open at 11:00am Meal at 12:30

Where: Holy Rosary Church Hall, 64 West Main Street, Richmond

RSVP & Tickets: Cathie Cassano 859-8869 or Pat Long 557-5484

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

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!

NEW HOLY ROSARY- IHM WEBSITE Our new website is up. Check it out at: https://olhr-ihm.vermontcatholic.org

Offering for October 19/20: $ 1769.00 Mission Sunday: $ 487.00

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Eph 2:19-22; Ps 19:2-5;

Lk 6:12-16

Tuesday: Tuesday: Rom 8:18-25;

Ps 126:1b-6; Lk 13:18-21

Wednesday: Rom 8:26-30; Ps 13:4-6;

Lk 13:22-30

Thursday: Rom 8:31b-39; Ps 109:21-22, 26-27, 30-31; Lk 13:31-35

Friday: Rv 7:2-4, 9-14; Ps 24:1-6;

1 Jn 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-12a

Saturday: Wis 3:1-9; Ps 23:1-6;

Rom 5:5-11 or 6:3-9; Jn 6:37-40

Sunday: Wis 11:22 -- 12:2; Ps 145:1-2, 8-11, 13-14; 2 Thes 1:11 -- 2:2;

Lk 19:1-10

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Monday: Ss. Simon and Jude Thursday: Halloween

Friday: All Saints; First Friday

Saturday: The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls Day); First Saturday RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS

GRADES 1-7: Regular classes Oct. 26

CONFIRMATION -GRADES 8 - 9 Oct. 27 BACK FROM THE DEAD at St. John Vianney, 5-8 PM, includes Mass, Dinner and Event. FULL PARISH POT LUCK DINNER will be held on Saturday, November 9th, in the parish hall following the first Youth Mass of the catechetical year.

Maggie Eisenbarth, the new Diocesan Respect Life Coordinator, is asking for a volunteer from each parish to serve as the liaison between the parish and the diocese. This person, from each parish, would be the person Maggie would reach out to with bulletin announcements, ready-made materials and ideas. If you are a person who is concerned for the voiceless, the underserved and the hopeless, Maggie would like to meet you. Please contact your parish office with your name, e-mail and phone number which will be sent on to Maggie.

HOLY ROSARY CEMETERY

Please remove and discard wilted plants, wreaths, plastic pots and other wilted vegetable matter from the plots of your loved ones. Please take all pots and plants with you and recycle or dispose of at home. We do not provide trash receptacles at the cemetery. This will greatly assist the cemetery committee in cleaning up the cemetery and getting it ready for winter. If you

Essex Junction 3rd Degree Knights of Columbus ANNUAL CHICKEN PIE DINNER - Saturday November 2 Two Seatings: 5:30 PM and 6:15 PM Adults - $10 Under 12 - $6 Call Ron Rice at 879-6989 for Tickets/Reservations St. Pius X Church Hall 20 Jericho Road, Essex Center

Holy Rosary needs Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers! Please notify Hope in the Office if you are interested or would like more information . 434-2521 or olhr@gmavt.net

Saint Francis Xavier School is hosting an Open House on Wednesday, November 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Lo-cation: 5 St. Peter Street, Winooski. Come tour our school, meet our administrators, and see our students in action. Learn first hand the impact that caring, committed teachers can have on a child's life. Walk-ins are welcome, but we encourage RSVPs by calling 655-2600 or e-mailing in-fo@sfxvt.org. Saint Francis Xavier School serves students from Pre-School (age 3) to 8th grade. Our goal? Developing the whole person . . . academics, character, community, and faith. Check out www.sfxvt.org for more information about our school.

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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: October 27, 2019 Number of Pages Transmitted: 6 Bulletin Transmission Time: Wed 11:15 AM Special Instructions: