Sacramental Preparation Baptism—Parents or guardians seeking to have a child baptized should contact the rectory prior to the desired

Baptism date to attend a Baptism preparation workshop. RCIA—Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. If you are interested in what it means to be Catholic,

please contact Fr. Vale. Marriage—Registered parishioners need to make an appointment with the pastor six months prior to the

requested date of marriage. Anointing—Anyone who is seriously ill, anticipating surgery or weakened because of prolonged illness or advanced age

is encouraged to receive the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick. Please contact the priest. St. Bridget, St. Stanislaus Kostka, Sacred Heart Cemetery—The cemetery located on Main Street opposite

St. Stanislaus Kostka Church is situated on more than ten acres in a lovely, quiet, tree-lined neighborhood. The tranquility is enhanced by majestic pine trees and monuments dating back to the mid-nineteenth century. Our prima-ry goal is to carry out the sacred religious functions of burial and care for the resting places of the deceased. The Catho-lic Church regards the burying of the dead as a deep spiritual significance and a Corporal Work of Mercy. Our cemetery

has been serving the West Rutland area for more than 150 years. It was consecrated in May 1865 by Bishop Louis DeGoesbriand, the first bishop of Burlington, and is one of the oldest, active Catholic cemeteries in the diocese. St. Dominic Cemetery— St. Dominic Cemetery is located across the street from St. Dominic Church sharing a

common boundary with the South Street Cemetery. For more questions please contact Henry Socinski at 802-459-2262.

ST. BRIDGET CHURCH

28 Church St. West Rutland, VT.

MASS SCHEDULE Temporarily Cancelled

CONFESSIONS

By appointment

ST. STANISLAUS

KOSTKA CHURCH

11 Barnes St., West Rutland, VT.

MASS SCHEDULE Temporarily Cancelled

CONFESSIONS

By appointment ST. DOMINIC’S CHURCH

45 South Street, Proctor, VT.

MASS SCHEDULE Temporarily Cancelled

CONFESSIONS

By appointment

Administrator, Rev. Avelino Vale Music Ministry, Mrs. Angela Lundrigan

Mrs. Olivia Boughton, Marie Smith

Administrative Office:

28 Church Street West Rutland, VT 05777 PHONE: 802-438-2490

Email: wrchurches@vermontcatholic.org Office Hrs: Mon—Fri 8:30 am—3:00 pm

www.westrutlandcatholic.org

PENTECOST SUNDAY

MAY 31ST, 2020

MASS INTENTIONS Pentecost Sunday

Sat, May 30—Easter Weekday

In Memory of Peter Reczek, By Theresa Guillory

Sun, May 31—Pentecost Sunday

In Memory of Pat Agan, By Barbara Burns

MASSES RESUME IN CHURCHES

Mon, June 1—Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church

8:30 AM In Memory of Paul Mayer SB

Requested by The Family

Tue, June 2—Weekday

8:30 AM SB

Wed, June 3—St. Charles Lwanga & Companions

8:30 AM Repose of the Soul of David Artkop SSK

Requested by Phyllis Harkonen

Thu, June 4—Weekday

5:00 PM SD

Fri, June 5—St. Boniface, Bishop

8:30 AM In Memory of Helen Leonard SSK

Requested by David Dzuibek

Sat, June 6—Weekday

4:00 PM In Memory of Sophie O’Bara SSK

Requested by Bo, Michelle, & Mikey

In Memory of Frank Salengo, Sr.

Requested by Frank Salengo, Jr

Sun, June 7—The Most Holy Trinity

9:00 AM In Memory of Patricia A. Burns SB

Requested by J. Richard Phalen & Family

11:00 AM SD

CONFESSION TIMES: By appointment only.

HOMEBOUND VISITATION: Please call Father Vale if

you would like to schedule a home visit for your loved ones or

friends. Phone 802-438-2490 to schedule a home visit.

HOLY HOUR: First Friday of the month at St. Stanislaus-

Kostka, 9:00—10:00 a.m.

PRAYER VIGIL: Second Monday of each month, at 6:00

p.m.in the Church Halls—rotating among the three Churches.

June 8th—St. Dominic, July—St. Stanislaus Kostka,

August—St. Bridget

St. Bridget/St. Stanislaus Kostka/St. Dominic, West Rutland/Proctor—VT

IMPORTANT INFORMATION -

PARISH OFFICE IS NOW OPEN - Please note that although we are open and present, it is a requirement that a face covering/mask be worn upon entering the building. Office Hrs: Mon—Fri from 8:30 am—3:00 pm

Fr. Vale’s Office Hours are from 9am - Noon on Mondays,

Tuesdays, and Fridays.

Phone: 802-438-2490 /email: wrchurches@vermontcatholic.org.

MAY

THE HOLY FATHER’S PRAYER

INTENTION FOR EVANGELIZATION—

For Deacons. We pray that deacons, faithful in

their service to the Word and the poor, may be

an invigorating symbol for the entire Church.

Our Thoughts and Prayers are with ...Parishioners and

friends who are sick, suffering or in recovery: Marie

Wysolmerski, Sophie Krysztofik, Tiffany Marquis, Reilly Jakubiak, Ber-

nice Bujak, Peg Patch, Donald Sevigny, Norman Sevigny, Joseph

Czachor, Lucien Wiskoski, Bob Kelley, Nina Flory, Kathi Scaralia, Dor-

othy Blicharz, Jean Wiskoski Davey, Barbara Burns, Leo DiGangi, and

those who are homebound or in nursing facilities.

Our Military Members: Ross & Brittany Lowell,

Seth LaChance.

2020 Remembering and Praying . . .

St. Bridget: Beverly Staruski, Patricia Burns, Jack Coughlin,

Pat Agan, Jim Snee, Michelle Sienicki, Mary Porter (nee McCor-

mick), Henry Malon.

St. Stanislaus: Mary Blicharz, Vital Razanouski, Clara

Mondella (nee Wojick).

St. Dominic: Charlotte Burgess. Leona Kish.

FOOD SHELF SUPPORT—since we are not able to collect food on the first weekend of the month, you are encouraged to send a financial donation to the West Rutland Food Shelf. Make the check out to the WR Food Shelf, and mail it c/o Town Hall Offices, West Rutland, VT 05777. The need continues, but we must all stay safe, so a monetary donation is a preferred way to support them at this time.

FIRST STEPS— I know it is a difficult time for many people financially, as well as for the churches, and I always encourage people to tithe first, and take care of their families. But I also want to give people the opportunity to support First Step if they are able. If you are able, set aside some of your spare change or cash in a zip lock baggie, bottle, or whatever container you choose, from Mother’s Day to Father’s Day. You may drop off your collection after Father’s Day, June 21st, 2020, at the Parish Office. Thank you for your support. Blessings ~ David Wilkinson, Executive Director, First Steps Pregnancy Clinic. www.firststeprutland.com

PENTECOST SUNDAY MAY 31ST, 2020

PENTECOST SUNDAY

"Suddenly there came a sound from heaven , as of a vio-lent wind. . .it filled the whole house. . .And there ap-peared to them parted tongues as of fire, which settled upon each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit" (Epistle).

On Christmas we celebrate the birthday of Christ in His Physical Body. Today is the birthday of the Church, of all those who have been reborn into His Mystical Body.

How did the first Christians prepare? They were all "in prayer" with Mary; and they were "all of one mind," under the leadership of Peter, making ready to tell "men from every nation under heaven. . .of the wonderful works of God" Epistle). Yes, prayer and action are the marks of the true Christian.

In the Offertory we ask the Holy Spirit to "confirm" the graces "wrought in us" when we were baptized and con-firmed. We pray also "to relish" things of the Spirit and to benefit by "His consolation" (Prayer) in the struggle of Church and soul against "the prince of the world" (Gospel).

Excerpted from My Sunday Missal, Confraternity of the Precious

Blood.

THIS NEXT WEEK.. PLEASE CHECK THE WEB-

SITE AND FACEBOOK FOR UPDATES AND

NEWS. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THE INTERNET,

CALL THE OFFICE OR A FRIEND TO FIND OUT

THE SCOOP~

WEBSITE: www.westrutlandcatholic.org

FACEBOOK PAGE: West Rutland and Proctor Catholic Churches

OFFICE PHONE: 802-438-2490

At the time of print this is our most current infor-mation—an insert will be added if there are changes or additional information that needs to be distributed.

In response to Governor Scott’s recent order for a phased restart of Vermont’s economy that balances the need to improve overall social and economic wellbeing with the need to prevent a resurgence of COVID-19 out-breaks, our churches will now be open June 1st, 2020.

For the safety of everyone and out of charity and love for each other, the following protocols must be followed:

* Stay home if you feel sick or have a fever.

* The Obligation to attend Sunday Mass remains lift-ed until further notice, especially if you are part of the vulnerable population and/or have underlying health conditions. * Everyone must wear a mask. * Sanitize your hands upon entry. * Pews will be clearly marked for appropriate social distancing - 6 feet apart. Ushers will seat you. * Please refrain from congregating in tight spaces or cordoned off areas. * Bulletins will be handed out at the end of Masses. They will also still be available on our website.

RESOURCES FOR MASS ONLINE/TV

1. Our web page has links to the Diocese –check it out

www.westrutlandcatholic.org. The Burlington

Diocese website has numerous help and information

regarding COVID-19 and Mass Online:

www.vermontcatholic.org

2. Fr. Vale shares links to prayers and reflections on our

West Rutland and Proctor Catholic Churches Facebook

page.

3. Comcast Cable Channel 33 and 166 for Masses.

4. For our Polish Community— National Shrine of Our

Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown, PA – Masses and

Benediction etc. Services are in English as well as

Polish. The website is Czestochowa.us.