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ESSEX CATHOLIC COMMUNITY
Pastor ~ Rev. Charles Ranges, S.S.E. Parochial Vicar ~ Rev. Lino Oropeza S.S.E.
4 Prospect Street Essex Junction, Vermont 05452
802-878-5331 ~ [email protected] Parishes of:
HOLY FAMILY/ST. LAWRENCE
36 Lincoln Street / 158 West Street Essex Junction, Vermont 05452
www.hfslvt.org ~ [email protected] Parish Office / Holy Family Cemetery ~ 802-878-5331
Parish Hall Rental ~ 802-878-5331, ext. 203 or [email protected]
PARISH STAFF
Administrative Assistant ~ Gail Haggarty Accountant ~ Margaret Judge
Faith Formation Director ~ John McMahon Parish Council Chair ~ Rev. Charles Ranges, S.S.E.
Finance Council Chair ~ Bernard Couture Parish Hall Coordinator ~ Michael Dowling
ST. PIUS X
20 Jericho Road Essex, Vermont 05452
www.saintpiusx.net ~ [email protected] Parish Office 802-878-5997
PARISH STAFF
Deacon ~ Deacon Gerry Scilla Office Manager/Accountant ~ Margaret Judge Faith Formation Director ~ Andrew Coulter
Administrative Assistant ~ Maria Beckett Parish Council Coordinator ~ Gary Diminick
Finance Council Chair ~ Jim Rose Music Director ~ Dave Riley
Weekend Liturgies Saturday: SL 4:00pm SP 4:30pm Sunday: SL 8:00am SP 9:30am HF 11:00am & 7:30pm Daily mass at Holy Family at 8:30am Wednesday at St. Pius X at 6:00pm
SACRAMENTS
Baptism: Parents should call the Parish Office
Marriage: Must be scheduled at least six months in advance
to allow for the required pre-marriage course. Please call Fr. Ranges, S.S.E. 878-5331
Reconciliation: Saturday: St. Lawrence 3:15 to 3:45 pm
St. Pius X 3:30 to 4:00 pm or by appointment
Please call Fr. Ranges, S.S.E. 878-5331
Anointing of the Sick: Please contact Fr. Ranges
Visits to the Home Bound: Please notify the parish office of anyone unable to attend
church because of illness, age or handicap
Sacramental Preparation:
Children (Grades 1-2) ~ The preparation process for the sacraments of First Reconciliation & Eucharist involves par-ticipating in our parish's first and second grade religious ed-ucation classes. Both sacraments are celebrated during the second grade year.
Confirmation (Grades 9-10) ~ This two-year preparation process is designed to help candidates learn more about their faith, our Catholic Church and what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ. The process is intended to help the candidate become more receptive to the Holy Spirit and ac-tively living out the mission of the Church in their lives.
MASS INTENTIONS At Holy Family During the Week
Daily Rosary 8:00am ~ Daily Mass 8:30am M-F and on the 1st and 2nd Saturday of the month
Cenacle of Life after Mass on Wednesday Divine Mercy Chaplet after Mass on Thursday
Adoration ~ Tuesday’s 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Your prayers are requested for the safety of our ser-
vice men and women and support personnel working
as peace-keepers and for those who are ill especially
~ Shaun McGuire, Robert Vaccaro, Taylor Blais, Catherine
Wiest, Donna Girard, Linda Zeno, Mack Riley, Nina Balch,
Guy Domingue, Marc Kamhi, Patricia Reilly, Joseph Deso,
John, Alex, Bridget Vitale, Haley Reen, Erna Schmitz, Ray
Lamore, Fernando Luis Riganti, Julia Sessa, Sherry Harvey,
Andre’ Domingue, Barbara Slattery, Clara Szell, Janet Bon-
neau, Eileen Fleiter, Quenten Fabano, Allison, Nora Thom-
ason, Mary Blais, Joan Penrod, Shirley Aiken, Jeff
Boomhower, Steve Stoddard, Katie, Sophie Fellows, Lenore
Badolato, Ciera Charbonneau, Al Putlitz, John W. Beatty
Sr., Kathleen Deeley, Roger Crocker, Colleen Collins,
Janice Solowiej, Carol and Larry Girard, Sharon Gabric, Lin-
da Desell, LV Carroll, Catherine Yurkon, Robert Goodrich,
Marilyn Hesford, Meaghan Green, Mike Kiessling, Marti
Root, Roland Pidgeon, Richard Hartmann and the repose of
the soul of Marc Cote and Pauline Irish .
ST PIUS X
SATURDAY APRIL 1
4:30 pm John Fleiter by his wife Eileen
Don Messier by the Judge Family
SUNDAY APRIL 2
9:30 am Richard Sweeney by Lorraine Sweeney
St. Pius X Parishioners
WEDNESDAY APRIL 5
6:00 pm Special Intention
SATURDAY APRIL 8
4:30 pm Don Messier by the Shedyak Family
SUNDAY APRIL 9
9:30 am St. Pius X Parishioners
HOLY FAMILY / ST. LAWRENCE
Saturday, April 1:
8:30 am Holy Family/St. Lawrence Parishioners
4:00 pm Mr. Howard McGuire, by Gene & Phyllis & Holy Family/St. Lawrence Parishioners
Sunday, April 2:
8:00 am Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Myers & deceased members of the Myers Family, by Tom & Theresa
11:00 am Matthew Kilcawley & George Cameron, by Dave & Ann Robideau
7:30 pm Joseph & Janet Firlik, by Jeff & Luanne
Monday, April 3:
8:30 am Roland Berard, by Marcy & Stan
Tuesday, April 4:
8:30 am Mr. Howard McGuire, by Gene & Phyllis
Wednesday, April 5:
8:30 am John Mood, by Eleanor Mood
Thursday, April 6:
8:30 am Kevin Couture, by his family
Friday, April 7:
8:30 am A Special Intention, by Helen Foster
Saturday, April 8:
8:30 am Leo Gavin, by Mary Jane
4:00 pm Rose Marie Alvarz, by Gabriela & Keith Klepeis
& Sara Benevento, by Rocky & Patricia Murdough
Sunday, April 9:
8:00 am Mr. & Mrs. Euclide Brunet & all members of
their family, by Tom & Theresa
11:00 am For a better appreciation of the Resurrection of the Lord in our daily lives, by Catholic Daughters of Amer-
ica of Court Fanny Allen #1060.
7:30 pm Holy Family/St. Lawrence Parishioners
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. It is most appropriate that National child Abuse Pre-
vention Month is during the Lenten and Easter sea-sons. There is no better time to help heal those harmed by abuse and neglect, to reflect on the importance of child safe-ty, and to renew our promise to protect our most valuable gift from God- our children. Thank you to Andrew Coulter and John McMahon who are engaged in faith formation and manage our “Safe Environment” program. Thanks to all who have taken the training from the Office of Safe Environment of the Diocese of Burlington. The training is mandated for all who are working with children. Please contact them with your questions con-cerning “safe environment”. On April 19
th at 7:00pm, there will be an Evening
Prayer for Healing to take place at Christ the King Church in Burlington. I hope that you can join me there for this service. Materials concerning ‘safe environment’ including a Prayer for Healing-Victims of Abuse prayer card and the Promise to Protect/Pledge to Heal brochures are available at the en-trances to the churches. Today we celebrate the Fifth Sunday of Lent. Our Lenten theme is “Open our eyes to your gift”. Our Lenten symbol this week is a plant which symbolizes New Life or branches with buds. My prayer is that this Lent is a means for you to renew the life of the Holy Spirit which dwells in you. Many parishioners have been asking me when they will receive the new Essex Catholic Community Pictorial Di-rectory. There is a committee working on it and they have informed me that it should be ready by the end of May. All of us are looking forward to enjoying their work. Thanks for be-ing patient.
God Bless,
Sanctuary Candle Intention Holy Family Church for: Kevin Couture
by: his family
2ND COLLECTION APRIL 9TH Next weekend’s second collection is for Easter Flowers.
Thank you for your stewardship & generosity.
APRIL 2, 2017 ESSEX CATHOLIC COMMUNITY
LENTEN SERVICE CALENDAR
Monday, April 3rd - Lenten Penance Service
7:00pm at St. Pius X Church
Friday, April 7th - Stations of the Cross
7:00 PM at St. Pius X Church; “young adult stations”
lead by Andrew Coulter
Saturday, April 8th - “The Passion of Christ” movie
7:00 PM at Holy Family Parish Hall
Monday, April 10th - Mini Lenten Retreat
The Sacred Triduum
7:00-8:30PM at Holy Family Church
Tuesday, April 11th - Chrism Mass
11:00 AM at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral
Tuesday, April 11th - Tenebrae Service
7:00 PM at Holy Family Church
Wednesday, April 12th - Seder Supper
6:00 PM Holy Family Parish Hall
Holy Thursday, April 13th - “Mass of the Last Supper”
7:00 PM at St. Michael’s College Chapel
Friday, April 14th - Good Friday, Stations of the Cross
12:00 PM (noon) at St. Pius X Church
3:00 PM at St. Lawrence Church
Good Friday, April 14th - “Passion of the Lord,
Veneration of the Cross and Holy Communion”
7:00 PM at St. Pius X Church
EASTER MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday, April 15th - Easter Vigil
8:00 PM at St. Lawrence Church.
(No Mass at 4:00 pm)
Easter Sunday Mass Schedule
8:00 AM St. Lawrence Church;
8:30 AM St. Pius X Church;
10:30 AM at St. Pius X Church-“The Children’s
Mass”
11:00 AM at Holy Family Church.
~no 7:30 pm Mass on Easter Sunday at St. Lawrence~
NEXT HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH SESSION 6:00 - 8:00 PM, THURS., APRIL 6 @ SPX
All high school students are invited & are welcome to bring a friend.
Holy Week Mini — Retreat — Monday, April 10 7:00 PM—8:30 PM at Holy Family Church
Take time to prepare for and reflect on the most important time of the liturgical year: the Sacred Triduum. Join Josh Perry, Director of the Office of Worship for the Diocese of Burlington, for a Holy Week mini-retreat unpacking the sym-bols of Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Easter Vigil.
Explanation of the Scrutinies: Scrutiny #3 /7:30PM Mass @ HF Church /Apr. 2 The “Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults” is the Church’s pro-cess of welcoming new members into the Catholic Church via the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, & Eucharist. This year we have: (1) Catechumen (seeking Baptism, Confirmation, & Eucharist) & (4) Candidates (already Baptized) seeking Full Communion with the Church. Today, we will celebrate the 3rd & final of these ancient rituals called the Scrutinies. The Scrutinies are rituals intended to encourage self-searching & repentance among the Elect (those to be baptized) & all of us present to-day. The ritual includes a prayer of exorcism. The scrutinies are meant to uncover, and then heal all that is weak, defective, or sinful in the hearts of the elect; to bring out, and then strengthen all that is upright, strong, and good. From the first to the final scrutiny, the elect progress in their perception of sin and their desire for salvation.
MEN’S LENTEN WORKSHOP - All men are invited to participate
in a special Lenten Spiritual Development Workshop entitled, “The
Day the Revolution Began: What did the Passion of the
Christ do for the world?” with Fr. Peter O’Leary. The workshop
will be conducted in the Immaculate Heart of Mary parish
hall, Williston, Saturday morning, April 8th from 7:45 to
10:15 am. This is a FREE program and will include a complimen-
tary continental breakfast sponsored by the Knights of Columbus.
For more information, contact Bill Rensch at (802) 872-8063 or
Welcome to Our Seder
Join us on April 12th @ 6PM, Holy Family Parish Center
This ritual meal commemorating the events of the Exodus is
aimed to transmit the story to future generations regarding
the central event in Jewish history. The Exodus story per-
tains to all persons, since it tells of the right of all persons to
be free. In the Christian tradition, the Passover Seder is,
also believed, to be when Jesus instituted the Eucharist.
Gathered around the supper table with his disciples, Jesus
told them, "I have longed to eat this Passover with you be-
fore I suffer; because I tell you, I shall not eat it again until it
is fulfilled in the Kingdom of God". This Seder meal is ac-
companied by; commentary, prayers, songs, and a potluck
meal. Since the Seder is a commemoration of the Exodus
story, it is strongly recommended, that prior to the celebra-
tion all participants read and reflect on the scripture account
of this event, which is found in the book of Exodus chapters
7 - 13. Reflection upon it will greatly enhance the celebra-
tion of the Seder. More information will be included in the
next bulletin. Your Faith in Action Committee
YEAR OF CREATION Events in Our Parishes! Sunday, April 23, 5:00 - 7:00pm Holy Family Parish Hall Mercy for Our Common Home
APRIL 2, 2017 HOLY FAMILY / ST. LAWRENCE
Faith Formation Office: 878-5331, ext. 202, or
2016-17 R.E. Program
Grades 1-5: 9:30-10:45 AM @ HFSL Parish Center,
April 2.
Grades 6-8: Every other Sunday Evening: 5:00-7:00 PM @HFSL, Sun., April 2
Grade 9: 5:00 - 7:00 PM @ SPX, April 2.
Grade 10: 5:00 - 7:00 PM Sun., April 9 @ SPX Parish Hall
Upcoming Children’s Easter Mass:
Sun., April 16: 10:30 AM Mass @ SPX
Upcoming RCIA Liturgies:
Sun., Apr. 2: 7:30 PM Mass @ HF RCIA Scrutiny #3
Sat., Apr. 15: 8:00 PM Mass @ SL / Easter Vigil
Sunday, April 2:
Religious Education Classes: See Faith Formation
Monday, April 3: 2:00 pm Mass at Green Mountain Nursing Home
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Children’s RCIA Program - Classroom 101
Tuesday, April 4: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Adoration – Holy Family Church
Wednesday, April 5:
9:00 am Cenacles of Life Prayer Group - following Mass
4:30 pm - 5:15 pm Body & Soul Movement Class - Fellow-ship Hall
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm RCIA - Hoehl Room
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Catholic Daughters Officers Meeting - Class Room
Thursday, April 6: 9:00 am Divine Mercy Chaplet prayed following Mass
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Knights of Columbus Meeting - Class-room
Friday, April 7: 9:00 am First Friday Adoration - following Mass
Saturday, April 8: 8:00 am Padre Pio Mass and Prayer Group - Holy Family Church and Parish Center
1:30 pm - 4:00 pm Cub Scout Pack 630 Meeting - Classroom
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Movie “The Passion of Christ” -Fellowship Hall
March 26, 2017 Offertory $ 3,913.00 Catholic Relief Services $ 1,286.55 Buildings & Grounds / Fuel $ 255.00 Donations/Stipends/Hall Rental $ 1,090.00
Thank you for your continued generosity
all totals include EFT & Online Giving
ONLINE GIVING ~ Visit our website to sign up and
begin contributing automatically to our parish. Please
contact Margaret Judge at 878-5997 or [email protected] for
assistance.
Altar Server Schedule for weekend of April 8 & 9: Saturday, April 8 @ 4:00 PM - Jaydenn, Cara
Sunday, April 9 @ 8:00 AM - Conor, Finn 11:00 AM - Madeleine, Matt
Essex Eats Out - April 14, 2017
Holy Family/St. Lawrence is hosting Essex Eats Out on Good Friday, April 14, 2017 . Hosting Team is Team #1. Meatless meal will be served --more information will fol-low soon.
Thank you for your continued support!!
Padre Pio Prayer Group The Padre Pio group will meet on Saturday, April 8 at
Holy Family Church. We will begin with the Rosary at 8:00 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.
If you have any questions please contact Laura Duquette at
557–1593. All are Welcome.
Please contact Gail at HF/SL Rectory, 878-5331, if you are
available to help with either of these Holy Family/St. Law-rence events.
1. Birthright - Mother’s Day weekend, May 13 & 14, carna-tion sales
2. 2017 Baby Bottle Campaign for Aspire Together, former-
ly Care Net. Informational luncheon Wed., April 26.
Looking for a monthly night out to enrich your
faith? Try ALO ALO is a gathering of Catholic mothers of all ages and
years of experience which provides fellowship, nurturing, and a sense of community. Guided by featured speakers and
discussion we look to enhance our spiritual growth and un-
derstanding relating to motherhood, marriage, and life. When: Thursday, April 20, 2017, 6:45pm - 9:00pm
Where: Holy Family Parish Center, Essex Jct, VT Topic: Woman of Grace by Michaelann Martin. There will be
a brief summary on the 3rd chapter, Making the Most of Mentors. Pearl Beckage will be our leader on this discussion.
Cost: $2
Desserts and coffee provided for your enjoyment Questions? Contact: [email protected]
Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alomoms Or on our website: http://www.hfslvt.org/alo
ST. PIUS X PARISH APRIL 2, 2017
PRAY FOR OUR SEMINARIANS & PRIESTS There are many ways to support our Seminarians & Priests; remember to pray for them each day, have Masses said for
them, pray for them during Eucharist Adoration, or pray the rosary for them. Remember them on their birthdays, Christmas, Easter etc.
Faith Formation Office: Contact Andrew at 878-1182 or [email protected]
Faith Formation
4th grade on Monday, April 3rd 3:30- 5:15 PM
6th & 8th grades on Monday, April 3rd 6:30 – 8:15 PM
2nd grade on Tuesday, April 4th 3:30 – 5:00 PM
3rd and 5th grade on Monday, April 10th 3:30 - 5:15 PM
7th grade on Monday, April 10th 6:30 - 8:15 PM
1st grade on Tuesday, April 11th 3:30 - 5:00 PM
Confirmation
1st Year Confirmation - Sunday, April 2nd at 5:00 PM
2nd Year Confirmation - Sunday, April 9th at 5:00 PM
Children’s Liturgy of the Word
every Sunday at 9:30am Mass
SUNDAY APRIL 2
COFFEE HOUR after Mass
9:30 am Children’s Liturgy of the Word
5:00 pm 1st Year Confirmation
MONDAY APRIL 3
3:30 pm Faith Formation 4th Grade
6:30 pm Faith Formation 6th & 8th Grades
7:00 pm Folk Group
TUESDAY APRIL 4
3:30 pm Faith Formation 2nd Grade
WEDNESDAY APRIL 5
9:00 am Homeschoolers
6:00 pm Mass
7:00 pm Choir Rehearsal
THURSDAY APRIL 6
6:00 pm Youth Group
FRIDAY APRIL 7
7:00 pm Stations of the Cross ~ St. Pius X
SATURDAY APRIL 8
9:00 am Food Shelf
SUNDAY APRIL 9 ~ Palm Sunday
9:30 am Children’s Liturgy of the Word
5:00 pm 2nd Year Confirmation
PRAYER LINE Our Essex Community Prayer Line would like you to join
them. Together we pray for all those hurting in any way. If you
are interested in joining our Parish Prayer Line please contact
Stan Spaulding at 878-3144. Thank You! Are you or someone you know ill,
hurting, worried or need surgery? Our Parish Prayer Line can help! March 26, 2017 Offertory $ 4,279.23 Catholic Relief Services $ 1,157.01 Buildings& Grounds/Fuel $ 80.00
Thank you for your continued generosity
ESSEX JERICHO UNDERHILL FOOD SHELF
Our distribution is on April 8th
This is our Easter distribution and we need all
hands on deck :) If you would like to donate a
ham for the April 8th distribution, please call Mar-
garet in the parish office 878-5997. Your non-perishable
donations of CEREAL, Canned Fruit, Baked Beans, Tuna,
Soup and Pasta Sauce (in plastic jars), can be left at the
entrances of the church. Thank you for your generosity!
FUNERAL LUNCHEON MINISTRY The Funeral Luncheon Ministry is in the process of updating our helper list. If you are interested in participating in this very important ministry, please contact Georgie Tatro at 879-7551 or email [email protected]. Thank you to all who have participated and continue to participate in this rewarding ministry.
“We cannot call any society healthy when it does not leave real room for family life. We cannot think that a society has a future when it fails to pass laws capable of protecting fami-lies and ensuring their basic needs, especially those of fami-lies just starting out.” ~ Pope Francis
ESSEX AREA SENIOR LUNCHEONS St. Pius X Parish will be hosting Wednesday lunch on April 5
th for Essex Seniors at Maple Street
Park. We are in need of sandwiches and cakes. If you would like to donate a dozen sandwiches or a cake please email Gloria Deeley at [email protected] or call me at 802-363-9218.Thank you for your generosity in supporting this important service to our seniors.
COFFEE HOUR
Please join us after Sunday Mass this weekend for
Coffee Hour. Enjoy hot or cold beverages, fruit, do-
nuts and fellowship. Good will donations are accept-
ed and help to keep this ministry going :) Thank you in ad-
vance!
CRS RICE BOWL If you haven’t picked up your Rice Bowl there is still time to do so. Don’t forget to download the CRS Rice Bowl app, crsricebowl.org/app! May
these days of Lent better prepare us to encounter ourselves, our neighbors and our God.
