People enrolled in the Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA) for the Diocese of Burlington will receive from Bishop Coyne Sunday the title “Elect,” and become eligible to receive the Sacraments of Initiation - Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation - at this year’s Easter Vigil. All are welcome to this ceremony at 3:00 p.m. in the upstairs church at the Cathedral. There will be a light reception after the ceremony. Sponsors and catechists will testify to the candidates’ and catechumens’ fitness for these sacraments. Candidates have been baptized in a Christian denomination but seek full communion with the Roman Catholic Church. Catechumens have never been baptized, and ask for membership in the Church, beginning with Baptism. During Lent, these RCIA members prepare for their initiation through a series of steps and phases.
On Fridays during Lent, Stations of the Cross will be prayed at 5:30PM in the Main Church. Msgr. Routhier will lead the Stations and will be assisted by the following groups: March 4 - Knights of Columbus. March 11 - Music Ministers and Confraternity of St. Joseph. March 18 - Lectors and Extraordinary Ministers of Communion. March 25 - Servers and Ushers. April 1 - Finance and Parish Councils and Parish Staff. April 8 - Confirmation Class and Youth of the Parish. Msgr. Routhier will give more details about this before the first Stations on Friday,
Saint Joseph Cathedral will host a Deanery-wide Penance Service with individual confessions on Sunday, April 3rd at 3:00 PM in the Chapel. There will be multiple priests available to hear individual confessions.
You are invited March 4th to the 40 Hour Devotion to begin Lent with renewed devotion at St. John Vianney Church in South Burlington. One of the three pillars of Lent is prayer. To offer an extra opportunity for meditation and contemplation. St. John Vianney Church will host 40 continuous hours of Eucharistic Adoration and prayer. There are Masses, a penance service, and other special devotions planned during the 40 hours. Adoration will begin after the 5:30 PM Mass on Thursday, March 3rd and continue until Benediction at 10:00AM on Saturday, March 5th. Please consider when you might be able to come and spend an hour with our Lord. We are in need of two people for each shift, especially during the overnight hours which are traditionally difficult to cover. Spread the word to friends and family! To sign up for a shift, you can go to:https://stjohnvianney.vermontcatholic.org/ under News & Events/40 Hours Devotion (or go to: signup.com/go.kQgiWBp). For more information, contact Connie McDonald at SJVGoodNews@gmail.com or call 802-864-4166 x-204.
The Diocese of Burlington will dedicate 2022 as “The Year of Communion: Unity in Creed, Worship and Life” to coincide with the theme Pope Francis has chosen for the next synod of Bishops. That theme is: “For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation and Mission.” The Pope formally opened the synod process at the Vatican on October 9-10. The Bishop of every Diocese will open the process in his Diocese
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. These services include: counseling, emergency aid, prison ministry and residential care homes for the elderly. Donations can also be made through our website at:https://www.vermontcatholic.org/ministries-programs/catholic-charities/ash-wednesday-appeal/ or by mailing a check to Vermont Catholic Charities, 55 Joy Drive, South Burlington, VT 05403. Please know that every gift--whatever the size--makes a difference. Thank you for your generosity.
MARDI GRAS PARISH DINNER TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2022 @ 5:30PM SAVE THE DATE! Parishioners are invited to sign-up for a Mardi Gras Dinner which will be held on Tuesday, March 1st at 5:30 PM in the Parish Hall. Sign-up sheets are at the entrance to the church. The catered dinner of chicken pie, salad and dessert will be offered free of charge for parishioners. Please plan to join us for this celebration before we begin the holy season of Lent on Ash Wednesday.
On Monday, February 21st, we will celebrate Presidents’ Day, a National Holiday. The Parish Office will be CLOSED in observance of the holiday. REMINDER: On holidays that fall on a Monday, the daily Mass will be at 9:00 AM. There will not be confessions that day from 11:30 to Noon, and there will not be a Mass at 12:05 PM. If you have questions, please call the Parish Office at (802) 658-4333.
Middle and High School students preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation will begin classes today with Session 1. The class will meet in the Upstairs Room from 11:00 AM to Noon. If you have not registered, please call the Parish Office at (802) 658-4333. The students who are candidates for Confirmation are: Kevin Lai, Hunter McMahon, Alphonsus Nguyen and Sinh Nguyen. Their Confirmation date will be Tuesday, May 10, 2022. Please pray for them as they continue with their preparation to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Marriage Milestone Anniversary Mass was celebrated on Sunday February 6, 2022, at the Cathedral of St. Joseph, at the 10:00 AM Mass with Bishop Coyne. CLICK TITLE to see the complete list and photos from the Mass.
Join us for the Knights of Columbus, All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast. Come to the parish hall on Sunday February 20th and enjoy all you can eat for a suggested donation of $8 for adults and $6 for seniors and children.
Life begins at conception and deserves to be protected. Sign up to pray with THOUSANDS of Catholics during the 9 Days for Life novena, Wednesday, January 19 - Thursday, January 27. Click the title above to receive the novena by email or text.
This year’s event marking the 49th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s 1973 decision begins with Mass at St. Augustine’s Church on Barre Street at 9:30 AM. Next is a march the short distance to the Vermont Statehouse. The day continues at the Capitol Plaza Hotel with lunch and a presentation on Proposal 5, an amendment that could allow unrestricted abortion in the Vermont constitution. Reservations are required for lunch and the workshop. Please call the Vermont Right-to-Life Committee (VRLC) at 802-229-4885 by January 17.
The Parish Office will be closed Monday, January 17 in observance of the Martin Luther King holiday. The daily Mass on January 17 will be at 9:00 AM. The 11:30AM Confessions are cancelled and there will not be a 12:05 PM Mass.
This period in the Church’s year begins the Monday after the Sunday feast of the Baptism of the Lord. It’s called “ordinary” because the weeks are numbered in order – 2nd, 3rd, 4th, etc. The priest’s vestments are green. Usually, at this same time, our church’s Christmas decorations come down and we all have returned to a regular home, work, and school schedule. Ordinary Time, however, is not at all plain and simple. On the contrary, week after week, we see all facets of Christ’s life, a change from celebrating and delving into one aspect, His birth, as we did at Christmas. What could be ordinary about exploring the full sweep of Christ’s works and teachings? The green of Ordinary Time, like the green of nature, also encourages us to grow and mature in our faith, and as the color of hope, to anticipate the gifts of God’s kingdom. In a few weeks, Ordinary Time gives way to Lent. We return to Ordinary time after Pentecost.
The Knights of Columbus will host a Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, January 16th in the St. Joseph Cathedral Parish Hall from 9:30 AM until 11:30 AM .The price is by donation, and the suggested donation is $ 8.00. Please come and enjoy breakfast and support the charitable works of the Knights of Columbus. We hope to see you there!
