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!
NEW YEAR & EPIPHANY MASS SCHEDULE NEW YEAR’S WEEKEND Friday, December 31 - No 12:05 Mass Friday, December 31-4:00 PM Mass - Mary, Mother of God Saturday, January 1 - No 8:00 AM Mass Saturday, January 1 - 10:00 AM Mass - Mary, Mother of God (Not a holy day) EPIPHANY Saturday, January 1 - 4:00 PM Mass - Epiphany of the Lord Sunday, January 2 - 10:00 AM Mass - Epiphany of the Lord
Diana Charbonneau, Cathedral parishioner succeeds Deacon Dennis Moore as director of Joseph's House. Diana is already on the job this week. Joseph's House is grateful for your support. https://www.josephshousevt.org
FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTONOF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY: Tuesday, December 7 -NO 12:05 Mass that day. The Vigil Mass for the Holy Day is at 5:30 PM. On Wednesday, December 8th Masses at 8:00 AM & 12:05 PM
We have new information regarding New Gift Distribution and a Matching Grant to support the Christ Our Hope Campaign. For the month of December only, 80% (instead of 60%) of new gifts/pledges will go back to the parishes to support our projects and 20% will be split evenly between faith formation and emergency aid. In addition, the Vermont Catholic Community Foundation has allocated a $25,000 matching grant to the campaign. On December 6th, the Foundation will match the first online gifts received of $1,000 or more with a $ 1,000 grant directly to the parish, no split. There will be only one match per parish. To make an online gift, visit: https://www.christourhopevt.org/donate-Msgr. Peter Routhier
The Staff of Joseph’s House wishes to thank all of you who were so very generous in support of our Thanksgiving Basket program. The final numbers are in. We received $6,875 in donations which allowed us to assist 103 families consisting of 304 adults and 202 children. May you be blessed for your generosity and kindness toward those within our community who are in need. With our sincerest gratitude, Deacon Dennis Moore and Diana Charbonneau.
Thank you to Deacon Dennis Moore who stepped down as Director of Joseph House on December 2nd. He will be leaving to enjoy the Florida sunshine! We are grateful for all of his contributions which supported the mission of Joseph’s House over the past several months. At the same time, we welcome Diana Charbonneau who will assume the position of Director of Joseph House. ---Msgr. Peter Routhier
