Twenty Fifth Sunday in Ordinay Time , September 18, 2022

 
 St. Edward’s: Adoration every Monday from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm.                       
 St. Mary’s: Adoration each Wednesday from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm.   
 St. James: Adoration every Friday from 10:30 am until Mass at 11:00. 
 

1. We pray this weekend in a special way for the repose of the souls of

Joan Hahr, mother of Fr. Karl Hahr and Rev. Joseph Tate, C.S.C. who

served parishioners at several parishes in Vermont.

2. St. Edward’s: Adoration every Monday from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm.

St. Mary’s: Adoration each Wednesday from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm.

St. James: Adoration every Friday from 10:30 am until Mass at 11:00.

3. Work on St. Mary’s windows continues, and the pointing project has

also begun. While work on the windows is ongoing, both the 9:00 am

and 4:00 pm daily Masses will be celebrated in the Chapel. Funerals will

be held at St. Edward’s until the window work is completed. Weekend

Masses will continue to be held in Church. The window repairs are

expected to take about two weeks.

4. Please read this weekend’s bulletin for important information about

this year’s Catholic Faith Formation Program for our youth.

5. There will be a Retreat for Eucharistic Ministers & Lectors on Saturday,

September 24th from 9:00 am – 1:30 pm presented by the Burlington

Diocesan Director of the Office of Worship. Attendance is mandatory

for all Mater Dei Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors.

6. St. James’ famous annual Lobster Fest will be on Saturday, September

24th beginning at 5:30 pm at St. James’ Parish Center in Island Pond.

You don’t want to miss it! Cost is $25.00.

7. This weekend’s Masses are offered for:

St. Mary’s:

4:00 pm: all Living & † Deceased Sacred Heart Alumni.

9:30 am: the repose of the souls of † Paul & † Lilianne Gosselin

and † Allan Raboin.

11:00 am: the repose of the soul of † Alyssa Cicarelli.

St. Edward’s: the repose of the souls of † Robert Fortin and † Rene

Fortin.

St. James: the intentions of Lou & Andre Letourneau and the

repose of the soul of † Ghislain Fauteux.

  Work on St. Mary’s windows is ongoing and the pointing project has
  also begun.  While work continues on the windows, both the 9:00 am
  and 4:00 pm daily Masses will be celebrated in the Chapel.  Weekend
  Masses will continue to be held in Church.  The window repairs are
  expected to take about two weeks.

  Please read this weekend’s bulletin for information about this year’s
  Catholic Faith Formation Program for our youth and the many parish
  special events happening in September.

  There will be a Retreat for Eucharistic Ministers & Lectors on Saturday,
  September 24^th from 9:00 am – 1:30 pm presented by the Burlington
  Diocesan Director of the Office of Worship.  Attendance is mandatory
  for all Mater Dei Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors.
 
  St. James’ famous annual Lobster Fest will be on Saturday, September
  24^th beginning at 5:30 pm at St. James’ Parish Center in Island Pond. 
  You don’t want to miss it!  Cost is $25.00.
                  
                                 We wish everyone a safe, healthy, and blessed week.

RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) has started regiostration last week. 16 new candidates has signed up in our parish. If any of you would like to  receive Sacrament of: Baptism, First Communion, Confession, or Confirmation please Call: Fred Barker@ 802 334 5066.  Anyone who are married civilly and wants to get marry in the Catholic Church can also enter into this program to strengthen your faith and refresh your catholic spirit.