Weekly Bulletin
Liturgy Schedule for This Week
| Day | Month | Date | Time | Location | Intention |
| Monday | Nov. | 24 | 6:45 a.m. | Church | Mass at Church |
| Monday | Nov. | 24 | 8:00 a.m. | Church | Helen Loiselle by Barry & Carol Sheppard |
| Monday | Nov. | 24 | 11:00 a.m. | Convent | Ernest Seymour by Mrs. Theresa Seyomur |
| Tuesday | Nov. | 25 | 8:00 a.m. | Church | Cleon & Theresa Pidgeon by Family |
| Tuesday | Nov. | 25 | 11:00 a.m. | Convent | Yolande Turmel by M/M Ernest Auclair |
| Wednesday | Nov. | 26 | 6:45 a.m. | Church | Mass at Church |
| Wednesday | Nov. | 26 | 8:00 a.m. | Church | Raymond & Theresa Quintin by Estate |
| Thursday | Nov. | 27 | 10:00 a.m. | Church | Christine Yandow Connolly by Family |
| Thursday | Nov. | 27 | 11:00 a.m. | Convent | Mass at Convent |
| Friday | Nov. | 28 | 6:45 a.m. | Church | Mass at Church |
| Friday | Nov. | 28 | 8:00 a.m. | Church | Brenda Chamberlin, 2nd anniv. |
| Friday | Nov. | 28 | 11:00 a.m. | Convent | Louis Lamothe by M/M Rene Rousselle |
| Saturday | Nov. | 29 | 4:00 p.m. | Church | Blanche Duquette by Rita and Chaz |
| Sunday | Nov. | 30 | 7:30 a.m. | Church | Intentions of Parishioners |
| Sunday | Nov. | 30 | 9:00 a.m. | Church | Alice Rathe by Larua Barker |
| Sunday | Nov. | 30 | 11:00 a.m. | Church | J. F. Audet by Estate |
Extended Liturgy Schedule (to November 30, 2008)
Parish News
Parish Support
• November 16, 2008 $6,473.00• Weekly average July 1st (week 21) ...$6,316.30
• Weekly Goal ...$6,800.00
• Fuel .$ 893.00
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Every Friday from 8:30 AM to 11:15 AM
Religious Education
Classes for grades 1 through 8 are held on Monday evenings from 6 to 7 PM at St. Francis Xavier School. Classes in December will be held on the 1st, 8th, 15th.
Classes for the High School Program (grades 9 and 10) are held at St. Francis Xavier School on Sunday mornings from 9:30 to 10:45 AM. Classes in December will be held on the 7th and the 14th.
The Middle School Youth Group will meet on Sunday afternoon from 3 to 5 PM at the Senior Center, Barlow Street. The December meetings are the 14th and 21st.
All Religious Education schedules can be found on our website www.sfxchurch.org
Knights of Columbus
The Winooski Knights of Columbus meet every 2nd Monday of each month at the Senior Center at 7 PM.
Any man 18 years of age or older wishing to join the Knights should contact Grand Knight Brian Senecal at 893-4998 or Deputy Grand Knight Vincent Hammer at 578-5508.For additional information about the Knights of Columbus visit our new web site www.wkofc.org
Daughters of Isabella
Daughters of Isabella, Madonna Circle 730 meet every 3rd Wednesday of each month at the Winooski Senior Center at 7 pm. Any women wishing to join the Daughters please contact Andrea Senecal at 893-4998. "You, as women, have your own gift to offer to the Church -- a gift that is very precious and very needed
Singers needed for Christmas Midnight Mass Choir
Practices will be held on Sunday evenings, 11/30 12/7 12/14 12/21 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. Please contact Lucy to sign up 879-9488 or ldupont_nmc@hotmail.com
Advent Holy Hour
Holy Family Church on Lincoln Street in Essex Junction will be having Advent Sundays Holy Hour and Evening Prayer from 4 to 5 PM on Nov. 30, Dec. 7, Dec. 14. Dec. 21. Various members of the Society of St. Edmund will preach. Everyone is welcome.
Pilgrimage to the Holy Land with Father Joseph Lively:
October 28 through November 6, 2009. Visiting; Haifa, Tiberias, Nazareth, Bethlehem, Jerusalem. Please contact Fr. Lively for more information. April 1 through Dec. 30, 2008 at 1-802-426-3857; January 1 through March 30, 2009 at 1-941-255-5690.
Seasons Greetings
Lighting of Smith Park for the Holiday Season will be held on Saturday, November 29th at 4 PM Santa Refreshments Music. Mail Box available for Letters to Santa.
MEMORY TREE ORNAMENTS are available for $5.00. Please call Sue (655-1595), Lorraine (655-2112), Nan (655-1520), or Sally (655-3894).
Christ the King
When the Son of Man comes in glory, may we be among those who have fed the hungry, welcomed the stranger, and clothed the naked. For Jesus tells us clearly that it is those who have demonstrated good stewardship by sharing their gifts with the less fortunate who will receive Gods blessing and inherit the kingdom.
Help Us Meet the Challenge
Reverend Richard Lavalley recently donated $10,000.00 to St. Francis Xavier School in the form of a Challenge Grant. Father hopes donors will Meet the Challenge with their contributions before December 31, 2008. All funds raised will benefit the school.
George and Jacqueline Bouffard, Co-Chairs of the 2008-09 Annual Fund, and this years Honorary Co-Chair Sister Carmen Proulx, Superior, Sisters of Providence, were gratified by the opportunity presented by Father Lavalley to generate much needed funds for Saint Francis.
In this season of Thanksgiving and Christmas, we want to thank everyone who has shared their time, talents and treasured resources with Saint Francis Xavier School, said Mr. & Mrs. Bouffard in announcing the grant. Fathers Meet the Challenge Grant, combined with the generosity of our supporters will help us maintain the quality Catholic education which has been a hallmark of Saint Francis Xavier School for almost 150 years.
For more information, please contact Kathleen Conlin, Development Director at (802) 655-7690. To make a donation, please send your gift to Development Office, Saint Francis Xavier School, 5 Saint Peter Street, Winooski, Vt 05404-1316.
Open House
There is an OPEN HOUSE scheduled for new students and their families at Rice Memorial High School on Sunday, December 7th from 1 to 3 PM. Please note that there is a presentation scheduled for 1:30 PM. For more information please call Linda Barnes, Director of Enrollment at 862-6521, ext 235 or email at barnes@ricehs.org
The St. Vincent DePaul Center
The St. Vincent DePaul Center is in need of good used clothing. Donations may be brought to the Center on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday from 9 to 11 AM and 1 to 3 PM. Please call the Center 655-3006 for more information.
The St. Vincent DePaul Center will now be open on the 2nd Saturday of each month from 9 AM to Noon.
Thank You
From Kathleen Conlin in the Development Office:
I would like to thank everyone who cam to the First Annual Recognition Reception on Sunday, November 9th. We have estimated that more than 200 people attended this event.
Many thanks to Jane McCormick who organized our event and to Eric Becker who set up the slide show. Thanks are also due to Marti Jansen, Charlotte Magnani, Michell Langlois, Bonny Picard and George and Jackie Bouffard who helped provide the wonderful food we enjoyed.
But the most important people to thank are YOU our benefactors, who continue to provide us with the resources to continue the excellent Catholic education you have come to expect from Saint Francis Xavier School.
From all of us, a sincere thank you!
Merrill Lynch Christmas Calls 2008
December 14, 2008 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Christmas (Holiday) Calls is an annual event in which Merrill Lynch invites senior citizens to phone family and loved ones anywhere in the world for free. The Burlington Office will be hosting this special event Sunday, December 14th from 9 AM to 2 PM. Merrill Lynch employee volunteers will be available to provide assistance with international calls. Please join us!! Refreshments will be served. Our office is located at 60 Lake Street, Suite1G (1st floor) in Burlington. Free parking is available in the lot on the North side of the building. Call Erin Carroll at 660-1029 for more information or to make reservations.
Winooski Senior Center - 655-6425. - Coming Events
• December 2 Lunch meeting at 11:30 AM Reservations• December 13 Christmas Dinner/Party at 5 PM at the Senior Center. Reservations are required.
• December 17 Christmas Dinner at Noon. at the Senior Center. Reservations are required.
• December 17 Free Bus Tour of the Christmas lights and decorations. Bus departs from the Senior Center at 5 PM. Reservations are required.
We encourage participants in these activities to bring can /non-perishable food to these events for the local food shelf
Thank You!!!!!