Weekly Bulletin
Liturgy Schedule for This Week
| Day | Month | Date | Time | Location | Intention |
| Monday | March | 8 | 6:45 a.m. | Church | Mass at Church |
| Monday | March | 8 | 8:00 a.m. | Church | Priscilla Sleeper by Family |
| Monday | March | 8 | 11:00 a.m. | Convent | Intentions of Lil Dean |
| Tuesday | March | 9 | 6;45 a.m. | Church | Mass at Church |
| Tuesday | March | 9 | 8:00 a.m. | Church | Therese McCormick by Louise & Russell Daigle |
| Tuesday | March | 9 | 11:00 a.m. | Convent | Mass at Convent |
| Wednesday | March | 10 | 6:45 a.m. | Church | Mass at Church |
| Wednesday | March | 10 | 8:00 a.m. | Church | Intentions of Claire & Reggie Denno |
| Wednesday | March | 10 | 11:00 a.m. | Convent | Paul Picher by Family |
| Thursday | March | 11 | 6:45 a.m. | Church | Mass at Church |
| Thursday | March | 11 | 8:00 a.m. | Church | John Spittle by Wife and Children |
| Thursday | March | 11 | 11:00 a.m. | Convent | Jeannette Hatin by Sr. Anita Rock |
| Friday | March | 12 | 6:45 a.m. | Church | Luke Thibault by Family |
| Friday | March | 12 | 8:00 a.m. | Church | Paul Blair by Joe & Lorraine Rainville |
| Friday | March | 12 | 11:00 a.m. | Convent | In Honor of St. Jude by A Parishioner |
| Saturday | March | 13 | 4:00 p.m. | Church | Richard Bourdeau by Cecile Campion |
| Sunday | March | 14 | 7:30 a.m. | Church | Intentions of Parishioners |
| Sunday | March | 14 | 9:00 a.m. | Church | Irene Brodeur by Francine & Jacques Robillard |
| Sunday | March | 14 | 11:00 a.m. | Church | Yvonne Bissonnette by Donna & Carly Mazerolle |
Extended Liturgy Schedule (to March 31, 2010)
Parish News
Parish Support
• February 28, 2010………………………………….$6,293.00• Weekly Average July 1st (week 35)……………….$6,712.14
• Weekly Goal………………………………………...$6,800.00
• Church in Latin America…………………………..$ 285.00
Lenten Mass Schedule for St. Stephen’s Parish
• Daily Mass at 8:30 AM – Wednesday’s 6 PM followed by Confession• Friday – Stations of the Cross at 4 PM followed by Confession
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Every Friday from 8:30 AM to 11:15 AM
Religious Education
Classed for grades 1 through 8 are held on Monday evenings from 6 to 7 PM at St. Francis Xavier School. Classes in March: 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th.
The High School Program (grades 9 and 10) Sunday classes are held at St. Francis Xavier School from 9:45 to 10:45 AM. Monday classes are held at St. Francis Xavier Church from 6 to 7 PM. Classes in March: Monday the 8th, Sunday the 14th, Monday the 22nd and Sunday the 28th.
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 Roger Bell at 655-1032.
For additional information about the Knights of Columbus visit our new web site www.wkofc.org
Communion Breakfast
The Knights of Columbus ,the Daughters of Isabella and the Union St. Jean Baptiste # 35 will co-sponsor a Communion Breakfast on Sunday, March 14th at the Winooski Senior Center, Barlow Street. Serving from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM. The cost is $5.00 per person, children 6 to 12 $4.00, children under 6 are free: not to exceed $18.00 per family Proceeds are to benefit Vermont Seminarians studying for the Priesthood. All Are Welcome.
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."
Lenten Series
A six week Lenten Series led by Gertrude Cross a graduate of St. Michael’s College Masters of Arts in Theology and former religion teacher at Rice Memorial High School will be held on Thursday’s beginning February 18th though March 25th. We will study the Old Testament history of the relationship between God and the Jewish people; God’s love, promises and covenant for His people will be part of this study. The series will be held in the sacristy after the 8 AM Mass from 9 to 10:30 AM. All are welcome.
Winooski Historical Society
The Winooski Historical Society will present a Special Program at the Winooski Senior Center on Sunday afternoon, March 14th, at 1 PM. Gail Dion, Granddaughter of Mayor Armand Rathe, will review his history (1953-1958). Participants, along with Gail, will review the Mayors form 1950 to present.
The program is free, open to the public and accessible to people with disabilities.
Palm Sunday Brunch
The Daughters of Isabella Madonna Circle 730 together with the Winooski Knights of Columbus will be hosting their annual Palm Sunday Brunch on the 28th of March. The brunch will be held from 8:30 AM to 1 PM at the Winooski Senior Center. The cost will be $7.50 for adults and $4 for children 6-12; children under 6 will be free. For more information please call 893-4998.
Tuesdays at St. Catherine;s Parish in Shelburne
Our 2010 Lenten Retreat
• Tuesday, March 9th - “How Often Should I Forgive – Seven Times?” Presented by Fr. Bernard Bourgeois• Tuesday, March 16 - “I Saw Water Flowing” Presented by Monsignor Peter Routhier.
• Tuesday, March 23 - “When You Lift Up The Son of Man” Presented by Fr. Bernard Gaudreau.
Lenten Retreat
Lenten Retreat presented by Msgr. Reid C. Mayo – “Now is the Time: A CALL TO CONVERSION.” Introduction during the weekend Masses, Saturday and Sunday, March 6 and 7, at Immaculate Heart of Mary (Williston) and Our Lady of the Holy Rosary (Richmond). Services will take place Monday, March 8 at 7 PM at in Richmond; Tuesday, March 9 at 7 PM in Williston; Wednesday, March 10 at 7 PM in Richmond. Fro more information call 434-2521 or 878-4513. Please join us for this event.
Holy Cross Parish Lenten Mission 416 Church Road in Colchester
“Awakening our Faith in Challenging Times”
Presented by Father Raphael Bonanno, Franciscan Friars Ministry of the Word. March 21-24, 2010. The schedule is as follows: Sunday, March 21st – 7 PM presentation,”Living in the Embraces of God’s Love” followed by Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Monday, March 22nd – 8:30 AM Rosary and Prayer; 9 AM Mass; 7 PM presentation. “Forgiveness as the Path to Peace” followed by Reconciliation. Tuesday, March 23rd – 8:30 AM Rosary and Prayer; 9 AM Mass; 7 PM presentation, “Healing the Human Heart” followed by Anointing of the Sick. Wednesday, March 24th – 8:30 AM Rosary and Prayer; 9 AM Mass; 7 PM Mass and Candlelight Ceremony followed by refreshments in the Narthex. For more information please call 863-3002.
Winooski Senior Center - 655-6425. -
• Wednesday, March10: Montreal Casino Trip.• Wednesday, April 7: Mt. Ste. Gregoire Annual Maple Sugar Fest.
• Bingo is held every Thursday beginning at 12:30 PM
• Exercise Classes are held on Tuesday and Thursday from 10 to 11AM
• Free Income Tax Assistance, provided by A.A.R.P. will begin in early February 2010. Please call the center to make an appointment.
• Volunteers are needed to deliver Meals on Wheels once or twice a month. If you are interested and wish to help your neighbor, please call the Winooski Senior Center.
Prayer at Genuflection
Jesus, my God I adore thee here present in the sacrament of your love.
“My Lord and my God!”
After the desert, the Passion, Death and Resurrection of Jesus, we are called to live out our Faith in Our Living Lord in our daily lives. On Saturday, April 17th Monsignor Richard G. Lavalley will lead a day retreat on silent prayer at the Our Lady of Life House of Solitude in Quebec. The retreat will start at 9h30 and be over by late afternoon. The drive takes about 1h45 minutes. There are a few rooms available for those who would like to arrive after supper the evening before. For more information or to register, please contact Teresa at hawesttndv@hotmail.com or call the Rectory at 655-2290.
Price: should never be an obstacle. Suggested minimum donation:
• for the day, including lunch and supper: $25 US per person for a Friday evening arrival, breakfast and the retreat: $35Calcutta
The St. Francis Xavier Home and School Association will be hosting its annual Calcutta on Friday, April 16th at the Sunset Ballroom on Shelburne Road. There is a $1,000 payout. There will be prizes for every fifth ball, raffles, and silent auction. Tickets are $85 and include dinner for two and one ball. To reserve your place, please contact Julie Chappell at Julie.chappel@usdoj.gov or Laura Lesage at llesage@uvm.edu
Chittenden County Right to Life
Will NOT be meeting during the month of March due to scheduling conflicts. Our next project will be Pro-Life Lobby Day in April, details TBA. Contact xhitrighttolife@gmail.com for more information.