Weekly Bulletin
Liturgy Schedule for This Week
| Day | Month | Date | Time | Location | Intention |
| Monday | Sept. | 6 | 6:45 a.m. | Church | No Mass |
| Monday | Sept. | 6 | 8:00 a.m. | Church | Delia Robert by Mrs. Cecile Robert |
| Monday | Sept. | 6 | 11:00 a.m. | Convent | Mass at Convent |
| Tuesday | Sept. | 7 | 8:00 a.m. | Church | Thomas McCormick by Wife |
| Tuesday | Sept. | 7 | 11:00 a.m. | Convent | Mass at Convent |
| Wednesday | Sept. | 8 | 6:45 a.m. | Church | Mass at Church |
| Wednesday | Sept. | 8 | 8:00 a.m. | Church | Paul Blair by Family |
| Wednesday | Sept. | 8 | 11:00 a.m. | Convent | Jeannette Hatin by Lauren & Loreen Shepard |
| Thursday | Sept. | 9 | 8:00 a.m. | Church | Aline Paquet by The Turmel & Dezotell Families |
| Thursday | Sept. | 9 | 11:00 a.m. | Convent | Raymond & Noelia Roy by Family |
| Friday | Sept. | 10 | 6:45 a.m. | Church | Mass at Church |
| Friday | Sept. | 10 | 8:00 a.m. | Church | Aldoph & Yvonne LaMothe by Daughter |
| Friday | Sept. | 10 | 11:00 a.m. | Convent | Leatrice Rheaume by Ted Quigley |
| Saturday | Sept. | 11 | 4:00 p.m. | Church | Dorothy Couture by Philip Couture III |
| Sunday | Sept. | 12 | 7:30 a.m. | Church | Intentions of Parishioners |
| Sunday | Sept. | 12 | 9:00 a.m. | Church | Kenneth and Rita Plant by Estate |
| Sunday | Sept. | 12 | 11:00 a.m. | Church | Madeline Merchant, the Bergeron Family |
Extended Liturgy Schedule (to September 30, 2010)
Parish News
Parish Support
• August 29, 2010…………………………………….$5,911.50• Weekly average July 1st (week 9)………………....$6,501.72
• Weekly Goal………………………………………..$6,800.00
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Every Friday from 8:30 AM to 11:15 AM
Parish Financial Reports
Parish financial statements for FY 2009/10 will be available to parishioners through September 12th. They can be found on the tables located at all entrances to the church.
H3 Bishop’s Fund 2010The efforts for the 2010 Bishop’s Fund are in the final stages. Our parish has already raised $56,419.53 towards its goal of $58,450.00. Our parish is currently Under Goal, if you have not yet given, please help our parish reach its goal as quickly as possible.
Thank you to everyone who has already made a gift to this year’s effort.
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
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."
R.C.I.A.
Stands for “Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults.” It is the Church’s process of preparing individuals for the Sacraments of Initiation (First Communion and Confirmation). The process begins in the Fall and runs through Easter. R.C.I.A .classes will begin on Tuesday, September 28 from 7 to 8 PM and will be held at St. Francis Xavier School.
Attention Parishioners
The bathroom facilities at St. Francis Xavier Church are being completely renovated. The project is expected to take approximately 2 weeks (began August 16th). During this time please take any necessary steps before arriving at church as the bathrooms may or may not be available for use.
The cost of the project will be paid with Capital Campaign Funds which were invested over the last several years.
Thank you for your cooperation.
L’Union Saint Jean Baptiste
Winooski Chapter # 35, Division of Catholic Financial Life will hold their monthly dinner/meeting on September 20th. It will be held at Friendly’s Restaurant located at 69 Mountain View Drive. Colchester (across from Shaw’s Supermarket). Social/dinner will be at 5:30 PM and meeting will begin at 7 PM. Dinner will be ordered from the menu. Attendance confirmation must be made by calling Janet Deforge at 655-0437 no later than Sunday, September 19th.
Religious Education For grades 1 through 8
Classes will begin on Monday, September 20th from 6 to 7 PM at St. Francis Xavier School. Please note: there is no registration night this year. Registration forms will be mailed to all returning families and new students will register on September 20th beginning at 5:45 PM.
Schedule of classes for the High School Program (grades 9 and 10) will be available soon.
From Kathleen Conlin in the St. Francis Xavier School Development Office
Welcome back . . . to an exciting new school year at Saint Francis Xavier School.
• 2009 – 2010 Annual ReportBy now you have received your Annual Report which highlights all of the activities at our school during the past year. If you did not receive one, please contact me in the Development Office at (802) 655-7690. I will make sure that one is sent to you.
• United WayThe United Way campaign will soon “kick-off”. You can make your designated donation to Saint Francis Xavier School through the United Way and still support your company campaign. Simply designate your donation or payroll deduction to Saint Francis Xavier School. If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Department in your organization, or contact: Kathleen Conlin, Development Director, Saint Francis Xavier School, (802)655-7690 or
kathleenconlin_stfrancisxavier@yahoo.com.
Finally, we are very grateful for your support. We are thankful for every gift, large and small. We could not make the tremendous strides we have made without YOU! Thanks to each and every one of you for all you do for Saint Francis Xavier School
Looking for lunch room volunteers!
St. Francis Xavier School is beginning the school year and we are looking for help in our lunch room. The work involves setting up the already prepared food, serving the children, and cleaning up at the end of lunch. It's fun and rewarding-- we promise you'll enjoy working with your fellow volunteers AND the wonderful students. No special training or background in food service is necessary. If you can lend a hand from 10:30 am to 12:45 pm on one or two days a week, or even every other week, please call Bonny Picard at 655-1375. Thank you!
Winooski 2nd Annual Culture Hop
Will be held on Friday, September 10th from Noon to 8 PM at the O’Brien Community Center (32 Malletts Bay Ave.). Come and learn about many of the different cultures in our community!. Join your friends and neighbors for a family-friendly interactive day of food, art, and talent from around the world.
• Food tasting from multiple cultures • Children must be accompanied by an adult H3; Prayer at GenuflectionJesus, my God I adore thee here present in the sacrament of your love.
NEW CDs ARE IN!
Stop at the displays and pick up five powerful new titles!
Slaying Giants – Preparing for Greatness – Chris Padgett (a great CD for teens as well as adults)
Chris Padgett is a successful singer and songwriter, a sought-after speaker at diocesan events around the country, a published author, and a passionate scholar. In this exciting talk, Chris shows how each of us are called to change the world, to defeat giants, and to run the race in a manner so that we’ll win. His words will inspire you not to let fear paralyze your heart, because you are not in this alone.
N: “Another inspiring talk from a fellow brother in Christ... It revisits the core concept of living your life as a Catholic.” George - Worland, WY N: “It’s like he knows me and is talking directly to me! All too often I think I am nothing with no special gift or talent. How refreshing it was to hear that God chose me to be right here, right now for great things!” Theresa - Rock Hill, SCCalling all mothers: Come join ALO!
Alo is a gathering of Catholic mothers which provides fellowship, nurturing and a sense of community for women. The monthly meeting features a speaker, discussion, and activities, as well as dessert! Our first meeting is September 9th, at Holy Family Parish Hall in Essex Jct. from 7:30 to 8:30 PM. For more information please call Judy Kanya at 878-6152 or by email, Christina Fisher at Cmmc6678@hotmail.com
Chittenden County Right to Life
Roast Beef Dinner and Silent Auction: Saturday, September 25th from 5:30 to 9PM at St. John Vianney Parish Hall on Hinesburg Road in South Burlington, to benefit Chittenden County Right to Life. Act today – before it sells out – to reserve your seats for this delicious meal and enjoyable event for a good cause. Reservations required by September 17th, $13 per person, check written to VRLC Chittenden County Chapter and mailed to: CCRL, P.O. Box 677, Milton, Vermont 05468. Call Judy Sekerak at 893-4514 for more info