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S H S F S And Liturgical Celebrations for November 25 December 3, 2017 (Numbers next to a name indicate Anniversary of death) Sat./Sun., Nov. 25/26 Christ the King 4:00 p.m. Raymond Pinsonneault His Wife Patricia Perrott The Family 7:30 a.m. Jean Horst Tart Jo & Dan and Fred & Shirley 9:30 a.m. Our Parish Family 6:00 p.m. Anna Hillard Ed & Christine St. John & Family Monday, Nov. 27 34th or Last Week in Ordinary Time 8:00 a.m. Anne Silver Tony Masia 5:30 p.m. No Mass Tuesday, Nov. 28 Weekday 8:00 a.m. No Mass (Priests Away) Wednesday, Nov. 29 Weekday 8:00 a.m. Juan Rocha His Sister Thursday, Nov. 30 St. Andrew 8:00 a.m. Catherine Seeger Dan & Alyson Friday, Dec. 1 Weekday 9:00 a.m. Michael Quinn Leigh & Rob Sat./Sun., Dec. 2/3 First Sunday of Advent 4:00 p.m. Rev. Kenneth Costin Henry Maynard Doris & Francis Tomasi Mary Jane Liporace 7:30 a.m. Our Parish Family 9:30 a.m. Sophie Anne Stehle (18th) Her Daughters "'When did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? When did we see you ill or in prison, and visit you?' And the king will say to them in reply, 'Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of the least brothers of mine, you did for me.'" Mt 25:3840 If you are new to the area or looking for a spiritual home, you can register at Sacred Heart St. Francis de Sales parish by stopping in the Parish Office to fill out a brief census card. Or call the Parish Office and we ll be happy to mail you a form. Welcome to the family of God and Sacred Heart St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church! Question of the Week How is Jesus God incarnate? THE TERMSon of Godis key to the Christian theology of Incarnation. In Hebrew scripture, son of God denotes a person with a special relationship to God. In the New Testament the term describes the unique relationship of Jesus to God. In the Jewish sense, the whole people of Israel and the king of the nation are sons of God. Jews postbiblically began to refer to the anticipated Messiah as son of God. None of these Jewish usages implied a divine nature, only a privileged relationship. In Christian usage the title is first applied to Jesus because he saw himself that way. God is his Father: It s repeated often enough that we might just as easily say Jesus saw himself as God s Son. Clearly the gospel writers and Saint Paul used the title after Jesus resurrection appearances to say something more about Jesus than anyone had claimed before. The early church fathers drew together traditions of prophecy, Wisdom, and the Divine Word to see Jesus as sharing in the divinity of God both before his human birth and afterwards. At the Council of Nicaea in 325 A.D. Jesus was declared begotten of God before time began and one in being with the Father. Alice Camille Readings for the Week of November 26, 2017 Sunday: Ez 34:1112, 1517/1 Cor 15:2026, 28/Mt 25:3146 Monday: Dn 1:16, 820/Dn 3:5256/Lk 21:14 Tuesday: Dn 2:3145/Dn 3:5761/Lk 21:511 Wednesday: Dn 5:16, 1314, 1617, 2328/Dn 3:6267/Lk 21:1219 Thursday: Rom 10:918/Mt 4:1822 Friday: Dn 7:214/Dn 3:7581/Lk 21:2933 Saturday: Dn 7:1527/Dn 3:8287/Lk 21:3436 Next Sunday: Is 63:16b17, 19b; 64:27/1 Cor 1:39/Mk 13:3337 Liturgical Publications Inc Sunday Summary Ezekiel 34:1112, 1517 Even in a world full of prophets, God remains the ultimate Shepherd of the sheep. Psalm 23:12, 23, 56 Those who follow God will know goodness and kindness now and in the life to come. 1 Corinthians 15:2026, 28 History itself will one day be submitted to Christ and he to God as all in all. Matthew 25:3146 Salvation is not rocket science. Any kindergartener might learn the way.
B, VT Faith Formation Program Growing In Faith Together For more information contact the parish office at 4423141 or faithform@comcast.net You are invited to join us on Facebook SHSF Faith Formation Faith Formation Classes Grades 1-8 Classes are held on Sundays after the 9:30 AM Mass on the following weekends: December 3 and 17 The School of Sacred Heart St. Francis de Sales 307 School Street ~ Bennington, VT 05201 Mr. David Estes, Principal 442-2446, Ext. 3 Providing excellence in academics and a deepening faith in God and Gospel Values in an environment that is caring, challenging, and respectful, striving to develop in every student the habits of thinking critically and acting responsibly in daily life. Thank you to the 6th & 7th Grade Students and their teachers, Mrs. Dailey and Mrs. Bylina! They recently spent the morning at the Parish Center putting together boxes and bagging potatoes in preparation for our Thanksgiving Basket Donations. Have a movie night with a movie from Formed.org (Parish Code isjhgx4d) 750 Potatoes and 175 Boxes! Job well Done!
N 26, 2017 Please remember the sick, including ~ Keith Senecal, Michael Hoth, Jean Kellum, Dale Esterline, Charles Putnam, Amber Matthew, Robert Hutchins, Jr., Jo Cadiz, Elaine Peacock, Edie LeRay, James Feeney, Simon Cyr, Kathleen Putnam, Joanne Beshara, Dick Pembroke, Marie Maynard, Adrianna Dewey, Patty Farrell, Karen Tatro, David Emaish, Kenneth Swierad, Robert Condon, Kathy Keenan, and this week we remember the residents of Cora B. Whitney. Prayer Events this Week Mon., Nov. 27 10:15 am BPI Mass Tues., Nov. 28 9:30 am Fillmore Pond Mass Tues., Nov. 28 6:30 pm Prayer Group (Chp) Wed., Nov. 29 10:30 am CLR Rosary Wed., Nov. 29 3:00 pm Vets Home Mass Fri., Dec.. 1 9:00 am First Friday Mass Meetings/Events this Week Wed., Nov. 29 1:00 pm HIS Pantry Wed., Nov. 29 6:00 pm Children s Choir Wed., Nov. 29 6:30 pm Adult Choir Practice Wed., Nov. 29 6:50 pm Parish Council Meeting Fri., Dec. 1 10:00 am HIS Pantry Sat., Dec. 2 5:00 pm Bake Sale Sun., Dec. 3 Coffee & Muffins after Mass Sun., Dec. 3 6:00 pm RCIA (Rm. 1) Sun., Dec. 3 7:00 pm Listening Session Advent Spiritual Reflection Mary s Fiat: A Promise Hoped For; A Promise Fulfilled. This Advent reflection will be held on Monday, December 4 at 6:00 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Church. The evening will begin with soup and bread. A presentation by Fr. Hugh will follow and we will end with Eucharistic Adoration. Please call Nicole at the parish office to RSVP, 4477504. Father Peyton Family Rosary The Sacred Heart St. Francis de Sales Chapter of the Father Patrick Peyton Guild will have their monthly Rosary for families in the tradition of Fr. Peyton on December 1st at 8:30 am, prior to the 9:00 am First Friday Mass. Everyone is invited to share in this effort to pray for families and for the cause of Father Peyton. Votive Candles ~ December 2017 Intentions Perpetual Vigil for Frances Bender Patricia Perrott requested by her Family Raymond Pinsonneault requested by his Wife Beatrice Alderman requested by Ron & Doris Alderman Clifford E. Abbott (6th) requested by the Family Special Intention The Laurence Tiernan Family: Mom & Dad, Brother David, Sister Cindy requested by Daughters & Sisters, Noreen and Mary Francis & Florence Stemp requested by Steve & Mary Roland, John & Preston requested by Wife, Mother & Grandma Immaculate Conception of Mary Friday, December 8 ~ Holy Day of Obligation Vigil Mass on Dec. 7 th at 5:30 at SHSF Holy Day Masses on Dec. 8 are as follows: SHSF ~ 8:00 am and 12:15 pm, St. John s ~ 9:00 am and 5:30 pm Annual Bereavement Mass E.P. Mahar & Son Funeral Home invites you to attend the Annual Bereavement Mass on Saturday, December 9 th at 9:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart St. Francis de Sales Church. Following the Mass there will be a time of sharing and refreshments at the Sacred Heart St. Francis de Sales Parish Center.
O L J C, K U Reprinted from The Inland See for the Diocese of Burlington November 25 December 1, 2017 2018 Synod Preparation Parish Listening Session Fall 2017/Winter 2018 For Parishioners: Bishop Coyne wants your help in planning the Diocese of Burlington s 2018 Synod. All are invited to be part of the conversation as we seek to discern God s will for the Church in Vermont. FIRST Pray for the success of the Synod with the official Synod Prayer: Almighty and everliving God, You continually guide and sustain your pilgrim Church, which you established as the universal sacrament of salvation. Direct the Church in Vermont during this time of preparation for the diocesan synod. Help us to discern the signs of the time wisely, that we may joyfully proclaim the Good News of salvation through Jesus Christ. May we never fail to trust that with God, all things are possible. We ask this, with the help of the Holy Spirit, through Christ our Lord. Amen. Mary, Mother of the Church, Pray for Us. SECOND Share your views during your parish listening session. Following the instructions of the moderator, offer a response to one of these three questions: 1. As the Catholic Church in Vermont, what are we doing well? 2. What are we doing that we should be doing better? 3. What are we not doing that we should be doing? THIRD Attend one of the regional listening sessions that Bishop Coyne will hold around the diocese (locations and dates to be announced). There will also be further parish sessions in 2018. Finally, if you can t attend a listening session or have more to say, give your input online at www.vermontcatholic.org/synod with the digital survey link. If you don t have access to the internet, you can send a response to the three questions, typed or neatly handwritten, to Diocesan Synod, 55 Joy Drive, South Burlington, VT 05403. Check with your pastor for the date of your parish s listening session. You Are Invited - Diocesan Synod Bishop Christopher J. Coyne is convening the synod to establish a pastoral plan for the immediate future of the Catholic Church in Vermont. This will be at least a yearlong project and is a serious undertaking by the Church, he said. It is not a simple convening of meetings. We are beginning with a parish Listening Session to address three questions: As the Catholic Church in Vermont, what are we doing well? What are we doing that we should be doing better? What are we not doing that we should be doing? Both active members and those who do not attend church regularly are welcome to attend the session, which should last approximately an hour and a half. You are invited to attend any one of the three sessions: November 30 at 7:00 p.m. at St John the Baptist December 3 at 7:00 p.m. at SHSF December 5 at 2:00 p.m. at SHSF Jesse Tree ~ Tree of Giving This weekend you will find tags on the Jesse Tree with a Christmas Wish. The Social Concerns Committee has chosen HIS Pantry to receive our help and parents/ guardians have been asked to let us know of one or two gifts (no more than $20.00 in value) their child would like. These wishes have been placed on the tree. Important Date ~ All gifts need to be returned UNWRAPPED by Wednesday, November 29. Please return the tag you took from the Jesse Tree with the gift. Thank you! Wrapping paper ~ If you can provide gift wrap separately, it would be very helpful. Please note that wrapping paper is not necessarily for the gift that you bring in. On Sunday, December 10 th, we will have our annual deanerywide Advent Penance Service at 3:00 pm at Sacred Heart St. Francis de Sales Church. There will be a number of priests available. Come join us for this beautiful service of the Word and song to prepare for Christmas and experience Christ s Peace in the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
O L J C, K U HIS Pantry Seeing Christ in the hungry Phone Number: 4421720 hispantryshsf@gmail.com HIS Pantry at SHSF (like us on Facebook) Wednesdays 1:00 4:00 pm Fridays 10:00 am noon Attention all you Wonderful Bakers out There! We need baked goods to sell after the 4pm Mass on Saturday, December 2nd and at the Coffee and Muffin Social on December 3rd. There will be people after all the Masses this weekend and the weekend of November 26/27 to sign up to help with baking or to help with the Coffee & Muffin Social and Bake Sale. Thank you so much for your contribution of time and talent! For more information call Mary Flood at 4471967 or the Parish Center at 4423141. Advent Candles Advent is fast upon us. We will have a limited number of sets of Advent candles for purchase in the parish office. ($4.00 per set) Mass Intentions for 2018 We will begin scheduling Mass intentions for specific dates in 2018 on Thursday, December 7th at 9:00 am in the parish center library. The Mass stipend remains at $10.00. Requests for monthly large votive candles will also begin at this time for an offering of $25.00. The Second Collection this weekend is for Christmas Flowers. Next weekend s Second Collection is for our Parish School. The opportunity of doing great things does not come often, but at every moment we can do little ones with great love. ~ St. Francis de Sales We invite you to our monthly Sunday Social after both the 7:30 am and 9:30 am Masses this weekend. We ll have an assortment of goodies to eat and drink, and the smiles and friendship of all who come to enjoy. We look forward to seeing you there. 2018 Sunday Calendars The 2018 Catholic Calendars are located at the entrances of the church. Please take one home with you. Thank you to Hanson Walbridge & Shea Funeral Homes for making these possible. Ladies of Ste. Anne Society The Christmas Party for the Ladies of Ste. Anne will be held at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, December 13 th at Jensen s Restaurant. Dinner is $25.00 or add soup or a salad for $28.00 (dessert, tax and tip included). On the menu is Vermont Turkey Dinner, Fish & Chips, Vermont Ham Steak or an 8 ounce Rip Eye. Please call Marie Ray at 4429348 by December 6th for reservations or with questions. Guests are welcome! Our Parish Choir Our parish choir will offer their annual Service of Lessons and Carols for Gaudete Sunday on December 17th at 5:00 p.m. This is a day for rejoicing as we anticipate the birth of Christ. Old Testament Scripture, Medieval and Renaissance motets, sacred chorales from Northern Germany and England, and music of Giovanni da Palestrina and others will resound throughout our beautiful church, adorned by candles. Take some time out of your hectic day, and join us for prayer and reflection.
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