Saint Anthony Church 15 Church Street

White River Jct. Vermont 05001

Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time – September 15, 2019

Father Charles R. Danielson, Pastor Deacon John P. Guarino

Bishop of Burlington: Most Rev. Christopher J. Coyne

Parish Office

Hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

11:00 AM – 4:30 PM Closed on Wednesday

Secretary: Ms. Joanne Collins Telephone: 802-295-2225, ext. 3 Office e-mail: Info@SaintAnthonyChurchWRJ.org Website: www.stanthonysvt.org

Mass Schedule Weekend: Saturday 4:00 PM Sunday 8:30 AM Weekday: Monday & Friday 9:00 AM Holy Days: Consult the parish bulletin

Rectory Chapel

Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Religious Education

Coordinator: Mrs. Julie Hamilton, 295-3989, juliehamilton130@comcast.net

Sacraments

Reconciliation: Saturday from 3:15 – 3:45 PM

Baptism: Parents must come to the rectory to get the necessary forms at least one month in advance. Marriage: Couples must contact the parish at least six months in advance.

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Mass Intentions

Saturday, September 14 4:00 P.M. The People of Saint Anthony Parish Sunday, September 15 8:30 A.M. Denise Teixeira by the Usher Family Monday, September 16 9:00 A.M. Robert & Regis and Frederick & Agnes Woods by estate Friday, September 20 9:00 A.M. Christian Thompson by The Family Saturday, September 21 4:00 P.M. John & Theresa Moynihan by daughter Carol Sunday, September 22 8:30 A.M. The People of Saint Anthony Parish

MarthaBrockPatrickKendall

SisterAliceVincentTheresaLundDianneHopkins

FlossieCourtemancheLizWheelerFrankKlymn

RichardWoodward,Sr.

Pleasealsorememberotherswhoareinneedofourprayers.

Nameswillbepublishedinourbulletinforonemonth.Ifyouwouldliketorenewyourprayerrequestafteronemonth,pleasecontacttheparishoffice.

Sanctuary Lamps will burn for:

Saint Anthony Parishioners

& friends

Sacrificial Giving Report To meet our expenses we need: $ 3,700.00 Offertory collection September 7-8: $ 4,192.25 Catholic University: $ 935.86

Thank You for Your Support

of Saint Anthony Church!

Help give a warm ‘welcome back’ to our Folk Choir! Let’s show them how much they were missed over the summer, and how much we appreciate their music. Please raise your voice and join in with their singing. After all, “When you sing, you pray twice.”

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA): Do you know someone who may be interested in exploring the Catholic Faith, and perhaps becoming Catholic? Waiting for a great program to help that person find true Faith and God’s love in Jesus? Well - wait no longer!

Starting Monday September 30, Saint Anthony’s Parish is again sponsoring a dynamic adult RCIA program using state of the art content and an experienced facilitator team to introduce and form the Catholic Faith in those adults called by grace to His Church. The program will meet weekly on Monday at 6 PM in the Religious Ed Center for 90 min, and culminate for those who discern a true calling to the Faith at the Easter Vigil on Saturday April 11, 2020, with Sacramental reception into the Catholic Church.

If you know someone who may be interested - invite them to participate! YOU may be the instrument the Holy Spirit has chosen to build the Church in the World with that invitation. For more information, contact Father Rick or Deacon John in Saint Anthony’s Parish Office, (802) 295-2225.

Message from Fr. Rick: 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time

“This saying is trustworthy and deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.”

The beloved parable of the prodigal son includes this intriguing detail: “After a few days the younger son collected all his belongings and set off to a distant country...........” In the original Greek this phrase is translated “The Great Empty” conjuring up images of a bleak, empty space, a desert perhaps.

A fitting image of what life becomes when we run away from our true home, not a physical structure, but that place where we are truly home ........ with God our Loving Father.

And we do not need to wait til we die to find our way “home.” Our Father longs to receive us right here, right now.

His loving embrace is our true home!

Fr. Rick

Parish Registration: We are in the process of updating our records and want to know who you are. Simply take a Parish Registration form, fill it out and return

it to us. You may mail it, bring it to the parish office or drop it in the collection basket. Registration forms are available on the table at the entrance of the church, or you may download the form from our website. Please note that we will not send offertory envelopes if you do not specifically request them.

Not sure if you’re registered? Please check with the parish office. If you are registered with us but your phone number, address or other information has changed, simply include your name along with the updated information on the form. We keep your information strictly confidential. Call the parish office if you have questions. Wednesday Night Crafters: We meet weekly in the Religious Ed building at our regular time of 6:30 p.m. We will be working on items for the Christmas Bazaar, and your help is welcome (and needed!) As always, no experience needed, just willing hands and a joyful heart! All materials are provided. Any questions please contact Charlotte Merrill (802) 295-2145 or dcmerrill@myfairpoint.net Bishop’s Annual Appeal: Improving communication was a key Diocesan Synod priority and an important evangelization tool. The Bishop’s Annual Appeal supports the award winning Vermont Catholic magazine, online news, eNews and many other communication efforts. As of September 9, Saint Anthony Parish has reached 56% of our pledge goal with donations totaling $20,467.00. Envelopes for your donations are available on the bulletin boards at the entrance of the church and in the parish office. Please visit bishopsappealvt.org for more information. Diocesan Pastoral Ministries Conference: This first annual event will take place on Saturday, September 28, 2019, at the Lake Morey Resort in Fairlee, VT. The keynote speaker will be Ron Huntley from Divine Renovation, who will focus on helping us and our parishes move from "maintenance to mission." Breakout sessions will focus on pastoral ministry, religious education, youth ministry, marriage and family life, worship, RCIA and communications.

Cost of the conference is $30.00 and includes lunch, and materials. Pre-registration is required. Learn more and register at www.vermontcatholic.org/ministryconference2019 or contact Valerie Parzyck at vparzyck@vermontcatholic.org or (802) 658-6110 x1131. Additional information is available on The Inland See page in the bulletin this weekend. Support Life: “Throughout salvation history, God has welcomed repentant sinners with special joy. Jesus concludes the parable of the lost sheep with these words: ‘... there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous people who have no need of repentance’ (Lk 15:7).” USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities, “Life Matters: Forgiveness and Healing After Abortion”

Upcoming Events at La Salette, Enfield: The Triduum to celebrate the anniversary of the apparition of Our Lady at La Salette in France will be held the weekend of September 20-22. On Friday, September 20th, Mass starts at 6:30 p.m. with Rosary Procession following then social time in the cafeteria. On Saturday, September 21st, Reconciliation is available at 5:30 p.m. Mass starts at 6:30 p.m., Associates Renewal of Promises and Rosary Procession. On Sunday, September 22nd, Mass with the Most Reverend John B. McCormack presiding, starts at 11:00 a.m., and Rosary Procession. You are welcome to attend any or all of these services.

Healing Service: A healing Service with adoration will be held Sunday, September 29 from 3:00-4:00 p.m. at the Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette, 410 NH Rte 4A, Enfield. International Day of Peace: The International Day of Peace ("Peace Day") is observed around the world annually on September 21. Established in 1981 by unanimous United Nations resolution, Peace Day provides a shared date for humanity to commit to Peace above all differences, and to contribute to building a Culture of Peace.

Prayer for Healing

God of endless love, ever caring, ever strong, always present, always just:

You gave your only Son to save us by the blood of his cross.

Gentle Jesus, shepherd of peace, join to your own suffering the pain of all who have been hurt

in body, mind, and spirit by those who betrayed the trust placed in them.

Hear our cries as we agonize over the harm done to our brothers and sisters.

Breathe wisdom into our prayers, soothe restless hearts with hope, steady shaken spirits with faith:

Show us the way to justice and wholeness, enlightened by truth and enfolded in your mercy.

Holy Spirit, comforter of hearts, heal your people’s wounds and transform our brokenness.

Grant us courage and wisdom, humility and grace, so that we may act with justice and find peace in you.

We ask this through Christ, our Lord. Amen.

Haven: The most needed items this week are soup, tuna, macaroni and cheese, cereal and pasta. Other needs include toiletries and hand warmers. Non-perishable items may be left in the basket at the top of the stairs. Thank you!

St. Anthony Parish would like to welcome all those who are visiting with us this weekend.

Sunday, Sep 15, 2019TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

We’re all in the storyA foolish, reckless kid. His heartbroken parent. An indignant

older sibling. We find ourselves at various points of this family

triangle over the years. First we’re the brazen, half-hatched adult,

trying everything at once just because we can. Later we may

exchange roles more than once between the grieving elder—

hoping against hope for a loved one causing all the trouble—and

the aggrieved one, who thinks any show of compassion is

outrageous and unearned. No matter who we are right now, the

table is set, and the party is starting. Can we afford not to be

there?TODAY'S READINGS: Exodus 32:7-11, 13-14; 1 Timothy 1:12-17; Luke15:1-32 (132). “This son of mine was dead, and has come to lifeagain.”

Monday, Sep 16, 2019MEMORIAL OF CORNELIUS, POPE, AND CYPRIAN, BISHOP, MARTYRS

Measure for measureSaint Cornelius was elected pope in 251 during the persecutions

of the Emperor Decius. Saint Cyprian of Carthage was a close

friend. They and other church leaders faced a difficult question—

should those who denied their faith to avoid martyrdom during the

persecution be forgiven and received back into the church

community? Under no circumstances, some argued. But

Cornelius and Cyprian, both of whom would eventually face the

martyrdom others fled, believed that if repentant, apostates, as

they were called, should be welcomed back to the faith

community. Show mercy to others so that mercy may be shown

to you.TODAY'S READINGS: 1 Timothy 2:1-8; Luke 7:1-10 (443). “Lord, donot trouble yourself, for I am not worthy to have you enter undermy roof.”

Tuesday, Sep 17, 2019MEMORIAL OF ROBERT BELLARMINE, BISHOP, DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH

As the world turnsThe widely respected and deeply learned Robert Bellarmine, who

holds the rarified title of a doctor of the church, ended up on the

erroneous side of a major controversy, that which surrounded

Copernicus’ “heliocentric theory” that the earth revolved around

the sun instead of the sun around the earth. He delivered a

sanction to his friend Galileo in 1616 that eventually resulted in

the great scientist being silenced and held under house arrest.

Don’t confuse religious faith with scientific fact. God works

through nature, and has nothing to hide, so don’t be afraid of new

scientific information that challenges long-held misconceptions.

God can handle the truth—God created it!TODAY'S READINGS: 1 Timothy 3:1-13; Luke 7:11-17 (444). “Beloved,this saying is trustworthy: whoever aspires to the office of bishopdesires a noble task. Therefore, a bishop must be irreproachable.”

Wednesday, Sep 18, 2019Drop the criticismOne of the worst faults of folks in general is the tendency to

regularly find fault in others. There are plenty of reasons we do it:

It makes us feel better about our own limitations, and it’s easy to

dismiss someone who challenges us to be better if we criticize

them. But Jesus wants us to build up, not tear down—build up the

kingdom of God, that is. And that project starts inside ourselves—

not by beating ourselves up for what we did wrong, but by

presenting our wrongs honestly to God and turning that same

spirit of understanding outward to others.TODAY'S READINGS: 1 Timothy 3:14-16; Luke 7:31-35 (445).“Wisdom is vindicated by all her children.”

Thursday, Sep 19, 2019Reach out to the untouchables Are we aware of the ways in which our society creates and

perpetuates divisions and privileges based on gender, color,

orientation, ability, income, religion? Jesus broke through such

barriers, especially when interacting with women, but religious

leaders preferred to see his actions as audacious and rebellious,

while Jesus was instead modeling reciprocity and inclusivity.

Wherever social constructs divide people, we are called to bridge

the gap.TODAY'S READINGS: 1 Timothy 4:12-16; Luke 7:36-50 (446). “ ‘If thisman were a prophet, he would know who and what sort of womanthis is who is touching him.’ ”

Friday, Sep 20, 2019MEMORIAL OF ANDREW KIM TAE-GŎN, PRIEST, AND PAUL CHŎNG HA-SANGAND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS

Take nothing for grantedNever underestimate the power of books. Books smuggled out of

China brought Christianity to Korea. The new community of faith

was not welcomed by authorities, but that did not stop faithful

Korean laymen and women from living their Catholic faith.

Courageous and persistent, these 18th- and 19th-century lay

leaders were persecuted, tortured, and beheaded. The church

today honors the first Korean Catholic priest, Saint Andrew Kim

Tae-gŏn, one of the many lay leaders, Saint Paul Chŏng Ha-sang,

and their martyred companions. Take time today to pick up the

Holy Book and consider what folks have sacrificed to spread the

Good News within.TODAY'S READINGS: 1 Timothy 6:2c-12; Luke 8:1-3 (447). “Jesusjourneyed . . . proclaiming the Good News of the kingdom of God.”

Saturday, Sep 21, 2019FEAST OF MATTHEW, APOSTLE, EVANGELIST

Who do you see?We are always sizing up other people, making judgements about

them. This is normal. But sometimes, we end up putting people in

boxes—and leaving them there. Not so with Jesus. Jesus saw

through boxes, categories, and stereotypes. He saw the person.

Look at Matthew. Lumped into the distasteful category of “tax

collectors and sinners,” Matthew wasn’t exactly considered a

shining example of discipleship by the community. Yet, Jesus saw

more than that. He saw Matthew and was open to him—and not

just to “minister to” or “convert” Matthew. Jesus drew close,

inviting Matthew into his home to become a close companion and

vital part of proclaiming the Good News. What happens when you

truly see people?TODAY'S READINGS: Ephesians 4:1-7, 11-13; Matthew 9:9-13 (643).“Jesus said to him, ‘Follow me.’ And Matthew got up and followedhim.”

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