In Loving

Memory of….

Roger G. Audette

From family & friends

In Loving Memory of Walter P. Barton, Sr And

Edward Charbonneau

J&J.’s Corner Market

12 Malletts Bay Ave.

Winooski 654-8003

J & J Corner Market

Joe Gamache

Lawyer

“The Old Stone House”

655-4252

Knights of Columbus

St. Stephen's Council No. 2284

Grand Knight: Greg Clairmont

Discover the joy of

service and

ministry in the

Society of St. Edmund

For info: contact

Fr. Lino Oropeza, SSE at

St. Michael’s College

(802) 338-1151

Empowering seniors for personal independence,

healthy aging, social connection

& life-long learning.

WINOOSKI SENIOR CENTER

123 BARLOW ST. 655-6425

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(802) 343-8446

“For God so loved the world

that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have

eternal life.” John 3:16

What does the Church say about Euthanasia and Physician-Assisted Suicide?

Intentional euthanasia, sometimes called mercy killing, is murder. Regardless of the motives or means, euthanasia consists of putting to death those who are sick, are disabled, or are dying. It is morally unacceptable. The emergence of physician-assisted suicide, popularized by the right-to-die movement, seeks to legalize what is an immoral act. Its advocates plan to achieve this on a state-by-state basis. Suicide is gravely sinful whether committed alone or aided by a doctor. Serious psychological disturbances, anxiety, fear of suffering, or torture can diminish the responsibility of the one com-mitting suicide. The question is often asked whether persons who have committed suicide receive eternal salvation. Although suicide is always objectively sinful, one “should not despair of the eternal salvation of persons who have taken their own lives. By ways known to him alone, God can provide the opportunity for salutary repentance. The Church prays for persons who have taken their own lives” (CCC, no. 2283). The pastoral care of family and friends of those who have taken their own lives is an important focus for the Church’s healing and compassionate ministry. Catholic moral tradition has always taught that we can discontinue medical procedures that are burdensome, extraordinary, and disproportionate to the outcome. However, respect for every hu-man being demands the ordinary treatment of the dying by the provision of food, water, warmth, and hygiene. Ordinary treatment is always a moral requirement. There is also extraordinary treatment. The Church recognizes that some medical treatment may not provide benefits commensurate with the risks of certain medical procedures. Extraordinary medical treatment may not be morally required and can even cease in certain cases, depending on the benefits to the sick person and the burdens it will or may impose. For example, in instances when a person has been declared brain-dead, the patient can be disconnected from mechanical devices that sustain breathing and the heart since there is little hope of the person’s recovery.

Weekend Liturgy: Saturday 4:30 PM

Sunday 9:30AM

Weekday Liturgy: 7:30 AM

Holy Day Liturgy: 7:30 AM (Holy Day)

Sacrament of Reconciliation:

Saturday 3:30 – 4:15 PM

Baptism: Call Rectory for an appointment

Matrimony: Must be scheduled 6 months before the intended date

Rectory Hours: Monday, Wednesday,

Thursday from 9:00 am—11:30 am

St. Stephen’s Parish A ministry of the Society of Saint Edmund

115 Barlow Street ~~Winooski, Vermont 05404 Phone: 655-0318 ~~ email: saintstephenparish@comcast.net

Website: https://ststephen.vermontcatholic.org

Parish Pastoral Team

Rev. Stephen Hornat, S.S.E. , Pastor Jocelyn Barton, Parish Secretary Peggy Lesage, Music Minister

Julie Crenshaw, Lay Ministry Coordinator Shelia Cort-Desrochers, Social Outreach

Matthew “Gill” Gilbert - Facilities Michael O’Brien, Finance Council, Chairman

St. Stephen’s Parish Cemetery

Call: Roland (Butch) LaPointe at 488-0213

November 17, 2019 Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Welcome! We are pleased to have you celebrate Mass

with us. If you do not have a parish which is

your home, please consider making Saint

Stephen’s your spiritual home.

Saint Stephen Catholic Church

Mass Intentions

Nov. 16 Saturday 4:30pm For the Edmundite Community on their Patronal Feast Day Nov. 17 Sunday 9:30am Souls of Mike & Lou Corey by Jack & Nancy Chalmers Nov. 18 Monday 7:30am Soul of Elaine Read by Family Nov. 19 Tuesday 7:30am For those names listed in our Book of Remembrance Nov. 20 Wednesday 7:30am For our Homebound and Nursing Home Parishioners Nov. 21 Thursday 7:30am Souls of Cecile & Ray Barber by Ann Barber

Nov. 22 Friday 7:30am Souls of Cecile & Ray Barber by Ann Barber

Next Weekend’s Mass Intentions

Nov. 23 Saturday 4:30pm Soul of Bernie Roque by Dick & Pauline Bushey Nov. 24 Sunday 9:30am Souls of Fitzgerald & Fuller Families by the Family

$2,000 Offertory collection need each week to meet our expenses.

Last Weekend’s Income:

Offertory Offering…………$1,475.94 Fuel……………………....…....$965.00

Prayer for the Sick “Father of goodness and love, hear our pray-ers for the sick members of our community and for all who are in need. Amid mental and physical suffering may they find consolation in your healing presence. Show your mercy as you close wounds, cure illness, make broken bodies whole and free downcast spirits. May these special people find lasting health and deliverance, and so join us in thanking you for all your gifts. We ask this through the Lord Jesus who healed those who believed. Amen.”

Parish Prayer List

Please pray for all those who are ill, that God will comfort them especially:

Theresa Collopy, Larry Fortier, Mary Essex,

Arlene Peters, Alan Clark, Sr., Cheryl Fortier, Pat Ringer,

Frances McKenna, Anna Stoll and Bill Bourdeau

and the sick & elderly of our parish who are in

nursing homes and homebound.

Nov. 16 4:30 PM

Eucharistic Ministers: Norma Audette Jim Snyder Lector: Sr. Laura Della Santa Server: Richard Fortier Minister of Hospitality: Pat Raymond

To schedule Masses for loved ones or special intentions, please contact the parish office. This is a wonderful way to pray for all our loved ones, living and deceased. You may also use the Mass Intention envelopes in the back of the Church.

Nov. 17 9:30 AM Eucharistic Ministers: Janet Hatin (H) Sandy Lomartire Sheila Cort-Derochers Lector: Kathy Boivin Servers: William Perrotte and Ellie Muzaliwa Minister of Hospitality: Jim Read

Second Collections for November

Nov. 24 Catholic Campaign for Human Dev.

HAT & MITTEN DRIVE

Parishioners, Thank you for your overwhelming response to our Hat and Mitten Drive. Because of your generosity we have approached the: Winooski Family Center, Winooski School District and the Winooski Food Shelf to distribute the new hats and gloves/mittens you have provided.

Reminder that our collection ends on Thanksgiving Day,

Holiday Craft Fairs

11/23 St. Francis Xavier, Winooski 9:00 am—4:00 pm

11/30 Ascension Church, Georgia

Georgia Elementry & Middle School 9:00 am—3:00 pm

12/07 Ladies of St. Ann, Milton

9:00 am —2:00pm

4th Annual Winooski Clothing Giveaway! Thursday, November 21 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm

W.S.D. Cafeteria Come get gently used clothing for you and your family. This event is free and

open to the Winooski Community.

Next week our special collection will support the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. More than 46 million people in the United States live in poverty today. This collection supports programs that empower people to identify and address obstacles as they work to make permanent and positive changes for their communities. Learn more about the Catholic Campaign for Human Development at: www.usccb.org/cchd/collection.

All in one concert, 17 Christmas and seasonal carols will be presented in a

community sing-a-long at St. Michael’s College Chapel on Dec. 6 at 730 pm.

Organist and music director will be Dr. William Tortolano, professor emeritus

of fine arts and music at St. Michael’s College.

The carols include settings by Handel and Mendelssohn; carols from Germany, Austria, France and

Italy and familiar favorites: The Twelve Days of Christmas and White Christmas. The concert is

free and open to the public. A free will donation will be accepted.

Intercessory Prayer BOOK

The Catholic Catechism reminds us, “that interceding for others shows a heart attuned to God's mercy and that we participate in Christ's intercession by praying for the interests of others”.

Praying for each other is an important part of our parish life at St. Stephen’s. To assist us in our role as intercessors a Book of Intercessions will be located at the entrance of the Church near the Confessional. You are invited to write your request for those you would like us to lift up in prayer. During the Prayer of the Faithful at our weekend masses we will have one petition when we will pray for the written requests of our parishioners. This will begin on the first Sunday of Advent.