Saint Anthony Church 15 Church Street

White River Jct. Vermont 05001

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time – February 9, 2020

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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WorldMarriageDay:ThisyearWorldMarriageDaywillbecelebratedthisSunday,February9.LetustakeamomentonWorldMarriageDaytoprayforallmarriedcouples,especiallythosewhowillcelebratemilestoneanniversariesthisyear.

Mass Intentions

Saturday, February 8 4:00 P.M. Fredo Guarino 23rd anniversary by family Sunday, February 9 8:30 A.M. The People of Saint Anthony Parish Monday, February 10 9:00 A.M. Dr. Albert Romano by Sam & Diane Romano Friday, February 14 9:00 A.M. Dr. Annette McDonough by Sam & Diane Romano Saturday, February 15 4:00 P.M. Dorilla LaRose anniversary by Fleury & Kramer family Sunday, February 16 8:30 A.M. The People of Saint Anthony Parish

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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 February 1-2: $ 4,142.00 Building repairs, January: $ 280.00 Fuel/energy, January: $ 442.00

Thank You for Your Support

of Saint Anthony Church!

Annual Tax Statements: Annual tax letters have been mailed. Several statements have been returned to us marked as undeliverable. If you have donated to Saint Anthony Church in the past calendar year, have not received a statement and you require one, please contact the parish office. This may be an indication that we do not have your current address. If that is the case, please take a moment to update your parish registration at this time. Thank you.

We Appreciate Your Patience: Christmas Bazaar results will be published in the bulletin as soon as we have a final accounting. In order to determine ‘how we did’ we need to receive a monthly report from our accountants that includes the final

item posted to the bazaar account. We know that so many of you have given your time, talent and treasure to make our Christmas Bazaar a success, and are anxious to learn how well we’ve done. We’re doing our very best to keep you fully informed. Thank you for your patience! Canning Jars: We hope you have been enjoying the delicious jams, preserves and pickles that you’ve purchased at our Christmas Bazaar. Now’s the time to recycle your empty (clean!) jars and lids. Just bring them to the rectory during office hours, or leave them at the entrance of the church near the basket or at the coat rack (downstairs). Thank you. Ash Wednesday Collection: There will be a special collection on Ash Wednesday to support Vermont Catholic Charities. This agency provides financial and emotional support to individuals and families throughout Vermont through the programs offered which include Counseling, Emergency Aid, Prison Ministry, Project Rachel, and Residential Care Homes. A portion of the collection will go to help fund the Bishop deGoesbriand grants, awarded to Vermont nonprofits who are making a difference in their communities. Please make checks payable to St. Anthony Church. Please know that every gift - whatever the size - makes a difference. Thank you.

Message from Fr. Rick: Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Salt, Light

Salt, in the ancient world especially, salt was far more than a seasoning. It was a preservative. Light, certainly one of the most ancient of ways of seeing, understanding God.

Light enables us to see.

Even more fundamentally, it enables us to see that deepest of realities we call God.

In St. Matthew’s Gospel, Jesus teaches us that as He is light, as He lends savor and flavor and zest to life, so, too, in His name are we to let that zest, that flavor, that light shine on in our world. Not for our own glory but for the Glory and to the Praise of our Heavenly Father!

Fr. Rick

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: Our R.C.I.A. program continues Monday evenings. Please pray for those involved in the program, candidates and leaders. A suggested prayer, text based on the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults:

Prayer for RCIA Candidates Lord and God, you know the secrets of our hearts and reward us for the good we do.

Look kindly on the efforts and the progress of those who seek to complete their initiation into the Church.

Strengthen them on their way; increase their faith and hope; and accept their repentance.

Open to them your goodness and justice, and lead them to share in your sacraments on Earth until they finally enjoy your presence in heaven.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen. Bulletin Submissions: Our weekly bulletin requires that all items reach the parish office no later than the close of day Monday of bulletin week. Names for our ‘Prayers List’ are accepted any time. All inserts (full page sheets), that are to go into the bulletin need to reach the office by Friday, one week before the desired inclusion date. We appreciate your cooperation.

Lost/Found Items: Sometimes when we leave Mass we may be singing the Recessional hymn in our head or talking with a friend. Occasionally things get left behind. If you think you may have left an item in the church after Mass, please call the parish office to see if it has been turned in. Most often left behind are such things as reading glasses, glove(s), hats.

National Marriage Week: National Marriage Week will be celebrated February 7-14, 2020. More information about this year’s theme “Stories from the Domestic Church” may be found at http://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/marriage-and-family/national-marriage-week.cfm A Note About Cold and Flu Season: The Sign of Peace has been an integral and valued part of the worship of the church for centuries in the form of a kiss of peace or handshake. As we enter this cold and flu season, it is important to recognize that some people are especially susceptible to the viruses that can be spread by contact and some immune systems are very sensitive. Please understand that some people may choose not to shake hands during the Sign of Peace but might simply greet you with a smile.

Also, please use common sense and good judgment concerning Mass attendance if you are ill. If you do decide to come to church for Mass, please remember that frequent and thorough hand-washing, refraining from physical contact during the Sign of Peace, and

refraining from receiving communion from the chalice can help prevent the spread of germs.

Catholic Mass on TV: If illness, injury or weather keeps you from attending Mass, you can find it Sunday mornings at 6:00 a.m. on WCAX-TV, channel 3 (or consult your local listings.)

Third Annual Catholic Men’s Conference: This event will be held here at St. Anthony Church in White River Junction on Saturday, March 28, 2020. The Keynote speaker is retired Air Force Captain, Guy Gruters. Guy is a decorated Vietnam War veteran who spent 5-1/2 years as a POW in Vietnam, and a lifetime Catholic. Other speakers will include Msgr. John McDermott and Paul Kendall. There will also be opportunities for confession, Eucharistic Adoration, lunch, fellowship, and Mass with Bishop Coyne. Registration and more information is available at www.vermontcatholic.org/men. Scriptural Journey: Starting March 3rd, come to La Salette Shrine cafeteria in Enfield Tuesdays from 9:30-11:30 AM. We will discuss the readings for the following Sunday. We will use the book 15 Days of Prayer with Thomas Merton by Andre Gozier, on the writings of Thomas Merton to help us in our reflections to have a more contemplative approach. There will be snacks as last year to build community. Fr. John (Sullivan) Respect Life: “As disciples of Jesus, we are called to become neighbors to everyone (cf. Lk 10:29-37), and to show special favor to those who are poorest, most alone and most in need. In helping the hungry, the thirsty, the foreigner, the naked, the sick, the imprisoned—as well as the child in the womb and the old person who is suffering or near death—we have the opportunity to serve Jesus.” Pope Saint John Paul II, Evangelium vitae, 87. © 1995 Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Used with permission. Retrouvaille: (pronounced Retro-vi) means rediscovery in French. The program helps couples put their broken pieces back together and rediscover their love for each other! This program is for couples with marital problems, including those who are considering marriage separation and those who are already separated or divorced.

The program is also for couples who may be cold and distant, and believe that there is no hope for their marriage. It is for couples of ALL ages, regardless of how long they have been married, or have been in trouble. For more information phone (508) 271-7155 or Email them at RetrouvailleNE@gmail.com. Haven: Needed items this week include canned vegetables, canned fruit, soup, fresh milk and shelf-stable milk, cream cheese, cheese and tuna. Non-perishable items may be left in the basket at the top of the stairs. Other needs include electric blankets (any size), long under and sweatpants, both in Adult sizes Medium - XXL, and grocery bags. Thank you!

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

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Sunday, Feb 09, 2020FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

A light set on a hillIn 1886, one African-American priest served the U.S. church:

former slave Augustus Tolton. Sad to say, Catholic America

didn’t abandon its racism overnight with Father Tolton’s

ordination. Nearly a century later in 1979, U.S. bishops were still

obliged to release a teaching on racism, Brothers and Sisters to

Us. Yet more significantly, in 1984 ten black U.S. bishops wrote

their own pastoral letter on evangelization, What We Have Seen

and Heard. In it, they celebrate the historical intertwining of

Black America and Catholic America. Learn more about Tolton,

Pierre Toussaint, Mary Elizabeth Lange, Henriette DeLille, and

other significant black Catholic leaders.TODAY'S READINGS: Isaiah 58:7-10; 1 Corinthians 2:1-5; Matthew5:13-16 (73). “Just so, your light must shine before others.”

Monday, Feb 10, 2020MEMORIAL OF SCHOLASTICA, VIRGIN

You are worthy to ask for helpScholastica (480-543) was the twin sister of Benedict of Nursia.

Both founded monastic communities, though Benedict gets more

press due to the Rule he established. However, the most famous

Scholastica story shows her equality before God: She and

Benedict met yearly to confer on spiritual matters at a house near

his monastery. At the end of one meeting, she had a premonition

it would be their last before death would part them. Scholastica

encouraged Benedict to stay and continue their conversation. He

refused, as his Rule forbade spending the night outside the

monastery, but a violent thunderstorm arose and he had to stay.

Benedict asked what Scholastica had done. Her response: “I

asked you for a favor and you would not listen; so I asked my

God.” Believe in your own worthiness to ask God for help.TODAY'S READINGS: 1 Kings 8:1-7, 9-13; Mark 6:53-56 (329). “Jesusand his disciples, after crossing the lake, came ashore atGennesaret and tied up there.”

Tuesday, Feb 11, 2020MEMORIAL OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES/WORLD DAY OF THE SICK

So many Marys!Why do there seem to be so many versions of Mary in the

Catholic Church? Mother of God, Queen of Peace, Black

Madonna, Theotokos (God-Bearer), and all of the “Our Lady of”

titles. Throughout history, many people have had powerful

moments in which they experience Mary’s motherly care and

encouragement in following Jesus. In these experiences Mary’s

faith and tenderness become accessible as she appears in the

culture and time of the people. She draws close to them in images

and languages that they understand. What images of Mary are

important for you today? Take time to explore the “Marys” and

learn how different cultures have experienced her tender love.TODAY'S READINGS: 1 Kings 8:22-23, 27-30; Mark 7:1-13 (330).“Regard kindly the prayer and petition of your servant, LORD, myGod.”

Wednesday, Feb 12, 2020Time to come cleanIn two weeks it will be Ash Wednesday—and the return of that

perennial Catholic question, “What are you giving up for Lent?”

Even though sacrifice is a worthy spiritual pursuit, all too often

the focus is on externals. We give up sweets, alcohol, or going out

to movie theaters. We fast by going without meat on Fridays. But

Jesus wants us to clean house from the inside out. What if we

fasted from bad attitudes? What if we gave up our need to always

be right—or worked concretely to address our impatience,

selfishness, or judgmentalism? Make Lent a true awakening this

year by thinking ahead about your spiritual plan.TODAY'S READINGS: 1 Kings 10:1-10; Mark 7:14-23 (331). “Theseevils come from within and they defile.”

Thursday, Feb 13, 2020Make room at the tableA prominent feature of many Bible stories is God’s care for

Israel’s foes. Even though Hebrew scripture identifies the tribes

of Israel as the chosen people, God’s support and help extends

beyond them, even to their enemies. Although it wasn’t time yet

for gentiles to enjoy the food of the Master's table, a Greek

woman cajoled the Lord into slipping her a few scraps. People

are ostracized today because of the color of their skin, the

language they speak, the country they come from, the religion

they embrace, and the people they love. These people also belong

at our table. Who’s begging to sit at yours?TODAY'S READINGS: 1 Kings 11:4-13; Mark 7:24-30 (332). “Lord,even the dogs under the table eat the children’s scraps.”

Friday, Feb 14, 2020MEMORIAL OF CYRIL, MONK, AND METHODIUS, BISHOP

Overcome divisionIt’s Valentine’s Day, yes, but it’s also the memorial of Saints

Cyril and Methodius, two clerics who were brothers. These

missionary-linguists are best known as “Apostles to the Slavs.”

Yet instead of being honored during their lifetime for success in

spreading the faith, they were so embroiled in ecclesial fights

(many over the use of the Slavonic language) that Methodius

spent two years imprisoned in a monastery. Today it seems

ludicrous to persecute someone for communicating the faith in the

most accessible language. Might some of the issues that divide

Catholics now eventually fall by the wayside? A sweet move this

Valentine’s Day might be to ask Saints Cyril and Methodius to

pray for our church to overcome its divisions.TODAY'S READINGS: 1 Kings 11:29-32; 12:19; Mark 7:31-37 (333).“Immediately the man’s ears were opened, his speech impedimentwas removed, and he spoke plainly.”

Saturday, Feb 15, 2020MEMORIAL OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

Any day is a good day to thank MaryThere are 19 Marian feast days, solemnities, and memorials on

the liturgical calendar, ranging from the Solemnity of the Blessed

Virgin Mary, the Mother of God on January 1 to the Feast of Our

Lady of Guadalupe on December 12. There are May devotions to

Mary, and October is the month of the Holy Rosary, of which

Mary is Queen. And then of course the church has dedicated

every Saturday to the Blessed Virgin. While there’s such ample

opportunity to venerate our Mother, don’t miss giving your loving

devotion to her any day. TODAY'S READINGS: 1 Kings 12:26-32; 13:33-34; Mark 8:1-10 (334).“They ate and were satisfied.”

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