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The First Week of Advent
We HOPE to continue to live stream
4pm Saturday Mass at Sacred Heart St. Francis.
We need your help
- YouTube is requiring 100 subscribers to continue to live stream.
Please subscribe if you haven't already done so. Thank you!!- Click below to go to the church's YouTube channel to see the live stream which will "go live" at 4pm. You may watch this live or after.
- Click here to see Daily and Weekend Masses
- You may also view it on Channel 1075 CAT-TV on Sundays at 12:00 pm.
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New Protocols for Attending Mass in Person
In response to new Covid-19 guidelines issued by the State of Vermont,
Bishop Christopher Coyne directs all parishes to maintain an attendance log for liturgical celebrations in the parishes in the Diocese of Burlington.
The log information shall be maintained for 30 days after the liturgical celebration
in the event contact tracing needs to be followed because of an outbreak of Covid-19 tied to the church.
This requirement becomes effective November 28, until further notice. This applies to daily Masses, funerals, etc.
The protocol will be to have in person Mass attendees sign in at each Mass they attend.
Only one person per household will be asked to list their name,
phone number and number of people from that household attending that Mass.
He thanks all of us for our efforts to keep Mass safe by wearing a mask,
social distancing and attending Mass only if you are feeling well and have not been exposed to COVID.
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Act of Spiritual Communion
My Jesus, I believe that You are in the
Blessed Sacrament.
I love You above all things,
and I long for You in my soul.
Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally,
come at least spiritually into my heart.
As though You have already come,
I embrace You and unite myself entirely to You;
never permit me to be separated from You.
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Music for this week:
Entrance: "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel"
Offertory: "Creator of the Stars of Night"
Communion: "Sacred Silence"
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Between demanding schedules, traveling, and trying to get out the door on time for Mass,
it can be challenging to tithe on a regular basis
as God calls us to do.
Sacred Heart St. Francis de Sales
and St. John the Baptist
are excited to offer online giving
for one-time as well as recurring gifts!
Simply make a secure donation via electronic check
or debit/credit by clicking here.
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- If you are concerned about attending weekend Masses, during this time when the Sunday obligation has lifted,
- consider attending a weekday Mass.
- For those who cannot attend weekend Mass and still would like to receive communion,
- you may receive in the parking lot near the front doors at Sacred Heart St Francis on Sundays from 10:30 - 11 AM,
- and at St Johns from noon - 12:30 PM
- The obligation to attend Sunday Mass remains lifted until further notice,
- especially if you are part of a vulnerable population and/or have an underlying health condition.
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Jessica O’Connell, messo-soprano
Donald McMahon, organist
Recording of Sunday, November 22, at 3:00 p.m. concert
Sacred Heart St. Francis de Sales Church
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Bp. Barron's Advent Reflections
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Friends, in today’s Gospel, the Lord exhorts us to vigilance as we await the day of his second coming: “Be watchful! Be alert! You do not know when the time will come.” We have come to the end of the...
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Daily Gospel ReflectionUniversity of Notre Dame
Fr Hugh and Fr Bob recommend a daily reflection from Notre Dame.
During this time when we are unable to stay connected to our faith in person,
Father Hugh and Father Bob suggest
signing up for a daily Gospel reflection, FaithND.
This reflection includes the Gospel reading for the day,
a short reflection written by someone in the Notre Dame family,
a prayer composed by a Holy Cross priest,
and a link to learn more about the saint of the day.
An email which will be sent out at 5 a.m. ET every morning;
it is free, open to anyone, and comes with no solicitations.
God Bless! We miss you!
Sign up here:
http://faith.nd.edu/s/1210/faith/interior.aspx?sid=1210&gid=609&pgid=5683&cid=15492
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Word on Fire - COVID-19 eBook
What's next for the church?
Find out in this FREE eBook by Dr. Stephen Bullivant, with a foreword by Bishop Robert Barron.
Get eBook - Free PDF
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Founders Day Giving
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July 29 we will celebrate our first Founder’s Day of Giving
to celebrate the founding of our diocese in 1853.
We have received an anonymous matching gift
that will match any donation made to the 2020 Bishop's Annual Appeal
up to $18,000 from July 26-August 8.
Please make a gift now and double your gift!
Text: Givint to 52236 or Give OnlineHistory of the Founding of our Diocese
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Bishop's Annual Appeal
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Each gift received during the Bishop’s Annual Appeal is used
to strengthen and serve our 69 parishes, 12 schools and 117,000 Catholics throughout Vermont. Your gift to the Bishop’s Annual Appeal supports:Each gift received during the Bishop’s Annual Appeal\is used to strengthen and serve our 69 parishes, 12 schools and 117,000 Catholics throughout Vermont.
https://www.vermontcatholic.org/donate/bishops-annual-appeal/
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I ask members of the Catholic community to continue to make their weekly offerings
to sustain their parish, and prayerfully consider making a Bishop’s Annual Appeal gift
to support the many efforts of the Diocese.
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St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church is a community of baptized people who have,
as their common goals: to love, model, teach, serve, and celebrate Christ in our lives.Committed to the Eucharist, our Bread of Life, and guided by the Holy Spirit,
we are dedicated to service to God’s people
and center our faith-life around liturgical celebrations, the Gospel, and prayer.Based on the teachings of the Second Vatican Council,
Learn More
we reach out to all people lovingly,
acknowledging their uniqueness and dignity,
and treat all with respect, tolerance, and acceptance, having the love of Jesus as our core.
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Diocesan Calendar
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Monday, November 30, 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
How can we take the time to look at the past…the present…and the future? Join Josh Perry, Director of the Office of Worship for the Diocese of Burlington, for an online presentation and conversation on different ways we can “take the time” for Advent.Read More -
Thursday, December 3, 7:30 PM - 8:15 PM
Enjoy an evening of poetry with Fr. Joseph Ikegbunam, Parochial Vicar at Blessed Sacrament Parish in Stowe and Most Holy Name of Jesus in Morrisville. Fr. Joseph will share selections from his own book of poetry, “Just Because of You: A Journey of Love,” as well as share some insight into his work. This will be a Zoom meeting – participants will have the option to be on camera/microphone.Read More -
Wednesday, December 9, 7:30 PM - 8:00 PM
As you continue to prepare for Christ’s coming, join Bishop Coyne for his Advent reflection. This will be a Zoom webinar – participants will not be on camera/microphone but will be able to interact through chat.Read More -
Thursday, December 10, 7:30 PM - 8:15 PM
Join other Catholic parents in our virtual café as we start with a fun game, have some laughs, and then discuss family Advent traditions. All parents welcome! Hosted by Terri McCormack and Michael Hagan.Read More -
Saturday, December 12, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
All young adults are invited to a pilgrimage walk on Our Lady of Guadalupe's Feast Day.Read More
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Vermont Catholic News
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