• Alicia Menard February 2
• Hunter Michaud February 3
• David LeBlanc February 6
• Teresa Bellavance February 8
• Henriette Garven February 10
• Beverly Shepard February 12
• Taylor Gates February 15
• Ryan Molleur February 16
• Nicholas Demers February 18
• Judith Picard February 19
• Lorraine Hussey February 21
• Tod DeLaricheliere February 22
• Pierrette Lyman February 22
• Charles Brochu February 23
• Alan DeLaricheliere February 27
• Mary DeLaricheliere February 27
• Melissa Patoine February 27
• Denise Fradette February 28
• Lee Johnson February 28
• Alice Perron February 28

Your support of your local parish and the Diocese during these difficult times have allowed us to continue to provide spiritual resources to the faith community. As we launch the Christ Our Hope campaign we will be updating you on our progress. Appeal Goal: $2,651,157. As of Aug. 20: $1,620,592.

Ash Wednesday, February 17: There will be two Masses offered on Ash Wednesday

• 8:30 AM at St. Norbert
• 5:30 PM at St. Michael.

Ash Wednesday Almsgiving 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, and Residential Care Homes. Donations can be made through our website https://www.vermontcatholic.org/ministries-programs/catholic-charities/ash-wednesdayappeal/ or by mailing a check to Vermont Catholic Charities, 55 Joy Drive, South Burlington, VT 05403. Please know that every gift – whatever the size – makes a difference. Thank you for your generosity.

Guidelines for Lent - The time of Lent is to be observed as a special season of prayer, penance and works of charity. - Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are the most important penitential days of the liturgical year. They are days of both fast and abstinence.

All Fridays in Lent are days of abstinence.

• The rule of Fasting states that only one full meal a day can be taken. Two small meals, “sufficient to maintain strength”, are allowed but together they should not equal another full meal. Eating between meals breaks the fast, but drinking liquids does not. The rule of fasting obliges all Catholics from 18 to 59.
• The rule of Abstinence refers to the eating of meat. The rule of abstinence binds all Catholics 14 year or older. The substantial observance of the laws of fast and abstinence is a serious obligation.

“Perhaps You Were Born for Such a Time as This.” -Esther 4:14   The situation and circumstances we face today, in the culture and the Church, call for us to move from maintenance to mission.

At every Catholic parish in Vermont, we are called to respond in faith – in new ways, with a new vigor. Many of you have received the Christ Our Hope: Building a Vibrant Church campaign packets in the mail that included a case statement for the campaign with an insert that describes how our parish plans to use the 60% of funds raised. Please prayerfully consider a sacrificial gift that will renew our parishes and move our church from maintenance to mission.

To learn more about the campaign visit: www.christourhopevt.org
 

The boxes are back! As you will recall we are conducting a NEW sock drive for the needy. The socks collected will be distributed locally to area schools (in the fall) and charities. Please help us in this worthy endeavor by donating new socks. All types and sizes are needed. Boxes will be placed in the entry ways of St. Norbert’s and St. Michael’s.

Please pray for our sick parishioners, family, and friends

Roy McNeil • Helen George • Jerry Mason • Nicole Starbird • Ronald Rich • Florence Martin • Judi Menard • Elmer Sayers • Alan DeLaricheliere • Marie Sholan • Robert Gravel • Jane Bachert • Marilyn Murphy • Philip Murphy • Eva Church • Patricia LeCours • Paul Brochu • Daryl Rich • Mary Smith • Carmeline Williams • Marcel LeBlanc • Elaine Brochu•  Joe Clark • Henriette Garven • Kim Winslow • Frank Fabiani • Henry Richard • Marsha Kallahan • Marc DeLaricheliere • Linda Lussier • Jimmy Sholan • Mary Ainsworth • Marcie Brochu • Bob Belajonas • Richard LeCours • Raymond Messier • Jane Menard