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Liturgy Schedule for This Week

Day Month Date Time Location Intention
Monday Feb. 6 6:45 a.m. Church Mass at Church
Monday Feb. 6 8:00 a.m. Church Xuan Nguyen by Family
Monday Feb. 6 11:00 a.n. Convent Mass at Convent
Tuesday Feb. 7 8:00 a.m. Church James Kellogg, Sr. by the McCormick Family
Tuesday Feb. 7 11:00 a.m. Convent Mass at Convent
Wednesday Feb. 8 6:45 a.m. Church Mass at Church
Wednesday Feb. 8 8:00 a.m. Church John Spittle by Wife and Children
Wednesday Feb. 8 11:00 a.m. Convent Mass at Convent
Thursday Feb. 9 8:00 a.m. Church Leo Marcotte by Estate
Thursday Feb. 9 11:00 a.m. Convent Mass at Convent
Friday Feb. 10 6:45 a.m. Church Mass at Church
Friday Feb. 10 8:00 a.m. Church Raymond & Noella Roy by The Roy Family
Friday Feb. 10 11:00 a.m. Convent Mass at Convent
Saturday Feb. 11 4:00 p.m. Church Jeannette Normandin by Stella & Jane Frenette
Sunday Feb. 12 7:30 a.m. Church Deceased Members of the Turmel Family
Sunday Feb. 12 9:00 a.m. Church Emile Senesac by Family
Sunday Feb. 12 11:00 a.m. Church Intentions of Parishioners

Extended Liturgy Schedule (to February 29, 2009)

Parish News

Parish Support

• January 29, 2012……………………………………$6,462.50
• Weekly Average July 1st (week 31)……………….$6,911.36
• Weekly Goal………………………………………..$6,800.00
• Catholic School Collection………………………... $ 697.00

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Every Friday from 8:30 AM to 11:15 AM

Religious Education

Grades 1 through 8 – Classes are held on Monday evenings from 6 to 7 PM at St. Francis Xavier School. Classes in February will be held on the 6th, 13th and 20th.

• High School Program

Classes are held at St. Francis Xavier School from 9:45 to 10:45 AM. Classes in February will be held on the 5th, 12th and 19th.

Prayer at Genuflection

Jesus, my God I adore thee here present in the sacrament of your love.

Knights of Columbus

The Winooski Knights of Columbus meet every 2nd Monday of each month at the Senior Center at 7 PM.

Any man 18 years of age or older wishing to join the Knights should contact Grand Knight Brian Senecal at 893-4998 or Deputy Grand Knight Roger Bell at 655-1032.

For additional information about the Knights of Columbus visit our new web site www.wkofc.org

Communion Breakfast

The Knights of Columbus, the Daughters of Isabella and the Catholic Financial Life Winooski #35 will co-sponsor a Communion Breakfast on Sunday, February 12th at the Winooski Senior Center, Barlow Street. Serving from 8 AM to 11 AM. The cost is $5.00 per person, children 6 to 12 $4.00, children under 6 are free; not to exceed $18.00 per family. Proceeds are to benefit Vermont Seminarians studying for the Priesthood. All Are Welcome!!!

Daughters of Isabella

Madonna Circle 730 meet every 3rd Wednesday of each month at the Winooski Senior Center at 7 pm. Any women wishing to join the Daughters please contact Linda Belisle at 863-5120. “You, as women, have your own gift to offer to the Church – a gift that is very precious and very needed.”

Baby Booties for Life

Don’t forget to bring your donation envelope to Mass next weekend with a donation to support the work of the Vermont Right to Life Committee. For more information, contact Greg and Maria Guyette at 863-0286.

CDs AND BOOKS

Inspiring CDs and BOOKS are available at the entrances of the church. Please visit the displays after Mass and treat yourself or a loved one with these great tools that help us grow in our faith and our love for Jesus and His Church!

Chittenden County Right to Life

Will meet on Tuesday, February 14th in St. John Vianney’s Parish Hall, 160 Hinesburg Road in South Burlington, from 7:15 to 8:15 PM. On the agenda will be pro-life educational efforts to defeat doctor-prescribed suicide legislation. New volunteers are always welcome. Contact chitrighttolife@gmail.com for more information.

Camp Fatima for boys and Camp Bernadette for girls

Are now accepting registrations for the 2012 summer season. The camps, located in the Lakes Region of NH, offer 2-week overnight sessions for children ages 5 to 15. To request a brochure and DVD, contact Michael Drumm at 603-364-5851 or email mdrumm@campsfatimabernadette.org or visit us on the web at www.campsfatimabernadette.org Please don’t wait as sessions do fill up quickly. Sponsored by the Diocese of Manchester, NH.

St. Francis Xavier School Calcutta

"Bring your valentine to the 10th Annual St. Francis Xavier School Calcutta on Saturday, February 11 at the Sunset Ballroom on Shelburne Road from 6 PM - Midnight. Tickets are $100 per couple and include dinner for two and one calcutta ball. The grand prize this year is $1,500. There will be a prize for every fifth ball drawn. For tickets, please contact Laura Lesage at llesage@uvm.edu or at 655-1808

St. Francis Xavier School

Is now offering daily tours to prospective families. Come meet our exceptional teachers and learn about our committed, caring school community. St. Francis Xavier School offers strong academics in a safe, nurturing, faith filled environment. Teachers, students and families work together to achieve excellent outcomes. Call 655-2600 to schedule a tour and to learn about registration dates.

DREAMING OF OWNING A HOME?

• Have low income?
• Live in substandard housing?
• Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity
• Invites you to an Applicant Information Meeting to learn about becoming a Habitat homeowner.
• GMHfH will be building a duplex in Winooski this year.
• Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 7:30-9pm
• O'Brien Community Center 32 Malletts Bay Ave., Winooski VT
• You are required to attend if you wish to apply for a Habitat home
• For more information about Habitat,
• visit our website: vermonthabitat.org or call our office: (802) 878-8726

Winooski Senior Center - 655-6425. - Coming Events

• Zumba Gold-Wednesdays at 12:00 and Thursdays at 5:15. Free
• Lunch and Bingo every Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30
• Beginning February 6th, the AARP tax preparers will be at the center on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to Noon, through April 10th. Call the Senior Center for an appointment.
• February 7th monthly lunch meeting. Pot Luck. Join us for lunch at 11:30 , followed by and informational meeting.
February 14th, Valentine’s Day, join us for a beginner jewelry workshop. Come and make a beaded bracelet with Designs by Darcy. 11 to 12:30. $10 includes instruction and all materials. Call 655-6425 to sign up.

A Special Thanks to our Friends from IBM and Fair Point Communications.

A number of retired and current employees from IBM and Fair Point Communications have not only made generous donations to the Saint Francis Xavier School Challenge Grant, they also have arranged for their companies to match their donations. This extra boost is so helpful to the school. Many thanks to you all.

If you work for one of those companies, or if you work for another company that makes matching donations for employees, and you’d like to know more about how to take advantage of this wonderful benefit, please contact the School Development Office at 655-2600 (ext. 2).

Rice Memorial High School

8th graders considering their high school options are encouraged to schedule a Shadow Day at Rice Memorial High School as soon as possible. Shadow students are paired with a current Rice freshman Student Ambassador based upon mutual academic and extracurricular interests. They follow their Student Ambassador's class schedule for the day, meeting current students and faculty while learning what makes Rice unique. The 2012/13 priority application deadline is February 13 with placement testing scheduled for late March. To schedule a Shadow Day, contact Director of Enrollment, Christy Bahrenburg at 862-6521 ext. 235 or bahrenburg@rmhsvt.org. More information about Rice can be found at www.rmhsvt.org

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