May 15, 2016

St. Bridget & St. Stanislaus Kostka Churches
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MASS SCHEDULE
St. Bridget Church
Daily: St. Stanislaus Kostka
Wed. & Fri. 8:30 am
Daily: St. Bridget
Tues. & Thurs. 8:30 am
12 Church St.
West Rutland
Saturday Vigils
St. Stanislaus Kostka 4 pm
St. Bridget 5:30 pm
Sunday: St. Bridget 9 am
CONFESSIONS
Sat. St. Stanislaus Kostka 3:pm
Sun. St. Bridget 8 am
Or By Appointment
DEVOTIONS
Daily Rosary 8:15 am
First Friday Adoration—
St. Stanislaus Kostka 9:30 am—Noon
Infant Jesus of Prague Novena and Divine
Mercy Chaplet—
St. Stanislaus Kostka,
Monthly from 17th to 25th, 2:30 pm
(excluding Sundays)
St. Stanislaus
Kostka Church
11 Barnes St.
West Rutland
Pastor, Rev. Romanus Igweonu
Music Ministry, Mrs. Angela Lundrigan
Mrs. Olivia Boughton
Administrative Office:
28 Church Street
West Rutland, VT 05777
PHONE: 802.438.2490
Email: wrchurches@comcast.net
Parish Office Hours:
M & W 1pm– 4pm
T & TH 8am—3pm
Sacramental Preparation
Baptism – Parents or guardians seeking to have a child baptized should
contact the rectory prior to the desired Baptism date to attend a Baptism
preparation workshop.
RCIA – Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. If you are interested in what it means
to be Catholic, please contact Fr. Romanus
Marriage – Registered parishioners need to make an appointment with the pastor
six months prior to the requested date of marriage.
Anointing – Anyone who is seriously ill, anticipating surgery or weakened because
of prolonged illness or advanced age is encouraged to receive the Sacrament of
Anointing of the Sick. Please contact the priest.
St. Bridget, St. Stanislaus Kostka, Sacred Heart Cemetery: The cemetery
located on Main Street opposite St. Stanislaus Kostka Church is situated on more
than ten acres in a lovely, quiet, tree-lined neighborhood. The
tranquility is enhanced by majestic pine trees and monuments dating back to the
mid-nineteenth century. Our primary goal is to carry out the sacred
religious functions of burial and care for the resting places of the deceased.
The Catholic Church regards the burying of the dead as a deep spiritual
significance and a Corporal Work of Mercy. Our cemetery has been serving the
West Rutland area for more than 150 years. It was consecrated in May 1865 by
Bishop Louis DeGoesbriand, the first Bishop of Burlington, and is one of the oldest, active Catholic cemeteries in the diocese.
St. Bridget and St. Stanislaus Kostka
Pentecost Sunday
Sat./Sun., May 14/May 15 Pentecost Sunday
4:00 PM (SSK) In Memory of Anthony Godzik
Requested by Mary Nemeth
5:30 PM (SB) In Memory of Anthony & Emily Pokrywka
Requested by Carolyn Wos
9:00 AM (SB) For a special intention
Tue., May 17— Weekday
8:30 AM (SB) In Memory of Rita Gallipo,
Requested by her husband
Wed., May 18– Weekday
8:30 AM (SSK) In Memory of Joseph Wysolmerski
Requested by Mania Wysolmerski
Thurs., May 19– Weekday
8:30 AM (SB) In Memory of Rita Gallipo
Requested by her husband
Fri., May 20– Weekday
8:30 AM (SSK) In Memory of Frank Salengo, Sr.
Requested by Margie & family
Sat./Sun., May 21/May 22 The Most Holy Trinity
4:00 PM (SSK) In Memory of Sisters Prudence & Sophie
Chrusciel
Requested by Mary Nemeth
5:30 PM (SB) In Memory of Mr. & Mrs. Donald Mumford
and Marilyn Cotrupi
Requested by Betty Mumford
9:00 AM (SB) In Memory of Frank Bruno
Requested by the family
Sunday Stewardship Collections, May 8, 2016
Collection
Weekly Goal
St. Bridget
$ 1,929 .00
$2,799.04
SSK
$ 1,204 .00
$1,495.53
West Rutland, Vermont
Our Thoughts and Prayers Are With...
Sick and Infirmed:
Emily Czachor, Sandy,
Thomas Pawlusiak, Marie Wysolmerski, Sandy
Place, Kathy Phillips, Sophie Krysztofik, Stanley
Borowy, Elizabeth, Marie Frankiewicz, Beverly
Staruski, Tiffany Marquis, Drew Richard, Peg Patch,
Helen Dydo, Deidy Forte, Reilly Jakubiak, Frank
Baginski, and those who are homebound or in nursing facilities.
Our Military Members: Gr egor y Foley, Michael Gould, Ross
& Brittany Lowell, Kody McFarren
Extraordinary Ministers
Extraordinary Minister Schedule
May 21-4 PM (SSK):(EM)M. Nemeth (L) P. Kulig
May 21-5:30 PM (SB):(EM) J . Ander son (L) S. Densmor e
(S) L. Courcelle (S) M. Harte
May 22-9 AM (SB):(EM) J . McPhee (EM) J . Rousseau
(EM) P. Mayer (L) M. Dubray (S) E. Paquin (S) S. Paquin
Bishop’s Fund In Pew Commitment Weekend
A reminder that this weekend, we are asking for your
commitment to the 2016 Bishop’s Fund Annual Appeal. In a Holy Year of Mercy we are all thankful for
all of the ways God has extended his Mercy to us.
One way to extend his mercy to others is by offering
financial support to the far-reaching ministries funded
by the diocese. Please remember, if pledges are made
this weekend or next, there is a very large cost savings
so that the diocese can be good stewards of gifts! If
you are unable to make a commitment this year, you
may also indicate this on your pledge card, but all are
encouraged to participate. Next weekend will also
serve as a second follow-up opportunity. Thank you!
Notice from Parish Secretary
Sanctuary Candle Sponsors for SSK
May — For Anthony & Emily Pokrywka
Requested by Carolyn & John Wos, Josie & Bauer
Sanctuary Candle Sponsors for St. Bridget
May—For Rita Gallipo
Requested by Lawrence Gallipo
Christ the King School
Enrollment for 2016-2017 available now, Pre K—8th
grade. We offer traditional academic subjects plus
Music, Art, Physical Education, Computer Science,
Spanish, Latin and Lifetime Sports. 1:1 Chrome
books for all students grades 6-8. Please contact the
school at (802)773-0500 for more information and to
take a tour of our school!
I will be stepping down as parish secretary as of
March 19th. I have been given an opportunity to explore other job options and have decided to accept a
position that I feel will benefit myself and my family.
I wanted to let you know that I am thankful for the opportunity I have had here at the church to serve you.
We are so blessed to have these parishes and all our
wonderful volunteers. My best wishes to you all!
Calvary Cemetery Memorial Day Mass
A memorial Mass will be celebrated on the grounds of
Calvary Cemetery in Rutland on Monday, May 30 at
9:00 AM to pray and to remember those who served
our nation, as well as to pray for the souls of family
and friends buried at Calvary Cemetery. In the event of
inclement weather, Mass will be held at St. Peter
Church, same date and time.
Pentecost Sunday
Pentecost Sunday
Sunday is the great feast of Pentecost, the bir thday of the Church. The readings and the whole
Church celebrate the coming and ongoing presence
of the Holy Spirit among us. The Apostles who had
been so frightened are now on fire. Now they can
speak clearly, so everyone can understand them.
In John's Gospel, Jesu s breathes on his jitter y
followers and tells them, “Peace be with you” and fills
them with courage, giving them the mission to forgive and sending them to carry out his desire that we
all be one.
The first reading during the week is from the Book
of James. It continu es to offer instru ction for
living our lives in Christ. "Consider it all joy when
you encounter various trials, for you know that the
testing of your faith produces perseverance."
In Mark's Gospel this week we have wonderful stories. Jesus drives a demon out of a man and says that
it took faith and prayer. As they continue on the road
to Jerusalem, he tells them of his passion, death and
resurrection, but they fail to see the meaning for
them. They are arguing over who is the greatest. He
tells them again what it means to be a disciple: to
welcome little ones. Jesus tells them, “whoever is not
against us is for us.” In a series of sayings Jesus
warns his disciples about scandalizing little ones, and
calls them to remove any obstacle to their following
him. The Pharisees ask him about divorce, to test
him and turn the people from him. Jesus clearly responds about the sacredness of marriage. Because
the disciples were discouraging people from bringing
children to Jesus, Jesus embraces and blesses the
children.
Next week begins with Trinity Sunday, w hich always follows a week after Pentecost. It celebrates the
un-knowable relationship between the Father, Son
and the Holy Spirit - and their loving support for us
in our lives. “I have much more to tell you, but you
cannot bear it now. But when he comes, the Spirit of
truth, he will guide you to all truth
Taken from the "Weekly Guide for Daily Prayer" on the
Creighton University's Online Ministries web site: http://
www.creighton.edu/CollaborativeMinistry/online.html. Used
with permission.
May 15, 2016
Seeking Parish Secretary
This position offers clerical support and assistance for
the parish office. The individual is expected to maintain a welcoming and helpful atmosphere by providing
exceptional customer service to the pastor, priest(s),
employees, board members, departments and visitors.
The individual frequently works with sensitive or confidential material; which requires an individual with
tact, integrity and the ability to maintain absolute confidentiality. The parish secretary must exercise appropriate initiative and judgment in working independently and with a team. Bookkeeping experience preferred. Contact the rectory for more information.
We Honor our Parishioners . . .
Happy Birthday to our May Babies
SB: Tess Bartlett, Lorreta Canales, Christina Center, John Center,
Marilyn Coloutti, Stefano Falco, Susan Farrell, Savannah Fredette, Richard Fredette, Brian Harrington, Jefferey Harte, Abigail
Harvey, Stanley Jakubiak, Patrick Loughan, Richard Marchinkoski, Colleen Pawlusiak, Louise Pfenning, Dean Pierce, Richard
Sheldon, Margaret Slack, David Smyrski, Helen Steele, Carl
Wener
SSK: Bonnie Chmielewski, Stanley Jagodzinski, Henry Wasik,
George Miglis, Jalissa Edwards, Janelle Edwards, Mary Nemeth,
Stephen Bania, Frances Miglis, Ann Hughes, Betty Wos, Elaine
Dydo, Ralph Ford, Ann Watts.
Happy Anniversary to our May Couples
SB: Richard & Katy Fredette, Stan and Michelle Jagodzinski,
Daniel & Maxine Hurlbut, John & Susan Farrell, Albert & Carol
Zakrzewski, Tom & Colleen Pawlusiak
SSK: Jeff and Teri Wos, Michael & Ceil Scott, Tom & Vicki
Bania.
If your Birthday or Anniversary is missed, we do not have your
information in our database. Please let us know so we can include you too!
Safe and Sacred Program for Volunteers
Letters about the Safe and Sacred program were sent
out to volunteers. Please return your paperwork or
“opt-out” form no later than May 15th. Extra forms
are in the vestibule of each church. Thank you for
your time and talents in all you do as volunteers. You
are all truly amazing!
2016 Remembering and Praying . . .
Prayer Group Welcomes New Members
Each Tuesday after 8:30 am Mass at St. Bridget, people assemble in the church hall for a weekly prayer
group. All are invited and welcome to attend. Come
and experience the power of prayer!
St. Bridget: Peter Bianchi, Rourke Harte, Barbara
Wiskoski, Robert Tyminski
St. Stanislaus Kostka: Micheal Godek and Marie
Kramarz, Helen Czachor, John Godzik, Helen Colananni, Helen Nienaltowski, Viola Sherowski,
Gertrude Haick, Stella Grabowski