Our Lady Of Grace Church

In Colchester Village

800 Main Street • Colchester, VT 05446

Parish Office/Rectory (802) 878-5987 • Hall (802) 879-5411 • Fax (802) 871-5537

Father William Beaudin

Pastor 878-5987 or 863-3002

Mrs. Veronica Hershberger, MA

Lay Ecclesial Minister 879-1642

Director of Religious Education

878-9280

OLOGDRE@gmail.com

Parish Office

Monday, Thursday and Friday

9:00 AM to noon

878-5987

OLOGVTParish@comcast.net

Mr. Stephen Lamothe

Parish Council President

Mr. Richard Royer Finance Council Chairman

Weekend Mass Schedule

Saturday 4:00 PM

Sunday 10:45 AM

Weekday Masses

As scheduled in the weekly bulletin

Holy Day Masses

As scheduled in the weekly bulletin.

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Saturday 3:15 to 3:45 PM and any time upon request.

Baptisms

Parent instruction required. Please

call the Parish Office/Rectory for an appointment.

Marriages

Please arrange six months in advance to allow for Pre-Cana instructions.

Anointing of The Sick

Anyone planning to enter the hospital for sur-gery, who is experiencing a prolonged and serious illness or is weak due to illness or aging, please call the Parish Office to arrange for the celebration of the Anointing of the Sick.

Parish Mission Statement That God’s pastoral plan of prayer, working together to build the

Kingdom and celebrating life, be a reality at Our Lady of Grace

OUR LADY OF GRACE CHURCH COLCHESTER, VERMONT

MASSES FOR JUNE 23 TO JULY 1

SATURDAY JUNE 23

4:00 PM Howard C. Barber (Birthday Remembrance) Gladys Degree by The Family

SUNDAY JUNE 24

10:45 AM Roger Derby (Anniv) by The Family

For the Parishioners of Our Lady of Grace

MONDAY JUNE 25 - NO MASS

TUESDAY JUNE 26— NO MASS

WEDNESDAY JUNE 27 5:30 PM William (Skippy) Miller by the Hershbergers

THURSDAY JUNE 28

8:30 M For the Intentions of Fr. Paul Couture, SSE

(62nd Anniv. Of Ordination) FRIDAY JUNE 29—NO MASS

SATURDAY JUNE 30 4:00 PM Chris Daudelin (Birthday Remembrance) Wayne Rheaume by Rita Hill SUNDAY JULY 1 10:45 AM For the Parishioners of Our Lady of Grace

Wayne Rheaume by Rita Hill

Dear Friends,

Let all that is within me bless the Lord. [Psalm 103:1]

Saint Paul, in his Second Letter to the Corinthians, speaks of the traits of divine love. It is patient, kind and bears all things. Human love is called to imitate. He contrasts its effects in our lives by its sincerity and depth as opposed to being a ‘noisy gong or clanging cymbal’.

An apt image that demonstrates a connection between what is in our heart and what gets translated out for others to see and feel. Fifty years later, Saint Ignatius of Antioch, in going to his own martyrdom, captures a similar image in speaking to his congregation. He wishes to become an ‘intelligible utterance’, as opposed to Paul’s words, a noisy gong or clang-ing cymbal.

How hard that can be in the doing. There is much in us that echoes and bounces and is distracting. Are not our journeys wrapped up in being that ‘intelligible utterance’ to ourselves, to others, to God?

Like Ignatius and Paul, this too is our journey. And like all journeys, it happens in the doing, not perfectly or complete all at once, but always within the day and moment God gives each of us. Let us pray that all with-in us blesses the Lord.

It is not men that I want to gratify, but God, just as you habitually do. I shall never have a better chance than this of getting to God; and you on your part will never have a finer piece of work to your credit, if only you will keep your lips sealed. For by staying silent and letting me alone, you can turn me into an intelligible utterance of God; but if your affections are only concerned with my poor human life, then I become a mere meaning-less cry once more. This favour only I beg of you: suffer me to be a libation poured out to God, while there is still an altar ready for me…. How good it is to be sinking down below the world’s horizon towards God, to rise later into the dawn of His presence! [Saint Ignatius of Antioch]

Sincerely,

Fr. Beaudin

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PARISH PICNIC THIS SUNDAY: The annual Our Lady of Grace parish picnic is this Sunday from 12:30 to 2:30 PM at Bayside Park. If you did not sign up, you are still most welcome to join us. Please bring a side dish or salad to share. Hamburgers, hot dogs, drinks and paper goods are provided. P!"#$" %&'": (% ')" "*"%' &+ ,#(%, ')" .(/%(/ ;(!! <" )"!= #' O>, L#=? &+ G,#/" /)>,/) )#!!. A%%&>%/"B"%'$ ;(!! <" B#=" #' M#$$ &, ?&> B#? /#!! ')" .#,($) &++(/" (878-5987) #%= !($'"% '& ')" #%$;",(%V B#/)(%" B"$$#V".

AMERICAN FLAG RETIREMENT CEREMONY: Do you have an American flag that is old, ripped, tattered, torn or dirty that you would like to have properly “retired”? Boy Scout Troop 658 will hold a flag retirement ceremony at camp this summer. There is a box at the main front entrance of the church for the flags. Please have all flags to the church by Sunday, July 8

JUNE 29: FEAST OF SAINTS PETER AND PAUL

“Almighty God, whose blessed apostles Peter and Paul glorified you by their martyrdom, grant that your Church, instructed by their teaching and example and knit together in unity by your Spirit, may ever strand firm upon the one foundation, which is Jesus Christ our Lord; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.”

READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 25

MONDAY: 2 K!" 17:5-8, 13-18; M# 7:1-5 TUESDAY: 2 K!" 19:9-11,14-21,31-35; M# 7: 12-14 WEDNESDAY: 2 K!" 22:8-13, 23:1-3; M# 7:15-20 THURSDAY: 2 K!" 24:8017; M# 7:21-29 FRIDAY: A$#":12:1-22, 2 T% 4:6-8; M# 16:13-19 SATURDAY: L&% 2:2, 10-14, 18-19; M# 8:5-17 SUNDAY: W'" 1:13-15; 2:23-24; 2 C*+ 8:7-15; M/ 5:21-43 *****************************************************

OFFERTORY COLLECTION FOR JUNE 17: Will be posted next week.

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BISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL UPDATE

Parish goal: $33,189.00

Total pledged: $16,430.00

Total paid: $12,700.00

Total pledges 41

Percent of goal: 38.27%

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SUMMER REFLECTION SERIES AT ST. ANNE’S SHRINE

The Wednesday summer refection series will begin on June 27. The series begins with Mass at 11:15 AM followed by a presentation and lunch. Join Edmundite and Diocesan clergy for interesting and timely topics and dis-cussions. All are welcome. Reservations are appreciated although not nec-essary and can be made by calling (802) 928-3362.

On June 27, the presenter is Br. Frank Haggerty, SSE and the topic is “The Book of Ruth: Faithfulness, Conversion, Healing and Redemption.”

THE NATIVITY OF JOHN THE BAPTIST JUNE 24, 2018

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS:

Religious Education registration forms for 2018-2019 have been mailed out. If you did not receive forms for your children or if you have a child who will be joining the program this fall, please contact Veronica in the Religious Education office at 878-9280 or email:

OLOGDRE@gmail.com

PARENTS OF 2018-2019 FIRST GRADERS: If you have a child entering first grade in September and did not receive a registration form for the parish Religious Education program, please contact the Religious Education office at the numbers above. Parents are reminded that per Diocesan policy, a child is required to attend and complete both grade one and grade two in order to make First Holy Communion unless your child attends Catholic school or you are a registered home-schooling family. However, if your child did not attend first grade Religious Education, arrangements can easily be made to get him/her caught up over the summer before the start of the second grade in Septem-ber.

There are several opportunities to serve the parish in the Religious Educa-tion program. At this point, there are openings for classroom aides in grades 4, 5 and 7. In addition, teachers (or co-teachers) are needed for grades 6 and 7. If you would like more information or to volunteer, please contact the Religious Education office.

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FLOWERS FOR MARY, OUR BLESSED MOTHER: With sum-mer upon us and flowers coming into bloom, please consider donating flowers from your garden to place at the statue of Our Lady of Grace in the sanctuary. Vases are available in the green cabinet in the closet behind the organ. Please feel free to take a vase home and return it full of flowers. You may also bring flowers to the church on Fridays between 9 AM and noon or to which ever weekend Mass you attend. Flowers can be pre-pared in the sink in the storage closet. If you have any questions, please call Veronica at 879-1642. Thank you!!

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Saint Francis Xavier School is hosting a “Meet and Greet” with Princi-pal Eric Becker and other members of the school community on Thurs-day, June 28 from 8:00 to 9:00 AM and from 4:00 to 5:30 PM. Families interested in learning more about St. Francis are invited to stop by to see if St. Francis is the right educational choice for their children. St. Francis serves students from Pre-School (age 3) to 8th grade. Call 65502600 or email: info@sfxvt.org for more information.

The Rice High School Boys’ Prep Hockey team is currently seeking host families for players for next season. Prep players come from all over the United States and around the world. Host families are required to provide the necessities for the student athletes: a room, 3 meals a day and transportation to and from school as needed. Host families are provided with a generous stipend which can be applied toward tuition at Rice. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone who loves hockey and/or families with children attending or bound for Rice. For more information, contact Coach Dennis Vickers at (636) 697-5776; (802) 862-6521 or email:

Vickers@rmhsvt.org.

DEPLOYMENT—Do you have a family member, neighbor or friend who was recently deployed to the Middle East? Please consider writing his/her name in the book at the stained glass window of Mary. The book and candle that is light every night are visible reminders to the parish to pray for our loved ones serving overseas.

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INDOOR TAG SALE: The annual “Indoor Tag Sale” will be held

on Friday, September 14 and Saturday, September 15. As you do your spring cleaning, please consider donating any of the following items for the sale: books (no magazines, Reader’s Digest or textbooks), team sports items (mitts, bats, shin guards but no helmets), dishes and kitchen items, knickknacks, clean stuffed animals, toys, board games, puzzles, art work, jewelry, scarves, handbags, belts, small appliances (MUST WORK), CD’s, DVD’s, VHS tapes, albums. Items not accepted: large appliances, large exercise equipment, clothes, shoes, furniture, baby items/furniture/car seats, personal toiletry items, tires, computer items or accessories, hand held electronics, keyboards, sheets, towels, blankets, quilts pillows and sleeping bags.

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DID YOU KNOW?? THE SHRINE OF THE UNBORN: The Shrine of Our Lady of Grace in Memory of the Unborn is primarily in-tended to be a memorial to all those children who died before they were born, either because of miscarriage or abortion. In these cases, there is usually no body to bury or grave as a place of remembrance. There can be therefore, difficulty in bringing “closure” to the tragedy and loss.

As part of the healing process, mothers and fathers are invited to name the child, symbolically “bury” the child’s name at the Shrine and thus have a place to memorialize the child. The child has a place of remembrance at the feet of Our Lady who also lost Her beloved Child.

Families who have lost a child in other circumstance such as SIDS, can-cer, automobile accident etc. are also invited to memorialize their child at the Shrine.

The relics of The Holy Innocents were inserted in the altar because The Holy Innocents have long been considered the Patron Saints of aborted children who have no birthday.

The Shrine is a place of prayer, reconciliation, healing and peace.

It has been lovingly cared for every summer for many years by Nancy and Steve Lamothe and their family.

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PETER’S PENCE COLLECTION: Next weekend, there will be a second collection for Peter’s Pence. This collection provides Pope Francis with the funds he needs to carry out charitable works around the world. The proceeds benefit our brothers and sisters on the margins of society including the victims of war, oppression and disasters. Please be generous. For more information, visit: www.usccb.org/peters-pence.

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COLCHESTER FOOD SHELF– THE SPECIAL ITEM FOR THE FOOD SHELF FOR JULY IS CRACKERS (Saltines and Ritz). PLEASE LEAVE ITEMS IN THE BASKETS AT THE ENTRANCES OF THE CHURCH. (ENVELOPES FOR DONATIONS ARE AT THE ENTRANCES OF THE CHURCH.)

Please note: there is a tremendous increase in the need for all kinds of food items during the summer months when schools do not serve breakfast and lunch to children in need. Please consider bringing items to Mass with you

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