Weekend Eucharistic Celebrations

Saturday at 4:00 p.m. Sunday at 10:00 a.m. Weekdays and Holydays: Please consult Mass Schedule in the bulletin or on our website. https://stjosephcathedralvt.org

Sacrament of Reconciliation - See Bulletin for changes to this schedule Monday: 11:30-12:00 noon and 7:00-7:30p.m. Saturday: 8:30-9:00 a.m. and 2:00-3:00 p.m. Anytime by appointment. Call the parish office at (802) 658-4333

Eucharistic Adoration & Perpetual Novena to Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception

Monday: 7:00-8:00 p.m. and First Fridays after the 12:05 Mass until 3:00 p.m.

Sacrament of Baptism Parents are asked to contact the Parish Office to schedule a meeting.

Sacrament of Marriage (Weddings) Couples are asked to contact the Office a minimum of six months before an anticipated wedding.

Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick and Ministry to the Sick and Homebound Please notify us of any parishioner who is ill at home. Due to privacy laws, priests/deacons must be asked by family members to visit parishioners in the hospital or nursing home.

Cathedral of Saint Joseph

Physical Address—29 Allen Street, Burlington, VT 05401 Mailing Address and Parish Office: 113 Elmwood Avenue, Burlington, VT 05401

sjvt@comcast.net Office Number: 802-658-4333 Fax Number: 802-863-2388 www.stjosephcathedralvt.org

The Most Reverend Christopher J. Coyne, Bishop of Burlington Very Reverend Lance W. Harlow, Rector

Office Staff Dorothy Barewicz, MSA, MA Business Manager/Accountant (802) 658-4333 Outreach Center Joseph's House 113 Elmwood Avenue Burlington, VT 05401 (802) 951-4290 Email: info@josephshousevt.org Lori Daudelin, Executive Director Director of Religious Education R.C.I.A. Fr. Lance W. Harlow (802) 658-4333 Mount Calvary Cemeteries St. Joseph Cemetery Wayne Lefebvre, Superintendent (802) 862-0512 Email: mountcalvaryvt@gmail.com Seminarian Brandon C. Schneider

The Epiphany of the Lord - January 3, 2021

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION AND CONFESSION

The Litany of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, Eucharistic Adoration and confession will be held on Monday evenings at 7:00 PM. Daily Eucharistic Adoration and confessions are also celebrated before the 12:05 Mass from 11:30-Noon except on Thursdays.

MASSES AT IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH

Fr. Harlow is saying private Masses at the Immaculate Conception Church. If you would like to have a Mass said for any intention, please contact the parish office at 658-4333. No waiting!

ST. NICHOLAS PROJECT BLOG

Please see the latest blog post entitled: “Be a Saint.” “Be a St. Nicholas.” by blogger, Laura Duquette on the St. Nicholas Project website. Please read it and share it with your friends at:

www.thestnicholasproject.com You can also follow news about the children’s charity on Facebook, Instagram (Fr. Lance W Harlow) and YouTube.thestnicholasproject.com. God Bless You!

The Angelus Prayer

V. The Angel of the Lord declared unto Mary. R. And she conceived by the Holy Spirit Hail Mary... V. Behold the handmaid of the Lord R. Be it done to me according to thy word. Hail Mary... V. And the Word was made flesh. R. And dwelt among us. Hail Mary... V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ Let us pray: Pour forth, we beseech Thee, O Lord, Thy grace into our hearts, that we to whom the Incarnation of Christ Thy Son was made known by the message of an angel, may by His Passion and Cross be brought to the glory of His Resurrection. Through the same Christ Our Lord. Amen.

REFLECTION ON LITURGY OF THE DAY

Living in an age well before the internet or social media, the Magi from the East relied upon a single star as a sign that a king had been born. The heavens revealed to these learned foreigners that a matter of great importance had occurred in Judea. Today, we celebrate the revelation of the birth of our Lord to the outside world, to us. The light over the little town of Bethlehem has revealed the light of the world to the ends of the earth. (Source: Pastoral Patterns, Winter 2020 - 2021. World Library Publications.)

PLEASE KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS ALL

OUR SICK AND SHUT-INS

ESPECIALLY:

Judith Boucher Edith Halpin

Bob Brown Kristen King

Grayson Brunelle Beverly LaPointe

Carol Carlson Allen Ploof

Louise King Aloyse Rowley

Greg “Terk” Terkla Pauline Baker

Dick St. Amour Gloria Simpson

Gerry Martell Kim Wilbur

Mary Ella Desjardin Greg Wilcox

Ernest Dorey, Jr. Sr. Isoline Duclos, R.S.M.

Alan Cooke Dianne & Richard Moody

Marie Bourgeois Armand Bourgeois

Eileen Boivin Robert & Joann Alberry

LITURGY OF THE WORD January 3, 2021 - The Epiphany of the Lord

Isaiah 60:1-6 The glory of the Lord shines upon you. Psalm 72 “Lord, every nation on earth will adore you.” Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6 The Gentiles are coheirs of the

promise. Matthew 2:1-12 We saw His star at its rising and have come to do Him homage. Every Epiphany we hear the endless extent of God’s goodness. Isaiah tells of the light shining forth from Jerusalem attracting peoples from near and far, from land and sea. The psalmist sings of eternal justice and peace leading all nations to adore the Lord. Paul teaches the Ephesians that they, and all Gentiles, are members of the same body of Christ. Matthew writes of the magi from afar being drawn to the newborn king by the light from above. Let us look for that revelatory light that draws us more fully to the Lord. (Source: Pastoral Patterns, Winter 2020 - 2021. World Library Publications.)

BISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL PROGRESS 2020 Goal: $ 45,000.00 Contributions/Pledges as of 12/11 $ 46,156 % of Goal contributed or pledged: 103% Thank you to all who helped us reach & exceed our goal!

CHRIST OUR HOPE CAMPAIGN Campaign Goal: $ 192,060 Contributions/Pledges as of 12/4 $ 99,027 Goal contributed/pledged 51%

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CORNER Religious Education Homework

1st Communion Class: 1. Prayer is listening to and talking to ___ (God or friends). 2. We celebrate God’s goodness with prayers of ____ (sadness or praise). 3. Some prayers of praise are in the _____ (sun or Bible). 4. We can praise God ____ (anytime or only at night). 3rd-6th Graders: The central decoration for Christmas is the Nativity scene. Nativity means birth. Christmas is all about the birth of Jesus, the Savior of the World. Confirmation Class: The word “Christmas” is derived from two old English words: “Cristes-messe” which means Christ’s Mass. The most important thing we do for Christmas is go to Mass. Fr. Harlow

We served 75 families and raised a total of $ 6,820.00 for Thanksgiving! Thank you to all who supported our efforts this Thanksgiving holiday. Your care of those in need is truly inspiring. Funds raised above our goal will be used to help other families with their upcoming holiday meals.

FIGHTING “COVID FATIGUE”

Parishioners across the Diocese are reminded to wear facial coverings/masks when entering and leaving church buildings, including during the celebration of Holy Mass. Also, everyone must sign-in with his/her name and telephone number. Thank you for doing your part to keep

WEEKLY LITURGICAL CALENDAR

Jan 4 - Memorial of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Jan 5 - Memorial of St. John Neumann Jan 6 - Optional Memorial of St. Andre Bessette Jan 7 - Optional Memorial of St. Raymond of Penyafort

Saturday, January 2, 2021

4:00 PM - Delima Bean By: Ed & Dorothy Barewicz - Respect for Law Enforcement By: Fr. Lance Harlow

Sunday, January 3, 2021

10:00 AM - Sr. Barbara Cootware, R.S.M. By: Gloria Yandow - Bernard & Joyce St. Francis By: Estate

Monday, January 4, 2021

12:05 PM - Edouard MaBoueta Ntembe By: Gertrude MaBoueta Bassassi

Tuesday, January 5, 2021 12:05 PM - Paul & Madeline Letourneau By: Family

Wednesday, January 6, 2021

12:05 PM - Maria Vui Le By: Hung Nguyen

Thursday, January 7, 2021

12:05 PM - Deceased Members of the Narcisse Couture Family By: Estate

Friday, January 8, 2021 12L05 PM - Intentions of the Joseph House Clients and Benefactors

Saturday January 9, 2021

8:00 AM - Fr. Thomas Nadeau By: Fr. Lance Harlow 4:00 PM - Jane Fisher By: Anne-Marie Edwards - Maria Vui Le By: Nam, Vi & Family

SHARING GOD’S GIFTS

Thank you to our parishioners who generously support our Church week after week. We ask that if you are not able to attend Mass at the Cathedral, that you continue to send your donations to the Cathedral of St. Joseph, 113 Elmwood Avenue, Burlington, VT 05401. God bless you!

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Cathedral of Saint Joseph Collections Mail-in and collection Dec 19-20, 2020 $ 2,687.00 Christmas Flowers $ 890.00 Christmas Collection $ Mail-in and Collection Dec 26-27, 2020 $ New Year’s - Mary, the Holy Mother of God $

Upcoming Collections Fuel, January 10, 2021

Parish Meetings & Events Mon., Jan 4- 7:00 PM - Eucharistic Adoration and Confession.

PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL WHO HAVE DIED,

ESPECIALLY:

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ALL PARISHIONERS OF SAINT JOSEPH

CATHEDRAL WHO DIED IN 2020