“Suicidal individuals – with or without a terminal illness – typically do not want to die. The patient requesting assisted suicide is often asking, ‘Does anyone want me to be alive, or care enough to talk me out of this request and support me through this difficult time?’” —USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities

Sunday, September 11, 2022. Please remember to bring food Items to Mass this coming weekend (Saturday, Sept. 10 & Sunday, Sept. 11) THANK YOU

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Recruiting for the Liturgy Committee Over the next few weeks, names will be accepted for membership in the new Liturgy Committee. After praying on it, if you feel called and inclined to be part of this important parish committee, please give your name to Deacon David or Father Thomas. As the name implies, this committee’s main purpose is to focus on our Liturgy, not only the weekend Eucharist but other forms of liturgical celebration of our parish. The main areas of our focus relate to Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, musicians and canters, the physical church environment (seasonal color changes, flowers, other worship enhancements), upcoming events in the Church calendar and the like. We need representation for all the ministries and areas of interest. Once things get established, the expectation will be to meet quarterly so as to look forward and prepare for the needs of the upcoming few months. Thank you, in advance, for stepping up and helping to improve our worship.

Sunday, August 21, beginning with 10:30 a.m. outdoor Mass at Brochu’s camp LOCATION: 2244 W. Hill Rd., Hardwick.  ENJOY: Picnic of hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, dessert to follow.  RSVP requested by August 18 (Rectory: 472-5544)— NOTE: Change in weekend Mass schedule-Saturday, August 20 4:00 p.m. Mass at St. Norbert and Sunday outdoor Mass at 10:30 are the only Masses that weekend.

St. Michael’s Hall on August 11 at 6 p.m. Pre-buy tickets: $13 adult and $6 for children under 12. At the door: $15 adult and $7 children under 12. Tickets will be available after Masses: July 23 & 24, 30 & 31. Or contact 802.793.4764 or 802.472.5088.  

Wednesday, September 14, 2022 from 7:00 PM-8:30 PM at Saint Norbert Church, 193 S. Main St., Hardwick. Light refreshments provided. Scheduled Speakers: Rep. Anne Donahue, Spokesperson for Vermonters for Good Government Mary Beerworth, Executive Director, Vermont Right to Life For more information call 802-586-2899.

Sunday, August 21, beginning with 10:30 a.m. outdoor Mass at Brochu’s camp, 2244 W. Hill Rd., Hardwick. Picnic of hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, dessert to follow. RSVP requested by August 18. NOTE: Change in weekend Mass schedule-Saturday, August 20 4:00 p.m. Mass at St. Norbert and Sunday outdoor Mass at 10:30 are the only Masses that weekend.

The solemnity of the Assumption celebrates the Blessed Mother’s entrance into heavenly glory. The Catechism explains that Mary “was taken up body and soul into the glory of heaven, where she already shares in the glory of her Son’s Resurrection, anticipating the resurrection of all members of His Body”. Mary’s Assumption into heaven reminds us that life on earth is a pilgrimage to our ultimate destination. We prepare in hope for our own passage into eternal life by the choices we make today. When we choose to love and follow God in our daily lives, we strengthen our relation with Him, and this relationship is the true meaning of heaven: “to live in heaven is ‘to be with Christ’.”

Our monthly Parish Coffee Hour will take place next weekend, Sunday, August 7th, immediately following the 8:30 AM Mass in the Julien Room. Allow are welcome.

Will take place Friday, August 5th, immediately following the 8:30 AM Mass.

Saturday, September 17th, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM, at Our Lady of Angels Church in Randolph. This retreat is for all women, 18 years and older. Any women who might benefit from this opportunity is welcome to attend. There will be refreshments prior to the event, lunch, and snack in the afternoon. There is no fee, but you must pre-register by September 7 th . If you register after that there will be a $10.00 late fee. Please contact Debbie Brown at: dgbrown264@gmail.com for more information and to register.

Catholic Financial Life Chapter St. Jean N443 is collecting school supplies for Bishop Marshall School from August 6 to August 21. Boxes for the donations will be at St. Norbert, St. Michael and Our Lady of Fatima Churches. Copies of the list of requested supplies will be available at the churches. For more information, please contact Jeannine at 802-586-2899 or Cfli443@gmtmom.com

CHICKEN PIE SUPPER: St. Michael’s Hall on August 11 at 6 p.m. Pre-buy tickets are $13 adult and $6 for children under 12. At the door: $15 adult and $7 children under 12. Tickets will be available after Masses July 23 & 24, 30 & 31. Or contact 802.793.4764 or 802.472.5088. Only one seating, either in the hall or outside under a tent. Court St. Veronica Catholic Daughters are sponsoring the event for the benefit of the MQAS. It is also being co-sponsored by Catholic Financial Life Chapter St. Jean N443. Catholic Financial Life will match a portion of the net proceeds to benefit MQAS.

This month we weighed in 226.6 pounds of food. A great collection! Thank you for your generosity.

Please make time to join us! Tuesday, July 12, 2022, 6:30 AM. Location: Julian Room, St Norbert

MARK YOUR CALENDARS: PARISH PICNIC, Sunday, August 21, 10:30 am. SAVE THE DATE!! More details to follow.

Members of the Society of St. Edmund and Vermont diocesan priests are presenting a Summer Reflection Series every Wednesday (except July 20) through Aug. 31. The programs begin with 11:15 a.m. Mass followed by a presentation. Lunch is available for purchase in the café (except July 27), or you may bring your own picnic lunch to eat outside. All are welcome.... https://vermontcatholic.org/.../summer-reflection-series.../

May we make our homes places of relaxation, joy, love, peace and safety. May we be generous and considerate, not thinking only about ourselves, but helping others enjoy the blessings of the summertime. Lord God, Creator of all things, guide our steps and strengthen our hearts during these months of summer and vacation days. Grant us refreshment of mind and body. May we constantly strive to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our loved ones and in the world around us as we enjoy the warm days of summertime. Amen

A Celebration of Life Mass will be held at 4:00 PM for Henry Richard on June 19th, at St. Norbert’s Church. A light meal will follow in the Julien Room