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

Vermont’s largest Catholic summer program for kids returns, with twelve locations. For more information and to download registration forms, please visit vermontcatholic.org/totustuus. For a complete list of dates and locations see this weekend’s Island See.

Next Sunday, June 19th, after the 4:00 PM Mass we will have a Corpus Christi Procession. We will go by car and take the Monstrance around our village. We will proceed from South Main Street to Spring Street, to Granite Street, and then over the bridge to Highland Avenue to Main Street and then to North Main Street to Vermont Avenue, to Slapp Hill to Maple Street and then to Cahurch Street back to Main Street to South Main Street to the Church where we will have the final blessing.

Thank you to Stillmeadow Gardens in Craftsbury, for donating plants for the flower beds at Our Lady of Fatima.

Mary Queen of All Saints Parish is saddened by the sudden demise of our beloved parishioner Richard Brochu. He was a man of Prayer, hardworking, dedicated and service minded. We miss you dear Richard. Calling Hours: today, 7.00 to 9.00 pm Funeral Mass : 6/4, Saturday, 11.00 am Our prayers for the departed soul of Richard. May God grant him eternal rest. Hearty condolences to the Family members.

It is time for the launch of the 2022 Bishop’s Annual Appeal. Next week is the in-pew appeal where I will be directly asking you to support the Bishop’s Annual Appeal, an annual drive for the entire Catholic community to help us sustain our statewide ministries like Catholic schools, vocations, religious education programs and emergency aid to households in financial crisis. I ask you to please come to Mass next weekend with an open heart. I thank you for your generosity in the past and hope for your generosity in the future. Yours in Christ, Bishop Christopher J. Coyne

Mark Your Calendar All are welcome to the EUCHARISTIC MIRACLE DISPLAY on Saturday, June 4th at 5:00 PM, and Sunday, June 5th, 9:30 AM, in the Julien Room at St. Norbert Church, Hardwick. A chance to look at Eucharistic Miracles that happened in different parts of the world. A detailed description is given for each Miracle.

Mass begins to be offered once again on Saturday, May 28 at Our Lady of Fatima in Craftsbury at 6 PM and will continue on Saturday evenings all through the summer.

Please bring food items to Mass this weekend for the Hardwick Area Food Pantry, See the Events page for a list of the Most Needed Items.

A Prayer for the Ukraine: O God, our Father, in the days to come, we beseech you to comfort the suffering, heal the wounded, and accept the souls of the faithful departed into Your Heavenly Kingdom. We ask also that the Most Holy Mother of God extend her blessed mantle of protection over the Ukraine. Amen

Reminder: AED Orientation will take place on Monday, March 21st, at 6:30 PM in the Julian Room. Snow date is March 28th. Please RSVP by calling the rectory.

Attend Listening Sessions or fill our the online Questionnaire to Have Your Voice Heard! https://vermontcatholic.org/about/who-we-are/universalsynod/

...after the 8:30 Mass at St. Norbert. Come, visit with us.

This series, which follows the life of Christ thru the eyes of his followers, will be shown after the 4 pm Mass on Saturdays at St. Norbert, but can also be accessed at any time on various services online: Amazon, Youtube, Vimeo, etc. It is really a must-see. Watch with your family, if possible.

Please remember those going thru hard times with an offering of food items during the Offertory at Masses next weekend. (PLEASE CLICK THIS TITLE for a List of Most Needed Items)

There will be a special collection on Ash Wednesday to support Vermont Catholic Charities. This agency provides financial and emotional support to individuals and families throughout Vermont through the programs offered which include Counseling, Emergency Aid, Prison Ministry, and Residential Care Homes. Donations can be made through our website https://www.vermontcatholic.org/ministries-programs/catholic-charities/ash-wednesdayapppeal/ or by mailing a check to Vermont Catholic Charities, 55 Joy Drive, South Burlington, VT 05403. Please know that every gift – whatever the size- makes a difference. Thank you for your generosity.

Next Sunday, February 12/13…please remember to bring your food items to bring forward at the Orfratory

Proposal 5 The Vermont House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on the Constitutional Amendment known as Prop 5, this week. This is the proposal to enshrine abortion rights in the Vermont Constitution. It is not too late to submit comments on Proposal 5 to the Legislature at testimony@leg.state.vt.us. Copy your Legislators with the email. To find the contact information for your legislator, go to https://legislature.vermont.gov/people/search/2022. To leave a message for your Legislator, call the Sergeant at Arm’s office at 802-828-2228. If you have any questions contact Jeannine at 802-586-2899.

Milestone Marriage Anniversaries will be celebrated on February 6, 2022, at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Burlington, with Bishop Coyne. Catholic married couples celebrating milestone anniversaries (e.g. 5, 10, 15, 20….55, 57) in 2022, who wish to be recognized at this Mass should contact Nicole Hamilton at nhamilton@vermontcatholic.or or 802-658-6110, ext. 1131 by Friday January 28, 2022. If you wish to be recognized locally you can request certificates signed by the Bishop which will be mailed to you. To request, please contact Nicole Hamilton.