As many of you may be aware, last fall we launched the Diocese’s first statewide campaign: Christ Our Hope: Building a Vibrant Church. While the timing was not ideal, the campaign had been planned for nearly two years and delayed several times. With the support of several generous parishioners, it was determined that we needed to move forward. Last fall, $4.4 million was raised, getting us almost halfway to our goal. At the end of the pews you will find more information about our specific goals and a case statement about the overall campaign. This campaign offers a wonderful opportunity for Mary Queen of All Saints. Not only financially – 60% of the funds we raise comes back to us for our use to address specific parish needs, but as a larger Catholic community, together we will renew, strengthen and secure a future for the Catholic Church in Vermont. In the next few weeks you will receive a letter asking you to consider pledging a gift over the next three years. Whatever you can contribute will make a difference to our parish and the future of our Church in Vermont.
Sunday, September 19, 2-4 p.m. at the home of Bev Shepard, Bridgeman Hill, Hardwick. Come see the views from the hill! Rain or shine. Bring your lawn chair. Donuts and cider provided by Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court St. Veronica. For directions, etc., please call the rectory at Phone: (802) 472–5544
We are returning to the availability of Mass attendees receiving lowgluten hosts for the Eucharist. Intended for people who are allergic to wheat but who may not have Celiac disease, these host have a very small percentage of wheat in them. They consist of low-gluten flour which contains .002 percent gluten. By Cannon Law, any bread that ultimately becomes the Body of Christ must be made of wheat, or in this case at least have a minute trace of wheat. There are now a few low-gluten, consecrated hosts in the tabernacles at each of our 3 churches. If convenient, it would be good to notify the pastor, deacon or a Eucharistic Minister ahead of Mass that you wish to receive. If not convenient, just tell the person distributing Communion that you need a low-gluten host when you approach them in the Communion line. For those who have Celiac disease, whether formally diagnosed or not, and who cannot receive even these low-gluten host, please talk to Father Thomas or Deacon David about setting up a controlled way to receive the Precious Blood instead. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Father or Deacon.