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Church Re-opening
As a result of the announcement from Governor Scott that churches may open at 25% capacity, the Diocese of Burlington is formulating protocols for safe re-opening of public Masses. Bishop Coyne thanks you for your patience as safety measures are put into place.
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Once the protocols are in position, they will be made public on St Catherine of Siena's website and the Diocese of Burlington webisite. Public services will be starting June 1 for weekday Masses and June 6/7 for weekend Masses.
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Private Prayer at St Catherine's
St Catherine's is now open to welcome you for times of quiet reflection, devotion and prayer in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament.
VISITATION HOURS ARE:
MONDAY - FRIDAY 3:30 - 6:00SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 1:00 - 3:00
Following Governor Scott’s recent order for a phased restart of Vermont’s economy that balances the need to improve overall social and economic wellbeing with the need to prevent a resurgence of COVID-19 outbreaks, please follow the protocols listed to the right in order to assure the safety of everyone.
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Protocols:
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Do not come in if you feel sick or rundown.
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Those who are considered to be in the vulnerable population, please stay safe, stay home.
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Everyone must wear a mask to enter. Gloves are encouraged.
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Only 10 people are allowed in the church at one time, appropriately spaced unless it is one family unit that may sit together.
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Please use hand sanitizer upon entry. When leaving, please wipe down your pew with a disinfectant.
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If you are not comfortable cleaning your area or there are no cleaning supplies, please place one of the index cards face up in the pew indicating that this pew was not disinfected.
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Please sit in a pew designated with a green bow.
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Be conscious of the number of people in the Church and
do not enter if there are 10.
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Please be respectful of your time in prayer if there are people waiting to enter.
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Announcement from Bishop Coyne
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
In keeping with Vermont Gov. Phil Scott's “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order directing the closure of in-person operations for all non-essential businesses, I am saddened to announce that all Catholic churches, chapels and shrines throughout the state be closed as of 5 p.m. on March 25.
During these challenging times, scripture reminds us that even when we are physically isolated, we are not spiritually so: “God is near to those who call on Him and Jesus Himself, just before he ascended to heaven said, “And know that I am with you to the end of time.”
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As members of the Church, we know that we are not alone. As we stay at home in order to stop the spread of COVID-19, I encourage you to use this time to strengthen your relationship with Christ through daily prayer, participation in TV Mass, scripture reflection and engaging your family in faith activities. You can tune in daily 12:05 p.m. Mass (Monday through Friday) and Sundays at 10 a.m., live rosary at 11:15 a.m. and many other spiritual engagement - visit: vermontcatholic.org/spiritualresources
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Please prayerfully consider supporting your parish and the Diocese by making your usual offertory and Bishop’s Appeal contributions through this difficult time to sustain the Church until regular Mass schedule can resume. Visit your local parish website or the bishopsappealvt.org for more information.
Let us join together daily by saying the pope’s prayer to the Blessed Mother to end the spread of this pandemic and heal the sick.
Mary, Mother of the Church, pray for us. Amen
Yours in Christ,
Most Reverend Christopher J. Coyne Bishop of Burlington
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Parish Hall Update
Our building project is moving forward! As you can see, the exterior of the Parish Hall / gathering space has been shingled. There will be brick on the Sacristy exterior. Inside, the rough plumbing, electrical and HVAC are being completed.
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Can You Help?
Is there a landscape architect or planner in the parish who would be willing to help develop a landscape plan?
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Resources
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Today's Readings
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Reading 1 Acts 22:30; 23:6-11Responsorial Psalm 16:1-2a and 5, 7-8, 9-10, 11Gospel Jn 17:20-26
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St. Catherine of Siena Parish
More about Our Parish
St Catherine of Siena Parish was established in 1895 and the first Mass was celebrated on December 19 of that year by Fr Campeau.
Learn More
The Parish was originally dedicated to St Catherine of Alexandria, a fourth century martyr of the church.
In 1982 the parish was re-dedicated to St Catherine of Siena, who continues as our patron.
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