What's goin on?

Tonight, we have a Latin mass celebrated by the Bishop in honor of The Immaculate Conception! Yay!

I'm really excited for the changes in the mass, and I LOVE to hear Latin. I have Tantum Ergo memorized by now, and the Latin responses are soon to follow! What a beautiful winter time in the church!

Not to mention there is finally a few inches of snow on the ground! :)

I think the RDYA is going to have to concentrate on some new members for a little while. We only have a few people attending meetings and things so we'll have to do some recruiting! Not so long ago, some of us went into catechism classes and talked about what the rdya does, but not many were responsive so I pray God plants some seeds soon!

Our Lady Immaculate, Pray for us!

This month

This month with the RDYA brings Wednesday evenings of Adoration, and one week each of Old Testament, Theology of the Body, the study of Sacraments, and our Faith in our lives- that one's discussing current day problems, and how our Faith can guide us through the mine field. :) Plus every month brings a social night: movie night, dance, and game night.

I would suggest going to the RDYA website to know the rest of the details of when and where :D YoungApostlesVt

There are some amazing events happening soon. The first coming up is the Tridantine Mass the Bishop is offering at Christ the King in Rutland on the 8th of December in honor of Our Lady's Feast of the Immaculate Conception (which is when Our Lady was conceived).

In January is the March for Life in Washington D.C. and also the one in Montpelier. The Diocesan website should have the details of how to sign up for the bus down to D.C.. Here's the Diocesan website: VermontCatholic.org

Also MOUNT 2000 and BEYOND is happening!! that needs to be registered for by Jan. 4th. The theme this year is "Epic". Very appropriate! :) Here's the official site for the Mount: mount2000andbeyond.com

I hope many people from Vt sign up to attend these events, they can be life changing when you open your heart.

Peace in the United Hearts,

C

VCYC

The Vermont Catholic Youth Conference in June was AWESOME!

There were I think around 180 participants this year! Praise God! The Capuchin Franciscan Friars of the Renewal were greatly received! So many people were touched by these gentle souls. And the Sisters of Life from New York were a perfect addition/combination to this year's conference!

Steve Angrisano, a Nationally recognized Catholic youth speaker, was phenomenal! There was beautiful music and prayers the entire weekend, I think everyone went to confession! I really wonder how we can follow up with next year's conference.

The planning of the Vermont Catholic Youth Conference (VCYC) of 2011 is in the works, and it's looking like another wonderful year! We have so many wonderful young priests in our diocese, spreading graces of God like wildfire, and our beloved Bishop is doing wonders in the parishes through them! I think the last straw that should fall into place is the youth response. I've seen so many apathetic kids going into these conferences and coming out changed people. Will this hold true in Vermont, the most irreligious state of the U.S.? I know that whatever happens now is the Divine Will of God, with so many praying and pushing for youthful enthusiasm for our Catholic Church.

Blessed Pier Giorgio: pray for us

Blessed Chiara Badano: pray for us

Visit of The Missionaries of the Eucharist!

So the vissionaries of the eucharist came to the deanery recently and we got to host them at our rutland parish! So kewl!
Benny

Vermont Catholic Youth Conference 2010

Big plans for July 10th and 11th!

This year's MC will be STEVE ANGRISANO!!! Also we will have over 20 religious visiting for this event from Sisters of Life based in NY and the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal!

This is going to be awesome!!!

Mark your calenders and register for VCYC this year!!!

The planning meetings continue and we are hoping for a very large crowd!

Local Apostolate developments

Last Saturday we had our last youth mass at Mount St. Joseph's high school chapel. I personally think it was a beautiful mass, with Adoration and confession after communion, and the music was phenomenal! I really hope to see Mr. Nolan after this summer!!

Last Wednesday was our first Praise and Worship night in Fair Haven with a short bible study with Father Lawrence. I think the only improvement would be to have our Lord present in the house in Adoration! The music was cool!

Hopefully we can get more members this year because of people having to leave for college.

Sweet Jesus, Have Mercy!

Prayer for NCYC.

Father,

I ask for your blessing as I begin my journey in your graces to Kansas City for NCYC 2009. I thank you so much for this amazing opportunity, and I pray that you would pour out your spirit on me, through Your Son. This amazing event can only be made possible by Your intervention, and I thank You so much for that. I pray for all the youth attending the conference with me from Vermont, that we can build and strengthen friendships in You that will last a lifetime, by supporting each other in this pilgrimage. I also pray for the hearts of all the youth attending this year's conference, that You will pour out Your blessing on them, as well. I pray that this experience will be rewarding for all who attend, and that we will all learn what You are teaching us here at home before, in Kansas during, and back home after the trip. Thank you again for this awesome opportunity.

Holy Mother please protect us on this trip and guide our pilgrimage with your wisdom and your light. Protect us and pray for us!

Amen.