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Thank you to Deacon Dennis Moore who stepped down as Director of Joseph House on December 2nd. He will be leaving to enjoy the Florida sunshine! We are grateful for all of his contributions which supported the mission of Joseph’s House over the past several months. At the same time, we welcome Diana Charbonneau who will assume the position of Director of Joseph House. ---Msgr. Peter Routhier

Msgr. Routhier is displaying Nativity scenes in the case at the back of the lower chapel. You’ll see a five-panel embroidery of the Nativity, Monsignor’s own white Nativity set, and two Christmas globes, one of angels playing on musical instruments, the other, a manger scene. Monsignor also has lent a fine Madonna and Child painting.

At Bishop Coyne's request, Monsignor Routhier led a Holy Hour, an hour of Eucharistic Adoration, Tuesday, November 30, after the 12:05 p.m. Mass as part of a diocese-wise prayer petition for a positive verdict in the U.S. Supreme Court case "Dobbs," which addresses abortion. The Holy Hour took place from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. with confessions available, in the lower chapel. The Dobbs case may determine whether abortion stays legal in the United States. There will be no Adoration for First Friday December 3 – that monthly Holy Hour is canceled this month.

Envelopes for your Christmas flower donations and flower remembrances are available at the entrance to the Church. Envelopes can be placed with your weekly contributions at any Mass or they can be mailed to the parish office at 113 Elmwood Avenue, Burlington, VT 05401. If at all possible, please return them by the weekend of December 18th and 19th. This year, we have purchased new Christmas trees to replace the ones we have been using for over a decade. In addition, we had to replace the bows on the pillar wreaths. We hope you will enjoy the beauty these will bring to our liturgical space throughout the Christmas season. Your requests for remembrances will be posted at the Church entrance during the Christmas season. Thank you!

Last Sunday, on the Solemnity of Christ the King, Bishop Christopher Coyne and the Community of the Cathedral of Saint Joseph welcomed Nia Prentiss and Jordan Ashe as catechumens who are preparing for Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist at the Easter Vigil. The Rite of Acceptance was the first of several ritual moments as part of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.) celebrated as they journey toward initiation into the Catholic Faith. Please keep them in your prayers. The R.C.I.A. invites all adults who have not been baptized to “Come and See” and learn how the Catholic Church, its teachings, practices and beliefs, can lead you to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and His Church through the waters of Baptism. This program is also for non-Catholics interested in becoming a member of the Catholic Church, and Catholic adults who may have not received First Communion or the Sacrament of Confirmation. If you or someone you know if interested, please call the Parish Office at 658-4333 for more information.

The Knights of Columbus will begin their Christmas card sale after Mass the weekend of November 27/28. Please stop by to support this worthy cause.

The Parish Office and Joseph House will be closed on Wednesday, November 24th, Thursday, November 25th and Friday, November 26th for the Thanksgiving holiday. The Parish Office will reopen on Monday, November 29 and Joseph House on Tuesday, November 30th. Happy Thanksgiving!!

On Thursday, November 25, Thanksgiving Day, Bishop Christopher Coyne will celebrate a Mass at 9:00AM. You are invited to bring non-perishable food items which will be donated to the North End Food Pantry on North Avenue. Let’s begin Thanksgiving Day by thanking God for all of His bountiful blessings we have received!

Weather permitting 12:00 at the New Mount Calvary Cemetery off North Ave. Bring your chair and dress warmly. If rain or snow it will be at St Joseph's.

You may write the names of your deceased family and friends in the Book of Remembrance. It will be located at the entrance to the Church. The Book will be placed near the altar at all Masses during the month of November. May the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace.

Beginning the week of November 1st, the Parish Office will be open Monday through Thursday from 9AM to Noon and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM The office will now be closed on Fridays. If you have questions, please call Msgr. Routhier at 658-4333. Thank you!

NOVEMBER 1, 2 - UPSTAIRS CHURCH November 1 - All Saints Day Masses at 8:00 AM and 12:05 PM (Not a Holiday of Obligation this year) November 2 - All Soul’s Day Masses at 8:00 AM, 12:05 PM and 5:30 PM November 3 - Msgr. Routhier attending meeting Mass at 7:30AM in Chapel - NO 12:05 Mass this day

The Knights of Columbus will hold a new member recruitment after the Masses on October 23rd and 24th. They will also be hosting a coffee hour in the Parish Hall after the 10 AM Mass on Sunday, October 24th. Please join us!

Joseph’s House will once again be offering a Thanksgiving Program to serve those who need a little extra to help make Thanksgiving a special and joyous day for their families. This year, we would like to help 75 families with their holiday dinner needs. Each family will receive a Gift Card from Hannaford’s to purchase a turkey and “trimmings”. Would you help Joseph’s House make 75 Thanksgiving celebrations possible this year? Any amount you can donate toward this program would be greatly appreciated. “You will be enriched in every way for great generosity which through us will produce thanksgiving to God; for the rendering of this service not only supplies the wants of the saints, but also overflows in many thanksgivings to God.” (2 Corinthians 9:11-12). Donations may be made anytime beginning now and throughout November. Envelopes are available for your convenience at the Church entrances. Checks should be made to: “Joseph House” and should include the notation “Thanksgiving”. Please feel free to either drop your envelope in the collection basket on the weekend or mail/ bring it to Joseph’s House directly at 113 Elmwood Avenue, Burlington, VT 05401. Thank you for your great compassion and generosity toward our brothers and sisters in Christ; may God bless you with an abundance of His bountiful grace! May you and your loved ones enjoy a blessed Thanksg

The Cathedral of St. Joseph will be the site as the Diocese of Burlington joyfully celebrates the ordination of two men to the Diaconate. Mr. Michael Knowles will be ordained to the Permanent Diaconate, and Mr. Brandon Schneider will be ordained to the Transitional Diaconate. This event is open to all who wish to attend.

The 2021 Bishop's Fund Goal is $ 42,750. To date contributions and pledges are $ 44,633.00. We are at 104% of our goal. Thank you to all who have contributed to date! If you wish to make a donation, go to: bishopsappealvt.org Gifts can be dropped in the collection basket on the weekend, mailed, or dropped off to the Diocese at 55 Joy Drive, South Burlington, VT 05403 Thank you for your ongoing generosity!

The pro-life, emergency pregnancy program Aspire Together, located across from the UVM Medical Center in Burlington, received $303.00 from the Cathedral of St. Joseph from the June Baby Bottle drive. The agency thanks Cathedral donors, whose contributions helped pay the program's spring and summer operating expenses.

Please DO NOT park in the former Saint Joseph School parking lot behind the building from Monday through Friday during the daytime hours and all day on Saturday July 31st. The parking lot is reserved for the staff and visitors at Champlain Housing Trust. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

On your way into church take a moment to enjoy the beautiful gardens. Dot Commo and Robin Hall put hours of their time into weeding, planting and litter removal. What a nice way to use their natural talents. There are even plans for Spring bulbs! Thank you all.

Please bring your non-perishable food to the Cathedral this weekend to donate to the North-End Food Pantry. Bins for the food collection are at the church entrance. The Food Shelf also is accepting cash and check donations.