Please come to Mass with a face mask and put it on when you enter the church.  Our supply of reusable masks has been depleted.  Thank you for helping keep everyone safe!
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Welcome Back -
Glad to be Back, But ... Some of us are now able to attend Mass at Saint Anthony Church and others cannot attend due to health concerns or our space limitations, but we join together in spirit!  Let us remember that as excited as those attending Mass may be, please do not congregate before or after Mass either in or outside the church or in the parking area.  We noticed quite a bit of gathering both in and near the church after Mass last weekend.  The best way to stay safe is to keep social distancing of six (6) feet away from others outside of your own family unit.
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Protocols for the Resumption of Mass:  Please approach the celebration of Mass with charity and love for our clergy and faith community by following the protocols:
 
First and foremost, if you are sick with a fever or cough, or have symptoms of any illness, if you are in a high-risk category or if you are caring for someone who is sick,  please do not come to the church.  Available seating is limited in order for us to comply with safe distancing guidelines.
 
Please bring your own mask and hand sanitizer, and apply both as you enter.  Sit only where pews are marked.  Families who come together in a single vehicle may sit together.  Do not congregate at or outside the entrance before or after Mass.  Please note that restroom facilities will be limited.  
 
Respect safe distance guidelines by keeping 6 feet or more from others (outside your family unit.)
 
Exchanging of the Sign of Peace will be omitted.  Communion will be given only in the hand.  Follow the protocols to receive Holy Communion as directed at Mass. 
 
Missalettes and hymnals have been removed and will not be available.  A basket will be available to receive your offertory envelopes; please deposit them after Mass only.  Copies of the bulletin will be available to be picked up after Mass only.  Please do not pick one up unless you take it with you.
 
We are depending on your cooperation to keep safe all those in attendance, including our Pastor.  
Thank you.  Stay safe, stay well.  Keep praying.

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Opening up Saint Anthony ~
As you may already know Bishop Coyne is opening up our Churches to resume Public Celebration of Mass effective Monday, June 1st.  The Diocese has issued guidelines and protocols that each parish must meet before Public celebrations can resume.
 
Accordingly Public Masses have resumed at Saint Anthony Parish, continuing our previous Mass schedule: Saturdays at 4:00 p.m. and Sundays at 8:30 a.m.  Weekday Masses are Mondays and Fridays at 9:00 a.m.  Confessions are by appointment only.
 
Catholics in the Diocese of Burlington should be aware:  The Bishop has dispensed Catholics from the Obligation to attend weekend Mass until further notice. 
 
Please see the information mailed out to all registered households and watch for updates as these protocols will be updated as our state moves towards full reopening.  Public Celebration of weekend Masses resumes in ONE WEEK:  SATURDAY, June 6th at 4:00 p.m.  (Laus Deo!)
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Protocols for the Resumption of Mass:  Please approach the celebration of Mass with charity and love for our clergy and faith community by following the protocols:

First and foremost, if you are sick with a fever or cough, or have symptoms of any illness, if you are in a high-risk category or if you are caring for someone who is sick,  please do not come to the church.  Available seating is limited in order for us to comply with safe distancing guidelines.

Please bring your own mask and hand sanitizer, and apply both as you enter.  Sit only where pews are marked.  Families who come together in a single vehicle may sit together.  Do not congregate at or outside the entrance before or after Mass.  Please note that restroom facilities will be limited.  

Respect safe distance guidelines by keeping 6 feet or more from others (outside your family unit.)

Exchanging of the Sign of Peace will be omitted.  Communion will be given only in the hand.  Follow the protocols to receive Holy Communion as directed at Mass. 

Missalettes and hymnals have been removed and will not be available.  A basket will be available to receive your offertory envelopes.  Please deposit them after Mass only.  Copies of the bulletin will be available to be picked up after Mass only.  Please do not pick one up unless you take it with you.

We are depending on your cooperation to keep safe all those in attendance, including our Pastor.  
 
Thank you.  Stay safe, stay well.  Keep praying!
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Father Danielson is keeping regular office hours in Windsor.  You may reach him by phone on Sunday, Tuesdayand Thursday from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  The phone rings in both church office and in the rectory at St. Francis.  If father is out when you call, please leave a message including your phone number and he will return your call as soon as he is able.  The phone number in Windsor is (802) 674-2157.  Please identify yourself as being from St. Anthony Church in White River Junction.
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Just a Note:  Our parish office is closed, but we are still able to retrieve messages.  If you have any concerns, or if we may be of help, please don’t hesitate to leave a message by phone (802) 295-2225, ext. 3 or by email  Info@SaintAnthonyChurchWRJ.org.  
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Think of Others:  We always seem to feel more richly blessed when we do for or share with others.  What is your special talent?  Is there some way that you can use that talent to enrich the life of someone else?  Do you sing or play an instrument?  Can you Zoom or call a neighbor, or keeping a safe distance, serenade someone from outside their home?  Are you going to the store and know someone who is in an ‘at risk’ category?  Perhaps you can offer to pick up a few things for them.  Do you draw or paint?  Make a picture or write out a colorful message of greeting and share it with someone.  You will probably make their day, and I promise it’ll make you feel great!
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A parishioner, well known to us for her volunteer services at Saint Anthony Church, has offered to bring food or medicine or comply with other needs of our people.  If you have such a need please let us know.  Resources are here, just waiting for you!  
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What Can You Do:  Here is a suggestion for you to keep in touch.  Remember that many nursing homes, assisted living and long term care facilities have been closed to visitors since the beginning of flu season.  Many people at these facilities have few visitors under ‘normal’ circumstances.  If you have a relative or friend or know of someone who is isolated, won’t you please take a moment or two to write a note or send a card?  If you are comfortable in doing so, pass their name & address along to friends, and perhaps they can also send a card or note.  You may also write a note of thanks to the staff and supporting personnel at the facility.  I'm sure they would very much appreciate it!
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Office Hours :  The parish office is closed to in-person visits.  Phone and email messages are being checked.  Please have patience.  The Chapel is closed.  
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Weekly Bulletin:  Our weekly bulletin is posted on our website.  For those who prefer a printed version, pick up a bulletin outside the parish office in a plastic container on the small porch near the office door.
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To all who have signed up for cancelled events, we apologize for any inconvenience.  We encourage you to abide by the public health guidelines, and we pray that you stay well!