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The only survivor of a shipwreck was washed up on a small, uninhabited island. He prayed feverishly for God to rescue him. Every day he scanned the horizon for help, but none seemed forthcoming. Exhausted, he eventually managed to build a little hut out of driftwood to protect him from the elements, and to store his few possessions. One day, after scavenging for food, he arrived home to find his little hut in flames, with smoke rolling up to the sky. He felt the worst had happened, and everything was lost. He was stunned with disbelief, grief, and anger. He cried out, 'God! How could you do this to me?' Early the next day, he was awakened by the sound of a ship
approaching the island! It had come to rescue him! 'How did you know I was here?' asked the weary man of his rescuers. 'We saw your smoke signal,' they replied.

The Moral of This Story:
It's easy to get discouraged when things are going bad, but we shouldn't lose heart, because God is at work in our lives,  even in the midst of our pain and suffering. Remember that the next time your little hut seems to be burning to the ground. It just may be a smoke signal that summons the Grace of God. 

The Parish Bids Farewell To James Dodson
I am an only child from Barre. I attended St. Monica School and graduated from Spaulding High in 2000. In 2004, I earned my B.A. in History from Concordia University in Montreal.  Following graduation, I worked for a brief stint before entering the two-year Pre-Theology Program at Mount Saint Mary’s Seminary in Emmitsburg, Maryland.  Upon finishing my language and philosophy requirements at The Mount, I was assigned to the North American College in Rome.  In September, I will enter my third year of theological studies at the Angelicum University in preparation for ordination to the holy priesthood in June 2011. I have been very pleased to be helping out at Christ the King/St. Anthony Parish and enjoyed meeting many of you this summer! I am returning to Rome to finish my studies and will keep you all in my prayers.

Part of an Address of Pope Benedict XVI Announcing the Year For Priests

Dear Brother Priests,On the forthcoming Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Friday 19 June 2009 – a day traditionally devoted to prayer for the sanctification of the clergy –, I have decided to inaugurate a “Year for Priests” in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the “dies natalis” of John Mary Vianney, the patron saint of parish priests worldwide.[1] This Year, meant to deepen the commitment of all priests to interior renewal for the sake of a stronger and more incisive witness to the Gospel in today’s world, will conclude on the same Solemnity in 2010. "The priesthood is the love of the heart of Jesus”, the saintly Curé of Ars would often say.[2] This touching expression makes us reflect, first of all, with heartfelt gratitude on the immense gift which priests represent, not only for the Church, but also for humanity itself. I think of all those priests who quietly present Christ’s words and actions each day to the faithful and to the whole world, striving to be one with the Lord in their thoughts and their will, their sentiments and their style of life. How can I not pay tribute to their apostolic labours, their tireless and hidden service, their universal charity? And how can I not praise the courageous fidelity of so many priests who, even amid difficulties and incomprehension, remain faithful to their vocation as “friends of Christ”, whom he has called by name, chosen and sent?

click here to read the entire article on the Vatican Website

Click here for the Online Catholic Encyclopedia article on St John Vianney

FORYOURMARRIAGE.ORG - For Your Marriage is a Catholic Marriage Website Presented by the United States Committee of Catholic Bishops. It provides concrete examples for nurturing and strengthening a faith-filled marriage for both newlyweds and long-time married couples.

OUR ONLINE BULLETINS - Our Parish Bulletins are available online by Liturgical Publications Inc. This link provides an archive of past Parish Bulletins for the current year. This is a great way to reference old bulletins and for our parishioners who spend time out of Vermont to keep in touch with parish activities.

DIOCESE EVENT CALENDAR - This link is to the Diocese of Burlington Event Calendar and provides a summary of activities throughout the Diocese. This link is maintained by the Diocese of Burlington and contains the most current list of upcoming events of interest to our Catholic Community. 

Endorsements from Noteworthy Catholic Leaders 

"You have my enthusiastic support. I pray that your work may spread."
- John Cardinal Foley, Past President, Pontifical Council for Social Communications-The Vatican

"Indeed, the adversary is formidable and the communications media very complex. But as this and similar means are put to good use, surely it will find its way to the hearts of people."
-Alfonso Cardinal Lopez Trujillo, Pontificum Consilium Pro Familia, The Vatican 

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-Dr. Peter Kreeft

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-InsideCatholic.com

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-Matthew Kelly, author of Rediscovering Catholicism

Did you know that Christ the King - St Anthony Parish feeds the Poor and Homeless in the Burlington area? On the second Tuesday of the month for the months of May, August, November and February we become the hands and feet of Our Lord following His mandate to Feed His Sheep. We are reminded of the words in the book of Matthew 25:40; "And the king will say to them in reply, Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me." If you are called to serve or to cook or bake something please contact the church office and let them know so we are able to plan meals for these events. Baked goods are always appreciated by the people we serve. Help us put our faith into action. We are scheduled to serve on the following dates for 2009. We serve at the Salvation Army facility on Bank Street in downtown Burlington.  May Our Lord bless you richly as our Parish Community reaches out to poor and homeless. Our suppers are planned for the following dates.

• August 11, 2009
• November 10, 2009
• February 9, 2010

Father Daniel J. Rupp, our Pastor, welcomes you to the Christ The King - St. Anthony Parish web site!!!  We are delighted that you dropped by! OUR PARISH MISSION STATEMENT Christ the King – St. Anthony Parish in the spirit of Vatican II seeks to promote an active participating community of faith by spiritual guidance and growth through meaningful liturgies, sacramental celebrations, common prayer, and value oriented religious, academic and socially conscious programs in the tradition of the Roman Catholic Church.