“The Chosen” is the first-ever multi-season show about the life of Jesus, and it envisions his story through the eyes of those who knew him. See the transformations of his followers through the ministry of Jesus as he journeys to change the world. Starting September 11, we will have watch sessions every Monday morning at 9 AM and another Monday evening at 6:30 PM in the St John Vianney Church Hall for the eight episodes of season 1, followed by a discussion about that week’s episode, led by parishioners. Contact Connie with any questions at sjvgoodnews@gmail.com .
Please join us on October 2nd (and November 6th) for our Spanish Mass. 7:30 p.m. in the College Chapel. If you wish to be placed on our mailing list, please email Fr. Marcel Rainville, S.S.E at Mrainville@smcvt.edu
Spouses of Episcopal clergy are invited to participate in Conversations on The Partner’s Path, an online community that offers connection, spiritual support, and discernment opportunities. Each month, Cathy Tyndall Boyd welcomes guests for an hour of conversation about the challenges and gifts of being a clergy person’s partner.
The free series is sponsored by The Partner’s Path and Pathways for Baptismal Living at Bexley-Seabury Seminary. Conversations are held on the first Monday of each month at 8:00 p.m. The March 1 program will be a conversation with Sarah Flick titled “Navigating Life in the Fishbowl.”
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The Order of Elders and the Fellowship of Local Pastors and Associate Members will meet. The Book of Discipline requires a gathering of these groups for “unity, support, accountability and spiritual nurture” (¶308 and ¶323). There will be two meetings, both online via Zoom: 10 am to noon Order of Elders 6:30 pm Fellowship of Local Pastors and Associate Members Registration is not necessary. Use the link at right to join either meeting. After greetings by our Bishop, Bishop LaTrelle Easterling will bring us a word of encouragement, followed by a time for questions and conversation. Bishop Easterling is the episcopal servant and leader of the Baltimore-Washington Conference, the oldest and most diverse annual conference in The United Methodist Church. She is the first woman to lead this historic conference. Bishop Easterling was assigned to her office in September 2016, following her election to the episcopacy that July. Since Sept. 1, 2021, she has served as the Interim …
All Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion that currently serve the churches in the diocese and those who are considering the possibility of eucharistic ministry are invited to attend one of the many fall formation sessions, which will take place on Wednesdays in various locations throughout the state. Each Wednesday will feature two sessions: one in the early afternoon (1:00 – 3:00 pm) and one in the early evening (5:30 – 7:30 pm). The early evening session is a repeat of the afternoon session, so please only select one session to attend.
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Saint Michael Catholic Church has a marvelous collection of stained glass windows. They were created for the church in 1889 by the Art Stained Glass Institute of F. Nicolas and Sons in Roermond, Holland. While eye has not seen nor ear heard the glories that await in heaven, Saint Michael’s gives a vivid preview! “It’s like entering a jewel box,” as a child said.
A program on the saints pictured in the stained glass windows will be presented in the church by a number of visiting priests, artisans and teachers starting on Wednesday, June 28. The program begins at 5PM with evening prayer followed by the presentation.
Wednesday, June 28 the speaker will be Father Greg Markey, chaplain at Thomas Aquinas College, and will focus on the window featuring Saint Joseph.
Wednesday, July 5, the speaker will be Dr. Jennifer Healy, Ph.D in Visual and Language Arts, and will focus on the window featuring Saint Patrick.
Wednesday, July 12 the speaker will be Father Carlos Viego, and will focus on Mary, Holy Mother of God.
Wednesday, July 19 the speaker will be Mr. Peter Orlowski, Dean of Students and Middle and High School Teacher at Saint Michael School.
Wednesday, July 26 – Father Noiseux – Guardian Angels
Wednesday, August 2 – Father Charles DiMascola – Saint Cecilia
Wednesday, August 9 – Father Kevin Chalifoux, Pastor of Our Lady of Fatima in Wilmington, Vermont – Saint Catherine of Alexandria
Wednesday, August 16 – Father Michael Pierz, Pastor of Blessed Sacrament Church in Greenfield, Massachusetts – Saint John the Baptist
Wednesday, August 23 — Father Greg Caldwell, Parochial Vicar of Saint Michael Church in Brattleboro will discuss Saint Paul
Wednesday, August 30 — Helen Schultz, Teacher at Saint Michael School in Brattleboro will discuss Saint Raphael
Wednesday, September 6 – Anna Flournoy, Graduate of Notre Dame, Wife of the Music Director at Saint Michael Parish and Mother of 2 little ones – Saint Gabriel
Wednesday, September 13 – Father Hugh Cleary, Pastor at Saint John the Baptist Parish in Bennington, Vermont – Saint John the Apostle
Wednesday, September 20 – Deacon Christopher Dougherty, CEO at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital, Deacon at Saint Michael Parish in Brattleboro – Saint Brigid
Wednesday, September 27 – Father Henry Furman, Pastor at Saint Michael Catholic Church in Brattleboro – Saint Michael
Wednesday, October 4 – Father Beaugard, Pastor at Saint Stanislaus Parish in Winchester, NH – Holy Spirit
All Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion that currently serve the churches in the diocese and those who are considering the possibility of eucharistic ministry are invited to attend one of the many fall formation sessions, which will take place on Wednesdays in various locations throughout the state. Each Wednesday will feature two sessions: one in the early afternoon (1:00 – 3:00 pm) and one in the early evening (5:30 – 7:30 pm). The early evening session is a repeat of the afternoon session, so please only select one session to attend.
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For the newly separated and divorced, as well as for those still struggling with issues many years later, we invite you to join us for Surviving Divorce. Together we will help each other answer questions, restore hope, and begin authentic healing from the pain and loneliness of a broken marriage. Program facilitators Cathie Cassano and Deacon Josh McDonald have been through it and are here to help.
Join us at St. John Vianney Church in South Burlington, for this twelve-session program, beginning Wednesday, Sept. 13, at 6:30PM. To register, or for more information, contact Deacon Josh at jmcdonald@vermontcatholic.org..
Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible helps you get the “big picture” by showing how fourteen narrative books of the Bible tell the complete story from Adam and Eve to Christ and the Church. Presenter Jeff Cavins shows you how to read the Bible so that you can actually understand it. Aided by the unique color-coded Bible Timeline® Chart, which arranges the key people, places, and events of Scripture in chronological order, Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible will help you discover the story of salvation history and understand how you fit into God’s plan. This eight-session study program includes video presentations that explore all twelve time periods of The Bible Timeline Chart.
New Zoom Study with Father Henry Furman: Letter to Artists
We will be reading on Pope John Paul’s 1999 Letter to Artists. The letter is addressed to all who are dedicated to the search for new epiphanies of beauty. If you are interested in joining this study, please send your email address to stmichael@vermontcatholic.org. We meet every Thursday at 9AM. You don’t need to be an artist to take part!
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