Catechism in a Year(ish)
2025-05-01 09:45 - 10:45, 2025-05-08 09:45 - 10:45, 2025-05-15 09:45 - 10:45 (America/New_York) | St. John the Evangelist – Northfield, 193 Vine St, Northfield, VT, United States
Using the podcasts from Fr. Mike Schmitz, we will (slowly) read through the Catechism of the Catholic Church. For those who would prefer to move at a slower pace and discuss the material in a small group, we will review two (or so) episodes together each week.
The Catechism of the Catholic Church details the doctrine, dogma, and the basic tenets of the Church. Using the tradition of explaining what the Church believes, what she celebrates, what she lives and what she prays, the Catechism of the Catholic Church offers challenges for believers and answers for all those interested in learning about the mystery of the Catholic faith.
In reading the Catechism of the Catholic Church we can perceive the wonderful unity of the mystery of God… — Pope St. John Paul I
Beginning the week of September 10th, come to the “Year(ish)” discussion group, where we will listen together to one or two of the Catechism in A Year podcast, and then take time to discuss the material together! Our goal is to understand and love more deeply the Church, and the founder of our Church, Jesus!
Our Lady of the Angels: Mondays 6:00 -7:00 pm
St. John the Evangelist: Thursdays 9:45 – 10:45 am
There is no cost for this discussion group, but it is recommended that you acquire a copy of the Catechism of the Catholic Church for your own use.

Alpha Film Series at SJV Church
2025-05-02 18:15 - 20:30, 2025-05-09 18:15 - 20:30, 2025-05-16 18:15 - 20:30 | St. John Vianney Church – South Burlington, 160 Hinesburg Rd, South Burlington, VT, United States
Alpha is a series of interactive sessions to discuss life and faith in an informal, fun, and friendly environment. All are invited, no matter their background or beliefs. It is free, and there is no pressure to come back. Each of the sessions begins with a meal, followed by a brief video on a broad question of the Christian faith. Guests are encouraged to participate in a small group discussion and share their views on the topic. It’s a place to connect with people and a place where you can say anything you like or nothing at all.
This series takes place every Friday, beginning March 21 at 6:15 PM.

First Saturday Mass at Our Lady of Seven Dolors, Fair Haven
2025-05-03 07:30 - 08:30 | Our Lady of Seven Dolors – Fair Haven VT, 19 Washington St, Fair Haven, VT, United States
7:30a.m. Rosary
8:00a.m. Mass

First Saturday Mass at Holy Family
2025-05-03 08:00 - 09:00 | Holy Family Church – Essex Junction, 30 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United States
Every first Saturday starting with Confessions and the Rosary at 8:00 am followed by Mass at 8:30 am
at Holy Family church in Essex Junction, VT

Pre-Cana Retreat
2025-05-03 09:00 - 16:00 | Our Lady of Angels – Randolph, 43 Hebard Hill Rd, Randolph, VT, United States
Check-in and light refreshments at 9AM, program begins at 9:30AM and concludes at 4PM. $20 per couple.

BINGO at All Saints, Richford
2025-05-03 11:30 - 15:00 | All Saints Church – Richford, 152 Main St, Richford, VT, United States
During 2025, BINGO will be offered on Saturdays, in the Parish Hall. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m. and the games will begin at 1:00 p.m.
Schedule for 2025:
January 4
February 1
March 1
April 5
May 3
June 14
July — No BINGO
August — No BINGO
September 6
October 4
November 8
December 13
Homemade lunch, desserts & beverages will be offered.
Pull tickets will be available!
Proudly sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, Council #2610.

Eucharistic Healing Service
2025-05-04 15:00 - 16:30 | St. John the Evangelist – St. Johnsbury, 49 Winter St, Saint Johnsbury, VT, United States
Father Lance W. Harlow will conduct a Eucharistic Healing Service at 3:00pm at St. John the Evangelist Church in St. Johnsbury. There will be Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament along with praying over by Father Harlow.

Newly Married Couples Event
2025-05-04 15:00 - 18:00 | Blessed Sacrament Church – Stowe, 728 Mountain Rd, Stowe, VT, United States
Join us on Sunday, May 4 at 3:00 PM at Blessed Sacrament Parish in Stowe for an afternoon of fellowship for newly married couples.
The afternoon will begin with an address from Bishop McDermott. After he sets the tone for our time together, we will launch into a discussion where couples will have the opportunity to interact, sharing their experiences of married life so far. The afternoon will also feature time for an activity and a chance to pray for your spouse.
Finally, the event will conclude with an optional potluck. We welcome you to bring a dish and share a meal together. Please note, we have a few folks in the group who are gluten and dairy free. We are hoping to have folks bring a few dishes that are both gluten and dairy free to accommodate the needs of the community.
This event is specifically for couples who have been married in the last 5 years. Please reach out to Isaac Desranleau (idesranleau@vermontcatholic.org), the Diocesan Youth and Young Adult Minister, or Deacon Armand Auclair (deaconarmandauclair@vermontcatholic.org), the Diocesan Marriage and Family Life Coordinator, with any questions.
To register and sign up to bring a dish to the potluck, please visit this link: https://forms.gle/HNUtv6MCt4bAz6Bs5.

St. John Henry Newman Series of Sermon Seminars
2025-05-04 19:00 - 20:00 | VT
The seminars on the sermons of John Henry Newman will take place on Zoom at the indicated times and dates. The sermon will be read at the meeting; no need to prepare beforehand. Depending on the moderator, the sermon will be either interspersed with comments or read straight through with discussion to follow. The sessions will be between an hour and a half to two hours. Hope to see you there!
Dr. Mark Clark
Parochial and Plain Sermons, Volume IV, Sermon 15
“Moral Effects of Communion with God”
Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:00 am
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/94528155091?pwd=[REDACTED]
Fr. Kevin Chalifoux
Parochial and Plain Sermons, Volume I, Sermon 22
“Witnesses of the Resurrection”
Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 6:00 pm
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/94528155091?pwd=[REDACTED]
Fr. Henry Furman
Parochial and Plain Sermons, Volume V, Sermon 8
“The State of Innocence”
Sunday May 4, 2025 (Third Sunday of Easter) at 7:00 pm
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/94528155091?pwd=[REDACTED]
Fr. Matthew Rensch
Parochial and Plain Sermons, Volume III, Sermon 13
“Submission to Church Authority”
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 6:30 pm
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/94528155091?pwd=[REDACTED]
To access the written sermons, please see: https://newmanreader.org/works/index.html
(Scroll down a bit and you’ll find Parochial and Plain Sermons, and then the volume numbers 1 – 8)

Catechism in a Year(ish)
2025-05-05 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-05-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Our Lady of Angels – Randolph, 43 Hebard Hill Rd, Randolph, VT, United States

Bible Study
2025-05-07 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-05-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Holy Cross Church – Colchester, 416 Church Rd, Bristol, VT, United States
Interested in joining an informal bible study group? Our bible study meets at Holy Cross every Wednesday from noon to 1:00pm to discuss and discern how to put God’s Word into practice in our lives. If you have questions, please call the parish office at 802-863-3002. All are welcome to join.

Essex Community Dinner
2025-05-09 17:30 - 19:00 | Holy Family Parish Hall, 28 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United States
Essex Community Dinners are provided in order to grow and promote our community! They are also intended to feed the lonely and needy among us. These meals are free to all but donations are appreciated to cover parish expenses.
Take-out dinners are also available, starting at 6:00pm, for those who still need to avoid crowds.

Enrich Your Marriage
2025-05-09 18:00 - 20:00 | St. John the Baptist Church – Enosburg Falls, 222 Missisquoi St, Enosburg Falls, VT, United States
Join us for “The Joy of Marriage” series of date nights. These events are for married and engaged couples, featuring fellowship and presentations.
These events are coordinated by Deacon Armand Auclair, Marriage and Family Life Director for the Diocese of Burlington, and will be held on: February 14, March 14, April 4, May 9, June 13, and July 11 and will be 6 to 8 pm.
Register by emailing: aauclair@vermontcatholic.org

St. Padre Pio Prayer Group
2025-05-10 08:00 - 09:00 | Holy Family Church – Essex Junction, 30 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United States
The Padre Pio group meets the second Saturday of each month, at Holy Family Church. We begin with the Rosary at 8:00am followed by Mass at 8:30am. Special Intentions for the intercession of Saint Padre Pio and then learning about Padre Pio’s life, ministry and spiritual gifts. If you have any questions, please contact Laura Duquette at 802-557–1593.

The Celebration of Our Lady of Fatima Apparitions
2025-05-10 09:00 - 12:00 | St. Mark Church – Burlington, 1251 North Ave, Burlington, VT, United States
Mary’s apparitions in bringing God’s message for Hope, Peace and Love through the children of Fatima, Portugal in 1917, will be celebrated on Saturday, May 10th at St. Mark’s Church, Burlington, VT.
The celebration starts with 9 AM Mass, outdoor Procession with the Blessed Sacrament and VT state pilgrim statue of Our Lady of Fatima, Rosary and the investiture of the Brown Scapular of Our lady of Mt. Carmel.
Refreshments to follow after.

The Celebration of Our Lady of Fatima Apparitions
2025-05-10 09:00 - 12:00 | St. Mark Church – Burlington, 1251 North Ave, Burlington, VT, United States
Mary’s apparitions in bringing God’s message for Hope, Peace and Love through the children of Fatima, Portugal in 1917, will be celebrated on Saturday May 10th at St. Mark’s Church, Burlington, VT.
The celebration starts with 9 AM Mass, outdoor Procession with the Blessed Sacrament and VT state pilgrim statue of Our Lady of Fatima, Rosary and the investiture of the Brown Scapular of Our lady of Mt. Carmel.
Refreshments to follow after.

Cemetery Co Bingo
2025-05-10 17:00 - 20:00 | VT
Please join us for Bingo at St. Peter’s Parish Hall, 85 South Maple Street, Vergennes. Doors open at 5:00 PM, Bingo starts at 6:00 PM. This is a family friendly event. All cash prizes, 50/50 raffle. Refreshments sold. This event is sponsored by St. Peter’s Cemetery Committee to benefit the on-going efforts for cemetery improvements.

Vergennes Knights of Columbus Breakfast Buffet
2025-05-11 08:00 - 10:00 | VT
Breakfast Buffet St. Peters Parish Hall, Vergennes
8 to 10:00 AM
Omelets to order, Scrambled Eggs, French Toast, Bacon, Sausage, Fruit, Plain & Blueberry
Pancakes, Maple Syrup, Sausage Gravy on Biscuits, Corn Bread, Home Fries, Mini Muffins
Juice, Milk, and Coffee.
$12 adults
$7Children 8 to 12yrs. Sponsor: Vergennes Council Knights of Columbus

Grief Ministry and Support
2025-05-14 18:00 - 19:00 | All Saints Church – Richford, 152 Main St, Richford, VT, United States
A time of openness regarding the loss of a loved one. As a Deacon of the Catholic Church, I am willing to accompany you during your times of trial. Here, to listen to your desires and needs.

Series: What Would Jesus Do?
2025-05-14 18:30 - 20:30 | Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church – Richmond, 64 W Main St, Richmond, VT, United States
What Would Jesus Do?
Forming the Christian Conscience Through Catholic Social Teaching

“You have been told what is good and what the Lord requires of you: only to do justice and love goodness, and to walk humbly with your God.”
The prophet Micah makes it sound so easy – but the world we live in can be a complicated place. Competing ideals and moral philosophies bombard us from every direction on a daily basis and sometimes make it hard to get a clear sense of what is right, and what is wrong. How do we discern Justice and Goodness in this day and age?
The Social Teachings of the Catholic Church are built upon Holy Scripture and developed through the accumulated wisdom and example of the Saints, teachers, and spiritual leaders of the Church. It lays out some basic themes and principles that help develop our consciences and learn to better live together within society and among our sisters and brothers in Christ.
Join Deacon Josh McDonald in exploring the Seven Themes of Catholic Social Teaching and how they can apply to the issues, challenges, and difficulties of our world today. Wednesday evenings, 6:30pm in the rectory of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary in Richmond.

Theme 1 : Life and the Dignity of the Human Person.
Theme 2 : Call to Family, Community, and Participation.
Theme 3 : Rights and Responsibilities.
Theme 4 : Option for the Poor and Vulnerable.
Theme 5 : Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers.
Theme 6 : Care for Creation.
Theme 7 : Solidarity.

Cor Formation
2025-05-17 10:00 - 11:00 | St. John Vianney – South Burlington, 160 Hinesburg Rd, South Burlington, VT, United States
Cor Formation for men is held at 10 AM every third Saturday in the basement of St John Vianney Church. This is an opportunity for men to grow closer to Jesus’ through prayer, formation and fraternity. Coffee and donuts are provided.

Light of Hope: Diocesan Youth Day Retreat - Bellows Falls
2025-05-17 10:00 - 15:45 | St. Charles Church – Bellows Falls, 31 Cherry Hill St, Bellows Falls, VT, United States
Calling all 7th-12th graders! Join us on Saturday, May 17 from 10:00 AM-3:45 PM at the St. Charles Parish Hall in Bellows Falls for a free Diocesan Day Retreat. Come together with other local youth and enjoy a day of prayer, reflection, fun, and hope! We will be exploring the theme, “Light of Hope,” in parallel with the Year of Jubilee, “Pilgrims of Hope,” celebration around the world. Throughout the day, we will partake in fun activities, talks, small group time, Adoration, and Mass. Bring your friends and get to know other Catholics from around the state!
The retreat is free of charge, but we are asking participants to bring a bagged lunch and snacks with them. The official end of the retreat is at 3:45 PM at which time parents or guardians are welcome to pick up participants or stay to attend the 4:00 PM Mass at St. Charles Church with the group.
To register for the retreat, please fill out the form available here: https://bit.ly/day-retreat-registration. You can send any questions about the retreat to Isaac Desranleau, the Diocesan Youth and Young Adult Minister, via his email at idesranleau@vermontcatholic.org.

STP Historic Preservation Committee BINGO
2025-05-17 17:00 - 20:00 | VT
Please join us for Bingo at St. Peter’s Parish Hall, 85 So Maple St, Vergennes. Doors open at 5pm and games start at 6pm. This is a family friendly event. All cash prizes, 50/50 raffle. Refreshments sold. This event is sponsored by the St. Peter’s Historic Preservation Committee to benefit the on-going efforts for the bell tower & the Church. Please join us!

Bereavement Ministry
2025-05-18 13:00 - 14:00 | VT
An opportunity to pray and share with others who have lost a loved one, in comfortable setting.
We meet on the third Sunday of every month for about an hour.
We meet at 1:00 p.m.
Rectory of Corpus Christi Parish
49 Winter St.
St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
Adjacent to St. John’s Church
